The regulations contained in articles 28.01 through 28.16 of this chapter shall be collectively known as the building code of the City of Lubbock, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(1983 Code, sec. 6-1; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
(a)
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings
or structures, as well as the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, maintenance, removal and demolition
of building systems governed by the specific technical codes referenced
in the following articles of this chapter:
Article 28.09: The International Building Code, as amended;
Article 28.10: The International Plumbing Code, as amended;
Article 28.11: The International Mechanical Code, as amended;
Article 28.12: The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as amended;
Article 28.14: The International Residential Code, as amended;
Article 28.15: The International Fuel Gas Code, as amended;
Article 28.16: The International Energy Conservation Code, as amended;
(b)
The general administrative provisions of this article are applicable
to all work governed by the provisions of articles 28.09–28.16.
Supplemental administrative provisions applicable to the specific
technical documents adopted in articles 28.09–28.16 of this
chapter are included within the applicable article, as are the technical
provisions pertaining to that class of work. Articles 28.09–28.16,
as they existed on the date of adoption of this section, shall continue
in full force and effect until such time as the specific technical
codes referenced above are individually adopted.
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Editor's note–See corresponding note located in Appendix A of this code.
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(1983 Code, sec. 6-2; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2009-O0033, sec. 1,
adopted 4/27/2009; Ordinance
2010-O0017, sec. 1, adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance 2012-O0055, sec. 1, adopted 6/7/2012)
Provisions in the appendices of the technical codes shall not
apply unless specifically set forth in the applicable article.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-3; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements
to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through
structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation,
adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to
life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders
during emergency operations.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-4; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The technical codes listed in section 28.01.002 above and adopted in articles 28.09 through 28.16 shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where a conflict is determined to exist between said codes and the provisions of this article and articles 28.02 through 28.08, the provisions of the more specific code will generally govern, subject to approval of the building official.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-5; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code
specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements,
the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between
a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement
shall be applicable.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-6; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-7; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not
specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to
such chapter, section or provision of this code.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-8; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of
this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this
code shall apply.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-9; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
In the event that any part or provision of this code is held
to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void
or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-10; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as is specifically covered in this code, the International
Property Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code, or as is
deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and
welfare of the occupants and the public.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-11; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
It shall be unlawful for any person or utility company to make
any permanent or temporary connection from a utility, source of energy,
fuel or power to any new building or system that is regulated by this
code until released by the building official.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80S; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The building official shall have the authority to authorize
the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility
source of energy, fuel or power for construction and other approved
circumstances. It shall be unlawful for any building to be occupied
by the permanent residents or tenants while temporarily connected
to utilities.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80T; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
All buildings or structures which are or hereafter become structurally unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster damage or abandonment, or by reason of illegal or improper occupancy as specified in the Code of Ordinances or any other ordinance, are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures specified in section 34.01.001 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Lubbock Structural Standards Code, or by any other procedures provided by law.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-80HH; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
