Specific amendments to the International Building Code adopted in section 28.09.001 are as follows:
(1)
Storm Shelters.
Section 423 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
423.1 General. This section applies to
the construction of storm shelters constructed as separate detached
buildings or constructed as rooms or spaces within buildings for the
purpose of providing protection from storms that produce high winds,
such as tornadoes during the storm. Such structures shall be designed
to be tornado shelters. Design of facilities for use as emergency
shelters after the storm are outside the scope of ICC 500 and shall
comply with Table 1604.5 as a Risk Category IV Structure.
423.2 Construction. In addition to other
applicable requirements in this code, storm shelters shall be constructed
in accordance with ICC 500 for tornado shelters. The City of Lubbock
is in the 250 mph wind speed area of Figure 304.2(1) of ICC 500. Buildings
or structures that are also designated as emergency shelters shall
also comply with Table 1604.5 as Risk Category IV structures.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Sanitation facilities per ICC 500 shall not be required.
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2.
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Doors and shutters shall not be required to auto latch if all
of the following are met:
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a.
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The opening is not required to be auto latched by other requirements
within this code.
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b.
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The opening has adjacent signage complying with Section 703.5
Visual Characters of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards with text
stating "In case of tornado, close this door" or similar text.
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c.
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Doors shall comply with Section 503.3 of ICC 500.
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423.3 Critical emergency operations. 911 call stations, emergency operations centers, fire stations,
rescue stations, ambulance stations, and police stations shall comply
with Table 1604.5 as a Risk Category IV structure and shall be provided
with a storm shelter constructed per Section 423.2.
423.4 Group E occupancies. Group E occupancies
with an occupant load of 50 or more shall have a storm shelter constructed
in accordance with Section 423.2.
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Exceptions:
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Group E day care facilities.
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2.
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Group E occupancies accessory to places of religious worship.
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3.
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Buildings meeting the requirements for shelter design in ICC
500.
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423.4.1 Required occupant capacity. The
required occupant capacity of the storm shelter shall include all
of the buildings on the site and shall be the greater of the following:
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1.
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The total occupant load of the classrooms, vocational rooms,
and offices in the Group E occupancy.
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2.
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The occupant load of any indoor assembly space that is associated
with the Group E occupancy.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Where a new building is being added on an existing Group E site,
and where the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate
the required occupant capacity of the storm shelter for all of the
buildings on the site, the storm shelter shall at a minimum accommodate
the required occupant capacity for the new building.
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2.
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Where approved by the code official, the required occupant capacity
of the shelter shall be permitted to be reduced by the occupant capacity
of any existing storm shelters on the site.
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423.4.2 Location. Storm shelters shall
be located within the buildings they serve or shall be located where
the maximum distance of travel from not fewer than one exterior door
of each building to a door of the shelter serving that building does
not exceed 1,000 feet.
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(2)
Accessible means of egress.
Section 1009 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(3)
Controlled egress doors in Groups I-1 and I-2.
Section 1010.1.9.6 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1010.1.9.6 Controlled egress doors in Groups I-1
and I-2. Electric locking systems, including electro-mechanical
locking systems and electromagnetic locking systems, shall be permitted
to be locked in the means of egress in Group I-1 or I-2 occupancies
where the clinical needs of persons receiving care require their containment.
Controlled egress doors shall be permitted in such occupancies where
the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or an approved automatic smoke
or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section 907,
provided that the doors are installed and operate in accordance with
all of the following:
1.
The door locks shall unlock on actuation of the automatic sprinkler
system or automatic fire detection system.
2.
The door locks shall unlock on loss of power controlling the lock
or lock mechanism.
3.
The door locking system shall be installed to have the capability
of being unlocked by a switch located at the fire command center,
a nursing station or other approved location. The switch shall directly
break power to the lock.
4.
A building occupant shall not be required to pass through more than
one door equipped with a controlled egress locking system before entering
an exit.
5.
The procedures for unlocking the doors shall be described and approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness required by Chapter 4 of the International Fire Code.
6.
All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes or other means necessary
to operate the locking systems.
7.
Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
8.
The door locking system units shall
be listed in accordance with UL 294.
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Exceptions:
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1.
Items 1, 2 and 4 shall not apply to doors to areas occupied by persons
who, because of clinical needs, require restraint or containment as
part of the function of a psychiatric treatment area.
2.
Items 1 through 4 shall not apply to doors to areas where a listed
egress control system is utilized to reduce the risk of child abduction
from nursery and obstetric areas of a Group I-2 hospital.
(4)
Delayed egress.
Section
1010.1.9.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1010.1.9.7 Delayed egress. Approved,
listed, delayed egress locking systems shall be permitted to be installed
on doors serving any occupancy except Group A, E and H occupancies
in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or an approved automatic
smoke or heat detection system installed in accordance with Section
907. The locking system shall be installed and operated in accordance
with items 1 through 6 below. A building occupant shall not be required
to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress
lock before entering an exit.
1.
The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system
or automatic fire detection system.
2.
The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock
mechanism.
3.
The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal
from the fire command center, or other location approved by the fire
official.
4.
The initiation of an irreversible process which will release the
lock in not more than 15 seconds when a force of not more than 15
pounds (67 N) is applied for 1 second to the release device. Initiation
of the irreversible process shall activate an audible signal in the
vicinity of the door. Once the door lock has been released by the
application of force to the releasing device, relocking shall be by
manual means only.
Exception: Where approved, a delay of not more than 30 seconds
is permitted.
5.
A sign shall be provided on the door located above and within 12
inches (305 mm) of the release device reading: PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS.
DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 [30] SECONDS.
6.
Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
(5)
Access controlled egress doors.
Section 1010.1.9.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1010.1.9.8 Access controlled egress doors. The electric locks on sensory released doors located in a means
of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2,
I-4, M, R-1 or R-2 and entrance doors to tenant spaces in occupancies
in Groups A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-4, M, R-1 and R-2 are permitted where
installed and operated in accordance with all of the following criteria:
1.
The sensor shall be installed on the egress side, arranged to detect
an occupant approaching the doors, intent on exiting the building.
The doors shall be arranged to unlock by a signal from or loss of
power to the sensor.
2.
Loss of power to the lock or locking system shall automatically unlock
the doors.
3.
The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device
located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016 mm to 1219 mm) vertically above
the floor, in sight and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors.
Ready access shall be provided to the manual unlocking device and
the device shall be clearly identified by a sign that reads "If door
will not operate, PUSH TO EXIT." When operated, the manual unlocking
device shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock-independent
of other electronics-and the doors shall remain unlocked for not less
than 30 seconds. The manual unlocking device shall be provided with
a hinged, clear plastic cover.
4.
Activation of the building fire alarm system, if provided, shall
automatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked
until the fire alarm system has been reset.
5.
Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection
system, if provided, shall automatically unlock the doors. The doors
shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset.
6.
Entrance doors in buildings with an occupancy in Group A,E or M shall
not be secured from the egress side during periods that the building
is open to the general public. A readily visible, durable sign shall
be posted on the egress side of such entrance doors stating: THIS
DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall
be in letters one (1) inch high on a contrasting background. For purposes
of this section, "entrance doors" refer to building or tenant space
perimeter doors.
7.
The door locking system units shall be listed in accordance with
UL 294.
(6)
(Ventilation) General.
Section 1203.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided
with natural ventilation in accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical
ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
(7)
Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers.
Section
1503.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1503.4.1 Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or
scuppers. Where roof drains are required, secondary (emergency
overflow) roof drains or scuppers shall be provided where the roof
perimeter construction extends above the roof in such a manner that
water will be entrapped if the primary drains allow buildup for any
reason. The installation and sizing of secondary emergency overflow
drains, leaders and conductors shall comply with Sections 1106 and
1108, as applicable, of the International Plumbing Code. Refer to
Figures L1611.2(1), L1611.2(2), and L1611.2(3) for roof drainage system
constructions. The roof structure shall be designed to support the
load of ponding rainwater when the rain load on the undeflected roof
exceeds 20 psf (0.96 kN/m2) as determined by Section 1611.1.
(8)
Scuppers.
Section 1503.4.2
is hereby amended to read as follows:
1503.4.2 Scuppers. When scuppers are
used for secondary (emergency overflow) roof drainage, the quantity,
size, location and inlet elevation of the scuppers shall be sized
to prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding that for which
the roof was designed as determined by Sections 1607.12, 1608, and
1611. The flow through the primary system shall not be considered
when locating and sizing scuppers. The quantity, size, location and
inlet elevation of the secondary overflow scuppers shall be designed
and constructed to meet all of the following, as applicable:
1.
Where secondary overflow scuppers are used, they shall be sized to
have an opening area at least three times the area of the primary
roof drains, shall have a minimum opening dimension (height or width)
of 4 inches, and shall be installed in the adjacent parapet walls
with the inlet flow line located not more than 2 inches (51 mm) above
the low point of the roof drainage area served. Refer to Figure L1611.2(4).
2.
Where secondary overflow drains are used in lieu of scuppers, they
shall have the same size as the primary roof drains and shall be installed
with the inlet flow line located not more than 2 inches (51 mm) above
the low point of the roof drainage area served. Refer to Figure L1611.2(5).
3.
Secondary overflow drains shall discharge to an approved location
and shall not be connected to the primary roof drain lines.
(9)
General (Live loads).
Section 1607.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1607.1 General. Live loads are those loads defined in Chapter 2 of this code. . A summary of various live load factors, as well as other climatic and geographic design criteria to be used in Lubbock, Texas, is included in Table L1607 below.
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TABLE L1607
SUMMARY OF CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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Ground Snow Load:
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Pg = 15 psf
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Design Wind Speed:
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Risk Category I Buildings:
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Vult = 105 mph, Vasd = 81.5 mph
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Risk Category II Buildings:
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Vult = 115 mph, Vasd = 89 mph
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Risk Category III and IV Buildings:
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Vult = 120 mph, Vasd = 93 mph
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Seismic Design Category:
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SDC = A
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Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period:
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Ss = 0.078g
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Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at 1- Second Period:
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S1 = 0.032g
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Weathering:
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Moderate
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Frost Line Depth:
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14 inches
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Termite:
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Moderate to Heavy
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Decay:
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None to Slight
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Summer Dry Bulb Temperature:
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96 degrees F
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Summer Wet Bulb Temperature:
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69 degrees F
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Winter Dry Bulb Temperature:
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15 degrees F
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Heating Degree Days:
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3499 days
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Cooling Degree Days:
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1738 days
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Climate Zone:
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7B; Zone 3 per ASHRAE 90.1
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Flood Hazards:
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Refer to chapter 30, article 30.03 of the Code of Ordinances
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100-Year Hourly Rainfall Rate:
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i = 3.3 inches per hour
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(10)
General (Reduction in roof live loads).
Section 1607.12.2
is hereby amended to read as follows:
1607.12.2 General (Reduction in roof live loads). The minimum uniformly distributed live loads of roofs and marquees,
Lo, in Table 1607.1 are permitted to be reduced in accordance with
Section 1607.12.2.1 except that no roof live load reduction is permitted
for any structural roof member on roofs having slopes less than or
equal to four (4) inches per foot, or on any arch or dome having a
rise less than one-eighth of the span.
(11)
Special design rain loads.
A new Section 1611.4 is hereby
added, which shall read as follows:
1611.4 Special design rain loads. Where
the roof perimeter construction extends above the roof and scuppers
are used for either primary drainage or secondary emergency overflow,
the scuppers shall be designed in accordance with Table L1611.2 in
order to limit the rain load on the roof to 20 psf (0.96 kN/m2) or
less. The roof structure shall be designed for additional rain load
in accordance with Section 1611.1 if the wall and roof drainage areas
contributing water to a scupper exceed the values shown in Table L1611.2.
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(12)
Site grading.
Section 1804.4 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
1804.4 Site grading. The ground immediately
adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building
at a slope of not less than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal
(5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured
perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or
lot lines prohibit 10 feet (3048 mm) of horizontal distance, a 5-percent
slope shall be provided to an approved alternative method of diverting
water away from the foundation. Swales used for this purpose shall
be sloped a minimum of 2 percent where located within 10 feet (3048
mm) of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet
(3048 mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of
2 percent away from the building. The procedure used to establish
the final ground level adjacent to the foundation shall account for
additional settlement of the backfill.
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Exceptions:
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Where climatic or soil conditions warrant, the slope of the
ground away from the building foundation shall be permitted to be
reduced to not less than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal
(2-percent slope).
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Where approved by the Building Official, final site grading
may be designed by a design professional registered in the State of
Texas.
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(13)
Foundation elevation.
Section 1808.7.4 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1808.7.4 Foundation elevation. Minimum
building floor elevations shall comply with Table 1808.7.4 based on
relative lot slopes.
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TABLE 1808.7.4
MINIMUM FLOOR ELEVATION FOR STRUCTURES RELATIVE TO SLOPES OF
THE LOT
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Difference in elevation from top of curb to rear property line
(inches)
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Minimum floor elevation above top of curb when slope is to rear
(inches)
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Minimum floor elevation above top of curb when slope is to front
(inches)
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0
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12
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6
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10.5
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13.5
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12
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9
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15
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18
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8
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16.5
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6
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18
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30
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6
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19.5
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36
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6
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21
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See Section 1804.4 for grading requirements;
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The minimum floor elevation shall be determined by using the
top of the floor slab and shall be a minimum of six (6) inches above
the calculated peak water surface elevation as determined by the City
Engineer, or that determined by Table 1808.7.4, whichever results
in the more stringent requirement. It shall be the responsibility
of the builder/contractor to provide the building official with a
survey certificate indicating the required finished floor elevation
as determined by the surveyor. The required elevation shall be indicated
on the construction plans. Structures located in any flood hazard
area shall comply with article 30.03 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances,
as well as all F.E.M.A. regulations, which will supersede the above.
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Alternate elevations are permitted subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer and the Building Official provided it can be
demonstrated by a registered design professional that all required
drainage to an approved point of discharge away from the structure
is provided at all locations on the site.
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(14)
Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.
Section 1809.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.7. Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete footings supporting
walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed
in accordance with Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2 and figures 1809.7.1
through 1809.7.3 below.
(15)
Table 1809.7 "Prescriptive Footings Supporting Walls of Light-Frame
Construction".
Table 1809.7 is hereby replaced by Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2
as follows:
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TABLE 1809.7.1
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b,
c
(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
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Number of Floors Supported by the Footing
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Width of Footing
(Inches)
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Thickness of Footing
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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16
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Design Required
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Notes to tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
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Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4
and Table L1607
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Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the
stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be
as required for supporting one floor.
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c.
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Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing members; concentrated
loads shall be considered separately, and may require specific engineering
design.
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TABLE 1809.7.2
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b,
c
(Combination Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.2)
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Width of Footing
(Inches)
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Thickness of Footing
(Inches)
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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16
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Design Required
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Notes to Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
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Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4
and Table L1607
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Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the
stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be
as required for supporting one floor.
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Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing members; concentrated
loads shall be considered separately, and may require specific engineering
design.
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(16)
Foundation details.
New figures 1809.7.1, 1809.7.2 and
1809.7.3 are hereby added as follows:
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(17)
Zoning regulations.
A new section H101.1.1 is hereby
added to read as follows:
H101.1.1 Zoning regulations. Chapter 40 (zoning) of the Code of Ordinances regulates the permissibility, placement, and physical characteristics of signs upon premises within the city based on particular zoning district requirements. Any reference to a particular sign type, size, height, or other physical characteristic within this Appendix should not therefor be construed as allowing such if otherwise prohibited or regulated by chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances.
(18)
Signs exempt from permits.
Section H101.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. The
following signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a permit
before erection:
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Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property.
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Signs erected by transportation authorities.
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3.
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The changing of moveable parts of an approved sign that is designed
for such changes, or the repainting or repositioning of display matter
shall not be deemed an alteration.
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4.
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Other signs as set forth in article 40.04, division 1 of the
Code of Ordinances, or as deemed appropriate by the building and zoning
officials.
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(19)
Permits, drawings and specifications.
Section H105.2
is hereby amended to read as follows:
H105.2 Permits, drawings and specifications. Where a permit is required, construction documents shall be required.
These documents shall show the dimensions, materials and required
details of construction, including loads, stresses and anchors. The
construction documents shall bear the seal of a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Texas. A dimensioned site plan and elevation
drawings sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all other city
requirements shall also be submitted.
Exceptions:
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Documents for the following sign types shall not be required
to bear the seal of a professional engineer:
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Monument signs not exceeding seven (7) feet in height.
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2.
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Wall signs attached flat to the building wall.
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(20)
General (roof signs).
Section H110.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Roof signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved
noncombustible material except as provided for in sections H106.1.1
and H107.1. Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of metallic
parts. Where combustible materials are permitted in letters or other
ornamental features, wiring and tubing shall be kept free and insulated
therefrom. Roof signs shall be so constructed as to leave a clear
space of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) between the roof level and
the lowest part of the sign and shall have at least 5 feet (1524 mm)
clearance between the vertical supports thereof. Where such clearances
cannot be provided, structural analysis of the roof supporting elements
shall be undertaken by a structural engineer, including the added
dead and wind loading of the sign, and any necessary strengthening
provided. No portion of any roof sign structure shall project beyond
an exterior wall.
(1983 Code, secs. 6-80SS–6-80VV; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5,
adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance
2010-O0030, sec. 2, adopted 4/8/2010; Ordinance 2010-O0032, secs. 1–2,
adopted 5/13/2010; Ordinance
2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
Section 3410 of the 2012 edition of the International Building
Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter
amended is hereby adopted and hereby amended by deleting section 3410.1,
and adding new sections 3410.1 through 3410.6, to read as follows:
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3410.1 Permit required to move building or structure.
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Except as set forth herein, no person or persons shall hereafter move any building into, or out of, the city limits, or from one location to another within the city limits, where the same shall be moved in, through, or upon the streets, alleys, avenues, or public grounds, unless said person shall first secure a permit to do so from the building official. Violation of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
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Building/Structure movement permits shall not be required for
the following:
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Portable building units, as the same are defined by section
623.121 of the Texas Transportation Code, that are moved solely upon
State highways within the corporate limits.
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2.
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The movement of portable buildings not exceeding 14 feet in
loaded width or height, or 40' in loaded length, as the case may be.
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3.
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The movement and installation of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)-Code manufactured homes by persons licensed by the state to
do so, and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules, and
requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs at 10 TAC chapter 80.
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4.
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The movement and installation of industrialized housing and
buildings and their component parts by persons licensed by the state
to do so, and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules,
and requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation at 16 TAC chapter 70.
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5.
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The movement of industrialized buildings or buildings that are
otherwise pre-built or manufactured within the city limits and intended
solely for export and installation outside the city limits.
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3410.2 Moving contractors to be registered, bonded,
and insured.
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Persons engaged in moving buildings and structures pursuant to this chapter (hereafter referred to as "moving contractors") shall be registered with the city in accordance with section 28.04.001 of the Code of Ordinances. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, such contractors shall give bond to the city pursuant to section 28.04.003, in addition to being insured pursuant to section 28.04.004. In lieu of the respective coverage amounts specified therein, the minimum coverage amounts for purposes of this section shall be as follows:
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Compliance bond: $25,000.00.
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2.
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Commercial general liability insurance: $300,000.00.
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3.
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Commercial automobile insurance: $500,000.00 per vehicle.
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Any bond or insurance provided pursuant to this section shall
be effective and fully paid and maintained in compliance with the
certificates provided the city through the date that the bonded or
insured activity is finally completed.
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3410.3 Conformance; minimum standards. All buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall
conform to the applicable standards as set forth in 3410.3.1 through
3410.3.4 below.
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3410.3.1 Current building standards applicable. Buildings and structures moved into or within the city shall comply,
or be altered to comply with the applicable provisions of the Code
of Ordinances for new buildings and structures, including, without
limitation, all building, structural, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical,
and electrical systems.
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3410.3.2 Certain manufactured homes ("mobile homes")
prohibited. Manufactured homes that were manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, and therefore not in accordance with HUD standards (defined as "mobile homes" by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act) shall not be installed or relocated within the city limits. Violation of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Exception: Owner-occupied mobile homes, as defined herein, lawfully in place within the corporate limits on the effective date of this section, that are subsequently determined by inspection to be in conformance with the minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code as referenced in chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
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3410.3.3 Mobile home replacement authorized. A mobile home, as defined in section
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3410.3.2 above, previously lawfully placed and installed on a lot or parcel within the city limits, may be replaced by a HUD-code manufactured home (manufactured on or after June 15, 1976 in accordance with HUD standards) in accordance with applicable requirements of chapter 40 (zoning) of the Code of Ordinances in order to facilitate upgraded, safer housing. Manufactured homes not of new manufacture are subject to inspection by the building official to determine compliance with minimum acceptable standards for safety as outlined in this chapter, and by the structural standards administrator to determine compliance with minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code.
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3410.3.4 Minimum housing standards. Moved buildings that will serve as dwelling units shall comply with the residential provisions of the International Residential Code or the International Building Code, as applicable. Where it is technically infeasible to comply with a provision of said code(s), the building official may apply the provisions of the International Existing Buildings Code and/or the minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code contained in chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
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3410.4 Procedures. The procedures set
forth within 3410.4.1 through 3410.4.6 shall be followed with regard
to the movement of all buildings and structures pursuant to this chapter.
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3410.4.1 Permit application and review. The moving contractor shall apply for a moving permit on forms provided
by the building official. Prior to issuance of such moving permit,
the owner of the building shall also apply to the zoning board of
adjustment for a special exception allowing the proposed move pursuant
to section 40.02.055(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances, unless specifically
exempted by that section.
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3410.4.2 Investigative inspection and report. Prior to issuance of the moving permit and where the building is
not exempt from the special exception requirements of section 40.02.055(b)(10),
prior to the agenda deadline for the scheduled hearing of the zoning
board of adjustments to consider the special exception, the building
official shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, the building or
structure proposed to be moved, provided that the building owner or
mover shall first pay an investigative inspection fee of $60.00, or
as might otherwise be established by the city council. Subsequent
to the inspection, the building official shall issue an inspection
report which shall generally describe the structural and appearance
characteristics of the building, and which shall include information
regarding building area and dimensions, foundation style and general
condition, roofing and exterior wall cladding materials, the presence
and condition of any garage or outbuildings, the general condition
of floor systems, exterior and interior walls, roof decking and covering
materials, windows, and bathroom/kitchen areas and associated fixtures.
Said report shall be provided, promptly upon completion, to the owner
and the zoning board of adjustments.
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3410.4.3 Action of board; conditional approval. If the zoning board of adjustment grants the special exception,
the building official may issue the permit subject to any and all
requirements or conditions placed by the board thereon, as well as
the other requirements of this chapter. All such requirements and
conditions shall be incorporated into the permit, and are considered
legal requirements for the purposes of compliance with this chapter.
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3410.4.4 Building to be moved beyond the city limits. The building official may issue a permit to move a building or structure
at least five thousand (5,000) feet outside of the city limits without
a special exception granted by the zoning board of adjustment.
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3410.4.5 Procedure where special exception not required. Where a special exception from the zoning board of adjustment is
not required, all other provisions of this chapter shall remain applicable.
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3410.4.6 Denial of permit. The building
official shall deny a moving permit under any of the following circumstances:
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Where the zoning board of adjustments has denied a required
special exception.
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Where the city or any public utility companies owning overhead
infrastructure, including but not limited to wires and cables, have
not first examined the proposed movement route to determine that:
(a) it owns no lines along the route; and/or (b) that the proposed
movement of the building or structure will not require the removal
or cutting of any overhead infrastructure. All routes approved by
the city or a public utility company must be evidenced by attested,
authorized signature.
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Where the department of traffic engineering has not first examined
the proposed movement route to determine that no traffic signal mast
arm will require removal or adjustment in order to accommodate the
building or structure. Approval of the proposed route must be evidenced
by attested, authorized signature.
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Where the department of traffic engineering, fire department
or police department have not first approved the proposed movement
route for the dates and times specified in the application, as attested
by the signatures of the authorities having jurisdiction;
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Where the parties are not otherwise in full compliance with
the provisions of the Code of Ordinances, as determined solely by
the city, including the specific responsibilities of the parties outlined
in section 3408.5.
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3410.5 Responsibilities of the parties. The specific responsibilities of the parties involved in the movement
of buildings or structures shall be as stipulated in sections 3410.5.1
through 3410.5.3 below. Where the destination lot is outside the corporate
limits of the city, sections 3410.5.1(4)(a) and 3410.5.3 shall not
apply.
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3410.5.1 Moving contractor. The moving
contractor shall perform the following:
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Obtain and maintain all required insurance policies, bonds,
permits, and approvals as necessary to initiate and complete the project
in a lawful manner.
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Obtain necessary permit applications from the building official,
identify the route, date(s), and time(s) of the proposed move, including
the locations and durations of any temporary storage ("stack lot")
locations, and secure the approval of all city and franchise utility
companies, the City of Lubbock Traffic Engineering Department, the
Texas Department of Transportation, as applicable, and emergency service
providers, including, but not limited to, the Lubbock Police Department,
Lubbock Fire Department, and Lubbock emergency medical services providers,
as specified in section 3410.4.6.
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Advise the building owner if a zoning board of adjustment (ZBA)
special exception is required pursuant to section 40.02.055(b)(10)
of the Code of Ordinances.
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If the special exception referenced in subsection (3) above
is granted the owner, or is not otherwise required:
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Confirm that the destination lot/building owner has obtained
necessary building permits for construction of a permanent foundation
system, has completed said construction and received final inspection
approval for same pursuant to section 3410.9.3 item #3;
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Arrange and pay for a police department escort along the moving
route in accordance with applicable police department policy; and
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Obtain necessary moving permits from the building official.
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Coordinate with the appropriate utility companies to disconnect
and make safe all sources of electricity, water, fuel gas, and sanitary
sewer. Sanitary sewer outlets shall be capped or otherwise secured
from rainwater infiltration. Electricity shall be disconnected at
the transformer or through removal of the meter and sealing of the
meter socket against unauthorized entry. Fuel gas shall be shut off
at the meter.
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Provide proper and adequate safeguards for the public, employees,
and adjoining property during demolition and lot clearing activities,
including compliance with section 3303 of the International Building
Code and obtaining street barricade permits where necessary for protection
of/from vehicular traffic.
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In coordination with the appropriate department, agency, or
franchise utility company, repair all damage to public improvements
incurred during demolition and building movement activities, including,
but not limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway
approaches, utility lines, sign posts, traffic signals, and drainage
structures along the moving route.
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Failure to comply with item (5), (6) or (7) of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances.
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3410.5.2 Origin lot owner. The owner
of the lot from which the building is moved shall perform the following
immediately after the building is removed from the lot:
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Fill all open excavations with clean fill dirt (no rubble or
trash to be used).
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Re-establish lot grades to convey storm water runoff to the
street, alley, or other approved conveyance without ponding and without
directing storm water runoff onto other private property.
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Clear the lot of all trash, rubbish, building debris, dead shrubbery,
tree limbs, etc.
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Cap all sanitary sewer outlets or otherwise secure them from
rainwater infiltration.
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In coordination with the appropriate department or franchise
utility, repair all damage to public improvements incurred during
the demolition and building movement activities, including, but not
limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway
approaches, utility lines, sign posts, and drainage structures within
the lot frontage.
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Failure to comply with items (1)-(5) of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
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3410.5.3 Destination lot/building owner. The owner of the lot to which the building is moved shall perform
the following:
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Prior to arranging for movement of the building, obtain an investigative inspection of the building to determine the degree of renovation necessary to bring the building's structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fuel gas systems up to minimum standards for new construction, as determined by the applicable technical codes adopted under chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances. Where the lot of origin is not within the city limits, the building owner shall conform to building inspection department policy with regard to arrangement of inspections and payment therefor.
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Obtain special exception approval from the zoning board of adjustments
pursuant to section 40.02.055(b)(10), as applicable.
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Construct and obtain inspection approval of required permanent
foundation systems in preparation for final placement and attachment
of the building. All necessary permits for the foundation system must
be obtained prior to construction.
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Upon placement and attachment of the building, complete all
required renovations to bring the building up to current standards
as required by section 3410.3 within the time frames stipulated in
section 3410.6.
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Complete all required work to comply with any conditions of
approval established by the zoning board of adjustments, within stipulated
time frames.
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3410.6 Violations; public nuisance. Except as provided herein, any of the conditions identified in sections 3410.6.1 through 3410.6.3 are deemed unlawful hazards to public health and safety and therefore constitute misdemeanors punishable by fine in accordance with section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances. Said conditions are also declared public nuisances, and shall be referred by the building official to the structural standards administrator for disposition pursuant to section 1102 of the property maintenance code as set forth in chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
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3410.6.1. Building detached from foundation. Any building that has been detached for more than thirty (30) days
from its foundations in preparation for a move, or that has been moved
from its original location and has not been affixed to its permanent
foundation in accordance with the building code within thirty (30)
days of the issue date of the moving permit, or any longer period
approved by the zoning board of adjustments as part of the special
exception process set forth in section 40.02.055(b)(10) of the Code
of Ordinances.
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3410.6.2 Building not in conformance with Code of
Ordinances. Any moved building not brought into compliance
with all relevant sections of all city codes within 180 days from
the date the foundation permit is first issued for the destination
lot, or any longer period approved by the zoning board of adjustments
as part of the special exception process set forth in section 40.02.055(b)(10)
of the Code of Ordinances.
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3410.6.3 Building not in conformance with stipulated
conditions.
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Any moved building not brought into compliance with
all requirements and conditions placed thereon by the zoning board
of adjustments within such time frames as the board shall have stipulated
as part of the special exception approval process outlined in section
40.02.055(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances.
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A building that has been secured against entry and
moved to an appropriately-zoned temporary location ("stack lot") that
is fenced or otherwise secured from public access so as not to create
an attractive nuisance or to present a hazard to the public from overturning
pending eventual movement to the destination lot shall not be considered
a violation under section 3410.6.1, so long as the temporary location
is identified at the time of moving permit application, and further
is for a pre-determined, temporary duration not to exceed 180 days.
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(Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020)
