[CC 1997 § 7.10; Ord. No. 2044-88, 2-3-1988; Ord. No. 2776-96, 7-17-1996; Ord. No. 2951-98 § 1, 4-1-1998; Ord. No. 2953-98 § 1, 4-1-1998; Ord.
No. 3631-05 § 1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord. No. 3632-05 § 1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord. No. 3634-05 § 1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord.
No. 3636-05 § 1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord. No. 3637-05 § 1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord. No. 4245-12 § 1, 11-7-2012; Ord. No. 4692-19, 6-19-2019]
A.
The 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Residential Code, including Appendix F, 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, as prepared by the International Code Council, Inc., are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are hereby adopted by the City of Hazelwood, Missouri, with the exception of the appeals procedure which is established in Section 500.060 and the modifications, insertions and changes prescribed below. These codes are made a part hereof as if more fully set forth herein.
B.
Modifications, Additions, Insertions and Changes to Applicable Codes.
1.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Building Code:
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
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a.
Section 101.1 Title. (Name of Jurisdiction) - inserted "the
City of Hazelwood, Missouri."
b.
Section 101.4.3, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the St. Louis
County Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations,
repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
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c.
Section 101.4.7, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
101.4.7 Electrical. The provisions of the St. Louis
County Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical
systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
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d.
Section 103.1, delete it in its entirety and replace with the
following:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Wherever
"Building Official" may appear it is defined as the Code Administrator
or Building Official of Hazelwood, Missouri, or his duly authorized
representative. Wherever "Fire Official" may appear it is defined
as the Fire Marshal of Hazelwood, Missouri, or his duly authorized
representative.
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e.
Section 104.12, add a new Section. Insert:
104.12 Matters not provided for. Any requirements
that are essential for the structural, fire or sanitary safety of
an existing or proposed building or structure, or for the safety of
the occupants thereof, which are not specifically provided for by
this code, shall be determined by the Building Official.
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f.
Section 104.13, add a new Section. Insert:
104.13 Rule-making authority. The Building Official
shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health,
safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations
to interpret and implement the provisions of this code to secure the
intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of
local emergency, climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not
have the effect of waiving structural or fire performance requirements
specifically provided for in this code or of violating accepted engineering
practice involving public safety.
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g.
Section 105.1.1, Annual permit, delete in its entirety.
h.
Section 105.1.2, Annual permit records, delete in its entirety.
i.
Section 105.2, delete in its entirety. Insert:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from
permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authority
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions
of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building.
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1.
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One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor
area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet.
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2.
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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3.
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Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project
more than fifty-four (54) inches.
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4.
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Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches in height.
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5.
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Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposes, not including service systems.
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Gas.
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Replacement of any minor part that does not make such equipment
unsafe.
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Mechanical.
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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3.
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Portable cooling unit.
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4.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment.
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5.
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Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
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6.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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7.
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Self-contained refrigeration system.
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j.
Section 105.3 item No. 4, delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
105.3 Application for permit.
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4. Be accompanied by four (4) sets of construction documents,
one (1) electronic copy and other information as required in Section
106.3. If the construction is within the Robertson or Florissant Valley
Fire Protection Districts, only three (3) sets of construction documents
are required to be submitted to the City. Two (2) sets must be delivered
to the Robertson or Florissant Valley Fire Protection Districts separately.
Electrical and plumbing drawings are required to be submitted to St.
Louis County separately.
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k.
Section 107.1.1. add a new section. Insert:
107.1.1 Application of seals. When construction
documents are submitted, the application of seals and signatures on
those documents shall be required as follows:
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a.
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All construction documents submitted with an application for
a building permit shall bear an original embossed or wet ink seal
and original signature on the front sheet of each discipline within
each set of construction documents; or
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b.
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The registered design professional for each discipline shall
place his original seal and signature upon the cover sheet of each
set of construction documents.
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All other sheets of the construction documents, other than specifications
or calculations, shall bear the original embossed, wet ink or mechanically
reproduced seal of the registered design professional. Any addenda
or modifications submitted for changes to the construction documents
shall also bear an original seal and signature by the registered design
professional. Such changes shall be clearly indicated.
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l.
Section 107.1, add a new Section designated as Section 107.1.2
as follows:
107.1.2 Professionally prepared plan. All plans
and specifications shall be prepared, sealed and dated by an architect
or an engineer licensed and registered in the State of Missouri in
compliance with Section 107.1.
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Exceptions:
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a)
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Single-family dwelling plans, prepared and designed by the owner
of the proposed structure and built for his exclusive use and occupancy
for a period of at least one (1) year. These plans must be signed
and dated by the owner.
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b)
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Miscellaneous structures related to single-family residential
properties such as sheds, carports, detached garages, etc.
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c)
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Commercial/industrial projects affecting less than one thousand
(1,000) square feet as approved by the Building Official.
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d)
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The Building Official shall be permitted to waive the requirements
for filing plans or issuing a permit when the work involved is of
a minor nature.
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m.
Section 107.3.1. delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When
the building official issues a permit, the construction documents
shall be stamped as "Approved [with the date of approval] City of
Hazelwood, Building Department," and be accompanied by the signature
of the building official or his authorized agent. The owners approved
set of construction document(s) shall be kept on the building site,
along with any plan review response letter(s)/comments and all field
inspection reports issued by the Building Official, and must be available
for review by the Building Official or his authorized representative
at all times.
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o.
Section 109.4, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Where
any work for which a permit is required by this Code is commenced
prior to obtaining said permit, the total normal fees as set forth
in Section 109.2 shall be doubled, but the payment of said doubled
fees shall not relieve any person(s) from fully complying with the
requirements of this Code, nor from other penalties prescribed herein.
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p.
Section 109.5, add a new Section to be designated as Section
109.5.1 as follows:
109.5.1 Pre-bid plan review fee. A fee of $100
will be charged for all commercial and industrial plan reviews for
all projects that have not been bid and the contract awarded.
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q.
Section 109.6, Refunds, delete in its entirety.
r.
Section 110.1, add a new Section to be designated as 110.1.1
containing the following:
110.1.1 Permit authorization and inspection placard. When work has progressed to a point of having windows, or when the
work or job is an alteration or addition, the placard shall be attached
to the available glass in view for recording the balance of inspections
required by this Code. Failure to maintain this inspection and identification
placard will not relieve the permittee of responsibility as provided
by this Code. Upon satisfactory completion of the building structure,
the Building Official will make his final inspection, and if all requirements
of this Code are met, including compliance with the electrical and/or
plumbing codes of the City of Hazelwood, the permittee may remove
the job inspection placard. The permittee will be required to have
the lot number or the building address visible from the street during
all phases of construction.
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s.
Section 110.3, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
110.3 Inspection sequence and approval. No work shall be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. Approval shall be given only after an inspection has been made of each successive step in this construction work performed and all requirements of this Code and corrections are completed as indicated by each of the inspections required. There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings to be completed before occupancy as described in Section 110.0 of this Code. Failure to obtain a final inspection before occupancy will constitute a violation of this Code and be subject to the penalties as described in Section 100.030 of the Municipal Code. Structural framework of any part of a building or structure shall not be covered or concealed in any manner without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, in accordance with the rules of procedure posted in the office of the Code Administrator of the City of Hazelwood, Missouri, and described on the permit placard, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that section or portion of the construction as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or his agent that he failed to comply with the requirements of this Code. A record of all such inspections and all the violations of this Code shall be maintained by the Building Official. The minimum number of inspections required follow, and as designated in this Chapter:
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110.3.1 Footing/pier. A footing inspection shall
be made when footings are excavated, formed and reinforcing steel
in place, prior to placement of concrete.
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110.3.2 Foundation wall. A foundation wall inspection
shall be performed after the forms have been set, reinforcing steel
placed and properly tied, prior to placement of concrete.
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110.3.3 Framing, rough-in and/or ceiling cover inspection. A framing, rough-in and/or ceiling cover inspection shall be made
after all framing, masonry wall, roof structure, fire blocking, fire
stopping, draft stopping, wall bracing, sheathing, heating and cooling
duct work, electrical and plumbing work or other appurtenances and
accessories which may be concealed, and after plumbing, electrical,
mechanical and building rough-in inspections have been approved and
posted by those specific inspections departments. No mechanical, electrical,
plumbing systems, fire safety or any structural elements which are
to be concealed shall be covered before this inspection has been made
and approved by the Building Official.
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110.3.4 Gypsum board inspection. A gypsum board
inspection shall be made after gypsum board, exterior or interior,
is in place, before joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
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110.3.5 Other inspections. In addition to the required
inspections specified in this Section, the Building Official may make
other inspections which in his judgment are reasonably necessary due
to unusual construction or circumstances. The Building Official shall
have the authority to inspect any construction work to verify compliance
with the Code and to properly enforce the rules promulgated by this
Code.
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110.3.6 Special inspections. For special inspections,
see Section 1704.
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110.3.7 Final and/or occupancy inspections. A final
inspection shall be made before granting occupancy for either a residential
or non-residential occupancy. At the time of this inspection, all
other inspections shall have been completed, approved, posted and
the structure is safe occupancy. Temporary occupancy may be granted
to the occupant when all life safety, fire protection and egress items
are in place and working properly. Application for occupancy permits
and temporary occupancy permits shall be applied for in the Department
of Public Works prior to any occupancy. No one shall occupy any structure
until said occupancy permits have been issued by the City.
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u.
Section 202, insert new definition:
MOBILE FOOD UNIT. An enclosed vehicle-mounted food
service establishment designated to be readily movable from which
food is composed, compounded, processed or prepared and from which
food is vended, sold or given away.
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v.
Section 426, add a new Section to be designated as Section 426
RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM. This Section shall contain the following:
426.1 General. When access to or within a new or
existing occupancy is unduly difficult because of secured openings
or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting
purposes, the Building Official or his designee shall require a rapid
entry system approved by the Fire Marshal to be installed in an accessible
location. This box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as
required by the Fire Official.
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426.2 Required locations. The Building Official
shall require a rapid entry system on the following use groups or
occupancy types and/or with the following conditions:
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1.
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Any building that has the following fire protection systems
and/or fire detection systems:
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Fire suppression systems
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Fire sprinkler systems
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Water spray fixed systems
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Carbon dioxide extinguishing system
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Foam extinguishing system
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Halogenated extinguishing system
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Clean agent fire extinguishing system
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Standpipe system
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Fire alarm system
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Automatic fire detection systems
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2.
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Multiple occupancies with common areas within fire areas.
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Exceptions:
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In all buildings or structures of Use Group R-1, R-2 and R-3
when dwelling units have an exit directly to the exterior.
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426.3 Information required. The rapid entry system
shall include the following information:
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1.
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Master key for all doors or keys to open all doors in building
and elevator override keys where applicable.
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426.4 Location and identification. The rapid entry
system shall be installed at a location and shall be identified in
a manner described by the Fire Official.
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426.5 Update and notification. The owner, manager
or operator of the facility or occupancy shall update the appropriate
documents and keys on an annual basis or more frequently when deemed
necessary by the Fire Official.
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426.6 Time frame. The rapid entry system shall
be required on all new structures and prior to occupancies. The rapid
entry system shall be required on present structures where deemed
necessary by the Fire Official.
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w.
Section 501.2, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
501.2 Address identification. New and existing
buildings shall have approved address identification. The address
identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible
from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification
characters shall contrast with their background. Address identification
on glass shall be white in color. Building address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers format. Suite or subaddress identification shall be
Arabic number or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Each character shall be not less than six (6) inches (152 mm)
high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (1/2) inch (12.7 mm).
Where required by the Building Official, address identification shall
be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response; this will include but is not limited to every multiunit
building in the City to affix address numbers, at least four (4) inches
high, on or near the rear entrance of each unit. Where access is by
means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used
to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained
at all times.
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x.
Section 501.2.1, add a new section. Insert:
501.2.1 Address identification - remote exits. Address
identification shall be provided at all remote exit doors in all occupancies.
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Exception: Detached structures constructed in accordance
with the International Residential Code.
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y.
Section 708.1.1, add a new section. Insert:
708.1.1 Tenant separation walls. Walls separating
tenant spaces in any commercial building shall be fire partitions
with a fire-resistance rating of no less than one (1) hour. The walls
shall be continuous from the floor to the underside of the floor,
roof slab or deck and shall be securely attached thereto. These walls
shall be continuous through all concealed spaces such as the space
above a suspended ceiling. The wall shall be draft stopped and sealed
at all penetrations, joints and rated openings. A wall is not required
between any tenant space and a mall, except for occupancy separations
required elsewhere in this building code.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Tenant separation walls are not required in occupancy classifications
Group B or Group M when the multitenant building is fully equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
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2.
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Tenant separation walls are not required when a multitenant
building subdivides the tenant space such that all of the follow conditions
are true:
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a.
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Any two (2) adjacent tenant spaces are less than five hundred
(500) square feet each.
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b.
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The total square foot area of any floor space of the building
is less than four thousand (4,000) square feet.
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c.
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The tenant spaces share common bathrooms, vending and ancillary
areas accessed from a common corridor.
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d.
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No food preparation areas within any tenant space.
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z.
Section 903.2.8, delete in its entirety and replace with 903.2.8
as follows:
Section 903.2.8 Use Group R-1, R-2. An automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall
be provided throughout all buildings with a R-1 or R-2 fire area.
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aa.
Section 903.4.2, delete in its entirety and replace with 903.4.2
as follows:
Section 903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visual
alarm devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system,
at each riser location. Such alarm devices shall be activated by any
water flow and shall be located on the exterior of the building, and
an additional audible and visual alarm device shall be installed within
the building, at locations approved by the Fire Marshal or his designee.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Alarms shall not be required for limited-area sprinkler systems.
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bb.
Section 903.5.3.1, add a new Section. Insert:
903.5.3.1 Water flow tests. Water flow tests for
automatic sprinkler systems shall be conducted between the hours of
8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Tests shall be within
the last twelve (12) months.
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(cc)=cc. Section 903.5.1. add a new Section. Insert:
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903.5.1 Water flow safety factor. A safety factor
shall be applied to all flow tests for automatic sprinkler systems.
A parallel curve shall be drawn to the actual flow test curve that
has been reduced by twenty percent (20%) of the static pressure. An
automatic sprinkler system design shall not exceed the twenty percent
(20%) curve.
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cc.
Section 903.5.2, add a new Section. Insert:
903.5.2 Annual inspection reporting. All fire protection
systems which require an annual or semiannual inspection under the
respective NFPA Code or Standard shall submit such reports to the
Fire Official within thirty (30) days of the inspection in an Adobe
PDF electronic format or via the United States Postal Service or other
means.
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dd.
Section 903, add a new Section to be designated as 903.6 as
follows:
Section 903.6 Post indicator valves or other approved
system. All sprinkler systems, except limited-area sprinkler
systems, shall be provided with a post indicator valve or other approved
system that shall control the water supply to all automatic fire sprinkler
systems in the building.
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ee.
Section 904.4.1.1. add a new section. Insert:
904.4.1.1 Acceptance tests. All alternative automatic
fire-extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with this
Section. A completed system shall be tested by a discharge of expellant
gas through the piping and nozzles. Observations for gas leakage and
for continuity of piping with free unobstructed flow shall be made.
Observations shall be made of the flow of expellant gas through all
nozzles. The identification of devices with proper designations and
instructions shall be checked. All dry-chemical and wet-chemical extinguishing
systems shall also be tested by a discharge of the extinguishing agent.
Discharge quantities shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation information. After testing, all piping and nozzles shall
be blown clean using compressed air or nitrogen, and the system shall
be properly charged and placed in the normal "set" condition.
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ff.
Section 907.1.4, add a new Section. Insert:
907.1.4 Device labeling. The loop and device address
shall be placed on each addressable device or module in an approved
manner.
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gg.
Section 907.1.5, add a new Section. Insert:
907.1.5 Multiple fire alarm systems. Multiple fire
alarm systems within a single protected premises, building or complex
are not permitted, unless specifically authorized by the Fire Official.
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hh.
Section 907.5.3, add a new Section. Insert:
907.5.3 Notification at fire department connection. An approved exterior audible and visual fire alarm notification
appliance shall be installed above all fire department connections.
This device shall activate upon a water flow fire alarm signal only.
This device shall be visible from the closest fire apparatus access
road and installed at twelve (12) feet above ground level or other
approved location.
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ii.
907.5.3.1 Fire department connection signage. A
permanent sign bearing the letters "FDC" in red reflective lettering
on white background shall be maintained at the fire department connection
in an approved location. This sign shall be a minimum of twelve (12)
inches by eighteen (18) inches.
jj.
Section 907.6.3, modify as follows. Insert:
Exception No. 1 - Delete in its entirety.
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Exception No. 2 - Fire alarm systems that only include manual
fire alarm boxes, water-flow initiating devices and not more than
six (6) additional alarm-initiating devices.
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Exception No. 3 - Special initiating devices that do not support
individual device identification. Such initiating devices shall be
approved by Fire Official.
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kk.
Section 907.6.5, delete in its entirety. Insert:
907.6.6 Monitoring. Where required by this chapter
or by the International Fire Code, an approved supervising station
in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems. A (UL)
Underwriters Laboratories certificate (UUFX) or (FM) Factory Mutual
placard, in accordance with NFPA 72, shall be issued by the UL-listed
or FM-approved prime contractor for all newly installed fire alarm
systems in commercial occupancies. This regulation shall apply to
all fire alarm systems that are newly installed in commercial occupancies
for which permits are required by the City of Hazelwood on or after
July 1, 2019. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy
wherein the fire alarm control panel and alarm system components are
to be replaced shall be considered newly installed for the purposes
of this Section. Also, any existing fire alarm system where four (4)
or more nuisance alarms (determined to be from a system malfunction)
occur in a one-month period shall be subject to the same certification
requirement as a new fire alarm system or replacement of an existing
fire alarm system. The Fire Prevention Division shall maintain a listing
of local UL-listed or FM-approved prime contractors. Central station
service in full compliance with NFPA 72 shall be maintained at the
protected property, so long as the requirement for the fire alarm
system exists.
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Exception. Monitoring by an approved central station
is not required for:
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1.
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Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section
907.2.11.
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2.
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Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
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3.
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Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
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4.
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Fire alarm systems monitored by a proprietary monitoring system
in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 26, for which a UL certificate
(UUKA) or FM or other approved documentation has been issued, as approved
by the fire code official.
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ll.
Section 912.4.4, add a new Section. Insert:
912.4.4 Obstructions. When fire department connections
are located in an area where vehicles may be parked or standing, said
parking or standing shall be restricted for ten (10) feet in each
direction from the fire department connection. Objects or vehicles
causing the obstruction are subject to removal or towing by a local
towing service in accordance with Section 304.158, RSMo., or local
municipal ordinance.
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mm.
Section 918, add a new Section. Insert:
SECTION 918 - FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND APPURTENANCES.
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918.1 General. This Section covers the application,
installation, inspections and testing for fire service mains and appurtenances
and their components for new and existing buildings and structures.
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918.2 Where required. An approved fire service
mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with the
provisions of this code and NFPA 24. The fire service mains and appurtenances
shall be designed and installed to support the fire flow requirements
of the standpipe system and automatic sprinkler systems of the building
or structure being protected.
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918.3 Construction documents. Construction documents
for fire service mains and appurtenances shall be of sufficient clarity
to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and
show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code,
the International Building Code, NFPA 24 and relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.
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918.3.1 Required. Construction documents shall
be drawn to an indicated scale on sheets of uniform size, with a plan
of each floor as applicable, and shall include the following items
that pertain to the design of the system:
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1.
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Name of owner.
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2.
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Location, including street address.
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3.
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Point of compass.
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4.
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A graphic representation of the scale used on all plans.
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5.
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Name and address of contractor.
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6.
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Size and location of all water supplies.
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7.
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Size and location of standpipe risers, hose outlets, hand hose,
monitor nozzles, and related equipment.
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8.
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The following items that pertain to private fire service mains:
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a)
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Type of pipe being installed (shall meet requirements of NFPA
24).
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b)
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Size.
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c)
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Length.
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d)
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Location.
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e)
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Weight.
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f)
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Material.
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g)
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Point of connection to City main.
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h)
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Sizes, types, and locations of valves, valve indicators, regulators,
meters, and valve pits.
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i)
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Depth at which the top of the pipe is laid below grade.
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j)
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Method of restraint (shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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9.
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The following items that pertain to hydrants:
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a)
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Size and location, including size and number of outlets and
whether outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves.
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b)
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Thread size and coupling adapter specifications if different
from NFPA 1963.
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c)
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Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by
whom.
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d)
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Static and residual hydrants used in flow.
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e)
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Method of restraint (shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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f)
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Meet requirements of Section 916 of this Code.
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10.
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Size, location, and piping arrangement of fire department connections.
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11.
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Location and piping arrangement for post indicator valve. All
post indicator valves shall be OSHA safety red in color. Post indicator
valves shall have address identification signs permanently affixed
to body of post to identify the address in which the valve serves.
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918.3.2 Manufacturer's installation instructions. The construction documentation submittals shall include the manufacturer's
installation instructions for all pipe used or American Water Works
Association (AWWA) installation documentation and any specially listed
equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for
any devices, piping, or fittings.
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918.4 Qualified installer. Installation work shall
be performed by fully experienced and responsible persons. The construction
application and installation shall be by a licensed master pipe fitter,
master plumber or master sprinkler fitter with St. Louis County, Missouri.
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918.5 Inspections. The following inspection shall
be conducted during the installation of fire main services and appurtenances:
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1.
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Pipe/trench inspection. This inspection can be conducted while
pipe is being installed into trench. No backfill shall be introduced
into trench until inspection unless previously approved by the Fire
Official.
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2.
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Proper fill and tamping of fill around pipe (per manufacturer's
installation instructions or AWWA installation documents. No rocks
per NFPA 24.).
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3.
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Thrust block prepour inspection.
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4.
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Thrust block pour inspection.
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5.
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Hydrostatic testing (per NFPA 24).
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6.
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Flush inspection. Flush flow shall be through a minimum four-inch
opening with proper hose or pipe attached. Hose or pipe shall be restrained
to prevent injury and/or damage. A catch or filter system shall be
attached to the end of the hose to prevent debris from causing injury
or damage.
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918.6 Final authority. The Fire Official shall
always be consulted before the installation, upgrading or remodeling
of private fire service mains.
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nn.
Section 1008.3, modify as follows. Insert:
1008.3 Emergency power for illumination. The power
supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided
by the premises' electrical supply. All circuits which provide power
for emergency means of egress shall be identified in each electrical
panel.
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oo.
Section 1008.3.3, modify as follows. Insert:
6.
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Mechanical rooms and rooms containing roof access ladders.
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7.
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Commercial kitchens.
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8.
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Room or areas of Occupancy Group H and in any room or area that
utilizes hazardous materials or hazardous processes.
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pp.
Section 1010.1.4.2.1. add a new section. Insert:
1010.1.4.2.1 Power-operated sliding door lock. Sliding
doors which use a manual lock to prevent the door from opening manually
shall have the following:
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1.
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The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked. The
locking device shall be able to be unlocked by a quarter turn bold
operation without a key or special knowledge.
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2.
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A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side
on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN
THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters one-inch (25
mm) high on a contrasting background.
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qq.
Section 1010.1.9.3. modify as follows:
Item No. 2 - delete in its entirety.
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rr.
Section 1010.1.9.9. delete in its entirety. Insert:
1010.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Doors in the means of egress that are not otherwise required to
have panic hardware in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B,
E, I-1, I-2, M, R-1 or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A,
B, E, M, I-1, I-2, R-1 or R-2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically
locked if equipped with listed and labeled hardware that incorporates
a built-in switch and meet the requirements below:
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1.
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The listed and labeled hardware that is affixed to the door
leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated under
all lighting conditions.
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2.
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The listed and labeled hardware is capable of being operated
with one hand.
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3.
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Operation of the listed and labeled hardware releases to the
electromagnetic lock and unlocks the door immediately.
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4.
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Loss of power to the listed and labeled hardware automatically
unlocks the door.
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5.
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Where listed and labeled panic or fire exit hardware is required
by Section 1010.1.10, operation of the panic or fire exit hardware
also releases the electromagnetic lock.
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6.
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The locking system units shall be listed in accordance with
UL 294.
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7.
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Activation of the building fire alarm system or building automatic
sprinkler system shall release the electromagnetic lock and unlocks
the door immediately.
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ss.
Section 1013.1, modify as follows:
Where required, all required means of egress shall be indicated
with approved red lettered signs reading "Exit," visible from the
exit access and, where necessary, supplemented by directional signs
in the exit access corridors indicating the direction and way of egress.
All exit signs shall be located at exit doors or exit access areas,
so as to be readily visible. Sign placement shall be such that an
exit sign or directional sign shall be visible at any point within
the exit access, but not to exceed one hundred (100) feet.
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Exception No. 2 - Delete in its entirety.
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tt.
Section 1013.3, delete in its entirety. Insert:
1013.3, Illumination. Exit signs shall be electrically
powered internally illuminated. All replacement and new exit signs
shall be illuminated with light-emitting-diode (LED) technology. Exit
signs that are externally illuminated shall only be installed upon
approval of the fire code official. All circuits which provide power
for exit signs shall be identified in each electrical panel.
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uu.
Section 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas.
(Name of Jurisdiction) - inserted "the City of Hazelwood."
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(Date of Issuance) - inserted "August 2, 1995."
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vv.
Section 1705.16, delete in its entirety, Insert:
1705.6 Exterior insulation finish system (EIFS). Special inspections shall be required for all exterior insulation
finish systems and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation. The inspection shall be made of the substrate prior
to installation, installation of the foam plastic, installation of
the mesh, base coat and finish coat.
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ww.
Section 1809.5, delete item 1. and replace with the following:
Section 1809.5 Frost protection.
The minimum depth of a pier, footing and/or foundation shall
be thirty (30) inches (762 mm) below finish grade.
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xx.
Section 2114, add a new Section to be designated as 2114
PREFABRICATED
FIREPLACES. This Section shall contain the following:
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Section 2114.1 General. Prefabricated fireplaces
shall bear the seal of a nationally recognized testing or inspecting
agency. Imitation fireplaces shall not be used for burning gas, solid
or liquid fuel.
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Section 2114.2 Required enclosure for installation. All prefabricated fireplaces shall be enclosed in a drywall enclosure.
It shall be constructed of one-half-inch type "X" drywall. It shall
enclose the prefabricated fireplace on the back, sides, front, at
ceiling level and underneath the firebox. All joints are to be tight
or taped. A minimum of two (2) inches of clearance shall be maintained
between the prefabricated fireplace and the drywall enclosure walls
and ceiling. If the flue extends through the attic space, then it
shall be enclosed in a drywall enclosure from the ceiling to the bottom
of the roof deck. If the flue extends up along the exterior of the
structure, then it shall be separated from, with no openings into,
the structure or attic space.
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Section 2114.3 Chimney. All prefabricated fireplaces
shall be connected to an approved chimney.
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Section 2114.4 Chimney clearance. An approved fire-stop
spacer shall be installed at the ceiling level of the enclosure so
as to maintain a minimum clearance to combustibles of two (2) inches.
It shall be installed on the bottom side of the ceiling.
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Section 2114.5 Hearth. The hearth shall be constructed
of non-combustible material or approved equivalent. A strip of twenty-four-gauge
sheet metal shall be provided to span the gap between the fireplace
box and the hearth and shall extend under both the fireplace and the
hearth. The hearth shall be constructed on non-combustible material
or approved equivalent.
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yy.
Section 2115, add a new Section to be designated.
2115.0 SOLID-FUEL-BURNING ROOM HEATERS AND FURNACES. This Section shall contain the following:
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Section 2115 General. The Fire Official may approve
the installation of solid-fuel-burning room heaters or furnaces which
bear the seal of a nationally recognized testing or inspecting agency.
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zz.
Section 2304.6, add a new Section to be designated as 2304.6.1.1.
as follows:
Section 2304.6.1.1 Use Group R wall sheathing. All
exterior walls of buildings in Use Group R shall be sheathed with
one of the materials specified in Table 2304.6 or any other approved
material of equivalent strength and durability.
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Exceptions:
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1. Accessory and utility structures, provided they comply with
Section 1405.2 for weather protection.
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aaa.
Section 3107, delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
Section 3107 Signs. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 510 of the Hazelwood Municipal Code and this code.
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bbb.
Section 3109, delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
Section 3109 Swimming pool enclosures. Swimming pools shall meet the requirements of Chapter 515 of the Hazelwood Municipal Code.
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ccc.
Chapter 35, add to NFPA "and all other current
standard reference numbers not listed, as deemed appropriate by the
Building Official and/or Fire Official."
2.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Residential Code:
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
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a.
Section R101.1 Title.
(Name of Jurisdiction) - inserted "the City of Hazelwood, Missouri."
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b.
Section R103.1.
R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. "Building
Official" wherever it may appear is defined as the Code Administrator
or Building Official of Hazelwood, Missouri, or his duly authorized
representative.
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c.
Section R103, add a new Subsection to be designated as Section
R103.4:
R103.4 Electrical. The provisions of the St. Louis
County Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical
systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
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d.
Section R103, add a new subsection to be designated as Section
R103.5:
R103.5 Plumbing. The provisions of the St. Louis
County Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations,
repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances.
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e.
Section R105.2, delete in its entirety.
f.
Section R105.3 item No. 4, delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
R105.3 Application for permit. 4. Be accompanied
by not less than four (4) sets of construction documents and other
information as required in Section R106.3. If the construction is
within the Robertson or Florissant Valley Fire Protection Districts,
only three (3) sets of construction documents are required to be submitted
to the City. Two (2) sets must be submitted separately to the fire
districts. Plumbing and electric require separate submittal to St.
Louis County.
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g.
Section R106.3.1, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When
the building official issues a permit, the construction documents
shall be stamped as "Approved [date of approval] City of Hazelwood,
Building Department," and be accompanied by the signature of the building
official or his authorized agent. The owners approved set of construction
document(s) shall be kept on the building site, along with any plan
review response letters/comments and all field inspection reports
issued by the Building Official, and open to inspection of the Code
Administrator or his authorized representative at all times.
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h.
Section R106.3, add a new Subsection to be designated as R106.3.4
as follows:
R106.3.4 Application of seal. One (1) set of plans,
computations and/or specifications required for a building permit
application shall bear an original embossed or inked seal, original
signature and date of signature of the registered engineer or architect
on each page of said plans. All other sets of plans, computations
and/or specifications may have reproduced seal, signature and date.
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i.
Section R106, add a new Subsection to be designated as Section
R106.6 as follows:
R106.6 Professionally prepared plan. All plans
and specifications shall be prepared, sealed and dated by an architect
or an engineer licensed and registered in the State of Missouri.
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Exceptions:
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a)
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Miscellaneous structures related to single-family residential
properties such as sheds, fences, decks, etc.
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b)
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The Code Administrator shall be permitted to waive the requirements
for filing plans or issuing a permit when the work involved is of
a minor nature.
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j.
Section R108.2, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
k.
Section R108.3, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R108.3 Building permit valuation. Commercial, industrial
and residential permit fees shall be based on the total estimated
cost of construction as determined by contract.
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l.
Section R108.6, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Where
any work for which a permit is required by this Code is commenced
prior to obtaining said permit, the total normal fees as set forth
in Section 108.2 shall be doubled, but the payment of said doubled
fees shall not relieve any person(s) from fully complying with the
requirements of this Code, nor from other penalties prescribed herein.
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m.
Section R109.1, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R109.1 Permit authorization and inspection placard. When work has progressed to a point of having windows, or when the
work or job is an alteration or addition, the placard shall be attached
to the available glass in view for recording the balance of inspections
required by this Code. Failure to maintain this inspection and identification
placard will not relieve the permittee of responsibility as provided
by this Code. Upon satisfactory completion of the building structure,
the Building Official will make his final inspection, and if all requirements
of this Code are met, including compliance with the electrical and/or
plumbing codes of the City of Hazelwood, the permittee may remove
the job inspection placard. The permittee will be required to have
the lot number or the building address visible from the street during
all phases of Construction.
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R109.1.1 Inspection sequence and approval. No work shall be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. Approval shall be given only after an inspection has been made of each successive step in this construction work performed and all requirements of this Code and corrections are completed as indicated by each of the inspections required. There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings to be completed before occupancy as described in Section 110.0 of this Code. Failure to obtain a final inspection before occupancy will constitute a violation of this Code and be subject to the penalties as described in Section 100.030 of the Municipal Code. Structural framework of any part of a building or structure shall not be covered or concealed in any manner without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, in accordance with the rules of procedure posted in the office of the Code Administrator of the City of Hazelwood, Missouri, and described on the permit placard, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that section or portion of the construction as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or his agent that he failed to comply with the requirements of this Code. A record of all such inspections and all the violations of this Code shall be maintained by the Building Official. Minimum number of inspections required are as follows, and as designated in this Ordinance:
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R109.1.2 Footing. A footing inspection shall be
made when footings are excavated and formed prior to placement of
concrete.
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R109.1.3 Foundation wall. A foundation wall inspection
shall be performed after the forms have been set, reinforcement steel
in place and properly tied, before the placement of concrete.
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R109.1.4 Framing, rough-in or ceiling cover inspection. A framing, rough-in or ceiling cover inspection shall be made after
all framing, masonry wall, roof structure, fire blocking, fire stopping,
draft stopping, wall bracing, sheathing, heating and cooling duct
work, electrical and plumbing work or other appurtenances and accessories
which may be concealed, and after plumbing, electrical, mechanical
and building rough-in inspections have been posted by those specific
inspections departments. No mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems
or any structural elements which are to be concealed shall be covered
before this inspection has been made and approved by the Building
Official.
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R109.1.5 Gypsum board inspection. A gypsum board
inspection shall be made after gypsum board, exterior or interior,
is in place, before joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
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R109.1.6 Final and/or occupancy inspections. A
final inspection shall be made before granting occupancy for either
a residential or non-residential occupancy. At the time of this inspection,
all other inspections shall have been completed and approved and the
structure is safe occupancy. Temporary occupancy may be granted to
the occupant when all life safety, fire protection and egress items
are in place and working properly. Application for both occupancy
and temporary occupancy permits shall be applied for in the Department
of Public Works prior to any occupancy.
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R109.1.7 Supplemental inspection. In addition to
the required inspections specified in this Section, the Building Official
may make other inspections which in his judgment are reasonably necessary
due to unusual construction or circumstances. The Building Official
shall have the authority to inspect any construction work to verify
compliance with the Code and to properly enforce the rules promulgated
by this Code.
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R109.1.8 Special inspections. Special inspections,
see Section B1704 of the 2009 International Building Code.
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n.
Section R110.0, delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R110.0 Occupancy permits. Occupancy permits shall be issued in accordance with Section 500.140(B), Occupancy Permits, of the City of Hazelwood Code.
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p.
Section R301.2, insert design criteria into Table R301.2(1)
Table R301.2(1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria
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Ground Snow Load
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Wind Speed
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Seismic Design Category
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Subject to Damage From
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Winter Design Temp
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Ice Barrier Under- layment Required
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Flood Hazards
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Air Freezing Index
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Mean Annual Temp
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Weather- ing
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Frost Depth
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Termite
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20 psf
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90 mph
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C or D-(soil based)
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Severe
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30 inches
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Moderate to Heavy
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2° F
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Yes
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Contact City Planner
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1,500 days
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54°
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q.
Section R302.2 Townhouses, Item 2 - is amended to read as follows:
Where a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904 is
not provided, the common wall shall be not less than a two-hour fire-resistance-rated
wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263, or the
common wall shall be two (2) independent one-hour fire-resistance-rated
UL-listed wall assemblies.
r.
Section R309.1, insert new Subsection as follows:
R309.1.1 Sill height. The sills of all door openings
between private garages and adjacent interior spaces shall be raised
not less than four (4) inches (102 mm) above the garage floor.
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s.
Section R311.2. add new Subsection as follows:
R311.2.1 Minimum door width. Within a dwelling
unit not required to be adaptable or accessible, the minimum width
of an interior door leaf shall be thirty (30) inches, unless serving
a closet.
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t.
Section R311.7.1.1 add new Subsection as follows:
R311.7.1.1 Stair stringers. A minimum of three
(3) stringers measuring two (2) inches by twelve (12) inches are required
for every set of stairs. Stringers will be attached at top with metal
straps or joist hangers and terminate at the bottom on a concrete
pad.
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u.
Section R312.2.2 Window fall protection - delete
in its entirety.
v.
Section R313.2. delete in its entirety and replace with the
following:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler
systems. Missouri State Statute shall govern automatic fire
sprinkler systems.
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w.
Section R322, add a new Subsection as follows:
R322.4 Flood hazard areas. Construction within
flood hazard areas as defined in the most current "Flood Insurance
Study for the City of Hazelwood" shall comply with City of Hazelwood
Flood Plain ordinance.
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x.
Section R403.1 Minimum size (footings) is amended
by adding the following table:
Table R403.1(4)
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Minimum Width of Concrete, Precast, or Masonry Footings (inches)
for Light-Frame Construction with Prefabricated Roof Trussesa,b,ci
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Load-Bearing Value of Soil (psf)
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1,500
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2,000
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3,000
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>4,000
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Conventional light-frame construction with prefabricated trusses
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1 story
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12
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12
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12
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12
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2 story
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15
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12
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12
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12
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3 story
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23
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17
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12
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12
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4-inch brick veneer over light frame or 8-inch hollow concrete
masonry
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1 story
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12
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12
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12
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12
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2 story
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21
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16
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12
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12
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3 story
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32
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24
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16
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12
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8-inch solid or fully grouted masonry
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1 story
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16
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12
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12
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12
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2 story
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29
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21
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14
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12
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3 story
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42
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32
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21
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16
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For SI: one-inch = 25.4 mm, one pound per square foot = 0.0479
kPa
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a.
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Spread footings shall be same thickness as the wall (minimum
of eight (8) inches).
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b.
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Where minimum footing width is twelve (12) inches, use of a
single wythe of solid or fully grouted twelve-inch nominal concrete
masonry units is permitted.
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c.
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Snow load or roof live load shall not exceed twenty (20) psf.
If load exceeds twenty (20) psf, designs must be completed by a licensed
design professional.
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y.
Section R403, add a new section as follows:
R403.1.3.7 Footing reinforcement. All footings
shall contain a minimum of two (2) continuous horizontal rows of 2
- No. 4 reinforcement bars.
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z.
Section R404.1.2.2, revise Table R404.1.2(1) as follows:
Table R404.1.2(1)
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Horizontal Reinforcement for Concrete Basement Walls
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8 inches thicka
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3 rows of 2 - No. 4 top, middle and bottomb
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10 inches thicka
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3 rows of 2 - No. 5 top, middle and bottomb
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12 inches thicka
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3 rows of 2 - No. 5 top, middle and bottomb
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a.
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Walls that exceed four (4) feet in height
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b.
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Top and bottom for walls less than four (4) feet in height
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aa.
Table R602.7.5 Supports for Headers is amended by deleting Table
602.7.5 and adding a new Table 602.7.5 as follows:
Maximum Header Span
(feet)
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Ultimate Design Wind Speed and Exposure Category
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<140 mph, Exposure B or <130mph, Exposure C
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<115 mph, Exposure Bb
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4
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1
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1
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6
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2
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1
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8
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2
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1
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10
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3
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2
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12
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3
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2
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14
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3
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2
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16
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4
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2
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18
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4
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2
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a.
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For header spans between those given above, use the minimum
number of full-height studs associated with the larger header span.
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b.
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The tabulated minimum number of full-height studs is applicable
where jack studs are provided to support the header at each end in
accordance with Table R602.7.(1). Where a framing anchor is used to
support the header in lieu of a jack stud in accordance with footnote
"d" of Table R602.7.(1), the minimum number of full-height studs at
each end of a header shall be in accordance with requirements for
wind speed <140mph, Exposure B.
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bb.
Section R703.1, add a new Subsection as follows:
R703.1.3 Siding. All exterior siding shall be attached
to an approved sheathing material. Siding material shall not be attached
directly to the studs.
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Exception: Siding for detached accessory structures.
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cc.
Section R1004, add a new Subsection as follows:
R1004.6 Required enclosure for installation. All
prefabricated fireplaces shall be enclosed in a drywall enclosure.
It shall be constructed of one-half-inch type "X" drywall. It shall
enclose the prefabricated fireplace on the back, sides, front, at
ceiling level and underneath the firebox. All joints are to be tight
or taped. A minimum of two (2) inches of clearance shall be maintained
between the prefabricated fireplace and the drywall enclosure walls
and ceiling. If the flue extends through the attic space, then it
shall be enclosed in a drywall enclosure from the ceiling to the bottom
of the roof deck. If the flue extends up along the exterior of the
structure, then it shall be separated from, with no openings into,
the structure or attic space.
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dd.
Section N1101.4 (R102.1.1) Above code programs - shall be amended
by deleting the following sentence:
"The requirements identified as "mandatory" in this chapter,
as applicable, shall be met."
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ee.
Section N1101.9, delete in its entirety.
ff.
Section N1102, revise Table N1102.1.2 as follows.
Table N1102.1.2
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Climate Zone
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Fenest- ration U-Factorb
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Skylightb U-Factor
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Glazed Fenest- ration HGC
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Ceiling R-Value
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Wood Frame Wall R-Value
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Mass Wall R-Value1
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Floor R-Value
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Base- mentc Wall R-Value
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Slabd R-Value and Depth
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Crawl Spacee Wall R-Value
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4
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0.35
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0.60
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NR
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38
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13
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5/10
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19
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10/13**
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10,2 ft
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10/13
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**
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Portion of foundation walls exceeding four (4) feet exposure.
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gg.
Section N1102.2.4 - Access hatches and doors is amended by deleting
the following: "weatherstripped and"
hh.
Section N1102.4 (R402.4) Air leakage (mandatory) is amended
to read as follows:
"Section N1102.4 (R402.4) Air leakage. The building
thermal envelope may be designed and constructed to limit air leakage
in accordance with the requirements of Sections R1102.4.1 through
R1102.4.4."
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ii.
Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) Testing is amended to read
as follows: "Any building or dwelling unit may be tested and verified
as having an air leakage rate not exceeding five (5) air changes per
hour in Climate Zone 4."
jj.
Table N1102.4.1.1 (402.4.1.1) - delete in its entirety.
kk.
M1602.2 Return air openings - is amended by the following: Delete
No. 2 and amend No. 3 to No. 2 and No. 4 to No. 3 and delete the word
"closet" in the new No. 3.
ll.
Chapter 44, add to NFPA "and all other standard reference numbers
not listed, as deemed appropriate by the Code Administrator."
3.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Mechanical Code:
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
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a.
Section 101.1 Title, insert "the City of Hazelwood, Missouri"
in lieu of the phrase "[name of jurisdiction]"
b.
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule, delete in its entirety and replace
with:
106.5.2 Fee schedule, insert "See Section 500.140 of the Hazelwood City Code."
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c.
Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds, delete in its entirety.
d.
Section 108.4 Violation penalties, delete in it entirety and
replace with:
108.4 Penalty. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or failing to comply with a notice of violation or order of the enforcement official served as provided by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in Section 100.130 of the Hazelwood City Code.
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e.
Section 108.5 STOP WORK ORDERS, delete in its entirety and replace
with:
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code
official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately
cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property, the owner's agent, or the person doing the work.
The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized
to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not
be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work on the system after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be subject to the violation penalties as set forth in Section 108.4.
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4.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code:
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
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a.
Section 101.1. Title, insert "the City of Hazelwood, Missouri"
in lieu of the phrase "[name of jurisdiction]."
b.
Section 106.6.2 Fees, delete in its entirety and replace with:
106.6.2 Fees, insert "See Section 500.140 of the Hazelwood City Code."
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c.
Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds, delete in its entirety.
d.
Section 108.4 Violation penalties, delete in its entirety and
replace with:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or failing to comply with a notice of violation or order of the enforcement official served as provided by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in Section 100.130 of the Hazelwood City Code.
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e.
Section 108.5 STOP WORK ORDERS, delete in its entirety and replace
with:
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code
official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately
cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property, the owner's agent, or the person doing the work.
The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized
to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not
be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work on the system after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be subject to the violation penalties as set forth in Section 108.4.
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5.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Energy Conservation
Code:
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
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a.
Sections C101.1 and R101.1 Title, insert "the City of Hazelwood,
Missouri" in lieu of the phrase "[name of jurisdiction]."
b.
Sections C108.4 and R108.4 Failure to comply, delete in their
entirety and replace with:
C108.4 and R108.4 Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or failing to comply with a notice of violation or order of the enforcement official served as provided by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in Section 100.130 of the Hazelwood City Code.
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d.
Applicable revisions to the 2015 International Residential Code
shall prevail over this code.
[Ord. No. 4517-16 §1, 11-16-2016]
A.
Subsections 101A through 101B-5 of Section 1108.100 of the St. Louis
County Mechanical Code, all through the date of the last amendatory
ordinance thereof, are hereby adopted, as if fully set out herein,
as the licensing requirements and regulations for all persons performing
work under the City's Mechanical Code within the City of Hazelwood.
At least one (1) copy of the referenced St. Louis County Code shall
be on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Hazelwood
for examination and review.
B.
Possession of a current valid license issued by St. Louis County,
Missouri, shall be sufficient to show compliance with this Section.
[Ord. No. 3173-00 § 7, 5-17-2000]
A.
The Building Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to issue
a summons to any person violating any of the terms of this Chapter,
and thereafter such summons shall be prosecuted as all other violations
of the Hazelwood City Code.
B.
In addition, the Director of Public Works may seek remedial action.
Whenever the Director determines that there are reasonable grounds
to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this
Code, the Director shall give notice of such alleged violation to
the person to whom the permit or license was issued, as hereby provided.
Such notice shall:
1.
Be in writing;
2.
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance;
3.
Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;
4.
Be served upon the owner or his agent as the case may require,
provided that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly
served upon such owner or agent when a copy thereof has been sent
by registered mail to his last known address, or when he has been
served with such notice by any method authorized or required by the
laws of this State;
5.
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will
effect compliance with the provisions of this Code.
[CC 1997 § 7.11; Ord. No. 2776-96, 7-17-1996; Ord. No. 3425-03 § 1, 3-19-2003; Ord.
No. 4140-11 § 2, 4-6-2011]
A.
Application For Appeal.
1.
Appeals shall be filed within fifteen (15) days after notice
of a violation is served. Residential appellants shall pay a fee of
two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the City Clerk at the time of filing
and commercial appellants shall pay a fee of three hundred dollars
($300.00). Said fees shall be turned over to the Finance Department
to be credited to the General Revenue Fund. The City Clerk shall promptly
notify the Director and appropriate Board of any such appeal petition.
[Ord. No. 4678-19, 5-1-2019]
2.
The owner of a building or structure or any other person may
appeal from a decision of the Director relative to provisions of the
Municipal Code as follows:
b.
To the Board of Appeals regarding:
(1)
Refusal to grant a modification of the provisions
of the ICC International Codes covering the manner of construction
or materials to be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a
building or structure;
B.
Hearings.
1.
All hearings shall be open to the public. Hearings shall be
held within thirty (30) days of the filing of such petition, except
that the Board can grant a postponement for good and sufficient reasons
of the petitioner or the Director.
2.
The City Clerk shall provide written notice of the date of such
hearing to the appellant and the Director. All persons having an interest
in the appeal shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing.
C.
Constitution Of Boards.
1.
Board of Appeals.
a.
The Board of Appeals shall consist of five (5) members appointed
by the City Council. Two (2) alternate members may be appointed to
serve in the absence or disqualification of the regular members. The
term of office of the members of the Board shall be for five (5) years.
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Members shall
be removed for cause by the City Council upon written charges and
after public hearings.
b.
Qualifications of Board members. All members shall be registered
voters and residents of the City, shall serve without compensation,
and shall hold no other office or position in the City except on short-term,
interim study committees. Each member shall have such training or
experience in engineering, architecture, science, construction, building
or property maintenance or related fields as may be sufficient to
satisfy the Council, in its sole discretion, they are knowledgeable
of the matters which come before the Board. The composition of the
Board shall include a minimum of two (2) members experienced in a
technical field and two (2) with experience in a construction trade.
3.
Meetings. Board meetings shall be held when
there is an appeal to be heard and at such other times as the Board
may determine. The Chairman, or in his absence, the Acting Chairman,
may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. The Board
shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member
upon every question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such
fact, and shall keep records of its examination and other official
action. The Board shall have power from time to time to adopt, amend
and repeal rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law or the
provisions of this Chapter, governing its procedure and the repeal
thereof, and every order, requirement, decision or determination of
the Board shall immediately be filed in the office of the City Clerk
and shall be a public record.
4.
Board officers and staff. Each Board shall
select one (1) of its members to serve as Chairman, and one (1) member
to serve as Co-Chairman. The City Clerk shall be the liaison, and
shall designate an employee from that department to serve as Secretary
to the Board. The Secretary shall keep a detailed record of all proceedings
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
5.
Exemption of members. No member of a Board
shall participate in any matter in which he is engaged as contractor
or material dealer, or in the preparation of plans or specifications,
or in which he has any personal or business interest.
D.
Appeals Stay Proceedings In Actions Appealed. Unless
the Board shall otherwise direct, an appeal duly filed as provided
herein stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed.
When an emergency exists, in accordance with the provisions herein,
no stay shall be granted.
E.
Decision Of Board.
1.
Action of Board. The Board hearing the appeal may affirm, modify or reverse the decision or action from which an appeal is taken by a concurring vote of three (3) of the five (5) members or alternate members hearing the appeal. In hearing an appeal from an enforcement action of the Director of Public Works relating to an alleged violation of the Minimum Standards for Exterior Maintenance of Buildings under Article VI of this Chapter, if the majority of the Board votes to reverse the decision of the Director and determines that the enforcement action was unwarranted (i.e. that a reasonable Code Enforcement Official could not have believed the violation in question existed on the premises or that enforcement action should have been taken), the Board may, in its sole discretion, also order that the appeal fee paid by the appellant be refunded in whole or in part.
2.
Enforcement of decision. The Director shall
take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Board.
3.
Appeals from decision of Board. Any person
aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Appeals or the Architectural
Board of Review may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court of St.
Louis County pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 536, RSMo. Such
a petition for review must be filed with the Court within fifteen
(15) days after the filing of the decision of the Board in the office
of the City Clerk.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of the Codes in this Article shall be punished as set forth in Section 100.130 of this Code.