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Section 101.4, Referenced Codes, of the IBC, is hereby amended by the following subsections:
Section 101.4.1 Gas. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.2 Mechanical. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance. Strike International Property Maintenance and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny Property Maintenance and Housing.
Section 101.4.5 Fire Prevention. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.6 Energy. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.7 Existing Buildings. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.
Section 101.4.6, Energy, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following section:
Section 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code as currently adopted and amended by the Iowa State Building Code Bureau shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. Administration shall be as prescribed in "this code' and these regulations shall be known as the Ankeny Energy Code. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to 3rd party inspections. The Code Official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability. Any portion that does not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Code Official.
Section C401.2 Application. Section C401.2, Application, of the IECC, is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
Seasonal Structures. The following Seasonal type structures are exempt from meeting the provisions of the energy code.
1. Food service buildings that serve patrons at amusement parks, water parks and outdoor sporting facilities that contain operable exterior walls openings on one or more walls which equal at least 40% or more of the overall exterior wall space.
2. Restroom Facilities that serve amusement parks, water parks and outdoor sporting facilities.
These facilities are allowed to have heating and/or cooling equipment for the temporary comfort of patrons and employees during operating hours.
Section 102.6.3, Existing CSST - Bonding Required, of the IBC, is hereby established by adding the following section:
Section 102.6.3 Existing CSST - Bonding Required. Where alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, CSST shall be bonded in accordance with the Ankeny Fuel Gas Code, unless deemed technically infeasible by the Code Official.
Sections 105.1, Required, of the IBC, is hereby amended by adding the following to said sections:
Section 105.1 Platting required. A building permit shall not be issued unless the land upon which the proposed work is to be done is platted pursuant to the provisions of the subdivision regulations.
A building permit shall not be issued permitting the construction of any building or other structure on any lot designated on any plat as an outlot, without such lot being replatted in accordance with the provisions of the subdivision regulations. Such platting may be waived by the city council if that body determines that no portion of the land is needed for public purposes or if that portion needed for public purposes, as determined by the council, is dedicated to the city; provided further, that such platting may be waived by the zoning administrator if the requested building permit is for one of the following purposes:
1. Any accessory structure or addition for a one or two family residence;
2. The removal, repair or alteration of a structure on unplatted premises, provided that there is no change in the use classifications of such structure;
3. The term "alteration" shall be deemed to mean any change or modification of a structure that does not serve to increase the size of the original structure by more than ten percent.
Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting the following items and adding a sentence to said sections as follows:
Section 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit
Section 105.2 Building - Item #1 Detached structures not exceeding 120 sq. ft . Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #2 Fences not over 7 feet high Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #6 Sidewalks and driveways Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #9 Prefabricated swimming pools Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #10 Shade cloth structures Delete
Exemption from permit requirements of this chapter shall not preclude requirements for permitting of plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations and systems or compliance with the Ankeny Code of Ordinances.
Section 105.5. Expiration, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 105.5 Twelve Month Expiration Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issue, unless the application is accompanied by a construction schedule of specific longer duration, in which instance the permit may be issued for the term of the construction schedule, with approval of the Code Official. If the work has not been completed by the expiration date of the permit, no further work shall be done until the permit shall have been renewed by the owner or his or her agent and by payment of the renewal fee as established by Resolution of the City Council, and provided no changes have been made in plans or location. Upon approval, permits may be extended in accordance with the terms and requirements pursuant to City Council resolution or as the same may be amended by the City Council from time to time.
Section 105.6.1 Revocation of Permit, of the IBC, is hereby established by adding the following sections:
Section 105.6.1 Revocation of Permit It is the responsibility of the permit holder to schedule the required inspections and obtain final approval. Failure to schedule the required inspections and receive approval of work authorized by the permit before covering said work or at completion shall result in revocation of the permit and void any associated approvals granted by the City. This failure shall also equate to working without a permit in violation of City ordinance and no future permits shall be issued to any person or company who has outstanding violations of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City. Failure to contact the City for any inspection or follow-up prior to expiration of a permit shall be deemed a violation of this code section. Failure to contact the City for any inspection or follow-up prior to expiration of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall also be deemed a violation of this code section. Allowing occupancy of a structure, for which a person or company holds a building permit, prior to or without a valid Certificate of Occupancy (temporary or final) shall be deemed a violation of this code section and no future permits shall be issued to any person or company who has outstanding violations of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City.
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