CHAPTER IV. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

 


Article 1. Fire Limits. 1

4-101.   Fire limits established. 1

Article 2. Building Code. 2

4-201.   Definitions. 2

4-202.   Uniform building code incorporated. 2

4-203.   Additional provisions. 2

4-204.   Building official; powers; duties. 2

4-205.   Building inspector; appointment. 3

4-206.   Same; duties. 3

4-207.   Same; powers. 3

4-208.   Same; right of entry. 3

4-209.   Clarification; modification. 4

4-210.   Building permit required; application; approval. 4

4-211.   Same; application information required. 4

4-212.   Same; plans and specifications. 5

4-213.   Same; fees. 5

4-214.   Same; posting. 5

4-215.   Certificate of approval 5

4-216.   Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector. 6

4-217.   Request for inspection. 6

4-218.   Reserved. 6

4-219.   Builder or building contractor defined. 6

4-220.   Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts. 7

4-221.   Same; application; granting. 7

4-222.   Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 8

4-223.   Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved. 8

4-224.   Insurance. 9

4-225.   License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 9

4-226.   Work by property owners. 10

4-227.   Liability. 10

4-228.   Severability. 10

Article 3. Electrical Code. 11

4-301.   Definitions. 11

4-302.   Adoption of electrical code by reference. 12

4-303.   Additional provisions. 12

4-304.   Building official; authority. 12

4-305.   Electrical inspector; appointment. 12

4-306.   Same; duties. 12

4-307.   Same; powers. 13

4-308.   Same; right of entry. 13

4-309.   Clarification; modification. 13

4-310.   Electrical permit required; application; approval. 13

4-311.   Same; application information required. 14

4-312.   Same; plans and specifications. 15

4-313.   Same; fees. 15

4-314.   Same; posting. 15

4-315.   Request for inspection. 15

4-316.   Inspection; concealment of prior work. 15

4-317.   Inspection fee. 16

4-318.   Certificate of approval. 16

4-319.   Connection to installations. 17

4-320.   Reinspection. 17

4-321.   Condemnation; appeal. 17

4-322.   Interference by unauthorized person. 17

4-323.   Electrician or electrical contractors defined. 18

4-324.   Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts. 18

4-325.   Same; application; granting. 19

4-326.   Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 19

4-327.   Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved. 19

4-328.   Insurance. 20

4-329.   License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 20

4-330.   Work by property owners. 21

4-331.   Approved materials. 21

4-332.   Liability. 21

4-333.   Severability. 21

Article 4. Plumbing And Gas-Fitting Code. 22

4-401.   Definition of plumbing. 22

4-402.   Uniform plumbing code incorporated. 22

4-403.   Additional provisions. 22

4-404.   Building official; authority. 22

4-405.   Plumbing inspector; appointment. 22

4-406.   Same; duties. 22

4-407.   Same; powers. 23

4-408.   Same; right of entry. 23

4-409.   Clarification; modification. 23

4-410.   Plumbing permit required; exception. 24

4-411.   Same; application information required. 24

4-412.   Same; plans and specifications. 25

4-413.   Same; fees. 25

4-414.   Same; posting. 25

4-415.   Request for inspection. 25

4-416.   Inspection; concealment of prior work. 25

4-417.   Inspection fee. 26

4-418.   Certificate of approval. 26

4-419.   Connection to gas or water supply. 27

4-420.   Condemnation; appeal. 27

4-421.   Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined. 27

4-422.   Plumbers or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts. 28

4-423.   Same; application; granting. 28

4-424.   Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 28

4-425.   Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved. 29

4-426.   Insurance. 29

4-427.   License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 29

4-428.   Excavations. 30

4-429.   Work by property owners. 30

4-430.   Approved materials. 30

4-431.   Liability. 31

4-432.   Severability. 31

4-433.   Footing drains. 31

Article 5. Moving Buildings. 32

4-501.   Building official; authority. 32

4-502.   Permit required. 32

4-503.   Same; application for permit. 32

4-504.   Same; bond, insurance required. 32

4-505.   Same; fee. 32

4-506.   Contractor; license required; fee. 32

4-507.   Route; duties of building official. 33

4-508.   Notice to owners. 33

4-509.   Duty of owners. 33

4-510.   Interfering with poles; wires. 33

4-511.   Display of lanterns. 33

Article 6. Dangerous And Unfit Structures. 35

4-601.   Purpose. 35

4-602.   Definitions. 35

4-603.   Enforcing officer; duties. 35

4-604.   Procedure; petition. 35

4-605.   Same; notice. 36

4-606.   Same; publication. 36

4-607.   Same; hearing, order. 36

4-608.   Duty of owner. 36

4-609.   Same; failure to comply. 36

4-610.   Same; make site safe. 36

4-611.   Assessment of costs. 37

4-612.   Immediate hazard. 37

4-613.   Appeals from order. 37

4-614.   Scope of article. 37

Article 7. Street Numbering. 39

4-701.   Street number; buildings. 39

4-702.   Size. 39

Article 8. Heating And Cooling Code. 40

4-801.   Definitions. 40

4-802.   Certificate of compliance; connections or attachments. 40

4-803.   Heating and cooling standards. 41

Article 9. Manufactured Homes. 42

4-901.   Definitions. 42

4-902.   Exceptions. 42

4-903.   Coverage. 42

4-904.   Purpose. 42

4-905.   Jurisdiction. 43

Article 10. Signs. 44

4-1001.  Permits and signs. 44

4-1002.  Application for permit fees. 44

4-1003.  Construction of signs. 44

4-1004.  Projecting or hanging signs. 44

4-1005.  Signs flat against building. 45

4-1006.  Swinging on poles, attached to trees or posts. 45

4-1007.  Signs on hinged brackets, exceptions. 45

4-1008.  Electrical connections. 45

4-1009.  Signs inspected; approved. 45

4-1010.  All signs subject to inspection; unsafe signs removed. 46

4-1011.  Signs unsafe or contrary to regulations; abated; removed. 46

4-1012.  Signs which may be supported by rod. 46

4-1013.  Commercial signs and billboards. 46

4-1014.  Traffic safety. 46

Article 11. New Construction of Single Family Dwellings  47

4-1101.  Definitions. 47

4-1102.  Minimum size of lot and construction. 47

4-1103.  Compliance with other city code provisions. 47

4-1104.  Utilities. 47

4-1105.  Emergency access. 47

4-1106.  Comprehensive site plan. 47

4-1107.  Permit cost. 47