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(A) Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
101.1 Title. Shall be amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Sprinkler Code of the Town of Cave Creek originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 International Fire Code, July 2004, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(B) Section 903, subsections 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.5, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.8.1, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.10, 903.3, 903.3.6, 903.3.7 and 903.4 are amended as follows; and subsections 903.1.2, 903.1.3, 903.1.4, 903.1.5, 903.2.7.1, 903.2.7.1.1, 903.2.7.1.2, 903.2.7.2, 903.2.7.2.1, 903.2.7.2.2, 903.2.7.2.3, 903.2.7.3, 903.2.7.4 903.3.7.1, 903.3.7.2, 903.3.7.3 are added:
903.1.2 Plan certification for fire alarms and occupant notification. All fire alarm and occupant notification system plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level II NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies).
903.1.3 Plan certification for fire sprinklers. All fire sprinkler plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level III NICET technician (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies).
903.1.4 Plan certification for all other fire protection systems. Plan certification for all other fire protection systems will be accompanied by a certification of competence when required.
903.1.5 Site plans. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. One set of fire department approved plans shall be on the job site for each inspection.
903.2 Where required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all new Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U occupancies of more than zero (0) square feet in accordance with Section 903.
1. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
2. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. See also Section 306.
3. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults.
Exception: The following accessory structures shall be exempt from fire sprinkler requirements:
1. Gazebos and ramadas for residential and public use.
2. Independent rest room buildings that are associated with golf courses, parks and similar uses.
3. Guardhouses for residential and commercial developments.
4. Detached carports for residential developments.
5. Barns and agricultural buildings for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.35 m2).
6. Detached storage sheds for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 2,000 square feet (185.81 m2).
7. Detached 1, 2 and 3 car garages (without habitable spaces) in existing R3 developed parcels which contain existing non-sprinklered subdivision requirements (i.e., 700 foot (213.36 mm) hydrant spacing).
8. For fuel-dispensing canopies not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.35 m2).
9. Open shade horse stalls of non-combustible construction for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2), and no storage of combustible products, vehicles or agricultural equipment.
10. Detached one-story accessory building used as tool and storage shed of non-hazardous materials, and not exceeding 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
11. Additions to R-3 Occupancies. Not currently sprinklered.
12. Any accessory buildings to an existing residential property built prior to the implementation of this ordinance.
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group A occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group E occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.3 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group F occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.4 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group H occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.5 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group I occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
Exception: In jails, prisons and reformatories, the piping system may be dry, provided a manually operated valve is installed at a continuously monitored location. Opening of the valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements, or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems in the Building Code.
903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group M occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R occupancies in accordance with this section.
903.2.7.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-1 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R sprinkler systems.
903.2.7.1.1 Group R-1 with attic protection. In Group R-1 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building. Sprinkler heads shall be used to protect the attic with a minimum 4 head or 500 square foot (46.5 m2) calculated area. Occupant notification shall be in accordance wit the Code and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings or attics.
903.2.7.1.2 Group R-1 when attic protection is not required. In Group R-1 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house 2 or less stories in height and containing 15 or less dwelling units, and every hotel 2 or less stories in height and containing 19 or less guest rooms. Residential or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling units, guest rooms, convening corridors, and all occupied areas. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings.
903.2.7.2 Group R -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-2 occupancies, in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R sprinkler systems as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.7.2.1 Group R-2 with attic protection. When attic protection is required. In Group R-2 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential, or quick response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building. Sprinkler heads shall be used to protect the attic with a minimum 4 head or 500 square foot (46.5 m2) calculated area. Occupant notification shall be in accordance wit the Code and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets, containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings or attics.
903.2.7.2.2 Group R-2 when attic protection is not required. In Group R-2 occupancies an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house 2 or less stories in height and containing 15 or less dwelling units and every hotel 2 or less stories in height and containing 19 or less guest rooms. Residential, or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling units, guest rooms, convening corridors, and all occupied areas. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings.
903.2.7.2.3 Domestic water supplies. R-2 occupancies may have up to six (6) units supplied by domestic water.
903.2.7.3 All Group R-3 and U occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-3 and U occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-D sprinkler systems and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.7.4 Group R-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-4 occupancies, in accordance with NFPA 13-D sprinkler systems as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.8 Group S-1 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group S-1 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all repair garages in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.9 Group S-2 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group S-2 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all commercial parking garages in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.10 Group B occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group B occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13-R, 13-D.
903.3.6 Hose Threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler system shall be National Standard Treads.
903.3.7 Fire Department Connections. Fire department connections shall be located within 4 feet (1219.2 mm) to 8 feet (2438.4 mm) of the curb line of an access road or public street, or as otherwise specified, or as approved by the chief. The fire department connection line shall be a wet line with the check valve at the hose connection above grade. The access to the fire department connection shall be at curb grade.
903.3.7.1 Wall-mounted. Systems may have wall-mounted fire department connections only on light and ordinary hazard Group 1 systems, when there are no structural openings or combustible hangings within 15 feet (4572 mm) horizontally or vertically from inlet connection.
903.3.7.2 Additions, alterations and repairs. When additions, alterations or repairs within a twelve-month period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of an existing building or structure, such building or structure, except a single-family home, shall be made to conform to the requirements for new buildings or structures.
903.3.7.3 Partial systems prohibited. In all new additions to existing buildings and structures, except single-family homes, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with this section. There shall be no partially sprinklered compartments. Sprinklered and unsprinklered parts of a structure shall be separated in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 100 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13-R, where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic and automatic sprinkler systems and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.”
(C) Section 905, subsections 905.2, 905.3.4, 905.3.4.1 are amended as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA.
905.3.4 Stages. Stages greater than 1,000 square feet in area (93 m2) shall be equipped with a Class III wet standpipe system, with 2.5-inch (64 mm) hose connections on each side of the stage.
Exception: Where the building or area is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the hose connections are allowed to be supplied from the automatic sprinkler system and shall have a flow rate of not less than that required by NFPA 14 for Class III standpipes.
905.3.4.1 Hose and cabinet. The 2.5 inch (64 mm) hose connections shall be equipped with sufficient lengths of 1.5 inch (38 mm) hose to provide fire protection for the stage area. Hose connections shall be equipped with an approved adjustable fog nozzle, and mounted in a cabinet or on a rack.
(D) Section 907, subsections 907.2 and 907.7 are amended as follows, and subsections 907.3.1.9, 907.3.1.10, 907.3.1.11 and 907.3.1.12 are added:
907.2 Where required-new buildings and structures. An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall comply with Section 907.1.2. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except that an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
907.3.1.9 Owner landlord and occupant responsibilities. Devices provided and maintained. In a dwelling unit occupied under the terms of a rental agreement or under a month-to-month tenancy:
1. At the time of each occupancy, the landlord shall provide smoke detection devices in working condition and, after written notification by the tenant, shall be responsible for replacement; and
2. The tenant shall keep the devices in working condition by keeping charged batteries in battery-operated devices, by testing the devices periodically, and by refraining from permanently disabling the devices.
907.3.1.10 Written notification. If a landlord or owner did not know and had not been notified in writing of the need to repair or replace a smoke detection device, the landlord’s or owner’s failure to repair or replace the device may not be considered as evidence of negligence in a subsequent civil action arising from death, property loss, or personal injury.
907.3.1.11 Definitions. In this section, “dwelling unit,” “landlord,” “rental agreement,” and “tenant” have the meanings given in Arizona Revised Statutes.
907.3.1.12 Records and maintenance. The landlord or owner of any rental property shall annually inspect all smoke detection devices as required under NFPA 72, and a record of all inspections and maintenance activities shall be kept by the landlord or owner and available for inspection upon request by the Fire Code Official.
907.7 Activation. Where an alarm notification system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by:
1. Required automatic fire alarm system.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
Multilevel structures. All multilevel structures are required to have a flow switch and tampered control valve per floor. See Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Exception: Group R, Division 1, occupancies with a domestic water supply serving 6 units or less and Group R-3.
3. Required manual fire alarm boxes.
(`87 Code, §7-5) (Am. Ord. 88-16, passed 8-1-88; Am. Ord. 95-01, passed 1-3-95; Am. Ord. 95-13, passed 9-5-95; Am. Ord. 2000-05, passed 5-15-00; Am. Ord. O-2004-15, passed 5-17-04; Am. Ord. O-2004-24, passed 8-2-04; Am. Ord. O2011-13, passed 11-21-11; Am. Ord. O2018-18, passed 11-19-18)
Effective July 1, 2022, there is herewith adopted, by reference, The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, adopted as a public record by Resolution No. R2022-03 of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Cave Creek by reference thereto, as fully and completely as if the terms thereof were fully set forth herein, in total, except as modified or changed as follows:
(A) Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the Town of Cave Creek, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(2) 103.1 Creation of agency. The building and fire safety department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the chief building official, as also referenced throughout this code as “the code official”. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(3) 106.3.2 Time Limitation of application. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the code official shall have the authority to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(4) 106.5.1 Approved construction documents. Shall be amended to read as follows:
When the code official issues the permit where construction documents are required, the construction documents shall be endorsed in writing and stamped “REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE.” Such approved construction documents shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the code official. Work shall be done in accordance with the approved construction documents.
The code official shall have the authority to issue a permit for the construction of part of an installation before the construction documents for the entire installation have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his or her own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire installation will be granted.
(5) 106.5.3 Expiration. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance by evidence of a passed inspection, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced by evidence of not passing an inspection. The code official is authorized to grant in writing one extension of time for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(6) 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. This fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit and plan review fee required by the approved fees. The payment of such fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or other requirements, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
(7) 109.6 Fee refunds. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
(8) 114.1 Membership of board. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
The board of appeals shall be created in accordance with Title III, Chapter 33, of the town code.
(B) Chapter 4, “Gas Piping Installations”, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) 404.10 Minimum burial depth. Shall be amended to read as follows:
Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below grade.
(2) Section 404.12.1 Delete this section in its entirety.
(Ord. O2011-13, passed 11-21-11; Am. Ord. O2018-08, passed 11-19-18; Am. Ord. O2022-01, passed 3-21-22)
Effective July 1, 2022, there is herewith adopted, by reference, The International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, adopted as a public record by Resolution No. R2022-03 of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Cave Creek by reference thereto, as fully and completely as if the terms thereof were fully set forth herein, in total, except as modified or changed as follows:
Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
(A) 101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the Town of Cave Creek, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(B) 101.4.2 Buildings previously occupied.
The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the code official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(C) 103.1 Creation of agency.
The building and fire safety department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the chief building official, also referred to as “the code official” in this code. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(D) 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the code official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(E) 105.5 Expiration. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance as evidenced by a passed inspection, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced as evidenced by not passing an inspection. The code official is authorized to grant in writing one extension of time for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(F) 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. This fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit and plan review fee required by the approved fees. The payment of such fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or other requirements, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
(G) 108.6 Refunds. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. The code official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
(Ord. O2011-13, passed 11-21-11; Am. Ord. O2018-08, passed 11-19-18; Am. Ord. O2022-01, passed 3-21-22)
Effective July 1, 2022, there is herewith adopted, by reference, The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, adopted as a public record by Resolution No. R2022-03 of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Cave Creek by reference thereto, as fully and completely as if the terms thereof were fully set forth herein, in total, except as modified or changed as follows:
(A) Chapter 1 [CE], “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) C101.1 Title. Shall be amended to read as follows:
This code shall be known as the Energy Conservation code of the Town of Cave Creek, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(2) C104.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. This fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit and plan review fee required by the approved fees. The payment of such fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or other requirements, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
(3) C104.5 Refunds. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
(4) C109.4 Failure to comply. Shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable under Title XV, Section 151.99, Penalty, of the town code.
(B) Chapter 1 [RE], “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) R101.1 Title. Shall be amended to read as follows:
This code shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the town of Cave Creek and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(2) R104.3 Work commencing before permit issuance. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. This fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit and plan review fee required by the approved fees. The payment of such fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or other requirements, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
(3) R104.5 Refunds. Shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. The building official shall be permitted to authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended.
(4) R109.4 Failure to comply. Shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable under Title XV, Section 151.99, Penalty, of the town code.
(C) Chapter 4 [RE], “Residential Energy Efficiency”, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency. Shall be deleted in its entirety.
(2) R408 Additional efficiency package options. Shall be deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. O2011-14, passed 11-21-11; Am. Ord. O2018-08, passed 11-19-18; Am. Ord. O2022-01, passed 3-21-22)
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