[Ord. No. 61989-B §§1 — 2, 6-19-1989; Ord. No. 020700A §§1 — 2, 2-7-2000; Ord. No. 10192015 §V, 10-19-2015[1]]
A. 
The 2011 Edition of the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA No. 70-2011) is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
National Electrical Code Amended; Section 210.8(A)(2), Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Section 210.8(A)(2) is hereby amended as follows:
(2) Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work area, and areas of similar use.
Exceptions:
1. Receptacles that are not readily accessible such as a ceiling mounted receptacle for a garage door opener.
2. A single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit that is located and identified for a specific use by a cord-and-plug connected appliance such as a refrigerator, freezer or sump pump.
3. A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system.
C. 
National Electrical Code Amended; Section 210.8(A)(5) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interupter Protection For Personnel. Section 210.8(A)(5) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(5) Unfinished basements — for purposes of this Section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited storage areas, work areas, and the like.
Exceptions:
1. Receptacles that are not readily accessible such as a ceiling mounted receptacle for a garage door opener.
2. A single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit that is located and identified for a specific use by a cord-and-plug connected appliance such as a refrigerator, freezer or sump pump.
3. A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system.
D. 
National Electrical Code Amended; Section 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection. Section 210.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(A) Dwelling Units. All 120 volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter-type, installed to provide protection of the branch circuit.
Remaining section to remain as written
E. 
National Electrical Code Amended; Section 230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location. Section 230.70(A)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows: The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. When service entrance conductors are more than ten (10) feet in length from the point of entry to the service panel, a separate means of disconnect must be installed at the service cable entrance to the building or structure.
F. 
National Electrical Code Amended; Section 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles In Dwelling Units. Section 406.12 is hereby deleted.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section IV of Ord. No. 10192015 also changed the title and designation of former Article I, Adoption of Building and Construction Codes, to Article II, Building and Construction Code.
[Ord. No. 61989-C §§1 — 3, 6-19-1989; Ord. No. 100592B §2, 10-5-1992; Ord. No. 100592E §§1 — 3, 10-5-1992; Ord. No. 020700E §§1 — 2, 2-7-2000; Ord. No. 040604D §1, 4-6-2004; Ord. No. 010808C §1, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 10192015 §VI, 10-19-2015[1]]
A. 
International Building Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices C and I, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Building Code Deleted; Chapter 1 Administration. Chapter 1, entitled Administration is hereby deleted. (See Article I of this Chapter)
C. 
International Building Code Amended; Section 1804.3.1. Minimum Standards. Section 1804.3.1 is added to read as follows:
1. 
All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry waters to the nearest drainage way, storm sewer conveyance, or other approved point of collection and conveyance. Erosion of ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of erosive control devices. Unless specified drainage ways and swales are specifically approved by the Building Official, abutting property lines between structures shall be designed to function as drainage ways. The toe of slopes shall set back from the property line a minimum of one (1) foot. The area surrounding the building foundation shall have a drainage gradient as provided for in the International Building Code, as amended from time to time with draining gradient thereafter of not less than two percent (2%) toward approved drainage facilities unless waived by the Building Official.
2. 
Prohibited conduct: No person shall allow or cause any:
(1) 
Obstruction to be created, installed or maintained within any drainage way, detention facility, or engineered swale which will create ponding on adjacent property, divert water onto the adjoining property, or impede drainage. Fences may be erected in such areas provided they do not unnecessarily restrict the flow of water.
(2) 
Water from intermittent sources such as discharges from sump pumps, downspouts, foundation drains, swimming pools, swimming pool backwashes, or other similar sources excluding lawn sprinklers to be discharged closer than five (5) feet from any adjoining property line.
3. 
Enforcement: Where such conditions exist and the Code Official has given written notice of the violation, the owner of the property shall take appropriate measures to eliminate the problems caused on the adjacent property, within the time period stated on the notice, and failure to do so shall be a violation of this Chapter.
D. 
International Building Code Amended; Section 2902.2 Separate Facilities. Section 2902.2, Separate facilities, is hereby amended to read as follows: Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex.
Exceptions:
1. 
Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling units and sleeping units.
2. 
Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of twenty-five (25) or less.
3. 
Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is one hundred (100) or less.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 500.020, International Building Code, was repealed by Ord. No. 10192015 and this new Section 500.015, International Building Code (2012), was adopted. The history from former designated Section 500.020 was retained within the history for this Section.
[Ord. No. 10192015 §VII, 10-19-2015]
A. 
International Residential Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code, including Appendices E, H, and J, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Chapter 1 Administration. Chapter 1, entitled Administration is hereby deleted. (See Article I of this Chapter)
C. 
International Residential Code Data Entry; Table R301.2(1), Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall include the following data:
[Ord. No. 10052020B, 10-5-2020]
GROUND SNOW LOAD
WIND SPEEDd
(mph)
SESMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weatheringa
Frost line depthb
Termitec
20 psf
90
A
Severe
36"
Moderate to Heavy
WINTER DESIGN TEMPe
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh
FLOOD HAZARDg
AIR FREEZING INDEXi
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPj
6° F.
YES
See Chapter 410
1,000° F. days
55.8°
D. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R302.2 Townhouses. Section R302.2 Townhouses is hereby amended to read as follows: Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall be separated by fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements of Section R302.1 for exterior walls.
Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and to the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.
E. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R302.5.1 Opening Protection. Section R302.5.1 Opening Protection is amended to read as follows: Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than one and three-eighths (1 3/8) inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than one and one eighths (1 1/8) inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.
Exception: Attic access openings shall not be required to be equipped with a self-closing device.
F. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R303.3 Bathrooms. Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than three (3) square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical ventilation system are provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall be fifty (50) cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent ventilation or twenty (20) cfm (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside or to an attic ventilated in accordance with Section R806. The point of discharge of the exhaust air shall be at least three (3) feet from any opening into the building. Bathrooms which contain only a water closet or lavatory, or combination thereof, and similar rooms, may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
G. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation. Section R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation is hereby deleted.
H. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R303.5.2 Exhaust Openings. Section R303.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Outside exhaust openings shall be located so that exhaust air is not directed onto public walkways.
I. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R303.7 Stairway Illumination. Section R303.7 is hereby amended to read as follows: All interior stairways and any exterior stairways that are part of the required means of egress shall be provided with a means to illuminate the stairs, including the landings and treads. Interior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of each landing of the stairway. For interior stairs the artificial light sources shall be capable of illuminating treads and landings to levels not less than one-foot-candle (11 lux) measured at the center of treads and landings. Exterior stairways providing access to a basement from the outside grade level shall be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of the bottom landing of the stairway.
Exception: An artificial light source is not required at the top and bottom landing, provided an artificial light source is located directly over each stairway section.
J. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R305.1 Minimum Height. Section R305.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Habitable rooms, hallways, corridors, the required bathroom and/or toilet room, laundry rooms and basements shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet (2,134 mm). The required height shall be measured from the finish floor to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
Exceptions:
1. 
Beams and girders spaced not less than four (4) feet (1,219 mm) on center may project not more than six (6) inches (152 mm) below the required ceiling height.
2. 
Ceilings in basements without habitable spaces may project to within six (6) feet, eight (8) inches (2,032 mm) of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other obstructions may project to within six (6) feet, four (4) inches (1,931 mm) of the finished floor.
3. 
Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the required floor area of a room or space is permitted to have a sloped ceiling less than seven (7) feet (2,134 mm) in height with no portion of the required floor area less than five (5) feet (1,524 mm) in height.
4. 
The required bathroom and/or toilet room shall have a minimum ceiling height of six (6) feet, eight (8) inches (2,036 mm) over the fixtures and at the front clearance area for fixtures as shown in Figure R307.2. A shower or tub equipped with a showerhead shall have a minimum ceiling height of six (6) feet, eight (8) inches (2,036 mm) above a minimum area thirty (30) inches (762 mm) by thirty (30) inches (762 mm) at the showerhead.
K. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R310.1 Emergency Escape And Rescue Required. Section R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required is hereby amended to read as follows: Basements, and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency and rescue opening. Such opening shall open directly into a public street, public alley, yard or court. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided they shall have a sill height of not more than forty-four (44) inches (1,118 mm) above the floor or adjacent interior standing surface. The adjacent interior standing surface shall be permanent in nature; the full width of the opening; consist of a minimum ten (10) inch tread; have a maximum rise of seven and three-quarter (7 3/4) inches. Where a door opening having a threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure shall comply with Section R310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by this Section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the inside. Emergency escape and rescue openings with a finished sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with Section R310.2. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
Exception: Basements used only to house mechanical equipment and not exceeding total floor area of two hundred (200) square feet (18.58 m2).
L. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R311.3 Floors And Landings At Exterior Doors. Section R311.3 Floors and landings at exterior doors is hereby amended to read as follows: There shall be a landing or floor on each side of the exterior door. The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served. Every landing shall have a minimum dimension of thirty-six (36) inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel. Exterior landings shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed one-fourth (1/4) units vertical in twelve (12) units horizontal (two percent (2%)).
Exceptions:
1. 
Exterior balconies less than sixty (60) square feet (5.6m2) and only accessible from a door are permitted to have a landing less than thirty-six (36) inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel.
2. 
A landing is not required where a stairway of four (4) or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of the door, provided the door does not swing over the stairway.
M. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R311.3.2 Floor Elevations For Other Exterior Doors. Section R311.3.2 Floor elevations for other exterior doors is hereby amended to read as follows: Doors other than the required egress door shall be provided with landings or floors not more than seven and three-fourth (7 3/4) inches (196 mm) below the top of the threshold.
Exception: A landing is not required where a stairway of four or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of the door, provided the door does not swing over the stairway.
N. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R311.7.8.2 Continuity. Section R311.7.8.2 Continuity is hereby amended to read as follows: Handrails for stairways shall be provided for the full length of the flight, from a point directly above the top riser of the flight to a point directly above lowest riser of the flight. Handrail ends shall be returned into a wall or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space of not less than one and one-half (1 1/2) inches (38 mm) between the wall and the handrail.
Exceptions:
1. 
Handrails shall be permitted to be interrupted by a newel post.
2. 
The use of a volute, turnout, starting easing or starting newel shall be allowed over the lowest tread.
O. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R311.7.8.3 Handrail Grip Size. Section R311.7.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: All required handrails shall be of one of the following types or provide equivalent graspability.
1. 
Type I. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least one and one-fourth (1/4) inches (32 mm) and not greater than two (2) inches (51 mm). If the handrail is not circular it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least four (4) inches (102 mm) and not greater than six and one-fourth (6 1/4) inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross section of dimension of two and one-fourth (2 1/4) inches (57 mm).
2. 
Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than six and one-fourth (6 1/4) inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of three-fourth (3/4) inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least five-sixteenths (5/16) inch (8 mm) within seven-eighths (7/8) inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least three-eighths (3/8) inch (10 mm) to a level that is not less than one and three-fourth (1 3/4) inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be one and one-fourth (1 1/4) inches (32 mm) to a maximum of two and three-fourth (2 3/4) inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of one-hundredths (0.01) inches (0.25 mm).
Exception: Handrails provided at other non-required exterior stairs may have a maximum horizontal cross-sectional dimension of three and one-half (3 1/2) inches and shall be easily graspable.
P. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R312.1.2 Height. Section R312.1.2 Height is hereby amended to read as follows: Required guards at open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, porches, balconies or landings shall be not less than thirty-six (36) inches in height (914 mm) measured vertically above the adjacent walking surface, or the line connecting the leading edges of the treads.
Exceptions:
1. 
Guards on the open sides of stairs shall have a height not less than thirty-four (34) inches (864 mm) measured vertically from the line connecting the leading edges of the treads.
2. 
Where the top of the guard also serves as a handrail on the open sides of stairs, the top of the guard shall not be less than thirty-four (34) inches (864 mm) and not more than thirty-eight (38) inches (965 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads.
Q. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Section R313 is hereby amended to read as follows: A builder of a one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse shall offer to any purchaser, on or before the time of entering into the purchase contract the option, at the purchaser's cost, to install or equip fire sprinklers in the one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no purchaser of such one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse shall be denied the right to install a fire sprinkler system in such dwelling or townhouse being purchased. The provisions of this Section, which are intended to mirror the requirements of Section 67.281 RSMo., shall expire on December 31, 2019.
R. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby deleted.
S. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section R313.2 One- And Two-Family Dwelling Automatic Fire Systems. Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems is hereby deleted.
T. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R315.3 Where Required In Existing Dwellings. Section R315.3 Where required in existing dwellings is hereby amended to read as follows: When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings with attached garages or in existing dwellings within which fuel burning appliances exist, the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with Section R315.1.
Exceptions:
1. 
Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
2. 
Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
U. 
International Residential Code Deleted; R317.1.1 Field Treatment. Section R317.1.1 is hereby deleted.
V. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section R318.1.2 Field Treatment. Section R318.2.1 is hereby deleted.
W. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R320.1 Scope. Section R320.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Where there are four or more dwelling units in a single structure, the provisions of Chapter 11 of the International Building Code for Group "R-3" shall apply.
X. 
International Residential Code Added; Section R401.3.1 Minimum Standards. Section R401.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
A. Minimum Standards. All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry waters to the nearest drainage way, storm sewer conveyance, or other approved point of collection and conveyance. Erosion of ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of erosive control devices. Unless specified drainage ways and swales are specifically approved by the Building Official, abutting property lines between structures shall be designed to function as drainage ways. The toe of slopes shall set back from the property line a minimum of one (1) foot. The area surrounding the building foundation shall have a drainage gradient as provided for in the International Residential Code, as amended from time to time with a draining gradient thereafter of not less than two percent (2%) toward approved drainage facilities unless waived by the Building Official.
B. Prohibited Conduct. No person shall allow or cause any:
(1) Obstruction to be created, installed or maintained within any drainage way, detention facility, or engineered swale which will create ponding on adjacent property, divert water onto the adjoining property, or impede drainage. Fences may be erected in such areas provided they do not unnecessarily restrict the flow of water.
(2) Water from intermittent sources such as discharges from sump pumps, downspouts, foundation drains, swimming pools, swimming pool backwashes, or other similar sources excluding lawn sprinklers to be discharged closer than five (5) feet to any adjoining property line.
C. Enforcement. Where such conditions exist and the Code Official has given written notice of the violation, the owner of the property shall take appropriate measures to eliminate the problems caused on the adjacent property, within the time period stated in the notice, and failure to do so shall be a violation of this Chapter.
Y. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R403.1 General. Section R403.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill.
Exception: One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet, and the structure is associated with one- or two-family dwelling units or townhouses.
Z. 
International Residential Code Added; Section R403.1.1.1 Footing Reinforcement. Section R403.1.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows: Footings for basement foundation walls shall have a minimum reinforcement consisting of not less than two No. 4 bars, uniformly spaced, located a minimum of three (3) inches clear from the bottom and edges of the footing.
AA. 
International Residential Code Added; Section R403.1.1.2 Column Pads. Section R403.1.1.2 is hereby added and reads as follows: Unless specified otherwise, column pads shall be a minimum of (twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches and eight (8) inches) deep (24" x 24" x 8"). Reinforcement shall consist of a minimum of three No. 4 bars each way, uniformly spaced, within each column pad.
BB. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R404.1.3 Design Required. Section R404.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: A design in accordance with accepted engineering practice shall be provided for concrete or masonry foundation walls when any of the following conditions exist:
1. 
Walls are subject to hydrostatic pressure from ground-water.
2. 
Walls supporting more than forty-eight (48) inches (1,219 mm) of unbalanced backfill that do not have permanent lateral support at the top and bottom.
3. 
Foundation walls over ten (10) feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall.
CC. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R404.1.7 Backfill Placement. Section R404.1.7 is hereby amended to read as follows: Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength or has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.
Exception: Such bracing is not required for walls supporting less than four (4) feet (1,219 mm) of unbalanced backfill.
DD. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R405.1 Concrete Or Masonry Foundations. Section R405.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles, gravel or crushed stone drains, perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall be installed at or below the area to be protected and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system. Gravel or crushed stone drains shall extend at least one (1) foot (305 mm) beyond the outside edge of the footing and six (6) inches (152 mm) above the top of the footing and be covered with an approved filter membrane material. The top of open joints of drain tiles shall be protected with strips of building paper. Perforated drains shall be surrounded with an approved filter membrane or the filter membrane shall cover the washed gravel or crushed rock covering the drain. Drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed on a minimum of two (2) inches (51 mm) of washed gravel or crushed rock at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and covered with not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) of the same material.
Exceptions:
1. 
A filter membrane is not required where perforated drains are covered with at least eighteen (18) inches of washed gravel or crushed stone.
2. 
For washed gravel or crushed stone drains a filter membrane is not required when the washed gravel or crushed stone drain extends at least eighteen (18) inches above the top of the footing.
EE. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R405.2.3 Drainage System. Section R405.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: A sump shall be provided to drain the porous layer, footings, and foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable space located below grade that do not drain and discharge by gravity to an approved storm sewer system or to daylight. The sump shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) in diameter or twenty (20) inches square (0.0129 m2), shall extend at least twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) below the bottom of the basement floor and shall be capable of positive gravity or mechanical drainage to remove any accumulated water. Sumps receiving storm water from any exposed exterior drain(s) or opening(s) shall be provided with back-up system(s) capable of assuring proper sump operation in case of power failure. The drainage system shall discharge into an approved storm sewer system or to daylight.
FF. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R506.2.1 Fill. Section R506.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Fill material shall be free of vegetation and foreign material. The fill shall be compacted to assure uniform support of the slab, and except where approved, the fill depths shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) for clean sand or gravel and eight (8) inches (203 mm) for earth.
Exception: Concrete floor slabs may be engineered to span soils not in compliance with the R506.2.1, however all fills under buildings shall be free from vegetation and foreign material.
GG. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R506.2.3 Vapor Retarder. Section R506.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: A six (6) mil (0.006 inch) polyethylene or approved vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) shall be placed between the concrete floor slab and the prepared sub-grade where no base course exists.
Exceptions: The vapor retarder may be omitted:
1. 
From garages, utility buildings and other unheated accessory structures.
2. 
From driveways, walks, patios and other flatwork not likely to be enclosed and heated at a later date.
3. 
Where approved by the Building Official, based on local site conditions.
HH. 
International Residential Code Added; Section R506.2.5 Interior Underslab Drains. Section R506.2.5 is hereby added to read as follows: Where foundations retain earth and enclose habitable or usable space located below grade, drains shall be provided below the floor slab. Drainage tiles, perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall be installed at or below the area(s) to be protected; shall be placed with positive or neutral slope to minimize the accumulation of deposits in the drainage system; and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means to an approved storm water drainage system. The underslab drainage system shall be installed around the inner perimeter of the area(s) to be protected, or, in a manner that will provide adequate drainage for all area(s) to be protected and is approved by the Building Official. Interior underslab drains installed on uncompacted fill material shall be supported by mechanical means which are adequately tied into the concrete slab to ensure proper drainage throughout the underslab drain(s).
II. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R602.1 Drilling And Notching Of The Top Plate. Section R602.1 Drilling and notching of the top plate is amended to read as follows: When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior wall or interior load bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than fifty percent (50%) of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 ga) and one and one-half (1 1/2) inches (38 mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than four 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches (38 mm) at each side or equivalent. The metal tie must extend a minimum of six (6) inches past the opening. See Figure R602.6.1
Exception: When the entire side of a wall with the notch or cut is covered by wood structural panel sheathing.
JJ. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R703.6.2 Plaster. Section R703.6.2 is hereby amended and reads as follows: Plastering with Portland cement plaster shall be not less than three coats when applied over metal lath or wire lath and shall be not less than two coats when applied over masonry, concrete, pressure-preservative treated wood or decay-resistant wood as specified in Section R319.1 or gypsum backing. If the plaster surface is completely covered by veneer or other facing material or is completely concealed, plaster application need be only two coats, provided the total thickness is as set forth in Table R702.1(1).
Exception: Decorative coatings consisting of a cementitious material applied to a concrete or masonry surface for cosmetic purposes only shall be approved materials and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
KK. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R801.3 Roof Drainage. Section R801.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that will collect and discharge all roof drainage to the ground surface at least three (3) feet from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system.
LL. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R902.1 Roof Covering Materials. Section R902.1 Roofing covering materials is hereby amended to read as follows: Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Except where the code requires greater protection, roof coverings for new buildings or structures or additions thereto, or roof coverings utilized for re-roofing shall be a minimum of Class C. Class A, B or C roofing shall be installed in areas designated by law as requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than three (3) feet (914 mm) from a property line. Classes A, B and C roofing required to be listed by this Section shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. Roof assemblies with coverings of brick, masonry, slate, clay or concrete roof tile, exposed concrete roof deck, ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, and metal sheets and shingles, shall be considered Class A roof coverings.
MM. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section R907.1 General. Section R907.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Materials and methods of application used for re-covering or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 9 as amended. Re-roofing includes any repairs of more than ten percent (10%) or less of the total roof covering in any 3-year period. A repair of ten percent (10%) or less of the total roof covering in any 3-year period may utilize approved roofing materials comparable to the existing roofing materials.
Exception: Re-roofing shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope requirement of one-quarter unit vertical in twelve (12) units horizontal (2-percent slope) in Section R905 for roofs that provide positive roof drainage.
NN. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Chapter 11. Chapter 11 is hereby deleted.
OO. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Chapter 12, Mechanical Administration. Chapter 12 is hereby deleted. (See Article I of this Chapter).
PP. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section M1501.1 Outdoor Discharge. Section M1501.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged to the outdoors. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl space.
Exceptions:
1.) Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans that discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics shall be permitted.
2.) Bathroom exhaust fans installed in accordance with amended Section R303.3.
QQ. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section M1502.4.5 Length Identification. Section M1502.4.5 Length Identification is hereby deleted.
RR. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section M1507.2 Recirculation of Air. Section M1507.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not be recirculated within a residence or to another dwelling unit and shall be exhausted in accordance with amended Section R303.3.
SS. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section M1602.2 Prohibited Sources. Section M1602.2 is amended to read as follows: Outside or return air for a forced-air heating or cooling system shall not be taken from the following locations:
1. 
Closer than ten (10) feet (3,048 mm) from an appliance vent outlet, a vent opening from a plumbing drainage system or the discharge outlet of an exhaust fan, unless the outlet is three (3) feet (914 mm) above the outside air inlet.
2. 
Where there is the presence of flammable vapors; or where located less than ten (10) feet (3,048 mm) above the surface of any abutting public way or driveway; or where located at grade level by a sidewalk, street, alley or driveway.
3. 
A room or space, the volume of which is less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the entire volume served by such system. Where connected by a permanent opening having an area sized in accordance with ACCA Manual D, adjoining rooms or spaces shall be considered as a single room or space for the purpose of determining the volume of such rooms or spaces.
Exception: The minimum volume requirement shall not apply where the amount of return air taken from a room or space is less than or equal to the amount of supply air delivered to such room or space.
4. 
A closet, bathroom, toilet room, kitchen, garage, mechanical room, furnace room or other dwelling unit.
Exception 1: Closets of such size that are provided with a supply duct(s) may have return air opening(s).
Exception 2: Dedicated forced-air systems serving only a garage shall not be prohibited from obtaining return air from the garage.
5. 
A room or space containing a fuel-burning appliance where such room or space serves as the sole source of return air.
Exceptions:
1. The fuel-burning appliance is a direct-vent appliance or an appliance not requiring a vent in accordance with Section M1801.1 or Chapter 24.
2. The room or space complies with the following requirements:
2.1. The return air shall be taken from a room or space having a volume exceeding one (1) cubic foot for each ten (10) Btu/h (9.6 L/W) of combined input rating of all fuel-burning appliances therein.
2.2. The volume of supply air discharged back into the same space shall be approximately equal to the volume of return air taken from the space.
2.3. Return-air inlets shall not be located within ten (10) feet (3,048 mm) of a draft hood in the same room or space or the combustion chamber of any atmospheric-burner appliance in the same room or space.
3. Rooms or spaces containing solid-fuel burning appliances, provided that return-air inlets are located not less than ten (10) feet (3,048 mm) from the firebox of such appliances.
6. 
An unconditioned crawl space by means of direct connection to the return side of a forced air system. Transfer openings in the crawl space enclosure shall not be prohibited.
TT. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section M1804.2.6 Mechanical Draft Systems. Section M1804.2.6 is hereby amended to read as follows: Mechanical draft systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing, the manufacturer's installation instructions and, except for direct vent appliances, the following requirements:
1. 
The vent terminal shall be located not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) above a forced air inlet located within ten (10) feet (3,048 mm).
2. 
The vent terminal shall be located not less than four (4) feet (1,219 mm) below, four (4) feet (1,219 mm) horizontally from, or one (1) foot (305 mm) above any door, window or gravity air inlet into a dwelling.
3. 
The vent termination point shall not be located closer than three (3) feet (914 mm) to an interior corner formed by two (2) walls perpendicular to each other.
4. 
The bottom of the vent terminal shall be located at least twelve (12) inches (305 mm) above finished ground level.
5. 
The vent termination shall not be mounted directly above or within three (3) feet (914 mm) horizontally from an oil tank vent or gas meter.
6. 
Power exhauster terminations shall be located not less than ten (10) feet (3,048 mm) from adjacent buildings.
7. 
The discharge shall be directed away from the building.
UU. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section M2302.2 Requirements. Section M2302.2 Requirements is hereby amended to read as follows: The installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of photovoltaic systems and all system components shall comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions, Sections M2302.2.1 through M2302.2.3 and NFPA 70 and Sections 605.11.3.2.1 through 605.11.3.2.4 of the 2012 International Fire Code.
VV. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section G2414.5 Metallic Tubing. Section G2414.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: Seamless copper, aluminum alloy or steel tubing shall not be utilized for the distribution of fuel gas.
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing as referenced in Section 2414.5.3.
WW. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section G2414.5.2 Copper Tubing. Section G2414.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Copper tubing shall comply with standard Type K or L of ASTM B 88 or ASTM B 280. Copper and brass tubing shall not be utilized to distribute natural gas nor shall it be utilized to distribute any other fuel gas within a building or structure.
XX. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section G2417.4.1 Test Pressure. Section G2417.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one-half (1 1/2) times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than ten (10) psig (68.9kPa) irrespective of design pressure. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure, the test pressure shall not be less than sixty (60) psig. Where the test pressure exceeds one hundred twenty-five (125) psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than fifty percent (50%) of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
YY. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Chapter 25 Plumbing Administration. Chapter 25 is hereby deleted. (See Article I of this Chapter).
ZZ. 
International Residential Code Added; Section P2601.2.1 Prohibited Drainage And Connections. Section P2601.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows: Sanitary sewer systems shall be designed, built and maintained in such a manner to prevent all storm or ground water from draining, discharging or entering into the sanitary sewer system. Connection of sump pumps, foundation drains, yard drains, gutter downspouts and any other storm water drainage receptacle(s) or system(s) are specifically prohibited from being connected to the sanitary sewer system.
AAA. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P2603.5 Freezing. Section P2603.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: Water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than thirty six (36) inches in depth below grade.
BBB. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth. Section P2603.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches below grade.
CCC. 
International Residential Code Added; Section P2604.5 Inspection. Section P2604.5 is hereby added to read as follows: Excavations required for the installation of a building drainage system shall be open trench work and shall be kept open until the piping has been inspected and approved to cover.
DDD. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P2902.5.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems. Section P2902.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a device approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Backflow devices installed within structures shall be installed a minimum of six (6) inches away from any wall or vertical obstruction. The backflow device shall be installed between twelve (12) inches and forty-eight (48) inches above the floor and shall be accessible.
EEE. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P2902.6.2 Protection Of Backflow Preventers. Section P2902.6.2 Protection of backflow preventers is hereby amended to read as follows: Backflow preventers shall not be located in areas subject to freezing except where they can be removed by means of unions, or are protected by heat, insulation or both.
Exception: In-ground backflow preventers installed for lawn irrigation systems.
FFF. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P3002.2 Building Sewer. Section P3002.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Building sewer piping shall be as shown in Table P3002.2. Forced main sewer piping shall conform to one of the standards for ABS plastic pipe, cast-iron pipe, copper or copper-alloy tubing, PVC plastic pipe, or pressure-rated pipe listed in Table P3002.2. In addition, building sewer piping shall be a minimum of schedule 40 PVC/ABS or equivalent unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.
GGG. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P3005.4.2 Building Drain And Sewer Size And Slope. Section P3005.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Pipe sizes and slope shall be determined from Table P3005.4.2 on the basis of drainage load in fixture units (d.f.u.) computed from Table P3004.1. The minimum size of a building sewer serving a dwelling unit shall be four (4) inches.
HHH. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section P3008.1 Sewage Backflow. Section P3008.1 is hereby deleted.
III. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P3103.1 Roof Extension. Section P3103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least seven (7) feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
JJJ. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section P3114.3 Where Permitted. Section P3114.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Individual vents, branch vents, circuit vents and stack vents shall be permitted to terminate with a connection to an air admittance valve only when approved by the Administrative Authority.
KKK. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Chapter 33 Storm Drainage. Chapter 33 Storm Drainage is hereby deleted.
LLL. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section E3601.6.2 Service Disconnect Location. Section E3601.6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. When service conductors are more than ten (10) feet in length from the point of entry to the service panel, a separate means of disconnect shall be installed at the service cable entrance to the building or structure. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. Each occupant shall have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside.
MMM. 
International Residential Coded Amended; Section E3902.2 Garage And Accessory Building Receptacles. Section E3902.2 Garage and accessory building receptacles is hereby amended to read as follows: All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in garages and grade level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.
Exceptions:
1. 
Receptacles that are not readily accessible such as a ceiling mounted receptacle for a garage door opener.
2. 
A single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit that is located and identified for a specific use by a cord-and-plug-connected appliance such as a refrigerator, freezer or sump pump.
3. 
A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system.
NNN. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section E3902.5 Unfinished Basement Receptacles. Section E3902.5 Unfinished basement receptacles is hereby amended to read as follows: All 125-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in unfinished basements shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel. For the purposes of this Section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and the like.
Exceptions:
1. 
Receptacles that are not readily accessible such as a ceiling mounted receptacle for a garage door opener.
2. 
A single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit that is located and identified for a specific use by a cord-and-plug-connected appliance such as a refrigerator, freezer or sump pump.
3. 
A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system.
OOO. 
International Residential Code Amended; Section E3902.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Section E3902.12 Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection is hereby amended to read as follows: All branch circuits that supply 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere outlets installed in bedrooms, shall be protected by a combination type or branch/feeder type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit.
Exception:
1. 
Where an outlet branch-circuit type AFCI is installed at the first outlet to provide protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit, the portion of the branch circuit, the portion of the branch circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet shall be installed with metal outlet and junction boxes and RMC, IMC, EMT, type MC, or steel armored type AC cables meeting the requirements of Section E3908.8.
2. 
Where an outlet branch circuit type AFCI is installed at the first outlet to provide protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit, the portion of the branch circuit between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet shall be installed with metal or nonmetallic conduit or tubing that is encased in not less than two (2) inches (51 mm) of concrete.
3. 
AFCI protection is not required for an individual branch circuit supplying only a fire alarm system where the branch circuit is wired with metal outlet and junction boxes and RMC, IMC, EMT or steal sheathed cable Type AC, or Type MC meeting the requirements of Section E3908.8.
PPP. 
International Residential Code Deleted; Section E4002.14 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. Section E4002.14 Tamper-resistant receptacles is hereby deleted.
[Ord. No. 030204A §1, 3-2-2004; Ord. No. 110607A §1, 11-6-2007; Ord. No. 010808C §1, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 090208 §§1 — 2, 9-2-2008; Ord. No. 020309 §1, 2-3-2009; Ord. No. 060209A §1, 6-2-2009; Ord. No. 11212011A §I, 11-21-2011; Ord. No. 10192015 §VIII, 10-19-2015]
A. 
International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 101.1 Title. Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Peculiar, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
C. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 102.3 Application Of Other Codes. Section 102.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code and NFPA 70. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any Section of the zoning ordinances of the City of Peculiar set forth in Chapter 400 of the City Municipal Code.
D. 
International Property Maintenance Code Deleted; Section 103.5 Fees. Section 103.5 Fees is hereby deleted.
E. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 109.6 Hearing. Section 109.6 Hearing is hereby amended to read as follows: Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the Board of Adjustment, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
F. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection (F), regarding repeal of Section 110, Demolition, was repealed 10-17-2016 by § I of Ord. No. 10172016A.
G. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 111 Means of Appeal. Section 111 Means of Appeal is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.1 Application for appeal. Appeals to the Board of Adjustment may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, Commission or Board of the City of Peculiar affected by any decision of an administrative official.
111.2 Such appeal shall be taken within twenty (20) days by filing with the City Planner, the administrative official from whom the appeal is taken and with the Board of Adjustment a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. Said notice of appeal shall be accompanied by the required application fee. The administrative official from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the Board of Adjustment all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
111.3 An appropriately filed appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the administrative official from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Board of Adjustment after receipt of the notice of appeal that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause immediate peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted by the Board of Adjustment or by a court of record, on application or notice to the administrative official from whom the appeal is taken on due cause shown.
111.4 The Board of Adjustment shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, give public notice thereof, as well as due notice to parties in interest and decide the same within a reasonable time.
111.5 Any party may appear in person or by agent or attorney.
H. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 112.4 Failure To Comply. Section 112.4 Failure to Comply is hereby amended to read as follows: Any person who shall continue any work 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 liable to a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each and every day that such violation continues.
I. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 302.4 Weeds. Section 302.4 Weeds is hereby amended to read as follows: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of ten (10) inches (254 mm). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs, provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds within five (5) days after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
302.4.1 The cost of any abatement shall be assessed and recouped by the City pursuant to Section 106.3 above, except that any unpaid services related to the abatement of weeds, grasses or unhealthful vegetative growth shall accrue interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum from the date of the completion of the work if not paid by the property owner prior to the issuance of the next regular tax bill.
J. 
That Section 302, Paragraph 302.10 be removed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
[Ord. No. 05022016A § I, 5-2-2016]
302.10 Parking on Property Zoned Residential. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or allow to be parked any vehicle, boat, trailer or camper for any period of time closer than the front residential facade, and the street unless the area used for parking the vehicle, boat, trailer or camper is an improved surface approved by the City.
1. Parking of a vehicle, boat, trailer or camper behind the front of the residence, in the side yard, is prohibited on property less than fourteen thousand five hundred twenty (14,520) square feet in size.
2. Parking of a vehicle, boat, trailer or camper behind the front of the residence, in the rear yard, is permitted if a minimum five (5) foot clearance is maintained from the vehicle, boat, trailer or camper to the side or rear property line of the residence.
K. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 302.11 Maintenance Of Trees, Lawns, Or Grassy Areas Abutting Public Rights-Of-Way Or Easements (New). Section 302.11 Maintenance of Trees, Lawns, or Grassy Areas Abutting Public Rights-of-Way or Easements is hereby added to read as follows: Whenever private property abuts a public right-of-way or easement belonging to the City (or any other public entity) and there exists in such right-of-way or easement a tree, lawn or grassy area between the private property line and the midline of said right-of-way or easement, then such tree, lawn or grassy area shall be considered to be a part of the private lot which abuts the right-of-way or easement. It shall be the duty of the owner or tenant to be responsible for the trimming of tree limbs to at least ten (10) feet above the public street, alley, street right-of-way, alley right-of-way, sidewalk, or public place. In addition, it shall be the duty of the owner or tenant to mow the private lot to equally maintain the tree, lawn or grassy area within the abutting right-of-way or easement.
Exception: Where terrain, creeks, drainage or other physical attributes of the property prevent the property from being mowed or trimmed with typical home equipment, the Codes Official may waive the requirements of this subparagraph on a case by case basis.
L. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 304.14 Insect Screens. Section 304.14 Insect Screens is hereby amended to read as follows: During the period from April 16 to September 14, every door, window, and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where produce to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
M. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 310 Abandoned Residential Property Registration (New). Section 310 Abandoned Residential Property registration is hereby added to read as follows:
310.1 Purpose. It is the purpose and intent of the City of Peculiar's Board of Aldermen, through the adoption of this ordinance, to establish an abandoned residential property registration program for properties which are in the process of foreclosure as a mechanism to protect residential neighborhoods from becoming blighted through the lack of adequate maintenance and adequate security of abandoned properties.
310.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this Chapter, certain words and phrases used in this ordinance are defined as follows:
ABANDONED — A property that is vacant and under a current notice of default or notice of sale, or properties that have been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure and any properties transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure or sale.
ACCESSIBLE STRUCTURE — A structure that is unsecured or breached in such a way as to allow access to the interior space by unauthorized persons.
BENEFICIARY — A lender under a note secured by a deed of trust.
DAYS — Consecutive calendar days.
DEED OF TRUST — An instrument by which title to real estate is transferred to a third party trustee as security for a real estate loan. This definition includes any subsequent deeds of trust.
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE OR SALE — A recorded document that transfers ownership of a property from the trust or to the holder of a deed of trust upon consent of the beneficiary of the deed of trust.
DEFAULT — The failure to fulfill a contractual obligation, monetary or conditional.
EVIDENCE OF VACANCY — Any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions include but are not limited to, overgrown or dead vegetation, accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, or mail, past due utility notices or disconnected utilities, accumulation of junk or debris, the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds or shutters, the absence of furnishings or personal items consistent with residential habitation, statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents, government employees that the property is vacant.
FORECLOSURE — The process by which a property, placed as security for a real estate loan, is sold at auction to satisfy the debt if the trustor (borrower) under a deed of trust defaults.
LOCAL — Within forty (40) road/driving miles distance of the subject property.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT — A notice that a default has occurred under a deed of trust as provided for in Section 408.554, RSMo.
OUT OF AREA — In excess of forty (40) road/driving miles distance of the subject property.
OWNER — Any person, co-partnership, association, corporation, or fiduciary having a legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property.
OWNER OF RECORD — The person having recorded title to the property at the point in time of record is provided by Cass County Recorder's office.
PROPERTY — Any unimproved or improved real property, or portion thereof, situated in the City and includes the buildings or structures located on the property regardless of condition.
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE — The person designated by a beneficiary as the beneficiary's representative for purposes of accepting notice, service and summons on behalf of the beneficiary and for otherwise compliance with the requirements of this ordinance.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING — Any improved real property, or portion thereof, situated in the City, designed or permitted to be used for dwelling purposes, and shall include the buildings and structures located on such improved real property. This includes any real property being offered for sale, trade, transfer, or exchange as residential whether or not it is legally permitted or zoned for such use.
SECURING — Such measures as may be directed by the Codes Officer or his or her designee that assist in rendering the property inaccessible to unauthorized persons, including, but not limited to, the repairing of fences and walls, chaining/pad locking of gates, the repair or boarding of door, window or other openings.
TRUSTEE — The person, firm or corporation holding a deed of trust on a property.
TRUSTOR — A borrower under a deed of trust, who deeds property to a trustee as security for the payment of a debt.
VACANT — A building/structure that is not legally occupied.
310.3 Registration.
A.
Any beneficiary under a deed of trust covering a property located within the City of Peculiar shall cause an inspection to be performed of the property that is the security for the deed of trust within fifteen (15) days of issuing a notice of default to the trustor. If the property is found to be vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, it is, by this ordinance, deemed abandoned and the beneficiary shall, within ten (10) days of the inspection, register the property with the Codes Officer or his or her designee on forms provided by the City.
B.
The registration shall contain the full legal name of the beneficiary and the registered representative, the direct street/office mailing address of the beneficiary and the registered representative (no PO Boxes), a direct contact name and phone number for the beneficiary and registered representative, and if applicable, the local property management company responsible for the security, maintenance and marketing of the property.
C.
The registration shall be valid as long as the subject property remains vacant and shall be amended as needed.
D.
This Section shall also apply to properties that have been the subject of a foreclosure sale where title to the property was transferred to the beneficiary of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or sale.
E.
Properties subject to this ordinance shall remain under the security and maintenance standards of this Section as long as they remain vacant.
F.
Any person, firm or corporation that has registered a property under this ordinance must report any change of information contained in the registration within ten (10) days of the change.
310.4 Maintenance Requirements. Properties subject to this ordinance shall be in compliance with the City of Peculiar's Property Maintenance Code. Adherence to this Section does not relieve the beneficiary or property owner of any obligations set forth in any covenants conditions and restrictions or Home Owners Association rules and regulations which may apply to the property.
310.5 Security Requirements.
A.
Properties subject to this Section shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons. This includes, without limitations, the closure and locking of windows, doors (walk-through, sliding, and garage), gates and any other opening of such size that it may allow a child to access the interior of the property and/or structure(s).
B.
If the beneficiary is an out of area beneficiary, a local property management company shall be contracted to perform bi-weekly inspections to verify that the requirements of this Section, and any other applicable laws, are being met.
C.
The property shall be posted with the name and 24-hour contact phone number of the registered representative or local property management company. The posting shall be visible and legible from the exterior of the structure and shall contain along with the name and 24-hour contact number, the words "THIS PROPERTY MANAGED BY" and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL." Exterior postings must be made weather resistant and be posted or secured in a manner so as not to be easily removed.
D.
The beneficiary shall cause the property to be inspected on a bi-weekly basis to determine if the property is in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance.
310.6 Compliance With Other Authority. The requirements of this ordinance are in addition to any other maintenance and security measures required by the Property Maintenance Code. The requirements of this ordinance shall not serve to lessen or abrogate any other applicable provisions of the Property Maintenance Code.
310.7 Violations. Any beneficiary, registered representative, or local property management company that violates any provision of this ordinance shall be in violation of this ordinance, and summons may be issued against the beneficiary's representative for such violation. In addition to any other penalties which may be assessed for a violation of this ordinance, any person or entity who violates a provision of this ordinance shall be assessed a fine of $500.00 per violation.
N. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 602.3 Heat Supply. Section 602.3 Heat Supply is hereby amended to read as follows: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 15 to April 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68° F.) [twenty degrees Celsius (20° C.)] in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Remaining section to remain as written.
O. 
International Property Maintenance Code Amended; Section 602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces. Section 602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces is hereby amended to read as follows: Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15 to April 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (65° F.) [eighteen degrees Celsius (18° C.)] during the period the spaces are occupied.
Remaining section to remain as written.
[Ord. No. 61989-D §§1 — 2, 6-19-1989; Ord. No. 020700B §§1 — 5, 2-7-2000; Ord. No. 10192015 §IX, 10-19-2015]
A. 
The 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code, promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in this Article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this Section. Provisions of this Article are in addition to the provisions of the International Fire Code. The following provisions coinciding with provisions of the International Fire Code supersede, or delete, when indicated, the corresponding provisions of the International Fire Code.
All references within the model codes to any building, electrical, gas mechanical, plumbing, sewage disposal, elevator, energy conservation, or existing building code are specifically adopted by reference in Articles II through XII of this Chapter, including the fire-resistive assemblies listed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual, Nineteenth Edition, GA-600-09, published by the Gypsum Association as referenced in Tables 721.1 (1 thru 3) of the specified International Building Code; American National Standard for Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities A117.1-2009; NFPA 13-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems; ASTM Standards as referenced in the International Building Code and the International Residential Code; American Institute of Steel Construction, Fourteenth Edition; American Concrete Institute for Structural Concrete and Commentary ACI 318-11; the NFPA 101-2009 Life Safety Code; ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters, ICC 500-2008; and the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities 2012 Edition.
B. 
The following Chapters and Sections of the 2012 International Building Code may also be enforced by the West Peculiar Fire Protection District because they deal with fire hazards:
1. 
Detention and correctional facilities — Chapter 4, Section 408.
2. 
Motion picture projection rooms — Chapter 4, Section 409.
3. 
Aircraft-related occupancies — Chapter 4, Section 412.
4. 
Fire-resistant materials and construction — Chapter 7, all Sections.
5. 
Fire protection systems and fire alarm systems — Chapter 9, all Sections.
6. 
Egress, access and exit facilities and emergency escapes — Chapter 10, all Sections.
7. 
Chimneys, fireplaces and barbeques — Chapter 21 Sections 2111 through 2113.
8. 
Elevator and conveying systems — Chapter 30, all Sections.
[Ord. No. 10192015 §X, 10-19-2015]
A. 
International Fuel Gas Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Fuel Gas Code Deleted; Chapter 1 Administration. Chapter 1, Administration is hereby deleted. (See Article I of this Chapter).
C. 
Interantional Fuel Gas Code Amended; Section 403.4.3 Copper And Brass. Section 403.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Copper and brass tubing shall not be utilized to distribute fuel gas.
D. 
International Fuel Gas Code Amended; Section 403.4.4 Aluminum. Section 403.4.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: Aluminum or aluminum alloy tubing shall not be utilized for the distribution of fuel gas.
E. 
International Fuel Gas Code Amended, Section 403.5.1 Steel Tubing. Section 403.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Steel tubing shall not be utilized to distribute natural gas nor shall it be utilized to distribute any other fuel gas within a building or structure.
F. 
International Fuel Gas Code Amended, Section 403.5.2 Copper And Brass Tubing. Section 403.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Copper and brass tubing shall not be utilized to distribute natural gas nor shall it be utilized to distribute any other fuel gas within a building or structure.
G. 
International Fuel Gas Code Amended, Section 403.5.3 Aluminum Tubing. Section 403.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Aluminum tubing shall not be utilized to distribute natural gas nor shall it be utilized to distribute any other fuel gas within a building or structure.
H. 
International Fuel Gas Code Amended, Section 406.4.1. Test Pressure. Section 406.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than ten (10) psig (68.9 kPa) irrespective of design pressure. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure, the test pressure shall not be less than sixty (60) psig. Where the test pressure exceeds one hundred twenty-five (125) psig (862 kPa), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than fifty percent (50%) of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
[Ord. No. 61989-E §§1 — 2, 6-19-1989; Ord. No. 020700D §§1 — 2, 2-7-2000; Ord. No. 10192015 §XI, 10-19-2015]
A. 
International Mechanical Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Mechanical Code Deleted; Chapter 1 Administration. Chapter 1, Administration is hereby deleted. See Article I of this Chapter.
C. 
International Mechanical Code Amended; Section 401.2 Ventalation Required. Section 401.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Every occupancy space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with Section 402 or by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403.
[Ord. No. 61989-F §§1 — 2, 6-19-1989; Ord. No. 020700F §§1 — 2, 2-7-2000; Ord. No. 10192015 §XII, 10-19-2015]
A. 
International Plumbing Code Adopted. The 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, and its most current errata as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated in this Chapter as fully as if set forth herein, excepting only such parts or portions thereof as are specifically added or amended.
B. 
International Plumbing Code Deleted; Chapter 1 Administration. Chapter 1, Administration is hereby deleted. See Article I of this Chapter.
C. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 305.4.1 Sewer Depth. Section 305.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Building sewers shall be installed a minimum of twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) below grade.
D. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 312.10 Inspection And Testing Of Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Section 312.10 is hereby amended to read as follows: Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies shall be in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Water Department of the City of Peculiar, Missouri.
E. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section Table 403.1. Table 403.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Footnote g — A service sink may not be required, at the discretion of the Building Official, if deemed unnecessary due to the size, type and finish of the space.
F. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 403.2 Separate Facilities. Section 403.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex.
Exceptions:
1. 
Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling units or sleeping units.
2. 
Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers of twenty-five (25) or fewer.
3. 
Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is one hundred (100) or fewer.
G. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 403.4.1 Directional Signage. Section 403.4.1 is hereby deleted.
H. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 410.3 Substitution. Section 410.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Where restaurants provide drinking water in a container free of charge, drinking fountains shall not be required in those restaurants. In other occupancies, where drinking fountains are required, water coolers, bottled water dispensers or break rooms with a kitchen sink shall be permitted to be substituted for the required drinking fountains.
I. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 607.2 Hot Or Tempered Water Supply To Fixtures. Section 607.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: The developed length of hot or tempered water piping, from the source of hot water to the fixtures that require hot or tempered water, shall not exceed one hundred (100) feet (30,480 mm). Re-circulating system piping and heat-traced piping shall be considered to be sources of hot or tempered water.
J. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 608.14.2 Protection Of Backflow Preventors. Section 608.14.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Backflow preventers shall not be located in areas subject to freezing except where they can be removed by means of unions or are protected from freezing by heat insulation or both.
Exception: In-ground back-flow devices for lawn irrigation systems.
K. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 715.1 Sewage Backflow. Section 715.1 is hereby deleted.
L. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 903.1 Roof Extension. Section 903.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6) inches (152.4 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least seven (7) feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
M. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 918.1 General. Section 917.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Air admittance valves are only allowed when approved by the Administrative Authority. Vent systems utilizing air admittance valves shall comply with this Section. Stack-type air admittance valves shall conform to ASSE 1050. Individual- and branch-type air admittance valves shall conform to ASSE 1051.
N. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 1002.4 Trap Seals. Section 1002.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: Each fixture trap shall have a liquid seal of not less than two (2) inches (51 mm) and not more than four (4) inches (102 mm), or deeper for special designs relating to accessible fixtures. Where a trap seal is subject to loss by evaporation, a deep-seal trap consisting of a four (4) inch (102 mm) seal or a trap seal primer valve shall be installed. A trap seal primer valve shall conform to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044.
O. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 1101.3 Prohibited Drainage. Section 1101.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: Storm water shall not be drained into sewers intended for sewage only. Sanitary sewer systems shall be designed, built and maintained in such a manner to prevent all storm or ground water from draining, discharging or entering into the sanitary sewer system. Connection of sump pumps, foundation drains, yard drains, gutter downspouts and any other storm water drainage receptacle(s) or system(s) are specifically prohibited from being connected to the sanitary sewer system.
P. 
International Plumbing Code Amended; Section 1114.1.1 Pump Capacity And Head. Section 1114.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: The sump pump shall be of a capacity and head appropriate to anticipated use requirements. Sumps receiving storm water from any exposed exterior drain(s) or opening(s) shall be provided with back-up system(s) capable of assuring proper sump operation in case of power failure.
[Ord. No. 61989-G §§1 — 3, 6-19-1989]
A. 
The Uniform Sign Code, 1991 Edition, as enacted by the International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted as the Official Sign Code of the City of Peculiar, Missouri. Three (3) copies of said Sign Code shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
B. 
Any person who is convicted of a violation of any provisions of this Code or fails to comply with the provisions of this Code or with an order of the appropriate City Official issued pursuant thereto and from which no appeal has been taken shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first violation, two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275.00) for the second violation, three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for the third violation, and four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) for the fourth and any subsequent violations, for offenses committed within a twelve-month period; and in any case shall include court costs. The imposition of one (1) penalty for a violation shall not excuse the violation nor permit it to continue.
[Ord. No. 12052016 § XXXIV, 12-5-2016]
[Ord. No. 110298 §§1 — 3, 11-2-1998; Ord. No. 010808C §1, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 08042014 § I, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 03162015D § I, 3-16-2015; Ord. No. 12052016 § XXXV, 12-5-2016; Ord. No. 03052018A, 3-5-2018]
A. 
The City of Peculiar hereby adopts the City of Peculiar, Missouri, Design and Construction Manual (under separate cover) that supplements the American Public Works Association (APWA) Standards, current edition. The following additions supersede and replace discrepancies with APWA Standards for use within Peculiar:
1. 
The City of Peculiar, Missouri Design, and Construction Manual. The Design and Construction Manual as published by the City of Peculiar and amendments thereto was adopted to regulate the construction of public infrastructure improvements within the City, including the regulation of blasting, excavation, trenching and backfilling and the design and construction of water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and streets.
2. 
The City of Peculiar Design and Construction Manual includes the General Provisions; the City's adopted additions, deletions and revisions to the Kansas City Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association specifications; and certain of the KC Metro APWA specifications. This document can require occasional revisions. The user should verify that all documents are current before relying on them.
[Ord. No. 30689B §§1-5, 3-6-1989; Ord. No. 20590 §§1-3, 2-5-1990; Ord. No. 010808C §1, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 06022014A § I, 6-2-2014; Ord. No. 03052018A, 3-5-2018]
A. 
The manual includes amendments, which has an effective date of February 20, 2018.
1. 
General Provisions - PEC Section 1000.
2. 
Design Criteria.
a. 
Section 5100.
(1) 
PEC Section 5100 - Erosion and Sediment Control.
(2) 
APWA Section 5100.
b. 
Section 5200 - Streets.
c. 
Section 5300.
(1) 
PEC Section 5300 - Incidental Construction.
(2) 
APWA Section 5300.
d. 
Section 5600.
(1) 
PEC Section 5600 - Storm Drainage System and Facilities.
(2) 
APWA Section 5600.
e. 
Section 5700.
(1) 
PEC Section 5700 - Structures.
(2) 
APWA Section 5700.
f. 
PEC Section 5800 - Street Lighting.
g. 
Section 5900.
(1) 
PEC Section 5900 - Traffic Signals.
(2) 
APWA 5900 - Utility Coordination for Capital Improvements Projects.
h. 
Storm Drainage BMP Manual - Reference Best Management Practices.
i. 
PEC Section 6500 - Sanitary Sewers.
j. 
PEC Section 6900 - Water Mains.
3. 
Standard Specifications.
a. 
Section 2100.
(1) 
PEC Section 2100 - Grading and Site Preparation.
(2) 
APWA Section 2100.
b. 
Section 2150.
(1) 
PEC Section 2150 - Erosion and Sediment Control.
(2) 
APWA Section 2150.
(3) 
APWA Standard Drawings - Erosion and Sediment Control.
c. 
Section 2200.
(1) 
PEC Section 2200 - Paving.
(2) 
PEC Section 2200 - Appendixes A and B - Subgrade Stabilization.
(3) 
APWA Section 2200.
d. 
Section 2300.
(1) 
PEC Section 2300 - Incidental Construction.
(2) 
APWA Section 2300.
e. 
Section 2400.
(1) 
PEC Section 2400 - Seeding and Sodding.
(2) 
APWA Section 2400.
f. 
Section 2600.
(1) 
PEC Section 2600 - Storm Sewers.
(2) 
APWA Section 2600.
g. 
Section 2700.
(1) 
PEC Section 2700 - Structure.
(2) 
APWA Section 2700.
h. 
PEC Section 2800 - Street Lighting.
i. 
PEC Section 2900 - Traffic Signals.
j. 
PEC Section 3000 - Traffic Control, Marking and Signing.
k. 
PEC Section 3500 - Sanitary Sewers.
l. 
PEC Section 3900 - Water Mains.
4. 
Standard Details.
a. 
Peculiar Standard Details.
(1) 
General.
(2) 
Pavement marking.
(3) 
Sanitary sewers.
(4) 
Signing.
(5) 
Street lighting.
(6) 
Stormwater.
(7) 
Temporary traffic control.
(8) 
Traffic signals.
(9) 
Water mains.
5. 
Approved Products Lists.
a. 
Public works.
b. 
Street lighting.
c. 
Traffic signals.
d. 
Water utilities.