A person who commences any construction work regulated by the Fire Code within the City before first obtaining necessary construction permits may be fined as follows:
1. First offense is double fees for each building or permit required to be issued that is in violation and a complaint is filed to the Contractors State License Board.
2. Second offense is double fees as indicated in item 1 above plus a $500.00 fine and a complaint filed to the Contractors State License Board.
3. Third offense is double fees as indicated in item 1 above plus a $1000.00 fine and a complaint filed to the Contractors State License Board.
4. Fourth or subsequent violations will result in a misdemeanor citation and/or additional legal action for failing to comply with the requirements of the Fire Code.
(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)