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Home My WebLink AboutPO 5306:2000 BUILDING CODEMemo To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager From= Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services Date: 12/23/02 Re; P.O. 5306- An Ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Buildings) Article 2 Building Codes Section 18-31 and Section 18-32 of the Code of Ordinances adopting the 2000 International Building Code Edition RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the adoption of the International Building Code 2000 Edition. This new Code will address building code requirements for public assembly and public occupancy. BACKGROUND: This Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair and use and occupancy of all buildings and structures in the City of Port Arthur. Adoption of the International Building Code 2000 Edition will help set minimum standards for the construction of all new and existing buildings to insure they are safe. BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT: Adoption of this code will require no additional funds. STAFF LEVEL IMPACT: Adoption of this new 2000 Intemafional Building Code will no impact on current staff. · Page I P.O. 5306 LBILB ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER t8 (BUILDINGS) ARTICLE 2 BUILDING CODES SECTION 18-31 AND SECTION 18-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AS TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC.; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18-43 OF THE CODE OR AS OTHERWISE IMPOSED BY STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best Interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the International Building Cede, 2000 Edition, as published by the International Cede Council Inc. and may make variations thereof that do not substantially vary from the rules or laws of this Stat~. and WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Arthur deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the ~City to adopt the 2000 International Building Cede with the exceptions thereto; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS: Section t. The facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That Section t8-31 and Section t8-32 of the Cede of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur is amended to read as set forth in Exhibit van. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are herein repealed, but only to the extent of said conflict. Section 4- That any person who violates any provisions of this Ordinance or who shall neglect to cemply with the terms hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction, thereof be fined in any sum not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than ($2,000) Dollars as provided in the Code of Ordinances, and each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Section 5. That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published one (t) time within ten (10) days after final passage hereof in the official new~paper of the City of Port Arthur. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after date of publication. READ, adopted and approved on this __ day of A.D., 2003, at a Regular ,Meeting of the City Council of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote AYES: Mayor Council Members: AT[EST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED TO FORM: CITY Al'TORN EY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: city ~ARA6ER MAYOR EXHIBIT aAn ARTICLE II BUILDING CODES SECTION 18-31. ADOPTED The International Building Code, 2000 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the SBu#ding Code" as published, by the International Building Code Council Inc., is herein adopted as the Building Cede of the City of Port Arthur, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, medified, or amended, of which code not less than one (1) copy has been and now is filed in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Section shall take c;;~ct, provisions thereof shall be contreillng within the limits of the City of Port Arthur. SECTION 18-32. Appendices~ Amendments and Exceptions The International Building Cede 2000 edition is hereby amended altered and changed in the following respects: Section - 101.2.1 Appendices. The appendices listed herein are adopted for enforcement. ' Appendix "G~ (Group U - Agricultural Buildings) Appendix "D~ (Fire Districts) , Appendix "Ew (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements) Appendix "F" (Rodent Proofing) Appendix "G~ (Flood Resistant Construction) Appendix "H" (Signs) Appendix ~1~ (Patio Covers) Appendix "J" (SuPplementary Accessibility Requirements for Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities) Section 103 - Department of Building Safety is hereby amended to read as follows: 103.1- Creation of enforcenleat agency. The Community Services Department is hereby charged with the enforcement of this cede and the Building Official is hereby designated by the Director of Community Service as the chief enforcement Section 105- Permits, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 105.1.1 Annual permit is deleted. Section 105.1.2 Annual permit records is deleted. 3 Section 105.2 Work exempt from permits. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant anthoHzation for any work to be done in any manner, that violates the provisions of this cede or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Port Arthur. Permits shall not be required for the following: Buildings: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the flour area does not exceed 120 square feet (t 1.15m2). 2. Oil derricks" 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets counters tops, and similar finish work. 4. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 5. Prefabricated swimming peels accessory to Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (19000 L) and are Installed entirely above ground. 6. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems. 7. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one-and two family dwellings. 8. Windows awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R-3, as applicable in Section t01.2, and Group U occupancies. 9. Movable cases counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (t753) in height. Section 110.3 Certificate Issued is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 110.3- After the building offtcial or his designee inspects the building er structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building InspecBons, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that shall contain the following: t. The building permit number. 2. The address of the structure. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued. 5.. The name of the building official. 6. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisious of Chapter 3 of the 2000 International Building Code regarding Use and Occupancy. 7. The type of construction as defined ia Chapter 6 of the 2000 International Building Code regarding Types of Construction. 8. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. 4 Section 112- Board of Appeals is hereby amended to read as follows: 112.1 General The City's Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall decide and hear all appeals or orders made by the Building Official relevant to the application and interpretation of this cede. The Board may adopt rules and procedures. Section 3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures is hereby amended to read as follows: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence 6 feet in height or a screened enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-Inch sphere. The fence or screened enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates. Section 3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs is hereby deleted. 5