Township of Ridley, PA Adoption of Standards

The BOCA National Building Code adopted herein is amended and changed in the following respects:

Section 100.1, Title, is completed by inserting the words "Township of Ridley" in the space entitled "name of jurisdiction."

(2)

Section 101.4, Continuation of unlawful use, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

101.4 Continuation of unlawful use: The continuation of occupancy or use of a building or structure, or part thereof, contrary to the provisions of this code, shall be deemed a violation and subject to the penalties prescribed in this chapter.

(3)

Section 105.1.1, Determination by Building Official, is added to read:

105.1.1 Determination by Building Official: In the event that the owner or agent is unable to obtain the releases required in Section 105.1, the Building Official shall inspect the premises for which application has been made to determine that utility service connections and appurtenant equipment have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.

(4)

Section 105.4, Technical Specifications, is added to read:

105.4 Technical specifications: All demolition shall conform to the following requirements. Where, under these requirements, responsibilities are imposed upon a "contractor," that term shall also mean any person performing the demolition work, including contractors and the owner or agents of the owner. Final responsibility for compliance with all requirements shall be that of the owner of the structure being demolished.

105.4.1 Demolition and clean-up: The work to be performed shall include the demolition of all structures, vaults, steps, walls and the disposal of all excess material, junk and rubbish.

105.4.2 Building permit required: The contractor shall not commence work, nor shall he remove from the site of demolition anything or any materials, until the contractor has received a building permit from the Township of Ridley.

105.4.3 Sidewalk sheds: If the structure to be demolished is more than two stories or 25 feet high, measured from sidewalk or street level, and the horizontal distance from the inside of the sidewalk to the structure is 15 feet or less, a substantial sidewalk shed shall be constructed over the entire length of the sidewalk, adjacent to the structure, of sufficient width to accommodate pedestrian traffic without causing congestion. The sidewalk shed shall be lighted, either by natural or artificial means sufficient to ensure safety at all times.

105.4.4 Fences and demolition using machinery methods: When the horizontal distance from the inside of the sidewalk to a structure is more than 15 feet and less than 25 feet, a sidewalk shed may be constructed over the sidewalk as described above, or in place of such a shed, a substantial fence shall be constructed along the inside edge of the sidewalk, or if permission has been granted to close the sidewalk, a substantial fence eight feet high may be constructed at the curbline and a safe place to walk in the cartway of the street shall be provided. When demolition work using machinery methods are employed, the buildings may be demolished in a step-like fashion as long as adequate lateral support of the structure exists. No wall, chimney or other construction shall be allowed to fall in mass on an upper floor. Bulky material, such as beams and columns, shall be lowered and not allowed to fall.

105.4.5 Barriers around openings: Suitable barriers, subject to the approval of the Building Official, shall be erected and maintained by the contractor around all openings in the ground as long as such openings shall, in the opinion of the Building Official, constitute a hazard or a dangerous condition.

105.4.6 Signs: The contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain approved danger, warning, and keep-out signs at places and locations where the placing of such signs are warranted, especially in working area, or as directed by the Building Official.

105.4.7 Work to be kept wet: During the demolition of buildings and structures, the work shall be kept thoroughly wetted down to prevent the spread of dust. The contractor shall provide necessary water and connections therefor.

105.4.8 Capping of sewers: All sewer laterals must be capped at the curb by the contractor before any demolition starts. A permit must be obtained from the Plumbing Inspector of the Township of Ridley.

105.4.9 Combustible materials: All combustible materials from the demolition activity shall be removed from the site and any basements or pits exposed by such demolition activity shall be backfilled to at least the adjacent grade levels.

105.4.10 Removal of window and door frames: Window and door frames shall not be removed until the demolition work shall have progressed to their elevations in the walls.

105.4.11 Removal of walls above first floor: No portions of walls above the elevations of the first floor and located immediately adjacent and parallel to any street shall be thrown but shall be barred loose and demolished piecemeal.

105.4.12 Contiguous buildings: The contractor shall leave contiguous buildings in a safe condition and shall not deface, mar, hurt or jeopardize any adjacent buildings, and any damage done to such adjacent or nearby building shall be repaired or restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Building Official. Extreme care must be exercised in the demolition of buildings adjacent to other structures which are to remain. The contractor shall be responsible for damages to adjacent buildings, and all repairs shall be made by the contractor at no expense to the adjacent building owner. Any walls of contiguous buildings left exposed by this demolition shall be preserved and treated in the manner specified in BOCA Section 3005.3.1 so as to seal the surface of such walls and provide adequate weather protection. All work required by this subsection shall be completed within 30 days from the date any demolition work results in exposure to the elements of contiguous building walls or parapets, which time may be extended by the Building Official for good cause.

105.4.14 Filling subsurface areas: The contractor shall furnish, at his expense, all additional materials required for filling subsurface areas to the grade of the surface of the adjoining ground. Said material required shall be of quality acceptable to the Building Official and a sufficient quantity shall be on hand to ensure uninterrupted progress in completing the backfilling. On completion of the demolition, the cellars shall be filled to a level not higher than the existing sidewalk and yard. All backfilling shall be done in twelve-inch layers and each layer compacted by a ten-ton roller or its equivalent. Compacting the backfill with any loader is not acceptable. Eighteen inches of soil free from stones, clods and debris shall be evenly spread over all demolished structures. The entire area shall be cleaned and graded so a rotary mower can be used in cutting the grass or weeds.

105.4.15 Burning prohibited: No burning shall be permitted on the site. Combustible material shall be disposed of by the contractor.

105.4.16 Removal of debris: The contractor shall remove all debris and equipment and dispose of all material from the site of the work and leave the ground clear of all materials, rubbish and debris and in a clean and neat condition as demolition of each structure is completed.

(5)

Section 109.5, Restriction of employees, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

109.5 Restrictions of employees: The Building Officials shall serve at the will and desire of the elected officials.

(6)

Section 109.7, Official records, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

109.7 Official records: An official record shall be kept of all business and activities of the office of Building Official, and all such records shall be open to the public for inspection at all appropriate times, except that no individual, owner, operator, occupant or other person shall be subject to unwarranted invasion of privacy and except that all evidence or information obtained in the course of any inspection shall be considered privileged information and shall be kept confidential. Such evidence or information shall not be disclosed except as may be necessary in the judgment of the Building Official for the proper and effective administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and shall not otherwise be made public without the consent of the owner, occupant, operator or other person in charge of the unit, structure or premises inspected.

(7)

Section 109.8, Building Committee, is added to read:

109.8 Building Committee: The appointing body of the municipality shall appoint a committee consisting of three members, hereinafter referred to as the "Building Committee."

109.8.1 Qualifications of the Building Committee members: To be eligible for appointment, the persons selected as Building Committee members shall meet the requirements as established by the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners. The Building Committee members shall serve at the will and desire of the Board of Commissioners.

109.8.2 Meetings: The Building Committee shall meet no less than once a week to act upon all applications pending before it for action.

109.8.3 Building Committee approval: Two signatures of approval by the Building Committee shall be sufficient warrant for the Township Secretary to issue the permit applied for. Where a member of the Building Committee disapproves of any application, he must set forth in writing the reasons for such action and attach the same to the application.

	109.8.4 Powers and duties:
	1.	To examine all applications, plans and specifications of any proposed building or alterations, and to approve them within 15 days after the same have been filed, provided that said application does not conflict with this chapter, or other applicable ordinances of the Township, the Acts of Assembly or restrictions in the deed of the premises involved, provided that said restrictions are recorded with the Township, and thereupon to notify the Township Secretary to issue a permit for such building or alterations.
	2.	To visit, for purpose of inspection, any premises referred to in the application for a permit, to determine whether the provisions of this chapter are being complied with.
	3.	To enforce all the provisions of this chapter.
	4.	To recommend to the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners any special regulations or rulings that shall be necessary to enforce the purposes of any portion of this chapter.

(8)

Section 110.2, Applications and permits, is deleted in its entirety.

(9)

Section 111.1, When permit is required, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

111.1 When permit is required: It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair or demolish a structure; or change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring greater strength, exitway or sanitary provision; or to change to another use; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first filing an application with the Building Committee in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor; except that repairs, as defined in Section 104.0 and which do not involve any violation of this code, shall be exempted from this provision. It shall be unlawful for any contractor or subcontractor (to include the officers thereof if a corporation or the members thereof if a partnership) to perform any work for which a permit is required unless said permit is first obtained and is posted as required by Section 112.8.

(10)

Section 111.2, Form of application, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

111.2 Form of application: The application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as the Building Committee may prescribe and shall be accompanied by the required fee as prescribed in this chapter.

(11)

Section 111.3, By whom application is made, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to determine that a permit has been obtained before performing any work."

(12)

Section 111.5, Plans and specifications, is amended by changing the word "two" appearing in the second line to read "three"; and changing the word "Official" appearing in the eighth line to read "Committee."

(13)

Section 111.6, Site plan, is amended by changing the word "a" appearing in the first line to read "not less than three copies of the."

(14)

Section 111.7, Engineering details, is amended by changing the word "Official" appearing in the first line to read "Committee."

(15)

Section 111.10, Other permits required, is added to read:

111.10 Other permits required: At the time of filing an application for a permit, the applicant shall present to the Building Committee evidence that he has obtained all necessary permits, licenses, approvals and/or variances as may be required by the laws of the municipality and the Commonwealth. Individuals, agencies, boards and commissions issuing aforesaid permits, licenses, approvals and/or variances shall include, but not be limited to, the Zoning Officer, Zoning Hearing Board, Board of Appeals, the Sewage Enforcement Officer, the Fire Marshal, the State Police Fire Marshal, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and applicable federal agencies.

(16)

Section 112.1, Action on application, is amended by changing the word "Official" appearing in the first line to read "Committee."

(17)

Section 112.3, Previous approvals, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

112.3 Previous approvals: This code shall not require changes in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized and the construction of which shall have been actively prosecuted within the 90 days after the effective date of this chapter, and the entire building shall be completed, as authorized, within two years after the date of approval of the application, except as herein provided: In the case of a building which, because of its size or complexity of construction, requires a longer period for completion, no changes in the plans, construction or designated use of the building, shall be required for the construction period designated in fully executed construction contract documents if prepared by a registered architect and/or engineer.

(18)

Section 112.4, Signature to permit, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

112.4 Signature to permit: The Township Manager/Secretary's signature shall be attached to every permit.

(19)

Section 112.5, Approved plans, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

112.5 Approved plans: The Building Committee shall stamp or endorse in writing all sets of corrected plans "Approved," and two sets of such approved plans shall be retained by the Building Official and the other set shall be kept at the building site, open to inspection of the Building Official or an authorized representative at all reasonable times.

(20)

Section 112.6, Revocation of permits, is amended by changing the words "Building Official" appearing in the first line to read "Township Manager/Secretary."

(21)

Section 112.7, Approval of part, is amended by changing the words "Building Official" appearing in the first line to read "Township Manager/Secretary."

(22)

Section 114.3, New construction and alterations, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

	114.3 Fee schedule: The following building permit fees shall be paid to the Township of Ridley upon filing of an application and shall apply to construction, renovation, demolition, moving of buildings, roofing, sandblasting, waterblasting with sand and/or chemicals, air conditioning and swimming pools. The fee shall be based on the actual contract price of any such work or, if no contract price has been agreed upon, then the applicant's estimated cost; provided, however, that upon review by the Building Committee, with the assistance of the Township Engineer, if required, such contract price or estimated cost shall be subject to revision. If it is determined that the contract price or estimated cost is unrealistic, then the Building Committee shall make the estimate of the cost which shall be final. [Amended 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]
	114.3.1 Residential: New construction, alterations, additions and repairs: as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
	114.3.2 All new construction, other than residential: As set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
	114.3.3 All alterations, additions and repairs, other than residential: As set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
	114.3.4 Demolition and moving of any building: As set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
	114.3.5 Work started prior to obtaining permit: Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started prior to obtaining the required permit, the fees set forth herein for such permit shall be doubled; the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work or from any other penalties prescribed herein.

(23)

Section 114.3.1, Fee schedule, is deleted in its entirety.

(24)

Section 114.4, Accounting, is amended by changing the words "Building Official" appearing in the first line to read "Township Manager/Secretary."

(25)

Section 114.5, Refunds, is deleted in its entirety.

(26)

Section 115.4, Right of entry, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

115.4 Right of entry: Except in the case of an emergency or a mutually convenient time agreed to by the owner, operator, or occupant or other person in charge of any structure or premises, the Building Official or his authorized representative in discharging of his duties, upon showing proper identification where requested, is hereby authorized to enter and inspect, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., any structure or premises in the municipality to enforce the provisions of this chapter and of those other applicable codes and ordinances; the assistance and cooperation of all other municipality officials, including Police and Fire Departments, shall be available to the Building Official to assist in the performance of his duties and in securing right-of-entry. However, the Building Official may accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals; and all reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Official may engage such expert opinion as may be deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that may arise subject to the approval of the appointing authority.

(27)

Section 117.4, Violation penalties, is deleted in its entirety.

(28)

Section 118.2, Unlawful continuance, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

118.2 Unlawful continuance: Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop-work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall constitute a violation and shall be liable to a fine as prescribed in this chapter.

(29)

Section 119.1, New buildings, is amended by changing the words "Code Official" appearing at the end of the third line to read "Zoning Officer."

(30)

Section 119.2, Buildings hereafter altered, is amended by changing the words "Code Official" appearing in the sixth and 10th lines to read "Zoning Officer."

(31)

Section 119.3, Existing buildings, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

119.3 Existing buildings and use certificates: Any person, firm or corporation who owns real property within Ridley Township and desires to sell said property shall first obtain a use certificate from the Ridley Township Zoning Officer and provide that use certificate to the buyer of the property.
1.	The Zoning Officer shall, upon application, issue a use certificate which shall contain the following certifications:
	A.	A description of the zoning district classification of the real property intended to be sold.
	B.	A statement that the existing use of the real property intended to be sold, as described by the applicant, fully complies with the provisions of the Ridley Township Zoning Ordinance.[1]
	C.	A statement that there exists on the premises of the property intended to be sold no uncorrected violations of Ridley Township building, fire or housing ordinances of which the Township has notice, and which are officially recorded in the records of the appropriate Township departments.
2.	A fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners shall, to be consistent with current certificates of occupancy, be charged to the seller by the Zoning Officer for the issuance of the use certificate. [Amended 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]
3.	Should any federal law require a physical inspection of the premises of the property intended to be sold, in order to verify that the property conforms to current zoning and building codes, that inspection must be completed and all appropriate federal standards or requirements complied with prior to the issuance of the use certificate by the Zoning Officer. The use certificate shall note thereon that the required inspection has been performed. The Zoning Officer shall charge a fee for the performance of such inspections. That fee shall be a charge computed at an hourly rate as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners per hour or fraction thereof for the time actually expended to conduct the inspection. Said fee shall be separate and in addition to any fee charged for the issuance of a use certificate. [Amended 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]
4.	An application for a use certificate shall be submitted by the seller to the Zoning Officer at least 45 days prior to the date of settlement of the real property. Said application shall include the name of the owner and address of the property intended to be sold. The use certificate shall be issued to the seller and provided by the seller to the buyer on or before the date of settlement.[2]

[1]

Editor's Note: See Ch. 325, Zoning.

[2]

Editor's Note: Former Section 119.3.1, Apartment use certificates, was repealed 11-16-2005 by Ord. No. 1890. See now Chapter 225, Rental Dwelling Units.

(32)

Section 119.5, Temporary occupancy, is amended by changing the words "Code official" appearing in the second line to read "Zoning Officer."

(33)

Section 119.6, Contents of certificate, is deleted in its entirety.

(34)

Section 120.1, Right to deem unsafe, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

120.1 Right to deem unsafe: All buildings or structures that are or hereafter shall become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient in adequate means of egress facilities or which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare or which involve illegal or improper use, occupancy or maintenance shall be deemed unsafe buildings or structures. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to or a part or a building and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the Building Code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages. A vacant building, unguarded or open at door or window, shall be deemed a fire hazard and unsafe within the meaning of this code. All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the code or which alternate procedures as may have been or may be adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the Building Official or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.

(35)

Section 123.1, Application for survey, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "The applicant shall post a sum as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners as bond to secure payment of the third member fee as provided in Section 123.3."

[Amended 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]

(36)

Section 123.3, Compensation of Board of Survey, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

123.3 Compensation of Board of Survey: The third member of the Board shall be entitled to charge a fee for his services to be paid by the applicant.

(37)

Section 124.0, Means of Appeal, is deleted in its entirety.

(38)

Section 201.0, General Definitions, is amended by adding, deleting and changing definitions to read as follows:

PERSON — Any natural person, association, fiduciary, partnership, corporation or other entity. Whenever used in any clause prescribing and imposing a penalty or imposing a fine or imprisonment or both, the term "person" as applied to an association or partnership shall include the members thereof and, as applied to a corporation, the officers thereof.

(39)

Section 401.1, General, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

401.1 General: All buildings erected or to be erected, altered or extended in height or area shall be classified in any one or in a combination of the six construction types defined in Sections 402.0 through 407.0.

(40)

(Reserved)[3]

[3]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(40), Flood-Resistive Construction, as amended was repealed 9-26-2012 by Ord. No. 1991. For current provisions, see Ch. 138, Flood Damage Prevention.

(41)

Section 619.4, Underground storage tanks, is added to read:

619.4 Underground storage tanks.

619.4.1 New installations: All underground tanks of volatile flammables, liquefied petroleum gases and fuel oil shall be set on a bed of at least six inches of limestone screenings, well tamped and compacted. Backfill around and over tank shall be limestone screening with at least 12 inches of cover. Where soil or rock conditions are such that a concrete base is required or in flood areas, a concrete pad shall be placed according to accepted engineering design and practice. Tanks in floodplain areas and areas in which the water table may be higher in elevation than the bottom of the tank shall be held down with steel cable anchored to the concrete base. Concrete base shall be a minimum of nine inches thick and shall be placed as directed by the Building Official.

619.4.2 Inspection plug: A direct inspection or gauge pipe, three inches or larger, shall be installed to the underground tank and shall extend directly to the surface with no bends. A removable plug shall be installed at ground level or as directed by the Building Official for inspection purposes. If the inspection plug is located in the area of vehicular traffic, the inspection plug shall be encased with a concrete pad six inches thick and 12 inches times 12 inches in width. Pipe shall be insulated to prevent bonding to the concrete pad.

619.4.3 Removal: All flammable or combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connecting lines. Disconnect all fill, inlet and outlet lines. The tank shall be rendered gas-free on the premises.

619.4.4 Disposal: If the tank is to be disposed of as junk, it shall have a sufficient number of holes or openings in it to render it unfit for further use.

619.4.5 Abandonment in place: Tanks shall not be abandoned in place. A permanent abandonment of the premises shall be in accord with Sections 619.4.3 and 619.4.4.

619.4.6 Rendering tanks temporarily out of service: Tanks shall be considered temporarily out of service only when it is planned that they will be returned to active service at the same location within one year or pending removal within one year. The Building Official, depending upon the circumstances and its determination, may extend or shorten the aforesaid time period or prohibit said temporary abandonment. A change of occupancy of the premises shall constitute a permanent abandonment and shall be in accord with Sections 619.4.3 and 619.4.4.

(42)

Section 905.1, General, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

905.1 General: All exterior walls of less than one hour construction or having openings of any kind shall have a fire separation distance of six feet or greater.

(43)

Section 905.2, Fireresistance ratings, is amended by changing the fire separation distance now reading "0 to 5 feet" to read "0 to 6 feet" and the fire separation distance now reading "greater than 5 to 10" to read "greater than 6 to 10."

(44)

Section 905.3, Openings, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "Openings will not be permitted in exterior walls that have a fire separation distance of less than six feet."

(45)

Table 905.3 is amended be deleting the first two fire separation distances and changing the number "5" in the third column heading to read "6."

(46)

Section 907.6, Continuity of walls, is amended by changing the words "2 feet 8 inches (813 mm)" appearing in the second line to read "8 inches."

(47)

Section 907.6.2, Combustible roofs, is deleted in its entirety.

(48)

Section 1106.1, Uniform live load, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

1106.1 Uniform live load: The plans of all buildings and structures intended for other than residential uses shall specify the live loads for which each floor or part thereof has been designed; the minimum uniformly distributed live load in pounds per square foot (psf) shall be as provided in Table 1106.1 and for all concentrated loads wherever they occur as provided in Section 1107.0.

(49)

Section 1205.1, Frost protection, is amended by changing the number "100" appearing in the third line to read "120" and by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "The bottom of all footings shall be a minimum of 36 inches below grade in virgin soil."

(50)

Section 1205.1.1 is added to read:

1205.1.1 Porches, chimneys, entry landings and steps are to have foundations and footings extending to solid bearing in virgin soil, the bottom of which shall be a minimum of 36 inches below finish grade.

(51)

Section 1209.3, Thickness, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

1209.3 Thickness: All concrete footings shall be a minimum of eight inches thick and extend in width a minimum of four inches on each side of the supported wall.

(52)

Section 1210.0, Masonry-unit footings, is deleted in its entirety.

(53)

Section 1222.2, Minimum thickness, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

1222.2 Minimum thickness: All concrete masonry unit foundation walls shall be a minimum thickness of 12 inches and shall extend to the first floor line of the building supported. All concrete foundation walls shall be a minimum thickness of 10 inches and shall extend to the first floor line of the building being supported.

(54)

Section 1222.2.2, Hollow and solid unreinforced masonry and plain concrete, is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:

1222.2.2 Hollow and solid unreinforced masonry and plain concrete: The thickness of unreinforced masonry foundation walls shall not be less than 12 inches thick. Where height of unbalanced fill (height of finished grade above basement floor or inside grade) exceeds eight feet, foundation wall thickness shall be determined by structural analysis as required in Section 1223.2.

(55)

Table 1222.2.2, Thickness of foundation walls, is deleted in its entirety.

(56)

Section 1507.1, General, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "Steel pipe and tubing for use in exterior columns shall have a minimum wall thickness of 3/16 inch."

(57)

Section 1702.1.2, Spans, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "Twenty-four-inch spans may be used for roofs when the thickness is increased to 3/4 inches."

(58)

Table 1702.1.2.1a, Allowable spans for plywood floor and roof sheathing continuous over two or more spans and face grain perpendicular to supports, is amended by deleting the thicknesses 5/16 and 3/8 inches and substituting therefor 1/2 inch; and by deleting all maximum spans over 16 inches and substituting therefor 16 inches.

(59)

Table 1702.1.2.1b, Allowable loads for plywood roof sheathing continuous over two or more spans and face grain parallel to supports, is amended by deleting the thickness 15/32 inches and substituting therefor 1/2 inch; and by deleting the span 24 inches and substituting therefor 16 inches.

(60)

Table 1702.2.2, Allowable spans for particleboard subfloor and combination subfloor underlayment, is amended by deleting the maximum spacing of supports which are greater than 16 inches and substituting therefor 16 inches.

(61)

Section 1702.2.3, Roof sheathing, is amended by adding the following sentence to the section: "Twenty-four-inch spans may be used for roofs when the thickness is increased to 3/4 inches."

(62)

Table 1702.2.3, Allowable live loads for particleboard roof sheathing, is amended by deleting the thicknesses 3/8 and 7/16 inches and substituting therefor 1/2 inch; and by deleting the maximum on-center spacing of supports 24 inches and substituting therefor 16 inches.

(63)

Table 1703.2.8, Minimum thickness of wall sheathing, is amended by deleting the plywood and particle boards thicknesses 5/16 inch and 3/8 inch and substituting therefor 1/2 inch.

(64)

Section 2703.1.1, Temporary electrical service for building, is added to read:

2703.1.1 Temporary electrical service for building: The switch box shall be attached to a wooden pole four inches by four inches by 16 feet or larger; the pole shall be set no less than two feet into solid ground and shall be braced with three braces in tripod fashion, braces to be two inch by four inch stock. The switch box shall be of any approved metal type, cover to box shall be locked and the energizing switch locked in the "off" position when not in use. The approved metal switch box may be enclosed in a wooden box and this box locked, installation to be weatherproof construction. If receptacles are used on the pole or anywhere in the temporary circuit, the circuits shall be polarized and grounded for 120 to 240 volts and placed five feet above the ground level.

(65)

Section 2903.1, Notice of unsafe signs, is amended by adding the following sentence to the existing section: "It shall be unlawful to maintain any sign that has been abandoned."

(66)

Section 2906.1, Filing, is completed by inserting "not less than an amount as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners" at the third and fifth lines in the spaces entitled "amount."

[Amended 10-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1808]

(67)

Section 3005.3.1, Maintenance, is amended by adding the following paragraph to the existing section: "In the case of an existing party wall or an existing exposed wall which is structurally sound and which is not intended to be used by the person causing the demolition and further that the surface of the said wall is to remain exposed, such person causing the demolition shall preserve, at his own expense, the party or exposed wall by insuring that the exposed surfaces shall be made permanently waterproof by the application of stucco, brickote, bunite or other noncombustible materials."

(68)

Section 3023.0, Drainage nuisances, is added to read:

3023.0 DRAINAGE NUISANCES

3023.1 General: Any surface or roof drainage which creates a structural or health hazard, or any other nuisance to the owners or occupants of adjacent premises, or to the public by reason of discharge into or across any adjacent buildings, premises or public thoroughfare, shall be abated by the owners of the improperly drained area; and the Building Official shall require the drainage to be disposed of in accordance with provisions of the plumbing code and storm sewer ordinances.