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described in the material safety data sheet for each solvent or chemical. All employees shall review all emergency procedures, security procedures, record keeping requirements, and training requirements.
2. Prior to independently engaging in any commercial cannabis activity, the cannabis facility employee shall be trained on the overview of the cannabis facility operation and all standard operating procedures, all quality control procedures, and all hazard analysis and control procedures as appropriate. The employee shall be trained on the proper and safe usage of equipment or machinery as applicable and safe work practices applicable to an employee's job tasks. This shall include appropriate usage of any necessary safety or sanitary equipment, cleaning and maintenance requirements, and emergency operations, including shutdown procedures, or any additional information reasonably related to an employee's job duties.
3. All cannabis facilities that produce or manufacture edible cannabis products shall ensure that all employees who prepare, handle, or package edible cannabis products successfully complete a food handler course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) within 90 days of commencing employment at the premises and again every three years thereafter. Applicable employees shall complete the ANSI-accredited food handler course no later than 90 calendar days after the effective date of the public health permit. The cannabis facility operator shall obtain documentation evidencing the fulfillment of this requirement.
4. The cannabis facility operator shall ensure that all personnel receive annual refresher training to cover, at minimum, the topics listed in this section. This annual refresher training must be completed within 12 months of the previous training completion date.
B. The cannabis facility operator shall maintain a record which contains at minimum, but not limited to:
1. An annual confirmation by the cannabis facility operator that the employee has received and understood all information and training provided in the training program.
2. A list of all employees at the premises, including at minimum, name and job duties of each.
3. Documentation of training topics and dates of training completion for all employees.
4. Training topics and dates of refresher training completion for all employees.
5. The signature of the employee and the cannabis facility operator verifying receipt and understanding of each training or refresher training completed by the employee.
6. Any official documentation attesting to the successful completion of required training by the employee.
C. The cannabis facility operator may assign the responsibility for ensuring compliance by an employee with the requirements of this Chapter to the person in charge. The assigned person in charge must have the education, training, experience, or a combination thereof necessary to ensure the production of clean and safe cannabis and cannabis products by all employees. The designated person in charge shall sign and date a document on an annual basis attesting that the supervisor has received and understood al l information and training provided in the training program. This documentation shall be maintained as part of the record requirements.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Part 4 INSPECTION OF CANNABIS FACILITIES
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11.37.130 Inspection.
A. The Department shall have the right to enter a cannabis facility to conduct an inspection during the facility's hours of operation to inspect the premises of the facility and enforce compliance with this Chapter, and applicable State and local public health laws and regulations.
B. Inspections shall consist of at least two unannounced site visits conducted per year by the Department to determine compliance with this Chapter; applicable State public health laws and regulations; and with the requirements of the public health permit issued and any additional investigations conducted in response to complaints received by the Department or other licensing entities, alleging that a cannabis facility is not operating in compliance with the requirements of its public health permit, and to determine compliance with this Chapter and applicable State public health laws and regulations.
C. The person in charge of the cannabis facility shall allow the Department's inspectors access to all areas of the cannabis facility during the cannabis facility's hours of operation to inspect the cannabis facility premises, storage areas, equipment, production, labeling, and packaging processes, and conveyances used in the manufacture, storage, or delivery of cannabis and cannabis products, or any place at which cannabis or cannabis products are sold, cultivated, or stored, or at any site where evidence of activities are allegedly taking place.
D. Inspections shall include review of all pertinent records including, but not limited to, the track and trace system, plans required by the Department, and standard operating procedures. The person in charge of the cannabis facility shall provide records upon request to the Department.
E. The Department shall be granted access to conduct investigations concerning the adulteration and misbranding of cannabis and cannabis products, unpermitted cannabis operations, and overall sanitation of any cannabis facility including the ability to enter and inspect any place where any cannabis or cannabis product is reasonably suspected of being manufactured or held in violation of this Chapter or State or local laws and regulations.
F. When the operator, person in charge, or employee of a cannabis facility fails to fully cooperate with the Department's inspectors and/or investigation by not allowing access to the facility areas and/or records required by this Chapter, that act or omission shall be a violation of this Chapter, and shall subject the cannabis facility to the immediate suspension or revocation of its public health permit. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.140 Cannabis and Cannabis Product Quality Assurance.
A. The Department or its designee may collect from a cannabis facility samples of cannabis and cannabis product, at no cost to the Department, to verify compliance with the cannabis and cannabis product laboratory testing and labeling requirements from a cannabis facility during the cannabis facility's operational hours without advance notice.
B. The Department may secure any sample or specimen of any cannabis product or ingredients used therein by the cannabis facility and make analyses or examinations of any sample obtained.
C. The Department shall provide the cannabis facility operator with a receipt or documentation of sample(s) collected prior to leaving the premises.
D. A copy of the results of the sample analysis shall be provided to the person in charge of the cannabis facility.
E. The Department may take an enforcement action necessary to protect the health of the public depending on the testing results and analysis of the sample or samples collected at the cannabis facility.
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Part 5 ENFORCEMENT
11.37.150 Public Health Permit Suspension and Revocation.
A. Any cannabis facility public health permit issued to a permittee may be suspended or revoked by the Department for a violation of the requirements of this Chapter or Part 7 of Chapter 8.04, or State and local laws or regulations. Any cannabis facility, or portion of a microbusiness, for which the public health permit has been suspended or revoked shall close and cease doing business and remain closed until the permit has been reinstated or reissued by the Department.
B. Whenever the Department finds that a cannabis facility is not in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter or State and local laws or regulations, a written notice of violation that contains a required compliance date shall be issued to the permittee. If the permittee fails to correct the violation within the specified time, the Department shall issue to the permittee a written notice setting forth the permit violations found by the Department. The notice shall inform the permittee of a right to a compliance review, if requested, to show cause why the permittee's public health permit should not be suspended or revoked. A permittee must make a written request to the Department for a compliance review within 10 calendar days of service of the notice, or correct the violation. A failure to request a compliance review within 10 calendar days after service of the notice shall be deemed a waiver of the right to a compliance review, and may subject the permittee's permit to immediate suspension by the Department.
C. The compliance review shall be held within 15 calendar days of the Department's receipt of the permittee's written request for a compliance review. Upon written request by the permittee, the compliance review officer may postpone any compliance review date, if circumstances warrant such action, or cancel the compliance review if the permittee's violations are corrected as verified by the Department.
D. At the compliance review, the Department's compliance review officer shall hear testimony and read and consider document submissions from the permittee and Department representatives.
E. The compliance review officer shall issue and serve a written decision to the permittee within 15 working days following the compliance review. In the event of suspension or revocation, the decision shall specify the permit violations that were found to exist and/or continue, the extent of the suspension of the permit, and the actions required for correction of the continuing violations. If the permittee's public health permit has been revoked, the decisions shall state the reasons for the revocation.
F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is found or is reasonably suspected, unless the danger is immediately corrected, the Department may immediately suspend the permittee's public health permit and order the cannabis facility immediately closed, pending the determination of a compliance review. Immediate danger to the public health or safety shall include any condition, based upon inspection findings or other evidence, that can cause, or is reasonably suspected of causing, infection, illness or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
1. Whenever a public health permit is suspended as the result of an immediate danger to the public health or safety, the Department shall issue to the permittee a notice setting forth the violations that have caused the immediate danger, specifying the sections of this Chapter or State and local laws or regulations, allegedly violated, and informing the permittee of the right to a compliance review.
2. At any time within 10 calendar days of service of a notice pursuant to subsection G, the permittee may request, in writing, a compliance review before a compliance review officer to show cause why the public health permit suspension is not warranted. The compliance review shall be held within 15
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calendar days of the receipt of a request for a compliance review. A failure to request a compliance review within 10 calendar days shall be deemed a waiver of the right to such compliance review.
H. The Department may, after providing opportunity for a compliance review, modify, suspend, or revoke a public health permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this Chapter or State and local laws and regulations, or for interference in the performance of the inspection and investigations duties of the Department.
I. A public health permit may be reinstated, or a new public health permit issued, if the Department determines that conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.160 Recall of Cannabis And Cannabis Products.
A. All cannabis facilities shall establish and implement a written procedure approved by the Department for the recall of cannabis and cannabis products that are determined to be misbranded or adulterated in accordance with the requirements of State and local laws or regulations. Recall procedures shall include, but not limited to:
1. Factors which dictate a recall.
2. Employees responsible for implementing the recall procedures.
3. Notification protocols, including:
a. A mechanism to immediately notify the Department.
b. A mechanism to notify all customers that have, or could have, obtained the product, including communication and outreach via media, as necessary and appropriate. c. A mechanism to notify any operator of a cannabis facility that was supplied or received the recalled product.
d. Instructions to the general public and/or other cannabis facilities for the return and/or destruction of the recalled product.
4. The person in charge of the cannabis facility shall provide the following information to the Department upon request to assist in the recall investigation:
a. Source of the implicated cannabis or cannabis product. b. Name, contact information, and State license number of the distributor and manufacturer. c. Complete distribution list including name, address, and contact information; and product identification information (e.g. batch number, lot number, product coding, etc.).
B. Cannabis or cannabis products that are subject to recall or embargo because they are or are reasonably suspected of being adulterated or misbranded shall include, but are not limited to, the following circumstances:
1. Laboratory testing reports show presence of pesticide residues not permitted for use on cannabis, or a residual of permitted or approved pesticide above that which has been determined as safe in sampled cannabis or cannabis products.
2. Retail cannabis and cannabis product found to have contaminant levels exceeding those established as permissible by the State, which shall be considered to be a failed contaminant test.
3. Use of solvents that were not approved for use.
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4. If a test is found to contain levels above those established by the State agency, of any mold, mildew, or filth that could be toxic if consumed.
5. If the THC content of a cannabis product is determined through testing not be homogenous, within the allowable margin of error as established by applicable State regulations, then it shall be considered to have failed potency testing.
6. Cannabis product contains of undeclared allergens.
C. The Department may initiate a recall investigation.
D. When the Department has evidence that any cannabis or cannabis products are adulterated or misbranded, the Department, shall notify the permittee and order the cannabis facility to immediately cease activities related to the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all cannabis and cannabis products that have been identified as being potentially adulterated or misbranded. The Department may, after consultation with the State, order a recall or embargo of any adulterated or misbranded cannabis or cannabis pro ducts if the manufacture, distribution, or sale of the product would create or pose an immediate and serious threat to human life or health.
E. Upon confirmation by the Department or other licensing entity that the identified cannabis or cannabis product is adulterated or misbranded, the Department may issue orders to permittees regarding the required movement, segregation, isolation, or destruction of the adulterated or misbranded cannabis and cannabis products, and may order those to be held in place, embargoed, or quarantined. It is unlawful for any person or permittee to move or allow to be moved any cannabis or cannabis products that is sub ject to an order issued pursuant to this Chapter, unless that person has first obtained written authorization from the Department.
F. The Department shall provide the permittee an opportunity for an informal review proceeding on the matter, as determined by the Department, within five days, on the actions required by the Department's recall order and on why the quarantined or embargoed cannabis or cannabis product should not be recalled.
Following the proceeding, the order may be affirmed, modified, or set aside as determined appropriate by the Department.
G. A permittee shall follow its recall procedures for the collection, storage and destruction of any recalled cannabis products. Such procedures shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:
1. All recalled cannabis and cannabis products that are intended to be destroyed shall be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours. The product held in quarantine shall be subject to auditing from the Department.
2. Following the quarantine period, the permittee shall render the recalled cannabis product unusable and unrecognizable, and the rendering shall be recorded on video and maintained by the permittee for inspection by Department or other licensing entities.
3. A permittee shall dispose of chemical, dangerous, or hazardous waste in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and local laws. This requirement shall include, but is not limited to, recalled products containing pesticide or other agricultural chemicals, and flammable solvents or other chemicals used for the purpose of producing manufactured cannabis batches.
4. A permittee shall not dispose of recalled product in an unsecured waste receptacle that is not in the possession and/or control of the permittee.
H. All recalled cannabis and cannabis products shall be separated and stored in a manner that shall prevent the contamination of other cannabis or cannabis products.
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I. A permittee shall use the track-and-trace system database and on-site documentation to ensure that recalled cannabis or cannabis products intended for destruction are identified, weighed, and tracked while on the premises and when disposed of in accordance with State law and regulation, and local laws. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.170 No Conflict With State Law.
This Chapter is not intended to conflict with State law. This Chapter shall be interpreted to be compatible with State enactments and in furtherance of the public health and safety purposes that those enactments encompass. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.180 No Conflict With Federal Law.
This Chapter is not intended to conflict with federal law or stand as an obstacle or conflict with any efforts made by the federal government to enforce federal laws related to Cannabis related activities. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.190 Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, clause, sentence, phrase, or portion of this Chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid or unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, clauses, phrases or portions of this measure shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this Chapter are severable.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.210 Effective Date.
The requirements of this Chapter shall not take effect in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, unless and until the County board of supervisors allows all or certain specified commercial cannabis activities as a zoned permitted use within specified zones within the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.220 Adoption of Ordinance by Cities.
This ordinance shall be effective within the territorial jurisdiction of each city that incorporates the entirety of this ordinance into its municipal code by adoption or resolution. County shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance only if a city that has incorporated this ordinance into its municipal code, and enters into a service agreement with the County, as approved by the board of supervisors, for public health regulatory services for commercial cannabis activities to be performed by County. Should the contract between the city and County expire or be terminated, neither the County nor the County Health Officer shall have an obligation to enforce this ordinance or public health laws regarding commercial cannabis activities within the territorial limits of that city. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Chapter 11.38 WATER AND SEWERS27
Title 11 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Division 1 - HEALTH CODE
Chapter 11.38 - WATER AND SEWERS
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
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Part 1 DEFINITIONS
11.38.010 Abandoned water well.
"Abandoned water well" means a nonoperating well which is not maintained in conformity with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.3, 1959.)
11.38.015 Average Annual Rainfall.
"Average annual rainfall" means the average annual amount of precipitation for a location over a year as measured by the nearest National Weather Service station for the preceding three decades. For example, the data set used to make a determination in 2016 would be between 1981 - 2010. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 3, 2018.)
11.38.018 Cesspool.
"Cesspool" means an excavation with permeable sides and/or bottom that receives untreated sewage, wastewater, or drainage and is designed to retain organic matter or solids but permits liquids to seep through the bottom or sides.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 4, 2018.)
11.38.020 Chemical toilet.
"Chemical toilet" means a privy structure constructed over a tank into which human fecal matter or urine is to be deposited, the tank designed to contain a disinfecting or bactericidal chemical solution. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 531, 1959.)
11.38.025 Covenant.
"Covenant" means a written agreement between the property owner and the Director that runs with the land for the benefit of the County, which is recorded and filed with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 5, 2018.)
11.38.030 Cross-connection.
"Cross-connection" means any connection, physical or otherwise, between an approved water supply system and any nonapproved water supply system, or any condition, connection or arrangement between any domestic water supply system and any plumbing fixture, or any tank, receptacle, equipment or device through which it may be
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possible for nonpotable, used, unclean, polluted or contaminated water or other substance to enter any part of such domestic water system, under any condition.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 501, 1959.)
11.38.033 Domestic Wastewater.
"Domestic wastewater" means wastewater normally discharged from plumbing fixtures, appliances, and other household devices including toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, kitchen sinks, laundry washing machines, dishwashing machines, and garbage disposals. Domestic wastewater includes wastewater normally discharged from commercial buildings such as office buildings, retail stores, and restaurants with a properly sized and functioning grease interceptor where, the wastewater does not exceed nine hundred (900) m g/L Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) or from industrial facilities where domestic wastewater is segregated from industrial wastewater. Domestic wastewater does not include onsite wastewater treatment systems receiving a majority of its wastewater from recreational vehicle (RV) holding tank discharges, such as at RV dump stations. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 6, 2018.)
11.38.035 Effluent.
"Effluent" means sewage or partially treated sewage flowing out of a septic tank, aerobic treatment unit, dispersal system, or other onsite wastewater treatment system component. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 7, 2018.)
11.38.040 Electrode well.
"Electrode well" means any artificial excavation in excess of 50 feet deep, constructed by any method for the purpose of installing electrodes or electrical conductors, including, but not limited to, cathodic protection wells and grounding rod wells.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.2, 1959.)
11.38.042 Failing Onsite Wastewater Treatment System.
"Failing onsite wastewater treatment system" means a conventional or non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system that is no longer able to safely treat or discharge wastewater, which may present a health risk to humans or adversely impact the environment. Factors that evidence a failing onsite wastewater treatment system include, but are not limited to:
A. A backup of sewage into a structure which is caused by a septic tank or dispersal system malfunction other than a plumbing line blockage.
B. A discharge of sewage or effluent to the ground surface.
C. A septic tank that requires pumping more than two (2) times within a one hundred eighty (180) day period in order to provide adequate dispersal of sewage.
D. A structural failure that causes effluent to discharge at a location other than where intended or allows groundwater to infiltrate the system.
E. A system affects or will likely affect groundwater or surface water to a degree that makes the water unfit for drinking or other domestic uses or causes a human health hazard or other public nuisance condition.
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F. Inability to use the onsite wastewater treatment system as intended. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 8, 2018.)
11.38.044 Feasibility Report.
"Feasibility report" means the documents, test results, and geological reports required to be prepared and submitted to the Director in order to demonstrate the feasibility of installing an onsite wastewater treatment system or a non-conventional onsite wastewater treatment system, including the entirety of any future expansion area.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 9, 2018.)
11.38.046 Future Expansion Area.
"Future expansion area" means an area designated and tested as the location for an additional dispersal system capable of handling one hundred (100) percent of the wastewater from the onsite wastewater treatment system once the original dispersal system fails.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 10, 2018.)
11.38.048 Groundwater.
"Groundwater" means water located below the land surface in the saturated zone of the soil or rock. Groundwater includes perched water tables, shallow water tables, and zones that are seasonally or permanently saturated. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 11, 2018.)
11.38.050 Health hazard.
"Health hazard" means any faulty operating condition, water treatment practice or method of distribution which creates, or may create, a danger to the well-being of any consumer. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 502, 1959.)
11.38.052 Impaired Water Body.
"Impaired water body" means those surface water bodies or segments thereof that are identified on a list approved first by the State Water Resources Control Board and then approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 12, 2018.)
11.38.055 Non-Conventional Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (NOWTS). "Non-conventional onsite wastewater treatment system" or (NOWTS) means an onsite wastewater treatment system that utilizes, in addition to the septic tank, one (1) or more supplemental treatment components and may include an alternative dispersal system. Supplemental treatment may include systems to reduce the nitrogen concentration of the effluent, provide disinfection of the effluent, or both. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 13, 2018.)
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11.38.060 Nonactive water well.
"Nonactive water well" is one which is not in active use, but which is maintained in conformance with the provisions of Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.4, 1959.)
11.38.070 Nonconforming electrode well.
"Nonconforming electrode well" means one which, as of October 2, 1970, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, has not been constructed in conformance with Section 11.38.240, or is not maintained in conformance with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 10075 § 2 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.5, 1959.)
11.38.075 Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS).
"Onsite wastewater treatment system" or (OWTS) means a sewage disposal system consisting of a wastewater holding tank and a method to dispose of treated effluent below the ground surface. The term OWTS refers to both conventional and non-conventional onsite wastewater treatment systems. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 14, 2018.)
11.38.078 OWTS Requirements and Procedures.
"OWTS requirements and procedures" means the required standards and procedures promulgated by the Director for the installation, operation, and discharge of effluent by conventional and non -conventional OWTS. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 15, 2018.)
11.38.080 Privy Structure.
"Privy structure" means a room or compartment constructed over a water tight vault or tank, into which human fecal matter or urine is to be deposited.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 16, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 530, 1959.)
11.38.090 Sanitary defect.
"Sanitary defect" means any faulty structural condition, whether of location, design or construction of collection facilities, treatment works or distribution works, which may regularly or occasionally prevent satisfactory purification of the water supply, or cause it to be contaminated or polluted. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 503, 1959.)
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11.38.092 Seepage Pit.
"Seepage pit" means an excavation at least ten (10) feet deep and three (3) to six (6) feet in diameter, typically cylindrical in shape with six (6) inches of rock between the pit wall and a concrete or brick liner, constructed for the purpose of disposing of sewage effluent from a septic tank or treatment tank. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 17, 2018.)
11.38.094 Septic Tank.
"Septic tank" means a water tight, compartmentalized, covered receptacle designed for primary treatment of wastewater and constructed to:
A. Receive wastewater discharged from a building.
B. Separate settleable solids from liquid.
C. Digest organic matter by anaerobic bacterial action.
D. Store digested solids.
E. Clarify wastewater for further treatment with final subsurface discharge. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 18, 2018.)
11.38.096 Sewage.
"Sewage" means waste substance, liquid or solid, which contains or may contain human or animal excreta or excrement.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 19, 2018.)
11.38.098 Telemetric Monitoring.
"Telemetric monitoring" means the ability to automatically measure and transmit OWTS data by wire, radio, or other means.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 20, 2018.)
11.38.100 Toilet room and toilet facilities.
"Toilet room" means a room in which is located at least a water flush toilet. "Toilet facilities" means and includes water flush toilet, chemical toilets, pit privies and any other type of toilet. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 529, 1959.)
11.38.110 Water supply system.
"Water supply system" means and includes the works and auxiliaries for collection, storage, treatment and distribution of water from the source to the free-flowing outlet of the ultimate consumer. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504, 1959.)
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11.38.120 Water well.
"Water well" means any drilled, excavated, jetted or otherwise constructed excavation which is used or intended to be used to extract water from or inject water into the underground for any purpose, or to observe or test underground waters. This definition shall not include:
A. Saltwater wells;
B. Wells under the jurisdiction of the state of California, Division of Oil and Gas, except those wells converted to use as water wells; or
C. Wells used for the purpose of dewatering excavation during construction, or stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.1, 1959.) Part 2 WATER AND WATER WELLS
11.38.130 Domestic water—Sanitation standards designated.
Every person supplying water for domestic or human consumption shall supply the water free from contamination or pollution so as to comply with the bacteriological drinking water standards as set forth in the United States Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 507, 1959.)
11.38.140 Water supply—Permit or other compliance required.
It is unlawful for any person to supply water from a newly constructed water system, or from a newly constructed portion of a water system, without valid permits as may be required by the director therefor, or until such construction complies with all of the provisions of this Division 1. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 508, 1959.)
11.38.150 Permit—Well construction.
A. No person shall drill, dig, bore, deepen or excavate any well, or destroy an existing well, without first making application and securing a well construction permit from the director.
B. No person shall convert any industrial, oil or irrigation well for use as a domestic water well, without first making application and securing a well construction permit from the director. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 7, 2005; Ord. 11992 § 2, 1979; Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523, 1959.)
11.38.155 Permit—Well yield test.
No person shall perform a well yield test for the purpose of establishing water availability for residential and commercial development without first making application and securing a well yield test permit from the director. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 8, 2005.)
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11.38.160 Well construction permit—Application and issuance conditions.
A. Applications for a well construction permit, as described in Section 11.38.150, shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the director. All applicable fees, as provided for in Chapter 8.04 of Title 8, shall be paid at the time of application.
B. The application shall include the name and address of the well owner and the well driller, the location of the proposed or existing well, a workplan that details the type of casing, the manner of sealing the casing, the method of destruction, where applicable and any other data required by the director.
C. Upon receipt of an application, the director shall make an investigation. If the applicant has complied with all applicable laws and regulations, and the drilling, digging, boring, excavating, converting, destruction or design of the well will not create a condition which, in the opinion of the director, can pollute or contaminate the underground water or the water produced by the well, the director shall approve the workplan. A workplan approval remains valid for 180 days from the date of issuance.
D. The well driller shall provide notification to the director at least two business days prior to the placement of the sanitary seal.
E. Upon witnessing the placement of the annular seal for a new well or the final decommissioning seal, and all other requirements being met, the director shall approve the final inspection.
F. When the director has received a copy of the well completion report, as defined in Section 13751 of the California Water Code, the director shall issue a well construction permit. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 9, 2005; Ord. 11992 § 4, 1979; Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523.2, 1959.)
11.38.165 Well yield permit—Application and issuance conditions.
A. Applications for well yield testing permit as described in 11.38.155 shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the director. All applicable fees, as provided for in Chapter 8.04 of Title 8 shall be paid at the time of application.
B. The application shall include the name and address of the well owner and the well driller, and the name of the well yield tester, the location of the proposed or existing well, the type of casing, the manner of sealing the casing, and any other data required by the director.
C. When the well yield test has been completed to the satisfaction of the director and documentation of laboratory analysis showing that the water quality meets the primary bacteriological and chemical requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Standards, is provided to the department, a water availability approval shall be issued by the director for the purpose of obtaining a building permit. Well yield test results are valid for three (3) years from the date of approval. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 10, 2005.)
11.38.170 Permit—Scope of work authorized—Suspension or revocation conditions.
A permit shall be valid only for the location described on the permit. Construction, reconstruction or destruction of a well shall be carried out in compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements of the director of public health and with all ordinances and laws of the county of Los Angeles and of the state of California, and shall comply with the terms and conditions specified in the permit. If any of such conditions, regulations, ordinances or
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laws are not complied with, the director of public health may suspend or revoke the permit by mailing or personally serving written notice of suspension or revocation upon the applicant. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 103, 2006; Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523.3, 1959.)
11.38.180 Permit—Hearings following denial, suspension or revocation.
Any person whose application for a permit has been denied, or whose permit has been suspended or revoked, may petition the director for a hearing. Such petition shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall set forth in detail the facts and reasons upon which his petition is based. The time limit within which the petition must be filed is 20 business days following the date on which the notice of denial, suspension or revocation was mailed to the applicant. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the applicant not less than five business days prior to such hearing, either by registered mail or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil actions. At the time and place set for the hearing, the director will give the applicant and other interested persons an adequate opportunity to present any relevant facts. The director may place any person involved in the matter, including the applicant, under oath. The director may, when he deems it necessary, continue any heari ng by setting a new time and place and by giving notice to the applicant of such action. At the close of the hearing, or at any time within 10 days thereafter, the director will order such disposition of the application or permit as he has determined to be proper, and will make such disposition known to the applicant. (Ord. 10075 § 2 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523.4, 1959.)
11.38.190 Wells—Location restrictions concerning contamination.
It is unlawful for any person to drill, dig, excavate or bore any water well in any location in which sources of pollution or contamination are known to exist, or at such location whereby such water may become contaminated or polluted when the well is properly constructed and maintained. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 516, 1959.)
11.38.200 Wells—Location restrictions concerning flooding.
It is unlawful for a person to drill, dig, excavate or bore a water well in any location which is subject to flooding or inundation, unless it is protected from flooding or inundation and the location and method of protection approved by the director.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 518, 1959.)
11.38.210 Wells—Location restrictions concerning sewage disposal and animal keeping areas.
A. It is unlawful for a person to drill, dig, excavate or bore a water well within 100 feet of a seepage pit or cesspool, within 50 feet of a sewage disposal field, a private or public sewer, privy, or place where animals or fowl are kept. Where special hazards are involved, the distance required may be increased or special construction required, as may be directed by the director.
B. Where perforations or screens are located at or over 100 feet below the ground surface and where sealed and maintained in accordance with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter, or in such other circumstances as he determines lesser distances will not subject the water to contamination or pollution, the director may authorize lesser distances than those specified in this section.
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(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 517, 1959.)
11.38.220 Existing wells—New well requirements applicable when.
A. All water wells used to supply domestic water shall conform to the requirements of a new water well, except the director may accept substitute methods when he finds it is impractical to fully meet such requirements and if he determines the substitute methods satisfactorily accomplish the intended purpose.
B. Existing wells shall meet requirements for new wells regarding protection from flooding or contamination, or such protection which the director determines to be equivalent. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 525, 1959.)
11.38.230 Construction of wells—Casing specifications.
A. All water wells drilled, dug, or bored after August 11, 1967, shall have a durable, watertight casing, which shall extend to a depth that will exclude contamination or pollution by surface drainage and undesirable groundwater, and extend at least 18 inches above the surrounding natural ground level at the well site after drilling and until the pump is permanently mounted.
B. All gravel-packed wells shall have an outside, watertight casing meeting the requirements of subsection A of this section. The top of the space between the outer and inner casings shall be closed or sealed to exclude surface drainage. The space between the outer easing and the drill hole shall be sealed as required by Section 11.38.280 of this chapter. When an additional pipe is provided for a "gravel chute," the top thereof shall extend above the floor or ground level, and be fitted with a tight cap or lid, unless in a locked room or an enclosure which is locked, bolted or screwed on tightly. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 520, 1959.)
11.38.240 Electrode wells—Construction specifications.
All electrode wells constructed after October 2, 1970, shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the director in such a manner as to exclude contamination or pollution of any usable underground water. (Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 520.1, 1959.)
11.38.250 Construction of wells—Slab, pedestal and curtain wall requirements—Exemptions.
All water wells drilled, dug, excavated, or bored after August 11, 1967, shall be provided with:
A. A watertight, reinforced-concrete slab of a minimum thickness of six inches shall extend horizontally at least three feet from the well casing in all directions. The concrete slab shall adequately slope so as to drain water away from the well casing. The top surface of the slab at its outer edge shall be at least four inches above the surrounding ground level. This slab need not be provided, or the size and method of construction thereof may be modified, when the protection intended by this requirement or the exception of subsection D of this section is provided by an alternate method approved by the director.
B. For pumps or pump motors installed above the well casing, the pump or motor shall be mounted on a concrete pedestal constructed around the well casing and sealed thereto, the top of which is at least eight inches above the finished grade at the well site and at least four inches above the slab surrounding such well.
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C. The pedestal and slab (and curtain wall, if required to protect an existing well) shall be poured monolithically, or otherwise constructed as approved by the director, to effectively prevent leakage between the pedestal and the slab.
D. Exemptions. Means or methods other than those specified in subsections B or C of this section may be used to provide the required protection when the director determines such alternates are necessary and that they provide equivalent protection. A submersible-type pump may be installed with subsurface discharge and access when all subsurface entrances to the well or casing, other than into the aquifer, are effectively sealed, the enclosure is designed and constructed to exclude surface water or drainage, the area around the casing is provided with effective drainage, and other protective features are provided which the director determines will effectively prevent contamination or pollution from entering the well or the aquifer. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 521, 1959.)
11.38.255 Wells—Shared wells.
Any well intended to be shared with one to three residences other than the primary residence, shall demonstrate a safety factor in well capacity to the satisfaction of the director. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 11, 2005.)
11.38.270 Domestic water—Disinfection procedures and standards.
Every new, repaired or reconstructed domestic water well, after completion of construction, repair or reconstruction, and before being placed in service, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign substances. The well, including the gravel used in gravel-packed wells, the pump, and all portions of equipment coming in contact with well water, shall be disinfected with a solution containing at least 50 parts per million available chlorine, which shall remain in the well for a period of at least 24 hours, or by an equivalent method of disinfection satisfactory to the director, and such procedure shall be repeated, as necessary, to produce water meeting bacteriological standards as set forth in State Drinking Water Standards. No well water from a new or reconstr ucted well shall be used for domestic purposes until the water meets such bacteriological and chemical requirements. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 13, 2005; Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 525.1, 1959.)
11.38.275 Well yield testing—Authorized tester.
Well yield testing to determine an adequate and sustainable source of water shall be performed by a California Registered Geologist, or a California Registered Engineer or class A General Engineering Contractor, or C -57, or C- 61 (D-21) license issued by the State of California.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 14, 2005.)
11.38.280 Domestic water—Sealing required.
All domestic water wells and springs shall be sealed with concrete or other impervious material so as to protect against surface or subsurface contamination or pollution. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 513, 1959.)
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11.38.285 Wells—Well seal inspection required.
No person shall pour the sanitary seal of the annular space between the casing and the borehole wall unless the director is present to witness the placement of sealing material. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 15, 2005.)
11.38.290 Wells—Sealing required when.
All water wells and electrode wells shall be kept sealed and maintained in a manner that will prevent the entrance of pump leakage, surface drainage, or any other contamination or pollution into the well or the aquifer, except that nonconforming electrode wells need not comply with this section until such time as the electrode is expended, or the well is reconstructed, or the well is no longer being used for its intended purpose, unless, in the judgment of the director, such exception constitutes a threat to the quality of an aquifer. (Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 519, 1959.)
11.38.295 Wells—Depth of seal required.
The annular seal of all new or reconstructed wells shall extend a minimum of 50 feet below grade, or a greater amount, if in the judgment of the director, such additional depth is necessary to prevent ground water contamination.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 16, 2005.)
11.38.300 Domestic water—Apparatus for disinfection and venting.
All domestic water wells shall be provided with a pipe or other effective means through which chlorine or other disinfecting agents may be introduced directly into the well. The pipe, if provided, shall be extended to a height equal to the pump pedestal or at least eight inches above the finish grade, shall be kept sealed, and shall be provided with a threaded or equivalently secure cap. Equivalent protection for excluding contamination from the well shall be provided for subsurface-pump discharge installations. If an air-relief vent is used, it shall terminate downward and be screened and protected against the possibility of contaminating material entering the vent. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 522, 1959.)
11.38.310 Wells—Discharge lines.
All pump discharge lines shall leave the well at a higher elevation than the top of the casing. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 526, 1959.)
11.38.320 Log requirements.
Any person who has drilled, dug, excavated or bored a water well shall, within 30 days after completion of the drillings, digging, excavating or boring of such water well, furnish the director with a complete log of such water well. This log shall include the type of casing, the depth of the well, the number and location of the perforations in the casing, and any other data required by the director. A copy of the log providing such information submitted to state agencies shall satisfy this requirement.
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(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 515, 1959.)
11.38.330 Destruction of water wells.
All water wells, unless made to comply with Sections 11.38.280 and 11.38.290 of this chapter, shall be destroyed to the satisfaction of the director by filling with cement grout, puddled clay or similar impervious material as approved by the director, to thoroughly seal the well, including all voids, annular spaces, gravel envelopes, or other spaces, as necessary to protect the aquifer.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 524, 1959.)
11.38.340 Destruction of electrode wells.
All electrode wells, unless in compliance with Section 11.38.240 of this chapter, shall be destroyed to the satisfaction of the director, in such a manner as to exclude contamination or pollution of any usable underground water.
(Ord. 10075 § 2 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 524.1, 1959.)
11.38.350 Inlets from public water supply—Backflow prevention restrictions.
No person shall install or allow to exist any inlet discharging water from a public water supply to be used for domestic or human consumption or industrial purposes in or into any tank, cistern, reservoir or receptacle for storage or use of water on the consumer's premises unless such inlet discharges such water at a height at least double the diameter of the inlet pipe above the maximum possible high -water level of such tank, cistern, reservoir or other receptacle for the storage or use of water, or unless such inlet is equipped with an approved backflow preventer. A backflow preventer is a device or means to prevent backflow into the potable water system. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 512, 1959.)
11.38.360 Pipelines—Disinfection procedures.
Every new water main and every repaired section of an existing water main must be cleared of coliform bacteria by the proper application of chlorine in sufficient quantities to give a minimum of 50 parts per million of available chlorine. The new or repaired pipe shall be thoroughly flushed before and after chlorination. If the first application of chlorine is not sufficient, the procedure shall be repeated until the water will meet the standards set forth in the United States Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards. Means or methods providing equivalent treatment may be used if approved by the director.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 509, 1959.)
11.38.370 Domestic water—Reservoirs and tanks—Protection from contamination.
A. Durable protection and substantial covers shall be provided and maintained for each reservoir, tank, cistern, standpipe or other structure used for distribution or storage of domestic water. Covers shall be watertight, and shall be constructed so as to provide drainage away from the structure. All openings for ventilation shall be screened with corrosion-resistant screen not coarser than one-fourth-inch mesh to exclude rodents and birds, or with 16-mesh screen when such screen is necessary to control mos quito or insect breeding in such reservoir. All manholes shall be constructed with curbs raised above the surrounding surface, and installed in a manner to prevent roof or surface drainage from entering the structure. When it is determined by the
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director that it is impractical, due to size, shape or other unusual conditions, to provide and maintain a cover as provided for in this section, adequate treatment and protection of the water shall be provided as required and approved by the director.
B. Any reservoir, standpipe, cistern, forebay, tank, weir box, receptacle, or any other form of installation used for the production, distribution or storage of any domestic water supply or water used for human consumption, shall be securely protected against pollution or contamination. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 514, 1959.)
11.38.380 Cross-connections—Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to have, keep, maintain, install or allow the existence of a cross -connection. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 527, 1959.)
11.38.390 Cross-connections—Corrections to comply with Building Code.
Any device, fixture or equipment installed for the purpose of eliminating a cross -connection shall be of a type in compliance with and installed in accordance with the Building Code. (See Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code.) (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528, 1959.)
11.38.400 Sanitary defects and health hazards—Prohibited when.
All domestic water supply systems shall be constructed and maintained free from sanitary defects and health hazards.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 505, 1959.)
11.38.410 Sanitary defects and health hazards—Correction.
When it is determined by the director that a sanitary defect or a health hazard exists, the director may order whatever steps he deems necessary to insure the safety of the water supply for the protection of the public health. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 506, 1959.)
11.38.420 Equipment or chemicals that may cause pollution—Sale and use restrictions.
No person shall advertise, sell or offer for use or sale any water-treating chemical or substance, water-using or water-operated equipment, mechanism or contrivance, which may cause contamination or pollution of the domestic water supply. Such devices may be permitted when equipped with backflow protection devices meeting the requirements of the Building Code.
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528.1, 1959.)
11.38.430 Chlorination—Required when—Procedures.
Upon notice by the director to the owner or operator of a water supply system, such owner or operator shall thoroughly cleanse and chlorinate any reservoir, tank, well, spring or pipe used in the production, distribution or storage of any domestic water or water used for human consumption, as directed by the director, to insure the
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safety of the water. When chemical disinfection is employed, the dosage or rates of application shall at all times be sufficient to provide adequately disinfected water at all points of the distribution system. The director may order continuous automatic disinfection for any water supply when, in his opinion, such treatment is necessary for the protection of the public health.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 510, 1959.)
11.38.440 Chlorination—Recordkeeping and testing.
All suppliers of domestic water, when required by the director to use continuous chlorination, shall add chlorine in sufficient quantity to insure the bacteriological safety of the water at all points in the distribution system. A free - chlorine residual shall be maintained at all times at sampling points approved by the director. Routine chlorine residual tests shall be made daily, and permanent records kept of such tests. Copies of the records shall be furnished the director upon request.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 511, 1959.)
Part 3 PRIVIES, CHEMICAL TOILETS, CESSPOOLS, AND TOILET FACILITIES2
11.38.450 Reserved.
11.38.460 Reserved.
11.38.470 Reserved.
11.38.480 Backflow prevention devices.
A. Qualified Testers. No person shall test and make reports on backflow prevention devices as required in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations unless he has a certificate of competence issued by the director. The director may conduct examinations to determine the competency of any person desiring to test and make reports on backflow prevention devices for the purpose of complying with the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. Those persons who have been determined by the director to be competent shall receive from the director a certificate of competence. It is unlawful for any person to maintain a backflow prevention device unless it is tested at least annually.
B. Test Required. Backflow prevention devices which have been installed to meet the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall be tested at least once each calendar year by a person having received a certificate of competence from the director. Records of such tests shall be filed with the director within 30 days after such tests, upon forms provided by the director.
C. Devices in Good Repair. It is unlawful to use any backflow prevention device installed to meet the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations unless it is in good repair. Devices which are defective shall be repaired and tested immediately upon being put into use, and a report of such shall be filed with the director within 30 days after such test.
2Ord. 2021-0062 § 3, adopted Nov. 30, 2021, amended the title of Ch. 11.38, Part 3, to read as herein set out. The former part was entitled "Privies, Chemical Toilets, and Cesspools."
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D. Director may distribute to the public a list of those persons certified under paragraph A. above and may charge $159.00 for inclusion on such list.
(Ord. 2006-0040 § 105, 2006; Ord. 93-0055 § 14, 1993; Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528.2, 1959.)
11.38.490 Privies—Location Restrictions.
A privy or privy structure shall only be installed in remote public or private recreation areas, where there is no running water or practical means of sewage disposal. Privies shall only be permitted to be installed where they are accessible for servicing by a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle. A privy or privy structure shall not be in close proximity of any food establishments of any kind or character. A privy or privy structure shall not be associated with any residential dwelling. When determined by the Director that necessity for permitted privy or privy structure no longer exists, the Director may revoke the permit. No person shall continue to maintain a privy after the permit for maintenance thereof has been revoked. Whenever any privy or privy structure is to be abandoned or no longer in service, notification shall be provided to the Director, and destruction of the privy or privy structure shall be accomplished in a manner approved by the Director. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 25, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 537, 1959.)
11.38.500 Privies—Construction Specifications.
It is unlawful to erect or maintain a privy unless a suitable shelter is provided to afford privacy and protection from the elements. The openings of such structure shall be enclosed by metal mosquito -screening. The door thereof shall be so constructed as to close automatically by means of a spring or other device.
The construction of the privy structure shall be such as to exclude all rodents, flies and other insects from the tank or vault. The privy structure shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from flies, other insects and rodents, and shall be properly ventilated. The tank or vault where waste is held shall be made of a water tight material and all seams or joints shall be water tight. The privy structure over the tank or vault shall completely cover the tank or vault and shall be mounted on a cement or masonry foundation at least four (4) inches wide and extending at least six (6) inches above and twelve (12) inches below ground level. The tank or vault shall be at least four (4) feet deep and shall be provided with a ve nt at least six (6) inches in cross- Sectional dimension, extending from the pit to a point higher than the highest point of the roof. Such vent shall be effectively screened. There shall be an access port to allow cleaning of the tank or vault by a sewage cleaning and carrying vehicle.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 26, 2018; Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 535, 1959.)
11.38.510 Privies—Maintenance.
The tank or vault of a privy shall not be permitted to become filled with excreta nearer than two (2) feet from the surface of the ground. The content of the privy shall be pumped out as needed by a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle permitted by the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 27, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 536, 1959.)
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11.38.520 Earthen Pit Privies and Cesspools—Construction Prohibited.
The construction of new earthen pit privies and cesspools is prohibited. An earthen pit privy currently in existence may continue to be used until it is determined that the cesspool has failed, is contaminating groundwater, or a building permit is issued to modify the residential structure served by the earthen pit privy. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 28, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 534, 1959.)
11.38.530 Privies—Contamination of Water Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain or keep a privy in any location in which it may contaminate or pollute any stream, channel, pond, lake, reservoir or any source of water. In no case shall a privy be constructed, maintained, or kept less than one hundred (100) feet from any stream, water channel, spring, or well, and two hundred (200) feet from any pond, lake, reservoir or infiltration gallery. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 29, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 538, 1959.)
11.38.535 Chemical Toilets.
Chemical toilets are intended to serve non-residential, limited use activities, such as field labor operations, special events, and temporary construction sites where connection to the sewer or construction of an OWTS is not practicable. Except for those activities covered under California Occupational Health and Safety requirements or businesses permitted by the Department of Regional Planning to operate under electric transmission lines, the use of chemical toilets at a location for over three (3) days requires a public health permit. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 30, 2018.)
11.38.540 Chemical toilets—Construction and maintenance.
It is unlawful to erect or maintain a chemical toilet unless it complies with the following:
A. Chemical toilets shall have a suitable structure to afford privacy and protection from the elements, and be constructed to exclude all rodents, flies and other insects. All openings of the structure to the outside shall be enclosed with metal mosquito-screening. The door shall be constructed as to be self-closing. A vent or window shall be provided for light during daylight hours. Artificial light shall be provided when the chemical toilets is to be used at night.
B. The walls and ceilings of the structure shall be reasonably smooth and well painted in a light color, and be capable of withstanding repeated washing and scrubbing.
C. Chemical-toilet storage tanks shall be enclosed within the structure, properly vented, watertight, and in good repair.
D. The toilet seat shall be a commercial, split-front type, oval in shape, with a smooth, impervious surface, and installed so as to be easily cleaned. The seat shall be centered over the hole to prevent the deposition of fecal matter on sides of the drop tube. The drop tube shall have sides that are installed vertically or flared out at the connection to the tank.
E. The metal drop tube beneath the toilet seat shall follow the shape of the toilet seat and fit smoothly into the top of the tank enclosure. It shall have a noncorrosive surface. There shall be no cracks or rough edges around this opening or in the entire bench. Circular openings shall be permitted only if their diameter is at least equal to the largest dimension of the toilet seat opening.
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F. The maximum distance between the inside edge of the opening between the toilet seat and the front of the tank enclosure shall be two inches.
G. All structures intended for male use shall contain a urinal located at least 20 inches from the toilet seat openings. The urinal shall be made from durable, noncorrosive, impervious material finished with smooth surfaces and proper slopes so that it is easily cleaned and readily drains. A splash board of similar material at least eight inches higher than the overflow rim shall be provided. Hoses or pipes used to drain urinals shall be a minimum of one inch inside diameter, shall be securely attached, and shall be constructed of a noncorrosive, watertight, easily cleanable material. The urinal shall be designed to minimize splashing.
H. The toilet structure shall be adequately ventilated with openings screened with 16 -mesh screen or equal.
These ventilation openings shall contain at least four square feet of total area.
I. The chemical toilet structure shall be sufficiently large to provide adequate space for the users, with the minimum width or depth equal to three feet, six inches.
J. Each chemical toilet structure shall have painted thereon, in clear letters at least three inches in height, the name of the owner and the company number of the unit.
K. A suitable device for holding toilet paper shall be provided.
L. The interior of the structure and tanks shall be cleaned at least once a week while the units are in use and more frequently when necessary to maintain them in a clean and odorfree condition.
M. Toilet paper shall be available at all times.
N. After cleaning, there shall be placed in the tank a solution of a type which effectively controls odors. When initially filled, and at all times when in use, the tank shall contain sufficient solution to cover all solids accumulated and to prevent fly breeding.
O. Sewage from chemical toilets shall be disposed of only in a sanitary sewer system approved by the director.
P. Whenever chemical toilets are returned after a job, the interior shall be thoroughly cleaned and repainted when necessary.
Q. A chemical toilet shall be located at least four feet from a property line, at least 20 feet from the nearest occupied residence, and at least 10 feet from a street or public sidewalk.
R. A chemical toilet shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 535.1, 1959.)
11.38.550 Toilets at construction sites.
There shall be not less than one toilet facility for each multiple of 20 employees, or fractional part thereof, work at a construction job site. for the purpose of this section, the term "construction site" shall mean the location on which actual construction of a building, structure, or facility, is in progress. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 539, 1959.)
11.38.560 Public washrooms, toilet facilities, showers, and baths.
Every person maintaining a privy structure, toilet room, washroom, bath or shower room for the use of his employees, or the public, shall at all times keep the floors, walls, ceilings, toilet facilities, urinals, lavatories and other equipment therein in good repair and free from dirt, filth and corrosion. All baths, showers, lavatories and urinals, except urinals constructed in connection with a privy, shall be adequately supplied with running water.
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Rooms used for such facilities shall be well ventilated and lighted. All lavatories shall be kept supplied with soap and individual towels with a receptacle for their disposal. All toilet facilities shall be kept supplied with toilet paper.
In connection with every public toilet hereafter erected, there shall be maintained hand -washing facilities for the public and employees.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 533, 1959.)
11.38.570 Facilities Required—Business Establishments and Public Gatherings.
It is unlawful for any person to conduct a business or place of public gathering unless there is provided adequate and conveniently located toilet facilities and sinks (lavatories) that meet the requirements of applicable local, State, and/or federal law. Single-user toilet facilities must comply with signage requirements of section 118600 of the Health and Safety Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. If, in the opinion of the Director, the number of toilet facilities and sinks (lavatories) is inadequate, the Director must order additional toilet facilities or sinks (lavatories), or both, to be provided.
A. If toilet facilities are made available for the public, clients, or employees, no person owning, controlling, or having charge of such accommodation or facility shall prohibit or prevent the use of such toilet facilities by a person with a physical handicap, regardless of whether that person is a customer, client, employee, or paid entrant to the accommodation or facility. Separate employee toilet facilities need not be made available to the public if there are other toilet facilities available on the premises, unless employee toilet facilities have been constructed or altered to accommodate the physically handicapped and such toilet facilities are not available elsewhere on the premises. Toilet facilities located within food establishments which are acce ssible only through the food preparation area must be made available to persons requiring the use of a service animal by having an employee or other person escort the individual to the facility, and No live animals are allowed in the food preparation area.
B. The following definitions are applicable to this section:
1. "A person with a physical handicap" includes:
a. An individual who has an impairment, either permanent or temporary in nature as follows:
i. Impairments that affect ambulation due to cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, spinal cord injury, amputation, arthritis, cardiac, and pulmonary conditions and other conditions or diseases which reduce mobility, including aging,
ii. Impairments that require the use of crutches, canes, wheelchairs, braces, walkers, or other ambulatory assistive devices,
iii. Total blindness or impairments affecting sight to the extent that the individual functioning in public areas may be insecure or exposed to danger, and iv. Deafness or hearing impairments that may expose an individual to danger or insecurity; b. An individual who requests the use of the toilet facilities and states that because of a physical infirmity he or she requires immediate access to toilet facilities.
2. "Public accommodation or facility" means a building, structure, complex, or improved area that is used by the general public and includes those accommodations and facilities listed in sections 19955 and 19955.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
C. Nothing in this section requires the making of structural alterations, repairs, remodels, modifications, or additions not otherwise required by applicable local, State and/or federal law. (Ord. 2021-0062 § 4, 2021; Ord. 2007-0089 § 98, 2007; Ord. 89-0033 § 1, 1989; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 532, 1959.)
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11.38.580 Facilities required—Theaters, clubs and other places for public assembly.
No person conducting, managing or operating any moving picture show or theater, dance hall, nightclub, circus, amusement park or other place of public amusement or public assemblage shall fail, refuse or neglect to comply with the following requirements:
A. The floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, stairways, hallways and every other part thereof shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean, sanitary condition, and shall be painted or otherwise renovated whenever necessary.
B. All rugs, carpets or other floor coverings, tables, chairs, seats, counters and all similar equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.
C. Suitable approved drinking fountains, with guarded angle jets and with properly adjusted water pressure, shall be provided and maintained in good condition.
D. Exhaust fans and other ventilation equipment shall be provided, and shall be operated so as to keep the air in a reasonably fresh and wholesome condition whenever a building, or part thereof, is occupied as a place of public assemblage.
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 532.1, 1959.)
11.38.590 Industrial waste—Discharge prohibited where—Exceptions.
A. No person shall discharge, deposit, drain or place any material, liquid waste or other substance, directly or indirectly, into any channel, natural or artificial drain, watercourse, river, tributary, water or subsurface water, whether such water be fresh, salt or saline, or combinations of these, in such a manner which may liberate or produce any noxious or dangerous odors, or produce unsightly or offensive deposits, or which may be injurious, deleterious or dangerous to the health, or which may cause a nuisance or may cause an impairment of the quality of such waters, or which may adversely or unreasonably affect such waters for domestic, recreational or other beneficial uses.
B. Exception: This section shall not apply in the unincorporated territory of the county or in those cities which have adopted county Ordinance 6130, on sewers and industrial waste, directly or by reference. (See Title 20 of this code.)
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 500.1, 1959.)
11.38.600 Keeping animals or fowl—Restrictions—Contaminating water supply prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to locate or maintain any animal or fowl in such manner or location whereby any portion of a domestic water supply system may become contaminated or polluted, or for any animal or fowl to be kept within 50 feet from any stream, water channel, spring, well, pond, lake, reservoir, infiltration gallery or underground water from which water may be drawn for domestic consumption. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 540, 1959.)
11.38.610 Sewage discharge prohibited where—Abatement.
A. When sewage, other than the discharge from an approved sewage-treatment plant, is overflowing or being discharged upon the surface of any premises, the director may order the occupant or occupants thereof who contribute to such overflow or discharge to abate the same forthwith.
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B. If such occupant or occupants fail to abate such overflow or discharge as ordered, the director may order such occupant or occupants to vacate the premises within 24 hours. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 543, 1959.) Part 4 WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED LOS
ANGELES COUNTY AREA
11.38.620 Hose Watering Prohibition.
No person shall hose water or wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas or other paved surfaces, except as is required for the benefit of public health and safety. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.630 Watering of Lawns and Landscaping.
A. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
B. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once a day.
C. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that runoff into adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, structures, adjoining streets, parking lots or alleys occurs due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering.
D. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have hoses, faucets and sprinkling systems to inspect for leaks, and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable.
E. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs. (Ord. 2015-0004 § 2, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.640 Indoor Plumbing and Fixtures.
A. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have accessible indoor plumbing and faucets to inspect for leaks, and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable.
B. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs. (Ord. 2015-0004 § 3, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.650 Washing Vehicles.
No motor vehicle, boat, trailer, or other type of mobile equipment may be washed, except at a commercial carwash or with reclaimed water, unless such vehicle is washed by using a hand -held bucket or a water hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle. No person shall leave a water hose running while washing a vehicle or
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at any other time. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs. (Ord. 2015-0004 § 4, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.660 Public Eating Places.
No restaurant, hotel, cafeteria, café, or other public place where food is sold or served shall serve drinking water to any customer unless specifically requested to do so by such customer. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 5, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.670 Decorative Fountains.
No person shall use water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or other similar aesthetic structures unless such water flows through a recycling system. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 6, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.680 Procedural Requirements.
The Director of Public Works, with input and concurrence from the Director of Public Health, shall periodically review the provisions of this Part and recommend necessary updates to the Board of Supervisors. The review of these provisions and preparation of resulting recommendations, if any, shall be performed, at a minimum, every two years following the first review, which shall be completed by December 31, 2010. (Ord. 2015-0004 § 7, 2015; Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008.) Part 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
11.38.700 Discharge of Material or Liquid.
A. No person shall allow sewage, domestic or industrial wastewater, or any matter or substance, offensive, injurious, or dangerous to health, to empty, flow, seep, or drain onto the surface of any land.
B. No person shall allow sewage, treated effluent, or any matter or substance, offensive, injurious, or dangerous, to health to empty, flow, seep, or drain into, or affect any well, spring, stream, river, lake or other waters.
C. A violation of this Section is declared a public nuisance. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
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11.38.710 OWTS Requirements and Procedures.
The Director shall promulgate the OWTS requirements and procedures within thirty (30) calendar days of the adoption of this ordinance. The OWTS requirements and procedures shall be made available to the public at no charge, upon request. The Director shall review the requirements and procedures a minimum of once every five (5) years and amend the OWTS requirements and procedures as necessary to protect the health of the public and the waters of the State. The Director shall provide notice to the public of a ny proposed change(s) and provide members of the public an opportunity to comment prior to implementation. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.720 Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems—Plan Review and Permit Requirements.
A. The Director shall have the authority to require the submission of any plans and specifications pertaining to or impacting onsite wastewater treatment systems. Such plans include, but are not limited to, subdivision of parcels where a public sewer is not available, building expansion, and the addition of a structure on a parcel of property utilizing an onsite wastewater treatment system.
B. A person proposing to construct, install, alter or repair any onsite wastewater treatment system or part thereof, or a privy structure shall submit an application and receive plan approval from the Director in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and Title 28, Plumbing Code, including Appendix H, of the Los Angeles County Code and with the OWTS requirements and procedures prior to any work being performed.
C. A person proposing to construct or expand a building or other structure, upon which property an onsite wastewater treatment system or non-conventional onsite wastewater treatment system is installed, shall submit an application and receive a plan approval from the Director. The Director's evaluation of the proposed construction or expansion plan shall determine whether the new building, structure or expansion interferes with the existing onsite wastewater treatment system or any future expansion area req uired by Los Angeles County Code, Title 28, Plumbing Code.
D. An application shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the Director. Any required fee shall be paid at the time of application.
E. The Director's approval of an onsite wastewater treatment system plan under this Section is separate from, and does not constitute compliance with, any permit requirements contained elsewhere in this code, including, but not limited to, the requirements under this Title 11 for obtaining a renewable operating permit for NOWTS and any requirements under Title 28, Plumbing Code for obtaining a permit for the construction or installation of an OWTS.
F. All onsite wastewater treatment systems must be installed in accordance with the plans as approved by the Director. Any changes in the installation plans must be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to installation.
G. Any plan approval issued by the Director shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. If a property owner has not obtained a building permit within one year, a property owner may request an extension of the plan approval for up to one (1) additional year. If the property owner has not obtained a building permit within two (2) years, the property owner must submit a new application meeting the requirements of the most recent version of the California Plumbing Code, and pay the required fee. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
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11.38.730 Restrictions on Use of OWTS when a Public Sewer is Available.
The Director shall not issue a permit for a new onsite wastewater treatment system, approve the repair or replacement of an onsite wastewater treatment system, nor approve a project requiring the evaluation of an existing onsite wastewater treatment system if a public sewer is available within two hundred (200) feet of the building or proposed building.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.740 Limitations on Sub-Divisions without Public Sewer Available.
Land development projects including Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and parcel sub -division projects where a public sewer is not available and that are proposed after the effective date of this ordinance, shall require the installation of a non-conventional onsite wastewater treatment system if the parcel size is smaller than the allowable density values in the following table for a single family dwelling unit, or its equivalent. The requirement for a NOWTS requires recordation of a covenant through the Count y Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk as part of the approval of the CUP or approval of the new parcels.
Average Annual Rainfall
(inches/year)
Allowable Density Value
(acres/single family dwelling unit)
0 - 15 2.5
>15 - 20 2
>20 - 25 1.5
>25 - 35 1
>35 - 40 0.75
>40 0.5
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.750 Horizontal Setback Requirements.
OWTS shall not be installed in such a manner that any of its components are located within the horizontal setbacks identified in the following table.
Minimum Horizontal
Distance in Clear
Required From:
Septic Tank Disposal Field Seepage Pit
Buildings or Structures1 5 feet
(1.52 meters)
8 feet
(2.44 meters)
8 feet
(2.44 meters)
Property line adjoining
private property
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
8 feet
(2.44 meters)
Public Water Well,
Where depth of
effluent dispersal
system >10 feet7,8
200 feet
(61 meters)8
200 feet
(61 meters)
Public Water Well,
Where depth of
150 feet
(45.7 meters)
150 feet
(45.7 meters)
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effluent dispersal
system ≤10 feet7
Springs, and Flowing
Surface Water7,9
100 feet9
(30.5 meters)
100 feet6,9
(30.5 meters)
150 feet6,9
(45.7 meters)
Vernal Pools,
Wetlands, Lakes,
Ponds, or Other (Non-
Flowing) Surface Water
Bodies7,10
200 feet10
(61 meters)
200 feet6,10
(61 meters)
200 feet6,10
(61 meters)
Seepage pits 5 feet
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
12 feet
(3.66 meters)
Disposal field 5 feet
(1.52 meters)
4 feet4
(1.22 meters) 5 feet
(1.52 meters)
On site domestic water
service line
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
Distribution box 5 feet
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
Pressure public water
main
10 feet
(3.05 meters)
10 feet
(3.05 meters)
10 feet
(3.05 meters)
Private Water Wells7 100 feet
(30.5 meters)
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
150 feet
(45.72 meters)
Monitoring wells11 100 feet
(30.5 meters)
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
Unstable Land Mass or
Areas Subject to Earth
Slides12
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
100 feet
(30.5 meters)
High Water Mark of
Reservoir, Lake, or
Flowing Water Body,
Type I13
400 feet
(122 meters)
400 feet
(122 meters)
400 feet
(122 meters)
High Water Mark of
Reservoir, Lake, or
Flowing Water Body,
Type II14
200 feet
(61 meters)
200 feet
(61 meters)
200 feet
(61 meters)
Trunk of any tree15 10 feet
(3.05 meters)
10 feet
(3.05 meters)
10 feet
(3.05 meters)
*Notes:
When disposal fields and/or seepage pits are installed in sloping ground, the minimum horizontal distance between any part of the leaching system and ground surface shall be fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters).
1. Including decks, patios, porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered, breezeways, roofed porte-cocheres, roofed patios, carports, covered walks, covered driveways, and similar structures or appurtenances.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
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4. Plus two (2) feet (.61m) for each additional one (1) foot (.305 meters) of depth in excess of one (1) foot (.305 meters) below the bottom of the drain line. (See also Section K 6 in Appendix K of the Plumbing Code.)
5. Reserved.
6. These minimum clear horizontal distances shall also apply between disposal field, seepage pits, and the ocean mean higher high tide line.
7. Where special hazards are involved, the distance required shall be increased as may be directed by the authority having jurisdiction.
8. If the depth of the effluent dispersal system exceeds twenty (20) feet (6.1 meters) and is within six hundred (600) feet (182.88 meters) of a public water well, the setback must be such that there is at least two-year travel time for microbiological contaminants.
9. Includes springs and flowing surface water bodies where the edge of that water body is the natural or levied bank for creeks and rivers, or may be less where site conditions prevent migration of wastewater to the water body.
10. Distance from vernal pools, wetlands, lakes, ponds, or other surface water bodies where the edge of that water body is the high water mark for lakes and reservoirs, and the mean high tide line for tidally influenced water bodies.
11. Where regulatory or legitimate data requirements necessitate, the required distance to monitoring wells may be decreased as may be directed by the authority having jurisdiction. If the monitoring well is installed to monitor the groundwater at the waste effluent discharge, the setbacks do not apply.
12. Unstable land mass or areas subject to earth slides shall be identified by a registered engineer or registered geologist; other setback distances are allowed, if recommended by a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified professional.
13. Four hundred (400) feet (121.92 meters) from the high water mark of a reservoir, lake, or flowing water body when the effluent dispersal system is within one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet (365.76 meters) from a public water systems' surface water intake point, within the catchment of the drainage, and located such that it may impact water quality at the intake point such as upstream of the intake point for flowing water bodies.
14. Two hundred (200) feet (60.96 meters) from the high water mark of a reservoir, lake, or flowing water body when the effluent dispersal system is located more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet (365.76 meters) but less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet (762 meters) from a public water systems' surface water intake point, within the catchment of the drainage, and located such that it may impact water quality at the intake point such as upstream of the intake point for flowing water bodies.
15. For oak trees, this requirement extends to five (5) feet (1.52m) outside of the drip line or fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) from the trunk, whichever is greater.
In the event of inconsistencies between the setback requirements specified in the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, Title 28, Appendix H, the California Well Standards, and Chapter 38, Part 2 of this code, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.760 Requirements for Soil Depth and Vertical Distance to Groundwater.
A. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum five (5) feet of natural undisturbed soil, excluding bedrock, below the bottom of a leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber.
B. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum five (5) feet of separation from the bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater level if the percolation rate is five (5) minutes per inch to sixty (60) minutes per inch.
C. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet of vertical separation from the bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater if the percolation rate is greater than one (1) minute per inch but less than five (5) minutes per inch.
D. A NOWTS shall have a minimum of three (3) feet of natural undisturbed soil, excluding bedrock, below the bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber.
E. A NOWTS shall have a minimum of two (2) feet of separation from the bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater level, except in areas near impaired water bodies where the minimum distance shall be three (3) feet.
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F. Any OWTS utilizing a seepage pit shall have a minimum separation of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the pit to the highest known groundwater.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.770 Structural Requirements for Septic Tanks.
It shall be unlawful to install a septic tank in a manner that does not comply with the following requirements:
A. All new or replacement tanks shall be approved by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO) or stamped and certified by a California registered civil engineer as meeting industry standards and installation shall be accomplished to the manufacturer's recommendations.
B. New and replacement tanks on conventional OWTS shall be equipped with an effluent filter to prevent solids in excess of 3/16th of an inch from passing to the dispersal area. Septic tanks that use a National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) Standard forty-six (46) effluent filter shall be deemed in compliance with this requirement.
C. All joints between the septic tank and its components shall be watertight and constructed of solid, durable materials to prevent excessive corrosion or decay.
D. The invert level of the inlet pipe shall be at least two inches higher than the invert level of the outlet pipe.
E. All septic tank access points shall have watertight risers the tops of which are set not more than six (6) inches below grade. Access openings at grade or above shall be locked or secured to prevent unauthorized access. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.780 OWTS Utilizing Pumps to Move Effluent.
OWTS that utilize pumps to move effluent to the septic tank or from the septic tank to the dispersal system shall:
A. Be equipped with a visual, audible, or telemetric alarm that alerts the owner or service provider in the event of pump failure.
B. Provide sufficient additional storage space in the second compartment of the septic tank or pump chamber during a twenty-four (24) hour power outage or pump failure and shall not allow an emergency overflow discharge. The capacity for the storage space shall be equal to 60 - 75 percent of the interior capacity of the pipes to be dosed.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.790 Percolation Rates for Dispersal Fields.
As an alternative to the percolation rates required in Appendix H of Los Angeles County Code, Title 28 (Plumbing Code), proposed OWTS utilizing a leach bed, leach field, or infiltrative chamber may report percolation test results as Minutes Per Inch (MPI). Percolation rates in MPI shall be either:
A. In the range between five (5) MPI and sixty (60) MPI for use with a conventional OWTS.
B. In the range between one (1) MPI and 4.9 MPI with a separation between the bottom on the dispersal system and groundwater of at least twenty (20) feet.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
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11.38.800 Interconnection of Dispersal Systems.
Upon installation of a new dispersal system, the new system shall be interconnected with the existing system with an approved flow diversion device to allow for the alternating use of the two dispersal systems. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.810 Prohibition on the Use of Seepage Pits for New Construction.
A. The use of a seepage pit is prohibited for use with construction of onsite wastewater treatment systems for new buildings with applications submitted after the effective date of this ordinance, unless the system is equipped with additional treatment that meets the requirements of a NOWTS.
B. Notwithstanding Section A, the use of a seepage pit in conjunction with a conventional OWTS is permitted for new construction for single unit dwellings with four (4) or fewer bedrooms. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.820 Evidence of a Failing OWTS.
Whenever the Director is made aware that an OWTS is at risk of failing, the Director shall send a letter directing the property owner to have the system evaluated by a qualified contractor within seven (7) calendar days to determine whether the system must be repaired or replaced. If the evaluation reveals that the system requires repair or replacement the property owner shall:
A. Prevent any further discharges of sewage by having the system pumped by a sewage pumper truck at a frequency that will prevent overflow.
B. Follow any directive issued by the Director that is necessary to protect groundwater or prevent surfacing of sewage effluent.
C. Complete all repairs within a time determined by the Director. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.830 When a NOWTS is Required.
A. A NOWTS is required to be installed for new construction when any of the following conditions exist:
1. The percolation rate is faster than 5.12 gallons per square foot per day for a replacement seepage pit.
2. A seepage pit is proposed for installation at a new building other than a single unit dwelling with four (4) or fewer bedrooms.
3. The percolation rate for a leach field or leach bed system is faster than one (1) MPI or greater than one (1) MPI but less than 4.9 MPI and groundwater is within twenty (20) feet of the bottom of the dispersal system for a new or replacement OWTS.
4. There is less than five (5) feet but at least two (2) feet of continuous, natural, undisturbed soil beneath a dispersal system.
5. The property of the proposed system is within six hundred (600) feet of an impaired water body that is listed for pathogens or nitrogen and no established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for that water body is present.
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6. The property of the proposed system is within the area defined by an Advanced Protection Management Program (APMP) established by a TMDL implementation plan.
B. A NOWTS proposed to be installed in the areas of the Antelope Valley within the jurisdiction of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB) shall not be required to include a disinfection system.
C. In addition to the circumstances listed in A above, the Director may require the installation of a NOWTS as a condition of a variance to setback requirements for repair of a failed existing system. All variances shall comply with the OWTS requirements and procedures to the maximum extent possible. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.840 Minimum Conditions for Authorization to Install a NOWTS.
All NOWTS shall meet the following minimum conditions:
A. The system shall be certified by an agency accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as meeting the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard two hundred forty -five (245) or the system shall be approved by the Director after completing a demonstration test described in the OWTS requirements and procedures.
B. NOWTS requiring a disinfection system, shall be certified by an ANSI accredited agency as meeting NSF Standard forty-six (46) for disinfection devices.
C. The septic tank shall be part of the NSF certified system, certified by the IAPMO, or evaluated by the local plumbing official and determined to be Plumbing Code equivalent.
D. The NOWTS shall be equipped with a visual or audible alarm as well as a telemetric alarm that notifies the owner and the service provider of the NOWTS in the event of system malfunction. If the property requiring an NOWTS is in a location where telemetric monitoring is not possible, more frequent physical inspections are required per Section 11.38.880.
E. The owner shall record a covenant against the title of the property meeting the requirements of Section
11.38.890.
F. The owner, prior to approval of the NOWTS, shall enter into and maintain in effect at all times throughout the operational life of the system, a contract signed by both the property owner and a service provider certified by the components' manufacturer. The contract shall include:
1. Telemetric monitoring of the system for component failures or quarterly inspections of the disinfection system when telemetric monitoring is not available.
2. Annual inspections of the system or more frequent routine maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer when telemetric monitoring is available.
3. Any required sampling of influent and effluent based on the system type, age, and location.
G. The Director may, at any reasonable time, require samples to be taken from the NOWTS while a department representative and/or a contractor or agent of the department is present. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.850 Performance Standards for NOWTS.
A. All NOWTS shall be designed to produce effluent that meets the following criteria:
1. Total Suspended Solids of less than thirty (30) mg.
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2. Biological Oxygen Demand five (5) day average (BOD 5 ) of less than thirty (30) mg/l.
3. PH not less than 6.0 or greater than 9.0.
B. NOWTS treatment of nitrogen must result in a fifty (50) percent reduction in Total Nitrogen.
C. NOWTS provide disinfection that does not exceed a fecal coliform content of two hundred (200) per one hundred (100) milliliters using the Most Probable Number (MPN) analytical method with a minimum detection limit of 2.2 MPN.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.860 NOWTS Permit.
A. A permit shall be issued by the Director for the operation of a NOWTS upon the approval of the system. A permit shall be valid for the location, type of system, and conditions of the approval, unless suspended or revoked by the Director.
B. The permit fee shall be collected in accordance with Los Angeles County Code Title 8, Sections 8.04.950 -
8.04.995.
C. A permit may be suspended or revoked by the Director for the following reasons:
1. The NOWTS is contributing to the contamination of groundwater, surface water, or resulting in the surfacing of effluent, and the owner has not returned the NOWTS to operating condition within the time required by the Director.
2. The owner does not submit records of maintenance inspections or results of effluent testing as required by this ordinance within the time required by the Director.
D. It shall be a violation of this code to operate a NOWTS for which the permit has been suspended or revoked.
E. The owner of the NOWTS shall make the system available within five (5) calendar days for inspection upon notice by the department.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.870 Maintenance Required and Reporting Results.
A. The property owner shall have the NOWTS inspected and serviced at the rate set by the manufacturer as set forth in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual or at least annually, by a service provider certified by the manufacturer.
B. If the property is located in an area where telemetric monitoring is not possible, the property owner shall cause the NOWTS to be inspected monthly by the NOWTS owner as directed and instructed by a NOWTS service provider, and quarterly by the NOWTS service provider, in order to determine whether the NOWTS is operating as required.
C. The service provider shall submit copies of all inspection and maintenance reports to the Director within thirty (30) days of any inspection or maintenance of the NOWTS. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
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11.38.880 Influent and Effluent Testing and Reporting Requirements.
Owners of NOWTS shall have their maintenance service provider collect and submit samples for laboratory testing of influent and effluent to determine if the system meets the performance standards specified in Section
11.38.850. The frequency of this sampling shall comply with the following table.
Type of System When Testing is Required
All NOWTS After completions of repairs (Within seven (7) days) NOWTS installed in within six hundred (600) feet of a
water body impaired for pathogenic bacteria or in
response to a TMDL for bacteria
Annually with telemetric monitoring or Quarterly
without telemetric monitoring
NOWTS larger than a single family residence located in
the Antelope Valley
Annually
The service provider shall submit a copy of the laboratory analysis of effluent testing to the Director within thirty (30) days of the date the results are provided to the owner or service provider by the laboratory. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.890 Covenant.
A. The approval of a NOWTS for a future expansion area requires recordation of a covenant through the County office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
B. The installation of a NOWTS requires recordation of a covenant through the County Office of the Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk.
C. The covenant shall inform all future prospective owners of the property of the following:
1. A NOWTS is installed on the property.
2. Operation and maintenance of the NOWTS is required to comply with State and local laws.
3. A service agreement for maintenance and monitoring is required at all times with an approved servicing company.
4. The Director must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of a change of servicing company.
5. Maintenance records and effluent testing results must be submitted to the Director within thirty (30) days of annual servicing.
6. The owner is required to repair the system and conduct effluent testing of the system if inspection reveals that it is not in compliance with State or local laws.
7. The owner is required to replace the NOWTS at their own expense if it cannot be repaired to be in compliance.
8. The owner agrees to allow inspection of the NOWTS within five (5) calendar days, upon notice by the Director, absent an emergency.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
Part 6 SEWAGE PUMPING VEHICLES
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11.38.900 Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Operator.
An operator of a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle is required to register with the local jurisdiction as per California Health and Safety Code Sections 117400-117450. A public health license shall be issued to the owner of a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle when that person has demonstrated that either the owner or an employee of the owner has adequate knowledge to train other employees as described in Section 11.38.910.
A change of address of the owner including a member of a partnership that is registered and of the place of business thereof shall be reported in writing by the owner to the Director within two (2) days after the change of address.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.910 Adequate Knowledge.
A public health license shall only be issued after the applicant or his or her representative submits demonstrates adequate knowledge of the following topics:
A. Knowledge of the equipment to be used.
B. The applicant's knowledge of sanitary principles and of the laws and ordinances affecting human health or nuisances, including the factors that evidence a failing OWTS and appropriate locations for disposal of septage. Proper use of personal protective equipment.
C. Clean up of spills or discharges of sewage from failed plumbing systems.
Knowledge may be demonstrated by submitting curriculum for the training of new staff to the Director for approval, completion of a training course from a professional organization, such as the California Onsite Water Association (COWA), or an approved public entity or an online course acceptable to the Director. The individual receiving the training shall be designated as the trainer for his or her organization. The applicant shall maintain a trainer as part of the organization. If the trainer leaves the organization, it has ninety (90) days to obtain a new trainer.
The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that employees responsible for the clean out of septic tanks, chemical toilets, cesspools and sewage seepage pits are properly trained before they work independently, and get trained annually thereafter.
The owner shall have available for the Director upon request the name of the trainer and records of the employee's annual trainings.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.920 Required for Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle.
No person shall operate a sewage pumping vehicle without first making application and securing a license from the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.930 Application and Issuance Conditions.
A. Applications for seepage/sewage pumping vehicles shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the Director. All applicable fees, shall be paid at the time of the application.
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B. The application shall include the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the year and make of vehicle, the vehicle license number, the tank capacity, the owner information, the location where the vehicle shall be stored, and any other data required by the Director.
C. Upon receipt of an application, the Director shall make an inspection of the seepage/sewage pumping vehicle. If the applicant has complied with all applicable laws and regulations, and the vehicle meets the requirements of the inspection, the Director shall approve the application, and issue an annual license. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.940 Suspension and Revocation of License.
The Director may suspend or revoke the license of an operator of one (1) or more seepage/sewage pumping vehicles or the license of an individual seepage/sewage pumping vehicle.
The Director may suspend or revoke a license issued to an operator of one (1) or more sewage pumping vehicle for any of the following violations:
A. Discharge of sewage or the contents of one (1) or more trucks in a location other than one approved by the Director.
B. Failure to submit quarterly reports identifying all of the locations serviced and where the contents of the truck were discharged.
C. Failure to report locations that evidence conditions of a failing OWTS, a cesspool, or an earthen pit privy.
The Director may suspend or revoke a license issued to a sewage pumping vehicle for violations of this code, including, leakage of sewage from the tank, valves, piping, or other equipment that may discharge to the ground surface.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.950 Identification of Vehicle.
Seepage/sewage pumping vehicles shall be identified with the business name, City, State, Zip Code and phone number on both sides of vehicle. The business name shall be in letters and numbers at least three (3) inches in height, additional information shall be at least one (1) inch in height and all letters and numbers shall be of a color contrasting to the vehicle. The public health registration number shall be located on the rear of the vehicle in letters and numbers at least three (3) inches high and of a color contrasting to the vehicle. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.960 Construction of Seepage/Sewage Cleaning Vehicle.
A seepage/sewage pumping vehicle shall be constructed and maintained at all times with the following components in good working order:
A. A water tight tank, valves, piping, pumps and equipment maintained free from leakage.
B. A hose for flushing contaminated areas.
C. A quick release valve on the discharge outlet.
D. A metal sleeve or other suitable device provided to reach from discharge outlet to manhole.
E. Tight fitting covers for tank openings.
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11.38.970 Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Operation Requirements.
A. All contents of the sewage holding tank shall be deposited in an approved County Sanitation District location or at a location approved by the Director.
B. Personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and boots shall be provided to all employees working with sewage or septage.
C. A sewage spill kit shall be maintained on the vehicle for use in cleaning -up any sewage spills. The sewage spill kit shall contain at a minimum:
1. Containment barriers to prevent the spill from entering a storm drain.
2. Absorbent material.
3. A shovel.
4. Garbage bags.
5. Liquid disinfectant and powdered lime.
D. The vehicle registration shall be maintained on the vehicle.
E. The vehicle exterior shall be maintained free of sewage or other waste material. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.980 Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Service Reports.
A. Seepage/sewage pumping vehicles are required to file with the Director a quarterly report specifying all of the following:
1. The name and address of the owner or tenant of each and every one of the premises where a septic tank, cesspool, or sewage seepage pit has been cleaned out by the registrant, his or her employees, or by others on his or her behalf and the date of each cleaning.
2. The location where the cleanings are disposed of.
3. Discharges of waste that may result in violation of laws or ordinances required to be known by the registrant pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 117420.
B. OWTS showing symptoms of failure must be reported to the Director within twenty -four (24) hours of pumping. Factors evidencing a failing OWTS are identified in Section 11.38.042. (Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
Chapter 11.39 ADULT FILMS; SHORT TITLE AND PUBLIC POLICY Part 1 DEFINITIONS
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11.39.005 Definitions.
Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this part shall govern the construction of this chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.010 Adult film.
An "adult film" is defined as any film, video, multimedia or other representation of sexual intercourse in which performers actually engage in oral, vaginal, or anal penetration, including, but not limited to, penetration by a penis, finger, or inanimate object; oral contact with the anus or genitals of another performer; and/or any other sexual activity that may result in the transmission of blood and/or any other potentially infectious materials. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.020 County.
"County" means the County of Los Angeles.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.030 Department.
"Department" means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.040 Departmental regulations.
"Departmental regulations" means the regulations pertaining to filming of adult films promulgated by the department as currently written or as may from time to time be amended. When adopted by the department, these regulations are incorporated in and become part of this chapter. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.050 Exposure control plan.
"Exposure control plan" means a written plan that meets all requirements of Title 8 California Code of Regulations sections 3203 and 5193, to minimize employees' risk of exposure to blood or potentially infectious material. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.060 Filmed or filming.
"Filmed" and "filming" means the recording or real-time broadcast of any adult film, regardless of the medium used.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
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11.39.070 Potentially infectious material.
"Potentially infectious material" shall have the same meaning as defined in Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 5193(b), or any successor regulation.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.075 Producer of adult film.
"Producer of adult film " means any person or entity that produces, finances, or directs, adult films for commercial purposes.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.076 Permittee.
"Permittee " means any person or entity issued an adult film production public health permit pursuant to this chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.) Part 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.39.080 Adult film production public health permit.
A. Producers of adult films shall obtain a public health permit by filing a completed application form with the department and paying the required fee. The fee shall be set by the Department in an amount sufficient to provide for the cost of any necessary enforcement.
1. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the effective date of this chapter, adult film production public health permits may be issued on a conditional basis. An individual issued a conditional permit shall have up to six months from the date of application to provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training course that has been approved by the department. If permittee is a business entity rather than an individual, permittee shall have up to six months from the date of application to provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training course that has been approved by the department for all principals and management-level employees of permittee, including, but not limited to, all film directors. Failure to provide such proof within the prescribed time shall cause the conditional adult film production public health permit to be revoked immediately.
2. At all times after the twelve (12) months following the effective date of this chapter, each applicant who is an individual must also provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training course that has been approved by the department. Each applicant who is a business entity rather than an individual must provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training course that has been approved by the department for all principals and management-level employees of permittee, including but not limited to all film directors.
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B. Upon successful completion of the permit application process described in subsection A of this section, the department shall issue an adult film production public health permit to the applicant. The adult film production public health permit will be valid for two years from the date of issuance, unless revoked.
C. No producer of adult films may engage in the making of adult films in Los Angeles County for commercial purposes unless that producer of adult films has a valid adult film production public health permit issued by the department.
D. An adult film production public health permit is nontransferable. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.090 Posting requirements.
A. The adult film production public health permit issued to the producer of adult films must be displayed at all times at the location where any adult film is filmed in an area that is visible to performers.
B. A legible sign shall be displayed at all times at the location where any adult film is filmed in any conventional typeface with a font size not smaller than 36 points, that provides the following notice so as to be clearly visible to performers in said films:
The use of condoms is required for all acts of anal or vaginal sex during the production of adult films to protect performers from sexually transmitted infections.
Any public health concerns regarding any activities occurring during the production of any adult films should be directed to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
(the program office address and telephone number to be provided by the county health officer). (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.100 Permit—Reporting requirements.
Every person that possesses a valid adult film production public health permit or registration shall report to the department any changes in status to the business made reportable by departmental regulations within fifteen (15) days of the change.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.110 Permit—Suspension and revocation and fines.
A. Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the department and fines consistent with the provisions of this chapter may be imposed by the department for a violation of this chapter or any other violation of law creating a risk of exposing performers to sexually transmitted infections, including any violation of applicable provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood borne pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8 , section 5193 or the exposure control plan of the producer of adult films, or any combination of such violations. The failure of a producer of adult films to require performers to use condoms during any acts of vaginal or anal sexual intercourse is a violation of this chapter.
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B. Whenever the department determines that a permittee has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, any other violation of law creating a risk of exposing performers to sexually transmitted infections, including any violation of applicable provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood borne pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control plan of the producer of adult films, or any combination thereof , a written notice to comply shall be issued to the permittee. The notice to comply shall include a statement of the deficiencies found, set forth the corrective measures necessary for the permittee to be in compliance with this chapter, and inform the permittee that failure to comply may result in the imposition of a fine or other penalty, including suspension and/or revocation of any and all permits. The notice to comply shall also advise the permittee of his or her right to an administrative review.
C. A written request for an administrative review must be made by the noticed permittee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the issuance of the notice to comply. The failure to request an administrative review within the prescribed time shall be deemed a waiver of the right to an administrative review. The administrative review shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of a written request for a review. Upon the written request of permittee or on its own motion, the department may adva nce or postpone the scheduled administrative review date, if permittee demonstrates good cause.
D. The department shall issue a written notice of decision specifying any penalties imposed on permittee to the permittee within five (5) days of the administrative review or waiver, excluding weekends and holidays. For permits that have been suspended or revoked, the notice of decision shall specify the acts or omissions found to be in violation of this chapter, and, in the case of a suspended permit, shall state the extent of the suspension. The notice of decision shall also state the terms upon which the permit may be reinstated or reissued, if any.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is found or is reasonably suspected, the department may immediately suspend the adult film production public health permit, initiate a criminal complaint and/or impose any fine permitted by this chapter, pending a determination of an administrative review, as provided herein. Immediate danger to the public health and/or safety shall include any condition, based upon inspection findings or other evi dence, that can cause, or is reasonably suspected of causing, infection or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
1. Whenever an adult film production public health permit issued is immediately suspended or a fine is imposed pursuant to this subdivision E of this section, the department shall issue to the permittee so suspended or fined, a written notice to comply setting forth the acts or omissions with which the permittee is charged, specifying the sections of the Los Angeles County Code, California Health and Safety Code, blood borne pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control plan of the producer of adult films, or the combination of alleged violations, and informing the permittee of the right to an administrative review.
2. At any time within fifteen (15) calendar days of service of such notice to comply, the permittee may request, in writing, an administrative review by the department to show cause why the imposed suspension or fine is unwarranted. The administrative review shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of a request. A failure to request an administrative review within fifteen (15) calendar days shall be deemed a waiver of the right to such review.
3. At any time prior to an administrative review or waiver thereof, the recipient of a notice to comply issued pursuant to this subsection F, may correct the deficiencies noted in the notice to comply and request a reinspection at any time when the producer of adult films is actually filming an adult film.
4. In the case of a request for reinspection as set forth in subsection E.3 above, the department shall reinspect as soon as practical. In the event the deficiencies noted in the notice to comply are corrected to the satisfaction of the health officer, the department has discretion to reinstate or modify any
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suspension of a permit and cancel or modify any fine imposed pursuant to this subsection F. If the department determines that the deficiencies identified in the notice to comply have been corrected, but the department elects not to reinstate the suspension or cancel the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection F, the department shall notify the permittee of this decision in writing. The permittee shall have fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of said notification to seek an administrative review of this decision.
F. The department may, after an administrative review or waiver thereof, modify, suspend, revoke or continue all such action previously imposed upon a permittee pursuant to this chapter or impose any fine imposed by law for violations of this chapter or any other laws or standards affecting public health and safety, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood borne pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the ex posure control plan of the permittee, or any combination thereof, or for interference with a county health officer's performance of duty.
G. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be reissued or reinstated, if the department determines that the conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist and any fine imposed pursuant to this chapter has been satisfied.
H. In the event a permit is suspended or revoked, the producer of adult films whose permit was revoked shall cease filming any adult film unless and until the permit is reinstated or reissued. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.) Part 3 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
11.39.120 Compliance with the provisions in this chapter shall be mandatory.
A. The provisions of this chapter are in full force and effect in the county.
B. Any producer of adult films filming any adult films within the county, including any person or entity owning or operating any business regulated by this chapter, must comply with the provisions of this chapter.
C. In addition to any other penalty provided for under this chapter, consistent with the process set forth herein for notice and administrative review, the department may impose a fine on persons violating any provision of this chapter or any law, regulation or standard incorporated into this chapter. The department may impose a civil fine upon such violators in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per violation, as appropriate. The imposition of such fines shall, in no way, limit the authority or ability to imp ose other requirements of this chapter or seek other remedies against alleged violators.
D. Any person or entity who produces or films adult films for commercial purposes within the county without a valid adult film production public health permit, or any person, who violates any law, ordinance or regulation governing any activity regulated by this chapter, or who, upon demand of the county health officer, refuses or neglects to conform to a lawful order or directive of a county health officer pertaining to conduct regulated by this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of $1, 000.00, imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed six months, or both. Each such act is punishable as a separate offense. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
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11.39.130 Health officer—Enforcement.
The county health officer may enter and inspect any location suspected of conducting any activity regulated by this chapter, and, for purposes of enforcing this chapter, the county health officer may issue notices and impose fines therein and take possession of any sample, photograph, record or other evidence, including any documents bearing upon adult film producer's compliance with the provision of the chapter. Such inspections may be conducted as often as necessary to ensure compliance with the provision s of this chapter. (Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.140 Noncompliance with county health officer—Injunctive relief.
Any act or failure to act which is a violation of this chapter may be the subject of a civil action to enjoin the person or entity so acting or failing to act to conform his or her conduct to the provisions of this chapter. A civil action to enforce the provisions of this section may be brought by the county counsel, the district attorney or any person directly affected by said failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The filing and prosecution of such an action shall, in no way, limit the authority or ability to impose other requirements of this chapter or remedies or penalties as permitted by law.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.) Part 4 OPERATIONS
11.39.150 Exposure control plan and reporting.
Every producer of adult films shall provide a written exposure control plan, approved by the department, describing how the requirements of this chapter will be implemented. The exposure control plan shall meet requirements established in departmental regulations.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.) Division 2 GENERAL HAZARDS29
Chapter 11.40 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.40.010 Title for citation.
The ordinance codified in Division 2 of Title 11 shall be known as and may be cited as the "general hazards ordinance."
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 101, 1949.)
11.40.020 Purpose of Division 2 provisions.
The purpose of the ordinance codified in this Division 2 is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, safety and public welfare by requiring protections from hazardous bodies of water, wells and other defined excavations and abandoned chests, not presently covered by statutes of the state of California.
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(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 102, 1949.)
11.40.030 Powers of deputies.
Whenever, by the provisions of this Division 2, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer, or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 103, 1949.)
11.40.040 References apply to amendments and additions.
Whenever any reference is made to any portion of the ordinance codified in this Division 2, or of any other ordinance, or to any statute, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions thereto now or hereafter made.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 104, 1949.)
11.40.050 Applicability and exceptions.
Should any exception to the provisions of this Division 2 be held invalid, or should any provision of this Division 2 be held invalid because of any exception, such exception shall be eliminated from Division 2. The board declares that it intends this Division 2 to apply to every excavation which, by reason of constitutional limitations, cannot be excepted from the provisions of this division, and to every excavation the exception of which would invalidate this Division 2 or any portion thereof.
(Ord. 9585 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 106, 1949.)
11.40.060 Interpretation of language.
A. Tenses. The present tense includes the past and future tenses.
B. Genders. Each gender includes the other two genders.
C. Number. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 §§ 107, 108, 109, 1949.)
11.40.070 Violation—Penalty.
Violation of this Division 2 is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Division 2 is committed, continued or permitted constitutes such violation a separate offense.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 110, 1949.)
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11.40.080 Severability.
If any portion of this Division 2 or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Division 2, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 1 § 105, 1949.) Chapter 11.41 ADDRESSING MEDICAL DEBT THROUGH DATA COLLECTION
11.41.010 Title.
The Ordinance codified in this Chapter shall be known as "Addressing Medical Debt Through Data Collection." (Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.015 Declaration of Findings and Purpose.
A. The Board of Supervisors finds that medical debt creates a substantial burden in Los Angeles County and that while some individuals may not owe money directly to medical or dental providers, they may have settled these debts by acquiring other forms of debt, such as credit cards, personal bank loans, or loans from relatives and friends.
B. The Board of Supervisors further finds the impact of medical debt is widespread, causing financial, mental, and physical distress for patients, who may have difficulty affording the basic necessities like food and housing and may delay necessary medical treatments, especially when these expenses are not covered by insurance and patients are unaware of or denied financial assistance.
C. The Board of Supervisors further finds that for lower-income patients, even a modest amount of debt can be debilitating.
D. The purpose of this Chapter is to authorize the Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and policies on debt collection and financial assistance activities to increase transparency related to medical debt, authorize the Department of Public Health to establish rules for reporting the collection of debt and financial assistance data and policies, and give the Department of Public Health enforcement authority for violations of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.020 Definitions.
A. "Consumer Reporting Agency" means any Person which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports.
B. "Debt" means money owed by a patient for health care services or goods the patient received from a Hospital.
C. "Debt Data" means information concerning a patient's Debt, including:
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1. Patient name, patient and/or medical record number, date of birth, phone number(s), residence and mailing address, email address, and insurance name and policy number.
2. Time for which Debt was outstanding.
3. Original amount of the cost of the service(s) for which the Debt was incurred.
4. Itemization of all patient payments, insurance or other payor payments, and bill adjustments.
5. Additional information as required by the Department; however, Debt Data will not include a patient's diagnosis or treatment.
D. "Debt Collection" means any act or practice in connection with the collection of Debt from a patient, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Any attempt to contact a patient regarding a Debt more than ninety (90) days past -due, including, but not limited to, the following communication methods:
a. Mail;
b. Email;
c. Text;
d. Phone Calls; and
e. In-person.
2. The sale or assignment of a patient's Debt to a third party.
3. Reporting adverse information about the patient to a Consumer Reporting Agency.
4. Undertaking actions to initiate a civil action, including but not limited to:
a. Placing a lien on a patient's property;
b. Attaching or seizing a patient's bank account or any other personal property; c. Obtaining an order for examination pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 708.120; or
d. Garnishing a patient's wages.
5. Delaying or denying care based on a Debt.
E. "Department" means the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
F. "Financial Assistance" means free or discounted care provided to patients as required by the Hospital Fair Pricing Act and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations (26 C.F.R. Section 1.501(r) -4(b)), or under the Hospital's own policies.
G. "Hospital" means any facility in the County of Los Angeles licensed as an acute care hospital by the California Department of Public Health.
H. "Patient" means an individual who has received treatment at a Hospital, or the parent or other financially responsible person of that individual.
I. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity.
J. "Report" means a written or electronic form containing Debt Data for all Hospital patient Debts.
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K. "Safety Net Hospital" means any Hospital with a low-income percent of seventy (70) or higher as determined by the most recent California Department of Health Care Services Disproportionate Share Hospital Program eligibility list.
L. "Working Days" means Monday through Friday, not including Saturday, Sunday, federal, State, or County holidays.
(Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.025 Reporting of Data.
A. Each Hospital that is not a Safety Net Hospital shall prepare and submit a Report with Debt Data to the Department within ten (10) Working Days of initiating any Debt Collection.
B. Each Safety Net Hospital shall prepare and submit a Report with Debt Data to the Department within twenty (20) Working Days of initiating any Debt Collection.
C. Each Hospital that is not a Safety Net Hospital shall prepare and submit to the Department a quarterly statement with aggregate Debt Data and Financial Assistance activities, including all offers and agreements of Financial Assistance. The first quarterly statement shall list information from the preceding three (3) months and each subsequent quarterly statement shall include new information for that quarter.
D. Each Safety Net Hospital shall prepare and submit to the Department an annual statement with aggregate Debt Data and Financial Assistance activities, including all offers and agreements of Financial Assistance. The first annual statement shall list information from the preceding twelve (12) months and each subsequent annual statement shall include new information for that year.
E. All Hospitals shall submit to the Department all Hospital policies on Financial Assistance unless already submitted to the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information and resubmit such policies within thirty (30) days following any policy revisions unless already submitted to the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information.
F. After one-hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the Ordinance codified in this Chapter, it shall be a violation of this Chapter for any Hospital who fails to submit the Reports required herein. (Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.030 Administrative Fine for Violation.
A. Any Hospital that violates this Chapter may be subject to an administrative fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation pursuant to Chapter 1.25 of this Code. If the violation(s) is not remedied within thirty (30) days of notice from the Department, each violation is doubled, up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000). After thirty (30) days of non-compliance, each seven-day period thereafter is an additional fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation until the violation is r emedied.
B. Any Hospital that violates any provision of this Chapter may be subject to a civil action, including but not limited to, any injunction, in addition to administrative fines. (Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.035 Department Responsibilities.
A. The Department has the authority to establish any rules it determines are necessary or appropriate for the implementation and enforcement of this Chapter. These rules shall be filed with the Executive Officer of the
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Board and shall become effective immediately upon filing. Hospitals will have sixty (60) days from the issuance of the new rules to become compliant.
B. The Department shall maintain a public website and maintain the following information:
1. Instructions to Hospitals for preparing and submitting Reports and statements to the Department.
2. Aggregate Debt Data.
3. A link to the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information website and any Hospital policies on Financial Assistance, unless already available to the Department through the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information.
4. All rules adopted pursuant to Section 11.41.035.
(Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.040 Enforcement.
The Department is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with this Chapter. If a possible violation of this Chapter is identified, the Hospital will be contacted and required to respond to the Department's inquiry within thirty (30) days from the date of inquiry or be subject to administrative fines as described in Section
11.41.030 of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
11.41.045 Severability.
If any part of this Chapter is for any reason deemed invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision will not impact the validity of the remaining Chapter. The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have adopted this Chapter and every subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any one or more subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase would subsequently be declared unconst itutional or invalid. (Ord. 2024-0048 § 2, 2024.)
Chapter 11.42 DEFINITIONS
11.42.010 Definitions applicable to Division 2.
Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter shall govern the construction of this Division 2.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 201, 1949.)
11.42.020 Article.
"Article" means an article of the ordinance codified in this Division 2, unless some other ordinance or statute is mentioned.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 202, 1949.)
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11.42.030 Board.
"Board" means the board of supervisors of the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 203, 1949.)
11.42.040 County.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 204, 1949.)
11.42.050 County engineer.
"County engineer" means the county engineer of the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 205, 1949.)
11.42.060 Excavation.
"Excavation" means any hole or depression in the ground or body of water created wholly or in part by artificial means, including excavation, dam, fill, or combination thereof. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 206, 1949.)
11.42.070 Parcel of land.
"Parcel of land" means a contiguous quantity of land, in the possession of, or owned by, or recorded as the property of, the same claimant or person.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 207, 1949.)
11.42.080 Party concerned.
"Party concerned" means the person, if any, in real or apparent charge and control of the object or premises involved, the person who, by the last equalized assessment roll, appears to be the owner of the premises involved, the record owner, the holder of any mortgage, trust deed or other lien or encumbrance of record, the owner or holder of any lease of record, the record holder of any other estate or interest in or to the object or premises. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 208, 1949.)
11.42.090 Person.
"Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 209, 1949.)
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11.42.100 Section.
"Section" means a section of the ordinance codified in this Division 2 unless some other ordinance or statute is specifically mentioned.
(Ord. 9415 § (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 211, 1949.)
11.42.110 Shall and may.
"Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 210, 1949.)
11.42.120 Sheriff.
"Sheriff" means the sheriff of this county.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 212, 1949.)
11.42.130 Superintendent.
"Superintendent" means:
A. The county engineer of the county of Los Angeles while enforcing Sections 50241, 50242, 50243, 50244 and 50254 of the Government Code;
B. The sheriff while enforcing Sections 50234 and 50236 of the Government Code. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 2 § 213, 1949.) Chapter 11.44 BOXES AND CHESTS
11.44.010 Removal of door or latch required—Failure deemed misdemeanor when.
Any person who discards or abandons or leaves in any place accessible to children any chest or box having a capacity of one and one-half cubic feet or more, which is no longer in use, which chest or box has an attached lid or door which may be opened or fastened shut by means of an attached latch, which has not had such door removed or the hinges and such portion of the lock mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part) 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 7 § 701, 1949.)
11.44.020 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to any refrigerator, icebox or deep-freeze locker in current use. This chapter does not prohibit or cover any act prohibited by Section 402(b) of the Penal Code of the state of California, or by any other state statute.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 7 § 702, 1949.)
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11.44.030 Removal by sheriff authorized when.
If the sheriff finds any chest or box in violation of the provisions of this chapter, he may remove the latch so that such chest or box cannot be fastened shut, or he may remove such chest or box to a place not accessible to children. Neither of such actions bars a prosecution for violation of this chapter. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part) 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 7 § 703, 1949.) Chapter 11.46 HAZARDOUS OIL WELL MACHINERY
11.46.010 Enclosure requirements—Exemptions.
A. A person owning, having possession of or in control of any oil well shall not maintain or allow to exist thereon any moving parts or machinery, in use and/or operatable at such oil well, unless such machinery or moving parts are securely enclosed by a fence complying with the provisions of Section 11.48.030 or screening or housing sufficient to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons. If a fence is equipped with gates, such gates shall comply with Section 11.48.040. A single fence, screen or housing ma y be used to enclose more than one oil well.
B. Exception: Perimeter fencing need not be continuous where:
1. The oil well is in an isolated area with no residences other than a caretaker within one -half mile; and
2. The unfenced portion is located in terrain that is equivalent to the fenced portion in protection against trespassing.
(Ord. 10874 § 1, 1974; Ord. 10730 § 2 (part), 1973; Ord. 5307 Art. 9 § 901, 1949.)
11.46.020 Exempt facilities.
This chapter does not apply if a competent person is in constant attendance 24 hours per day at each oil well. (Ord. 10730 § 2 (part), 1973; Ord. 5307 Art. 9 § 902, 1949.)
11.46.030 Violation deemed misdemeanor.
Any person owning, maintaining, operating or in possession of hazardous oil well machinery, as defined in this chapter, and who is in violation of this Division 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be arrested and taken immediately before the magistrate by the sheriff or released after giving his written promise to appear before the magistrate as provided in Ordinance 6723.
(Ord. 10874 § 2, 1974; Ord. 5307 Art. 9 § 903, 1949.)
Chapter 11.48 OIL WELL SUMPS, SAND AND GRAVEL PITS AND SIMILAR EXCAVATIONS31
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11.48.010 Fencing—Required when.
Every person making, maintaining or using, and every person owning or in control of the premises on which there exists an oil-well sump of any depth, or a sand and gravel pit, clay pit or similar excavation exceeding three feet in depth, shall erect and continuously maintain around such excavation at all places, if an oil well sump, and in other cases at all places where the slope exceeds one foot vertical to one and one -half foot horizontal if not under water, or one foot vertical to four feet horizontal if under water, a fence complying with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 301, 1949.)
11.48.020 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to:
A. An oil-well sump constantly and immediately attended while drilling operations are continuously proceeding; B. Harbors, marinas and artificial lakes exceeding one acre in surface area used for recreational purposes; C. A temporary excavation for the installation of a public utility, if not abandoned. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 302, 1949.)
11.48.030 Fencing—Specifications.
Fences required by this chapter shall be not less than five feet high, mounted on one and one -quarter-inch diameter galvanized-steel posts, with not less than three strands of barbed wire mounted at a 45 -degree angle from the top of the fence. The fence shall be constructed of chain link or other industrial-type fencing of not less than 11-gauge wire, and of not greater than two-inch nominal mesh. The posts supporting the fence shall be set 36 inches in a concrete base and shall be spaced approximately 10 feet apart. Tension wires of at least No. 9 gauge coil-spring wire, or equivalent, shall be stretched at the top and bottom of the fence fabric, and shall be fastened to the fabric at 24-inch intervals. There shall be no aperture below the fence large enoug h to permit any child to crawl under the fence.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 303, 1949.)
11.48.040 Gates.
Gates shall be of a structure substantially the same as the required fence, and shall be kept locked when not attended by an adult.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 304, 1949.)
11.48.050 Alternate construction authorized when.
If the county engineer finds that any other type of construction has resulted in, or will result in, a fence or wall in all respects the equivalent in protection, strength and durability to a fence constructed as provided in Section
11.48.030, such alternate type of construction may be used. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 305, 1949.)
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11.48.060 Cleanup of sumps, cellars and ditches required when.
Every person operating or maintaining an oil well shall cause all sumps, cellars and ditches which were used, or installed, or maintained for use in connection with any well, and which have not been used for 90 days for the operation of or the drilling of such well or any other well in the vicinity, to be cleaned out, and all oil, rotary mud and rubbish removed therefrom.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 3 § 306, 1949.) Chapter 11.50 SWIMMING POOLS33
11.50.010 Fence or other enclosure—Required when.
Every person who shall own or be in possession of any premises on which there is situated a swimming pool, fish pond or other outside body of water created by artificial means, designed or used for swimming or other immersion purposes by men, women or children, any portion of which is two feet deep or more, and the surface area of the water in which does not exceed 10,000 square feet, shall erect and maintain on such lot or premises, and completely surrounding such body of water, lot or premises, a fence, w all or other structure, which fence, wall or other structure complies with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 501, 1949.)
11.50.020 Sign posting required—Contents.
Every person who owns, operates or maintains a private swimming pool for the use of himself, his family or friends in the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles shall post or display a sign or poster which is clearly visible from any point immediately adjacent to such pool, which is protected against the elements, and which describes and illustrates the proper procedures for giving both mouth-to-mouth and manual artificial respiration. Every such sign or poster shall also contain the following statements or information:
A. A statement that in case of need, mouth-to-mouth or manual artificial respiration should be started immediately and should be continued until a physician arrives or until mechanical resuscitators are applied; B. The words "FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC RESCUE UNIT" followed by the telephone number of the nearest Los Angeles County fire department dispatcher;
C. The location and telephone number of the nearest emergency hospital or other emergency treatment facility and of the nearest physician; and
D. The telephone number of the nearest ambulance service. (Ord. 11069 § 1, 1975; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 501.1, 1949.)
11.50.030 New pools—Sign posting required.
Every contractor or other person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation constructing any private swimming pool which is subject to the provisions of Section 11.50.020 shall upon completion of such swimming pool erect a sign or poster which in all respects complies with the requirements of said Section 11.50.020. (Ord. 11069 § 2, 1975; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 501.2, 1949.)
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11.50.040 Fence or other enclosure—Design requirements.
The fence, wall or other structure required by this chapter shall be not less than five feet high, measured from the existing surface to the top of the fence or wall on the side of the fence or wall opposite the side towards the pool, with no openings except doors or gates, with an area greater than 50 square inches, except that a rectangular opening having no horizontal dimension exceeding four inches may have a greater area. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 502, 1949.)
11.50.050 Wood fences.
Wood fences shall have posts not less than three inches by three inches, spaced not over 10 feet on centers, and embedded at least 18 inches into the ground. Posts, other than redwood, shall be treated with a preservative.
Fencing shall be at least one-half inch in thickness, and fastened securely to at least two rails not less than two inches by three inches in cross-section.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 503, 1949.)
11.50.060 Wire fences.
Wire fences shall be constructed of wire mesh of not less than 11 gauge galvanized -steel wire supported on one and one-fourth inch diameter galvanized pipe spaced not over 10 feet on centers. Posts shall be embedded at least 12 inches into concrete fill, in holes not less than six inches in diameter and 18 inches in depth. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 504, 1949.)
11.50.070 Masonry fences.
Masonry fences shall be supported on a foundation of concrete extending not less than 12 inches below grade, not less than 12 inches in width, and not less than six inches in thickness. Wall steel, when required, shall be embedded 16 diameters into the footing.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 505, 1949.)
11.50.080 Fence—Alternate type authorized when.
If the county engineer finds that any other type of construction has resulted in, or will result in, a fence in all respects the equivalent in strength and durability to a fence constructed as provided in Sections 11.50.050,
11.50.060 or 11.50.070, such type of construction may be used. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 506, 1949.)
11.50.090 Fences higher than six feet—Additional regulations.
All fences or walls exceeding six feet in height shall comply with the provisions of Ordinance 2225, the Building Code, set out at Title 26 of this code.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 507, 1949.)
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11.50.100 Gates and doors—Self-closing devices required.
All gates or doors opening through the fence or structure protecting a swimming pool, as required by this chapter, shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices not less than four feet above grade, capable of keeping such gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 508, 1949.)
11.50.110 Gates and doors—Size and use.
All doors or gates shall be of such size as to completely fill any opening in the fence or wall. The owner or person in possession of the premises on which such swimming pool exists shall keep such doors and gates closed and securely latched at all times when such swimming pool is not in use. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 509, 1949.)
11.50.120 Portable pools.
This chapter does not apply to portable swimming pools which are so designed that the water in them can, at no time, exceed two feet in depth, but does apply to all other portable swimming pools. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 510, 1949.)
11.50.130 Violation deemed misdemeanor.
Any person owning, maintaining, operating or in possession of a pond or pool, as defined in this chapter, and who is in violation of this Division 2, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be arrested and taken immediately before the magistrate by the sheriff or released after giving his written promise to appear before the magistrate as provided in Ordinance 6723. (See Chapter 1.24 of this code.)
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 5 § 511, 1949.) Chapter 11.51 BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
11.51.010 Applicability of chapter.
The provisions of this chapter apply to the design and construction of barriers for new or altered swimming pools located on the premises of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and are in addition to the requirements of Chapter
11.50. (Ord. 95-0039 § 1 (part), 1995.)
11.51.015 Standards of quality.
In addition to the other requirements of this code, safety covers for spas shall meet the requirements as set forth in ASTM F 1346: Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirement for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
(Ord. 96-0017 § 1 (part), 1996.)
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11.51.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, words and phrases are defined as follows:
A. "Above-ground/on-ground pool." See definition of "swimming pool." B. "Barrier" is a fence, wall, building wall, or a combination thereof, which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
C. "Dwelling unit" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Title 26 (Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code.
D. "Group R, Division 3 Occupancies" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Title 26 (Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code.
E. "Grade" is the underlying surface such as earth or a walking surface.
F. "Hot tub." See definition of "spa, nonself-contained" and "spa, self-contained." G. "In-ground pool." See definition of "swimming pool." H. "Pedestrian walkway" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Title 26 (Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code.
I. "Spa, nonself-contained" is a hydromassage pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, designed for immersion of users and usually having a filter, heater and motor -driven blower. It may be installed indoors or outdoors, on the ground or on a supporting structure, or in the ground or in a supporting structure. It is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
J. "Spa, self-contained" is a continuous-duty appliance in which all control, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product, located entirely under the spa skirt. A self -contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
K. "Swimming pool" is any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground swimming and fixed-in-place wading pools.
L. "Swimming pool, indoor" is a swimming pool which is totally contained within a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure.
M. "Swimming pool, outdoor" is any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool. (Ord. 96-0017 § 2, 1996; Ord. 95-0039 § 1 (part), 1995.)
11.51.030 Requirements.
A. Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with a barrier that shall be installed, and inspected and approved by the building official prior to plastering or filling with water. The barrier shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
EXCEPTION: Separation Fences (as defined herein) shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
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2. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance at the bottom of the barrier may be increased to 4 inches (102 mm) when grade is a solid surface such as a concrete deck, or when the barrier is mounted on the top of the above -ground pool structure. When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1143 mm) apart, the horizontal members shall be placed on the pool side of the barrier. Any decorative design work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations or cutouts, which render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited.
3. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 1-3/4 inch diameter (44 mm) sphere.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. When vertical spacing between such openings is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, the opening size may be increased such that the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere is not allowed. b. For fencing composed of vertical and horizontal members, the spacing between vertical members may be increased up to 4 inches (102 mm) when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more.
4. Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 gage.
5. Pedestrian walkway access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1 through 4. Pedestrian walkway access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, (a) the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and (b) the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 1/2 inch (13 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism. Pedestrian walkway access gates shall swing away from the pool. Any gates other than pedestrian walkway access gates shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all t imes when not in use.
6. Where a building wall of a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy dwelling unit serves as a part of the barrier and the building wall has door opening(s) which provide direct access to the swimming pool, a wall or fence (herein referred to as a separation fence) shall be provided so as to prevent direct access from the house to the swimming pool. The separation fence shall comply with the requirements of Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Section.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the building official, one of the following may be used instead of a separation fence:
a. Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct access to the pool with the release mechanism located at a minimum of 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor. b. An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within seven seconds after the door and its screen, if present, are opened, and be capable of providing a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet (3048 mm). The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions.
The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last no longer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door.
c. Other means of protection may be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices described above.
7. Where an above-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then (a) the ladder or steps shall be
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capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access or (b) the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a separation fence which meets the requirements of Items 1 through 5 above. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall be protected by a separation fence complying with Items 1 through 6 above.
B. Indoor Swimming Pool. For an indoor swimming pool, protection shall comply with the requirements of subsection (A)(6) of this section.
C. Existing Fencing. If portions of the barrier are comprised of pre-existing fencing which complies with the provisions of Chapter 11.50 of this code, except as noted below, such pre -existing fencing need not comply with the provisions of this chapter. If a building wall of a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy dwelling unit serves as part of the barrier and the building wall has door opening(s) which provide direct access to the swimming pool, then the provisions of subsection (A)(6) of this section shall apply .
D. Nonself-Contained and Self-Contained Spas. For outdoor and indoor spas, protection shall comply with the requirements of this section.
EXCEPTION: A lockable spa cover complying with ASTM F 1346, as determined by the building official, shall be provided in lieu of the separation fence required by subsection (A)(6) of this section. (Ord. 96-0017 § 3, 1996; Ord. 95-0039 § 1 (part), 1995.) Chapter 11.52 WATER HAZARDS
11.52.010 Hazardous bodies of water—Board findings.
The board finds that there are numerous bodies of water, both natural and man -made, throughout the unincorporated territory of this county, which are not included within the provisions of Chapters 11.48, 11.50 or
11.54, yet are a serious hazard to children and others because of their depth, size, vegetable growth therein, nature of soil, and for many other reasons. The board further finds that these bodies of water are attractive to children and that children will use them for boating, floating and bathing. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 6 § 601, 1949.)
11.52.020 Areas declared nuisance when—Abatement—Statutory provisions incorporated by reference.
Whenever any body of water, whether natural or man-made, or partially natural and partially man-made, is a hazard to children because of its size, depth, vegetable growth therein, nature of soil, or for any other reason, the board may declare by resolution such body of water to be a public nuisance and abate such hazard as provided in Article 9 (beginning with Section 50230) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, the provisions of which article are incorporated by reference as a portion of this Division 2. (Ord. 9585 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1367; Ord. 5307 Art. 6 § 602, 1949.)
11.52.030 Areas in multiple ownership—Abatement responsibility.
If such body of water occupies more than one premises, the owner or person in possession of each such premises shall be responsible for the abatement of the nuisance which exists on his property. (Ord. 9585 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 6 § 603, 1949.)
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11.52.040 Gate requirements.
Gates shall be kept locked when not attended by an adult. (Ord. 9585 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 6 § 604, 1949.)
11.52.050 Hazard areas designated.
The board finds that those bodies of water located as described in this section are a hazard to life and are subject to the provisions of this Division 2, including this chapter:
A. Between 135th Street on the south, 133rd Street on the north, Broadway on the east and the railroad which is parallel to Broadway on the west.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 6 § 605, 1949.) Chapter 11.54 WELLS, TEST HOLES, CESSPOOLS, CISTERNS AND SEPTIC TANKS
11.54.010 Closure, capping or filling in holes required when.
Every person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs, owns or controls, and every person owning or having possession of any premises on which exists any oil or water well, test hole, cesspool, cistern, septic tank, seepage pit or similar excavation, shall cap, close or otherwise protect the opening to such well, hole, cesspool, cistern, septic tank, seepage pit or similar excavation in such a manner as to prevent persons from falling therein, and in such a manner that such capping, closing or other protection cannot be removed by accident or inadvertence, or such persons shall fill such well, cesspool or pit.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 4 § 401, 1949.)
11.54.020 County may perform work when.
Whenever any person fails or refuses to perform any act required by this chapter, the county may itself cap, cover or fill such well, or the county may follow the procedure provided for in Chapter 11.56 of this code and Article 9 of the Government Code cited in Section 11.52.020.
(Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 4 § 402, 1949.)
11.54.030 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to:
A. Wells, cesspools, cisterns, septic tanks or seepage pits under construction, when constantly and immediately attended by workmen or other adult persons;
B. Wells, pits or shafts less than three feet in depth or with an opening not exceeding six inches in diameter; C. Abandoned excavations covered by Sections 24400, 24401 or 24402 of the Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 4 § 403, 1949.)
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Division 2 - GENERAL HAZARDS
Chapter 11.56 HEARINGS AND ENFORCEMENT
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11.56.010 Statutory nuisance abatement provisions applicable when.
Whenever any person fails or refuses to perform any act required by Chapters 11.48, 11.50 or 11.54 of this Division 2, the board may proceed as provided in said Article 9 (beginning with Section 50230) of Chapter 1 of Part 1, of Division 1, of Title 5 of the Government Code.
(Ord. 9585 § 2 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 8 § 801, 1949.)
11.56.020 Change of wording to designate specific nuisance.
Whenever Section 50236 of the Government Code or any other provision in that same Article refers to "abandoned excavation," in the case of oil-well sumps, excavations covered by this Division 2 but not abandoned, swimming pools and water hazards, the appropriate word or words "oil well sump," "excavation," "swimming pool," "water hazard" or other appropriate word or words shall be substituted. (Ord. 9585 § 2 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 8 § 802, 1949.)
11.56.030 Hearing—Referee appointed by board—Exception.
Except in the case of an abandoned excavation, as defined by Section 50230 of the Government Code, the board may appoint a referee to hold any hearing required by this chapter. (Ord. 9585 § 2 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 8 § 803, 1949.)
11.56.040 Hearing—Compensation of referee.
If the board appoints a county officer or county employee to act as referee, all time spent as a referee shall be considered as time spent by such officer or employee at performing the duties of his position. His compensation for performing both the duties of his position and as referee shall be at the rate of compensation provided for by the salary ordinance set out at Title 6 of this code.
(Ord. 9585 § 2 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 8 § 804, 1949.)
11.56.050 Hearing—Board action on referee recommendations.
Where a referee has held a hearing pursuant to this chapter, the board may act upon the findings and recommendations of the referee.
(Ord. 9585 § 2 (part), 1968; Ord. 9415 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 5307 Art. 8 § 805, 1949.) Division 3 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Title 11 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Division 3 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Chapter 11.57 COVID-19 WORKER AND CONSUMER SAFETY
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Chapter 11.57 COVID-19 WORKER AND CONSUMER SAFETY
11.57.010 Purpose, Application and Findings.
On March 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a Local Emergency, and the Los Angeles County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency, regarding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID - 19), and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the health crisis a pandemic. On March 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a revised Safer at Home Order, requiring all residents to stay at home unless performing certain essential activities.
Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores remain open, and their workers have become "front -line responders" to the local health emergency. In addition, many of the most vulnerable County residents, including those 60 years and older or with underlying health conditions, have turned to "Food Delivery Platforms" as a result of the requirements under the Safer at Home Order to meet many basic activities, such as obtaining groceries, toiletries and other essential items.
Food and grocery delivery drivers and shoppers are an essential population of workers, not employed directly by Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores, but in contractual relationship with Food Delivery Platforms. These businesses, along with Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores, must provide their workers with the necessary supplies, tools, equipment and safety practices to protect the workers and the public they are serving.
In promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, the County of Los Angeles has a substantial interest in encouraging Retail Grocery Stores, Retail Drug Stores and Food Delivery Platforms to comply with federal, State, and local laws, and Health Officer Orders and recommendations of health authorities to limit the spread of COVID-19.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 1, 2020.)
11.57.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this interim urgency ordinance, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning:
A. "Employer" means any of the following:
1. Retail Grocery Store;
2. Retail Drug Store; or
3. A Food Delivery Platform.
B. "Food Delivery Platform" means a business that utilizes an online website or other similar presence to interact with customers and acts as an intermediary between its customers/consumers and a Retail Grocery Store, Retail Drug Store and/or Restaurant.
C. "Health Officer Order" means any order issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer, as amended.
D. "Restaurant" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 8.04.400 of the Los Angeles County Code.
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E. "Retail Drug Store" means a retail store that sells a variety of prescription and non -prescription medicines and miscellaneous items, including but not limited to drugs, pharmaceuticals, sundries, fresh produce, meats, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, and prepared foods.
F. "Retail Grocery Store" means a retail store that sells primarily food or household goods, including fresh produce, meats, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, baked goods, and/or prepared foods.
G. "Retaliation" means taking adverse action against a Worker, such as reduction of work hours or compensation, or discharging a Worker for exercising rights granted by this interim urgency ordinance, or for complying with any Health Officer Order.
H. "Worker" means any person working for a Retail Grocery Store, Retail Drug Store, or Feed Delivery Platform, including as an employee or an independent contractor, that either physically works at a retail location that is open to the public and sells groceries, or shops or picks up prepared foods, groceries and other orders from a Restaurant, Retail Grocery Store and/or Retail Drug Store to deliver to a consumer. For purposes of this interim urgency ordinance, a Worker is presumed to be an employee of an Employer, and an Employer has the burden to demonstrate that a Worker is not an employee.
I. "Social Distancing" means the practice of avoiding large gatherings and maintaining a physical distance of at least six (6) feet from other people, or as otherwise defined in a Health Officer Order, and any other guidance issued by a Health Officer.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 2, 2020.)
11.57.030 Provision of Equipment and Supplies.
A. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall provide their Workers who touch products for sale or otherwise interact with customers, at the Employers' expense, the following:
1. Gloves (if commercially available).
2. Hand sanitizer (if commercially available).
3. Disinfecting cleaning products and any other necessary sanitary tools and supplies.
4. Face coverings (non-medical grade).
5. Plexiglass barriers at all point of sale stations between a customer and a Worker.
6. Appropriate training on the proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of items 1 through 5 above.
B. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall provide the following:
1. Dedicated handwashing or sanitizing stations available in all stores for use by Workers prior to beginning their shifts.
2. Sanitary restrooms stocked with necessary soap, towels, toilet seat covers and toilet paper.
C. Food Delivery Platforms shall provide either (1) a face covering (non-medical grade), and gloves and/or hand sanitizer, or (2) a stipend or other sufficient, available funds for the purchase of a face covering (non -medical grade), and gloves and/or sanitizers.
D. Retail Grocery Stores, Retail Drug Stores, and Food Delivery Platforms will follow all Health Officer Orders and guidance issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer related to the work environment, Workers, and COVID-19.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 3, 2020.)
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11.57.040 Staffing.
A. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall be maintained in clean condition, and shall cause the shopping carts and baskets to be sanitized between each use.
B. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall not unreasonably withhold approval of a Worker's request to change a work schedule due to childcare/family needs arising from a Health Officer Order, or due to a Worker experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 4, 2020.)
11.57.050 Other Worker and Customer Protections.
A. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall permit their respective Workers to wash their hands at least every thirty (30) minutes.
B. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall require their respective Workers to wear face coverings (non-medical grade) while on premises.
C. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores shall provide the following:
1. Shopping time dedicated solely for customers age 60 and over.
2. Proper signage at entrances to stores informing customers of the requirements for Social Distancing and visible markers for customers in line, in accord with Social Distancing at point of sale stations.
3. Access for Food Delivery Platform Workers to the restrooms on the premises for handwashing purposes.
D. Retail Grocery Stores and Retail Drug Stores may refuse admission or service to any individual who is not wearing a face covering.
E. Food Delivery Platforms shall require their Workers to wash or sanitize their hands prior to handling any food for delivery.
F. Food Delivery Platforms shall offer to its customers "no-contact" delivery options so deliveries can be made without Workers coming into close physical contact with customers. (Ord. 2020-0018U § 5, 2020.)
11.57.060 Retaliation Prohibited.
Retail Grocery Stores, Retail Drug Stores, and Food Delivery Platforms shall be prohibited from retaliating against a Worker for exercising rights granted by this interim urgency ordinance or for complying with any Health Officer Order.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 6, 2020.)
11.57.070 Sunset Clause.
This interim urgency ordinance shall sunset upon the latter of either the Governor of the State of California lifting his emergency order declared on March 4, 2020, or the Board of Supervisors lifting the Local Emergency declared on March 4, 2020.
(Ord. 2020-0018U § 7, 2020.)
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Division 3 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Chapter 11.58 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES
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11.58.010 Compliance with chapter provisions required when.
No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter sell, offer for sale, loan, rent, dispose of by gift or premium, give or otherwise furnish, provide or make available for use any electrical material, device or appliance designed or intended for attachment, directly or indirectly, to any electrical system, circuit or electrical service for light, heat or power in the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles, unless such electrical material, device or appliance complies with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 4388 § 1, 1944.)
11.58.020 Rating and other information to appear on all materials.
All electrical materials, devices and appliances, designed or intended for attachment, directly or indirectly, to any electrical system, circuit or electrical service for light, heat or power shall be only those which conform with the requirements of this chapter and of rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto. Each such article shall bear or contain the maker's name, trademark or identification symbol, together with such rating by the manufacturer as may be necessary to determine the intended use. The correct volts and amperes, or volts and watts shall be stated, and no person, firm or corporation shall remove, alter, deface or obliterate any such marking. (Ord. 4388 § 2, 1944.)
11.58.030 National Safety Standards applicable.
All electrical materials, devices and appliances covered by and intended to be regulated by this chapter shall conform with the National Safety Standards for such materials, devices and appliances on file in the office of the National Bureau of Standards, as such standards exist when any such material, device or appliance is submitted for approval, and such standards are declared to be the minimum standards required to provide an adequate degree of safety to life and property in the unincorporated area of t he county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 4388 § 3, 1944.)
11.58.040 County engineer designated as chief electrical inspector.
Whenever the term "chief electrical inspector" is used in any section of this chapter, other than this section, such term shall be construed to mean "county engineer," or his authorized representative. (Ord. 9510 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 4388 § 4, 1944.)
11.58.050 Evidence of compliance with standards.
Listing or labeling of materials, devices and appliances by the Underwriters' Laboratory, or other testing laboratory approved by the chief electrical inspector as complying with standards on file with the United States Bureau of Standards, may be accepted by the chief electrical inspector as prima facie evidence of the conformity of such
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materials, devices and appliances with corresponding provisions of the standards of the county, or of corresponding rules and regulations adopted under this chapter. (Ord. 4388 § 5, 1944.)
11.58.060 Procedure when no standards exist—Electrical inspector authority.
Where no standards have been adopted for any such materials, devices or appliances, the chief electrical inspector may designate a standard for each such article submitted and tested, which designation shall be in writing and shall be adopted and promulgated in the manner provided in this chapter. Any such standards so prescribed shall be designed to provide, as a minimum, the degree of safety to life and property as is required by the standards adopted in this chapter for materials, devices or appliances of similar or related character or nature. Before the chief electrical inspector approves any such material, device or appliance, he may require that such article be submitted to a testing laboratory approved by him in order to show compliance with the desi gnated standards. (Ord. 4388 § 6, 1944.)
11.58.070 Replacement or repair parts—Compliance required.
In the rebuilding or repair of any electrical materials, devices or appliances described in Section 11.58.010, all parts replaced or repaired shall conform in all particulars with the standards hereby provided for. (Ord. 4388 § 13, 1944.)
11.58.080 Exceptions—Materials regulated by Building Code or Electrical Code.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to electrical materials, devices and appliances which are the subject matter of regulation in the Los Angeles County Building Code and Electrical Code, set out at Title 26 and Title 27, respectively, of this code, heretofore adopted and in effect as of the date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 4388 § 8, 1944.)
11.58.090 Exceptions—Materials used by electrical utilities.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to electrical materials, devices and appliances installed by or for an electric utility for its use in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy. (Ord. 4388 § 12, 1944.)
11.58.100 Exceptions—Low-voltage devices.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to electrical materials, devices or appliances designed or intended for attachment, directly or indirectly, to any electrical system, circuit or electrical service for light, heat or power operating at a primary voltage of not more than 25 volts and consuming not more than 50 watts. (Ord. 4388 § 10, 1944.)
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11.58.110 Exceptions—Certain industrial appliances—Application requirements.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to those industrial appliances which are to be used in a specific location and which have been submitted to a laboratory for approval to determine their conformity with the standards provided for in this chapter, but with respect to which final approval by such laboratory is still pending, providing that an exception is applied for and granted in the manner herein prescribed. The person desiring to make such installation shall submit an application in writing for such exception to the chief electrical inspector, accompanied by written evidence satisfactory to such inspector, indicating that laboratory approval has been applied for. Such exception, if granted by the chief electrical inspector, shall continue in force only during such time as the inspector believes that the testing laboratory will grant final approval certifying compliance to the prescribed standards. If for any reason the chief electrical inspector believes that the testing laboratory has not made an adequate test of materials, devices or appliances, he may require further tests by the laboratory or by another laboratory approved by him.
(Ord. 4388 § 11, 1944.)
11.58.115 Exceptions—Certain laboratory equipment.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to electrical laboratory and biomedical equipment and appliances which are not available for purchase with a listing or labeling by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the chief electrical inspector, when such electrical laboratory and biomedical equipment and appliances are:
A. Used for spectrometry, chromatography, microscopy or related or ancillary medical, forensic or similar scientific purposes; and
B. Located in areas specifically designated for occupance by medical/technical employees only; and C. Tested and maintained by either trained technicians or manufacturer's representatives. (Ord. 84-0235 § 1, 1984.)
11.58.120 Exceptions—Motor vehicles and equipment.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to motor vehicles or to motor vehicle equipment. (Ord. 4388 § 9, 1944.)
11.58.125 Exceptions—Certain telecommunications equipment.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to electrical telecommunications equipment not available for purchase with a listing or labeling by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the chief electrical inspector, when such electrical telecommunications equipment is:
A. Located in areas accessible only to trained technicians; B. Certified by an electrical engineer licensed to practice in California as complying with California and national safety standards;
C. Tested and maintained by either trained technicians or manufacturer's representatives. (Ord. 86-0150 § 1, 1986.)
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11.58.130 Approval—Revocation conditions—Notice requirements.
Any approval granted by the chief electrical inspector may be revoked by him if the electrical materials, devices or appliances are found to be hazardous to life and property for the purpose used or intended, or do not conform with the standards under which they were approved for use. Before any approval may be withdrawn, the chief electrical inspector shall give notice in writing to the person to whom approval was granted. Such person, who has had approval withdrawn, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard with respect thereto at a public hearing to be held thereon as specified in Section 11.58.160 of this chapter. (Ord. 4388 § 7, 1944.)
11.58.140 Enforcement—Electrical inspector authority.
The enforcement of this chapter shall be within the building and safety division of the department of county engineer and under the jurisdiction of the chief electrical inspector of said department. (Ord. 9510 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 4388 § 14, 1944.)
11.58.150 Delegation of electrical inspector powers.
The chief electrical inspector may delegate to any of his assistants any of his powers under this chapter, except the power to designate standards.
(Ord. 4388 § 15, 1944.)
11.58.160 Appeal procedures.
Any person who has had approval withdrawn, and any person who believes that enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter will cause him a manifest injury, may appeal to the county engineer, in writing, for a hearing.
(Ord. 9510 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 4388 § 17, 1944.)
11.58.170 Liability for damages—Limitations.
This chapter shall not be construed as relieving or limiting in any way the responsibility or liability of any person owning or operating, controlling or installing any electrical materials, devices or appliances for personal injury or property damage resulting from the use thereof by reason of any defect therein, or for any other cause, nor shall it be construed as imposing upon the county or its officers or employees any responsibility or liability by reason of the approval of any materials, devices or appliances under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 4388 § 16, 1944.)
11.58.180 Violation—Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation, or any partner or officer, agent or employees thereof violating the provisions of this chapter or of the Standards for Electrical Materials, Devices and Appliances hereby adopted, or of any of the rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall
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be punished by fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 4388 § 18, 1944.)
11.58.190 Severability.
If any provisions of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, or the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
(Ord. 4388 § 19, 1944.)
Chapter 11.59 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES UPGRADE
11.59.010 Policy statement.
The board of supervisors of the county of Los Angeles declares its intent to meet or exceed state upgrade standards and timetables concerning the safety of indigent health care facilities. (Ord. 94-0086 § 1 (part), 1994.)
11.59.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the terms set forth below shall mean:
A. "Damage" means physical harm to or destruction of all or portions of a structure, caused by one or a combination of the following: fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, water, snow, flood, earthquake or other ground movement, riot or civil commotion, aircraft or falling objects. Damage includes, but is not limited to, harm to or destruction of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic low -voltage and plumbing systems.
B. "Health facility" means a structure which OSHPD determines is under its jurisdiction.
C. "Hospital Seismic Safety Act" means California's Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act of 1983, and subsequent amendments.
D. "Indigent health care facility" means a health facility, as defined in this section, which the board of supervisors declares to be operated for the principal purpose of providing indigent medical care pursuant to Section 17000 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, or a successor statute.
E. "OSHPD" means the California Office of State Health Planning and Development, in its role as the state agency with lead responsibility for administration of hospital design and construction including the Hospital Seismic Safety Act, or any successor lead agency.
F. "Repair cost" means the cost of labor and materials estimated by the director of the internal services department to be required to restore a damaged structure in compliance with current codes and standards.
G. "Replacement cost" means the cost of labor and materials estimated by the director of the internal services department to be required to replace a damaged or destroyed structure with a new one conforming to current codes and standards.
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H. "Structure" means an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
I. "Upgrade" means to modify an existing structure and its vital nonstructural components so that the entire structure and all vital nonstructural components conform to current building regulations, methods and standards established pursuant to the Hospital Seismic Safety Act, and to regulations, methods and standards established pursuant to SB 1953, Chapter 740 of the 1994 California Statutes.
J. "Upgrade plan" means a schedule of preliminary estimates, prepared by the directors of the internal services department and the department of health services, and submitted to the board of supervisors by the chief administrative officer, showing the costs required to upgrade indigent health care facilities in accordance with the standards and timetables established pursuant to SB 1953, enacted into law as Chapter 740 of the Statutes of 1994.
(Ord. 94-0086 § 1 (part), 1994.)
11.59.030 Upgrade plan submission.
Commencing with the 1995-96 budget cycle, an upgrade plan shall be submitted each year as an addendum to the county's capital projects budget proposal.
(Ord. 94-0086 § 1 (part), 1994.)
11.59.040 Upgrade of damaged facilities.
In the event that an indigent health care facility sustains damage for which the repair costs exceed either $2.5 million, or 15 percent of the structure's replacement cost, the facility shall be upgraded at the time of repair. (Ord. 94-0086 § 1 (part), 1994.)
11.59.050 Enforcement responsibility.
The director of internal services shall enforce the provisions of this chapter in coordination with the jurisdictional agencies.
(Ord. 94-0086 § 1 (part), 1994.)
Chapter 11.60 FLOODWAYS, WATER SURFACE ELEVATIONS, AND AREAS OF
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
11.60.010 Establishment.
Floodways and water surface elevations are established over those lands subject to a severe flood hazard by reason of inundation, overflow, erosion or deposition of debris. (Ord. 12114 § 1, 1980.)
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11.60.020 Areas Designated—Provisions Added by Reference.
The following floodways are added by reference, together with all maps, water surface elevations, and provisions pertaining thereto:
Floodway Name Floodway Map No.
Oak Springs Canyon 382-ML1
Placerita Canyon 342-ML4
San Martinez-Chiquito 387-ML9 and ML10
Hasley Canyon 388-ML1, ML2, and ML3
Newhall Creek 340-ML9
Quigley Canyon 385-ML1
Railroad Canyon 386-ML1
Violin Canyon 39-ML1 Revised June 25, 1985, and ML2
Mint Canyon 366-ML9, ML10, 366-ML11, 366-ML12, 366-ML13, 366 ML14, 366-ML15, 366-ML16, 366-ML17, 366-ML18,
366 -ML19, 366-ML20
Plum Canyon 391-ML2 and ML3
Triunfo Canyon 154-ML1 and ML2
Zuma Canyon 413-ML1, ML2, and ML3
Lobo Canyon 425-ML1, ML2, and ML3
Texas Canyon 389-ML1
La Sierra Canyon 424-ML1 and 424-ML2
Las Virgenes 361-ML2, 361-ML3, and 361-ML4
Haskell Canyon 341-ML1 and ML2
Vasquez Canyon 390-ML1 and ML2
Cheeseboro 422-ML9 and 422-ML10
Palo Comado 423-ML1
Stokes Canyon 419-ML1 and 419-ML2
Solstice Canyon 416-ML1 and 416-ML2
Castaic Creek 335-ML1 through 335-ML4
Lopez Canyon 102-ML8 and 102-ML9
Agua Dulce Canyon 392-ML3, 392-ML4, 392 -ML5, 392-ML6, 392-ML7, 391-ML8 and 392-ML9
Liberty Canyon 420-ML and 420-ML2
Medea Creek 370-ML9, 370-ML10 and 370-ML11
Little Tujunga Canyon 12-ML2 and 12-ML3
Gavin Canyon—Rice Canyon 394-ML3
Santa Clara River 43-ML23, 43-ML24, 43-ML25, 43-ML26.2, 43-ML27.2, 43-ML28.1, 43-ML29, 43-ML40, 43-ML41, 43-ML42,
43-ML43, 43-ML44, 43-ML45, 43-ML46, 43-ML47, and
43-ML48
Escondido Canyon 415-ML2 and 415-ML3
Placerita Creek 342-ML5
Santa Maria Creek and Garapito Creek 73-ML21, 73-ML22, 73-ML23 and 73-ML31 Topanga Canyon 73-ML11, 73-ML12 and 73-ML13
Red Rock Canyon 73-ML29 and 73-ML30
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Latigo Canyon 720-ML1 and 720-ML2
Sierra Pelona Wash 881-ML1, 881-ML2 and 881-ML3
Red Rover Mine Canyon 441-ML1, 441-ML2, 441-ML3, 441-ML4 and 441-ML5 Crown Valley Drain 883-ML1, 883-ML2, 883-ML3, 883-ML4 and 883-ML5 Baker Canyon 410-ML24, 410-ML25, 410-ML26, 410-ML27 and 410- ML28
Jones Canyon 410-ML8, 410-ML9 and 410-ML10
Kashmere Canyon 410-ML4, 410-ML5, 410-ML6 and 410-ML7
Kentucky Springs Canyon 407-ML13, 407-ML14, 407-ML15, 407-ML16, 407- ML17, 407-ML18 and 407-ML19
Soledad Canyon 407-ML1, 407-ML2, 407-ML3, 407-ML4, 407-ML5, 407- ML6, 407-ML7, 407-ML8, 407-ML9, 407-ML10, 407-
ML11 and 407-ML12
San Martinez Grande Canyon 748-ML1, 748-ML2, 748-ML3, 748-ML4 and 748-ML5 Spade Spring Canyon 366-ML21, 366-ML22
Letteau Canyon 392-ML10, 392-ML11, 392-ML12
Sloan Canyon 388-ML4, 388-ML5, 388-ML6
Romero Canyon 388-ML7, 388-ML8
Aliso Canyon 406-ML1, 406-ML-2 and 406-ML-3
Acton Canyon 403-ML3
Shannon Valley 410-ML1, 410-ML2
Browns Canyon 133-ML31, 133-ML33, 133-ML-34
Pasadena Glen 32-ML1, 32-ML2B, 32-ML3B and 32-ML4
(Ord. 2022-0028 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2018-0005 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2016-0002 §§ 2, 3, 2016; Ord. 2011-0039 § 2, 2011; Ord. 94-0027 § 1, 1994; Ord. 91-0047 § 1, 1991; Ord. 90-0170 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0147 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0131 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0073 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0062 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0024 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-0005 § 1, 1990; Ord. 89- 0133 § 1, 1989; Ord. 89-0072 § 1, 1989; Ord. 89-0067 § 1, 1989; Ord. 87-0120 § 1, 1987; Ord. 86-0179 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0106 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0084 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0023 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0002 § 1, 1986; Ord. 85-0184 § 1, 1985; Ord. 86-0169 § 1, 1985; Ord. 85-0143 § 1, 1985; Ord. 85-0134 § 1, 1985; Ord. 85-0115 § 1, 1985; Ord. 84- 0222 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0177 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0172 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0158 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0152 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0136 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0009 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0006 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0002 § 1, 1984; Ord. 83-202 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-193 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-0178 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-0162 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-0159 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-0117 § 1, 1983; Ord. 83-0027 § 1, 1983; Ord. 81-0021 § 1, 1981; Ord. 12430 § 1, 1981; Ord. 12266 § 1, 1980; Ord. 12352 § 1, 1981; Ord. 12260 § 1, 1980; Ord. 12189 § 1, 1980; Ord. 12114 § 2, 1980.)
11.60.030 Maps.
(Editor's Note: Maps were added by ordinances cited in Section 11.60.020.)
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11.60.040 Areas of Special Flood Hazard.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the "Flood Insurance Study for Los Angeles County, California and Incorporated Areas" dated September 26, 2008 (FIS), with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM's) and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Code. The FIS, FIRM's and related amendments and revisions are on file at the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, 9 00 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, California.
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Chapter 11.62 SMALL DAMS
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11.62.010 Title for citation.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "small dams ordinance," and may be so cited. (Ord. 8692 § 1, 1964.)
11.62.020 Definitions.
A. As used in this chapter, "small dam" means any barrier, embankment, levee, revetment, spillway or outlet which does, which is designed to, or intended to, or may impound more than one acre -foot of water or other fluids or fluid materials to a depth of more than three feet at the deepest part.
B. "Small dam" does not include:
1. Any obstruction in a canal used to raise or lower water therein or divert water therefrom;
2. Any railroad fill or other railroad structure;
3. Any fill or structure for public highway purposes;
4. Any dam included in the provisions of Division 3, Part 1 of the California State Water Code;
5. Any overnight storage reservoir used for the purpose of irrigation, or any small dam situated in an isolated, self-contained area, if the county engineer finds that, by reason of such isolation and self - containment, no danger to private or public property can now or thereafter result from the construction, failure or operation of the structure or appurtenances;
6. Any dam, under regulations of other public agencies, whose specific duties and obligations are the construction or maintenance of such appurtenances, or are regulated by other Los Angeles County ordinances.
(Ord. 8692 § 2, 1964.)
11.62.030 Permit—Required for construction, alteration or removal.
A person, firm, or corporation shall not construct, alter or remove, or cause or permit another person to construct, alter or remove a small dam until he first obtains a written permit from the county engineer. (Ord. 8692 § 3, 1964.)
11.62.040 Permit—Application—Information required.
A. To obtain a permit, the owner or his agent shall first file an application in writing with the county engineer on the form provided for that purpose, and shall furnish the following:
1. Name and address of the property owner, and the name and address of the applicant if the applicant is not the owner;
2. A legal description of the property where the small dam is to be constructed and a plot plan showing the location;
3. A map of the drainage area;
4. Two sets of plans and specifications of the construction proposed, including a plan of the area to be flooded, with accurate contour lines showing the original topography;
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5. Rainfall and runoff data, and computations necessary to determine the amount of water to be expected;
6. Accurate cross-sections and grade of the outlet channel;
7. Data concerning subsoil and foundation conditions; the county engineer may require a report prepared by a qualified engineering geologist or soils engineer, or both;
8. Plans and computations required for small dams under the provisions of this chapter shall conform to the Design Standards for Small Dams on file in the office of the county engineer and the clerk of the board of supervisors;
9. Plans and computations must be prepared and signed by a civil engineer registered by the state of California, unless the plans have been prepared under the direction of and approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or other governmental agency;
10. An estimate for the construction cost of the project;
11. Such other information and data the county engineer finds is necessary to properly evaluate the application.
B. In instances where the physical conditions are such that no engineering problems are involved in the design, and the size of the dam is such as to render the above requirements as to drainage area, rainfall data, subsurface investigation and plan preparation by a registered civil engineer unnecessary, the county engineer may waive one or all of the requirements, designated as 3, 5, 7 and 9 in subsection A. (Ord. 8692 § 5, 1964.)
11.62.050 Permit—Application—Fee.
When application is made for a permit under this chapter, an application fee based on the estimated cost of the project as determined by the county engineer and as set forth in Table A in Section 11.64.080 for application fee, will be paid to the county engineer. This fee shall be separate and apart from any fees or deposits collected or imposed under this chapter or any other county ordinance or regulation, or by reason of any license, agreement or contract between the applicant and any other public agency. (Ord. 8692 § 7, 1964.)
11.62.060 Permit—Application—Review by county engineer.
The county engineer shall review the application and data submitted therewith and within 30 days advise the applicant of his findings.
(Ord. 8692 § 6, 1964.)
11.62.070 Permit—Issuance and plan approval conditions.
The county engineer will approve plans and issue a permit for a small dam when he finds that:
A. A hazard to life and property will not be created;
B. Water supplies will not be polluted or endangered;
C. There will be no tendency or contribution toward the creation of a nuisance; D. There will be no interference with the operations of other duly constituted agencies;
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E. The proposed construction and resulting impoundment will not violate existing laws or ordinances; F. All necessary permits from other agencies have been obtained and fees paid; G. The fees required by this chapter have been paid and bonds posted. (Ord. 8692 § 4, 1964.)
11.62.080 Fee schedule.
After the county engineer has approved the plans and before a permit is issued, the applicant shall pay, in addition to the application fee, a permit fee, the amount of which shall be based upon the estimated cost of the project, as determined by the county engineer and as set forth in Table A below for a permit fee.
Table A
Estimated Construction Cost Amount of Fee
Application Permit
$ 0 to $ 5,000.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
$ 5,001 to $15,000.00 $150.00 $100.00
$15,001 to $25,000.00 $175.00 $125.00
$25,001 to $50,000.00 $200.00 $150.00
$50,001 to $100,000.00 $250.00 $200.00
$100,001 or over $300.00 $250.00
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11.62.090 Exemptions from fees.
Neither the county of Los Angeles nor any public officer or body acting in his official capacity on behalf of this county shall pay or deposit any fee. This chapter does not require the payment of any fee where the collection of such fee is prohibited by Section 6103 of the Government Code or by any other statute. (Ord. 8692 § 9, 1964.)
11.62.100 Refund of fees.
A. In the event the county engineer has performed no checking on the plans and computations submitted with the application, the applicant, upon written request to the county engineer for cancellation, is entitled to a refund of 50 percent of the total amount actually paid as the application fee.
B. In the event that any person shall have obtained a small dam permit, and no work or construction shall have been commenced, and the permit has been cancelled, the permittee, upon submitting a request in writing, shall be entitled to a refund in an amount equal to 80 percent of the permit fee actually paid for such permit. (Ord. 8692 § 10, 1964.)
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11.62.110 Plans and specifications—Submittal requirements.
A. Two complete sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the county engineer with the application for a permit. When the permit is issued, an approved set of plans and specifications will be returned to the permittee.
B. Should the county engineer waive the requirement for inspection by a registered civil engineer, three additional sets of plans and specifications shall be furnished to the county engineer without cost, showing any corrections, additions or changes which were required as a condition for issuance of the permit. (Ord. 8692 § 11, 1964.)
11.62.120 Work authorized by permit—Liability limitations.
A. The issuance of a small dam permit shall constitute authorization to do only that work which is described or illustrated on the approved plans and application for the permit.
B. Permits issued under this chapter shall not relieve the permittee of the responsibility for securing permits or licenses that may be required for other agencies.
C. The time limit for completion of construction will be stated on the permit, and may be extended only on written request of the permittee and after investigation by the county engineer to determine if the extension is warranted.
D. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.
E. The issuance of a permit based upon plans and specifications shall not prevent the county engineer from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications, or from preventing construction from being carried on thereunder when in violation of this chapter or other county ordinance or state law.
F. Any modifications or changes in plans after the issuance of a permit shall be approved in writing by the county engineer.
G. The issuance of a permit under this chapter or the compliance with the provisions thereof or of any conditions imposed in the permit shall not relieve any person from responsibility for damage to other persons or property, nor impose any liability upon the county or its agents for damage to other persons or property, or relieve the owner or operator of a small dam of the legal duties, obligations or liability incident to ownership or operation of the dam.
(Ord. 8692 § 12, 1964.)
11.62.130 Permit—Bond or assignment of securities required.
A. A permit shall not be issued for construction of a small dam until the permittee has posted with the county engineer a bond executed by the owner as principal and a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state as surety, or deposits a cash bond or deposits and assigns to the county as provided in Chapter 4.36 of this code and the Administrative Code, savings and loan certificates as shares, in the same amount as is required for a bond.
B. The amount of the bond shall be 50 percent of the estimated construction cost of the project, as shown on the permit.
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11.62.140 Bond conditions.
Each bond shall include the conditions that the permittee shall:
A. Comply with all of the provisions of applicable laws and ordinances; B. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the small dam permit; C. Complete all of the work contemplated under the permit within the time limit shown on the permit, unless a time extension is granted; no such extension of time shall release the surety upon the bond.
D. Upon default by the permittee, the surety shall complete the work contemplated under the permit, or shall remove or demolish any partially completed structures constructed under the permit and clear, clean and restore the site to its original condition, or do such other work as required by the county engineer to assure that a dangerous condition or nuisance does not exist or will not be created. (Ord. 8692 § 14, 1964.)
11.62.150 Water rights—Determination and compliance responsibility.
It shall be the full responsibility of the owner or permittee to determine and comply with state water laws governing the use of water and vested rights of others before starting any construction for impounding water under this chapter.
(Ord. 8692 § 16, 1964.)
11.62.160 Right of entry authorized when.
A. Any authorized representative of the county of Los Angeles in the performance of his official duties shall be granted access to the premises upon which a small dam is situated for the purpose of making such inspections as are necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the conditions of the permit issued under this chapter.
B. In the event of default by the permittee, the surety or any person employed or engaged on its behalf may go upon the premises to complete the required work or to remove or to demolish partially completed work or structures, and to clear, clean and restore the site, or to do such other work as is authorized by this chapter (Ord. 8692 § 15, 1964.)
11.62.170 Construction—Supervision by civil engineer required when.
A. All construction work authorized by a permit issued under this chapter shall be supervised by a civil engineer employed by the permittee and licensed to practice by the state of California and experienced in the type of construction for which the permit was issued.
B. If the county engineer finds that either the extent of the construction work or the physical conditions, or both, are such as to make supervision by a registered civil engineer unnecessary or impractical, he may waive the requirement.
(Ord. 8692 § 21, 1964.)
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11.62.180 Construction—Inspection by county engineer.
All work authorized by the permit issued under this chapter shall be subject to inspection by the county engineer, as necessary to assure compliance with the intent of the permit and this chapter. (Ord. 8692 § 20, 1964.)
11.62.190 Construction—Sampling and testing of materials and soil samples.
The county engineer may require that material and soil samples be taken during construction, and that test reports evaluating the essential properties be filed in his office as construction proceeds. Such sampling and testing shall be performed by an approved testing laboratory, and shall be done at no expense to the county. (Ord. 8692 § 23, 1964.)
11.62.200 Construction—Remedy of defective work.
Within 10 days after the county engineer notifies the permittee that any work is defective, either in its construction or material, or both, the permittee shall reconstruct or remove such work or materials, and make it conform to the provisions of the permit.
(Ord. 8692 § 24, 1964.)
11.62.210 Dangerous or hazardous conditions—Authority to stop or suspend work.
Should the county engineer determine that, prior to completion, a hazardous or dangerous condition exists or is impending because of weather or flood conditions, or for other reasons, the county engineer may order the work suspended or require that reasonable safeguards be maintained, or may order the work suspended and safeguards maintained until the hazard or dangerous condition has passed or has been relieved. (Ord. 8692 § 17, 1964.)
11.62.220 Suspension of work—Notice required.
A. Notice of suspension of work or requirements as to safeguards shall be given in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the county engineer to proceed, or shall provide such safeguards as are required.
B. Such suspension of work shall not relieve the permittee or the surety of their obligations and duties. (Ord. 8692 § 18, 1964.)
11.62.230 Fencing and other protective measures.
Requirements for fencing and protection of the public shall conform to the requirements of Division 2 of this title, on General Hazards, as amended, or as required by other county ordinances or state law. (Ord. 8692 § 19, 1964.)
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11.62.240 Completion of work—As-built plans and civil engineer's certificate required.
At the completion of construction supervised by a registered civil engineer, the permittee shall file with the county engineer one complete set of as-built plans, together with a certificate by the civil engineer certifying that all work was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The filing of such plans and certificate shall be a condition precedent to release of the surety. (Ord. 8692 § 22, 1964.)
11.62.250 Operation and maintenance—Remedies for unsafe conditions.
A. Responsibility for proper operation and maintenance of a small dam shall rest with the owner of the land upon which the dam is situated. At no time shall the owner operate or permit to be operated, or maintain or permit to be maintained any small dam, including the water or liquid impounded and the area adjacent, in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard to life and property.
B. Whenever the county engineer determines by inspection that any small dam is or is likely to become unsafe, or is not being properly maintained and operated, the owner shall, within 10 days of receipt of written notice from the county engineer, take the necessary steps to comply with the requirements set forth in the notice.
C. If the owner fails to rectify the unsafe or improper condition within 10 days of receipt of written notice, the county engineer shall take the necessary steps, in accordance with Section 11.62.270 to make the small dam safe and proper.
(Ord. 8692 § 25, 1964.)
11.62.260 Structural changes or other alterations—Permit required.
Any alteration, structural change, excavating or dredging, filling or reveting of a small dam or the appurtenances thereto requires that a permit be first obtained for a small dam under the provisions of Section 11.62.070 of this chapter.
(Ord. 8692 § 26, 1964.)
11.62.270 Emergency work authorized when—Costs.
A. The county engineer may immediately employ any remedial means necessary to protect life and property if he finds that the condition of any small dam is so dangerous to the safety of life and property as not to permit of time for the issuance and enforcement of an order relative to maintenance and operation or removal of a small dam.
B. The county engineer shall notify the owner in writing of the cost of such work. If the total cost is not paid within 30 days after receipt of such notice, or unless a request for a hearing has been filed with the board of supervisors, the county engineer shall record in the office of the county recorder the total balance still due and a legal description of the property. From the date of the recording, such balance due will be a lien on the property.
(Ord. 8692 § 27, 1964.)
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11.62.280 Hearing—Request authorized when.
The applicant, permittee, owner, or the county engineer, may request, in writing, a hearing before the board of supervisors within 30 days of the date of any written notification concerning the denial of a permit, the requirement for special conditions relative to issuance of a permit, the suspension of work, the operation and maintenance of a small dam or the cost of emergency work. A request for hearing shall not delay or prevent emergency work ordered by or performed by the county.
(Ord. 8692 § 29, 1964.)
11.62.290 Hearing—Notice requirements.
Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall serve or cause to be served, either in the manner required by law for the service of summons or by first class mail, postage prepaid, a copy of the notice of hearing upon all parties concerned, and to all persons who have requested within the past 60 days that they receive notice of such hearing or hearings.
(Ord. 8692 § 30, 1964.)
11.62.300 Notice of hearing—Service procedure.
Whenever in this chapter notice is to be served by personal service or by registered or certified mail, it shall be deemed that a reasonable effort has been made to serve such notice when registered and certified letters have been mailed to the address of the party being served, as shown on the official record or on the record of the county assessor. When an address is not so listed or a contact cannot be made, the service shall be by posting on the site of the small dam. Notice shall be deemed effective 10 days from the date of posting. (Ord. 8692 § 28, 1964.)
11.62.310 Notice of hearing—Contents.
The notice of hearing shall state the address and a legal description of the property upon which the small dam is situated or proposed, sufficient for identification; the conditions or questions for which the hearing was requested; the date, hour and the place of the hearing; and the name and address of the owner or permittee. (Ord. 8692 § 31, 1964.)
11.62.320 Notice of hearing—Posting on property.
Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall cause a notice of the hearing to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property upon which the small dam is situated or proposed. (Ord. 8692 § 32, 1964.)
11.62.330 Violation—Penalty.
A. A person shall not erect, construct, enlarge, alter, remove, demolish, use, operate or maintain any small dam in the unincorporated portion of the county, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
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B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter 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 of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 8692 § 33, 1964.)
Chapter 11.64 SMOKING43
Part 1 REGULATIONS GENERALLY
11.64.010 Purpose of Part 1 provisions.
Because the smoking of tobacco or of any other weed or plant is a positive danger to health and a cause of material annoyance, inconvenience, discomfort and a health hazard to those who are present in confined places, and in order to serve public health, safety and welfare, the purpose of the ordinance codified in Part 1 of this chapter is to prohibit the smoking of tobacco, or any other weed or plant, in certain areas which are used by or open to the public.
(Ord. 11421 § 1, 1976.)
11.64.020 Definitions.
As used in Section 11.64.010 through 11.64.070:
A. "Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, official group, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
B. "Smoke" means the gases, particles, or vapors released into the air as a result of combustion, electrical ignition, or vaporization, when the apparent or usual purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition, or vaporization is human inhalation of the byproducts, except when the combusting or vaporizing material contains no tobacco, nicotine, or cannabis and the purpose of inhalation is solely olfactory, such as, for example, smoke from incense. The term "smoke" includes, but is not limited to, tobacco sm oke, vapors from an electronic smoking device, and the smoke of cannabis or any other like substance.
C. "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted, heated or ignited cigar, cigarette, any pipe, cigarillo, hookah, electronic smoking device, or plant products, or using any other method or device that delivers nicotine, cannabis or other like substances to a person.
D. "Cannabis" has the meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 26001, as that section may be amended from time to time.
E. "Electronic smoking device" means an electronic device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, cannabis, or other substance, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold separately. The term "electronic smoking device" includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar or cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or any other product name or descriptor. (Ord. 2019-0011 § 4, 2019; Ord. 11421 § 2, 1976.)
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11.64.030 Smoking Prohibited in Designated Areas.
Smoking, including the use of electronic smoking devices, or allowing smoking or the use of electronic smoking devices, is prohibited in the following places within the unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles:
A. Elevators open to the public.
B. Buses and bus stops.
C. Museums and libraries.
D. Any indoor area of every private or public health-care facility, including but not limited to hospitals; and all outdoor areas of County owned or operated healthcare facilities, except that smoking by patients may be allowed in designated outdoor patient smoking areas in County owned or operated recuperative care facilities, facilities treating mental illness, and long-term health care facilities, including those defined in section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, subject to the Director of the County department responsible for the facility.
E. Within the public portion of any building, not open to the sky, which is primarily used for or designated for the purpose of exhibiting any motion picture, stage drama, lecture, musical recital, or other similar performance, whenever open to the public (except when smoking is a part of the performance itself).
F. Within any meeting room, chamber or place of public assembly where public business is being conducted and which is open to members of the general public, either as participants or as spectators.
G. Within any area of a public beach, including parking areas designated for use by the public.
H. Within 40 feet of any mobile food or temporary food facility, including trucks and carts that serve food to patrons.
I. Within 25 feet of any outdoor area of an eating establishment or bar set aside for use by patrons. (Ord. 2019-0011 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2005-0018 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2004-0034U § 2, 2004; Ord. 11421 § 3, 1976.)
11.64.040 Sign requirements.
Signs which designate smoking or no-smoking areas established by this chapter shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in every room, building or other place so covered by this chapter. The manner of such posting, including the wording, size, color, design and place of posting, whether on the walls, doors, tables, counters, stands or elsewhere, shall be at the discretion of the owner, operator, manager or other person having control of such room, building or other place so long as clarity, su fficiency and conspicuousness are apparent in communicating the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 11421 § 4, 1976.)
11.64.050 Compliance—Responsibility of owners and operators.
The owner, operator or manager of any facility, business or agency within the purview of this chapter shall comply herewith. Such owner, operator or manager shall post or cause to be posted all no -smoking signs required by this chapter.
(Ord. 11421 § 5, 1976.)
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11.64.060 Violation—Penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of this Part 1 by smoking in a posted no -smoking area, or by failing to post or cause to be posted a no-smoking sign required by this Part 1, or otherwise violates any provision of this Part 1, is guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00.
(Ord. 11421 § 6, 1976.)
11.64.070 Severability.
If any portion of this Part 1, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the provisions and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Ord. 11421 § 7, 1976.)
Part 2 SMOKING AT POLLING PLACES
11.64.080 Smoking at polling places and while canvassing votes prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to smoke any cigar, cigarette, pipe or any tobacco, in any form or by any means whatever, in any polling place at any time during an election or during the canvassing in any polling place of the votes cast at an lection.
(Ord. 411 § 1, 1915.)
11.64.090 Violation of Part 2 provisions—Penalty.
Violation of the provisions of this Part 2 is an infraction punishable by:
A. A fine not exceeding $50.00 for a first violation;
B. A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a second violation within one year; C. A fine not exceeding $250.00 for each additional violation within one year. (Ord. 12264 § 3, 1980; Ord. 411 § 2, 1915.)
Part 3 SMOKING ON BUSES
11.64.100 Smoking on motor buses and other vehicles prohibited when.
A person shall not smoke or possess any burning cigarette, cigar or pipe while on any streetcar, interurban car, motor bus or other vehicle operated for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire within the unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles along a regular route, and picking up or discharging such passengers along county highways, except in a compartment in such vehicle set apart for the use of smokers. (Ord. 5063 § 1, 1948.)
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11.64.110 Signs required.
Every person operating, and every person, firm or corporation in charge of any such streetcar, interurban car, motor bus or other vehicle, while such vehicle is operated in the unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles, shall maintain at all such times signs stating that smoking is prohibited, if there is no smoking compartment on such vehicle; or, if there is a smoking compartment on such vehicle, that smoking is prohibited except in such smoking compartment.
(Ord. 5063 § 2, 1948.)
11.64.120 Violation of Part 3 provisions—Penalty.
A. Violation of Part 3 of this chapter is an infraction punishable by:
1. A fine not exceeding $50.00 for a first violation;
2. A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a second violation within one year;
3. A fine not exceeding $250.00 for each additional violation within one year.
B. Each day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted is a separate offense.
(Ord. 12264 § 8, 1980; Ord. 5063 § 3, 1948.)
11.64.130 Severability.
If any portion of the ordinance set out in this Part 3, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Ord. 5063 § 4, 1948.)
Chapter 11.65 EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
RECORDS AND STORAGE
11.65.010 Display and Storage.
No owner, manager or proprietor in charge of any business selling over -the-counter products which lists ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine as an ingredient shall display said product where it is accessible by customers of said business. All products which list ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine as an ingredient shall be kept behind the counter in a place that is not accessible to retail customers.
(Ord. 2007-0006 § 1 (part), 2007.)
11.65.020 Identification and Logging Required.
No owner, manager, proprietor or employee in charge of any business selling any over -the-counter products which list ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine as an ingredient shall sell said product unless the buyer
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of said product first produces valid photo identification. The purchaser must enter into a written log his/her name, address, and the date and time of sale, and must also sign the logbook. The seller shall determine that the name entered into the logbook corresponds to the name provided on the photo identification and that the date and time are correct. The seller shall also enter into the logbook the name of the product purchased and the quantity sold.
The logbook must contain a notice to purchasers that entering false statements or misrepresentations in the logbook may subject the purchaser to criminal penalties pursuant to this ordinance. The seller must maintain each entry in the logbook for not fewer than two years after the date in which the entry is m ade. This requirement does not apply to any purchase by an individual of a single sales package if that package contains no more than 60 milligrams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine. (Ord. 2007-0006 § 1 (part), 2007.)
11.65.030 Inspection of Log.
The written log of buyers, maintained pursuant to Section 11.65.020 above, shall be provided to local law enforcement authorities pursuant to a lawful search warrant or subpoena issued by judicial process. (Ord. 2007-0006 § 1 (part), 2007.)
11.65.040 Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred ($500) dollars for each offense or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2007-0006 § 1 (part), 2007.)
Chapter 11.66 MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION CARD
11.66.010 Medical marijuana program identification card—Applications.
The county health officer shall provide applications upon request to individuals seeking a medical marijuana program identification card pursuant to Division 10, Chapter 6, Article 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 2006-0038 § 1 (part), 2006.)
11.66.020 Medical marijuana program identification card—Initial application fee.
Every person seeking to obtain a medical marijuana program identification card shall submit a completed initial application to the county health officer, or his or her designee, and at such time pay the required initial application fee, as established by the Board of Supervisors, and the California Department of Health Services, as provided for in Section 11362.755 of the Health and Safety Code. Initial applicants that receive Medi -Cal benefits at the time of submission of their application shall pay a reduced rate as required by law. (Ord. 2007-0065 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2006-0038 § 1 (part), 2006.)
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11.66.030 Medical marijuana program identification card—Renewal application fee.
Every person seeking to renew his or her medical marijuana program identification card shall submit a completed application for renewal to the county health officer, or his or her designee, and at such time pay the required renewal application fee, as established by the Board of Supervisors, and the California Department of Health Services as provided for in Section 11362.755 of the Health and Safety Code. Applicants that receive Medi -Cal benefits at the time of submission of their renewal application shall pay a reduced rate as required by law. (Ord. 2007-0065 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2006-0038 § 1 (part), 2006.)
11.66.040 Medical marijuana program identification card—County application fee.
The county health officer shall collect all application fees as required by the California Department of Health Services for each initial application and renewal application received. The county health officer shall charge an additional application fee, as established by the Board of Supervisors, for each initial application and renewal application received. This additional fee shall cover all costs incurred by the County of Los Angeles in administering the state's Medical Marijuana Program. The county's portion of the application fee shall be combined with the application fee required by the California Department of Health Services to create a single application fee and shall be collected from the applicant upon receipt of the completed application. (Ord. 2007-0065 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2006-0038 § 1 (part), 2006.) Chapter 11.68 TRANSPORT OF HYDROCYANIC ACID
11.68.010 Transport—Closed passenger vehicles prohibited—Number of operators.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to haul, carry or transport, or to cause or permit to be hauled, carried or transported, any liquid hydrocyanic acid (HCN) along, over or across any public highway or public way in the county of Los Angeles in or upon any closed vehicle which is used or designed or intended to be used as a passenger vehicle. No vehicle, while being used for the hauling, carrying or transporting of liquid hydrocyanic acid shall be operated upon any such highway or way unless such vehicle is in charge of some adult person who shall be accompanied by at least one other person of the age of 16 years or more. (Ord. 1585 § 1, 1928.)
11.68.020 Transport vehicle—Specifications—Sign requirements.
Each vehicle or trailer in which liquid hydrocyanic acid is being hauled, carried or transported upon any such public highway or way shall be equipped with substantial side and tail boards not less than 20 inches in height, and each container containing any liquid hydrocyanic acid shall be firmly secured to the vehicle or trailer in which it is being transported in such a manner as to prevent such container from rolling or shifting within, or being thrown or pitched from, such vehicle or trailer. The rear end of any such vehicle or trailer shall be painted white and shall bear the legend "DANGER—INFLAMMABLE—KEEP YOUR DISTANCE" painted thereon in red letters of not less than three inches in height, or in lieu of such painting and lettering, each such vehicle or trailer shall have firmly and securely attached to the rear end thereof, and plainly visible from behind such vehicle or trailer, a white placard or sign bearing said legend in red letters of not less than three inches in height. (Ord. 1585 § 2, 1928.)
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11.68.030 Transport vehicle—Stops at railroad crossings.
Each vehicle, while transporting liquid hydrocyanic acid, shall be brought to a full stop at each railroad, interurban or streetcar crossing, and the driver thereof shall proceed across such crossing only after having made certain that such vehicle or trailer may be safely driven across the railroad, interurban or streetcar track. (Ord. 1585 § 3, 1928.)
11.68.040 Transport vehicle—Trailer parking restrictions.
Each trailer, while being used for hauling, carrying or transporting any liquid hydrocyanic acid, shall be coupled to the vehicle to which it is attached by means of a substantial bracket attached to such trailer, at least two points, in such a manner as to effectually prevent the swaying or side whipping of such trailer. No hydrocyanic acid gas nor liquid hydrocyanic acid, nor any vehicle or trailer containing the same, shall be allowed to stand within a distance of 15 feet of the traveled portion of any public highway or way. (Ord. 1585 § 4, 1928.)
11.68.050 Violation—Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 1585 § 5, 1928.)
Chapter 11.69 METALLIC BALLOONS
11.69.010 Metallic balloons.
A. Finding. The board of supervisors hereby finds and declares that metallic balloons, when released outdoors, have a propensity to get tangled in high voltage power lines and cause short circuiting, power outages, fire, explosions, and power lines falling to the ground. These interruptions of power disrupt and endanger the lives of the residents of the county. Therefore the use of metallic balloons is discouraged, especially when large quantities are used for advertising or other commercial use.
B. Ban. It shall be unlawful to allow one or more metallic balloons to float, rise or remain aloft outdoors at a height of five feet or more for any advertising, promotional or commercial purpose.
D. Duty to Warn. Any person or entity who sells metallic balloons shall cause a sign or notice to be posted or displayed on the premises where the balloons are sold which complies with each of the following requirements:
1. The sign or notice shall read substantially as follows:
WARNING. METALLIC BALLOONS ARE CONDUCTORS OF ELECTRICITY. DO NOT USE NEAR ANY SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER. DO NOT RELEASE OUTDOORS. CONTACT WITH TRANSMISSION LINES CAN CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITING, POWER OUTAGES AND FIRE.
2. In no event shall the sign or notice be smaller than eight inches wide and eight inches long, nor shall any lettering thereon be less than one inch in height.
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3. At least one sign or notice shall be placed so as to assure that it can be read from all counter locations available to the public.
4. In the event a substantial number of the public patronizing the premises offering for sale or dispensing for consideration, metallic balloons, uses a language other than English as a primary language, the sign or notice shall be worded in both English and the primary language or languages involved. (Ord. 89-0018 § 1, 1989.)
Division 4 UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Chapter 11.70 DEFINITIONS
11.70.010 Definitions Applicable to Division 4.
The definitions in Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, of the California Code of Regulations shall govern the construction of this division and any permits issued hereunder unless otherwise defined in this chapter or otherwise apparent from the context. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 1, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 1, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.020 Abandoned.
"Abandoned," when referring to a facility, means out of service and not safeguarded in compliance with this division.
(Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.030 Appeals Board.
"Appeals board" means the appeals board established by the CUPA or the PA pursuant to Section 11.72.070 of this division.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 2, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 2, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.040 Board.
"Board" means the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 3, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.043 Certified Unified Program Agency or CUPA.
"Certified unified program agency" or "CUPA" means the agency certified by the Secretary for Environmental Protection for the State of California to implement the unified program pursuant to Division 20, Chapter 6.11, of the California Health and Safety Code, commencing with section 25404. For purposes of this division, the CUPA is the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 4, 2015.)
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11.70.050 County.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles.
(Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.060 Director.
"Director" means the Director of Public Works of the County acting as the PA for the implementation of the underground storage tank element of the unified program. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 5, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 3, 1997; Ord. 86-0078 § 1, 1986; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83- 0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.070 Facility.
"Facility" means any one of, or any combination of, underground storage tanks or underground storage tank systems used by a person at a single location, which are subject to the requirements of this division. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 6, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 5, 1997.)
11.70.090 Forester and Fire Warden.
"Forester and Fire Warden" means the Forester and Fire Warden of the consolidated fire protection district of Los Angeles County and the Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, or his/her authorized deputy, agent, representative or inspector.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 7, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 7, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.100 Hazardous Substance.
"Hazardous substance" means any material, substance, or waste that is subject to regulation pursuant to Section
11.74.010 of this division.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 8, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 8, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.105 Minor Repair.
"Minor repair" means maintenance, ordinary upkeep, or other work necessary to operate or maintain an underground storage tank without altering its approved operating capacity or functionality, and which does not require a license, manufacturer training, certification, or further testing to complete or implement. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 9, 2015.)
11.70.110 Ordinance.
"Ordinance" means an ordinance of the County.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 10, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
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11.70.115 Participating Agency or PA.
"Participating Agency" or "PA" has the meaning set forth in Division 20, Chapter 6.11, of the California Health and Safety Code, subsection 25404(a)(1)(B). For purposes of this division, the PA is the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 11, 2015.)
11.70.120 Reserved.
11.70.130 Permit Quantity Limit.
"Permit quantity limit" means the maximum amount of any hazardous substance that can be stored in a facility.
Separate permit quantity limits will be set for each underground storage tank listed on a uniform program facilities permit in accordance with the requirements of this division. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 13, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.140 Permittee.
"Permittee" means any person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to this division and any authorized representative, agent, or designee of such person. Permittee may also refer to an applicant for a permit. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 14, 2015; Ord. 86-0078 § 2, 1986; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.145 Person.
"Person" shall have the same meaning as in Division 20, Chapter 6.5, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25118, and includes any individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, business concern, partnership, limited liability company, association, and corporation, including, but not limited to, a government corporation. "Person" also includes any city, county, district, commission, state, or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof, any interstate body, and the federal government or any department or agency thereof to the extent permitted by law.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 15, 2015.)
11.70.150 Red Tag.
"Red tag" means a red tag affixed to a non-compliant underground storage tank system in accordance with Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25292.3, and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Article 10.5, of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with section 2717. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 16, 2015.)
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11.70.160 Significant Violation.
A. "Significant violation" means the failure of a person to comply with any requirement of Division 20, Chapter
6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, any regulation adopted thereunder, or any requirement of this division, that is any of the following:
1. A violation that is causing, or threatens to cause, a liquid release of hazardous substances from an underground storage tank system, including, but not limited to: the failure of any required overfill prevention system, where the failure is causing or threatens to cause a release; or the failure of a required spill containment structure, where the failure is causing or threatens to cause a release to the environment due to a spill or an overfill.
2. A violation that impairs the ability of an underground storage tank system to detect a liquid leak or contain a liquid release of hazardous substances in the manner required by law, including, but not limited to: tampering with leak detection equipment so that the equipment is no longer capable of detecting a leak at the earliest possible opportunity.
3. A chronic violation or a violation that is committed by a recalcitrant violator. In determining whether a violation is chronic or a violator is recalcitrant, the Director shall consider whether there is evidence indicating that the violator has engaged in a pattern of neglect or disregard with respect to any requirement of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code or of any regulation adopted thereunder, not including the corrective action requirements in Division 20, Chapter 6.7 , of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25296.10, and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Article 11, of the California Code of Regulations.
B. "Imminent threat to human health or safety or the environment" means a condition that, as determined by the Director, creates a substantial probability of harm, when the probability and potential extent of harm make it reasonably necessary to take immediate action to prevent, reduce, or mitigate the actual or potential damages to human health or safety or the environment.
C. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, "significant violation" does not include a failure to comply with the corrective action requirements of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25296.10, and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Article 11, of the California Code of Regulations. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 17, 2015.)
11.70.170 Substantial Modification.
"Substantial modification" means an action which, in the determination of the Director, modifies the approved operating capacity or functionality of any portion of the underground storage tank system, rectifies an issue that would otherwise prevent the monitoring system from properly functioning, or corrects an issue that would otherwise prevent the underground storage tank system from safely storing hazardous substances and preventing water intrusion, in accordance with approved plans and applicable laws, regulations, and codes, or any action that requires testing, certification, retesting, or recertification, of the affected parts for the proper operation of an underground storage tank, as well as any state-mandated modifications or upgrades. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 18, 2015.)
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11.70.200 Tank.
"Tank" means a stationary device designed to contain an accumulation of hazardous substances that is constructed primarily of non-earthen materials that provide structural support, including, but not limited to, wood, concrete, steel, or plastic.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 19, 2015.)
11.70.210 Trade Secret.
"Trade secret" may include, but is not limited to, any formula, plan, pattern, process, tool, mechanism, compound, procedure, production data, or compilation of information that is not patented, or that is known only to certain individuals within a commercial concern who are using it to fabricate, produce, or compound an article of trade; and any service having commercial value, which gives its user an opportunity to obtain a business advantage over competitors who do not know or use it.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 20, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.220 Unauthorized Release.
"Unauthorized release" means any release or emission of any hazardous substance that is not authorized by the provisions of this division, unless such release is in accordance with the release regulations of an Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board, a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit, or waste discharge requirements established by a Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to the Porter Cologne Water Quality Act or Title 20, Division 2, of this cod e. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 21, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 17, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.230 Underground Storage Tank.
"Underground storage tank" means any tank, including pipes connected thereto, that is used for the storage of hazardous substances and that is substantially or totally beneath the surface of the ground. For purposes of this division, the term "underground storage tank" does not exclude the following:
A. A farm tank.
B. A heating oil tank.
C. An industrial waste pretreatment or process tank containing hazardous substances while in a static flow condition and providing unit operations other than gravity separation. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 22, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.70.235 Underground Storage Tank System.
"Underground storage tank system" means an underground storage tank and associated monitoring systems. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 23, 2015.)
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11.70.240 Unified Program Facility Permit.
"Unified program facility permit" means a permit issued by the CUPA pursuant to Division 20, Chapter 6.11, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25404.2, incorporating one or more underground storage tanks, including any addenda thereto.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 24, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 18, 1997.)
Chapter 11.72 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.72.010 Title for Citation.
The ordinance codified in Division 4 of Title 11 of this code shall be known as the "Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Ordinance," and may be referred to as such. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 25, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this division is the protection of health, life, resources and property and the prevention of short - and long-term health hazards or environmental degradation through prevention and control of unauthorized releases of hazardous substances from underground storage tanks. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 26, 2015; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.030 General Obligation—Safety and Care.
A. No person shall cause, suffer, or permit the storage of hazardous substances in underground storage tanks:
1. In a manner that violates a provision of this division or any other local, federal, or state statute, code, rule, or regulation relating to hazardous substances; or
2. In a manner that causes an unauthorized release of hazardous substances or poses a significant risk of such unauthorized release.
B. An applicant may apply to the Director for a site-specific variance from what is provided for in this division, allowing for an alternative method of construction or monitoring of an underground storage tank. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 27, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 19, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.040 Specific Obligation.
A. Any person who owns or operates an underground storage tank shall obtain and keep current a unified program facility permit listing the underground storage tanks operated.
B. Any hazardous substances stored in such underground storage tank shall be stored in conformity with Chapter 11.74 of this division.
C. The storage of such hazardous substances shall be in conformance with the conditions and limitations of a unified program facility permit.
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(Ord. 2015-0016 § 28, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 20, 1997; Ord. 84-0046 § 2, 1984; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.045 Conformance With State Law.
The provisions of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, and regulations promulgated thereunder, are hereby adopted by reference except as may be modified and extended by this division. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 29, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 21, 1997.)
11.72.050 Enforcement—Director Powers.
The Director shall enforce all the provisions of this Division 4, and for such purpose shall have the powers of a peace officer. The Director shall implement Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, as the PA to the CUPA pursuant to Division 20, Chapter 6.11, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25404.1(b)(3). In accordance with Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25299.4, the Director may request State Water Resources Control Board authorization for additional design and construction standards other than those set by the California Health and Safety Code and regulations promulgated thereunder. In accordance with Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25299.2, the Director is further authorized to adopt and enforce a standard of performance that is more stringent than that provided in Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, and regulations promulgated thereunder, consistent with the purposes of this division. The powers enumerated herein shall not limit or otherwise affect the powers and duties of the County Health Officer or the Forester and Fire Warden. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 30, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 22, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.060 Professional Assistance for Director Determinations.
Whenever the approval or satisfaction of the Director may be required in this division for a design, monitoring, testing, or other technical submittal by an applicant or permittee, the Director may, in his/her discretion, require such applicant or permittee, at the applicant's or permittee's sole cost and expense, to retain a suitable qualified independent engineer, or chemist, or other appropriate professional consultant, acceptable to the Director, for the purpose of evaluating and rendering a professional opinion respecting the adequacy of such submittal to achieve the purposes of this division. The Director shall be entitled to rely on such evaluation and/or opinion of such engineer, chemist or professional consultant in making the relevant determination s provided for in this division. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 31, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 23, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.72.065 Reserved.
11.72.070 Appeals Board.
Appeals provided for in this division shall be heard by an appeals board established by the CUPA or, if the CUPA declines to establish such appeals board, the PA. The composition of the appeals board will depend on the nature of the appeal, as determined by the PA or the CUPA, as applicable. The appeals board shall consist of at least three (3) members designated by the Forester and Fire Warden or the Director, as applicable, who are qualified to pass on matters pertaining to underground storage of hazardous substances. The CUPA or the PA, as applicable, shall
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adopt reasonable rules for conducting hearings before the appeals board. The CUPA or the PA, as applicable, shall keep a record of all proceedings and notify all parties concerned of the findings and decisions of the appeals board. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 33, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 25, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
Chapter 11.74 STANDARDS
11.74.010 Materials Regulated.
The materials regulated by this division shall consist of the following:
A. Any material defined as a hazardous substance by Division 20, Chapter 6.11, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25281(h);
B. Any material that has been determined by the party storing it, through testing or other objective means, to be likely to create a significant potential or actual hazard to public safety or welfare. This subsection shall not establish a requirement to test for the purposes of this division. (Ord. 2015-0016 § 34, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 26, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.74.020 Containment of Hazardous Substances.
A. No person shall store any hazardous substances regulated by this division in an underground storage tank until a unified program facility permit listing such underground storage tank has been issued in accordance with Section 11.80 of this division. No such permit shall be approved pursuant to this division unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director, by the submission of appropriate plans and other information, that the design and construction of the facility will result in a s uitable manner of underground storage for the hazardous substance or substances to be contained therein.
B. All installation, construction, repair, or modification, closure, and removal shall be to the satisfaction of the Director. The owner shall furnish the Director with certification that all underground storage tank systems were properly installed.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 35, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 27, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)
11.74.030 Facilities Installed After January 1, 1984.
A. Minimum Standards. All underground storage tanks installed after January 1, 1984 must, at a minimum, meet the design, construction and monitoring standards of Article 3 of Chapter 16 of Division 3 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations and Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code.
B. Monitoring Capability. All new underground storage tanks shall be designed and constructed with a monitoring system capable of detecting that the hazardous substance stored in the primary containment has entered the secondary containment. Visual inspection of the primary containment is the preferred method; however, other means of continuous monitoring may be required by the Director. Where secondary containment may be subject to the intrusion of water, a means of monitoring for such water shall be provided. Whenever monitoring devices are provided, they shall, where applicable, be connected to attention-getting visual and/or audible alarms.
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C. Containment Requirements. Primary and secondary levels of containment shall be required for all new underground storage tanks, unless exempted by Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code.
1. All primary containment shall be "product tight" within the meaning of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code, section 25290.1(a), and compatible with the stored product.
2. Secondary Containment.
a. All secondary containment shall be constructed of materials of sufficient thickness, density, and composition so as not to be structurally weakened as a result of contact with released hazardous substances and so as to be capable of containing hazardous substances released from a primary containment for a period of time equal to or longer than the maximum anticipated time sufficient to allow recovery of the released hazardous substance. b. In the case of installation with one primary containment, the secondary containment shall be large enough to contain at least one hundred percent (100%) of the volume of the primary containment.
c. In the case of a facility with multiple primary containments, the secondary containment shall be large enough to contain one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the volume of the largest primary containment placed in it, or ten percent (10%) of the aggregate internal volume of all primary containments in the facility, whichever is greater.
d. If the facility is open to rainfall, then the secondary containment must be able to additionally accommodate the volume of a twenty-four (24)-hour rainfall as determined by a one-hundred (100)-year storm history.
3. Laminated, coated, or clad materials shall be considered single-walled and shall not be construed to fulfill the requirements of both primary and secondary containment.
4. The design and construction of underground storage tanks for motor vehicle fuels installed before January 1, 1997, need not meet the requirements of Section 11.74.030 C1-C3 of this division if all of the conditions of paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 25291 of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of the California Health and Safety Code are met.
D. Spill and Overfill Protection. Means of spill and overfill protection shall be required for any primary containment. This may be an overfill prevention device and/or an attention -getting high level alarm.
E. Separation of Materials. Materials that in combination may cause fire or explosion, or the production of a flammable, toxic, or poisonous gas, or the deterioration of a primary, or secondary containment shall be separated in both the primary and secondary containment so as to avoid intermixing.
F. Drainage System. Drainage of precipitation from within a storage facility containing hazardous substances shall be controlled in a manner approved by the director so as to prevent hazardous substances from being released. No drainage system will be approved unless the flow of the drain can be controlled. Disposal of drainage shall comply with the requirements of Title 20, Division 2, of this code.
G. All underground storage tanks installed on or after July 1, 2004, shall comply with the design, construction, monitoring and maintenance requirements of Division 20, Chapter 6.7, of California Health and Safety Code, section 25290.1.
(Ord. 2015-0016 § 36, 2015; Ord. 97-0016 § 28, 1997; Ord. 83-0208 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-0206U § 1 (part), 1983.)