CHAPTER 4. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

 


Article 1. Building Code. 1

4-101.... International building code incorporated. 1

4-102.... Additional provisions. 1

4-103.... Building officials; powers; duties. 1

4-104.... Building permit required; application; approval. 1

4-105.... Same; application information required. 1

4-106.... Same; plans and specifications. 2

4-107.... Same; fees. 3

4-108.... Same; posting. 3

4-109.... Building inspector; appointment. 3

4-110.... Same; duties. 3

4-111.... Same; powers. 4

4-112.... Same; right of entry. 4

4-113.... Clarification; modification. 4

4-114.... Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector. 4

4-115.... Certificate of approval. 5

4-116.... Fire limits defined. 5

4-117.... Buildings in fire limits: new construction; exceptions. 5

4-118.... Alteration or extension of certain buildings in fire limits. 5

4-119.... Moving buildings into or within fire limits. 6

4-120.... Repair of frame buildings and roofs in fire limits. 6

4-121.... Contractors defined. 6

4-122.... Contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts. 7

4-123.... Same; application; granting. 7

4-124.... Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 7

4-125.... Insurance required. 8

4-126.... License suspension; revocation; unlawful acts. 8

4-127.... Liability. 9

4-128.... Severability. 9

4-129.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 9

Article 2. Electrical Code. 10

4-201.... Adoption of electrical code by reference. 10

4-202.... Same; additional provisions. 10

4-203.... Definitions. 10

4-204.... Permits required; application. 11

4-205.... Permits issued. 11

4-206.... Electrical inspector; powers and duties. 11

4-207.... Request for inspection. 11

4-208.... Inspection; concealment of prior work. 12

4-209.... Certificate of approval. 12

4-210.... Fees for electrical permits. 13

4-211.... Connection to installations. 13

4-212.... Reinspection. 13

4-213.... Condemnation: review by governing body. 13

4-214.... Work by property owners. 14

4-215.... Interference by unauthorized person. 14

4-216.... Wiring methods. 14

4-217.... Approved materials. 15

4-218.... Liability. 15

4-219.... Severability. 15

4-220.... Electrical contractor’s license or certificate required. 15

4-221.... Electrical contractor’s licenses; application; granting; bonds. 15

4-222.... Electricians’ certificate; application; granting. 16

4-223.... License and certificate fees; expiration renewal. 16

4-224.... Insurance required. 16

4-225.... License and bond exceptions. 17

4-226.... Misuse of license. 17

4-227.... Suspension or revocation of license; no refunds. 17

4-228.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 18

Article 3. Plumbing Code. 19

4-301.... Purpose of article; unsanitary, unsafe, or unlawful plumbing. 19

4-302.... Definition of plumbing. 19

4-303.... International plumbing code incorporated. 19

4-304.... Same; amendments to uniform plumbing code. 19

4-305.... Toilet room floors; business establishments and places of public assembly. 19

4-306.... Toilet facilities in places of public resort. 20

4-307.... Frost proof closets prohibited, when; outdoor water closets; special permits. 20

4-308.... Permit required. 20

4-309.... Same; application. 21

4-310.... Same; fees. 21

4-311.... Same; display of permit. 21

4-312.... Plumbing subject to inspection; plumbing inspected; number and record of inspections. 22

4-313.... Testing standards: water, air or smoke tests; duty of plumber; certificate of approval. 22

4-314.... Plumbing inspector; powers and duties. 23

4-315.... Plumbing contractor’s license or certificate required. 23

4-316.... Plumbing contractors’ licenses; application; granting; bonds. 23

4-317.... Plumber’s certificate; application; granting. 24

4-318.... License and certificate fees; expiration; renewal. 24

4-319.... License and bond exceptions. 24

4-320.... Insurance required. 25

4-321.... Misuse of license. 25

4-322.... Suspension or revocation of license; no refunds. 26

4-323.... Excavations. 26

4-324.... Severability. 26

4-325.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 26

Article 4. Mechanical Code. 28

4-401.... International mechanical code incorporated. 28

4-402.... Gas fitters; license required. 28

4-403.... Same; bond. 28

4-404.... Same; insurance. 28

4-405.... Permit required; exceptions. 29

4-406.... Same; application. 29

4-407.... Same; fees; number of inspections. 29

4-408.... Plumbing inspector; powers and duties. 29

4-409.... Inspection required. 30

4-410.... Same; notice to inspector. 30

4-411.... Same; unsatisfactory work. 30

4-412.... Same; piping defects; notices; orders. 31

4-413.... Same; certificate of approval. 31

4-414.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 31

Article 5. Heat Loss Standards and EER.. 32

4-501.... Definitions. 32

4-502.... Certificate of compliance. 32

4-503.... Standards. 33

4-504.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 33

Article 6. Moving Buildings. 34

4-601.... Moving permit required. 34

4-602.... Same: applications for permits. 34

4-603.... Same; bond. 34

4-604.... Insurance required. 34

4-605.... Same; fee. 35

4-606.... Same; route inspection; approval. 35

4-607.... Same; special approval required. 36

4-608.... Notice to utility companies, owners; duty of city clerk. 36

4-609.... Duty of owners. 36

4-610.... Interfering with poles; wires. 36

4-611.... Duty of mover; lights, barricades; street protection. 36

4-612.... Duty of city officers during moving; report of completion; claims of city. 37

4-613.... General penalty applied: successive violations. 37

Article 7. Numbering Buildings. 38

4-701.... Method of numbering. 38

4-702.... Numbering duplexes and apartments. 38

4-703.... Duty to place numbers; materials; size. 38

4-704.... Master-numbering plan. 38

4-705.... Unlawful acts. 39

4-706.... General penalty applied; successive violations. 39

Article 8. Fences, Hedges and Walls. 40

4-801.... Classification of fences. 40

4-802.... Installation permit required; application fee. 40

4-803.... Requirements for location within residential zone; waiver. 40

4-804.... Requirements of commercial or industrial fences. 41

4-805.... Maintenance and repair of fences. 41

4-806.... Certain fences, walls, hedges deemed nuisances; notice to repair or remove. 41

4-807.... Nonconforming fences. 41

4-808.... Unlawful acts. 42

4-809.... Severability. 42

4-810.... Protective fences around swimming pools. 42