HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2004-87 - Adoption of CodesORDINANCE i a r
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS
IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE,
PLUMBING MECHANICAL, AND FUEL GAS CODES -- CHAPTER
15.04 "BUILDING CODE"; CHAPTER 15.08 "MECHANICAL CODE";
CHAPTER 15.12 "PLUMBING CODE"; CHAPTER 15.20 "GAS CODE";
CHAPTER 15.25 "EXISTING BUILDING CODE"; RENUMBERING THE
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15 TO IMPLEMENT THESE AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE PHASING IN OF THE APPLICATION OF THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING,
PROPERTY MAINTENA1NCE9 PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND FUEL
GAS CODES; ESTABLISHING A TRI -ANNUAL REVIEW PERIOD;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; INCLUDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to adopt, in all
respects, the "2003 International Building Code, Fire, Existing Building, Property Maintenance,
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas", (the "International Codes") with the associated
commercial and residential code requirements and (appendices, errata, deletions, local
amendments and as amended in the future) relating to commercial building, fire prevention,
plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, existing buildings and property maintenance for residential and
non-residential set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has found that the present
commercial construction codes of the City of Georgetown have become obsolete and inadequate;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas is adopting the 2003 International
Codes, in order to provide one set of consistent building code regulations for building designers
contractors, builders and designer's working nationally; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has determined that the adoption of
the International Codes is done to facilitate proper inspection activities by Georgetown, Texas
relating to construction within the corporate city limits of Georgetown and in the extra -territorial
jurisdiction of Georgetown, for commercial buildings served by Georgetown utilities, relating to
public safety, health, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Building Standards Commission, which has been appointed by the City
Council, has (1) reviewed the effect of the proposed regulations; (2) held public hearings related
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to same; and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for adoption of the same, including
the revisions and deletions to the regulations noted herein; and
WHEREAS, the caption of this Ordinance has been published in the Williamson County
Sun in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated be reference herein and made a part hereof,
as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance implements the
following Policies of the Century Plan — Policy Plan Element:
Housing Policy S.0 "All citizens have access to safe and adequate housing
opportunities. "
Further, as required by Section 2/03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan, the City
Council hereby finds that the enactment of this Ordinance is not inconsistent with or in conflict
with any other Century Plan Policies.
SECTIQN 2: Chapter 15.04, `Building Code," is hereby amended as shown on f.xhibit A to this
Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.06, Property Maintenance Code," is hereby added as shown on Exhibit
B to this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.08, "Mechanical Code," is hereby amended as shown on Exhibit C to
this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 5: Chapter 15.12, "Plumbing Code," is hereby amended as shown on Exhibit D to
this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 6: Chapter 15.20, "Gas Code" is hereby renamed "Fuel Gas Code and amended as
shown on Exhibit E to this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set
forth in full
SECTION 7: Chapter 15.25, "Existing Building Code," is hereby amended as shown on Exhibit
F to this Ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
SECTION 8: All projects that are under construction on the Effective Date of this Ordinance
and all complete applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown on the
Effective Date of this Ordinance shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the
prior provisions of Chapter 15 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the 2003
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International Codes. All permit applications submitted after the Effective Date of this Ordinance
shall comply with the terms of the Chapter 15 as amended by this Ordinance in its entirety.
SECTION 9: The City Council has directed the Building Official to prepare a review of the
newest updated version of the construction codes three (3) years from the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 10: All Ordinances and Resolutions, or parts of Ordinances and Resolutions, that are
in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and no longer in effect.
SECTION 11: If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
applications thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 12: The Mayor of Georgetown is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the
City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effecting
accordance with the terms of the City Charter,
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of November 2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the '' day of December 2004.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
�1 �-Cts �
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Mayor
EXHIBIT "A"
CHAPTER 15.04. BUILDING CGDE
Sec. 15.04.010. Building Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 International Building Code (IBC) are hereby adopted by
reference as if set forth in full, including Appendices C, E, F, I and J, with the specific local
amendments as set forth in this Chapter. In this Chapter the 2003 International Building Code
shall be referred to as "the Code" and the Code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances
connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
B. Designated Officials. Within the Code adopted in this Section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in the Code shall
be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the Code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and on file at the
office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.04.012. Reserved.
Sec. 15.04.020. Definitions.
"Corporation counsel" means the City Atto.ney.
"Municipality" means the City of Georgetown.
Sec. 15.04.030. Nonliability--Defense of suits.
Any officer or employee, or member of the Building Standards Commission, charged with the
enforcement of the code, acting for the applicable governing authority in the discharge of their
duties, shall not thereby render themselves personally liable, and is relieved from all personal
liability, for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or
permitted in the discharge of their duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee or
member because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this code
shall be defended by the City Attorney until the final termination of the proceedings.
Sec. 15.04.040. Permit fees.
A. Section 108.2 Schedule of Fees, Chapter 1 of the 2003 Code is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
"A building permit shall not be issued until all fees as set forth by the City Council for the City
of Georgetown, Texas have been paid in full. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released
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Exhibit "A"
until additional fees, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure, the
electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas system have been paid."
B. Permit Fees are based on total building valuation as determined by current area square foot
valuation data published periodically by the International Code Council (ICC) and for all
references made herein for applicable fees.
C. New Construction. Residential Single -Family (Detached and Attached), Duplex, Tri-
plex and Four-plex:
Pen -nit Fees are based on total building valuation as determined by current area square foot
valuation data published periodically by the International Code Council (ICC).
Permit fee calculations:
Valuation determined by the current square foot valuation multiplied by the total square feet of
the proposed residential building (includes uncovered porches, balconies, and patios).
The base fee is assigned for the least valuation amount in the applicable range.
An incremental fee is assigned for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof) ofbuilding
valuation in excess of the least valuation in the applicable range, to and including the highest
figure in that .range, and is added to the base fee.
TABLE ENTSET:
Total Valuation Per Square Foot
Base
(Cost for each additional $1.000.00 in Valuation i
Total Cost
Residence: 1,650 s.f
$108,900.00
$300.00
$335.60
Up to $100,000.00
$250.00
$5.00
i
From $100,001.00_--$125,000.00
$300.00
$4.00
From 5125,001.00--$500,000.00
$450.00
$3.00
fli ver $500,000.00
$1,650,00
i
$2.00
Example for the calculation of residential building permit fees using the above information:
TABLE INSET:
Square Footage
Valuation Per Sq.Ft. at $68.00
Base Permit Cost
Total Cost
Residence: 1,650 s.f
$108,900.00
$300.00
$335.60
A minimum application fee of $100.00 shall be required at the time of submittal. The total permit
fee will be adjusted to include this fee at the time of permit issuance.
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New construction permit fees include individual trade permit fees for plumbing, mechanical and
electrical only. All other construction fees as listed below shall be charged as an additional fee.
Commercial Occupancy Classifications: Includes Assembly, Business, Educational, Factory -
Industrial, Hazardous, Institutional, Mercantile, Storage, and Residential in excess of four units.
Permit Fees are based on total building valuation as determined by current area square foot
valuation data published periodically by the International Code Council (ICC).
Permit fee calculations:
Valuation determined by the current square foot valuation multiplied by the total square feet of
the proposed commercial building (includes uncovered porches, balconies, and patios).
The base fee is assigned for the least valuation amount in the applicable range.
An incremental fee is assigned for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof) of building
valuation in excess of the least valuation in the applicable range, to and including the highest
figure in that range, and is added to the base fee.
TABLE INSET:
Total Valuation Per Square Foot
Base
I
Cost for each additional $1,000.00 in Valuation
Plan Review
rI otal Cost
Square Footage
1p to $50,000_00
$250.00
$5.00
From $50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$350.00
I
$4.00
From $100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$460.00
$3.00
Over $500,000.00
1$1,660.00
$2.00
Example for the calculation of commercial building permit fees using the above information:
TABLE INSET:
A minimum application fee of $100.00 shall be required at the time of submittal. The total permit
fee will be adjusted to include this fee at the time of permit issuance. See Plan Review Fee
below.
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Valuation Per Square Foot
Construction Permit
Plan Review
rI otal Cost
Square Footage
at $55.00
Cost
Cost
Small Office:
$1965735.00
$750.00
$375.00
$1,125,00
3,577 s.f.
A minimum application fee of $100.00 shall be required at the time of submittal. The total permit
fee will be adjusted to include this fee at the time of permit issuance. See Plan Review Fee
below.
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New construction permit fees include individual trade permit fees for plumbing, mechanical and
electrical only. All other constriction fees as listed below shall be charged as an additional fee.
Placa Review Fee.
All plans for new residential buildings no more than two Stories high and four living units, no
fees. Residential buildings three stories in height and more than four living units, plans check fee
shall be one-half of the building permit fee payable at the time of issuance of the building pemiit.
All plans for new commercial buildings as classified by the building code as commercial
occupancy types and remodels, additions or alterations tI e plan check fee shall be one-half of the
total building permit fee.
All other buildings, including residential structures and in excess of four stories high,
commercial buildings three stories and higher, schools and all other buildings are subject to be
forwarded to International Code Council (ICC) for plans review at the discretion of the Building
Official. For those plans forwarded to ICC for review, the fees as detennined by ICC at the time
of submittal shall be nonrefundable and be paid directly to ICC by the applicant. The building
permit and Utility Connect fees shall be paid directly to the City of Georgetown as prescribed.121
this fee schedule before the building perniit will be issued.
T ABLE INSET:
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i Application Fee
i Permit Fee I
Other Construction
j
Residential - *R.emodel, Repair, Alteration, Addition,
$35'00
$50.00 + 0.5; ft.*
Finish out & Accessoiy Buildings over 144 Sq. ft.
sq.
I
�
$10.00
$25.00*
Residential Accessory buildings under 144 Sq, Ft.
I
—
Arbors/Patio Covers
$10.00_
—
;25.00*
_ -- —
Detached Garage or Carpert
; $35.00
$50.! �0 + 0.5; sq.ft.*
—
Commercial – remodel, alteration, tenant finish -out or
I
addition
$75.00
$175 4 .03/sqK*
*Plus individual trade p er'rnits as required and listed below
i
$15.00
$20.00
Re -Roofing
$10.00
$1.5.00
Fences
—�
Water Softeners
_$10.00
$10.00
$15.00
$15.00
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Back Flow Preventor Inspection
2nd
Signs
$25.00
$50.00
Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems
$10.00
$15.00
Certificate Of Occupancy for existing buildings
N/A
$30.00
TABLE INSET:
New Constr'�Jciion permit fees include individual trade permit fwes..Ir:idividual trade per its are
requiredfibs- utility service rebuilds and appliance replacements.
Floodplain Review: 550.00. Assessed only if an investigation is required to determine whether
the proposed construction is located within the floodplain.
Floodplain Construction: $100.00. Assessed only when construction occurs in the floodplain.
Other Service Fees:
Moving a building, per building ... $90.00
Demolition:
Residential, per story ... $65.00
Commercial, per sto-Ini ... $115.00
Swimming Pool inspection, private ... $55.00
Swimming Pool inspection, public ... $95.00
Gasoline Tank Inspection, plus $0.01 per gallon capacity
Gasoline Pump Inspection, per pump ... $45.00
TABLE INSET:
''IS15,00
2nd
Individual Trade Permits:
Inside City
Outside
Electrical
$35.00
$150.00
Plumbing
$35.00
$150.00
--- -�
—
✓Iechanical
$35.00
$15C?_
$140.00
Residential Inspection
---�
New Constr'�Jciion permit fees include individual trade permit fwes..Ir:idividual trade per its are
requiredfibs- utility service rebuilds and appliance replacements.
Floodplain Review: 550.00. Assessed only if an investigation is required to determine whether
the proposed construction is located within the floodplain.
Floodplain Construction: $100.00. Assessed only when construction occurs in the floodplain.
Other Service Fees:
Moving a building, per building ... $90.00
Demolition:
Residential, per story ... $65.00
Commercial, per sto-Ini ... $115.00
Swimming Pool inspection, private ... $55.00
Swimming Pool inspection, public ... $95.00
Gasoline Tank Inspection, plus $0.01 per gallon capacity
Gasoline Pump Inspection, per pump ... $45.00
TABLE INSET:
''IS15,00
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2nd
i 3rd
Ist reinspection
reinspection
reinspection
Reinspection Fees
I
$35.00
$70.00
$140.00
Residential Inspection
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Commercial Construction Plan Review of Revisions or Plan Review Comments :
First and second receipt of plan corrections by applicant No charge
Third receipt of plan corrections by applicant $50.00
Fourth receipt of plan corrections by applicant S75.00
Fifth receipt of plan corrections by applicant $100.00
Variance or appeal request to the Building Code before the Building Standards Commission: $250.00
Sec. 15.04.041. Building Standards Commission.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration"; Section 112, Board of Appeals is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter the Board. of Appeals, as referenced throughout this Chapter and
the Code, concerning modern building construction and design shall be known as the Building
Standa ds Commission, as u pointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The
Commission shall ?rear cases involving appeals, orders and de�:isions or determinations mace by
the Building Official or designee to the application and in erpretatioa; of the building code.
Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and the Building Standard Cor mission By-laws.
Sec. 15.04.045. Development Processing Fees.
For Planning and Development Fees .refer to the Unified Development Code for the City of
Georgetown.
Sec. 15.04.050. Violation- Penalty.
The Code, Section 113.4, "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
Any person violating any provision of the Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Qrdinances.
Sec. 15.04.051. Electrical.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 101.4.1 "Electrical" is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
"The provisions of the current adopted National Electrical Come (NFP 70) shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto."
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$$0.00
$100.00
$200.00
Commercial Inspection
Commercial Construction Plan Review of Revisions or Plan Review Comments :
First and second receipt of plan corrections by applicant No charge
Third receipt of plan corrections by applicant $50.00
Fourth receipt of plan corrections by applicant S75.00
Fifth receipt of plan corrections by applicant $100.00
Variance or appeal request to the Building Code before the Building Standards Commission: $250.00
Sec. 15.04.041. Building Standards Commission.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration"; Section 112, Board of Appeals is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter the Board. of Appeals, as referenced throughout this Chapter and
the Code, concerning modern building construction and design shall be known as the Building
Standa ds Commission, as u pointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The
Commission shall ?rear cases involving appeals, orders and de�:isions or determinations mace by
the Building Official or designee to the application and in erpretatioa; of the building code.
Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and the Building Standard Cor mission By-laws.
Sec. 15.04.045. Development Processing Fees.
For Planning and Development Fees .refer to the Unified Development Code for the City of
Georgetown.
Sec. 15.04.050. Violation- Penalty.
The Code, Section 113.4, "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
Any person violating any provision of the Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Qrdinances.
Sec. 15.04.051. Electrical.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 101.4.1 "Electrical" is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
"The provisions of the current adopted National Electrical Come (NFP 70) shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto."
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Sec. 15.04.052.
Temporary Power.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 107.3 "'Temporary Structures and
Uses" is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use of power
in part of an electric installation before such installation has been (ally completed and the final
certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certifieN
cate shall
comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in Electrical Code
as adopted by the City of Georgetown. to
Sec. 15.04.053. Lowest Floor Elevation.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 109.3.3 "Lowest floor elevation" is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 15.0=1.060. Permits --Required public improvennents--lnstallaation and acceptance.
Prior to the issuance, of permits all required public improvements necessary to serie t1he project
shall be installed. and excepted by the utility providers or governor .;rta1 enEities as de£rned
appropriate.
See. 15,03,061. worlk. .x.emnt l+':trom Permit.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration" Section 105.? "Work- exempt from permi�" for Building.
El£ctrxlai. Gas. Nle4l:.nic., and Plumbing is hereby deleted.
. V
See. 15.04.062, Structural Loads; Flood Leads.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Structural. Loads", Section 1512 "Flood Loads" is hereby deleted,
See. 15.04.070, Reserved.
Sec. 1o.
5.04.080. Reserved.
Sea. 15.04.090. Reserved.
Sec. 15.04.10€.1. Reserved.
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EWIBIT "B"
CHAPTER 15.06 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 15.06.010. Property Maintenance Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) are hereby
adopted by reference as if set forth in full, with the specific local amendments as set forth in this
Chapter. In this Chapter the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code shall be referred to
as "the Code" and the Code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures
and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises,
structures, and equipment as provided for in Section 101.2 and all other sections of the Code.
B. Designated Officials. Within the Code adopted in this Section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in the Code shall
be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the Code.
C. A. copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on File in the
office of the Building Official,
Sec. 1.5.06.020. Fees.
The Code, Chapter 1, "AdminisiYation", Section 103.6 "Fees" shall be deleted and replaced with
the following:
"The fees for the activities and services performed under the provisions of this Code shall be
paid in accordance with the schedule as established by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas as
referenced in Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances."
See. 15.06.030. Violation — Penalties.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 106.4 "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.06.040. Means of Appeals.
The Code; Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 111 "Means Of Appeals" is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter and the Code, the Means of Appeals, as referenced throughout
the Code, concerning property maintenance shall be knownn as the Building Standards
Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The Commission shall
hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Code. Reference shall be made to
Construction Codes Ord. No. a00q47 Exhibit `B"
Chapter 15.06 — Property Maintenance Code
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Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the GeorgetotiNm Code of Ordinances and the
Building Standards By -Laws.
Construction Codes Or No, 7 Exhibit `B"
Chapter 15.06 — Property Maintenance Code
Page 12
EXHIBIT "C"
CHAPTER. 15.08, MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 15.08.010. Mechanical Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 Mechanical Code (IMC) are hereby adopted by reference as if
set forth in full, including Appendix A, with the specific local amendments as set forth in this
Chapter. In this Chapter the 2003 International Mechanical Code shall be referred to as "the
Code" and the Code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection
of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of
environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.
B. Designated Officials. Within the Code adopted in this Section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in the Code shall
be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the Code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file in the
office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.08.020. Fees.
The Code, Chapter 1, "Administration", Section 106.5.2 "Fee Schedule" shall be deleted
replaced with the following:
" On mechanical systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as
required in accordance with the schedule as established by the City Council of Georgetown,
Texas as referenced in Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.08.030. Violation --Penalty.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 108.4 "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person violating any provision of the Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.08.040. Licensed Mechanical Contractors.
Every Licensed Mechanical Contractor doing business in the City of Georgetown, Texas shall
deliver a current, unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Mechanical Contractors
licensing class and a copy of current liability insurance as required by State Law for filing and
recording prior to the issuance of a mechanical permit.
Sec. 15.08.050. Means of Appeal
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 109 "Means Of Appeal" is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Construction Codes Ord. No. ZlDbq aIS7 Exhibit "C"
Chapter 15.08 — Mechanical Code
Page 13
"For the purpose of this Chapter, the Means Of Appeals, as referenced throughout the Code
concerning building and mechanical construction and design shall be the Building Standards
Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The Commission shall
hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Mechanical Code. Reference shall
be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the Georgetown Code of
Ordinances and the Building Standards Commission By -Laws.
Construction Codes Ord. No. 9004 `° Y7 Exhibit "C"
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Page 14
EXBIBIT "D"
CHAPTER 15.12. PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 15.12.010. Plumbing Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 International Plumbing Code (IPC) are hereby adopted by
reference as if set forth in full, including Appendices B, C, D, and E, with the specific local
amendments as set forth in this Chapter. In this Chapter the 2003 International Plumbing Code
shall be referred to as "the Code" and the Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration,
repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the
jurisdiction.
B. Designated Officials. Within the code adopted in this section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in each respective
code shall be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the
respective code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file at the
office of the Building Official,
See. 15.12.020. Fees.
The Code, Chapter 1, "Administration", Section 106.6.2 "Fee Schedule" shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
"On plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as
required in accordance with the schedule as established by the City Council of Georgetown,
Texas as referenced in Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.12.030. Appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 109 "Means Of Appeal" is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
"For the purpose of this Chapter, the Means of Appeals, as referenced throughout the Code
concerning building and plumbing construction and design shall the Building Standards
Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The Commission shall
hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Plumbing Code. Reference shall
be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the Georgetown Code of
Ordinances and the Building Standards Commission By -Laws.
Sec. 15.12.035. Reserved.
Construction Codes Ord. No. " 9? Exhibit "D"
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Sec. 15.12.040. Reserved,
Sec. 15.12.045. Licensed Master Plumbers.
Every master plumber doing business in the City of Georgetown, Texas shall deliver a current,
unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Master Plumbers license and a copy of current
liability insurance for filing and record prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit.
Sec. 15.12.050. Reserved.
Sec. 15.12.060. Hazards to water supply.
The City Water Department and the Building Official or his designee are authorized to
discontinue or cause to be discontinued all water service or services to any premises, lands,
buildings or structures where it is found that an immediate hazard exists to the purity or
potability of the City water supply in accordance with this Chapter, the Code, and Chapter 13.36
Cross -Connection Control of the City Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.12.070. Street openings.
A. All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must be made as
carefully as possible and all materials excavated from the trenches shall be removed or placed
where the least inconvenience to the public will be caused.
B. All openings must be r placed in precisely the same condition as before the excavation
started and all rubbish and materials must be removed at once, leaving the street or sidewalks
clean and in perfect repair.
C. All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps shall be
maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken by the plumber or
excavator to prosect the public from damage to person or property.
Sec. 15.12.080. Violation --Penalty.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 108.4 "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Construction Codes Ord. No. 00Exhibit "D"
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EXHIBIT "E"
CHAPTER 15.20. FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 15.20.010. Fuel Gas Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) are hereby adopted by
reference as if set forth in full, including Appendices A, B, C, and D with the specific local
amendments as set forth in this Chapter. In this Chapter the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code
shall be referred to as "the Code" and the Code shall apply to the installation, alteration and
repair of fuel -gas piping systems, fuel -gas utilization equipment and relates accessories in
accordance with Sections 101.2.1 through 101.2.5 of the Code.
B. Designated Officials. Within the Code adopted in this Section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in the Code shall
be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the Code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and on file at the
office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.20.020. Reserved.
Sec. 15.20.030. Appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 109 (IFGC) "Means Of Appeals" is hereby
deleted and replaced with the following:
"For the purpose of this Chapter and the Code, the Means of Appeals, as referenced throughout
the Code, concerning building and plumbing construction and design shall be known as the
Building Standards Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The
Commission shall hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations made by
the Building Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Code. Reference
shall be made to chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the Georgetown Code of
Ordinances and the Building Standards Commission By -Laws.)
Sec. 15.20.040. Licensed Master Plumbers.
Every master plumber doing business in the City of Georgetown, Texas shall deliver a current,
unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Master Plumbers license and a copy of current
liability insurance for filing and record prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit to install, alter
or repair of fuel -gas systems.
Sec. 15.20.050. Fees.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 106.5.3 "Fee Schedule" is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Construction Codes Ord. No. OUW47 Exhibit `B"
Chapter 15.20— Fuel Gas Code
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"On fuel -gas systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as
required in accordance with the schedule as established by the City Council of Georgetown,
Texas as referenced in Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.24.060. Violations - Penalties
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 108.4 "Violation Penalties" is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
Any person violating any provision of the Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Construction Codes Ord. No. 42004° 9 7 Exhibit "E"
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EXIKIB'IT "F"
CHAPTER 15.25. EXISTING BUILDINGS CGDE
Sec. 15.25.010. Existing Buildings Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2003 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) are hereby
adopted by reference as if set forth in full, In this Chapter the 2003 International Existing
Building Code shall be referred to as "the Code" and the Code shall apply to the repair,
alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings.
B. Designated Officials. Within the code adopted in this section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the designated
official of the City who duties corresponding to those of the named official in each respective
code shall be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of enforcing the provisions of the
respective code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file at the
office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.25.020. Work Exempt from Permit.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 105.2 "Work exempt from permit", for
Building, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing is hereby deleted.
Sec. 15.25.030. Temporary Structures and Uses.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled " Administration"; Section 107.3 "Temporary Structures and
Uses" is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in
part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final
certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall
comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the current
adopted National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)."
Sec. 15.25.040. Lowest Floor Elevation.
The o Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration"
hereby deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 15.25.050. Board of Appeals.
, Section 109.3.3 "Lowest floor elevation" is
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 112 `Board of Appeals" is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Construction Codes Ord. No. 900 ` Exhibit' F"
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"For the purpose of this Chapter, the Board of Appeals, as referenced throughout the Code shall
be known as the Building Standards Commission, as appointed by the City Council of
Georgetown, Texas. The Commission shall hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or
determinations made by the Building Official or designee to the application and interpretation of
this Chapter and the Code. Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards
Commission of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances and the Building Standard Commission By -
Laws,
Sec. 15.25.060. Violations.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 113 "Violation Penalties" is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.610 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Construction Codes Ord. No. Exhibit 'T"
Chapter 15.25— Existing Buildings Code
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