04-06-2021 - AGENDA ITEM 15 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO ESTABLISHING LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTAGENDA ITEM NO. 15
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO ESTABLISHING LOCAL
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing; and
2. At the conclusion of the public hearing, consider adoption of the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO.2478 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-236 (EXEMPT POSITIONS) OF
DIVISION 3 (PERSONNEL SYSTEM) OF ARTICLE V (EMPLOYEES) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO.2479 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE II (HEALTH
CODE) OF CHAPTER 13 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE DIVISION 1 (PUBLIC HEALTH) OF
TITLE 11 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), INCLUDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
APPENDED THERETO, AND DIVISION 1 (PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES) OF TITLE 8
(CONSUMER PROTECTION, BUSINESS AND WAGE REGULATIONS) OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE
BACKGROUND:
The City of West Covina currently receives its public health services through the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health (County Health Department). In 1936, the City of West Covina adopted
Resolution No. 2, consenting to the enforcement of all orders, quarantine regulations and rules prescribed by
the State Board of Health, of all statutes relating to public health and to vital statistics by the County of Los
Angeles (County) Health Officer within West Covina limits. In 1963, West Covina entered into its current
Health Services Agreement (Agreement) with the County. Pursuant to the Agreement, the County provides
health department services, including the enforcement of all ordinances relating to health and sanitation,
inspections and related functions. The City's Health Code, which adopts by reference the County's Public
Angeles County Code as adopted by the city, shall be kept on file and available for public
inspection during normal business hours in the office of the city clerk.
Sec. 13-23. — Interpretation.
The following rules shall govern the interpretation of the provisions of this article and of the
provisions adopted by reference herein, including the related rules and regulations:
(a) As used herein, "County Health Code" refers to Division 1 of Title 11 and Division 1 of
Title 8 of the Los Angeles County Code, as adopted and amended in this article.
(b) Unless the context otherwise requires, whenever the word "county" appears in the County
Health Code, it shall be interpreted and deemed to mean "city."
(c) Unless the context otherwise requires, whenever the word ' I.os Angeles" appears in the
County Health Code, u shall be interpreted and deemed to mean "West Covina."
(d) Unless the context otherwise requires, whenever the phrases "county health officer" or
"director" appear in the County Health Code, they shall be interpreted and deemed to mean
the director of the city's health department.
(e) The provisions of the County Health Code and of the West Covina Municipal Code shall
be construed so as to supplement one another. If any apparently conflicting or inconsistent
provisions may not reasonably be so construed, the provisions of the West Covina
Municipal Code shall prevail
(f) The definition or regulation of any activity, condition, or structure in the County Health
Code shall not be interpreted or deemed to allow the conduct of any such activity, or the
construction or maintenance of any such condition or structure, as may be otherwise
prohibited or restricted by any other laws of the city heretofore or hereafter adopted.
Sec. 13-24. —Numbering of code.
To provide consistency between this article and the provisions of the Los Angeles County Code
adopted herein, the actual section of the Los Angeles County Code shall be retained in this article
and shall be preceded by the prefix 13-20-1. For example, a violation of the posting requirements
for letter grades, Section 8.04.752 of the Los Angeles County Code, shall be cited as a violation
of this Code, Section 13-20-1-8.04.752.
Sec. 13-25. —Amendments to County Health Code.
The County Health Code, as adopted by Section 13-22 of this article, is amended as follows:
(a) Section 8.04.720 of the County Health Code is amended to reflect the city's fee schedule,
as adopted by resolution of the city council and as amended from time to time.
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.)
11.22.170 - Maximum acceptable concentrations.
"Maximum acceptable concentrations" means the concentration of gas, vapor, fume, dust, mist or
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.)
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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.)
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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.
"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.)
Part 2 - WATER SUPPLY
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 for 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.
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(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 unused 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
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:
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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 all 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.)
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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.
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
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Employers shall provide change rooms, showers, baths or lavatories 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 shall 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.
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, fan blades, 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.)
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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.
Full, 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 specific design or
installation requirements established by the Rules and Regulations when he finds the 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.
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(b) Section 8.04.728 is amended to reflect the city's service charges, as adopted by resolutio n
of the city council and as amended from time to time.
Sec. 13-26. —Penalties for violation.
(a) Criminal penalties.
1. General. Violation of any of the provisions of this article or the County Health Code
adopted by reference herein is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than
$1,000.00, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
2. Operating without a public health license or permit. Violation of Section 8.04.932 of
the County Health Code is a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not more than
$1,000.00, or by imprisonment in the county jail for aperiod not exceeding six months,
or by both such fine and imprisonment.
3. Violation of health officer orders. Violation of any rule, regulation, order or directive
prescribed by the health officer, after notice, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of
not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
4. Continuing violations. Each day during any portion of which any violation of any
provision of this article or the County Health Code is committed, continued or
permitted shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Administrative penalties.
1. General Violation of any of the provisions of this article or the County Health Code
adopted by reference herein may be punished as a criminal offense or by the issuance
of an administrative citation in accordance with article X of chapter 15 of this Code.
The administrative fines shall be in the amounts set forth in article X of chapter 15 of
this Code, or such greater fine amounts as authorized by California law. In the event of
an inconsistency between the authorized amount of such fines pursuant to article X of
chapter 15 and of those authorized by California law, the greater fine amount may be
imposed.
2. Operating without a public health license or permit. Violation of Section 8.04.932 of
the County Health Code may be punished as a criminal offense or by the issuance of
an administrative citation in accordance with article X of chapter 15 of this Code.
3. Violation of health officer orders. Violation of any rule, regulation, order or directive
prescribed by the health officer, after notice, may be punished as a criminal offense or
by the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with article X of chapter 15
of this Code.
(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.
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.)
11.22.680 - 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.
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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.)
11.22.740 - Respiratory protective equipment —Sanitation 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
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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 designated 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 minimum 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.
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.
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A. The fan shall have sufficient 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 for
metalizing 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 at 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.
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(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1179, 1959.)
11,22.830 - Flow coating.
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.)
11.22.840 - 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 such cross -drafts.
C. The tank shall be located at least 25 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 be set with due
regard to the flashpoint characteristics of the contaminant -solvent mixture.
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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.
I 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.
A 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), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1184, 1959.)
11.22.870 - Operation
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, a slot -type exhaust shall be installed.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1189, 1959.)
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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 § 1190, 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.
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.)
Chapter 11.24 - INSTITUTIONS*
Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
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
or 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.
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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 in 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 defined in Chapter 11.08.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 §§ 851-857, 1959.)
11.24.030 - Registry required —Contents —Inspection authority.
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 director
deems 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 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
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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.)
11.24.080 -Protection from heaters and fireplaces.
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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.)
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Sec. 13-27. —Penalties for late fee payments
If any fee required by this article or by the County Health Code adopted by reference herein is not
paid prior to the delinquency date, in addition to such fee, the licensee or pemrittee shall pay a
penalty equal to 25 percent (25%) of the fee or fifty dollars ($50.00), whichever is greater, plus an
additional amount equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the license or permit fee owed for
each month the fee plus penalties remain delinquent, comniencing the first day of the first calendar
month that begins at least sixty (60) days after the delinquency date.
(a) If the fee and penalty as described in subsection (a) is not paid within ninety (90) days after
the delinquency date, a certificate of lien may be recorded against the licensee or pem ittee
as authorized by Section 101345 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(b) Upon recordation of a certificate of lien described herein, an additional penalty fee of
fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be paid by the licensee or pemnittee.
SECTION 2. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby fads that it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance
may have a significant effect on the environment because it generally maintains the status quo,
and is merely a mechanism to change which entity enforces applicable law. The Ordinance is
therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason hell to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby declares that it would have
adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. Section 1 of this Ordinance, which repeals and replaces Article If of Chapter 13 of
the West Covina Municipal Code, shall amend the West Covina Municipal Code on July 1, 2021.
SECTION 5. Certification The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 6th day of April, 2021.
L.etty Lopez- Viado
Mayor
11.24.140 - Kitchens —Sink requirements
Any institution that prepares and serves food shall be provided with at least one two -
compartment sink 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
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, stored
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.
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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 facilities —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.
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 rooms 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.
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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.)
11.24.280 - Classrooms —Seats and desks.
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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: Ord. 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 sleep 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
superficial floor area. Where a dormitory or semiprivate room is occupied by more than one
child, there shall be provided not less than 60 square feet of superficial 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.
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(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (c), 1959.)
11,24.340 - 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.)
11.24.350 - Toilet facilities —Construction and sanitation.
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 for the 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, 1959, which has less than 80 square feet of superficial floor area.
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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
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 for 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.
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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), 1959.)
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.)
Chapter 11.26 - LAUNDRIES
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.
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 order shall 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.
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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 first 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 be securely wrapped
or shall be conveyed from the delivery vehicle to the place of delivery in a compartment separate from soiled
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.)
Chapter 11.28 - LEAD HAZARDS
11.28.010 - 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 a lead -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.
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F. 'Readily accessible lead -bearing substance" means any dangerous levels of lead -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: Ord. 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 a lead -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.
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 or 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
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upon determining an elevated blood -lead level of 30 micrograms per deciliter or greater in any child under seven
years 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.)
Chapter 11.30 - RODENT AND PEST CONTROL
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.
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.)
11.30.040 - Notice to perform rodentproofing—Authorized when
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APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2479 was introduced at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 16th day of March, 2021, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 6th day of April, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
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 inch.
(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 § 632, 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.)
Chapter 11.32 - SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER WATER AREAS
11.32.010 - Applicability of chapter provisions.
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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, and 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.)
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.
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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 from, 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 conform index MPN (confirmed test)
shall not exceed 5 coliform organisms per milliliter (500 per 100 nil.).
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 nil.), 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 nil.).
3. The bacteriological 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.
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-stemed 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:
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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 a six -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.)
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.
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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.
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A. All water supplied to a wading pool or spray pool shall be from a source approved by the director.
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 collected by the county health officer prior to the time of
submission of each piece of equipment:
1. Filters.
a. First basic individual unit of each manufacturer or of series of similar design
$50.00
b. Each additional unit of the same make of different filter area in a series for which the fee
10.00
required in a subparagraph was paid
2. Chlorinators —for each make unit of the same general design regardless of capacity
30.00
3. Hypochlorinators—for each type unit of each manufacturer
20.00
4. Surface skimmers —for each type unit of each manufacturer
50.00
5. Rate -of -flow indicators —for each series of similar units of each manufacturer
45.00
6. Test kits for chlorine or other approved disinfectant and pH
2O.00
7. Pumps.
a. First basic individual unit of each series of each manufacturer
25.00
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b. Each additional unit of same series but different horsepower 5.00
8. Separation Tanks.
a. First basic individual unit of each series of each manufacturer 20.00
b. Each additional unit of the same design but different volume 5.00.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 31, 2014: 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
from payment of the above fees.
(Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 6 § 561.1, 1959.)
Chapter 11.34 - SWIMMING POOL SERVICES
11.34.010 - Definitions.
A. "Director" means 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.
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
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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.)
11.34.050 - 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.
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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 all applicable
application fees, as provided for in Section 8.04.728 of Title 8, to cover the cost of giving the examination and
processing the application. No portion of said fee is refundable. The applicant shall pay a penalty equal to twenty-
five (25) percent of the fee if application is not made within thirty-one (31) days after commencement of the
activity. A new application fee 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. 2012-0032 § 20, 2012: 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.
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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.)
11.34.110 - Certification —Period of validity —Renewal.
Certification as a swimming pool service technician and certification as a swimming pool service
technician apprentice are each effective from July 1 st through June 30th of each year. Every
person desiring to renew such certification shall pay a renewal fee for renewal before July 31st in
the amount as provided for in Section 8.04.728 of Title 8 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. 2012-0032 § 21, 2012: 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.)
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ATTACHMENT NO.3
Office of the Mayor
February 25, 2021
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attn: Celia Zavala, Clerk/Executive Officer
Re: Termination of Health Officer Services Provided Pursuant to Health and Safety Code
section 101375
Dear Ms. Zavala:
In accordance with Health and Safety Code section 101380, enclosed please find certified
copies of the City of West Covina's resolution and ordinance to terminate the Los Angeles County
Health Officer's services provided pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101375.
The resolution and ordinance are titled as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S SERVICES RELATING TO ORDERS AND
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2476 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S SERVICES RELATING TO
ORDERS AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101380, certified copies of the resolution and
ordinance of termination are being served on you on or before March 1, 2021 and the termination
will be effective on July 1, 2021.
1444 West Garvey Avenue • West Covina • CA 91790 • Phone (626) 939-8401 • Fax (626) 939-8406
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 or 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 verified 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 § 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 five 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
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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 by the 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, 1959.)
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 of
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
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.
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(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.)
Chapter 11.35 - TOBACCO RETAILING
11.35.010 - Purpose and Application
In promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, the County of Los Angeles
has a substantial interest in encouraging compliance with federal, State, and local laws regulating
tobacco sales and use; discouraging the purchase and use of tobacco products by anyone under
the age of 21; increasing compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to
anyone under the age of 21; and protecting children from being lured into nicotine and tobacco
use through the illegal sale of products, including vaping products. It is the intent of the
Ordinance codified in this Title, together with the additions to Title 7, 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 anyone under the age of 21. This
Ordinance does not expand or reduce the degree to which the acts regulated by federal or State
law are criminally proscribed or otherwise regulated.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 4, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.020 - Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the words and terms listed below shall have the following
meanings:
A. "Accessory" means equipment, products, or materials that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in
smoking, vaping, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing tobacco or tobacco products into the human body
and can be an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness
of something else.
B. "Ann'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
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purpose of avoiding the effect of the violations of this Chapter that occurred at the location, is presumed not to
be an arm's length transaction.
C. "Characterizing flavor" means a taste or aroma, other than the taste or aroma of tobacco, imparted either prior to
or during consumption of a tobacco product or any byproduct produced by the tobacco product, including, but
not limited to, tastes or aromas relating to menthol, mint, wintergreen, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy,
cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, or spice. Characterizing flavor includes flavor in any form, mixed with
or otherwise added to any tobacco product or nicotine delivery device, including electronic smoking devices.
D. "Cigarette" is any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco, or any roll of
tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which is likely to be offered to, or purchased as a cigarette,
because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling.
E. "Cigarillo" means any roll of tobacco other than a cigarette wrapped entirely or in part in tobacco or any substance
containing tobacco and weighing no more than three pounds per thousand units. "Cigarillo" includes, but is not
limited to, tobacco products known or labeled as small cigar or little cigar.
F. "Component" means any item intended or reasonably expected to be used with or for the human consumption of
a tobacco product.
G. "Department" means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
H. "Director" means the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or designee.
I. "Electronic Smoking Device" means an electronic device, including but not limited to an electronic cigarette,
electronic cigar or cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah, vaping device, or any other product name or
descriptor, which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances, including any
component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as such.
I "Flavored Tobacco Product" means any tobacco product, as deemed in this Chapter, which imparts a
characterizing flavor.
K. "License" means a Tobacco Retail License issued by the County pursuant to this Section.
L. "Licensee" means any proprietor holding a license issued by the County pursuant to this Chapter.
M. "Little Cigar" means any roll of tobacco other than a cigarette wrapped entirely or in part in tobacco or any
substance containing tobacco and weighing no more than three pounds per thousand units. "Little Cigar"
includes, but is not limited to, tobacco products known or labeled as small cigar or cigarillo.
N. "Package" or "Packaging" means a pack, box, carton, or container of any kind or, if no other container, any
wrapping (including cellophane) in which a tobacco product is sold or offered for sale.
O. "Part' means a piece or segment of something, which combined with other pieces makes up the whole.
P. "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.
Q. "Pharmacy" means any retail establishment, including any location with an on -site pharmacy, in which the
profession of pharmacy is practiced by a pharmacist licensed by the State of California in accordance with the
Business and Professions Code and where prescription pharmaceuticals are offered for sale, regardless of
whether the retail establishment sells other retail goods in addition to prescription pharmaceuticals.
R. "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.
S. "Self-service Display" means the open display or storage of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia in a
manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without the assistance of the retailer or
employee of the retailer and a direct person -to -person transfer between the purchaser and the retailer or employee
of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of self-service display.
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T. "Tobacco Paraphernalia" means cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types,
cigarette rolling machines, characterizing flavors in any form, mixed with or otherwise added to any tobacco
product or nicotine delivery device, including electronic smoking devices, and any other item designed or used
for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco products.
U. "Tobacco Product" means the following:
1. Any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine whether natural or synthetic, that is
intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted,
sniffed, or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing
tobacco, pipe tobacco, and snuff; or
2. Any electronic smoking device that delivers nicotine or other substances, whether natural or synthetic, to
the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar,
electronic pipe, electronic hookah, or vaping device.
3. Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (1) and (2) to the contrary, "tobacco product" includes any
component, part, or accessory intended or reasonably expected to be used with a tobacco product, whether
or not sold separately.
4. "Tobacco Product" does not include drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the
United States Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act.
V. "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.
W. "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. 2019-0049 § 5, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.030 - Mandatory Tobacco Retail License.
A. Any person intending to act as a tobacco retailer, who does not currently hold a Tobacco Retail License, shall,
within 180 days of the effective date of the Ordinance codified in this Chapter, obtain a Tobacco Retail License
for each location at which tobacco retailing is to occur.
B. Nothing in this Chapter shall 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 Tobacco Retail 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. 2019-0049 § 6, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.040 - Application Procedure for Tobacco Retail License.
All applications for a Tobacco Retail 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 Tobacco Retail License application must be accompanied by the required
Tobacco Retail 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:
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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 Tobacco Retail License
is sought.
C. Whether any proprietor has previously been issued a Tobacco Retail 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 Retail License is sought has been issued a valid State tobacco
retailer's license by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in addition to any other required
or applicable licenses, permits, or certifications.
E. A signed affirmation by each proprietor of being informed of, and agreeing to abide by, the laws affecting tobacco
retail licenses.
F. Such other information as the County deems necessary for the administration of this Chapter.
Any application that is denied is subject to an administrative review, at the request of the applicant, which shall
be held pursuant to the provisions of Section 11.35.110 of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 7, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.050 - Issuance and Renewal of Tobacco Retail License.
A. Upon receipt of an application for a new Tobacco Retail License and applicable fee, as set forth in Section
8.04.720, the applicant(s) shall be issued a Tobacco Retail License unless:
1. The application is incomplete, inaccurate, false, or misleading;
2. The Department has information that the applicant, or the applicant's agent(s) or employee(s), violated any
local, State, or federal tobacco control law within the preceding 180 days; or
3. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing at an address where a previous Tobacco Retail
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
Tobacco Retail 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 than five years since the most recent Tobacco Retail License for that location was
revoked.
B. Renewal of Tobacco Retail License. A Tobacco Retail License shall be valid for one year and must be renewed
between 30 and 60 days prior to the expiration of the Tobacco Retail License. A Tobacco Retail License may be
renewed for additional one year periods by submission of a renewal application and the applicable fee. Any
Tobacco Retail License that is suspended, has been revoked within the previous five years, or is subject to
suspension or revocation proceedings shall not be renewed until suspension or revocation proceedings are
complete and the suspension or revocation period, if any, is over.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 8, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.055 -Business License Required.
A. In addition to the Tobacco Retail License, any Tobacco Shop in an unincorporated area of the County, devoted
exclusively or predominantly to the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco paraphernalia, must have a
valid business license as required by Title 7 of this Code.
B. Tobacco Shops currently holding a valid Tobacco Retail License as of the effective date of the Ordinance codified
in this Chapter must apply for a business license as required by Title 7 of this Code and may legally operate
while such application is in active process.
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C. Any retailer establishing a new Tobacco Shop after the effective date of this Ordinance must apply for and obtain
a business license as required by Title 7 of this Code and a Tobacco Retail License, as required by this Chapter,
before it may legally operate.
D. If the business license is revoked or suspended for any period of time, the Tobacco Retail License shall be
automatically revoked or suspended for the same period.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 9, 2019.)
11.35.060 - Tobacco Retail License Nontransferable.
A Tobacco Retail License is nontransferable. If a licensee changes business location, that
licensee must obtain a new Tobacco Retail License prior to acting as a tobacco retailer at the new
location. If a business licensed as a tobacco retailer is sold or transferred, the new proprietor
must obtain a Tobacco Retail License for that location before acting as a tobacco retailer.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 10, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.070 - Violations.
A. It shall be a violation of this Chapter for a tobacco retailer/licensee, or its agent(s) or employee(s), 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 Retail License in a publicly visible location at the licensed premises
shall constitute a violation.
D. The failure of the tobacco retailer/licensee, or the applicant's agent(s) or employee(s) 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.
E. After 180 days of the effective date of the Ordinance codified in this Chapter, it shall be a violation of this
Chapter for a tobacco retailer/licensee or its agent(s) or employee(s) to sell or offer for sale, or to possess with
the intent to sell or offer for sale, any flavored tobacco product or any component, part, or accessory intended to
impart, or imparting a characterizing flavor in any form, to any tobacco product or nicotine delivery device,
including electronic smoking devices.
F. No tobacco retailer/licensee or its agent(s) or employee(s) may sell or offer for sale any little cigar or cigarillo
unless it is sold in a package of at least 20 little cigars or cigarillos. Little cigars or cigarillos may not be sold
individually or in packages of less than 20 units.
G. Tobacco retailing by means of a self-service display is prohibited, pursuant to State law.
H. A Tobacco Retail License may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing at a fixed location only. Tobacco retailing
on foot or from vehicles, carts, or any other non -fixed location, is prohibited and shall be considered a violation
of this Chapter.
I. No Tobacco Retail License may issue and no existing Tobacco Retail License may be renewed, to authorize
tobacco retailing in a pharmacy, including any location with an on -site pharmacy.
J. Each tobacco retailer/licensee and its agent(s) or employee(s) must be over the age of 21 in order to sell tobacco
and/or tobacco products.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 11, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
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11.35.080 - Compliance Checks
A. Compliance with this Chapter shall be monitored by the Department of Public Health ("Department') or any law
enforcement officer. Any law enforcement officer may conduct compliance checks, including but not limited to
youth decoy operations, and enforce the penal provisions of this Chapter.
B. The Department shall check the compliance of each tobacco retailer a minimum of one time per 12 month period.
Compliance checks may be unannounced.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 12, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.090 - Administrative Fines.
Subject to 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 fine 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. 2019-0049 § 13, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.100 - Suspension or Revocation of Tobacco Retail License.
A. In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, a Tobacco Retail 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 agent(s) or employee(s), 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 incomplete, inaccurate, false, or misleading information;
3. One or more of the bases for denial listed in Section 11.35.050 existed before the Tobacco Retail 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 Code.
B. During any period of suspension or revocation, the licensee shall remove all tobacco products and tobacco
paraphernalia from view, including from displays and behind counter storage areas, whether or not visible to the
public. All tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia must be placed in a room that is separate from the area
where point of sale transactions occur, or removed from the tobacco retail location entirely. Failure to do so may
be considered a subsequent violation.
C. During any period of suspension or revocation, the tobacco retailer/licensee shall conspicuously post, at each
point of sale register and near the entrance door of the tobacco retail location, a notice of a Tobacco Retail
License suspension provided by the Department of Public Health. The notice shall include the suspension or
revocation period, reason for suspension or revocation, tobacco retailer/licensee and location information, and
Department of Public Health contact information to report violations.
D. When the Director finds a violation as set forth in this Chapter, the Tobacco Retail License may be suspended
or revoked as follows:
1. Upon finding by the Director of a first Tobacco Retail License violation within any five year period, the
Tobacco Retail License may be suspended for up to 30 days;
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2. Upon a finding by the Director of a second Tobacco Retail License violation within any five year period,
the Tobacco Retail License may be suspended for up to 90 days;
3. Upon a finding by the Director of a third Tobacco Retail License violation in any five year period, the
Tobacco Retail License may be suspended for up to 120 days; and
4. Upon a finding by the Director of a fourth Tobacco Retail License violation within a five year period, the
Tobacco Retail License shall be revoked.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 14, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.110 - Suspension or Revocation Procedure.
A. Before a Tobacco Retail 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 Retail 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 10 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.
C. After receiving a timely administrative review request, the Director shall schedule an administrative review
within 20 calendar days of receipt of the written request and designate a reviewing officer. The Director may
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 10 calendar days in advance
of the review.
E. The reviewing officer, in their discretion, may grant a reasonable continuance upon the written request and
showing of good cause.
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 10 calendar days after the close of the administrative review, the reviewing officer shall issue a written
decision on the suspension or revocation of the Tobacco Retail License, including a statement of the basis for
the decision. The reviewing officers written decision shall constitute the final administrative decision of the
County.
L If the Director revokes a Tobacco Retail License, no new Tobacco Retail License may be issued for five years
after that revocation.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 15, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.120 - Violation —Other Penalties.
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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 civil action, including but not limited to, an 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 Retail License shall be ineligible to apply for or be issued a Tobacco Retail License as follows:
1. After a person is caught in violation of this Section, no new Tobacco Retail License may be issued for the
person as a proprietor until 30 days have passed from the date of the violation; and
2. Each day that a person engages in tobacco retailing without a valid Tobacco Retail License shall constitute
a separate violation.
C. Any person found by the Director to be ineligible to be issued a Tobacco Retail License pursuant to this Section
may request an administrative review within 10 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 11.35.110 of
this Chapter.
D. Violations of this Chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances pursuant to this Code.
(Ord. 2019-0049 § 16, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
11.35.130 - Conflict with Other Law, Severability, Saving Clause.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any power or duty in
conflict with any federal or State law. 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. 2019-0049 § 17, 2019: Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)
Chapter 11.36 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.36.010 - Purpose and Intent.
The ordinance codified in this Title, together with the additions and amendments to Titles 7, 8,
and 22, are collectively referred to as the Los Angeles County Massage Establishment
Ordinance. These Titles should be read together to understand an applicant and permittee's legal
obligations and the Board of Supervisors' intent in implementing these provisions.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.020 - Definitions.
Definitions contained within Title 8, Chapter 8.04 of the Consumer Protection, Business and
Wage Regulations shall pertain to this Chapter.
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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Celia Zavala, Clerk/Executive Officer
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Like the only other municipal public health departments recognized by the State of
California, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Berkeley, the City will appoint its own health officer and
provide sufficient infrastructure to operate a local health jurisdiction. State mandated public health
operations, based on 17CCR ss 1276, include: Public Health Statistics (recording of birth and death
certificates); Communicable disease control; medical and nursing services to promote maternal
and child health; environmental health and sanitation services; laboratory services, and nutrition,
chronic disease, social factors affecting health, public health nursing services, and occupational
health services. Per State law, once appointed, a city health officer must enforce and observe all
orders, quarantine and other regulations concerning public health prescribed by the State Public
Health Officer.
As the West Covina City Council has voted to create its own city public health department,
we request that County Public Health be ready to work with the City to transfer all the duties of a
local public health jurisdiction. The County Public Health Officer has indicated that until that
transition is complete, and the City's public health department is recognized by the State as a local
public health jurisdiction, County Public Health will continue to serve this council and the
residents of West Covina in its current capacity.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
Copy to: City Council
Enclosures: 1. Certified Copy of Resolution No. 2021-15
2. Certified Copy of Urgency Ordinance No. 2476
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.030 -Referral of Massage Establishment Public Health Permit Applications and Law Enforcement
Notification.
A. The County Health Officer, or his or her designee, within ten (10) days of receiving an application for a public
health permit to operate a Massage Establishment shall refer the applicant to the Tax Collector or the incorporated
city agency to obtain the applicable business license.
B. The County Health Officer, or his or her designee, shall notify the Sheriffs Department or local police department
of all approved and denied Massage Establishment public health permit applications.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
Part 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
11.36.040 - Employment of Minors Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful to employ in a Massage Establishment any individual who is not at least
eighteen (18) years of age, including the use of independent contractors.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.050 - Maintenance of Premises and Equipment.
A. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steam rooms and all other physical facilities for the Massage
Establishment shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. The Massage Establishment's windows may not be completely obstructed.
C. Pools, showers, wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms, or steam or vapor cabinets, shower compartments
and toilet rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned each day the business is in operation. Bathtubs shall be thoroughly
cleaned after each use.
D. Clean and sanitized towels and linens shall be provided for each patron of the establishment or each patron
receiving massage services. No common use of towels or linens shall be permitted.
E. Separate, adequate, closed cabinets shall be provided for the storage of clean and soiled linen, and shall be plainly
marked: "Clean Linen," "Soiled Linen." Linen includes, but is not limited to, sheets, towels, and apparel. Soiled
towels, linens and sheets shall be laundered and dried on the premises of suitable laundry facilities or at a
commercial laundry service.
F. Standard or portable massage tables with a durable, washable plastic or other waterproof material as a covering
shall be used. Foam pads more than four (4) inches thick or more than four (4) feet wide may not be used. Beds,
mattresses and water beds may not be used in the administration of a massage.
G. The facility shall be free of vermin, including but not limited to cockroaches, mice, rats, and other pests that
carry disease.
H. A room, enclosure, or designated area that is separate from the toilet, massage room(s), steam room, or other
common areas shared by the clients shall be designated and provided to employees at all times. The employee
area(s) shall be furnished with adequate storage space for employees' personal belongings. Clients and members
of the public may not have access to the employee area.
I. Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public
sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
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(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.060 - Draping the Client —Required
No massage, massage services, or massage therapy may be administered unless the patron's
genitalia, and female breasts, are covered.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.070 - Attire Requirements.
All Massage Technicians shall meet the attire requirements specified in the California Business
and Professions Code section 4609, subdivision (a)(10). All other employees, independent
contractors, and owners of the Massage Establishment shall remain fully clothed in clean outer
garments while on the premises of the Massage Establishment. At a minimum, such clothing
shall be made of non -transparent material and shall cover the entirety of the torso area from
above the chest to the knee.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
Part 3 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
11.36.080 - Hours of Operation and Other Restrictions.
The permittee shall not conduct business or operate a Massage Establishment between the hours
of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.090 - Massage Technician —Required.
A. It shall be unlawful for any individual to practice massage therapy for compensation at a Massage Establishment
unless that individual is a Massage Technician, as defined in Section 8.04.1410.
B. CAMTC-certification or a picture identification issued by the Tax Collector shall be wom by and clearly visible
on the massage technician's person during working hours and at all times when the massage technician is in the
Massage Establishment.
C. Massage Technicians shall not engage in lewd conduct on business premises of the Massage Establishment.
Lewd conduct means touching the genitals, buttocks, or female breast of either the Massage Technician or
customer with some part of the other person's body for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.100 - Manager —Required.
While open, all Massage Establishments licensed under Section 8.04.288, except Sole
Proprietors, shall have a manager as defined in Section 8.04.1410 on the premises. The manager
must be familiar with and capable of communicating with employees, independent contractors,
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and patrons of the establishment on the requirements of this Chapter and State law as it relates to
massage therapy.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.110 - Entry and Exit.
Massage Establishment clients shall enter and exit exclusively through the main entrance of the
Massage Establishment. The main entrance shall be the door facing the street or, if no such door
exists, the door that is most visible to members of the public passing by the Massage
Establishment.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.120 - Cleanliness.
A. Instruments used for massage shall be disinfected prior to each use by a reasonable method approved by the
County Health Officer or his or her designee. Where such instruments for massage are employed, adequate
quantities of supplies for disinfection shall be available during all hours of operation.
B. Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of massage shall be
provided.
C. Hot (100T) and cold running water shall be provided at all times.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.130 - Contamination Prevention.
A. Skin products, such as oil, lotions, and creams, shall be dispensed from single -use containers. Skin products
stored in multi -use containers shall be dispensed in a manner to prevent contamination.
B. Sponges used to rub the skin must be single use, and disposed of after each use.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.140 - Operating Requirements.
A. No alcohol, cannabis or illegal drugs shall be permitted on premises. No alcoholic beverages, cannabis or drugs
may be sold, served, used, consumed or possessed on business premises during business hours.
B. A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a Massage Establishment or premises licensed as such while
in the possession of, consuming or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs. The owner, operator, manager, and
every supervising employee shall not pennit any such person to enter or remain upon such premises.
C. Massage Establishment owners or operators shall provide all employees with culturally and linguistically
appropriate educational materials regarding employee rights, and information on a variety of resources, including
linkages to health services, victim assistance services, and emergency numbers and hotlines to call for
information and assistance.
D. Massage Establishment premises shall not be used as a sleeping room or for any other residential purpose.
E. A Massage Establishment owner shall notify the County Health Officer, or his or her designee, of any changes
to the owner's address and/or phone number.
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F. A Massage Establishment owner shall report to the County Health Officer, or his or her designee, any of the
following within ninety-six (96) hours of the occurrence:
1. Arrests of any employees, independent contractors, or owners of the Massage Establishment for an offense
other than a misdemeanor traffic offense;
2. Any event involving the Massage Establishment owner or a Massage Technician employed therein that
constitutes a violation of this ordinance or State or federal law;
3. Any provision which requires reporting to the County Health Officer or his or her designee even if the
Massage Establishment owner believes that the County Health Officer or his or her designee has or will
receive the information from another source.
G. Massage, massage services, or massage therapy are not permitted in rooms, booths, or other areas with doors
capable of being locked.
H. The exterior doors and the doors separating the waiting or reception area from the remainder of the establishment
shall remain unlocked during business hours (including electric locking devices). This subdivision shall not apply
to sole proprietorship Massage Establishments as defined in Section 8.04.1410.
I. A copy of the CAMTC certificate or valid Massage Technician license issued by the Treasurer and Tax Collector
of each and every Massage Technician employed in the business shall be displayed in the reception area or
similar open public place on the premises. CAMTC certificates or Massage Technician licenses of former
employees and/or independent contractors shall be removed as soon as those Massage Technicians are no longer
employed by or offering services through the massage business.
J. For each massage service provided, every massage business shall keep a complete and legible written or electronic
record of the following information: (1) the date and hour that service was provided; (2) the service provided;
(3) the name or initials of the employee entering the information; and (4) the name of the Massage Technician
administering the service and the CAMTC certificate number, and business license identification number. Such
records shall be open to inspection and copying by the Sheriffs Department, or other officials charged with
enforcement of this Chapter. These records may not be used by any Massage Technician or operator for any
purpose other than as records of service provided and may not be provided to other parties by the Massage
Technician or operator unless otherwise required by law. Such records shall be retained on the premises of the
massage business for a period of two (2) years and be immediately available for inspection during business hours.
K. Condoms are prohibited on or within the premises of a Massage Establishment.
L. All massages, massage services, and massage therapy must be performed at the Massage Establishment.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.150 - Lighting and Ventilation.
Massage Establishments shall comply with the local building code for lighting and ventilation.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.160 - Toilet Facilities, Dressing and Lockers.
A. A minimum of one (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin, shall be provided in every Massage Establishment as per
local building code for patrons and employees. Hand wash sinks shall be provided with approved, sanitary drying
method(s), which includes single -use paper towels, and soap placed in permanently installed dispensers. A trash
receptacle shall be provided in each toilet room.
B. Adequate dressing rooms shall be provided for patrons. Dressing rooms will be used only by patrons of the same
sex at the same time. Dressing rooms need not be separate from the room in which the massage is being
performed. If the massage takes place without disrobing of patrons, then separate dressing rooms are not required
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for each patron. A location for each patron served to safely store their valuables shall be provided such as a
locker or other approved methods as approved by the County Health Officer or his or her designee.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.170 - Hand Wash Sink for Employees.
A minimum of one separate hand wash sink shall be provided in each Massage Establishment for
the use of employees. The hand wash sink shall have hot (100°F) and cold running water at all
times, and shall be located within or as close as practical to the area devoted to performing
massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each hand wash sink, liquid hand soap,
single -use wall mounted disposable paper towels and soap placed in permanently installed
dispensers.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.180 - Recording of Activities Prohibited.
No part of a Massage Establishment where massage, massage services or massage therapy are
being conducted shall be equipped with any electronic, mechanical or artificial device used, or
capable of being used, for recording or videotaping, for monitoring the activities, conversation,
or other sounds in the treatment room or room used by customers, except in the designated
reception areas.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
Part 4 - INSPECTION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND ENFORCEMENTS
11.36.190 - Inspection by Officials.
Any County of Los Angeles officials, including but not limited to Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department or local law enforcement, County Health Officer, Director of Environmental Health,
and Director of Regional Planning for the County of Los Angeles, or their designees, shall have
the right to enter the premises from time to time during regular business hours to make
reasonable inspections to observe and enforce compliance with building, fire, electrical,
plumbing or health regulations, and to enforce compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and
statutes.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.200 - Abatement.
Any Massage Establishment operated or maintained in a manner contrary to the requirements of
this Chapter or as deemed by the County Health Officer, is hereby declared to be unlawful and a
public nuisance.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
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11.36.210 - Hearing Process.
A. Any Massage Establishment public health permit issued to a permittee may be suspended or revoked by the
Department of Public Health for a violation of the requirements of Titles 7, 8, or 11, or State and local laws or
regulations. Any Massage Establishment for which the public health permit has been suspended or revoked shall
close and cease doing business and remain closed until the permit has been reinstated or reissued by the
Department of Public Health.
B. Whenever the Department of Public Health finds that a Massage Establishment does not comply with the
requirements of Titles 7, 8, or 11, or State and local laws or regulations, a report that contains a required
compliance date shall be issued to the permittee. If the permittee fails to correct the violation by the compliance
date, the Department of Public Health shall issue to the permittee a written notice setting forth the permit
violations found by the Department of Public Health. The notice shall inform the permittee of a right to
compliance review and if applicable, why the permittee's public health permit should be suspended or revoked.
A permittee must make a written request to the Department of Public Health for a compliance review within ten
(10) calendar days of service of the notice, or correct the violation. A failure to request a compliance review
within ten (10) calendar days after service of the notice shall be deemed a waiver of the right to a compliance
review, and may subject the permittee's permit to immediate suspension by the Department of Public Health.
C. The compliance review shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Department of Public Health's
receipt of the permittee's written request for a compliance review. Upon written request by the permittee, the
compliance review officer may postpone any compliance review date, if circumstances warrant such action, or
cancel the compliance review if the permittee's violations are corrected as verified by the Department of Public
Health.
D. At the compliance review, the compliance review officer shall hear testimony, and read and consider documents
submissions from the permittee and the Department of Public Health representatives.
E. The compliance review officer shall issue and serve a written decision to the permittee within fifteen (15)
calendar days following the compliance review. In the event of suspension or revocation, the decision shall
specify the permit violations that were found to exist and/or continue that were the basis of the suspension or
revocation, the time period of the suspension of the permit, and the actions required for the correction of the
continuing violations.
F. Failure to appear at the compliance review shall constitute an abandonment of the compliance review request.
G. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is
found or is reasonably suspected, unless the danger is immediately corrected, the Department of Public Health
may immediately suspend the permittee's public health permit and order the Massage Establishment immediately
closed, pending the determination of a compliance review. Immediate danger to the public health or safety shall
include any condition, based upon inspection findings or other evidence that can cause or is reasonably suspected
of causing, infection, illness or disease transmission, lewd conduct, human trafficking, or any known or
reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
H. Whenever a public health permit is suspended as the result of an immediate danger to the public health or safety,
the Department of Public Health shall issue to the permittee a notice setting forth the violations that have caused
the immediate danger, specifying the Sections of this Chapter, or State or local laws or regulations, allegedly
violated, and informing the permittee of the right to a compliance review and why the permittee's public health
permit should be suspended.
I. The Department of Public Health may, after providing an opportunity for a compliance review, suspend or revoke
a public health permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of the County Code, regulations,
laws, statutes, or for interference in the performance of the inspection and investigation duties of the Department
of Public Health.
J. A public health permit may be reinstated, or a new public health permit issued if the Department of Public Health
determines that the conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
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11.36.220 -Suspension or Revocation of Massage Establishment Public Health Permit.
A. Any Massage Establishment public health permit issued under this Chapter maybe suspended pending an Office
Review when, in the opinion of the County Health Officer or his or her designee, the public health or safety
requires such suspension. A written notice of such suspension shall be provided to the permit holder by hand
delivery or registered mail.
B. A Massage Establishment public health permit may be revoked or suspended after an Office Review, if the
County Health Officer or his or her designee finds:
1. Facts sufficient to support denial of a Massage Establishment public health permit on any ground set forth
in Section 8.04.1470.
2. The Massage Technician has violated the conduct requirements in Section 11.36.090.
3. There is good cause to suspend or revoke the public health permit in accordance with Chapter 8.04 - Public
Health Licenses.
4. The Massage Technician has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter or a rule or regulation adopted
by the County Health Officer or his or her designee related to the practice of massage.
5. The owner of the Massage Establishment must register under the provisions of Penal Code section 290 or
register as a sex offender in any state of the United States.
6. The owner has been convicted of Penal Code sections 266h (pimping), 266i (pandering), 314 (indecent
exposure, obscene exhibitions, and bawdy and other disorderly houses), 315 (keeping or residing in a house
of ill -fame), 316 (keeping disorderly house), 318 (prevailing upon person to visit a place for prostitution),
647(b) (engaging in or soliciting prostitution), 653.22 (loitering with intent to commit prostitution), or
653.23 (supervision of prostitute); has a business permit or license denied, revoked, restricted, or suspended
by any agency, board, city, county, territory, or state; is subject to an injunction for nuisance pursuant to
Penal Code sections 11225-11235 (red light abatement); is convicted of a felony offense involving the
sale of a controlled substance; is convicted of any crime involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, violence, or
moral turpitude; or is convicted in any other state of an offense which, if committed in this State, would
have been punishable as one or more referenced offenses in this subdivision.
7. The overflow or backup of toilets, sinks, floor sinks/drains resulting in the accumulation of
sewage/wastewater on or within the premises.
8. The presence of a vermin infestation within the Massage Establishment.
9. The lack of available water or hot water (100°F) at all faucets within the facility.
10. The city or County business license has been revoked or suspended.
C. whenever a public health permit has been revoked, the former permittee, whether a person, partnership, or
corporation, shall not be granted a new public health permit for a period of one (1) year from the date of
revocation.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
11.36.230 - Implementation.
The County Health Officer is responsible for administration of this Chapter which may include
public education, public outreach, and promulgating guidelines and rules consistent with the
provisions of this Chapter and the County Code.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)
Chapter 11.37 - CANNABIS FACILITIES
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Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.37.010 - Purpose.
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to create public health regulatory requirements to ensure that commercial cannabis
activities are conducted in a manner that protects the health and safety of the consumer and the public.
B. The authority for this Chapter 11.37 is contained in Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code,
which expressly permits local regulation of commercial cannabis activities.
C. The definitions contained within this Section, also pertain to Part 7 of Chapter 8.04 of Title 8 of this Code.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.020 - Definitions.
A. "Adulterated Product" means the cannabis or cannabis product that is manufactured, prepared, packed, held, or
sold under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to
health.
B. "Batch" means a specific quantity of homogeneous cannabis or cannabis product that is one of the following
types:
1. "Harvest batch" means a specifically identified quantity of dried flower or trim, leaves, and other cannabis
plant matter that is uniform in strain, harvested at the same time, and, if applicable, cultivated using the
same pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
2. "Manufactured cannabis batch" means either of the following:
a. An amount of cannabis concentrates or extract produced in one production cycle using identical input
materials, extraction methods, and standard operating procedures, and intended to have uniform
character and quality; or
b. An amount of a type of manufactured cannabis produced in one production cycle using identical
formulation and standard operating procedures that is intended to have uniform character and quality.
C. "Batch number" means any distinct group of numbers, letters, or symbols, or any combination thereof, assigned,
as required by State law, to a specific Harvest Batch or Manufactured Cannabis Batch, and from which the
complete history of the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and/or holding of a lot of cannabis product can be
determined.
D. "Best management practice" means methods or techniques found to be the most effective and practical means in
achieving an objective.
E. "Cannabidiol" or "CBD" means one of the chemical compounds that are the active principles of cannabis
F. "Cannabis" means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis,
whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the
plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin.
"Cannabis" also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. "Cannabis" also
means marijuana as defined by section 11018 of the Health and Safety Code. "Cannabis" does not include the
mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other
compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted
therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. "Cannabis"
does not mean "industrial hemp" as defined by section 81000 of the Food and Agricultural Code or section
1018.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
G. "Cannabis concentrate" means manufactured cannabis that has undergone a process to concentrate one or more
active cannabinoids, thereby increasing the product's potency. Resin from granular trichomes from a cannabis
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plant is a concentrate. A cannabis concentrate is not considered food, as defined by section 109935 of the Health
and Safety Code, or a drug, as defined by section 109925 of the Health and Safety Code.
H. "Cannabis labeling" means any label or other written, printed, or graphic matter upon a cannabis product, or
upon its container or wrapper, or that accompanies any cannabis product.
I. "Cannabis waste' means waste that is not hazardous waste, as defined in Public Resources Code section 40191,
that contains cannabis and that has been made unusable and unrecognizable in a manner required by State and
local laws and regulations.
J. "Component" means any substance or item intended for use in the manufacture of a cannabis product, including
those substances or items that are not intended to appear in the final form of the product. Component can include
cannabis and cannabis products used as ingredients, other ingredients, and processing aids.
K. "Cultivation" means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or
trimming of cannabis.
L. "Delivery" means the commercial transfer of cannabis or cannabis products to a customer. "Delivery" also
includes the use by a retailer of any technology platform owned, leased, or controlled by the retailer.
M. "Distribution' means the procurement, sale, and transport of cannabis and cannabis products between permittees.
N. 'Dried flower" means all dead cannabis that has been harvested, dried, cured, or otherwise processed, excluding
leaves and stems.
O. "Edible cannabis product" means cannabis product that is intended to be used, in whole or in part, for human
consumption, including, but not limited to, chewing gum, but excluding products set forth in Division 15
(commencing with section 32501) of the Food and Agricultural Code. An edible cannabis product is not
considered food, as defined by section 109935 of the Health and Safety Code, or a drug, as defined by section
109925 of the Health and Safety Code.
P. "Extraction" means a process by which cannabinoids are separated from cannabis plant material through chemical
or physical means.
Q. "Finished product" means a manufactured cannabis product in its final form to be sold to a customer at a retail
store.
R. "Holding" means storage of cannabis or cannabis products and includes activities performed incidental to storage
of a cannabis product and activities performed as a practical necessity for the distribution of that cannabis
product.
S. "Infusion' means a process by which cannabis, cannabinoids, cannabis concentrates, or manufactured cannabis
are directly incorporated into a product formulation to produce a cannabis product.
T. "Limited -access area" means an area in which cannabis and cannabis products are stored or held and are only
accessible to the owner, operator and cannabis facility authorized personnel.
U. "Local licensing agency" means a local public entity that licenses or permits any commercial cannabis activity,
as defined in this Part.
V. "Lot" means a batch or a specifically identified portion of a batch.
W. "Manufacture" means to compound, blend, extract, infuse, or otherwise make or prepare a cannabis product.
X. "Manufactured cannabis" means raw cannabis that has undergone a process whereby the raw agricultural product
has been transformed into a concentrate, an edible product, or a topical product.
Y. "Manufacturing' or "manufacturing operation' means all aspects of the extraction and/or infusion processes,
including processing, preparing, holding, storing, packaging, or labeling of cannabis products. Manufacturing
also includes any processing, preparing, holding, or storing of components and ingredients used in cannabis
products.
Z. "Manufacturing site" means the premises that produces, prepares, propagates, or compounds manufactured
cannabis or cannabis products, directly or indirectly, by extraction methods, independently by means of chemical
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synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, and is owned, leased, or controlled and
operated by a permittee for these activities.
AA. "Undesirable Microorganisms" means those yeasts, molds, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and/or microscopic
parasites that are pathogens, that subject manufactured cannabis to decomposition, that indicate that
manufactured cannabis is contaminated with filth, or that otherwise may cause manufactured cannabis to be
adulterated.
BB. "Misbranding" means misbranded cannabis or cannabis products as defined in the California Business and
Professions Code, section 26121.
CC. 'Package" means any container or receptacle used for holding cannabis or cannabis products.
DD. "Permittee" means a person who has obtained a public health permit from the Department to operate a cannabis
facility.
EE. 'Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited liability
company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and
the plural as well as the singular.
FF. 'Person in charge' means the individual present at a commercial cannabis facility who is responsible for the
operation of the commercial cannabis facility.
GG. 'Pest' means undesired insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, bird, vertebrate, invertebrate, weed, virus, bacteria,
or other microorganism that is injurious to human health or environment.
HH. 'Pesticide' means, but is not limited to:
1. Any substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, control, repel, or mitigate any insect,
rodent, snail, slug, fungus, weed, or any other form of plant or animal life or virus, fungus, bacteria or other
microorganism which is normally considered to be a pest, except viruses on or in a living person or other
living animal.
2. Any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.
3. Any spray adjuvant.
Pesticides include substances commonly referred to as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and cloning agents.
II. "Premises" means the designated structure or structures and land specified in the application for a cannabis public
health permit that is owned, leased, or otherwise held under the control of the applicant or permittee where the
commercial cannabis activity will be or is conducted. The premises shall be a contiguous area and shall only be
occupied by a permittee.
JJ. 'Retail area" means a building, room, or other area upon the permitted premises in which cannabis and cannabis
products are sold or displayed.
KK. "Sell," "sale," and "to sell" means any transaction whereby, for any consideration, title to cannabis or cannabis
products is transferred from one person to another, and includes the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products
pursuant to an order placed for the purchase of the same and soliciting or receiving an order for the same, but
does not include the return of cannabis or cannabis products by a permittee to the permittee from whom the
cannabis or cannabis product was purchased.
LL. "Time/temperature control for cannabis or cannabis product safety or TCS" means a cannabis or cannabis
product that requires time/temperature control for safety to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin
formation.
MM. "THC" means the compound tetrahydrocannabinol. "THC' refers specifically to delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
NN. "Topical product' means a product intended for external use such as with cannabis -enriched lotions, balms and
salves. A topical cannabis product is not considered a drug as defined by section 109925 of the Health and Safety
Code.
00. "Track and trace system" means the universal identification certificate program for commercial cannabis
activity. It is the seed -to -sale tracking system that tracks cannabis and cannabis product throughout the
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2476
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
TERMINATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH
OFFICER'S SERVICES RELATING TO ORDERS AND
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER
REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 101375 provides: "[w]hen the governing
body of a city in the county consents by resolution or ordinance, the county health officer shall
enforce and observe in the city all of the following: (a) [o]rders and quarantine regulations
prescribed by the department and other regulations issued under this code [and] (b) [s]tatutes
relating to the public health; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 101380 provides: "[t]he resolution or
ordinance shall be adopted and a certified copy served on the clerk of the board of supervisors on
or before the first day of March of any year, and the services of the county health officer in the
city shall commence on the first day of July following service of notice. The services shall continue
indefinitely until the governing body of the city terminates them by adoption of a resolution and
ordinance and service of a certified copy on the clerk of the board of supervisors on or before the
first day of March of any subsequent year. The services of the county health officer shall terminate
on the first day of July following service of notice'; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1936, the City of West Covina adopted Resolution No. 2,
consenting to the enforcement within City limits all orders, quarantine regulations and rules
prescribed by the State Board of Health and all statutes relating to public health and to vital
statistics by the Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina now desires to establish the City's own local health
department in order to maintain local control over public health issues and better serve the
community; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 101380, the City Council
now desires to terminate the Los Angeles County Health Officer's services provided pursuant to
Health and Safety Code section 101375; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 36937 allows a city to adopt an ordinance to take
effect immediately ifthe ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health or safety, contains a declaration of facts constituting the urgency, and is passed by a four -
fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council; and
distribution chain, from either the sprouted seed or rooted cutting (or clone) until the cannabis or cannabis
product is sold or delivered to a retail customer or is destroyed. It includes the program administered by the
California Department of Food and Agriculture, pursuant to section 26069 of the Business and Professions Code,
as well as any track and trace system administered by a local jurisdiction.
PP. "Unique identifier (UID)" means an alphanumeric code or designation used for reference to a specific plant on
permitted premises and any cannabis or cannabis product derived or manufactured from that plant
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Part 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CANNABIS FACILITIES
11.37.030 - Cannabis Facilities Backflow Prevention Devices.
Cannabis facilities that have approved backflow prevention devices as required by 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 Department. Records of backflow
prevention device test(s) shall be submitted to the Department within 30 days using the form
provided by the Department.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.040 - Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing Facilities.
A. Cannabis or cannabis product manufacturing facilities shall meet all health protection operating criteria for the
manufacturing of cannabis and cannabis products as required by State law and regulations promulgated by the
California Department of Public Health.
B. Manufacturing cannabis facilities shall operate in a permanently constructed structure and shall not operate from
a vehicle or non -permanent structure.
C. Edible cannabis products shall be:
1. Manufactured and sold under sanitation standards established by the State Department of Public Health that
are similar for preparation, storage, handling, and sale of food products.
2. Marked with a universal symbol on its packaging, as required by State law, regulations adopted by the State
Department of Public Health or local laws.
D. Cannabis, including concentrated cannabis, included in a cannabis product manufactured in compliance with
law is not considered an adulterant under State law.
E. Prior to delivery or sale at a retailer, cannabis and cannabis products shall be labeled and placed in a resealable,
tamper -evident, child -resistant package and shall include a unique identifier for the purposes of identifying and
tracking cannabis and cannabis products.
F. All cannabis products shall be labeled with all health and dosage information or warnings as required by State
laws and regulations, and local laws.
G. All TCS products, extractions, concentrates, and infusions intended for human consumption must be refrigerated
at temperatures of 41 °F or below unless otherwise approved by the Department. Approvals are based on a review
of written procedures that are followed to make the product; the use of control measures; and any other scientific
evidence submitted by the manufacturer from a certified laboratory or process authority that demonstrates the
shelf stability of the product in question.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
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11.37.050 - Commercial Cannabis Distribution Facilities.
A. A cannabis distribution facility shall meet all health protection operating criteria for the distribution of cannabis
and cannabis products as required by State law and regulations promulgated by the California Bureau of
Cannabis Control.
B. A distributor shall ensure that each cannabis batch is stored separately and distinctly from every other cannabis
batch on the distributor's premises.
C. A distributor shall ensure a label with the following information is physically attached to each container of each
batch: The manufacturer or cultivator's name and permit number; the date of entry into the distributor's storage
area; the unique identifiers and batch number associated with the batch; a description of the cannabis products
with enough detail to easily identify the batch; and the weight of or quantity of units in the batch.
D. A distributor shall store cannabis and cannabis products in a building designed to permit control of temperature
and humidity and shall prevent the entry of environmental contaminants such as smoke and dust. The area in
which cannabis and cannabis products are stored shall be vermin proof and shall not be exposed to direct sunlight.
A distributor may not store cannabis or cannabis products outdoors.
E. A distributor may provide cannabis or cannabis product storage -only services to a cultivator, manufacturer, or
other distributor, which are unrelated to the quality assurance and laboratory testing processes required of the
distributor.
F. A distributor shall maintain a written contract with other permitted cannabis facilities storing cannabis or cannabis
products on the distributor's premises. A distributor shall maintain a separate cannabis and cannabis products
storage inventory for each cannabis facility and all of distributor's storage inventories and written contracts shall
be provided to the Department upon request. All inventory documents shall contain the identity and State license
number of all contracting parties.
G. A distributor shall ensure compliance with cannabis and cannabis product packaging and labeling requirements
of State law and regulations, and local laws.
H. After taking physical possession of a cannabis batch, the distributor shall meet all testing requirements and
procedures as required by State law and regulations, and local laws. Upon the request of the Department, the
distributor shall immediately make available the results of all tests performed on each cannabis batch by a
certified testing laboratory.
I. A distributor shall not transport or arrange for the transportation of, or in any way transfer, a batch that failed a
laboratory testing to a cultivator, manufacturer, or other permittee unless specifically authorized to do so by the
Department.
I All TCS products, extractions, concentrates, and infusions intended for human consumption must be refrigerated
at temperatures of 41°F unless otherwise approved by the Department. The operator of a cannabis distribution
facility shall follow the manufacturer's requirement for safe storage of such products.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.060 - Retail Cannabis Facilities.
A. Retail cannabis facilities, which also specifically include licensed microbusinesses that offer cannabis or
cannabis products for retail sale, shall meet all health protection operating criteria for the sale of cannabis and
cannabis products as required by State law and regulations, and local laws.
B. Retail cannabis facilities shall operate in a permanently constructed structure and shall not operate from a vehicle
or non -permanent structure. Retail cannabis facilities may conduct cannabis and cannabis product delivery
services, if authorized to do so by the local licensing agency.
C. Permitted retail cannabis facilities shall only sell cannabis and cannabis products approved and permitted by the
State.
D. Permitted retail cannabis facilities shall not sell or provide alcohol or tobacco to any customer or the public.
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E. Permitted retail cannabis facilities are prohibited from giving away any amount of cannabis or cannabis products
as part of a business promotion.
F. Permitted retail cannabis or microbusiness facilities shall not allow the on -site consumption of cannabis and
cannabis products by any customer, person, or employee, except as authorized by local law.
G. All TCS products, extractions, concentrates, and infusions, and cannabis products intended for human
consumption must be refrigerated at temperatures of 41 °F unless otherwise approved by the Department. Retail
cannabis operator shall follow the manufacturer's requirement for safe storage of such products.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Part 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CANNABIS FACILITIES
11.37.070 - Odor Management Plan.
A. Any person proposing to apply for a public health permit for a cannabis facility, or applying as a new owner of
an existing cannabis facility shall submit an Odor Management Plan along with the submission of a public health
permit application and plans to the Department. The Odor Management Plan shall, comply with the requirements
of the local licensing agency, if any, and describe sufficient processes which, if implemented, will prevent odors
from the cannabis facility from being detected by a person outside of the facility or indoor cultivation site.
B. The Odor Management Plan shall include a detailed description of the ventilation system used by the cannabis
facility, including but not limited to, how the ventilation systems prevent odor from escaping the facility or
indoor cultivation site and how to mitigate the noxious fumes or gases.
C. The cannabis facility operator shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the
Odor Management Plan. Odor mitigation practices shall be based on industry -specific best control technologies
and best management practices. The plan shall include the range of odor mitigation practices to be deployed to
control odor -emitting activities, sources, and locations, how and when these practices will be deployed, and
accounting for any identified odor -emitting activity.
D. The permittee, operator, or person in charge of a cannabis facility shall maintain, and provide to the Department
upon request, all records relating to odor management, including but not limited to, system installation,
maintenance, any equipment malfunctions and deviations from Odor Management Plan.
E. The permittee, operator, or person in charge of a cannabis facility shall maintain records of odor complaints
received and response actions thereto.
F. If an inspection or complaint investigation by the Department reveals any deviation from the Odor Management
Plan, such deviation shall be a violation of this Chapter.
G. If an inspection reveals that the existing Odor Management Plan does not effectively mitigate odors emanating
from the cannabis facility or cannabis facility's cultivation site, the Department shall provide the operator or
person in charge with a notice of deficiencies. The operator or person in charge of the cannabis facility shall be
required to submit a modified Odor Management Plan within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the
Department. Failure to submit a modified Odor Management Plan within the required time period shall be a
violation of this Chapter. Failure of an operator to submit and implement a modified Odor Management Plan
may result in the suspension of the cannabis facility's public health permit.
H. When a modification is made to a cannabis facility, or the facility operation, that has the potential to impact the
nature or degree of odor, or affects the control of odor, the cannabis facility operator must update its Odor
Management Plan within 30 days of facility modification. Failure to submit an updated Odor Management Plan
within 30 days of facility modification shall be a violation of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.080 - Waste Management Plan.
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A. Any person proposing to apply for a public health permit for a cannabis facility, or apply as a new owner of an
existing cannabis facility shall submit a Waste Management Plan along with the submission of a public health
permit application or plans to the Department.
B. A Waste Management Plan shall address the storing, handling, disposing, and reusing of all waste by-products
and shall characterize the volume and types of waste generated for all commercial cannabis activities in
compliance with the best management practices and State law and regulations.
C. A cannabis facility shall not sell or otherwise transfer title of cannabis waste, except as permitted by State law
and regulation.
D. All cannabis and cannabis products that a cannabis facility intends to render into cannabis waste, whether
voluntarily or directed by the Department shall be held on the premises in quarantine for a minimum of 72 hours.
The cannabis facility operator shall affix to each batch the required document(s) with batch information and
weight. At no time during the quarantine period may the cannabis or cannabis products be handled, moved, or
rendered into cannabis waste. The quarantined cannabis and cannabis products are subject to inspection by the
Department.
E. All garbage and refuse on the cannabis facility premises shall be stored in nonabsorbent, water -tight, vector
resistant, durable, easily cleanable, galvanized metal or heavy plastic containers with tight fitting lids. No refuse
container shall be filled beyond the capacity that prevents complete closure of the lid. All garbage and refuse on
the premises, whether mixed with rubbish or other material or not, shall not be accumulated or stored for more
than seven calendar days, and shall be properly disposed of before the end of the seventh day. All waste, including
but not limited to refuse, garbage, green waste and recyclables, must be disposed of in accordance with State law
and regulation, and local law. All waste generated from commercial cannabis operations must be properly stored
and secured, whether in the control of the cannabis facility operator or not, in order to prevent access to the
public.
F. The cannabis facility shall render cannabis and cannabis product into cannabis waste before removing the
cannabis waste from the premises. The rendering process shall be recorded on video. The resulting cannabis
waste shall be placed in the cannabis facility's refuse bin or transferred to a waste disposal facility approved by
the State. All cannabis waste shall be rendered unusable and unrecognizable by mixing, grinding, and
incorporating the cannabis waste with a non -consumable material or by incorporating any nonhazardous
compostable material so that the resulting mixture is at least 50 percent non -cannabis waste by volume. The
cannabis waste shall be tracked by one batch at a time and the cannabis facility shall not comingle different
batches into cannabis waste.
G. After a cannabis facility operator renders the cannabis and cannabis product into cannabis waste, the cannabis
facility operator shall do one of the following with the cannabis waste:
1. Dispose of the cannabis waste at a manned and fully permitted solid waste landfill.
2. Deposit the cannabis waste at a manned and fully permitted compostable materials handling facility or
operation.
3. Deposit the cannabis waste at a manned and fully permitted in -vessel digestion facility or operation.
H. The cannabis facility operator shall use the track -and -trace database and onsite documents to ensure the cannabis
waste materials are identified, weighed, and tracked while on the cannabis facility premises and when disposed
of or deposited. The cannabis facility operator shall enter the date and time that the cannabis product was
rendered into cannabis waste and the weight of the resulting cannabis waste into the track -and -trace database.
1. All cannabis facility operators shall maintain accurate and comprehensive records regarding cannabis waste
material that account for, reconcile, and evidence all activity related to the generation and disposal or deposition
of cannabis waste. The cannabis facility operator shall obtain a record from the solid waste facility or operation
evidencing the acceptance of the cannabis waste material at the facility or operation. The record must contain
the name and address of the operation or facility, the date, the volume or weight of the cannabis waste accepted,
and the name and signature of the person in charge of the facility or operator who accepts the cannabis waste.
Once the cannabis waste is accepted by the solid waste facility, the cannabis facility operator shall input the date
and time of the disposal or deposition of the cannabis waste at a solid waste facility into the track -and -trace
database. These documents are records subject to inspection by the Department.
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I All commercial cannabis operations that utilize and generate hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall comply
with all applicable hazardous material regulations, including but not limited to, hazardous waste generator,
underground storage tank, above ground storage tanks, and hazardous materials handling requirements and
maintain any applicable permits for these programs from the Fire Prevention Division, Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA) of Los Angeles County and Emergency Services Department or Agricultural Commissioner.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.090 - Record Keeping.
A. A cannabis facility shall ensure compliance with the requirements for record keeping as required by the State
and local enforcement agencies.
B. A cannabis facility operator shall make such records available upon request by the Department.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.100 - Track and Trace System.
A. A permitted cannabis facility shall utilize the track and trace system as required by State law and regulations and
local laws.
B. A permitted cannabis facility shall make track and trace system records available to the Department upon request.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.110 - Employee Health.
A. The Department shall have authority to exclude any cannabis facility employee that handles edible cannabis and
cannabis products from any cannabis facility conducting operations, including but not limited to cultivation,
extraction, preparation, manufacturing, distribution, and testing, if the employee is diagnosed with an infectious
agent specified in Subdivision B.1-8, and the employee is either symptomatic and still considered infectious, or
is not experiencing symptoms of the illness associated with that agent but is still considered infectious.
B. For purposes of this Section, "illness" means a condition caused by any of the following infectious agents:
1. Hepatitis A virus.
2. Salmonella typhi.
3. Salmonella spp.
4. Shigella spp.
5. Entamoeba histolytica.
6. Enterohemorrhagic or shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli.
7. Norovirus.
8. Other communicable diseases that may be transmitted to others through the handling of edible cannabis and
cannabis products.
C. The person in charge shall do either of the following:
1. Exclude an employee that handles edible cannabis and cannabis products from a cannabis facility if the
employee is diagnosed with an infectious agent specified in this Chapter.
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2. Restrict an employee from working with exposed edible cannabis and cannabis products, or cleaning
equipment, utensils, and linens in an edible cannabis manufacturing and distributing facility if the employee
is suffering from symptoms of an acute gastrointestinal illness.
D. The person in charge may remove a restriction for an employee upon the resolution of symptoms as reported by
an employee that handles edible cannabis and cannabis products if the employee states that he or she no longer
has any symptoms of an acute gastrointestinal illness.
E. Only the Department shall remove exclusions or restrictions, or both, related to diagnosed illnesses due to
infectious agents specified in this Chapter after the Department provides a written clearance stating that the
excluded or restricted employee is no longer considered infectious.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.120 - Training Program
A. The cannabis facility operator shall implement a training program to ensure that all employees, including the
person in charge, present at the premises are provided information, training, and shall have adequate knowledge
of cannabis safety procedures and protocols, which, at minimum, shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
1. All cannabis facility employees within 30 calendar days of the start of employment shall be trained in all
health and safety hazards, hazards presented by all solvents or chemicals used at the premises as described
in the material safety data sheet for each solvent or chemical. All employees shall review all emergency
procedures, security procedures, record keeping requirements, and training requirements.
2. Prior to independently engaging in any commercial cannabis activity, the cannabis facility employee shall
be trained on the overview of the cannabis facility operation and all standard operating procedures, all
quality control procedures, and all hazard analysis and control procedures as appropriate. The employee
shall be trained on the proper and safe usage of equipment or machinery as applicable and safe work
practices applicable to an employee's job tasks. This shall include appropriate usage of any necessary safety
or sanitary equipment, cleaning and maintenance requirements, and emergency operations, including
shutdown procedures, or any additional information reasonably related to an employee's job duties.
3. All cannabis facilities that produce or manufacture edible cannabis products shall ensure that all employees
who prepare, handle, or package edible cannabis products successfully complete a food handler course
accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) within 90 days of commencing
employment at the premises and again every three years thereafter. Applicable employees shall complete
the ANSI -accredited food handler course no later than 90 calendar days after the effective date of the public
health permit. The cannabis facility operator shall obtain documentation evidencing the fulfillment of this
requirement.
4. The cannabis facility operator shall ensure that all personnel receive annual refresher training to cover, at
minimum, the topics listed in this section. This annual refresher training must be completed within 12
months of the previous training completion date.
B. The cannabis facility operator shall maintain a record which contains at minimum, but not limited to:
1. An annual confirmation by the cannabis facility operator that the employee has received and understood all
information and training provided in the training program.
2. A list of all employees at the premises, including at minimum, name and job duties of each.
3. Documentation of training topics and dates of training completion for all employees.
4. Training topics and dates of refresher training completion for all employees.
5. The signature of the employee and the cannabis facility operator verifying receipt and understanding of
each training or refresher training completed by the employee.
6. Any official documentation attesting to the successful completion of required training by the employee.
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C. The cannabis facility operator may assign the responsibility for ensuring compliance by an employee with the
requirements of this Chapter to the person in charge. The assigned person in charge must have the education,
training, experience, or a combination thereof necessary to ensure the production of clean and safe cannabis and
cannabis products by all employees. The designated person in charge shall sign and date a document on an annual
basis attesting that the supervisor has received and understood all information and training provided in the
training program. This documentation shall be maintained as part of the record requirements.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Part 4 - INSPECTION OF CANNABIS FACILITIES
11.37.130 - Inspection.
A. The Department shall have the right to enter a cannabis facility to conduct an inspection during the facility's
hours of operation to inspect the premises of the facility and enforce compliance with this Chapter, and applicable
State and local public health laws and regulations.
B. Inspections shall consist of at least two unannounced site visits conducted per year by the Department to
determine compliance with this Chapter; applicable State public health laws and regulations; and with the
requirements of the public health permit issued and any additional investigations conducted in response to
complaints received by the Department or other licensing entities, alleging that a cannabis facility is not operating
in compliance with the requirements of its public health permit, and to determine compliance with this Chapter
and applicable State public health laws and regulations.
C. The person in charge of the cannabis facility shall allow the Department's inspectors access to all areas of the
cannabis facility during the cannabis facility's hours of operation to inspect the cannabis facility premises, storage
areas, equipment, production, labeling, and packaging processes, and conveyances used in the manufacture,
storage, or delivery of cannabis and cannabis products, or any place at which cannabis or cannabis products are
sold, cultivated, or stored, or at any site where evidence of activities are allegedly taking place.
D. Inspections shall include review of all pertinent records including, but not limited to, the track and trace system,
plans required by the Department, and standard operating procedures. The person in charge of the cannabis
facility shall provide records upon request to the Department.
E. The Department shall be granted access to conduct investigations concerning the adulteration and misbranding
of cannabis and cannabis products, unpermitted cannabis operations, and overall sanitation of any cannabis
facility including the ability to enter and inspect any place where any cannabis or cannabis product is reasonably
suspected of being manufactured or held in violation of this Chapter or State or local laws and regulations.
F. When the operator, person in charge, or employee of a cannabis facility fails to fully cooperate with the
Department's inspectors and/or investigation by not allowing access to the facility areas and/or records required
by this Chapter, that act or omission shall be a violation of this Chapter, and shall subject the cannabis facility to
the immediate suspension or revocation of its public health permit.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.140 - Cannabis and Cannabis Product Quality Assurance.
A. The Department or its designee may collect from a cannabis facility samples of cannabis and cannabis product,
at no cost to the Department, to verify compliance with the cannabis and cannabis product laboratory testing and
labeling requirements from a cannabis facility during the cannabis facility's operational hours without advance
notice.
B. The Department may secure any sample or specimen of any cannabis product or ingredients used therein by the
cannabis facility and make analyses or examinations of any sample obtained.
C. The Department shall provide the cannabis facility operator with a receipt or documentation of sample(s)
collected prior to leaving the premises.
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D. A copy of the results of the sample analysis shall be provided to the person in charge of the cannabis facility.
E. The Department may take an enforcement action necessary to protect the health of the public depending on the
testing results and analysis of the sample or samples collected at the cannabis facility.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Part 5 - ENFORCEMENT
11.37.150 - Public Health Permit Suspension and Revocation.
A. Any cannabis facility public health permit issued to a permittee may be suspended or revoked by the Department
for a violation of the requirements of this Chapter or Part 7 of Chapter 8.04, or State and local laws or regulations.
Any cannabis facility, or portion of a microbusiness, for which the public health permit has been suspended or
revoked shall close and cease doing business and remain closed until the permit has been reinstated or reissued
by the Department.
B. Whenever the Department finds that a cannabis facility is not in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter
or State and local laws or regulations, a written notice of violation that contains a required compliance date shall
be issued to the permittee. If the permittee fails to correct the violation within the specified time, the Department
shall issue to the permittee a written notice setting forth the permit violations found by the Department. The
notice shall inform the permittee of a right to a compliance review, if requested, to show cause why the
permittee's public health permit should not be suspended or revoked. A permittee must make a written request
to the Department for a compliance review within 10 calendar days of service of the notice, or correct the
violation. A failure to request a compliance review within 10 calendar days after service of the notice shall be
deemed a waiver of the right to a compliance review, and may subject the permittee's permit to immediate
suspension by the Department.
C. The compliance review shall be held within 15 calendar days of the Department's receipt of the permittee's
written request for a compliance review. Upon written request by the permittee, the compliance review officer
may postpone any compliance review date, if circumstances warrant such action, or cancel the compliance review
if the permittee's violations are corrected as verified by the Department.
D. At the compliance review, the Department's compliance review officer shall hear testimony and read and
consider document submissions from the permittee and Department representatives.
E. The compliance review officer shall issue and serve a written decision to the permittee within 15 working days
following the compliance review. In the event of suspension or revocation, the decision shall specify the permit
violations that were found to exist and/or continue, the extent of the suspension of the permit, and the actions
required for correction of the continuing violations. If the permittee's public health permit has been revoked, the
decisions shall state the reasons for the revocation.
F. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is
found or is reasonably suspected, unless the danger is immediately corrected, the Department may immediately
suspend the permittee's public health permit and order the cannabis facility immediately closed, pending the
determination of a compliance review. Immediate danger to the public health or safety shall include any
condition, based upon inspection findings or other evidence, that can cause, or is reasonably suspected of causing,
infection, illness or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.
1. Whenever a public health permit is suspended as the result of an immediate danger to the public health or
safety, the Department shall issue to the permittee a notice setting forth the violations that have caused the
immediate danger, specifying the sections of this Chapter or State and local laws or regulations, allegedly
violated, and informing the permittee of the right to a compliance review.
2. At any time within 10 calendar days of service of a notice pursuant to subsection G, the permittee may
request, in writing, a compliance review before a compliance review officer to show cause why the public
health permit suspension is not warranted. The compliance review shall be held within 15 calendar days of
the receipt of a request for a compliance review. A failure to request a compliance review within 10 calendar
days shall be deemed a waiver of the right to such compliance review.
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H. The Department may, after providing opportunity for a compliance review, modify, suspend, or revoke a public
health permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this Chapter or State and local laws and
regulations, or for interference in the performance of the inspection and investigations duties of the Department.
L A public health permit may be reinstated, or a new public health permit issued, if the Department determines that
conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.160 - Recall of Cannabis And Cannabis Products.
A. All cannabis facilities shall establish and implement a written procedure approved by the Department for the
recall of cannabis and cannabis products that are determined to be misbranded or adulterated in accordance with
the requirements of State and local laws or regulations. Recall procedures shall include, but not limited to:
1. Factors which dictate a recall.
2. Employees responsible for implementing the recall procedures.
3. Notification protocols, including:
a. A mechanism to immediately notify the Department.
b. A mechanism to notify all customers that have, or could have, obtained the product, including
communication and outreach via media, as necessary and appropriate.
c. A mechanism to notify any operator of a cannabis facility that was supplied or received the recalled
product.
d. Instructions to the general public and/or other cannabis facilities for the return and/or destruction of
the recalled product.
4. The person in charge of the cannabis facility shall provide the following information to the Department
upon request to assist in the recall investigation:
a. Source of the implicated cannabis or cannabis product.
b. Name, contact information, and State license number of the distributor and manufacturer.
c. Complete distribution list including name, address, and contact information; and product identification
information (e.g. batch number, lot number, product coding, etc.).
B. Cannabis or cannabis products that are subject to recall or embargo because they are or are reasonably suspected
of being adulterated or misbranded shall include, but are not limited to, the following circumstances:
1. Laboratory testing reports show presence of pesticide residues not permitted for use on cannabis, or a
residual of permitted or approved pesticide above that which has been determined as safe in sampled
cannabis or cannabis products.
2. Retail cannabis and cannabis product found to have contaminant levels exceeding those established as
permissible by the State, which shall be considered to be a failed contaminant test.
3. Use of solvents that were not approved for use.
4. If a test is found to contain levels above those established by the State agency, of any mold, mildew, or filth
that could be toxic if consumed.
5. If the THC content of a cannabis product is determined through testing not be homogenous, within the
allowable margin of error as established by applicable State regulations, then it shall be considered to have
failed potency testing.
6. Cannabis product contains of undeclared allergens.
C. The Department may initiate a recall investigation.
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D. When the Department has evidence that any cannabis or cannabis products are adulterated or misbranded, the
Department, shall notify the permittee and order the cannabis facility to immediately cease activities related to
the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all cannabis and cannabis products that have been identified as being
potentially adulterated or misbranded. The Department may, after consultation with the State, order a recall or
embargo of any adulterated or misbranded cannabis or cannabis products if the manufacture, distribution, or sale
of the product would create or pose an immediate and serious threat to human life or health.
E. Upon confirmation by the Department or other licensing entity that the identified cannabis or cannabis product
is adulterated or misbranded, the Department may issue orders to permittees regarding the required movement,
segregation, isolation, or destruction of the adulterated or misbranded cannabis and cannabis products, and may
order those to be held in place, embargoed, or quarantined. It is unlawful for any person or permittee to move or
allow to be moved any cannabis or cannabis products that is subject to an order issued pursuant to this Chapter,
unless that person has first obtained written authorization from the Department.
F. The Department shall provide the permittee an opportunity for an informal review proceeding on the matter, as
determined by the Department, within five days, on the actions required by the Department's recall order and on
why the quarantined or embargoed cannabis or cannabis product should not be recalled. Following the
proceeding, the order may be affirmed, modified, or set aside as determined appropriate by the Department.
G. A permittee shall follow its recall procedures for the collection, storage and destruction of any recalled cannabis
products. Such procedures shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:
1. All recalled cannabis and cannabis products that are intended to be destroyed shall be quarantined for a
minimum of 72 hours. The product held in quarantine shall be subject to auditing from the Department.
2. Following the quarantine period, the permittee shall render the recalled cannabis product unusable and
unrecognizable, and the rendering shall be recorded on video and maintained by the permittee for inspection
by Department or other licensing entities.
3. A permittee shall dispose of chemical, dangerous, or hazardous waste in a manner consistent with Federal,
State, and local laws. This requirement shall include, but is not limited to, recalled products containing
pesticide or other agricultural chemicals, and flammable solvents or other chemicals used for the purpose
of producing manufactured cannabis batches.
4. A permittee shall not dispose of recalled product in an unsecured waste receptacle that is not in the
possession and/or control of the permittee.
H. All recalled cannabis and cannabis products shall be separated and stored in a manner that shall prevent the
contamination of other cannabis or cannabis products.
I. A permittee shall use the track -and -trace system database and on -site documentation to ensure that recalled
cannabis or cannabis products intended for destruction are identified, weighed, and tracked while on the premises
and when disposed of in accordance with State law and regulation, and local laws.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.170 - No Conflict With State Law.
This Chapter is not intended to conflict with State law. This Chapter shall be interpreted to be
compatible with State enactments and in furtherance of the public health and safety purposes that
those enactments encompass.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.180 - No Conflict With Federal Law.
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WHEREAS, the City Council believes that establishing the City's own local health
department is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all of the recitals set forth herein are
true and correct.
SECTION 2. Urgency Measure. The City Council hereby finds and determines that this
Ordinance is an urgency measure necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the
public health, safety and welfare, and it shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The City
Council finds that the following circumstances constitute such urgency: (1) the City Council
desires to maintain local control over public health issues and better serve the community; (2) in
order to maintain local control over public health issues and better serve the community, the City
Council desires to establish the City's own local health department; (3) to establish a local health
department, the City must terminate the services provided by the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Health; (4) to terminate the services provided by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health, namely those services provided pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101375,
the City is required, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101380, to adopt a resolution and
ordinance and submit certified copies of said resolution and ordinance to the Clerk of the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors on or before March 1, 2021 in order for termination of said
services to be effective July 1, 2021; and (5) in order to meet the March 1, 2021 deadline, this
Ordinance must take effect immediately.
SECTION 3. Termination of County Services. The City Council hereby terminates the
Los Angeles County Health Officer's services provided pursuant to Health and Safety Code
section 101375.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of all other provisions of this
Ordinance. The City Council of West Covina hereby declares that it would have passed this
Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or
phrases or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
SECTION 7. Certified Copy. The City Clerk shall serve a certified copy of this Ordinance
on the Clerk of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on or before March 1, 2021.
This Chapter is not intended to conflict with federal law or stand as an obstacle or conflict with
any efforts made by the federal government to enforce federal laws related to Cannabis related
activities.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.190 - Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, clause, sentence, phrase, or portion of this Chapter is held
unconstitutional or invalid or unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, clauses, phrases or portions of this measure
shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this Chapter are severable.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.210 - Effective Date.
The requirements of this Chapter shall not take effect in the unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles, unless and until the County board of supervisors allows all or certain specified
commercial cannabis activities as a zoned permitted use within specified zones within the
unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
11.37.220 - Adoption of Ordinance by Cities.
This ordinance shall be effective within the territorial jurisdiction of each city that incorporates
the entirety of this ordinance into its municipal code by adoption or resolution. County shall
enforce the provisions of this ordinance only if a city that has incorporated this ordinance into its
municipal code, and enters into a service agreement with the County, as approved by the board
of supervisors, for public health regulatory services for commercial cannabis activities to be
performed by County. Should the contract between the city and County expire or be terminated,
neither the County nor the County Health Officer shall have an obligation to enforce this
ordinance or public health laws regarding commercial cannabis activities within the territorial
limits of that city.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 3, 2017.)
Chapter 11.38 - WATER AND SEWERS
Parts:
Part 1 - DEFINITIONS
11.38.010 - Abandoned water well.
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"Abandoned water well" means a nonoperating well which is not maintained in conformity with
Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.3, 1959.)
11.38.015 - Average Annual Rainfall.
"Average annual rainfall" means the average annual amount of precipitation for a location over a
year as measured by the nearest National Weather Service station for the preceding three
decades. For example, the data set used to make a determination in 2016 would be between 1981
- 2010.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 3, 2018.)
11.38.018 - Cesspool.
"Cesspool" means an excavation with permeable sides and/or bottom that receives untreated
sewage, wastewater, or drainage and is designed to retain organic matter or solids but permits
liquids to seep through the bottom or sides.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 4, 2018.)
11.38.020 - Chemical toilet.
"Chemical toilet" means a privy structure constructed over a tank into which human fecal matter
or urine is to be deposited, the tank designed to contain a disinfecting or bactericidal chemical
solution.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 531, 1959.)
11.38.025 - Covenant.
"Covenant" means a written agreement between the property owner and the Director that runs
with the land for the benefit of the County, which is recorded and filed with the Los Angeles
County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 5, 2018.)
11.38.030 - Cross -connection.
"Cross -connection" means any connection, physical or otherwise, between an approved water
supply system and any nonapproved water supply system, or any condition, connection or
arrangement between any domestic water supply system and any plumbing fixture, or any tank,
receptacle, equipment or device through which it may be possible for nonpotable, used, unclean,
polluted or contaminated water or other substance to enter any part of such domestic water
system, under any condition.
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(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 501, 1959.)
11.38.033 - Domestic Wastewater.
"Domestic wastewater" means wastewater normally discharged from plumbing fixtures,
appliances, and other household devices including toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, kitchen
sinks, laundry washing machines, dishwashing machines, and garbage disposals. Domestic
wastewater includes wastewater normally discharged from commercial buildings such as office
buildings, retail stores, and restaurants with a properly sized and functioning grease interceptor
where, the wastewater does not exceed nine hundred (900) mg/L Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD) or from industrial facilities where domestic wastewater is segregated from industrial
wastewater. Domestic wastewater does not include onsite wastewater treatment systems
receiving a majority of its wastewater from recreational vehicle (RV) holding tank discharges,
such as at RV dump stations.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 6, 2018.)
11.38.035 - Effluent.
"Effluent" means sewage or partially treated sewage flowing out of a septic tank, aerobic
treatment unit, dispersal system, or other onsite wastewater treatment system component.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 7, 2018.)
11.38.040 - Electrode well
"Electrode well" means any artificial excavation in excess of 50 feet deep, constructed by any
method for the purpose of installing electrodes or electrical conductors, including, but not limited
to, cathodic protection wells and grounding rod wells.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.2, 1959.)
11.38.042 - Failing Onsite Wastewater Treatment System.
"Failing onsite wastewater treatment system" means a conventional or non -conventional onsite
wastewater treatment system that is no longer able to safely treat or discharge wastewater, which
may present a health risk to humans or adversely impact the environment. Factors that evidence a
failing onsite wastewater treatment system include, but are not limited to:
A. A backup of sewage into a structure which is caused by a septic tank or dispersal system malfunction other than
a plumbing line blockage.
B. A discharge of sewage or effluent to the ground surface.
C. A septic tank that requires pumping more than two (2) times within a one hundred eighty (180) day period in
order to provide adequate dispersal of sewage.
D. A structural failure that causes effluent to discharge at a location other than where intended or allows
groundwater to infiltrate the system.
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E. A system affects or will likely affect groundwater or surface water to a degree that makes the water unfit for
drinking or other domestic uses or causes a human health hazard or other public nuisance condition.
F. Inability to use the onsite wastewater treatment system as intended.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 8, 2018.)
11.38.044 - Feasibility Report.
"Feasibility report" means the documents, test results, and geological reports required to be
prepared and submitted to the Director in order to demonstrate the feasibility of installing an
onsite wastewater treatment system or a non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system,
including the entirety of any future expansion area.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 9, 2018.)
11.38.046 - Future Expansion Area.
"Future expansion area" means an area designated and tested as the location for an additional
dispersal system capable of handling one hundred (100) percent of the wastewater from the
onsite wastewater treatment system once the original dispersal system fails.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 10, 2018.)
11.38.048 - Groundwater.
"Groundwater" means water located below the land surface in the saturated zone of the soil or
rock. Groundwater includes perched water tables, shallow water tables, and zones that are
seasonally or permanently saturated.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 11, 2018.)
11.38.050 - Health hazard.
"Health hazard" means any faulty operating condition, water treatment practice or method of
distribution which creates, or may create, a danger to the well-being of any consumer.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 502, 1959.)
11.38.052 - Impaired Water Body.
"Impaired water body" means those surface water bodies or segments thereof that are identified
on a list approved first by the State Water Resources Control Board and then approved by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean
Water Act.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 12, 2018.)
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11.38.055 - Non -Conventional Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (NOWTS)
"Non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system" or (NOWTS) means an onsite
wastewater treatment system that utilizes, in addition to the septic tank, one (1) or more
supplemental treatment components and may include an alternative dispersal system.
Supplemental treatment may include systems to reduce the nitrogen concentration of the effluent,
provide disinfection of the effluent, or both.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 13, 2018.)
11.38.060 - Nonactive water well.
"Nonactive water well" is one which is not in active use, but which is maintained in conformance
with the provisions of Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.4, 1959.)
11.38.070 - Nonconforming electrode well.
"Nonconforming electrode well" means one which, as of October 2, 1970, the effective date of
the ordinance codified in this section, has not been constructed in conformance with Section
11.38.240, or is not maintained in conformance with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter.
(Ord. 10075 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.5, 1959.)
11.38.075 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS).
"Onsite wastewater treatment system" or (OWTS) means a sewage disposal system consisting of
a wastewater holding tank and a method to dispose of treated effluent below the ground surface.
The term OWTS refers to both conventional and non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment
systems.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 14, 2018.)
11.38.078 - OWTS Requirements and Procedures.
"OWTS requirements and procedures" means the required standards and procedures promulgated
by the Director for the installation, operation, and discharge of effluent by conventional and non -
conventional OWTS.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 15, 2018.)
11.38.080 - Privy Structure.
"Privy structure" means a room or compartment constructed over a water tight vault or tank, into
which human fecal matter or urine is to be deposited.
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(Ord. 2018-0037 § 16, 2018: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 530, 1959.)
11.38.090 - Sanitary defect.
"Sanitary defect" means any faulty structural condition, whether of location, design or
construction of collection facilities, treatment works or distribution works, which may regularly
or occasionally prevent satisfactory purification of the water supply, or cause it to be
contaminated or polluted.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 503, 1959.)
11.38.092 - Seepage Pit.
"Seepage pit" means an excavation at least ten (10) feet deep and three (3) to six (6) feet in
diameter, typically cylindrical in shape with six (6) inches of rock between the pit wall and a
concrete or brick liner, constructed for the purpose of disposing of sewage effluent from a septic
tank or treatment tank.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 17, 2018.)
11.38.094 - Septic Tank.
"Septic tank" means a water tight, compartmentalized, covered receptacle designed for primary
treatment of wastewater and constructed to:
A. Receive wastewater discharged from a building.
B. Separate settleable solids from liquid.
C. Digest organic matter by anaerobic bacterial action.
D. Store digested solids.
E. Clarify wastewater for further treatment with final subsurface discharge.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 18, 2018.)
11.38.096 - Sewage.
"Sewage" means waste substance, liquid or solid, which contains or may contain human or
animal excreta or excrement.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 19, 2018.)
11.38.098 - Telemetric Monitoring.
"Telemetric monitoring" means the ability to automatically measure and transmit OWTS data by
wire, radio, or other means.
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(Ord. 2018-0037 § 20, 2018.)
11.38.100 - Toilet room and toilet facilities.
"Toilet room" means a room in which is located at least a water flush toilet. "Toilet facilities"
means and includes water flush toilet, chemical toilets, pit privies and any other type of toilet.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 529, 1959.)
11.38.110 - Water supply system.
"Water supply system" means and includes the works and auxiliaries for collection, storage,
treatment and distribution of water from the source to the free -flowing outlet of the ultimate
consumer.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504, 1959.)
11.38.120 - Water well.
"Water well" means any drilled, excavated, jetted or otherwise constructed excavation which is
used or intended to be used to extract water from or inject water into the underground for any
purpose, or to observe or test underground waters. This definition shall not include:
A. Saltwater wells;
B. Wells under the jurisdiction of the state of California, Division of Oil and Gas, except those wells converted to
use as water wells; or
C. Wells used for the purpose of dewatering excavation during construction, or stabilizing hillsides or earth
embankments.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 504.1, 1959.)
Part 2 - WATER AND WATER WELLS
11.38.130 - Domestic water —Sanitation standards designated.
Every person supplying water for domestic or human consumption shall supply the water free
from contamination or pollution so as to comply with the bacteriological drinking water
standards as set forth in the United States Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 507, 1959.)
11.38.140 - Water supply —Permit or other compliance required.
It is unlawful for any person to supply water from a newly constructed water system, or from a
newly constructed portion of a water system, without valid permits as may be required by the
director therefor, or until such construction complies with all of the provisions of this Division 1.
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(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 508, 1959.)
11.38.150 - Permit —Well construction.
A. No person shall drill, dig, bore, deepen or excavate any well, or destroy an existing well, without first making
application and securing a well construction permit from the director.
B. No person shall convert any industrial, oil or irrigation well for use as a domestic water well, without first making
application and securing a well construction permit from the director.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 7, 2005: Ord. 11992 § 2, 1979: Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 1
(part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523, 1959.)
11.38.155 - Permit —Well yield test.
No person shall perform a well yield test for the purpose of establishing water availability for
residential and commercial development without first making application and securing a well
yield test permit from the director.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 8, 2005.)
11.38.160 - Well construction permit —Application and issuance conditions.
A. Applications for a well construction permit, as described in Section 11.38.150, shall be made on forms provided
for that purpose by the director. All applicable fees, as provided for in Chapter 8.04 of Title 8, shall be paid at
the time of application.
B. The application shall include the name and address of the well owner and the well driller, the location of the
proposed or existing well, a workplan that details the type of casing, the manner of sealing the casing, the method
of destruction, where applicable and any other data required by the director.
C. Upon receipt of an application, the director shall make an investigation. If the applicant has complied with all
applicable laws and regulations, and the drilling, digging, boring, excavating, converting, destruction or design
of the well will not create a condition which, in the opinion of the director, can pollute or contaminate the
underground water or the water produced by the well, the director shall approve the workplan. A workplan
approval remains valid for 180 days from the date of issuance.
D. The well driller shall provide notification to the director at least two business days prior to the placement of the
sanitary seal.
E. Upon witnessing the placement of the annular seal for a new well or the final decommissioning seal, and all other
requirements being met, the director shall approve the final inspection.
F. When the director has received a copy of the well completion report, as defined in Section 13751 of the California
Water Code, the director shall issue a well construction permit.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 9, 2005: Ord. 11992 § 4, 1979: Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 2
(part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523.2, 1959.)
11.38.165 - Well yield permit —Application and issuance conditions.
A. Applications for well yield testing permit as described in 11.38.155 shall be made on forms provided for that
purpose by the director. All applicable fees, as provided for in Chapter 8.04 of Title 8 shall be paid at the time
of application.
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B. The application shall include the name and address of the well owner and the well driller, and the name of the
well yield tester, the location of the proposed or existing well, the type of casing, the manner of sealing the
casing, and any other data required by the director.
C. When the well yield test has been completed to the satisfaction of the director and documentation of laboratory
analysis showing that the water quality meets the primary bacteriological and chemical requirements of the Safe
Drinking Water Standards, is provided to the department, a water availability approval shall be issued by the
director for the purpose of obtaining a building permit. Well yield test results are valid for three (3) years from
the date of approval.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 10, 2005.)
11.38.170 - Permit —Scope of work authorized —Suspension or revocation conditions.
A permit shall be valid only for the location described on the permit. Construction,
reconstruction or destruction of a well shall be carried out in compliance with all applicable
regulations and requirements of the director of public health and with all ordinances and laws of
the county of Los Angeles and of the state of California, and shall comply with the terms and
conditions specified in the permit. If any of such conditions, regulations, ordinances or laws are
not complied with, the director of public health may suspend or revoke the permit by mailing or
personally serving written notice of suspension or revocation upon the applicant.
(Ord. 2006-0040 § 103, 2006: Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9375 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 5 § 523.3, 1959.)
11.38.180 - Permit —Hearings following denial, suspension or revocation.
Any person whose application for a permit has been denied, or whose permit has been suspended
or revoked, may petition the director for a hearing. Such petition shall be in writing, signed by
the applicant, and shall set forth in detail the facts and reasons upon which his petition is based.
The time limit within which the petition must be filed is 20 business days following the date on
which the notice of denial, suspension or revocation was mailed to the applicant. Notice of the
time and place of the hearing shall be given to the applicant not less than five business days prior
to such hearing, either by registered mail or in the manner required for the service of summons in
civil actions. At the time and place set for the hearing, the director will give the applicant and
other interested persons an adequate opportunity to present any relevant facts. The director may
place any person involved in the matter, including the applicant, under oath. The director may,
when he deems it necessary, continue any 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
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water may become contaminated or polluted when the well is properly constructed and
maintained.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 516, 1959.)
11.38.200 - Wells —Location restrictions concerning flooding.
It is unlawful for a person to drill, dig, excavate or bore a water well in any location which is
subject to flooding or inundation, unless it is protected from flooding or inundation and the
location and method of protection approved by the director.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 518, 1959.)
11.38.210 - Wells —Location restrictions concerning sewage disposal and animal keeping areas.
A. It is unlawful for a person to drill, dig, excavate or bore a water well within 100 feet of a seepage pit or cesspool,
within 50 feet of a sewage disposal field, a private or public sewer, privy, or place where animals or fowl are
kept. Where special hazards are involved, the distance required may be increased or special construction
required, as may be directed by the director.
B. Where perforations or screens are located at or over 100 feet below the ground surface and where sealed and
maintained in accordance with Section 11.38.290 of this chapter, or in such other circumstances as he determines
lesser distances will not subject the water to contamination or pollution, the director may authorize lesser
distances than those specified in this section.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 517, 1959.)
11.38.220 - Existing wells —New well requirements applicable when.
A. All water wells used to supply domestic water shall conform to the requirements of a new water well, except the
director may accept substitute methods when he finds it is impractical to fully meet such requirements and if he
determines the substitute methods satisfactorily accomplish the intended purpose.
B. Existing wells shall meet requirements for new wells regarding protection from flooding or contamination, or
such protection which the director determines to be equivalent.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 525, 1959.)
11.38.230 - Construction of wells —Casing specifications.
A. All water wells drilled, dug, or bored after August 11, 1967, shall have a durable, watertight casing, which shall
extend to a depth that will exclude contamination or pollution by surface drainage and undesirable groundwater,
and extend at least 18 inches above the surrounding natural ground level at the well site after drilling and until
the pump is permanently mounted.
B. All gravel -packed wells shall have an outside, watertight casing meeting the requirements of subsection A of
this section. The top of the space between the outer and inner casings shall be closed or sealed to exclude surface
drainage. The space between the outer easing and the drill hole shall be sealed as required by Section 11.38.280
of this chapter. When an additional pipe is provided for a "gravel chute," the top thereof shall extend above the
floor or ground level, and be fitted with a tight cap or lid, unless in a locked room or an enclosure which is
locked, bolted or screwed on tightly.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2021.
APPROVE TO FORM ATTEST
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Thomas P. DuartLisa She ick
City Attorney Assista City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. 2476 was duly introduced and adopted
by the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, at a special meeting thereof held on
the 23rd day of February, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Castellanos, Diaz, Lopez-Viado, Wu
NOES: Tabatabai
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
i
Lisa Sh i ick
Assista City Clerk
(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 between the pedestal and the
slab.
D. Exemptions. Means or methods other than those specified in subsections B or C of this section may be used to
provide the required protection when the director determines such alternates are necessary and that they provide
equivalent protection. A submersible -type pump may be installed with subsurface discharge and access when all
subsurface entrances to the well or casing, other than into the aquifer, are effectively sealed, the enclosure is
designed and constructed to exclude surface water or drainage, the area around the casing is provided with
effective drainage, and other protective features are provided which the director determines will effectively
prevent contamination or pollution from entering the well or the aquifer.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 521, 1959.)
11.38.255 - Wells —Shared wells.
Any well intended to be shared with one to three residences other than the primary residence,
shall demonstrate a safety factor in well capacity to the satisfaction of the director.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 11, 2005.)
11.38.270 - Domestic water —Disinfection procedures and standards.
Every new, repaired or reconstructed domestic water well, after completion of construction,
repair or reconstruction, and before being placed in service, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all
foreign substances. The well, including the gravel used in gravel -packed wells, the pump, and all
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portions of equipment coming in contact with well water, shall be disinfected with a solution
containing at least 50 parts per million available chlorine, which shall remain in the well for a
period of at least 24 hours, or by an equivalent method of disinfection satisfactory to the director,
and such procedure shall be repeated, as necessary, to produce water meeting bacteriological
standards as set forth in State Drinking Water Standards. No well water from a new or
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 - Well yield testing —Authorized tester.
Well yield testing to determine an adequate and sustainable source of water shall be performed
by a California Registered Geologist, or a California Registered Engineer or class A General
Engineering Contractor, or C-57, or C-61 (D-21) license issued by the State of California.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 14, 2005.)
11.38.280 - Domestic water —Sealing required.
All domestic water wells and springs shall be sealed with concrete or other impervious material
so as to protect against surface or subsurface contamination or pollution.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 513, 1959.)
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.
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The annular seal of all new or reconstructed wells shall extend a minimum of 50 feet below
grade, or a greater amount, if in the judgment of the director, such additional depth is necessary
to prevent ground water contamination.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 16, 2005.)
11.38.300 - Domestic water —Apparatus for disinfection and venting.
All domestic water wells shall be provided with a pipe or other effective means through which
chlorine or other disinfecting agents may be introduced directly into the well. The pipe, if
provided, shall be extended to a height equal to the pump pedestal or at least eight inches above
the finish grade, shall be kept sealed, and shall be provided with a threaded or equivalently
secure cap. Equivalent protection for excluding contamination from the well shall be provided
for subsurface -pump discharge installations. If an air -relief vent is used, it shall terminate
downward and be screened and protected against the possibility of contaminating material
entering the vent.
(Ord. 9375 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 522, 1959.)
11.38.310 - Wells —Discharge lines.
All pump discharge lines shall leave the well at a higher elevation than the top of the casing.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 526, 1959.)
11.38.320 - Log requirements.
Any person who has drilled, dug, excavated or bored a water well shall, within 30 days after
completion of the drillings, digging, excavating or boring of such water well, furnish the director
with a complete log of such water well. This log shall include the type of casing, the depth of the
well, the number and location of the perforations in the casing, and any other data required by
the director. A copy of the log providing such information submitted to state agencies shall
satisfy this requirement.
(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.
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All electrode wells, unless in compliance with Section 11.38.240 of this chapter, shall be
destroyed to the satisfaction of the director, in such a manner as to exclude contamination or
pollution of any usable underground water.
(Ord. 10075 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 524.1, 1959.)
11.38.350 - Inlets from public water supply—Backflow prevention restrictions.
No person shall install or allow to exist any inlet discharging water from a public water supply to
be used for domestic or human consumption or industrial purposes in or into any tank, cistern,
reservoir or receptacle for storage or use of water on the consumer's premises unless such inlet
discharges such water at a height at least double the diameter of the inlet pipe above the
maximum possible high-water level of such tank, cistern, reservoir or other receptacle for the
storage or use of water, or unless such inlet is equipped with an approved backflow preventer. A
backflow preventer is a device or means to prevent backflow into the potable water system.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 512, 1959.)
11.38.360 - Pipelines —Disinfection procedures.
Every new water main and every repaired section of an existing water main must be cleared of
coliform bacteria by the proper application of chlorine in sufficient quantities to give a minimum
of 50 parts per million of available chlorine. The new or repaired pipe shall be thoroughly
flushed before and after chlorination. If the first application of chlorine is not sufficient, the
procedure shall be repeated until the water will meet the standards set forth in the United States
Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards. Means or methods providing equivalent
treatment may be used if approved by the director.
(Ord. 10075 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 509, 1959.)
11.38.370 - Domestic water —Reservoirs and tanks —Protection from contamination.
A. Durable protection and substantial covers shall be provided and maintained for each reservoir, tank, cistern,
standpipe or other structure used for distribution or storage of domestic water. Covers shall be watertight, and
shall be constructed so as to provide drainage away from the structure. All openings for ventilation shall be
screened with corrosion -resistant screen not coarser than one -fourth -inch mesh to exclude rodents and birds, or
with 16-mesh screen when such screen is necessary to control 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.)
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11.38.380 - Cross -connections —Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to have, keep, maintain, install or allow the existence of a cross -
connection.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 527, 1959.)
11.38.390 - Cross -connections —Corrections to comply with Building Code.
Any device, fixture or equipment installed for the purpose of eliminating a cross -connection shall
be of a type in compliance with and installed in accordance with the Building Code. (See Title 26
of the Los Angeles County Code.)
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528, 1959.)
11.38.400 - Sanitary defects and health hazards —Prohibited when.
All domestic water supply systems shall be constructed and maintained free from sanitary
defects and health hazards.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 505, 1959.)
11.38.410 - Sanitary defects and health hazards —Correction.
When it is determined by the director that a sanitary defect or a health hazard exists, the director
may order whatever steps he deems necessary to insure the safety of the water supply for the
protection of the public health.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 506, 1959.)
11.38.420 - Equipment or chemicals that may cause pollution —Sale and use restrictions.
No person shall advertise, sell or offer for use or sale any water -treating chemical or substance,
water -using or water -operated equipment, mechanism or contrivance, which may cause
contamination or pollution of the domestic water supply. Such devices may be permitted when
equipped with backflow protection devices meeting the requirements of the Building Code.
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528.1, 1959.)
11.38.430 - Chlorination —Required when —Procedures.
Upon notice by the director to the owner or operator of a water supply system, such owner or
operator shall thoroughly cleanse and chlorinate any reservoir, tank, well, spring or pipe used in
the production, distribution or storage of any domestic water or water used for human
consumption, as directed by the director, to insure the safety of the water. When chemical
disinfection is employed, the dosage or rates of application shall at all times be sufficient to
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provide adequately disinfected water at all points of the distribution system. The director may
order continuous automatic disinfection for any water supply when, in his opinion, such
treatment is necessary for the protection of the public health.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 510, 1959.)
11.38.440 - Chlorination—Recordkeeping and testing.
All suppliers of domestic water, when required by the director to use continuous chlorination,
shall add chlorine in sufficient quantity to insure the bacteriological safety of the water at all
points in the distribution system. A free -chlorine residual shall be maintained at all times at
sampling points approved by the director. Routine chlorine residual tests shall be made daily, and
permanent records kept of such tests. Copies of the records shall be furnished the director upon
request.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 511, 1959.)
Part 3 - PRIVIES, CHEMICAL TOILETS, AND CESSPOOLS
11.38.450 - Reserved.
11.38.460 - Reserved.
11.38.470 - Reserved.
11.38.480 - Backflow prevention devices.
A. Qualified Testers. No person shall test and make reports on backflow prevention devices as required in Title 17
of the California Code of Regulations unless he has a certificate of competence issued by the director. The
director may conduct examinations to determine the competency of any person desiring to test and make reports
on backflow prevention devices for the purpose of complying with the requirements of Title 17 of the California
Code of Regulations. Those persons who have been determined by the director to be competent shall receive
from the director a certificate of competence. It is unlawful for any person to maintain a backflow prevention
device unless it is tested at least annually.
B. Test Required. Backflow prevention devices which have been installed to meet the requirements of Title 17 of
the California Code of Regulations shall be tested at least once each calendar year by a person having received
a certificate of competence from the director. Records of such tests shall be filed with the director within 30 days
after such tests, upon forms provided by the director.
C. Devices in Good Repair. It is unlawful to use any backflow prevention device installed to meet the requirements
of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations unless it is in good repair. Devices which are defective shall be
repaired and tested immediately upon being put into use, and a report of such shall be filed with the director
within 30 days after such test.
D. Director may distribute to the public a list of those persons certified under paragraph A. above and may charge
$159.00 for inclusion on such list.
(Ord. 2006-0040 § 105, 2006: Ord. 93-0055 § 14, 1993; Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583
Part 3 Ch. 5 § 528.2, 1959.)
11.38.490 - Privies —Location Restrictions.
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A privy or privy structure shall only be installed in remote public or private recreation areas,
where there is no running water or practical means of sewage disposal. Privies shall only be
permitted to be installed where they are accessible for servicing by a seepage/sewage pumping
vehicle. A privy or privy structure shall not be in close proximity of any food establishments of
any kind or character. A privy or privy structure shall not be associated with any residential
dwelling. When determined by the Director that necessity for permitted privy or privy structure
no longer exists, the Director may revoke the permit. No person shall continue to maintain a
privy after the permit for maintenance thereof has been revoked. Whenever any privy or privy
structure is to be abandoned or no longer in service, notification shall be provided to the
Director, and destruction of the privy or privy structure shall be accomplished in a manner
approved by the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 25, 2018: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 537, 1959.)
11.38.500 - Privies —Construction Specifications
It is unlawful to erect or maintain a privy unless a suitable shelter is provided to afford privacy
and protection from the elements. The openings of such structure shall be enclosed by metal
mosquito -screening. The door thereof shall be so constructed as to close automatically by means
of a spring or other device.
The construction of the privy structure shall be such as to exclude all rodents, flies and other insects from the
tank or vault. The privy structure shall be maintained in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from
flies, other insects and rodents, and shall be properly ventilated. The tank or vault where waste is held shall be made
of a water tight material and all seams or joints shall be water tight. The privy structure over the tank or vault shall
completely cover the tank or vault and shall be mounted on a cement or masonry foundation at least four (4) inches
wide and extending at least six (6) inches above and twelve (12) inches below ground level. The tank or vault shall
be at least four (4) feet deep and shall be provided with a vent at least six (6) inches in cross -Sectional dimension,
extending from the pit to a point higher than the highest point of the roof. Such vent shall be effectively screened.
There shall be an access port to allow cleaning of the tank or vault by a sewage cleaning and carrying vehicle.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 26, 2018: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 535, 1959.)
11.38.510 - Privies —Maintenance.
The tank or vault of a privy shall not be permitted to become filled with excreta nearer than two
(2) feet from the surface of the ground. The content of the privy shall be pumped out as needed
by a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle permitted by the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 27, 2018: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 536, 1959.)
11.38.520 - Earthen Pit Privies and Cesspools —Construction Prohibited.
The construction of new earthen pit privies and cesspools is prohibited. An earthen pit privy
currently in existence may continue to be used until it is determined that the cesspool has failed,
is contaminating groundwater, or a building permit is issued to modify the residential structure
served by the earthen pit privy.
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(Ord. 2018-0037 § 28, 2018: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 534, 1959.)
11.38.530 - Privies —Contamination of Water Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain or keep a privy in any location in which it
may contaminate or pollute any stream, channel, pond, lake, reservoir or any source of water. In
no case shall a privy be constructed, maintained, or kept less than one hundred (100) feet from
any stream, water channel, spring, or well, and two hundred (200) feet from any pond, lake,
reservoir or infiltration gallery.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 29, 2018: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 538, 1959.)
11.38.535 - Chemical Toilets.
Chemical toilets are intended to serve non-residential, limited use activities, such as field labor
operations, special events, and temporary construction sites where connection to the sewer or
construction of an OWTS is not practicable. Except for those activities covered under California
Occupational Health and Safety requirements or businesses permitted by the Department of
Regional Planning to operate under electric transmission lines, the use of chemical toilets at a
location for over three (3) days requires a public health permit.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 30, 2018.)
11.38.540 - Chemical toilets —Construction and maintenance.
It is unlawful to erect or maintain a chemical toilet unless it complies with the following:
A. Chemical toilets shall have a suitable structure to afford privacy and protection from the elements, and be
constructed to exclude all rodents, flies and other insects. All openings of the structure to the outside shall be
enclosed with metal mosquito -screening. The door shall be constructed as to be self -closing. A vent or window
shall be provided for light during daylight hours. Artificial light shall be provided when the chemical toilets is
to be used at night.
B. The walls and ceilings of the structure shall be reasonably smooth and well painted in a fight 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.
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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.
L 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.
I Each chemical toilet structure shall have painted thereon, in clear letters at least three inches in height, the name
of the owner and the company number of the unit.
K. A suitable device for holding toilet paper shall be provided.
L. The interior of the structure and tanks shall be cleaned at least once a week while the units are in use and more
frequently when necessary to maintain them in a clean and odorfree condition.
M. Toilet paper shall be available at all times.
N. After cleaning, there shall be placed in the tank a solution of a type which effectively controls odors. When
initially filled, and at all times when in use, the tank shall contain sufficient solution to cover all solids
accumulated and to prevent fly breeding.
O. Sewage from chemical toilets shall be disposed of only in a sanitary sewer system approved by the director.
P. Whenever chemical toilets are returned after a job, the interior shall be thoroughly cleaned and repainted when
necessary.
Q. A chemical toilet shall be located at least four feet from a property line, at least 20 feet from the nearest occupied
residence, and at least 10 feet from a street or public sidewalk.
R. A chemical toilet shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times.
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 535.1, 1959.)
11.38.550 - Toilets at construction sites.
There shall be not less than one toilet facility for each multiple of 20 employees, or fractional
part thereof, work at a construction job site. for the purpose of this section, the term
"construction site" shall mean the location on which actual construction of a building, structure,
or facility, is in progress.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 539, 1959.)
11.38.560 - Public washrooms, toilet facilities, showers, and baths.
Every person maintaining a privy structure, toilet room, washroom, bath or shower room for the
use of his employees, or the public, shall at all times keep the floors, walls, ceilings, toilet
facilities, urinals, lavatories and other equipment therein in good repair and free from dirt, filth
and corrosion. All baths, showers, lavatories and urinals, except urinals constructed in
connection with a privy, shall be adequately supplied with running water. 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
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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 alcoholic beverages are sold or 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. If, 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.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
CERTIFICATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.2476
I, Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that this is a true and correct copy of the original City Council Urgency Ordinance No. 2476,
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
TERMINATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S SERVICES
RELATING TO ORDERS AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER REGULATIONS ISSUED
UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, on this 251h day
of February 2021.
Lisa She i k
Assista ity Clerk
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 98, 2007; Ord. 89-0033 § 1, 1989: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 532, 1959.)
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.
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A. When sewage, other than the discharge from an approved sewage -treatment plant, is overflowing or being
discharged upon the surface of any premises, the director may order the occupant or occupants thereof who
contribute to such overflow or discharge to abate the same forthwith.
B. If such occupant or occupants fail to abate such overflow or discharge as ordered, the director may order such
occupant or occupants to vacate the premises within 24 hours.
(Ord. 8588 § 2 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 5 § 543, 1959.)
Part 4 - WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED LOS
ANGELES COUNTY AREA
11.38.620 - Hose Watering Prohibition.
No person shall hose water or wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas or
other paved surfaces, except as is required for the benefit of public health and safety. Willful
violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an
infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 1, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.630 - Watering of Lawns and Landscaping.
A. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
B. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once a day.
C. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that runoff into adjacent
property, non -irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, structures, adjoining streets, parking lots
or alleys occurs due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering.
D. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have hoses, faucets and sprinkling systems to
inspect for leaks, and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable.
E. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction
punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 2, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.640 - Indoor Plumbing and Fixtures.
A. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have accessible indoor plumbing and faucets to
inspect for leaks, and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable.
B. Willful violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an infraction
punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 3, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.650 - Washing Vehicles.
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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 $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 4, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.660 - Public Eating Places.
No restaurant, hotel, cafeteria, 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 $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 5, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.670 - Decorative Fountains.
No person shall use water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes,
or other similar aesthetic structures unless such water flows through a recycling system. Willful
violation hereof shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation, and shall be an
infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for each day thereafter on which a violation occurs.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 6, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 91-0046U § 1 (part), 1991.)
11.38.680 - Procedural Requirements.
The Director of Public Works, with input and concurrence from the Director of Public Health,
shall periodically review the provisions of this Part and recommend necessary updates to the
Board of Supervisors. The review of these provisions and preparation of resulting
recommendations, if any, shall be performed, at a minimum, every two years following the first
review, which shall be completed by December 31, 2010.
(Ord. 2015-0004 § 7, 2015: Ord. 2008-0052U § 1 (part), 2008.)
Part 5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
11.38.700 - Discharge of Material or Liquid.
A. No person shall allow sewage, domestic or industrial wastewater, or any matter or substance, offensive, injurious,
or dangerous to health, to empty, flow, seep, or drain onto the surface of any land.
B. No person shall allow sewage, treated effluent, or any matter or substance, offensive, injurious, or dangerous, to
health to empty, flow, seep, or drain into, or affect any well, spring, stream, river, lake or other waters.
C. A violation of this Section is declared a public nuisance.
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(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.710 - OWTS Requirements and Procedures.
The Director shall promulgate the OWTS requirements and procedures within thirty (30)
calendar days of the adoption of this ordinance. The OWTS requirements and procedures shall
be made available to the public at no charge, upon request. The Director shall review the
requirements and procedures a minimum of once every five (5) years and amend the OWTS
requirements and procedures as necessary to protect the health of the public and the waters of the
State. The Director shall provide notice to the public of any proposed change(s) and provide
members of the public an opportunity to comment prior to implementation.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.720 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems —Plan Review and Permit Requirements.
A. The Director shall have the authority to require the submission of any plans and specifications pertaining to or
impacting onsite wastewater treatment systems. Such plans include, but are not limited to, subdivision of parcels
where a public sewer is not available, building expansion, and the addition of a structure on a parcel of property
utilizing an onsite wastewater treatment system.
B. A person proposing to construct, install, alter or repair any onsite wastewater treatment system or part thereof,
or a privy structure shall submit an application and receive plan approval from the Director in accordance with
the requirements of this Chapter and Title 28, Plumbing Code, including Appendix H, of the Los Angeles County
Code and with the OWTS requirements and procedures prior to any work being performed.
C. A person proposing to construct or expand a building or other structure, upon which property an onsite
wastewater treatment system or non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system is installed, shall submit
an application and receive a plan approval from the Director. The Director's evaluation of the proposed
construction or expansion plan shall determine whether the new building, structure or expansion interferes with
the existing onsite wastewater treatment system or any future expansion area required by Los Angeles County
Code, Title 28, Plumbing Code.
D. An application shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the Director. Any required fee shall be paid
at the time of application.
E. The Director's approval of an onsite wastewater treatment system plan under this Section is separate from, and
does not constitute compliance with, any permit requirements contained elsewhere in this code, including, but
not limited to, the requirements under this Title 11 for obtaining a renewable operating permit for NOWTS and
any requirements under Title 28, Plumbing Code for obtaining a permit for the construction or installation of an
OWTS.
F. All onsite wastewater treatment systems must be installed in accordance with the plans as approved by the
Director. Any changes in the installation plans must be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to
installation.
G. Any plan approval issued by the Director shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. If a property
owner has not obtained a building permit within one year, a property owner may request an extension of the plan
approval for up to one (1) additional year. If the property owner has not obtained a building permit within two
(2) years, the property owner must submit a new application meeting the requirements of the most recent version
of the California Plumbing Code, and pay the required fee.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.730 - Restrictions on Use of OWTS when a Public Sewer is Available.
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The Director shall not issue a permit for a new onsite wastewater treatment system, approve the
repair or replacement of an onsite wastewater treatment system, nor approve a project requiring
the evaluation of an existing onsite wastewater treatment system if a public sewer is available
within two hundred (200) feet of the building or proposed building.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.740 - Limitations on Sub -Divisions without Public Sewer Available.
Land development projects including Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and parcel sub -division
projects where a public sewer is not available and that are proposed after the effective date of
this ordinance, shall require the installation of a non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment
system if the parcel size is smaller than the allowable density values in the following table for a
single family dwelling unit, or its equivalent. The requirement for a NOWTS requires
recordation of a covenant through the County Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk as
part of the approval of the CUP or approval of the new parcels.
Average Annual Rainfall
(inches/year)
Allowable Density Value
(acres/single family dwelling unit)
0 - 15
2.5
>15-20
2
>20 - 25
1.5
>25 - 35
1
>35 - 40
0.75
>40
0.5
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.750 - Horizontal Setback Requirements.
OWTS shall not be installed in such a manner that any of its components are located within the
horizontal setbacks identified in the following table.
Minimum Horizontal Distance in Clear
Disposal
Septic Tank
Seepage Pit
Required From:
Field
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5 feet
Buildings or Structures'
(1.52
g feet
8 feet
meters)
(2.44 meters)
(2.44 meters)
5 feet
5 feet
8 feet
Property line adjoining private property
(1.52
meters)
(1.52 meters)
(2.44 meters)
Public Water Well, Where depth of effluent dispersal system > 10 feet 7•s
200 feet
s
200 feet
(61 meters)
(61 meters)
150 feet
150 feet
Public Water Well, Where depth of effluent dispersal system <10 feet 7
(45.7
meters)
(45.7 meters)
Springs, and Flowing Surface Water 7.9
100 feet'
100 feet 69
150 feet 69
(30.5 meters)
(30.5 meters)
(45.7 meters)
Vernal Pools, Wetlands, Lakes, Ponds, or Other (Non -Flowing) Surface Water Bodies
200 feet 10
200 feet 6A
200 feet 6.10
7•10
(61 meters)
(61 meters)
(61 meters)
5 feet
5 feet
12 feet
Seepage pits
(1.52
(1.52 meters)
(3.66 meters)
meters)
5 feet
4 feet `
5 feet
salmeters) field
Fs-
(1.52
(1.22 meters)
(1.52 meters)
5 feet
On site domestic water service line
(1.52
5 feet
5 feet
meters)
(1.52 meters)
(1.52 meters)
Distribution box
5 feet
5 feet
(1.52 meters)
(1.52 meters)
10 feet
Pressure public water main
(3.05
10 feet
10 feet
meters)
(3.05 meters)
(3.05 meters)
100 feet
150 feet
Private Water Wells 7
(30.5
100 feet
(45.72
meters)
(30.5 meters)
meters)
100 feet
Monitoring wells "
(30.5
100 feet
100 feet
meters)
(30.5 meters )
(30.5 meters)
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100 feet
Unstable Land Mass or Areas Subject to Earth Slides 12
100 feet
100 feet(30.5
meters)
(30.5 meters)
(30.5 meters)
High Water Mark of Reservoir, Lake, or Flowing Water Body, Type I 13
400 feet
400 feet
400 feet
(122 meters)
(122 meters)
(122 meters)
High Water Mark of Reservoir, Lake, or Flowing Water Body,Type II 10
200 feet
200 feet
200 feet
(61 meters)
(61 meters)
(61 meters)
10 feet
Trunk of any tree I5
(3.05
10 feet
10 feet
meters)
(3.05 meters)
(3.05 meters)
*Notes:
When disposal fields and/or seepage pits are installed in sloping ground, the minimum horizontal distance between any pan of the
leaching system and ground surface shall be fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters).
1. Including decks, patios, porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered, breezeways, roofed porte-cocheres,
roofed patios, carports, covered walks, covered driveways, and similar structures or appurtenances.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
4. Plus two (2) feet (.61m) for each additional one (1) foot (.305 meters) of depth in excess of one (1) foot (.305
meters) below the bottom of the drain line. (See also Section K 6 in Appendix K of the Plumbing Code.)
5. Reserved.
6. These minimum clear horizontal distances shall also apply between disposal field, seepage pits, and the ocean
mean higher high tide line.
7. Where special hazards are involved, the distance required shall be increased as may be directed by the authority
having jurisdiction.
8. If the depth of the effluent dispersal system exceeds twenty (20) feet (6.1 meters) and is within six hundred (600)
feet (182.88 meters) of a public water well, the setback must be such that there is at least two-year travel time
for microbiological contaminants.
9. Includes springs and flowing surface water bodies where the edge of that water body is the natural or levied bank
for creeks and rivers, or may be less where site conditions prevent migration of wastewater to the water body.
10. Distance from vernal pools, wetlands, lakes, ponds, or other surface water bodies where the edge of that water
body is the high water mark for lakes and reservoirs, and the mean high tide line for tidally influenced water
bodies.
11. Where regulatory or legitimate data requirements necessitate, the required distance to monitoring wells may be
decreased as may be directed by the authority having jurisdiction. If the monitoring well is installed to monitor
the groundwater at the waste effluent discharge, the setbacks do not apply.
12. Unstable land mass or areas subject to earth slides shall be identified by a registered engineer or registered
geologist; other setback distances are allowed, if recommended by a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified
professional.
13. Four hundred (400) feet (121.92 meters) from the high water mark of a reservoir, lake, or flowing water body
when the effluent dispersal system is within one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet (365.76 meters) from a public
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water systems' surface water intake point, within the catchment of the drainage, and located such that it may
impact water quality at the intake point such as upstream of the intake point for flowing water bodies.
14. Two hundred (200) feet (60.96 meters) from the high water mark of a reservoir, lake, or flowing water body
when the effluent dispersal system is located more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet (365.76 meters)
but less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet (762 meters) from a public water systems' surface water
intake point, within the catchment of the drainage, and located such that it may impact water quality at the intake
point such as upstream of the intake point for flowing water bodies.
15. For oak trees, this requirement extends to five (5) feet (1.52m) outside of the drip line or fifteen (15) feet (4.57
meters) from the trunk, whichever is greater.
In the event of inconsistencies between the setback requirements specified in the Los Angeles County
Plumbing Code, Title 28, Appendix H, the California Well Standards, and Chapter 38, Part 2 of this code, the more
restrictive requirements shall prevail.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.760 - Requirements for Soil Depth and Vertical Distance to Groundwater.
A. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum five (5) feet of natural undisturbed soil, excluding bedrock, below
the bottom of a leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber.
B. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum five (5) feet of separation from the bottom of the leach line, leach
bed, or infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater level if the percolation rate is five (5) minutes
per inch to sixty (60) minutes per inch.
C. A conventional OWTS shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet of vertical separation from the bottom of the
leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater if the percolation rate is greater
than one (1) minute per inch but less than five (5) minutes per inch.
D. A NOWTS shall have a minimum of three (3) feet of natural undisturbed soil, excluding bedrock, below the
bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or infiltrative chamber.
E. A NOWTS shall have a minimum of two (2) feet of separation from the bottom of the leach line, leach bed, or
infiltrative chamber and the highest known groundwater level, except in areas near impaired water bodies where
the minimum distance shall be three (3) feet.
F. Any OWTS utilizing a seepage pit shall have a minimum separation of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the pit
to the highest known groundwater.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.770 - Structural Requirements for Septic Tanks.
It shall be unlawful to install a septic tank in a manner that does not comply with the following
requirements:
A. All new or replacement tanks shall be approved by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officers (IAPMO) or stamped and certified by a California registered civil engineer as meeting industry
standards and installation shall be accomplished to the manufacturer's recommendations.
B. New and replacement tanks on conventional OWTS shall be equipped with an effluent filter to prevent solids in
excess of 3/16th of an inch from passing to the dispersal area. Septic tanks that use a National Sanitation
Foundation/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) Standard forty-six (46) effluent filter shall be
deemed in compliance with this requirement.
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C. All joints between the septic tank and its components shall be watertight and constructed of solid, durable
materials to prevent excessive corrosion or decay.
D. The invert level of the inlet pipe shall be at least two inches higher than the invert level of the outlet pipe.
E. All septic tank access points shall have watertight risers the tops of which are set not more than six (6) inches
below grade. Access openings at grade or above shall be locked or secured to prevent unauthorized access.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.780 - OWTS Utilizing Pumps to Move Effluent.
OWTS that utilize pumps to move effluent to the septic tank or from the septic tank to the
dispersal system shall:
A. Be equipped with a visual, audible, or telemetric alarm that alerts the owner or service provider in the event of
pump failure.
B. Provide sufficient additional storage space in the second compartment of the septic tank or pump chamber during
a twenty-four (24) hour power outage or pump failure and shall not allow an emergency overflow discharge. The
capacity for the storage space shall be equal to 60 - 75 percent of the interior capacity of the pipes to be dosed.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.790 - Percolation Rates for Dispersal Fields.
As an alternative to the percolation rates required in Appendix H of Los Angeles County Code,
Title 28 (Plumbing Code), proposed OWTS utilizing a leach bed, leach field, or infiltrative
chamber may report percolation test results as Minutes Per Inch (MPI). Percolation rates in MPI
shall be either:
A. In the range between five (5) MPI and sixty (60) MPI for use with a conventional OWTS.
B. In the range between one (1) MPI and 4.9 MPI with a separation between the bottom on the dispersal system and
groundwater of at least twenty (20) feet.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.800 - Interconnection of Dispersal Systems.
Upon installation of a new dispersal system, the new system shall be interconnected with the
existing system with an approved flow diversion device to allow for the alternating use of the
two dispersal systems.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.810 - Prohibition on the Use of Seepage Pits for New Construction.
A. The use of a seepage pit is prohibited for use with construction of onsite wastewater treatment systems for new
buildings with applications submitted after the effective date of this ordinance, unless the system is equipped
with additional treatment that meets the requirements of a NOWTS.
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B. Notwithstanding Section A, the use of a seepage pit in conjunction with a conventional OWTS is permitted for
new construction for single unit dwellings with four (4) or fewer bedrooms.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.820 - Evidence of a Failing OWTS.
Whenever the Director is made aware that an OWTS is at risk of failing, the Director shall send a
letter directing the property owner to have the system evaluated by a qualified contractor within
seven (7) calendar days to determine whether the system must be repaired or replaced. If the
evaluation reveals that the system requires repair or replacement the property owner shall:
A. Prevent any further discharges of sewage by having the system pumped by a sewage pumper truck at a frequency
that will prevent overflow.
B. Follow any directive issued by the Director that is necessary to protect groundwater or prevent surfacing of
sewage effluent.
C. Complete all repairs within a time determined by the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.830 - When a NOWTS is Required.
A. A NOWTS is required to be installed for new construction when any of the following conditions exist:
1. The percolation rate is faster than 5.12 gallons per square foot per day for a replacement seepage pit.
2. A seepage pit is proposed for installation at a new building other than a single unit dwelling with four (4)
or fewer bedrooms.
3. The percolation rate for a leach field or leach bed system is faster than one (1) MPI or greater than one (1)
MPI but less than 4.9 MPI and groundwater is within twenty (20) feet of the bottom of the dispersal system
for a new or replacement OWTS.
4. There is less than five (5) feet but at least two (2) feet of continuous, natural, undisturbed soil beneath a
dispersal system.
5. The property of the proposed system is within six hundred (600) feet of an impaired water body that is listed
for pathogens or nitrogen and no established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for that water body is
present.
6. The property of the proposed system is within the area defined by an Advanced Protection Management
Program (APMP) established by a TMDL implementation plan.
B. A NOWTS proposed to be installed in the areas of the Antelope Valley within the jurisdiction of the Lahontan
Regional Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB) shall not be required to include a disinfection system.
C. In addition to the circumstances listed in A above, the Director may require the installation of a NOWTS as a
condition of a variance to setback requirements for repair of a failed existing system. All variances shall comply
with the OWTS requirements and procedures to the maximum extent possible.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.840 - Minimum Conditions for Authorization to Install a NOWTS.
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Health Code, is set forth in Article II (Health Code) of Chapter 13 (Health and Sanitation) of the West Covina
Municipal Code.
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to exist in the State of California in
response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the state of emergency was declared, Governor Newsom along
with the County Health Department have imposed health orders aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
While well intended, the health orders at times have had no data or scientific evidence to support the mandated
orders. In addition, the pandemic has impacted communities differently throughout Los Angeles County. Los
Angeles County is one of the largest counties in the nation at 4,084 square miles, and has the largest
population in the nation, with nearly 10 million residents, who account for 27% of California's population. The
combination of the County's vast geographic area with the significant population size make it difficult to
address the specific needs of communities that are impacted differently by the pandemic with one -size -fits -all
policies. Each community and region within the County have had drastically different case rates and
hospitalization numbers. West Covina has had relatively low infection rates compared to the Countywide rates
even during the times the pandemic was surging in the County.
On December 1, 2020, in response to complaints from residents and the business community and a desire to
provide a more appropriate response to the pandemic based on West Covina's data, the West Covina City
Council directed staff to explore methods to improve local public health — including alternatives to the County
Health Department.
On December 9, 2020, the City engaged Valley Physicians Medical Group, through Dr. P. Basil Vassantachart,
MD, to provide consulting services relating to evaluating options for establishing a local health department.
On February 23, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-15 and Urgency Ordinance No. 2476,
terminating the Los Angeles County Health Officer services identified in Health and Safety Code section
101375. Staff submitted certified copies to the County by the March 1, 2021 deadline (Attachment No. 3). The
termination will be effective July 1, 2021.
To terminate the County's services, the City is required to provide notice of termination of the Health Services
Agreement at least 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year, or by May 31, 2021. The City received a letter
dated February 23, 2021 from the County Health Department stating the County Health Department will
continue to serve West Covina in its current capacity (Attachment No. 4). The City intends for services paid
for by local property taxes continue to benefit the community.
On March 16, 2021, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2478 and Ordinance No. 2479, and set the
date for the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2479 for this evening.
DISCUSSION:
To move forward with separating health services from the County Health Department and establishing a West
Covina Health Department, several actions must occur. This agenda item presents two ordinances for the City
Council's consideration; 1) the adoption of an ordinance relating to establishing a Public Health Director
position for the City of West Covina and 2) the adoption of the Los Angeles County Health Code by reference
Ordinance No. 2478 - Health Director Position
Ordinance No. 2478 would create a Public Health Director position within the City. The Public Health
Director will serve as the City's Health Officer. Local health directors have duties and powers that come from
multiple sources of law. Duties typically include administration, enforcement of public health laws,
communicable disease control, and education. To establish such position, Section 2-236 of the West Covina
Municipal Code would need to be amended to include the Public Health Director as an exempt position (like
the City Manager and Department Head positions). If the proposed ordinance to amend Section 2-236 is
adopted, next steps will include creation the position (including job description and salary range) through
action of the City's Human Resources Commission.
RESOLUTION NO.2021-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S SERVICES
RELATING TO ORDERS AND QUARANTINE
REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER
REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE.
PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 101375 provides: "[w]hen the governing
body of a city in the county consents by resolution or ordinance, the county health officer shall
enforce and observe in the city all of the following: (a) [o]rders and quarantine regulations
prescribed by the department and other regulations issued under this code [and] (b) [s]tatutes
relating to the public health; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 101380 provides: "[tlhe resolution or
ordinance shall be adopted and a certified copy served on the clerk of the board of supervisors on
or before the first day of March of any year, and the services of the county health officer in the
city shall commence on the first day of July following service of notice. The services shall continue
indefinitely until the governing body of the city terminates them by adoption of a resolution and
ordinance and service of a certified copy on the clerk of the board of supervisors on or before the
first day of March of any subsequent year. The services of the county health officer shall terminate
on the first day of July following service of notice"; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1936, the City of West Covina adopted Resolution No. 2,
consenting to the enforcement within City limits all orders, quarantine regulations and rules
prescribed by the State Board of Health and all statutes relating to public health and to vital
statistics by the Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina now desires to establish its own local health
department in order to maintain local control over public health issues and better serve the
community; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 101380, the City Council
now desires to terminate the Los Angeles County Health Officer's services provided pursuant to
Health and Safety Code section 101375.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby terminates the Los Angeles County Health
Officer's services provided pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101375.
All NOWTS shall meet the following minimum conditions:
A. The system shall be certified by an agency accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as
meeting the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard two hundred forty-five (245) or the system shall be
approved by the Director after completing a demonstration test described in the OWTS requirements and
procedures.
B. NOWTS requiring a disinfection system, shall be certified by an ANSI accredited agency as meeting NSF
Standard forty-six (46) for disinfection devices.
C. The septic tank shall be part of the NSF certified system, certified by the IAPMO, or evaluated by the local
plumbing official and determined to be Plumbing Code equivalent.
D. The NOWTS shall be equipped with a visual or audible alarm as well as a telemetric alarm that notifies the
owner and the service provider of the NOWTS in the event of system malfunction. If the property requiring an
NOWTS is in a location where telemetric monitoring is not possible, more frequent physical inspections are
required per Section 11.38.880.
E. The owner shall record a covenant against the title of the property meeting the requirements of Section 11.38.890.
F. The owner, prior to approval of the NOWTS, shall enter into and maintain in effect at all times throughout the
operational life of the system, a contract signed by both the property owner and a service provider certified by
the components' manufacturer. The contract shall include:
1. Telemetric monitoring of the system for component failures or quarterly inspections of the disinfection
system when telemetric monitoring is not available.
2. Annual inspections of the system or more frequent routine maintenance as recommended by the
manufacturer when telemetric monitoring is available.
3. Any required sampling of influent and effluent based on the system type, age, and location.
G. The Director may, at any reasonable time, require samples to be taken from the NOWTS while a department
representative and/or a contractor or agent of the department is present.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.850 - Performance Standards for NOWTS.
A. All NOWTS shall be designed to produce effluent that meets the following criteria:
1. Total Suspended Solids of less than thirty (30) mg.
2. Biological Oxygen Demand five (5) day average (BOD 5 ) of less than thirty (30) mg/l.
3. PH not less than 6.0 or greater than 9.0.
B. NOWTS treatment of nitrogen must result in a fifty (50) percent reduction in Total Nitrogen.
C. NOWTS provide disinfection that does not exceed a fecal coliform content of two hundred (200) per one hundred
(100) milliliters using the Most Probable Number (MPN) analytical method with a minimum detection limit of
2.2 MPN.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.860 - NOWTS Permit.
A. A permit shall be issued by the Director for the operation of a NOWTS upon the approval of the system. A
permit shall be valid for the location, type of system, and conditions of the approval, unless suspended or revoked
by the Director.
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B. The permit fee shall be collected in accordance with Los Angeles County Code Title 8, Sections 8.04.950 -
8.04.995.
C. A permit may be suspended or revoked by the Director for the following reasons:
1. The NOWTS is contributing to the contamination of groundwater, surface water, or resulting in the
surfacing of effluent, and the owner has not returned the NOWTS to operating condition within the time
required by the Director.
2. The owner does not submit records of maintenance inspections or results of effluent testing as required by
this ordinance within the time required by the Director.
D. It shall be a violation of this code to operate a NOWTS for which the permit has been suspended or revoked.
E. The owner of the NOWTS shall make the system available within five (5) calendar days for inspection upon
notice by the department.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.870 - Maintenance Required and Reporting Results.
A. The property owner shall have the NOWTS inspected and serviced at the rate set by the manufacturer as set forth
in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual or at least annually, by a service provider certified by
the manufacturer.
B. If the property is located in an area where telemetric monitoring is not possible, the property owner shall cause
the NOWTS to be inspected monthly by the NOWTS owner as directed and instructed by a NOWTS service
provider, and quarterly by the NOWTS service provider, in order to determine whether the NOWTS is operating
as required.
C. The service provider shall submit copies of all inspection and maintenance reports to the Director within thirty
(30) days of any inspection or maintenance of the NOWTS.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.880 - Influent and Effluent Testing and Reporting Requirements.
Owners of NOWTS shall have their maintenance service provider collect and submit samples for
laboratory testing of influent and effluent to determine if the system meets the performance
standards specified in Section 11.38.850. The frequency of this sampling shall comply with the
following table.
Type of System
When Testing is Required
All NOWTS
After completions of repairs (Within
seven (7) days)
NOWTS installed in within six hundred (600) feet of a water
Annually with telemetric monitoring
body impaired for pathogenic bacteria or in response to a
orQuarterly without telemetric
TMDL for bacteria
monitoring
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NOWTS larger than a single family residence located in the Annually
Antelope Valley
The service provider shall submit a copy of the laboratory analysis of effluent testing to the Director within
thirty (30) days of the date the results are provided to the owner or service provider by the laboratory.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
11.38.890 - Covenant.
A. The approval of a NOWTS for a future expansion area requires recordation of a covenant through the County
office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
B. The installation of a NOWTS requires recordation of a covenant through the County Office of the Registrar-
Recorder/County Clerk.
C. The covenant shall inform all future prospective owners of the property of the following:
1. A NOWTS is installed on the property.
2. Operation and maintenance of the NOWTS is required to comply with State and local laws.
3. A service agreement for maintenance and monitoring is required at all times with an approved servicing
company.
4. The Director must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of a change of servicing company.
5. Maintenance records and effluent testing results must be submitted to the Director within thirty (30) days
of annual servicing.
6. The owner is required to repair the system and conduct effluent testing of the system if inspection reveals
that it is not in compliance with State or local laws.
7. The owner is required to replace the NOWTS at their own expense if it cannot be repaired to be in
compliance.
8. The owner agrees to allow inspection of the NOWTS within five (5) calendar days, upon notice by the
Director, absent an emergency.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 31, 2018.)
Part 6 - SEWAGE PUMPING VEHICLES
11.38.900 - Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Operator.
An operator of a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle is required to register with the local
jurisdiction as per California Health and Safety Code Sections 117400-117450. A public health
license shall be issued to the owner of a seepage/sewage pumping vehicle when that person has
demonstrated that either the owner or an employee of the owner has adequate knowledge to train
other employees as described in Section 11.38.910.
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A change of address of the owner including a member of a partnership that is registered and of the place of
business thereof shall be reported in writing by the owner to the Director within two (2) days after the change of
address.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.910 - Adequate Knowledge.
A public health license shall only be issued after the applicant or his or her representative
submits demonstrates adequate knowledge of the following topics:
A. Knowledge of the equipment to be used.
B. The applicant's knowledge of sanitary principles and of the laws and ordinances affecting human health or
nuisances, including the factors that evidence a failing OWTS and appropriate locations for disposal of septage.
Proper use of personal protective equipment.
C. Clean up of spills or discharges of sewage from failed plumbing systems.
Knowledge may be demonstrated by submitting curriculum for the training of new staff to the Director for
approval, completion of a training course from a professional organization, such as the California Onsite Water
Association (COWA), or an approved public entity or an online course acceptable to the Director. The individual
receiving the training shall be designated as the trainer for his or her organization. The applicant shall maintain a
trainer as part of the organization. If the trainer leaves the organization, it has ninety (90) days to obtain a new
trainer.
The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that employees responsible for the clean out of septic tanks,
chemical toilets, cesspools and sewage seepage pits are properly trained before they work independently, and get
trained annually thereafter.
The owner shall have available for the Director upon request the name of the trainer and records of the
employee's annual trainings.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.920 - Required for Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle.
No person shall operate a sewage pumping vehicle without first making application and securing
a license from the Director.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.930 - Application and Issuance Conditions.
A. Applications for seepage/sewage pumping vehicles shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the
Director. All applicable fees, shall be paid at the time of the application.
B. The application shall include the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the year and make of vehicle, the vehicle
license number, the tank capacity, the owner information, the location where the vehicle shall be stored, and any
other data required by the Director.
C. Upon receipt of an application, the Director shall make an inspection of the seepage/sewage pumping vehicle. If
the applicant has complied with all applicable laws and regulations, and the vehicle meets the requirements of
the inspection, the Director shall approve the application, and issue an annual license.
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(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.940 - Suspension and Revocation of License
The Director may suspend or revoke the license of an operator of one (1) or more
seepage/sewage pumping vehicles or the license of an individual seepage/sewage pumping
vehicle.
The Director may suspend or revoke a license issued to an operator of one (1) or more sewage pumping vehicle
for any of the following violations:
A. Discharge of sewage or the contents of one (1) or more trucks in a location other than one approved by the
Director.
B. Failure to submit quarterly reports identifying all of the locations serviced and where the contents of the truck
were discharged.
C. Failure to report locations that evidence conditions of a failing OWTS, a cesspool, or an earthen pit privy.
The Director may suspend or revoke a license issued to a sewage pumping vehicle for violations of this code,
including, leakage of sewage from the tank, valves, piping, or other equipment that may discharge to the ground
surface.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.950 - Identification of Vehicle.
Seepage/sewage pumping vehicles shall be identified with the business name, City, State, Zip
Code and phone number on both sides of vehicle. The business name shall be in letters and
numbers at least three (3) inches in height, additional information shall be at least one (1) inch in
height and all letters and numbers shall be of a color contrasting to the vehicle. The public health
registration number shall be located on the rear of the vehicle in letters and numbers at least three
(3) inches high and of a color contrasting to the vehicle.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.960 - Construction of Seepage/Sewage Cleaning Vehicle.
A seepage/sewage pumping vehicle shall be constructed and maintained at all times with the
following components in good working order:
A. A water tight tank, valves, piping, pumps and equipment maintained free from leakage.
B. A hose for flushing contaminated areas.
C. A quick release valve on the discharge outlet.
D. A metal sleeve or other suitable device provided to reach from discharge outlet to manhole.
E. Tight fitting covers for tank openings.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
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11.38.970 - Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Operation Requirements
A. All contents of the sewage holding tank shall be deposited in an approved County Sanitation District location or
at a location approved by the Director.
B. Personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and boots shall be provided to all employees working
with sewage or septage.
C. A sewage spill kit shall be maintained on the vehicle for use in cleaning -up any sewage spills. The sewage spill
kit shall contain at a minimum:
1. Containment barriers to prevent the spill from entering a storm drain.
2. Absorbent material.
3. A shovel.
4. Garbage bags.
5. Liquid disinfectant and powdered lime.
D. The vehicle registration shall be maintained on the vehicle.
E. The vehicle exterior shall be maintained free of sewage or other waste material.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
11.38.980 - Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle Service Reports.
A. Seepage/sewage pumping vehicles are required to file with the Director a quarterly report specifying all of the
following:
1. The name and address of the owner or tenant of each and every one of the premises where a septic tank,
cesspool, or sewage seepage pit has been cleaned out by the registrant, his or her employees, or by others
on his or her behalf and the date of each cleaning.
2. The location where the cleanings are disposed of.
3. Discharges of waste that may result in violation of laws or ordinances required to be known by the registrant
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 117420.
B. OWTS showing symptoms of failure must be reported to the Director within twenty-four (24) hours of pumping.
Factors evidencing a failing OWTS are identified in Section 11.38.042.
(Ord. 2018-0037 § 32, 2018.)
Chapter 11.39 - ADULT FILMS; SHORT TITLE AND PUBLIC POLICY
Parts:
Part 1 - DEFINITIONS
11.39.005 - Definitions.
Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this part shall govern the
construction of this chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
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11.39.010 - Adult film.
An "adult film" is defined as any film, video, multimedia or other representation of sexual
intercourse in which performers actually engage in oral, vaginal, or anal penetration, including,
but not limited to, penetration by a penis, finger, or inanimate object; oral contact with the anus
or genitals of another performer; and/or any other sexual activity that may result in the
transmission of blood and/or any other potentially infectious materials.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.020 - County.
"County" means the County of Los Angeles.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.030 - Department.
"Department" means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.040 - Departmental regulations.
"Departmental regulations" means the regulations pertaining to filming of adult films
promulgated by the department as currently written or as may from time to time be amended.
When adopted by the department, these regulations are incorporated in and become part of this
chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.050 - Exposure control plan.
"Exposure control plan" means a written plan that meets all requirements of Title 8 California
Code of Regulations sections 3203 and 5193, to minimize employees' risk of exposure to blood
or potentially infectious material.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.060 - Filmed or filming.
"Filmed" and "filming" means the recording or real-time broadcast of any adult film, regardless
of the medium used.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
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11.39.070 - Potentially infectious material.
"Potentially infectious material" shall have the same meaning as defined in Title 8 California
Code of Regulations Section 5193(b), or any successor regulation.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.075 - Producer of adult film.
"Producer of adult film " means any person or entity that produces, finances, or directs, adult
films for commercial purposes.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.076 - Permittee.
"Permittee " means any person or entity issued an adult film production public health permit
pursuant to this chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
Part 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.39.080 - Adult film production public health permit.
A. Producers of adult films shall obtain a public health permit by filing a completed application form with the
department and paying the required fee. The fee shall be set by the Department in an amount sufficient to provide
for the cost of any necessary enforcement.
1. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the effective date of this chapter, adult film
production public health permits may be issued on a conditional basis. An individual issued a conditional
permit shall have up to six months from the date of application to provide the department with proof of
successful completion of a blood borne pathogen training course that has been approved by the department.
If permittee is a business entity rather than an individual, permittee shall have up to six months from the
date of application to provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood bome pathogen
training course that has been approved by the department for all principals and management -level
employees of permittee, including, but not limited to, all film directors. Failure to provide such proof within
the prescribed time shall cause the conditional adult film production public health permit to be revoked
immediately.
2. At all times after the twelve (12) months following the effective date of this chapter, each applicant who is
an individual must also provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood bome
pathogen training course that has been approved by the department. Each applicant who is a business entity
rather than an individual must provide the department with proof of successful completion of a blood borne
pathogen training course that has been approved by the department for all principals and management -level
employees of permittee, including but not limited to all film directors.
B. Upon successful completion of the permit application process described in subsection A of this section, the
department shall issue an adult film production public health permit to the applicant. The adult fihn production
public health permit will be valid for two years from the date of issuance, unless revoked.
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C. No producer of adult films may engage in the making of adult films in Los Angeles County for commercial
purposes unless that producer of adult films has a valid adult film production public health permit issued by the
department.
D. An adult film production public health permit is nontransferable.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.090 - Posting requirements.
A. The adult film production public health permit issued to the producer of adult films must be displayed at all times
at the location where any adult film is filmed in an area that is visible to performers.
B. A legible sign shall be displayed at all times at the location where any adult film is filmed in any conventional
typeface with a font size not smaller than 36 points, that provides the following notice so as to be clearly visible
to performers in said films:
The use of condoms is required for all acts of anal or vaginal sex during the production of adult films to
protect performers from sexually transmitted infections.
Any public health concerns regarding any activities occurring during the production of any adult films should
be directed to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
(the program office address and telephone number to be provided by the county health officer).
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.100 - Permit —Reporting requirements.
Every person that possesses a valid adult film production public health permit or registration
shall report to the department any changes in status to the business made reportable by
departmental regulations within fifteen (15) days of the change.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.110 - Permit —Suspension and revocation and fines.
A. Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the department and fines consistent
with the provisions of this chapter may be imposed by the department for a violation of this chapter or any other
violation of law creating a risk of exposing performers to sexually transmitted infections, including any violation
of applicable provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood
home pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control plan of
the producer of adult films, or any combination of such violations. The failure of a producer of adult films to
require performers to use condoms during any acts of vaginal or anal sexual intercourse is a violation of this
chapter.
B. Whenever the department determines that a permittee has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter,
any other violation of law creating a risk of exposing performers to sexually transmitted infections, including
any violation of applicable provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code,
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the blood home pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control
plan of the producer of adult films, or any combination thereof, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the
permittee. The notice to comply shall include a statement of the deficiencies found, set forth the corrective
measures necessary for the permittee to be in compliance with this chapter, and inform the permittee that failure
to comply may result in the imposition of a fine or other penalty, including suspension and/or revocation of any
and all permits. The notice to comply shall also advise the permittee of his or her right to an administrative
review.
C. A written request for an administrative review must be made by the noticed permittee within fifteen (15) calendar
days of the issuance of the notice to comply. The failure to request an administrative review within the prescribed
time shall be deemed a waiver of the right to an administrative review. The administrative review shall be held
within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of a written request for a review. Upon the written request of
permittee or on its own motion, the department may advance or postpone the scheduled administrative review
date, if permittee demonstrates good cause.
D. The department shall issue a written notice of decision specifying any penalties imposed on permittee to the
permittee within five (5) days of the administrative review or waiver, excluding weekends and holidays. For
permits that have been suspended or revoked, the notice of decision shall specify the acts or omissions found to
be in violation of this chapter, and, in the case of a suspended permit, shall state the extent of the suspension.
The notice of decision shall also state the terms upon which the permit may be reinstated or reissued, if any.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is
found or is reasonably suspected, the department may immediately suspend the adult film production public
health permit, initiate a criminal complaint and/or impose any fine permitted by this chapter, pending a
determination of an administrative review, as provided herein. Immediate danger to the public health and/or
safety shall include any condition, based upon inspection findings or other evidence, that can cause, or is
reasonably suspected of causing, infection or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected
hazardous condition.
1. Whenever an adult film production public health permit issued is immediately suspended or a fine is
imposed pursuant to this subdivision E of this section, the department shall issue to the permittee so
suspended or fined, a written notice to comply setting forth the acts or omissions with which the permittee
is charged, specifying the sections of the Los Angeles County Code, California Health and Safety Code,
blood borne pathogen standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control
plan of the producer of adult films, or the combination of alleged violations, and informing the permittee
of the right to an administrative review.
2. At any time within fifteen (15) calendar days of service of such notice to comply, the permittee may request,
in writing, an administrative review by the department to show cause why the imposed suspension or fine
is unwarranted. The administrative review shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of
a request. A failure to request an administrative review within fifteen (15) calendar days shall be deemed a
waiver of the right to such review.
3. At any time prior to an administrative review or waiver thereof, the recipient of a notice to comply issued
pursuant to this subsection F, may correct the deficiencies noted in the notice to comply and request a
reinspection at any time when the producer of adult films is actually filming an adult film.
4. In the case of a request for reinspection as set forth in subsection E.3 above, the department shall reinspect
as soon as practical. In the event the deficiencies noted in the notice to comply are corrected to the
satisfaction of the health officer, the department has discretion to reinstate or modify any suspension of a
permit and cancel or modify any fine imposed pursuant to this subsection F. If the department determines
that the deficiencies identified in the notice to comply have been corrected, but the department elects not
to reinstate the suspension or cancel the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection F, the department shall
notify the permittee of this decision in writing. The permittee shall have fifteen (15) calendar days from
receipt of said notification to seek an administrative review of this decision.
F. The department may, after an administrative review or waiver thereof, modify, suspend, revoke or continue all
such action previously imposed upon a permittee pursuant to this chapter or impose any fine imposed by law for
violations of this chapter or any other laws or standards affecting public health and safety, including but not
limited to the Los Angeles County Code, the California Health and Safety Code, the blood home pathogen
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall serve a certified copy of this resolution on the Clerk of
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on or before March 1, 2021.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2021.
APPROVE TO FORM
Thomas P. uart
City Attorney
�L% aMayor
ATTEST
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Lisa SI rick
Assista t City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2021-15 was duly adopted by the City Council
of the City of West Covina, California, at a special meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of
February, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Castellanos, Diaz, Lopez-Viado, Wu
NOES: Tabatabai
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
— C-&,
Lisa She ck
Assista City Clerk
standard, California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 5193 or the exposure control plan of the permittee, or
any combination thereof, or for interference with a county health officer's performance of duty.
G. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be reissued or reinstated, if the department determines that the
conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist and any fine imposed pursuant to this
chapter has been satisfied.
H. In the event a permit is suspended or revoked, the producer of adult films whose permit was revoked shall cease
filming any adult film unless and until the permit is reinstated or reissued.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
Part 3 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
11.39.120 - Compliance with the provisions in this chapter shall be mandatory.
A. The provisions of this chapter are in full force and effect in the county.
B. Any producer of adult films filming any adult films within the county, including any person or entity owning or
operating any business regulated by this chapter, must comply with the provisions of this chapter.
C. In addition to any other penalty provided for under this chapter, consistent with the process set forth herein for
notice and administrative review, the department may impose a fine on persons violating any provision of this
chapter or any law, regulation or standard incorporated into this chapter. The department may impose a civil fine
upon such violators in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per violation, as appropriate. The imposition of such
fines shall, in no way, limit the authority or ability to impose other requirements of this chapter or seek other
remedies against alleged violators.
D. Any person or entity who produces or Films adult films for commercial purposes within the county without a
valid adult film production public health permit, or any person, who violates any law, ordinance or regulation
governing any activity regulated by this chapter, or who, upon demand of the county health officer, refuses or
neglects to conform to a lawful order or directive of a county health officer pertaining to conduct regulated by
this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of $1,000.00, imprisonment in the county jail for a
period not to exceed six months, or both. Each such act is punishable as a separate offense.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.130 - Health officer —Enforcement.
The county health officer may enter and inspect any location suspected of conducting any
activity regulated by this chapter, and, for purposes of enforcing this chapter, the county health
officer may issue notices and impose fines therein and take possession of any sample,
photograph, record or other evidence, including any documents bearing upon adult film
producer's compliance with the provision of the chapter. Such inspections may be conducted as
often as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
11.39.140 - Noncompliance with county health officer —Injunctive relief.
Any act or failure to act which is a violation of this chapter may be the subject of a civil action to
enjoin the person or entity so acting or failing to act to conform his or her conduct to the
provisions of this chapter. A civil action to enforce the provisions of this section may be brought
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by the county counsel, the district attorney or any person directly affected by said failure to
comply with the provisions of this chapter. The filing and prosecution of such an action shall, in
no way, limit the authority or ability to impose other requirements of this chapter or remedies or
penalties as permitted by law.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
Part 4 - OPERATIONS
11.39.150 - Exposure control plan and reporting
Every producer of adult films shall provide a written exposure control plan, approved by the
department, describing how the requirements of this chapter will be implemented. The exposure
control plan shall meet requirements established in departmental regulations.
(Measure B, § 4, approved by voters in Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.)
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Division 1 - PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES
Chapter 8.04 - PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES
Parts:
Part 1 - DEFINITIONS
8.04.010 - Definitions generally.
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.)
8.04.025 - Animal food market.
"Animal food market" means a retail facility selling pet food or livestock feed, either packaged
or in bulk.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 1, 2011.)
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.
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"Animal keeper, Category II" means any person not an animal keeper, Category III, who does
one or more of the following:
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 hazes;
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 county health officer shall issue without a fee a license to:
A. A person who owns at least 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 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. 2014-0024 § 1, 2014: Ord. 2002-0066 § 8, 2002.)
8.04.055 - Backflow prevention device.
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"Backflow prevention device" means a plumbing device that prevents a cross -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.)
8.04.060 - 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. 2013-0025 § 2, 2013.)
8.04.063 - Body art bloodborne pathogens exposure control training approval.
"Body art bloodborne pathogens exposure control training approval" means the triennial review,
audit, and approval of a training provider's Body Art Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
Training evidencing its compliance with the criteria in California Health and Safety Code section
119307.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 3, 2013.)
8.04.064 - Body art facility.
"Body art facility" means a body art facility as defined in the California Health and Safety Code,
Section 119301 (d).
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 1, 2012: Ord. 99-0039 § 5, 1999.)
8.04.065 - Body art practitioner.
"Body art practitioner" means a practitioner as defined in California Health and Safety Code,
Section 119301 (t) who has submitted an application and documentation demonstrating that they
meet the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 119306 (b)(1-7).
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 2, 2012: Ord. 99-0039 § 6, 1999.)
8.04.067 - Body art facility, temporary.
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"Body art facility, temporary" means a body art establishment as defined in Los Angeles County
Code, Title 8, Section 8.04.064 which operates for up to seven (7) days in a ninety (90) day
period at a body art temporary event.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 4, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 §§ 2, 3, 2011.)
8.04.068 - Body art temporary event, promoter.
"Body art temporary event, promoter" means the person who is responsible for the maintenance
of all areas and facilities that are used by the public, or are shared by temporary body art
facilities, at an event with one or more temporary body art facilities.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 5, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 §§ 4, 5, 2011.)
8.04.069 - Caterer.
"Caterer" means a food facility at a fixed location where food is prepared for service at another
location pursuant to a contract or other arrangement.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 6, 2011.)
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.)
8.04.071 - Catering Operation.
"Catering operation" means a food service that is conducted by a permanent food facility
approved for food preparation where food is served, or limited food preparation is conducted, at
a location other than its permitted location, in either of the following circumstances:
1. As part of a contracted off -site food service event.
2. When operating in conjunction with a host facility with direct food sales.
(Ord. 2019-0003 § 1, 2019.)
8.04.072 - Catering Operation Host Facility.
"Host facility" means a facility located in a brewery, winery, commercial building, or another
location as approved by the local enforcement agency, that meets applicable requirements to
support a catering operation that provides food directly to individual consumers for a limited
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period of time, up to four hours, in any one 12-hour period and that maintains a host facility
permit issued by the County Health Officer.
(Ord. 2019-0003 § 2, 2019.)
8.04.075 - Certified farmers' market.
"Certified farmers' market" means that portion of a community event or other 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 (1) or more certified producers, by a nonprofit organization, or by a local
government agency.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 7, 2011: Ord. 93-0009 § 1, 1993.)
8.04.076 - Certified farmers' market sponsor.
"Certified farmers' market sponsor" means a person or organization that operates a location
within a Community Event or other location, which location is approved by the Los Angeles
County agricultural commissioner, and from which agriculture products are sold by producers or
certified producers directly to consumers.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 8, 2011.)
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.)
8.04.081 - Children's day camp.
"Children's day camp" means a Children's camp as defined in Section 8.04.080, which is
attended by children for either five (5) consecutive days or five (5) days in a fourteen (14) day
period without an overnight stay.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 9, 2011.)
8.04.085 - Reserved.
8.04.086 - Commercial sex venue.
"Commercial sex venue" is as defined in Section 11.04.310.
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(Ord. 2006-0004 § 1, 2006.)
8.04.087 - Community event.
"Community event" means an event which is of a public, civic, political, or educational nature,
including state and county fairs, city festivals, circuses, carnivals, certified farmers markets and
other public gathering events approved by the County health officer.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 4, 2013: Ord. 2011-0042 § 10, 2011.)
8.04.088 - Community event organizer.
"Community event organizer" means a person who is responsible for the maintenance of all areas
and facilities that are used by the public or are shared by food booths at a community event.
(Ord. 2012-0012 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2011-0042 § 11, 2011.)
8.04.089 - Community event/seasonal event permit.
"Community event/seasonal event permit" means written authorization to operate issued by the
County health officer to a community event organizer or food booth following approval of an
application and payment of the appropriate service fee.
(Ord. 2012-0012 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2011-0042 § 12, 2011.)
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 Code of Regulations, that serves at least fifteen (15) service
connections used by yearlong residents.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 13, 2011: Ord. 12110 § 9, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 90.2, 1964.)
8.04.093 - Contract Water Use Survey.
"Contract water use survey," as used in this chapter, means an evaluation, performed pursuant to
a written agreement between a water purveyor and the health officer, to determine the need for a
backflow protection assembly at one or more external service connections, in order to protect the
water distribution system from backflow.
(Ord. 2016-0065 § 1, 2016.)
8.04.095 - Cottage food operation.
"Cottage food operation" means an enterprise within the registered or permitted area of a private
home where the cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products are prepared or
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packaged for direct, indirect, or direct and indirect sale to consumers. The enterprise shall not
have more than one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, not including a family or
household member of the cottage food operator, and shall not have gross annual sales that exceed
the amounts specified in this section. In 2013, the enterprise shall not have more than thirty-five
thousand dollars ($35,000) in gross annual sales in the calendar year. In 2014, the enterprise shall
not have more than forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) in gross annual sales in the calendar
year. Commencing in 2015, and each subsequent year thereafter, the enterprise shall not have
more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in gross annual sales in the calendar year.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 5, 2013.)
8.04.096 - Cottage food operation —Class A
"Cottage food operation, Class A" means a cottage food operation that may engage only in direct
sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operation or other direct sales as described
under the definition of "direct sale," as set forth in section 8.04.106.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 6, 2013.)
8.04.097 - Cottage food operation —Class B
"Cottage food operation, Class B" means a cottage food operation that may engage in both direct
sales and indirect sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operation, from direct
sales venues including those described within the definition of "direct sale," as set forth in
section 8.04.106, from offsite events, or from a third -party retail food facility described under the
definition of "indirect sale," as set forth in section 8.04.272.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 7, 2013.)
8.04.100 - County health officer.
"County 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 § 31, 2006: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 1, 1964.)
8.04.106 - Direct sale
"Direct sale" means a transaction between a cottage food operation operator and a consumer,
where the consumer purchases the cottage food product directly from the cottage food operation.
Direct sales include, but are not limited to, transactions at holiday bazaars or other temporary
events, such as bake sales or food swaps, transactions at farm stands, certified farmers' markets,
or through community -supported agriculture subscriptions, and transactions occurring in person
in the cottage food operation.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 8, 2013.)
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8.04.120 - Dwelling unit
"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 any person engaged in the wholesale business of processing or
sacking manure for fertilizer purposes.
(Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 57, 1964.)
8.04.138 - Food cart, high risk.
"Food cart, high risk" means an unenclosed, non -motorized vehicle with compartments for
preparing food, including, but not limited to, a heated cooking surface and hot and cold holding
bins. Food preparation shall be limited to: cooking to order; preparing beverages to order;
dispensing and portioning of non -potentially hazardous foods, as defined in California Health
and Safety Code, Section 113871; slicing or chopping food on the heated cooking surface; and
the holding in a hot food compartment as permitted by California Health and Safety Code,
Section 113818 (b)(6).
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 14, 2011.)
8.04.139 - Food cart, low risk.
"Food cart, low risk" means an unenclosed, non -motorized vehicle which sells prepackaged
foods only.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 15, 2011.)
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.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2021-15
I, Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that this is a true and correct copy of the original City Council Resolution No. 2021-15, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S
SERVICES RELATING TO ORDERS AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED
BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER REGULATIONS ISSUED
UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, on this 25tn day
of February 2021.
Lisa j
AssisClerk
"Food establishment" means any room, building, or place, or portion thereof, maintained, used,
or operated for the purpose of storing, preparing, manufacturing, packaging, transporting,
salvaging, or otherwise handling food at the wholesale level. Food establishments include, but
are not limited to, food warehouses, wholesale food markets, food processing establishments,
and ice plants.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 16, 2011: Ord. 96-0069 § 3, 1996.)
8.04.142 - Food facility.
"Food facility" means a food facility as defined in the California Health and Safety Code,
Section 113789.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 17, 2011: Ord. 2010-0045 § 1, 2010; Ord. 96-0069 § 4, 1996.)
8.04.143 - Food Facility, High Risk.
"Food facility, high risk" means a restaurant, retail food market, interim housing facility, or
licensed health care facility, which meets any of the following criteria:
A. Offers a menu that involves preparation of a variety of potentially hazardous foods as defined in the California
Health and Safety Code, section 113871.
B. Prepares potentially hazardous food in advance of service using a food preparation method that involves two (2)
or more steps which may include: combining potentially hazardous ingredients, cooking, cooling, reheating, hot
or cold holding, freezing, or thawing.
C. Prepares foods for multi -day use by the restaurant, retail food market, interim housing facility, or licensed health
care facility.
D. Prepares or processes raw food products such as sushi, meat, seafood, raw sprouts, or poultry.
E. Processes meat, seafood, or poultry by smoking, curing, or drying.
F. Uses reduced oxygen packaging methods.
G. Uses multi -use eating and drinking utensils.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2018-0011 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 18, 2011.)
8.04.144 - Food Facility, Low Risk.
"Food facility, low risk" means any bar serving only alcoholic beverages, a restaurant, retail food
market, or licensed health care facility, which meets all of the following criteria:
A. Offers for sale or serves only prepackaged food items;
B. Prepares or serves only non -potentially hazardous foods or heats only commercially processed, potentially
hazardous foods for hot holding;
C. Offers only single -use eating and drinking utensils, if utensils are offered.
(Ord. 2018-0011 § 2, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 19, 2011.)
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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.)
8.04.146 - Food Facility, Moderate Risk
"Food facility, moderate risk" means a restaurant, retail food market, licensed health care facility
with nonpackaged foods, or a private school cafeteria, except for preschools, which meet the
following criteria:
A. Prepares or serves potentially hazardous food in quantities based on projected same day consumer demand, and
discards prepared foods that are not sold or served the same day; and
B. Uses single -use eating and drinking utensils; or
C. Cuts or trims produce for sale without further preparation.
(Ord. 2018-0011 § 3, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 20, 2011.)
8.04.150 - Food market, retail
"Food market, retail" means a food facility where bakery products, meats, fish, shellfish,
seafood, poultry, preserves, dairy products, eggs, ice, candy, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs,
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 offered for sale at retail for
consumption on premises other than where sold. "Food market, retail," however, shall not
include any "food salvager" as defined in Section 8.04.180.
A. 'Retail food market' includes, but is not limited to, any vitamin and supplement store, botanica, retail fruit and
vegetable market, retail fish market, retail grocery market, convenience store, retail meat market, or combination
of those listed.
B. Facilities utilizing an area of less than twenty-five (25) square feet for retail food market operations, that do not
sell or offer for sale foods other than prepackaged candy, prepackaged nuts, chewing gum, bottled soft drinks or
other prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food, shall be exempt from the requirement for a public health
permit under this section.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 21, 2011: 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
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Food market complex, wholesale, means any 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, 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 storing in
conjunction with processing, packaging, repackaging, making, cooking, mixing, processing,
bottling, packing, or otherwise preparing or handling, food; provided, however; that for fee
purposes the term "food processing establishment" shall not include a brewery, winery, any other
establishment manufacturing alcoholic beverages or spirits, nor establishments otherwise
specifically mentioned in this chapter.
(Ord. 2016-0065 § 2, 2016: Ord. 94-0052 § 7, 1994: Ord. 9127 § 2 (part), 1966: Ord. 8609 Art. 2
§ 61, 1964.)
8.04.172 - Food processing establishment, low risk.
"Food processing establishment, low risk" means a food processing establishment, as defined in
Section 8.04.170, containing less than six thousand (6,000) square feet, that does not process as a
final product potentially hazardous food, as defined by law.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 9, 2013.)
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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 container or 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.)
8.04.189 - Food vehicle, high risk.
"Food vehicle, high risk" means a fully enclosed vehicle which prepares food for retail sale.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 22, 2011.)
8.04.190 - Food vehicle, independent wholesale.
A. "Independent delivery food vehicle' means any motorized conveyance delivering any of the following foods, or
any combination thereof, either as a retail independent delivery vehicle pursuant to a prior order or as wholesale
independent distributor:
1. Milk or other dairy products;
2. Meat, fish, shellfish, or other seafood;
3. Bakery goods;
4. Fruit and vegetables;
5. Groceries;
6. Ice or beverages;
7. Any other type of food or food product.
B. Vehicles used by a fixed -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. Any "independent delivery 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. 2012-0012 § 4, 2012: Ord. 96-0069 § 6, 1996: Ord. 9578 § 4, 1968: Ord. 8848 § 2 (part),
1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 62.1, 1964.)
8.04.192 - Food vehicle, low risk.
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"Food vehicle, low risk" means a vehicle which sells prepackaged foods with no food
preparation.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 23, 2011.)
8.04.200 - Food vehicle, retail.
A. "Retail food vehicle" means any motorized or non -motorized 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 vehicle;
3. Fish peddler vehicle;
4. Food vehicle —Department of Motor Vehicles exempt;
5. Food salvage distributor vehicle;
6. Fruit and vegetable vehicle;
7. Grocery vehicle;
8. Ice vehicle;
9. Meat vehicle;
10. Milk vehicle;
11. Industrial catering vehicle;
12. Limited food vehicle;
13. Unpackaged food vehicle;
14. Prepackaged food cart, a non -motorized 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.
B. Vehicles owned and operated by a fixed -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. 2012-0012 § 5, 2012: 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.
"Food vehicle commissary" means any structure or portion of a structure used exclusively for the
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.
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(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, other than 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; or
3. 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.)
8.04.219 - Garment manufacturing complex.
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"Garment manufacturing complex" means any establishment, its contents, and the contiguous
land or property which rents, leases or lends facilities within said establishment, for the purpose
of conducting business as a garment manufacturing establishment as defined in Section 8.04.220.
A garment manufacturing complex which rents, leases or lends space to no more than one
garment manufacturing establishment is exempt from this definition.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 24, 2011.)
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.)
8.04.222 - Geothermal heat exchange well.
"Geothermal heat exchange well" means a geothermal heat exchange well as defined in Section
13713 of the California Water Code.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 25, 2011.)
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 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 county health
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.
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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 follows:
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 who 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.)
8.04.270 - 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.
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.)
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8.04.272 - Indirect sale
"Indirect sale" means an interaction between a cottage food operation operator, a third -party
retailer, and a consumer, where the consumer purchases cottage food products made by the
cottage food operation from a third -party retailer that holds a valid permit issued pursuant to
California Health and Safety Code section 114381. Indirect sales include, but are not limited to,
sales made to retail shops or to retail food facilities where food may be immediately consumed
on the premises.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 10, 2013.)
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 score 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.)
8.04.277 - Interim Housing Facility.
"Interim housing facility" 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 health or alcoholism and drug abuse rehabilitation or treatment facility licensed by the
State of California), used or intended to be used as a place where provisional sleeping or
rooming accommodations are furnished on a temporary basis to persons who lack permanent
housing, are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, with or
without compensation from the resident and with or without meal service. "Interim housing
facility" includes, but is not limited to, bridge housing, crisis housing, recuperative care housing,
stabilization housing, recovery bridge housing, and shelters.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 2, 2018.)
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.)
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8.04.283 - Limited Service Charitable Feeding Operation
"Limited service charitable feeding operation" means an operation for food service to a consumer
solely for providing charity, that is conducted by a nonprofit charitable organization operating
with a registration from the County Health Officer, and whose food service is limited to the
functions specified by State law.
(Ord. 2019-0003 § 3, 2019.)
8.04.285 - Local small water systems.
"Local small water systems" means a water system for the provision of piped water to county -
owned or county -operated facilities, such as a fire station, library, school, or other similar
institutions, for human consumption which serves at least one (1), but not more than four (4),
service connections. Shared well agreement parcels and single parcels of land with homes
occupied by members of the same family shall not be included in this classification.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 26, 2011.)
8.04.288 - Massage Establishments.
"Massage Establishment" means any business that offers "massage", "massage services", or
"massage therapy", including, but not limited to, reflexology, fomentation, shiatsu, alcohol rubs,
Russian, Swedish, Turkish baths, or acupressure or any combination thereof in exchange for
compensation at a fixed place of business. Any business that offers any combination of massage
therapy and bath facilities - including, but not limited to, showers, baths, wet and dry heat rooms,
pools and hot tubs - shall be deemed a Massage Establishment under this Chapter. Excluded
from the definition of "Massage Establishment" shall be any commercial sex venue as defined in
Section 11.04.310.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 38, 2020.)
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.)
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ATTACHMENT NO.4
(Oai�s ANGELES
Health
BARBARA FERRER, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed.
Director
MUNTU DAVIS, M.D., M.P.H
County Health Officer
MEGAN McCLAIRE, M.S.P.H.
Chief Deputy Director
313 North Figueroa Street, Room 806
Los Angeles, California 90012
TEL (213) 288-8117 • FAX (213) 975-1273
-publichea8h.lacouMv.aov
February 23, 2021
The Honorable Letty Lopez-Viado
City of West Covina
City Hall Council Chambers
1444 W. Garvey Avenue South
West Covina, California 91790
Re: Resolution 2021-15 and Urgency Ordinance No. 2476
Dear Mayor and Honorable West Covina City Councilmembers:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Hilda L. Solis
First DIM10
Holly J. Mitchell
Second Dldnct
Sheila KV.hl
Third 11 Ild
Janice Mahn
Foudh Disinct
Kalhsyn Barger
Fitch District
This is to provide you with comment regarding the Council's decision to consider the
public health services agreement between the County and the City of West Covina, which has
been in place and working well at no cost to the City for decades. Although it is well within a
city's jurisdiction to create its own public health department, the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health (Public Health) is not aware of any planning or coordination with
the City for this drastic change. Public Health is concerned that even if the City has made plans
to create and operationalize the infrastructure necessary to run an effective public health
department, there are significant hurdles to ensuring to protection of the health of the city's
residents.
Like the only other municipal public health departments recognized by the State of
California, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Berkeley, the City will need to appoint its own health
officer and provide sufficient infrastructure to operate a local health jurisdiction. State mandated
public health operations, based on 17 CCR § 1276, include: Public Health Statistics (recording of
birth and death certificates); Communicable disease control; medical and nursing services to
promote maternal and child health; environmental health and sanitation services; laboratory
services, and nutrition, chronic disease, social factors affecting health, public health nursing
services, and occupational health services. In its agreements with cities, like West Covina,
Public Health provides all services required of a local health jurisdiction to those cities at no
cost.
Per State law, once appointed, a city health officer must enforce and observe all orders,
quarantine and other regulations concerning public health prescribed by the State Public Health
Officer. During this last year, while acting as the health officer for the City, Public Health's
Acute Communicable Disease Control Unit and Outbreak Management Bureau have investigated
45 COVID-19 outbreaks within the City to ensure isolation and quarantine measures are
8.04.305 - Mobile body art facility
"Mobile body art facility" means a vehicle, conveyance, or other mobile platform approved for
use by the department as a body art facility.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 6, 2012: 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.
"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 8.04, 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.)
8.04.315 - Monitoring well.
"Monitoring well" means a monitoring well as defined in Section 13712 of the California Water
Code.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 27, 2011.)
8.04.316 - Motion picture catering operation.
A "motion picture catering operation" shall consist of a mobile food facility, no more than two
mobile storage vehicles and outdoor food preparation and service areas, where the operator is
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under contract to operate at a licensed film studio or at a site with a permit for filming on
location, which permit is issued by the appropriate city or the county.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 11, 2013.)
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.)
8.04.331 - Non -community water systems —Non -transient population.
"Non -community water systems —Non -transient population" means a non -community water
system as defined in California Health and Safety Code, Section 1162750) which regularly
serves twenty-five (25) or more of the same persons for more than six (6) months per year.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 3, 2014.)
8.04.332 - Non -community water systems —Transient population.
"Non -community water systems —Transient population" means a non -community water system
as defined in California Health and Safety Code, Section 1162750) which regularly serves fewer
than twenty-five (25) of the same persons for more than six (6) months per year.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 5, 2014.)
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8.04.333 - Non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system
"Non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system" (NOWTS) means an onsite wastewater
treatment system that utilizes one or more supplemental treatment components to provide further
treatment of the sewage effluent prior to discharging into the dispersal system. Supplemental
treatment components include but are not limited to a three (3) compartment treatment tank,
aerator, filter pods, pump, ultraviolet disinfection, clarifier, and effluent filtration.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 6, 2014.)
8.04.334 - 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. 2014-0038 § 8, 2014.)
8.04.335 - 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. 2014-0038 § 10, 2014.)
8.04.336 - Onsite wastewater treatment system
"Onsite wastewater treatment system" (OWTS) means a system consisting of a septic tank with
effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one (1) or more seepage pits, or into a
combination of subsurface disposal field and seepage pits.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 11, 2014.)
8.04.337 - Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —With no verification of prior system
approval.
"Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —with no verification of prior system approval"
means the review of construction plans to repair an existing onsite wastewater treatment system
(OWTS) or non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system (NOWTS) in order to restore
the system to its originally intended condition or to determine that the proposed addition to a
structure neither increases the designed flow nor requires greater capacities for an existing
OWTS/NOWTS when evidence of the original approval of the system is not available.
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(Ord. 2014-0038 § 12, 2014.)
8.04.338 - Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —With verification of prior system approval
"Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —with verification of prior system approval"
means the review of construction plans to repair an existing onsite wastewater treatment system
(OWTS) or non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system (NOWTS) in order to restore
the system to its originally intended condition or to determine that the proposed addition to a
structure neither increases the designed flow nor requires greater capacities for an existing
OWTS/NOWTS when evidence of the prior approval of the system is available.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 13, 2014.)
8.04.339 - Owner initiated inspection.
"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 - Permanent supportive housing.
"Permanent supportive housing" means housing which is available to, and intended for, persons
who are homeless, or at -risk of homelessness, and have multiple barriers to employment and
housing stability, which barriers include mental illness, chemical dependency, or other disabling
or chronic health conditions. To qualify as "permanent supportive housing" each tenant
household must have a lease, or a similar form of occupancy agreement, without a limit on
length of tenancy, as long as the terms and conditions of the lease or occupancy agreement are
met. Additionally, all members of tenant households must have facilitated access to case
managers who provide access to supportive services, including intensive case management,
information and referral to services to health and dental care, mental health services, substance
abuse services, transportation coordination, and linkage to potential out -placements for tenants.
(Ord. 2011-0042 §§ 30, 31, 2011.)
8.04.347 - Plan check and site evaluation.
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"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.)
8.04.349 - Post -Coastal Commission approval.
"Post -Coastal Commission approval" means the review of construction plans approved by the
California Coastal Commission to ensure that no changes or additional requirements have been
imposed on an onsite wastewater treatment system project that would pose a risk or threat to
public health or safety.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 14, 2014.)
8.04.350 - Poultry.
"Poultry" means chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and all other similar domestic birds or fowl.
(Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 73, 1964.)
8.04.351 - Pre -Coastal Commission approval.
"Pre -Coastal Commission approval" means the project review of an onsite wastewater treatment
system (OWTS) or non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system (NOWTS) project,
which is located in the Coastal Zone and requires a California Coastal Commission review.
(Ord. 2014-0038 § 15, 2014.)
8.04.353 - Prepackaged food.
"Prepackaged food" means any food prepared at an approved source, properly labeled and
packaged by the manufacturer to prevent any contamination of the food prior to opening and/or
consumption by the consumer.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 32, 2011.)
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.
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(Ord. 8848 § 5, 1965: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 75, 1964.)
8.04.365 - Production well.
"Production well" means a well or water well as defined in Section 13710 of the California
Water Code.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 33, 2011.)
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 health officer, 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. 2014-0024 § 2, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 11, 1996.)
8.04.373 - Public health permit.
"Public health permit" means a written authorization to operate a body art facility, 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 health officer, without which permit said operation would
be unlawful.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 3, 2014: Ord. 2012-0032 § 7, 2012: 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 or supervised by any person who receives from the public, for its use, any
money or other form of compensation, 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.
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"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.)
8.04.392 - Recycled Water Existing Site.
"Recycled Water Existing Site" means a project to convert an existing building or irrigation
system to recycled water for non -potable uses.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 1, 2018.)
8.04.393 - Recycled Water New Submittal.
"Recycled Water New Submittal" means a project to install a recycled water system for non -
potable uses in conjunction with the construction of a new building.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 2, 2018.)
8.04.395 - Residential hotel/single room occupancy.
"Residential hotel/single room occupancy" means a hotel which rents single rooms for more than
thirty (30) days to be used by individuals as their primary residence and for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 34, 2011.)
8.04.400 - Restaurant.
"Restaurant" means a food facility in a fixed location where food is stored, prepared, and offered
for sale directly to the public for immediate consumption, either on or off the premises.
"Restaurant" includes any bistro, brasserie, buffet, cafe, coffee shop, cafeteria, sandwich shop, tavern, cocktail
lounge, pub, theater snack bar, juice bars, bed and breakfast, 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.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 35, 2011: Ord. 10278 § 2, 1971; Ord. 10030 § I (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 Route Sheet shall be maintained on file at the Vehicle
Inspection Program. The owner/operator of a mobile food facility or mobile support unit shall
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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.)
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.)
8.04.415 - Senior feeding site.
"Senior feeding site" means a location which provides meals that were prepared at an offsite
location previously approved by the County health officer, to senior citizens free of charge or at
a reduced cost.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 36, 2011.)
8.04.420 - Seepage/Sewage Pumping Vehicle.
"Seepage/sewage pumping 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. 2018-0037 § 1, 2018; Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 80, 1964.)
8.04.422 - Service Connection.
"Service connection" means the point of connection between a customer's piping or constructed
conveyance, and a water system's meter, service pipe, or constructed conveyance.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 1, 2015.)
8.04.424 - Shall and May.
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The word "shall' is mandatory, the word "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 2, 2015.)
8.04.425 - Shared Kitchen Complex
"Shared kitchen complex" means a food facility as defined under the California Retail Food
Code or a food processing establishment as defined under the California Wholesale Food Code,
or both, that is used as a place of business for the exclusive purpose of providing commercial
space and equipment to multiple individuals or business entities which commercially prepare or
handle food that will be offered for sale. For purposes of this provision, 'commercially prepare
or handle" shall include, but shall not be limited to, the making, cooking, baking, mixing,
processing, packaging, bottling, canning or storing of food, and other necessary or related
activities thereto.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 3, 2015: Ord. 2011-0042 § 44, 2011.)
8.04.428 - Shared Kitchen Complex Tenant, Retail Food Operator.
"Shared kitchen complex tenant, retail food operator" means an individual or business entity
operating within a shared kitchen complex whose business is limited to the retail sale of food
products. A shared kitchen complex tenant retail food operator shall be permitted to prepare food
for sale or service at a location other than the shared kitchen complex, including but not limited
to catered events, community events and trade shows. A shared kitchen complex tenant retail
food operator shall comply with all equipment, food safety, and public health requirements set
forth in applicable state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances when conducting those
activities set forth in Section 8.04.425 within a shared kitchen complex.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 4, 2015.)
8.04.430 - Shared Kitchen Complex Tenant, Wholesale Food Processor.
"Shared kitchen complex tenant, wholesale food processor" means an individual or business
entity operating within a shared kitchen complex who is authorized by the County health officer
to conduct one of the following food processor businesses: (a) wholesale only, or (b) wholesale
and retail. A shared kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor may prepare food for sale
or service at another location. A shared kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor shall
be permitted to prepare food for sale or service at a location other than the shared kitchen
complex, including but not limited to catered events, community events, and trade shows. A
shared kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor shall be permitted to prepare and
package food for sale to third party distributors, wholesalers, and other permitted food facilities.
The shared kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor shall comply with all equipment,
food safety, and public health requirements set forth in applicable state and local laws,
regulations, and ordinances when conducting those activities set forth in Section 8.04.425 within
a shared kitchen complex.
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(Ord. 2015-0065 § 5, 2015: 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 lowfat 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.)
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 booth.
"Swap meet prepackaged food booth" means a temporary food facility, as defined by Section
114335(a) of the California Health and Safety Code, operated at a swap meet, by a swap meet
operator or its lessee, which offers for sale, or gives away, only non -potentially hazardous
prepackaged foods, and whole, uncut produce. 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. 2011-0042 § 45, 2011: Ord. 96-0069 § 16, 1996: Ord. 93-0055 § 4, 1993.)
8.04.436 - State small water systems.
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Mayor Lopez-Viado and West Covina City Council Members
February 23,2021
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implemented, testing was conducted, and all infection control guidance was implemented.
Further, Public Health's Environmental Health Division has conducted 660 inspections related to
compliance with COVID-19 infection control requirements. This does not include the over 500
routine inspections of permitted businesses along with the mandated services and programs
which include food, housing and institutions, land development, mills and dairy products, public
pools, waste management, water supply, body art, and other services and programs as required
by State or local laws.
Should this council elect to create its own city public health department, Public Health
will be ready to work with the City to transfer all of the duties of a local public health
jurisdiction. Until that transition is complete and the City's public health department is
recognized by the State as a local public health jurisdiction, Public Health will continue to serve
this council and the residents of West Covina in its current capacity.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
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Davis, M.D., M.P.H.
County Health Officer
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"State small water systems" means a system for the provision of piped water to the public for
human consumption which serves at least five (5), but not more than fourteen (14), service
connections.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 46, 2011.)
8.04.440 - Swimming pool.
"Swimming pool" means a wholly artificial basin, chamber or tank, constructed or prefabricated
with impervious bottoms and sides, that is intended for recreational or therapeutic use.
"Swimming pool" includes spa pools, special purpose pools, and wading pools, but does not
include baths where the main purpose is the cleansing of the body, nor individual therapeutic
tubs that are drained and sanitized between each use. "Swimming pool' does not include any
pool that is intended for non-commercial use as a pool by the occupants of not more than three
(3) dwelling or living units.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 37, 2011: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 81, 1964.)
8.04.441 - Swimming pool, high risk.
"Swimming pool, high risk," means a swimming pool, as defined in Section 8.04.440, located at
a health club or water theme park.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 38, 2011.)
8.04.442 - Swimming pool, low risk/limited use.
"Swimming pool, low risk/limited use," means a swimming pool, as defined in Section 8.04.440,
located at multiple family dwellings with four (4) or more living units, mobile home parks,
community pools that serve a collection of single family dwellings, and pools operated for six (6)
months or less during the year that are kept empty when not in operation.
(Ord. 2013-0025 § 12, 2013: Ord. 2011-0042 § 39, 2011.)
8.04.443 - Swimming pool, moderate risk.
"Swimming pool, moderate risk," means a swimming pool, as defined in Section 8.04.440,
located at a hotel, motel, public or private school, children's camp, swim school, country club,
municipal facility, organization or medical facility.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 40, 2011.)
8.04.444 - Swimming Pool Renovation, Major.
"Swimming Pool Renovation, Major" means any one of the following: re -plumb of a pool
greater than one -hundred -thousand (100,000) gallons, installation of an ozone corona discharge
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system, a chlorine salt generator, a solar heating system, installation of all new equipment, or any
combination of standard or minor renovations, as those terms are defined in Section 8.04.446 and
Section 8.04.445, respectively, estimated to require more than three (3) hours for review and
approval by the County Health Officer. "Swimming Pool Renovation, Major" includes any
resurfacing related to the work identified herein.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 3, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 41, 2011.)
8.04.445 - Swimming Pool Renovation, Minor.
"Swimming Pool Renovation, Minor," means any one of the following: replacement of a piece of
equipment or drain cover, deck replacement and/or coping, a fencing addition or change, filter
change, restroom addition or change, racing lanes, lighting or other renovation estimated to
require one (1) hour or less for review and approval by the County Health Officer.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 4, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 42, 2011.)
8.04.446 - Swimming Pool Renovation, Standard.
"Swimming Pool Renovation, Standard," means any one of the following: re -plumb of a pool
less than one -hundred -thousand (100,000) gallons or any combination of standard or minor
renovations, as those terms are defined in Section 8.04.446 and Section 8.04.445, respectively,
estimated to require more than one (1) hour but less than three (3) hours for review and approval
by County Health Officer. "Swimming Pool Renovation, Standard" includes any resurfacing
related to the work identified herein.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 5, 2018: Ord. 2011-0042 § 43, 2011.)
8.04.447 - Swimming Pool, Resurface.
"Swimming Pool, Resurface" means any of the following: verification of rails, waterline and
divider line tile, depth markers, covers, and coping. Resurface of pool or deck.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 6, 2018.)
8.04.450 - Tax collector.
"Tax collector" means the tax collector of the county of Los Angeles, or his duly authorized
representative.
(Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 3, 1964.)
8.04.452 - Temporary food facility
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"Temporary food facility" means a temporary food facility, as defined in the California Health
and Safety Code, Section 113930, approved by the County health officer, which operates at an
approved community event.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 8, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 47, 2011.)
8.04.453 - Temporary food facility, demonstrator.
"Temporary food facility, demonstrator" means a temporary food facility operated at a
community event for the purpose of offering or serving packaged or nonpackaged food, without
charge, to the public for the purpose of publicizing, advertising, or promoting the sale of food
products or food equipment, which operates by permit for up to twenty-five (25) consecutive or
non-consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 9, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 48, 2011.)
8.04.454 - Temporary food facility, prepackaged.
"Temporary food facility, prepackaged" means a temporary food facility operating at a
community event which offers for sale only commercially prepackaged food with or without
offering prepackaged samples, and which operates by permit for up to twenty-five (25)
consecutive or non-consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 10, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 49, 2011.)
8.04.455 - Temporary food facility, prepackaged with food sampling.
"Temporary food facility, prepackaged with food sampling" means a temporary food facility
operating at a community event which offers for sale only commercially prepackaged food and
offers or serves nonpackaged food to the public without charge for the purpose of promoting the
sale of food, and which operates by permit for up to twenty-five (25) consecutive or non-
consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 11, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 50, 2011.)
8.04.456 - Temporary food facility, food preparation.
"Temporary food facility, food preparation" means a temporary food facility operating at a
community event which offers for sale nonpackaged food, and which operates by permit for up
to twenty-five (25) consecutive or non-consecutive days in a ninety (90) day period.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 12, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 51, 2011.)
8.04.457 - Temporary food booth at single location annual, prepackaged
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"Temporary food booth at single location annual, prepackaged" means a prepackaged temporary
food facility as defined in Section 8.04.454, which operates as a food booth at a community
event or multiple community events held at a single location for up to twelve (12) months per
year.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 13, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 52, 2011.)
8.04.458 - Temporary food booth at single location annual, prepackaged with food sampling.
"Temporary food booth at single location annual, prepackaged with food sampling" means a
prepackaged temporary food facility with food sampling as defined in Section 8.04.455, which
operates as a food booth at a community event or multiple community events held at a single
location for up to twelve (12) months per year.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 14, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 53, 2011.)
8.04.459 - Temporary food booth at single location annual food booth, food preparation.
"Temporary food booth at single location annual food booth, food preparation" means a
temporary food facility, food preparation as defined in Section 8.04.456, which operates as a
food booth at a community event or multiple community events held at a single location for up to
twelve (12) months per year.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 15, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 54, 2011.)
8.04.460 - Theater.
A. "Theater" means any building, room or place where any play, motion picture, concert, opera, circus, trick or
jugglery show, or 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.
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"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 a water -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 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 courts, 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, 'bending 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 or water -operated equipment, mechanism,
device or contrivance installed on any domestic water -supply line to or within any consumer
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premises, for use with or without the introduction of chemicals for purposes of water treatment.
Approved salt (sodium chloride) regenerated zeolite water -softeners are excepted for purposes of
this chapter.
(Ord. 12110 § 10, 1980: Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 90.5, 1964.)
8.04.522 - Well construction.
"Well construction" means to drill, dig, bore, or excavate any well or to convert any industrial, or
irrigation well for use as a domestic water well.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 55, 2011.)
8.04.523 - Well destruction.
"Well destruction" means to destroy a well as defined in Los Angeles County Code, Title 11,
Section 11.38.330.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 56, 2011.)
8.04.524 - Well renovation.
"Well renovation" means to deepen an existing well or any modification of an existing well or
well casing.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 57, 2011.)
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.)
8.04.535 - X-ray Machine, High Energy Source.
"X-ray Machine, High Energy Source" means an X-ray or other radiation emitting device
operating at 301 kVp and greater.
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(Ord. 2018-0024 § 7, 2018.)
8.04.536 - X-ray Machine, Low Energy Source
"X-ray Machine, Low Energy Source" means an X-ray or other radiation emitting device
operating at 70 kVp and lower.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 8, 2018.)
8.04.537 - X-ray Machine, Medium Energy Source.
"X-ray Machine, Medium Energy Source" means an X-ray or other radiation emitting device
operating at 71 kVp to 300kVp.
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 9, 2018.)
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.)
8.04.550 - Jurisdiction.
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 in fixed 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 health
officer. Such license or permit shall be in addition to any other license or permit required by this
county or by any other public jurisdiction.
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(Ord. 2014-0024 § 4, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 20, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 1, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 §
12, 1964.)
8.04.570 - Business in fixed 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 county health officer. 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 county health officer and obtain a new permit. If a lessee obtains the
permit, any subsequent lessee shall obtain a new permit.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 5, 2014: 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. 1 § 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
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.)
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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 county health officer
upon a form to be provided by the county health officer, and at such time pay the required fee
and penalty, if any.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 6, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 23, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 3, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art. 1 §
20, 1964.)
8.04.610 - Public health license and permit —County health officer action on application.
Upon receipt of an application with all pertinent data and the public health license or permit fee,
and on condition that the applicant meets all criteria required by law, the county health officer,
shall issue the license or permit to the licensee or permittee.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 7, 2014: 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 for 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
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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.
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. If 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 an official inspection report identifying 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 official inspection
report; and
C. An additional reinspection is necessary to determine that the violation or violations have been corrected.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 58, 2011: Ord. 96-0069 § 27, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 1, 1989.)
8.04.650 - Notice to be given.
A. All official inspection reports issued to food -related businesses shall contain a notice similar to the following:
"Failure to correct the above violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees of (amount of fee)
for each additional reinspection."
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. The written notice shall provide a warning similar to the
following:
"Notice — Because of necessary additional reinspections of your business, you must pay a fee of (amount of
fee). The fee shall be collected by the county health officer and must be received or postmarked on or before
(date of delinquency).
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."
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ATTACHMENT NO.5
Division 1 - HEALTH CODE
Chapter 11.01 - PREVENTING RETALIATION FOR REPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH VIOLATIONS
11.01.010 -Title.
The Ordinance codified in this Chapter shall be known as the 'Preventing Retaliation for
Reporting Public Health Violations Ordinance."
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.015 - Urgency Findings.
This urgency ordinance is adopted pursuant to California Government Code section 25123(d).
The Board of Supervisors ('Board") finds that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, and safety based on the following facts:
1. COVID-19 is an infectious disease resulting from a novel coronavirus that has caused a widespread, ongoing,
global outbreak of illness.
2. On March 4, 2020, the Chair of the Board proclaimed the existence of a local emergency (Proclamation of Local
Emergency) based on conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property arising as a
result of the introduction of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. On March 4, 2020, the Board ratified the
Proclamation of Local Emergency.
3. On March 4, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Health Officer ("Health Officer") declared a local health
emergency (Declaration of Local Health Emergency) based on an imminent and proximate threat to public health
from the introduction of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. On March 4, 2020, the Board ratified the Declaration
of Local Health Emergency.
4. On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California
as a result of the threat of COVID-19.
5. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States proclaimed that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United
States constitutes a national emergency.
6. Since March 16, 2020, the Health Officer has issued and continues to issue a number of COVID-19-related Health
Officer Orders to address the increasing and imminent threat to public health and safety as a result of COVID-
19.
7. Violations of the County of Los Angeles health officer orders ("Health Officer Orders"), such as the COVID-19-
related Health Officer Orders, present immediate threats to the public health and safety. Such violations increase
the likelihood that COVID-19 will spread throughout the County and overwhelm our health care systems, cause
preventable illnesses and deaths, and inflict economic and social harm on the County. The failure to comply with
the provisions of the Health Officer Orders, such as prohibitions or restrictions on certain businesses and
workplace activities to slow the rate of COVID-19 transmission, constitutes an imminent threat to public health
and is a public nuisance.
8. Prohibiting retaliation against employees who report or discuss noncompliance with the COVID-19-related
Health Officer Orders will both promote the reporting of such noncompliance and allow the County to more
swiftly address the spread of COVID-19.
9. By encouraging workers to report public health violations without fear of retaliation, this ordinance promotes
public health and increases the effectiveness of public health requirements.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
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(Ord. 2014-0024 § 8, 2014: Ord. 2011-0042 § 59, 2011: 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 county health officer. The county health officer may add any unpaid
balance to the amount due for any subsequent public health license or permit renewal or license
or permit application by the person who owns or operates such food -related business or refer any
delinquent fees to the Treasurer and Tax Collector for collection. The total amount due shall be
the license or permit fee for such business.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 9, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 28, 1996: Ord. 89-0080 § 3, 1989.)
8.04.660 - Public health license or permit —Fictitious name restrictions.
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 shall 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 county health officer 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 county health officer 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. 2014-0024 § 10, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 30, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 9, 1988: Ord. 8689 § 1,
1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 32, 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 if:
A. The entity providing the activity complies with United States Code, Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, Section
501(c)(3); and
B. The activity which is being licensed or permitted exclusively provides:
1. Meals without charge to the recipient; or,
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2. Housing without charge to the recipient or at reduced rents through Permanent Supportive Housing as that
term is defined in Section 8.04.345; or,
3. Therapeutic services without charge to the recipient. For purposes of this Section 8.04.700, "therapeutic
services" shall mean activities intended to treat an illness or disability.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 61, 2011: 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 County 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 County health officer has issued an official inspection report or notice of violation requiring correction
of a condition found to exist on property owned, maintained or occupied by the person or persons liable for
such condition; or
2. The County health officer has spent at least one (1) hour in attempting to obtain correction of the condition.
C. The fee shall be determined in accordance with the Standard Hourly Billing Rate Schedule in Section 8.04.728
Subsection C.
(Ord. 2011-0042 § 62, 2011: Ord. 96-0069 § 33, 1996: Ord. 93-0055 § 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.
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Business Classification
Permit
Fee
Animal food market
$201.00
Animal keeper:
Category I
522.00
Category II
646.00
Category III
708.00
Boarding home:
7 to 15 persons
584.00
16 to 50 persons
708.00
51 or more persons
783.00
Body art facility:
1 to 3 practitioners
423.00
4 or more practitioners
440.00
Chargeable re -inspection
162.00
Cannabis facility, Cultivation:
Type A - Small (1 - 9,999 square feet)
1,623.00
Type A - Medium (10,000 - 21,999 square feet)
1,991.00
Type A - Large (over 22,000 square feet)
2,360.00
Type M - Small (1 - 9,999 square feet)
1,623.00
Type M - Medium (10,000 - 21,999 square feet)
1,991.00
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Type M - Large (22,000+ square feet)
2,360.00
Type A & M - Small (1 - 9,999 square feet)
1,623.00
Type A & M - Medium (10,000 - 21,999 square feet)
1,991.00
Type A & M - Large (22,000+ square feet)
2,360.00
Cannabis facility, Cultivation Microbusiness:
Type A - Small (1 - 2,999 square feet)
1,180.00
Type A, Medium (3,000 - 6,999 square feet)
1,549.00
Type A - Large (7,000 - 10,000 square feet)
1,918.00
Type M - Small (1 - 2,999 square feet)
1,180.00
Type M - Medium (3,000 - 6,999 square feet)
1,549.00
Type M - Large (7,000 - 10,000 square feet)
1,918.00
Type A & M - Small (1 - 2,999 square feet)
1,180.00
Type A & M - Medium (3,000 - 6,999 square feet)
1,549.00
Type A & M - Large (7,000 - 10,000 square feet)
1,918.00
Cannabis facility, Distribution:
Type A - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type M - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type M - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type M - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
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Type A & M - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A & M - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A & M - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Cannabis facility, Distribution Microbusiness:
Type A - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type M - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type M - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type M - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type A & M - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A & M - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A & M - Large (10,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Cannabis facility, Manufacturing:
Type A Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type A Level 2 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A Level 2 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A Level 2 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type M Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
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Type M Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type M Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type M Level 2 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type M Level 2 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type M Level 2 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type A & M Level 2 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A & M Level 2 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A & M Level 2 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Cannabis facility, Manufacturing Microbusiness:
Type A Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type M Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type M Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type M Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
3,098.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
3,430.00
Type A & M Level 1 - Large (5,000+ square feet)
3,762.00
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Cannabis facility, Retail:
Type A - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type A - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type A - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Type M - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type M - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type M - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Type A & M - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type A & M - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type A & M - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Cannabis facility, Retail Microbusiness:
Type A - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type A - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type A - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Type M - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type M - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type M - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Type A & M - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,942.00
Type A & M - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,164.00
Type A & M - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,385.00
Caterer:
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0 to 999 square feet
2,179.00
1,000 to 1,999 square feet
2,379.00
2,000 or more square feet
3,018.00
Catering Operation
184.00
Catering Operation Host Facility
358.00
Certified farmers' markets sponsor:
1 to 20 certified producers
215.00
21 or more certified producers
323.00
Children's camp
772.00
Commercial sex venue
1,088.00
Commercial laundry:
Less than 4,000 square feet
299.00
More than 4,000 square feet
772.00
Cottage food operation, Class B
292.00
Fertilizer manufacturer
1,791.00
Food demonstrator
436.00
Food facility or food establishment re -inspection
145.00
Food market, retail:
1 to 1,999 square feet —low risk
289.00
1 to 1,999 square feet —moderate risk
723.00
1 to 1,999 square feet —high risk
1,153.00
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2,000 or more square feet —low risk
388.00
2,000 or more square feet —moderate risk
827.00
2,000 or more square feet —high risk
1,341.00
Food market, wholesale
984.00
Food market complex, wholesale
1,438.00
Food processing establishment:
Low risk
1,098.00
Less than 2,000 square feet of food preparation
2,300.00
2,000 to 5,999 square feet of food preparation
2,707.00
6,000 square feet or more of food preparation
3,018.00
Reinspection—all sizes
200.00
Food salvager
2,090.00
Food vehicle:
Food vehicle, independent delivery
127.00
Mobile food facility —food cart, low risk
393.00
Mobile food facility —food cart, high risk
772.00
Mobile food facility —food truck, low risk
692.00
Mobile food facility —food truck, high risk
905.00
Food vehicle commissary:
0 to 10 vehicles
573.00
11 or more vehicles
652.00
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Food vehicle storage facility
382.00
Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility
421.00
Food warehouse:
1 to 4,999 square feet
405.00
5,000 or more square feet
445.00
Garment manufacturing establishment:
Up to 1,000 square feet
597.00
1,001 to 4,999 square feet
672.00
5,000 to 9,999 square feet
697.00
10,000 to 19,999 square feet
721.00
More than 20,000 square feet
796.00
Garment manufacturing complex
772.00
Hotel or motel:
6 to 10 rooms
498.00
11 to 20 rooms
498.00
21 to 50 rooms
610.00
51 to 100 rooms
635.00
101 rooms and over
746.00
Interim Housing Facility:
1 to 25 beds
Fee
Exempt
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11.01.020 - Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as set forth in
this section.
A. "Worker" means any employee who performs any work within the geographic boundaries of the County of Los
Angeles, excluding work performed in cities with their own Health Officer.
B. "Employer" means any person, as defined in section 18 of the California Labor Code, including a corporate
officer or executive, who directly or indirectly or through an agent or any other person, including through the
services of a temporary service or staffing agency or similar entity, employs any Worker or exercises control
over the wages, hours, duties, or working conditions of any Worker. This Chapter and the definition of
"Employer" do not apply to federal, state, or local government entities.
C. "Health Officer Order" means any order or protocol issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer.
D. "Public Health Council" means a group of Workers, not including supervisors or managers: (1) formed while
the Board's Declaration of Local Health Emergency, ratified March 4, 2020, related to the COVID-19 pandemic
remains in effect; and (2) whose purpose is to educate and inform other Workers for the same Employer regarding
Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.030 - Retaliation Against Workers Prohibited.
A. No Employer may discriminate in any manner or take adverse action, including but not limited to termination,
constructive termination, demotion, pay reduction, or reduction in hours, against any Worker in retaliation for:
1. Reporting to the County of Los Angeles, its Department of Public Health, any other County departments or
designees, non -County agencies or entities, the Worker's Employer, other Workers, or Public Health
Councils about the Employer's or another Worker's perceived noncompliance with a Health Officer Order,
this Chapter, or any other Chapter of Title 11 of this Code;
2. Discussing with the County of Los Angeles, its Department of Public Health, any other County departments
or designees, non -County agencies or entities, the Worker's Employer, other Workers, or Public Health
Councils the Employer's, or another Worker's, perceived noncompliance with a Health Officer Order, this
Chapter, or any other Chapter of Title 11 of this Code;
3. Belonging to or forming a Public Health Council;
4. Informing any Worker of his or her rights under this Chapter or assisting such Worker in exercising such
rights; or
5. Exercising any right provided under this Chapter.
B. The protections of this section shall apply to all communications as set forth above in subsections A.1 through
and including A.5 that a Worker makes based on a good faith belief that the Worker's Employer is not in
compliance with a Health Officer Order, this Chapter, or any other Chapter of Title 11 of this Code, even if such
belief is mistaken.
C. Taking adverse action against a Worker within 90 days of the Worker's exercise of rights protected under this
section shall raise a rebuttable presumption of having done so in retaliation for the exercise of such rights.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.040 - Investigation of Complaints.
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26 to 50 beds
Fee
Exempt
51 to 75 beds
Fee
Exempt
76 to 100 beds
Fee
Exempt
101 or more beds
Fee
Exempt
Interim Housing Food Facility:
1 to 1,999 square feet
Fee
Exempt
2,000 to 4,999 square feet
Fee
Exempt
5,000 to 9,999 square feet
Fee
Exempt
10,000 or more square feet
Fee
Exempt
Laundry (self-service):
Less than 4,000 square feet of work rooms
186.00
4,000 square feet or more of work rooms
254.00
Massage establishment
409.00
Motion picture catering operation
1,160.00
Multiple -dwelling units:
Apartments-5 to 10 units
344.00
Apartments —II to 20 units
355.00
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Apartments-21 to 50 units
423.00
Apartments-51 to 100 units
453.00
Apartments-101+ units
480.00
Condominiums-5 to 10 units
127.00
Condominiums —II to 20 units
138.00
Condominiums-21 to 50 units
153.00
Condominiums-51 to 100 units
223.00
Condominiums-101 or more units
327.00
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems:
Conventional
$5.00
Non -Conventional
$43.00
Seepage/sewage pumping vehicle operator
$124.00
Personal hawker
224.00
Private boarding school
746.00
Private school cafeteria
547.00
Recycled water:
Inspection
299.00
Use site registration
75.00
Residential hotel/single room occupancy:
6 to 10 units
498.00
11 to 20 units
498.00
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21 to 50 units
610.00
51 to 100 units
635.00
101 or more units
746.00
Restaurant:
0 to 30 seats —low risk
319.00
0 to 30 seats —moderate risk
719.00
0 to 30 seats —high risk
1,206.00
31 to 60 seats —low risk
344.00
31 to 60 seats —moderate risk
762.00
31 to 60 seats —high risk
1,309.00
61 to 150 seats —low risk
370.00
61 to 150 seats —moderate risk
838.00
61 to 150 seats —high risk
1,375.00
151 seats or more —low risk
400.00
151 seats or more —moderate risk
932.00
151 seats or more —high risk
1,438.00
(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 thirty (30) seats.)
Senior feeding site
361.00
Sewage cleaning and carrying vehicle
209.00
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Shared Kitchen Complex:
1 to 9,999 square feet
2,252.00
10,000 or more square feet
2,775.00
Tenant retail food operator, annual
150.00
Tenant retail food operator, quarterly
55.00
Tenant wholesale food processor, annual
222.00
Tenant wholesale food processor, quarterly
110.00
Soft serve
276.00
Soft serve, State fee
49.00
Swap meet prepackaged food booth
182.00
Swimming pool or public swimming area:
High risk:
First pool at location
1,007.00
Each additional pool at the same location
522.00
Low risk:
First pool at location
274.00
Each additional pool at the same location
162.00
Moderate risk:
First pool at location
672.00
Each additional pool at the same location
348.00
Theater (including drive-in)
269.00
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Tobacco retail license fee
235.00
Toilet rental agency
547.00
Vending machines:
1-3 vending machines
71.00
Each additional machine
26.00
Water systems, Public:
15 to 24 service connections
1,268.00
25 to 99 service connections
1,418.00
100 to 199 service connections
1,567.00
State small water system (5 to 14 service connections)
971.00
Non -community water system non -transient
971.00
Non -community water system transient
971.00
Wiping rag business
821.00
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 39, 2020; Ord. 2019-0003 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2018-0046 § 3, 2018; Ord. 2018-
0037 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2018-0024 § 10, 2018: Ord. 2018-0011 § 4, 2018; Ord. 2017-0060 § 2,
2017; Ord. 2015-0065 § 6, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 16, 2014: Ord. 2013-0025 § 13, 2013: Ord.
2012-0032 § 16, 2012: Ord. 2012-0012 § 6, 2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 63, 2011: Ord. 2007-0118 §
2, 2007; Ord. 2007-0089 § 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. 86-0099U § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0111U § 1, 1985: Ord. 84-
0099 § 1, 1984: Ord. 84-0097U § 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,
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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 - Schedule of Plan Check Fees.
The Schedule of Plan Check fees to be paid at the time plans are submitted to the County Health
Officer shall be as follows:
Business Classification
Plan Check
Fees
Body art facility:
Permanent cosmetics
343.00
Remodel
343.00
Tattooing, Piercing, Branding
568.00
Cannabis facility:
Cultivation - Small (1 - 9,999 square feet)
1,721.00
Cultivation - Medium (10,000 - 21,999 square feet)
1,942.00
Cultivation - Large (22,000+ square feet)
2,164.00
Distribution - Small (1 - 4,999 square feet)
2,139.00
Distribution - Medium (5,000 - 9,999 square feet)
2,508.00
Distribution - Large (10,000+ square feet)
2,729.00
Manufacturing - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
2,139.00
Manufacturing - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
2,581.00
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Manufacturing - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,803.00
Retail - Small (1 - 999 square feet)
1,573.00
Retail - Medium (1,000 - 4,999 square feet)
1,795.00
Retail - Large (5,000+ square feet)
2,114.00
Cross -connection - Recycled Water New Submittal
1,791.00
Cross -connection - Recycled Water Existing Site
2,776.00
Food facility remodel:
300 square feet or less
315.00
Food market, retail:
25 to 50 square feet
858.00
51 to 1,999 square feet
1,119.00
2,000 to 5,999 square feet
1,232.00
6,000 to 19,999 square feet
1,567.00
20,000 or more square feet
1,903.00
Food market, wholesale
1,500.00
Food market complex, wholesale
2,314.00
Food processing establishment:
1 to 1,999 square feet
1,754.00
2,000 to 5,999 square feet J2,164.00
6,000 or more square feet
2,586.00
Food salvager
534.00
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Food vehicle, retail
746.00
Food vehicle commissary
796.00
Food vehicle storage facility
201.00
Food vehicle cleaning and storage facility
201.00
Food warehouse:
0 to 500 square feet
858.00
501 to 4,999 square feet
1,007.00
5,000 to 9,999 square feet
1,157.00
10,000 or more square feet
1,268.00
Licensed health care facility:
Less than 500 square feet
1,044.00
500 to 1.999 square feet
1,530.00
2,000 to 3,999 square feet
1,844.00
4,000 to 9,999 square feet
2,276.00
10,000 or more square feet
2,723.00
On -site wastewater treatment systems:
Post Coastal Commission approval (onsite wastewater treatment system or non-
conventional onsite wastewater treatment system)
451.00
Pre -Coastal Commission approval (onsite wastewater treatment system)
1,528.00
Pre -Coastal Commission approval (non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment
system)
1,986.00
Project review (onsite wastewater treatment system —new or replacement)
1,528.00
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Project review (non -conventional onsite wastewater treatment system —new or
replacement)
1,986.00
Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —with verification of prior system
approval
447.00
Onsite wastewater treatment system evaluation —with no verification of prior system
approval
522.00
Radiation health:
X-ray machine, Low Energy Source
622.00
X-ray machine, Medium Energy Source
977.00
X-ray Machine, High Energy Source
1,776.00
Restaurant:
Less than 500 square feet
1,044.00
500 to 1,999 square feet
1,530.00
2,000 to 3,999 square feet
1,865.00
4,000 to 9,999 square feet
2,276.00
10,000 or more square feet
2,723.00
Shared Kitchen Complex:
1 to 9,999 square feet
3,102.00
10,000 or more square feet
3,731.00
Swimming Pool, Public:
Additional Plan Correction Review
163.00
Field Consultation (up to 1 hour)
163.00
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Field Consultation (up to 2 hours)
327.00
Swimming pool, public
1,021.00
Major Renovation <3000'sq & 40ft wide
1,021.00
Major Renovation Additional <3000'sq & 40ft wide
721.00
Major Renovation Large >3000'sq & 40ft wide
1,306.00
Major Renovation Large Additional >3000'sq & 40ft wide
980.00
Minor Renovation Additional Pool/Spa
245.00
Minor Renovation Single Item
354.00
Minor Renovation Two Items
544.00
Minor Renovation Three or More Items
680.00
New Pool Large >3000'sq & 40ft wide
2,613.00
New Pool Large Additional >3000'sq & 40ft wide
1,796.00
New Pool <3000'sq & 40ft wide
1,796.00
New Pool Additional <3000'sq & 40ft wide
1,157.00
Pool Resurface
721.00
Pool Resurface Additional Pool/Spa
408.00
Supplemental Field Inspection Verification
191.00
Public Water systems:
Community water systems (new or revised or ownership change)
1,493.00
Non -community water system (new or revised or ownership change)
1,194.00
Alternate Water Systems:
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A. Any complaints alleging a violation of this Chapter must be lodged with the Department of Public Health or any
of its agents or designees.
B. The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs shall act as an agent for the Department of Public Health to
investigate any complaint under this Chapter.
C. The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs may issue a finding that an Employer has violated this
Chapter no later than one year after receiving the corresponding complaint.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.050 - Administrative Fine for Violation.
Any Employer who violates this Chapter may be subject to an administrative fine not to exceed
$10,000 per violation per day pursuant to Chapter 1.25 of this Code.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.060 - Adoption of Rules.
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs may develop rules for the administration and
implementation of this Chapter. A copy of such rules shall be filed with the Executive Officer of
the Board and shall be in effect immediately thereafter.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.070 - Right of Action to Enforce Violations.
A. Any Worker aggrieved by an act made unlawful by this Chapter, or County Counsel on behalf of such Worker,
may, within three years of an Employer's last act made unlawful by this Chapter, bring an action in the Superior
Court of the State of California against that Employer for violations of this Chapter, and the aggrieved Worker
may be awarded:
1. Where applicable, hiring or reinstatement to the position(s) sought or held before the alleged unlawful act,
or front pay in lieu thereof.
2. All actual damages (including, but not limited to, lost pay and benefits and noneconomic damages) suffered
by the Worker, or statutory damages in the sum of $10,000 per violation, whichever is greater.
3. Punitive damages pursuant to California Civil Code section 3294.
B. The court shall award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party, including to a Worker, to
County Counsel, or to an Employer who prevails in a lawsuit by a Worker and demonstrates that the Worker's
lawsuit was frivolous.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.080 - Notice Before Initiating Suit.
A. Before a civil action is filed by a Worker or County Counsel under Section 11.01.070, the following requirements
must be met:
1. The Worker or County Counsel must provide written notice to the Employer of the provisions of this
Chapter alleged to have been violated and the facts to support the alleged violations; and
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Untreated Graywater
1,878.00
Graywater Residential Irrigation
1,960.00
Graywater Non -Residential Irrigation
2,205.00
Graywater Residential Indoor
2,123.00
Graywater Non -Residential Indoor
2,205.00
Rainwater for Residential Outdoor
2,041.00
Rainwater for Non -Residential Outdoor
2,449.00
Rainwater for Residential Indoor
2,205.00
Rainwater for Non -Residential Indoor
2,613.00
Stormwater Non -Residential Outdoor
1,470.00
Stormwater Non -Residential Indoor
3,511.00
(Ord. 2018-0024 § 11, 2018: Ord. 2018-0011 § 5, 2018; Ord. 2017-0060 § 2, 2017; Ord. 2015-
0065 § 7, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 17, 2014: Ord. 2013-0025 § 14, 2013: Ord. 2012-0032 § 17,
2012: Ord. 2011-0042 § 64, 2011: 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. 86-0099U § 2, 1986: Ord. 85-0111U § 2,
1985: Ord. 84-0099 § 2, 1984: Ord. 84-0097U § 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 not listed in Section 8.04.720 shall pay a fee to offset the costs incurred by the County
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 that are not listed
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in Section 8.04.720 and that are not detailed in the Schedule of Service Charge in Subsection F, shall be charged
in accordance with the following Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule. All applicable fees, as provided in this
chapter, shall be paid at the time of application or request.
Position Classification
Rate ($/hr)
Chief Environmental Health Specialist
196.00
Clerical —Blended
87.00
Environmental Health Specialist II
148.00
Environmental Health Specialist IIM Environmental Health Staff
167.00
Environmental Health Technician
99.00
Epidemiologist
189.00
Industrial Hygienist
180.00
Senior Radiation Protection Specialist
178.00
Community Worker
90.00
D. The County Health Officer, upon request and in his or her discretion, may provide to a party requesting plan
review an Expedited Construction Inspection. The initial Expedited Construction Inspection shall be completed
within forty-eight (48) hours from receipt of payment of the fee. The fee charged shall be one-half (0.5) of the
appropriate plan check fee and shall cover the cost of the initial and, if the County Health Officer deems it
necessary, a final construction inspection. If a final construction inspection is deemed necessary, the party shall
submit a separate request for such final construction inspection which shall be completed within forty-eight (48)
hours from the time said request is received. Any additional construction inspections will be charged according
to the Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule in Subsection C above.
E. The County Health Officer, upon request and in his or her discretion, may provide to a party requesting an
Expedited Plan Check Review Process. An Expedited Plan Check Review Process shall consist of the initial plan
review to be completed within ten (10) working days from receipt of payment of the fee and one follow-up plan
review, and upon separate request, an initial and, if the County Health Officer deems it necessary, a final
construction inspection to be completed within forty-eight (48) hours from the time said request is received. A
fee shall be charged at the rate of one and a half (1.5) times the appropriate plan check fee and shall cover the
cost of the expedited initial and follow-up plan review and the expedited initial and final construction inspections.
Any additional reviews or inspections will be charged according to the Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule
in Subsection C above.
F. Following is the Schedule of Service Charges 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.
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Backflow prevention assembly (each):
$37.00
Backflow prevention device tester:
Biennial certification examination tester fee
340.00
Listing of certified backflow prevention device testers
276.00
Body art:
Bloodborne pathogens exposure control training approval
499.00
Practitioner annual certificate of registration
54.00
Temporary event promoter
1,640.00
Temporary facility
150.00
Community event (a separate permit is required for each event and each
location):
Community event organizer
358.00
Temporary food facility —demonstrator
59.00
Temporary food facility —prepackaged
82.00
Temporary food facility —prepackaged with food sampling
116.00
Temporary food facility —food preparation
184.00
Temporary food booth at single location -Annual, food preparation
507.00
Temporary food booth at single location -Annual, Prepackaged
164.00
Temporary food booth at single location -Annual, Prepackaged with food
sampling
209.00
Contract water use survey
52.00
Cottage food operation:
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Class A, annual registration
118.00
Complaint investigation
212.00
Entomology:
Specimen identification
41.00
Limited Charitable Feeding Operation Registration
118.00
Massage establishment:
Site evaluation
164.00
Mountain cabin site:
County Health Officer inspection (per United States Forest Service
requirements)
Standard Billing
Hourly Rate
Nondiagnostic laboratories:
Annual fee
150.00
Additional fee site
48.00
Additional diagnostic test fee
144.00
Owner initiated inspection:
a. Restaurant —low risk
330.00
b. Restaurant —moderate risk
391.00
c. Restaurant —high risk, Caterer, Mobile Food Facility, or Motion
Picture Catering Operation
440.00
d. Food market retail —low risk
288.00
e. Food market retail —moderate risk
359.00
f. Food market retail —high risk
383.00
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g. Mobile Food Facility
421.00
Public health license waiver letter request (garment industry)
286.00
Public/state water system enforcement activities:
Public water system administrative hearing
373.00
Public water system citation
746.00
Public water system NOV
299.00
State —local water system administration hearing
373.00
State —local water system citation
597.00
State —local water system NOV
299.00
Site transfer/site address change
51.00
Shared kitchen complex:
Application review —tenant retail food operator
180.00
Application review —tenant wholesale food processor
180.00
Soft serve high count resample
447.00
Shut down test for Alternate Water Systems
2,368.00
Swimming pool service technician apprentice exam and certification:
Swimming pool service technician/apprentice exam
212.00
Swimming pool service technician/apprentice technician certification
renewal fee
75.00
Water sampling —commercial for USDA
821.00
Water supply yield:
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Water supply yield test —commercial
1,038.00
Water supply yield test
2,152.00
Water treatment system evaluation
519.00
Wells:
Exploratory Soil Boring 1-4
126.00
Exploratory Soil Boring 5+
406.00
Well Construction/Destruction 1-10 Wells (Monitoring and geothermal)
735.00
Well Construction/Destruction 11-24 Wells (Monitoring and geothermal)
825.00
Well Construction/Destruction 25+ Wells (Monitoring and geothermal)
1,666.00
Well construction (production, cathodic, irrigation)
970.00
Well destruction —or renovation (production, cathodic, irrigation)
1,268.00
Well application cancellation
75.00
Well site plan review
584.00
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 40, 2020; Ord. 2019-0003 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2018-0024 § 12, 2018: Ord. 2018-
0011 § 5, 2018; Ord. 2016-0065 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2015-0065 § 8, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 18,
2014: Ord. 2013-0025 § 15, 2013; Ord. 2012-0032 § 18, 2012: Ord. 2012-0012 § 7, 2012: Ord.
2011-0042 § 65, 2011: 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 or
businesses, the account identifier, 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 county health officer.
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(Ord. 2014-0024 § 11, 2014: 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 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 facility; 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 facility should be directed to the County of Los Angeles,
Environmental Health office located at: (local office address and telephone
number to be provided by the county health officer).
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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 county health officer 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. 2014-0024 § 12, 2014: 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.
B. In addition, there shall be affixed to each food or drink vending machine a decal or other indication famished by
the county health officer that the required public health permit fee has been paid for the current year.
C. 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. 2014-0024 § 13, 2014: 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
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A. Any public health permit, once issued, is nontransferable. A public 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 incurs
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 a transfer fee of $10.00 to the county health officer.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 14, 2014: 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 county health officer 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. 2014-0024 § 15, 2014: 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.)
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 Department of Public Healths 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.
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(Ord. 2014-0024 § 16, 2014: Ord. 98-0037 § 6, 1998.)
8.04.820 - Procedures for issuing public health licenses and permits for temporary activities
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 county health officer 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 acquisition by the
public of the premises on which the occupation or business or other activity is situated, or 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.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 17, 2014: Ord. 2011-0042 § 66, 2011: 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. In the case of a license or permit renewal, the 32nd day 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 for a food -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.)
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2. The Employer fails to cure the alleged violations of this Chapter within fifteen (15) business days of
receiving such written notice.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
11.01.090 - Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this urgency ordinance is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion(s) of this urgency ordinance. The Board hereby declares that it would have passed this
urgency ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared
unconstitutional or invalid.
( Ord. 2020-0065U § 1, 2020.)
Chapter 11.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Articles:
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
Division 101 of said Code.
(Ord. 2006-0040 § 69, 2006: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 103, 1959.)
11.02.030 - 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:
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8.04.841 - Late fee payment —Community event/seasonal permit
A community event organizer application or a temporary food facility application shall be
considered late if submitted less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of the event
for which the application is submitted. Any application considered late shall be subjected to a
penalty fee equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the permit fee or fifty (50) dollars, whichever is
greater.
(Ord. 2012-0032 § 19, 2012.)
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 (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 - County health officer —Fee collection and other duties.
The county health officer 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. 2014-0024 § 18, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 51, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 20, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art.
1 § 28, 1964.)
8.04.870 - County health officer —Public health license and permit issuance and accounting duties.
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The county health officer shall maintain an accounting of all issued health licenses and permits
for both tracking and audit purposes. The county health officer shall number and sign all licenses
and permits.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 19, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 52, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 21, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art.
1 § 26, 1964.)
8.04.880 - County health officer —Deposit of funds.
The county health officer shall deposit in the Environmental Health trust fund in the county
treasury all license and permit fees and penalties collected.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 20, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 53, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 22, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art.
1 § 29, 1964.)
8.04.890 - Reserved.
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 $10.00, or less,
the county health officer may accept and record such underpayment or overpayment without
other notification to the licensee or permittee or the license or permit applicant.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 22, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 55, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 24, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art.
1 § 38, 1964.)
8.04.910 - Refunds.
A. The county health officer may refund to the licensee or permittee all moneys collected because of excess,
erroneous, or double payment, if the licensee or permittee files a proper claim.
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 county health officer shall upon the presentation of a
refund claim, make refunds as follows:
1. Apply the payment to the newly established fee; and
2. Remit the remainder to the licensee or permittee.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 23, 2014: Ord. 96-0069 § 56, 1996: Ord. 88-0106 § 25, 1988: Ord. 8609 Art.
1 § 31, 1964.)
8.04.920 - Actions for recovery of delinquent license or permit fees.
The treasurer -tax collector may, in the name of the County of Los Angeles, as plaintiff, bring suit
for the recovery of any delinquent license or permit fee imposed against any person required by
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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 without such license or permit.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 24, 2014: 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.)
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.
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Any person who intentionally violates any injunction issued pursuant to Section 8.04.936 shall
be liable for a civil penalty collected by the county health officer not to exceed $500.00 for each
violation.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 25, 2014: 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 by the
county health officer:
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. 2014-0024 § 26, 2014: 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.)
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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 abusiness or occupation is not in compliance with the requirements
of the Los Angeles County Code, or the California Health and Safety Code, 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 to 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 right to 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.
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(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 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 chapter 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 county health officer shall prepare a list of parcels of
real property which are subject to the fees described in section 8.04.950, and shall transmit such
list to the auditor -controller on or before the loth day of August of each year.
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(Ord. 2014-0024 § 27, 2014: 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 § I (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.
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.
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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 - Reserved.
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 31 st day after the date that a notice of the amount due under the
provisions of this Part 4 is sent by the county health officer.
(Ord. 2014-0024 § 29, 2014: 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 6 provisions —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.
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It is unlawful for any person to operate a wiping rag business without having a valid permit,
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 an application for a health permit and the payment of the required fee, the county
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 county 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. 2014-0024 § 30, 2014: 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.)
8.04.1190 - 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 (lbs.).
(Ord. 11545 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 8609 Art. 5 § 408, 1964.)
8.04.1210 - Enforcement and inspection —Health officer authority.
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The health officer may at all reasonable times upon proper demand and notice of his authority
enter or inspect 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 —Suspension or 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.)
8.04.1230 - 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.)
Part 7 - COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
8.04.1300 - Purpose of Cannabis Public Health Permit.
A. The purpose of Part 7 of Chapter 8.04 is to establish a public health permit and fee system for commercial
cannabis activities that are subject to State and local laws and regulations relating to public health, and ensure
that County expenses resulting from the County's inspection and enforcement of public health requirements of
commercial cannabis activities are offset by the fees collected.
B. The authority for this Part 7 is contained in Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code, which
expressly permits local regulation of commercial cannabis activities.
C. Definitions contained within Section 8.04.1305 pertain to Chapter 11.37 of Title 11 of this Code.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1305 - Definitions.
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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 for 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 such 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.
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A. "Applicant" means the individual or business entity that is applying for a public health permit to operate a
cannabis facility and whose name the permit will be issued. The applicant must be the owner of the cannabis
facility and will be considered the permittee upon issuance of a permit.
B. "Cannabis facility" means a permanent structure in a fixed location where a cannabis retailer, distributor,
manufacturer, cultivator, or microbusiness operates or conducts business.
C. "Cannabis product" means cannabis that has undergone a process whereby the plant material has been
transformed into a concentrate, including, but not limited to, concentrated cannabis, or an edible or topical
product containing cannabis or concentrated cannabis and other ingredients.
D. "Cannabis product recall' means an action or order made by the State and/or the county health officer to cease
the sale, distribution, or manufacturing of cannabis or cannabis product when it has been determined by the
County Health Officer that there is a reasonable likelihood that the cannabis or cannabis product is adulterated
or misbranded, and that the use of, or exposure to, the cannabis or cannabis product may cause adverse health
consequences to humans and/or animals.
E. "Commercial cannabis activity" means the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, handling,
processing, storing, packaging, labeling, transportation, delivery, or sale of cannabis and cannabis products.
F. "County Health Officer' means the Director of Public Health of the County of Los Angeles, or the duly appointed
County Health Officer or his or her duly authorized representative.
G. 'Department' means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division.
H. 'Distributor" means a person or entity licensed and permitted to engage in the business of the distribution of
cannabis and cannabis products between licensed cannabis facilities.
I. "EHS" means an Environmental Health Specialist.
I "Employee' means each and every person engaged in the operation or conduct of any commercial cannabis
activity business, whether as owner, member of the owner's family, partner, associate, agent, manager or
operator, and each and every other person employed or working in such business for a wage, salary, commission,
barter, or any other form of compensation, or for no compensation.
K. "Manufacturer" means a person or entity licensed and permitted to conduct the production, preparation,
propagation, or compounding of cannabis or cannabis products either directly or indirectly, or by extraction
methods, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical
synthesis at a fixed location that packages or repackages cannabis or cannabis products or labels or re -labels its
container.
L. "Microbusiness" means a person or entity, licensed by the State of California, and licensed, permitted or
authorized by applicable local laws to cultivate cannabis on an area less than 10,000 square feet and to act as a
licensed and/or permitted cannabis distributor, Level 1 manufacturer, as defined by Business and Professions
Code Section 26130(a)(1), and/or retailer.
M. "Notice of closure" means a public notice that may be posted by the County Health Officer at a cannabis facility
upon suspension or revocation of the facility's public health permit and results in the immediate closure of the
cannabis facility and the discontinuance of all operations of the cannabis facility, by order of the County Health
Officer, because of violations of applicable State, and local statutes, orders, ordinances, quarantines, rules,
regulations, or directives relating to the public health.
N. "Operator' means anyone who, as an employee, manager, owner, or otherwise, is engaged in the cultivation,
distribution, dispensing, manufacturing, sale or handling of cannabis or cannabis products at a permitted cannabis
facility.
O. "Owner' means any of the following:
1. All persons identified as an 'owner' on any permit, license, or other authorization issued by a State agency
or local government which authorizes the persons to establish and operate the cannabis facility.
2. Any person identified or required to be identified as an 'owner' on an application filed with any State
agency and any local government, wherein the application requests the privilege to operate the cannabis
facility.
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3. If no person under subsection 1 or 2, above, exists:
a. A person with an aggregate ownership interest of 20 percent or more in the corporate entity,
partnership, or other business entity applying for a permit or a permittee, unless the interest is solely
a security, lien, or encumbrance.
b. The Chief Executive Officer of a nonprofit or other entity.
c. A member of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit.
d. An individual who will be participating in the direction, control, or management of the person applying
for a permit, including, but not limited to, a member of the board of directors of a nonprofit.
P. 'Public health permit" means a written authorization to operate a cannabis facility, including but not limited to a
cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis distributor, cannabis microbusiness, or cannabis retail
facility, issued by the County Health Officer, without which permit said operation would be unlawful.
Q. "State agency or State" means the State licensing entities responsible for creating regulation for commercial
cannabis activity in California, including but not limited to, the:
1. California Bureau of Cannabis Control.
2. California Department of Public Health.
3. California Department of Food and Agriculture.
R. "Testing laboratory" means a laboratory, facility, or entity in the State that offers or performs tests of cannabis
or cannabis products and that is ISOQEC 17025 accredited, or pending ISOQEC 17025 accreditation, and
licensed by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1310 - Cannabis Public Health Permit Requirements.
A. Prior to the establishment or operation of any cannabis facility, or when an established and operating cannabis
facility possesses a provisional license from a local licensing agency while applying for a permanent license, the
owner shall obtain a public health permit and other applicable permits and licenses from all State and local
licensing agencies.
B. Every owner desiring a public health permit to conduct commercial cannabis activities from a cannabis facility
shall file an application with the Department upon a form provided by the Department, and at such time pay the
required fee and penalty, if any.
C. Upon receipt of an application for a public health permit for a cannabis facility with all pertinent data and the
submission of the full public health permit fee, the Department shall review the application.
D. All permits for a cannabis facility shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance and may be renewed
annually. The public health permit is valid only for the person or entity, location, and type of sales or activity
approved.
E. Public health permits shall not be transferable upon change of ownership of the cannabis facility.
F. Each commercial cannabis activity within a cannabis facility including, but not limited to, retail, distribution,
manufacturing and cultivation shall be deemed a separate enterprise for purposes of this Part and shall require a
separate public health permit.
G. All public health permits and licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the cannabis facility.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1315 - Cannabis Public Health Permit Renewals.
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A. An application for renewal of any cannabis facility public health permit shall be submitted by the owner to the
Department at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current permit, but no more than 120
calendar days prior to the expiration of the current permit.
1. A cannabis facility owner shall complete and submit all required documents for a public health permit
renewal to the Department.
2. A permitted cannabis facility owner that does not obtain a renewed permit by end of the business day of the
expiration date shall discontinue operation of the facility until a new public health permit is issued.
3. Any permit that has not been renewed by the annual renewal date will not be valid and shall be deemed
inactive.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1317 - Denial of Cannabis Public Health Permit Applications.
The Department may reject an application or renewal application upon making any of the
following findings:
A. The applicant made one or more false or misleading statements or omissions on the public health permit
application or during the application process.
B. The applicant's business entity, if applicable, is not properly organized in compliance with applicable State and
local laws and regulations.
C. The applicant fails to meet the requirements of this Part or of Chapter 11.37 of the County Code.
D. The applicant, or any of its officers, directors, owners, managers, or employees is under twenty-one (21) years
of age.
E. The applicant, or any of its officers, directors, owners, or managers, is a licensed physician making patient
recommendations for medicinal cannabis.
F. The applicant did not pay the County the required application and processing fees.
G. The County Health Officer has determined good cause exists to reject the application.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1325 - Plan Check Requirements.
A. A person proposing to construct, remodel, or change the public health permit classification of any cannabis
facility shall submit a plan check fee which is in addition to any other public health permit fees that may be
required for the operation of the cannabis facility.
B. Each person proposing to construct or remodel a microbusiness, or distribution, manufacturing, or retail cannabis
facility shall submit to the Department for review three complete, easily readable plans, drawn to scale and with
specifications, and shall receive plan approval from the Department before starting any new construction or
remodeling of any cannabis facility.
C. Plan corrections and additional specifications may be required, if the Department determines that such changes
are necessary to assure compliance with the requirements of this subdivision B, including, but not limited to,
change in the cannabis facility's method of operation.
D. The plans shall be approved or rejected by the Department within 20 working days after receipt of plans and
fees. The applicant shall be notified of the decision.
E. Cannabis cultivation facilities, including microbusinesses proposing to cultivate cannabis, shall submit three
complete, easily readable sets of plans drawn to scale and with specifications to the Department for review and
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approval for cross -connections compliance as required by the California Code of Regulations Title 17, applicable
County Code provisions, and any other applicable requirements promulgated by the Department of Agriculture.
A cannabis cultivation facility shall pay the applicable fee for the backflow prevention assembly, as required by
Chapter 11.37.030 of this Code.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1330 - Penalty for No Cannabis Public Health Permit.
A person engaging in commercial cannabis activity without a public health permit as required by
this Part shall be subject to civil penalties for each violation. Each day of operation shall
constitute a separate violation of this Part. A violation of this Section shall incur such civil
penalties as provided in Sections 8.04.934, 8.04.936, 8.04.938, and 8.04.942. The County may
assess costs and fees as permitted by Section 8.04.705. If required by State law or regulation, or
court order to destroy the cannabis associated with the violation, a violator shall be responsible
for the cost of the destruction of cannabis or cannabis products associated with the violation.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1335 - Re -inspection of Cannabis Facilities.
A. Conditions requiring additional re -inspections due to a cannabis facility's noncompliance with applicable State
and local laws and regulations, will incur additional re -inspection fees in effect at the time of reinspection. A re -
inspection fee shall be due and payable whenever:
1. The County Health Officer has given written notice of a Public Health Code violation or violations to the
owner, operator, or person in charge of a cannabis facility, and the notice contains a re -inspection date by
which the violation or violations must be corrected.
2. The violation or violations have not been corrected by the re -inspection date on the notice of violation or
official inspection document.
3. An additional re -inspection by the Department is necessary to determine whether the violation or violations
have been corrected.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1340 - Notice To Be Given.
All official inspection reports issued to a cannabis facility contain a notice similar to that
contained in Section 8.04.650. Any additional re -inspection fees to be charged to a cannabis
facility shall be similarly noticed as provided in Section 8.04.650.B.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
8.04.1350 - Collection of Reinspection Fee.
The reinspection fee, plus any interest at the rate set forth in Section 8.04.840 and any penalty
thereon shall be collected by the County Health Officer. The County Health Officer may add any
unpaid balance to the amount due for any subsequent public health permit renewal or permit
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application by the owner of such cannabis facility or refer any delinquent fees to the Treasurer
and Tax Collector for collection. The total amount due shall be the cannabis facility permit fee
for such business.
(Ord. 2017-0060 § 1, 2017.)
Part 8 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Articles:
Article 1 - PUBLIC HEALTH PERMIT
8.04.1400 - Purpose of Massage Establishment Public Health Permit.
A. The ordinance codified in this Title, together with the additions and amendments to Titles 7, 11, and 22, are
collectively referred to as the Los Angeles County Massage Establishment Ordinance. These Titles should be
read together to understand an applicant and permittee's legal obligations and the Board of Supervisors' intent in
implementing these provisions.
B. Part 8 of Chapter 8.04 establishes a public health permit and fee system for Massage Establishments that are
subject to State and local laws and regulations relating to public health and safety and Los Angeles County Code,
Title 11, Chapter 11.36, Massage Establishments to ensure that County expenses resulting from the County's
inspection and enforcement of public health requirements of Massage Establishments are offset by the fees
collected.
C. The authority for this Part 8 and Los Angeles County Code, Title 11, Chapter 11.36 is contained in the California
Government Code section 51030 et seq., which expressly provides for the local regulation of Massage
Establishments.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1410 - Definitions.
A. "Business" includes, but not by way of limitation, everything about which a person can be employed, and means
that which occupies the time, attention, and labor of persons to produce a livelihood or profit, and connotes the
efforts of such persons by varied and diverse methods of dealing with each other, to improve their individual
economic conditions, and for the purposes of this Chapter shall include, without limitation, the advertising and
soliciting of massages. The term "business" includes, but is not limited to, a Massage Technician who is the sole
owner, operator and employee of a Massage Establishment operating as a sole proprietorship, as well as a
Massage Establishment which employs Massage Technicians. The term "business" excludes massage, massage
services, and massage therapy provided at a home -based residence.
B. "California Massage Therapy Council" or "CAMTC" means the massage therapy organization authorized to
issue certifications pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code section 4600 et seq., the Massage
Therapy Act.
C. "Client" means the customer or patron who pays for or receives massage services.
D. "Compensation" means the payment, loan, advance, donation, contribution, deposit, exchange, or gift of money
or anything of monetary value.
E. "Employee" means any person employed by a Massage Establishment owner who may render any service to the
business, and who receives any form of compensation from the establishment.
F. "Inspection Notification" means a public notification that may be posted by the County Health Officer at a
Massage Establishment upon inspection of the establishment. The notice shall have contact information for the
Environmental Health division of the Department of Public Health.
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G. "Manager" means the persons) designated by the owner or operator of the Massage Establishment to act as the
representative or agent of the owner or operator in managing day-to-day operations. The manager must be
familiar with the requirements of Los Angeles County Code, Titles 7, 8, and 11, and State laws related to
massage, massage services, or massage therapy, and be capable of communicating, in any language or format,
the provisions of State law and County Code related to massage, massage services, or massage therapy to
employees, independent contractors, and patrons of the establishment.
H. "Massage," "Massage Services," and "Massage Therapy" means the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues,
or as otherwise defined in Division 2, Chapter 10.5 of the Business and Professions Code.
I. "Massage Technician' as used in this Chapter means the following:
1. Any persons) who administers to any person, for any form of consideration or gratuity, a massage, massage
services, and massage therapy as defined in Section 8.04.1410 of this Chapter. A "Massage Technician"
also includes a student at a school of massage who administers massage, massage services, or massage
therapy to any person who pays for or gives a gratuity for such, whether the payment or gratuity is to such
student or to the school. As used in this Chapter approved school means any school or institution of learning
approved pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 10.5 of the Business and Professions Code, or
2. A Massage Therapist who is certified by the CAMTC under section 4604 of the Business and Professions
Code, and who administers massage for compensation, or
3. A Massage Practitioner who is certified by the CAMTC pursuant to sections 4604.1 or 4604.2 of the
Business and Professions Code, and who administers massage for compensation.
J. "Owner" means a person with ownership interest in a business. An ownership interest shall be deemed to exist
when a person has a five (5) percent or greater interest in the stock, assets, or income of a business other than
the sole interest of security for debt.
K. "Reception area" means an area immediately inside the main entrance of the Massage Establishment dedicated
to the reception and waiting of patrons of the Massage Establishment and visitors, and which is not a massage
therapy room or otherwise used for the provision of massage therapy services.
L. "Reflexology" means the application of specific pressure by the use of the technician's hands, thumb, and fingers
to reflex points in the client's hands, feet, or ears.
M. "Sole proprietorship" means a Massage Establishment where the owner owns 100 percent (100%) of the business
and is the only person who provides massage services for compensation pursuant to either a valid and active
CAMTC certificate or valid Massage Technician license. A Sole Proprietor has no employees or independent
contractors providing massage services and may not operate out of their own personal residence.
N. "Solicit" means to request, ask, demand or otherwise arrange for the provision of services.
O. "Vermin" means insects, or cockroaches, mice, rats, and similar pests that cant' disease.
P. "Vermin infestation" means the presence of vermin within the Massage Establishment as evidenced by actual
live bodies, fresh droppings or vomitus, urine stains, or gnaw marks, that could result in contamination of
premises, massage equipment, linens, and massage tables.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1420 - Public Health Permit —Required.
A. Any owner of a Massage Establishment shall obtain a public health permit, comply with this Part, Los Angeles
County Code, Title 11, Chapter 11.36, State laws, and pay an annual permit fee in the amount set forth in Title
8, Section 8.04.720.
B. It shall be unlawful for any business to provide massage services for compensation within the unincorporated
area of Los Angeles County without obtaining a public health permit as provided in this Chapter.
C. The effective dates for the Massage Ordinance codified in this Chapter are as follows:
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1. As of the effective date of this ordinance, new Massage Establishments must acquire a business license and
public health permit prior to conducting business if they do not have an existing business license in
accordance with Title 7 or a public health permit issued by the County Department of Public Health in
accordance with Titles 8 and 11.
2. Massage Establishments with an existing, valid business license must comply with the amended and new
Title 7 ordinance terms at the time of license renewal, except compliance with Section 7.54.290 is required
within 120 days of the effective date.
3. Massage Establishments located in incorporated cities must renew the license when it expires. Existing
Massage Establishments must obtain a public health permit within 120 days of the effective date of this
ordinance.
4. Massage Technicians in unincorporated County of Los Angeles have two (2) years from the effective date
of this ordinance to come into compliance with Chapter 7.54.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1430 - Application and Renewal Requirements for Massage Establishment Public Health Permit.
A. The public health permit application and renewals shall include all of the following information:
1. Legal name of the Massage Establishment;
2. Physical Address (no P.O. Box) and telephone number of the Massage Establishment;
3. Legal names of all owners of the Massage Establishments;
4. Any other name(s) used by any owner(s) in the last five (5) years;
5. For all owners, number of the valid and current driver's license and/or identification issued by a state or
federal governmental agency or other photographic identification bearing a bona fide seal by a foreign
government;
6. Written evidence that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
7. A list of all the Massage Establishment employees and independent contractors who are performing massage
and their CAMTC certification or if non -certified, a copy of their valid Massage Technician license number;
8. Residence address and telephone number of all owners of the Massage Establishment;
9. Business address and telephone number of all owners of the Massage Establishment;
10. The form of business under which the Massage Establishment will operate (i.e., corporation, general or
limited partnership, limited liability company, or other form);
11. For all owners, a signed statement that all of the information contained in the application is true and correct;
that all owners shall be responsible for the conduct of the establishment, employees or independent
contractors providing massage services; and acknowledging that failure to comply with the Business and
Professions Code section 4600 et seq., any local, State, or federal law, may result in revocation of the
permit.
12. If applicable, provide a business license referral from the Los Angeles Tax Collector.
13. All convictions, except for minor traffic violations.
14. Any and all violations within the last five (5) years, including revocation, suspensions or denials of any
licenses or permits, of any city, county or State laws governing Massage Establishments.
B. The applicant shall be notified in writing if the application is incomplete and shall have sixty (60) days from the
date of the notification to supply the information or documentation that is required for the application to be
deemed complete. If the applicant does not provide such information within sixty (60) days, the application will
be deemed abandoned and will not receive further consideration.
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(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1440 - Public Health Permit —Display Required
Every public health permit issued in accordance with this Chapter shall be displayed in a
conspicuous place in plain sight of patrons in the business establishment for which the permit is
issued.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1450 - Massage Services —Payment.
All payments including tip/gratuity for massage services at a Massage Establishment shall be
made exclusively at the designated reception area regardless of form of payment.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1460 - Site Evaluation —When Required.
A. A site evaluation shall be conducted for compliance with this Part and Los Angeles County Code, Title 11,
Chapter 11.36, Massage Establishments, as applicable. When a site evaluation is required, a public health permit
will be issued after the Massage Establishment complies with the site evaluation.
B. A site evaluation shall be required when:
1. There is new construction or a remodeling of the facility that increases the size or type of business or
services provided;
2. There is a change of ownership or a new public health permit is required; or
3. Deemed necessary by the County Health Officer for protecting public health and safety.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1470 - Approval or Denial of Massage Establishment Public Heath Permits
A Massage Establishment public health permit will be issued unless
A. The applicant has not complied with the site evaluation and thus not in compliance with this Part and the Los
Angeles County Code Title 11, Chapter 11.36 Massage Establishments, as applicable.
B. The application is incomplete.
C. The applicant has falsified information on the application.
D. The applicant or any owner of the Massage Establishment was required to register under the provisions of Penal
Code section 290 or within ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of the application committed a violation
of an offense or crime as listed in Section 11.36.330.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1480 - Public Health Permit —Exemptions.
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1. This Part shall not apply to the following classes of persons or entities, and no Massage Establishment public
health permit shall be required, while engaged in performing the duties of their respective professions:
A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, or physical therapists who are duly licensed to practice
their respective professions in the State of California, and persons working at the place of business and
under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath, or physical therapist.
B. Nurses who are registered as such under the laws of the State of California.
C. Hospitals and medical centers.
D. Barbers and beauticians, estheticians, and cosmetologists who are duly licensed under the laws of the State
of California while engaging in practices within the scope of their licenses, except that this provision shall
apply solely to the massaging of the neck, face and/or scalp, hands or feet of the clients.
E. Accredited high schools, junior colleges, and colleges or universities whose coaches and trainers are acting
within the scope of their employment.
F. Trainers of amateur, semi-professional or professional athletes or athletic teams while engaging in their
training responsibilities for and with athletes; and trainers working in conjunction with a specific athletic
event.
G. Acupuncturists who are duly certified to practice their profession in the State of California.
H. Staff of any location licensed as a health club/gym, provided only one massage table is used at such location
and provided such use is incidental to the operation of the health club/gym.
I. Persons administering massages or health treatment at a single -occurrence athletic, recreational or festival
events, such as health fairs, road races, track meets, triathlons and other similar events; provided that all of
the following conditions are satisfied:
1. The massage services are made equally available to all participants in the event;
2. The event is open to participation by the general public or a significant segment of the public such as
employees of sponsoring or participating corporations;
3. The massage services are provided at the site of the event and either during, immediately preceding or
immediately following the event;
4. The sponsors of the event have been advised of and have approved the provision of massage services;
and
5. Persons providing the massage services are not the primary sponsors of the event.
2. Sole Proprietors may not operate out of their personal residence.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
8.04.1490 - Operating Without a Business License —Prohibited.
A. To operate as a Massage Establishment in the unincorporated areas of the County, the business must have a valid
public health permit and a County business license. If the Tax Collector or Business License Commission revokes
or suspends the business license for any period of time, the public health permit shall be automatically revoked
or suspended for the same period.
B. To operate as a Massage Establishment in the incorporated cities, the business must have a valid public health
permit and city business license or permit, as applicable. If the city revokes or suspends the business license for
any period of time, the public health permit shall be automatically revoked or suspended for the same period.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 41, 2020.)
Article 2 - SIGNS
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8.04.1500 - Signs.
A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance, identifying the Massage
Establishment. Such sign shall comply with all requirements of all county ordinances and
municipal codes, as applicable.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
8.04.1510 - Inspection Notification —Display Required.
Upon issuance by the County Health Officer, the Health Officer shall post at every Massage
Establishment the inspection notification 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 facility within five (5) feet of the main entrance; or
2. 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.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
8.04.1520 - List of Services.
A list of the services available, minimum duration of the service and the cost of such services
shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the reception area of the Massage
Establishment. No owner, operator, or manager shall permit, and no Massage Technician under
Title 7, Chapter 7.54.200 shall offer or perform, any service other than those displayed or listed
as required herein, nor shall owner, operator or a Massage Technician request or charge a fee for
any service other than those on the list of services available and displayed in the reception area.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
8.04.1530 - Prohibited Advertising.
A. No Massage Establishment shall cause to be placed, published or distributed, including on the internet, any
advertising that would reasonably suggest to prospective clients that any service is available other than those
services listed as an available service pursuant to Section 8.04.1520, nor shall any Massage Establishment
employ language in the text of such advertising that would reasonably suggest to a prospective client that any
service is available other than those services as described in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. No
person providing massage services shall advertise in any manner or form that massage is provided for
compensation unless a valid license is possessed as required by Title 7 - Business Licenses, or is CAMTC
certified as applicable. No Massage Establishment, or independent contractor, shall advertise in any manner or
form that it provides massage for compensation unless the Massage Establishment possesses a valid public health
permit.
B. No Massage Establishment shall cause to be published or distributed, including on the internet, any advertising
or services that would violate this Chapter.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
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Ordinance 2479 - County Health Code Provisions
The California Government Code (section 50022.1 et seq.) sets forth the requirements for adopting another
ordinance or code by reference. Pursuant to such requirements, after first reading of the title of the adopting
ordinance, the City Council is required to schedule a public hearing. The City Council introduced Ordinance
No. 2479 at the March 16, 2021 City Council meeting and set the date of the public hearing for April 6, 2021.
In accordance with the requirements of Government Code section 50022.1 et seq., notice of the public hearing
was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Monday, March 22, 2021 and on Monday, March 29,
2021. The notice was also published on the City's website.
The City has not updated the Health Code since 1975. The City's current Health Code, which adopts by
reference the County's Public Health Code, is set forth in Article II (Health Code) of Chapter 13 (Health and
Sanitation) of the West Covina Municipal Code. In order to maintain consistency in the public health
regulations that are applicable within West Covina, the City Council would need to continue to adopt the
County's Health Code by reference. The proposed ordinance repeals and replaces the existing provisions of
Article II of Chapter 13 and adopts by reference Division 1 (Health Code) of Title 11 (Health and Safety) of
the County's Code, including the Rules and Regulations that are appended to Division 1, and Division 1
(Public Health Licenses) of Title 8 (Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations) of the County's
Code relating to public health licenses. The provisions that will be adopted are included as Attachment No. 5.
A certified copy of the provisions that will be adopted has been on file with the City Clerk's Office and
available for public inspection since at least 15 days prior to this hearing and will remain on file with the City
Clerk's Office while the ordinance is in effect, as required by Government Code section 50022.6.
The proposed ordinance adopts the entirety of the County's provisions and only includes minor amendments to
the County's Code relating to penalties and fees, which cannot be adopted by reference. Deletions or additions
to the provisions of the County's Code would be handled through future amendments to the County's Code.
Once staff, in consultation with Dr. Vassantachart, determines the structure of the City's Health Department
and the services that will be provided by the City's Health Department, such amendments will be presented to
the City Council for consideration.
Dr. Vasscantchart and staff are continuing to work on developing a framework for West Covina's health
department. Staff is creating a road map of realistic and pragmatic implementation steps. As the short, mid,
and long-term plans are developed, they must fit the new model to the old. Staff will provide updates and come
back for further direction/action from the City Council.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will conduct the second readings for and consider
adoption of Ordinance No. 2478 and Ordinance No. 2479. Both ordinances will take effect on the 31 st day
after their adoption, which is on or about May 7, 2021. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2479, which repeals and
replaces the Health Code, will amend the Municipal Code on July 1, 2021.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed ordinances and approved them as to form.
OPTIONS:
The options available to the City Council are as follows:
• Approva staffs recommendation; or
• Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by: Paulina Morales, Acting Assistant City Manager
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.
Violation of Division I of Title l I 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 I § 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 I § 108, 1959.)
11.02.100 - County health officer.
"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 officer and director.
For the purposes of Title 11, "health officer" and "director" both 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 § I (part), 1973: Ord. 7583 Part 1 § 101, 1959.)
11.02.120 - Person.
"Person" means and includes any individual or his heirs, agents or assigns, 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
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8.04.1540 - Notice —Human Trafficking Prohibited.
Massage Establishments must comply with the requirements of Civil Code section 52.6, which
requires the posting of notices concerning human trafficking and slavery in a public and
conspicuous place.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
8.04.1550 - Implementation.
The County Health Officer is responsible for administration of this Chapter which may include
public education, public outreach, and promulgating guidelines and rules consistent with the
provisions of this Chapter and the County Code.
(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)
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APPENDICES TO TITLE 11
HEALTH AND SAFETY
APPENDIX
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE
Parts:
PART 1
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL MEASURES
A Manual of Departmental Rules,
Regulations and Control Procedures
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
As revised 4/79
PART
RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
The Chiefs of Acute Communicable Disease, Tuberculosis and Venereal Disease Control are responsible for
the control of communicable disease in the County of Los Angeles and the setting of policy which regulates these
controls.
The District Health Officer is responsible for the control of communicable disease in his jurisdiction. The term
"District Health Officer" used in this manual means any physician authorized to act in that capacity. The District
Health Officer may call upon any employee for necessary communicable disease control. He, or his representative,
investigates cases or suspected cases of communicable disease within the time frame indicated in Part IV of this
manual under the specific disease.
The Chief of Public Health Investigation is responsible for certain legal areas of communicable disease
control.
PART II
REPORTING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
(Reference: Sections 2500, 2502, 2503, 2504, and 2508, Title 17, California Administrative Code)
SEC.1 REPORTING DISEASES (Section 2500)
Every person must report to the Health Officer any diagnosed or suspected case of any of the following
diseases or conditions:
Amebiasis
Anthrax
Botulism
Brucellosis (Undulant Fever)
Chancroid
Cholera
Coccidioidomycosis
Conjunctivitis, Acute Infectious of the Newborn
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(Gonorrheal Ophthalmia, Ophthalmia Neonatorum, and Babies' Sore Eyes in the first 21 days of life)
Dengue
Diarrhea of the Newborn
Diphtheria
Disorders Characterized by Lapses of Consciousness
Dysentery, Bacillary (See Shigella infections)
Encephalitis, viral
Food Poisoning (other than Botulism)
German Measles (Rubella)
Gonococcal Infections
Granuloma Inguinale
Hepatitis, Infectious (A)
Hepatitis, Serum (B)
Hepatitis, unspecified
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
Leptospirosis (including Weil's Disease)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (Lymphogranuloma Inguinale)
Malaria
Measles (Rubeoa)
Meningitis, Viral
Meningococcal Infections
Mumps
Paratyphoid Fever, A, B, and C (see Salmonella infections)
Pertussis (Whooping cough)
Plague
Poliomyelitis, paralytic
Psittacosis
Q Fever
Rabies, Human or Animal
Relapsing Fever
Rheumatic Fever, Acute
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salmonella, Infectious (exclusive of typhoid fever)
Scarlet fever
Shigella infections
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Smallpox (Variola)
Streptococcal Infections, hemolytic (including Scarlet Fever, and Streptococcal Sore Throat)
Syphilis
Tetanus
Trachoma
Trichinosis
Tuberculosis
Tularemia
Typhoid fever, cases and carriers
Typhus fever
Viral Exanthem in Pregnant Women
Yellow fever
Unusual outbreaks of any disease
The report should include the person's full name, race, sex, age or date of birth, address, disease, date of onset,
date of diagnosis, date of death, and name of person reporting.
The director of any clinical laboratory must report laboratory evidence suggestive of the diseases listed below
to the District Health Officer on the same day that the physician who submitted the specimen is notified.
Diphtheria
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Tuberculosis
Typhoid
The laboratory reports, which may be telephoned or written, must include the date, the result of the test, name,
address, age of the patient and the name and address of the referring physician. Laboratory reports for tuberculosis
received in the district should be sent to the Tuberculosis Register, Administrative Headquarters.
A laboratory report alone is not sufficient for the District Health Officer to contact the patient or his potential
contacts. The diagnosis of the attending physician is essential before such a contact is made. The District Officer
should make every effort to discuss the case and the laboratory report with the physician to facilitate the diagnosis.
(Exceptions: In venereal disease cases, the professional staff in Venereal Disease Control may contact the attending
physician.)
SEC.2 TELEPHONE REPORTS
Acute Communicable Disease Control staff may be reached during working hours at 974-7944. After
working hours, on weekends or holidays, appropriate staff can be reached through the County operator at
974-1234.
A. The District Health Registrar immediately telephones reports of the following cases or suspected cases to the
Morbidity Unit:
Anthrax
Botulism
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Cholera
Dengue
Diphtheria
Food Poisoning
Meningitis, Meningococcal
Plague
Poliomyelitis
Rabies in humans/animals
Relapsing Fever (Louse -borne)
Smallpox
Typhoid Fever
Typhus Fever(Louse-borne)
Yellow Fever
Unusual Outbreak of Any Disease
B. The Morbidity Unit immediately delivers the CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION OF
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INFORMATION, H-24, on cases listed above to the Chief, Acute
Communicable Disease Control. In botulism and food poisoning, the TELEPHONE REPORT OF FOOD
POISONING EPISODE, H-26, is immediately delivered to the Chief, Food and Drug Section.
C. The District Public Health Registrar immediately telephones reports of communicable disease, related to either
dairy or to persons with or in contact with communicable diseases who are employed in sensitive occupations,
to the Chief, Public Health Investigation. (See Sec. 13.)
D. The Morbidity Unit immediately notifies the Chief, Occupational Health when a communicable disease arises
out of and in the course of employment, when the place of employment is in the County of Los Angeles
jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to: anthrax, botulism, brucellosis, coccidioidomycosis, food
poisoning, leptospirosis, psittacosis, Q fever, tetanus, and tularemia.
E. The Morbidity Unit telephones reports of deaths from quarantinable diseases to the Chiefs, Acute
Communicable Disease Control and Public Health Investigation.
F. The Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control, telephones or telegraphs reports of the following diseases
to the State Department of Health: botulism, cholera, dengue, plague, relapsing fever (louse -borne), smallpox,
typhus fever (louse -borne), yellow fever.
SEC.3 CONFIDENTIAL MORBIDITY REPORTS (CMR)—PM 110
The CMR is a standard report form on which tuberculosis, venereal disease and other communicable
diseases must be reported within 24 hours of the diagnosis. This report form, PM 110, was formerly SDH
262-222.
SEC. 4 EPIDEMIOLOGIC CASE HISTORY
Certain communicable diseases required an epidemiologic investigation and must be reported on forms
specific for the disease entity. The forms required are in Part IV of this manual under the "reporting
procedures" for each disease. For diseases not requiring specific forms, the CD INVESTIGATION, H-
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1138 is used. This form may also be used for supplemental data in any disease. Examples of
epidemiologic case history forms and the processing of these forms are covered in the ACUTE
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE FORMS MANUAL, B-160.
NOTE: All Epidemiologic Case History forms must be filled out completely. This information is vital for
decision -making at all levels, local, state and federal.
SEC. 5
(Reference: Section 2502, Title 17, California Administrative Code)
A. Definition:
An outbreak is defined as an unusually high incidence of a disease in excess of normal expectancy in a given
area or population group. One case of smallpox constitutes an outbreak, while several cases of measles, mumps or
hepatitis in the population at large could be considered a normal occurrence. However, when these cases occur in a
localized area of the community, a classroom, industry, apartment complex, hospital, etc., they would be considered
outbreaks.
B. General Procedures:
Knowledge of an outbreak of infectious or parasitic disease or infestation, whether or not reportable, is
investigated by the District Health Officer and reported to the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control. When
the outbreak occurs anywhere other than in a health care facility, it is reported on the GENERAL
INVESTIGATION RECORD, SDH-262501.
C. Health Care Facility Outbreaks:
Whoever receives knowledge of an outbreak initiates the CD OUTBREAK NOTICE —HEALTH CARE
FACILITY, H-1163 and additionally, telephones Acute Communicable Disease Control when outbreak occurs in an
acute care hospital.
1. Acute Care Hospital. Because of complex licensure requirements and the involvement of multiple
districts, the Acute Communicable Disease Control staff is responsible for the epidemiological
investigation in these facilities.
2. Convalescent Care Facility. The district Health Officer investigates and reports on the CD OUTBREAK
INVESTIGATION —HEALTH CARE FACILITY, H-1164.
SEC. 6 REPORTING OF UNUSUAL DISEASES
(Reference: Section 2503, Title 17, California Administrative Code)
When the District Health Officer encounters an unusual disease which warrants an investigation, he reports on
the CD INVESTIGATION, H-1138.
Unusual diseases include but are not limited to cat scratch fever, echinococcosis, giardiasis, herpangina,
histoplasmosis, rickettsialpox, toxoplasmosis and any unusual tropical infectious disease.
SEC. 7 REPORTING A CONTACT OR POSSIBLE SOURCE OF INFECTION, OTHER
THAN TUBERCULOSIS OR VENEREAL DISEASE, LOCATED OUTSIDE
THE HEALTH DISTRICT OF THE CASE
A. When the case and contact or possible source of infection reside in different districts in Los Angeles County,
the Public Health Registrar in the district of the case notifies the district where the contact or possible source
of infection resides
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B. When either the contact or possible source of infection is in another health jurisdiction out of Los Angeles
County:
1. The Public Health Registrar in the district of the case telephones the Morbidity Unit, who then notifies
the other health jurisdiction.
2. The Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control, prepares any required correspondence.
SEC. S CHANGE OF RESIDENCE OF PERSONS IN STRICT ISOLATION OR
QUARANTINE INCLUDING COMMUNICABLE TUBERCULOSIS
When it is necessary for persons in strict isolation or quarantine to move, written permission is first obtained
from the owner of the new premises or his agent. Inspection of the proposed residence must establish that it is or can
be made suitable for isolation or quarantine. Moving into a multiple dwelling is evaluated individually considering
the disease and situation; any change of residence is under the supervision of the District Health Officer of the
Chief, Public Health Investigation.
All cases covered by this section must be reported immediately to the District Health Officer, and in cases of
legal isolation and quarantine, to the Chief, Public Health Investigation.
SEC. 9 CHANGE OF RESIDENCE OF PATIENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
WHO ARE NOT ISOLATED OR QUARANTINED
A. TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS (Under treatment or needing further evaluation)
1. Moving out of Los Angeles County. The District Nursing Director or her representative notifies the
Tuberculosis Register. Where time is important, the District Nursing Director directly notifies the other
health jurisdiction of the new residence.
Arrangements for continued care may be made by the District Nursing Director or District Director Public
Health Social Worker by telephone or by a brief written statement.
2. Moving to another health district in Los Angeles County. The District Nursing Director notifies the
Tuberculosis Register. Arrangements for continued care are telephoned to the new health district and the
chart transferred. (See Order 0603.)
B. VENEREAL DISEASE PATIENTS
1. Moving out of Los Angeles County. When a possibly contagious patient moves to another health
jurisdiction, the responsible venereal disease interviewer records the new address on the VENEREAL
DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REPORT, CDC 9.2936. Venereal Disease Control forwards this
report to the other health jurisdiction of the new residence.
2. Moving to another health district in Los Angeles County. Continued care is arranged by telephone and
the chart transferred. The responsible venereal disease interviewer forwards VENEREAL DISEASE
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REPORT, CDC 9.2936, to the new district and INTER -DISTRICT TRANSFER,
NOTICE—VDER (2936), to Venereal Disease Control for syphilis cases and/or suspects. Whenever
arrangements for patients described in B-1. and 2. have been made by telephone, this information, with
the date of the call, is recorded on the reverse side of VENEREAL DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL
REPORT, CDC 9.2936.
3. Non-infectious venereal disease cases. If a non -contagious patient in the venereal disease clinic moves to
a new address in or out of Los Angeles County, his name will not be reported on VENEREAL
DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REPORT, CDC-9.2936, unless his follow-up is indicated. If
requested, these patients may be given information of facilities in the area of new residence.
C. OTHER PATIENTS (Except tuberculosis or venereal disease patients).
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1. Moving out of Los Angeles County. Morbidity Unit is responsible for notifying the appropriated health
jurisdiction.
2. Moving to another health district in Los Angeles County. For cases previously reported, the District
Public Health Registrar notifies only the new district. For cases not previously reported, the District
Public Health Registrar telephones the new address to MORBIDITY UNIT and notifies the new district.
PART III
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL MEASURES
SEC.10 EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Persons suspected of having a communicable disease are requested to contact their physicians or appear at
a Department of Health Services clinic for examination. Failure to comply with this request must be
reported to the Chief, Public Health Investigation.
SEC.11 SURVEILLANCE ORDERS ON INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
A. Issuance
The United States Public Health Service may issue a SURVEILLANCE ORDER, HSM-13.17. (Center for
Disease Control), to any traveler from a foreign country infected with smallpox, cholera, yellow fever, or plague,
who meets any of the following criteria:
1. Travelers who have an illness of unusual or severe nature which might possibly be a quarantinable
disease. Suspicious signs and symptoms include:
a. Temperature of 100°F (38°C) or greater, accompanied or followed by rash, jaundice, or
lymphadenopathy, or which has persisted for two days or more.
b. Diarrhea severe enough to interfere with work or normal activities.
2. Persons who have traveled on a conveyance with, or have otherwise been in close contact with, a person
diagnosed or suspected of having a quarantinable disease.
3. Persons who arrive on a conveyance on which there are two or more unrelated persons with the same
disease symptoms.
4. Persons arriving from a smallpox -infected country who do not have a valid international smallpox
vaccination certification.
When an ill person is denied immediate quarantine clearance upon arrival, a United States Public Health
Service consultant physician will be called to examine, diagnose and clear the traveler. If diagnostic tests or further
observation are required, a SURVEILLANCE ORDER, HSM-13.17, will be issued allowing the person entry,
subject to the condition that he remain under observation of the appropriate District Health Officer for a specified
period of time. Similar surveillance orders may be issued to exposed contacts who are not ill. A copy of each
SURVEILLANCE ORDER, HSM-13.17, is sent to the District Health Officer. Where urgency exists, the District
Health Officer is informed by telephone or telegraph.
Since there is no inspection for travelers from Canada, Canadian ports of entry send a similar NOTICE OF
SURVEILLANCE, QS24, on travelers under surveillance with ultimate destinations in the United States.
When such notices are received, the Chief, Public Health Investigation, should be immediately notified.
B. General Procedures
Public Health Investigation immediately contacts the traveler, and obtains the following information:
1. Address and telephone where the traveler can be contacted until surveillance order expires.
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2. Detailed itinerary for 21 days preceding interview, and for the duration of the surveillance order.
3. History of fever, rash, jaundice, diarrhea, or glandular swelling within preceding 21 days.
4. Any information released by quarantine station or examining physician regarding diagnosis or laboratory
tests.
This information is telephoned immediately to the District Health Officer, and a specific surveillance plan
developed. These arrangements are reported to the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control.
If the detailed itinerary shows that the traveler plans to leave Los Angeles County before the expiration of the
surveillance period, the further itinerary is reported to the Chief, Public Health Investigation, who notifies the State
Department of Health.
C. Special Procedures
1. Smallpox. Persons under surveillance orders because of illness suspicious of (or exposure to) smallpox
are examined immediately by the District Health Officer and continue to be examined daily until
surveillance is completed. If specimens were taken for diagnosis at the port of entry, no laboratory
diagnosis is generally required. Telephone the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control
immediately.
Persons under surveillance orders only because of lack of valid small pox immunization are contacted
immediately by Public Health Investigation. The specific surveillance plan developed is individualized; if the
traveler is completely healthy, telephone surveillance may be instituted on approval by the District Health Officer. If
any illness develops, the traveler is examined immediately by the District Health officer, who telephones findings
immediately to the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control.
2. Plague. Persons under surveillance orders for plague are examined daily by the District Health Officer
until surveillance order expires. If fever, cough or adenopathy develop during surveillance, telephone the
Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control, immediately.
3. Cholera. Persons under surveillance for cholera are contacted daily by telephone by Public Health
Investigation until surveillance order expires. If diarrhea is present, the District Health Officer examines
the person and obtains a feces specimen (special media required). This specimen is immediately carried
to the Public Health Laboratory by the Public Health Investigator; simultaneously the Chief, Acute
Communicable Disease Control is notified by telephone.
4. Yellow Fever. Persons under surveillance for yellow fever are contacted daily by telephone by the
Public Health Investigator until the surveillance order expires. If fever, jaundice, rash, nosebleed,
vomiting, or blood in stool are reported, the District Health Officer immediately examines the person
and telephones findings to the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control.
SEC.12 SCHOOL EXCLUSION AND READMISSION
(References: Administrative Code, Title 5, Education, Article 7, Section 65; California Health and Safety
Code, Division 4, Chapter 3, Section 3118)
A. EXCLUSION: State law requires officials of the public, private and Sunday schools to exclude persons with
communicable disease or contacts of a communicable disease which is subject to strict isolation or quarantine.
The school may exclude any nonimmune contact of a communicable disease case for the full or last portion of
the incubation period. The County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services procedures will not abrogate
that right.
If the disease in question is tuberculosis or venereal disease, the decision as to communicability is the
responsibility of the Chiefs, Tuberculosis Control or Venereal Disease Control.
In an urban area, the closing of schools has not been shown to be an effective means of controlling an outbreak
of any communicable disease. This procedure is, therefore, not generally recommended.
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The SCHOOL EXCLUSION, H-451, is sent only to the school principal or his representative. This District
Public Health Registrar immediately telephones the notice of exclusion to the proper school authority and confirms
by sending the H-451 when the following diseases occur: cholera, diphtheria; plague, smallpox; typhus (louse -
home).
B. READMISSION: Upon release from strict isolation or quarantine, the SCHOOL READMISSION NOTICE,
H-447, signed by the District Health Officer must be given to pupils or their parents or guardian.
Pupils or school employees with any other communicable disease may be readmitted by written notice, signed
by the attending physician, school physician, nurse superintendent, principal or the District Health Officer.
Students with non -communicable forms of tuberculosis may be readmitted if recommended by the chest
clinician. However readmission to the Los Angeles City Schools must be referred to the Unit for Control of
Tuberculosis, 625-4003, for clearance.
SEC.13 SENSITIVE OCCUPATIONS: PROCEDURES AND DEFINITIONS
Persons with or in contact with communicable disease may be a threat to the community by virtue of their
work duties. Reports of such cases or contacts in sensitive occupations are immediately telephoned to the
Chief, Public Health Investigation. (See Sec. 2) If necessary, these persons will be removed from work.
A. SENSITIVE OCCUPATIONS —DEFINITIONS. Persons employed in sensitive occupations may include
commercial food and milk handlers, child care workers, those treating, caring or cooking for others, or persons
whose duties appreciably increase the risk of disease transmission. Preschool and early elementary aged
children may need to be considered as sensitive occupations, in some circumstances.
1. FOOD HANDLERS —SPECIAL DEFINITIONS. A commercial food handler prepares, processes,
serves or sells food commercially, unless such food is completely packaged before being handled and
reaches the consumer with the wrapping intact. For example, a route man handling entirely wrapped
bread is not a food handler. A bakery route salesman handling unwrapped bakery products from open
trays is a food handler.
2. MILK HANDLERS —SPECIAL DEFINITION. A milk handler processes or distributes milk or handles
milk containers. Those whose only contact is with (1) double -capped milk bottles or (2) packaged milk
products are not milk handlers.
B. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. A case or contact in a sensitive occupation removed from
work may apply for State disability insurance benefits by completing and submitting STATE DISABILITY
INSURANCE BENEFITS, DE 2501. Consult Chief, Public Health Investigation, for assistance in completing
form.
C. LABORATORY SPECIMENS. Laboratory slips for specimens submitted for cases or contacts in sensitive
occupations must be marked with a red "SO" (Sensitive Occupation) to alert the laboratory of the need for
urgent report.
SEC.14 HOSPITALIZATION AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY —UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDICAL CENTER
When referring persons with communicable disease, other than tuberculosis or venereal disease, to Los
Angeles County —University of Southern California Medical Center, a direct telephone call to the
Communicable Disease Admitting Room (226-3703) is preferable. For routine referrals use REFERRAL
SLIP, H-354. The District Health officer is responsible for the tentative diagnosis and follow up, when
necessary.
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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
Articles:
Article 1 - REGULATIONS
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.
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In quarantinable disease cases, arrangements for transportation and hospitalization are made by the Chief,
Acute Communicable Disease Control. The person transporting the patient is instructed to:
A. Go directly to the Communicable Disease Unit, ambulance entrance, 1129 North State Street, Los Angeles,
California, without contacting other persons emoute.
B. Keep the patient in a vehicle until examined by hospital personnel.
In other communicable disease cases, the District Health Officer arranges for transportation and
hospitalization directly with the Communicable Disease Admitting Room personnel.
SEC.15 QUARANTINE
(Reference: Sections 2514 and 2520, California Administrative Code)
A. Any reportable communicable disease may be quarantined at the discretion of the District Health Officer.
(Section 3110, Health and Safety Code.) Quarantine will be routinely employed only for the diseases or
circumstances listed in this section. The District Health Officer determines which contacts require quarantine,
specifies the place of quarantine and issues appropriate instructions.
There are several types of quarantine; each one includes specific diseases and measures to be followed.
B. Violations: Violations of quarantine or of pass privileges must be reported immediately to the Chief, Public
Health Investigation.
C. Classifications:
1. Complete quarantine
a. The limitation of freedom of movement or confinement of persons or domestic animals exposed to
a communicable disease, for a period of time not longer than the longest usual incubation period of
the disease, in such a manner as to prevent effective contact with unexposed persons.
b. Diseases requiring complete quarantine:
1) Lassa Fever
2) Marburg Virus Disease and African Hemorrhagic Fever
3) Plague (until treated with insecticide)
4) Relapsing Fever, louse -borne (until louse -free)
5) Smallpox
6) Typhus Fever, louse -borne (until louse -free)
C. Measures:
1) Post QUARANTINE PLACARD, H-734 (See Sec. 17)
2) While the patient is on the premises, no passes are issued.
3) The district Health Officer provides for daily observation of the contacts, arranges for delivery of groceries
and other necessities and supervises the release of contacts from quarantine.
4) When the patient is off the premises, follow the procedures as indicated under the specific disease in PART
IV.
2. Modified Quarantine:
a. Definition: A selective, partial limitation of freedom of movement of persons or domestic animals,
based on known or presumed differences in susceptibility and/or because of disease transmission.
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b. Diseases requiring modified quarantine:
1) Diarrhea of the Newborn (Hospital nurseries only)
2) Diphtheria
3) Staphylococcal Disease (Hospital only)
C. Measures:
1) When diphtheria occurs, post QUARANTINE PLACARD, H-734 (See Sec. 17)
2) For release from quarantine, follow procedure as indicated under the specific disease in PART IV.
3. Personal Surveillance:
a. Definition: The practice of close medical or other supervision of contacts in order to promote
prompt recognition of infection or illness but without restricting their movements.
b. Diseases requiring surveillance: (See specific disease, PART IV, regarding duration of
surveillance)
1) Cholera
2) Plague (following disinfestation)
3) Smallpox (International Travelers)
4) Yellow Fever (International Travelers)
4. Other Classifications
a. Animal quarantine
1) This quarantines biting animals, those having rabies, suspected rabies or exposed to rabies.
2) Post ANIMAL QUARANTINE PLACARD, H-733. (See Sec. 17.)
3) It is illegal to be in possession of pet skunks in the State of California (Sec. 2606, Title 17, California
Administrative Code).
b. Mussel quarantine. This seasonal quarantine is established on all species of mussels from the
ocean shore of California and is usually effective from May 1 to October 31. It prohibits the
taking, sale or offering for sale of mussels, except for use as fish bait. Mussels for the use of fish
bait shall be broken open at time of taking or prior to sale.
C. Bird quarantine. Birds with or suspected of having a disease transmissible to man are quarantined
and placed on medicated feed for 45 days.
For specific details, consult with Acute Communicable Disease Control.
d. Turtle quarantine. Turtles offered for sale must be certified to be free from salmonella and Arizona
organisms. Any not so certified must be quarantined pending appropriate dispositions.
5. Dairy quarantine.
1) This quarantine is imposed when:
a) A milk supply is suspected as the source of an infection transmitted through milk or
b) A patient who resides on a dairy premises has or is suspected of having a disease transmitted through milk.
2) The County health Office as agent for the Department of Food and Agriculture prohibits the use, sale or
disposal of milk until the following measures are observed:
a) The patient must be isolated.
b) The water used in milk processing must be free of infection.
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c) Household members must be free of infection and must not contact dairy workers or any dairy facility used
in processing milk.
d) The milk must be pasteurized off the premises until (1) the patient is removed and the household contacts
cleared according to specific disease requirements; (2) the producing herd is declared free of infection by the
Department of Food and Agriculture.
SEC.16 ISOLATION
(Reference: Sections 2516 and 2518, Title 17, California Administrative Code)
A. Any reportable communicable disease may be isolated at the discretion of the District Health Officer (Section
3110, Health and Safety Code).
Legal isolation is accomplished by posting a placard and/ or serving a written order by Public Health
Investigation personnel.
B. Violations
1. Violations of isolation orders must be reported immediately to the District Health Officer.
2. Violations of strict isolation and special isolation must also be reported immediately to the Chief, Public
Health Investigation.
C. Classifications:
General definition:
Isolation is the separation of infected persons from others, for the period of communicability, in places and
under conditions that will prevent the transmission of the infectious agent. There are several types of isolation, each
one encompassing particular diseases and measures to be followed.
1. Strict isolation (Section 2516)
a. Diseases requiring strict isolation
1) Anthrax —inhalation
2) Cholera
3) Diarrhea of the Newborn (Hospital nurseries only)
4) Diphtheria
5) Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum
6) Lassa Fever
7) Marburg Virus Disease
8) Plague -pneumonic
9) Pneumonia, (Staphylococcus aureus or Group A streptococcus)
10) Smallpox
b. Measures
1) The severity of these diseases and/or potential hazard to others warrants immediate hospitalization.
2) Pending hospitalization the following measures are taken:
a) Post ISOLATION PLACARD, H-734 (See Sec. 17)
b) A private room
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c) Those caring for patient must wear gowns, gloves and masks and must follow proper handwashing
procedures
d) Visitors are excluded
e) For disinfection and cleaning, refer to the State Health Department Communicable Disease Manual
f) In the absence of a sanitary sewage system and if the disease is one in which the infectious agent may be
present in the feces or urine, the District Health Officer issues instructions for the disposal of feces and urine.
2. Modified Isolation
a. Diseases subject to modified isolation:
Anthrax —wound
Chancroid
Congenital Rubella Syndrome
Dengue
Encephalitis, Post infectious & Post vaccination
German measles
Gonococcus Infection
Granuloma Inguinale
Hepatitis, Viral (Types A, B, Unspecified)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (Lymphogranuloma Inguinale)
Measles (Rubeola)
Meningitis, Aseptic Syndrome
Meningitis, Meningococcal
Mumps
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Plague —bubonic
Poliomyelitis
Psittacosis
Rabies, Human and Animal
Salmonellosis
Shigellosis
Staphylococcal Disease
Streptococcal Infections Hemolytic (including Scarlet Fever and Streptococcal Sore Throat)
Syphilis
Trachoma
Tuberculosis
Tularemia
Typhoid Fever
Whooping Cough
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b. Measures. Isolation measures depend upon the mode of transmission of the disease and the
potential threat to susceptible persons (See specific disease in PART IV). These may range from:
1) exclusion from school
2) exclusion from work of persons in sensitive occupation
3) avoidance by pregnant women of contact to a case of rubella
4) secretion, excretion and blood precautions
5) abstinence from sexual contact
3. Typhoid Fever Carrier isolation. The District Health Officer issues specific written orders to the patient
or contact who must adhere to all requirements.
The TYPHOID CARRIER AGREEMENT, SDH 262-516 (Spanish, SDH 262-517), is issued by the District
Health Officer to typhoid carriers (convalescent and chronic).
4. Isolation in nursing homes. In general, patients, with communicable diseases are not permitted to remain
in nursing homes. Asymptomatic carvers, such as salmonella or typhoid carriers, are not permitted in
nursing homes unless prior written approval is obtained from the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease
Control.
5. Special isolation. This isolation confines a patient with communicable disease, including tuberculosis
and venereal disease, to his home, a hospital, sanitarium, jail facility or other specified location.
Cooperative patients may be on voluntary isolation (home and hospital). Others may need an ORDER
OF ISOLATION. H-474.
SEC.17 QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION PLACARDS
Quarantine or isolation (see Sections 15 and 16) is not established until a placard is posted and/or written
instructions given to the patient or contact. The courts only recognize quarantine by placard or written
instruction. Oral notice is not legally recognized.
When a residence is quarantined, the District Health Officer or his representative attaches the placard(s) at the
front or principal entrance. More than one placard may be posted.
Placards must contain the name of the disease or suspected disease, the name of the District Health Officer,
signature of deputy posting, date of posting, address and telephone number of the district health center.
The employee who establishes a quarantine or isolation by placard or issues passes reports the details to the
Chief of Acute Communicable Disease Control and Public Health Investigation.
All correspondence with other Health Departments, relative to violations of quarantine or legal orders of
isolation, is handled by Chief, Public Health Investigation.
SEC.18 HOSPITAL VISITS BY QUARANTINED PERSONS
Upon approval by the Los Angeles County -University of Southern California Medical Center medical
staff (226-3703), quarantined persons may visit the patient in the hospital. Persons under quarantine must
travel by private conveyance to and from home. They are permitted to enter the Communicable Disease
Unit under the supervision of the hospital staff. Persons under modified quarantine, who hold quarantine
passes do not have to travel by private conveyance.
In emergencies, and when other means of patient transportation are not available, Public Health Investigation
personnel are called to assist.
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SEC.19 RELEASE FROM ISOLATION OR QUARANTINE
A. When laboratory tests are required for release from isolation or quarantine of cases, contacts or carriers,
exclusive of tuberculosis patients, the specimens must be submitted to a Public Health Laboratory approved by
the State Department of Health. Within the geographic area of Los Angeles County, Public Health
Laboratories approved by the State Department of Health are those of the County of Los Angeles Community
Health Services, the City of Pasadena Health Department, and the City of Long Beach Health Department.
B. A NOTICE OF RELEASE TO RETURN TO WORK, H-1066, is issued by the District Health Officer, his
representative, or the Public Health Investigator.
C. Release from an order of isolation is by written notice from the Chief, Public Health Investigation. For
additional procedure, consult with Tuberculosis Control.
SEC. 20 TERMINAL CLEANING, VERMIN CONTROL AND DELOUSING
A. Terminal Cleaning. Quarantine is not lifted until terminal cleaning of the residence is completed to the
satisfaction of the District Health Officer. The isolation area and fomites should be washed with soap and
water or suitable disinfectant solution. (See chart at back of California State Department of Health Control of
Communicable Diseases Manual.)
B. Vermin Control. Where a quarantinable vector -borne disease is suspected or known, a licensed pest control
operator should properly treat, spray, or fumigate the premises, as necessary. This would be done under the
direction of appropriate personnel of Environmental Management.
C. Delousing. When infestation is evident and personal treatment is involved, treat the patient as outlined in
PART IV—PEDICULOSIS. All suspected infested clothing, bedding, and personal articles, should be
thoroughly washed in hot water (140°F) or dry cleaned, whichever is appropriate. The interior of the premises
suspected to be infested should be thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed. If needed, a licensed pest control
operator should treat the interior and exterior premises under the direction of appropriate personnel of
Environmental Management.
PART IV
SPECIFIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
SEC. 21 DISEASES
AMEBIASIS
ANTHRAX
BOTULISM
BRUCELLOSIS
CHANCROID (Soft Chancre)
CHICKEN PDX (Varicella)
CHOLERA
COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS
DIARRHEA OF THE NEWBORN
DIPHTHERIA
ENCEPHALITIS (Arthropod-bome)
ENCEPHALITIS (Post infectious and Encephalitis of undetermined etiology)
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FOOD POISONING
GONORRHEA
GONORRHEAL OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM
GRANULOMA INGUINALE
HEPATITIS (Type A)
HEPATITIS (Type B)
HERPES SIMPLEX
INFLUENZA
LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE
LEPROSY (Hansen's Disease)
LEPTOSPIROSIS
LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM
MALARIA
MEASLES (Rubeola)
MENINGITIS ASEPTIC SYNDROME
MENINGOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
MUMPS (Infectious Parotiitis)
PEDICULOSIS
PLAGUE
POLIOMYELITIS
PSITTACOSIS
Q FEVER
RABIES
RELAPSING FEVER (Louse -borne: Tick -borne)
RINGWORM OF THE SCALP (Tina Capitis)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
RUBELLA,ACUTE
RUBELLA (Congenital Syndrome)
SALMONELLOSIS (Salmonella and Paratyphoid infections, other than Typhoid)
SCABIES
SHIGELLOSIS (Dysentery, Bacillary)
SMALLPDX
STAPHYLOCOCCAL DISEASE (Local and general excluding food poisoning)
STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
SYPHILIS
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TETANUS
TOXOPLASMOSIS
TRACHOMA
TRICHINOSIS
TUBERCULOSIS
TUBERCULOSIS (including other mycobacterial diseases)
TULAREMIA
TYPHOID FEVER
TYPHUS (Flea -borne, Endemic)
TYPHUS (Louse -borne, Epidemic Type)
WHOOPING COUGH (Pertussis)
YELLOW FEVER
PART V
REGULATIONS FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE ADMISSIONS AND INFECTION CONTROL IN
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
SEC. 22 REGULATIONS FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE ADMISSIONS IN
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Patients with the following diagnoses or suspected diseases may not be admitted to any health facility nor
treated in any health facility other than the Communicable Disease Unit of the Los Angeles County -
University of Southern California Medical Center:
1. Cholera
2. Diphtheria
3. Lassa Fever
4. Marburg Virus
5. Plague
6. Relapsing Fever (louse -borne)
7. Smallpox
8. Typhus Fever (louse -borne)
9. Yellow Fever
In addition, hospitalization at the Communicable Disease Unit, Los Angeles County -University of Southern
California Medical Center is urged for patients with the following diseases:
Botulism
Chicken pox (with complications)
Encephalitis, including VEE and other arbovirus encephalides
Measles (Rubeola with complications)
Meningococcal Meningitis
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Mumps (with complications)
Poliomyelitis
Rabies
Scarlet Fever (severe)
Tetanus
Typhoid Fever
*Vaccinia, Generalized and Progressive: Eczema Vaccinatum
Whooping Cough (Pertussis, if severe and under 3 years of age)
*Important only if smallpox not suspected
SEC. 23 SUSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED COMMUNICABLE DISEASE WHICH MAY
BE ADMITTED TO AND REMAIN IN ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS OR
OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES
Any patient with a communicable disease listed as a Reportable Disease may remain in the facility
providing Title 22 regulations are met for adequate isolation except those specifically listed in Sec. 22. In
addition, patients who are asymptomatic carriers of salmonella, typhoid or shigella must not be
discharged to skilled nursing or intermediate care facilities unless prior written approval has been
obtained from the Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control.
SEC. 24 REGULATIONS REGARDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SKILLED
NURSING FACILITIES
Persons with a communicable disease shall not be admitted or cared for unless the following are met:
1. Any patient diagnosed as having a reportable, communicable disease or being in a carrier state, who the
attending physician determines is a potential danger to other patients or personnel, shall be
accommodated in a room provided with a separate toilet, handwashing facility, soap dispenser and
individual towels.
2. The skilled nursing facility shall adopt and observe written procedures approved by the local health
officer. Such procedures shall be posted at the nurses' station or other appropriate location. The
procedures shall outline the technique to be used in the care of patients with a communicable disease,
and shall include:
a. Handwashing upon entering and leaving patient's room.
b. Proper handling and disposal of infectious material.
C. Procedures for medical and nursing personnel providing for proper techniques.
d. Health education provided to the patient.
e. Proper handling of dishes.
f. Proper handling of patient care equipment.
3. Patients who are asymptomatic carriers of salmonella, typhoid, or shigella are not to be admitted to nor
remain in these facilities unless prior written approval has been obtained from the Chief, Acute
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SEC. 25 REGULATIONS REGARDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE IN
INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES
No patient with a communicable disease may be admitted to nor permitted to remain in an Intermediate
Care Facility.
Patients acquiring a communicable disease while in the facility shall be transferred to an appropriate facility as
soon as possible. While awaiting transfer, the following requirements shall be met:
1. Any patient diagnosed as having a reportable communicable disease or being in a carrier state who the
attending physician determines is a potential danger to other patients or personnel, shall be
accommodated in a room provided with a separate toilet, handwashing facility, soap dispenser and
individual towels.
2. The intermediate care facility shall adopt and observe written procedures approved by the local health
officer. Such procedures shall be posted at the nurses' station or other appropriate location. The
procedures shall outline the technique to be used in the care of patients with a communicable disease and
shall include:
a. Handwashing upon entering and leaving patient's room.
b. Proper handling and disposal of infectious material.
C. Procedures for medical and nursing personnel providing for proper isolation techniques.
d. Health education provided to the patient.
e. Proper handling of dishes.
f. Proper handling of patient care equipment.
SEC. 26 INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES
The Infection Control Committee should establish the facility's isolation polices, based on guidelines, A
through H, in Sec. 27, enforce their implementation and approve all procedures. Policies and procedures
should be reviewed annually and revised as necessary.
An employee health program, outlining routine communications, should be developed by the committee.
Immunizations available to all hospital personnel should include diphtheria -tetanus, measles, influenza, and rubella.
All employees, especially women of child-bearing age, should be tested for rubella susceptibility, appropriately
counseled, and offered rubella immunizations. Rubella susceptible individuals should not be employed in high risk
areas unless immunized. High risk personnel, such as those working in the renal dialysis units, should be informed
of the risk of hepatitis and related infections and health services should be available to them. Tuberculin non-
reactors in a health care facility should be skin tested at least every 6 months and more often if in a high risk area.
An x-ray should be obtained if the skin test is positive. Consideration for antituberculous treatment should be given
to all reactors an definitely to convertors. If antituberculous treatment is refused, yearly check x-ray is advisable
routinely and as necessary for respiratory symptoms.
Stool examinations are strongly recommended pre -employment for food handlers to rule out amoeba,
salmonella, etc. Periodic examinations to detect asymptomatic carriers, in general, are unnecessary. Rather,
employee education, stressing personal hygiene, and removal of the employee from work when ill with diarrhea,
etc., should be strictly enforced. Personnel with cutaneous lesions or other overt infections should not be allowed to
care for patients, especially those in nurseries, on the burn unit, or in areas where there are patients with decreased
host resistance, nor should such personnel be allowed to prepare or serve food.
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(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 abatement —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 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.
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SEC. 27 REFERENCES
A. A Manual for the Control of Communicable Diseases in California, California State Department of Health.
B. American Hospital Association: Infection Control in the Hospital.
C. Benenson, A.S. (ed).: Control of Communicable Diseases in Man, American Public Health Association.
D. General Acute Care Hospital Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 1.
E. Guidelines for Infection Control Programs, Skilled Nursing Facility, California State Department of Health.
F. Intermediate Care Facilities Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 4.
G. Isolation Techniques for Use in Hospitals, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Public Health
Service, Center for Disease Control.
H. Skilled Nursing Facilities Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 3.
PART VI
MORTICIANS AND CEMETERIES
SEC. 28 INSTRUCTIONS TO FUNERAL DIRECTORS
A. GENERAL
The Department of Health Services assist funeral directors in compliance with State Laws. Consult the Public
Health Registrar for advice and assistance. Funeral directors must apply for burial permits within five days from
date of death (Section 10377, Health and Safety Code).
B. CORONER'S CASES (Section 27491, Health and Safety Code)
1. Any funeral director or embalmer called in a death from an unknown cause or suspected communicable
disease must immediately notify the coroner and be guided by his order. (Section 7300, 7301, 10225 and
10250, Health and Safety Code.)
2. Among those cases requiring inquiry by the Coroner are: "... deaths known or suspected as due to
contagious disease and constituting a public hazard ..." A Coroner's referral will not be necessary for
diagnosed cases of contagious disease, since the local procedures and the action of the Department of
Health Services after notification will be the defense against any public hazard.
3. Cases of possible but not diagnosed contagious diseases, such as possible meningitis or possible
pulmonary tuberculosis when an autopsy is not contemplated, shall be referred to the Coroner for
diagnosis following which notification of proper authorities will be made.
4. Deaths from the following reportable diseases shall be Coroner's cases:
Botulism
Food or metal poisoning
Hepatitis (Type B, serum)
Rabies
Tetanus
C. QUARANTINABLE DISEASE REGULATIONS
1. Funeral directors who serve the territory of the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Service
(both unincorporated areas and cities under contract) must observe rules and regulations for the control
of quarantinable diseases (Section 3110, Health and Safety Code).
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2. Hearse or Mortuary Car. Only a hearse or mortuary car can convey the body of any person dead of a
communicable disease except when that person died while being transported. An exception is made
when the body is prepared for burial and enclosed in a casket and transportation case.
3. Embalming. The funeral director or embalmer must immediately report to the District Health Officer the
name and address of the deceased person and all known facts relating to the cause of death, if cause is a
suspected communicable disease.
Funeral directors are urged to determine the cause of death whenever possible and to adhere to careful hand
washing and other protective techniques.
4. Transportation —Common Carrier
a. Except as provided in subdivision (b), the bodies of persons who have died from any cause shall
not be received for transportation by a common carrier unless the body has been embalmed and
prepared by a licensed embalmer and placed in a sound casket and enclosed in a transportation
case.
b. A dead body, which cannot be embalmed or is in state of decomposition, shall be received for
transportation by a common carrier if the body is placed in an airtight metal casket enclosed in a
strong transportation case or in a sound casket enclosed in an airtight metal or metal -lined
transportation case. (Section 7355, Health and Safety Code.)
5. Funeral Services. The funeral director or the District Public Health Registrar will immediately notify the
Chief, Public Health Investigation, when a death from any quarantinable disease is certified. The Chief,
Public Health Investigation, or his representative, will supervise these funerals.
a. Plague, Smallpox. No services are permitted and interment is under strict supervision of the
Department of Health Services for these diseases.
b. Typhus Fever (louse -borne). There are no restrictions if patient had been hospitalized and deloused
before death and family contacts have been deloused. Otherwise, funeral services are "Private."
C. Cholera, Diphtheria.
Deaths in quarantinable household.
Private funerals may be required.
The following will apply:
1) No restrictions are imposed where there is no attendance by quarantined contacts provided casket remains
closed.
2) In suspected diphtheria without bacteriological diagnosis, funeral directors must immediately notify the
District Health Officer. Refrain from using formaldehyde or any disinfectant until the District Health Officer or
Coroner obtains a specimen for laboratory examination.
3) All funeral directors must notify the cemetery that such funerals are "Private" and the cemeteries must assist
in carrying out these regulations.
4) After the body is prepared for burial, the parents or immediate family members over age 15 may identify
the body but without contacting it. Immediately after identification, the casket will be closed and fastened
permanently. A glass "sealer" may be used if the family desires. If there is no identification, the casket must be
closed and fastened permanently before being transported.
5) Only members of a quarantined household over 15 years of age may attend services to be held only at the
grave. Passes for this attendance must be signed by the District Health Officer or his representative. (Section 10376,
Health and Safety Code.) Trips to and from the quarantined premises must be made in a private conveyance. Family
members must remain apart from others who attend the services.
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SEC. 29 INSTRUCTIONS TO CEMETERY AUTHORITIES
A. GENERAL
The County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, will assist cemetery authorities in compliance
with State laws.
B. STATE STATUTES
Cemetery authorities in the territory served by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services,
must adhere to the following statutes:
1. Interment or cremation or other disposition of any body (including a fetus of 20 or more weeks
uterogestation) requires a burial or cremation permit. (Section 10375 and 10175, Health and Safety
Code.)
2. Interment of the body of a person dead of a quarantinable disease requires a burial permit marked by the
words "Private Funeral."
3. All cemetery authorities will immediately report to the District Health Officer all requests from funeral
directors or others for interment of a body dead of a quarantinable disease.
4. In graveside services of persons of a quarantinable disease, all cemetery authorities will be governed by
the rules and regulations for funeral directors.
5. Questions regarding the shipment of bodies to foreign countries should be directed to the Public Health
Investigation unit of the Department of Health Services.
PART 2
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS NUMBER 1 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADOPTING NATIONAL SANITATION
FOUNDATION STANDARDS FOR NEW COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
The following Rules and Regulations are adopted effective April 1, 1965 by the Los Angeles County Health
Officer pursuant to Section 321 of Ordinance No. 7583, Public Health Code (Los Angeles County Code Section
11.02.160) as a guide to interpret requirements governing the sanitary design and performance of equipment for
food establishments.
Standard No. 1—Revised April, 1964
"Soda Fountain and Luncheonette Equipment"
Standard No. 2—Reprinted with revisions April, 1964
"Food Service Equipment"
Standard No. 3—May, 1953 with revisions 1956
"Spray -type Dishwashing Machines"
Standard No. 4—January 1, 1958 as amended, July, 1963
"Commercial Cooking and Warming Equipment"
Standard No. 5—January 1, 1959
"Commercial and Hot Water Generating Equipment"
Standard No. 6—January 1, 1959
"Dispensing Freezers"
C-1—August, 1958
"Basic and Special Criteria for Food Vending Machines"
C-2—Revised April, 1964
"Basic Criteria for the evaluation of Special Equipment and/or Devices"
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Copies of such standards shall be kept available for public examination at the Los Angeles County Health
Services, 313 North Figueroa, Room 326, Los Angeles.
The following exceptions and modifications are adopted:
GENERAL EXCEPTION:
The installation requirements of "National Sanitation Foundation" standards are not adopted except when
specifically stated herein. Installation shall generally conform to the requirements outlined in the drawings and
specifications of the Department's latest "Food Equipment Installation Guide" or to standards which the Health
Officer determines to be equivalent.
SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS:
Standard No. 2, dated April, 1964, "Food Service Equipment" is adopted except that Sections 4.19, 4.38
and 4.48 are changed to read as follows:
Section 4.19—Metal doors to enclose openings and provide access to interior compartments shall be
fabricated in two basic types of construction; that is, by means of single panel or double panel walls, with or without
intermediate insulation. Hinges shall be kept to a minimum. Hinges required in the food zones, shall be easy to clean
and of simple take -apart design and construction. Piano -type or fixed pin hinges are not permissible in the food
zone. All sliding doors are to be removable. Doors other than metal are to be in accordance with "MATERIALS"
specifications and of flush -panel type.
Section 4.38 DRAWERS AND BINS: All drawers, bins, and drawer carriages shall be made readily
removable for cleaning. Bins for food ingredients are to be in a totally enclosed space, or when not enclosed, to be
provided with a tight -fitting cover. Food ingredient containers, including portable food containers, shall have tight
fitting covers and comply with Items 3.01 and 4.03. Square comers and smooth galvanized metal are permitted for
containers intended for the storage of dry, unpackaged foods and for dishwashing and pot -washing sinks.
Section 4.48 TOPS OF COUNTERS, TABLES, AND BACK BARS: Tops, if exposed, shall be in one piece,
or all seams shall be welded, ground and made smooth, provided that field joints shall comply with Item 4.21.
Provided all comers are tight, smooth and tight jointed laminated hard maple or equivalent topped baker's tables and
meat blocks are permitted for bakery and butcher -shop type food preparation.
Standard No. 5, January 1, 1959, "Commercial Hot Water Generating Equipment" is adopted except that
Sections 3.04, 5.02, 5.04, 5.06, 5.07, 5.08, 5.09 and 5.15 are deleted and Sections 4.00, 4.01, 5.03, 5.09 are changed
to read as follows:
Section 4.00 GENERAL: Hot water generating equipment shall be so designed and installed as to make
cleaning of the external surfaces of various units and parts easy, and to minimize places where dirt will collect and
where vermin may find shelter.
Section 4.01 SPACE BENEATH: "Where installed in areas where food is processed, stored or prepared, self -
supported hot water generating equipment mounted on legs shall have a clear space underneath at least 6" high to
provide for proper cleaning. Base mounted units shall provide access for proper cleaning, and shall be designed to
be easily cleaned."
Installation requirements of Standard No. 5 are hereby modified to read as follows:
Section 5.03 WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE CONTROL: In order to assure a uniform required volume of hot
water for the fresh water rinses of dishwashing machines, when the flow pressure exceeds 25 pounds, either a flow
control valve should be installed, that will maintain the prescribed minimum rate of flow under all probable
variations in flow pressure, or a reliable pressure reducing valve should be installed and so set as to give 15 to 25
pounds flow pressure on the fresh water rinse line at the dishwashing machine. (It is suggested that 20 pounds flow
pressure is the ideal operating pressure.) The flow control valve or the pressure reducing valve should be installed as
close to the machine as possible, and outside the recirculation line is used. Each installation should include a suitable
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gauge cock installed where the flow pressure may be conveniently measured. Flow or pressure control valves should
be adjusted with provision for the adjustment to be locked so it cannot be changed without tools.
Section 5.09 RECIRCULATION PUMPS: "Where the length of piping from the heater to a dishwasher
designed for intermittent use exceeds 20' an approved means of circulation shall be provided for the 180' F.
sanitizing rinse water."
APPENDIX TO STANDARD No. 5
The appendix and the charts and tables of Standard No. 5 are hereby adopted for guidance in determining the
quantity of hot water required for various commercial, spray -type dishwashing machine installations.
Criteria C-2 dated April 5, 1961 and revised April, 1962, "Evaluation of Special Equipment and/or Devices" is
adopted except that Section 4.03 is amended to read as follows:
Section 4.03 is amended: INTERNAL CORNERS OR ANGLES OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES:
An internal angle formed by the intersection of surfaces at 135' or less, and to be manually cleaned, shall have
a minimum continuous and smooth radius of 1/8 inch. Square corners and smooth galvanized metal are permitted for
containers intended for the storage of dry, unpackaged foods and for dishwashing and pot -washing sinks, provided
all comers are tight.
Section 4.031 LESSER RADII: Lesser radii may be used where necessary for proper functioning of parts
(such as sealing ring grooves, holes, or grooves), provided that they can be readily cleaned.
Section 4.032 GREATER RADII: Greater radii may be required where cleaning, product flow and
maintenance requirements indicate.
RULES AND REGULATIONS NUMBER 2 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT GOVERNING SANITARY PREPARATION AND
HANDLING OF SALAD -TYPE SANDWICHES
The following Rules and Regulations are adopted effective April 1, 1965 by the Los Angeles County Health
Officer, pursuant to Section 321 of Ordinance 7583, Public Health Code (Los Angeles County Code Section
11.02.160) to provide specific standards governing sanitary protection and handling of salad -type sandwiches.
These Rules and Regulations shall apply to the preparation of salad -type wrapped sandwiches which include,
but are not limited to ham salad, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, turkey salad, and sandwiches prepared with
similar types of food ingredients which may support the rapid and progressive growth of organisms that may cause
food illness.
1. Handwashing facilities with hot and cold running water, discharging through a mixing -type outlet so the
user may adjust the temperature, a soap dispenser and sanitary towels, shall be provided and maintained
in room or area where sandwiches are prepared and shall be used by all food handlers upon coming to
work, after use of toilets and whenever the hands have been subject to contamination.
2. All employees handling unwrapped sandwiches or their ingredients shall wear clean outer garments and
head covers, and shall practice sanitary techniques and methods to preserve the purity and sanitary
quality of the product and to avoid contamination of the product. Management shall supervise the
sanitary preparation of sandwiches and require that no employee with cuts, sores, infections or other
conditions with might cause food contamination handles unwrapped sandwiches or ingredients therefor.
3. All utensils and equipment which come in contact with the food shall be of such material, construction
and design as to be readily cleanable and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. All equipment
which comes in contact with salad -type sandwich ingredients shall be washed in warm water containing
a detergent and rinsed by immersion in hot water at 170' F. or above exposed for 1/2 minute to a
sanitizing solution approved for multi -use utensils at least once each shift.
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4. No mixing, blending, or other processing of ingredients shall be done with hands in contact therewith
except where the Health Officer determines it is not practical to handle with implements, such as egg
shelling, handling meat for grinding. Mixing salad ingredients and handling after mixing shall be by
clean implements only.
5. Boiled, shelled eggs shall be sanitized before further processing for salad sandwich ingredients. This
may be done by dipping in boiling water for 10 seconds or sanitized as approved by the Health Officer.
6. If the ingredients are such as can support the rapid growth of organisms which may cause food -borne
illness, those ingredients shall have been kept refrigerated at all times until ready for use in sandwich
preparation, except when being processed or as allowed herein.
7. The amount of salad ingredients kept out of refrigeration for making into sandwiches and the sandwich
preparation procedures shall be so conducted that no such ingredients will warm to above 50' F. prior to
use in preparation.
8. All ingredients for salad -type sandwich fillers shall have been brought to a temperature of 50' F. or
below before being placed in the sandwiches. When quantities of such food which have not previously
been chilled are placed in the refrigerator for chilling they shall be placed in shallow layers not more
than 3" deep and so arranged as to promote rapid and effective chilling or in other containers if their size
and shape and the cooling conditions are such as to chill to 50' F. or below as rapidly as a large mass is
chilled in a 3" deep container under normal, approved refrigerator conditions.
9. No ingredients shall be used as ingredients for salad -type sandwich unless they have been at all times
handled and treated in full compliance with refrigeration and handling requirements applicable to all
other sandwich ingredients.
10. Wrapped salad -type sandwiches shall be placed in a refrigerator as each unit box or rack is filled and in
no case in more than one hour after preparation.
RULES AND REGULATIONS NUMBER 3 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT GOVERNING INSTALLATION AND USE OF
WATER TREATMENT MECHANISMS ON CONSUMER DOMESTIC
WATER SUPPLY LINES
The following Rules and Regulations of the County of Los Angeles Health Officer Governing the Installation
and Use of Water Treatment Mechanisms on Consumer Domestic Water Supply Lines are established in furtherance
and clarification of Section 501 of the Public Health Code, (Ordinance No. 7583) (Los Angeles County Code
Section 11.38.030) dealing with cross -connections. Authority: Section 321, Ordinance No. 8588. (Los Angeles
County Code Section 11.02.160.) Effective: July 13, 1970.
It is the position of the Health Officer that:
(a) public water supplies as delivered to consumer premises are or should be of such character as to be in the
greatest degree acceptable for domestic use without further treatment,
(b) the unwarranted addition of chemicals to the domestic water supply is not in the public health interest,
(c) the uncontrolled addition of chemicals to the domestic water supply is contrary to public health and safety,
(d) the burden of proof in establishing a need for and beneficial effect of water treatment rests with the proponent,
(e) chemicals proposed for use shall be unequivocally safe in dosage and manner applied to the satisfaction of the
Health Officer,
(f) violation of these rules and regulations constitutes a cross -connection violation and is subject to abatement as
such.
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1. No person shall install, maintain, or use any water treatment mechanism, device or contrivance on any
domestic water line to or within any consumer premises without prior written approval and authorization
by the Health Officer. Exception: This section shall not apply to:
(a) the installation of water treatment equipment to industrialized water systems protected against
backflow by the proper installation of approved backflow prevention devices,
(b) salt (sodium chloride) regenerated zeolite softeners.
2. No person shall add or introduce any chemical into any domestic water supply line to or within any
consumer premise in any manner without prior written approval and authorization by the Health Officer.
Exception: This section shall not apply to the salt (sodium chloride) regeneration of zeolite softeners.
3. The following criteria shall be used in evaluating an application for installing a water treatment
mechanism or applying chemical treatment to a domestic water system.
A. Need: Documentation shall be provided establishing that a water problem exists and is subject to control by
the treatment proposed.
B. Safety:
(1) Each formulation proposed for use shall be registered with the Health Officer, giving complete chemical
analysis and percentage composition as prepared by a recognized laboratory.
(2) Each mechanism, device, or contrivance proposed for use shall be registered with the Health Officer,
with detailed mechanical drawings and materials specifications.
(3) Each such unit shall be of durable construction and protected from unauthorized entry by a locking
mechanism.
C. Dosage: Chemicals shall applied at the lowest level to accomplish intended purpose.
D. Feed:
(1) Chemical feed shall be proportionate to water flow through the system treated.
(2) Accuracy of the feed mechanism shall be such as to maintain applied dosage within the intended range.
(3) Each mechanism, contrivance, or device shall be designed and/or equipped so as to prevent the back
siphonage of treatment chemicals into downstream piping in conflict with the foregoing.
(4) Certified reports from reputable chemical and mechanical testing laboratories shall be submitted to the
Health Officer documenting
(a) proportionality of feed,
(b) accuracy of the feed mechanism over the full range of anticipated water flow,
(c) prevention of siphonage.
E. Identification: Each assembly of any water treatment mechanism, device, or contrivance shall bear a
permanently affixed and durable nameplate, decal, label or similar identification with the following
information in easily readable form and size: manufacturer, model, size, and where appropriate, serial number.
In addition thereto, each assembly shall bear a permanently affixed and durable plate, decal, label or similar
identification, mounted in a position readily in view of a person charging the unit, bearing the following information
in easily readable form and size: Caution: This unit has been approved for the application of (formulators name and
compound identification) only.
4. Chemicals shall be stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner from original containers bearing
descriptions of materials, manufacturer/formulator, and address, or repackaged or dispensed in a sanitary
manner from similarly identified containers.
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5. Control of treatment at each installation shall be based upon the laboratory findings of a reputable
laboratory. The permittee shall submit semi-annual chemical, physical or other laboratory test results to
the Health Officer to substantiate the beneficial effect of treatment.
6. Upon finding by the Health Officer that a permittee is unable to establish the effect of water treatment in
accordance with need declared in application, authorization for said treatment may be revoked.
7. Upon revocation of authorization by the Health Officer, a permittee shall immediately discontinue water
treatment and shall within 30 days thereafter dismantle and remove any water treatment mechanism,
device, or contrivance associated therewith from the water system.
8. Upon cessation of water treatment, for any cause whatever, any water treatment mechanism, device or
contrivance associated therewith shall within 30 days be dismantled and removed from the water system
by the permittee.
RULES AND REGULATIONS NUMBER 4 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES GOVERNING PASS -THROUGH
OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE OF RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS, EXCEPT TEMPORARY FOOD STANDS AND MOBILE
FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES
The following Rules and Regulations are adopted effective December 1, 1976 by the Los Angeles County
Health Officer pursuant to Sections 321, 352, and 374 of the Public Health Code, Ordinance No. 7583, as amended,
to (Los Angeles County Code Sections 11.02.160, 11.12.010 and 11.12.230) to provide for the protection of foods
from contamination by flies and other insects and from dust, dirt or other contamination. Violation of these rules and
regulations constitutes a violation of Sections 352 and/or 374 of Ordinance No. 7583 (Los Angeles County Code
Sections 11.12.010 and/or 11.12.230), and may be prosecuted as such.
1. All pass -through food service openings to the outside of restaurants and other food establishments shall
comply with the following:
a. The counter surfaces at the openings shall be smooth and cleanable.
b. As an integral part of the opening, a closure shall be provided to exclude the entry of dust and
vermin.
c. Openings shall remain closed when not in use.
d. Openings shall not be closer together than 18 inches.
e. When flies, insects, or other vermin or dust, dirt, or other contaminants are present, additional
control measures shall be provided.
2. Food service pass -through opening size requirements for new restaurants or food establishments:
a. Pass -through openings without fly exclusion devices shall be limited to a maximum size of 216
square inches.
b. Openings exceeding 216 square inches, up to a maximum of 432 square inches (3 square feet),
shall be equipped with an effective fly exclusion device.
C. In order to construct an opening larger than 3 square feet, a unique or necessary need must be
demonstrated and a written variance must be obtained from the Health Officer. Such openings
shall be limited to a maximum size of 6 square feet and shall be provided with an effective fly
exclusion device.
3. Restaurants and food establishments existing on the effective date of these rules and regulations shall
comply with the following:
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a. No food service pass -through opening shall exceed 6 square feet.
b. Existing pass -through openings without effective fly exclusion devices shall be limited to a
maximum size of 3 square fee. All existing openings in excess of 3 square feet and up to 6 square
feet shall be provided with an effective fly exclusion device.
4. Restaurant and food establishment food service pass -through openings in excess of 6 square feet existing
on the effective date of these rules and regulations shall be modified to comply with one of the
following:
a. Pass -through openings without effective fly exclusion devices shall be limited to a maximum size
of 216 square inches.
b. Openings exceeding 216 square inches, up to a maximum of 432 square inches (3 square feet),
shall be equipped with an effective fly exclusion device.
C. In order to construct an opening larger than 3 square feet, a unique or necessary need must be
demonstrated and a written variance must be obtained from the Health Officer. Such openings
shall be limited to a maximum size of 6 square feet and they shall be provided with an effective fly
exclusion device.
5. Fly exclusion devices referred to by these rules and regulations shall be of a type prescribed by or
acceptable to the Los Angeles County Health Officer and shall be effective in their operation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of fly exclusion devices shall be in a manner prescribed by or
acceptable to the Health Officer.
RULE AND REGULATIONS NUMBER 5 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ADOPTING SCHEDULE FOR FEES
FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE HEALTH OFFICER
The following Rule and Regulation is adopted effective October 19, 1979, by the County of Los Angeles
Health Officer pursuant to Section 751 of Ordinance 7583, Public Health Code (Los Angeles County Code Section
11.06.020) as a schedule of fees for the granting of permits and on -site inspections to determine compliance to all
codes and regulations for the drilling, modifying, converting or destroying of water wells; for plot plan review,
investigation, soil porosity testing, and on -site inspections as necessary to determine requirements for and approval
of private sewage disposal systems; and to include fees for technical services provided to applicants by the
department for the on -site inspection and approval of existing private sewage disposal systems and to determine the
adequacy and safety of water supplies, waste disposal and structure of cabins for occupancy within the boundaries of
the United States Forest Service.
Failure to pay said fees as provided for in Chapter 8.04 of Title 8 shall constitute violation of Section 751 of
Ordinance 7583 (Los Angeles County Code Section 11.06.020), and may be prosecuted as such.
(Ord. 2005-0053 § 17, 2005: Ord. 88-0106 § 30, 1988: Ord. 87-0064 § 3, 1987: Ord. 86-0099U § 3, 1986: Ord. 85-
0I I lU § 3, 1985: Ord. 84-0099 § 3, 1984: Ord. 84-0097U § 3, 1984.)
PART 3
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RULES AND REGULATIONS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DIVISION
The following Rules and Regulations are adopted effective July 1, 1968, by the Los Angeles County Health
Officer, in accordance with Section 32I, Ordinance No. 7583, Public Health Code (Los Angeles County Code
Section 11.02.160), to interpret Sections 1151, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1159, 1160, 1162, 1163, 1173, 1174, 1175, 1189,
1190 and 1191 of said ordinance (Los Angeles County Code Sections 11.22.500, 11.22.610, 11.22.620, 11.22.630,
11.22.640, 11.22.650, 11.22.690, 11.22.720, 11.22.740, 11.22.750, 11.22.760, 11.22.770, 11.22.890 and 11.22.900).
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Section 1. Definition of Terms
For the purposes of these rules and regulations the following definitions shall apply.
1.1 Breathing zone —The area or zone of a worker's head during normal operation of a process or while at
work.
1.2. Capture velocity —The velocity of air at specified points or zones which causes air contaminants to flow
to an exhaust system.
1.3. Conveying velocity —The air speed determined to be necessary to convey a contaminant through a duct or
system.
1.4. Corrosive —Any substance which on contact will cause destruction or damage to living tissue by chemical
action. This term shall not refer to action on inanimate surfaces.
1.5. Gassing —The rate of generation of a contaminant.
1.6. General ventilation —Introduction of uncontaminated air into an area, room or building or exhausting air
therefrom by other than local exhaust ventilation systems.
1.7. Hood —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 provide local exhaust ventilation.
1.8. Irritant —Any substance not necessarily corrosive as defined in Section 1.4., but which on either
immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with normal living tissue will induce an inflammation or irritation.
1.9. Lateral exhaust —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.
1.10. Local exhaust ventilation —A ventilating system intended to capture air contaminants at or near their
point of origin and transport them to an approved exhaust system.
1.11. Natural ventilation —General ventilation without the aid of mechanical air moving devices.
1.12. Non -ionizing radiation —As related to industrial sources comprises electromagnetic radiation within the
spectral range of approximately 50 to 3 X 1010; including ultraviolet, coherent light, visible infrared and microwave
radiation.
1.13. Strong sensitizer —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.
1.14. Maximum Acceptable Concentration —Exposure to dust, fumes, mists, vapors or gases of such
concentration as to produce effects herein defined as harmful. Concentrations which are considered to be the
Maximum Acceptable Concentrations for various substances are listed in Part IX Supplement, Appendix C,
Maximum Acceptable Concentrations.
1.15. Toxic substance --A toxic chemical as defined by Section 1124 of Ordinance No. 7583 (Los Angeles
County Code, Section 11.22.250).
PART II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 2.1. Duct System
2.2. When the space under, above, behind or beside duct systems must be regularly cleaned, a clear space of at
least six (6) inches for cleaning or maintenance shall be provided.
2.3. Where materials may accumulate in an approximately horizontal duct and thereby reduce the system's
efficiency significantly below design requirements, access openings for cleaning shall be provided therein at least
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(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.
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every ten (10) feet in ducts smaller than one hundred and ninety (190) square inches in cross sectional area and at
least every twenty (20) feet in larger ducts.
2.4. Cleanout openings shall be at least as large as the duct they serve or one hundred and ninety (190) square
inches, whichever is the smaller.
2.5. Cleanout openings in the duct or fan shall provide ready access to the fan housing and blade.
2.6. Suitable shut-off devices or caps shall be installed on all openings to the system which are not intended
and used for ventilation and such openings shall be kept closed except when in actual use for access or maintenance.
Section 3. Confined Space
3.1. Whenever a worker enters a confined space or works where concentrations of gases, vapors, dusts, mists,
fumes or smoke are likely to produce conditions potentially hazardous to health, the following shall apply.
3.2. Persons engaged in the operation shall be advised of hazards they may encounter.
3.3. Lines which may convey toxic substances to the confined space shall be disconnected and "blinded off' or
other positive means shall be used to prevent such substances from entering the confined space while occupied by
workers.
3.4. Before entering the confined space it shall be emptied, flushed and purged of toxic substances. Workers
entering such space shall be adequately protected by one of the following means,
(a) Approved oxygen or supplied air respiratory equipment.
(b) If respirators other than described in 3.4(a) are used, they be approved and sufficient make-up air shall be
continuously supplied to mitigate any potential hazard due to oxygen deficiency or excess contamination as
stated on the canister. Appropriate tests shall be made prior to entering and while working in confined spaces.
(c) In addition to (a) and (b) above, workers shall be provided with such protection as may be necessary to
prevent a health hazard from contact or by skin absorption.
3.5. Persons entering tanks, vessels or confined spaces shall wear an approved safety belt with a life line
attached, or another approved device shall be used. At least one person shall be able and ready to give assistance in
case of emergency and shall stand by on the outside when any person is on the inside. When conditions require the
wearing of respiratory equipment in a confined space, the person ready to give assistance shall have such approved
respiratory equipment instantly available.
3.6. Wherever work is to be performed in a confined space, provisions shall be made to permit ready entry and
exit of the worker and of the rescuing person.
3.7. All work periods in a confined space shall be only as long as the worker can reasonably endure such
conditions without serious discomfort and without hazard to health.
Section 4. Illumination.
4.1. For purposes of this code, the recommended lighting standards should conform with those recommended
and approved September, 1962 by the Illuminating Engineering Society
Section 5. Non -ionizing Radiation
5.1. Workmen shall not be exposed to hazardous levels of non -ionizing radiations.
Section 6. Protection Against Light Radiation
6.1. All employees who are engaged in gas or arc cutting and welding or similar operations employing fuel gas
torches or electric arc equipment and other employees who are in the immediate vicinity of such operations and
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exposed to radiant energy, heat energy or excessive brightness shall be shielded or be provided with and required to
wear properly shaded goggles for eye protection or face masks or helmets equipped with properly shaded eye
protection to protect the exposed portions of the face.
6.2. Where practicable, permanent or portable shields or curtains shall be provided that will surround the
actual operations sufficiently to shield other employees in the area from the rays. Where such shields are employed,
they shall be made of fire resistive materials or may be of heavy canvas construction treated with fire resistive
solutions. Such curtains or enclosures shall be open at the bottom and only high enough to accomplish their purpose
without unduly interfering with the general ventilation of the area.
6.3. Employees exposed to radiant energy from gas cutting, welding, flame heating and hardening and brazing
operations shall be provided with and required to wear properly fitted and shaded goggles to protect the eyes, and
such goggle protection devices which meet the minimum current requirements of the United States of American
Standards Institute Safety Code Z2-1-1959 shall be deemed compliance with this rule.
6.4. Employees directly engaged in arc cutting and welding shall be provided with and required to use a shield
or helmet that protects the face; such shield or helmet shall be provided with one or two windows and fitted with the
proper shaded glass for eye protection. Such shields and helmets which meet the minimum current requirements of
the United States of America Standards Institute Safety Code Z2-1-1959 shall be deemed compliance by the
employer with this rule. Helpers or other employees in the immediate vicinity of such operations, but not necessarily
exposed to skin injuries due to radiation, shall be provided with and required to wear properly shaded goggles to
protect the eyes against radiation; such goggles which meet the minimum requirements of the United States of
America Standards Institute Safety Code Z2-1-1959 shall be deemed compliance by the employer with this rule.
PART III. STORAGE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Section 7. Storage Area
7.1. Toxic substances kept in open containers shall be stored in a special storage area separated from the rest
of the plant and under conditions not potentially hazardous to health. Such area shall be accessible only to especially
authorized personnel.
7.2. The floor shall be kept in good repair and designed to permit removal or disposal of spillage without
creating a hazard to health.
7.3. The storage area for toxic substances in opened containers shall be well ventilated. Such areas shall have
ventilating openings to the outside air equivalent to at least 5% of the floor area and such additional ventilation as
necessary to prevent the accumulation of toxic substances significantly above their threshold limit values.
7.4. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided as may be necessary to accomplish the requirements of
Section 7.3.
Section 8. Emergency Precautions
8.1. In storage areas where a spill, rupture or break of containers may create a hazard to health, adequate
approved personal protective equipment shall be kept conveniently available.
8.2. Standard operating procedures for mitigating situations described in Section 8.1. shall be posted at the
entrance to the storage area.
Section 9. Empty Containers
9.1. Empty containers which have held toxic substances shall be properly drained, have all openings tightly
closed and shall remain in controlled storage (as in Section 7.1.) until returned to the supplier, safely disposed,
reused as authorized under Section 12.3 or all residue of such toxic chemicals is removed therefrom.
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Section 10. General
10.1. Toxic substances shall be handled in such a manner as to eliminate or minimize the discharge into a
working environment of dusts, fumes, mists, gases, vapors, or smoke.
10.2. When toxic substances are handled manually, the handlers shall wear adequate personal protective
clothing and equipment as specified in Part V.
10.3. Persons who handle toxic substances shall be instructed as to the hazardous nature and proper handling
procedures for such substances.
Section 11. Transfer
11.1. Insofar as practical, the transfer of toxic or corrosive materials shall be accomplished in self-contained,
enclosed systems.
11.2. Transfer of toxic substances from one container to another by mouth pipettes, mouth siphon or mouth
suction shall be prohibited.
Section 12. Containers
12.1 All toxic substance containers shall be equipped with tight closures, shall be designed and constructed to
be resistant to shock incident to normal handling, and shall be of materials that will not react dangerously with or be
significantly deteriorated by the substance packed therein.
12.2. All containers of toxic substances shall be properly labeled as specified in Part VI.
12.3. A container which has been used for toxic substance shall not be used for any other substances unless the
requirements of Part III, Section 9, of these rules and regulations are satisfied.
Section 13. Carboys
13.1. Carboys shall be emptied only by the following methods:
(a) By suction from a vacuum pump or aspirator.
(b) By starting a siphon with a rubber or plastic bulb ejector.
(c) By using a carboy incinerator which hold the carboy firmly by the top and sides and automatically returns to
the neutral position when released.
13.2. When carboys must be moved from one location to another within the plant, a long -handled carboy truck
shall be used. It shall pick up the boxed carboys under the handle cleat or by the bottom cleat provided on all
standard 12- or 13-gallon boxed carboys.
Section 14. Piping
14.1. All piping containing toxic substances shall be adequately labeled as to its contents.
Section 15. Personal Hygiene
15.1. There shall be no smoking, eating, drinking or storage of food in areas where toxic substances are stored,
handled or used.
15.2. Adequate convenient facilities for personal cleanliness shall be provided where toxic substances are
handled.
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Section 16. Emergency Procedures
16.1. Standard operating procedures for dealing with an accidental spill or splash of a toxic substance shall be
posted in working areas. Personnel shall be instructed regarding the provisions thereof
16.2. Adequate emergency equipment and protective clothing shall be readily available.
16.3. Adequate first -aid facilities shall be provided and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
PART V. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Section 17. Respirators
17.1. Use.
17.2. Respirators shall not be used as a substitute for effective ventilation or process controls. They may be
used only as follows:
(a) As a necessary adjunct to other controls.
(b) Where the operation is infrequent and of short duration.
(c) Under emergency conditions only until effective ventilation or process controls are installed.
17.3. Workers shall be provided with a clear understanding of the reasons for and limitations of respirator
usage and management shall see that they are used, as necessary.
17.4. Selection.
17.5. Only respirators which have been tested and approved by the United States Bureau for Mines or
California Division of Industrial Safety may be used. They shall be used only for purposes and under conditions for
which such approval has been granted.
17.6. The respirators shall be of a type and so used as to insure proper fit and a minimum of discomfort and
resistance to breathing.
17.7. Maintenance.
17.8. Respirators used by one person shall be cleaned and sanitized with an effective germicidal agent prior to
use by another person.
17.9. All respirators shall be so maintained and filters, cartridges and canisters shall be checked regularly and
replaced as often as necessary to provide the intended protection without excessive resistance to passage of air.
17.10. Storage.
17.11. All respirators not regularly in use shall be cleaned, sanitized and checked to assure that they are in
good condition prior to storage and then kept in a clean, dry place.
Section 18. Gloves, Aprons, Boots, and Eye Protection
18.1. Persons who work in areas where their clothing, skin or eyes may be sprayed or splashed with
corrosives, irritants, allergens or skin absorbent materials shall wear impervious gloves, aprons, boots, or clothing
and suitable goggles as are necessary for protection against the particular hazard(s).
18.2. Such personal protection equipment shall be stored and maintained in a good and sanitary condition.
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Section 19. Emergency Eye Fountains and Showers
19.1. Where toxic substances are stored, handled or used, emergency flood showers and eye wash fountains or
other emergency water supply acceptable to the Health Officer shall be provided in the immediate area. However, if
in the opinion of the Health Officer, toxic substances other than corrosives are used and the hazard to skin and
clothing is a minimum then eye wash fountains only need be provided.
19.2. Shower and eye fountains shall be connected to a potable water supply line and shall be supplied with
adequate pressure and quantity of water at all times.
PART VI. LABELING
Section 20. Containers
20.1. All containers of toxic substances shall be labeled in accordance with Article 85 of the California
General Industry Safety Orders, California Administrative Code or with the general principles outlined in "Guide to
Precautionary Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals," Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc., Sixth Edition, 1961,
whichever is most restrictive.
PART VII. LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Section 21. Design
21.1. Local exhaust ventilator systems required to control air contaminants shall be designed, installed,
maintained and operated to meet the minimum requirements in the tables in Part VIII, Appendix A, unless specified
elsewhere in the Rules and Regulations or unless otherwise approved in writing by the Health Officer
21.2. Such systems shall be designed so contaminants are not brought to worker's breathing zones on their way
to the exhaust hood.
21.3. Rooms or areas in which such systems are installed shall be provided with properly located air inlets to
provide as much make-up as is exhausted.
21.4. Air from local exhaust ventilation systems shall not be recirculated if the contaminant is a toxic
substance.
Section 22. Air Filters for Paint Spray Booths
22.1. Air filters shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent excessive pressure drop.
22.2. Resistance of the air filters shall not exceed the point where blower cfm is reduced below the required
quantity for proper operation of the equipment involved.
22.3. A gauge indicating air filter resistance in tenths of inch (0.1 ") of water column shall be part of all
equipment requiring air filters. Gauge shall be located on the outside wall of the air filter compartment and easily
accessible for reading.
PART VIII. SUPPLEMENT
APPENDIX A
TABLES
OPEN SURFACE TANKS —GENERAL DESIGN FACTORS
Table I. DETERMINATION OF GAS, VAPOR OR MIST HAZARD POTENTIAL*
Maximum Acceptable Concentration
Hazard Potential
Gas & Va or
Mist
Flash Point
A
0-100 m
0-0.1 m /M3
under 100 F.
B
101-500ppm
0.101-0.5 m 3
100*200 F.
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C
I Over 500 ppm I over 0.5 mg/Ms I over 200 F.
* Note: "Hazard Potential' is based upon either maximum acceptable concentration or flash point, whichever
produces the highest hazard potential.
Table II. DETERMINATION OF RATE OF GAS VAPOR OR MIST EVOLUTION
Rate
Temperature of
liquid degrees F.
Degrees below
boiling point
degrees F.
Relative
Evaporation (time
for 100%
eva oration)
Gassing
1
over 200
0-20
Fast (0-3 hrs.)
High
2
150-200
21-50
Medium(3-12hrs.)
Medium
3
94-149
51-100
Slow (12-50 hrs.)
Low
4
under 94
over 100
Nil (over 50 hrsJ
Nil
Table III. MINIMUM CAPTURE VELOCITY (FPM) FOR UNDISTURBED LOCATIONS
Enclosing Hood
Canopy Hoods
Class I (See
Tables I & II)
One open side
Two open sides
Lateral Exhaust
Three open
sides
Four open sides
A-1,A-2,B-1
75
100
100
125
175
A-3,B-2,C-1
65
90
75
100
150
B-3,C-2
50
75
50
75
125
A4, B-4, C-4
Adequate general room ventilation sufficient
Use of Tables I, II and III.
1. Classify open surface tank operations by (a) hazard potential (letter designation A to C from Table 1 and
(b) rate of gas, vapor or mist evolution (number designation 1 to 4 from Table II).
2. (a) Determine class of open surface tank operations by (1) the substance(s), which may be released into the
atmosphere and (2) the nature of such substance(s). When more than one substance is involved, base the
class of operation on the substance having the highest hazard potential.
(b) Determine rate of gas, vapor or mist evolution (1 to 4 from Table II.)
Reference for "Rate of Gassing" is Table 5-5-2, Appendix Industrial Ventilation, American Conference of
Governmental Hygienists, Ninth Edition, 1966.
3. Design of local exhaust ventilation systems should conform to the most hazardous condition that might
occur, i.e., an operation shall be classified according to the highest hazard potential (Table I) and highest
rate of evolution (Table II) that might occur —use strictest criteria in each table for determining
classification.
Table IV. MINIMUM CAPTURE VELOCITY FOR DUST CONTROL
Condition of dispersion of contaminant
Minimum capture velocity (FPM)
Released with practically no velocity into quiet air
50
Released at low velocity into moderately still air
100
Active generation into zone of rapid air motion
200
Released at high initial velocity into zone of rapid air
motion
300
Table V. MINIMUM CONVEYING VELOCITY
Material Conveyed
Minimum conveying velocity in ducts (FPM)
Vapor, gases, fumes, very fine dusts
1500
Average industrial dusts
3500
Coarse particles, heavy loads, moist
4500
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APPENDIX B
REFERENCE LIST
1. INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION —A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE, published by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Ninth edition, 1966.
2. METAL FINISHING GUIDEBOOK, published by Finishing Publications, Inc., 1960.
3. GUIDE TO PRECAUTIONARY LABELING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, Manufacturing
Chemists' Association, Inc., Sixth edition, 1961.
4. "Proposed Revision to the 1955 American Standard Minimum Requirements for Sanitation in Places of
Employment" —For California, Metropolitan Directors of Environmental Sanitation, March 1959.
5. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ORDER'S, State of California, Department of Industrial Relations.
6. EXHAUST HOODS, J. M. Dalla Valle, Industrial Press, New York, New York, 1952.
7. ACCIDENT PREVENTION MANUAL FOR INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS, National Safety Council,
4th edition, Chicago, Illinois, 1959.
8. Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act.
9. California Hazardous Substances Labeling Act (excerpt from the California Health and Safety Coded.
10. Manuals of Stand and Recommended Practice Nos. C-1, C-2, D-31 and D-40, Manufacturing Chemists'
Association, Inc.
11. Threshold Limit Values for 1967 (adopted at the 29th Annual Meeting of the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists).
12. Recommended Lighting Standards, Illuminating Engineering Society, September 1962.
13. United States of America Standards Institute Safety Code Z2-1-1959.
PART IX. SUPPLEMENT
APPENDIX C
MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE CONCENTRATIONS
Acetaldehyde
200
360
Acetic acid
10
25
Acetic anhydride
5
20
Acetone
1,000
2,400
Acetonitrile
40
70
Acetylene dichloride, see 1, 2
Dichloroeth lene
Acet lenetetrobromide
1
14
2-Tetrachloroethane
Acetylene tetrochloride, see 1, 1,
2, Acrolein
0.1
0.25
Ac lamide-Skin
0.3
Ac lonitrile-Skin
20
45
Aldrin-Skin
0.25
All1 alcohol -Skin
2
5
All1 chloride
1
3
All1 glycidyl ether (AGE)
10
45
Allylpropyldisulfide
2
12
Aminodimethylbenzene, see
X lidine
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2-Aminoethanol, see
Ethanolamine
--
--
2-Aminonaphthalene, see B-
Na hth lamine
--
--
2-Ammopyridine
0.5
2
Ammonia
50
35
Ammonium sulfamate (Ammate)
15
n-Am lacetate
100
525
sec -Am lacetate
125
650
Aniline -Skin
5
19
Anisidine (o,-isomers)Skin
0.5
Antimony and compounds (as
Sb)
--
0.5
ANTU (Alpha na hth 1 thiourea
0.3
Arsenic and compounds (as As)
0.5
Arsine
0.05
0.2
Azin hos-meth 1-Skin
0.2
Barium (soluble compounds)
0.5
Benzene -Skin
25
80
Benzidine-Skin
Al
-Benzo uinone,see Quinone
Benzol, see Benzene
Benzo 1 peroxide
5
Benz 1 chloride
1
5
Beryllium
0.002
Boronoxide
15
Boron triflouride
1
3
Bromine
0.1
0.7
Bromoform-Skin
0.5
5
Butadiene (1, 3-butadiene)
1,000
2,200
Butanethiol, see Butyl merca tan
Butanol, see Butyl alcohol
2-Butanone
200
590
2-Butoxy ethanol -Skin
50
240
But lacetate (n-but 1 acetate)
150
710
n-But 1 acetate
150
710
sec -Butyl acetate
200
950
tert-But 1 acetate
200
950
Butyl alcohol
100
300
tert-But 1 alcohol
100
300
But lamine—Skin
5
15
Butyl cellosolve, see 2-Butoxy
ethanol
--
--
tert-Butyl chromate (as Cr03)-
Skin
--
0.1
n-But 1 glycidyl ether (BGE)
50
270
Butyl merca tan
10
35
-tert But ltoluene
10
60
Cadmium (Metal dust and
soluble salts)
--
0.1
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Cadmium oxide fume
0.1
Calcium arsenate
I
Calcium oxide
5
Camphor
2
Caba 1 (Sevin) (R)
5
Carbolic acid, see Phenol
Carbon black
3.5
Carbon dioxide
5,000
9,000
Carbon disulfide -Skin
20
60
Carbon monoxide
50
55
Carbontetrachloride-Skin
10
65
Cellosolve, see 2-Ethox ethanol
Chlordane —Skin
0.5
Chlorinated cam Nine -Skin
0.5
Chlorinated diphenyl ether, see
Chlorinated di hen 1 oxide
Chlorinated di hen 1 oxide
0.5
Chlorine
1
3
Chlorine dioxide
0.1
0.3
Chlorine trifluoride
0.1
0.4
Chloroacetaldeh de
1
3
Chlorobenzene
(monochlorobenzene)
75
350
o-Chlorobenzylidene
malononitdle (OCBM)
0.05
0.4
Chlorobromonethane
200
1,050
2-Chloro-1, 3-butadiene, see
Choloro rene
--
--
Chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine)-
Skin
--
1
Chlorodiphenyl (54% chlorine)-
Skin
--
0.5
1-Chloro-2, 3-exposypropane,
see E ichloroh drin
--
--
2-Chloroethanol, see Ethylene
chloroh drin
--
--
Chloroform (trichloromethane)
50
240
1-Chloro-l-nitro ro ane
20
100
CMro icrin
0.1
0.7
Chloro rene-Skin
25
90
Chloropropylene oxide, see
E ichloroh drin
Chromic acid and chromates (as
Cr03)
--
0.1
Coal tar pitch volatiles (benzene
soluble fraction) (anthracene,
BaP, phenanthrene, acridine,
chrysene, rene)
--
0.2
Cobalt
0.5
Copper fume
0.1
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dusts and mists
1.0
Cotton dust (raw)
1
Crag (R) herbicide
15
Cresol (all isomers) -Skin
5
22
Crotonaldeh de
2
6
Cumene-Skin
50
245
Cyanide (as CN)-Skin
5
C clohexane
300
1,050
C clohexanol
50
200
C clohexanone
50
200
C clohexene
300
1,015
C clo hentadiene
75
200
2, 4-D
10
DDH, see 1, 3-Dichloro-5, 5-
dimeth l h drantoin
--
--
DDT -Skin
1
DDVP-Skin
1
Decaborane-Skin
0.05
0.03
Demeton (R)-Skin
0.1
Diacetone alcohol(4-hydroxy-4-
meth 1-2- entanone
50
240
1, 2-Diaminoethane, see
Eth lenediamine
--
--
Diazomethane
0.2
0.4
Dibenzoyl peroxide, see Benzoyl
peroxide
--
Diborane
0.1
0.1
1, 2-Dibromoethane (ethylene
dibromide)-Skin
25
190
o-Dichlorobenzene
50
300
Dichlorobenzene
75
450
Dichloromonofluoromethane
1,000
4,200
1, 3-Dichloro-5, 5-dimethyl
h drantoin
--
0.2
1, 1-Dichloroethane
100
400
1, 2-Dichloroethane
50
200
1,2-Dichloroeth lene
200
790
Dichloroeth lether-Skin
15
90
Dichloromethane, see
Meth lenechloride
Dichloromonofluoromethane
1,000
4,200
1,1-Dichloro-l-nitroethane
10
60
2, 4-Dicholorphenoxyacetic acid,
2, 4-D
--
-
1, 2-Dichloropropane, see
Propylenedichloride
--
--
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
1,000
7,000
Dieldrin-Skin
0.25
Dieth lamine
25
75
Dleth lamino ethanol -Skin
10
50
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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 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 following:
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.)
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Dieth lether, see Ethyl ether
Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, see Di-
sec, octy phthalate
--
--
Difluorodibromoethane
100
860
Di 1 cid l ether (DGE)
0.5
2.8
Dihydroxybenzene,see
H dro uinone
Diisobutyl ketone
50
290
Dimethoxymethane, see
Meth lal
Dimeth lacelimide-Skin
10
35
Dimeth lamine
10
18
Dimethylaminobenzene, see
X lidene
Dimethylaniline (N-
dimeth laniline)-Skin
5
25
Dimeth lbenzene,see X lene
Dimethyl, 1, 2-dibromo-2, 2-
dichloroethyl phosphate
(Dibrom)(R)
--
3
Dimethyl dichlorovinyl
hos hate, see DDVP
Dimeth lformamide-Skin
10
30
2, 6-Dimethylheptanone, see
Diisobutyl ketone
--
--
1, 1-Dimeth lh drazine-Skin
0.5
1
Dimeth 1 ketone, see Acetone
Dimeth lsultate-Skin
1
5
Dinitrobenzene (all isomers)
Skin
1
Dinitro-o-cresol-Skin
0.2
Dinitrotoluene-Skin
1.5
Dioxane(Diethylene dioxide)-
Skin
100
360
Diphenyl chloride, see
Chlorodi hen l
Diphenylmethane diisocyanante,
see Methylene bisphenyl
isoc ante (MDI)
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether-
Skin
100
600
Di -sec, oct 1 phdialate
5
DMF, see Dimeth Iformamide
DMH, see 1, 1-
Dimeth lh drazine
--
--
DOP, see Di -sec oct 1 phthalate
Endrin-Skin
0.1
E ichloroh drin-Skin
5
19
EPN-Skin
0.5
1, 2-Epoxypropane, see
Pro leneoxide
--
-
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2, 3-Epoxy 1-propanol, see
Gl cidol
--
--
Ethanethiol, see Ethyl merca tan
Ethanol, see ethyl alcohol
Ethanolamine
3
6
2-Ethox ethanol -Skin
200
740
2-Ethoxyethlacetate (Cellosolve
acetate) -Skin
100
540
Ethyl acetate
400
1,400
Ethyl ac late -Skin
25
100
Ethyl alcohol
1,000
1,900
Eth lamine
10
18
Ethylsec-amyl ketone (5-methyl-
3-He tanone)
25
130
Ethyl benzene
100
435
Ethyl bromide
200
890
Ethyl butyl ketone (e-He [anon)
50
230
Ethyl chloride
1,000
2,600
Ethyl ether
400
1,200
Ethyl formate
100
300
Ethyl merca tan
10
25
Ethyl silicate
100
850
Ethylene chloroh drin-Skin
5
16
Eth lenediamine
10
25
Ethylene dibromide, see 1, 2
Dibromoethane
Ethylene dichloride, see 1, 2
Dichloroethane
Ethylene glycol dinitrate-Skin
0.2
1.2
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether,
see 2-Ethoxy ethanol
Ethylene glycol monomethyl
ether, see Methyl cellosolve
Ethylene glycol monomethyl
ether acetate, see Methyl
cellosolve acetate
Ethylene imine-Skin
0.5
1
Ethylene oxide
50
90
Ethylidine chloride, see 1, 1
Dichloroethane
Ethyl methyl ketone, see 2
Butanone
N-Eth hno holine-Skin
20
94
Ferbam
15
Ferrovanadium dust
1
Fluoride (as F)
2.5
Fluorine
0.1
0.2
Fluorotrichloromethane
1,000
5,600
Formaldehyde
5
6
Formic acid
5
9
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Freon, see 1, 1, 1, 2-Tetrachloro-
2, 2-difluoroethane
--
--
1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrachloro-1, 2-
difluoroethane
--
--
Freon 12, see
Dicholoromonofluoromethane
Freon 114,see
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Furfural-Skin
5
20
Furfuryl alcohol
50
200
Gasoline
A6
Gl cidol (2, 3-E ox -1- ro anol)
50
150
Glycol monobutyl ether, see 2
Butoxy ethanol
--
Glycol monoethyl ether, see 2
Ethox -ethanol
Guthion, see Azin hos-meth 1
Hafnium
0.5
He tacholor-Skin
0.5
He tare (n-he tare)
500
2,000
Hexachlorocyclorhexane, see
Lindane
Hexacholoroethane-Skin
1
10
Hexane(n-hexane)
500
1,800
2-Hexanone
100
410
Hexone
100
410
sec -Hex 1 acetate
50
300
Hydrazine -Skin
1
1.3
Hydrobromic acid, see Hydrogen
bromide
Hydrochloric acid, see Hydrogen
chloride
Hydrocyanic acid, see Hydrogen
cyanide
Hydrofluoric acid, see Hydrogen
fluoride
Hydrogen bromide
3
10
Hydrogen chloride
5
7
Hydrogen cyanide -Skin
10
11
Hydrogen fluoride
3
2
Hydrogen eroxide, 90%
1
1.4
Hydrogen selenide
0.05
0.2
H dro ensulfide
10
15
H dro uinone
2
Iodine
0.1
1
Iron oxide fume
10
Isoam 1 alcohol
100
360
Isoam lacetate
100
525
Isobutylacetate
150
700
Iso horone
25
140
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Isopropyl acetate
250
950
Isopropylalcohol
400
980
Isopropylaraine
5
12
Isopropylether
500
2,100
Isopropyl glycidyl ether IGE)
50
240
Ketene
0.9
Lead
0.2
Lead arsenate
0.15
Lime, see Calcium oxide
Lindane-Skin
0.5
Lithium hydride
0.025
L.P.G. (Liquified petroleum as)
1,000
1,800
Magnesium oxide fume
15
Malathion-Skin
15
Manganese
5
Mercury -Skin
0.1
Mercury (organic compounds)-
Skin
--
0.01
Mesit l oxide
25
100
Methanethiol, see Methyl
merca tan
Methox chlor
15
2-Methoxyethanol, see Methyl
cellosolve
--
Methyl acetate
200
610
Meth lacet lene( ro ne)
1,000
1,650
Methyl acetylene-propadiene
mixture (MAPP)
1,000
1,800
Methyl ac late -Skin
10
35
Meth lal (dimethox methane)
1,000
3,100
Methyl alcohol (Methanol)
200
260
Meth lamine
10
12
Methyl amyl alcohol, see Methyl
isobut 1 carbinol
Methyl (n-amyl) ketone (2-
He tanone)
100
465
Methyl bromide -Skin
20
80
Methyl butyl ketone, see 2
Hexanone
Methyl cellosolve-Skin
25
80
Methyl cellosolve acetate -Skin
25
120
Methyl chloride
100
210
Methyl chloroform
350
1,900
Methyl cyanide, see Acetonitrile
Meth lc clohexane
500
2,000
Meth Ic clohexanol
100
470
o-Meth lc clohexanone-Skin
100
460
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), see
2-Butanone
Methyl formate
100
250
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Methyl iodide -Skin
5
28
Methyl isobut 1 cazbinol-Skin
25
100
Methyl isobutyl ketone, see
Hexone
Methyl isoc anate-Skin
0.02
0.05
Methyl merca tan
10
20
Meth Imethacr late
100
410
Methyl propyl ketone, see 2
Pentanone
o-Meth 1st rene
100
480
Methylsulfate, see
Dimeth lsulfate
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate
(MDI)
0.02
0.2
Methylene chloride
(Dichloromethane)
500
1,740
Molybdenum (soluble
compounds)
--
5
(insoluble compounds)
15
Monometh 1 aniline -Skin
2
9
Monometh 1 hydrazine -Skin
0.2
0.35
Mo holine-Skin
20
70
Muriatic acide, see Hydrogen
chloride
Naphtha (coal tar)
200
800
Naphthalene
10
50
B-Na hth lamine
A
1-naphthyl N Methylcarbamate,
see Carbaz 1
--
--
NickelCarbon 1
0.001
0.007
Nickel, metal and soluble
compounds
--
1
Nicotine -Skin
0.5
Nitric acid
2
5
Nitrites, see Cyanide
-Nitroaniline-Skin
1
G
Nitrobenzene -Skin
1
5
Nitrochloro-benzene-Skin
I
Nitroethane
100
310
Nitrogen dioxide
5
9
Nitrogen tetraoxide, see Nitrogen
dioxide
Nitro entrifluoride
10
29
Nitro 1 cerin-Skin
0.2
2
Nitromethane
100
250
1-Nitro ro ane
25
90
2-Nitro ro ane
25
90
N-Nitrosodimethyl-amine
(Dimeth 1 nitrosoamine)-Skin
--
A
Nitrotoluene-Skin
5
30
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Nitrotrichloromethane, see
Chloro icrin
Octane
500
2,350
Oil mist (mineral)
5
ortho-aminotoluene, see o-
Toluidine
--
--
Osmium tetroxide
0.002
Oxalic acid
1
Oxygen dicuoride
0.05
0.1
Ozone
0.1
0.2
Parathion -Skin
0.1
PCP, see Pentachloro henol
Pentaborane
0.0005
0.01
Pentachlorona hthelene-Skin
0.5
Pentachloro henol-Skin
0.5
Pentane
1,000
2,950
2-Pentanone
200
700
Perchloroeth lene
100
670
Perchlorometh 1 merca tan
0.1
0.8
Perchloryl fluoride
3
13.5
Petroleum distillates (naphtha)
500
2,000
Phenol -Skin
5
19
-Phen lene diamine-Skin
0.1
Phenyl ether (vapor)
1
7
Phenyl ether -Biphenyl mixture
(vapor)
1
7
Phen leth lene,see Styrene
Phen 1 1 cid lether(PGE)
50
310
Phen lh drazine-Skin
5
22
Phosdrin Mevin hos) (R)-Skin
0.1
Phosgene (carbonyl chloride)
0.1
0.4
Phos hine
0.3
0.4
Phosphorus pentasulfide
1
Phosphorus trichloride
0.5
3
Phthalic anhydride
2
12
Picric acid -Skin
0.1
Pival 2-Pival 1-1, 3-indandione)
0.1
Platinum (Soluble salts)
0.002
Polytetrafluoroethylene
decomposition products
--
A
Propane
1,000
1,800
Propane oxide, see Prophylene
oxide
B Pro iolactone
A
n-Propylacetate
200
840
n-Propyl nitrate
25
110
Propylene dichloride
75
350
Propylene imine-Skin
2
5
Propylene oxide
100
240
Propyne, see Meth lacet lene
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rethrum
5
Pyridine
5
15
Quieklime, see Calcium oxide
Quinone
0.1
0.4
Rhodium, Metal fume and dusts
0.1
Soluble salts
0.001
Rotenone (commercial)
5
Selenium compound (asSe)
0.2
Selenium hexafluoride
0.05
0.4
Sevin (R), see Carba 1
Silver, metal and soluble
compounds
--
0.01
Sodium fluoroacetate (1080)
Skin
0.05
Sodium hydroxide
2
Stibine
0.1
0.5
Stoddard solvent
500
2,900
Strychnine
0.15
Styrene monomer
( hen leth lene)
100
420
Sulfur dioxide
5
13
Sulfur hexafluoride
1,000
6,000
Sulfuric acid
1
Sulfur monochloride
1
6
Sulfur pentafluoride
0.025
0.25
Sulfuryl fluoride
5
20
S stox, see Demeton
2, 4, 5T
10
Tantalum
5
TCP, see Triorthocresyl
phosphate
--
TDI, see Toluene-2, 4-
diisoc anate
--
--
TEDP-Skin
0.2
Teflon (R) decomposition
products
--
A
TEL, see Tetraethyl lead (as Pb)
Tellurium
0.1
Tellurium hexafluoride
0.2
0.2
TEPPSkin
0.05
1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrabromoethane, see
Acetylene tetrabromide
--
--
1, 1, 1, 2-Tetrachloro-2-
difluoroethane
500
4,170
1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrachloro-1, 2-
difluoroethane
500
4,170
1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrachloroethane-Skin
5
35
Tetrachloroethylene, see
Perchloroeth lene
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Tetrachloromethane, see Carbon
tetrachloride
--
-
Tetmeth l lead (as Pb)-Skin
0.075
Tetraethyl pyrophosphate, see
TEPP
--
-
Tetrah drofuran
200
590
Tetramethyl lead (TML)(as
lead) -Skin
--
0.075
Tetramethyl succinonitrile-
0.5
3
Tetramethyl thiuram disulfide,
see Thimm
-
—
Tetranitromethane
1
8
Tetryl (2, 4,
6trinitropheynylmethy1nitramine)
Skin
--
1.5
Thallium (Soluble compounds)-
Skin
--
0.1
THF, see Tetrah drofuran
Thiram
5
Tin (inorganic compounds,
except oxide)
--
2
Tin (organic compounds)
0.1
Titanium dioxide
15
TMTD, see Thiram
TNT, see Trinitrotoluene
Toluene(toluol)
200
750
Toluene-2, 4-diisoc ante
0.02
0.14
o-Toluidine-Skin
5
22
Toxaphene, see Chlorinated
cam hene
TPP, see Tri hen 1 phosphate
1, 1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-di(p-
chloro hen 1) ethane, see DDT
--
--
1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane, see
Methyl chloroform
--
1, 1, 2-Trichloroethane-Skin
10
45
Trichloroeth lene
100
535
Trichloromethane, see
Chloroform
Trichloromethylsulfenyl
chloride, see Perchloromethyl
merca tan
--
-
Trichlorona hthalene-Skin
5
Trichloronitro-methane, see
Chloro icrin
--
-
2, 4, 5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic
acid, see 2, 4, ST
--
-
1, 2, 3-Tichloro ro ane
50
300
1, 1, 2-Trichloro-1, 2, 2
trifluoroethane
1,000
7,600
Trieth lamine
25
100
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Trifluoromonobromomethane
1,000
6,100
2, 4, 6-Trinitrophenol, see Picric
acid
--
--
2, 4, 6-
Trinitrophenylmethylnitramme,
see Tetryl
—
—
Trinitrotoluene -Skin
1.5
Triorthocres 1 phosphate
0.1
Tri hen 1 phosphate
3
Turpentine
100
560
Uranium (Soluble compounds)
0.05
(Insoluble compounds)
0.25
Vanadic acid anhydride
see Vanadium (V205 dust)
see Vanadium (V205 fume)
Vanadium (V205 dust)
0.5
(V205 fume)
0.1
VC, see Vinyl chloride
--
Vinyl benzene, see Styrene
--
Vinyl chloride
500
1,300
Vin lc anide, see Ac lonitrile
--
Vinyl toluene
100
480
Warfarin
0.1
Wood alcohol, see Methyl
alcohol
X lene (xMl)
100
435
X lidine-Skin
5
25
Yttrium
1
Zinc oxide fume
5
Zirconium compounds (as Zr)
5
RESPIRABLE DUSTS EVALUATED BY COUNT
Substance
MPPCF
SILICA
Crystalline
Quartz,
250 / (%SiO 2+ 5)
Maximum
Acceptable
Concentration
calculated
from the
formula
Cristobalite
20
Amorphous,
including
natural
diatomaceous
earth
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Tremolite
5
SILICATES
(less than 1%
crystalline
silica),
Asbestos
5
Mica
20
Soapstone
20
Talc
20
Portland
Cement
50
GRAPHITE
(natural)
15
"Inert" or Nuisance Particulates 50 (or 15 mg/m3 whichever is the smaller), see Note B
Conversion factors
mppcf X 35.3 = million particles per cubic meter = particles per c.c.
NOTE A
At
A
A
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Benzidine. Because of
high incidence of
bladder tumors in man,
any exposure, including
skin, is extremely
hazardous.
B-Naphthylamine.
Because of the
extremely high
incidence of bladder
tumors in workers
handling this compound
and the inability to
control exposures, B-
naphthlyamine has been
prohibited by the State
of Pennsylvania from
manufacture, use and
other activities that
involve human contact.
N-
Nitrosodimethylamine.
Because of extremely
high toxicity and
presumed carcinogenic
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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. 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.)
Chapter 11.04 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11.04.010 - Director —Powers and duties generally.
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A
A
A
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potential of this
compound, contact by
any route should not be
permitted.
Polytetrafluoroethylene*
decomposition products.
Thermal decomposition
of the fluorocarbon
chain in air leads to the
formation of oxidized
products containing
carbon, fluorine and
oxygen. Because these
products decompose in
part by hydrolysis in
alkaline solution, they
can be quantitatively
determined in air as
fluoride to provide an
index of exposure. No
MAC is recommended
pending determination
of the toxicity of the
products, but air
concentrations should
be minimal.
*Trade Names:
Algoflon, Fluon, Halon,
Teflon, Tetran.
B-Propiolactone.
Because of high acute
toxicity and
demonstrated skin
tumor production in
animals, contact by any
route should be avoided.
Gasoline. The
composition of gasoline
varies greatly and thus a
single MAC for all
types of gasoline is no
longer applicable. In
general, the aromatic
hydrocarbon content
will determine what
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NOTE B
Some "Inert" or Nuisance Particulates*
Alumdum (At 20 3 )
Calcium Carbonate
Cellulose
Portland Cement
Corundum (Al 2 0 3 )
Emery
Glycerine Mist
Graphite (synthetic)
Gypsum
Limestone
Magnesite
Marble
Plaster of Paris
Rouge
Silicone Carbide
Starch
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Tin oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Vegetable oil mists (except castor, cashew nut, or similar irritant oils)
*When toxic impurities are not present
(Supp. No. 42)
MAC applies.
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content of benzene,
other aromatics and
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determined to arrive at
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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 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 - Isolation 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.
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When no physician is in attendance, any dentist, practitioner, visiting nurse, private duty nurse,
head of any private household, 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
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 of 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
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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.)
11.04.110 - 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 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 contagiosa, 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 —Conditions
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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.)
11.04.140 - 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
specifications 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 for any 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 immediate action for the
protection of public health, he shall proceed 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.
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Attachments
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Attachment No. 3 - Letter to County Terminating Health Officer
Attachment No. 4 - County Letter to City dated February 23, 2021
Attachment No. 5 - County Health Code Provisions
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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 it 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 permits.
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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, 1959.)
11.04.195 - Sale 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 to 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
11.04.200 - Persons bitten 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
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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 animal 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
confinement, 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 maybe 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.
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.
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(Ord. 2006-0040 § 83, 2006: Ord. 93-0055 § 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.)
11.04.240 - Owner of biting animal —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 such
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
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.
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(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 —Identification procedure —Confinement requirements.
A. It shall be the duty of the director, upon receipt of an affidavit 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 from 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
the 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.)
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Part 3 - BATHHOUSES AND SIMILAR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
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 for 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. 88-0012U § 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.
B. 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 all 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 ordinance;
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. 88-0012U § 1 (part), 1988.)
11.04.320 - Public health facility permit.
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.
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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 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 Angeles 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
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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 or 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.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part 3, if 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 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 officer 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 suspension period. The notice shall also advise the owner
of his right to an administrative review under the provisions of subsection E of this section.
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.
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
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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.)
11.04.360 - 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 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.)
Chapter 11.06 - PERMITS AND SPECIAL SERVICE FEES
11.06.020 - Fee schedule.
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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 for 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.)
Chapter 11.07 - Public Events With Daily Attendance of Over 10,000 Participants
11.07.010 - Findings.
A. The Board of Supervisors finds as follows:
1. Large scale events can pose a variety of health and safety risks to the attendees of these events;
2. These events can drain critical resources such as law enforcement, fire, emergency medical response and
emergency room services;
3. Threat assessments should be conducted in order to minimize these risks;
4. Where the threat assessment leads to a determination that there is a strong probability that loss of life or
harm to attendees can occur, then an event action plan shall be required in order to minimize the strong
probability of loss of life or harm through adequate health and safety planning to reduce the risk associated
with the event; and
5. Annual fairs controlled by the Food and Agricultural Code and certain other large scale events held in
venues such as theaters with assigned seats should be excluded from this process as they do not tend to
pose the kinds of health and safety risks this ordinance is intended to address.
(Ord. 2016-0015 § 1, 2016.)
11.07.020 - Definitions.
A. "County property" includes real property owned, leased, subleased, or otherwise assigned by the County, or real
property subject to the use and control of the County. It includes real property of the County in the possession
of a public or private entity under contract with the County. By way of example, it includes all public buildings
and the surrounding grounds owned or leased by the County in the unincorporated and incorporated portions of
the County, such as the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in the City of Pomona, the Whittier Narrows Recreation
Area in South El Monte, and Grand Park in the City of Los Angeles.
B. "Assessment team" shall include a team comprised of one or more representatives appointed by their respective
directors from the following Departments: Fire, Sheriff, Health Services Emergency Medical Services, and
Public Health. Representatives from other County departments, offices or local jurisdictions may be added as
the need arises or to assess a particular event.
C. "Event Action Plan" means a plan developed for an event that imposes measures intended to minimize any strong
probability of loss of life or harm.
D. "Promoter" means the individual, association, corporation, partnership, or other organization that arranges, holds,
organizes, or otherwise conducts the event. In no circumstance shall the County be considered a promoter.
(Ord. 2016-0015 § 1, 2016.)
11.07.030 - Public Events —Threat Assessment.
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ATTACHMENT NO.1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2-236 (EXEMPT POSITIONS) OF DIVISION 3 (PERSONNEL
SYSTEM) OF ARTICLE V (EMPLOYEES) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 2-236 (Exempt positions) of Division 3 (Personnel System) of
Article V (Employees) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the West Covina Municipal Code provides
that the provisions of Division 3, the classification and salary resolution and the personnel rules
shall apply to all offices, employments, and positions in the City except for those specified within
Section 2-236; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Section 2-236 to add additional exempt positions
in connection with the City's establishment of local health department and to remove positions
that are no longer applicable; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendment to Article V of Chapter 2. Section 2-236 (Exempt positions)
of Division 3 (Personnel System) of Article V (Employees) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the
West Covina Municipal Code to is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-236. — Exempt positions.
The provisions of this division, the classification and salary resolution and the personnel Hiles shall
apply to all offices, employments and positions in the service of the city except the following:
(a) Elective offices;
(b) Members of appointive boards, commissions and conmuttees;
(c) City manager and assistant city manager;
(d) City attorney;
(e) Building and safety director;
(f) Controller;
(g) City engineer and assistant city engineer;
(h) Public health director;
(i) Administrative accountant, administrative assistant, administrative analyst, administrative
analyst (Jr.) and administrative clerk;
(j) Personnel officer;
(k) Public services director;
(1) Administrative secretary;
(m) Police chief and deputy police chief;
A. A threat assessment shall be conducted by the assessment team for any event (or a scheduled series of similar
events) held on County property or in the unincorporated area of the County with an expected daily attendance
level of over 10,000 participants. This threat assessment shall be initiated by written request of the promoter no
later than 120 days prior to the scheduled date of the proposed event, unless another time frame is agreed to by
the assessment team, and shall be completed by the assessment team no later than 10 business days after
submission of the promoter's written request, unless the assessment team requires additional time to assess the
event. The purpose of the threat assessment is to assess the threat of a strong probability of loss of life or harm
to participants that the event may pose. The assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:
1. Prior events held by the promoter;
2. Prior events held at the facility;
3. Similar types of events in general;
4. The anticipated size of the event;
5. The potential need for law enforcement;
6. The potential need for onsite medical care;
7. The potential for drug use and distribution;
8. The potential need for restrictions as to age of attendees, alcohol use, hours of the event, capping attendance,
etc.; and
9. The potential to drain critical resources such as law enforcement, fire, emergency medical response, and
emergency room services in the region.
B. If the assessment team determines that, based on the facts presented to it in the assessment, there is a strong
probability that loss of life or harm to the participants could occur, then the assessment team shall require the
promoter to participate in the preparation of an event action plan, which shall be submitted at least 60 days prior
to the scheduled date of the event unless a different time period is agreed to by the assessment team. The
assessment team shall either approve, conditionally approve, disapprove, or request revisions to the event action
plan within 15 days of the date it is submitted by the promoter. The promoter shall not hold the event until the
assessment team approves the final event action plan. The event action plan shall address all of the following:
1. Health and safety concerns, including, but not limited to, attendance capacity, fire safety protections, alcohol
sales, signage, adequacy of ventilation, and emergency ingress and egress, of the event space, and whether
the promoter should: (a) provide free water and other cooling amenities, such as shade structures, air
conditioning, and misters; (b) prohibit any person under 18 or 21 years of age from attending the event; (c)
prohibit alcohol sales; (d) limit the size of the event; and (e) prepare and implement a medical action plan
that provides for onsite medical care, availability of private medical transport, and/or coordination with
area hospitals, trauma centers, and emergency medical services providers.
2. Law enforcement concerns, including, but not limited to, requiring a reasonable or enhanced ratio of peace
officers or security guards to event attendees, and mechanisms for crowd control which could include
limiting attendance, crime prevention, and the prevention of drug use and drug trafficking through the use
of measures such as, amnesty boxes, searches and the use of drug sniffing dogs.
3. The potential need for supplying educational pamphlets, or other relevant emergency materials, including,
but not limited to, first aid, to help alleviate any risk posed by the event.
C. The promoter shall permit representatives of the assessment team to attend event setup and the event itself to
observe compliance with the event action plan.
D. The promoter shall participate with the assessment team in an after action review of the event upon request of
the assessment team to assess compliance with, and the effectiveness of, the event action plan. The after action
review shall be held within 14 days of the event unless otherwise approved by the assessment team.
E. The assessment team shall develop a summary assessment process for recurring events at the same property
where it had previously determined that the recurring events do not present a strong probability that loss of life
or harm to participants could occur, and may assess multiple similar events together if requested to do so by the
promoter.
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F. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, inclusive, if the event is a performance that by its nature places the
performers at risk, then the event action plan is not required to address that risk.
G. The County may seek reimbursement from the promoter for the reasonable costs to the County to prepare the
threat assessment pursuant to subsection A, review the event action plan pursuant to subsection B, and conduct
the after action review pursuant to subsection D.
(Ord. 2016-0015 § 1, 2016.)
11.07.040 - Exemptions.
This Chapter shall not apply to the following types of events:
A. An event that is an annual fair within the network of California fairs, as described in Division 3 (commencing
with section 3001) of the Food and Agricultural Code, if the primary purpose of the event is to exhibit or promote
the state's agriculture, livestock, or industrial or natural resources through exhibits, vendors, or other educational
programming.
B. An event that is held solely within a theater, grandstand, amphitheater, performing arts center or similar facility
with a permanent stage or performance space and permanent seating where the majority of attendees are assigned
specific seats to observe the performance, regardless of the level of attendance.
(Ord. 2016-0015 § 1, 2016.)
11.07.050 - Severability.
If any provision or clause of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this chapter which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be
severable.
(Ord. 2016-0015 § 1, 2016.)
Chapter 11.08 - CHILDREN'S CAMPSu
Footnotes:
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For statutory provisions on organized camps, see Health and Saf. Code § 18897 et seq.
11.08.010 - Children's camp defined.
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 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 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.
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A person intending to establish a new children's camp shall submit, in duplicate, complete plans
of the proposed camp, including a plot plan 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.)
11.08.030 - 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
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 infirmary 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 infirmary building.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 703, 1959.)
11.08.070 - Sleeping quarters.
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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 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. 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 certified milk or is
pasteurized market milk.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 705, 1959.)
11.08.100 - Utensils and other 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.)
Chapter 11.09 - SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX
11.09.010 - Definitions.
The following words and phrases shall apply to this Chapter, irrespective of their use in other
Chapters of Division 1 of this Title.
A. "Secured food processing station" means an enclosed room within a shared kitchen complex used by a shared
kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor pursuant to Section 11.12.110 of the Los Angeles County
Code. A secured food processing station shall include one or more food preparation tables, a hand wash sink, a
food preparation sink, when applicable, a warewashing sink, cooking equipment, and food storage space. A
shared kitchen complex shall not allow multiple shared kitchen complex tenants wholesale food processors to
occupy a single secured food processing station simultaneously. Each secured food processing station is to be
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occupied exclusively by only one shared kitchen complex tenant wholesale food processor pursuant to a lease or
other written arrangement for the term of that lease or other written arrangement.
B. "Shared kitchen complex manager" means the individual responsible for managing a shared kitchen complex, as
defined in Section 8.04.425 of the Los Angeles County Code, to ensure compliance with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
C. "Standard sanitary operating procedures" means written responsibilities and procedures for the operation of a
shared kitchen complex, as defined in Section 8.04.425 of the Los Angeles County Code. The standard sanitary
operating procedures shall identify the responsibilities of the shared kitchen complex manager and of the shared
kitchen complex tenants for the following operational aspects of the shared kitchen complex, including each
secured processing station:
1. Cleaning and sanitizing procedures for food equipment and utensils;
2. Proper storage of food product, utensils, and equipment;
3. Checking and recording of temperatures of refrigeration units and of hot water;
4. Reporting required maintenance;
5. Cleaning and maintenance of common or shared areas including but not limited to restrooms, storage areas,
cooking equipment, hood systems, and warewashing sinks;
6. Providing and scheduling commercial pest control; and
7. Any other guidelines, orders, regulations or directives issued by the County health officer.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 9, 2015.)
11.09.050 - Shared Kitchen Complex Manager —Duties.
A shared kitchen complex manager shall have the following duties:
1. Ensure that any shared kitchen complex tenant complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations pertaining to equipment and food safety requirements, including, but not limited, to those
set forth in the California Health & Safety Code and the Los Angeles County Code.
2. Ensure that any shared kitchen complex tenant has a valid public health permit prior to occupying space
within a shared kitchen complex.
3. Maintain a Person in Charge at the shared kitchen complex during operating hours as a point of contact for
the County health officer and each shared kitchen complex tenant.
4. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment shared by the shared kitchen complex tenants are cleaned and
sanitized between use by each such tenant.
5. Ensure the shared kitchen complex conforms to sanitation requirements set forth in the Los Angeles County
Code and the California Retail Food Code, as applicable.
6. Develop written standard sanitary operating procedures, as specified in Section 11.09.010 C.
7. Maintain on file or otherwise make immediately available at the shared kitchen complex the following
records:
a. a list of all shared kitchen complex tenants and their contact information;
b. for each such tenant, a copy of the food products approved for preparation, sale and/or service by the
County health officer;
c. list of all food allergens known to be processed and/or handled within the shared kitchen complex;
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d. for each shared kitchen complex tenant, the name of such tenant's full-time employee holding a valid
Certified Food Protection Manager certificate and copies of the California Food Handler Cards for all
other of such tenant's employees responsible for handling food or cleaning equipment;
e. a copy of each executed lease or written agreement with each shared kitchen complex tenant; and
f. a copy of each shared kitchen complex tenant's current public health permit.
8. Provide dry and refrigerated storage space adequate for each shared kitchen complex tenant's storage needs.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 9, 2015.)
11.09.100 - Shared Kitchen Complex Tenant, Retail Food Operator —Duties.
A shared kitchen complex tenant, retail food operator, as defined in Section 8.04.428 of the Los
Angeles County Code, shall have the following duties:
1. Comply with all applicable equipment and food safety requirements set forth in this chapter and in the
California Retail Food Code.
2. Acknowledge receipt of and comply with the standard sanitary operating procedures for the shared kitchen
complex.
3. Secure all personal equipment and food product in the designated storage areas provided by the shared
kitchen complex upon completion of food preparation and cleaning activities.
4. Report to the shared kitchen complex manager all cleaning required in common or shared areas and
maintenance required to all common or shared equipment.
5. Report to the shared kitchen complex manager any food allergens handled and/or processed within the
facility.
6. Label all food products packaged for sale or consumption with a statement that the food was prepared in a
food facility where known food allergens are used.
7. Schedule access to the shared kitchen complex with the complex manager.
8. Obtain food from approved sources.
9. Conform to a menu approved by the health officer.
10. Have a valid public health permit or a copy thereof when onsite.
11. Keep and maintain on file at the shared kitchen complex the following records:
a. A Certified Food Protection Manager certificate, within sixty (60) days of receiving approval to
operate within a shared kitchen complex; and
b. California Food Handler Cards for all food employees who do not hold a Certified Food Protection
Manager certificate, within thirty (30) days of receiving approval to operate within a shared kitchen
complex.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 9, 2015.)
11.09.150 - Shared Kitchen Complex Tenant, Wholesale Food Processor —Duties.
A shared kitchen complex tenant, wholesale food processor, as defined in Section 8.04.430 of the
Los Angeles County Code, shall have the following duties:
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1. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equipment and food
safety, including but not limited to those set forth in the California Health and Safety Code and the Los
Angeles County Code.
2. Comply with the standard sanitary operating procedures for the cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact
surfaces, non-food contact surfaces, and utensils.
3. Secure all personal equipment and food product in the designated storage areas provided by the shared
kitchen complex upon completion of food preparation and cleaning activities.
4. Report to the shared kitchen complex manager all cleaning required in common and/or shared areas and
maintenance required to all common or shared equipment.
5. Report to the complex manager any food allergens handled and/or processed within the shared kitchen
complex.
6. Follow all federal label requirements and guidelines.
7. Schedule access to the shared kitchen complex with the complex manager.
8. Ensure food is from approved sources.
9. Conform to the menu/food product(s) approved by the County health officer and/or State and federal
regulators.
10. Have a valid public health permit, State and/or federal license or a copy thereof when onsite.
11. Keep and maintain on file at the secured food processing station the following records:
a. Certified Food Protection Manager certificate, within sixty (60) days of receiving approval to operate
within a shared kitchen complex.
b. California Food Handler Cards for all food employees who do not hold a Certified Food Protection
Manager certificate, within thirty (30) days of receiving approval to operate within a shared kitchen
complex.
12. Comply with any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the County health officer for the protection
of public health and safety.
(Ord. 2015-0065 § 9, 2015.)
Chapter 11.10 - FOOD DEMONSTRATORS
11.10.010 - Food demonstrator defined.
"Food demonstrator" means any person who offers or serves to the public, with or without
charge, 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
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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.)
11.10.040 - Foods —Sanitation requirements.
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 recipient's hands might contact other 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.
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 at the minimum.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 13 § 907, 1959.)
11.10.080 - Utensils.
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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 disposal.
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 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 - Toilet facilities.
Toilet 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
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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.)
Chapter 11.11 - WHOLESALE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
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 - Application and effect.
A. Each wholesale food establishment as defined 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 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 certification 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.
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(n) Cadets (police department);
(o) Fire chief;
(p) Planning director and assistant planning director;
(q) Communications director;
(r) Recreation and parks director and assistant recreation and parks director;
(s) Special services officer;
(t) Street maintenance superintendent;
(u) Persons engaged under contract to supply expert, professional, or technical services for a
definite period of time;
(v) Volunteer personnel who receive no regular compensation from the city;
(w) Any new position hereafter created of the department head, assistant department head, or
staff level, if it is specified as exempt by the city council at the time of creation;
(x) Regular city officers and employees who are assigned to perform duties for the West
Covina Successor Agency.
SECTION 2. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance
may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the
environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason hell to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby declares that it would have
adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the mariner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 6th day of April, 2021.
Letty Lopez- Viado
Mayor
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. Foodbome illness, including terms associated with foodbome 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 of food, and
the illnesses that can be associated with food contaminations, and major contributing factors for foodbome
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 foodbome 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 and 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.)
11.11.060 - Exemptions.
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.)
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11.11.070 - Food 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 certificate, 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 certified food handler at a wholesale food 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 falsification of information required by the department for issuance of the food safety
certificate.
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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 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.)
11.11.150 - Violation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, 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 both. 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. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
11.11.160 - Severabifity.
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. 97-0071 § 9 (part), 1997.)
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Chapter 11.12 -WHOLESALE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
11.12.005 - Definitions.
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 (GMP'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.
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.
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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.
Q. "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 definition.
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 any 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 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.
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, 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 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
(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 modified 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;
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(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
(3), 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 that is 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 Shellfish 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.
H. "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
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proper drainage, plumbing, lighting and ventilation, and so as to exclude dirt, dust, moisture,
flies, rodents and all vermin at all times. All rooms within a wholesale food establishment shall
be constructed consistent with the requirements of the local building codes.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 25, 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.)
11.12.020 - 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 officer. 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
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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 or to 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 stored, 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 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 (F) 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, traffic 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.)
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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 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 be 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 five 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.)
11.12.080 - 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.
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(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 Shellfish 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 shellfish;
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 file 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 or seizure and destruction in
accordance with federal law.
C. If the harvester's tag or label is designed to accommodate each dealer's identification, individual dealer tags or
labels need not be provided.
D. When received by a food facility, shellstock shall be reasonably free of mud, dead shellfish, and shellfish with
broken shells. Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be discarded.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 36, 2007.)
11.12.090 - 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 a light -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
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APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2478 was introduced at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 16th day of March, 2021, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 6th day of April, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
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.)
11.12.120 - 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, stored, 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.
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.
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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 notified 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 modifications and changes therefrom have
been approved by the director, in which case the equipment and its installation shall be in accordance with such
approved modified 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.
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.
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B. There shall be provided in every room in which food is prepared at least one lavatory supplied with water from
a pre -mixing faucet that supplies warm water (100Y�VW21/21/217) 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. A one -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 seconds.
(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.
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(Ord. 2007-0089 §§ 47, 48, 2007.)
11.12.180 - Liquid waste and sewage.
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
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containers designed for use a single time shall not be considered a multi -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.
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 stored 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 45T or lower, or 135T 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 45T or below, in a manner approved by the county health officer, if not
held at or above 135T.
D. Potentially hazardous foods that have been removed from approved holding for processing shall be involved in
diligent preparation and returned to approved holding temperatures within two hours following completion of
said task.
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E. Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed using one of the following methods:
(1) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 45T 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 70T 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 for 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.
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
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such contamination until the condition is corrected. Employees shall be instructed to report such health
conditions to owner/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 soiled 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 haimets, 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 wom 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 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.
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(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 e-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 may require in the enforcement of this Division 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. 2007-0089 § 79, 2007.)
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:
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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.)
Chapter 11.13 - INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE VEHICLES
11.13.010 - Definitions.
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.)
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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 entrance of dust, dirt, moisture, or vermin.
B. The floor shall be of non -corrosive, nontoxic metal, or other approved material, extending at 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 for 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 (Y) 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.
(Ord. 2007-0089 § 88, 2007.)
11.13.060 - Food protection.
A. No person shall cant', 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, 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 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 food at all times.
D. All vehicle food compartments shall be maintained clean, sanitary, and in good repair.
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ATTACHMENT NO.2
,17 71] hKVMS]—DKrlmtiiA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REPLACING ARTICLE H (HEALTH CODE) OF CHAPTER
13 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE
DIVISION 1 (PUBLIC HEALTH) OF TITLE 11 (HEALTH
AND SAFETY), INCLUDING THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS APPENDED THERETO, AND DIVISION 1
(PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES) OF TITLE 8 (CONSUMER
PROTECTION, BUSINESS AND WAGE REGULATIONS)
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has historically
provided public health services to the City of West Covina; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the County's provision of public health services, the City
of West Covina previously adopted by reference the Public Health Code of the County of Los
Angeles as Article H (Health Code) of Chapter 13 (Health and Sanitation) of the West Covina
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, most provisions of Article IT of Chapter 13 have not been updated in several
decades; and
WHEREAS, the West Covina City Council desires to establish a local health department
to establish local control over public health issues and better serve the comnnuiity; and
WHEREAS, to maintain consistency regarding the regulations applicable to public health
within West Covina, the City Council desires to continue to utilize the County's Health Code as
the City's Health Code, with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to repeal and replace the existing provisions of
Article II of Chapter 13 of the West Covina Municipal Code and adopt by reference Division 1
(Public Health) of Title 11 (Health and Safety) of the Los Angeles County Code, including the
Rules and Regulations appended thereto in accordance with Section 11.02.160 of said Code, in
order to ensure the City's public health regulations are up to date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to adopt by reference Division 1 (Public
Health Licenses) of Title 8 (Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations) to establish a
public health license and public health permit system that is consistent with the County's system;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires that the West Covina Municipal Code language be revised
effective July 1, 2021; and
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.)
11.13.080 - Certification decal for approved vehicles.
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.)
Chapter 11.14 - FOOD VENDING MACHINES
11.14.010 - Definitions.
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 for 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 of chapter 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.
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(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.)
Chapter 11.15 - NONSMOKING AREAS IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
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. "Smoke" means the gases, particles, or vapors released into the air as a result of combustion, electrical ignition,
or vaporization, when the apparent or usual purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition, or vaporization is
human inhalation of the byproducts, except when the combusting or vaporizing material contains no tobacco,
nicotine, or cannabis and the purpose of inhalation is solely olfactory, such as, for example, smoke from incense.
The term "smoke" includes, but is not limited to, tobacco smoke, vapors from an electronic smoking device, and
cannabis smoke or any other like substance.
B. "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted, heated, or ignited cigar, cigarette,
cigarillo, pipe, hookah, electronic smoking device, or plant product, or using any other method or device that
delivers nicotine, cannabis or other like substances to a person.
C. "Cannabis" has the meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 26001, as that section
may be amended from time to time.
D. "Electronic smoking device" means an electronic device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine,
cannabis, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold
separately. The term "electronic smoking device" includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed,
marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, or cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or
any other product name or descriptor.
E. "Eating establishment' means any indoor or outdoor area that is designed, established, or regularly used for
consuming food or drink and that is available to or customarily used by the general public or an employee. Eating
establishment means any area included but not limited to a cafeteria, coffee shop, luncheonette, restaurant,
sandwich shop, short order cafe, soda fountain, or other establishment which offers food or drinks to the public.
F. '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 and includes
any outdoor area of the establishment set aside for use by patrons.
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(Ord. 2019-0011 § 3, 2019: 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
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 modifications 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.)
Chapter 11.16 - GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL
11.16.010 - 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.
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(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 removed. 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
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 or waste -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.)
11.16.060 - 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.
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Materials which are infected or contaminated, chemically hazardous, or radioactive shall be
disposed of in a manner approved by the director.
(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 610, 1959.)
11.16.090 - Keeping 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.)
11.16.110 - 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
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.)
11.16.120 - 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.
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(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 7 § 607, 1959.)
Chapter 11.19 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WARNING SIGNS
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 - Duty to 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 for 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 Section 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 shall 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. 86-0169 § 1 (part), 1986.)
Chapter 11.20 - HOUSING
Parts:
Part 1 - DEFINITIONS
11.20.010 - Apartment.
"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.
"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 § 18, 1994: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. I § 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.)A
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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, interim housing facility, or other structure used for 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. 2018-0046 § 4, 2018; 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 for 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 room.
"Habitable room" means any room 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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11.20.095 - Hot Water
"Hot water" means water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than 110
degrees Fahrenheit(43.3 degrees Celsius).
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 5, 2018.)
11.20.100 - Hotel.
"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 - House 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.)
11.20.115 - Interim Housing Facility.
"Interim housing facility" 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 health or alcoholism and drug abuse rehabilitation or treatment facility licensed by the
State of California), used or intended to be used as a place where provisional sleeping or
rooming accommodations are furnished on a temporary basis to persons who lack permanent
housing, are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, with or
without compensation from the resident and with or without meal service. Interim housing
facility includes, but is not limited to, bridge housing, crisis housing, recuperative care housing,
stabilization housing, recovery bridge housing, and shelters.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 6, 2018.)
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.
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(Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 811, 1959.)
11.20.140 - Substandard Dwelling.
A. "Substandard dwelling" means any dwelling, house court, dormitory, hotel, motel, interim housing facility, 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 "substandard 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. 2018-0046 § 7, 2018; 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, interim
housing facilities, and apartment houses.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 8, 2018; Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 800, 1959.)
11.20.160 - Maintenance Required —Noncompliance Unlawful.
Every dwelling, house court, hotel, motel, interim housing facility, 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, interim housing facility, and apartment
house which does not comply with this section.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 9, 2018; Ord. 12098 § 2, 1980: Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7583 Part 3
Ch. 11 § 820, 1959.)
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WHEREAS, this Ordinance is being adopted in accordance with the provisions of
Government Code section 50022.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of this
Ordinance on April 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Repeal and Replacement of Article H of Chapter 13. Article 11 (Health
Code) of Chapter 13 (Health and Sanitation) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby
repealed and replaced as follows:
ARTICLE II. — HEALTH CODE
Sec. 13-20. — Title.
This article shall be known as the West Covina Health Code.
Sec. 13-21. — Purpose
It is the intent of this article to provide regulations and standards for certain operations, enterprises
or activities which, if not regulated, may adversely affect the public health. It is further the intent
to provide regulations and standards that equal or exceed all applicable state laws. It is declared
that if this article's provisions do not encompass all of the statutes or state regulations, that such
statutes and regulations are included and required for conformance as apart of this article. These
regulations and standards are established to provide a healthful community living and working
environment; to reduce conditions favorable to the harboring and breeding of insects, rodents and
other vermin; to prevent the spread of disease and related human discomfort; to reduce the hazards
of fire; and to prevent unsightliness which may result in the depreciation of property values and
interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life.
Sec. 13-22. —Adoption of county health code and licensing provisions.
Subject to the amendments, deletions, and additions set forth in this article, the provisions of
Division 1 (Health Code) of Title 11 (Health and Safety) of the Los Angeles County Code,
including the rules and regulations appended thereto in accordance with Section 11.02.160 of said
Code, and the provisions of Division 1 (Public Health Licenses) of Title 8 (Consumer Protection,
Business and Wage Regulations) of the Los Angeles County Code, are adopted by reference as the
West Covina Health Code.
A certified copy of Division 1 of Title 11 of the Los Angeles County Code as adopted by the city,
including the Hiles and regulations appended thereto, and of Division 1 of Title 8 of the Los
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 a water -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 a water -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.)
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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 less in size than the vent collar on the appliance. Appliances with
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 cooling 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.
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A. If the director finds that health and safety will be preserved and that both an infirmary 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 11.20.310 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.)
11.20.280 - Sleeping 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 Ch. 11 § 814, 1959.)
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.)
11.20.300 - Sleeping rooms —Air space for more than two persons.
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
room or place, including any hotel, apartment house, interim housing facility, 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 one -eighth of the floor area and shall
be at least one-half openable or the room completely air-conditioned.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 10, 2018; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 11 § 825, 1959.)
11.20.320 - Linen and bedding for transient guest accommodations.
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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.
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 to 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 - Efficiency living units.
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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 a garbage -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.
I 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 —Regulations 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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2. A room having a superficial floor area of not less than 120 square feet may be used for light 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 Association.
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 a tight -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 - Reserved.
11.20.450 - Laundries.
A. All laundries shall be in a building. The floors shall be constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent, durable materials.
All walls and ceilings shall be constructed of smooth material. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept clean
and in good repair.
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.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 12, 2018.)
11.20.460 - Appliances.
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Appliances provided by house courts, hotels, motels, interim housing facilities, and apartment
houses shall be kept fully operative, and in good repair.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 13, 2018.)
11.20.470 - Comfort Heat.
A. Every dwelling, house court, hotel, motel, interim housing facility, and apartment house shall be provided with
heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit at a point three
feet above the floor in all habitable rooms, and when the heating facilities are not under the control of the tenant
or occupant of the building owner and/or manager, shall be required to provide that heat at a minimum
temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, 24 hours a day. These facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe
condition and in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, and
other applicable laws. No unvented fuel burning heaters shall be permitted. All heating devices or appliances
shall be of the approved type.
B. The provisions of Subsection (A) are subject to the exemption for existing buildings provided in Section 103, of
the Uniform Housing Code.
C. Those buildings and structures which are exempt from the requirements of Section 103 shall be provided with
heat at a temperature as close to 70 degrees Fahrenheit as the existing heating facilities are capable of providing
at a point of three (3) feet above the floor in all habitable rooms when the heating facilities are not under the
control of the tenant or occupant.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 14, 2018.)
11.20.500 - Interim Housing Facilities —Regulations Applicable.
Interim housing facilities shall comply with Chapters 11.16, 11.20, 11.30, 11.32, and 11.38 of
this Division 1.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 15, 2018.)
11.20.510 - Toilet Rooms, Handwashing, and Bathing Facilities —Interim Housing Facility.
Every interim housing facility shall contain a lavatory and bathtub or shower. All lavatories,
bathtubs, and showers of interim housing facilities 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 interim housing facility which does not comply with this section.
Toilet rooms of interim housing facilities shall be separated by well -fitted, self -closing doors that prevent the
passage of flies, dust, or odors.
Each toilet stall shall include a door with locking mechanism and a permanently installed dispenser with toilet
tissue.
Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms. The number of handwashing
facilities required shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing codes. All handwashing facilities shall be
provided with hot and cold running water under pressure.
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Handwashing facilities shall be provided with the following in dispensers at, or adjacent to, each handwashing
facility: handwashing cleanser, sanitary single -use towels or an air hand drying device.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 16, 2018.)
11.20.520 - Storage Areas for Personal Belongings —Interim Housing Facility.
Each bed in an interim housing facility shall be provided with a storage unit for the keeping of
personal belongings of each person. Sufficient additional storage facilities shall be provided for
the reasonably safekeeping of articles or personal belongings which are not in daily use.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 17, 2018.)
11.20.530 - Linen and Bedding for Interim Housing Facility.
A. All interim housing facilities wherein beds are used shall provide an adequate amount of clean bedding, cots and
springs, and mattresses in good repair. All such beds, cots, 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.
B. Interim housing facilities shall provide an adequate amount of clean linen necessary to properly care for the
persons therein.
C. Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of clean linens. Soiled linens shall be kept in
nonabsorbent receptacles or washable laundry bags and properly stored and transported to prevent
contamination.
D. Linens shall be laundered as often as necessary but no less than weekly. If linens are laundered on the premises,
they shall be laundered in a mechanical clothes washer and dryer that is cleaned and sanitized before and after
each time it is used.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 18, 2018.)
11.20.540 - Sharps —Proper Storage —Interim Housing Facility.
All used needles and syringes shall be placed in an approved sharps bio-hazard container and
properly disposed.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 19, 2018.)
11.20.550 - Posting Requirements —Interim Housing Facility.
A. The owner of an interim housing facility as defined in Section 11.20.115 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 (5) feet of the main entrance of the interim housing facility; or
2. Posted in or near the outside of the door of the interim housing facility 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 occupants and the general public.
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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.
(Ord. 2018-0046 § 20, 2018.)
Chapter 11.22 - INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS*
Parts:
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Articles:
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.22.010 - Applicability of provisions.
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.
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"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.)
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.)
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