The following standards codes published by the International Code Council are hereby adopted by the city, except where any provision of the International Codes conflicts with any provision of this Code of Ordinances, in which case this Code of Ordinances shall prevail:
(1) 
International Fire Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
(2) 
International Building Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
(3) 
International Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
(4) 
International Plumbing Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
(5) 
International Gas Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
(6) 
International Residential Code, 2003 edition, except for chapter 1.
Copies of said codes shall be kept on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance 448, sec. I, adopted 2/13/06)
All new construction must be certified that it complies with all codes, by one of two methods, the builder must certify on a form provided by the city, that the structure complies with city code, or a 3rd party inspector may certify, on a form provided by the city, that the structure complies with city code. However, the building official retains the right to perform any and all inspections if he so chooses.
(1) 
The city administrator is hereby designated as the building official of the city, and as such is, and shall serve as the enforcement official for code enforcement.
(2) 
The building official may delegate actual performance of his duties to a designee, but such delegation must be approved by the city council.
(3) 
In the performance of his duties as building official and code enforcement, the building official shall be guided by the technical specifications and criteria set forth in the codes hereinabove adopted.
(4) 
The building official is hereby granted the authority to use reasonable discretion in applying and enforcing code requirements in those situations in which a property owner or occupant would suffer endure hardship by reason of their strict application, provided that such exercise of discretion does not result in a significant risk of loss. Neither the city, the building official or his designee, or any official, officer, agent, employee, or representative of the city shall incur any liability arising from or connected with, either proximately or remotely, the exercise or non-exercise of discretionary authority herein granted.
(Ordinance 361 adopted 10/13/98; Ordinance 426 adopted 1/13/04)
Building permits are to be obtained from the building inspector of the city before beginning any new construction or additions within the city limits. The cost of said building permit fee shall be as provided for in the fee schedule found in the appendix of this code.
(Ordinance 440 adopted 5/10/05)
Plans and specifications for new business buildings or for alterations to existing business buildings, where the estimated cost of the work is $25,000.00 or more, shall be prepared by and shall bear the name, seal, and registration number of a registered Architect. Architects shall be registered in the State of Texas. Such certification shall be required on business buildings costing less that $25,000 if deemed necessary by the building official, whether same be an alteration or new construction. For the purposes of this section, all buildings shall be considered business except the following: one and two family dwellings, including customary accessory buildings; lumber sheds; buildings of less than 400 square feet which are located 20 feet or more from the nearest property line.
(1986 Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-1-5)
Buildings moved into the city limits from without, shall conform to all the requirements of the building code, including electrical and plumbing codes. Before permits are granted for such moves, it must be shown that the proposed structure will not violate provisions of the zoning ordinances. A site plan and at least two (2) color photographs of the building, or HUD-Code Manufactured Home shall be submitted with the permit request.
(Ordinance 427 adopted 3/8/04)
Building permits shall not include permission to occupy any part of the public streets, sidewalks or alleys with building material or equipment without first obtaining a permit for the use of public streets, sidewalks, and alleys from the building official before operations have commenced. The fee for said permit shall be provided for in the fee schedule found in the appendix of this code. The permit for street, sidewalk, or alley occupancy shall be only for the duration of construction or such lesser time as the building official may determine.
(1986 Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-1-7)