CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

 


Article 1. Fire Limits. 1

4-101.   Flues; brick, stone. 1

4-102.   Fire limits; construction. 1

Article 2. Building Code. 2

4-201.   Definitions. 2

4-202.   International Building Code incorporated; International Residential Code incorporated. 2

4-203.   Additional provisions. 3

4-204.   Building official; powers; duties. 3

4-205.   Building inspector; appointment. 3

4-206.   Same; duties. 3

4-207.   Same; powers. 4

4-208.   Same; right of entry. 4

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.   Permit fee, new construction. 6

4-214.   Permit fee; remodeling, repairing. 6

4-215.   Reserved. 6

4-216.   Permit fee; demolition of structure. 6

4-217.   Abandonment, discontinuance of project. 6

4-218.   Same; posting. 6

4-219.   Certificate of approval. 6

4-220.   Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector. 7

4-221.   Request for inspection. 7

4-222.   Inspection fee. 7

4-223.   Builder or building contractor defined. 7

4-224.   Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts. 8

4-225.   Same; application; granting. 8

4-226.   Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 9

4-227.   Insurance. 9

4-228.   License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 9

4-229.   Work by property owners. 10

4-230.   Liability. 10

4-231.   Severability. 10

Article 3. Electrical Code. 12

4-301.   Definitions. 12

4-302.   Board of examiners and city electrical inspector. 13

4-303.   Adoption of National Electrical Code by reference. 13

4-304.   Additional provisions. 13

4-305.   Electrician’s license; license bond of electricians. 13

4-306.   Electrician’s bond/insurance. 13

4-307.   Electrical installations; supervision. 14

4-308.   Master electrician; examination. 14

4-309.   Electrician’s examination. 14

4-310.   Board of examiners, waive examination. 14

4-311.   Apprentice helper. 14

4-312.   Work performed by licensed electrician; exception. 15

4-313.   Revocation of license. 15

4-314.   Permits. 15

4-315.   Inspection. 15

4-316.   Reinspection. 15

4-317.   Construction requirements. 16

4-318.   Approval of plans. 16

4-319.   Service entrance panel. 16

4-320.   Service entrance conductors. 16

4-321.   Anchorage for electric service drop. 16

4-322.   Maintenance not responsibility of city. 17

4-323.   Polarized plugs; switches bonded. 17

4-324.   Special exceptions. 17

4-325.   Permit; central air conditioner installation. 17

4-326.   Installation regulations. 18

4-327.   Outdoor condensing unit. 18

4-328.   Board of review. 18

4-329.   Penalty. 18

4-330.   City not liable. 18

4-331.   Severability. 18

Article 4. Plumbing Code. 19

4-401.   Plumbing defined. 19

4-402.   Plumber’s certificate required. 19

4-403.   Examination by board. 19

4-404.   Board of examiners. 19

4-405.   Compensation. 19

4-406.   Examination; certificate; fees. 20

4-407.   Renewal certification, fees. 20

4-408.   Examination; where taken. 20

4-409.   Examination board; arbitration board. 20

4-410.   License, fees. 21

4-411.   Bond / insurance. 21

4-412.   Duties of plumbing inspector. 21

4-413.   Qualifications. 21

4-414.   Concealed plumbing, regulations. 22

4-415.   Plumbers; show certificate, license when necessary. 22

4-416.   Inspectors make recommendations. 22

4-417.   Suspension of license. 22

4-418.   Plumbing plans show location. 22

4-419.   International Plumbing Code incorporated. 22

Article 5. Moving Buildings and Structures. 24

4-501.   Moving structures; permit. 24

4-502.   Application. 24

4-503.   Permit fee. 24

4-504.   Notice to owners. 24

4-505.   Duty of owners. 24

Article 6. Numbering Houses. 25

4-601.   Lots numbered. 25

4-602.   Base lines. 25

4-603.   Business district. 25

4-604.   Residence district. 25

4-605.   Designation of streets. 25

4-606.   Plan of numbering; lots. 25

4-607.   Plan of numbering; blocks. 25

4-608.   Clerk; decision. 26

4-609.   Numbers required. 26

4-610.   Style of number. 26

4-611.   Assessing cost to property owner. 26

Article 7. Naming Streets. 27

4-701.   Town square. 27

4-702.   Names of streets. 27

4-703.   Conflict. 28

Article 8. Mechanical Code. 29

4-801.   International Mechanical Code incorporated. 29

Article 9. Dangerous and Unfit Structures 30

4-901.   Dangerous structures unlawful; regulations and definitions. 30

4-902.   Standards under International Property Maintenance Code. 30

4-903.   Dangerous structures; petition filed; procedure. 31

4-904.   Appeal to district court. 32

4-905.   Dangerous structures; owner compliance with provisions of code. 32

4-906.   Dangerous structures; immediate hazard. 32

4-907.   Standards hearing officer; exercise powers. 33

4-908.   Posting of notice. 33

4-909.   Other powers preserved. 33

4-910.   Violations; penalties. 33

Article 10. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks  35

4-1001.  Definitions. 35

4-1002.  Sewer connections. 35

4-1003.  Permits; application. 35

4-1004.  Regulations: plumbing, wiring. 35

4-1005.  Permit fees. 36