Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated section 50-60-301 and the Administrative Rules of Montana, chapter 24, the city adopts the following codes:
A. International Building Code:
1. The International Building Code, 2021 edition, as amended by ARM 24.301.131 together with appendix chapter C (group U-agricultural buildings).
2. Modifications to the International Building Code applicable to both the department and local government code enforcement programs as amended by ARM 24.201.146.
B. International Residential Code: The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, as amended by ARM 24.301.154.
C. International Existing Building Code: The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, as provided by ARM 24.301.171.
D. International Energy Conservation Code: The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition as amended by ARM 24.301.161.
E. Uniform Plumbing Code: The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, as amended by ARM 24.301.301.
F. Incorporation by reference of independent accountant's reporting format for applying agreed upon procedures during audits of certified city, county, or town building code enforcement programs, ARM 24.301.208.
G. International Swimming Pool And Spa Code: The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition as provided by ARM 24.301.175(2)
H. International Mechanical Code: The International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition as amended by ARM 24.301.170.
I. National Electrical Code: National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 edition as amended by ARM 24.301.401.
J. International Fuel Gas Code: International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition as amended by ARM 24.301.173.
These codes are applicable to all buildings within the building code enforcement area of the city, including, but not limited to, residential buildings containing less than five (5) dwelling units or their attached to structures, and farm or ranch buildings, and any private garage structures used only for the owner's own use as provided by Montana Code Annotated section 50-60-102(1)(a).
(Ord. 2007-3, 4-16-2007; amd. Ord. 2010-8, 9-20-2010; Ord. 2015-1, 2-2-2015; Ord. 2020-1, 1-21-2020; Ord. 2021-1, 5-3-2021; Ord. 2021-4, 8-16-2021; Ord. 2022-10, 7-5-2022)