Fort Jones, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.060
Additional standards for single room occupancy (SRO) housing units
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In addition to meeting requirements for residential structures defined elsewhere in the Code of Ordinances, buildings, hotels, and structures containing single room occupancy housing units shall comply with the following: (1) Kitchen and bathroom requirements. a. All appliances and power outlets shall be installed pursuant to the California Building Code and California Electrical Code. b. All cooking appliances and power outlets used for cooking appliances shall be installed pursuant to the California Building Code and California Electrical Code and shall be installed under permit from the City of Fort Jones.
Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.060 establishes supplemental construction and installation standards that apply specifically to buildings containing single room occupancy (SRO) housing units, on top of the general residential requirements found elsewhere in the code. All appliances and electrical outlets in these units must be installed in accordance with the California Building Code and California Electrical Code. Cooking appliances and the outlets dedicated to them carry an additional requirement: installation must be done under a permit issued by the City of Fort Jones.
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Operators of SRO housing in Fort Jones should be aware that ch. 18.64 § 18.64.060 imposes requirements beyond the standard residential code. Compliant SRO operators ensure that all appliances and power outlets are installed to California Building Code and California Electrical Code specifications, and that any cooking appliances and their dedicated outlets are covered by a City of Fort Jones permit before installation. Maintaining documentation of those permits is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.060, residents of SRO units have an interest in knowing that their building's appliances and electrical outlets are required to meet California Building Code and California Electrical Code standards, and that cooking appliances and related outlets must have been installed under a City of Fort Jones permit. If appliances or outlets appear to have been installed without proper permitting or in a substandard way, tenants can inquire with the City of Fort Jones about permit records or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Documenting any concerns in writing is a general practice that can be useful when raising issues with a landlord or a relevant city authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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