GENERAL

Los Angeles Municipal Code ch. IX, art. 7, div. 1

in effect

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0101 DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 97.0101. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this article, the following words are defined: 1. “Boiler” means any High Pressure Boiler, Low Pressure Boiler or Hot Water Boiler. 2. “Board” means the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. 3. “Department” means the Department of Building and Safety. 4. “High Pressure Boiler” means any boiler furnishing steam in excess of 15 pounds per square inch or hot water at temperatures in excess of 250 degrees F. or at pressures in excess of 160 pounds per square inch. 5. “Low Pressure Boiler” means a boiler furnishing steam at pressures not exceeding 15 pounds per square inch. 6. “Hot Water Boiler” means a boiler greater than 120 gallons or 400,000 BTU per hour input furnishing hot water at pressures not exceeding 160 pounds per square inch or 210 degrees F. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) 7. “Deputy Inspector” or “Deputy Pressure Vessel Inspector” means an inspector who has a valid California State Certificate of Competency to inspect boiler and pressure vessels, who has passed the Deputy Pressure Vessel Inspector exam administered by the City of Los Angeles and who is employed by an organization other than this Department. The organization shall be authorized by the State of California to inspect boilers and pressure vessels. 8. “Pressure Vessel” or “Unfired Pressure Vessel” means a closed container, having a nominal internal diameter, width, height, or cross section exceeding six inches regardless of length, containing liquids, gases or vapors subjected to pressures exceeding 15 pounds per square inch. 9. “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Building or an authorized representative.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0102 POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.

SEC. 97.0102. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT. (a) Authority and Jurisdiction. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) The Department shall have authority and jurisdiction over all boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists, any of which are operated by or contain steam, air, gas, gasoline, electricity or diesel or semi-diesel engines, and steam engines or turbines or their multiple units, developing 50 horsepower or more, and shall inspect and license the use and operation of these apparatus, machinery or equipment, including those owned, operated or controlled by the City, as provided in this article. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists in private residences. 2. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists owned and operated by entities of the United States Government, County of Los Angeles, and the State of California. 3. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists operated or engaged in interstate commerce.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0103 DUTY TO EXAMINE APPLICANTS.

SEC. 97.0103. DUTY TO EXAMINE APPLICANTS. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) It shall be the duty of the Department to examine all applicants for steam engineer’s license, steam engineer’s turbine endorsement, boiler operator, gas and electric hoist operator’s license, and diesel engineer license as provided in this article.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0104 DUTY OF ENFORCEMENT.

SEC. 97.0104. DUTY OF ENFORCEMENT. The Department shall have the authority to make rules, regulations and safety standards to provide for the proper enforcement of this article. A violation of or failure to comply with any of the rules and regulations or safety standards shall be deemed to be a violation of this Code and shall be punishable as provided in this Code.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0105 CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE AND INSPECTION.

SEC. 97.0105. CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE AND INSPECTION. (a) Certificate of License. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) A certificate of license shall be issued by the Superintendent of Building to any applicant who successfully passes the required examinations for license classifications set forth in LAMC Section 97.0103. The certificates of license shall show the classifications for which the applicant was examined and shall contain any other information the Superintendent deems necessary. The certificates of license shall be serially numbered and shall be valid for a period of one year unless otherwise stated in this Code. (b) Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit). A Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) shall be issued by the Department for any equipment that has been inspected in accordance with and found in compliance with the provisions of this article. The Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) shall contain any information the Superintendent deems necessary, shall be serially numbered and shall show the name of the certifying inspector.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0106 DEPARTMENT - CONDEMNATION - NOTICE.

SEC. 97.0106. DEPARTMENT - CONDEMNATION - NOTICE. (a) Equipment Found Unsafe. The Department is authorized to condemn any boiler, engine or other machine, apparatus, or mechanical device from use or operation for which a license or Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) from the Department is required, or by any provision of this article, if it is found by the Department to be dangerous or unsafe, or to constitute a hazard to life or property, regardless of whether or not that condition has resulted from deterioration, from wear and tear, from inherent defect, from defective installation, operation or maintenance. (b) Condemnation and Notice. If the Department at any time finds any equipment or apparatus listed in this article is unsafe, the Department shall give written notice immediately to the owner or user. (c) Operation of Condemned Equipment. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) No person shall use or operate any condemned apparatus or equipment until it has been reconstructed and repaired. The Department may reinstate a revoked Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) or issue a new Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) or approval.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0107 RESERVED.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 97.0108 DEPARTMENT - REVOCATION OF LICENSE.

SEC. 97.0108. DEPARTMENT - REVOCATION OF LICENSE. The Department shall have the right and authority to revoke any license issued by the Department for violating any provisions of this Code. Any revocation shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Chapter IX of the LAMC. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

Source: City of Los Angeles, Charter and Codes (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lamc/0-0-0-188934Fetched: 10/24/2026