Words used in the International Construction Codes and the National Electrical Code shall have the meanings assigned to them therein. Words relating to buildings and building use, when not otherwise separately defined, shall have the meanings which conform to the meanings set out in the building ordinances of the city. Otherwise, they shall have their usual meaning.
Approved or approval
means inspected and accepted by the building inspector as having met the requirements of this code.
Backflow tester
means any person licensed as a backflow device tester in compliance with the requirements of the state commission on environmental quality, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to test specific types of devices that are connected to the public water supply which will prevent contamination to the source of the public water supply.
Board
means the city zoning board of adjustment.
Building official
means building inspector, city manager or city manager designee.
Certificate of occupancy
means a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building’s compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy.
Commercial building
means any building, structure, or premises that advertises as or conducts a business-like occupation dealing with merchandise or services, including offices, stores, and the like, but not restricted to such.
Dwelling or residence
means the abiding place of one or more persons in which the use and management of sleeping quarters and all appliances for cooking, ventilating, heating, or lighting are under one control.
Electrical sign contractor
means any person licensed as a master sign electrician in compliance with the requirements of the state department of licensing and regulation, who works for and under the general supervision and direction of a master electrician and who does not hold himself out to the public as being qualified to contract for the doing of electrical work.
Electrical work
means any act in connection with the installing, altering, repairing, and/or maintaining of electrical installations designed for or capable of carrying electrical energy, which act ordinarily requires the use of tools.
General contractor
means any person wishing to submit for a building, demolition, pool, retaining wall, fence or various other types of permit for which the state does not currently require any specialized training or licensing to conduct business as a contractor; however, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to do the kind of construction work or to contract for the doing of building construction or demolition work by himself or by his employees.
Irrigation contractor
means any person licensed as an irrigator in compliance with the requirements of the state commission on environmental quality, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to do the kind of irrigation work or to contract for the doing of irrigation work, by him or by the employment of journeymen, which his license authorizes him to do.
Journeyman electrician
means any person licensed as a journeyman electrician in compliance with the requirements of the state department of licensing and regulation, who works for and under the general supervision and direction of a master electrician and who does not hold himself out to the public as being qualified to contract for the doing of electrical work.
Journeyman plumber
means any person licensed as a journeyman plumber in compliance with the requirements of the state board of plumbing examiners, who works for and under the general supervision and direction of a master plumber and who does not hold himself out to the public as being qualified to contract for the doing of plumbing work.
Jurisdiction.
Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the building code, it shall be held to mean the City of Overton, Texas.
Master electrician
means any person licensed as a master electrician in compliance with the requirements of the state department of licensing and regulation, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to do the kind of electrical work or to contract for the doing of electrical work, by him or by the employment of journeyman electricians, which his license authorizes him to do.
Master plumber
means any person licensed as a master plumber in compliance with the requirements of the state board of plumbing examiners, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to do the kind of plumbing work or to contract for the doing of plumbing work, by him or by the employment of journeyman plumbers, which his license authorizes him to do.
Mechanical contractor
means any person licensed as a master plumber in compliance with the requirements of the state department of licensing and regulation, who holds himself out to the public as being qualified to do the kind of mechanical work or to contract for the doing of mechanical work, by him or by the employment of journeymen, which his license authorizes him to do.
(Ordinance 2016-12-15A adopted 12/15/16; 2014 Code, sec. 90.00; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, installation, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the following documents, one (1) copy of each of which are on file in the office of the city secretary, and the following codes, together with existing amendments and amendments hereinafter, are incorporated by reference and are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied herein fully:
(1) 
The 2012 International Building Code shall be adopted in its entirety as published, including the following appendices:
Appendix C (Use and Occupancy of Group “U” Occupancies)
Appendix D (Fire District)
Appendix E (Additional Accessibility Requirements)
Appendix G (Flood Resistant Construction)
(2) 
The 2012 International Residential Code shall be adopted with the omission of section 313 it its entirety. The city also adopts the following appendices of the 2012 International Residential Code:
Appendix A (Gas Pipe Sizing Requirements)
Appendix B (Vent Pipe Sizing)
Appendix C (Exhaust Vent Pipe Terminal Locations and Sizing)
Appendix D (Swimming Pools)
(3) 
The 2012 International Plumbing Code shall be adopted in its entirety as published, including appendix E.
(4) 
The 2012 International Fuel and Gas Code [Fuel Gas Code]shall be adopted in its entirety as published, including appendix A.
(5) 
The 2012 International Mechanical Code shall be adopted in its entirety as published.
(6) 
The 2011 National Electrical Code NFPA 70 shall be adopted in its entirety as published, with the following exception:
Section 210.12(A) of the code is amended by adding a new Exception No. 4, said new exception to read as follows:.
Exception No. 4: One 120v, 20 amp circuit, protected by a conventional heat activated overcurrent protection device, serving a single receptacle dedicated to a cold storage appliance, may be installed.
(7) 
The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code shall be adopted in its entirety as published.
(Ordinance 2016-12-15A adopted 12/15/16; 2014 Code, sec. 90.01; Ordinance 2020.01.16A adopted 1/16/20; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
The provisions of these codes shall apply to all construction, erection, alterations, demolitions, or replacement of equipment installed, used or maintained in the city as per listed by the applicable code for the work being performed. The following work shall be considered exempt: electrical wiring or equipment used in the generation, distribution and rendition of service to the public, which is installed by or for and owned or maintained by a public utility, telephone, or other such company permitted to operate in the city.
(Ordinance 2016-12-15A adopted 12/15/16; 2014 Code, sec. 90.04)
(a) 
The city manager or his designee (contract building inspector) is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of these codes. No building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other construction trade work shall be approved unless the work is in conformity with these codes, and unless such work is in conformity with the approved methods of construction for the safety of life and property. When not specifically covered by these codes, the city manager or his designee (contract building inspector) shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the applicant on its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of these codes. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in these codes.
(b) 
Any person who, as owner, agent, servant, lessee or otherwise, violates, disobeys, or refuses to comply with, or who resists or opposes the execution of, or violates any provisions of these codes, or who occupies or maintains any building or structure which is in violation of these codes, shall be held in violation of the Code of Ordinances. Any and all new construction, replacements, or installations erected or altered in violation of these codes shall be condemned and removed at the expense of the person erecting or altering the same.
(Ordinance 2016-12-15A adopted 12/15/16; 2014 Code, sec. 90.05)
Contractors working within the city shall comply with the minimum standards of the International Construction Codes or National Electrical Code governing the work being performed.
(2014 Code, sec. 90.14; Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.14, adopted 1/16/20)
No building or structure (commercial or residential) shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the city manager or his designee has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein showing the building meets the city’s minimum requirements and is in compliance with the city’s zoning ordinance. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
(2014 Code, sec. 90.19; Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.19, adopted 1/16/20; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
Any person who violates any provision of this article may be punishable by a fine of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense.
(2014 Code, sec. 90.20; Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.20, adopted 1/16/20)
Before any construction is begun within the city, a review of the site plan must be performed by the city manager or his designee to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning ordinances.
(Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.21, adopted 1/16/20)
Before any demolition of any structure(s) occurs within the city, notification of the structure(s) to be demolished and a timetable and procedure for such demolition must be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.22, adopted 1/16/20)
A person commits an offense if he violates any provision of this article as outlined above.
(Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.23, adopted 1/16/20)
The city manager or his designee shall be authorized to enforce all provisions of this article and upon finding a violation the code enforcement officer may issue a citation to the utility account customer.
(Ordinance 2020.01.16A, sec. 90.24, adopted 1/16/20)