The OBOA One, Two and Three Family Dwelling Code, as adopted herein, is hereby revised by as follows:
(a) Plywood Roof Sheathing. All plywood roof sheathing shall be not less than one- half inch thick.
(b) Surface Drainage (Amended). Positive drainage shall be provided for each lot or plot by proper draining so that a nuisance will not be created. Catch basins or properly connected under-drains shall be installed, or other approved provisions made where water may pocket, to preclude the accumulation of surface water. Regrading shall be done so that existing natural ground drainage of the surround area shall not be impeded. Front yard surface drainage shall be obtained by grading from the building line to the curb or roadside ditch. The slope shall be downward from the building line at the rate of three-eights inch vertical per foot horizontal. The front yard grade shall be set from the established grade of the street and shall be measured from the centerline of streets without curbs, and from the top of the face of the curb where such exists.
(c) Factory-Built Fireplace Stoves.
(1) Factory-built fireplace stoves shall bear the label of an approved testing laboratory and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Hearth extensions shall be provided in accordance with subsection (m)(2) hereof and the manufacturer's instructions.
(d) Smoke Detector. One approved, listed and labeled smoke detector sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion shall be installed in the same room as each unit and in a manner and location consistent with its listing. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm suitable to warn the occupants with the dwelling.
(e) Backfill Over Footing Drains. Backfill over footing drains shall be pervious material of the type and size required for the particular type of drain construction being used and shall be carried up to 12 inches of the established surface grade. The top 12 inches of the backfill shall consist of six inches of an impervious clay soil, topped with six inches of topsoil if the surface is to be covered with lawn or shrubs. If the surface adjacent to the foundation wall is to be paved or have similar treatment, then the backfill near the top may be suitable base for such construction.
(Ord. 8900-2002. Passed 5-21-02.)