The 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code,
as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter
amended, is hereby adopted as the existing building code of the City
of Lubbock, Texas. A copy of said code is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as though set out herein in detail. References to the existing
building code in this chapter or to "this code" within this article
shall mean and refer to the 2021 edition of the International Existing
Building Code as amended herein. One copy of the 2021 International
Existing Building Code shall be filed with the city secretary and
a copy shall be maintained in the office of the city building official.
All such copies, with the amendments thereto, shall be open to public
inspection during the usual hours of business of the offices where
they are maintained.
((Ordinance 2024-O0032 adopted 3/26/2024)
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Table 28.17.002
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Administrative Provisions Cross-Reference
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2021 International Existing Building Code Section
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Section Heading/Subject
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Refer to Lubbock Code of Ordinances Section
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108.6
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Fee refunds
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113.4
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Violation penalties
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114.1
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Stop work orders
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112
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Means of appeals
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((Ordinance 2024-O0032 adopted 3/26/2024)
(a)
Referenced codes and standards.
Section 102.4
is hereby amended to read as follows:
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and standards referenced in
this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code
to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated
in Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate
the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions
of the listing shall govern.
(b)
Certificate issued.
Section 110.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate issued. After the code official inspects the structure and does not find violations
of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by
the department, the code official shall issue a certificate
of occupancy that contains the following:
1.
The permit number.
2.
The address of the structure.
3.
The name and address of the owner or the owner's authorized
agent.
4.
A description of that portion of the structure for which the
certificate is issued.
5.
A statement that the described portion of the structure has
been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for
the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the
proposed occupancy is classified.
6.
The name of the code official.
7.
The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8.
The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code.
9.
The type of construction as defined in the International
Building Code.
10.
The design occupant load and any impact the alteration has on the design occupant load of the area not within the scope
of the work.
11.
Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
(c)
Scope.
Section 306.1 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
306.1 Scope. The provisions of Sections
306.1 through 306.7.16 apply to maintenance and repair, change
of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings.
Exception:
(1)
Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this
chapter.
(2)
If the cost of the project is less than $50K, it must comply
with ICC A117.1, or shall be reviewed and inspected to the Texas accessibility
Standards by a Registered Accessibility Specialist.
(d)
Design.
Section 306.2 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
306.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance
with this code and the alteration and existing
building provisions in ICC A117.1, as applicable.
Exception: Projects subject to the Texas Accessibility Standards
as adopted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are
exempt from this section.
Projects with a valuation of less than $50,000.00 (which are
subject to the Texas Accessibility Standards) may be accepted as equivalent
to this section where reviewed and inspected to the Texas Accessibility
Standards by a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Registered
Accessibility Specialist when a plan review report and a compliant
inspection report are provided to the building code official.
(e)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 401.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(f)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 405.2.6 is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
(g)
Material.
Section 406.1 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
406.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring
and equipment undergoing repair shall be allowed
to be repaired or replaced with like material, in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA 70.
(h)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 502.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(i)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 503.2 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(j)
Enhanced classroom acoustics.
Section 503.16 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
503.16 Enhanced classroom acoustics. In
Group E occupancies, where the work area exceeds
50 percent of the building area, enhanced classroom acoustics shall
be provided in all classrooms with a volume of 20,000 cubic feet (565
m3) or less. Enhanced classroom acoustics
shall comply with the reverberation time in Section 808 of ICC A117.1.
Exception: Compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards
is not considered equivalent compliance for the purpose of enforcement
of this code section.
(k)
Existing fire escapes.
Section 504.1.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
504.1.2 Existing fire escapes. Existing
fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as a component in the means
of egress in existing buildings only, where approved
by the Building Code Official and Fire Official. Existing fire escapes
shall be permitted to be repaired or replaced. Ladders of any type
are prohibited on fire escapes used as a required means of egress.
(l)
New fire escapes.
Section 504.1.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(m)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 507.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(n)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 701.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(o)
Materials and methods.
Section 702.7 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
702.7 Materials and methods. All new
work shall comply with the materials and methods requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code,
International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code,
and International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that
specify material standards, details of installation and connection,
joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element, component, or
system in the building.
(p)
Minimum requirement.
Section 802.5.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
802.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion
of open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equipment
platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps, and landings that is more
than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below and is not
provided with guards, or those in which the existing guards are judged
to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
(q)
Scope of fire protection.
Section 803.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
803.1 Scope. The requirements of this
section shall be limited to work areas in which Level
2 alterations are being performed, and where specified
they shall apply throughout the floor on which the work areas are located or otherwise beyond the work area.
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm
requirements included in this section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or
spaces bounded by fire walls or fire barriers containing the subject work area, and if the work area includes
a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then such corridor, hallway,
or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular
floor level.
(r)
Supervision.
Section
803.2.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
803.2.6 Supervision. Fire sprinkler systems
required by this section shall be supervised by one of the following
methods:
1.
Approved central station system in accordance with
NFPA 72.
2.
Approved proprietary system in accordance with NFPA
72.
3.
Approved remote station system of the jurisdiction
in accordance with NFPA 72.
4.
Where approved by the code official, approved local alarm service that will cause the sounding of an alarm in
accordance with NFPA 72.
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Exception: Supervision is not required where the Fire Code does
not require such for new construction.
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(s)
Standpipes.
Section 803.3 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
803.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6
of the Fire Code for retroactive standpipe requirements.
(t)
General.
Section 804.2 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
804.2 General. The means of egress shall
comply with the requirements of this section.
Exception: Means of egress complying with the requirements of
the building code under which the building was constructed shall be
considered to be compliant means of egress if, in the opinion of the code official, they do not constitute a distinct hazard
to life.
(u)
Fire escapes required.
Section 804.4.1.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
804.4.1.2 Fire escapes required. Where
more than one exit is required, an existing fire escape complying
with Section 804.4.1.2.1 shall be accepted as providing one of the
required means of egress, where approved by the Building Code Official
and Fire Official.
(v)
Fire escape access and details.
Section 804.4.1.2.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
804.4.1.2.1 Fire escape access and details. Fire escapes shall comply with all of the following requirements:
1.
Occupants shall have unobstructed access to the fire escape
without having to pass through a room subject to locking.
2.
Access to a fire escape shall be through a door, except that
windows shall be permitted to provide access from a single dwelling
units or sleeping units in Group R-1, R-2 and I-1 occupancies or to
provide access from spaces having a maximum occupant load of 10 in
other occupancy classifications.
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2.1
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The window shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square
feet (0.53 m2) or 5 square feet (0.46 m2) where located at grade.
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2.2
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The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches (610
mm) and net clear opening width shall be 20 inches (508 mm)
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2.3
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The bottom of the clear opening shall not be greater than 44
inches (1118 mm) above the floor.
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2.4
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The operation of the window shall comply with the operational
constraints of the International Building Code.
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3.
Openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire escapes stairways
shall be protected by fire assemblies having a minimum 3/4-hour fire-resistance
ratings.
Opening protection shall not be required in buildings equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
4.
Ladders of any type are prohibited on fire escapes used as a
required means of egress.
(w)
Transoms.
Section 804.6.2 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
804.6.2 Transoms. In all buildings of
Group B, E, I-1, I-2, R-1, and R-2 occupancies, all transoms in corridor
walls in work areas shall be either glazed with 1/4-inch
(6.4 mm) wired glass set in metal frames or other glazing assemblies
having a fire protection rating as required for the door and permanently
secured in the closed position or sealed with materials consistent
with the corridor construction.
(x)
Automatic sprinkler systems.
Section 904.1 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
904.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in a work area where required by Section 803.2 or this section.
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm
requirements included in this section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or
spaces bounded by fire walls or fire barriers containing the subject work area, and if the work area includes
a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then such corridor, hallway,
or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular
floor level.
(y)
High-rise buildings.
Section 904.1.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
904.1.1 High-rise buildings. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided in work areas of
high-rise buildings.
(z)
Fire sprinkler system.
Section 1011.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where
a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change occupancy within a space where there is a different
fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires an automatic fire
sprinkler system to be provided based on the International
Building Code. The installation of the automatic sprinkler
system shall be required within the area of the change of
occupancy and areas of the building not separated horizontally
and vertically from the change of occupancy by one
of the following:
1.
Fire barrier, as required by Section 707 of the International
Building Code.
2.
Fire wall, as required by Section 706 of the International
Building Code.
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Exceptions.
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1.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a one-
or two- family dwelling constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
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2.
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Automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a townhouse
constructed in accordance with the International Residential
Code.
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3.
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The townhouse shall be separated from adjoining units in accordance
with Section R302.2 of the International Residential Code.
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(aa)
Fire separations.
Section 1102.2.1 is hereby added
to read as follows:
1102.2.1 Fire Separations. Where fire
separations are utilized to allow additions without exceeding the
allowable area provisions of Chapter 5 of the IBC for either the existing
building or the new addition, the decreased clear space where the
two buildings adjoin shall be accounted for in such calculation relative
to the allowable frontage increase.
(bb)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 1103.3 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(cc)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 1201.4 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(dd)
Compliance with other codes.
Section 1301.3.2
is hereby amended to read as follows:
1301.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section shall
comply with the International Fire Code.
(ee)
Compliance with flood hazard provisions.
Section
1301.3.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(ff)
Conformance.
Section 1401.2 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall
be safe for human occupancy as determined by the International
Fire Code and City of Lubbock's Property Maintenance
Code. Any repair, alteration or change of
occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply
with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed.
Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of
the International Building Code or the International
Residential Code, as applicable.
(gg)
Flood hazard areas.
Section 1402.6 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(hh)
Moved structures permits and procedures.
Section 1403 is hereby added to read as follows:
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SECTION 1403
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MOVED STRUCTURES PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
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1403.1 Permit required to move building or
structure. Except as set forth herein, no person or persons shall hereafter move any building into, or out of, the city limits, or from one location to another within the city limits, where the same shall be moved in, through, or upon the streets, alleys, avenues, or public grounds, unless said person shall first secure a permit to do so from the building official. Violation of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
Building/Structure movement permits shall not be required for
the following:
1.
Portable building units, as the same are defined by Section
623.121 of the Texas Transportation Code, that are moved solely upon
State highways within the corporate limits.
2.
The movement of portable buildings not exceeding 14 feet in
loaded width or height, or 40' in loaded length, as the case
may be.
3.
The movement and installation of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)-Code manufactured homes by persons licensed by the state to
do so, and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules, and
requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs at 10 TAC Chapter 80.
4.
The movement and installation of industrialized housing and
buildings and their component parts by persons licensed by the state
to do so, and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules,
and requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation at 16 TAC Chapter 70.
5.
The movement of industrialized buildings or buildings that are
otherwise pre-built or manufactured within the city limits and intended
solely for export and installation outside the city limits.
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1403.2 Moving contractors to be registered, bonded,
and insured. Persons engaged in moving buildings and structures pursuant to this chapter (hereafter referred to as "moving contractors") shall be registered with the city in accordance with Section 28.04.001 of the Code of Ordinances. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, such contractors shall give bond to the city pursuant to Section 28.04.003, in addition to being insured pursuant to Section 28.04.004. In lieu of the respective coverage amounts specified therein, the minimum coverage amounts for purposes of this section shall be as follows:
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Compliance bond: $25,000.00
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2.
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Commercial general liability insurance: $300,000.00.
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3.
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Commercial automobile insurance: $500,000.00 per vehicle.
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Any bond or insurance provided pursuant to this section shall
be effective and fully paid and maintained in compliance with the
certificates provided the city through the date that the bonded or
insured activity is finally completed.
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1403.3 Conformance; minimum standards. All buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall
conform to the applicable standards as set forth in 1403.3.1 through
1403.3.4 below.
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1403.3.1 Current building standards applicable. Buildings and structures moved into or within the city shall comply,
or be altered to comply with the applicable provisions of the Code
of Ordinances and Unified Development Code for new buildings and structures,
including, without limitation, all building, structural, plumbing,
fuel gas, mechanical, and electrical systems.
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1403.3.2 Certain manufactured homes ("mobile homes")
prohibited.
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Manufactured homes that were manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, and therefore not in accordance with HUD standards (defined as "mobile homes" by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act) shall not be installed or relocated within the city limits. Violation of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Exception: Owner-occupied mobile homes, as defined herein, lawfully in place within the corporate limits on the effective date of this section, that are subsequently determined by inspection to be in conformance with the minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code as referenced in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
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1403.3.3 Mobile home replacement authorized. A mobile home, as defined in Section 1403.3.2 above, previously
lawfully placed and installed on a lot or parcel within the city limits,
may be replaced by a HUD-code manufactured home (manufactured on or
after June 15, 1976 in accordance with HUD standards) in accordance
with applicable requirements of the Unified Development Code in order
to facilitate upgraded, safer housing. Manufactured homes not of new
manufacture are subject to inspection by the building official to
determine compliance with minimum acceptable standards for safety
as outlined in this chapter, and by the structural standards administrator
to determine compliance with minimum housing standards contained within
the property maintenance code.
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1403.3.4 Minimum housing standards. Moved buildings that will serve as dwelling units shall comply with the residential provisions of the International Residential Code or the International Building Code, as applicable. Where it is technically infeasible to comply with a provision of said code(s), the building official may apply the provisions of the International Existing Buildings Code and/or the minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code contained in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
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1403.4 Procedures. The procedures set
forth within 1403.4.1 through 1403.4.5 shall be followed with regard
to the movement of all buildings and structures pursuant to this chapter.
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1403.4.1 Permit application and review. The moving contractor shall apply for a moving permit on forms provided
by the building official.
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1403.4.2 Investigative inspection and report. Prior to issuance of the moving permit the building official shall
inspect, or cause to be inspected, the building or structure proposed
to be moved, provided that the building owner or mover shall first
pay an investigative inspection fee of an established amount approved
by the city council. Buildings or structures more than ten (10) years
old are exempt from investigative inspections, in lieu they require
a structural report performed by a State of Texas licensed engineer
certifying the structural integrity for the transportation.
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1403.4.3 Conditional approval. The building
official may issue the permit subject to any and all requirements
or conditions placed by other requirements of this chapter. All such
requirements and conditions shall be incorporated into the permit,
and are considered legal requirements for the purposes of compliance
with this chapter.
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1403.4.4 Building to be moved beyond the city limits. The building official may issue a permit to move a building or structure
at least five thousand (5,000) feet outside of the city limits.
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1403.4.5 Denial of permit. The building
official shall deny a moving permit under any of the following circumstances:
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Where the city or any public utility companies owning overhead
infrastructure, including but not limited to wires and cables, have
not first examined the proposed movement route to determine that:
(a) it owns no lines along the route; and/or (b) that the proposed
movement of the building or structure will not require the removal
or cutting of any overhead infrastructure. All routes approved by
the city or a public utility company must be evidenced by attested,
authorized signature.
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Where the department of traffic engineering has not first examined
the proposed movement route to determine that no traffic signal mast
arm will require removal or adjustment in order to accommodate the
building or structure. Approval of the proposed route must be evidenced
by attested, authorized signature.
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Where the department of traffic engineering, fire department
or police department have not first approved the proposed movement
route for the dates and times specified in the application, as attested
by the signatures of the authorities having jurisdiction;
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4.
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Where the parties are not otherwise in full compliance with
the provisions of the Code of Ordinances, as determined solely by
the city, including the specific responsibilities of the parties outlined
in Section 1403.5.
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1403.5 Responsibilities of the parties. The specific responsibilities of the parties involved in the movement
of buildings or structures shall be as stipulated in Sections 1403.5.1
through 1403.5.3 below. Where the destination lot is outside the corporate
limits of the city, Sections 1403.5.1(4)(a) and 1403.5.3 shall not
apply.
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1403.5.1 Moving contractor. The moving contractor shall perform
the following:
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Obtain and maintain all required insurance policies,
bonds, permits, and approvals as necessary to initiate and complete
the project in a lawful manner.
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2.
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Obtain necessary permit applications from the building
official, identify the route, date(s), and time(s) of the proposed
move, including the locations and durations of any temporary storage
("stack lot") locations, and secure the approval of all city and franchise
utility companies, the City of Lubbock Traffic Engineering Department,
the Texas Department of Transportation, as applicable, and emergency
service providers, including, but not limited to, the Lubbock Police
Department, Lubbock Fire Department, and Lubbock emergency medical
services providers, as specified in Section 1403.4.5.
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Lots where the final destination is located within
the corporate limits of the city:
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Confirm that the destination lot/building owner has obtained
necessary building permits for construction of a permanent foundation
system, has completed said construction and received final inspection
approval for same pursuant to Section 1403.5.3 item #2;
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Arrange and pay for a police department escort along the moving
route in accordance with applicable police department policy; and
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c.
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Obtain necessary moving permits from the building official.
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4.
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Coordinate with the appropriate utility companies to disconnect
and make safe all sources of electricity, water, fuel gas, and sanitary
sewer. Sanitary sewer outlets shall be capped or otherwise secured
from rainwater infiltration. Electricity shall be disconnected at
the transformer or through removal of the meter and sealing of the
meter socket against unauthorized entry. Fuel gas shall be shut off
at the meter.
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Provide proper and adequate safeguards for the public, employees,
and adjoining property during demolition and lot clearing activities,
including compliance with Section 3303 of the International Building
Code and obtaining street barricade permits where necessary for protection
of/from vehicular traffic.
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In coordination with the appropriate department, agency, or
franchise utility company, repair all damage to public improvements
incurred during demolition and building movement activities, including,
but not limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway
approaches, utility lines, sign posts, traffic signals, and drainage
structures along the moving route.
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Failure to comply with item (4), (5) or (6) of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances.
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1403.5.2 Origin lot owner. The owner
of the lot from which the building is moved shall perform the following
immediately after the building is removed from the lot:
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Fill all open excavations with clean fill dirt (no rubble or
trash to be used).
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2.
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Re-establish lot grades to convey stormwater runoff to the street,
alley, or other approved conveyance without ponding and without directing
storm water runoff onto other private property.
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3.
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Clear the lot of all trash, rubbish, building debris, dead shrubbery,
tree limbs, etc.
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4.
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Cap all sanitary sewer outlets or otherwise secure them from
rainwater infiltration.
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5.
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In coordination with the appropriate department or franchise
utility, repair all damage to public improvements incurred during
the demolition and building movement activities, including, but not
limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway
approaches, utility lines, sign posts, and drainage structures within
the lot frontage.
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Failure to comply with items (1) — (5) of this section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
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1403.5.3 Destination lot/building owner. The owner of the lot to which the building is moved shall perform
the following:
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Prior to arranging for movement of the building, obtain an investigative inspection of the building to determine the degree of renovation necessary to bring the building's structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fuel gas systems up to minimum standards for new construction, as determined by the applicable technical codes adopted under Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances. Where the lot of origin is not within the city limits, the building owner shall conform to building inspection department policy with regard to arrangement of inspections and payment therefor.
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2.
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Construct and obtain inspection approval of required permanent
foundation systems in preparation for final placement and attachment
of the building. All necessary permits for the foundation system must
be obtained prior to construction.
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3.
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Upon placement and attachment of the building, complete all
required renovations to bring the building up to current standards
as required by Section 1403.3 within the time frames stipulated in
Section 1403.6.
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Complete all required work to comply with any conditions of
approval established in the review for the foundation permit, within
stipulated time frames.
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1403.6 Violations; public nuisance. Except as provided herein, any of the conditions identified in Sections 1403.6.1 through 1403.6.3 are deemed unlawful hazards to public health and safety and therefore constitute misdemeanors punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances. Said conditions are also declared public nuisances, and shall be referred by the building official to the structural standards administrator for disposition pursuant to Section 1102 of the property maintenance code as set forth in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
1403.6.1. Building detached from foundation. Any building that has been detached for more than thirty (30) days
from its foundations in preparation for a move, or that has been moved
from its original location and has not been affixed to its permanent
foundation in accordance with the building code within thirty (30)
days of the issue date of the moving permit.
1403.6.2 Building not in conformance with Code of
Ordinances. Any moved building not brought into compliance
with all relevant sections of all city codes within 180 days from
the date the foundation permit is first issued for the destination
lot.
1403.6.3 Building not in conformance with stipulated
conditions. A building that has been secured against entry
and moved to an appropriately-zoned temporary location ("stack lot")
that is fenced or otherwise secured from public access so as not to
create an attractive nuisance or to present a hazard to the public
from overturning pending eventual movement to the destination lot
shall not be considered a violation under Section 1403.6.1, so long
as the temporary location is identified at the time of moving permit
application, and further is for a pre-determined, temporary duration
not to exceed 180 days.
(ii)
When required.
Section 1509.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1509.1 When required. An approved water supply
for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made
before combustible vertical construction begins. The water supply
design and timing of the water supply installation relative to building
construction shall comply with the adopted Fire Code.
(jj)
Water supply for fire protection.
Sections 1509.2
through 1509.5 is hereby deleted in their entirety.
((Ordinance 2024-O0032 adopted 3/26/2024)
