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(Added by Ord. No. 182,850, Eff. 1/3/14.)
Section 1706 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 1706.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.1706.1 is added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
91.1706.1. Conformance to Standards. The design strengths and permissible stresses of any structural material that are identified by a manufacturer's designation as to manufacture and grade by mill tests, or the strength and stress grade is otherwise confirmed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Building shall conform to the specifications and methods of design of accepted engineering practice or the approved rules in the absence of applicable standards.
(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
91.1710.1. General. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) A certified security bar installer may certify to the Department that any bars, grilles, grates, security roll-down shutters, or similar devices installed on required emergency escape windows or doors meet the requirements of LAMC Subsection 91.6304.3.
The Department may allow the use of a certified installer if:
1. The certified installer obtains a Certificate of Registration in accordance with the provisions of this section.
2. The certified installer files with the Department a Certificate of Compliance for each dwelling unit for which certification is being made. The Certificate of Compliance shall be on a form provided by the Department and shall be signed by the property owner and the certified installer.
3. The Certificate of Compliance processing fee is paid in accordance with LAMC Subsection 91.107.7.
4. The certified installer files the Certificate of Compliance with the Department within 15 days after completion of the installation.
91.1710.4.1. Examination Required. Before any person shall be issued a Certificate of Registration, the applicant, who must be an officer in the case of a firm, partnership or corporation, shall have successfully passed the examination required for the issuance of the certificate within ninety (90) days preceding the date of the issuance.
The results of every examination shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent.
Each examiner shall serve at the pleasure of the Superintendent of Building and shall serve for a period of one year unless reappointed by the Superintendent of Building.
91.1710.4.4. Scope of Examination. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) The examination shall, in the judgment of the Board of Examiners, fairly determine the ability of the applicant to properly perform the work, which the applicant would be authorized to do by the certificate requested, and may include the following:
1. A written test.
2. Practical tests as may be required.
3. An oral interview as may be required.
4. Other tests as may be required by the Board of Examiners.
91.1710.4.8. Failure to Pass. Every applicant who fails to pass an examination shall not be eligible for another examination until four (4) weeks after taking the previous examination. Any applicant who fails to pass on the third try shall not be eligible again until six (6) months after taking the previous examination.
91.1710.5.2. Renewal of Certificates. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Expired certificates may be renewed at any time within twelve (12) months following the date of expiration. However, after the first month, the renewal fee shall be increased by 10% for each subsequent month. After a certificate has been expired for one year, it may not be renewed; however, an applicant may apply for a new certificate at that time.
91.1710.7. Revocation of Certificate. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Any certificate may be suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
91.1711.1.2. Scope. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Unless otherwise specifically stated in this section, all prefabricated construction and all materials used in the construction shall conform to all the requirements of this Code. (See LAMC Subdivision 91.104.2.6.)
PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLY. A structural unit, the integral parts of which have been built up or assembled prior to incorporation in the building.
91.1711.6.2. Certificate. A Certificate of Approval shall be furnished with every prefabricated assembly, except where the assembly is readily accessible to inspection at the site. The Certificate of Approval shall certify that the assembly in question has been inspected and meets all the requirements of this Code. When mechanical equipment is installed so that it cannot be inspected at the site, the Certificate of Approval shall certify that the equipment complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
EXCEPTION: Continuous inspection will not be required during prefabrication if the approved testing agency certifies to the construction and furnishes evidence of compliance. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
(Title and Division Amended by Ord. No. 179,324, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.)
Section
91.1800 Basic Provisions.
91.1801 General.
91.1802 Design Basis.
91.1803 Geotechnical Investigation.
91.1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill.
91.1805 Dampproofing and Waterproofing.
91.1806 Presumptive Load Bearing Values of Soils.
91.1807 Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls, and Embedded Post and Poles.
91.1808 Foundations.
91.1809 Shallow Foundations.
91.1810 Deep Foundations.
(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
Section 1801 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 1801.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.1801.1 is added.
91.1801.1. Scope. The provisions of this division shall apply to building and foundation systems in those areas not subject to scour or water pressure by wind and wave action. Buildings and foundations subject to those scour or water pressure loads shall be designed in accordance with Division 16, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
Requirements governing grading and earthwork construction, including excavation and fills, are set forth in Division 70, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
Hillside buildings (buildings constructed on slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal [33.3%] slope) shall comply with LAMC Subsection 91.1613.9 (seismic design provisions for hillside buildings) and this division.
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