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Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: January 17, 2011
Agenda Item: ~'-
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marsha Jones Moutrie, City Attorney
Subject:. Proposed Ordinance Amending Public Health and Food Safety
Regulations
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council introduce for first reading the attached ordinance
amending Article 5 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code in order to implement the.
entirety of the Los Angeles County public health and food .safety laws within .Santa
Monica, including recent County enactments which enhanced mobile food vending
regulations.
Executive Summary
California Health and Safety Code, Retail Food Code and the Los Angeles County
Public Health- laws provide a comprehensive set of public health and food safety laws
for the City. Since the 1960s, Santa Mohica has incorporated the County public health
and food safety laws into its municipal code. The last time the City updated its
incorporation of the County public health and food safety laws was in 1998.
Recently, .the County adopted Ordinance 2010-0045, which imposed additional
regulations, such as letter grading and route reporting, on mobile food facilities (e.g.
food. trucks). This proposed ordinance amends the City's existing public health laws by
incorporating the most up-to-date Los Angeles County public health and food safety
laws, including Ordinance 2010-0045.
Background
California Health and Safety Code and the Retail Food Code set forth various public
health and food safety standards. More specifically; the California Retail Food Code
(Health & Safety Code Sections 113700 et. sec.) provides a comprehensive set of
requirements governing health and sanitation standards for retail food facilities,
including mobile food vendors. State law permits local agencies to adopt additional
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regulations implementing these state laws and to act as the primary enforcement
agencies of these state laws.
Consistent with state law, Los Angeles County has adopted a comprehensive set of
public health and food safety laws (Los Angeles County Code Title 11, Division 1 and
Title 8, Division 1). These County Codes establish permitting and rating requirements
for various establishments, such as hotels, public swimming pools, restaurants and
mobile food vendors. Like most cities within California, since 1963, Santa Monica has
delegated all public health and food safety enforcement to the County, at no cost to the
City. Thus, as County public health and food safety laws change, the City has, from
time to time, incorporated such changes ihto its municipal code. The most recent
incorporation was Ordinance 1912 (CCS) in 1998.
Discussion
In November 2010, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance
2010-0045, which amended the County's public health and food safety laws to enhance
food safety regulations for mobile food vendors. Ordinance 2010-0045 requires mobile
food vendors to be rated on the same letter-grading scheme as regular restaurants.
This will require the County Health Inspectors to increase the number of annual
inspections for each mobile food vendor from one to two. A grade card (A, B, or C) will
be issued based on upon the results of each inspection. The grading system is as
follows:
"A": score of 90-100%
"B": score of 80-89%
"C": score of 70-79%
Consistent with current practices applied to restaurants and markets, a mobile food
facility receiving a score of less than 70% will be closed.
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Ordinance 2010-0045 further requires mobile food vendors to file a "Mobile Food
Facility Route Sheet" with the County, which details the arrival and departure times for
each location where retail food business would be conducted. This Route Sheet will
facilitate timely inspections by Los Angeles County Health Inspectors.
As discussed earlier, since 1963, Santa Monica has delegated all public health /food
safety enforcement to the County's Department of Public Health. County Public Health
Inspectors will only enforce the County's public health and food safety codes that are
adopted by the City.
Accordingly, in order for County Public Health Inspectors to enforce the entirety of the
County's public health and food safety laws within Santa Monica, including recent
changes such as Ordinance 2010-0045, the City must adopt, by ordinance, the
County's public health and food safety laws. The proposed ordinance accomplishes
this purpose. Additionally, the proposed ordinance also adopts the County's long
standing public health requirements relating to human and animal communicable
disease control (County Code Chapter 11.04), lead hazards (County Code Chapter
11.28), and body art establishments (County Code Chapter 11.36). Many of the policies
underlying these requirements have been long practiced by City and County staff.
Thus, in large part, this proposed ordinance will conform local law to existing practice.
The last time the City undertook such an adoption was in 1998. Staff's review indicates
that the current law may allow business operators to argue that the County's public
health and food safety laws do not apply to non-food facilities (e.g. hotels or public
pools). This argument has never been raised by any establishment within the City and
it is unclear if a Court would agree with such an argument. Nonetheless, in the excess
of caution, this proposed ordinance will rectify this concern and fully incorporate the
County's public health and food safety laws.
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The proposed ordinance makes clear that in the event of any conflict between the City's
Municipal Code and the adopted County Codes, the City's Municipal Code shall prevail.
Additionally, this adoption does not preclude the City from adopting new or different
public health- requirements in the future. However, if the City imposes different or
additional requirements, County Public Health Inspectors will not enforce those
requirements.
This type of adoption by incorporation of a set of county Taws by a city is specifically
authorized by California Government Code Section 50022.9. However, the Government
Code imposes special requirements for this type of adoption process. First, at least one
certified copy of the relevant Los Angeles County public health and food safety laws that
are proposed for adoption must be on file in the City Clerk's Office 15 days prior to first
reading of the ordinance. Second, after first reading, a notice of a public hearing /
second reading of this proposed ordinance must be published in a local newspaper at
least 15 days prior to the second reading. Thus, unlike the City's practice for adopting
standard ordinances, the seconding reading of this ordinance must also be a public
hearing, where members of the public are permitted to comment. Finally, after
seconding reading and adoption of the ordinance, a copy of the adopted County public
health and food safety laws must be permanently on file at the City Clerk's Office and
available for public inspection.
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Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There are no financial impacts associated with the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Prepared by: Yibin Shen, Deputy City Attorney
Approved:
Forwarded to Council:
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M sha n s ou ie Rod Gould
C' y Att rn y City Manager
Attachments:
A) PROPOSED ORDINANCE
B) LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 8.04
C) LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE Title 11, Division 1, Chapters 11.02 to 11.38
ATTACHMENT A
Council Meeting: 1-17-2011 Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.9 specifically authorizes
cities to enact ordinances which adopt by reference county codes; and
WHEREAS, incorporation of Los Angeles County public health laws by the City is
required before such laws can be enforced by County Inspectors within the City of
Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, effective enforcement of state and local public health laws is a
critical component of the City's overall commitment to protecting the health and welfare
of its citizens, work-force and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to working together with the County of Los
Angeles to undertake effective enforcement of state and local public health laws; and
WHEREAS, since 1963, the City, like most cities within Los Angeles County, has
contracted with the County to enforce public health laws, including the California Retail
Food Code, within the City of Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, large numbers of stationary and mobile food facilities serve food to
the public within the City; and
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WHEREAS, inadequate food storage, preparation and service threatens public
health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to safeguarding public health and ensuring that
food provided to consumers is safe, unadulterated, and honestly. presented; and
WHEREAS, the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Sections
113700 et: sec.) authorizes local agencies to adopt an evaluation or grading system for
food facilities, including mobile food facilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 5.08.370 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.08.370 Incorporation of certain County of Los Angeles Public Health Code
requirements.
(a) Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 8.04 and Title 11, Division 1, Chapters 11.02 to
11.38 inclusive, with the exception of Sections
11.15.010 to 11.15.050, 11.19-.010 to 11.19.040,
11.38.470 and 11.38.460 of the
Los Angeles County Code and. all subsequent
ordinances amending the incorporated sections of Title 8 and Title 11 of the Los
Angeles County Code, are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth in full herein. The provisions of the incorporated Los Angeles Count~k#ea{t~
and-Sa#et~Code fully express the will and intention of the City Council of the City of
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Santa Monica as to those matters relating to public health which are contained therein
and adopted hereby.
(b) The provisions of this Ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the
same as provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to the same subject
matter existing immediately preceding adoption of this Ordinance, shall be construed as
restatements and continuances, and not as new enactments. In the event of any
conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the adopted Los Angeles County
Code and any other provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the provisions of
the Santa Monica Municipal Code shall govern.
(c) The issuance of a permit, certification, br approval under the provisions of
this Ordinance shall not constitute a waiver of any other requirement contained in the
Santa Monica Municipal Code or any other law or ordinance, and all such requirements
shall be complied with in addition to the obtaining of a permit, certification, or approval
under the provisions of this Ordinance.
(d) The issuance of a permit, certification, or approval under the provisions of
this Ordinance-shall not constitute an approval of any violation of any provision of this
Ordinance, or any law or ordinance, and a permit, certification, approval, or other
document purporting to give authority to violate any law or ordinance shall not be valid
with respect thereto.
(e) Any person, group, corporation or association which prepares food for, or
dispenses food to, members of the public shall comply with the provisions of the Los
Angeles County u°^"~ ^^~' c^f°*~~ Code, which are adopted and incorporated by this
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Section ,
(~ Any .person, group, corporation or association violating this Section,
including any noncompliance with the health officer as defined by Los Anoeles Coun
Code Section 8.04.947, shall be guilty of an infraction, which shall be punishable by a
fine not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty dollars ($250), or a misdemeanor, which shall be
punishable by a fine not exceeding One Thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment
in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months or by both such fine and
imprisonment
~q) The City Attorney may seek legal, injunctive, or any other relief to enforce
this Section.
(h) The remedies provided by this Section is cumulative to any other remedy
provided by law.
Section 2. Chapters 5.04 and 5.05- of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is
hereby repealed.
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Section 3. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices
thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary
to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of
this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official.
newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30
days from its adoption.
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K}+F~c-hwlevti~- g
ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS ATTACHMENT
IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE LIBRARIES.
ATTAC@fEN'P B
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CvUNTY OF LOS ANGEL;"S
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
%ENNETHHAHNHALL OF ADMn~ISTRATION
SW WESTTEYil'LE STREET, ROOM 383
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
(213) 9741411 •PAX (213) 624C636
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
(30RiA MOLINA
MARRRIDLEY-THOMAS
ZEVYAAOSLAVSRY
DON RNABE
MICHAEL D. ANIONOVICH
I, SACHI A. HAMAI, Executive Officer-Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Los Angeles, do hereby certify that the attached is a full, true and correct copy of
Title 8: Consumer Protection and Business Regulations of the Los Angeles County Code
as found at website address http://ordlink.com/codes/lacounty/index.htm.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the County of
Los Angeles this 17th day of November, 2010.
SACHI A. HAMAI, Executive Officer-
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Los Angeles.
BY~1 ~1- ~__1'Ll~(~~
Deputy
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Main Table of Contents
Title 8 CONSUMER PROTECTION AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Division 1 PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES
Chapter 8.04 PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES
Division 2 BUSINESS REGULATIONSI
Chapter 8.05 TAMPERING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Chapter 8.08 CONSUMER COMMODITY RETAIL PRICING
Chapter8.t2 AUTO WRECKERS
Chapter 8.16 GASOLINE SALES
Chapter 8.20 HOTELS
Chapter 8.24 ACCEPTANCE OF GRATUITIES BY NUDE ENTERTAINERS
Chanter 8.28 BUSINESSES SELLING SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL
.Chapter 8.32 SCUBA DIVING
Chapter 8.36 VENDING ON COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Chapter 8 40 RESTRICTION ON HOURS OF RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Division 3 HOUSING
Chapter 8.48 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
Chapter 8.50 DRUG RELATED ACTIVITY
Chapter 8.52 RENT REGULATION
Chapter 8.56 LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION PANEL
Chapter 8.57 MOBILEHOME PARK REGULATION
Chapter 8 58 MOBILEHOME PARK TENANT PROTECTIONS
FOOTNOTES FOR TITLE 8
Appendix A RENT STABILIZATION REGULATIONS
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Chapter 8.04 PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
8.04.010 Definitions generally.
8.04.020 Interpretation of tense, gender and number.
8.04.030 Animal keeper--Categorv I.
8.04.035 Animal keeper--Categorv II.
8.04 040 Animal keeper--Categorv III.
8.04.045 Animal keeper--Exceptions.
8.04.050 Animal keeper--Fee exemptions.
8.04.055 Backflow prevention device.
8.04.063 Boarding home.
8.04 064 Bodv art establishment.
8.04.065 Bodv art technician.
8.04.066 Bodv art technician independent operator.
8.04.067 Carnival.
8.04.068 Carnival concession stand.
8.04.070 Certified backflow prevention device tester.
8.04.075 Certified farmers' market.
8.04.080 Children's camp.
8.04.085 Coastal Commission, approval in concept.
8.04.086 Commercial sex venue.
8.04 090 Community water system.
8.04.100 County health officer.
8.04.110 Day care center.
8:04.120 Dwelling unit.
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8.04.130 Fertilizer manufacturer.
8.04.140 Food demonstrator.
8.04.141 Food establishment.
8.04.142 Food facility.
8 04.145 Food facility remodel.
8.04.150 Food market, retail.
8 04.155 Food market complex. wholesale.
8.04.160 Food market, wholesale.
8.04.165 Food official inspection report.
8 04.170 Food processing establishment:
8.04.180 Food salvager.
S 04.190 Food vehicle independent wholesale.
8 04.200 Food vehicle, retail.
8.04.205 Food vehicle commissary.
8.04.206 Food vehicle storage facility defined.
8.04.207 Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility defined.
8.04.210 Food warehouse.
8.04.220 Garment manufacturing establishment.
8 04.225 Grading scoring method and letter grade card.
8 04.230 Hawker. personal.
8.04.240 Health officer.
8.04.260 Hotel.
8.04.270 Ice plant.
8.04.275 Inspection score card.
8.04.280 Laundry.
8.04.290 Meat.
8.04.300 Milk warehouse.
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8.04.305 Mobile body art establishment.
8.04.306 Mobile food facility.
8.04 310 Mobile food-preparation units.
8.04.311 Mobile support unit.
8.04.320 Multiple dwelling unit.
8.04.330 Noncommunity/state small water svstem.
8 04 335 Nondiaonostic general health assessment program.
8.04.337 Notice of closure.
8.04.339 Owner initiated inspection.
8.04.340 Person.
8.04.345 Picnic food service operation.
8.04.347 Plan check and site evaluation,
8.04.350 Poultry.
8.04.360 Private boarding school
8.04.370 Processor-owned milk-delivery vehicle.
8.04.372 Public health license.
8 04.373 Public health permit.
8.04.380 Public swimming area.
8.04.390 Public water svstem.
8.04.400 Restaurant.
8.04.403 Route location.
8.04.405 Routine inspection.
8.04.410 Section.
8 04 420 Septic tank cesspool chemical toilet or sewage seepage-pit cleaning vehicle
8.04.430 Shall and may.
8.04.432 Soft serve.
8.04.433 Soft serve sampling.
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8 04.434 Soft serve resampling.
8.04.435 Swap meet prepackaged food stand.
8 04.440 Swimming pool.
8.04.450 Tax collector.
8.04.460 Theater.
8.04.470 Toilet rental agency.
8.04.480 Toilet structure.
8 04.485 Tobacco Retailing.
8.04.490 Tourist court or motel
8 04.500 Vending machine.
8.04.510 Vending machine business.
8.04.520 Water treatment svstem.
8.04.525 Well yield test.
8 04 530 Wiping rap business.
Part 2 GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
8 04 540. Purpose and statutory authority of chapter provisions.
8.04.550 Jurisdiction.
8 04 560 Business in fixed location--Public health license and permit requirements.
8.04.570 Business in fixed location--Receipted tax bill in lieu when.
8.04 580 Itinerant businesses--Public health permit requirements.
8 04 590 Separate public health licenses and permits for separate activities
8.04 595 Public health license and permit--Annual certification inspection.
8.04 600 Public health license and permit--Application requirements.
8 04 610 Public health license and permit--Treasurer-tax collector action on application
8.04.620 Biennial certification examination fee.
8 04 630 Water treatment svstem evaluation investigation fee.
8 04 635 Plan check requirements for certain business classifications.
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8.04.640 Public health license and permit--Period of validity--Renewals-Fee proration.
8 04.645 Fees for additional reinspections of food-related businesses.
8.04.650 Notices to be given.
8.04.655 Collection of reirispection fee.
8.04.660 Public health license or permit-Fictitious name restrictions.
8.04.670 Fee exemptions--Blind persons.
8.04.690 Fee exemptions--Charitable institutions.
8.04.700 Fee exemptions--Conditions for charitable activities.
8.04.705 Fees for unlicensed activities.
8.04.710 Fee requirements generally.
8.04.715 Duty to obey healtfi officer.
8.04.720 Fee schedule.
8.04.725 Plan check and site inspection fees.
8.04.728 Service charges-Basis--Payment.
8.04.730 Public health license and permit--Contents.
8.04.740 Public health license and permit--Exhibition on request.
8 04.750 Public health license and permit--Posting at fixed place of business.
8.04.752 Posting requirements-Penalty for noncompliance--Documents available for public
review.
8.04.755 Letter grade card and inspection score card--Period of validity.
8.04.760 Public health permit--Carrying by itinerants.
8.04.770 Vehicle and equipment identification.
8.04.780 Vending machine operator requirements.
8.04.790 Public health license and permit--Transfer.
8.04.800 Public health license and permit-Partnership transfer fee.
8.04.810 Lost public health license and permit replacement.
8 04.817 Public health license and permit--Reporting requirements.
8 04.820 Procedures for issuing public health licenses and permits for temporary activities.
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8 04 830 Public health license and permit--Delinquency date.
8 04 840 Public health license and permit--Penalty for late fee payment.
8 04 842 Late fee payment--Lien againsflicensee or permittee authorized when.
8.04 844 Late fee payment--Additional penalty following lien.
8 04 850 Public health license--Penalty for late direct assessment fees.
8.04.860 Treasurer-tax collector--Fee collection and other duties.
8 04 870 Auditor-controller--Public health license and permit issuance and accounting
duties.
8.04 880 Treasurer-tax collector--Deposit of funds.
8 04 890 Treasurer-tax collector--Monthly report.-
8 04 900 Minor errors in payments.
8.04.910 Refunds.
8.04.920 Actions for recovery of fees.
8.04.930 Violation--Penalty.
8 04 932 Business without a public health license or permit prohibited.
8 04 934 Operating without a public health license or permit--Deemed misdemeanor--
Penal
8 04 936 Operating without a public health license or permit--Injunctive relief
8 04 938 Violation of injunction--Civil penalty.
8.04.940 Severabilitv.
8 04 942 Operating without a public health license or permit--Civil penalty
8 04 943 Public health permit suspension or revocation--Notice of closure
8 04 944 Continuing violations.
8 04.945 Public health permit--Suspension or revocation.
8 04.946 Public health license-Suspension or revocation.
8 04 947 Noncompliance with health officer--Deemed misdemeanor-Penalty.
8 04 948 Noncompliance with health officer--fniunctive relief
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8 04 950 Fees placed on tax roll for direct assessment--Conditions.
8.04.960 List of properties subject to fees--Preparation.
8 04.970 Assessments--Entered on list of properties.
8.04.980 Assessments--Entered on bills for taxes.
8.04.990 Collection of assessments.
8 04.995 Recordation of lien for fees when direct assessment not possible.
Part 4 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONDEMNATION TICKETS
8.04.1000 Condemnation ticket defined.
8.04.1010 Fee required.
8.04.1020 Recordkeeping and collection.
8.04.1030 Delinquency date.
Part 5 (Repealed by Ord 96-0069)
Part 6 WIPING RAG BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
8.04 1130 Part 6 provisions--Statutory authority.
8.04.1140 Definitions.
8.04.1150 Operation without permit prohibited.
8.04 1160 License authorized. as health permit when.
8.04.1170 Health permit--Issuance conditions.
8.04.1180 Health permit--Disolay required.
8.04.1190 Raa sanitizing methods.
8.04:1200 Recordkeepina for businesses.
8.04 1210 Enforcement and inspection--Health officer authority.
8.04 1220 Health permit-Suspension or revocation conditions.
8 04 1230 Hearing on denial .suspension or revocation.
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
8.04.010 Definitions generally.
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A. For the purpose of this chapter, the words and phrases set forth in this Part 1 are defined, and
shall be construed as hereinafter set out, unless it is apparent from the context that they have a
different meaning.
B. Whenever any words or phrases used in this chapter are not defined in this Part 1 but are
defined in state acts,-laws or codes, the definitions in such acts, laws or codes are incorporated
in this chapter as though set forth herein in full, and shall apply to such words and phrases used
but not defined herein. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 51, 1964.)
8.04.020 Interpretation of tense, gender and number.
In this chapter, the present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future tense
includes the present; the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; the singular
number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 9, 1964.)
8.04.030 Animal keeper--Category I.
"Animal keeper, Category I° means any person not an animal keeper, Category II, and not an
animal keeper, Category III, who does one or more of the following:
A. Has, keeps, maintains or raises 10 or more but not more than 49 animals of the same or
different classifications of-the horse, cow, sheep, goat or hog species;
B. Has, keeps, maintains or raises 50 or more but not more than 499 rabbits or hares;
C. Has, keeps, maintains or raises five or more but not more than 49 horses, including ponies,
mules or donkeys. (Ord. 94-0052 § 1, 1994: Ord. 91-0098 § 1, 1991: Ord. 9578 § 2, 1968: Ord.
8852 § 2 (part), 1965: Ord: 8609 Art. 2 § 52, 1964.)
8.04.035 Animal keeper--Category II.
"Animal keeper, Category II" means any person not an animal keeper, Category III, who does
one or more of the fdllowing:
A. Has, keeps, maintains or raises at least 50 but not more than 100 animals of the same or
different classifications of the horse, cow, sheep, goat or hog species;
B. Has, keeps, maintains or raises 500 or more rabbits or hares;
C. Has, keeps, maintains or raises at least 500 but not more than 999 poultry or wild fowl. (Ord.
2002-0066 § 5, 2002.)
8.04.040 Animal keeper--Category III.
"Animal keeper, Category III" means any person who does any one or more of the following:
A. Has, keeps, maintains or raises more than 100 animals of the same or different classifications
of the horse, cow, sheep; goat or hog species;
B. Has, keeps, maintains or raises 1,000 or more poultry or wild fowl. (Ord. 2002-0066 § 6,
2002.)
8.04.045 Animal keeper--Exceptions.
A person is not an animal keeper in any category if his only acts described in any of the
definitions of animal keeper set forth in Sections 8.04.030 through 8.04.040 are as:
A. A slaughterer; or
B. A dairyman. (Ord. 2002-0066 § 7, 2002.)
8.04.050 Animal keeper--Fee exemptions.
The tax collector shall issue without a fee a license to:
A. A person who owns at (east five but not more than nine horses and who does not operate a
commercial boarding facility or derive income from the rental or use of such horses, unless such
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person is required to be licensed under other provisions of this code; or
B. A 4-H Club, Future Farmers of America Club, school with animals maintained for agricultural
classes, or other similar recognized group which carries on an organized program to encourage
student participation in agricultural activities. (Ord. 2002-0066 § 8, 2002.)
8.04.055 Backflow prevention device.
"Backflow prevention device" means a plumbing device that prevents across-connection, as
defined in Title 11, Section 11.38.030 of this code. "Backflow prevention device" shall include, but
is not limited to, devices as approved by the health officer in accordance with California Health
and Safety Code, Sections 116800-116810, California Plumbing Code, Section 603.2, and
California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7583. (Ord. 2002-0066 § 9, 2002.)
8.04.063 Boarding home.
"Boarding home" means any premises, structures, or portion thereof (except any hospital or other
health facility as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code and except any mental or
alcoholic institution licensed by the state of California), used or intended to be used as a place
where sleeping or rooming accommodations are furnished to the whole or any part of the public,
with or without compensation and with or without meals, for five or more persons who are
unrelated to the operator. "Boarding home" includes, but is not limited to, a rooming house, home
for the aged, sober living facility, boarding house, lodging house, and bed and breakfast facility.
(Ord. 94-0052 § 4, 1994: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 65, 1964.)
8.04.064 Body art establishment.
"Body art establishment" is as defined in Section 11.36.070. (Ord. 99-0039 § 5, 1999.)
8.04.065 Body art technician.
"Body art technician" is as defined in Section 11.36.080. (Ord. 99-0039 § 6, 1999.)
8.04.066 Body art technician independent operator.
"Body art technician independent operator" is as defined in Section 11.36.090. (Ord. 99-0039 § 8,
1999.)
8.04.067 Carnival.
"Carnival" means a public spectacle, fair, community event or diverse entertainment and
amusement which may include, but is not limited to: merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels, or other
similar mechanical apparatus or rides; menageries, trained animal acts, or animal rides, petting
or similar animal exhibitions; acrobatic or other physical feats or demonstrations by performers;
sideshows, games or tests of strength or skills; exhibitions of arts and crafts; and, public eating
places, for which a fee or payment may be charged forentry into the location, viewing of any
such entertainment, exhibition or amusement, participation in any of its activities, or purchase of
food, drink or merchandise. (Ord. 99-0039 § 4, 1999; Ord. 91-0098 § 4, 1991.)
8.04.068 Carnival concession stand.
"Carnival concession stand" means each store, booth, or stand which gives, sells or offers for
sale, food or drinks to the public, guests, patrons or employees in conjunction with or as part of a
carnival. (Ord. 99-0039 § 7, 1999; Ord. 91-0098 § 5, 1991.)
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8.04.070 Certified backflow prevention device tester.
"Certified backflow prevention device tester" means any person possessing a currently valid
certificate of competence which certifies that he has successfully passed an examination
conducted by the health officer which has determined him to be competent to test and make
reports on backflow prevention devices. (Ord. 12110 § 6, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 54, 1964.)
8.04.075 Certified farmers' market.
"Certified farmers' market" means a location approved by the Los Angeles County agricultural
commissioner where agriculture products are sold by producers or certified producers directly to
consumers. A certified farmers' market may be operated by one or more certified producers, by a
nonprofit organization, or by a local government agency. (Ord. 93-0009 § 1, 1993.)
8.04.080 Children's camp.
"Children's camp" means any place maintained for recreational or other purposes where 10 or
more children under the age of 21 are kept for five days or more while away from their usual
place of residence. This chapter shall not apply to any private-boarding school as defined in this
chapter or any place of detention maintained by a government agency. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 55,
1964.)
8.04.085 Coastal Commission, approval in concept:
"Coastal Commission, Approval in Concept" means a preliminary conceptual evaluation of a
proposal for the design of a private onsite wastewater treatment system to serve a residential or
commercial development in the Coastal Zone for submission to the Coastal Commission. (Ord.
2005-0053 § 1, 2005.)
8.04.086 Commercial sex venue.
"Commercial sex venue" is as defined in Section 11.04.310: (Ord. 2006-0004 § 1, 2006.)
8.04.090 Community water system.
"Community water system," as used in this chapter, means a public water system as defined in
Section 64411, Title 22, California Administrative Code, as a community water system. (Ord.
12110 § 9, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 90.2, 1964.)
8.04.100 County health officer.
"County health officers means the director of the department of public health cf the county of Los
Angeles, or his duly authorized representative. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 31, 2006: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 1
1964.)
8.04.110 Day care center.
"Day care center" means any place or premises, including a nursery school, used for full or part
day reception and care or education, apart from or in the absence of their parent or guardian,
with or without compensation, of seven or more children under the age of 16 years, which
children are unrelated to the operator. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 56, 1964.)
8.04.120 Dwelling unit.
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"Dwelling unit" means the same as defined in Section 405 of the Uniform Building Code, and
includes "efficiency dwelling unit" as defined in Section 406 of the Uniform Building Code,
adopted as Rules and Regulations under authority of Section 17922, California Health and Safety
Code. (Ord. 12167 § 2 (part), 1980: Ord. 9803 § 3, 1969: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 56.5, 1964.)
8.04.130 Fertilizer manufacturer.
"Fertilizer manufacturer" means anyperson engaged in the wholesale business of processing or
sacking manure for fertilizer purposes.. (Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 57, 1964.)
8.04.140 Food demonstrator.
"Food demonstrator" means any person who engages in the business or practice of offering or
serving, without charge to the consumer, unpackaged bulk food to the public for the purpose of
publicizing, advertising or promoting the sale of food, food products or food equipment. "Food
demonstrator" shall not include any person operating a food vehicle that is otherwise under public
health permit and for which a valid public health permit has been obtained. (Ord. 96-0069 § 2,
1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 58, 1964.)
8.04.141 Food establishment.
"Food establishment" means any room, building, or place, or portion thereof, maintained, used, or
operated for the purpose of storing, preparing, serving, manufacturing, packaging, transporting,
salvaging, or otherwise handling food at the retail level. (Ord. 96-0069 § 3, 1996.)
8.04.142 Food facility.
"Food facility" means any food establishment, food warehouse, milk warehouse, vehicle, vending
machine, swap meet prepackaged food stand, mobile preparation unit, or any place used in
conjunction with the operation of the above, including, but not limited to, storage facilities for food
utensils, equipment, and materials. (Ord. 96-0069 § 4, 1996.)
8.04.145 Food facility remodel.
"Food facility remodel" means any construction or alteration to an existing food facility.
Remodeling also includes the installation of equipment or repair to a food facility which alters the
configuration or method of operation and requires a permit from the local building department.
For purposes of this title, a remodel shall be limited to a maximum of 300 square feet of affected
area. Facility remodeling areas over 300 square feet shall. be assessed the plan check and site
evaluation fee for a new facility of the same size as specified in Section 8.04.725 of this title.
(Ord'. 93-0055 § 1, 1993.)
8.04:150 Food market, retail.
A. "Retail food market" means any:
1. Animal food market;
2. Retail delicatessen;
3. Retail fruit and vegetable market;
4. Retail fish market;
5. Retail grocery market;
6. Grocery store;
7. Retail meat market;
8. Retail packaged food store;
9. Combination of the above;
10. Or any place or establishment where animal food,
bakery products, meats, fish, shellfish,
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seafood, poultry, preserves, jelly, relish, creamed cheese, fruit, vegetables, vitamins, food
supplements, or any other foods or food products, or beverages, whether in bulk, canned,
wrapped, bottled, packaged, or in any other form, are sold or kept for sale at retail for
consumption on premises other than where sold.
"Retail food market," however, shall not include any "food salvager" as defined iri Section
8.04.180.
B. Establishments utilizing an area of more than 10 square feet but less than 50 square feet for
food market operations, and if nothing is sold or dealt in except packaged candy, packaged nuts,
chewing gum, bottled soft drinks or packaged food, and pet shops selling animal food packaged
or bulk, shall be issued a public health permit under this section. (Ord. 96-0069 § 5, 1996: Ord.
94-0052 § 5, 1994: Ord. 9354 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 59,
1964.)
8.04.155 Food market complex, wholesale.
Food market complex, wholesale, means any establishment, its contents, and the contiguous
land or property that rents, leases or (ends facilities within said establishment, for the purpose of
conducting business as a food market, wholesale. A food market complex, wholesale, that rents,
leases or lends space to no more than two food market, wholesale, facilities, or dedicates a
combined total of less than 1500 square feet for the purpose of operating a food market,
wholesale, is exempt from this definition. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 1, 2007.)
8.04.160 Food market, wholesale.
"Food market, wholesale" means any establishment, other than a slaughterhouse, from which
food is sold for resale by others, as further defined in Section 11.12.005 (S). (Ord. 2007-0089 § 2,
2007: Ord. 94-0052 § 6, 1994: Ord. 11544 § 1, 1977: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2
§ 60, 1964.)
8.04.165 Food official inspection report.
"Food official inspection report" means the written notice prepared and issued by the county
health officer after conducting an inspection of a food facility to determine compliance with all
applicable federal, state and local statutes, orders, ordinances, quarantines, rules, regulations, or
directives. relating to the public health. (Ord. 97-0071 § 1 (part), 1997.)
8.04.170 Food processing establishment.
"Food processing establishment," as used in this chapter, means any room, building or place, or
portion thereof, maintained, used or operated for the purpose of commercially staring in
conjunction with processing, packaging, repackaging, making, cooking, mixing, processing,
bottling, canning, packing, or otherwise preparing or handling, food; provided, however, that for
fee purposes the term "food processing establishment" shall not include a brewery, nor
establishments otherwise specifically mentioned in this chapter. (Ord. 94-0052 § 7, 1994: Ord.
9127 § 2 (part), 1966: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 61, 1964.)
8.04.180 Food salvager.
"Food salvager" means any person who engages in the business of reconditioning, labeling,
relabeling, repacking, recoopering, sorting, cleaning, culling, or by other means salvaging, and
who sells, offers for sale, or distributes for human or animal consumption any salvaged food,
beverage (including beer, wine and distilled spirits), vitamin, food supplement, dentifrice, drug,
cosmetic, single-use food containeror utensil, soda straws, paper napkins, or any other product
of a similar nature that has been damaged or contaminated by fire, water, smoke, chemicals,
transit, insects, rodents, or by any other means. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 62, 1964.)
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A. "Independent wholesale food vehicle" means any:
1. Wholesale independent milk distributor vehicle;
2. Wholesale independent meat distributor vehicle;
3. Wholesale independent bakery goods distributor vehicle;
4. Wholesale independent fruit and vegetable distributor vehicle;
5. Wholesale independent grocery distributor vehicle;
6. Combination of the above;
7. Or any vehicle from which bakery products, fish, shellfish, seafood, fruit, vegetables, meats,
poultry, jelly, preserves, relish, milk or any other dairy products, food or food products, ice, or
beverages, whether in bulk, canned, wrapped, bottled, packaged, or any other form, are sold or
kept for sale at wholesale or for distribution to the retailer.
B. Vehicles used by affixed-location restaurant, food warehouse, fruit and vegetable market, food
market, or food processing establishment having a valid public health permit under this chapter to
deliver food products from said establishment to other locations shall not be required to have a
separate public health permit under this chapter.
C. An "independent wholesale food vehicle" originating outside of the jurisdiction of the health
officer, county of Los Angeles, which has been inspected by the health officer at the jurisdiction of
origin and which. bears an identification that the jurisdiction of origin has issued a public health
permit shall not be required to obtain a public health permit under this chapter. (Ord. 96-0069 § 6,
1996: Ord. 9578 § 4, 1968: Ord. 8848 § 2 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 62.1, 1964.)
8.04.200 Food vehicle, retail.
A. "Retail food vehicle" means any motorized or nonmotorized conveyance or portable food
service unit upon which prepackaged or approved unpackaged food is sold or offered for sale at
retail. Categories of retail food vehicles include:
1. Animal food vehicle;
2. Bakery distributor vehicle (independent, retail);
3. Fish peddler vehicle;
4. Food vehicle--Department of Motor Vehicles exempt;
5. Food salvage distributor vehicle;
6. Fruit and vegetable vehicle;
7. Grocery distributor vehicle;
8. Independent ice distributor vehicle;
9. Independent retail meat vehicle;
10. Independent milk distributor vehicle, not aprocessor-owned milk delivery vehicle;
11. Industrial catering vehicle;
12. Limited food vehicle;
13. Unpackaged food vehicle;
14. Prepackaged food cart, a nonmotorized vehicle, from which the operator dispenses
prepackaged and labeled food;
15. Any combination of the above;
16. Or any vehicle, including; but not limited to, a mobile food facility, from which animal food,
bakery products, fish, shellfish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, preserves, jelly, relish,
milk or other dairy products, food or food products, ice or beverages, whether in bulk, canned,
wrapped, bottled, packaged, or any other form, are sold or kept for sale at retail or are distributed
to the consumer:
B. Vehicles owned and operated by affixed-location food market, restaurant or other business
having a valid public health permit under this chapter to deliver food products from said
establishment to other locations shall not be required to have a separate public health permit
under this chapter. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 2, 2010; Ord. 96-0069 § 7, 1996: Ord. 90-0149 § 2, 1990:
Ord. 12110 § 1, 1980: Ord. 8713 § 1, 1964: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 63, 1964.)
8.04.205 Food vehicle commissary
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storage, cleaning and servicing of retail food vehicles or mobile food-preparation units, and/or
from which food, supplies and equipment are provided for use by a food vehicle operator. (Ord.
90-0149 § 3, 1990.)
8.04.206 Food vehicle storage facility defined.
A. "Food vehicle storage facility" means any structure or any portion of a structure, gtherthan a
food vehicle commissary, used exclusively for the storage of no more than two of any
combination of the following food vehicles:
1. Unpackaged food vehicles;
2. Prepackaged food carts.
B. Vehicles or carts may not be cleaned or serviced at such a facility, nor shall food be prepared
or stored in such facility. The term "service" includes, but is not limited to the provision of potable
water, the disposal of wastewater from the vehicle, and automotive repair. Service does not
include minor mechanical repair. (Ord. 90-0149 § 4, 1990.)
8.04.207 Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility defined.
A. "Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility".means any structure or any portion of a structure,
other than a food vehicle commissary, used exclusively for the storage, cleaning and supply of
potable water for:
1. Unpackaged food vehicles;
2. Prepackaged food carts; or3.Limited food vehicles.
B. No more than two unpackaged food vehicles or prepackaged food carts may be stored at such
facility. Food shall not be prepared or stored in such facility. (Ord. 90-0149 § 5, 1990.)
8.04.210 Food warehouse.
"Food warehouse" means any:
1. Cold-storage warehouse except bonded cold storage;
2. Fruit and vegetable warehouse;
3. Dry foods warehouse;
4. Ice-storage house;
5. Combination of the above;
6. Or any place, building, structure, room or portion thereof where fruit, vegetables or any foods
are commercially stored, kept or held at any temperature, where any foods are commercially
stored at any artificial temperature of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, or where ice is stored,
other than any coin-operated ice-vending structure. (Ord. 94-0052 § 8, 1994: Ord. 9354 § 1
(part), 1967: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 64, 1964.)
8.04.220 Garment manufacturing establishment.
"Garment manufacturing establishment" means any place, building or structure, room or portion
thereof, where apparel and other garments and accessories are cut, sewed, assembled,
embroidered, silk screened, or otherwise made, decorated, or finished, from fabrics and similar
materials. Such apparel includes: suits, coats, work clothing, and other furnishings; outerwear
and undergarments; hats, caps and millinery; fur goods; and miscellaneous apparel and
accessories. "Garment manufacturing establishment" includes any place, building or structure,
room or portion thereof, where graders, pattern makers, and sample makers of fabrics and similar
materials are located. (Ord. 94-0052 § 9, 1994: Ord. 12183 § 1, 1980: Ord. 12018 § 1, 1979: Ord.
8609 Art. 2 § 64.2, 1964.)
8.04.225 Grading, scoring method and letter grade card.
A. "Grading" means. the letter grade issued by the county health officer at the conclusion of the
routine inspection of a food facility. The grade shall be based upon the scoring method set forth
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in this section resulting from the food official inspection report and shall reflect the food facility's
degree of compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, orders, ordinances,
quarantines, rules, regulations, or directives relating to the public health.
B. "Scoring method" means a procedure used by the county health officer where a score is
calculated by adding values predefined on the food official inspection report for violations that are
observed during an inspection, and subtracting that total from 100. The resulting numerical sum,
stated as a percentage, constitutes the score for the inspection.
C. "Letter grade card" means a card that may be posted by the county health officer at a food
facility upon completion of a routine inspection that indicates the letter grade of the facility as
determined by the countyhealth officer using the scoring method set forth in this section. For the
purposes of this provision, a food facility shall include a food facility operating in conjunction-with
a food processing establishment.
D. The county health officer, in his discretion, may immediately close any food facility which,
upon completion of the routine inspection, does not achieve at least a "C" grade as defined
herein. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit the county health officer from immediately closing
any food facility if, in his discretion, immediate closure is necessary to protect the public health.
E. The letter grade for a food facility shall be based upon the final numerical percentage score set.
forth in the food official inspection report, as follbws:
1. A grade of "A" shall indicate a final score of 90 percent or higher as determined by the county
health officer;
2. A grade of "B" shall indicate a final score less than 90 percent but not less than 80 percent as
determined by the county health officer;
3. A grade of "C" shall indicate a final score less than 80 percent but not less than 70 percent as
determined by the county health officer. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 3, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 2 (part),
1997.)
8.04.230 Hawker, personal.
"Personal hawker' means any person whd vends processed packaged food, other than
potentially hazardous food, at retail, which is carried by such person on his person in a container
such as a pack, bag, box or basket. (Ord. 92-0078 § 1, 1992: Ord. 11544 § 2, 1977: Ord. 8609
Art. 2 § 64.1, 1964.)
8.04.240 Health officer.
"Health officer" means the director of the department of public health of the county of Los
Angeles, or his duly authorized representative. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 32, 2006: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 2,
1964.)
8.04.260 Hotel.
A. "Hotel" means any structure or any portion of a structure, including any inn, dormitory, Turkish
bath, bachelor hotel, studio hotel, public club, private club; fraternity house, sorority house, and
any other place containing six or more guest rooms which is occupied or intended or designed for
occupation by six or more persons, whether rent is paid in money; goods, labor, or otherwise, or
where no rent whatsoever is paid.
B. "Hotel" shall not include any hospital, asylum, special-care home, sanitarium, orphanage,
children's home, home for the aged, jail, detention home, or any other building or structure in
which human beings are housed and detained under legal restraint. For purposes of this chapter,
every 100 square feet of floor area in a dormitory shall be deemed to be a room. (Ord. 94-0052 §
10, 1994: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 66, 1964.).
$.04.270 Ice plant..
A. "Ice plant" means any place or structure, other than a private residence, where ice intended to
be used with drinks or food for human consumption, for the preservation of food, or other similar
use, is manufactured for use, sale or distribution.
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B. A restaurant, motel, food market or other establishment having a valid public health permit
shall not be required to obtain a separate public health permit for an ice plant where such ice
plant is incidental to the operation of such establishment. Such ice plant shall be deemed, for the
purposes of this chapter, not to be an ice plant. (Ord. 96-0069 § 8, 1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 68,
1964.)
8.04.275 Inspection score card.
A. "Inspection score card" means a card that may be posted by the county health officer at a food
facility, upon completion of a routine inspection, that indicates the total numerical percentage
score for the facility as determined by the county health officer and as set forth in the food official
inspection report. For the purposes of this provision, a food facility shall include a food facility
operating in conjunction with a food processing establishment. .
B. The county health officer, in his discretion, may immediately close any food facility which, upon
completion of the routine inspection, achieves a total numerical percentage scare less than 70
percent as set forth in Section 8.04.225. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit the county health
officer from immediately closing any food facility if, in his discretion, immediate closure is
necessary to protect the public health. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 4, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 3 (part), 1997.)
8.04.280 Laundry.
A. "Laundry" means any building, room or place, or portion thereof, used for the washing, ironing
or drying of clothing, linen, towels; uniforms and other similar articles for money or other
consideration.
B. Also; "laundry" includes any establishment, except apartment houses, hotels, tourist courts,
motels or mobilehome parks, in which six or more customer-operated laundry machines are
installed and permitted to be used for a fee. (Ord. 11545 § 1, 1977: Ord. 8848 § 3,.1965: Ord.
8609 Art. 2§ 69, 1964.)
8.04.290 Meat.
"Meat" means any part, or the whole, of flesh, organs, bones or substance of any mammal. (Ord.
8609 Art. 2 § 70, 1964.)
8.04.300 Milk warehouse.
"Milk warehouse" means any place, building, structure, room or portion thereof other than where
milk is bottled or processed, where milk is commercially stored or held for transfer at a
temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (Ord. 9354 § 2, 1967: Ord: 8609 Art. 2 § 71,
1964.)
8.04.305 Mobile body art establishment.
"Mobile body art establishment" is as defined in Section 11.36.240. (Ord. 99-0039 § 9, 1999.)
8.04.306 Mobile food facility.
"Mobile food facility" means any vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other
permanent food facility upon which food is sold or distributed at retail. "Mobile food facility" does
not include a "transporter" used to transport packaged food from a food facility, or other approved
source to the consumer. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 5, 2010.)
8.04.310 Mobile food-preparation units.
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"Mobile food-preparation units' means any vehicle upon which ready-to-eat food is prepared,
cooked, wrapped, packaged, or portioned for service, sale or distribution. However, for fee
purposes, the term "mobile food-preparation vehicle" shall not include other types of vehicles
specifically defined in this Chapter S.D4, Part 1. (Ord. 12110 § 7, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 71.2,
1964.)
8.04.311 Mobile support unit.
"Mobile support unit" means a vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent
food facility that travels to and services mobile food facilities as
needed to replenish supplies, including food and potable water, clean the interior of the unit, or
dispose of liquid or solid wastes. The county health officer shall have the discretion to score a
mobile support unit pursuant to the method set forth in Section 8.04.225. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 6,
2010.)
8.04.320 Multiple dwelling unit.
"Multiple dwelling unit" means:
A. Any structure, including an apartment house, condominium, or any portion of any structure,
occupied, designed, or built, or rented for occupation as a home by five or more families, each
living in a separate unit and cooking within such structure;
B. A group of five or more dwelling units, including a condominium, other than a hotel, motel or
tourist court, as defined in this chapter, located upon a single lot, adjoining lots or parcel of land
and upon which the vacant or unoccupied portion thereof surrounding or abutting on said
dwelling units is used or intended to be used in common by the inhabitants thereof;
C. A "condominium" which consists of a parcel or area of land on which there exists a building or
buildings, or portions thereof, occupied, designed or built, or rented for occupation as a home for
five or more families, each living in a separate dwelling unit and cooking within such structure, the
vacant or unoccupied portion thereof surrounding or abutting said dwelling is used or intended to
be used in common by the inhabitants thereof. (Ord. 9578 § 5, 1968: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 72,
1964.)
8.04.330 Noncommunity/state small water system.
"Noncommunity/state small water system," as used in this chapter, means public water systems,
as defined in Section 64411, Title 22, California Administrative Code as either a noncommunity
water system or a state small water system. (Ord. 12110 § 8, 1980: Ord. 8609 § 90.1, 1964.)
8.04.335 Nondiagnostic general health assessment program.
"Nondiagnostic general health assessment program" means any program engaged in the testing
of human biological specimens for the purpose of referral to licensed sources of care, subject to
the provisions of Sections 1244 and 1244.1 of the Business and Professions Code. (Ord. 91-
0098 § 6, 1991.)
8.04.337 Notice of closure.
"Notice of closure" means a public notice that may be posted by the county health officer at a
food facility upon suspension or revocation of the facility's public health permit and that results in
the immediate closure of the facility and the discontinuance of all operations of the food facility,
by order of the county health officer, because of violations of applicable federal, state and local
statutes, orders, ordinances, quarantines, rules, regulations, or directives relating to the public
health. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 7, 2010; Ord. 2006-0040 § 33, 2006: Ord. 97-0071 § 4 (part), 1997.)
8.04.339 Owner initiated inspection.
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"Owner initiated inspection" means an inspection of a food facility that is conducted no more than
once in any 12 month period by the county health officer at the request. of a food facility's owner
to provide the food facility the opportunity to improve the letter grade or numerical score issued
by the county health officer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter: (Ord. 98-0037 § 1, 1998.)
8.04.340 Person.
"Person" means individual, partnership, firm or corporation. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 4, 1964.)
8.04.345 Picnic food service operation.
"Picnic food service operation" means any food preparation or service provided by a food caterer
who has been issued a public health permit and who operates an itinerant restaurant for a
temporary period of time not to exceed 250 hours of food serving at any one location or on any
one premises during a calendar year. (Ord. 96-0069 § 10, 1996: Ord. 93-0055 § 2, 1993: Ord.
83-0116 § 1, 1983.)
8.04.347 Plan check and site evaluation.
"Plan-check and site evaluation" means initial submission, review and approval of construction
plans for business categories subject to this title, allowing for two plan reviews, one interim and
one final site visit to-grant approval of improvements. The health .officer shall recover the
reasonable expenses incurred in making necessary additional site inspections in order to grant
final approval to an applicant for such approval. (Ord. 93-0055 § 3, 1993.)
8.04.350 Poultry.
"Poultry" means chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and all other similar domestic birds or fowl.
(Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 73, 1964.)
8.04.360 Private boarding school.
"Private boarding school" means any institution providing room and board and giving a course of
training similar to that given in any grade of public school or college, but shall not include any
establishment maintained by a public school. or college, nor shall it include children's camps as
defined in Section 8.04.080. A private boarding school may prepare and serve food to its
students and employees without being classed as a "restaurant" as defined in Section 8.04.400.
(Ord. 8848 § 5, 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 75, 1964.)
8.04.370 Processor-owned milk-delivery vehicle.
"Processor-owned milk-delivery vehicle" means any vehicle owned by a processor of milk used
for the delivery of milk at retail processed by such processor. (Ord. 8713 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord.
8609 Art. 2 § 75.5, 1964.)
8.04.372 Public health license.
"Public health license" means a written authorization, issued by the county treasurer-tax collector,
to conduct a particular business or a particular occupation which is subject to regulation by the
county and without which license said conduct would be unlawful. (Ord. 96-0069 § 11, 1996.)
8.04.373 Public health permit.
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"Public health permit" means a written authorization to operate a food establishment or food
facility, including but not limited to a food demonstrator, retail food market, retail food vehicle,
dairy food vehicle, mobile food preparation unit, personal hawker, or vending machine, issued by
the county treasurer-tax collector, without which permit said operation would be unlawful. (Ord.
96-0069 § 12, 1996.)
8.04.380 Public swimming area.
"Public swimming area' means any body of water used for swimming and open to the public,
operated, maintained br supervised by any person who receives from the public, for its use, any
money or other form of compensatipn, goods, wares, merchandise, labor or otherwise, but does
not mean a swimming pool, or the area used for swimming along the Pacific Ocean. (Ord. 8609
Art. 2 § 76, 1964.)
8.04.390 Public water system.
"Public water system° means any collection, treatment, storage or distribution facilities for the
provision of piped water to the public, for domestic use, with at least five service connections, or
regularly serving an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. (Ord.
12110 § 2, 1980: Ord. 9578 § 6 (part), 1968: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 90, 1964.)
8.04.400 Restaurant.
A. "Restaurant" means any coffee shop, cafeteria, short-order cafe, sandwich stand,
luncheonette, tavern, cocktail lounge, soda fountain, temporary refreshment stand, private school
cafeteria or eating establishment, and any other eating or drinking establishment, organization or
club, including veterans' club, boarding house or guest house, which gives, sells or offers for
sale, food or drink to the public, guests, patrons or employees, as well as kitchens in which food
is prepared on the premises for serving elsewhere, including catering functions.
8. "Restaurant" includes a snack bar or refreshment stand on the premises of any drive-in or
walk-in theater if food items are prepared on the premises for sale at such snack bar or
refreshment stand.
G'Restaurant" shall not include vending machines, vehicles, cooperative arrangements by
employees who purchase food or beverages for their own consumption and where no employee
is assigned full-time to care for or operate equipment used in such arrangement, or private
homes; nor shall the term "restaurant" include churches, church societies, private clubs or other
nonprofitassociations of a religious, civic improvement, philanthropic, social, political or
educational nature, which purchase food, food products or beverages, or which receive donations
to their members, or for service or sale at a reasonable charge to their members or to the general
public at occasional fundraising events, for consumption on or off the premises at which the food,
service of such food, food products or beverages does not constitute a primary purpose or
function of the club or association, and if no employee or member is assigned full-time to care for
or operate equipment used in such arrangement. (Ord. 10278 § 2, 1971; Ord. 10030 § 1 (part),
1970: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 78, 1964.)
8.04.403 Route location.
The owner/operator of a mobile food facility or mobile support unit shall complete a Mobile Food
Facility Route Sheet, obtained from the county health officer, listing the complete address,
telephone number and arrival/departure times of each location where the retail food business is
being conducted. The Mobile Facility Rcute Sheet shall be maintained on file at the Vehicle
Inspection Program. The owner/operator of a mobile food facility or mobile support unit shall
notify the county health officer of any significant changes to the Mobile Food Facility Route
Sheet. Failure to provide an accurate and current Mobile Food Facility Route Sheet may result in
suspension or revocation of the public health license or permit.. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 8, 2010.)
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8.04.405 Routine inspection.
"Routine inspection" means a periodic, unannounced inspection of any business or occupation
specified in Section 8.04.720 to determine compliance with all applicable federal, state and local
statutes, orders, ordinances, quarantines, rules, regulations, or directives relating to the public
health. A routine inspection shall not mean an inspection conducted by the county health officer
to determine compliance with a previously issued food official inspection report or any interim
inspection conducted to determine compliance with specific regulations or legal requirements.
(Ord. 97-0071 § 5 (part), 1997.)
8.04.410 Section.
Unless otherwise indicated by the context, "section" means a section of this chapter. (Ord. 8609
Art. 1 § 11, 1964.)
8.04.420 Septic tank, cesspool, chemical toilet or sewage seepage-pit cleaning
vehicle.
"Septic tank, cesspool, chemical toilet or sewage seepage-pit cleaning vehicle" means any
vehicle used in whole or in part for the transportation of septic tank, cesspool, chemical toilet or
sewage seepage-pit cleanings. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 80, 1964.)
8.04.430 Shall and may.
The word "shall" is mandatory, the word "may" is permissive. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 5, 1964.)
8.04.432 Soft serve.
"Soft serve" means the manufacturing of dairy and non-dairy products, as defined in the State
Food and Agriculture Code, which include the following: ice cream from ice cream mix, or frozen
yogurt from frozen yogurt mix, or Iowfat yogurt from lowfat yogurt mix, or lowfat frozen dairy
dessert from lowfat frozen dairy dessert mix, or nonfat frozen dairy dessert from nonfat frozen
dairy dessert mix, when such products are-manufactured from a dispensing freezer unit and are
dispensed directly in a semifrozen state, to a retail. customer at a food establishment or food
facility which has been issued a valid public health permit by the county health officer. (Ord. 96-
0069 § 13,1996 J
8.04.433 Soft serve sampling.
"Soft serve sampling" means the securing of a sample of soft serve, by the county health officer,
from a dispensing freezer unit of a food establishment or food facility, for' laboratory testing to
ensure that the sample does not exceed the maximum limits for bacteria, yeast or mold, as
specified in the State Food and Agriculture Code. (Ord. 96-0069 § 14, 1996.)
8.04.434 Soft serve resampling.
"Soft serve resampling" means the third and all subsequent, additional, consecutive soft serve
sampling, from a dispensing freezer unit of a food establishment or food facility, where laboratory
testing of the two previous soft serve samplings demonstrated that the two previous soft serve
samplings exceeded the maximum limits for bacteria, yeast or mold, as specified in the State
Food and Agriculture Code. (Ord. 96-0069 § 15, 1996.)
8.04.435 Swap meet prepackaged food stand.
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"Swap meet prepackaged food stand" means a food facility, as defined by Section 113785 of the
California Health and Safety Gode, other than a retail food vehicle, operated at a swap meet, by a
swap meet operator or its lessee, that offers for sale, or gives away, only prepackaged foods. As
used in this section, "swap meet" and "swap meet operator" shall have the meanings set forth in
Section 21661 of the Business and Professions Code. (Ord. 96-0069 § 16, 1996: Ord. 93-0055 §
4, 1993.)
8.04.440 Swimming pool.
"Swimming pool" means any artificial pool, pond or body of water used or intended for swimming
or bathing, except a private pool or pond maintained in connection with a single, two, three or
four-family residence and available only to the families of the householders and their private
guests. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 81, 1964.)
8.04.450 Tax collector.
"Tax collectors means the tax collector of the county of Los Angeles, or his duly authorized
representative. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 3, 1964)
8.04.460 Theater.
A. "Theater" means any building, room or place where any play, motion picture, concert, opera,
circus, trick or jugglery show, dr gymnastic exhibition is held, given or shown, and where an
admission fee is charged.
B. For fee purposes, "theater" shall not include cafes, nightclubs, and similar establishments
which have a valid restaurant public health permit and where the seats for the audience are
counted in computing the restaurant public health permit fee.
C. A "theater" may, however, have a snack bar or a refreshment stand without being classified as
a restaurant, if no food items are prepared on the premises. (Ord. 96-0069 § 17, 1996: Ord. 94-
0052 § 11, 1994: Ord. 10030 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 82, 1964.)
8.04.470 Toilet rental agency.
"Toilet rental agency".means any person who supplies or maintains toilet structures to be used
for temporary periods. (Ord. 8848 § 7 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 83, 1964.)
8.04.480 Toilet structure.
"Toilet structure" means any room or compartment provided and maintained for a temporary
period of time at a construction site or other similar temporary location, to be used for defecation
or urination purposes. Said room or compartment may include but is not limited to a chemical
toilet or awater-closet room satisfactory for the purposes for which it is intended to be used.
(Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 84, 1964.)
8.04.485 Tobacco Retailing.
"Tobacco retailing" means selling, offering for sale or distribution, exchanging, or offering to
exchange, for any form of consideration, tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia,
without regard to-the quantity sold, distributed, exchanged, or offered for exchange. (Ord. 2007-
0118 § 1, 2007.)
8.04.490 Tourist court or motel.
"Tourist court" or "motel" means a group of attached or detached buildings containing six or more
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individual sleeping or living units, designed for or used temporarily by automobile tourists or
transients, with garage attached or parking space conveniently located to each unit, including
auto cdurts, motels or motor lodges. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 85, 1964.)
8.04.500 Vending machine.
A. "Vending machine° means any self-service device offered for public use, which upon the
insertion of coins, or tokens, or by other means dispenses unit servings of food or drink, either in
bulk, cups or in packages, without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending
operation.
B. For purposes of this chapter, however, 'Pending machine' shall. not include vending machines
that dispense, exclusively, bottled drinks, gum, candy or other not readily perishable food when it
is determined by the health officer that such vending machines do not require routine inspection
for the protection of the public health. (Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 86, 1964.)
8.04.510 Vending machine business.
"Vending machine business' means the business of selling food or drinks by means of vending
machines by one person, regardless of the number of locations at which the vending machines
are located. (Ord. 8642 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 87, 1964.)
8.04.520- Water treatment system.
"Water treatment system" means any water-using orwater-operated equipment; mechanism,
device or contrivance installed on any domestic water-supply line to or within any consumer
premises, for use with or without the introduction of chemicals for purposes of water treatment.
Approved salt (sodium chloride) regenerated zeolite water-softeriers are excepted for purposes of
this chapter. (Ord. 12110 § 10, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 90.5, 1964.)
8.04.525 Well yield test.
A well yield test means the established protocol acceptable to the director by which an authorized
tester as defined in 11.38.275, investigates the sustainability of a water source through pumping
and recovery measurements. (Ord. 2005-0053 § 2, 2005.)
8.04.530 Wiping rag business.
"Wiping rag business," as used in this chapter, means the business of laundering, sanitizing or
selling wiping rags. (Ord. 11545 § 2 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 91, 1964.)
Part 2 GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
8.04.540 Purpose and statutory authority of chapter provisions.
The purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter is to establish a public health license and
public health permit fee system for activities subject to state statutes, orders, quarantines, rules
or regulations relating to public health, so that county expenses resulting from enforcement of
such state statutes, rules or regulations are offset by the fees collected. The authority for this
chapter is Section 101325 of the California Health and Safety Code and Section 33252 of the
Food and Agricultural Code. (Ord. 96-0069 § 18, 1996: Ord. 93-0055 § 5, 1993: Ord. 12258 § 1
1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 6, 1964.)
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Public health licenses and permits required by this chapter shall be required of any business or
activity within the area in which the county health officer enforces any state statute, order,
quarantine, rule or regulation relating to public health, whether within or outside an incorporated
city. (Ord. 96-0069 § 19, 1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 7, 1964.)
8.04.560 Business infixed location--Public health license and permit
requirements.
Any person conducting, at a fixed location, any business, occupation or other activity listed in
Section 8.04.720 of this chapter within the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the county
health officer shall procure a county public health license or permit from the county treasurer-tax
collector. Such license or permit shall be in addition to any other license or permit required by this
county or by any other public jurisdiction. (Ord. 96-0069 § 20, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 1, 1988: Ord.
8609 Art. 1 § 12, 1964.)
8.04.570 Business infixed location--Receipted tax bill in lieu when.
Notwithstanding Section 8.04.560, any person conducting at a fixed location any business,
occupation or other activity which is the subject of a direct assessment pursuant to Part 3 of this
chapter shall be permitted to use their receipted tax bill in lieu of a public health license.. (Ord.
12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.1, 1964.)
8.04.580 Itinerant businesses--Public health permit requirements.
A. Any person conducting a business, occupation or other activity listed in Section 8.04.720 of
this chapter within the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the county health officer, but not
at a fixed location, shall procure each year a county public health permit from the treasurer-tax
collector of this county. Such permit shall be in addition to any other license or permit required by
this county or by any other public jurisdiction.
B. Either the lessor or the lessee of a food vehicle must obtain a permit. If the lessor obtains the
permit and there is a change in the lessee, he shall notify the treasurer-tax collector and the
county health officer and obtain-anew permit. If a lessee obtains the permit, any subsequent
lessee shall obtain a new permit. (Ord. 96-0069 § 21, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 2, 1988: Ord. 9354 §
1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 13, 1964.)
8.04.590 Separate public health licenses and permits for separate activities.
If a person engages in, conducts, manages or carries on at the same time more than one of the
activities for which a public health license or permit is required by this chapter, he shall be
deemed to be engaging in, conducting, managing and carrying on each such activity separately
and apart from the other such activity, and a separate license or permit shall be procured for
each activity, whether located on the same premises or not, except in those cases specifically
mentioned in this chapter. (Ord. 96-0069 § 22, 1996: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art.
§ 14, 1964.)
8.04.595 Public health license and permit--Annual certification inspection.
The owner/operator of a mobile food facility or mobile support unit shall obtain an annual
certification inspection from the county health officer. The enforcement agency shall initially
approve all mobile food facilities and mobile support units as complying with California Health
and Safety Code Chapters 1-8, inclusive, 10 and 13. The county health officer shall then issue a
certification sticker which shall be affixed to the mobile food facility or mobile support unit. The
.sticker will be valid during the fiscal year corresponding to the mobile food facility's or mobile
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support unit's current public health operating permit. Failure to secure an annual certification
sticker shall result in a suspension or revocation of the public health license or permit. (Ord.
2010-0045 § 9, 2010.)
8.04.600 Public health license and permit--Application requirements.
Every person desiring a public health license or permit to conduct any business, occupation or
other activity provided for in this chapter shall file an application with the treasurer-tax collector
upon a farm to be provided by the treasurer-tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee
and penalty, if any. (Ord. 96-0069 § 23, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 3, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 20,
1964.) ,
8.04.610 Public health license and permit--Treasurer-tax collector action on
application.
Upon receipt of an application and public health license or permit fee, the treasurer-tax collector
shall complete the license or permit form by filling in all pertinent data, shall give the original to
the licensee or permittee, the duplicate to the county auditor-controller, and the triplicate to the
county health officer, and shall retain the remaining copy or copies. (Ord. 96-0069 § 24, 1996:
Ord. 88-0106 § 4, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 21, 1964.)
8.04.620 Biennial certification examination fee.
Certified backflow prevention device testers shall be examined biennially to certify their
competence in backflow prevention device testing and reporting. An examination fee shall be
established to offset the costs of administering the certification examination. (Ord. 12110 § 4,
1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.1, 1964.)
8.04.630 Water treatment system evaluation investigation fee.
Proposals for installation of water treatment systems shall be investigated and evaluated to
determine the need for and suitability of the proposed water treatment system. A fee shall be
established to offset the costs of the water treatment system evaluation investigation. (Ord.
12110 § 5, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.2, 1964.)
8.04.635 Plan check requirements far certain business classifications.
A. Every person proposing to construct, remodel or change the public health license or permit
classification of any business listed in Section 8.04.725 of this chapter shall make application to
the county health officer and submit the required plan checking fees at the time of submission of
plans to the county health officer.
B. Such plan checking fees are in addition to any other public health license or permit fees which
may be required for the operation of these establishments. (Ord. 96-0069 § 25, 1996: Ord. 88-
0106 § 5, 1988: Ord. 12188 § 1, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.3, 1964.)
8.04.640 Public health license and permit--Period of validity--Renewals--Fee
proration.
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, public health licenses and permits required
by this chapter shall be issued for a period of one year, with the license and permit year
beginning on July 1st, and extending through June 30th of the following year. Such licenses and
permits shall be renewable from year to year upon payment, on or before the delinquency date of
each such year, of the fee required by Sections 8.04.710 and 8.04.720 of this chapter, or upon
payment of such fee plus penalties.
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B. Where an initial public health license or permit is issued to a person for a business or activity
commencing during a license or permit year, the license or permit fee shall be:
1. If the business commences during the months of July, August or September, the full annual
fee;
2. If the business commences during the months of October, November or December, three-
quarters of the annual fee;
3. If the business commences during the months of January, February or March, one-half of the
annual fee;
4. It the business commences during the months of April, May or June, one-quarter of the annual
fee.
C. License fees placed on the secured tax roll pursuant to Part 3 of this. chapter shall not be
prorated. (Ord. 96-0069 § 26, 1996: Ord. 94-0052 § 12, 1994: Ord. 88-0106 § 6, 1988: Ord.
12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 17, 1964.)
8.04.645 Fees for additional reinspections of food-related businesses.
In addition to the public health license and permit fees provided by Section 8.04.640, all persons
engaged in the sale or processing of food shall pay the appropriate reinspection fee listed in
Section 8.04.720 of this chapter. A reinspection fee shall be due and payable whenever:
A. The county health officer has given written notice of a public health code violation or violations
to the person who owns or operates such a business, and the notice contains a reinspection date
by which the violation or violations must be corrected;
B. The violation or violations have not been corrected by the reinspection date provided on the
notice of violation; and
C. An additional reinspection is necessary to determine that the violation or violations have been
corrected. (Ord. 96-0069 § 27, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 1, 1989.)
8.04.650 Notices to be given.
A. All written notices of violations to food-related businesses shall contain the following written
notice:
"NOTICE-Failure to correct the above violations by the reinspection date noted above may result
in additional feesfor reinspections."
B. When an additional reinspection fee is due and payable pursuant to Section 8.04.645 of this
chapter, the county health officer shall .provide a written notice of additional reinspection fee and
the delinquency date for payment of the fee to the person engaged in such business and to the
treasurer-tax collector. The written notice shall provide the following warning:
"Notice-Because of necessary additional reinspections of your business, you must pay a fee of
lamount of fee). The fee is payable to the treasurer-tax collector and must be received or
postmarked on or before (date of delincuencvl.
Failure to pay such fee by this date shall result in the assessment of a penalty of $50.00, plus
interest of 1-1 /2 per month, in addition to the underlying fee."
(Ord. 89-0080 § 2, 1989.)
8.04.655 Collection of reinspection fee.
The reinspection fee, interest at the rate set forth in Section 8.04.840 and any penalty thereon
shall be collected by the treasurer-tax collector. The treasurer-tax collector may bring suit to
collect such fee, interest and penalty or add the unpaid balance to the amount due for any
subsequent public health license or permit renewal or license or permit applicatiori by the person
who owns or operates such food-related business. The total amount due shall be the license or
permit fee for such business. (Ord. 96-0069 § 28, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 3, 1989.)
8.04.660 Public health license orpermit--Fictitious name restrictions.
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A. A public health license or permit may be issued pursuant to this chapter to a corporation duly
authorized to transact business in this state, or to a person operating under a fictitious name who
has complied with all of the provisions of Section 1790 et seq. of the Business and Professions
Code of this state or any statute superseding or taking the place of such code sections.
Otherwise, all such licenses or permits shalt be issued in the true name of the individual or
individuals applying therefor. Except as above provided, no business so licensed or issued a
permit may operate under any false or fictitious name.
B. A public health license or permit issued to a corporation shall designate such corporation by
the exact name which appears in the articles of incorporation of such corporation. (Ord. 96-0069
§ 29, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 8, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 15, 1964.)
8.04.670 Fee exemptions--Blind persons.
A. The treasurer-tax collector shall issue without fee a public health license or permit to any blind
person who otherwise would be entitled to such license or permit if such person files with the
treasurer-tax collector a certificate by a licensed physician and surgeon or by the Department of
Rehabilitation of the state of California that he is a blind person as those words are used in this
section.
B. As used in this section a "blind person" means a person having not more than 10 percent
visual acuity in the better eye with correction. (Ord. 96-0069 § 30, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 9, 1988:
Ord. 8689 § 1, 1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 32, 1964.)
8.04.690 Fee exemptions--Charitable institutions.
Any person or organization which conducts, exclusively for charitable purposes, an activity for
which a public health license or permit is required under this chapter and from which no person
benefits through the distribution of profits, payment of excessive charges or compensation, or the
more advantageous pursuit of their business or profession shall not be charged any fee for such
license or permit. Facts showing entitlement to such exemption from a fee requirement shall be
shown by affidavit filed with the treasurer-tax collector. (Ord. 96-0069 § 31, 1996: Ord. 91-0098 §
8, 1991: Ord. 88-0106 § 10, 1988: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8689 § 2, 1964: Ord. 8609
Art. 1 § 33, 1964.)
8.04.700 Fee exemptions--Conditions for charitable activities.
An activity for which a public health license or permit is required by this chapter shall be deemed
to qualify for a no-fee license or permit pursuant to Section 8.04.690 if:
A. It complies with Section 214 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code as now or hereafter
amended;
B. If a day care center, it complies with Sections 214 and 221 of the California Revenue and
Taxation Code as now or hereafter amended;
C. If a private boarding school, it complies with Section 214.5 of the California Revenue and
Taxation Code as now or hereafter amended, or Article XIII, Section I-a of the State Constitution.
as now or hereafter amended, or is so conducted that if it owned real property on which such
private boarding school is conducted such real property would be exempt pursuant to said
Section 214.5 or Section I-a. (Ord. 96-0069 § 32, 1996: Ord. 9127 § 1, 1966: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 §
33.1, 1964.)
8.04.705 Fees for unlicensed activities.
A. The county shall recover the cost of the health officer's enforcement activities when they are
otherwise not regulated by a public health license or permit as listed in Section 8.04.720. The
county shall also recover any reasonable costs that it may incur in connection with the collection
of such fees.
B. The fee shall be assessed when:
1. The health officer has issued an official inspection report requiring correction of a condition
found to exist on property owned, maintained or occupied by the person or persons liable for
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such condition; and
2. The condition has been corrected or the health officer has spent at (east three hours in
attempting to obtain correction of the condition.
C. The fee shall be determined by the enforcement effort made to obtain correction, as follows:
One hour or less $ 50.00
More than one but less than three hours 125.00
'Three or more hours 250.00
(Ord. 96-0069 § 33, 1996: Ord. 93-QO55 § 6, 1993.)
8.04.710. Fee requirements generally.
Unless otherwise specified, the annual public health license or permit fees required to be paid to
perform or carry on, conduct or engage in any of the businesses, occupations, institutions or acts
set forth in Section 8.04.720 within the area under the jurisdiction of the county health officer shall
be as listed in Section 8.04.720. (Ord. 97-0055 § 4, 1997: Ord. 96-0069 § 34, 1996: Ord. 12157 §
1 (part), 1980: Ord. 12136 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 12110 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 11931 § 1 (part),
1979: Ord. 11725 § 1 (part); 1978: Ord. 11524 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 11344 § 3 (part), 1976: Ord.
8609 Art. 3 § 101, 1964.)
8.04.715 Duty to obey health officer.
In addition to paying the fee prescribed in Section 8.04.720; in order to perform or carry on,
conduct or engage in any of the businesses, occupations, institutions or acts set forth in Section
8.04.720 within the area under the jurisdiction of the county health officer, and as a condition of
the continued validity of a health license or permit, all persons shall comply with all state statutes,
orders, quarantines, rules, regulations, or directives relating to the public health. (Ord. 97-0055 §
5, 1997.)
8.04.720 Fee schedule.
Animal keeper
Category I $255.00
Category II 317.00
Category III 384.00
Boarding home:
5 to 15 persons 231.00
16 or more persons 358.00
Body art:
Body art establishment 132.00
Body art technician independent operator 132.00
Certified farmers' markets:
Number of certified producers:
1 to 20 327.00
21 to 35 561.D0
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36 or more 932.00
Children's camp 392.00
Commercial sex venue 1,088.00
Commercial laundry:
Less than 4,000 square feet 167.00
More than 4,000 square feet 365.00
Day care center.
7 to 15 children cared for 273.00
16 or more children 369.00
Fertilizer manufacturer 700.00
Food demonstrator 158.00
Reinspection 51.00
Food market, retail
More than 10, but less than 51 square feet 233.00
51 square feet, but less than 2,000 square feet 553.00
2,000 square feet, but less than 6,000 square feet 710.00
6,000 square feet or more 1,044.00
Reinspection--all sizes 106.00
Food market, wholesale 553.00
Reinspection 212.00
Food market complex, wholesale 354.00
Food processing establishment:
Less than 2,000 square feet of food preparation rooms 944.00
2,000 to 5,999 square feet of food preparation rooms 1,632.00
6,000 square feet or more of food preparation rooms 2,456.00
Reinspection-all sizes 298.00
Food salvager 1,734.00
Reinspection 381.00
Food vehicle:
a. Independent wholesale:
For each vehicle 98.00
Reinspection 56.00
b. Retail:
For each vehicle 297.00
Reinspection 99.00
c. Dairy:
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For each vehicle 98.00
Reinspection 56.00
d. Limited 532.00
Reinspection 176.00
e. Unpackaged food vehicles which sell or dispense 380.00
nuts, produce, pretzels and similar bakery products, or
candy
Reinspection 127.00
f. Unpackaged food vehicles which sell or dispense 532.00
popcorn, snow cones, hot dogs, or whole fish
Reinspection 176.00
g. Prepackaged 301.00
Reinspection 100.00
Food vehicle commissary:
0 to 10 vehicles 487.00
11 to 60 vehicles 890.00
61 vehicles and above, plus trucks 1,467.00
Reinspection of all sizes 163.00
Food vehicle storage facility 332.00
Reinspection 40.00
Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility 366.00
Reinspection 95.00
Food warehouse 487.00
Reinspection 175.00
Fruit and vegetable market, wholesale 553.00
Reinspection 212.00
Garment manufacturing establishment:
Less than 1,000 square feet 390.00
1,001 to 4,999 square feet 508.00
5,000 to 9,999 square feet 611.00
10,000 to 19,999 square feet 730.00
More than 20,000 square feet 876.00
Hotel without swimming pool
6 to 10 rooms 351.00
11 to SO rooms 547.00
51 rooms and over 1,474.00
Hotel with swimming pool:
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6 to 10 rooms 650.00
11 to 50 rooms 846.00
51 rooms and over 1,775.00
Laundry (self-service):
Less than 4,000 square feet of work rooms 167.00
4,000 square feet or more of work rooms 365.00
Milk warehouse 164.00
Mobile food-preparation unit 695.00
Reinspection 231.00
Multiple-dwelling units without swimming pool:
Apartments--5 to 10 units 203.00
Apartments--11 to 20 units 303.00
Apartments-21 to 50 units 370.00
Apartments--51 to 100 units 447.00
Apartments--101+ units 468.00
Condominiums--5 to 20 units 93.00
Condominiums--2T to 50 units 139.00
Condominiums--51 or more units 183.00
Multiple-dwelling units with swimming pool:
Apartments--5 to 10 units 379.00
Apartments--11 to 20 units 484.00
Apartments--21 to 50 units 565.00
Apartments-51 to 100 units 662.00
Apartments-101+ units 685.00
Condominiums-5 to 20 units 243.00
Condominiums--21 to 50 units 289.00
Condominiums--51 or more units 332.00
Personal hawker 158.00
Reinspection 51.00
Pet food store 233.00
Reinspection 108.00
Picnic service operator 618.00
Private boarding school 485.00
Processor-owned milk-delivery vehicle:
For each vehicle 68.00
Public water system:
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a. State small water systems 1,104.00
b. Community water systems:
200 to 1,000 services or users 1,629.00
1,001 to 5,000 services or users 1,940.00
5,001 or more services or users 2,512.00
Restaurant:
For seating capacity of:
Under 11 553.00
11 to 30 707.00
31 to 60 817.00
61 to 100 915.00
101 to 150 1,160.00
151 to 200 1,180.00
201 to 400 1,294.00
401 or over 1,468.00
Reinspection: 1 to 100 seats 109.00
Reinspection: 101 or more seats 107.00
(In computing drive-in restaurant seating capacity, each
customer parking space shall be calculated as
equivalent to a seating capacity of two. Notwithstanding
any of the foregoing, when the restaurant is a snack bar
or refreshment stand on the premises of a walk-in or
drive-in theater, as set forth in Section 8.04.400 of this
chapter, the fee shall be equivalent to that imposed on a
restaurant of less than 11 seats.)
Septic tank, cesspool, chemical toilet or sewage
seepage pit:
For each cleaning vehicle 225.00
Swap meet prepackaged food stand 158.00
Reinspection 51.00
Swimming pool or public swimming area 297.00
Theater (including drive-in) 205.00
Tobacco Retail Licerise Fee 235.00
Toilet rental agency 459.00
Tourist court without swimming pool:
6 to 10 rooms 351.00
11 to 50 rooms 547.00
51 or more rooms 1,474.00
Tourist court with swimming pooL•
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6 to 10 rooms 650.00
11 to 50 rooms 846.00
51 or more rooms 1,775.00
Vending machines 62.00
Reinspection 28.00
Wiping rag business 167.00
(Ord. 2007-0118 § 2, 2007; Ord. 20Q7-0089 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2007-0088 § 1, 2007: Ord: 2006-
0057 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2006-0004 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2005-0053 § 3, 2005: Ord. 2004-0047 § 1, 2004:
Ord. 2003-0061 § 1, 2003: Ord. 2002-0066 § 10, 2002: Ord. 2001-0069 § 1, 2001: Ord. 99-0039
§ 10, 1999: Ord. 98-0037 § 2, 1998: Ord. 96-0069 § 35, 1996: Ord. 94-0060 § 1, 1994: Ord. 94-
0052 § 13, 1994: Ord. 93-0055 § 7, 1993: Ord. 93-0009 § 2, 1993: Ord. 92-0078 § 2, 1992: Ord.
91-0098 § 9, 1991: Ord. 90-0149 § 6, 1990: Ord. 90-0090 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0080. § 4, 1989:
Ord. 88-0106 § 11, 1988: Ord. 87-0064 § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-00990 § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0111 U § 1,
1985: Ord. 84-0099 § 1, 1984: Ord. 84-00970 § 1, 1984: Ord. 83-0157 § 2, 1983: Ord. 83-0116 §
2, 1983: Ord. 83-0054 § 1, 1983: Ord. 82-0148 § 2, 1982; Ord. 82-0079 § 1,..1982: Ord. 81-0055
§ 1, 1981: Ord. 12301 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 12363 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 12258§§ 4 and 5,
1980; Ord. -12157 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 12136 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 12110 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord.
12018 § 2, 1979; Ord. 11931 § 1 (part), 1979: Ord. 11725 § 1, 1978: Ord. 11545 § 3, 1977; Ord.
11544 §§ 4 and 5, 1977; Ord. 11524 § 4, 1977: Ord. 11355 § 3 (part), 1976: Ord. 11148 § 1,
1975: Ord. 11142 § 1, 1975: Ord. 10931 § 1, 1974: Ord. 10701 § 1, 1973: Ord. 10529 § 1, 1972:
Ord. 10030 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9803 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 9613 § 1, 1968: Ord. 9578 §§ 1, 6
(part), 7-9, 1968: Ord. 9354 §§ 3 (part) and 4, 1967: Ord. 9127 §§ 2 (part) and 3, 1966: Ord.
8852 §§ 5--7, 1965: Ord. 8848 §§ 7 (part), 8--14, 1967: Ord: 8713 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 8642 § 1
(part), 1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 3 §§ 101.9-130, 1964).
8.04.725 Plan check and site inspection fees.
The plan check and site inspection fees required to be paid at the time of submitting plans are as
follows:
Business Classification Plan Check and Site
Inspection Fees
Body art establishment 269.00
Mobile body art establishment 269.00
Cross-connection 1,348.00
Food facility remodel,-
300 square feet or less 274.00
Food market; wholesale and retail:
10 to 50 square feet 317.00
51 to 1,999 square feet 483.00
2,000 to 5,999 square feet 638.00
6,000 or more square feet 799.00
Food processing establishment:
1 to 1,999 square feet 502.00
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12,000 to 5,999 square feet ( I 799.00
6,000 or more square feet 1,173.00
Food salvager 464.00
Food vehicle, retail 340.00
Food vehicle commissary 365.00
Food vehicle storage facility 175.00
Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility 175.00
Food warehouse 365.00
Laundry facility 119.00
Radiation health:
Dental 290.00
Other 572.00
Restaurant:
0 to 60 seats 757.00
61 to 200 seats 1,136.00
201 or more seats 1,213.00
Swimming pool,. public 809.00
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(Ord. 2007-0088 § 2, 2007: Ord. 2006-0057 § 2, 2006: Ord. 2005-0053 § 4, 2005: Ord. 2004-
0047 § 2, 2004: Ord. 2003-0061 § 2, 2003: Ord. 2002-0066 § 11, 2002: Ord. 2001-0069 § 2,
2001: Ord. 99-0039 § 11, 1999: Ord. 93-0055 § 8, 1993: Ord. 92-0078 § 3, 1992: Ord. 91-0098 §
10, 1991: Ord. 90-0149 § 7, 1990: Ord. 90-0090 § 2, 1990: Ord. 88-0106 § 12, 1988: Ord. 87-
0064 § 2, 1987: Ord. 86-00990 § 2, 1986: Ord. 85-0111 U § 2, 1985: Ord. 84-0099 § 2, 1984:
Ord. 84-00970 § 2, 1984: Ord. 83-0054 § 2, 1983: Ord. 82-0079 § 2, 1982: Ord. 12363 § 1 (part),
1981: Ord. 12188 § 2, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 3 § 151, 1964.)
8.04.728 Service charges--Basis--Payment.
A. Whenever another government jurisdiction requires a person to secure an inspection,
evaluation, report or approval by the county health officer, necessitating the county health officer
to provide a service, such person shall pay a fee to offset the costs incurred by the county health
officer as set forth in this section.
B. Any person who voluntarily seeks to secure, from the county health officer, an inspection,
evaluation, report, approval, or other service related to a business not listed in Section 8.04.720
shall pay a fee to offset the costs incurred by the cdunty health officer as set forth in this section.
C. Requests for special services described in subsections A and B of this section shall be made
on forms provided for that person by the county health officer. Services provided by the county
health officer for businesses that are not listed in Section 8.04.720 and that are not detailed in the
following schedule shall be charged at the rate of $68.00 per hour. All applicable fees, as
provided in this chapter, shall be paid at the time of application.
D. The following is the schedule of fees for services provided by the county health officer. Failure
to pay said fees constitutes a violation of this section and may be prosecuted as such.
IlBackflow prevention assembly (each): II $20.00 II
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IBackflow prevention device tester:
Biennial certification examination tester fee 296.00
Listing of certified backFlow prevention device testers 240.00
Body art technician:
Triennial certificate of registration 32.00
Coastal Commission--Approval in concept 392.00
Entomology:
Specimen identification 19.40
Massage parlor:
Massage parlor inspection 249.00
Massage technician exam 159.00
Mountain cabin site:
Health officer inspection (per United States Forest
Service requirements) Functional hourly
rate
Nondiagnostic laboratories:.
Annual. fee, 150.00
Additional fee site 48.00
Additional diagnostic test fee 144.00
Owner initiated inspection 243.00
Private sewage disposal system:
Health officer inspection (per VA/FHA requirements) 365.00
Health officer permit (per Title 28, Los Angeles County
Code, Ordinance 2269, Section 1109): r~
u
New system 786.00
Existing system 721.00
Site transfer/site address change 51.00
Soft serve high count resample 99.00
Swimming pool service exam and certification: -~
Swimming pool service technician exam 166.00
Swimming pool service apprentice certification 32.00
Temporary events (a separate permit and fee is
required per event):
Carnival 419.00
Carnival concession stand 166.00
Unlicensed activities:
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IOne hour or less I 58.00
More than one hour but less than three hours 142.00
Three or more hours 285.00
Water treatment systems:
Evaluation. investigation fee 201.00
Wells:
Application for well construction permit; well drilling and 327.00
destroying or conversion of existing well (per
requirement of Los Angeles County Code Sections
11.38.150 and 11.38.160)
Application for well yield test permit; establishes water 337.00
availabilityfor residential and commercial development
(per requirements of Los Angeles County Code
Sections 11.38.155 and 11.38.165)
Well monitoring 201.00
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(Ord. 2007-0088 § 3,2007: Ord. 2006-0057 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2005-0053 § 5, 2005: Ord. 2004-
0047 § 3, 2004: Ord. 2003-0061 § 3, 2003: Ord. 2002-0066 § 12, 2002: Ord. 2001-0069 § 3,
2001: Ord. 99-0039 § 12, 1999: Ord. 98-0037 § 3, 1998.)
8.04.730 Public health license and permit--Contents.
Each public health license and permit shall state the person to whom, and the kind of business
and the location for which it is issued, and the date of issuance, the license or permit period for
which it is issued, and shall refer to this chapter and be signed by the treasurer-tax collector.
(Ord. 96-0069 § 36, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 13, 1988: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 1
§ 25, 1964.)
8.04.740 Public health license and permit--Exhibition on request.
Every person having a public health license or permit under the provisions of this chapter shall
produce and exhibit the same whenever requested to do so by any officer authorized to issue,
inspect or collect licenses and permits. (Ord. 96-0069 § 37, 1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 24, 1964.)
8.04.750 Public health license and permit--Posting at fixed place of business.
Every person having a public health license or permit under the provisions of this chapter and
conducting, managing or carrying on a business or occupation at a fixed place of business, shall
keep such license or permit posted and exhibited while in force in some conspicuous part of said
place of business. (Ord. 96-0069 § 38, 1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 2, 1964.)
8.04.752 Posting requirements--Penalty for noncompliance--Documents available
for public review.
A. Upon issuance by the county health officer, the health officer shall post at every food facility
the letter grade card or the inspection score card as determined by the county health officer, so
as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the facility. "Clearly visible to
the general public and to patrons" means:
1. Posted in the front window of the food facility within five (5) feet of the front door or posted in a
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display case mounted on the outside front wall of the food facility within five (5) feet of the front
door,
2. Posted adjacent to the pass out window on a mobile food facility, or on the customer service.
side of an unenclosed mobile food#acility; or
3. Posted in a location as directed and determined in the discretion of the county health officer to
ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.
B. In the event that a food facility is operated in the same building or space as a separately
.licensed or permitted business, or in the event that a food facility shares a common patron
entrance with such a separately licensed or permitted business, or in the event of both, the
county health officer shall
post the letter grade card or the inspection score card in the initial patron contact area, or in a
location as determined in the discretion of the county health officer.
C. The letter grade card and the inspection score card shall not be defaced, marred, reproduced,
copied, camouflaged, hidden or removed. It is unlawful to operate a food facility unless the letter
grade card or the inspection score card as determined by the county health officer, is in place as
set forth hereunder. Removal of the letter grade card or the inspection score card is a violation of
this chapter and may result in the suspension or revocation of the public health permit and shall
be punishable as specified in Section 8.04.930.
D. Every food facility shall post a legibly lettered sign which displays the following information so
as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the facility:
Any public health concerns regarding this facilityshould be directed to the County of I_os
Angeles, Environmental Health office located at: (local office
address and telephone number to be provided by the county health officer).
E. The food official inspection report upon which the letter grade card or the inspection score card
is based and all subsequent reports issued by the county health officer shall be maintained at the
food facility and shall be available to the general public and to patrons for review upon request.
The food facility shall keep the food official inspection report and all subsequent reports until such
time as the county health officer completes the next routine inspection of the facility and issues a
new food. official inspection report. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 10, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 6 (part), 1997.)
8.04.755 Letter grade card and inspection score card--Period of validity.
A letter grade card or inspection score card shall remain valid until the county health officer
completes the next routine inspection of the food facility. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 11, 2010; Ord. 97-
0071 § 7 (part), 1997.)
8.04.760 Public health permit--Carrying by itinerants.
Every person having such permit and not having a fixed place of business shall carry such permit
with him at all times while carrying on the business or occupation for which same was granted.
(Ord.. 96-0069 § 39, 1996: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 23, 1964.)
8.04.770 Vehicle and equipment identification.
The treasurer-tax collector may, when he deems necessary, issue in conjunction with any public
health license or permit required by this chapter further identification in the form of a license
plate, decal or gummed sticker. Upon issuance of same, he shall, in writing, advise the licensee
or permittee as to where this identification is to be affixed. (Ord. 96-0069 § 40, 1996: Ord. 88-
0106 § 14, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 37, 1964.)
8.04.780 Vending machine operator requirements.
A. Each food or drink vending machine shall have affixed thereon, in an accessible place, an
identification plate made of durable material; setting forth the model number or symbol of the
machine and the serial number identifying each machine.
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B. In addition; there shall be affixed to each food or drink vending machine a decal or other
indication furnished by the treasurer-tax collector that the required public health permit fee has
been paid for the current year.
C. On or before April 1st of each year, each operator of a food or drink vending machine
business shall mail or deliver to the treasurer-tax collector a list of the addresses at which his
machines, subject to fee, are located.
D. The operator of a food or drink vending machine business shall maintain in its headquarters or
principal place of business a current record or list by serial number of every such machine and its
location within the area under the jurisdiction of the county health officer. (Ord. 96-0069 § 41,
1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 15, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 88, 1964.)
8.04.790 Public health license and permit--Transfer.
A. Any public health permit, once issued, is nontransferable. Apublic health permit shall be valid
only for the person, location, and type of activity approved at the time of issuance and, unless
suspended or revoked for cause, for the time period indicated.
B. A public health license shall be valid only for the person and type of activity approved at the
time of issuance: Any public health license required by this chapter may be transferred by the
licensee upon application to the county health officer and under the following conditions:
1. Investigation by the county health officer determines the proposed facility and its method of
operation will conform to all applicable laws and regulations;
2. The proposed facility remains within the same type of activity and the same category of
operation as the original facility, as specified in Section 8.04.720; and
3. The transfer is not in conflict with any applicable law or regulation.
C. The county may recover from the person transferring the public health license all reasonable
costs that it ihcurs in connection with the transfer. (Ord. 98-0037 § 4, 1998: Ord. 96-0069 § 42,
1996: Ord. 94-0052 § 14, 1994: Ord. 88-0106 § 16, 1988: Ord. 11524 § 3, 1977: Ord. 8848 § 1
(part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 35, 1964.)
8.04.800 Public health license and permit--Partnership transfer fee.
If a public health license or permit is issued to a partnership and the partnership is changed by
the addition of new partners, the license or permit may be transferred to the new partnership if
the new partnership makes application for such transfer in the same manner as for a new license
or permit and pays the tax collector a transfer fee of $10.00. (Ord. 96-0069 § 43, 1996: Ord. 8609
Art. 1 § 36, 1964.)
8.04.810 Lost public health license and permit replacement.
Where, from such evidence as he sees fit to require, the treasurer-tax collector finds that a public
health license or permit (whether in the form of a tag, plate, paper or card, sticker, or otherwise)
has been lost, he shall issue a duplicate license or permit to the owner thereof upon payment of
$20.00. (Ord. 98-0037 § 5, 1998: Ord. 96-0069 § 44, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 17, 1988: Ord. 11524
§ 2, 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 34, 1964 J
8.04.817 Public health license and permit--Reporting requirements.
Every person having a public health license or permit under the provisions of this chapter shall
report to the treasurer-tax collector and the departmentof health services the following. changes
of status to the business within 15 days of the change:
A. Change of mailing address;
B. Sale and/or transfer of ownership;
C. Permanent closure or cessation of business. (Ord. 98-0037 § 6, 1998.)
8.04.820 Procedures for issuing public health- licenses and permits for temporary
activities.
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A. Notwithstanding Section 8.04.640, if the applicant for a public health license or permit under
this chapter shows to the satisfaction of the treasurer-tax collector that because a business or
occupation or other activity is of a seasonal nature, or because of statutory or ordinance
regulations or restrictions, or because of termination or loss of lease, or because of acquisition by
the public of the premises on which the occupation or business or other activity is situated, br
because of similar reasons, such business, occupation or activity can only be carried on for a
limited period of time, not more than three-quarters of a year, a license or permit may be issued
for such period of time and the license or permit fee shall be the following fraction of the annual
fee:
1.One-quarter of a year or less, one-fourth;
2. More than one-quarter but not more than one-half of a year, one-half;
3. More than one-half but not more than three-quarters of a year, three-fourths.
B. Such license or permit may be issued for the limited period without regard to fiscal years.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a swimming pool shall not be considered a
seasonal activity.
D. Where this section applies to a restaurant having a seating capacity of less than 11 seats, the
permit fee shall be computed based upon the fee for 11 to 31 seat capacity. (Ord. 96-0069 § 45,
1996: Ord. 94-0052 § 15, 1994: Ord. 88-0106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 11524 § 1, 1977: Ord. 10278 § 1,
1971: Ord. 9354 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8696 § 1, 1964: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 17.5, 1964.)
8.04.830 Public health license and permit--Delinquency date:
A. "Delinquency date" means:
1. Iri the case of a license or permit renewal, the 32nd tlay of the applicable license or permit
year,
2. In the case of a newly established business or activity for which a license or permit is required,
the 61st day after the commencement.of the business or activity;
3. In the case of an additional reinspection fee far afood-related business, the 32nd day after
notice of additional reinspection fee is mailed or personally delivered to the person engaged in
the food-related business.
B. In the case of those businesses or activities which are the subject of a direct assessment
pursuant to Part 3 of this chapter, delinquency date for county taxes collected on the secured roll.
(Ord. 96-0069 § 46, 1996: Ord. 89-0088 § 5, 1989: Ord. 12167 § 2 (part), 1980: Ord. 9803 § 1
(part), 1969: Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 18, 1964.)
8.04.840 Public health license and permit--Penalty for late fee payment.
If any fee required by Division 1 of this title is not paid prior to the delinquency date, in addition to
such fee, the licensee or permittee shall pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the fee or $50.00,
whichever is greater, plus an additional amount equal to one and one-half percent of the license
or permit fee owed for each month the fee plus penalties remain delinquent, commencing the first
day of the first calendar month that begins at least 60 days after the delinquency date. (Ord. 96-
0069 § 47, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 19, 1988: Ord. 12301 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 9803 § 1 (part),
1969: Ord. 8875 § 1, 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19, 1964.)
8.04.842 Late fee payment--Lien against licensee or permittee authorized when.
If the fee and penalty as described in Section 8.04.840 of this chapter is not paid within 90 days
after the delinquency date, a certificate of lien may be recorded against the licensee or permittee
as authorized by Section 101345 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 96-0069 § 48,
1996: Ord. 12301 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.2, 1964.)
8.04.844 Late fee payment--Additional penalty following lien.
Upon recordation of a certificate of lien described in Section 8.04.842, an additional penalty fee of
$15.00 shall be paid by the licensee or permittee. (Ord. 96-0069 § 49, 1996: Ord. 12301 § 2
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(part), 1981: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.3, 1964.)
8.04.850 Public health license--Penalty for late direct assessment fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.04.840, any fee required by this chapter which is not
paid prior to the delinquency date and is included as a direct assessment pursuant to Part 3 of
this chapter, shall bear the same penalty as delinquent taxes on the secured tax roll. (Ord. 96-
0069 § 50, 1996: Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.1, 1964.)
8.04.860 Treasurer-tax collector--Fee collection and other duties.
The treasurer-tax collector shall collect the license and permit fees and penalties under this
chapter when he receives the application for a license or permit, and perform such other duties
as are prescribed by this chapter. (Ord. 96-0069 § 51, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 20, 1988: Ord. 8609
Art. 1 § 28, 1964.).
8.04.870 Auditor-controller--Public health license and permit issuance and
accounting duties.
The auditor-controller shall issue public health licenses and permits in multiple copies to the
treasurer-tax collector in such quantities as the treasurer-tax collector shall require, taking a
receipt therefor, and keeping such accounts as may be necessary to determine the accountability
of the treasurer-tax collector. The auditor-controller shall number and sign all licenses and
permits: (Ord. 96-0069 § 52, 1996: Otd. 88-0106 § 21, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 26, 1964.)
8.04.880 Treasurer-tax collector--Deposit of funds.
The treasurer-tax collector every business day shall deposit in the treasurer-tax collector's trust
fund in the county treasury all license and permit fees and penalties collected. (Ord. 96-0069 §
53, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 22, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 29, 1964.)
8.04.890 Treasurer-tax collector--Monthly report.
A. On the first business day of each month the treasurer-tax collector shall prepare a report
showing:
1. All penalties collected;
2. All fees collected for licenses and permits which have been issued.
B. The treasurer-tax collector shall deposit all such sums so reported in the general fund of the
county treasury. (Ord. 96-0069 § 54, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 23, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 30,
1964.)
8.04.900 Minor errors in payments.
In the event a discrepancy exists between the amount of the fee paid and the amount of the fee
due, resulting in an underpayment or an overpayment of the fee in the amount of $1.00, or less,
the treasurer-tax collector may accept and record such underpayment or overpayment without
other notification to the licensee or permittee or the license or permit applicant. (Ord. 96-0069 §
55, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 24, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 38, 1964.)
8.04.910 Refunds.
A. The county auditor-controller may refund to the licensee or permittee all moneys collected by
the treasurer-tax collector because of excess, erroneous, or double payment, if the licensee or
permittee files a proper claim.
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B. Whenever public health license or permit fees are reduced during the calendar year and made
retroactive because the board of supervisors finds that the higher fee was not legally justified,
and whenever the applicant has paid a higher fee than that required because he has paid prior to
the beginning of the license or permit period and subsequent to such payment the fee has been
reduced, the auditor shall make refunds as follows: on the presentation of a refund claim,
prepared in duplicate, approved by the treasurer-tax collector and accompanied by the license or
permit, the auditor-controller shall:
1. Transmit to the treasurer-tax collector a warrant for the newly established fee; and
2. t2emit the remainder to the licensee or permittee. (Ord. 96-0069 § 56, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 §
25,-1988: Ord: 8609 Art. 1 § 31, 1964.)
8.04.920 Actions for recovery of fees.
The treasurer-tax collector shall, in the name of the county of Los Angeles, as plaintiff, bring suit
for the recovery of any license or permit fee imposed against any person required by this chapter
to procure a license or permit to engage in any business as defined in this chapter, who carries
on or attempts to carry on such business withbut such license or permit. (Ord. 96-0069 § 57,
1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 26, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 27, 1964.)
8.04.930 Violation--Penalty.
Violation of this chapter is 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 chapter is committed, continued
or permitted, makes such violation a separate offense. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 10, 1964.)
8.04.932 Business without a public health license or permit prohibited.
No person shall engage in, conduct, manage or carry on any business or other activity for which
a license or permit is required by this chapter if:
A. He or she does so without having, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, procured a
license or permit to do so and paid the fee required; or
B. If such license or permit has expired, been suspended, revoked, or denied. (Ord. 96-0069 §
58, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 6, 1989.)
8.04.934 Operating without a public health license or permit--Deemed
misdemeanor--Penalty.
A violation of Section 8.04.932 is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, or imprisonment in the
county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both. Such fine shall not be more than
$500:00, and shall
A. For the first violation, not be less than $100.00;
B. For the second and any subsequent violation, be $500.00. (Ord. 96-0069 § 59, 1996: Ord. 89-
0080 § 7, 1989 J
8.04.936 Operating without a public health license or permit--Injunctive relief.
Any person violating Section 8.04.932 may be enjoined from such violation by any court of
competent jurisdiction. The remedy provided by this section is cumulative to any other remedy
provided by law. (Ord. 96-0069 § 60, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 8, 1989.)
8.04.938 Violation of injunction--Civil penalty.
Any person who intentionally violates any injunction issued pursuant to Section 8.04.936 shall be
liable for a civil penalty payable to the county treasurer-tax collector not to exceed $500.00 for.
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each violation. (Ord. 89-0080 § 9, 1989.)
8.04.940 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 8, 1964.)
8.04.942 Operating without a public health license or permit--Civil penalty.
A. Any person who violates Section 8.04.932 shall be liable for a civil penalty recoverable in a
civil action and payable to the county treasurer-tax collector:
1. In an amount not less than $100.00 for the first violation; and
2. In an amount not less than $500.00 for the second and any subsequent violation.
B. The remedies provided in Section 8.04.934 and by this section are mutually exclusive. (Ord.
96-0069 § 61, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 10, 1989.)
8.04.943 Public health permit suspension or revocation--Notice of closure.
A. Upon issuance of a written notice of suspension or revocation of the public health permit by
the county health officer, the health officer shall post a notice of closure at the food facility so as
to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons.
B. Upon issuance of the written notice of suspension or revocation of the public health permit by
the county health officer, the food facility shall immediately close to the general public and to
patrons and shall discontinue all operations until the public health permit has been reissued or
reinstated by order of the county health officer or until the facility no longer operates as a food
facility.
C. The notice of closure shall remain posted until removed by the county health officer. Removal
of the notice of closure by any person other than the county health officer or the refusal of a food
facility to close upon issuance of the written notice of suspension of the public health permit is a
violation of this chapter and may result in the suspension or revocation of the food facility's public
health permit and shall be punishable as specified in Section 8.04.930. (Ord. 2010-0045 § 12,
2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 8 (part), 1997.)
8.04.944 Continuing violations.
Where the conduct consisting of a violation of Section 8.04.932 or 8.04.938 is of a continuing
nature, each day of such conduct is a separate and distinct violation. (Ord. 89-0080 § 11, 1989.)
8.04.945 Public health permit--Suspension or revocation.
Any public health permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked in
accordance with the procedures set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 113950 et
seq. (Ord. 97-0055 § 6, 1997.)
8.04.946 Public health license--Suspension or revocation.
A. Any public health license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the
county health officer for a violation of the Los Angeles County Code or the California Health and
Safety Code, or both. Any business or occupation for which the public health license has been
suspended or revoked shall close and remain closed until the license has been reinstated or
reissued.
B. Whenever the county health officer finds that a business or occupation is not in compliance
with the requirements of the Los Angeles County Code, or the California Health and Safety Code,
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or both, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the licensee. If the licensee fails. to comply,
the county health officer shall issue to the licensee a notice setting forth the acts or omissions
with which the licensee is charged and informing the licensee of a right to a hearing, if requested,
to show cause why the licensee's public health license should not be suspended or revoked. A
written request for a hearing shall be made by the licensee within 15 calendar days after service
of the notice. A failure tb request said hearing within 15 calendar days after service of the notice
shall be deemed a waiver of the right to a hearing. When circumstances warrant, the hearing
officer may order a hearing at a reasonable time within this 15 day period to expedite the public
health license suspension or revocation process. The hearing shall be held within 15 calendar
days of the receipt of a written request for a hearing. Upon written request of the licensee, the
hearing officer may postpone any hearing date, if circumstances warrant such action.
C. The hearing officer shall issue a written notice of decision to the licensee within five working
days following the hearing. In the event of suspension or revocation, the notice shall specify the
acts or omissions with which the licensee is charged and shall state the items and extent of the
suspension or shall state that the licensee's public health license has been revoked.
D. 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 county health officer may immediately suspend the licensee's public health license and order
the business or occupation immediately closed, pending a determination of any request for
hearing made by the licensee pursuant to subsection D2, below. 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 or disease transmission, or any
known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
1. Whenever a public health license is suspended as the result of an immediate danger to the
public health or safety, the county health officer shall issue to the licensee a notice setting forth
the acts or omissions with which the licensee is charged, specifying the sections of the Los
Angeles County Code or California Health and Safety Code, or both, allegedly violated, and
informing the licensee of the rightto a hearing.
2. At any time within 15 calendar days of service of a notice pursuant to subsection D, the
licensee may request, in writing, a hearing before a hearing officer to show cause why the public
health license suspension is not warranted. The hearing shall be held within 15 calendar days of
the receipt of a request for a hearing. A failure to request a hearing within 15 calendar days shall
be deemed a waiver of the right to such hearing.
E. The county health officer may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, modify, suspend, or
revoke a public health license for serious or repeated violations of the Los Angeles County Code
or the California Health and Safety Code, or both, or for interference in the performance of the
duty of the county health officer.
F. A public health license may be reinstated, or a new public health license issued, if the county
health officer determines that conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer
exist. (Ord. 97-0055 § 7, 1997.)
8.04.947 Noncompliance with health officer--Deemed misdemeanor--Penalty.
All persons shall obey all rules, regulations, orders or directives of the health officer. Any person
who, after notice, violates, or who, upon demand of the health officer; refuses or neglects to
conform to any rule, regulation, order or directive prescribed by the health officer, is guilty of a
misdemeanor, punishable by fine, or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding
six months, or both. Such fine shall not be more than $500.00, and shall:
A. For the first violation, not be less than $100.00;
B. For the second and any subsequent violation, be $500.00. (Ord. 97-0055 § 8, 1997.)
8.04.948 Noncompliance with health officer--Injunctive relief.
Any person who, after notice, violates, or who, upon demand of the health officer, refuses or
neglects to conform to any rule, regulation, order or directive prescribed by the health officer, may
be enjoined from such violation by any court of competent jurisdiction. The remedy provided by
this section is cumulative to any other remedy provided by law. A civil action to enforce the
provision of this section may be brought by the county counsel, the district attorney, or any
person directly affected by the failure to comply with the rule, regulation, order or directive of the
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health officer. (Ord. 97-0055 § 9, 1997.)
Part 3 DIRECT ASSESSMENT AGAINST REAL PROPERTY
8.04.950 Fees placed on tax roll for direct assessment--Conditions.
Notwithstanding any other sections or parts of this chapter, where real property is owned by the
operator of multiple dwellings, multiple dwellings with pools, or any other business, and such
property is subject to state statutes, orders, quarantines, rules or regulations relating to public
health, the fees established by this dhapter shall be placed on the secured tax roll as a direct
assessment as authorized by Section 510 of the Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 93-0055 § 9,
1993: Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 140, 1964.)
8.04.960 List of properties subject to fees--Preparation.
On or before August 1st of each year, the treasurer-tax collector shall prepare a list of parcels of
real property which are subject to the fees described ih Section 8.04.950, and shall transmit such
list to the auditor-controller on or before the 10th day of August of each year. (Ord. 88-0106 § 27,
1988: Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 141, 1964.)
8.04.970 Assessments--Entered on list of properties.
The auditor-controller shall enter the amounts of the respective assessments against the
respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. (Ord. 88-0106 § 28,
.1988: Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 142, 1964.)
8.04.980 Assessments--Entered on bills for taxes.
The treasurer-tax collector shall include the amount of the assessment on the assessment roll on
bills for taxes levied against the respective lots and parcels of land. (Ord. 88-0106 § 29, 1988:
Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 143, 1964.)
8.04.990 Collection of assessments.
Such assessments shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as county taxes
are collected. (Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 144, 1964.)
8.04.995 Recordation of lien for fees when direct assessment not possible.
In those instances where direct assessment is not authorized by Health and Safety Code Section
510, the tax collector shall perform the duties required by Health and Safety Code Section 510.7
in recording without fee a certificate specifying the amount, interest, penalty due, and the name
and last known address of the person liable therefor, as authorized by Section 510.7 of the
Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 93-0055 § 10, 1993.)
Part 4 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONDEMNATION TICKETS
8.04.1000 Condemnation ticket defined.
"Condemnation ticket" means any ticket written by the county health officer pursuant to Sec.
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26590 of the Health and Safety Code for the purpose of verifying that produce or vegetables are
in a spoiled condition. (Ord. 8848 § 15 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 4 § 201, 1964.)
8.04.1010 Fee required.
A. The fee required to be paid for the writing of condemnation tickets shall be at the following
.rate: $1.00 for each condemnation ticket in excess of six per quarter.
B. The fee prescribed by this section shall be in addition to any other fees prescribed by this
chapter. (Ord. 8848 § 15 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 4 § 202, 1964.)
8.04.1020 Recordkeeping and collection.
Records of condemnation tickets written shall be kept by the health officer and a report thereon
shall be forwarded to the tax collector quarterly for collection purposes. (Ord. 8848 § 15 (part),
1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 4 § 203, 1964.)
8.04.1030 Delinquency date.
Irrespective of the provisions of Section 8.04.830, and for the purposes of this Part 4 only,
"delinquency date" means: the 31st day after the date that a notice of the amount due under the
provisions of this Part 4 is sent by the tax collector. (Ord. 8848 § 15 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 4
§ 204, 1964.)
Part 5 (Repealed by Ord 96-0069)
Part 6 WIPING RAG BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
8.04.1130 Part 6provisions--Statutory authority.
This Part 6 is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Wiping Rag Law, Sections 3900--3960of
the Health and Safety Code of the state of California, for the purpose of enforcing statutes
relating to the public health, namely, Health and Safety Code Sections 3900--3960. (Ord. 11545
§ 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 401, 1964.)
8.04.1140 Definitions.
Words or phrases in this Part 6 which are defined in the Wiping Rag Law are used in this part as
follows:
A. "Wiping rags" means cloths and rags used for any or all of the following purposes:
1. Wiping and cleaning the surfaces of machinery, machines, tools, locomotives, engines, motor
cars, automobiles, cars, carriages, windows, furniture, and surfaces of articles, appliances and
engines in factories, shops, steamships and steamboats;
2. Generally for cleaning in industrial employment;
3. Used by mechanics and workmen for wiping from their hands and bodies soil incidents to their
employment.
B. "Wiping rag business" as used in this Part 6 shall mean the business of laundering, sanitizing
or selling wiping rags. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 402, 1964.)
8.04.1150 Operation without permit prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a wiping rag business without having a valid permit,
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issued by the health officer. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 404, 1964.)
8.04.1160 License authorized as health permit when.
For the purposes of this Part 6, a health license issued to a wiping rag business shall, when
approved by the health officer, serve as a health permit for a wiping rag business. (Ord. 11545 §
4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 403, 1964.)
8.04.1170 Health permit--Issuance conditions.
Upon receipt of ah application for a health permit and the payment of the required fee; the tax
collector shalt refer the application to the health officer, and the health officer shall make an
investigation of the premises and facilities intended to be used by the applicant. If the applicant
has not complied with all applicable laws, the health permit shall be denied. In the event of denial,
the health officer shall issue and serve upon the applicant a notice setting forth the reasons for
denial and informing him of his right to a hearing. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 §
406, 1964.)
8.04.1180 Health permit--Display required.
Every health permit issued in accordance with this Part 6 shall be displayed in a conspicuous
place in the business establishment for which the permit is issued. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977:
Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 405, 1964.)
8.04.119D Rag sanitizing methods.
Wiping rags shall be sanitized by methods prescribed by or acceptable to the State Department
of Health. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 409, 1964.)
8.04.1200 Recordkeeping for businesses.
Every wiping rag business shall maintain records, in a form prescribed by or acceptable to, and
subject to inspection by, the health officer, to identify the amount of wiping rags or wiping rag
materials purchased, the amount of wiping rags sanitized, and. the amount of wiping rags sold,
and on hand, by weight (Ibs.). (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 408, 1964.)
8.04.1210 Enforcement and inspection--Health officer authority..
The health officer may at all reasonable times upon proper demand and notice of his authority
enter orinspect any wiping rag business for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the State
Wiping Rag Law (California Health and Safety Code, Sections 3900--3960), and of this chapter.
Such inspection may include examination of records and methods of sanitation to determine that
wiping rags have been sanitized by methods prescribed by or acceptable to the State
Department of Health. (Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 407, 1964.)
8.04.1220 Health permit--Suspensiorror revocation conditions.
If the health officer determines at any time that the applicable laws pertaining to the wiping. rag
business have not been complied with, he shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the
permit after first issuing and serving upon the permittee a notice setting forth in clear and concise
language the acts or omissions with which the permittee is charged, and informing him of his
rights to a hearing. (Ord. 11545 § 4(part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 410, 1964.)
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8.04.7230 Hearing on denial, suspension or revocation.
A. At any time within the 15-day period after service of notice to suspend or revoke or deny a
permit, the permittee or applicant may request a hearing before the health officer to show cause
why his permit should not be denied, suspended or revoked. A failure to request a hearing within
15 days shall be deemed a waiver of a right to such hearing.
B. The health officer may, when he deems it necessary, continue a hearing by setting a new time
and place, and by giving notice to the applicant of such action.
C: At the close of the hearing or at any time within 10 days thereafter, the health officer shall
order such disposition of the matter as he has determined to be proper, and shall inform the
applicant or permittee in writing of such disposition, and the reasons therefor. (Ord. 11545 § 4
(part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 411,:. 1964.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Division 1 HEALTH CODE
Chapter 11 02 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 11 04 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROLf31
Chapter 11 06 PERMITS AND SPECIAL SERVICE FEES
Chapter 11.08 CHILDREN'S CAMPS'
Chapter 11.10 FOOD DEMONSTRATORS
Chanter 11 11 WHOLESALE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Chapter 11.12 WHOLESALE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 11.13 INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE VEHICLES
Chapter 11 14 FOOD VENDING MACHINES1111
Chapter 11 15 NONSMOKING AREAS IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 11.16 GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALf131
Chapter 11.19 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WARNING SIGNS
Chapter 11.20 HOUSING
Chapter 11 22 INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS'
Chapter 11.24' INSTITUTIONS -
Chapter 11.26 LAUNDRIES
Chapter 11.28 LEAD HAZARDS
Chanter 11.30 RODENT AND PEST CONTROLf231
Chanter 11.32 SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER WATER AREASI251
Chapter 11.34 SWIMMING POOL SERVICES
Chapter 11.35 TOBACCO RETAILING
Chapter 11 36 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 11 38 WATER AND SEWERSt271
Division 2 GENERAL HAZARDS[29] _--
Chapter 11.40 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Chapter 11.42 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 11 44 BOXES AND CHESTS
Chapter 11.46 HAZARDOUS OIL WELL MACHINERY
Chapter 11 48 OIL WELL SUMPS SAND AND GRAVEL PITS AND SIMILAR EXCAVATIONSf317
Chapter 11.50 SWIMMING POOLS(331
Chapter 11 51 BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS. SPAS AND HOT TUBS
Chapter 11.52 WATER HAZARDS
Chapter 11 54 WELLS TEST HOLES. CESSPOOLS CISTERNS AND SEPTIC TANKS
Chapter 11.56 HEARINGS AND ENFORCEMENT(351
Division 3 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Chapter 11.58 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES(371
Chapter 11.59 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES UPGRADE
Chanter 11..60 FLOODWAYS AND WATER SURFACE ELEVATIONS
Chapter 11.62 SMALL DAMS -
Chapter 11.64 SMOKING(431
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Chapter 11 65 EPHEDRINE PSEUDOEPHEDRINEANb PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE RECORDS AND STORAGE
Chapter 11.66 MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION CARD
Chapter 11.68 TRANSPORT OF HYDROCYANIC ACID
Chapter 11.69 METALLIC BALLOONS
Division 4 UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Chapter 11.70 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 11.72 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Chapter 11 76 UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Chapter 11.78 INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS
Chapter 11.80 PERMITS
Chapter 11.82 FEES AND DEPOSITS
Chapter 11.84 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION(441
Chapter 11.86 ENFORCEMENT
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Chapter 11.88 MISCELLANEOUS
FOOTNOTES TO TITLE 11.
APPENDICES TO TITLE 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY.
APPENDIX 1 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE
APPENDIX 2 CROSS REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDINANCE 7583
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 REGULATIONS
11.02.010 Continuation of provisions.
11.02.020 Director of public health--Statutory authority.
11 02.030 Director of public health--Powers and duties generally.
11.02.040 Powers of deputies.
11.02.050 Arrests for violations--Penal Code provisions adopted.
11.02.060 Interfering with director's duties prohibited.
11.02.070 Severability.
11.02.080 Violation--Penalty.
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.02.090 Interpretation of language.
11.02.100 County health officer.
11.02.110 Health officer and director.
11.02.120 Person.
11.02.130 Section.
11.02.140 Shall and may.
Part 2 PROVISIONS FOR CHAPTERS 11.06 THROUGH 11.38
Article 1 REGULATIONS
11 02 150 Purpose of provisions--Statutor y definitions incorporated when.
11.02 160 Rules and regulations--Promul gation and enforcement authority.
11.02.170 Classification of food service o perations.
11.02.180 Food water and milk--Authority to purify or destroy.
11 02.190 Nuisance abatement--County to perform work when--Costs.
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11.02.192 Nuisance abatement--Assistance of other agencies--Costs.
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.02.200 Approved.
11.02.210 Bakery and bakery products.
11.02.220 Bakery product vehicle.
11.02.230 Box lunch.
11.02.240 Caterer.
11.02.250 Food.
11.02.260 Food establishment.
11.02.280 Itinerant restaurant.
11.02.290 Lunch service vehicle.
11.02.300 Nuisance.
11.02.310 Operator.
11.02.320 Restaurant.
11.02.330 Slauohterhouse.
11.02.340 Temporary refreshment stand.
11.02.350 Wayside stand.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 REGULATIONS
11.02.010 Continuation of provisions.
The provisions of the ordinance codified in Division 1 of this Title 11, insofar as they are
substantially the same as existing ordinance provisions relating to the same subject matter, shall
be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactment. (Ord. 2006-0040 §
68, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 109, 1959.)
11.02.020 Director of public health--Statutory authority.
The duties of the director of public health are those set forth in the Health and Safety Code of the
state of California, and particularly, but not limited to, those set forth in Chapter 2 of Part 3 of
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Division 101 of said Code. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 69, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 103, 1959.)
91.02.030 Director of public health--Powers and duties generally.
The director of public health shall have the authority and duty to make periodic and routine
surveys and inspections of all buildings, lots, camps, areas, tracts of land, tents, mobilehome
parks, mobilehomes, vehicles, and other premises and places used or intended for use for living
quarters, and shall enforce:
A. Division 1 of this Title 11;
B. All other ordinances of this county pertaining to the public health and sanitary matters;
C. Ordinances pertaining to the public health and sanitary matters of those cities which have
entered into contracts with the county for such enforcement;
D. Within the unincorporated territory of the county, and within those cities the governing bodies
of which have consented thereto pursuant to Section 101375 of the Health and Safety Code:
1. Orders, quarantine regulations and rules prescribed by the California Department of Health
Services, and other rules and regulations issued under the provisions of the Health and Safety
Code,
2. Statutes relating to the public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 70, 2006: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 112, 1959.)
11.02.040 Powers of deputies.
Whenever a power is granted to or a duty imposed upon the director of public health in this
Division 1, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a duly authorized representative
of the director unless this Division 1 expressly provides otherwise. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 71, 2006:
Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 102, 1959.)
11.02.050 Arrests far violations--Penal Code provisions adopted.
The director, and his delegated subordinates pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the
Penal Code, may arrest a person without a warrant whenever he has reasonable cause to
believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor in his presence which is a
violation of any statute or ordinance referred to by Section 11.02.030. Upon making sudh an
arrest, the director or his subordinate may release the person arrested pursuant to the provisions
of Section 853.6 of the Penal Code, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as
part of this section. (Ord. 10238 § 1, 1971: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 113, 1959.)
11.02.060 interfering with director's duties prohibited.
No person shall refuse, resist or attempt to resist the entrance of the director of public health into
any railway car, stage, vehicle, building, room, lot or other place or portion thereof in the county
of Los Angeles in the performance of his duty, or shall refuse to obey any lawful order of the
director of public health made in the performance of his duties within the power conferred upon
him by state law or by Division 1 of this title. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 72, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 104,
1959.)
11.02.070 Severability.
If any provision of this Division 1 or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of this Division 1, and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 7674 § 1, 1960: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 107,
1959.)
11.02.080 Violation--Penalty.
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Violation of Division 1 of Title 11 is 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
1 is committed, continued or permitted makes such violation of a separate offense. (Ord. 7583
Part 1 § 110, 1959.)
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.02.090 Interpretation of language.
In this Division 1, the present tense includes the past and future tenses, and future tense includes
the present; the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter; the singular number
includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. (Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 108, 1959.)
11.02.100 County health o#ficer.
"County health officer" means the director of public health of the county of Los Angeles, or his
duly authorized representative. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 73, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 100, 1959.)
11.02.110 Health aifiicer and director.
For the purposes. of Title 11, "health officer" and "director' bath mean the director of public health
of the county of Los Angeles, or his duly authorized representative, as provided for in Section
2.77.050 of this code. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 74, 2006: Ord. 10728 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 1
§ 101, 1959.)
11.02.120 Person.
"Person" means and includes any individual or his heirs, agents. or assighs, any company, firm,
corporation, association, business trust, joint adventure, or group or combination acting as a unit,
any political subdivision, governmental department or agency, municipal or public corporation or
district, governing body of a school district, or any employee, officer, or any other kind of
representative of any thereof, acting either under personal appointment or pursuant to law. (Ord.
92-0078 § 4, 1992: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 105, 1959.)
11.02.130 Section.
Unless otherwise indicated by the context, "section" means a section of the Health Code set out
in Division 1 of this title. (Ord. 8095.§ 1, 1961: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 111, 1959.)
11.02.140 Shall and may.
The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" permissive. (Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 106, 1959.)
Part 2 PROVISIONS FOR CHAPTERS 11.06 THROUGH 11.38
Article 1 REGULATIONS
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11.02.150 Purpose of provisions--Statutory definitions incorporated when.
Part 2 of Chapter 11.02 and Chapters 11.06 through 11.38 of this title are intended to supplement
the provisions of the laws and regulations of the state of California by prescribing higher
standards of sanitation, health and safety. Whenever any technical words or phrases are not
defined herein, but are defined in such laws and regulations of the state, such definitions are
incorporated in this part and shall be deemed to apply as though set forth herein in full. (Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 301, 1959.)
11.02.160 Rules and regulations--Promulgation and enforcement authority.
The director may make and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to
enforce Part 2 of this Chapter and Chapters 11.06 through 11.38 of this code. (Ord. 8588 § 2
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 321, 1959.).
11.02.170 Classification of food service operations.
It shall be the responsibility and authority of the director to classify food service operations for the
purpose of ascertaining and establishing compliance with the provisions of this Division 1,
including the licensing and permit provisions. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 316, 1959.)
11.02.180 Food, water and milk--Authority to purify or destroy.
The director shall have the authority to destroy, or render noninfectious, any food, drink or other
substance threatening the public health. During emergencies, he may take steps to purify the
water by appropriate disinfection. When necessary for the protection of public health, he shall
have the authority to pasteurize milk, or order milk pasteurized, when such milk is suspected of
carrying the agents of any communicable disease. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 319, 1959.)
11.02.190 Nuisance abatement--County to perform work when--Costs.
Whenever a nuisance or condition endangering the public health shall be ascertained to exist on
any premises, or in any house, or any other place, the director shall notify in writing the person
having control. of or acting as agent for such premises, house or other place, to abate or remove
such nuisance or condition within a reasonable time, to be stated on such notice. Upon the
neglect or refusal of such person to comply with such notice, the director may abate such
nuisance or condition, and the. person having control of such house, premises or place, in
addition to the penalties provided by this Division 1, shall be liable to the county of Los Angeles
for the cost of such abatement, to be recovered in a civil action in any court of competent
jurisdiction. (Ord. 81-0037 § 1, 1981: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 317, 1959.)
11.02.192 Nuisance aba#ement--Assistance of other agencies--Costs.
A. When the director, acting under any authority vested in him,'orders the abatement of a
nuisance or condition which endangers the public health, safety and welfare, and the person or
persons responsible for the creation or maintenance of such nuisance fail to comply with said
order, the director may request any county department or city agency or department having the
necessary manpower and equipment to perform the work required to abate such nuisance.
B. When an officer of any Los Angeles County Vector Control District, acting under any authority
vested in him or her, orders the abatement of any nuisance or condition which endangers the
public health, safety and welfare, and the person or persons responsible for the creation of such
nuisance fail to comply with said order, the director may. request any county department or city
agency or department having the necessary manpower and equipment to perform the work
required to abate such nuisance.
C. The cost of performance of such work shall be recovered from the person or persons
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responsible for the creation or maintenance of the nuisance. (Ord. 2004-0054 § 1, 2004: Ord. 81-
0037 § 2, 1981.)
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.02.200 Approved.
"Approved" means approved by the director of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 75, 2006: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 315, 1959.)
11.02.210 Bakery and bakery products.
"Bakery" means any room, building or place used or operated for the purpose of making,
preparing or baking bread, cakes, pies, pastry, doughnuts, rolls, biscuits, crackers, noodles,
macaroni, tamales or spaghetti, or other products of flour and meal, hereinafter called "bakery
products," to be sold for food, except that the term "bakery" shall not be construed to include any
establishment engaged in the preparation of bakery products in any restaurant or itinerant
restaurant wherein any such bakery product in prepared to be used, and used exclusively with
meals served in or from such restaurant or itinerant restaurant. (Ord. 7616 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 311, 1959.)
11.02.220 Bakery product vehicle.
"Bakery product vehicle" means a vehicle used for carrying or transporting bakery products for
the purpose of distribution, gift or sale at a point other than where manufactured, except vehicles
that are delivering bakery products to retail or wholesale establishments for resale. (Ord. 8588 §
2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 311.1, 1959.)
11.02.230 Box lunch.
"Box lunch" means an assortment of foods or foodstuffs sufficient in quantity and variety to
constitute a meal, packed or placed in a box or container and to be eaten at a place other than
the premises upon which the food is prepared. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 314, 1959.)
11.02.240 Caterer..
"Caterer" means any person who transports food for profit, and serves or offers for service by
others on order, such food, as a meal or a portion of a meal, at a place other than his place of
business, but shall not include markets, bakeries or similar food establishments preparing,
serving or delivering wrapped foods. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 312, 1959.)
11.02.250 Food.
"Food" means all articles and substances used for food and drink, confectionery or condiment
whether simple or compound, and all ingredients and components used in the preparation
thereof. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 303, 1959.)
11.02.260 Food establishment.
"Food establishment" means any public or private market, shop, store, storehouse, bakery, food
processing establishment or any other plant or place, not a restaurant, itinerant restaurant,
caterer, wayside stand, temporary refreshment stand or vending machine, in or about which food
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is stored, prepared or offered for sale or gift for human consumption. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 11,
2008: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 310, 1959.)
11.02.280 Itinerant restaurant.
"Itinerant restaurant" means any restaurant operating for a temporary period or time, not to
exceed 30 days at any one location on any one premises, and shall include any stand or facility
which is portable and used for the preparation and service of foods, other than a temporary
refreshment stand. °Itinerant restaurant" may include a vehicle, provided it is maintained in a
mobile condition and currently registered by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. (Ord.
9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 308, 1959.)
11.02.290 Lunch service vehicle.
"Lunch service vehicle" means a vehicle from which is dispensed ready-to-eat food and drink
which has been prepared and sealed or packaged in a licensed establishment. (Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 1 § 305,. 1959.)
11.02.300 Nuisance.
"Nuisance" means and includes any of the fallowing:
A. Any public nuisance known to common law or equity jurisprudence, and whatever is
dangerous to human life or detrimental to health;
B. Overcrowding a room with occupants;
C. Inadequate or insanitary sewerage or plumbing facilities;
D. Insufficient ventilation or illumination;
E. Uncleanliness, or anything that renders air, food and drink detrimental to the health of human
beings. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 318, 1959.)
11.02.310 Operator.
"Operator" means anyone who, as an employee, manager, owner or otherwise, is engaged in the
preparation, dispensing or handling of food or food products. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 302,
1959.)
11.02.320 Restaurant.
"Restaurant" means, but is not limited to, any coffee shop, cafeteria, school cafeteria, shortorder
cafe, luncheonette, tavern, cocktail lounge, sandwich stand, soda fountain, club, hotel, boarding
house, fraternal organization, employee or in-plant feeding establishment, or other public eating
or drinking establishment which prepares and offers, for sale or gift, food and drink to the public,
as well as kitchens in which food and drink is prepared on the premises; for sale, gift or
distribution elsewhere. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 307, 1959.)
11.02.330 Slaughterhouse.
"Slaughterhouse" means any establishment in which anyone, other than for his own use,
slaughters more than one horse, mule or ass per day. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 § 313, 1959.)
11.02.340 Temporary refreshment stand.
"Temporary refreshment stand" means any food-preparation or dispensing operation conducted
in connection with a fair, circus, or public exhibition or gathering, offering food for sale or gift to
the general public for a temporary period of time in one location. (Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord.
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8614 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 § 309, 1959.)
11.02.350 Wayside stand.
"Wayside stand" means any stand from which is offered, for sale or as a gift, edible agricultural
products as grown, which have not been processed in any other way than other washing, which
sales or gifts are made from residences or other structures by the owners or tenants thereof, or
members of their immediate families, where such residences or other structures are not
designed, constructed or altered so as to display such edible agricultural products, or where such
structures are temporary and without sides of any kind, and such residences or other structures
are located on the property on which such edible agricultural products are raised, grown or
produced, whether such sales or gifts are advertised by signs or not. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 1 §
306, 1959.)
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Chapter 11.04 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL[3]
Part 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.04.010 Director--Powers and duties generally.
11.04.020 Isolation or quarantine authorized when.
11.04.030 Phvsicians--Report of disease required when.
11.04.040 Report of disease by other persons required when.
11.04.050 Phvsicians--Specimen submittal.
11.04.060 Phvsicians--Isolation of patient and other precautions.
11.04.070 Tuberculosis--Recordkeeping requirements.
11.04.080 Sanitary disposal of infectious excretions.
11.04.090 Quarantine--Placard requirements.
11.04.100 Quarantine--Leaving and entering premises--Limitations.
11.04 110 Schools--Exclusion of children or other persons required when.
11.04.120 Schools--Readmission of children--Conditions.
11.04.130 Control measures when diagnosis is uncertain.
11 04 140 Disinfection measures following quarantine or other unsanitary conditions.
11.04.150 Exposed persons--Contacts with other persons restricted.
11 04 160 Bodies of disease victims--Embalming restrictions--Report required when.
11.04.170 Hearse and mortuary car use restrictions.
11.04.180 Burial permits.
11 04.190 Tuberculosis sanitarium--Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
11.04.195 Sale or use of alkyl nitrite products.
Part 2 RABIES CONTROL AND VICIOUS ANIMALSf51
11 04 200 Persons bitten by certain animals--Report required--Treatment.
11.04.210 Confinement of biting animals--Procedure generally.
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11.04 220 Confinement of biting animals--Alternate procedures.
11 04.225 Fee for confinement of biting animals.
11 04 230 Owner of biting animal--Report required--Examination of confined animal.
11 D4 240 Owner of biting animal--Quarantine requirements--Examination of dead animal.
11.04:250 Destroying quarantined animal prohibited--Exception.
11 04 260 Suspected rabid animals--Owner report and confinement duty.
11 04 270 Quarantine of animals coming in contact with rabid animals.
11.04 280 Vicious animals--Identification procedure--Confinement requirements.
11 04 290 Vicious animals--Appeal from quarantine requirement--Hearing procedures.
Part 3 BATHHOUSES AND SIMILAR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
11.04.300 Findings.
11.04.310 Definitions.
11.04.320 Public health facility permit.
11.04.330 Posting requirements.
11.04.340 Permit--Reporting requirements.
11.04.350 Permit--Suspension and revocation.
11 D4.360 Compliance with Part 3 provisions required.
11.04.370 Health officer--Right to enter and inspect.
11 04.380 Noncompliance with county health officer-Injunctive relief.
Part 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11,04.010 Director--Powers and duties generally.
A. Within a reasonable length of time after the receipt by him of a report of a case of contagious,
infectious or communicable disease, the director of public health shall make such investigation
and take such measures as in his opinion and uncontrolled discretion may be necessary to
prevent spread of said disease and to enforce the provisions of this Division 1 and statutes,
particularly, but not limited to, the Health and Safety Code and the Regulations of the California
Department of Health Services.
B. In such cases, the director shall collect and submit to the county public health department
laboratory, or to another laboratory approved by the California Department of Health Services,
such samples and laboratory specimens as may be necessary to determine the diagnosis,.
source of infection, and possible infection of persons who have been in contact with the source of
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infection, of said contagious, infectious or communicable diseases. In such cases, the director
shall, when he determines it necessary to assure compliance with his quarantine or isolation
regulations or orders, post guards on or adjacent to the premises where a contagious, infectious
or communicable disease exists. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 76, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 200, 1959.)
11.04.020 ]soiation or quarantine authorized. when.
A. The director may remove any person affected or reasonably suspected of being affected with
a contagious, infectious or communicable disease to a suitable place of isolation or quarantine
when the director deems such action necessary to protect the patient and the public health.
B. In such instances where the patient involved may be classed as indigent according to the
requirements and standards of the Los Angeles County department of public social services,
removal shall be to a suitable facility which has been established and maintained for the
treatment and isolation of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases by the county of Los
Angeles through the department of health services directly, or by contract with other persons,
bodies or institutions.
C. In the instance of communicable disease patients other than indigents, the director shall
attempt to secure isolation and treatment in private institutions having facilities which, in the
opinion of the director, are adequate for proper isolation; but if such private institutions be not
found available and, in his opinion, hospital isolation and care continue necessary, said
nonindigent contagious person shall be committed to the director of the department of health
services, who shall provide facilities in county institutions or hospitals for proper isolation and
treatment.
D. Return of such communicable disease patients from isolation in a hospital or other isolation
facilities to community living shall be on authorization of the director. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 77, 2006:
Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 201, 1959.)
11.04.030 Physicians--Report of disease required when.
Any report of the existence of a contagious, infectious or communicable disease required by any
physician or any other person by the provisions of the Health and Safety Code and the
Regulations of the California Department of Health Services shall, in addition to the matters
require to be reported by such statute or regulation, further state whether the patient or any
member of the patient's household is engaged in the handling or sale of milk or other foodstuff for
human consumption or is engaged in teaching or working in a school or in caring for children
other than those of the patient's own immediate family. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 78, 2006: Ord. 7583
Part 2 § 202, 1959.)
11.04.040 Report of disease by other persons required when.
When no physician is in attendance, any dentist, practitioner, visiting nurse, private duty nurse,
head of any private hcusehold, or person in charge of any institution, hotel, hospital, sanitany
clinic, dispensary, boarding house, school, camp or vessel, shall report immediately to the
director the name and address of any person under his charge, or in his institution or other place
under his charge, with any disease which is or which he suspects or has reason to suspect as
being contagious, infectious or communicable, and shall keep such a person strictly isolated until
the director orders otherwise. Any person having knowledge that another person is suffering from
a disease which is, or which the first person suspects or has reason to suspect as being
contagious, infectious or communicable, shall report forthwith to the local director the name and
address of the diseased person and all the facts relating to the case known to him and requested
by the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 203; 1959:) --
11.04.050 Physicians--Specimen submittal.
Any physician in attendance on a person suffering from any disease which is, or which the
physician suspects or has reason to suspect as being, contagious, infectious or communicable,
shall submit to the director or to a laboratory approved by the California Department of Health
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Services for examination, such specimens required or demanded by the director for establishing
the diagnosis and control of such disease. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 79, 2006:Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 204,
1959.)
11.04.060 Physicians--Isolation ofi patient and other precautions.
A. Any physician who discovers a case of contagious, infectious or communicable disease shall
immediately cause the patient to be isolated and to remain isolated until otherwise ordered by the
director
B. The physician shall also advise other members of the household regarding the precautions to
prevent further spread of the disease, and shall cooperate with the director in endeavoring to
secure the immunization and prompt treatment of such patient and of persons who have been in
contact with such patient to render them noninfectious. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 205, 1959.)
11.04.070 Tuberculosis--Recordkeeping requirements.
All reports and all results of examinations of persons having or suspected of having tuberculosis
shall be recorded by the director in a register, which register shall not be open to inspection by
any person other than the health authorities of the state and county or of any public school
district. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 206, 1959.)
11.04.080 Sanitary disposal of infectious excretions.
No person having tuberculosis or other contagious, infectious or communicable disease shall
dispose of his sputum, saliva or other bodily secretion or excretion so as to cause offense or
danger to any person or persons occupying the same room, apartment, house or public place. In
all cases of violation of this section, the director shall take such steps as he may find necessary
to protect the public health. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 207, 1959.)
11.04.090 Quarantine--Placard requirements.
No person shall interfere with or obstruct the director or his authorized representative in the
posting of any placard establishing quarantine in accordance with law, in or on any place or
premises, nor shall any person conceal, mutilate or remove any such placard, except by
permission of the director. In the event any such placard is concealed, mutilated or torn down; the
occupant of the premises whereon such placard was posted shall notify the director of such fact
immediately. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 208, 1959.)
11.04.100 Quarantine--Leaving and entering premises--Limitations.
It is unlawful for any person residing or being in any place which is quarantined by the director to
leave, nor shall any unauthorized person enter such place without the written consent of the
director; provided, however, that the physician in attendance, any registered nurse in attendance,
the clergyman, undertaker, or any member of the department of public health, in performance of
their duties, may have access to the quarantined household or any persons therein under such
regulations as may be adopted from time to time by the director. Any permits issued under
authority of this section may be revoked upon failure to comply with the regulations governing the
issuance of such permits. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 80, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 209, 1959.)
11 A4.110 Schools--Exclusion of children or other persons required when.
A. It shall be the duty of the principal or other person in charge of any public, private; parochial,
Sunday, kindergarten or boarding school, or day nursery, to exclude therefrom any child or other
person with an infectious, contagious or communicable disease, or a disease such principal or
other person suspects or has reason to suspect as being contagious, infectious or
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communicable. If the attending physician, school physician or director finds, upon examination,
that the person is not suffering from a contagious, infectious or communicable disease, he may
submit a certificate to this effect to the school authority, who may readmit the person.
B. In addition, the principal or other person shall exclude from attendance at school, and shall
notify the director of said action taken, all children affected with the following named diseases:
impetigo contagious, pediculosis, ringworm, scabies and Vincent's infection. The director shall
prescribe conditions under which children with such diseases may attend school. (Ord. 7583 Part
2 § 210, 1959.)
11.04.120 Schools--Readmission of children--Condi#ions.
A. No instructor, teacher, pupil or child who resides where any contagious, infectious or
communicable disease exists, or has recently existed, which is subject to strict isolation or
quarantine of contacts, shall be permitted by any superintendent, principal or teacher of any
college, seminary, public or private school, or day nursery, to attend the college, seminary,
School or nursery, except by the written permission of the director.
B. Pupils or school or nursery employees who have been ill from any other contagious, infectious
or communicable disease may be readmitted only by written permission signed by the attending
physician, the school physician, or the director or his authorized agent. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 211,
1959. )
11.04.130 Control measures when diagnosis is uncertain.
In cases of doubt or disputed diagnosis, or where uncertainty exists as to the exact nature of a
suspected case of contagious, infectious or communicable disease, the director shall enforce the
control measures provided for the disease. Whenever a case of unrecognized illness shall be
reported to the director, which upon investigation presents symptoms of a contagious, infectious
or communicable disease, but in which, in the judgment of the director, sufficient time has not
elapsed to render a positive diagnosis possible, the director shall establish the control measures
applicable in actual cases of contagious, infectious or communicable disease until such time as
positive diagnosis can be established. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 212, 1959.)
1L04.140 Disinfection measures following quarantine or other unsanitary
conditions.
A. Whenever a person or animal or other thing is discovered to be affected by or infected with a
contagious, infectious or communicable disease, upon demand of the director, the owner or
person in charge of the house containing said person, animal or thing shall cause the house,
building or premises, and all articles therein which might harbor germs or viruses, or carriers
thereof, to be disinfected, deloused, renovated, cleaned or fumigated, as required by and under
the supervision of the director.
B. Upon the termination of any case of contagious, infectious or communicable disease by death
or recovery of the patient, or on removal of the patient from the house or other place, in which the
patient had been staying during the course of the disease, the director shall make a
determination of the means necessary to render noninfectious the house or other place occupied
by the patient during the course of the disease. The director may order any person owning, or
having any interest in said house or other place, to clean the premises according to specifcations
of the director, and said person owning or having interest in said property shall obey all further
orders of the director that may be determined by the director in his sole discretion to be
necessary to destroy the vitality of pathogenic microorganisms or viruses on such premises.
C. Whenever quarantine is established by the director forany contagious, infectious or
communicable disease, he shall instruct all persons on the quarantined premises in the steps
necessary to prevent the spread of the disease through infectious discharge, and such persons
shall follow and obey such instructions. In the case of the louse-borne diseases, the director shall
take such measures as may be necessary to delouse all infected persons who have been in
contact with the infected person on the quarantined premises, and also such persons shall obey
the orders of the director relating to said delousing program.
D. Whenever the director, in his sole discretion, finds that an emergency exists requiring
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immediate action for the protection of public health, he shall prdceed to render any infected
house, building or premises free from the danger of the spread of contagious, infectious or
communicable disease; if, in the opinion of the director, it is necessary to destroy any clothing or
bedding or other articles to prevent the spread of contagious, infectious or communicable
disease, the same shall be destroyed by the director.
E. Whenever the director finds any premises to be infested with vermin. or rats, or to be in such
insanitary condition, as in his opinion to require fumigation or renovation, the director shall serve
notice of such conditions on the owner or his agent, or tenant of such premises, and the owner,
agent or tenant shall fumigate or renovate such premises as directed by the director.
F. No person shall remove any article of clothing or bedding, or any other article by which the
germs of disease may be carried, from any house, building or premises in which there is or has
been a case of contagious, infectious or communicable disease, until such articles have been
thoroughly disinfected and the permission of the director obtained for such removal. (Ord. 7583
Part 2 § 213, 1959.)
11.04.150 Exposed persons--Contacts with other persons restricted.
Upon specific order of the director, a person or persons who have attended upon or otherwise
come in contact with a case of communicable disease in such manner or to such extent as to
render him or her liable to contract such disease or to communicate tt to others, shall refrain from
going into a public place of assembly and shall not mingle with other persons not affected with
such disease. The director may, when it is necessary, cause any person so exposed to be
quarantined until the danger of such person's having or communicating such communicable
disease has passed. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 214, 1959.)
11.04.160 Bodies of disease victims--Embalming restrictions--Report required
when.
No undertaker or embalmer shall begin the actual embalming of any body in which the cause of
death is, or in which he suspects or has reason to suspect the cause of death as being, a
contagious, infectious or communicable disease, until authorized by the director. If the case has
not been previously reported to the director; the undertaker or embalmer shall immediately report
to the director the name and address of the deceased person, and all facts relating to the cause
of death known to said undertaker or embalmer. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 215, 1959.)
11.04.170 Hearse and mortuary car use restrictions.
It is unlawful for any funeral director or other person to use, or cause or permit to be used, any
vehicle other than a hearse or mortuary car for the conveyance of the body of any person dead of
a contagious, infectious or communicable disease, except when said person dies while being
transported in a vehicle, unless said body shall have been prepared for burial and encased in a
sound casket and enclosed in a transportation case. (Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 216, 1959.)
11.04.180 Burial permi#s.
For every burial permit issued pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the applicant shall pay to
the director, and the director shall collect the fee authorized pursuant to Health and Safety Code
section 100430, except that no fee shall be charged for a burial permit of a person who died while
in any branch of the armed forces during time of war. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 81, 2006: Ord. 7583
Part 2 § 217, 1959.)
11.04.190 Tuberculosis sanitarium--Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
No person shall enter, be or remain upon the premises of any tuberculosis sanitarium while in
possession of any alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, in excess of a single dose
prescribed by the sanitarium physician. (Ord. 10728 § 2 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 228,
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1959.)
11.04.195 Saie or use of alkyl nitrite products.
A. It is unlawful for any person to use, sell, offer for sale or otherwise furnish to any other person
any alkyl nitrite product, as defined herein.
B. "Alkyl nitrite" means any volatile alkyl nitrite compound including, but not limited to, amyl nitrite,
butyl nitrite, and isobutyl nitrite.
C. "Alkyl nitrite product" means all products of any kind containing an alkyl nitrite in a form and
amount which makes possible the introduction of an alkyl nitrite into the human body through any
means including, but not limited to, injecting, ingesting or inhaling.
D. As used in this section, the use of an alkyl nitrite product shall mean to inhale, inject, or
otherwise introduce into the human body an alkyl nitrite product, unless done pursuant to a
course of treatment prescribed or administered by a physician, dentist or podiatrist.
E. The prohibition contained in subsection A of this section shall not apply to the sale, offering for
sale, or furnishing of any alkyl nitrite product by:
1. A pharmacist to a physician, dentist, podiatrist; veterinarian or td any other person possessing
a prescription issued by a physician, dentist, podiatrist or veterinarian for such a product;
2. A physician, dentist, podiatrist or veterinarian to his or her patients; or
3. A manufacturer or wholesaler of alkyl nitrite products to a pharmacist; physician, dentist,
podiatrist or veterinarian. (Ord. 86-0173 § 1, 1986.)
Part 2 RABIES CONTROL AND VICIOUS ANIMALS[5]
11.04.200 Persons biften by certain animals--Report required--Treatment.
It shall be the duty of each physician to report to the director any case coming to the physician's
attention in which a person has been bitten by, or otherwise exposed to, an animal of a species
subject to rabies, giving the full name, age and address of the person who has been bitten. If no
physician is in attendance on said case, said report shall be made by the person bitten or
otherwise exposed, or, in the case of a minor, by his parent or guardian. The director shall
ascertain that said individual is treated as the director, in his opinion and discretion, deems
necessary for the protection of said individual, and the director shall order the quarantine and
observation of.the biting ahimal until it is established by the director that such animal does not
have symptoms of rabies. (Ord. 10728 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 218, 1959.)
11.04.210 Confinement of biting animals--Procedure generally.
The biting animal shall be quarantined, confined and observed for at least 14 days (dogs- and
cats, 10 days) after the day of infliction of the bite, with the exception that the following alternative
to the 10-day isolation of dogs and cats is permitted: dogs or cats which have been isolated in
strict conf nement, under proper care and under observation of a licensed veterinarian, in a
pound, veterinary hospital or other adequate facility, in a manner approved by the director of
public health, may be released from isolation by the director after five days of veterinary
observation if, upon conducting a thorough physical examination on the fifth day or more after
infliction of the bite, the observing veterinarian certifies that there are no clinical signs or
symptoms of any disease. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 82, 2006: Ord. 10728 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583
Part 2 § 219, 1959.)
11.04.220 Confinement of biting animals--Alternate procedures.
A. The quarantine described in Section 11.04.210 may be made on the property of the person
having charge, custody or control of such animal when adequate quarantine facilities are
available; or, at the discretion of the director, such animal may be placed under quarantine and
observation in any licensed boarding kennel.
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B. Should the animal be relinquished by the owner to the director to be disposed of upon release
from quarantine, the director may, at his discretion, impound such animal in an approved animal
control facility. (Ord. 10728 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 220, 1959.)
11.04.225 Fee for confinement of biting animals.
A. Under the conditions described in subsection B of this section, the county shall recover a fee
of $50.00 for the costs incurred by the department of public health in the confinement of a biting
animal as described in Sections 11.04.200, 11.04.210 and 11.04.220. The county shall also
recover any related costs, including care and feeding of the confined animal, and any reasonable
costs that it may incur in connection with the collection of such fees,
B. The fee shall be assessed when:
1. The director of public health or his designee confines an animal described in Section
11.04.200 on the owner or custodian's premises and the victim of the bite is not the owner or
custodian of the animal; and
2. The victim was not engaged in an illegal activity against the person or on the property of the
owner or custodian.
C. Notwithstanding the above, the fee shall not be assessed when the animal is a police dog or
guide dog as defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 1919 and 1919:1.
D. The director or his designee may waive, in full or in part, the above fee, if necessary to
accomplish the protection of animal or public health, safety or welfare. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 83;
2006: Ord. 83-0055 § 11, 1993.)
11.04.230 Owner of biting animal--Report required--Examination of confined
animal.
Whenever the owner or person having charge, custody or control of any animal observes or
learns that such animal has bitten or otherwise exposed a human being, such owner or person
having charge, custody or control of such animal shall report the incident at once to the director
and shall confine such animal in an enclosure, or shall securely hold and restrain said animal, by
chain or other device, for examination and observation by the director. No owner or person
having charge, custody or control of such animal shall fail, refuse or neglect to allow the director
to make an inspection or examination of such animal for the purpose of determining whether
such animal has symptoms of rabies. (Ord. 10728 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 221,
1959. )
1iA4.240 Owner of biting animat--Quarantine requirements--Examination of dead
animal.
No owner or person having charge, custody or control of any animal biting or otherwise exposing
a human being shall fail, refuse or neglect to confine in an enclosure, or securely hold and
restrain such animal by chain or other device, upon the premises of the owner or person having
charge, custody or control of such animal, for the period of quarantine as shown in Section
11.04.210. Should such animal die while under quarantine and observation, the owner or person
having charge, custody or control of such animal shall surrender the carcass of s!!ch. animal or
such portion of the carcass as may be demanded by the director. (Ord. 10728 § 3 (part), 1973:
Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 222, 1959.)
11.04.250 Destroying quarantined animal prohibited--Exception.
It is unlawful for any owner or person having charge, custody or control of any animal that has
bitten or otherwise exposed a human being or is suspected of having rabies to destroy such
animal, or have such animal destroyed, during the quarantine period, unless permission is
granted by the director. (Ord. 10728 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 223, 1959.)
11.04.260 Suspected rabid animals--Owner report and confinement duty.
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Whenever the owner or person having charge, custody or control of any animal learns or
observes that such animal has shown symptoms of rabies or has acted in a manner which would
give said person or owner reason to believe that said animal has rabies, it shall be unlawful for
such owner or person having charge, custody or control of such animal to fail, refuse or neglect
to notify the director at once and to confine such animal in an enclosure, or to securely hold and
restrain such animal by chain or other device until it shall be established that such animal does
not have symptoms of rabies, or to fail, refuse or neglect to allow the director to inspect or
examine such animal for symptoms of rabies. (Ord. 10728 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 §
224, 1959.)
11.04.270 Quarantine of animals coming in contact with rabid animals.
Animal contacts of a known rabid or suspected rabid animal shall be quarantined in a place and
manner, and for a period of time, designated by the director. (Ord. 10728 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord.
7583 Part 2 § 225, 1959.)
11.04.280 Vicious animals--Identifiication procedure--Confinement requirements.
A. It shall be the duty of the director, upon receipt of an affdavit from any person who has been
bitten by an animal or from a person who has witnessed such an occurrence, to investigate and,
upon reasonable indication of the animal's viciousness, to notify the owner or custodian of such
animal, in writing, to keep such animal at all times confined strictly to the premises of said owner
or custodian in such a manner that the animal may not do bodily harm to any person having
legitimate reason to be upon the premises of said owner or custodian.
B. Permanent Quarantine. After the receipt by the owner or custodian of such animal of the
notice as provided in subsection A of this section, the owner or custodian shall at all times
thereafter keep such animal, or cause such animal to be kept, on the property or premises where
such owner or custodian resides, in the manner specified in subsection A above. Such animal
shall not be moved from the place of quarantine or disposed of in any manner without the
permission of the director, and in the event of the death of the animal, the carcass of the animal
shall be surrendered by the owner or custodian to the director on demand, as proof of the death
of the animal. (Ord. 10728 § 2 (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 2 § 226, 1959.)
11.04.290 Vicious animals--Appeal fram quarantine requirement--Hearing
procedures.
Any person whose animal has been declared vicious and placed on permanent quarantine may
petition the director for a hearing. Such a 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. If the director finds
that the facts upon which he based his order of quarantine no longer exist, he shall rescind the
quarantine. Otherwise, he shall set the matter for a public hearing not less than 60 days after the
filing of the petition and, in writing, either by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in th_ e
manner required for the service of summons in civil actions, not less than five days prior to the
hearing, notify the applicant of the time and place thereof. The director shall give the petitioner
and all other persons who desire to be heard an opportunity to testify and to present any relevant
facts. The director may place any witness under oath. The director, when he deems it necessary,
may continue the hearing at any time and shall give notice thereof at the hearing or as required
when the matter is first set for hearing. At the close of the hearing or within 10 days thereafter,
from the evidence presented, the director shall determine the facts and shall take the action
required thereby, continue the quarantine, set aside the quarantine, or such other action as is
required by law under the facts. He may notify the petitioner at the close of the hearing as to his
ruling if the petitioner is present, either in person or by counsel. Otherwise, he shall notify the
petitioner of his action by a notice in writing served by first class mail, postage prepaid, or in the
manner required for the service summons in a civil action. (Ord. 10728 § 4, 1973: Ord. 7583 Part
2 § 227, 1959.)
Part 3 BATHHOUSES AND SIMILAR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
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11.04.300 Findings.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal disease of epidemic proportions in Los
Angeles County. Evidence exists that certain commercial establishments in the county allow,
facilitate, and/or provide facilities far their patrons to engage in high risk sexual contact which
poses a significant risk for the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which
has been associated with AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Such high risk sexual
contact poses an unacceptable public health risk which must be eliminated. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 1,
2004: Ord. 88-00120 § .1 (part), 1988.)
11.04.310 Definitions.
The following terms as used in this Part 3 shall have the following meanings:
A.1. "Commercial sex venue" means any establishment that charges patrons or members a fee
for admission or membership and which as one of its primary purposes allows, facilitates, and/or
provides facilities for its patrons or members to engage in any high risk sexual contact while on
the premises.
2. Excluded from the definition of commercial sex venue shall be any hotel or motel, as defined in
subsection C of this section.
8.1. "High risk sexual contact" means anal or vaginal intercourse, oral copulation, and any other
behavior or activity identified by the county health officer pursuant to subsection B.2 of this
section.
2. In recognition that medical information about AIDS and how it is transmitted continues to
develop, the county health officer may amend the definition of high risk sexual contact when, in
his opinion, such a change is supported by the then-available scientific information. Any such
change shall be effective only after notice of such change is given to the board of supervisors
and is published once a week for three weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county
and is provided to each establishment which has been issued or applied for a permit pursuant to
Section 11.04.320 herein.
C. "Hotel" or "motel" means a commercial establishment meeting ali of the following
requirements:
1. The establishment holds itself out as being primarily in the hotel or motel business;
2. The establishment is licensed by all applicable jurisdictions as a hotel or motel;
3. The establishment complies with any applicable occupancy tax ordinahce;
4. The establishment complies with all applicable state, city and county statutes, ordinances and
regulations controlling the operation of motels or hotels. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 2, 2004: Ord. 88-
00120 § 1 (part), 1988.)
11.04.320 Public health facility permi#._, _._,__ _ _ __ __ .. __
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to operate, conduct or carry on a commercial sex
venue, unless the owner of the commercial sex venue first obtains, and continues to maintain in
full force and effect, a public health facility permit. The owner of any commercial sex venue which
was lawfully operating on the effective date of this section shall either cease operation or obtain a
public health facility permit within six months of the effective date of this section.
B. Within 30 calendar days of the adoption of this section, the county health officer shall establish
commercial sex venue regulations, which are intended to eliminate the unacceptable public
health risk posed by the operation of commercial sex venues. A copy of these commercial sex
venue regulations shall be made available to any member of the public at no charge, upon
request. As determined necessary by the county health officer, he may, from time to time, amend
the commercial sex venue regulations. A copy of any amendments shall also be made available
to any member of the public at no charge, upon request.
C. Upon review and verification by the county health officer that the owner has met the
requirements enumerated in the commercial sex venue regulations, he shall issue a public health
facility permit to the owner.
D. Any public health facility permit issued by the county health officer to the owner of a
commercial sex venue is nontransferable: The public health facility permit shall be valid for a
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twelve-month period and only for the approved facility. (Ord. 2004-0050 §§ 3, 4, 2004.)
11.04.330 Posting requirements.
A. The public health facility permit issued to the owner of any facility operating as a commercial
sex venue must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is visible to the public and to
patrons and members of the commercial sex venue.
B. At all times, every commercial sex venue shall have posted so as to be clearly visible to
patrons and members entering the establishment a legible sign, in lettering at least one inch in
size, that provides the following information:
Any public health concerns regarding this establishment should be directed to the Los Angeles
County Department of Health Services Office: (the program office address and telephone number
to be provided by the county health officer). (Ord. 2004-0050 §§ 5, 6, 2004.)
11.04.340 Permit--Reporting requirements.
Every owner of a commercial sex venue for which a public health facility permit has been issued
by the county health officer under the provisions of this Part 3 shall report to him any changes in
the status of the business or activities which is made reportable by commercial sex venue
regulations, within 15 calendar days of the change. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 7, 2004.)
11.04:350 Permit--Suspension and revocation.
A. Any public health facility permit issued pursuant to this Part 3 may be suspended or revoked at
any time by the county health officer for failure to comply with any provision of this Part 3 or any
other violation of law or standard which creates a risk to the public health or safety, including, but
not limited to, any violations of the commercial sex venue regulations, the Los Angeles County
Code or the California Health and Safety Code, or any combination thereof, or for interference
with the county health officer's performance of his duty.
B. Whenever the county health officer finds that an owner is not in compliance with the
requirements of this Part 3, or any law or standard affecting the public health or safety, including,
but limited to, the commercial sex venue regulations, the Los Rngeles County Code or the
California Health and Safety Code, or any combination thereof, a written notice of noncompliance
shall be issued to the owner. The notice of noncompliance shall include a statement of all
deficiencies found, and shall specify the mandatory corrective measures, including, if appropriate,
preparation by the owner of a corrective action plan, which must be completed to address all
deficiencies. The county health officer shall provide a date (hereinafter "compliance date") by
which all the mandatory corrective measures must be completed. On the compliance date, the
county health officer will assess if the mandatory corrective measures taken by the owner are
sufficient to cause the county health officer to conclude that the deficiencies that were set out in
the notice of noncompliance have been corrected br otherwise sufficiently addressed to ensure
that they no longer present a risk to public heath or safety. The notice of noncompliance shall
inform the owner that failure to sufficiently address the deficiencies may result in the imposition of
any penalty provided for in this Part 3. The notice of noncompliance shall also advise the owner
of his right to an administrative review under the provisions of subsection E of this section.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision df this Part 3, if the county health offcer finds that an
owner is not in compliance with the requirements of this Part 3, or any law or standard affecting
the public health or safety, including, but not limited to, the commercial sex venue regulations, the
Los Angeles County Code or the California Health and Safety Code, or any combination thereof
and this owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations such that, in the judgment of the county
health officer additional time will not result in compliance, the county health offcer may
immediately suspend or revoke the owner's health facility permit. In such case, the county health
officer shall issue a written notice to the owner that shall specify the acts or omissions found to be
violations of any applicable regulations or laws, and in the case of suspension, shall state the
duration of the suspension and the corrective measures, if any, which the owner must implement
as a condition of the reinstatement or reissuance of the permit, at end of the sispension period.
The notice shall also advise the owner of his right to an administrative review under the
provisions of subsection E of this section.
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D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part 3, if any immediate danger to the public health
or safety is found or is reasonably suspected, unless the condition is corrected forthwith, the
county health officer may immediately suspend any public health facility permit issued pursuant
to this Part 3, and/or initiate a criminal complaint, pending a determination of an administrative
review as provided herein. 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 or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected
hazardous condition. Whenever a public health facility permit issued pursuant to this Part 3 is
immediately suspended as a result of an immediate danger to the public health or safety, the
county health officer shall issue to the owner a written notice of noncompliance. The notice of
noncompliance shall include a statement of all deficiencies found, and shall specify the
mandatory corrective measures, including, if appropriate, preparation by the owner of a corrective
action plan, which must be completed to address all deficiencies. The county health officer shall
set a compliance date by which all the mandatory corrective measures must be completed. On
the compliance date, the county health officer will assess if the mandatory corrective measures
taken by the owner are sufficient to cause the county health officer to conclude that the
deficiencies that were set out in the notice of noncompliance have been corrected or otherwise
sufficiently addressed to ensure that they no longer present a risk to the public health or safety. In
this circumstance where a business is immediately closed because of an immediate danger to
the public health or safety is found or reasonably suspected, the owner may request that the
compliance date occur on a date earlier than that scheduled by the county health officer. If the
owner requests this earlier date, the county health officer shall reschedule the compliance date to
a time no later than the end of the third business day following the owner's request. The notice of
noncompliance shall inform the owner that failure to sufficiently address the deficiencies may
result in the imposition of any penalty provided for in this Part 3. The notice of noncompliance
shall also advise the owner of his right to an administrative review under the provisions of
subsection E of this section.
E. A request for an administrative review, as specified in subsections B and D of this section,
must be made by the owner in writing within 15 calendar days of the compliance date set forth in
the notice of noncompliance or any extension thereof which is later granted by the county health
officer. A request for an administrative review, as specified in subsection C of this section, must
be made by the owner in writing within 15 calendar days of the date the notice provided for in
subsection C is issued by the county health officer. Failure to request an administrative review
within the prescribed time shall be deemed a waiver of the right to such review. The
administrative review shall be held within 15 calendar days of the receipt of a written request for a
review and shall be conducted by a designee of the county health officer who was not involved in
issuing the notice of noncompliance (hereinafter "reviewer"). Upon written request of the owner,
or on his own initiative, the reviewer may advance or postpone the scheduled administrative
review date, if, in his opinion, good cause warrants such action. The reviewer shall issue to the
owner a written notice of his decision within five working days of the completion of the
administrative review. Upon completion of the administrative review, the reviewer may modify,
suspend, revoke or continue all such actions previously imposed upon a public health facility
permit issued pursuant to this Part 3. In the event of suspension or revocation of the public health
facility permit, the notice of decision shall specify the acts or omissions found to be violations of
any applicable regulations or laws and, in the case of suspension, shall state the duration of the
suspension and. the corrective measures, if any, which the owner must implement as a condition
of the reinstatement or reissuance of the permit, at end of the suspension period.
F. In the event a public health facility permit is suspended or revoked, the owner of the
commercial sex venue shall cease to operate said facility as a commercial sex venue, unless and
until the public health facility permit is reinstated or reissued. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 8, 2004.)
11.04.350 Compliance with Part 3 provisions required._
A. The provisions of this Part 3 are in full force and effect in the county and in every municipal
jurisdiction in the county adopting this Part 3.
B. Any person owning or operating any business or establishment regulated by this Part 3, must
comply with the provisions of this Part 3.
C. Any person who owns or operates a commercial sex venue without a valid public health facility
permit, or who, upon demand of the county health officer, refuses, or neglects to conform to a
lawful order or directive issued by him pertaining to conduct regulated by this Part 3, is guilty of a
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misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000.00, imprisonment in the county jail for a period not
exceed six months, or both. Each such act is punishable as a separate offense, and each
subsequent day that an act continues constitutes a separate act punishable as separate offense.
(Ord. 2004-0050 § 9, 2004.)
11.04.370 Health officer--Right to enter and inspect.
The county health officer may enter and inspect any commercial sex venue, or enter and inspect
any location suspected of being a commercial sex venue, for purposes of enforcing this Part 3.
Such inspections may be conducted as often as necessary to ensure compliance with the
provisions of this Part 3. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 10, 2004.)
11.04.380 Noncompliance with county health officer--Injunctive relief.
Any act or failure to act which is a violation of this Part 3 may be the subject of a civil action to
enjoin the person so acting or failing to act to conform his or her conduct to the provisions of this
Part 3. The filing and prosecution of such an action shall, in no way,-limit the authority or ability of
the county health officer to enforce the requirements of this Part 3 or impose penalties or take
any other actions enumerated herein. (Ord. 2004-0050 § 11, 2004.)
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Chapter 11 A6 PERMITS AIdD SPECIAL SERVICE PEES
11.06.020 Fee schedule.
11.06.020 Pee schedule.
The director of public health shall from time to time review, adopt, amend, repeal and enforce
rules and regulations for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare. Such
rules and regulations may include a schedule of fees to pay far cost of services provided
pursuant to Title 8 and Title 20 of this code. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 84, 2006: Ord. 2005-0053 § 6,
2005: Ord. 11992 § 5 (part), 1979: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 10 § 751, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.08 CHILDREN'S CAMPS
11 08.010 Children's camp defined.
11 08 020 Establishment--Plans and specifcations required.
1108 030 General requirements--Compliance required.
11.08.040 Sanitation and maintenance.
11 08.050 Toilets lavatories and showers.
11.08.060 I of rmarv.
11.08.070 Sleeping quarters.
11.08.080 Food supply.
11.08.090 Milk
11 08.100 Utensils and other food service equipment.
For statutory provisions on organized camps, see Health and Saf. Code § 18897 et seq.
11.08.010 Children's camp defined.
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A children's camp is any place maintained for recreational or other purposes where 10 or more
children under the age of 21 are kept for fve days or more while away from their usual place of
residence. This chapter shall not apply to any private boarding school as defined in this Division
1, or any place of detention maintained by a governmental agency. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 §
700, 1959.)
11.08.020 Establishment--Plans and specifications required.
A person intending to establish a new children's camp shall submit, in duplicate, complete plans
of the proposed camp, including a plotplan drawn to scale, to the director for approval, prior to
construction of new buildings or conversion of existing buildings. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 701,
1959. )
11.fl8.030 General requirements--Compliance required.
Children's camps shall comply with the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code,
Division 13, Part 2.3, Camps, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Subchapter 6,
Organized Camps. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 4, 2007: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
9 § 709; 1959.)
11.08.040 Sanitation and maintenance.
All camp facilities, buildings and grounds in a children's camp shall be maintained in good repair
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and in a clean, sanitary condition. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 708, 1959.)
11.08.050 Toilets, lavatories and showers.
A. Every children's camp shall be provided with at least one toilet facility for each multiple of 15
children, or fraction thereof, of each sex. Toilet and shower rooms shall be maintained in a clean,
sanitary condition. Children's sleeping quarters shall not be located over 200 feet from a toilet
building. At least one lavatory with running water shall be located adjacent to each toilet room or
privy structure. A lavatory for hand-washing, provided with hot and cold running water, shall be
maintained within each kitchen, and used for no other purpose. At least one shower head with
hot and cold running water shall be provided for each 15 children of each sex. The operator shall
provide soap for all such lavatories and showers; all such showers shall be in buildings and all
such buildings shall be properly lighted, plumbed and ventilated. All children in children's camps
shall be given the opportunity to use the showers at reasonable intervals.
B. This section shall not prohibit the installation and maintenance of additional properly plumbed,
open-air showers in connection with swimming pools or swimming areas. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9
§ 702, 1959.)
11.08.060 Infirmary.
Every children's camp shall have an infrmary building exclusively for isolation purposes. Such
building shall be properly screened, heated, ventilated, and supplied with separate toilet facilities
and a lavatory with hot and cold running water. The construction of the infirmary shall be such
that the occupants shall be protected against dampness during inclement weather. A tent shall
not be used as an infrmary building. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 703, 1959.)
11.08.070 Sleeping quarters.
A. No person shall use, or suffer or permit any child or adult to use, any room or place for
sleeping purposes within any children's camp if such room or place is overcrowded, or if there is
insufficient light, windows, ventilation or drainage, or if the room or place is insanitary. In all
rooms or places used as sleeping quarters, the beds shall be so situated that there is a clear
space of at least three feet horizontally and 30 inches vertically between beds.
B. Every room or place used for sleeping purposes, occupied by two persons, shall contain not
less than 630 cubic feet of air space.
C. Every room or place used far sleeping purposes shall be deemed to be overcrowded if it is
occupied by more than two persons and contains less than 630 cubic feet of air space plus 500
cubic feet of air space for every person occupying the room in excess of two persons. (Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 9 § 704, 1959.)
11.08.080 Food supply.
It is unlawful to use any food in a children's camp unless such food is from a source approved by
the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 706, 1959.)
11.08.090 Milk.
It is unlawful to serve or use any milk in a children's camp unless such milk is certifed milk or is
pasteurized market milk. {Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 705, 1959.)
11.08.100 Utensils and o#her food service. equipment.
All utensils, counters, shelves, tables, stoves, hoods, refrigeration equipment and all other food
service equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. It is unlawful to use or keep any
utensils that are corroded, cracked, chipped or broken. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 707, 1959.)
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Chapter 11.10 FOOD DEMONSTRATORS
Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.10 FOOD DEMONSTRATORS
11.10.010 Food demonstrator defined.
11 10 020 Location for food preparation and serving.
11.10 030 Demonstrator to remain at disolav area.
11 10 040 Foods--Sanitation requirements.
11 10.050 Foods--Storage--Requirements generally.
11 10 060 Foods--Storage--Temperature control.
11 10 070 Foods--Implements for handling.
11.10.080 Utensils.
11.10.090 Waste disposal.
11.10.100 Personal cleanliness.
11 10110 Hand-washingfacilities.
11.10.120 Toilet facilities.
11 10.130 Additional requirements authorized when.
11.10.010 Food demonstrator defined.
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"Food demonstrator" means any person who offers or serves to the public, with or without
dharge, unpackaged bulk food or packaged food, for the purpose of publicizing, advertising, or
promoting the sale of food, food products or food equipment.
"Food demonstrator" does not mean a person operating a pool establishment, restaurant or
itinerant restaurant. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 13, 2008: Ord. 8614 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 900, 1959.)
11.10.020 Location for food preparation and serving.
All food used by a food demonstrator shall be stored, prepared and served in a building or tent,
which shall be completely enclosed. Reasonable exits and entrances, as well as openings for the
purpose of ventilation are permitted. Flies and dust shall be controlled so as not to constitute a
health hazard. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 901, 1959.)
11.10.030 Demonstrator to remain at display area.
Demonstrators, when offering food to customers, shall at all times remain at their display booths.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 911, 1959.)
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A. All food used, or to be used, by a food demonstrator shall be protected at all times from
contamination by persons, flies, dust and dirt.
B. Food in the process of being heated, chilled, compounded or displayed shall be protected at
all times from contamination by persons, flies, dust and dirt, by panels of glass, plastic or other
material arranged in such manner as will be acceptable to the director.
C. Food samples shall not be offered from a common bowl, container, or tray or other device, in
such a manner that the recipients hands might contact dther food being offered or on display.
D. No exhibit of food shall be left unattended at any time. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 13 § 904, 1959.)
11.10.050 Foods--Storage--Requirements generally.
All food or food products shall be stored in compliance with Section 11.12.230. (Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 908, 1959.)
11.10.060 Foods--Storage--Temperature control.
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Food demonstrators shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.12.240. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 905, 1959.)
11.10.070 Foods--Implements for handling.
Tongs; spatulas or other suitable implements shall be used by food demonstrators in the handling
of foods. Hand contact with food shall be kept aC the minimum. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 907, 1959.)
11.10.080 Utensils.
All implements, tools and equipment shall at all times be kept in a clean and sanitary condition
and in good repair. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 906, 1959.)
11.10.090 Waste dispasal.
Containers equipped with tightfitting lids or covers shall be provided for refuse, and exhibits shall
be kept clean and sanitary. Where tanks, icers or other apparatus are used, facilities for the
sanitary and adequate collection and disposal of wastewater shall be provided. {Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 909, 1959.)
11..10.100 Personal cleanliness.
All food demonstrators and food handlers shall wear clean, washable garments. Female food
demonstrators and food handlers shall wear headbands, hair nets, or caps that confine their hair.
The hands of all such persons shall be free of cuts, sores and bandages, and shall be kept clean
at all times when food is being prepared or demonstrated: (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 13 § 910, 1959.)
11.10.110 Hand-washing facilities.
A. Hand-washing facilities shall be provided food demonstrators and food handlers assisting
them.
B. Said facilities shall be located at the place where food is offered or served closely adjacent
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thereto.
C. When the number of lavatories or the facilities thereof are inadequate, or their location is such
that their use by food demonstrators or food handlers or others assisting them will be inhibited,.
the director may order the installation of additional lavatories in such numbers and at such
locations as will insure the protection of the public health. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 13 § 903, 1959.)
11.10.120 Tailet facilities.
Tqilet facilities shall be provided for food demonstrators and food handlers who assist them. Said
toilets must be conveniently located and at a distance not in excess of 300 feet from the place at
which the food demonstration is conducted. There shall be separate toilets for each sex. (Ord.
8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 902, 1959.)
11.10.130 Additional requirements authorized when.
The director of public health may impose such additional requirements upon particular food
demonstrators, and the manner of their operation, depending upon special circumstances
respecting the type of food and the manner and location of its distribution and display, as are
required for the protection of the public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 85, 2006: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 912, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 71.41 WHOLESALE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
11.11.010 Definitions.
11 11.020 Application and effect.
11 11 030 Procedure for obtaining a food handler's trairiing certificate.
11.11.040 Approved and accredited examination.
11.11.060 Exemptions.
11 11 070 Food safety certificate availability.
11 11.080 Compliance with certified food handler requirement.
11.11.100 Expiration.
11 11 110 Responsibilities of a certified food handles
11.11.120 Suspension of food safety certificate.
11 11 130 Right to appeal following suspension.
11.11.140 Notice of decision.
11.11.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Certified food handler" means an owner, operator, or any other person who possesses a
current and valid food safety certificate and who supervises all or part of a wholesale food
establishment's operations.
B. "Department" means the county of Los Angeles, department of public health.
C. "Director" means the director of the department of public health or his duly authorized
designee.
D. "Food safety certificate" means the certificate issued by the department, certifying that an
individual has satisfactorily met the requirements set forth in Section 11.11.030, and
demonstrated competency in food safety by passing an approved and accredited food safety
certification examination as specified in Section 11.11.040.
E. "Potentially hazardous food" means those foods as defined in section 11.12.005 (Z). (Ord.
.2007-0089 § 6, 2007: Ord. 2006-0040 § 86, 2006: Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.020 Appiication and a##ect.
A. Each wholesale food establishment as defned in Section 11.12.005 (JJ) shall have at least.
one certified food handler on the premises at all times during hours of operation.
B. Wholesale food establishment owners/operators who operate more than one wholesale food
establishment shall be required to have at least one certified food handler at each wholesale food
establishment at all times during hours of operation.
C. Failure to have a certified food handler on site at all times during the hours of operation of any
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wholesale food establishment as specified in this section shall be grounds for the suspension or
revocation of the wholesale food establishment's public health license pursuant to the applicable
provisions of Chapter 8.04 of this code and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 8.04.930.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 7, 2007: Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
Editor's note: Enacted by Ordinance 97-0071, Chapter 11.11 is effective January 16, 1998.
11.11.030 Procedure for obtaining a food handler's training certificate.
A. Every person desiring a food safety certificate shall file with the department an application for
certification. Upon application, each person desiring certification shall provide:
1. A current and valid certificate issued by an accredited entity which indicates passage of an
approved and accredited food safety certifcation examination as specified in Section 11.11.040;
and
2. A current and valid photo identification of the applicant including but not limited to a state
issued driver license or United States passport.
B. Persons who have had their food safety certificate revoked by the department, and desire
recertification, shall file with the department an application for recertification. Upon application,
each person desiring recertification shall provide:
1. A current and valid certificate issued by an accredited entity which indicates passage of an
approved and accredited food safety certification examination as specified in Section 11.11.040
on a date following the date of revocation of the certificate by the department.
2. A current and valid photo identification of the applicant including but not limited to a state
issued driver license or United States passport. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 8, 2007: Ord. 97-0071 § 9
(Part), 1997.)
11.11.040 Approved and accredited examination.
A. The food safety certification examination shall include, but need not be limited to, all of the
following elements of knowledge:
1. Foodborne illness, including terms associated with foodborne illness, micro-organisms,
hepatitis A, and toxins that can contaminate food and the illness that can be associated with
contamination, definition and recognition of potentially hazardous foods, chemical, biological, and
physical contamination bf food, and the illnesses that can be associated with-food
contaminations, and major contributing factors for foodborne illness.
2. The relationship between time and temperature with respect to foodborne illness, including the
relationship between time and temperature and micro-organisms during the various food handling
preparation, and serving states, and the type, calibration, and use of thermometers in monitoring
food temperatures.
3. The relationship between personal hygiene and food safety, including the association of hand
contact, personal habits and behaviors, and food employee health to foodborne illness, and the
recognition of how policies, procedures, and management contribute to improved food safety
practices.
4. Methods of preventing food contamination in all states of food handling, including terms
associated with contamination and potential hazards prior to, during, and after delivery.
5. Procedures for cleaning and sanitizing equipment arid utensils.
6. Problems and potential solutions associated with facility and equipment design, layout, and
construction.
7. Problems and potential solutions associated with temperature control, preventing cross-
contamination, housekeeping, and maintenance.
B. Food safety certification examinations shall be developed by certification organizations
accredited by the American National Standards Institute as meeting the requirements of the
Conference for Food Protection's "Standards for Accreditation of the Conference for Food
Protection Manager Certification Programs." Persons who successfully pass an approved
certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization. The issuance
date for each original certificate issued pursuant to this section shall be the date when the
individual successfully passes the examination. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 9, 10, 2007.)
11.91Afi0 Exemptions.
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Wholesale food establishments which deal exclusively with non-potentially hazardous pre-
packaged food or wholesale food establishments required by the department to have only
temporary operating permits shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2007-0089
§ 12, 2007:Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.070 Foad safety certificate availability.
The original food safety certificate shall be retained on file at the wholesale food establishment at
all times and shall be made available for inspection by the department upon request.. (Ord. 2007-
0089 § 13, 2007: Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.080 Compliance with certified food handler requirement.
A wholesale food establishment that commences operation, changes ownership, or no longer has
a certified food handler, shall have 60 days to comply with this subdivision. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§
14, 15, 2007.)
11.11.100 Expiration.
The food safety certificate shall be valid for five years from the date of passing an approved and
accredited food safety certification examination as specified in Section 11.11.040. Upon the
expiration or revocation of the food safety certifcate, all persons must reapply for a new
certificate according to the procedure set forth in Section 11.11.030. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 17, 2007:
Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.110 Responsibilities of a certified food handler.
A certifed food handler of a wholesale foed establishment shall be responsible for the safety of
food preparation and service, by ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility
for handling non-prepackaged foods of any kind, have sufficient knowledge to ensure the safe
preparation or service of the food, or both. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each
employee is required to have may be tailored, as appropriate, to the employee's duties related to
food safety issues. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 18, 19, 2007.)
11.11.120 Suspension of food safety certificate.
A. The director may immediately suspend any food safety certificate when any of the following
conditions are found to exist within a wholesale food establishment which is operated by or under
the supervision of the certified food handler:
1. Evidence indicating repeated or continuing violations of required procedures and practices in
the preparation, service, storage, distribution or sale of food offered for public consumption;
2. Any condition detrimental to the public health, which shall include but not be limited to, any
condition that can cause food infection, food intoxication, disease transmission or any hazardous
condition including, but not limited to, unsafe food temperature; or
3. Evidence indicating falsifcation of information required by the department for issuance of the
food safety certificate.
B. The director shall issue a notice to the certified food handler setting forth the acts or omissions
with which he or she is charged and informing him or her of the right to a hearing, if requested, to
show just cause why the certificate should not be revoked. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 20, 2007: Ord. 97-
0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.130 Right to appeal following suspension.
A. Any certified food handler whose food safety certificate has been suspended may make a
written request for hearing within 15 calendar days after receipt of the notice specified in Section
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11.11.120 to show just cause why the certificate should not be revoked. A failure to request a
hearing within 15 calendar days after receipt of the notice shall be deemed a waiver of the right to
a hearing. When circumstances warrant, the director may order a hearing at any reasonable time
within this 15 day period to expedite the certification revocation process.
B. The hearing shall be held within 15 calendar days of the receipt of the request for a hearing.
Upon written request of the certified food handler, the director may postpone any hearing date, if
circumstances warrant such action.
C. The director shall preside over any hearing requested under this section. (Ord. 2007-0089 §
21, 2007: Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.140 Notice of decision.
A. The director shall issue a written notice of decision to the certified food handler within five
business days of the hearing. The notice of decision shall specify the acts or omissions with
which the certified food handler is charged and shall specify either that the food safety certificate
has been revoked or that it has been reinstated. If the food safety certificate has been reinstated,
the notice of decision shall set forth any criteria which must be met to maintain the certified food
handler's food safety certificate.
B. Persons who have had their food safety certificate revoked may file with the department, an
application for recertification as specified in Section 11.11.030 (B). (Ord. 2007-0089 § 22, 2007:
Ord. 2006-0040 § 87, 2006: Ord. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
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11.12.005 Definitions.
11.12.010 Buildings-Requirements.
11.12.015 Compliance with applicable codes.
11 12 020 Buildings--Plans and specifications for construction or modifications.
11.12.030 Water supply.
11.12.040 Walls floors and ceilings.
11.12.050 General sanitation--Vermin prevention.
11.12.060 Lighting.
11 12 070 Toilets lavatories and dressing rooms.
11.12.080 Labeling.
11.12.085 Shellstock Identification.
11.12.090 Ventilation.
11.12.100 Exhaust systems.
11 12 110 Food preparation and storage areas.
11 12 120 Animals birds and fowl.
11 12.130 Equipment--Design and installation.
11 12 140 Equipment--Standards for health and sanitation.
11 12 150 Equipment and Buildings--Plans date and specifications
11 12.160 Sink requirements.
11 12 170 Sanitization--Methods and testing.
11 12 180 Liquid waste and sewage,
11.12.190 Contamination of food contact surfaces.
11.12.200 Single-use utensils.
11 12 210 Multiple-use utensils.
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11.12.220 Utensils--Bacteria count limit.
11 12 230 Foods--Sanitation requirements.
11 12 240 Foods--Storage temperatures.
11.12.250 Foods--Storage.
11.12.260 Hazardous materials.
11.12.270 Emplovee practices..
11 12.280 Linen and clothing.
11 12.290 Sleeping accommodations prohibited.
11.12.310 Incidents that render food unwholesome:
11 12 320 Dairy employees--Health examination requirements
11 12 330 Milk and cream--Pasteurization required when.
11.12.340 Impound and quarantine.
11.12.005 Definifions.
The following words and phrases shall apply to this Chapter, irrespective of their use in other
Chapters of Division 1 of this Title:
A. "Adulterated" means having been made impure by the addition of any poisonous or deleterious
substance; or in the case of food, foodstuffs that have been produced, prepared, packed, or held
under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated or rendered
unwholesome, diseased, or injurious to health; or when not prepared, packed, and held in
accordance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GNP's), 21 CFR Part 110.
B. "Approved" means approved by the director based upon a determination of conformity with
applicable laws, or in the absence of applicable laws, with current public health principles,
practices, and generally recognized industry standards that protect the public health.
C. "Approved source" means a producer, manufacturer, distributor, transporter, or food
establishment that is acceptable to the enforcement agency based upon a determination of
conformity with applicable laws, or in the absence of applicable laws, with current public health
principles and practices; and generally recognized industry standards that protect public health.
D. "Clean-In-Place (CIP)" means to clean in place by the circulation or flowing by mechanical
means through a piping system of a detergent solution, water rinse, and sanitizing solution onto
or over equipment surfaces that require cleaning. ("CIP" does not include the cleaning of
equipment such as band saws, slicers or mixers that are subjected to in-place manual cleaning
without the use of CIP system.)
E. "Commissary" means a wholesale food establishment in which food, containers, equipment, or
supplies are stored or handled; food is prepared or prepackaged for sale; utensils are washed;
liquid and solid wastes are disposed of; or potable water is obtained for use in mobile food
facilities.
F. "Common Area" refers to all community aspects of a food market complex, wholesale, under
the control of the food market complex, wholesale owner/operator. Common areas include, but
are not limited to, community toilet rooms, mop sinks, handwashing facilities, community trash
receptacles and collection services, drinking fountains, loading areas, parking lots, staging
facilities, and security.
G. "Control Point" means any distinct procedure or step in receiving, storing, handling, preparing,
displaying, transporting or dispensing food.
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H. "County Health Officer" means the director of the Department of Public Health of the county of
Los Angeles.
I. "Critical Control Point" means a point or procedure in a specific food system where loss of
control may result in an unacceptable health risk.
J. "Critical Limit" means the maximum or minimum value to which a physical, biological, or
chemical parameter must be controlled at a critical control point in order to minimize the risk that
the identified food safety hazard may occur.
K. "Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)" refers to the Current Good Manufacturing
Practices for Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding of Human Food described in Title 21 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 110.
L. "Department" means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
M. "Director" means the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or
his/her duly authorized designee.
N. "Employee" means the permit holder, person in charge, person having supervisory or
management duties, family member, volunteer, person performing work under contractual
agreement, or other person engaged in the preparation, dispensing, handling of food or food
products in a wholesale food establishment.
O. "Food" means any raw or processed substance, ice, beverage (including alcoholic beverages),
water or any ingredient intended for use as food, drink, confection or condiment for human or
animal consumption and chewing gum.
P. "Food-Contact Surface" means a surface of equipment or utensil with which food normally
comes into contact; or a surface of equipment or utensil from which food may drain, drip, or
splash into a food or onto a surface normally in contact with food.
O. "Food Market Complex, Wholesale' means an establishment, its contents, and the contiguous
land or property that rents, leases, or lends facilities within said establishment, for the purpose of
conducting business as a food market, wholesale. A food market complex, wholesale, that rents,
leases, or lends space to no more than two food market, wholesale, or dedicates a combined
total of less than 1500 square feet for the purpose of operating as a food market, wholesale, is
exempt from this defnition.
R. "Food Market Complex, Wholesale Owner /Operator" refers to the legal entity, firm,
partnership, joint venture, association; limited liability company, corporation, estate, trust,
receiver, syndicate, city, county or other political subdivision, individually or collectively, acting as
the food market complex, wholesale.
S. "Food Market, Wholesale" means a food establishment in which food (including fruits and
vegetables) is received, shipped, stored, prepared for distribution to a retailer, warehouse,
distributor, or other destination. A food market, wholesale shall not be permitted to conduct sales
at the retail level nor process food. Food market, wholesale shall not include ariy food salvaging
activities and shall not conduct any food processing within its facility.
T. "Food Processing Establishment" means any room, building, place or portion thereof,
maintained, used qr operated for the purpose of commercially packaging, making, cooking,
baking, mixing, processing, bottling, canning, slaughtering, salvaging, storing or otherwise
preparing or handling food including ice, for human or animal consumption, which is not. offered
for retail sale or gift on the premises.
U. "HACCP" means Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
V. "HACCP Plan" means a written document that delineates the formal procedures for following
the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles developed by the National Advisory
Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods.
W. "Hazard" means a biological, chemical, or physical property that may cause an unacceptable
public health risk.
X. "Multiple-Use Utensil" means any cup, plate, fork, spoon, knife, container or other instrument
constructed to be used more than once in the preparation, storage, display, serving or
consumption of food.
Y. "Owner/Operator" refers to the legal entity, any individual, frm, partnership, joint venture,
association, limited liability company, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, city, county,
or other political subdivision individually or collectively, acting as the wholesale food
establishment.
Z. Potentially hazardous food.
(1) "Potentially hazardous food" means a food that is natural or synthetic and that requires
temperature control because it is in a form capable of supporting:
(a) The rapid and progressive growth of infectious or.toxigenic microorganisms;
(b) The growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum; or
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(c) In raw shell eggs, the growth of Salmonella enteritidis.
(2) "Potentially hazardous food" includes a food of animal origin that is raw or heat-treated; a food
of plant origin that is heat-treated or consists of raw seed sprouts; cut melons; and garlic-in-oil
mixtures that are not acidified or otherwise modifed at a food processing plant in a way that
results in mixtures that do not support growth as specified under subdivisions of this definition.
(3) "Potentially hazardous food" does not include;
(a) A food with a water activity level (aw) value of 0.85 or less;
(b) A food with a pH level of 4.6 or below when measured at 75°F;
(c) A shell egg that is not hard-boiled but has been treated to destroy all viable Salmonella;
(d) A food in an unopened hermetically sealed container, that is commercially processed to
achieve and maintain commercial sterility under conditions of non-refrigerated storage and
distribution; and
(e) A food that has been shown by appropriate microbial challenge studies approved by the
enforcement agency not to support the rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic
microorganisms that may cause food infections or food intoxications, or the growth and toxin
production of Clostridium botulinum, such as a food that has an aw and a pH that are above-the
levels specified under subdivision (8), paragraphs (a) and (b) of this definition and that may
contain a preservative, other barrier to the growth of microorganisms, or a combination of barriers
that inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
(f) A food that does not support the growth of microorganisms even though the food may contain
an infectious or toxigenic microorganism or chemical or physical contaminant at a level sufficient
to cause illness.
AA. "Premises' means the wholesale food establishment, its contents, and the contiguous land or
property and its facilities and contents that are under the control of the owner /operator.
BB. "Produce" refers to any raw or processed substance of plant origin intended to be used as
food, drink, confection or condiment for human consumption.
CC. "Remodel" means construction, building, or repair to the wholesale food establishment that
requires a permit from the local building authority. Remodel also means any replacement or
significant modification of an integral piece of equipment.
DD. "Single-Use Utensil" means a utensil thafis manufactured and approved for use only once
and that shall be discarded after use. Single-use utensils shall be made of paper, wood, plastic or
other sanitary material approved by the director.
EE. "Shellfish Control Authority" means a state, federal, foreign, tribal, or other government entity
legally responsible for administering a program that includes certification of Molluscan Shellfsh
harvesters and dealers for interstate commerce.
FF. "Shellstock" means raw, in-shell Molluscan Shellfish.
GG. "Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's)" describe all procedures that a
wholesale food establishment will conduct daily, before, during, and after operations, sufficient to
prevent direct contamination or adulteration of food product(s).
HH. "Source Records' means all records, including; but not limited to, invoice copies, shipping
documents, or other materials providing verification of the source of food products received,
stored, and/or prepared for sale or distribution at the wholesale food establishment.
II. "Tenant Space' refers to the segregated subdivisions of the food market complex, wholesale
rented or leased to individual operators, for the purpose of operating a food market, wholesale.
JJ. "Wholesale Food Establishment" means an establishment where food (including fruits and
vegetables) is received, shipped, stored, prepared for distribution to a retailer, warehouse,
distributor, or other destination; and/or operated for the purpose of commercially packaging,
making, cooking, baking, mixing, processing, bottling, canning, slaughtering, salvaging, storing or
otherwise preparing or handling food including ice, for human or animal consumption, which is
not offered for retail sale or gift on the premises; or a commissary. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 24, 2007.)
11.12.010 Buildings--Requirements.
It is unlawful to operate a wholesale food establishment, unless such operation shall consist of, or
be located within, one or more buildings, and all food is stored and prepared in one or more of
such buildings. All such buildings shall be of sound construction and maintained so as to provide
proper drainage, plumbing, lighting and ventilation, and so as to exclude dirt, dust, moisture, flies,
rodents and all vermin at all times. All roams within a wholesale food establishment shall be
constructed consistent with the requirements of the local building codes. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 25,
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2007: Ord. 7616 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 352, 1959.)
11.12.015 Compliance with applicable codes.
Any construction, alteration, remodeling or operation of a wholesale food establishment shall be
approved by the director and shall be in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
statutes, regulations, and ordinances, including but not limited to, fire, building and zoning codes.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 26, 2007.)
11.12A20 Buildings--Plans and specifications for construction or modifications.
A. The director shall require from the owner or operator submission of plans, specifications and
such other information as may be necessary prior to the construction, or prior to making any
additions or modifications of, a wholesale food establishment for which a building permit is
required.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or make any additions or modifications of a
wholesale food establishment without first receiving approval in writing from the director. (Ord.
2007-0089 § 27, 2007: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 382, 1959.)
11.12.030 Water supply.
A. All water supplies used by wholesale food establishments shall be of adequate amount, and of
a safe, sanitary quality, and from a source and distribution system approved by the county health
offcer. Any potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back-siphonage protection
device as required by applicable plumbing codes. Wholesale food establishments shall be
supplied with an adequate supply of both hot (minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold
running water under pressure, at all times.
B. All plumbing shall be installed according to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5,
California Plumbing code, as it currently exists or hereafter may be amended, and shall be
protected from backflow, kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
C. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be constructed of nontoxic materials, shall be
used for no other purpose, and shall be clearly labeled as to its use. The hose shall be stored
and used to be maintained free of contamination. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 28, 2007: Ord. 2006-0040 §
88, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 351, 1959.)
11.12.040 Walls, floors and ceilings.
A. The walls and ceilings of all rooms where food is prepared or packed; where utensils are
washed; where refuse or garbage is stored; where janitorial facilities are located; and all toilet
rooms, dressing or locker rooms; and walk-in refrigeration/freezer units shall be constructed of
plaster, cement, metal, wall board or other approved material. All surfaces shall be finished with
tile, metal, plastic, semi-gloss paint, or other manufactured material which is smooth, easily
cleanable, and impervious to moisture and grease, and capable of withstanding repeated
washing. Moreover, all such walls and ceilings shall be of a light color and be approved by the
director. Walls and ceilings shall be maintained-clean and in good repair. This subdivision shall
not apply to areas where food is stored only in unopened bottles, cans, cartons, sacks, or other
original shipping containers onto office spaces.
B. The floor surfaces in all rooms in which food or beverage is stored or prepared, utensils are
washed, or refuse or garbage is stared, and the floor surfaces of toilet, dressing or locker rooms,
and of walk-in refrigerators, shall be of such construction and material so as to be smooth,
impervious to moisture, grease, and corrosives and easily cleanable. A minimum six-inch (6")
high, approved cover base, with a minimum three-eighths inch (3/8") radius, shall be provided at
the juncture of the wall and floor. All floors shall be maintained smooth, in good repair, and kept
clean.
1. Floor drains shall be installed in all rooms where food is prepared or packaged; where utensils
are washed; where a refuse enclosure is located inside the premises; in those areas where
pressure spray methods for cleaning equipment (CIP) are used; and rooms in which floors are
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water-flushed for cleaning. Floor surfaces in these areas shall be sloped 1/8" per foot (1:100) to
the floor drains, or as approved by the director.
2. Floor sinks shall be properly plumbed and installed, with the sink top flush with the floor
surface in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, California Plumbing
Code. All condensate and similar liquid waste shall be drained by means of an indirectly
connected, rigid, waste line, into open floor sinks. Horizontal runs of drain lines shall be at least
six inches (6") above the floor, sloped toward floor sinks at a rate of one-quarter inch (1/4") per
foot, and shall terminate at least one inch (1") above the overflow rim of the floor sink. Floor sinks
shall be located so that they are readily accessible for inspection, cleaning, and repairs, and not
located in a walkway. Waste lines shall not cross any aisle, traffic area, or door opening. Floor
sinks are not permitted inside walk-in units unless they are indirectly connected to the sewer
system through a legal air gap or an approved backflow prevention device, as approved by the
director.
C. All plumbing, electrical, and gas lines shall be concealed within the wall, as practicable,
mounted or enclosed so as to facilitate cleaning. Where it is impracticable, all runs must be at
least one half inch (1/2") away from the walls or ceiling and a minimum of six inches (6") above
the floor. Conduit or pipelines shall not be installed across any aisle, traffc area, or door opening.
Multiple runs or clusters of conduit or pipelines shall be encased in an approved runway, or other
enclosure approved by the director. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 29, 2007: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 353, 1959.)
11.12.050 General sanitation--Vermin prevention.
A. Wholesale food establishments shall at all times be so constructed, equipped, maintained, and
operated so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including,
but not limited to, rodents and insects.
B. All wholesale food establishment's interior premises, including all equipment and utensils, shall
be kept clean, free from vermin, fully operative, and in good repair. Every wholesale food
establishments shall be kept clean and free from litter, rubbish and garbage. All trash shall be
properly confined in covered containers, and maintained free from flies, rodents, cockroaches
and other vermin. All windows, doors and other openings shall be maintained in good repair at all
times, and shall be provided with proper screens or other devices, maintained in good repair, and
of such design and construction as will prevent the entrance of flies. The director may, for the
protection of public health, regulate the size and design of fly-exclusion devices in a wholesale
food processing establishment so that dust, flies and other insects will be excluded.
C. The exterior premises of every wholesale food establishment including docks, storage areas,
areas where vehicles are loaded and unloaded, and driveways shall be properly drained and kept
clean and free of litter or debris. The accumulation of any material, which may provide breeding
or harborage areas for vermin, is prohibited. No condition, which may contribute to unsanitary
conditions, shall be allowed on the premises of any wholesale food establishment. (Ord. 2007-
0089 §§ 30, 31, 2007.)
11.12.060 Lighting.
A. That part of any room in a wholesale food establishment, in which food or drink is prepared, or
in which utensils are washed, shall have sufficient lighting to produce an intensity of not less than
215 lux {20 foot-candles) as measured thirty inches (30") above the floor. Food and utensil
storage areas and toilet rooms shall be provided with at least 108 lux (ten foot candles) of light as
measured thirty inches (30") above the floor
B. Lighting fixtures in all areas where food is prepared, processed, stored in opened containers,
or packages, or in which utensils are cleaned, shall be protected against breakage through the
use of plastic shields, plastic sleeves with end caps, shatterproof bulbs, or other approved
device. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 32, 2007: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 364, 1959.)
11.12.070 Toilets, lavatories and dressing rooms.
A. All wholesale food establishments shall be provided with at least one toilet and one lavatory
conveniently located therein or adjacent thereto. The director shall approve the location of all
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such toilets. Each toilet shall be located in a room other than a room in which. food is processed.
Toilet facilities shall not open directly into a food processing area. As necessary, a vestibule shall
be required to provide a space between a processing room and toilet room to prevent risk for
contamination.
B. All such toilet rooms shall be provided with self-closing doors. All employees shall have access
to such toilets. Toilet rooms shall be well ventilated and plumbed. The floors, walls, ceilings,
lavatories and toilet bowls shall at all times be kept free from any accumulation of dirt, filth or
corrosion, and in good repair. There shall be provided a lavatory or lavatories where every
employee shall be required to wash his hands immediately before starting work and after using
the toilet. Each lavatory shall be supplied with hot and cold running water, hand washing cleanser
in dispensing devices, and individual towels together with a receptacle for their disposal. Hot air
blowers may tie substituted for individual towels in dispensers. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a
permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. Toilet rooms shall not be used for the storage of
food, equipment, or supplies.
C. Where there are five or more employees of different genders, separate toilets and lavatories
shall be provided for the persons of each gender. There shall be provided for the persons of each
gender at least one toilet for each multiple of 15 persons and for the remaining fraction of said
multiple. Lavatories shall be provided upon the basis of one lavatory for each two toilets. Urinals
may be substituted for toilets in such number as will not exceed one-half the number of toilets
otherwise required.
D. Where there are flue or more employees, a separate dressing room with lockers shall be
provided for each gender, where employees may change and store their outer garments. Such
room shall be provided with self-closing, well fitting doors, and shall be separated from toilet
rooms, food storage rooms or food preparation areas. No person shall dress or undress or store
his clothing in any room other than as provided herein. Dressing rooms shall be maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition.
E. When the number of lavatories for any food operation is inadequate or their location is such
that the use of them by employees will be inhibited, the director may order the installation of
additional lavatories in such numbers, of such character and at such locations as will insure the
protection of the public health. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 33, 2007: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 2 § 372, 1959.)
11.12A80 Labeling.-
Food which is packaged in a wholesale food establishment shall bear a label that complies with
the labeling requirements prescribed by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the
Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 34, 35, 2007.)
11.12.085 Shellstock Identification.
A. Shellstock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels
that are affixed by the harvester and each dealer that depurates, ships, or reships the Shellstock.
Except as specified under subdivision C, on the harvester's or dealer's tag or label, the following
information shall be listed in the following order.
1. The harvester's/dealer's name and address;
2. The harvester's certification number as assigned by the Shellfish Control Authority and the
original Shellstock shipper's certification number;
3. The date of harvesting;
4. The most precise identification of the harvest location or aquaculture site that is practicable
based on the system of harvest area designations that is in use by the Shellfsh Control authority
and including the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are
harvested;
5. The type and quantity of Shellfsh;
6. The following statement in bold, capitalized type: "This tag is required to be attached until
container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on fle for 90 days;" and
7. The dealer's tag or label shall also indicate the original shipper's certification number including
the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are harvested.
B. A container of Shellstock that does not bear a tag or label or that bears a tag or label that does
not contain all the information as specified under subdivision (A) shall be subject to a hold order
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or seizure and destruction in accordance with federal law.
C. If the harvester's tag or label is designed to accommodate each dealer's identifcation,
individual dealer tags or labels need not be provided.
D. When received by a food facility, shellstock shall be reasonably free of mud, dead shellfsh,
and shellfish with broken shells. Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be
discarded. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 36, 2007.)
11.12.490 Ventilation.
A. Approved ventilation shall be provided throughout the wholesale food establishment, to keep
all areas reasonably free from excessive heat, steam, condensation, smoke, and vapor, and to
provide reasonable comfort for all employees.
B. Toilet rooms, dressing, room and janitorial rooms shall be vented to the outside by means of a
window that opens with a screen of not less than 16 mesh per square inch, or alight-switch
activated exhaust fan. All construction and installation shall be in accordance with the applicable
building and plumbing codes. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 37, 38, 2007.)
11.12.100 Exhaust systems.
A. Adequate mechanical exhaust ventilation hoods shall be installed above all heating or cooking
equipment where heat, smoke, steam, or vapor are released. Hoods shall extend at least six
inches (6") horizontally beyond the equipment. The ducts shall be located in such a manner to
prevent a public nuisance at the point of exhaust, and the hoods shall be constructed in such a
manner as to prevent grease, moisture and other material from falling onto food preparation
surfaces. All equipment, construction, and installation shall be in accordance with all applicable
building and mechanical codes. Exhaust systems shall be maintained in good repair and kept
clean.
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to cooking equipment when such equipment has
been submitted to the director for evaluation, and it has been found that the equipment does not
produce smoke, vapors, heat, or toxic gases when operated under conditions recommended by
the manufacturer. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 39, 2007: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 357, 1959.)
11.12.110 Food preparation and storage areas.
A. A room which is used for food preparation shall not be used for any purpose other than that
connected with the preparation of food, and shall not be used to hold equipment or any article
which might impair the sanitary qualities of the area.
B. All wholesale food establishments shall be equipped with approved doors at all entrances into
the food processing room(s), including entrances from the warehouse or storeroom. Any door to
the processing room(s) shall not open directly to the outside unless otherwise approved by the
director. As necessary, a vestibule shall be required to provide space between the exterior doors
and processing room, to prevent the entrance of flies, rodents, and other vermin. Doors leading
to the food processing room shall be maintained closed during processing or packaging of food.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 40, 2007: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 360, 1959.) -
11.12.124 Animals, birds and fowl.
A. No live animal, bird, or fowl shall be kept or allowed in any wholesale food establishment
where food is prepared, manufactured, kept, stared, distributed, offered for sale, or sold unless
such food establishment is exclusively devoted to the slaughter and processing of such animal or
fowl.
B. This section shall not apply to dogs used by the blind, signal dogs, service dogs, such dogs in
training under proper supervision, dogs under the control of uniformed law enforcement officers,
or dogs under the control of uniformed employees of a private patrol service who are licensed
pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with section 7580) of Division 3 of the Business and
Professions Code, while acting within the course and scope of their employment as private
patrolmen.
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C. The dogs described in section B shall be excluded from food processing and utensil wash
areas. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 41, 2007: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 355, 1959.)
11.12.130 Equipment--Design and installation.
A. No processing, preparing, or storing equipment shall be installed, constructed or used unless it
is of such material, design and construction, and is so installed and maintained as to facilitate the
cleaning of the equipment and of all adjacent spaces. Those facilities that have developed,
implemented and maintained approved Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures may be
granted exemption by the director.
B. Food contract surfaces shall be corrosion resistant when in contact-with food; made of
nontoxic materials; and designed to withstand repeated washing.
C. Equipment shall be maintained clean and in good repair. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 42, 2007: Ord.
8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 379, 1959.)
11.12.140 Equipment--Standards for health and sanitation.
The director may adopt rules and regulations interpreting health and sanitation requirements for
equipment to be installed in wholesale food establishments, and in doing so shall consider and
may adopt those national standards which are certified or classified for sanitations by an
American National Standards Institute accredited certification program. When the director
requires that equipment comply with such specified standards, no person shall install or use
newly installed equipment that does not comply with such standards, or their equivalent. In the
absence of any applicable ANSI certified sanitation standard, food and utensil related equipment
shall be evaluated for approval by the department. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 43, 2007: Ord. 9375 § 1
(part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 383, 1959.)
11.12.150 Equipment and Buildings--Plans, date and specifications
A. The director shall require from the owner/operator, submission of the following data pertaining
to construction or remodeling; the installation of new equipment; or when a facility has closed and
remained closed for a period of ninety (90) days or more:
1. Three (3) complete sets of easily readable plans, drawn to scale showing floor plan. The plans
shall indicate the location of all floor drains, floor sinks-and plumbing fixtures; lighting; equipment
specifications; mechanical exhaust/ventilation plans including make-up air system; finish
schedule for floors, walls, and ceilings that indicate the type of material, the surface finish, the
color, and the type of coved base at the floor-wall juncture; the location of all fixed food-storage,
preparation and processing equipment, furnishings and machinery. If a facility is to be a
wholesale food processor; a general description of the type of food(s) and the methods of
processing shall be included. Such specifications, forms, date and drawings, in triplicate, are
necessary to ensure that the design, materials, method of construction and installation of
equipment for food processing, preparation, storage or utensil-washing meet all applicable.
sanitation standards and requirements.
2. The plans shall be approved or rejected within twenty (20) business days after receipt by the
director and the applicant shall be notifed of the decision. Unless the plans are approved or
rejected within 20 business days, they shall be deemed approved. A building permit for a food
establishment shall not be issued until after the director has approved the plans.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or make any additions or modifications or to
operate any equipment in a newly constructed or reconstructed establishment until the plans and
specifications have been approved in writing by the director for such installation or operation. All
such equipment and its installation shall be in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications unless modifcations and changes therefrom have been approved by the director,
in which case the equipment and its installation shall be in accordance with such approved
modifed plans and specifications. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 44, 2007: Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord.
8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 384, 1959.)
11.12.160 Sink requirements.
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A. There shall be provided in every wholesale food establishment, where food is prepared or
packaged or where utensils are used, a sink with at least three compartments with two integral
metal drain boards sloped towards the sinks. The sink compartments and drainage facilities shall
be large enough to accommodate the largest utensil or piece of equipment to be cleaned therein.
A one-compartment or two-compartment sink that was in use on January 1, 2005, may be
continued in use until replaced due to disrepair, deterioration, or both; change in food handling
operation; remodeling requiring building permits; or as necessitated based on performance.
B. There shall be provided in every room in which food is prepared at least one lavatory supplied
with water from apre-mixing faucet that supplies warm water (100°F)-for a minimum of 10
seconds while both hands are free for washing; hand washing cleanser in dispensing devices;
individual single-use towels provided in dispenser; and a receptacle for towel disposal at, or
adjacent to, hand washing facilities. Hot-air blowers may be substituted for individual towels in
dispensers. Additional lavatories may be required by the director to ensure hand washing
facilities are readily available for employees.
C. There shall be provided at least one food preparation sink, separate from any other sink, in
every room in which food is prepared, for thawing frozen food under cold running water, washing
or soaking food, or other processes as determined by the director. This sink shall drain by means
of indirect waste pipes through an air gap into an open floor sink or other approved type of
receptor that is properly connected to the drainage system. Food establishments operating prior
to January 1, 2005, may continue to operate without a food preparation sink until remodeling
occurs, requiring building permits, change in the food handling operation, or as necessitated
based on performance.
D. There shall be provided in every wholesale food establishment where food is prepared,
packaged, or stored, a room, area, or cabinet for the storage of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Such room, area, or cabinet shall be separated from any food preparation, packaging, or utensil
washing or storage area and at least one of the following is to be used exclusively for general
cleaning purposes and for the disposal of mop bucket wastes and other liquid wastes:
1. Aone-compartment, nonporous janitorial sink.
2. A slab, basin, or floor constructed of concrete or equivalent material, curbed and sloped to a
drain. Such facilities shall be connected to approved sewerage and provided with hot and cold
running water through a mixing valve and protected with a backflow protection device. (Ord.
2007-0089 §§ 45, 46, 2007.)
11.12.170 Sanitization--Methods and testing.
A. All wholesale food establishments in which food is prepared or in which multi-use utensils are
used shall provide manual or mechanical methods to effectively clean and sanitize utensils.
B. Manual or mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by one of
the following methods:
1. Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds where the water
temperature is maintained at 171 °F or above.
2. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is used in
accordance with the manufacturer's use and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F as
measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator;
3. Chemical, manual, or mechanical, by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure
spraying methods, using one of the following solutions:
(a) Contact with a solution of 100 ppm available chlorine solution for at least 30 ser_.onds.
(b) Contact with a solution of 25 ppm available iodine for at least one minute.
(c) Contact with a solution of 200 ppm quaternary ammonium for at least one minute.
(d) Contact with any chemical sanitizer that meets the requirement of all applicable federal laws
and regulations when used in accordance with the manufacturer's suggested directions for use
as specified on the product label.
4. Other methods as approved by the director.
C. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided by the wholesale food establishment to
adequately measure the applicable sanitization method. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 47, 48, 2007.)
11.12.180 Liquid waste and sewage.
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A. Sewage shall be disposed into an approved sewerage system. Wastewater disposal shall
comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and local wastewater
treatment district standards.
B. No drain from any refrigerator, freezer or icebox used for the storage, preparation or display of
food shall be connected directly to any sewer.
C. All icemakers shall be located within the food establishment. Condensate and ice melt shall be
drained to an approved floor sink by means of an indirect connection. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 49, 50,
2007.)
11.12.190 Contamination of food contact surfaces.
A. No person shall sit upon, lie upon, or do any other act which will contaminate, or in the
ordinary course of events will be likely to contaminate, any surface or piece of equipment which is
used in the storage, processing or preparation of food in any wholesale food establishment.
B. All utensils and equipment, including food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as
frequently as necessary to protect against contamination of food and prevent the breeding and
harborage of vermin. Those facilities that have developed, implemented, and maintained
approved Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures may be granted exception by the director.
C. CIP equipment shall meet the characteristics of a food contact surface and shall be designed
and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and
contact all interior food contact surfaces. The system is to be self-draining or capable of being
completely drained of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. CIP equipment that is not designed to be
disassembled for cleaning shall be designed with inspection access points to ensure that all
interior food contact surfaces throughout the fixed system are being effectively cleaned.
D. Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of cleaned utensils and
equipment in a clean and dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other
contaminations, at least 6" above the floor.
E. Cans, jars, barrels, drums, other containers, lids, and covers shall be clean when used to
package food products. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 51, 2007: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 2 § 359, 1959.)
11.12.200 Single-use utensils.
Single-use utensils shall be obtained only in sanitary containers or approved sanitary dispensers,
stored in a clean, dry place until used, handled in a sanitary manner, and used once only. After
being used only once, such utensils shall be discarded in such a manner as to prevent the
attraction of flies, roaches, rodents, and other vermin, and to prevent a public nuisance. (Ord.
2007-0089 §§ 52, 53, 2007.)
11.12.210 Multiple-use utensils.
Multiple-use utensils shall be made of non-toxic, non-corrosive materials; shall be constructed,
installed and maintained to be easily cleanable; and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Any
containers designed for use a single time shall not be considered amulti-use utensil and shall not
be refilled with food that is to be or may be used for human or animal consumption. (Ord. 2007-
0089 §§ 54, 55, 2007.)
11.12.220 Utensils--Bacteria count limit.
An operator shall not possess, in a wholesale food establishment, any glass, cup, dish, piece of
silverware or any other utensils intended for, and ready for use in, serving food and drink, upon
which the bacterial count, as taken in a manner approved by the director, exceeds 100 organisms
per surface of the utensil examined. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 56, 2007: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 367,
1959.)
11.12.230 Foods--Sanitation requirements.
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A. It is unlawful to transport, store, display, dispense, prepare, offer for sale or gift, or handle in
any way, food or drink intended for human or animal consumption, unless-such food or drink is
pure, free from contamination, adulteration and spoilage. Food shall have been obtained from
approved sources; shall be inspected upon delivery; and shall otherwise be fit for human or
animal consumption. All food shall be kept in such manner as to be protected from exposure to
dust, droplet contamination, overhead leakage and condensation, flies and other insects, rodents
and vermin, and any other deleterious or unhealthful substance or condition.
B. Every storage room or other place used for storing food or food ingredients shall be equipped
with platforms, racks or shelves at least 6 inches above the floor surface, unless such food is
enclosed in waterproof, rodent proof containers to facilitate the flushing of floors and walls, with
water or other cleaning method.
C. All open bulk food shall be stared in approved containers (certified or classified for sanitation
by an American National Standards Institute accredited certification program) with tight fitting lids,
labeled to indicate contents.
D. When ice is used in contact with food, it shall be made from water that is safe and of adequate
sanitary quality and shall be used only if it has been manufactured in accordance with 21 Code of
Federal Regulation 110, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, as it currently exists or hereafter
may be amended. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 57, 2007: Ord. 2006-0040 § 89, 2006: Ord. 92-0078 § 5,
1992; Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 2 § 374, 1959.)
11.12.240 Foods--Storage temperatures.
A. All potentially hazardous foods shall be kept at 45°F or lower, or 135°F or higher, at all times
whether such food is being transported, stored, displayed, or offered for sale or gift. An accurate
easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring the temperature of food shall be
readily available on the premises.
B. Every refrigerator used for the storage of potentially hazardous food shall be provided with a
thermometer accurate to plus or minus 2°F and shall be located to indicate the air temperature in
the warmest part of the unit and shall be affixed to be readily visible.
C. Potentially hazardous food that has been heated or foods that have been made potentially
hazardous by preparation shall be rapidly cooled to 45°F or below, in a manner approved by the
county health officer, if not held at or above 135°F.
D. Potentially hazardous foods that have been removed from approved holding for processing
shall be involved in diligent preparation and returhed to approved holding temperatures within two
hours following completion of said task.
E. Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed using one of the following methods:
(1) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 45°F or below; or
(2) Completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two (2) hours:
(a) At a water temperature of 70°F or below; and,
(b) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain; or
(3) In a microwave oven if immediately followed by preparation; or
(4) As part of a cooking process.
F. Frozen food that has been thawed shall be cooked or otherwise processed before it may be
refrozen.
G. Potentially hazardous food may be held at temperatures other than those specified in this.
section when the facility operates according to an approved HACCP plan adopted pursuant to
section 11.12.005. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 58, 59, 2007: Ord. 94-0052 § 17, 1994: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 2 § 375, 1959.)
11.12.250 Foods--Storage.
A. Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food.
B. Except far large or bulky containers, all food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor
surface or under conditions that are approved by the director. Containers may be stored on
dollies, racks, or pallets not meeting the height requirement, if the dollies, racks or pallets are
easily moveable. Pallet jacks, fork lifts or similar equipment must be available on site for this
purpose.
C. All cartons, boxes, or other materials used in the packaging of any food shall be protected at
all times from dirt, vermin, and other forms of contamination or adulteration.
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D. A space of adequate width shall~be provided between food storage racks, shelves, and pallets,
and the walls or equipment, to permit employees to perform their duties, maintain cleanliness,
and for inspecting on a regular basis for vermin or evidence of vermin. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 60,
61, 2007.)
11.12.260 Hazardous materials.
Cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, pesticides, or other hazardous materials shall be
identified, held, used, and stored in a manner that protects against the contamination of food,
food contact surfaces, or food packaging materials. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 62, 63, 2007.)
11.12.270 Employee practices.
A. No employee shall commit any act, which may result in contamination or adulteration of any
food, food contact surface, food packing material, utensil, or equipment.
B. Any employee who by medical examination or supervisory observation, is shown to have, or
appears to have, an illness, open lesions, including boils, sores, or infected wounds, or any other
abnormal source of microbial contamination by which there is a reasonable possibility of food,
food contact surfaces, or food packaging materials becoming contaminated, shall be restricted
from working with exposed food, clean utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-use articles; and
may be excluded from any operations which may be expected to result in such contamination
until the condition is corrected. Employees shall be instructed to report such health conditions to
oavner/operator.
C. All employees shall wash hands thoroughly at an approved hand washing facility before
starting work, after each absence from the workstation, before donning gloves for working with
food and. at any other time when the hands may have become oiled or contaminated. Signs
directing the employees to wash their hands shall be posted in each toilet room and in all other
areas where employees wash their hands.
D. All employees, while engaged in the preparation of food or the washing of utensils, shall wear
clean, washable outer garments; shall keep their hands and fingernails clean; shall wear hairnets,
caps or other suitable coverings to confine all hair; shall not engage in or permit the use of
tobacco in any form; shall not permit the discharge of any substance from the mouth, nose or
other part of the body; and shall not eat food, chew gum or drink beverages in areas where food
is prepared, processed, packed, stored or where equipment or utensils are washed or stored.
Hair-brushing or combing shall not be permitted in any wholesale food establishment except in a
toilet room or dressing room, separate from any room in which food is prepared or in which
utensils are washed.
E. Gloves shall be worn when contacting food and food surfaces if the employee has any cuts,
sores, rashes, artificial nails, nail polish, rings, uncleanable orthopedic support devices, or
fingernails that are not clean, neatly trimmed, and smooth. All employees shall maintain gloves, if
they are used in food handling, in an intact, clean and sanitary condition. The gloves shall be of
an impermeable material, used for a single food handling operation only, and not reused. A clean
pair of gloves shall be used at the start of work, when. resuming work after an absence from the
workstation, and at any other time when the gloves may have become soiled or contaminated.
F. In all areas where food is prepared, processed, or packaged, all employees shall remove all
unsecured jewelry and other objects that might fall into food, equipment, or containers, and
remove hand jewelry that cannot be adequately sanitized during periods in which food is
manipulated by hand. If such hand jewelry cannot be removed, it may be covered by material
which can be maintained in an intact, clean, and sanitary condition and which effectively protects
against the contamination by these objects of the food, food contact surfaces, or food packaging
materials.
G. All employees shall store clothing or other personal belongings, including medicines,
cosmetics, drugs, and toilet articles, in areas other than where food is exposed or where
equipment or other utensils are washed. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 64, 65, 2007.)
11.12.280 Linen and clothing.
A. Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of clean linens, including
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apparel, towels, and wiping cloths.
B. Soiled linens, coats and aprons shall be kept in cleanable, labeled containers provided for the
purpose, and shall not be reused until they have been laundered or cleaned. No linen that has
been used for any other purpose since laundering shall be used for wiping utensils, counters or
equipment, or for contact therewith.
C. Wiping cloths used to wipe equipment and other surfaces that may directly or indirectly contact
food shall be used only once until laundered, or if held in a sanitizing solution of concentration as
stated in Section 11.12.170 when not wiping, may be used repeatedly. Whenever a sanitizing
solution becomes turbid or heavily permeated with food particles and juices, or no longer meets a
concentration as stated in Section 11.12.170, it shall be replaced. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 66, 67,
2007.)
11.12.290 Sleeping accommodations prohibited.
No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared,
processed, stored, distributed, or sold. (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 68, 69, 2007.)
11.12.310 Incidents that render food unwholesome.
A. The operator of every wholesale food establishment after the occurrence of an incident which
creates a hazard to the safety, sanitation or wholesomeness of any food or drink, shall notify the
director forthwith. This section applies to any food or drink that is intended for consumption by
any human or animal
B. The wholesale food establishment operator shall provide the following information to the
director upon request to assist in tracing the source of pathogens and in preventing the spread of
foodborne illness: an a-mail address or facsimile number, emergency phone number and hours
of operation.
C. The wholesale food establishment operator shall provide the following information to the
director upon request to assist in the recall or trace-back of foods found to be hazardous or
unwholesome for human or animal consumption: Source of all product ingredients; complete
distribution list including name, address and contact information; and product identification
information (e.g. batch #, lot #, product coding,-etc.): (Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 71, 72, 2007.)
11.12.320 Dairy employees--Health examination requirements.
A. It shall be the duty of each dairyman or manager of any place where milk is prepared, bottled
or pasteurized, whenever a system of medical examination of all employees has been
established under state or local laws, to maintain a registry of the results of all such
examinations. Such registry shall show the name, age and sex of each person, the date of the
last examination and the. result thereof, together with such other data as the county health officer
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may require in the enforcement of this Divisidri 1.
B. It shall be the duty of the owner of such dairy or other similar institution to keep such registry,
at all times up-to-date and open to inspection by the director. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 78, 2007.)
11.12.330 Milk and cream--Pasteurization required when.
A. No market milk and no market cream may be sold, served, offered or exposed for sale, or
delivered for human consumption, unless it is pasteurized.
B. Exemptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
1. Certified milk or cream;
2. Guaranteed raw milk;
3. Grade A raw milk;
4. The delivery or sale of milk to wholesalers or to pasteurization plants for the purpose of being
pasteurized.
C. Definitions. The meanings of the terms, "market milk," "market cream," "pasteurized,"
"pasteurization," "certified milk," "certified cream," "guaranteed raw milk," and "Grade A raw milk"
as used in this section, shall be as defined in the Food and Agricultural Code of California. (Ord.
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11.12.340 Impound and quarantine.
A. The director, based upon inspection findings or other evidence and for the protection of the
public health, may do any of the following:
1). Impound and, if deemed necessary, destroy any food that is found to be, or is suspected of
being, contaminated or adulterated.
2). Impound equipment or utensils that are found to be unsanitary or in such disrepair that food,
equipment or utensils may become contaminated or adulterated. The director may attach a tag to
such food, equipment or utensils that shall be removed only by the director following verification
that the condition has been corrected.
B. No food, equipment, or utensil impounded shall be used unless the impoundment has been
released.
C. Food which is contaminated, unfit for human or animal consumption or found to be dangerous
to public health, shall be ordered quarantined or destroyed by the director. If quarantined,
instructions shall be given to the person who controls such food as to the condition of the
quarantine. It is unlawful for such person to make any disposition of such food other than that
ordered by the director.
D. The provisions of Section 2080.6 of the Civil Code, regarding unclaimed property, shall apply
whenever the director impounds any unsanitary food equipment or equipment that is in such
disrepair that food, equipment, or utensils may become contaminated or adulterated. If any
impounded equipment remains unclaimed for a period in excess of 30 days, the equipment shall
be held no less than three months from date of impoundment, and thereafter may be sold by the
purchasing agent or retained for a public use. If the equipment is claimed by its owner, the owner
shall pay a reasonable charge as set forth in the Los Angeles County Code, Title 8, to defray
costs of storage of the equipment. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 81, 2007.)
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Chapter 11.13 INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE VEHICLES
Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.13 INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE VEHICLES
11.13.010 Defnitions.
11 13 020 Requirements for independent wholesale food vehicle storage facilities
11.1.3 030 Requirements for wholesale food vehicles.
11 13 040 Requirements for food vehicle identification.
11 13.050 Food vehicle temperature requirements.
11.13.060 Food protection.
11.13.070 Exemptions.
11 13 080 Certification decal for approved vehicles.
11..13.010 Definitions.
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The following words and phrases shall apply to this chapter irrespective of their use in other
Chapters of Part 1 of this Title:
A. "Independent Wholesale Food Vehicle" means any vehicle, not owned by the shipper or
receiver, that is used to transport food from a warehouse, manufacturer, distributor, or other
wholesale provider for delivery to a retailer, warehouse, distributor, or other destination. An
independent wholesale food vehicle shall not be permitted to conduct sales at the retail level. An
independent wholesale food vehicle originating outside of the jurisdiction of the director, which
has been inspected by the health officer at the jurisdiction of origin and which bears an
identification that the jurisdiction of origin has issued a public health permit, shall not be required
to obtain a public health license from Los Angeles county under this chapter.
B. "Approved" means approved by the director based upon a determination of conformity with
applicable laws, current public health principles; practices, and generally recognized industry
standards that protect the public health subject to annual certification. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 84,
2007.)
11.13.020 Requirements for independent wholesale food vehicle storage facilities.
A. Adequate facilities shall be provided for the sanitary disposal of liquid waste from the
wholesale food vehicle.
B. Adequate facilities shall be provided for the sanitary disposal of garbage and rubbish
originating from the wholesale food vehicle.
C. Hot and cold water, under pressure, shall be available for cleaning the wholesale food vehicle.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 85, 2007.)
11.13.030 Requirements for wholesale food vehicles.
A. The compartments in which food is carried on wholesale food vehicles shall be enclosed and
the exterior doors and windows shall be tightly fitted to prevent the entrarice of dust, dirt,
moisture, or vermin.
B. The floor shall be of non-corrosive, nontoxic metal, or other approved material, extending at
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least 4 inches (4") up the side of the compartment. Tight-fitting, nonabsorbent hardwood flooring
may be used when only dry food products are transported. The interior floor, sides, and top of the
food compartment shall be free from cracks, seams, or linings where vermin may harbor, and
shall be constructed of a smooth, washable, impervious material capable of withstanding frequent
cleaning with acceptable sanitizing agents, including steam. Slide rails, hooks, shelves, racks,
and similar equipment shall be constructed of a nontoxic, non-corrosive, easily cleanable
material, and shall be so installed as to be readily accessible or easily removable for cleaning.
Vehicles shall be so constructed that no liquid wastes from the food compartment can drain onto
any street, sidewalk, or premises.
C. All food compartments used to hold potentially hazardous foods shall be provided with an
approved mechanism capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at or below 45°F or at
or above 135°F during transportation. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 86, 2007.)
11.13.040 Requirements far food vehicle identification.
The name, address, and telephone number of the owner/operator, permittee, or business name
shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of
the vehicle. The name shall be at least three inches (3")high and shall have strokes at least
three-eighths inch (3/8") wide, and shall be of a color contrasting with the vehicle exterior. Letters
and numbers for the address and telephone number shall not be less than one inch high. (Ord.
2007-0089 § 87, 2007.)
11.13.050 Food vehicle temperature requirements.
All potentially hazardous foods being transported in food compartments shall be held at a
temperature at or below 45°F or at or above 135°F. If frozen foods are carried, the food
temperature shall be maintained at 5°F or below. An accurate device for measuring temperature
shall be maintained inside the food compartments where potentially hazardous foods are held.
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11.13.Ofi0 Food protectian.
A. No person shall carry, transport, or convey any food for commercial purposes unless such
food is protected from all contamination. No food shall be carried in the driver's or passenger's
compartment of any wholesale food vehicle.
B. All unpackaged food shall be contained, suspended, or handled so that it does not come into
actual contact with the floor, walls, pr ceiling of the vehicle or with the clothing of persons who
load or unload food product. All unpackaged food shall be loaded and unloaded using a manner
that protects the food.
C. All unpackaged food shall be contained, suspended, or handled so that it does not come into
actual contact with the floor, walls, or ceiling of the vehicle or with the clothing of persons who
load or unload food product. All unpackaged food shall be loaded and unloaded in a manner that
protects the fodd at all times.
D. All vehicle food compartments shall be maintained clean, sanitary, and in good repair.
E. The doors to the food compartment shall be kept tightly closed at all times, except when
loading or unloading food.
F. No person shall carry, transport, or convey pesticides, poisons, or other chemicals in the same
compartment of a vehicle with food products, feed, or other material intended for consumption by
humans or animals. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 89, 2007.)
11.13:070 Exemptions.
Private individuals transporting food for personal use are exempted from the provisions of this
chapter. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 90, 2007.)
11.13A80 Certification decal for approved vehicles.
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Independent wholesale food vehicles that conform to the requirements of this article, that have
been inspected and approved by the director, and for which the required health permit fee has
been paid, shall be provided with a certification decal which shall be affixed to a clearly visible
area on the left side of the rear portion of the vehicle. It shall be unlawful to operate an
independent wholesale food vehicle without a certification decal. It shall be unlawful to deface,
modify, duplicate, camouflage, or falsity this decal. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 91, 2007.)
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Chapter 11.14 FOOD VENDING MACHINES[1l]
Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.14 FOOD VENDING MACHINES[11]
11.14.010 Definitions.
11 14 020 Agplicability of chapter provisions.
11 14 030 Inspection--Representative to accompany director when
11.14.010 Definitions.
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A. "Machine location" means the room, enclosure, space or area where one or more vending
machines are installed or operated.
B. "Vending machine' means any self-service device offered far public use which, upon the
insertion of coins or tokens, or by other means, dispenses unit servings of food, either in bulk or
in packages, without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 3 §§ 401 and 402, 1959.)
11.14.020 Applicability ofi chap#er provisions.
Except as may be provided. in subsequent sections, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to
vending machines that dispense readily perishable food, and to vending machines that mix or
compound bulk food ingredients into unit servings and dispense such unit servings into single-
service utensils. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to vending machines that dispense,
exclusively, bottled drinks, gum, candy or other not-readily-perishable food, when it is determined
by the director that such vending machines do not require routine inspection for the protection of
the public health. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 3 § 400, 1959.)
11.14.030 Inspection--Representative to accompany director when.
Every person operating a vending machine shall, upon request from the director, provide a
representative who shall accompany the director on inspection of such machine. (Ord. 8614 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 3 § 404, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.15 NONSMOKING AREAS IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
11 15 010 Purpose of provisions.
11.15.020 Definitions.
11 15 030 Nonsmoking areas required in eating establishments.
11 15 040 Dutv to post sign.
11 15 050 Structural modifications not required.
11.15.010 Purpose of provisions.
The board of supervisors finds and declares that inhaling smoke generated by smokers may be
hazardous to the health and represents an annoyance which should be regulated and limited in
eating establishments offering food for sale to the public, to the ends that air quality be improved
in all such facilities for the preservation and improvement of health, and that customers may
request to be seated in nonsmoking areas of such facilities. (Ord. 87-0124 § 1 (part), 1987.)
11.15.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Smoking" means smoke of a pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other like substances, lighting such
a substance, and/or carrying a burning pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other like substance.
B. "Eating establishment" means any cafeteria, coffee shop, luncheonette, restaurant, sandwich
shop, short order cafe, soda fountain, or other eating establishment which offers food for sale to
the public and in which such food is primarily prdvided for consumption on the premises.
C. "Bar" means any area of an eating establishment which is devoted to offering alcoholic
beverages for sale to the public and in which the consumption of food is only incidental to the
consumption of such beverages. (Ord. 87-0124 § 1 (part), 1987.)
11.15.030 Nonsmoking areas required in eating establishments.
A. Any person who owns, operates, manages, leases, or rents an eating establishment shall
cause to be maintained in such facility a nonsmoking area consisting of a portion of both the
seating capacity and floor space in which such customers are served, excluding any portion of
such facility which is located outdoors and any portion of such facility which is utilized for bar
purposes. At the request of any customer, the customer shall be seated in the nonsmoking area
of the eating establishment if space is available.
B. Nothing in this section shall apply to any room of an eating establishment which is used for
serving food for a private function, but only while such room is used for such private function.
(Ord. 87-0124 § 1 (part}, 1987.)
11.15.040 Duty to post sign.
Any person who owns, operates, manages, leases, or rents an eating establishment shall cause
at least one sign to be posted or displayed on the premises, as provided in this section. The sign
shall read substantially as follows: NON-SMOKING AREA AVAILABLE. The sign shall not be
smaller than 10 inches wide by 10 inches long, nor shall any lettering thereon be less than one
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inch in height. The sign shall be placed to assure that it is readable by the public entering the
premises. (Ord. 87-0124 § 1 (part), 1987.)
11.15.050 Structural moth#ications not required.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an eating establishment to make any
structural changes or other physical modifications to existing facilities. (Ord. 87-0124 § 1 (part),
1987. )
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.16 GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE MATERlAL[13]
11 16 010 Collection and disposal regulations--Enforcement authority
11 16 020 Sanitation of premises--Responsibility of owner or agent
11 16 030 Garbage--Storage restrictions.
11 16 040 Feeding garbage and market refuse to animals--Restrictions
11 16 050 Deposit of offensive substances prohibited--Exceptions
11 16 060 Rubbish--Storage restrictions.
11 16 070 Hazardous or radioactive materials--Disposal restrictions.
11 16 090 Keegina animals and birds--Location restrictions and sanitation requirements.
11 16 100 Hop fertilizer--Use restrictions:
11.16.110 Burial of dead animals or offensive material.
11 16 120 Edible crops--Irrigation with contaminated water prohibited--Test standards
11.16A10 Collection and disposal regulations--Enforcement authority.
The director of public health shall enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the
collection and disposal of garbage, and combustible and noncombustible rubbish, within garbage
disposal districts. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 92, 2006: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7
§ 611, 1959.)
11.16.020 Sanitation of premises--Responsibility of owner or agent.
The owner, agent or manager of any premises shall maintain such premises in a clean,. sanitary
condition, free from accumulations of garbage, rubbish, refuse and other wastes at all times,
except as provided by the provisions of this Division 1 or other applicable laws. (Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 605, 1959.)
11.16.030 Garbage--Storage restrictions.
Garbage and putrescible matter, whether mixed with rubbish or other matter or not, shall be kept
in watertight receptacles with close-fitting lids and with handles or bails. Such receptacles shall
be thoroughly cleaned each time their contents are~emoved. Such garbage or putrescible
material, whether mixed with rubbish or other material or not, shall not be kept for more than
seven days. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 601, 1959.)
11.16.040 Feeding garbage and market refuse to animals--Restrictions.
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A person may feed garbage and market refuse to fowls or animals when such feeding does not
constitute a nuisance or a menace to public health, and when such feeding is in compliance with
such conditions as may be imposed by the director of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 93, 2006:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 602, 1959.)
11.16.050 Deposit of offensive substances prohibited--Exceptions.
Except as otherwise provided in this Division 1, no person shall permit the contents of any
cesspool, septic tank, water closet or sewer, or any sewage effluent, excrement, urine, slop
water, butcher offal, market refuse, garbage, rubbish, cans, dead animals, dead fowl, or any
other putrid or offensive animal or vegetable matter, to remain or to be deposited or discharged
upon the surface of the ground on any premises, lot, or in any building, basement, or in any
public street, or into, or in a manner that might contaminate, any standing water, stream, hole,
excavation or public place. This section does not prohibit:
A. The placing of cans or rubbish in any lawfully existing dump orwaste-disposal facility;.
B. The placing of garbage or market refuse, or both, in any lawfully existing dump or waste-
disposal facility in compliance with the conditions imposed, if any, in the license granted for the
operation thereof, pursuant to pertinent county ordinances, if, and only if, such license, in express
terms, permits garbage or market refuse, or both, to be placed in such dump or waste-disposal
facility. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 600, 1959.)
91.16.060 Rubbish--Storage restrictions..
A person may deposit and keep, for not more than 15 days, in a substantial and adequate
container, combustible and noncombustible rubbish other than garbage and putrescible matter.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 603, 1959.)
11.16.070 Hazardous or radioactive materials--Disposal restrictions.
Materials which are infected or contaminated, chemically hazardous, or radioactive shall be
disposed of in a manher approved by the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 610, 1959.)
11.16.090 dCeeping animals and birds--Location restrictions and sanitation
requirements.
A person shall not keep any animal, fowl or bird, wild or domestic, other than cats, dogs, canaries
or birds of the psittacine family, within 35 feet of any restaurant, food establishment, residence, or
dwelling, or other building used for the habitation of human beings, or within 100 feet of any
school building, hospital building or similar institution building. It is unlawful to keep or maintain a
premises, yard, coop or building in which fowl or animals are maintained in a foul or insanitary
condition. The provisions of this section regarding distances shall not apply to accredited
laboratories regulated by the California Department of Health Services. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 94,
2006: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 608, 1959.)
11.16.100 Hog fertilizer--Use restrictions.
A person shall not use any hog manure or hog-ranch wastes in the raw state within one-half mile
of any building or part thereof used for a residence, except a building exclusively occupied by
such person and his family. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 606, 1959.)
19.16.110 Burial of dead animals or offensive material.
It is unlawful for any person to bury the carcass of any dead animal or any other putrid or
offensive material unless such carcass or material is placed three feet below the surface level of
the ground and immediately covered with at least three feet of soil; provided, however, that such
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carcass or material shall be buried in such a manner or location that it does not constitute a
menace to public health or a nuisance. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 604, 1959.)
11.15.120 Edible crops--Irrigation with contaminated water prohibited--Test
standards.
No person shall irrigate any strawberries, celery, potatoes, lettuce, radishes; tomatoes, onions, or
any vegetable or berries eaten raw, in any manner. with sewage, sewage effluents or water from
any stream into which sewage has been discharged, any of which does not meet the following
standards: In any 20 consecutive samples, from which five 10-c.c. portions each are examined,
not over 10 portions shall be positive for members of the coli-Aerogenes group, and in no single
sample shall over half the 0.1 c.c. portions of the sample be positive for such organisms.
Samples shall be analyzed in accordance with the latest Standard Methods of Examination of
Water and Sewage of the American Public Health Association. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 607,
1959. )
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.19 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NIARNING SIGNS
11.19.010 Alcoholic beverage warning signs--Purpose of provisions.
11.19.020 Dutv to post.
11.19.030 Placement.
11.19.040 Language.
11.19.010 Alcoholic beverage warning signs--Purpose of provisions.
The Surgeon General of the United States has recommended that women who are pregnant, or
considering pregnancy, be advised not to drink alcoholic beverages and to be aware of the
alcohol content in anything they eat because alcohol consumption during pregnancy, especially
in the early months, can harm the fetus. In order. to serve the public health, safety and welfare,
the purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter is to educate the public by requiring that
warning signs be placed at all locations where alcoholic beverages are sold to the public. (Ord.
86-0169 § 1 (part), 1986.)
11.19.020 Dutyto post.
Any person or entity who owns, operates, manages, leases or rents a premises offering wine,.
beer or other alcoholic beverages for sale, or dispensing far consideration to the public, shall
cause a sign or notices to be posted or displayed on the premises as provided in this section.
The sign or notice shall read substantially as follows: WARNING. DRINKING WINE, BEER AND
OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.
Except as specified in Section 11.19.030 C, a sign as required herein shall not be smaller than 10
inches wide by 10 inches long, nor shall any lettering thereon be less than one inch in height.
(Ord. 86-0169 § 1 (part), 1986.)
11.19.030 Placement.
A sign or notice required by Sectidn 11.19.020 shall be placed as follows:
A. Where the sale or dispensing of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages to the public is
primarily intended for consumption off the premises, at least one sign sFiall be so placed to
assure that it is readable from all locations at which said sale or dispensing occurs;
B. Where the sale of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages to the public is primarily provided
through over-the-counter service, at least one sign shall be placed to assure that it is readable
from all counter locations available to the public;
C. Where the sale or dispensing of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages to the public is
primarily provided for consumption on the premises by the public at tables served by food or
beverage service persons, at least one sign shall be placed to assure it is readable by the public
entering the premises. In the alternative, signs or notices smaller than 10 inches wide by 10
inches long may be displayed at each of the tables provided that the notices are as readily visible
and readable as materials provided to the public which list food and beverage prices. (Ord. 86-
0169 § 1 (part), 1986.)
11.19.040 Language.
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In the event a substantial number of the public patronizing a premises offering for sale or
dispensing wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages uses a language other than English as a
primary language, any sign or notice required by Section 11.19.030 of this chapter shall be
worded in both English and the. primary language or languages involved. (Ord. 56-0169 § 1
(part), 1986.)
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Chapter 11.24 HOUSING
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
11.20.010 Apartment.
11 20.020 Apartment house.
11.20.023 Boarding home.
11.20.030 Dwelling.
11.20.040 Dwelling unit.
11 20 050 Dwelling unfit for human habitation use or occupancy.
11.20.060 Family.
11.20.070 Guest.
11.20.080 Guest room.
11.20.090 Habitable room.
11.20.100 Hotel
11.20.110 House court.
11.20.120 Motel.
11.20.140 Substandard dwelling.
Part 2 REGULATIONS
11 20 150 Applicability of chapter provisions.
11 20 160 Maintenance required--Noncompliance unlawful.
11 20 170 Sanitation requirements generally.
11.20.180 Toilet facilities.
11 20 190 Toilet rooms and bathing facilities.
11 20 200 Heating appliances--Sale restrictions.
11 20 210 Gas-burning appliances--Approval and installation conditions
11 20 220 Gas-burning appliances--Connections.
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11 20 230 Gas-burning appliances--Maintenance.
11 20.240 Gas ranges--Venting.
11 20 260 Kitchens--Dwelling requirements.
11 20 270 Cooking permitted in sleeping rooms--Conditions.
11 20 280 Sleeping rooms--Air space per person.
11 20 290 Sleeping rooms--Air space for two persons.
11 20 300 Sleeping rooms--Air space for more than two oersons
11 20 310 Sleeping rooms--Overcrowding and other unhealthful conditions prohibited.
11 20 320 Linen and bedding for transient quest accommodations.
11.20 330 Screens required when.
11 20 350 Apartment houses--Regulations applicable.
11 20 360 Bachelor apartments--Described--Requirements.
11 20 370 Efficiencv living units.
11 20 380 Hotels--Regulations applicable.
11 20 390 Motels--Regulations applicable.
11 20 400 Light housekeeping rooms.
11 20 420 Postind requirements--Penalty for noncompliance.
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
11.20.010 Apartment.
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"Apartment" means dwelling unit. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 § Part 3 Ch. 11 § 804.1,
1959.)
11.20.020 Apartment house.
"Apartment house' means any structure more than one story in height or any portion of any such
structure, occupied or designed, built or rented for occupation, as a home, by three or more
families, each living in a separate apartment and cooking within such structure. (Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 11 § 810, 1959.)
11.20.023 Boarding home.
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"Boarding home" means any premises, structures, or portion thereof (except any hospital or other
health facility as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code and except any mental or
alcoholic institution licensed by the state of California), used or intended to be used as a place
where sleeping or rooming accommodations are furnished to the whole or any part of the public,
with or without compensation and with or without meals, for five or mare persons who are
unrelated to the operator. "Boarding home" includes, but is not limited to, a rooming house, home
far the aged, sober living facility, boarding house, lodging house, and bed and breakfast facility.
(Ord. 94-0052 § 18, 1994: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 806, 1959.)
11.20.030 Dwelling.
"Dwelling" means any structure or any portion of a structure, other than an apartment house,
motel or hotel, containing one or more guest rooms. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 11 § 801, 1959.)\
11.20.040 Dwelling unit.
"Dwelling unit" means a room or a suite of rooms, other than a hotel, which are occupied or which
are intended or designed for occupancy by a family for living and sleeping purposes. (Ord. 8588
§ 1 {part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 804, 1959.)
11.20.050 Dwelling unfit for human habitation, use or occupancy.
"Dwelling unfit for human habitation, use or occupancy" means any dwelling, hotel, motel,
apartment house or other structure used far living or sleeping purposes which, by reason of its
construction or by reason of the lack of maintenance or repair thereof, is in such a condition as
creates a hazard to the health, welfare or safety of its occupants. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 803, 1959.)
11.20.060 Family.
"Family" means one person living alone, or a group of two or more persons living together,
whether or not related to each other by birth. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11
§ 802, 1959.)
11.20.070 Guest.
"Guest" means any person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 804.2, 1959.)
11.20.080 Guest room.
"Guest room" means a room occupied, or intended, arranged or designed far occupation by one
or more guests. Every 100 square feet of superficial floor area in a dormitory shall be considered
a guest room. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 804.3, 1959.)
11.20.090 Habitable roam.
"Habitable room" means any roam meeting the requirements of this Division 1 for sleeping, living,
cooking or eating purposes, excluding such enclosed places as closets, pantries, bath or toilet
rooms, service rooms, connecting corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces,
cellars, utility rooms and similar spaces. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 805, 1959.)
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"Hotel" means any structure or any portion of a structure, including any dormitory, Turkish bath,
bachelor hotel, studio hotel, public club or private club containing six or more guest rooms, and
which is occupied, or is intended or designed for occupation, by six or more guests, whether rent
is paid in money, goods, labor or otherwise. It does not include any jail, hospital, asylum,
sanitarium, orphanage, prison or detention or other building in which human beings are housed
and detained under legal restraint. (Ord. 94-0052 § 19, 1994: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 812,
1959. )
11.20.110 Nouse court.
"House court" means a group of five or more dwelling units other than a hotel or a motel, located
upon a single lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 804.4,
1959.)
11.20.120 Motel.
"Motel" means a building of not more than one story containing six or more guest rooms or
apartments, or combinations thereof, each of which has a separate, individual entrance leading
directly from the outside of the building and is designed, used or intended wholly or in part for the
accommodation of automobile transients. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 811, 1959.)
11.20.140 Substandard dwelling.
A. "Substandard dwelling" means any dwelling, house court, dormitory, hotel, motel or apartment
house which, through lack of maintenance or repair, generally endangers the life, limb, health,
property, safety or welfare of the public, or of the occupants thereof.
B. Conditions which render a structure a "substahdard dwelling" include, but are not limited to,
any of the following:
1. Lack of approved toilet or privy structure, bathtub or shower, kitchen sink, hot and cold running.
water, or other required approved plumbing within an apartment or dwelling;
2. Lack of exterior wall or roof covering adequate to protect the occupants from the elements;
3. Damaged interior walls, partitions, floors or ceiling;
4. Plumbing fixtures and piping which have become insanitary or are otherwise in a condition to
create a health hazard;
5. Sewage disposal system which has become insanitary or is otherwise in a condition to create
a health hazard;
6. Unreasonable collection of rubbish, debris or trash upon premises;
7. Any of the conditions specified in Section 11.02.300, subsections B, C, D or E;
8. Use of other than habitable rooms for living, cooking or eating purposes;
9. Incomplete construction;
10. Infestation by insects, vermin or rodents;
11. General dilapidation;
12. Lack of a water supply adequate to sustain the health of the inhabitants. (Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 809, 1959.)
Part 2 REGULATIONS
11.20.150 Applicability of chapter provisions.
The provisions of this Chapter 11.20 shall apply to all dwellings, house courts, hotels and
apartment houses. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 800, 1959.)
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11.20.160 Maintenance required--Noncompliance unlawfui.
Every dwelling, house court, hotel, motel and apartment house shall be maintained in good
repair. It is unlawful for any person to occupy or to cause or permit another person to occupy any
dwelling, house court, hotel, motel and apartment house which does not comply with this section.
(Ord. 12098 § 2, 1980: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 820, 1959.)
11.20.170 Sanitation requirements generally.
A. Each habitable room, hallway, passageway, stairway, wall, partition, ceiling, floor, skylight,
glass window, door, carpet, rug, matting, window curtain, furniture, compartment or room,
plumbing fixture, drain, roof, vent, closet, cellar, basement, laundry room, yard, court, lot and the
premises of every building shall be kept clean, sanitary and free from debris, filth, rubbish,
garbage, vermin and other offensive matter. It is unlawful for any person to occupy any building
or shelter unless such building or shelter shall provide protection to the occupants from
dampness during inclement weather.
B. Air spaces under buildings shall be rodentproof and kept clear and free from rubbish, debris
and filth. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 826, 1959.)
11.20.'180 Toilet facilities.
Except where the use of a toilet facility other than a water closet is permitted by this Division 1, it
is unlawful for any person to occupy, or to cause or permit another person to occupy, any
dwelling which is not supplied with at least one water closet in a separate compartment within the
building for each portion of the dwelling which is designed for the occupancy of a single family;
provided, however, that this section shall not apply to children's camps. Where the use of a toilet
facility other than awater-flush toilet is permitted by this Division 1, it is unlawful for any person to
occupy, or to cause or permit another person to occupy, any dwelling which is not supplied with
at least one toilet facility other than awater-flush toilet in an outside, separate compartment for
each portion of the dwelling which is designed for the occupancy of a single family. (Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 11 § 817, 1959.)
11.20.190 Toilet rooms and bathing facilities.
Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory and bathtub or shower. All lavatories, bathtubs and
showers of dwellings, house courts, hotels, motels and apartment houses shall be provided with
hot and cold running water under pressure. All toilet rooms, bath and shower rooms and utility
rooms shall be adequately lighted and ventilated to the outside atmosphere. All such rooms and
the fixtures and equipment therein shall be maintained in a state of good repair and free from dirt,
filth and corrosion. It is unlawful for any person to occupy or to cause or permit another person to
occupy any dwelling unit which does not comply with this section. (Ord. 12098 § 1, 1980: Ord.
8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 819, 1959.)
11.20.200 Heating appliances--Sale restrictions.
No person shall sell or offer for sale at retail any comfort heating appliance constructed to burn
gas or oil for fuel, unless such heating appliance bears the seal of approval of a nationally
recognized testing agency. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 821.1, 1959.)
11.20.210 Gas-burning appliances--Approval and installation conditions.
Every gas-burning appliance shall be approved by a nationally recognized testing agency. Every
gas-burning appliance, except ranges, refrigerators and hotplates approved by such agencies for
unvented use, shall be approved for vented use, and be connected to an effective flue or vent
leading to the outside air, not Tess in size than the vent collar on the appliance. Appliances with
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forced-air draft or sealed combustion chambers shall be vented in accordance with the
manufacturer's directions. The installation of gas heaters or alteration of existing heaters shall be
done under a permit obtained from the building department. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 821, 1959.
11.20.220 Gas-burning appliances--Connections.
Every gas-burning appliance shall be connected to the gas supply piping by metal piping or
tubing of a quality and design approved by the county engineer. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 822, 1959.)
11.20.230 Gas-burning appliances--Maintenance.
Every gas vent, gas water heater or other gas appliance shall be maintained in good repair. (Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 823, 1959.)
11.20.240 Gas ranges--Venting.
A. A gas range shall be vented by one of the following means:
1. A ventilator opening in the wall or ceiling having an area of not less than six by eight inches
and connecting with a ventilating duct of not less than 36 square inches in cross-sectional area
leading to the outside air;
2. An approved system of forced-draft ventilation.
B. Gas ranges in buildings erected after September 25, 1959, shall be ventilated by a vent
located approximately over the top of surface cooking facilities. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 824,
1959. )
11.20.260 Kitchens--Dwelling requirements.
A. Every dwelling unit in which food is prepared shall have in its kitchen a sink plumbed with hot
and cold running water. A kitchen shall be deemed to be that room in which food is prepared for
family use.
B. Every kitchen shall be separated from any room used for sleeping purposes by a full partition,
which may contain a doorway not more than four feet in width. Each such doorway shall be
provided with a door capable of diminishing the transmission of noises or fumes to any adjacent
room used for sleeping purposes. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 818,
1959. )
11.20.270 Cooking permitted in sleeping rooms--Conditions.
A. If the director finds that health and safety will be preserved and that both an inf rmary and
restaurant are easily accessible to the occupants thereof within the development, in low-cost
housing developments designed for persons over 62 years of age financed in whole or in part by
federal funds or by means of loans insured in whole or in part by the United States, a room used
for sleeping purposes also may be used for cooking.
B. Subsection B of Section 11.20.260 and the provisions of Section 11.20.31.0 which prohibit
sleeping in a kitchen do not apply to such a room, but subsection A of Section 11.20.260 and all
other provisions of this code do apply to such a room. (Ord. 8095 § 2, 1961: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
11 § 818.5, 1959.)
71.20.280 S12eping rooms--Air space per person.
It is unlawful for a person to occupy or permit another person to occupy any room for sleeping
purposes unless such room shall contain at least 500 cubic feet of air space. (Ord. 7583 Part 3
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11.20.290 Sleeping rooms--Air space for two persons.
Except as provided in Section 11.20.300 every room used for sleeping purposes, occupied by
two persons, shall contain not less than 630 cubic feet of air space. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 §
815, 1959.)
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Every room or place used for sleeping purposes shall be deemed to be overcrowded if it is
occupied by more than two persons and contains less than 630 cubic feet of air space plus 500
cubic feet of air space for every person occupying the room in excess of two persons. (Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 11 § 816, 1959.)
11.20.310 Sleeping rooms--Overcrowding and other unhealthful conditions
prohibited.
No person shall occupy, rent or lease, suffer or permit another person to use for sleeping
purposes any kitchen, cellar, hallway, bath, shower, compartment, toilet room, or any habitable
roam or place, including any hotel, apartment house, multiple dwelling or dwelling, which is
detrimental to the health of the occupant or occupants by reason of overcrowding or insufficiency
of light, windows, ventilation or drainage. The window area of any room used for sleeping
purposes shall not be less than orie-eighth of the floor area and shall be at least one-half
openable or the roam completely air-conditioned. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 825, 1959.)
11.20.320 Linen and bedding for transient guest accommodations.
All rooms in a rooming house, hotel, motel, apartment house, rented to transient guests wherein
beds are used shall be provided with an adequate amount of clean bedding, springs and
mattresses, in good repair. All such beds, springs and mattresses shall be maintained in a
sanitary condition.. Rooming houses, hotels, motels; and apartment houses shall provide an
adequate amount of clean washcloths, hand and bath towels, and other linen necessary for each
new guest therein. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 831, 1959.)
11.20.330 Screens required when.
Windows and other openings in the exterior walls of dwellings shall be provided with approved
screening of at least 16 mesh set in tight-fitting frames, except where the omission of screens will
not be hazardous to the health of the occupants. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 813, 1959.)
11.20.350 Apartment houses--Regulations applicable.
Apartment houses shall comply with Chapters 11.16, 11.30, 11.32 and 11.38 of this Division 1
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 829, 1959.)
11.20.360 Bachelor apartments--Described--Requirements.
A bachelor apartment is a dwelling unit built prior to August 8, 1963, combining kitchen, living and
sleeping areas, and will be permitted provided it complies with the following requirements:
A. The room shall have a minimum of 250 square feet of floor area, exclusive of bath, closet and
water-closet areas.
B. Occupancy shall be limited to not more than two persons.
C. Each bachelor apartment shall be located in an apartment house or hotel.
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D. Bachelor apartments shall comply as a dwelling unit; except, that the kitchen area need not be
separated from a room used for sleeping purposes, and toilet facilities need only be separated
from the kitchen area by one full door.
E. Bachelor apartments shall comply with zoning requirements.
F. One water closet, lavatory with hot and cold running water, and bathtub or shower shall be
provided for each unit.
G. Cooking facilities shall be vented directly td the outside air by means of a mechanical exhaust
system having a capacity of at least 150 cubic feet per minute.
H. An approved method of heating shall be installed in each room. Cooking appliances shall not
be used for the purpose of heating such rooms. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
11 § 834, 1959.)
11.20.370 Efificiency living units.
Nothing in this Division 1 shall prohibit the use, on or after July 13, 1963, of an efficiency living
unit which meets the following requirements:
A. An efficiency living unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square feet of superficial
floor area. An additional 100 square feet of superficial floor area shall be provided for each
occupant of such unit in excess of two.
B. There shall be provided a separate closet of such size as to provide for adequate storage.
C. There shall be provided a separate area of not less than three feet by five feet in size,
accessible from the living rooms and enclosed by a door or doors, and shall be provided with
complete cooking and food preparation facilities.
D. The cooking and food-preparation facilities shall consist of a properly trapped and vented
kitchen sink provided with agarbage-disposal unit, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and
an approved kitchen range or cooking appliance.
E. The surface on which the cooking appliance rests shall be covered with metal of not less than
No. 28 U.S. Gauge over one-fourth-inch asbestos millboard, or such other materials that will
provide equivalent fire protection, extending at least 24 inches above the surface on which the
cooking appliance rests.
F. There shall be installed over the cooking surface a mechanical exhaust fan connected to the
outside air.
G. All sink tops and cabinet surfaces shall have a smooth, washable, nonabsorbent finish.
H. There shall be provided a cabinet for the storage of all food, dishes and cooking utensils.
I. There shall be provided an approved comfort-heating appliance or system within the living
room.
J. A separate compartment containing a toilet, lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be provided
for each efficiency living unit. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 832, 1959.)
11.20.380 Hotels--Regula#ions applicable.
Hotels shall comply with Chapters 11.16, 11.30, 11.32 and 11.38 of this Division 1. (Ord. 8588 §
1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 830, 1959.)
11.20.390 Motels--Regulations applicable.
Motels shall comply with Section 11.20.310 and Chapters 11.16, 11.30, 11.32 and 11.38 of this
Division 1. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 828, 1959.)
11.20.400 Light housekeeping rooms.... „__ ., _
Light housekeeping rooms shall be permitted provided they were constructed prior to September
16, 1963, combine cooking, living and sleeping, and comply with the following requirements:
A.1. Light housekeeping rooms shall contain not less than 150 square feet in area and shall be
occupied by not more than two people. The cooking appliances therein, if any, shall be used
solely for the cooking or preparation of meals for consumption by the occupants of the room.
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housekeeping if it is occupied by only one person.
B. The cooking appliances used therein, if any, shall have no more than two burners. If electric
appliances are used, they shall have been tested and approved by the Underwriters' Laboratory.
If gas appliances are used, they shall have been tested and approved by the American Gas
Associatidn.
C. 1. The installation, maintenance or use of said cooking appliances shall not be hazardous to
life, health or property.
2. The cooking appliance shall rest upon its own legs, or shall be an approved, built-in unit of
fixed installation.
Said appliance shall be set not closer than six inches from any wall or projection thereof, and
shall rest upon an impervious surface.
3. The walls behind and adjacent to said cooking appliance shall be lined or back-flashed with
incombustible material equivalent to'one-fourth-asbestos millboard. The back-flashing shall
extend from 12 inches below to 24 inches above the base of the appliance. There shall be a clear
and unobstructed space of 36 inches above the surface of the cooking appliance.
D. 1.Gas-burning appliances shall be connected to the gas supply piping by approved metal
piping with an approved gas shutoff valve readily accessible within the room.
2. Electrical appliances and serving circuits shall be properly installed and maintained.
E. The room shall contain an approved sink with hot and cold running water.
F. An approved storage cabinet shall be installed in the room.
All food, dishes, and cooking and eating utensils shall be stored therein when not in use.
G. The bed in such a room, and drapes, curtains or other readily combustible material, shall be
so located that they do not come in contact with the cooking appliances.
H. Any toilet room opening directly into such a room shall have atight-fitting door.
I. An approved method of heating shall be installed in each such room. Cooking appliances shall
not be used for the purpose of heating such rooms. No cooking appliance shall be installed within
a closet in such a room.
J. In any building containing six. or more light housekeeping rooms, there shall be one water
closet and one bath facility for each five units or fraction thereof. In any building containing five or
less light housekeeping rooms, there shall be one water closet and one bath facility which may
be in the same room for each three light housekeeping units in the building. Such toilet and bath
facilities shall be accessible to and from a public hallway. (Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 11 § 833, 1959.)
11.20.420 Posting requirements--Penalty for noncompliance.
A. The owner of a house court, as defined in Section 11.20.110 of this chapter, shall be
responsible for posting in a common area, accessible by all tenants and the general public, a
placard, as provided by the health officer. "Common area, accessible by all tenants and the
general public" means:
1. Posted in a conspicuous location within five feet of the main entrance of the housing court; or
2. Posted in or near the outside of the door of the housing court manager, if one exists; or
3. Posted in a location as directed and determined in the discretion of the county health officer to
ensure proper notice to all tenants and the general public.
B. The placard shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden or removed. Removal of the
placard is a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable as specified in Section 11.02.080.
C: The placard shall legibly display the following information so as to be clearly visible to all
tenants and the general public entering the housing court:
This building is inspected by the Department of Health Services, Environmental Health. All public
health questions/concerns regarding this property should be directed to: (local office address and
telephone number to be provided by the county health offcer)
Please contact the office listed above to report health code violation or concerns. Copies of
inspection reports may be requested from this office:
D. The placard must also list the web site addres's and toll free telephone number for the
department of health services, environmental health, housing inspection program, which shall be
provided by the county health offcer. (Ord. 2004-0019 § 2, 2004.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.22 INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS*
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.22.010 Applicability of provisions.
11.22.020 Purpose.
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.22.030 Adequate or approved.
11.22.040 Breathing zone.
11.22.050 Capture velocity.
11 22.060 Conveying velocity.
11.22.070 Corrosive substance.
11.22.080 Dermatitis.
11.22.090 Employee.
11.22.100 Employer.
11.22.110 Gassing.
11.22.120 General ventilation.
11.22.130 Hood.
11.22.140 Irritant.
11.22.150 Lateral exhaust.
11.22.160 Local exhaust ventilation.
11.22.170 Maximum acceptable concentrations.
11 22 180 Occupational disease.
11.22.190 Occupational health hazard.
11 22 200 Place of employment or industrial establishment.
11 22 210 Sanitary condition.
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11.22.220 Strong sensitizer.
11.22.230 Toilet facilities.
11.22.240 Toilet room.
11.22.250 Toxic substance.
11.22.260 Urinal.
11.22.270 Water closet.
Part 2 WATER SUPPLYf191
11:22.280 Requirements generally--Supply approval by director.
11.22.290 Drinking water--Open containers prohibited.
11.22.300 Common use of drinking containers prohibited.
11.22.310 Drinking water--Cooling container restrictions.
11.22.320 Drinking cups--Provision and disposal.
11.22.330 Drinking fountains--Design and quantity.
11.22.340 Drinking fountains--Drainage.
Part 3 TOILET FACILITIES
11.22.350 Requirements generally--Quantity and location.
11.22.360 Toilet paper required.
11.22.370 Covered receptacles required in women's rooms.
11.22.380 Floors walls and ceilings--Materials and Maintenance.
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11.22.390 Installation of toilet fixtures.
11.22.400 Venting required.
11.22.410 Window screens required.
Part 4 LUNCH ROOMS AND WASHING FACILITIES
11.22.420 Lunch rooms--Requirements generally.
11.22.430 Eating. or storing food--Protection from toxidsubstances.
11.22.440 Disposal receptacles required.
11.22.450 Washing facilities--Requirements generally.
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11.22 460 Washing facilities--Quantity.
11.22 470 Washing facilities--Soap and towels.
11 22 480 Washing facilities--Where poisonous or irritating materials are present
11 22 490 Additional change rooms and washing facilities reauired when.
Part 5 MAINTENANCE STORAGE AND SANITATION
11.22.500 Liahting facilities.
11.22.510 Sanitation.
11.22:520 Housekeeping.
11.22.530 Aisles passageways and floors.
11 22 540 Fans and other ventilation equipment.
11.22.550 Drainage from wet processes.
11 22 560 Stacking of materials--Unopened containers.
11 22 570 Stacking of materials--Opened carboys prohibited.
11 22.580 Storage--Opened drums.
11 22 590 Storage--Materials toxic when in combination.
11 22 600 Storage--Toxic substances.
Part 6 HEALTH HAZARD CONTROL
11 22 610 Occupational health hazards--Restrictions generally.
11 22 620 Control systems--Plan review and approval prerequisite to operation.
11 22 640 Exposure to hazards-Other control procedures authorized when.
11 22 650 Hazards--Information provided by director.
11 22 660 Review and updating of regulations.
11 22 670 Toxic substances--Determination by director.
11 22680 Survey of establishments to locate health hazards.
11 22 690 Toxic substances--Ventilation requirements--Respirator use limitations.
11 22 700 Personal protective equipment--Wearing required when.
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11 22 710 Respiratory protective equipment--Approval required.
11 22 720 Respiratory protective equipment--Regarded as emergency protection
11 22 730 Personal protective equipment--Provided and replaced by employer
11 22 740 Respiratory protective equipment--Sanitation and storage
Part 7 LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
11 22.750 Rules and Regulations applicable.
11 22 760 Design operation and maintenance.
Part 8 SURFACE COATING PROCESS VENTILATION SYSTEMS
11.22.770 Conventional air spravina--Specifications generally.
11.22 780 Spray booth design.
11.22.790 Exhaust systems.
11 22 800 Electrostatic spravina.
11.22 810 Airless spravina.
11 22 820 Metal spravina--Additional protective equipment required when
11.22.830 Flow coating.
11.22.840 Dip tanks:
Part 9 VAPOR DEGREASERS USING CHLORINATED SOLVENTS
11.22.850 Location.
11.22.860 Design.
11.22.870 Operation.
11 22 880 Welding prohibited where.
11.22.890 Ventilation.
11 22 900 Local mechanical exhaust required when.
11 22 910 Tank cleaning operations.
11.22.920 Pit maintenance.
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* Editor's note: For statutory provisions on occupation health and safety, see Labor Code § 6300
et seq.
For department of health services Rules and Regulations on environmental management and
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Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11,22,010 Applicability of provisions.
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This Division 1 applies to all industrial establishments in which articles are manufactured,
processed, repaired, cleaned, sorted or renovated, in whole or in part, and those establishments
practicing the healing arts. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1100, 1959.)
11.22.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this Division 1 is to prescribe minimum sanitary and occupational health
requirements for the protection of the health of all employees in establishments covered by this
Division 1. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1101, 1959.)
Article 2 DEFINITIONS
11.22.030 Adequate or approved.
"Adequate or approved" means in conformance with good health practices which, in the opinion
of the director, are sufficient to protect the health and well-being of the employee. (Ord. 8588 § 9
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1102, 1959.)
11.22.040 Breathing zone.
"Breathing zone" means the area or zone of a worker's head during normal operation of a
process while at work. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1103, 1959.)
11.22.050 Capture velocity.
"Capture velocity" means the velocity of air at specific points or zones which causes air
contaminants to flow to an exhaust system. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16
§ 1104, 1959.)
11.22.060 Conveying velocity.
"Conveying velocity" means the air speed determined to be necessary to convey a contaminant
through a duct or system. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1105, 1959.)
11.22.070 Corrosive substance.
"Corrosive substance' means any substances which, in contact with living tissue, will cause
destruction of tissue by chemical action, but shall not refer to action on inanimate surfaces. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1106, 1959.)
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11.22.080 Dermatitis.
"Dermatitis" means inflammation of the surface of the skin or epidermis. {Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1107, 1959.)
11.22..090 Employee.
"Employee' means any person, including an owner or partner, who works in or is employed in a
place of employment. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1108, 1959.)
11.22.100. Employer.
"Employer" means an person who, directly or indirectly or through an agent or any other person,
employs or exercises control over the wages, hours or working conditions of a man, woman or
minor. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1109, 1959.)
11.22.110 Gassing.
"Gassing" means the rate of generation of contaminant. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1110, 1959.)
11.22.120 General ventilation.
"General ventilation'. means the introduction of uncontaminated air into an area, room or building,
or exhausting air therefrom by other than local exhaust ventilation systems. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1111, 1959)
11.22.130 Hood.
"Hood" means any air-intake device connected to an exhaust-ventilation system or duct to
capture and remove dusts, fumes, gases, vapors, mists, smoke, heat, or otherwise provided local
exhaust ventilation. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1112, 1959.)
11.22.140 Irritant.
"Irritant" means any substance, not necessarily corrosive as defined herein, but which on either
immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with normal living tissue will conduct a local
inflammatory reaction. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1113, 1959.)
11.22.150 Lateral exhaust.
"Lateral exhaust' means local exhaust ventilation designed with slots at the periphery or along
the midsection of a surface or tank for the purpose of preventing escape of significant amounts of
contaminants to the breathing zone. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1114,
1959.)
11.22.160 Local exhaust ventilation.
"Local exhaust ventilation" means a ventilating system intended to capture air contaminants at or
near their point of origin and transport them to an approved exhaust system. (Ord. 8588 § 9
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1115, 1959.)
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11.22.170 Maximum acceptable concentrations.
"Maximum acceptable concentrations' means the concentration of gas, vapor, fume; dust, misYor
similar air contaminants adopted in Part VII of the Rules and Regulations established by authority
of Section 11.02.160 and set out in Appendix 1 to this Title 11. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1121, 1959.)
11.22.180 Occupational disease.
"Occupational disease" means any disease or infection, including dermatitis, which is peculiar to
the industrial process, trade or occupation in each instance, and which arises out of and in the
scope of employment, and to which an employee is not ordinarily subjected or exposed, other
than during a period of regular, actual employment therein. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1116, 1959.)
11.22.190 Occupational health hazard.
"Occupational health hazard" means any risk to an employee's health associated with or arising
out of his occupation, or occupational work or environment. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord..
7583 Part 3 Ch: 16 § 1117, 1959.)
11.22.200 Place of employment or industrial establishment.
"Place of employment" or "industrial establishment" means every place where persons are
employed. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1118, 1959.)
11.22.210 Sanitary condition.
"Sanitary condition" means that physical condition which will tend to prevent the incidence and
spread of disease. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1119, 1959.)
11.22.220 Strong sensitizer.
"Strong sensitizer" means a substance which will cause, on normal living tissue, through an
allergic or photodynamic process, a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reapplication of
the same substance, and which is so recognized by national authority. Before designating any
substance as a strong sensitizer, the department, upon consideration of the frequency of
occurrence and severity of the reaction, shall find that the substance has a significant potential
for causing hypersensitivity. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1120, 1959.)
11.22.230 Toilet facilities.
"Toilet facilities" means fixtures maintained within toilet rooms for the purpose of defecation. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1122, 1959.)
11.22.240 Toilet room.
"Toilet room" means a room maintained within or on the premises of any place of employment
containing toilet facilities for use of employees, and shall be used for no other purpose. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1123, 1959.)
11.22.250 Toxic substance.
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"Toxic substance" means any substance, other than a radioactive substance, which has the
capacity to produce personal injury or illness to man through ingestion, inhalation or absorption
through any body surface. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part); 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1124, 1959.)
11.22.260 Urinal.
"Urinal" means a fixture connected with a sewer and maintained within a toilet room for the sole
purpose of urination. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1125, 1959.)
11.22.270 Water closet.
"Water closet" means a toilet facility which is connected to a sewer and flushed with water under
pressure. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1126, 1959.)
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11.22.280 Requirements generally--Supply approval by director.
Every place of employment where two or more persons are employed shall be adequately
supplied at all times with running water under pressure far use by human beings for both drinking
and face and body washing purposes. Such supply and the facilities, and the location of such
facilities, must be approved by the director of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 95, 2006: Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1127, 1959.)
11.22.290 Drinking water--Open containers prohibited.
No employer or employee shall provide an open container, such as barrels, pails or tanks, for
drinking water for general use, from which the water must be dipped or poured, whether fitted
with a cover or not. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1133, 1959.)
11.22.300 Common use of drinking containers prohibited.
No employer shall provide or expose for common use, or permit to be so provided or exposed, or
allow to be used in common, any cup, glass or other receptacle used for drinking purposes. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1129, 1959.)
11.22.310. Drinking water--Cooling container restrictions.
In all instances where drinking water is cooled by ice, the construction of the container shall be
such that the ice does not come in direct contact with the water. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1128, 1959.)
11.22.320 Drinking cups--Provision and disposal.
Where single-service drinking cups are supplied (to be used once), there shall be provided at all
times an approved, sanitary container for the uhused cups, and also a receptacle for disposing of
the used cups. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1130, 1959.)
11.22.330 Drinking fountains--Design and quantity.
When sanitary drinking fountains are provided in compliance with Section 11.22.280, they shall
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be of the angle-jet type, with guard, and in good working order at all times, and must be of a
design approved by the director. When such drinking fountains are provided, at least one must be
provided for each 50 employees, or fraction thereof. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 16 § 1131, 1959.)
11.22.340 Drinking fountains--Drainage.
The drain from any drinking fountain shall be connected to an acceptable drainage system in an
approved manner. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1132, 1959.)
Part 3 TOILET FACILITIES
11.22.350 Requirements generally--Quantity and location.
A. Every industrial establishment shall provide and have available for use in good working order
at all times an adequate number of water closet, separate for each sex, in accordance with the
following table:
Table No. 1
Number of Persons of Given Sex Number of Water Closets
1--9 1
10--24 2
25--49 3
50--74 4
75--100 5
Over 100 1 for each additional 30 persons
If the total number of employees of an establishment numbers less than five and only one toilet
is available, it may be used by both sexes.
B. Urinals may be substituted for a certain number of the water closet facilities specified in the
foregoing table as follows:
One urinal may be substituted for one water closet, provided the total number of water closets is
at least twice the total number of urinals: " -- - - - _ _ "' "
C. Toilet facilities shall be provided so as to be readily accessible to afl employees. Toilet facilities
so located that employees must use more than one floor-to-floor flight of stairs to or from them
are not considered as readily accessible. As far as is practicable, toilet facilities shall be located
within 200 feet of all locations at which workers are regularly employed. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1134, 1959.)
11.22.360 Toilet paper required.
An adequate supply of toilet paper with suitable holder shall be provided for each water closet at
all times. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1135, 1959.)
11.22.370 Covered receptacles required in women's rooms.
Covered receptacles shall be kept at all times in all toilet rooms used by females. (Ord. 8588 § 9
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1136, 1959.)
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11.22.380 Floors, walls and ceilings--Materials and Maintenance.
The floors, walls and ceilings of all toilet rooms shall be of a nonabsorbent material that can be
easily cleaned and maintained in good repair. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
16 § 1137, 1959.)
11.22.390 Installation of toilet fixtures.
Every watercloset bowl shall be set entirely free and open from all enclosing woodwork, and shall
be so installed that the space around the fixture may be easily cleaned. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1140, 1959.)
11.22.400 Venting required.
All inside toilet rooms shall be effectively vented to the outside air. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1139, 1959.)
11.22.410 Window screens required.
All outside windows of, all toilet rooms shall be equipped with suitable and effective insect
screens. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1138, 1959.)
Part 4 LUNCH ROOMS AND WASHING FACILITIES
11.22.420 Lunch. rooms--Requirements generally.
In all places of employment where employees are permitted to lunch on the premises, an
adequate space suitable for that purpose shall be provided for the maximum number of
employees who may use such space at one time. Such space shall be separate and apart from
any location where there is an exposure to toxic materials. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1146, 1959.)
11.22.430 Eating or storing food--Protection from toxic substances.
No employee shall be permitted to store or eat any part of his or her lunch or other food at any
time where there are present any toxic materials or other substances that may be injurious to
health. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1148, 1959.)
11.22.440 Disposal receptacles required.
A covered receptacle shall be provided at all times for the disposal of all waste food. (Ord. 8588 §
9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1147, 1959.)
11.22.450 Washing facilities--Requirements generally,
Adequate facilities for maintaining personal cleanliness shall be provided in every place of
employment. Their number and proximity to the employees shall be such as to fulfill properly the
requirements set forth in Division 1 of this title, and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition at all times. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1141, 1959.)
11.22.460 Washing facilities--Quantity.
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At least one lavatory (washbasin) shall be provided in every toilet room, or adjacent thereto, with
water under pressure, and in good working order at all times, for every 10 employees (men or
women) or portion thereof, up to 100 persons, and one lavatory (washbasin) for each additional
15 persons or portion thereof. 24 inches of sink with individual faucet shall be considered as
equal to one lavatory. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1142, 1959.)
11.22.470 Washing facilities--Soap and towels.
Soap and individual towels shall be provided by the employer, and proper receptacles maintained
at all times for disposing of used towels. Other type of drying apparatus may be substituted for
towels, if approved by the director. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1144,
1959. )
11.22.480 Washing facilities--Where poisonous or irritating materials are present.
Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infectious or irritating materials,
one lavatory shall be provided for each five persons. Where wash sinks or circular basins are
used 24 lineal inches of wash sink or 18 inches of a circular basin, when provided with water
outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory. In all instances, a suitable
cleansing agent shall be provided at each wash place. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1143, 1959.)
11.22.490 Additional change rooms and-washing facilities required when.
Employes shall provide change rooms, showers, baths orlavatories having hot and cold running
water, soap and towels, in every place of employment where lack of such facilities may constitute
an occupational health hazard and may result in an occupational disease. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1145, 1959)
Part 5 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE AND SANITATION
11.22.500 Lighting facilities.
Each place of employment shall be equipped with such lighting facilities that may be necessary to
adequately and effectively illuminate all operations and areas. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1163, 1959.)
11.22.510 Sanitation
All places of employment shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and sanitary condition. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1161, 1959.)
11.22.520 Housekeeping.
All plants, rooms and areas, and equipment or supplies used therein or in connection therewith,
shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. A program shale be carried out for regularly
removing dust, spillage and debris at regular intervals. The establishment shall be maintained in
a reasonably orderly condition as may be necessary for good housekeeping practices requisite to
compliance with these regulations. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1164,
1959.)
11.22.530 Aisles, passageways and floors.
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Permanent aisles and passageways. shall be provided and kept clear, and the floor surfaces
thereof shall be kept in good repair. Where necessary to the maintenance of clear passageways,
such aisles and passageways shall be defined by painting lines or other clear markings. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1166, 1959.)
11.22.540 Fans and other ventilation equipment.
Fans, fanblades, hoods, ducts, filters and baffles shall be regularly inspected, and shall be
cleaned and maintained, repaired or replaced as often as necessary to maintain performances of
the system reasonably within the intended design requirements. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1167, 1959.)
11.22.550 Drainage from wet processes.
Where wet processes are used, provision shall be made so drainage therefrom does not create a
hazardous or unsanitary condition. Drainage shall be arranged so as not to regularly run across
the floor or walkways. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1165, 1959.)
11.22.560 Stacking of materials--Unopened containers.
FuII, unopened drums and boxed carboys, if stacked upright and two or more layers high, shall
be staggered or with pallets between layers, so as to provide stability to such stacks. (Ord. 8588
§ 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1169, 1959.)
11.22.570 Stacking of materials--Opened carboys prohibited.
Boxed carboys which have been opened shall not be stacked. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1171, 1959.)
11.22.580 Storage--Opened drums... _.___._ .,__- _ ._. _ .. _ .
Opened drums shall be stored upright and shall not be stacked. Exception: For the purpose of
dispensing, such drums may be stored on their sides, not over two tiers high, if dispensing
spigots are installed on the drums and the drums are secured in place. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1170, 1959.)
11.22.590 Storage--Materials toxic when in combination.
Substances which are not toxic by themselves in their normal state, but when in combination may
create products which are toxic, shall be separated from each other in storage. (Ord. 8588 § 9
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1168, 1959.)
11.22.600 Storage--Toxic substances.
Toxic substances shall be stored in an organized and orderly manner, and identified as may be
necessary to aid in preventing accidents, and shall be reasonably protected from sources of
external corrosion or damage. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1172,
1959.)
Part 6 HEALTH HAZARD CONTROL
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11.22.610 Occupational health hazards--Restrictions generally.
No person, firm, corporation or other employer shall use or permit to be used, in the conduct of
any business, manufacturing establishment or other place of employment, any process, material
or condition known to have any possible adverse effect on the health of any person or persons
employed therein, unless arrangements have been made to maintain the occupational
environment to the extent that such injury will not result. Every industrial establishment shall be
continually maintained in a sanitary condition. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
16 § 1154, 1959.)
11.22.620 Control systems--Plan review and approval prerequisite to operation.
The director shall review and approve or disapprove all plans and specifications pertaining to the
design of ventilation systems for the control of occupational health hazards and shielding for a
source of radiation, and shall have the authority to require the submission of such plans and
specifications. The employer shall submit all plans and specifications at the request of the
director, and shall not use, operate or allow any person to work with any hazardous materials or
sources of radiation until the director has approved said installation. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1191, 1959.)
11.22.630 Exposure to hazards--Maximum acceptable concentration--Exhaust
system required when.
No employee shall be exposed to concentrations of dust, fumes, mists, vapors or gases in
excess of the maximum acceptable concentrations set forth in the Rules and Regulations
established by this Division and set out at Part 3 of Appendix 1 of this Title 11. When excess
concentrations of dust, fumes, mists, vapors or gases are present, a local exhaust ventilation
system meeting the requirements of the Rules and Regulations shall be provided. (Ord. 8588 § 9
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 §.1159, 1959.)
11.22.640 Exposure to hazards--Other control procedures authorized when.
The director may authorize substitute procedures or controls in lieu of the specifc design or
installation requirements established by the Rules and Regulations when he finds th'e conditions
of such variance will protect protection equivalent to that required therein. Such variance shall not
be effective until the specific conditions thereof are approved, in writing, by the director. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1160, 1959.)
11.22.650 Hazards--Information provided by director.
The director shall make available information concerning maximum acceptable concentrations of
toxic vapors, gases, fumes, mists, dusts and such environmental standards as may pertain to the
health and safety of the employees of industrial establishments in its area of jurisdiction. (Ord.
8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1155, 1959.)
11.22.660 Review and updating of regulations.
It shall be the policy of the department of public health to continuously review new data
concerning toxic substances and to keep this Division 1 and the Rules and Regulations
established by this Division 1 up to date. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 96, 2006: Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1156, 1959.)
11.22.670 Toxic substances--Determination by director.
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Whenever in the judgment of the director such action will promote the objective of this Division 1
by avoiding or resolving uncertainty as to their application, the director may declare any
specifically named material, compound, substance or mixture thereof to be a "toxic substance'
subject to requirements established by this Division 1 and interpreted by the Rules and
Regulations which he determines to fall within the scope of the definition of the "toxic
substance." (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1157, 1959.)
11.22.580 Survey of establishments to locate health hazards.
The director shall make health and sanitary surveys and studies of industrial establishments to
determine whether or not manufacturing processes or procedures may cause adverse conditions
which may be responsible for or cause ill health of industrial workers. The result of such survey or
study shall be brought to the attention of each establishment involved, together with any
recommendations which may be deemed necessary for the adequate protection of the health and
well-being of the workers. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1158, 1959.)
11.22.690 Toxic substances--Ventilation requirements--Respirator use limitations.
Whenever necessary to control fumes, dust, mists, gases or vapors to comply with Section
11.22.670, a reliable, adequate ventilating system shall be installed and maintained so that the
concentration of such substances is below the maximum acceptable concentration, or the
process shall be so located, isolated and arranged that persons are not exposed to such
quantities as constitute a toxic substance. Respirators may be provided and used in lieu of
reducing the concentration of dust, fumes, mists, gases or vapors only when the use of such
respirators is of a temporary or intermittent nature and only when such respirators are approved
for protection against the particular toxic substance. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 16 § 1162, 1959.)
11.22.700 Personal protective equipment--Wearing required when.
Where the removal of harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases at their source is
impracticable, the employee who may be liable to harmful exposure shall be protected by means
of respiratory or other protective equipment approved by the director. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1149, 1959.)
11.22.710 Respiratory protective equipment--Approval required.
Respiratory protective equipment, including filter, cartridge and supplied-air respirators, hose
masks, canister-type gas masks, supplied-air hoods and helmets, and self-contained oxygen
breathing apparatus, shall be of a type approved by the director. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1150, 1959.)
11.22.720 Respiratory protective equipment--Regarded as emergency protection.
The use of respiratory equipment shall, in general, be regarded as emergency protection against
occasional relatively brief exposure. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1151,
1959.)
11.22.730 Personal protective equipment--Provided and replaced by employer.
It shall be the duty of the employer to provide and replace, when necessary, such respiratory and
other personal protective equipment as may be required, and to maintain same in efficient and
sanitary condition. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1152, 1959.)
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11.22.740 Respiratory protective equipment--Sani#ation and storage.
The employer shall provide the means for cleaning and sanitizing all respiratory equipment, and it
shall be the duty of the employer to-cause such equipment to be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition. Respiratory equipment shall not be passed on from one man to another until
such equipment is cleaned and sanitized. When filter or cartridge-type respirators are used, each
employee shall have such respirator for his own exclusive use. Respiratory equipment and
replacement units shall be stored, when not in use, in approved containers. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1153, 1959.)
Part 7 LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
11.22.750 Rules and Regulations applicable.
A. Local exhaust ventilation systems required to control air contaminants shall be designed,
installed, maintained and operated to meet the minimum requirements in the tables in Part VII of
the Rules and Regulations set forth in Part 3 of Appendix 1 of this Title 11, unless specified
otherwise elsewhere, or unless otherwise approved in writing by the director.
B. Such systems shall be desigriated so contaminants are not brought to the workers' breathing
zones on their way to the exhaust hood.
C. Rooms of areas in which such systems are installed shall be provided with properly located air
inlets to provide as much make-up air as is exhausted.
D. Air from local exhaust ventilation systems shall not be recirculated if the contamination is a
toxic substance. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1173, 1959.)
11.22.760 Design, operation and maintenance.
All ventilation systems required by this Division 1 shall be provided in accordance with design
requirements set forth in this Division 1 relative to the contaminant or hazard involved, and shall
be operated and maintained to produce the required health protection; and such general
ventilation shall be provided as may be necessary to ventilate all portions of all places of
employment. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1174, 1959.)
Part 8 SURFACE COATING PROCESS VENTILATION SYSTEMS
11.22.770 Conventional air spraying--Specifications generally.
A. For spray booths at which the operator remains outside the booth, the minimum face velocity
shall be 150 fpm and the minimum air flow into the booth shall be at a rate of 150 cfm per square
foot of open booth face.
B. For booths where the operator and work are located within the booth, the mini;, gum face
velocity shall be 100 fpm and the minimum flow rate 100 cfm per square foot of open booth face.
C. Where spraying is done over a downdraft ventilation system, the minimum control velocity
shall be 100 fpm.
D. The size of the grill shall be larger than the object being sprayed, and the entire object being
sprayed shall rest over the grill area.
E. Workers engaged in spraying out of doors shall be provided with and required to wear
approved respiratory protective devices. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 §
1175, 1959.)
11.22.780 Spray booth design.
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Spray booths shall be of a size and design to adequately protect workers within and outside
thereof against unnecessary exposure to such material, and all items being sprayed shall be
placed far enough within and otherwise be so located in the booth to effectively remove vapor
and overspray. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1181, 1959.)
11.22.790 Exhaust systems.
A. The fan shall have suffcient capacity to exhaust the necessary volume of air to meet
requirements of this Division 1 against a static pressure equivalent to all resistances to be
overcome in operating the unit.
B. The ducts shall be designed for a velocity of not less than 1,500 fpm and not more than 2,200
fpm, except formetalizing booths, where the velocity shall not be less than 3,000 fpm.
C. The discharge from the ventilation system shall extend to at least two feet above the roof level
and be so directed as to not cause vapors or fumes to enter the work area.
D. Baffles or filters shall be installed in the booth as may be necessary to provide proper and
effective air distribution.
E. Provision shall be made for admitting a supply of air to a room in which an exhaust system is
located that is-equal or slightly greater than that amount being exhausted. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1182, 1959.)
11.22.800 Electrostatic spraying.
A. For air-atomized electrostatic spray booths, the minimum face velocity shall be 100 fpm and
the volume of air exhausted shall be 100 cfm per square foot of face opening or of grill area in the
case of a downdraft exhaust system.
B. The minimum inlet ventilation-air velocity for airless atomized electrostatic spray booths shall
be 75 fpm, and the volume of such air shall be 75 cfm per square foot of face opening or of grill
area for a downdraft exhaust system.
C. Use of portable electrostatic spray guns in a building shall be only in a booth or area provided
with local exhaust ventilation providing a minimum capture velocity of 75 fpm of the point of use.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1176, 1959.)
11.22.810 Airless spraying.
A. Spray booths in which airless spray units are used shall have a minimum face velocity of 100
fpm and a minimum flow rate of 100 cfm per square foot of open booth face.
B. Use of portable electrostatic spray guns in a building shall be only in a booth area provided
with local exhaust ventilation providing a minimum capture velocity of 100 fpm at the point where
such spray unit is used. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord: 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1177, 1959.)
11.22.820 Metal spraying--Additional protective equipment required when.
A. Spraying with highly toxic metals such as lead, beryllium, low-tin babbit and cadmium shall be
done only within a suitable spray booth. Both the material being sprayed and the workers doing
the spraying shall be positioned within the booth to minimize worker exposure to such materials.
Metals with a toxicity comparable to zinc, bronze or copper may be sprayed in a suitable spray
booth or hood. Nontoxic materials need not be sprayed in a booth or under a hood except as to
maintain reasonably proper working condition.
B. Spray booths. and hoods used for metal spraying shall have a minimum face velocity of 200
fpm and a minimum flow rate of 200 cfm per square foot of open booth face.
C. Workers involved in spraying either highly toxic materials or toxic materials for such periods as
may produce a health hazard shall be supplied with and required to wear Bureau of Mines-
approved supplied-air respirators, and required to wear adequate protective clothing and gloves.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1179, 1959.)
11.22.830 Flow coating.
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Flow coating operations shall he done within an enclosure, with a minimum face velocity of 100
fpm and a minimum flow rate of 100 cfm per square foot of open face. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1178, 1959.)
91.22.840 Dip tanks.
A. All dip tanks, or the room in which the tank is located, shall be equipped with a mechanical
exhaust ventilation.
B. Dip tanks which are equipped with local exhaust ventilation shall exhaust air at the rate of 100
cfm per square foot of tank area.
C. Where general ventilation is used, there shall be a minimum of 12 air changes per hour,
ventilating all occupied areas of the room.
D. Where paint-dipped parts are air dried and local exhaust ventilation is not provided, general
ventilation shall be provided and the minimum quantity of air exhausted shall be as required by
recognized national standards, as stated in the Rules and Regulations. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1180, 1959.)
Part 9 VAPOR DEGREASERS USING CHLORINATED SOLVENTS.
11.22.850 Location.
A. Degreasing tanks with an open surface area in excess of 600 square inches shall be located in
a room with a volume of at least 8,000 cubic feet, or the room or degreasing tank shall be
provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation.
B. Tanks shall be located so that drafts from nearby doors, spray booths, other ventilated
equipment, windows and moving equipment will not disturb the solvent vapors. Where there are
extreme drafts across the degreaser, the tank shall be baffled in a manner which will eliminate
suchcross-drafts. _ ......._ ..__ _.
C. The tank shall be located at least Z5 feet from an open flame, electric arcs or red-hot metals.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1183, 1959.)
11.22.860 Design.
A. Work baskets, racks and the method of handling materials shall be such as to minimize
dragout of liquid or vapor solvent. Racks or slings shall not be constructed of porous materials,
such as wood or rope.
B. Vertical speed of hoist movement shall not exceed 11 feet per minute.
C. The freeboard shall be at least one-half the tank width. All tanks which are used only
intermittently or occasionally shall be provided with a sliding or rolling cover.
D. Both boiling solvent and vapor zones shall be thermostatically controlled, with manual reset for
the heat supply.
E. Where low-flashpoint contaminants are being removed by vapor degreasing, the thermostat
shall beset with due regard to the flashpoint characteristics of the contaminant-solvent mixture.
F. The thermostat in the freeboard area shall be set at a maximum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for
trichloroethylene and 230 degrees Fahrenheit for perchloroethylene.
G. Degreasers shall be equipped with an adequate condenser system to control the vapor level.
H. The condenser system shall be regulated so as to provide an outlet water temperature of not
less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more than 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
I. A water separator shall be installed in machines having an open surface area greater than 300
square inches.
J. Gas-heated combustion chambers shall be vented to the outside atmosphere.
K. A back-draft diverter shall be installed on the vent pipe to insure a positive draft.
L. There shall be a sump drain at the lowest point of the tank for solvent and sludge removal.
M. Where equipment is of sufficient size to require entrance of personnel for cleaning, a side
cleanout door shall be provided for the purpose of scraping out sludge. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
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A. Clear, concise, step-by-step instructions for proper operation of the degreaser shall be placed
in a conspicuous location on or near the degreaser.
B. All degreaser operators shall be taught to operate equipment according to proper operating
instructions.
C. Only the solvent for which the unit is designed shall be used.
D. Solvent must have an inhibitor to prevent decomposition due to high temperature, light, or
catalytic agents.
E. The level of the. boiling solvent shall never be allowed to drop below the top of the heating
surfaces:
F. Work shall be held in the vapor zone until it has reached the vapor temperature as evidenced
by the stopping of condensation.
G. The spray nozzle shall be kept well below the vapor level zone at all times during use of spray.
H. Covers shall be closed when a degreaser is not in use, whether the machine is cold or in a
standby condition. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1185, 1959.)
11.22.880 Welding prohibited where.. _ _ . _ .
Welding shall not be attempted on or near any part of a degreaser until all solvent liquid has been
removed and the machine thoroughly ventilated. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 16 § 1188, 1959.)
11.22.890 Ventilation.
A. Local exhaust ventilation shall be provided on tanks which are wider than 3.5 feet and on any
other tank where the design, method of operation or location results in workers being exposed to
more than the threshold limit value.
B. Where exhaust ventilation is used, aslot-type exhaust shall be installed. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1189, 1959.)
11.22.900 Local mechanical exhaust required when.
Where general exhaust ventilation does not adequately remove noxious solvent vapors, local
mechanical exhaust shall be provided. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 §
11.90, 1959.)
11.22.910 Tank cleaning operations.
A. When temperature of the boiling liquid reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit for trichloroethylene
and 250 degrees Fahrenheit for perchloroethylene, the employer shall clean out the degreaser.
B. Tank cleaning operations shall be done during periods when a minimum number of employees
are in the area.
C. Tanks should not be entered unless absolutely necessary. If entry is necessary, the following
steps shall be taken:
1. Remove all solvent from the tank;
2. Remove all sludge after it has cooled to below 180 degrees Fahrenheit;
3. Aerate the tank to remove residual solvent. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
16 § 1186, 1959.)
11.22.920 Pit maintenance.
A. The pit shall be aerated for a long enough period to insure safe conditions before entering.
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B. Positive ventilation shall be provided while the man is in the pit. (Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1187, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 19.24* INSTITUTIONS
Part 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS
11 24 010 Applicable provisions desianated--Interpretation of language.
11.24.020 Definitions.
11 24.030 Reaistry required--Contents--Inspection authority.
'11.24.040 Communicable disease control measures.
11.24.050 Isolation room required.
11.24.060 Sleeping quarters.
11.24.070 Linen and bedding.
11 24 080 Protection from heaters and fireplaces.
11.24.090 Play yards and equipment.
11 24 100 Drugs and poisons--Proper storage.
11 24 110 Milk supply--Approval of source.
11 24 120 Emolovees' quarters--Applicable regulations designated
11 24 130 Emolovees and owners-Cleanliness required-Smoking prohibited when
11 24 140 Kitchens--Sink requirements.
11 24.150 Kitchens--Mechanical dishwasher required when.
11.24.160 Kitchens--Sanitation of utensils.
11 24.170 Kitchen workers--Health and food handling restrictions.
11.24.180 Kitchens--Toilet facilities required.
11.24 190 Sewage disposal.
Part 2 DAY NURSERIES DAY SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
11.24.200 Toilet facilities--Additional requirements.
11.24.210 Rest and play area-Standards.
11 24 220 Classrooms--Regulations applicable.
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11.24 230 Classrooms-Floors, walls and ceilings.
11.24.240 Classrooms--Size and ventilation.
11.24.250 Classrooms-Heating.
11.24.260 Classrooms--Window area.
11.24.270 Classrooms--Illumination.
11.24.280 Classrooms--Seats and desks.
11.24.290 Classrooms--Toilet facilities.
Part 3 PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN'S BOARDING HOMES
1124.300 Additional regulations applicable.
11 24.310 Sleeping room restrictions.
11.24 320 Sleeping quarters--Area--Double-deck beds prohibited.
11.24.330 Drinking facilities.
11 24 340 Toilet articles--Storage facilities.
11.24.350 Toilet facilities--Construction and sanitation.
11 24 360 Toilet facilities--Number and kind required.
Part 4 HOMES FOR THE AGED AND MENTAL INSTITUTIONS
11.24.370 Additional regulations applicable.
11 24 380 Sleepino quarters--Area per person in institutions existing before September
1959.
11 24 390 Sleeping quarters--Current area-per-person requirements.
11 24 400 Storage areas for patients' belongings.
11.24.410 Patients' utensils--Sanitation.
11.24.420 Toilet facilities.
11 24.430 Emergency lighting.
* Editor's note: For provisions on the institutional inspection commission, see Ch. 2.82 of this
code.
Part 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS
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11.24.010 Applicable provisions designated--Interpretation of language.
A. Institutions shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, and Chapters 11.14, 11.16, 11.30,
11.32, and Sections 11.02.150, 11.02.180 through 11.02.200, 11.02.280, 11.02.300, 11.20.020
and 11.20.170 and other sections of this Division 1, except Chapter 11.04 and Part 1 of Chapter
11.02, as specifically mentioned herein.
B: For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions
shall be construed as herein set forth, unless it is apparent from the context that a different
meaning is intended. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 96, 2007: Ord. 2004-0019 § 3, 2004: Ord. 8614 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 850, 1959.)
11.24.020 Definitions.
A. "Children's boarding homes' means any institution providing room and board for the reception
and care of one dr more children below the age of 18 years, regardless of sex, unrelated to
caretaker, in absence of parents or guardian, with or without compensation, but shall not include
children's camps, as defined in Chapter 11.08.
B. "Day nursery" or "day nursery school" means any establishment providing day or hourly care
for children between the ages of two years, and four years and nine months; inclusive, but, shall
not include any day nursery or day nursery school maintained by any public school or the federal
government. If day care is also provided for children more than four years and nine months of
age, but not providing a course of training similar to that given in any grade of public school, the
establishment shall be considered as a day nursery or a day nursery school.
C. "Home for the aged" means any institution, boarding home or other place for the reception or
care of one or more aged persons 65 years of age or older, except any hospital as defined in
Section 1401 of the California State Health and Safety Code.
D. Where the word "institution" is used alone ih this Division 1, except for Chapter 11.04 and Part
1 of Chapter 11.04, it means and includes homes for the aged, mental institutions, private or
parochial day schools or colleges, day nurseries, day nursery schools, private or parochial
boarding schools or colleges, and children's boarding homes, but shall not include any institution
or establishment maintained by any governmental-agency.
E. "Mental institution" means any hospital, sanitarium or other place receiving or caring for one or
more insane, allegedly insane, mentally ill, mentally retarded, alcoholic, epileptic or mentally
incompetent persons, but shall not include any institution or establishment maintained by any
federal or governmental agency.
F. "Private or parochial boarding school" means any institution providing room and board and
giving a course of training similar to that given in any grade of public school or college; but shall
not include any establishment-maintained by a public school or college, nor shall it include
children's camps, as defined in Chapter 11.08.
G. "Private or parochial day school" means any establishment providing a course of training
similar to that given in any grade of public school or college, but shall not include any
establishment maintained by any public school, nor shall it include children's camps, as defned
in Chapter 11.08. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 §§ 851--857, 1959.)
11.24.030 Registry required--Contents--Inspection authority.
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Every institution where children are kept shall maintain a registry, which shall show the name and
birth date of each child and the name and address of the parents of persons having legal custody
of such child, and shall be open to the inspection of the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 859,
1959.)
11.24.040 Communicable disease control measures.
A. Whenever, because of an unusually-high incidence of communicable disease in the
community, the directordeems it necessary, he may order that each child, before enrolling in a
private school, private boarding school, day nursery, day nursery school and children's boarding
home, be inspected for signs of communicable disease. Such inspections shall be made by and
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certified to, in writing, within 24 hours of enrollment, by a physician in good professional standing
or by the director, and must reveal that such child showed no signs of communicable disease
which would cause the child's association with other children to be in any way detrimental to their
health.
B. Every child, upon returning after an illness of more than three days to a private school, private
boarding school, day nursery, day nursery school or children's boarding home, shall present a
certificate, signed by a physician in good professional standing or, other practitioner authorized or
permitted by law to practice in this state, or by the director, stating that personal inspection of
said child within 24 hours immediately preceding had revealed no signs of a communicable
disease which would cause the child's association with other children to be in any way
detrimental to their health. Daily, on admission, each child shall be inspected for suspicious signs
of communicable disease, and if a child is under six years of age, such inspection shall be made
before the child mingles with others: It shall be the duty of the principal, or other person in charge
of any of the institutions referred to in this section, immediately to isolate any child or other
person affected with an illness presumably communicable, and immediately make arrangements
for his care in isolation quarters or exclusion from the institutions as required by the director.
Whenever required by Section 120250 of the Health and Safety Code, the department of public
health shall be notified that such child has been isolated or excluded, pending presentation of a
readmission certificate: If the attending physician, school physician, or the director finds, upon
examination, that the child is not suffering from a communicable disease, he may submit a
certificate to this effect to the school authority, who shall readmit the person. (Section 2526, Title
17, California Code of Regulations.)
C. If upon examination the child is found to be suffering from a communicable disease which,
according to State Health Department regulations is subject to strict isolation or quarantine of
contacts, Section 120545 of the California Health and Safety Code shall apply. "No instructor,
pupil or child who resides where any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease exists or
,has recently existed, which is subject to strict isolation or quarantine of contacts, shall be
permitted by any superintendent, principal, or teacher of any college seminary or public or private
school to attend the college, seminary, or school, except by the written permission of the Health
Officer." If upon examination the child is found to be suffering from a communicable disease other
than one requiring strict isolation or quarantine, the readmission certificate or permit may be
signed by the attending physician, school physician or director of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040
§ 97, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 868, 1959.)
11.24.050 Isolation room required.
Every institution shall have a separate; approved room or rooms available for isolation purposes.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 869, 1959.)
11.24.060 Sleeping quarters.
In homes for the aged, mental institutions, private boarding schools and children's boarding
homes, sleeping rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than eight feet, beds shall be kept
at least three feet apart, the window areas shall be as required by the Building Code for new
structures of that occupancy, and all rooms shall be well lighted and ventilated to the outside air,
with at least one-half the required window area openable; provided, however, that such window
area need not be openable if an approved air-conditioning system is provided. (Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 872, 1959.)
11.24.070 Linen and bedding.
All institutions wherein beds are used shall provide an adequate amount of clean bedding, and
springs and mattresses in good repair. All such beds, springs and mattresses shall be maintained
in a sanitary condition and, after being used by one person, shall be thoroughly cleaned before
being used by another person. Institutions shall provide an adequate amount of washcloths, hand
and bath towels, and other linen necessary to properly care for the persons therein. (Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 12 § 870, 1959.)
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11.24.080 Protection from heaters and fireplaces.
All gas or oil heaters shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.210, 11.20.220 and
11.20.230 of this Division 1. An effective barrier or protection shall be provided for each heater or
fireplace to prevent injury to persons using such heaters or fireplaces. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 §
867, 1959.)
11.24.090 Play yards and equipment.
All play equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition and in a state of good repair; and shall
be securely installed. Play yards shall be properly drained, of an even surface, and free from all
rubbish and refuse. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 866, 1959.)
11.24.100 Drugs and poisons--Proper storage.
All poisons and drugs in an institution shall be kept in locked cupboards or stored in a safe
manner approved by the department of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 98, 2006: Ord. 8588 § 2
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 879, 1959.)
11.24.110 Milk supply--Approval of source.
All milk used or served in an institution shall be pasteurized and shall be from a source approved
by the director, except that certified milk may be used where not prohibited by state law or state
regulations. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 863, 1959.)
11.24.120 Employees' quarters--Applicable regulations designated.
Employees' quarters shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition, and shall comply with the
provisions of Sections 11.20.050, 11.20.090, 11.20.140, 11.20.160, 11.20.170, 11.20.190,
11.20.210 through 11.20.240, 11.20.280 through 11.20.310, 11.20.330 and 11.24.010. One toilet,
one lavatory, and one bath or shower for each 10 employees or fraction thereof, of each sex shall
be maintained in such employees' quarters. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 97, 2007: Ord.2004-0019 § 4,
2004: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 865, 1959.)
11.24.130 Employees and owners--Cleanliness required--Smoking prohibited
when.
All employees and owners, while engaged in the preparation or serving of food in an institution,
shall wear clean outer garments, shall keep their hands clean, and shall not expectorate or use
tobacco, in any form, while so engaged. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 871, 1959.)
11.24.140 Kitchens--Sink requirements.
Any institution that prepares and serves food shall be provided with at least one two-
compartmentsink in the kitchen, and such kitchen shall comply with the provisions of Sections
11.12.010, 11.12.030, 11.12.040, 11.12.090 through 11.12.120, 11.12.160, 11.12.180 through
11.12.210, 11.12.230, 11.12.240, 11.12.260, 11.12.270, 11.12.300 and 11.12.320 of this Division
1. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 860, 1959.)
11.24.150 Kitchens--Mechanical dishwasher required when.
Every home for the aged, mental institution, private boarding school and children's boarding
home caring for more than 15 persons or children, or any day nursery school having more than
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20 children and serving at least one meal a day, shall be provided with an approved mechanical
dishwasher. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 862, 1959.)
11.24.160 Kitchens--Sanitation of utensils.
All dishes, glasses and other utensils used in the preparation and serving of food shall be free
from cracks and chips. All eating and drinking utensils, except single-service, shall be thoroughly
cleaned and then effectively subjected to sanitization in an approved dishwashing machine
providing 180 degree Fahrenheit hot rinse water, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 99,
2006: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 861, 1959.)
11.24.170 Kitchen workers--Health and food handling restrictions.
It is unlawful for any person who is afflicted with an infection or contagious disease to work in a
kitchen, or to prepare, serve or handle food. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 858, 1959.)
11.24.180 Kitchens--Toilet facilities required.
Every kitchen shall be provided with a conveniently located toilet and lavatory for the use of
kitchen workers. No toilet room shall open directly into any room where food is prepared, stared
or served. Such toilets shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 of this Division 1.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 864, 1959.)
11.24.190 Sewage disposal.
A. Sewage disposal systems shall be maintained in an efficient and sanitary manner. Sewage
shall be discharged either into sanitary sewers or into approved private sewage disposal
systems.
B. All institutions installing new private sewage disposal systems shall install approved treatment
plants or septic tanks. The effluents of such septic tanks shall discharge into seepage pits or
subsurface leaching lines of adequate capacity to prevent insanitary conditions. (Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 12 § 878, 1959.)
Part 2 DAY NURSERIES, DAY SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
11.24.200 Toilet #acilities--Additional requirements.
In addition to the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter, day nurseries and day nursery schools shall
comply with the following provisions:
A. On each floor of every day nursery and day nursery school building, any part of which is used
for the care of children between the age of two years and the age of four years and nine months,
there shall be provided one water flush toilet for the first 14 children or fractional part thereof, and
one lavatory for the first 14 children or fractional part thereof. An additional toilet and lavatory
shall be provided for every 10 children or fraction thereof above 14. Toilets and lavatories shall
be of suitable height and size as to be reached easily by the children. Adjustable steps for young
children shall be available,
B. There shall be provided one conveniently located toilet and hand-washing facility, separate
from the general-use toilets, for isolation, staff and emergency use. Toilet facilities shall comply
with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 of this Division 1. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 875, 1959.)
11..24.210 Rest and play area--Standards.
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In addition to the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter, private day schools, day nurseries, day
nursery schools and children's boarding homes shall comply with other sections of this Division 1
pertaining specifically thereto, and with the following provision:
Any room or rooms in any building of a private day school, day nursery, day nursery school or
children's boarding home used for daytime rest period or day play area shall not have less than
35 square feet of superficial floor area for each child. Such roams shall have a ceiling height of
not less than eight feet and, shall be well lighted and ventilated to the outside air. Windows shall
be not less than one-eighth of the superficial floor area and shall be one-half openable. (Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 876, 1959.)
11.24.220 Classrooms--Regulations applicable.
The classrooms in private day schools, private boarding schools, day nurseries and day nursery
schools shall comply with the provisions of Sections 11.24.230 through 11.24.300. (Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877 (part), 1959.)
11.24.230 Classrooms--Floors, walls and ceilings.
The floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean. The walls of every classroom shall be so
treated and maintained that the reflector factor is not more than 80 percent nor less than 40
percent. The ceilings of every classroom shall be so treated and maintained that the reflection
factor is not more than 80 percent nor less than 60 percent. (Ord: 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877 (a), 1959.)
11.24.240 Classrooms--Size and ventilation.
Every classroom shall have good ventilation. Every classroom shall have a ceiling height of not
less than eight feet. The occupant load of each classroom shall be in conformance with the
requirements of the Building Code and the County Fire Code. (See Titles 26 and 32 of this code.)
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7624 § 1, 1959: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877 (c), 1959.)
11.24.250 Classrooms--Heating. _ -
Classrooms shall be properly heated when in use. The temperature shall be sufficient for the
maintenance of health and comfort of the pupils, and shall in no case be below 68 degrees
Fahrenheit, measured at a height of two feet above the floor. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877 (b), 1959.)
11.24.260 Classrooms--Window area.
In every classroom of a private day school or private boarding school constructed, or any room
converted into a classroom, the window area shall be not less than one-eighth of the floor area as
required for new structures by the Building Code, and shall be one-half openable unless such
school is completely air-conditioned. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877
(e), 1959.)
11.24.270 Classrooms--Illumination.
Classrooms shall be so illuminated when in use that: - - - - -
A. There is not less than 30 to 50 footlamberts of illumination in every part of the classroom,
measured 30 inches above the floor;.
B. There is no direct glare;
C. Indirect glare is reduced to a minimum. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 §
877 (d), 1959.)
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All seats and desks shall be maintained in good repair. All seats shall have backrests. Seats shall
be of such height that any pupil sitting therein in a normal position can comfortably rest his feet
upon the floor. Seats shall be so placed that no pupil, when sitting in a normal position in any one
of them, shall face a window: (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),1964: Otd. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877 (f),
1959.)
11.24.290 Classrooms--Toilet facilities.
In each building of a private day school containing one or more classrooms on each floor, the
toilet facilities shall be as provided by the Building Code. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 12 § 877(g) 1959.)
Part 3 PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN'S BOARDING HOMES
11.24.300 Additional regulations applicable.
In addition to the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter, private boarding schools and children's
boarding homes shall comply with the provisions set out in this Part 3. (Ord, 8588 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (part), 1959.)
11.24.310 Sleeping room restrictions.
No person providing overnight care in a private boarding school or in a children's boarding home
shall cause, permit or suffer any child to steep in any room except a room used exclusively for
sleeping purposes. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (e), 1959.)
11.24.320 Sleeping quarters--Area--Double-deck beds prohibited.
Where a private room is provided for one child, there shall be not less than 80 square feet of
superricial floor area. Where a dormitory or semiprivate room is occupied by more thari one child,
there shall be provided not less than 60 square feet of superricial floor area for each such child.
No double-deck beds shall be installed or used. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
12 § 874 (a), 1959.)
11.24.330 Drinking facilities.
Drinking facilities shall be available on each floor. When drinking facilities other than drinking
fountain are provided, individual drinking cups shall be available. When drinking fountains are
used, approved angle-jet drinking fountains shall be provided. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (c), 1959.)
1,1..24.340 Toilet articles--Storage facilities.
All children in a private boarding school and children's boarding home shall be provided with an
individual cup, comb, toothbrush, towel and washrag. These articles shall be maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition at all times. Facilities shall be provided for the keeping or storage of
each child's personal effects and belongings. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
12 § 874 (f), 1959.)
17.24.350 Toilet facilities--Construction and sanitation.
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In each building of a private boarding school containing one or more classrooms on each floor,
the toilet facilities shall be as required by the Building Code. Such toilet facilities shall comply with
the provisions of Section 11.20.190 of this Division 1. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part
3 Ch. 12 § 874 (d), 1959.)
11.24.360 Toilet facilities--Number and kind required.
A. On each floor of every private boarding school or children's boarding home which is used for
sleeping purposes for children up to the age of 16 years, there shall be provided for each 10
children or fractional part thereof, for each sex, conveniently located for the use of such children,
not less than:
1. One water closet;
2. One bathtub or shower;
3. Two lavatories;
4. When there are 20 or more boys cared for, the director may require one or more urinals.
B. Such toilet facilities shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 for children below six
years of age, separate facilities for each sex shall not be required. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (b), 1959.)
Part 4 HOMES FOR THE AGED AND MENTAL INSTITUTIONS
11.24.370 Additional regulations applicable.
In addition to the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter, homes forthe aged and mental institutions
shall comply with the provisions set out in this Part 4. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (part),
1959.)
11.24.380 Sleeping quarters--Area per person in institutions existing before
September, 1959.
No person shall be kept, cared for, or maintained as a boarder or patient in any sleeping room
existing as of September 25, 1.959, which has less than 80 square feet of superficial floor area.
Where a ward or semiprivate room is occupied by more than one person, there shall be provided
not less than 60 square feet of superficial floor area for each person. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 §
873 (a), 1959.)
11.24.390 Sleeping quarters--Current area-per-person requirements.
No person shall be kept, cared for or maintained as a border or patient in any sleeping room
which has less than 100 square feet of superficial floor area. When two or more persons are kept
in any sleeping room, not less than 70 square feet of superficial floor area for each person shall
be required. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (b), 1959.)
11.24.400 Storage areas for patients' belongings.
Each bedroom, or bed in a ward shall be provided with a table or similar facility for the keeping of
personal belongings of each individual inmate. Sufficient additional storage facilities shall be
provided for the reasonably safekeeping of articles or personal belongings which are not in daily
use. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (c), 1959.)
11.24.410 Patients' utensils--Sanitation.
All bedpans; washbasins, mouthwash cups and other utensils used by patients and inmates shall
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be free from cracks or chips. Bedpans used individually shall be properly stored, marked and
thoroughly cleaned after each use. Bedpans not individually used shall be sterilized after each
use by boiling in water for 30 minutes, or autoclaved (15 pounds pressure for 30 minutes). All
bedpans and urinals shall be sterilized once a week by boiling in water for 30 minutes, or
autoclaved (15 pounds pressure for 20 minutes). (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (d), 1959.)
11.24.420 Toilet facilities.
A. Utility Rooms. Utility rooms of adequate size shall be provided for any home for the aged or
mental institution which has bed patients. Such rooms shall be provided with a bedpan hopper or
its equivalent. Bathtubs, lavatories and laundry trays shall not be used for the cleaning of
bedpans.
B. Water Closets and Lavatories. Where seven or more ambulatory or semiambulatory patients
or aged boarders are cared for or housed, there shall be provided at least one water closet and
one lavatory far each seven patients, or fractional part thereof, of each sex, within the building.
Where there are less than seven ambulatory or semiambulatory patients or aged boarders, there
shall be one water closet and one lavatory, regardless of sex.
C. Baths and Showers. Where there are 10 or more ambulatory or semiambulatory patients or
aged boarders cared for or housed, there shall be provided at least one bath or one shower for
.each 10 patients, or fractional part thereof, of each sex, within the building. Where there are less
than 10 ambulatory or semiambulatory patients, or aged boarders, there shall be at least one
bath or one shower, regardless of sex.
D. Such toilet rooms, baths and showers shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 of
this Division 1. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (e),-195x.) -- -
11.24.430 Emergency lighting.
Adequate emergency lighting facilities shall be provided and distributed so as to be readily
available to the personnel on duty. An open-flame light shall not be used at any time. (Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 12 § 873 (f), 1959)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.26 LAUNDRIES
11 26 010 Location construction and installation of eauioment.
11 26 020 Sanitation requirements.
11 26.030 Separation of clean and soiled articles.
11 26 040 Laundry vehicles--Lettering--Separation of clean and soiled articles.
11:26.010 Location, construction and installation of equipment.
A. All laundries shall be in a building. The floors shall be constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent,
durable materials sloped to drains, except when the type of equipment or method of operation
prevents or avoids splashing to the floor, drains and sloped floors shall not be required. All walls
and ceilings shall be constructed of smooth material. All floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept
clean and in good repair. Adequate rooms or space shall be provided for each sex for the
changing and storing of their clothing.
B: Washing machines shall be installed in such a manner that the area under and around the
machines may be kept clean and in good repair.
C. Every self-service laundry shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place a sign giving the
name, address and telephone number of the owner or other responsible person who can be
contacted in case of equipment breakdown or other emergency.
D. All laundries shall provide drinking fountains convenient to the employees. (Ord. 8588 § 8
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 15 § 1070, 1959.).
11.26.020 Sanitation requirements.
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A. Lint-collection devices shall be installed and maintained on all dryers or other equipment that
creates dust or lint.
B. When required by the director, laundry machines shall be subjected to a batericidal treatment
between uses for laundry from different families.
C. Water at a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit shall be available at all washing
machines. Thermometers in good working ordershall be installed and maintained on all water
heaters and shall be readily accessible for reading.
D. All containers provided for customer use, and intended for handling soiled laundry, shall be
plainly marked "FOR SOILED LAUNDRY ONLY." All containers intended for clean laundry shall
be plainly marked "FOR CLEAN LAUNDRY." (Ord. 8588 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
15 § 1071, 1959.)
11.26.030 Separation of clean and soiled articles.
A. Separate areas and equipment shall be provided, maintained and used for the reception,
sorting, counting and marking of soiled laundry so that such laundry shall not come into contact
with or in the immediate proximity of laundered or washed articles, or equipment used for storing
or handling laundered articles.
B. Articles to be laundered, originating from any place or source where they have been or may
have been exposed to any communicable or infectious disease, shall not be received or handled
in any public laundry, truck or establishment until such articles have frst been either boiled or
disinfected, or unless otherwise collected and handled in a manner approved by the director.
C. No person shall handle any laundered articles in any insanitary manner. Linen supplies shall
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be securely wrapped or shall be conveyed from the delivery vehicle to the place of delivery in a
compartment separate from sailed linen and otherwise protected from contamination. All other
laundry such as finished laundry, wet wash or rough dry shall be handled in a sanitary manner.
D. No person shall spray any clothing or other articles in any public laundry by means of water or
other liquid substance ejected from the mouth. (Ord. 8588 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
15 § 1072, 1959.)
11.26.040 Laundry vehicles--Lettering--Separation of clean and soiled articles.
A. Every receiving or delivery wagon of any public laundry shall have plainly printed or painted on
each side thereof, in lettering at least three inches high, the name or trade name of the laundry
and the address where it is located.
B. Every wagon or vehicle used for the collection or delivery of laundry which is not owned by the
public laundry for which it is collecting, shall have on both sides thereof the name and address of
the person owning such wagon or vehicle, in letters not less than three inches high.
C. Clean articles shall be kept separate and apart from soiled articles in all vehicles which are
used for laundry pickup and deliveries. (Ord. 8588 § 8 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 15 §
1073, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.28 LEAD HAZARDS
11.28.010 Definitions.
11.28.020 Health hazard to children--Order to remove authorized when.
11 28.030 Lead-bearina substances prohibited where.
11.28.040 Failure to comply with order to remove prohibited.
11.28.050 Lead-based paint--Sale and use prohibited when.
11.28.060- Elevated blood-lead level--Report requirements.
11,28.01D Definitions.
A. "Child," for the purpose of Division 1 of this title as it relates to lead hazards, means any
person who is under seven years of age.
B. "Child care facility" means any structure or portion thereof used as a residence, school,
nursery, day care center, clinic, treatment center or other facility catering to the needs of children,
including any outbuilding, fencing or other structure used in conjunction therewith.
C. "Dangerous levels of lead-bearing substances" means any paint, varnish, lacquer, putty,
plaster, or similar coating or structural material which contains lead or its compounds in excess of
seven-tenths (.7) of one. milligram per square centimeter, when measured by alead-detecting
instrument approved by the director; or any substance, when measured by any scientifically
accepted method, in a quantity determined by the director to constitute a hazard to children; or
that level as determined in the most recent standards as established by the United States
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control.
D. "Elevated blood-lead level" means a confirmed blood-lead level of 30 micrograms per deciliter
or greater, or that level as determined in the most recent standards as established by the United
States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease
Control
E. "Lead hazard to children" means the presence of readily accessible, dangerous levels of lead-
bearing substances on any toy, furniture, food utensil, household product, or the exterior or
interior surfaces, fixtures or appurtenances of any dwelling, dwelling unit, child care facility,
institution, hotel guest room, or any premises inhabited or frequented by children.
F. "Readily accessible lead-bearing substance" means any dangerous levels oflead-bearing
substances, as defined in subsection C of this section which, in the judgment of the director, is in
a peeling, flaking or chipped condition, or located on or in a substance or surface from which it
may be chewed, ingested or inhaled by children. (Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980: Ora. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 17 §§ 1200--1204 and 1210, 1959.)
11.28.020 Health hazard to children--Order to remove authorized when.
Where the director determines that the presence of alead-bearing substance upon any premises
creates a health hazard to children, he shall issue an order to the property owner, or his agent or
occupant, to eliminate the hazard. (Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 17 § 1205,
1959.)
11.28.030 Lead-bearing substances prohibited where.
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No person shall permit readily accessible, dangerous levels of leadbearing substances, as
defined in subsections C and F of Section 11.28.010, to remain on any toy, furniture, food utensil,
household product, or the exterior or interior surfaces, fixtures or appurtenances of any dwelling,
dwelling unit, child care facility, institution, hotel guest room, or on any premises inhabited or
frequented by children. (Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 17 § 1206, 1959.)
11.28.040 Failure to comply with order to remove prohibited.
No person shall refuse or neglect to remove or reduce the hazard of readily accessible,
dangerous levels of leadbearing substances, as defined in subsections C and F of Section
11.28.010, as ordered or directed by the director. (Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 17 § 1207, 1959.)
11.28.050 Lead-based paint--Sale and use prohibited when.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, display for sale, hold for sale, give away, apply br cause to be
applied any paint in excess of 0.06 percent lead by weight for use on interior or exterior surfaces,
fixtures or appurtenances of any dwelling; dwelling unit, institution, hotel guest room, recreational
facilities or equipment, furniture, cooking, eating or drinking utensils, or other household items.
(Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 17 § 1208, 1959.)
11.28.060 Elevated blood-lead level--Report requirements.
A. Physicians and Other Medical Personnel. It shall be the duty of every physician, practitioner,
dentist, coroner, every superintendent or manager of a dispensary, hospital, clinic or laboratory,
to notify the director promptly upon determining an elevated blood-lead level of 30 micrograms
per deciliter or greater in any child under sevengears of age.
B. Notification. Each notification shall give the date and result of the test performed; name of
laboratory and type of blood test performed; the name, age and address of the child from whom
the specimen was obtained; and the name and address of the physician for whom such
examination or test was performed. (Ord. 12158 § 1 (part), 1980:-Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 17 §
1209, 1959.)
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Chapter 11.30 RODENT AND PEST CONTROL[23]
Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.30 RODENT AND PEST CONTROL[23]
11 30 010 Maintaining rodent or pest harborage conditions unlawful--Notice to abate
11 30 020 Rodentproofing--Structures housing food for human consumption.
11 30 030 Rodentproofing--Structures housing grain or other food products.
11 30 040 Notice to perform rodentproofing-Authorized when.
11 30.050 Rodentproof defined-Construction specifications.
11 30 060 Flies and mosquitoes--Control measures.
11 30 070 Flies and mosquitoes--Removal of breeding material required.
11 30 080 Flies and mosquitoes--Breeding or harboring on premises prohibited
11.30.010 Maintaining rodent or pest harborage conditions unlawful--Notice to
abate.
No person shall occupy, maintain, or cause or permit another person to occupy or maintain any
building, lot, premises, vehicle or any other place, in such condition of construction or
maintenance as will permit the breeding or harborage therein or thereon of rodents, fleas,
bedbugs, cockroaches, lice, mosquitoes or,any other vermin. No person may permit an
accumulation of any material that may serve as a rodent harborage unless such material be
elevated not less than 18 inches above the ground or floor with a clear intervening space
thereunder. Whenever the director finds any building, lot, premises, vehicle or other place to be
infested with vermin or rodents, or to be in such an insanitary condition as to require fumigation
or renovation, the director may notify the owner, his agent; the tenant or possessor thereof, in
writing, specifying the manner in which the provisions of this chapter are being violated, and
indicating the specific measures that shall be taken by the recipient of such notice to abate said
conditions. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 628, 1959.)
11.30.020 Rodentproofing--Structures housing food for human consumption.
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No person shall use any building or structure or portion thereof for the manufacture, preparation,
storage, handling or display of any food or food products for human or animal consumption
which, in the opinion of the director, is or is likely to become infested with rodents, unless such
building or structure or portion thereof be rodentproofed. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 625, 1959.)
11.30.030 Rodentproofing--Structures housing grain or other food products.
No person shall use any building or structure or portion thereof for the storage, handling,
preparation or sale of any food, grain or grain product which, in the opinion of the director, is
infested or is likely to become infested with rodents, unless such building or structure is
constructed so as to be rodentproof, and is actually kept free from rodents. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch.
8 § 629, 1959.)
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11.30.040 Notice to perform rodentproofing--Authorized when.
A. When the director determines that any building or structure constitutes a rodent harborage, he
may serve upon the person in charge or control thereof a notice, in writing, to rodentproof such
building or structure within a reasonable time, as stated in such notice.
B. When determined by the director that it is unnecessary to rodentproof such building or
structure in its entirety, he may specify in such notice that portion which is to be rodentproofed.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 626, 1959.)
11.30.050 Rodentproof defined--Construction specifications.
A. As used in this chapter, "rodentproof' means having the characteristic of being constructed
and maintained in such manner as will prevent the entrance or harborage. of rodents. A
rodentproof building or structure is one which is so constructed and maintained as to prevent the
entrance into, or the harborage within, of rodents.
B. Open spaces around doors and windows shall not be wider than one-fourth inch in order to
prevent the passage of rodents. Exterior openings of buildings or structures, such as pipe holes,
louver vents and ventilating systems, shall be covered with corrosion-resistant wire mesh, the
area of each opening of which shall not exceed one-sixteenth of one square inch or the
equivalent of a mesh square with sides not to exceed one-fourth ihch. (Ord. 94-0052 § 20, 1994:
Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 627, 1959.)
11.30.060 Flies and mosquitoes--Control measures.
All premises shall be cleaned, and effective insecticides applied, as often as is necessary to
prevent the breeding or harboring therein or thereon of flies or mosquitoes. The director may
prescribe the type of insecticides, their manner and frequency of application, and the manner and
frequency of cleaning for such purposes. (Ord. 2004-0054 § 2, 2004: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 832, 1959.)
11.30.070 Flies and mosquitoes--Removal of breeding material required.
All fly or mosquito breeding materials shall be removed from all premises as often as is
necessary to prevent the breeding or harboring of flies or mosquitoes. (Ord. 2004-0054 § 2,
2004: Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 631, 1959.)
11.30.080 Flies and mosquitoes--Breeding or harboring on premises prohibited.
No person shall operate or maintain or cause to be.operated or maintained any premises in such
a manner as will permit the breeding or harboring therein or thereon of flies or mosquitoes. (Ord.
2004-0054 § 3, 2004: Ord. 8588§ 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 8 § 630, 1959.)
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Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.32 SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER WATER AREAS[25]
11.32 010 Applicability of chapter provisions.
11.32.020 Definitions.
11 32.030 Public swimming areas--Water quality standards.
11 32 040 Public swimming areas--Lifesaving and first aid equipment.
11.32 050 Public swimming areas--Lifeguards.
11 32 060 Public swimming areas--Dressing room requirements.
11 32 070 Public swimming areas--Toilet facilities.
11 32 080 Health restrictions for employees and other persons.
11 32.090 Drinking fountains required where.
11 32 100 Wading pools--Construction.
11 32 110 Wading pools--Adult supervision required.
11.32 120 N/ading pools--Disinfection.
11 32 130 Wading pool-Water clarity and recirculation.
11 32.140 Water supply.
11.32 150 Spray pool requirements.
11 32 160 Swimming pool equipment-Review and approval required--Fees
11 32 170 Swimming pool equipment-Period of approval-Reexamination.
11 32 180 Swimming pool equipment--Exempt from fee payment when
11.32.010 Applicability of chapter provisions.
This chapter shall apply to all pools, as defined herein, except private pools maintained by an
individual for the use of his family and friends. This chapter shall apply to, but not be limited to, all
commercial pools, real estate and community pools, pools at hotels, motels, resorts, mobilehome
parks, auto courts, apartment houses consisting of five or more residential units, clubs, public
and private schools, acid gymnasia and health establishments. This chapter shall apply to all
auxiliary structures and equipment thereof, such as locker rooms, showers rooms and dressing
rooms; toilet facilities; and filtration, pumping, piping, disinfecting and safety equipment provided
and maintained in connection with such facility. (Ord. 91-0099 § 1, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 550, 1959.)
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11.32.020 Definitions.
A. "Accredited lifeguard" means a person who holds a current American Red Cross Senior
Lifesaving Certificate or equivalent and a current American Red Cross Standard .First Aid
Certificate or equivalent. In addition, he shall have had satisfactory experience as a beach
lifeguard for at least one swimming season or an equivalent record of performance.
B. "Lifeguard in training" means a person who performs lifeguard duty under the direct
supervision of an accredited lifeguard during a training program, preparatory to becoming an
accredited lifeguard.
C.1. "Public swimming area" means any portion of a body of water owned, operated or under the
control of any person which is permitted to be used for swimming and bathing, except:
a. A swimming pool;
b. A wading pool;
c. Any portion of the Pacific Ocean;.
d. Swimming areas owned and controlled by a single family and used only by that family and its
guests.
2. If a body of water other than described in paragraphs a, b, c or d above is of such size, shape
and depth that it can be used for swimming or recreative bathing, it shall be presumed that such
is permitted therein unless it is clearly and plainly posted, in a manner acceptable to the director,
warning that swimming or recreative bathing is prohibited.
3. If the director finds that a body of water or any portion thereof is, in the normal course of
events, used by such a small number of persons in relation to the area of such body of water or
portion thereof, that those provisions of this Division 1 relating to public swimming areas are not
necessary for the preservation of public peace, health or safety, such body of water or such
portion thereof is not a "public swimming area."
D. "Spray pool" means any artificially constructed pool or basin, used or intended to be used by
the public, which intercepts, but does not impound water sprayed over or onto it.
E. "Swimming pool" and "pool" means an artificial basin, chamber or tank constructed of
impervious material and used, or intended to be used, for swimming, diving, or recreative
bathing. It does not include baths where the main purpose is the cleaning of the body, nor
individual-type therapeutic tubs.
F. "Wading pool" means any artificially constructed pool used or intended to be used for wading
by the public, with a maximum depth of not more than 18 inches. (Ord. 9656 § 1, 1968; Ord. 9375
§§ 1 (part) and 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 §§ 551, 552,
554, 559, 562 and 563, 1959.)
11.32.030 Public swimming areas--Water quality standards.
The water used in a public swimming area shall meet the following:
A. No sewage discharges shall exist in the immediate vicinity of, or immediately upstream frbm,
bathing areas;
B. Dilution and time of travel between point or sewage discharge and bathing area shall be
sufficient to allow natural purification to occur so that the presence of harmful organisms of
sewage origin is unlikely;
C. The complete sanitary survey of the area is satisfactory; and
D. The waters meet the following bacteriological standards:
1. Of all the samples collected during any 30-day period, the average coliform index MPN
(confirmed test) shall not exceed 5 coliform organisms per milliliter (500- per 100 ml.).
2. Nor more than 10 percent of the samples tested shall exceed a coliform index MPN
(conformed test) of 10 coliform organisms per milliliter (1,000 per 100 ml.), provided further that
no single sample, when verified by a repeat sample taken within 48 hours, shall exceed 100 per
milliliter (10,000 per 100 ml.).
3. The bacteriologidal standards shall be run in accordance with Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Sewage, published by the American Public Health Association. (Ord.
8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 553, 1959.)
11.32.040 Public swimming areas--Lifesaving and first aid equipment.
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A. Every public swimming area shall be provided with a minimum of one approved lifering, buoy
or equivalent approximately 15 inches in diameter and, where so required, one rescue pole at
least 12 feet long, with hook. Such liferings, buoys or equivalent and rescue hook shall be readily
accessible to each lifeguard, the location and spacing thereof to be determined by consideration
of the area to be covered, configuration of water area and related factors, and approved by the
director. Such liferings, buoys or equivalent shall have attached to them 75 feet of sound, 3/16-
inch line, which shall be stored, when not in use, in such a way as to prevent kinking or fouling.
B. When, in the opinion of the director, any public swimming area is of such size that unaided
swimming rescues by lifeguards do not, in his opinion, offer sufficient protection to swimmers,
one or more square-sterned boats equipped with oars, oarlocks, liferings, or hollow-type paddle
boards, as the director approves, shall be provided.
C. A standard, 24-unit or larger first aid kit shall be provided and properly maintained, and kept
readily available at all public areas. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 565,
1959.)
11.32.050 Public swimming areas--Lifeguards.
A. One or more accredited lifeguards, having no other duty to perform at the time than to
superintend the safety of the bathers, shall be on lifeguard duty at each public swimming area, as
defined in Section 11.32.020, when it is open or in use.
B. All lifeguards shall show their lifesaving certificates and first aid certificates to the director upon
his request. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 564, 1959.)
11.32.060 Public swimming areas--Dressing room requirements.
If dressing rooms are provided at a public swimming area, they shall comply with the following:
A. Public swimming areas used simultaneously by both sexes shall be provided with separate
dressing rooms, with separate entrances to and exits from the dressing rooms.
B. All dressing room walls and partitions shall have smooth surfaces which are impervious to
moisture and free from cracks or open joints. Walls of compartments within a dressing room shall
be constructed in such a manner that there is a clear, intervening space of not less than eight
inches between the bottom of the partition and the floor, unless otherwise approved by the
director.
C. Floors in the dressing rooms, toilet rooms and shower rooms shall be impervious and rough
enough (but not abrasive to the feet) so as to be nonskid, similar to a "rough rotary, raised
rubber, or wood float," finished, and shall be free from cracks or open joints. Floors shall pitch not
less than one-fourth inch per foot to floor drains or surface-water disposal areas. All junctures of
floors with walls and partitions shall be coved. Wood floors or wooden slats over concrete floors
shall not be permitted.
D. When lockers are provided, they shall be kept clean and free from vermin, properly ventilated,
and shall be fastened firmly to concrete islands, or shall be installed with at least asix-inch-high
clear space beneath to permit flushing of the floor.
E. All dressing rooms, shower rooms, toilet and lavatory rooms, and all other rooms in a
bathhouse, shall be adequately ventilated and lighted. A minimum light intensity of three
footcandles shall be provided in all parts of said rooms.
F. Toilets shall be provided in close proximity to any dressing rooms, in addition to requirements
specified in Section 11.32.070. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 568, 1959.)
11.32.070 Public swimming areas--Toilet facilities.
A. Adequate toilets for each sex shall be provided and maintained not over 300 feet distant from
any portion of public swimming areas.
B. All toilet facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, well lighted and ventilated, and
shall be kept supplied with toilet paper at all times.
C. The type and location for such existing toilets shall be acceptable to the director and plans for
new toilet facilities shall be approved by the director prior to construction. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part),
1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 567, 1959.)
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11.32.080 Health restrictions for employees and other persons.
A. No person having a communicable disease shall be employed in any capacity at any wading
pool or public swimming area.
B. All persons known to be, or suspected by the director or the management of being afflicted
with an infectious disease, or suffering from a cough, cold, fever, sores, or wearing bands or
bandages, shall be excluded from the public swimming area or the wading pool, except on
presentation of a written statement from a physician, of current date, acceptable to the director.
(Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 570, 1959.)
11.32.090 Drinking fountains required where.
At least one approved drinking fountain shall be installed and maintained in each wading pool
area and each public swimming area for the use of the persons using the public swimming area
or wading pool. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (Part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 569, 1959.)
11.32.100 Wading pools--Construction.
A. The lining material of all wading pools shall be impervious to moisture and shall have a smooth
finish, and the wading pool bottom shall be constructed to minimize slippage. There shall be a
deck of not less than four feet in width surrounding the wading pool; said deck shall be
constructed of impervious material and shall have a smooth, nonslip finish.
B. Wading pools shall have a bottom slope of not less than one inch to each four feet, nor more
than one inch per foot, toward the drains. There shall be no raised drains, steps or other
obstructions on which children may fall or become injured in the wading pool.
C. The wading pool shall be equipped with a drain at its lowest point. The drain shall not be
connected directly to any part of a sewage disposal system. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 556, 1959.)
11.32.110 Wading pools--Adult supervision required.
Every person maintaining a wading pool which is open to the public shall supply constant adult
supervision at all times when such wading pool is open to the public. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 555, 1959.)
11.32.120 Wading pools--Disinfection.
A chlorine residual of at least 0.3 ppm shall be maintained at all times the wading pool is in use.
The wading pool shall be maintained in an alkaline condition as indicated on the Sorenson Scale
of at least 7.2. A testing kit shall be maintained at the wading pool for this purpose. (Ord. 8588 §
1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583-Part 3 Ch. 6 § 557, 1959.)
11.32.130 Wading pool--Water clarity and recirculation.
The water of all wading pools shall be kept sufficiently clear that the bottom of the wading pool
will be visible at all times. A recirculating system shall be provided for each wading pool
constructed subsequent to July 1, 1964. In lieu of a recirculating system, existing wading pools
may be emptied and refilled at least every two hours during the time the wading pool is open for
use. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 558, 1959.)
11.32.140 Water supply.
A. All water supplied to a wading pool or spray pool shall be from a source approved by the
director.
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B. The water supply for all showers, toilets, lavatories and drinking facilities provided or
maintained in connection with public swimming areas, spray pools and wading pools shall be
adequate in quantity and shall meet the director's requirements for drinking water. (Ord. 9375 § 2
(part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 566, 1959.)
11.32.150 Spray pool requirements.
A. Spray pools shall be constructed in such a manner that all sprayed water falls into the pool or
basin and runs to a drain which discharges into an approved disposal system. No obstructions,
such as raised drains or steps which might cause injury to children in such pools, shall be
permitted.
B. Spray pools shall comply with the. provisions of Section 11.36.100 of this chapter. (Ord. 8588 §
1 (part); 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 560, 1959.)
11.32.160 Swimming pool equipment--Review and approval required--Fees.
A. All recirculation and purification equipment shall be subject to review and approval by the
director before installation in connection with a swimming pool.
B. It is unlawful for any person to install any recirculation and purification equipment related to a
swimming pool unless such equipment has first been reviewed and approved by the director.
C. Any person desiring to have recirculation or purification equipment reviewed shall submit said
equipment to the director and pay the following fees, which are payable to the county tax
collector prior to the time of submission of each piece of equipment:
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1. Filters.
a. First basic individual unit of each $50.0
manufacturer or of series of similar design
b. Each additional unit of the same make of 10.00
different filter area in a series for which the fee
required in a subparagraph was paid
2. Chlorinators--for each make unit of the same 30.00
general design regardless of capacity
3. Hypochlorinators--for each type unit of each 20.00
manufacturer
4. Surface skimmers--for each type unit of each 50.00
manufacturer
5. Rate-of-flow indicators--for each series of 45.00
similar units of each manufacturer
6. Test kits for chlorine or other approved 20.00
!disinfectant and pH
Pumps.
First basic individual unit of each series of
ch manufacturer
. Each additional unit of same series but
ifferent horsepower
Separation Tanks,
First basic individual unit of each series of
ch manufacturer
Each additional unit of the same design but
ferent volume
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 561, 1959.)
11.32.170 Swimming pool equipment--Period of approval--Reexamination.
A. Swimming pool equipment which the director determines to acceptably perform the function for
which. intended shall be approved for a period not to exceed three years, after which it shall be
submitted for reexamination. The fees for such reexaminations shall be 50 percent of the fees
listed in Section 11.32.160. Upon the expiration of the approval period granted for any device, it
shall be unlawful to install any such device in a swimming pool until after an application has been
submitted, the device has been found acceptable, and a new period of approval has been
established by the director.
B. Periods of approval shall be subject to review by the director at any time, should there be
evidence of failure or inadequate performance of the device. If, after investigation and hearing, it
is found that the unit is unsatisfactory to perform the function for which intended, approval may be
immediately withdrawn. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 561.2, 1959.)
11.32.180 Swimming pool equipment--Exempt from fee payment when.
Any swimming pool equipment which has been approved by the National Sanitation Foundation,
or other national testing agency found by the director to apply equivalent standards, which is
currently listed by said foundation or agency as equipment permitted to carry its seal of approval
or equivalent and which conforms to all applicable state and local requirements, shall be exempt
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from payment of the above fees. (Ord. 9375 § 2 (part); 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 561.1,
1959.)
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Chapter 11.34 SWIMMING POOL SERVICES
Title 11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.34 SWIMMING POOL SERVICES
11.34.010 Definitions.
11 34 030 Swimming pool service technician--Certification requirements.
11 34 040 Swimming pool service technician--Activities authorized following certification.
11 34 050 Swimming-pool service technician apprentice--Activities authorized following
certification.
11 34 060 Certification--Application and fees--Penalty for late application.
11 34 070 Examination for swimming pool service technician.
11 34 080 Examination for swimming pool service technician apprentice.
11 34 090 Certificate-Display requirements.
11.34.100 Failure to obtain certifcation--Actions to recover fees authorized when.
11 34 110 Certification-Period of validity--Renewal
11 34 120 Certification--New application following failure to renew.
11.34.130 Certification--Duplicates-Fee.
11 34.140 Certification--Transfer prohibited.
11.34.141 Performance standards.
11.34 150 Certification--Suspension conditions.
11 34 160 Certification--Reinstatement following suspension--Conditions.
11 34 170 Certification--Hearing following suspension.
11 34 180 Hearings--Notice requirements
11 34.190 Hearings--Conducted by director or referee.
11 34 200 Hearings-Referee qualifications and compensation.
11 34 210 Hearings--Procedures generally.
11 34 220 Hearinas--Decision determination.
11 34 230 Hearings--Notice of decision.
11.34.240 Severabilitv:
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A. "Director" means the director of public health of the county ofi Los Angeles, or his duly
authorized representative, as provided for in Section 2.77.050 of this code.
B. "Swimming pool" and "pool" means an artificial basin, chamber or tank used, or intended to be
used, for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing; but does not include baths where the main
purpose is the cleaning of the body, nor individual therapeutic tubs. This chapter applies to all
public and private pools and includes all types of swimming pools, spa pools, wading pools,
specially used pools and temporary training pools, facilities or appurtenances thereof.
C. "Swimming pool service technician" means any individual engaged in the business or
occupation of treating or disinfecting swimming pool waters, or cleaning, servicing, or maintaining
swimming pools or facilities and appurtenances thereof.
D. "Swimming pool service technician apprentice' means an individual employed by and working
under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified swimming pool service technician to
treat or disinfect swimming pool waters, clean, service or maintain swimming pools or facilities
and appurtenances thereof.
This chapter does not apply to an individual who maintains his or her own swimming pool or a
manager or owner of a residential structure of three units or less who maintains or services the
pool or pools exclusively at said structure. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 100, 2006: Ord. 91-0099 § 2, 1991:
Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 14 §§ 1001 and 1002, 1959.)
11.34.030 Swimming pool service technician--Certification requirements.
A. Every swimming pool service technician and swimming pool service technician apprentice
must be certified pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
B. Persons certified hereunder may lawfully engage in said business or occupation only to the
extent permitted pursuant to said certification.
C. Every person required to be certified by the terms hereof, and before engaging in the business
or activity, shall make application thereof and shall, within time limitations established by rules of
the director, become certified. (Ord. 91-0099 § 4, 1991: Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 14 § 1000, 1959.)
11.34.040 Swimming pool service technician--Activities authorized following
certification.
A person certified pursuant to this chapter as a swimming pool service technician may engage in
the occupation or business of treating or disinfecting swimming pool waters or cleaning,
servicing, or maintaining swimming pools or facilities and appurtenances thereof. (Ord. 91-0099 §
10, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1008, 1959.)
11.34.D50 Swimming pool service technician apprentice--Activities authorized
following certification.
A person certified pursuant to this chapter as a swimming pool service technician apprentice may
perform the same activities as a swimming pool service technician but only under the direct and
immediate supervision and employment of a certified swimming pool service technician. Upon
application for certification and on any annual renewal thereto, the apprentice must identify the
swimming pool service technician supervising same. (Ord. 91-0099§ 11, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1009, 1959.)
11.34.060 Certification--Application-and fees--Penalty for late application.
A. Every person desiring certification as a swimming pool service technician or as a swimming
pool service technician apprentice shall file with the director an application for certification, and
shall then pay an application fee to the treasurer-tax collector of $110.00 to cover the cost of
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giving the examination and processing the application. No portion of said fee is refundable. The
applicant shall pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the fee if application is not made within 31
days after commencement of the activity. A new application fee of $110.00 shall be paid each
time the applicant takes the examination.
B. The applicant shall designate upon his application, by address, the principal office of the
applicant which is located within the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and if the
applicant has no office within the County of Los Angeles, then he shall designate upon his
application his principal office, wherever located. (Ord. 93-0055 § 12, 1993: Ord. 92-0078 § 6,
1992; Ord. 91-0099 § 13, 1991: 90-0090 § 3, 1990: Ord. 88-0106§ 31, 1988: Ord. 83-0054 § 4,
1983: Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1011,
1959.)
11.34.070 Examination for swimming pool service technician.
The examination given by the director shall be for the purpose of determining that:
A. The applicant fully understands the technical aspects of swimming pool water purification and
equipment, and materials used in connection therewith;
B. The applicant is fully competent to service, clean, operate and maintain swimming pools and
incidental appurtenances;
C. The applicant has a thorough knowledge of the following: the chemicals used in swimming
pool water and their effects, testing procedures for determination of pH and of chlorine and
bromine content of water and related applied water chemistry, and pool operation and cleaning
methods; and
D. The applicant has a general knowledge of filters, flow rates, pumps, motors, heaters and
chemical feeders, and of local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to swimming
pools. (Ord. 91-0099 § 14, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1012,
1959.)
11.34.080 Examination for swimming pool service technician apprentice.
The examination given by the director shall not be as broad in scope as the examination for the
swimming pool service technician and shall be for the purpose of determining-that:
A. The applicant understands the basic concepts of swimming pool water purification and
equipment and materials used in connection therewith;
B. The applicant is competent to clean, service and maintain swimming pools;
C. The applicant has a basic knowledge of the common chemicals used in swimming pool waters
and their effects, testing procedures of the determination of pH and of chlorine residual, and pool
operation and cleaning methods; and
D. The applicant has a basic knowledge of filters, pumps, motors and chemical feeders and of
local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to swimming pools. (Ord. 91-0099 § 15,
1991:-Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1013, 1959.)
11.34.090 Certificate--Display requirements.
Every person certified pursuant to this chapter, while performing the functions for which he is
required to be certified, shall carry upon his person and shall display to the director upon his
request such certificate or other written evidence of certification as is issued by the director. (Ord.
91-0099 § 16, 1991; Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1015, 1959.)
11.34.100 Failure to obtain certification--Actions to recover fees authorized when.
The director is authorized, in the name of the county of Los Angeles as plaintiff, to bring suit for
the recovery of certification fees against any person required to have this certification, who
carries on, or attempts to engage in, such business, occupation or activity without first being
certified. (Ord. 91-0099 § 17, 1991: Ord. 88-0106 § 32, 1988: Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1001.1, 1959.)
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Certification as a swimming pool service technician and certification as a swimming pool service
technician apprentice are each effective from July 1st through June 30th of each year. Every
person desiring to renew such certification shall pay a renewal fee to the treasurer-tax collector
for renewal before July 31st in the amount of $21.00 for each certificate for the following fiscal
year. A penalty equal to 25 percent of the renewal fee shall be submitted on or after July 31 st for
the renewal of the annual certification. (Ord. 93-0055 § 13, 1993: Ord. 92-0078 § 7, 1992: Ord.
91-0099 § 18, 1991: Ord. 90-0090 § 4; 1990: Ord. 88-0106 § 33, 1988: Ord. 9375 § 1 (part),
1967: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1018, 1959.)
11.34.120 Certification--New application following failure to renew.
Any person failing to renew his certification within two years of the expiration date shall be
required to make a new application therefor and retake the examination in order to become
recertified. (Ord. 91-0099 § 19, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1022,
1959.)
11.34.130 Certification--Duplicates--Fee.
If the written evidence of certification issued by the director is lost or destroyed, a duplicate
thereof shall be obtained from the director. A fee of $10.00 shall be paid when filing applications
for such duplicate. Said fee is charged to cover the cost of issuance of the duplicate, and no
portion thereof is refundable. (Ord. 91-0099 § 20, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1016, 1959.)
11.34.140 Certification--Transfer prohibited.
No certification made pursuant to this chapter shall be transferable to another person. (Ord. 91-
0099 § 21; 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1014, 1959.)
11.34.141 Performance standards.
Every certified swimming pool service technician or swimming pool service technician apprentice
shall perform to those standards contained in this chapter qr as prescribed by the director. (Ord
91-0099 § 22, 1991.)
11.34.150 Certification--Suspension conditions.
The director may suspend certification of a swimming pool service technician or of a swimming
pool service technician apprentice if the work of such person permitted by his certification is
performed in such manner as to create an unsanitary, unsafe or unhealthful condition. Any
person whose certification has been suspended shall surrender his evidence of certification to the
director upon request. (Ord. 91-0099 § 23, Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 §
1019, 1959.)
11.34.160 Certification--Reinstatement following suspension--Conditions.
When a certification has been suspended, an application may be made for reinstatement. Such
application shall include a verifed statement declaring that the bases for suspension of
certification have been eliminated. If, upon investigation, which the director shall make upon
receipt of said application, it is determined that all bases for suspension have been eliminated
and that all provisions of this chapter have been complied with, then the director shall reinstate
said certification. (Ord. 91-0099 § 24, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 §
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1020, 1959.)
11.34.170 Certification--Hearing following suspension.
Any person who has applied for reinstatement of certification and has been denied said
reinstatement may make a written request to the director for a hearing thereon. Upon receipt of
such written request, the director shall set a time and place for the hearing. (Ord 91-0099 § 25,
1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1021, 1959.)
11.34.180 Hearings--Notice requirements.
Notice of any hearings pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter shall be given not less
than fve days prior to the day scheduled therefor by the director. Such notice shall specify the
time and place of the hearing, the subject matter thereof, and the bases, grounds and reasons
therefor. Notice may be given either by registered mail, postage prepaid, directed to the person
notified at such place as he designates in his application for certification as his principal office
within the county of Los Angeles, or at such place as he designates as his principal office
wherever located, or in the manner provided for the service of summons in civil actions. (Ord. 91-
0099 § 26, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1023, 1959.)
11.34.190 Hearings--Conducted by director or referee.
In cases where hearings are provided for herein, such hearings shall be conducted either by the
director himself or by a referee appointed by the director to perform such function. Such referee
shall take testimony and report his findings and recommendations to the director. (Ord. 91-0099 §
27, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord: 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1024, 1959.)
11.34.200 Hearings--Referee qualifications and compensation.
Any referee appointed bythe director shall be an employee of the county, not an officer thereof,
and shall be a person who regularly performs his employment duties for the department of public
health of the county. Any such person so appointed as referee shall serve without any additional
compensation, and all time spent as referee shall be considered to have been spent by such
person in performing the employment duties of his other position. (Ord. 2006-0040 § 101, 2006:
Ord. 91-0099 § 28, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part),.1964:-Ord.7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1025, 1.959.)
11.34.210 Hearings--Procedures generally.
A. At any hearing, the director or referee shall hear evidence from and on behalf of any person
certified hereunder which may tend to show that his certification should not be suspended or
revoked. The director may also take evidence from or on behalf of other persons which may tend
to show the existence of grounds for suspension or revocation of the certification. The burden of
proof shall be upon him proposing suspension or revocation df certification.
B. A full, true and correct record of all oral testimony adduced at such hearings shall be kept by
shorthand, stenotype, recording device or otherwise. (Ord. 91-0099 § 29, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1026, 1959.)
11.34.220 Hearings--Decision determination.
At the close of the hearing or at any time within thirty days thereafter, the director shall determine
from the facts adduced at said hearing, whether or not certification should be revoked or
suspension continued. If suspension is continued, the director shall state the conditions
necessary to reinstate said certification. When it is determined that all bases for suspension have
been eliminated and that all provisions of this chapter have been complied with, the director shall
reinstate said certification. If it is the decision of the director to revoke the certification, the
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certification may be revoked up to a period of one year from the date of suspension. After this
period of time the individual may reapply for certification. (Ord. 91-0099 § 30, 1991: Ord. 8588 §
1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 1027, 1959.)
11.34.230 Hearings--Notice of decision.
Unless the director should announce his decision immediately following termination of the
hearing, he shall notify the certified person of such decision in writing by mail. (Ord. 91-0099 §
31, 1991: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964:. Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch, 13 § 1028, 1959.)
11.34.240 Severability.
If any provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 91-0099 § 32, 1991.)
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11 35 010 Purpose and application.
11.35.020 Definitions.
11.35.030 Mandatory tobacco retail license.
11 35.040 Application procedure for tobacco retail license.
11.35.050 Issuance and renewal of license.
11.35.060 License nontransferable.
11.35.070 License violations.
11.35.080 Compliance checks.
11.35.090 Administrative fines.
11.35.100 Suspension or revocation of license.
11.35 110 Suspension or revocation procedure.
11.35.120 Violation--Other penalties.
11.35.130 Severability.
11.35.010 Purpose and application.
In promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, the County of LosArigeles
has a substantial interest in encouraging compliance with federal, state, and local laws regulating
tobacco sales and use; in discouraging the purchase and use of tobacco products by minors; in
increasing compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors; and in
protecting children from being lured into illegal activity through the misconduct of adults. It is the
intent of this ordinance to encourage responsible tobacco retailing and to discourage violations of
tobacco-related laws, especially those that prohibit the sale or distribution of tobacco products to
minors, but not to expand or reduce the degree to which the acts regulated by federal or state law
are criminally proscribed or otherwise regulated. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning:
A. "Arm's length transaction" means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that
reflects the fair market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, when
neither is under any compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related
companies or partners, or a sale for the primary purpose of avoiding the effect of the violations of
this chapter that occurred at the locatioh, is presumed not to be an arm's length transaction.
B. "Department" means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
C. "Director" means the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or
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his/her designee. ---
D. "Itinerant tobacco retailing" means engaging in tobacco sale or distribution at other than a
fixed location.
E. "License" means a tobacco retailer license issued by the county pursuant to this section.
F. "Licensee" means any proprietor holding a license issued by the county pursuant to this
chapter.
G. "Person" means any individual, entity, firm, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company,
association, social or professional club; fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, business
trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or other group or combination of the above acting as a single
unit.
H. "Proprietor" means a person with an ownership interest in a business. An ownership interest
shall be deemed to exist when a person has a ten percent or greater interest in the stock, assets;
or income of a business other than the sole interest of security for debt.
I. "Tobacco product" means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to
cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, bidis, or any other
preparation which includes any tobacco product.
J. "Tobacco paraphernalia' means cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, holders of smoking
materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, and any other item designed or used for the
smoking or ingestion of tobacco products.
K, "Tobacco retailer" means any person who sells, offers for sale or distribution, exchanges, or
offers to exchange for any form of consideration, tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco
paraphernalia without regard to the quantity sold, distributed, exchanged, or offered for
exchange.
L. "Tobacco retailing" means selling, offering for sale; exchanging, or offering to exchange for any
form of consideration, tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia without regard to the
quantity sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part),
2007.)
11.35.030 Mandatory tobacco retail license.
A. Any person intending to act as a tobacco retailer shall, within ninety days of the effective date
of the ordinance codified in this chapter, obtain a tobacco retailing license for each location at
which tobacco retailing is to occur. No license may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing at
other than a fixed location. Itinerant tobacco retailing is prohibited.
B. Nothing in this chaptershall be construed to grant any licensee any status or right other than
to act as a tobacco retailer at the location identified on the face of the license, subject to
compliance with all other applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. Nothing in this chapter shall
be construed to render inapplicable, supersede, or apply in lieu of any other provision of
applicable law. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part); 2007.)
11.35.040 Application procedure for tobacco retail license.
All applications for a license shall be submitted in the name of each proprietor proposing to
conduct tobacco retailing and signed by each prospective proprietor or an authorized agent. Each
license application must be accompanied by the required license fee pursuant to section
8.04.720 of this code. A proprietor proposing to conduct tobacco retailing at more than one
location shall submit a separate application for each location. Every application shall contain the
following information: - - - - - - - - -
A. The name, address, and telephone number of each proprietor;
B. The business name, address, and telephone number of the fixed location for which the license
is sought;
C. Whether or not any proprietor has previously been issued a license pursuant to this chapter
that is, or was at any time, suspended or revoked and, if so, the date of the suspension or
revocation;
D. Proof that the location for which a tobacco retailing license is sought has been issued a valid
state tobacco retailer's license by the California Board of Equalization;
E. A signed affirmation by each proprietor that each proprietor is informed of the laws affecting
tobacco retailing licenses; and
F. Such other information as the county deems necessary for the administration of this chapter.
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11.35.050 Issuance and renewal of license.
A. Upon receipt of an application and applicable fee, as set forth in section 8.04.720, the
applicant(s) shall be issued a license unless:
1. The application is incomplete or inaccurate;
2. The department has information that the applicant, or his/her agents or employees, has
violated any local, state, or federal tobacco control law at the location for which the license or
renewal license is sought within the preceding sixty (60) days; or
3. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing at an address where a previous
license has been suspended, revoked, or is subject to suspension or revocation proceedings for
any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. However, this shall not constitute a basis for
denial of a license if either or both of the following apply:
a. The applicant provides documentation which clearly demonstrates that the applicant has
acquired or is in the process of acquiring the premises or business in an arm's length transaction;
or
b. It has been more thah five years since the most recent license for that location was revoked.
B. Renewal of tobacco retailing license.. A license shall be valid for one year and must be
renewed between thirty and sixty days prior to the expiration of the license. A license may be
renewed for additional one year periods by submission of a renewal application and the
applicable fee. Any license that is suspended, has been revoked within the previous five years; or
is subject to suspension or revocation proceedings shall not be renewed. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3
(part), 2007.)
11.35.060 License nontransferable.
A tobacco retailing license is nontransferable. If a licensee changes business location, that
licensee must obtain a new license prior to acting as a tobacco retailer at the new location. If a
business licensed to conduct tobacco retailing is sold or transferred, the new proprietor must
obtain a license for that location before acting as a tobacco retailer. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part),
2007.)
11.35.070 License violations.
A. It shall be a violation of this chapter for a licensee, or his/her agents or employees, to violate
any federal, state, or local tobacco law or regulation, including any provision of this chapter.
B. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting; or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter
shall constitute a violation.
C. Failure to prominently display the tobacco retailing license in a publicly visible location at the
licensed premises shall constitute a violation.
D. The failure of the licensee to allow any peace officer, the director, or any authorized county
official to conduct unscheduled inspections of the premises of the business for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with any federal, state; or local tobacco law or regulation, including any
provision of this chapter, at any time the business is open for business shall constitute a violation.
(Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.080 Compliance checks.
A. Compliance with this chapter shall be monitored by the department or any law enforcement
officer. Any law enforcement officer may conduct compliance checks, including but not limited to
youth decoy operations, and enforee.the penal provisions of this chapter.
B. The department shall check the compliance of each tobacco retailer a minimum of one time
per twelve month period. Compliance checks may be unannounced. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part),
2007.)
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11.35.090 Administrative fines.
Subject 1o the requirements of Chapter 1.25 of this county code, the director may impose
administrative fines on persons violating any provision of this chapter or any federal, state, or
local law or regulation incorporated into this chapter. The director may impose a fine upon such
violators in an amount determined by the director. The imposition of any such f ne shall in no way
limit the director's ability or authority to impose other requirements of this chapter or seek other
remedies against violators. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.100 Suspension or revocation of license.
A. In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, a license may be suspended or revoked as
provided in this section if it is discovered that any of the following occurred:
1. The licensee, or the licensee's agents or employees, has violated any provision of this chapter.
Violation by a licensee at one location shall not be construed as a violation at another location of
the same licensee, nor shall violations by a prior licensee at the same location be accumulated
against a subsequent licensee at the same location;
2. The original or renewal application contained incorrect, false, or misleading information;
3. One or more of the bases for denial listed in section 11.35.050 existed before the license was
issued; or
4. A licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony violation of any federal, state, or local
tobacco law or regulation, including any provision of this chapter.
B. During any period of suspension or revocation, the licensee shall remove all tobacco products
and tobacco .paraphernalia from public view. Failure to do so may be considered a subsequent
violation.
C. When the director finds a violation as set forth in section 11.35.100(A), the license may be
suspended or revoked as follows:
1. Upon finding by the director of a first license violation within any five-year period, the license
may be suspended for up to thirty days;. ___ __ .. _
2. Upon a finding by the director of a second license violation within any five-year period, the
license may be suspended for up to ninety days;
3. Upon a finding by the director of a third license violation in any five-year period, the license
may be suspended for up to one hundred and twenty days; and
4. Upon a finding by the director of a fourth license violation within a five year period, the license
shall be revoked. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.110 Suspension or revocation procedure.
A. Before a license is suspended or revoked, the director shall provide written notice to the
licensee. Said notice shall include the following`.
1. A statement that the proprietor's tobacco retailing license is being suspended or revoked
pursuant to this chapter;
2. The code section violated by licensee or licensee's agents or employees;
3. A description of the violation that occurred;
4. The address of the business where the violation occurred; and
5. The procedure for requesting an administrative review.
B. A licensee served with a notice of suspension or revocation may request an administrative
review to contest the suspension or revocation. The request must be made in writing and filed
with the director within ten calendar days of service of the notice of suspension or revocation.
Failure to timely request an administrative review shall be deemed a waiver of the right to request
such a review and a failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
O. After receiving a timely administrative review request, the director shall schedule an
administrative review within twenty calendar days of receipt of the written request and designate
a reviewing officer. The director may, in his/her discretion, appoint as a reviewing officer any
department or other county employee with expertise in public health who is not directly involved
in inspection or enforcement of tobacco retailing establishments.
D. The proprietor shall be given written notice of the date, time, and location of the administrative
review and the name of the reviewing officer who will conduct the administrative review at least
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ten calendar days in advance of the review.
E. The reviewing officer, in hislher discretion, may grant a continuance upon the written request
and showing of good cause. In no event shall the continuance be longer than thirty calendar days
from the originally scheduled review date.
F. At the administrative review, the department has the burden of providing by a preponderance
of the evidence that the alleged violation occurred.
G. The failure to appear at the administrative review shall constitute an abandonment of the
review request and a failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
H. Within ten calendar days after the close of the administrative review, the reviewing officer shall
issue a written decision on the suspension or revocation of the license, including a statement of
the basis for the decision. The reviewing officer's writteh decision shall constitute the final
administrative decision of the county.
I. If the director revokes a tobacco retailing license, no new license may be issued for five years
after that revocation. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.120 Violation--Other penalties.
A. In addition to any other penalties and remedies provided by law, including the provisions of
this chapter, any violation of the provisions of this chapter may be charged as a misdemeanor
pursuant to chapter 1.24 of this code, or, in the discretion of the prosecutor, as an infraction. Any
person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to a suit for injunction as well as
prosecution for any criminal violation.
B. In addition to any other penalty under this chapter, a person found to have engaged in tobacco
retailing without a valid tobacco retailing license shall be ineligible to apply for or be issued a
tobacco retailing license as follows:
1. After a first violation for a person within any five year period, no new license may be issued for
the person as a proprietor until thirty days have passed from the date of last violation;
2. After a second violation for a person within any five year period, no new license may be issued
for the person as a proprietor until ninety days have passed from the date of last violation;
3. After three or more violations for a person within. any five yeas period, no new license may be
issued for the person as a proprietor until five years have passed from the date of last violation;
4. Each day that a person engages in tobacco retailing without a valid tobacco retailing license
shall constitute a separate violation; and
5. Any person found by the director to be ineligible to be issued a license pursuant to this section
may request an administrative review within ten days of notice of the violation. The request must
be made to the director in writing. Any administrative review shall be held pursuant to the
provisions of section 1.1.35.110 of this chapter.
C. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3
(part), 2007.)
11.35.130 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of this chapter or the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
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Article 1 DEFINITIONS
11 36.010 Definitions aenerallu.
11 36.020 Approved.
11 36 030 Blood borne pathogen.
11 36 040 Blood borne pathogen standards.
11.36.050 Bodv art.
11 36 060 Bodv art activity.
11.36 070 Bodv art establishment.
11.36.080 Bodv art technician.
11 36.090 Bodv art technician independent operator.
11 36 100 Bodv art temporary event.
11 36 110 Bodv piercing.
11.36.120 Client.
11.36.130 Consent form.
11.36.140 Contaminated.
11.36.150 Contaminated waste.
11.36.160 County.
11 36.170 Department.
11 36 180 Departmental regulations.
11 36 190 Existing owner.
11 36 200 Exposure control plan.
11 36 210 Exposure incident.
11.36.220 lnstru ment.
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11.36.230 Manager.
11 36 240 Mobile bodv art establishment.
11.36.250 Owner.
11.36.260 Permanent cosmetics.
11.36.270 Permanent hole.
11 36.280 Potentially infectious material.
11 36.290 Registration.
11.36.300 Tattoo.
11 36 310 Temporary bodv art establishment.
Article 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.36.320 Registration.
11.36.330 Permits.
Article 3 PLAN REVIEW--PERMIT-REGISTRATION
11.36.340 Plan review.
11 36 350 Public health facility permit.
11.36 360 Public health operator permit.
11 36.370 Posting requirements:
11 36 380 Permit and registration--Reporting requirements.
11 36 390 Permit--Suspension and revocation and fines.
Article 4 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
11 36.400 Compliance with chapter provisions required.
11.36.410 Communicable disease control
11.36.420 Health officer--Enforcement.
11 36.430 Owner responsibility.
11 36 440 Manager--Requirements.
11.36.450 Facilities held in common or shared.
11 36 460 Noncompliance with county health officer--Injunctive relief..
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11.36.470 Exemptions.
11.36.480 Severability.
Part 2 OPERATIONS
Article 1 EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN AND REPORTING
11.36.490 Exposure control plan.
11 36 500 Reporting requirements-Complications.
11.36.510 Equipment and instruments.
11.36.520 Record maintenance.
Article 2 CLIENTS
11 36 530 Application for body art procedure--Consent form.
11.36.540 Restricted clients.
Article 3 PROCEDURE
11.36.550 Technician condition.
11.36.560 Procedures and preparation.
11 36 570 Hepatitis B vaccination status--Declination.
Article 4 RESTRICTIONS
11.36.580 Prohibited procedures and activities.
Part 3 MOBILE BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
11.36.590 General requirement.
11 36.600 Vehicle plan check requirements.
11.36.610 Restricted use.
11.36.620 Equipment.
11 36 630 Bodv art temporary event requirements.
11 36 640 Sponsor requirements.
11 36 650 Permit requirements.
11.36 660 Operating requirements.
11.36.670 Record maintenance.
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11 36 690 Event requirements.
11 36 700 Sponsor requirements.
11 36 710 Permit requirements.
11 36.720 Ooeratina requirements.
11.36.730 Record maintenance.
Part 5 EXPOSURE CONTROL TRAINING
11 36 740 Blood borne pathogen trainina course--Requirements
11 36 750 Blood borne oathogen training course--Examination.
11 36 760 Blood borne pathogen training course--Provider.
Part 6 CIVIL FINES
11.36.770 Civil fines.
11.36.780 Amount.
11 36 790 Effect on permits.
Part 7 REPEAL PROVISION
11.36.800 Reoeal.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 DEFINITIONS
11.36.010 Definitions generally.
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A. For the purpose of this chapter, the words and phrases set forth are defined and shall be
construed as hereinafter set out, unless it is apparent from the context that any such word or
phrase has a different meaning.
B. Whenever any word or phrase used in this chapter is not defined herein but is defined in state
law or regulation or in another section of the Los Angeles County Code, the definition set forth in
such state law or regulation or other section of the Los Angeles County Code is incorporated in
this chapter as though set forth herein in full, and shall apply to such word and phrase used but
not defined herein. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.020 Approved.
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"Approved" means meeting the minimum standards set forth and declared acceptable by the
county health officer, the department, the State Department of Health Services or the United
States Food and Drug Administration. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.030 Blood borne pathogen.
"Blood borne pathogen" means any microorganisms that are present in human blood and that
can cause disease in humans. Such pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus
(HBV), hepatitis C virus (HBC) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (Ord. 99-0039 § 14
(Part), 1999.)
11.36.040 Blood borne pathogen standards.
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"Blood borne pathogen standards" means any recognized law, ordinance, regulation or standard
containing requirements or recommendations, which has been adopted by the department and is
applicable to the control of blood borne pathogens in the conduct of any activities regulated by
this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.050 Body art.
"Body art" means to adorn the body through the permanent application of a tattoo or insertion of
an object, such as jewelry, into a hole for display purposes. Body art is the collective term for any
single activity or combination of activities defined herein and in Sections 22.08.200, 22.08.020
and 22.08.160, respectively, as tattooing, body piercing or permanent cosmetics. It shall not
include activities-such as, or similar to, cutting of the skin or subcutaneous tissue, cutting or
modification of cartilage or bone, implantation,-branding, deep tissue penetration, threading,
stapling or any other invasive procedure, whether or not such act would constitute the practice of
medicine requiring licensure as a physician. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.060 Body art activity.
"Body art activity" means any temporary or permanent application, process of application,
sterilization, sanitization, cleaning, preparation, implementation or other procedure, utilized in the
conduct of body art or any associated activity, which is necessary to the conduct of body art, as
defined in this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.070 Body art establishment.
"Body art establishment" means any temporary or permanent premises, business, Iccation,
facility, room, mobile facility, or any portion thereof, used or operated as a body piercing parlor as
defined in Section 22.08.020, as a permanent cosmetics parlor as defined in Section 22.08.160,
or as a tattoo parlor as defined in Section 22.08.200. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.080 Body art technician.
"Body art technician" means a person that has completed an approved blood borne pathogen
training course and is registered with the department to conduct body art activity, in a permitted
body art establishment. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.090 Body art technician independent operator.
"Body art technician independent operator' means a body art technician conducting body art
activity at a permitted body art establishment, but who is not an employee of the owner of the
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body art establishment. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 jpart), 1999.)
11.36.100 Body art temporary event.
"Body art temporary event" means an event, conference or meeting to demonstrate products, or
.provide a venue for an industry trade show or to educate body art technicians, where a body art
technician conducts body art activity. A body art temporary event shall not exceed 30 consecutive
days in a 90 day period at a location. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.110 Body piercing.
"Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the human body for purpose of inserting
jewelry or other decorations. This includes, but is not limited to, creating such an opening in the
ear, lip, tongue, nose, eyebrow or navel for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decorations.
(Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.120 Client.
"Client" means any person who meets all legal requirements set forth in this chapter and has
given informed consent to have body art activity performed upon his or her person. (Ord. 99-0039
§ 14 (part), 1999.)-
11.36.130 Consent form.
"Consent form" means a document provided by the body art establishment or body art technician
independent operator to each person requesting that any body art activity be performed upon his
or her person. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.140 Contaminated.
"Contaminated" means the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other
potentially infectious materials on a substance or in or on an item. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part),
1999. )
11.36.150 Contaminated waste.
"Contaminated waste" means any contaminated substance, including but not limited to any liquid
or semi-liquid blood or body fluid or any material that would release potentially infectious material
in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed, or any contaminated sharps, or any items that are
caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious material and are capable of releasing these
materials during handling. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.160 County.
"County" means the County of Los Angeles. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.170 Department.
"Department" means the Los Angeles County department of public health. (Ord. 2006-0040 §
102, 2006: Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.180 Departmental regulations.
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"Departmental regulations" means the regulations pertaining tc body art activity and
establishments 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
became part of this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.190 Existing owner.
"Existing owner" means an owner of a body art establishment operating on the effective date of
the ordinance codified. in this chapter.* {Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
11.36.200. Exposure control plan.
"'Exposure control plan" means a written plan that meets all requirements of Title 8 California
Code of Regulations §§ 3203 and 5193, to minimize clients' and employees' risk of exposure to
blood or potentially infectious material. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.210 Exposure incident.
"Exposure incident" means a person's eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin or
blood coming in contact with potentially infectious material as a result of body art activity. (Ord.
99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.220 1 nstrument.
"Instrument" means approved equipment, devices, and components utilized to conduct body art
activity, including but not limited to needles, needle bars, needle tubes, forceps, hemostats,
tweezers, or other items used to insert pigment or dye, or to pierce, puncture or be inserted into
any part of the human body, or to assist in such acts, for the intended purpose of making a tattoo
or permanent hole. Such items also include studs, hoops, rings, or other decorative jewelry,
materials or apparatuses. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.230 Manager.
"Manager" means the owner or other person designated by the owner to be the owner's on-site
representative in a body art establishment, who shall meet the criteria and comply with the
provisions set forth in Section 11.36.440. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.240 Mobile body art establishment.
"Mobile body art establishment" means a vehicle, conveyance or other mobile platform approved
for use by the department as a body art establishment. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), ':999.)
11.36.250 Owner.
"Owner" or "operator' means the person, persons or legal entity having legal ownership of a
business operating as a body art establishment. Any reference in this chapter to "owning" means
having existing owner status. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.35.260-Permanent cosmetics.
"Permanent cosmetics" means any application of pigment to or under the skin of a person for the
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purpose of permanently or semi-permanently changing the color or appearance of the skin. This
includes, but is not limited to, permanent or semi-permanent eyeliner, eye shadow, or lip color.
(Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.270 Permanent hole.
"Permanent hole" means a hole produced by piercing or puncturing any part of the body with
instruments intended to leave an opening in body tissue in which a device or apparatus may be
inserted. Permanent hole includes any body part newly pierced or punctured which is undergoing
a healing process, and any piercing or puncture whether or not removal of the device or
apparatus from the perforation would result in fusing of the tissue structures. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14
(part), 1999.)
11.36.280 Potentially infectious material
"Potentially infectious material" means human body fluids, including but not limited to, semen,
vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal
fluid, amniotic fluid, and any other body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood such as saliva
or vomitus, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate
between body fluids. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.290 Registration.
"Registration" means the process as set forth in Section 11.36.320 whereby persons wishing to
be body art technicians file a completed registration form with the department as a prerequisite to
conducting body art activities in any jurisdiction wherein this chapter is in force. Registration by
the department shall not mean the registered body art technician has demonstrated to the
department's satisfaction that the bearer has a level of competency sufficient to practice in this
field. Registration shall remain valid for no more than three years. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part),
1999.)
11.36.300 Tattoo.
"Tattoo' means to insert pigment, ink or dye under the surface of the skin of a person by pricking
with a needle or otherwise, to permanently change the color or appearance of the skin or to
produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.310 Temporary body art establishment.
"Temporary body art establishment" means a location that is approved by the department as a
body art establishment in conjunction with a temporary body art event. The temporary body art
event shall be held for no more than 30 consecutive days in a 90 day periotl at a location. (Ord.
99-0039 § 14{part), 1999.)
Article 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.36.320 Registration. _ __ _.._. _,. __ _ ..._ ,_ . _.. _ _
A. Every person conducting body art activity as defined in this chapter, or desiring to conduct
such activity, on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter,* shall file with
the department a completed registration form, accompanied by the applicable fee as set bylaw.
B. No person may be registered unless he or she is at least 18 years of age.
C. Every person registering with the department to conduct body art activities must comply with
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the provisions for registration established through departmental regulations.
D. Failure to provide all information required by departmental regulations or submission of false
or misleading information shall make the registration invalid.
E. The registrant shall be deemed registered with the department as a body art technician upon
provision of a certificate of registration to the registrant by the department, Until such time as a
certificate of registration is issued, the person is not authorized to conduct body art activity.
F. Any registration issued by the department certifying that a person is registered with the
department as a body art technician is nontransferable and is valid only-for the person to whom it
is issued.
G. Registration shall be valid for three years from date of issuance unless made invalid earlier
due to the registrant's failure to comply with departmental regulations. Upon expiration, any
person desiring to continue to conduct body art activity must renew his or her registration and
provide all required documentation, as specified inthis section. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
11.36.330 Permits.
A. Every person owning a body art establishment shall, within six months of the effective date of
the ordinance codified inthis chapter,* obtain a public health facility permit pursuant to the
provisions of Article 3 of this chapter.
B. Every person conducting body art activity shall, within six months of the effective date of this
chapter,* obtain a public health operator permit pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this
chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
Article 3 PLAN REVIEW--PERMIT--REGISTRATION
11.36.340 Plan review.
A. No later than 60 days after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter,* an
existing owner must submit to the department three sets of complete legible plans of his or her.
body art establishment, drawn to scale, which shall include all specifications required under this
chapter, The department will review the plans and approve or reject them within a reasonable
time of submission. Nothing in this section shall require that plans or specifications be prepared
by anyone other than the applicant.
B. A person proposing to build or remodel a body art establishment or modify any vehicle or
conveyance to be a mobile body art establishment, shall submit to the department complete
legible plans, drawn to scale, which shall include all specifications required under this chapter..
The department will. review the plans and approve or reject them within a reasonable time after
permit to build a body art establishment or a mobile body art establishment or to remodel an
existing body art establishment, mobile body art establishment or temporary body art
establishment until it has received verification the department has completed such a plan review
and given its approval. Nothing in this section shall require that plans or specifications be
prepared by anyone other than the applicant. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
11.36.350 Public health facility permit.
A. Each person owning a body art establishment shall obtain a public health facility permit by
meeting the requirements enumerated in departmental regulations.
B. Upon review and verification that the owner has met the requirements enumerated in
departmental regulations, the department shall issue a public health facility permit to the owner.
C. No person may conduct any body art activity in a body art establishment unless that facility
has a valid public health facility permit issued by the department. However, an existing owner
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must obtain such a valid public health facility permit within six months of the effective date of this
chapter.*
D. The department may at any time suspend or revoke the public health facility permit to operate
as a body art establishment for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.
E. If a public health facility permit has been suspended'or revoked by the department pursuant to
this chapter, the permit may be reinstated by the department provided the department is satisfied
that the cause for the suspension or revocation no longer exists and the condition of the body art
establishment now meets the requirements for issuance of such public health facility permit
pursuant to this chapter. The department may require the owner of such a body art establishment
to make any changes necessary to comply with this chapter, satisfy any fines imposed pursuant
to this chapter and to submit plans and specifications reflecting any required changes, as a
condition of reinstating the public health facility permit.
F. Any public health facility permit issued by the department to the owner of a body art
establishment is nontransferable. The public health facility permit shall be valid for the approved
facility only, and for the time period indicated, unless suspended or revoked. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14
(Part), 1999.)
Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
11.36.360 Public health operator permit.
A. In addition to registering as set forth in Section 11.36.320, persons operating as a body art
technician or a body art technician independent operator, or intending to do so, shall obtain a
public health operator permit by filing a completed application form with the department and
paying the required fee, and providing proof of registration as a body art technician with the
department.
1. During the year immediately following the effective date of this chapter,* public health operator
permits may be issued on a conditional basis. A person issued a conditional permit shall have up
to six months from his or her 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. Failure to provide such proof within the prescribed time shall cause the person's
conditional public health operator permit to be canceled forthwith.
2. At all times after one year following the effective date of this chapter,* each applicant must also
provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training
course that has been approved by the department.
B. Upon successful completion of the application process described in subsection A of this
section, the department shall issue a public health operator permit to the applicant.
C. No person may conduct any body art activity in any jurisdiction adopting this chapter unless
that person has a valid public health operator permit issued by the department.
D. The department may at any time suspend or revoke the public health operator permit for
failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.
E. If a public health operator permit has been suspended or revoked by the department pursuant
to this chapter, the permit may be reinstated by the department provided the department is
satisfied that the cause for the suspension or revocation no longer exist and that the body art
technician has met the requirements for issuance of such public health operator permit pursuant
to this chapter. The department may require the body art technician to take any steps necessary
to comply with this chapter, and satisfy any fines imposed pursuant to this chapter as a condition
of reinstating the public health operator permit.
F. Any public health operator permit issued by the department to a body art technician is
nontransferable: The public health operator permit shall be valid for the approved body art
technician only, and for the time period indicated, unless earlier suspended or revoked. (Ord. 99-
0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, is effective on July 1, 1999.
11.36.370 Posting requirements.
A. The public health facility permit issued to the owner of any facility operating as a body art
establishment must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is visible to the public and
clients of said establishment.
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B. The public health-operator permit issued td a body art technician must be posted and exhibited
at aII times in an area that is visible to the public and clients of any body art establishment in
which the body art technician is conducting body art activity.
C. Every person registered with the department as a body art technician shall at all times
prominently post the certificate of registration adjacent to his or her workstation in an area that is
readily visible to clients from that location.
D. Every establishment permitted to conduct body art activity pursuant to this chapter shall have
posted at all times a legible sign at least one inch in lettering, that provides the following
information so alto be clearly visible to patrons eritering the establishment:
Any public health concerns regarding this establishment should be directed to the Los Angeles
County Department of Health Services Office:
(the orooram office address and telephone number to be provided by the county health officer).
E. Every establishment permitted to conduct body art activity pursuant to this chapter shall have
posted at all times a legible sign in at least one inch lettering that provides the name of each body
art technician conducting body art activities within the establishment in an area that is easily
visible to the clients of said establishment.
F. Every establishment permitted to conduct body art activity pursuant to this chapter shall have
posted at all times a legible sign in at least one inch lettering in each restroom directing attention
to the need for persons using the toilet to thoroughly wash their hands after such use.
G. Every establishment permitted to conduct body art activity pursuant to this chapter shall have
posted at all times a legible sign in at least two inch lettering at ait workstations and cleaning
rooms or areas, indicating that smoking is prohibited. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.380 Permit and registration--Reporting requirements.
Every person having a public health permit or registration with the department under the
provisions of this chapter shall report to the department any changes in status to the business or
activities made reportable by departmental regulations within 15 days of the change. (Ord. 99-
0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.390 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 or standard creating a risk to public health
and safety, including any violation of the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and
Safety Code, the blood borne pathogen standard, or the exposure control plan of the body art
establishment at which body art activity is conducted, or any combination of such violations.
B. Whenever the department finds that a body art technician is not in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter, or any law or standard affecting public safety, including but not
limited to the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, blood borne
pathogen standard, or the exposure control plan of the establishment at which body art activity is
conducted, or any combination thereof, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the body art
technician. The notice to comply shall include a statement of the deficiencies found, set forth the
corrective measures necessary for the body art technician to be in compliance with this chapter,
provide a compliance date by which such corrective measures must be completed and inform the
body art technician that failure to comply within the prescribed time may result in the imposition of
any penalty provided for in this chapter, including suspension and/or revocation of any and all
permits or registrations. The notice to comply shall also advise the body art technician of his or
her right to an administrative review under the provisions of this chapter.
C. Whenever the department finds that an owner is not in compliance with the requirements of
this chapter, or any law or standard affecting public safety, including but not limited to the Los
Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood borne pathogen
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standard, or the exposure control plan of the establishment at which body art activity is
conducted, or any combination thereof, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the owner.
The notice to comply shall include a statement of the deficiencies found, set forth the corrective
measures necessary for the owner to be in compliance with this chapter, provide a compliance
date by which such corrective measures must be completed and inform the owner that failure to
comply within the prescribed time may result in the imposition of any penalty provided for in this
chapter, including suspension and/or registration of any and all permits or registrations. The
notice to comply shall also advise the owner of his or her right to an administrative review under
the provisions of this chapter.
D. A written request for an administrative review, as specified in subsections B and C of this
section, above, must be made by the noticed person within 15 calendar days of the compliance
date set forth in the notice to comply or any extension thereof later granted by the department.
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 15 calendar
days of the receipt of a written request for a review. Upon written request of an owner or body art
technician or on its own motion, the department may advance or postpone the scheduled
administrative review date, ifigood cause warrants such action.
E. In the case of an administrative review, the department shall issue a written notice of decision
to the subject person within five working days of the administrative review or waiver. In the event
of suspension or revocation of any permit or registration, the notice of decision shall specify the
acts or omissions found to be violations of this chapter and, in the case of a suspension, shall
state the extent of a suspension. The notice of decision shall also state the reasons the body art
technician's public health operator permit or an owner's public health facility permit has been
suspended or revoked and the terms upon which such permit may be reinstated or reissued, if
any.
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 condition is corrected forthwith,
the department may immediately suspend any permit or registration issued pursuant to this
chapter, 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
evidence, that can cause, or is reasonably suspected of causing, infection or disease
transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
1. Whenever a public health operator permit or public health facility permit issued pursuant to this
chapter is immediately suspended or a fine is imposed as the result of an immediate danger to
the public health or safety, 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, or the exposure control plan of the establishment at which body
art activity is conducted, or the combination of alleged violations, and informing the permittee of
the right to an administrative review.
2. At any time within 15 calendar days of service of such notice to comply, the permittee affected
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 15
calendar days of the receipt of a request. A failure to request an administrative review within 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 defciencies noted in the notice to
comply and request a reinspection.
4. In the case of a request for reinspection as set forth in subsection F3, above, the department
shall reinspect as soon as practical and, in no event, later than the end of the third business day
following the request for reinspection. In the event the defciencies noted in the notice to comply
are corrected to the satisfaction of the health officer, the department has discretion to reinstate or
modify any suspension of a permit and cancel or modify any fine imposed pursuant to this
subsection F. If the department determines that the deficiencies noted iri 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 15 calendar days from receipt of said notification to seek art
administrative review of this decision.
5. If upon reinspection, any deficiency noted in a notice to comply is not corrected to the
satisfaction of the department, the department's decision regarding the deficiency may be the
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subject of an administrative review. The time for requesting such administrative review remains
15 days from service of the original notice to comply.
G. The department may, after an administrative review or waiver thereof, modify, suspend, or
revoke or continue all such action previously imposed upon a public health operator permit or
public health facility permit issued pursuant to this chapter or impose any fine allowed herein 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, or the exposure control plan of the establishment at which
body art activity is conducted, or any combination thereof, or for interference with a county health
officer's performance of duty.
H. A public health operator permit issued or a public health facility 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.
I. A body art technician whose public health operator permit is suspended or revoked shall cease
all body art activity unless and until the permit is reinstated or reissued.
J. In the event a public health facility permit is suspended or revoked, the owner of the body art
establishment shall cease to operate said facility as a body art establishment unless and until the
public health facility permit is reinstated or reissued. (Ord. 99-0039_ § 14 (part), 1999.)
Article 4 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
11.36.400 Compliance with chapter provisions required.
A. The provisions of this chapter are in full force and effect in the county and in every municipal
jurisdiction in the county adopting this chapter.
B. Except as exempted under this chapter, every person who conducts a body art activity, as
defined in this chapter, including any person owning or operating any business or establishment
regulated by this chapter, must comply with the provisions of this chapter. Each person receiving
services resulting from activities regulated by this chapter must also comply with the provisions of
this chapter.
C. Any person who operates a body art establishment without a valid public health facility permit,
any person conducting any body art activity without a valid public health operator permit, unless
exempted pursuant to this chapter, 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, and each subsequent day that an act continues
constitutes a separate act punishable as a separate offense.
D. Operating a body art establishment in violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a
misdemeanor, punishable as provided herein.
E. Except as specified in an approved variance issued pursuant to subsection F of this section, it
is unlawful for any person to conduct any body art activity in any manner not conforming with the
provisions. of this chapter.
F. Any person seeking to conduct any activity or operate an establishment regulated by this
chapter in a nonconforming manner must apply to the department for a variance. Such
application must include a detailed description of the proposed nonconforming activity, including
but not limited to describing all involved equipment, instruments, processes, procedures and
methods. The application must also include any available documentation that verifies that the
nonconforming activity, when conducted as proposed, provides adequate safeguards to the
public health and safety. In addition, the person seeking a variance must provide apre-
addressed envelope with postage paid. The application will be reviewed and approved or denied
by the department, and the decision will be mailed to the applicant using the provided envelope.
No person may conduct any activity or operate an establishment regulated by this chapter in a
nonconforming manner without having an approved variance from the department in his or her
possession. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
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If the department has reasonable cause to suspect a communicable disease is, or may be
transmitted by any person conducting activities regulated by this chapter, or by any use of
contaminated equipment, or by other unsanitary or unsafe conditions which may adversely
impact the public health and safety, the department may do any or all of the following:
A. Issue an order excluding from the permitted body art establishment any person responsible for
transmitting a communicable disease, or reasonably believed to be responsible for transmitting a
communicable disease, or reasonably believed tq pose a substantial risk of transmitting a
communicable disease, until the department determines there is no further risk to the public
health and safety;
B. Issue an order to immediately suspend the public health facility permit issued to the owner of
the body art establishment until the department determines there is no further risk to the public
health and safety;
C. Issue an order to an owner, an employee or a client of a body art establishment, to provide
information reasonably deemed necessary to prevent the spread of communicable disease. (Ord.
99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999)
11.36.420 Health officer--Enforcement.
A. The county health officer may enter and inspect any body art establishment or 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 the body art establishment's or body art technician's compliance with
the provision of the chapter. Such inspections may be conducted as often as necessary to ensure
compliance with the provisions of this chapter: The county health officer shall prepare a written
report of the results of the inspection and provide a copy of such report to the owner or body art
technician, as appropriate. In the event any person is cited in the report for a violation of this
chapter, the cited person will be provided a notice to comply by either personal service or by first
class mail to the cited person's last known address or to his or her place of employment.
B. Based upon inspection findings or other evidence, the county health officer may do any of the
following:
1. Impound any equipment, device or supply that is found to be unsanitary, lacking any required
approval, or otherwise in such condition that it poses a substantial risk to endanger the public
health and safety;
2. Attach a tag to any equipment, device or supply that is found to be unsanitary, lacking any
required approval, or is otherwise in such condition that it poses a substantial risk to endanger
the public health and safety, which designates the tagged item as unauthorized for use. No
person shall use the tagged item or move or remove the tag without authorization from the
department. The department shall commence an administrative review within 30 days of an
action impounding or tagging an item to assess the propriety of such action, or release said
impounded item or remove the tag from said tagged item.
C. Within 90 days of the enactment of this chapter,' the department shall establish. departmental
regulations, a copy of which shall be made available at no charge, upon request. As determined
necessary by the department, the department may, from time to time, amend the departmental
regulations. A copy of amendments shall also be made available at no charge, upon request.
(Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.}
* Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 11.36, was enacted on June 1, 1999.
11.36.430 Owner responsibility.
The owner of a body art establishment. is responsible for any violation by any person who does
any body art activity with the owner's consent in the owner's body art establishment whether such
person is an employee or a body art technician indeperident operator: Any such body art activity
done with the owner's actual or constructive knowledge is presumed to be done with the owner's
consent. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
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A manager must have successfully completed the blood-borne pathogen training required for
registrants under this chapter, be familiar with the provisions of this chapter and be capable of
communicating the provisions of this chapter to employees and clients of the body art
establishment wherein he or she acts as manager. A manager shall be present in the body art
establishment during business hours and at all times during which body art activity is conducted
therein. The manager shall immediately identify himself or herself to any county health officer
entering the body art establishment on official county business. In the owner's absence, the
manager shall be authorized to accept on behalf of the owner any notice issued to the owner
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.450 Facilities held in common or shared.
A violation of any provision of this chapter occurring in an area of a facility held in common or
shared by more than one body art establishment, which is related to the condition of the facility or
any requirement for obtaining or maintaining a public health facility permit, shall be deemed a
violation for which the owner of each such body art establishment is responsible. (Ord. 99-0039 §
14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.460 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 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 penalties enumerated
hereunder. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.470 Exemptions.
A. A physician licensed by the state of California under the Business and Professions Code,
Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000 of Division 2) who utilizes body art activities as part of
patienYtreatment is exempt from the registration and permitting requirements of this chapter.
B. A person who exclusively engages in the piercing of the leading edge or earlobe of the ear
shall be exempt from the permitting and registration requirements of this chapter, provided he or
she does the following:
1. Performs the procedure through the use of an approved ear perforating mechanical device to
force the single-use stud or single-use needle through the tissue of the ear; and
2. Utilizes a sterile, disposable, single-use stud or single-use solid needle. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14
(Part), 1999)
11.36.4$0 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Part 2 OPERATIONS
Article 1 EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN AND REPORTING
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The owner of every body art establishment shall provide a written exposure control plan,
approved by the department; which shall be applicable to all those who perform body art activities
within said establishment, describing how the requirements of this chapter will be implemented.
The exposure control plan shall meet requirements established in departmental regulations. (Ord.
99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.500 Reporting requirements--Complications.
All infections, complications or diseases resulting from the bbdy art activity which become known
to the owner or body art technician shall be reported to the department by the informed person
within 24 hours of acquiring such knowledge. Should department offices be closed at such times
as to make notification within 24 hours impossible, the informed person shall mail written
notification to the department within 24 hours of acquiring such knowledge and follow this by
providing the deparmeht with oral notification within five working days of acquiring the
knowledge. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.510 Equipment and instruments.
All equipment and instruments utilized in conducting body art activity shall be used and
maintained in accordance with departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.520 Record maintenance.
A. The owner of the body art establishment shall maintain records as required by departmental
regulations.
B. Upon cessation of business, the owner of the body art establishment shall forward to the
department copies of all records maintained pursuant to this chapter or other departmental
policies. Said copies must be provided to the department within 30 calendar days of closure. The
revocation of a public health facility permit issued to an owner of a body art establishment shall
be deemed a cessation of business far purposes of this subsection upon exhaustion or waiver of
the rights to appeal such revocation. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Article 2 CLIENTS
11.36.530 Application for body art procedure--Consent form.
A. All persons desiring a body art activity shall complete an application for body art activity and a
consent form, which shall be provided by the establishment or body art technician independent
operator and which must meet the requirements established in departmental regulations. It is the
responsibility of the body art technician or body art technician independent operator to ensure the
prospective client completes the form and initials it in such manner as to fully demonstrate that he
or she has been informed of the risks and side effects directly and indirectly associated with the
body art activities requested and gives his or her informed consent to have the contemplated
activity performed.
B. The body art technician shall advise the client orally of all information contained on the
application and consent form prior to the client completing and initialing the consent form and
prior to commencing any body art activity. The body art technician shall explain all aftercare
instructions. The client shall indicate receipt of oral and written aftercare instructions by initialing
the consent form in the appropriate box or area. Upon completion of the body art activity, the
body art technician shall repeat the after care instructions and precautions to the client, and the
client shall initial and date at the appropriate place on the consent form to indicate this has
occurred.
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C. The establishment shall retain the original of the completed application for body art activity and
consent form, and a copy shall be provided to the client. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.540 Restricted clients.
Nipple and genital piercing shall not be performed on any person under 18 years of age. Tattoos
and permanent cosmetics shall not be applied to any person under 18 years of age, except when
authorized by a physician and performed with the consent and in the presence of the person's
parent or guardian. Persons under 18 years of age may receive body piercing to body parts other
than nipples or genitalia provided the body piercing is performed with the consent and in the
presence of the person's parent or guardian. For any procedure restricted under this section to
persons age 18 years of age or older or requiring the presence and consent of the person's
parent or guardian, both the minor and his or her parent or guardian shall provide a valid picture
identification, provide proof of parentage or legal guardianship and complete a consent form
which conforms with the requirements established in departmental regulations.
Tattooing, permanent cosmetics, or body piercing shall not be performed on skin surfaces which
have sunburn, rash, pimples, infection, open lesions, mole, or manifest any evidence of
unhealthful conditions, without a physician's written statement authorizing the body art activity
under such condition.
Body art activity shall not be performed on any person who, in the opinion of the body art
technician, has impaired judgement due to use of drugs or alcohol or for any other reason. (Ord.
99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Article 3 PROCEDURE
11.36.550 Technician condition.
A. No body art technician whose judgment is impaired for any reason shall perform any body art
activity while in such condition.
B. No body art technician affected with a rash, infection, boils, infected wounds, open sores,
abrasions, keloids, weeping dermatological lesions, or acute respiratory infection shall conduct
any body art activity or work in any area of a body art establishment in any capacity in which
there is a likelihood that such person could contaminate instruments, equipment, or surfaces or
come in contact with another person. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.560 Procedures and preparation.
Body art activities shall be conducted in accordance with the sanitation and preparation
procedures set forth in departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.570 Hepatitis B vaccination status--Declination.
A body art technician shall make available upon request his or her hepatitis B vaccination
information as required by departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Article 4 RESTRICTIONS
11.36.580 Prohibited procedures and activities.
It is a violation of this chapter for any person to perform or conduct any activities or procedures
upon any person that endanger the tieaith or safety of that person, regardless of the consent of
the recipient.
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An invasive procedure or activity, whether or not such procedure or activity constitutes the
practice of medicine under the applicable law, endangers the recipient's health and safety unless
performed by a person possessing medical expertise. Such prohibited procedures and activities
include but are not limited to activities or procedures requiring an injection, cutting of skin or
subcutaneous tissue or bone, implantation, branding, deep tissue penetration, threading,
stapling, suturing, stitching or pocketing of skin or tissue, or any procedure to reduce the size of
or close an orifice, or remove or reduce the size of any skin, cartilage, tissue, organ, or
appendage or placement of chemicals or substances onto the skin for purposes of scarring or
keloid formation or insertion of chemicals or other solutions into or under the skin surface.
Any such procedure or activity shall be conducted only by a licensed medical doctor or by a
person specifically authorized by law to conduct the procedure or activity and only when
otherwise permitted by law. Such procedure or activity shall only be conducted at a facility
approved for the conduct of such procedure or activity by the appropriate authority under the
applicable laws. Further, no such procedure or activity shall be conducted by a body art
technician unless he or she is specifically authorized by law to perform such procedure or activity.
It is a violation of this chapter for any person to use in the conduct of body art activity or dispense
any drug, chemical, agent or device that requires a licensed medical practitioner's authorization
or prescription for use, application or to dispense, without such medical practitioner's
authorization or prescription. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Part 3 MOBILE BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
11.36.590 General requirement.
In addition to complying with all of the other requirements of this chapter, mobile body art
establishments and body art technicians conducting body art activity from a mobile body art
establishment shall also comply with all of the provisions of this Part 3. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part),
1999. )
11.36.600 Vehicle plan check requirements.
A. A person applying for a public health facility permit to use a vehicle as a mobile body art
establishment shall submit detailed plans and specifications of the vehicle to the department for
approval. The vehicle shall be made available to the department for inspection, at a time and
place prescribed by the department, prior to issuance of a public health facility permit. The
applicant shall pay all required fees to the department at the time of application.
B. Department approval of a vehicle shall be valid for one year, unless modifications are made to
the vehicle after the date of approval, in which case the owner must reapply in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.610 Restricted use.
The mobile body art establishment shall be used only for the purpose of performing body art
activities at a body art temporary event. No habitation or cooking is permitted inside the vehicle.
(Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.620 Equipment.
A mobile body art establishment shall be equipped in accordance with and otherwise meet all
requirements of departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.630 Body art temporary event requirements.
At least 30 days in advance of the event, any person requesting to use a vehicle at a body art
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temporary event for the purpose of conducting body art activity shall submit detailed plans and
specifications of the event, as required by departmental regulations, to the departmeht for
approval. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.640 Sponsor requirements.
At least 30 days in advance of the event, a body art temporary event sponsor that is providing
space at an event for a mobile body art establishment shall submit detailed plans and
specifications of the event, as required by departmental regulations, to the department. (Ord. 99-
0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.650 Permit requirements.
A. A public health facility permit shall only be issued to the owner of a mobile body art
establishment that meets department standards and otherwise conforms to the provisions of this
chapter, and such permit shall only be issued to authorize body art activities in conjunction with a
body art temporary event. The permit period may not exceed 30 consecutive days or the duration
of the event, whichever is the shorter period of time. Multiple public health facility permits shall
not be issued to an owner to operate a mobile body art establishment for any period of time
totaling. more than 30 consecutive days in any 90 day period. A separate public health facility
permit shall be required for each body art temporary event. The public health facility permit shall
not be transferable from one mobile body art establishment to any other body art establishment.
B. An unpermitted body art technician desiring a public health operator permit to conduct body art
activities at a temporary body art event shall obtain a permit under the provisions of this chapter
at least 30 days in advance of the temporary body art event. No body art activity may be
conducted at any mobile body art establishment by any person who has not obtained a public
health operator permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Such public health operator
permit is valid only for conducting body art activity in mobile body art establishments approved by
the department and only for such dates and times that the department has approved such an
establishment for a permit.
C. A body art technician holding a valid public health operator permit issued by the department
who intends to conduct body art activity at a temporary body art event must notify the department
in writing at least 15 days in advance of the temporary body art event that he or she intends to
conduct body art activity at such event, provide the name of the owner of the mobile body art
establishment in which the body art activity will be conducted and specify the body art activity he
or she intends to conduct.
D. The owner of a mobile body art establishment shall be responsible for ensuring compliance
with all other applicable regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, zoning, permit
and business license requirements.
E. All establishment and operator permits and other information required by this chapter to be
posted shall be posted in clear view of the clients. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.660 Operating requirements.
Body art technicians conducting any body art activity in a mobile body art establishment shall do
so in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. All such hotly art activity shall be
conducted in a mobile body art establishment that has onboard a public health facility permit
issued by the department valid for that vehicle, time and place. No such body art activity may be
performed outside of the enclosure of the mobile body art establishment. Mobile body art
establishments shall provide full protection from contamination, filth, and debris to all instruments,
equipment, devices, surfaces, clients and body art technicians. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.670 Record maintenance.
The operator must maintain all records and documents in accordance with the provisions
established in departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
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Part 4 TEMPORARY BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
11.36.680 General requirement.
In addition to complying with all of the other requirements of this chapter, temporary body art
establishments and body art technicians conducting body art activity from a temporary body art
establishment shall also comply with all of the provisions of this Part 4. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part),
1999. )
11.36.690 Event requirements,
At least 30 days in advance of the event, any person requesting approval to conduct body art
activity in cgnjunction with a body art temporary event shall submit detailed plans and
specifications of the event, as required by departmental regulations, to the department for
approval. The person requesting such approval must meet all requirements established in
departmental regulations for a body art temporary event. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.700 Sponsor requirements.
A body art temporary event sponsor that is providing space at an event for a temporary body art
establishment shall submit detailed plans and specifications of the event in accordance with
departmental regulations to the department at least 30 days prior to commencement of-the event.
The sponsor must also meet all other requirements established in departmental regulations for
temporary body art. events. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.710 Permit requirements.
A. A public health facility permit shall only be issued to the owner of a temporary body art
establishment that meets department standards and otherwise conforms to the provisions of this
chapter. Such permit shall only be issued to authorize body art activities in conjunction with a
body art temporary event. The permit period may not exceed 30 consecutive days or the duration
of the event, which ever is the shorter period of time. Multiple public health facility permits shall
not be issued to an individual to operate a temporary body art establishment for any period of
time totaling more than 30 consecutive days in any 90 day period. A separate public health
facility permit shall be obtained for each body art temporary event. The public health facility
permit shall not be transferable from one temporary body art establishment to any other body art
establishment.
B. An unpermitted body art technician desiring a public health operator permit to conduct body art
activities in a temporary body art establishment shall obtain a permit under the provisions of this
chapter at least 30 days in advance of the temporary body art event. No body art activity may be
conducted at any temporary body art establishment by any person who has not obtained a public
health operator permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Such public health operator
permit is valid only for conducting body art activity in temporary body art establishments
approved by the department and only for such dates and times that the department has approved
such an establishment for licensure.
C. A body art technician holding a valid public health operator permit issued by the department
who intends to conduct body art activity at a temporary body art event must notify the department
iri writing at least 15 days in advance of the temporary body art event that he or she intends to
conduct body art activity at such event, provide the name of the owner of the temporary body art
establishment in which the body art activity will be conducted and specify the body art activity he
or she intends to conduct.
D. The owner of a temporary body art establishment shall be responsible for ensuring compliance
with all other applicable regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, zoning, permit
and business license requirements.
E. All establishment and operator permits and other information required by this chapter to be
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posted shall. be posted in clear view of the patrons. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.720 Operating requirements.
Body art technicians conducting any body art activity in a temporary body art establishment shall
do so in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. All such body art activity shall be
conducted in a temporary body art establishment that has a public health facility permit issued by
the department valid for that establishment, time and place. No such body art activity may be
performed outside of the temporary body art establishment. Temporary body art establishments
shall provide full protection from contamination, filth, and debris to all instruments, equipment,
devices, surfaces, clients and body art technicians. Body art activities shall not be conducted in
an outdoor environment: (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.730 Record maintenance.
The operator must maintain all records and documents in accordance with all applicable
provisions in this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Part 5 EXPOSURE CONTROL TRAINING
11.36.740 Blood borne pathogen training course--Requirements.
Any course taken by a person to fulfill the requirements set forth in this chapter relating to
exposure control or blood borne pathogen training for registration with the department as a body
art technician shall be approved by the department and meet the minimum requirements
established in departmental regulations. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.750 Blood borne pathogen training course--Examination.
Any person desiring to register with the department as a body art technician shall complete a
blood borne pathogen training course approved by the department and demonstrate knowledge
of the required subjects through submission of documentation of attendance and completion of
the course, and provide proof that he or she achieved a passing grade of 70 percent or more on
the final examination. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.760 Blood borne pathogen training course--Provider.
A. Any person desiring department approval for purposes of this chapter of a training course
curriculum for exposure control training or blood borne pathogen training shall make application
to the department as follows: the applicant shall provide to the department a copy of a the course
outline, a sample lesson plan, a statement of the examination method, a sample examination and
any other documentation necessary for the department to evaluate the course to ensure the
course complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter. Applicants shall be notified by the
department within 30 days of application of the department's decision on the approval or rejection
of the course.
B. The course instructor must possess a high level of expertise in all areas covered by the
training program and be otherwise qualified to conduct the training. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part),
1999.)
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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 fine upon such violators in an amount not tc exceed
$500.00 per violation, as appropriate. The imposition of such fines shall, in no way, limit the
authority or ability to impose other requirements of this chapter or seek other remedies against
alleged violators. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11.36.780 Amount.
In establishing the amount of the fine for each violation, the department will consider the
following:
A. The gravity and magnitude of the violation;
B. The violator's previous record of complying or of failing to comply with the provision of this
chapter,
C. The violator's history in taking all feasible steps or in following all procedures necessary or
appropriate to correct the violation; and,
D. Any other considerations the department deems appropriate. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
11:36.790 Effect on permits.
A. All fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be satisfied in the manner prescribed by the
department before a permit issued under this chapter to the violator may be reinstated or
reissued.
B. Failure to satisfy a fine imposed pursuant to this chapter in the manner prescribed by the
department may result in suspension or revocation of the public health operator permit or public
health facility permit issued to the violator. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part), 1999.)
Part 7 REPEAL PROVISION
11.36.800 Repeal.
The provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect until the enactment of state laws or the
promulgation of state regulations that control the conduct of body art activity, as defined herein.
Upon the effective date of such enactment or promulgation, to the extent any provision of this
chapter conflicts or is preempted by said enactment or promulgation, said conflicting or
preempted provision is repealed in its entirety. (Ord. 99-0039 § 14 (part); 1999.)
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Part 1 DEFINITIONS
11.38.010 Abandoned water well.
11.38.020 Chemical toilet.
11.38.030 Cross-connection.
11.38.040 Electrode well.
11.38.050 Health hazard.
11.38:060 Nonactive water well.
11 38.070 Nonconforming electrode well.
11.38.080 Privy structure.
11.38.090 Sanitary defect.
11.38.100 Toilet room and toilet facilities.
11.38.110 Water supply svstem.
11.38.120 Water well.
Part 2 WATER AND WATER WELLS
11 38 130 Domestic water--Sanitation standards designated.
11 38 140 Water suooly--Permit or other compliance required.
11.38.150 Permit--Well construction.
11.38.155 Permit--Well vield test.
11 38 160 Well construction permit--Application and issuance conditions.
11 38 165 Well yield permit--Application and issuance conditions.
11 38 170 Permit-Scone of work authorized--Suspension or revocation conditions
11 38 180 Permit--Hearings following denial suspension or revocation.
11.38 190 Wells--Location restrictions concerning contamination.
11 38.200 Wells--Location restrictions concerning flooding.
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11 38 210 Wells--Location restrictions concerning sewage disposal and animal keeping
areas.
11 38 220 Existing wells--New well requirements applicable when.
11.38 230 Construction of wells--Casing specifications.
11.38 240 Electrode wells--Construction specifications.
11 38 250 Construction of wells--Slab pedestal and curtain wall requirements--Exemptions
11.38.255 Wells--Shared wells.
11 38.270 Domestic water--Disinfection procedures and standards.
11.38 275 Well yield testing--Authorized tester.
11 38 280 Domestic water--Sealing required.
11 38 285 Wells--Well seal inspection required.
11.38.290 Wells--Sealing required when.
11 38 295 Wells--Depth of seal reauired.
11 38 300 Domestic water--Apparatus for disinfection and venting.
11.38.310 Wells--Discharge lines.
11.38.320 Log requirements.
11.38.330 Destruction of water wells.
11.38.340 Destruction of electrode wells.
11 38 350 Inlets from public water supply--Backflow prevention restrictions.
11.38 360 Pipelines-Disinfection procedures.
11.38.370 Domestic water--Reservoirs and tanks--Protection from contamination.
11.38.380 Cross-connections-Prohibited.
11.38 390 Cross-connections--Corrections to comply with Building Cade.
11 38.400 Sanitary defects and health hazards--Prohibited when.
11.38.410 Sanitary defects and health hazards--Correction.
11 38 420 Equipment or chemicals that may cause pollution--Sale and use restrictions.
11.38.430 Chlorination--Required when--Procedures.
11.38.440 Chlorination--Recordkeeping and testing.
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11 38 450 Waste-disposal systems--Plan review and permit requirements.
11 38 460 Location specifications--Water mains and sanitary sewers.
11 38 470 Location specifications--Private sewage disposal systems.
11 38 480 Backflow prevention devices.
11 38 490 Privies--Location restrictions.
11.38 500 Privies--Construction specifications.
11.38.510 Privies--Maintenance.
11.38.520 Privies-Prohibited where--Chemical toilet restrictions.
11.38 530 Privies--Contamination of water prohibited.
11.38.540 Chemical toilets-Construction and maintenance.
11.38.550 Toilets at construction sites.
11 38 560 Public washrooms toilet facilities showers and baths.
11 38 570 Facilities required--Business establishments and public gatherings.
11 38 580 Facilities required-Theaters clubs and other places for public assembly
11 38 590 Industrial waste--Discharge prohibited where--Exceptions.
11 38 600 Keeping animals orfowl--Restrictions--Contaminating water supply prohibited.
11 38 610 Sewage discharge prohibited where--Abatement.
11 38.620 Hose watering prohibition.
11 38 630 Watering of lawns and landscaping.
11 38.640 Indoor plumbing and fxtures.
11 38 650 Washing vehicles.
11 38.660 Public eating places.
11.38.670 Decorative fountains.
11 38 680 Procedural requirements.
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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.)
11.3$.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.)
11.38.030 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 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.)
11.38.040 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.)
11.38.050 Health hazard.
"Health hazard" means any faulty operating condition; watertreatment 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.)
11.38.060 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, dr is not maintained in conformance with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter. (Ord.
1-0075 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.5, 1959.)
11.38.080 Privy structure.
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"Privy structure" means a room or compartment constructed over an earth pit, vault or tank, into
which human fecal matter or urine is to be deposited. (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.)
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.)
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.)
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11.38.130 Domestic water--Sanitation standards designated.
Every person supplying water for domestic or human cohsumption 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.
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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.)
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 df 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 far 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 far 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
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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 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 hearirig, 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 hearing 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 perfbrations 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. (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 f nds it is impractical to
fully meet such requirements and if he determines the substitute methods satisfactorily
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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 bbred 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 fora "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.
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 betweemthe 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. Asubmersible-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 tothree. residences other than the primary residence,
shall demonstrate a safety factor in well capacity to the satisfaction of the director. (Ord. 2005-
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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 waterfrom a new or
reconstructed 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 Weli 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.)
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 additidnal 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
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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. (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
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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 mosquito 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
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 df eliminating across-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 orwater-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.)
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11.38.430 Chlorination--Required when--Procedures.
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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 far human
consumption, as directed by the director, to insure the 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 paints
in the distribution system. Afree-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 SANITATION, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
11.38.450 Waste-disposal systems--Plan review and permit requirements.
A. The director shall have the authority to review and approve or disapprove all plans and
specifcations pertaining to sewage and industrial waste disposal systems, and shall have the
authority to require the submission of such plans and specifications.
B. No person shall construct, install, alter or repair any private sewage disposal system or part
thereof without first making application and securing a permit from the director. Application shall
be made on forms provided for that purpose by the director. All applicable fees, as provided for in
Chapter 11.06 of this title, shall be paid at the time of application. (Ord. 11992 § 1, 1979: Ord.
7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 500, 1959.)
11.38.460 Location specifications--Water mains and sanitary sewers.
Beginning with September 25, 1959, the effective date of the ordinance codified herein, the
relative location of water mains serving the public, and sanitary sewers, shall be as follows:
A. Water mains shall be at a location as far as possible above the elevation of nearby sewers. In
the case of pressure water mains, the horizontal distance between such mains and such sanitary
sewers shall be at least 10 feet. In the case of gravity water mains, the horizontal distance
between such mains and such sanitary sewers shall be at least 25 feet. Where a water main and
a sewer line must cross, the water main shall be at an elevation above the sewer and shall be
separated from such sewer by at least three feet of undisturbed or compacted earth.
B. Where the above requirements cannot be met because of topography or other physical
conditions, the materials and joints of both water mains and sewer lines shall be installed in such
a manner and shall possess the necessary strength and durability as to prevent the escape of
solids, liquids and gases therefrom, under all known adverse conditions such as corrosion,
strains due to temperature changes, settlement and superimposed loads. (Ord. 7674 § 2, 1960;
Ord. 7583 Pan 3 Ch. 5 § 542, 1959.)
11.38.470 Location specifications--Private sewage disposal systems.
When the installation of private sewage disposal systems is permitted by the provisions of
pertinent ordinances, the locations of such systems shall conform to the following table:
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Location of Sewage Disposal Systems
Minimum Distance in Clear Required From:
Disposal Pit
Seepag
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House Sewer ~
Se tic Tank Field e
or Cess ooI
2 feet 5 feet 8 feet 8 feet Buildings or
structures
Clear 5 feet 5 feet 8 feet Property line
adjoining
private
property**
50 feet 50 feet 50 feet 100 feet Wate*
supply
*
wells
50 feet 50 feet 50 feet 100 feet Streams**
10 feet 10 feet 10 feet Large trees
5 feet 5 feet 12 feet Seepage pits
or cesspools*
5 feet 4 feet 5 feet Disposal field*
1 foot 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet Domestic
water line**
25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet Gravit
y
~ ~ ~ domestic
water lines
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NOTE:
* Distribution boxes must be separated from seepage pits or disposal field by at least five feet of
tight line.
** Where special hazards are involved, the distance required may be increased, as may be
directed by the director of public health.
(Ord. 2006-0040 § 104, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 541, 1959.)
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 Cade 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,
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and a report of such shall be filed with the director within 30 days after such test.
D. Director may distribute to the public a list of those persons certified under paragraph A. above
and may charge $159.00 far 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.
It is unlawful to construct, maintain or keep a privy within 35 feet from any residence or dwelling,
or other building used for the habitation of human beings. (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 pit. 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 privy structure over the earth pit shall completely cover the earth pit
and shall be mounted on a cement or masonry foundation at least four inches wide and
extending at least six inches above and 12 inches below ground level. The earth pit shall be at
(east four feet deep and shall be provided with a vent at least six 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. (Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 535, 1959.)
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11.38.510 Privies--Maintenance.
The earth pit of a privy shall not be permitted to become filed with excreta nearer than two feet
from the surface of the ground. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 536, 1959.)
11.38.520 Privies--Prohibited where--Chemical toilet restrictions.
No privy shall be maintained where, within a radius of 500 feet therefrom, there is situated either
one or more restaurants, itinerant restaurants, food establishments, slaughterhouses, dairy
farms, milk depots, milk plants, milk products plants, or five or more residential or commercial
establishments of any kind or character, whether such one or more restaurants, itinerant
restaurants, food establishments, slaughterhouses, dairy farms, milk depots, milk plants, milk
products plants, or five or more residential or commercial establishments of any kind or character
are located in the unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles or not; provided, however,
that where there is no running water or there is no practical means of sewage disposal, or when
the operation or maintenance of a water flush toilet would be liable to contaminate or pollute the
waters of.any stream, water channel, spring, wells, pond, lake, reservoir, infiltration gallery or
underground water from which water may be drawn for domestic consumption, a privy or
chemical toilet may be maintained. No privy or chemical toilet may be maintained under such
circumstances unless a permit therefor shall have been obtained from the director. Upon
ascertaining that the necessity for such permit as herein. set forth no longer exists, the director,
shall revoke such permit. No person shall continue to maintain a privy. or chemical toilet after the
permit for maintenance thereof has been revoked. Whenever any privy pit is abandoned such pit
and the material it contains shall be properly treated, and shall be filled with compacted soil at
least to the original ground level. (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 50 feet from any stream, water
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channel, spring, well, pond, lake, reservoir or infiltration gallery unless permission has been first
applied for and obtained from the director as to the type and location of the privy. (Ord. 7583 Part
3 Ch. 5 § 538, 1959.)
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 #o 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:
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 mare 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.
O. 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"
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progress. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 539, 1959.)
11.38.560 Public washrooms, toilet facilities, showers, and baths.
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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. 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, in a separate room and on the premises, adequate and conveniently located toilet
facilities and lavatories. If, in the opinion of the director, the number of toilet facilities and
lavatories is inadequate, he shall order additional toilet facilities or lavatories, or both, to be
provided.
A. If restroom 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 restroom 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.
Employee restrooms need not be made available if there are other restroom facilities available on
the premises unless employee restroom facilities have been constructed or altered to
accommodate the physically handicapped and such facilities are not available elsewhere on the
premises.
Restroom facilities located within food establishments which are accessible only through the food
preparation area shall be made available to persons requiring the use of Seeing-eye dogs by
having an employee or other person escort the individual to the facility. No live animals shall be
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 restroom facilities and states that because of a
physical infirmity he or she requires immediate access to restroom facilities.
2. "Public accommodation or facility" means a building, structure, facility, complex, or improved
area that is used by the general public and shall include 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.
D. Every restaurant or itinerant restaurant where aldoholic beverages are sold pr given away for
consumption on the premises shall be provided with, for the use of the public, at least one urinal
for men, one water flush toilet for each sex, and at least one lavatory in conjunction with and
convenient to each water flush toilet. lf, in-the.opinion of the director,_the number of urinals, water
flush toilets or lavatories is inadequate, such additional facilities as he shall deem necessary shall
be provided. There shall be adequate space provided in each toilet room to permit the use of
these facilities without overcrowding. (Ord. 2007-0089 § 98, 2007; Ord. 89-0033 § 1, 1989: Ord.
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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 theredf who contribute to such overflow or discharge to abate the same
forthwith.
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
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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 $100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 § 1
(part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 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 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 to inspect all hoses, faucets and sprinkling systems 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 $100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 §
1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.640 Indoor plumbing and fixtures.
A. It shall be the duty of all persons to inspect all accessible indoor plumbing and faucets 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 $100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 §
1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 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 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
$100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 1
(part), 1991.)
11.38.660 Public eating places.
No restaurant, hotel, cafeteria, cafe, 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 $100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 § 1
(part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 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 $100.00 for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 2008-00520 § 1
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(part), 2008: Ord. 91-00460 § 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. 2008-00520 § 1 (part), 2008.)
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