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.
means inspected and accepted by the building inspector as
having met the requirements of this code.
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.
means the city zoning board of adjustment.
means building inspector, city manager or city manager designee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the
building code, it shall be held to mean the City of Overton, Texas.
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.
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.
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:
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Appendix C (Use and Occupancy of Group “U” Occupancies)
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Appendix D (Fire District)
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Appendix E (Additional Accessibility Requirements)
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Appendix G (Flood Resistant Construction)
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(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:
(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:
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Section 210.12(A) of the code is amended by adding a new Exception
No. 4, said new exception to read as follows:.
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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.
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(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)
