No. If the work is essential construction then that work may continue. If in doubt, stop the work and contact the building official for a determination. The spirit of the Order to stop unnecessary activities and contact between people. See definition of essential construction and other FAQs for more information or examples.
No. Swimming pools are not essential construction under the Order of the Health Official.
Failure to comply with the Order will result in additional fines and citations requiring your appearance in front of a Hearings Officer or Court. Contractors can face additional penalties or loss of license through the State Contractors Board. You may also face civil action if your unauthorized work results in illness, injury or death of another person.
It basically means unless it falls into one of the categories, the work cannot be issued or cannot continue. The spirit of the Order to stop unnecessary activities and contact between people. A simple test, ask yourself these questions, “Will anyone be will be killed, injured, or made ill if the work is stopped, delayed, or doesn’t occur … Continued
On March 31, 2020, the Marin County Health Officer issued a new Shelter in Place Order (“Order”) that extends the shelter in place mandate through May 3, 2020. Essential construction is defined by the Order as: Projects immediately necessary to the maintenance, operation or repair of Essential Infrastructure; Projects associated with Healthcare Operations, including creating … Continued
