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ARTICLE 1
BUILDING REGULATIONS
BUILDING REGULATIONS
SECTION:
12-01-01: Code Adoption
12-01-03: Adoption Of Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings
12-01-04: Adoption Of Model Energy Code (Rep. by Ord. 2451, 12-16-2002)
12-01-05: Fees
12-01-07: Construction Of Fences
12-01-09: Posting Of Address Numbers On All Occupied Buildings
12-01-11: Awnings
12-01-13: Entry Powers Of Building Official
12-01-15: Permit Requirements; Permit Revocation
12-01-17: Certificate Of Occupancy Or Completion; Change In Use Of Building
12-01-19: Buildings On Indian Creek; Requirements
12-01-21: Amendments To The International Building Code, International Residential Code, And International Energy Conservation Code
12-01-23: Pole Buildings Or Log Structures
12-01-25: Manufactured Homes
12-01-27: Board Up Procedures
(1) All the rules, regulations and ordinances of a general and permanent character relating and applying to and regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area of buildings or structures as said rules, regulations and ordinances are printed and contained in code book form designated and entitled:
A. "2018 International Building Code" with amendments (IBC) as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process;
B. The "2018 International Residential Code" parts I through VI and IX, including appendix G, with amendments (IRC) as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process;
C. The "2018 International Existing Building Code" (IEBC) with amendments as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions thereto made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process; and
D. The "2018 International Energy Conservation Code" with amendments (IECC) as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, together with any amendments or revisions made by the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process; be and the same hereby ratified and adopted as the Building Code and Energy Code of Caldwell City and as ratified and adopted shall be the rules and regulations and ordinances governing the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, height, and area of buildings or structures within the City of Caldwell.
(2) To the extent that there may exist any inconsistency between the requirements or standards set forth in the Caldwell City Code and the requirements or standards set forth in any of the above-referenced codes, including such amendments or revisions as may be adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board through the negotiated rulemaking process, the more restrictive requirement or standard shall apply. (Ord. 3127, 12-18-2017; Ord. 3305, 12-21-2020)
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of providing a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to, any other remedy provided by the Building Code, Housing Code or otherwise available at law, where buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or demolished, that certain code known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, 1997 edition. (Ord. 2673, 4-3-2007)
From and after July 21, 1979, applicants for constructing, repair or remodeling of any building or structure shall pay to the building official fees established by the building official by rules and regulations subject to approval by the City Council. The calculation of fees shall be based on the valuation of proposed work. When the valuation determined by the building official conflicts with the valuation proposed on the permit application or by the applicant, the higher of the two (2) valuations shall apply. A plan review deposit in an amount established by the building official shall accompany the permit application at time of submittal. (Ord. 2673, 4-3-2007)
(1) Refunds: Before commencement of any construction regulated under the issuance of a valid permit, the building official may authorize the refunding of no more than eighty percent (80%) of building permit fees paid, when requested in writing by letter or form, and all rights granted by the permit are terminated. Plan review fees and deposits shall not be refundable. (Ord. 2760, 8-18-2008)
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or place a fence upon any property within the corporate limits of the city except in compliance with the city's zoning regulations. Fences constructed more than six feet (6') in height require a building permit issued by the building official. (Ord. 2673, 4-3-2007)
(1) See section 05-07-10 of this code for regulations regarding placement and posting of address numbers on all buildings, over and above what is required in the international building code. (Ord. 2828, 6-21-2010)
(1) Compliance: It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any awnings on or over any street and/or sidewalk within the limits of the city except as herein provided and except as provided for in chapter 10 of this code.
(2) Installation Permit Required; Fees: Any person erecting awnings over any sidewalk, street, or alley, and against the first story, within the city limits shall first secure a permit from the building official before such an awning is erected.
The building official shall, upon application, issue such permits for movable awnings when such proposed awnings come within the provisions of this article and collect a fee established by the building official and adopted by city council. Fees shall be based on valuation of the awning.
(3) Specifications For Movable Awnings: All movable awnings shall be of canvas or duck and shall be affixed to and suspended from the building. Awnings against the first or grade story of buildings shall be of the roller type and shall be supported upon iron arms so as to permit the awning to be rolled compact against the building.
(4) Distance Of Sidewalk:
A. Awnings may extend over the sidewalk portion of the public street a distance equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the width of the sidewalk; provided, that every such awning frame shall be not less than seven feet two inches (7'2") above the sidewalk immediately below, and that any fringe attached to such awning shall be not less than six feet six inches (6'6") from the sidewalk level immediately below. Also except that awnings, if used anywhere in the city center zoning district, may encroach into the public right of way to within twenty-four inches (24") to thirty inches (30") of the curb face if a street or completely to the far edge of the alley if an alley and any portion of the awning must be a minimum of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") above the sidewalk grade or alley grade, whichever is applicable. (Ord. 2827, 5-3-2010)
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