CHAPTER VI. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
6-101. International
building code and international residential code incorporated. 1
6-102. Board
of examiners and appeals created, duties. 1
6-103. Deletions
to International Building Code and International Residential Code. 2
6-104. Amendments
to International Building Code and International Residential Code. 2
6-104a...... Additional
interim amendments to international building code and international residential
code. 5
6-105:112. Reserved
for future use. 6
6-113. Building
permits required. 6
6-114. Application
for permit. 6
6-114a...... Same;
alternate procedure. 6
6-114a1..... Same;
phase I, site work. 6
6-114a2..... Same;
phase II, footing, foundation, structural frame and bearing walls. 7
6-114a3..... Same;
phase III, completion of project. 7
6-116.1...... Same;
new construction, additions to existing buildings and building repairs and
alterations. 8
6-116.2...... Same;
wrecking permits. 9
6-116.3...... Same;
mechanical equipment. 9
6-117. Substantiation
of valuation; exemption. 9
6-126. Wrecking
contractor’s license. 11
6-126a...... Insurance
required. 11
6-127. Reserved
for future use. 11
6-128. Examination
for contractors. 11
6-129. License
approval and issuance. 12
6-130. Revocation
of license. 12
6-131. Reserved
for future use. 12
ARTICLE 1B. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES 14
6-135. Public
officer; duties. 14
6-136. Procedure;
petition. 14
6-139. Same;
hearing, order. 15
6-141. Same;
failure to comply. 15
6-142. Same;
make site safe. 16
6-143. Assessment
of costs. 16
ARTICLE 1C. FIRE DISTRICTS. 18
ARTICLE 1D. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. 19
6-148. Reserved
for future use. 19
6-152. Permit
to use street. 19
6-153. Agreement
to use adjoining property. 19
6-154. Wood
and other solid fuel burning fireplaces and appliances. 20
6-155. Enforcement,
penalty for violations. 20
ARTICLE 2. ELECTRICAL CODE. 21
6-202. National
Electrical Code incorporated; installation standards. 21
6-202a...... Amendments
to National Electrical Code. 21
6-205. Electrical
inspector; appointment; duties. 24
6-207. Authority
to disconnect electrical wiring. 24
6-210. Liability
for damages. 25
6-211. Hold
harmless clause. 25
6-212. Electrical
advisory board. 26
6-215. Examination
for electricians. 26
6-217. Electrician’s
certificates required; insurance required. 27
6-219. Nonresident
electrician certificate. 28
6-220. Revocation
or suspension of certificates and licenses. 28
6-221. Same;
notice, hearing. 28
6-223. License;
general electrical fees. 29
6-224. Electrical
contractor. 29
6-225. Firm
or corporation wiring. 30
6-226. Permits
required; fees established. 30
6-228. Expiration
of permits; new permit required. 31
6-229. Wiring
methods: marking of conductors. 32
6-229a...... Same;
aluminum conductors. 32
6-232. Decision
of questions. 32
6-233. Violation
and penalties. 32
ARTICLE 3. PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING CODE 34
6-301. International
plumbing code incorporated. 34
6-302. Deletions,
amendments and additions. 34
6-303. Additional
local regulations. 35
6-308. Examination
for plumbers. 38
6-309a...... Firm
or corporation plumbing; certificates of competency. 39
6-310. Revocation
or suspension of certificates and licenses. 39
6-311. Same;
notice, hearing. 39
6-312. Plumbing
Appeal Board. 39
6-315. Inspections
and testing. 40
6-316. Disconnecting
water supply. 41
6-317. Violations
and penalties. 41
ARTICLE 3A. INTERNATIONL FUEL GAS CODE 42
6-3a01...... International
fuel gas code incorporated. 42
ARTICLE 4. MECHANICAL CODE. 43
6-401. Incorporating
international mechanical code. 43
6-403. Additions
and amendments. 43
6-406a...... Mechanical
installers certificates required. 46
6-409. Examination
for mechanical equipment installers and servicers. 47
6-412. Nonresident
certificate. 48
6-412a...... Firm
or corporate mechanical equipment installation and servicing; certificates of
competency. 48
6-413. Revocation
or suspension of certificates and licenses. 49
6-414. Same;
notice, hearing. 49
6-415. Mechanical
advisory board. 49
6-417. Violations
and penalties. 50
ARTICLE 5. PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLIES. 51
6-502. Certificates
of approval. 51
6-504. Certificates
required. 51
ARTICLE 7. HOUSE NUMBERING.. 53
6-702. Exceptions
to system. 53
6-703. Display
of numbers required. 53
ARTICLE 8. AIR CONDITIONING.. 54
6-802. Newly
installed systems. 54
6-804. Application
for permit. 54
6-806. Permit
requirements. 55
6-807. Air
conditioners outside the city but attached to city water supply and sewage
system. 56
6-810. Emergency
restrictions. 56
6-901. Statement
of policy. 57
6-903. Unlawful
discriminatory housing practices. 57
6-905. Procedure
for processing complaints. 60
ARTICLE 10. MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. 62
6-1001...... International
property maintenance code incorporated. 62
6-1002...... Housing
advisory and appeals board. 62
6-1003...... Enforcement;
penalties for violations. 63
ARTICLE 11. CITY BEAUTIFICATION.. 64
6-1101...... Dangerous
structures; regulations. 64
6-1103...... Designation
of public officer. 64
6-1104...... Petition
filed; procedure. 64
6-1105...... Public
officer, determine unfit structures. 66
6-1106...... Public
officer; serve complaints, orders. 66
6-1107...... Persons
affected, may petition. 66
6-1108...... Public
officer; exercise powers. 66
6-1109...... Owner
comply with provisions of code. 67
6-1110...... Public
officer; place notice. 67
6-1111...... Other
powers preserved. 67
6-1113...... Board
of structure appeals. 67
ARTICLE 11A. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES. 70
6-11a04..... Nuisance
abatement and enforcement in procedures by the governing body. 71
6-11a05..... Authority
of public officers; interference. 73
6-11a06..... Powers
reserved. 74