155.01 Short Title | 155.23 Electrical Permit Fees |
155.02 Purpose | 155.24 Plan Checking Fees |
155.03 Adoption of State Building Code | 155.25 Expiration of Plan Check |
155.04 Copies Filed | 155.26 Reinspection Fee |
155.05 Building Official | 155.27 Other Inspection Fees |
155.06 Board of Appeals | 155.28 Penalty Fee |
155.07 Permits Required | 155.29 Inspection Required |
155.08 Emergency Work | 155.30 placeLot Survey |
155.09 Permit Applications | 155.31 Concealed Work |
155.10 Indemnity | 155.32 Inspection Record Card |
155.11 Plans and Specifications | 155.33 Approvals Required |
155.12 Plan Review | 155.34 Required Inspections |
155.13 Plan Approval | 155.35 Maintenance |
155.14 Partial Plans | 155.36 Special Inspections |
155.15 Retention of Plans | 155.37 Special Inspector |
155.16 Issuance of Permits | 155.38 Approved Fabricators |
155.17 Validity | 155.39 Request for Inspection |
155.18 Expiration of Permit | 155.40 Access |
155.19 Suspension or Revocation | 155.41 Power, Fuel and Water Supply Connections |
155.20 Building Permit Fees | 155.42 Certificate of Occupancy |
155.21 Mechanical Permit Fees | 155.43 Violations |
155.22 Plumbing Permit Fees | 155.44 Penalty |
Pursuant to published notice and public hearing, as required by law, the Iowa State Building Code, promulgated pursuant to Chapter 103A of the Code of Iowa, including the one- and two-family dwelling code, is hereby adopted by reference. The Building Code shall be amended as follows:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 103A.10[2b] and Sec. 380.10)
1. Section 3206.3 “Projections” shall be amended to permit awnings to protrude no closer than two feet from the curb line, nor shall any awning protrude to within 12 inches of any light pole or attachment thereon, nor within 12 inches of the sight line from one light pole and attachments to the next, in the B-3 District.
2. Section 3206.4 “Clearances” shall be amended to require a minimum clearance of 8 feet for all awnings including valances in the B-3 District.
Official copies of the aforementioned Iowa State Building Code, the standard codes adopted therein, and a certified copy of this chapter are on file in the office of the Clerk. Certified copies of this chapter are also on file in the office of the State Building Code Commissioner and in the office of the Secretary of State.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 103A.12 and Sec. 380.8)
The City Manager shall appoint the Building Official, who is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. The Building Official shall have the following powers and duties:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])
1. Deputies. In accordance with established procedure and with the approval of the City Manager, the Building Official may appoint a chief plans examiner, a chief building inspector and other related technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time.
2. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or whenever the Building Official, or an authorized representative, has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any condition which makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in this chapter, the Building Official, or an authorized representative, may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official by this chapter; provided that if such building or premises be occupied, the Building Official shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official, or an authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the Building Official, or an authorized representative, shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official, or an authorized representative, for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this chapter.
3. Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work.
4. Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein regulated by this chapter is being used contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the Building Official may order such use discontinued and the structure (or portion thereof) vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice or make the structure (or portion thereof) comply with the requirements of this chapter.
5. Liability. The Building Official or any authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties, shall not thereby be personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or omission in the discharge of such duties. Any suit brought against the Building Official or employees because of such act or omission performed by them in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter, shall be defended by legal counsel provided by the City until final termination of the proceedings. This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating, or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or the City be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this chapter or any certificates of inspection under this chapter.
6. Cooperation of Other Officials. The Building Official may request, and shall receive so far as may be necessary in the discharge of any duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the City.
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