The following words, terms, and phrases, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning, are defined for purposes of this article as follows:
Asbestos survey.
An inspection of a building or facility to determine the location, quantity, and condition of asbestos-containing material therein by taking samples for analysis or by visual inspection.
Commercial building.
All other buildings which are not defined herein as residential buildings.
Demolition.
Operations in which loadbearing structural members of a building are wrecked or removed.
Person.
Any individual, partnership, company, association, trust, foundation, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties, whether operated for profit or not for profit.
Renovation.
Additions to or alterations of the interior surfaces of a building for purposes of restoration by removal, repairing, and rebuilding.
Residential building.
A single-family structure primarily used or capable of being used for human habitation.
(Ordinance 2022-05.25-02, sec. 3.02.281, adopted 5/25/2022)
Prior to issuance of a permit to any person for the renovation or demolition of any commercial building within the city limits, an asbestos survey shall be conducted of the areas to be renovated or demolished.
(Ordinance 2022-05.25-02, sec. 3.02.282, adopted 5/25/2022)
An asbestos survey shall not be required prior to the issuance of a permit for the renovation or demolition of a residential building unless the renovation or demolition involves more than two contiguous residential building sites which are part of a commercial or public project such as an urban renewal project, a highway construction project, a project to develop a shopping center or mall, the construction of an industrial facility or other large private development.
(Ordinance 2022-05.25-02, sec. 3.02.283, adopted 5/25/2022)
Any asbestos survey required herein shall be conducted by an individual licensed by the state to do an asbestos survey. The cost of the asbestos survey under sections 4.04.002 and 4.04.003 shall be borne by the person seeking the permit.
(Ordinance 2022-05.25-02, sec. 3.02.284, adopted 5/25/2022)
Any person who shall fail to have performed an asbestos survey as defined herein under the circumstances when required herein under sections 4.04.002 and 4.04.003 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ordinance 2022-05.25-02, sec. 3.02.285, adopted 5/25/2022)