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Table 4-B of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6212.1. Section H112.1 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6212.2. Section H112.2 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6212.3. Section H112.3 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6212.4. Section H112.4 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6212.5. Section H112.5 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6213.1. Materials. Marquee signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible material and/or approved plastic and glass.
91.6213.2. Section H113.2 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6213.3. Section H113.3 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
91.6213.4. Section H113.4 of Appendix H of the CBC is adopted by reference.
(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
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91.6216.1. Existing Sign Rights. Every existing sign and/or sign support structure constructed under a valid permit and used in conformance with these regulations and Department approvals in effect at the time of construction shall be allowed to continue to exist under those regulations and approvals even though subsequent adopted regulations and approvals have changed the requirements.
91.6216.2. Maintenance of Existing Signs. Every sign and/or sign support structure shall be maintained in conformity with the requirements of this division and Chapter I of the LAMC.
91.6216.3. Illegal Signs, Construction and Use. Every existing sign and/or sign support structure or portion of a sign and/or sign support structure constructed without a valid building permit shall be made to conform to the current provisions of this Code or shall be demolished and removed. Any use of an existing sign constructed without a valid building permit shall be discontinued.
91.6216.4. Alterations, Repairs or Rehabilitation.
91.6216.4.1. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation of any existing sign and/or support structure may be of the same type of construction as the existing sign or sign support structure provided:
1. The aggregate value of the work in any one year does not exceed ten percent of the replacement cost of both the sign and sign support structure; and
2. That there is no increase in sign area or height and no change in the location or orientation of the sign.
91.6216.4.2. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation of existing sign and/or sign support structures in excess of ten percent of the replacement cost of both the sign and sign support structure may be made provided:
1. That the cost of the work does not exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of both the sign and sign support structure; and
2. That there is no increase in the sign area or height and no change in the location or orientation of the sign; and
3. All new construction shall be as required for a new sign of the same type.
91.6216.4.3. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation of existing sign and/or sign support structures that exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of both the sign and sign support structure shall comply with all the requirements of this Code.
91.6216.5. Additions. Existing signs and/or sign support structures with additions or alterations that increase the sign area or height or which change the location or orientation of the sign shall comply with all of the requirements of this Code.
(Amended by Ord. No. 182,850, Eff. 1/3/14.)
91.6302.1. General. This section shall apply to every building or portion thereof appropriated to the processing, storage or sale of food or drink for human consumption, but not including any private dwelling. Every food establishment shall conform to the requirements of this Code.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Food establishments that are used exclusively for the sale of farm produce sold at or on the premises where produced.
2. Food preparation units installed in school buildings with the following provisions:
A. A sign must be posted requiring all mouth utensils to be of single-use, disposable type.
B. The floor surface of the area must be of linoleum, asphalt tile, or equivalent nonabsorbent material.
C. A residential-type vent must be installed when a residential kitchen range is provided.
3. Employee lunch rooms if no food other than beverages is prepared on the premises, and provided all mouth utensils are of the disposable type. Heating devices limited to this use need not be vented.
4. Food establishments in which all food is to be sold in sealed packages, and in which there is to be no preparing or packaging of food, shall comply with all applicable food establishment regulations. The Certificate of Occupancy shall state “Packaged Food Only.”
91.6302.2. Ceiling Heights. Every room shall have a ceiling height of not less than eight feet between the finished floor and the finished ceiling.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Toilet rooms may have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet six inches.
2. Refrigerated cold storage rooms are exempted from this ceiling height requirement.
91.6302.3. Special Ventilation. (Amended by Ord. No. 181,758, Eff. 8/8/11.) A mechanical exhaust ventilation system capable of effectively removing cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease and vapors shall be provided at or above cooking equipment such as ranges, griddles, ovens, deep fat fryers, barbecues and rotisseries.
All hoods, ducts, fans and other devices provided to ventilate the cooking areas of commercial food preparation equipment in commercial food establishments shall be installed as required by and in compliance with the provisions of the Los Angeles Mechanical Code. Rooms in which exhaust systems are installed shall be provided with acceptable air inlets to admit at least as much air as is exhausted by these systems.
Ducts penetrating a ceiling or floor shall be enclosed in a shaft enclosure conforming to the requirements of CBC Section 713. Where a shaft enclosure is not required by CBC Section 713, ducts that convey grease vapors shall be enclosed in a one-hour fire-resistive shaft. The shaft shall be separated from the duct by a minimum 6 inch (152.4 mm) air space vented to the outside air. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
91.6302.4. Toilet Rooms and Vestibules. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) Toilet rooms and vestibules for public or employees shall conform to the following standards:
1. Toilet Rooms Required. Toilet rooms shall be provided in accordance with the Los Angeles Plumbing Code.
2. Location. Toilet rooms shall be located on the premises of the food establishment. Toilet rooms for public use shall be readily accessible to customers. Toilet rooms shall be separated from other portions of the establishment by a tight-fitting, self-closing door.
Additional lavatories or equivalent hand-washing facilities shall be provided in all food preparation areas where the lavatories required in Item 1 are not conveniently located on the same floor and in or adjacent to the food preparation areas.
3. Privacy. Toilet rooms shall be so arranged or equipped with view screens as to protect users of toilets and urinals from view from outside the room when the door to the toilet room is open.
EXCEPTION: View screen is not required if the toilet room is only for single accommodation, unisex and a bathroom is provided.
4. Dimensions. Toilet rooms shall have dimensions and area as required in Division 11, Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
91.6302.5. Employee Storage Areas. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.) Lockers or other suitable facilities within food establishments shall be provided in compliance with Section 114256 of the California Health and Safety Code as enforced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
91.6302.6. Garbage Rooms. Restaurants with a seating capacity of 50 or more patrons shall be provided with a room or enclosed space for the keeping of garbage containers. The room shall have portland cement plaster, fireclay tile, ceramic tile or equally durable waterproof walls to a height of at least six feet above the floor. Doors and windows of such rooms shall be tight fitting and self-closing and all exterior openings shall be screened. Each such room shall be equipped with a hose or other suitable garbage can washing device connected to hot and cold running water and the floor shall slope to a drain and comply the requirements of the Los Angeles County Health Department.
EXCEPTION: Such garbage rooms need not be provided at places maintaining an approved device for discharging garbage to the sewer system.
91.6302.7. Rat Protection. Every food establishment shall be completely surrounded by a continuous exterior foundation wall not less than 12 inches below grade.
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