(a) 
The 2015 International Building Code, written by the International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, is specifically adopted as part of the building code of the city. The same is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at length.
(b) 
A copy of said International Building Code shall be filed with the city secretary and a copy maintained in the office of the chief building official of the city. All such copies are open to public inspection during business hours of the offices where they are maintained, with amendments thereto.
(Ordinance 11-3543, sec. I (6-16), adopted 1/25/11; Ordinance 17-3646 adopted 1/24/17)
No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, improve, convert or demolish any roof or roof structure for which a permit is required within the corporate limits of the city until such person has registered with the city and has made, executed and delivered to the building official a permit surety bond and a certificate of insurance in accordance with the following:
(1) 
Permit surety bond.
(A) 
Contractors are required to obtain a good and sufficient corporate surety bond or permit surety bond, in the amount shown in table 3.03.033 payable to the city for the use and benefit of either the city or the property owner for damages as a result of any act or neglect of the principal or his agents or employees; or by reasons of failure to repair any defective work, material or installation; or for failure to pay any fees or other charges due the city; or for failure to remedy any defects or faulty workmanship or material within the time prescribed by the building official for the completion of such remedial work, without additional cost to the person for whom the work was done; and guaranteeing compliance with the requirements of the applicable construction codes of all work installed by the principal, his agents or employees.
(B) 
Claim upon such bond may be filed by either any person damaged by reason of the principal’s failure to perform his obligations under the bond, or the city for violation of applicable construction codes.
(C) 
Suspension or revocation of the registration of the principal shall not by itself affect the liability of either the principal or the surety on such bond.
(2) 
Certificate of insurance.
Contractors are required to maintain liability insurance and shall provide a certificate of insurance showing the levels of liability insurance coverage in accordance with table 3.03.033.
Table 3.03.033
Contractor Categories
State License or Registration Required
City Registration
License and Permit Surety Bond
General Liability Insurance
Commercial Roofing Contractor
No
Yes
$20,000.00
$300,000.00
Residential Roofing Contractor
No
Yes
$20,000.00
$100,000.00
(3) 
Homestead exemption.
A homeowner for which a homestead exemption has been given for his/her property intended for the permit and said homeowner is acting as his/her own roofing contractor.
(Ordinance 17-3646 adopted 1/24/17; Ordinance 23-3746 adopted 5/23/2023)