(a) The
following codes are hereby adopted by reference as though they were
copied herein in full:
(1) Standard Building Code, 1982 edition.
(2) National Electrical Code, 1984 edition.
(3) Standard Gas Code, 1982 edition.
(4) Standard Mechanical Code, 1982 edition.
(5) Standard Plumbing Code, 1982 edition.
(6) Standard Elimination or Repair of Unsafe Building Code, 1982 edition.
(b) Any
matters in said codes which are contrary to existing ordinances of
the city shall prevail. Any existing ordinances to the contrary are
hereby repealed in the respect of contradicting points only.
(c) Within
said codes, when reference is made to the duties of certain officials
named therein, that designated official in the city who has duties
corresponding to those of the named official in said code shall be
deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions
of said code is concerned.
(Ordinance 10-884 adopted 10/9/84)
A customer service inspection certification shall be completed
prior to providing continuous water service to new construction, on
any existing service when the water purveyor has reason to believe
that cross-connections or other unacceptable plumbing practices exist,
or after any material improvement, correction or addition to the private
plumbing facilities. Customer service inspection certification must
be conducted by a licensed plumber or certified waterworks operator.
(Ordinance 10-884 adopted 2/11/97)
No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe will be used to carry natural
gas or LP gas to a residence, business, or any other structure in
the city. The use of polyethylene (orange) P.E. 3306 and P.E. 2306
will be allowed as in article 306.3 of the Standard Plumbing Code.
The fittings should conform to ASTM standards as outlined in article
306.3 using only welded or compression fittings. There can be no stainless
steel clamps on gas lines.
(Ordinance 12-85 adopted 12/10/85)