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1. Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to repair, install, add, alter, remove, convert, or replace any fuel gas system or part thereof, of which is regulated by this Fuel Gas Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall not do so without first securing a permit from the Community Development Department.
2. Issuance. After proper application on forms provided by the Community Development Department, permits shall be issued in the name of the property owner or of a firm or corporation registered with the State Division of Labor Services, according to their rules and standards. The property owner or authorized representative of the firm or corporation named on the registration shall sign all applications for permits. Permits are not transferable. No permits shall be issued to any person, firm, or corporation who has fees outstanding or who has outstanding violations of any ordinance of the City.
3. Fees. There shall be a fee paid for the issuance of permits. Permit fees and fees for other inspections shall be set forth in a fee schedule established and approved, from time to time by the Council. Fees on all buildings or structures constructed by any unit of the government or nonprofit organization may be waived by the Council. No fees shall be collected on buildings or structures constructed by or for the City.
4. Expiration.
A. Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 60 days. Expired permits are subject to permit re-issuance fees as set forth in the adopted fee schedule.
B. All permits shall expire after 365 days unless an extension is requested in writing to the Construction Services Administrator 14 days prior to expiration of said permit. The Construction Services Administrator may refuse any extension, but shall do so in writing within seven days of receipt of the extension request. Expired permits are subject to permit re-issuance fees as set forth in the adopted fee schedule.
C. In addition, any time work is suspended or abandoned for more than 10 days, the permit shall expire due to neglect, if the site is not properly secured, including:
(1) Removal of all construction debris, materials, weeds, etc., that makes the area unsightly and creates a public nuisance.
(2) A fence to protect any excavation, including open basement foundations, in order to prevent the creation of an attractive nuisance in the neighborhood.
(3) Ground cover, silt fencing, etc., shall be provided to help prevent erosion and damage to surrounding properties. Consideration may be given to proximity of the construction site, as described in Chapter 11 of this title.
5. Revocation. Any permit required by the provisions of this Code may be summarily revoked by the Construction Services Administrator upon the violation of any provision of this Code.
6. Outstanding Permits. If a permit is outstanding on the effective date hereof, the provisions of this chapter and the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, and International Residential Code chapter 24, 2021 edition, adopted hereby, shall apply to the work authorized by such permit, except to the extent that the Construction Services Administrator shall determine that the application of such provisions to said work would be unreasonable. The burden shall be upon the holder of such permit to show the unreasonableness of such provisions.
7. Work without Permit. If any repairs, additions, alterations, or demolitions to any building or portions of any fuel gas system, which is regulated by this Code, the work having been completed without first obtaining a permit, the owner shall have the responsibility to certify that the work has been completed in accordance with the applicable codes. The Construction Services Administrator shall determine the appropriate level of special inspection necessary to ensure that the work was completed in accordance with the applicable codes. Special inspections shall be performed by an approved fuel gas inspector who is qualified or licensed to inspect work similar to that which is being performed. Work without a permit, other than minor work initiated for plan execution, will be subject to fees as set forth in the adopted fee schedule.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall engage or represent themselves to the public as engaging in the activity or business of installing, altering, or repairing any fuel gas system or apparatus for which permits are required by this Code, unless such person shall have first obtained from the State Department of Health, a plumbing or mechanical license, as provided for in Chapter 105 of the Code of Iowa.
For the purposes of this Code, the Construction Services Administrator may also be referred to as the Building Official. It shall be the duty of the Construction Services Administrator, appointed under provisions of the Community Development Director, to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and to make any required inspections or tests. A person or persons may be appointed as assistants or agents of the Construction Services Administrator as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. For the purpose of making inspections, tests, or otherwise discharging their official duties, the Construction Services Administrator or an appointed assistant or agent, shall have the right to enter, at any time, any building, area, or manhole upon notifying the company or individual owning or having charge or control of the same. Whenever, in the judgment of the Construction Services Administrator, any structure is suspected of being or found to be defective or dangerous, or whenever from any cause the premises shall be in such defective condition as to be in danger of fires, or accident to workers or the general public, the Construction Services Administrator shall at once order the removal of such defects and the remedying of such improper condition.
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person shall cover or conceal, or cause to be covered or concealed, any new construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or fuel gas system or apparatus for which a permit has been issued, until such new construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas system, or apparatus have been inspected and approved as required by this Code. The Construction Services Administrator shall have authority to remove, or cause the removal of, any obstructions which may prevent the proper inspection of new construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or fuel gas system or apparatus. Upon the completion of the new construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or fuel gas system or apparatus in any building, it shall be the duty of the company, firm, or individual doing the same to notify the Construction Services Administrator, who shall inspect the same on receipt of such notice for conformance to the provisions of this Code. Certificates of Occupancy shall not be issued unless the new construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or fuel gas system or apparatus are in conformity with the rules and regulations set forth in this Code.
1. Authority. Whenever the Construction Services Administrator finds any work regulated by this Code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this Code or dangerous or unsafe, the Construction Services Administrator shall be authorized to issue a stop work order.
2. Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the work will be permitted to resume. The stop work order shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, all work shall immediately cease. All other persons shall vacate the job site immediately or be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
3. Unlawful Continuance. Upon issuance of a stop work order, all work shall immediately cease and all persons shall vacate the job site immediately. Any work on the premise shall be limited to the removal or correction of the violation or unsafe condition.
The following are deleted from the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 edition, and IRC Chapter 24, 2021 edition, and are of no force or effect in this chapter:
1. IFGC Sections:
A. 103.3 Deputies
B. 104.5 Identification
C. 106.1.1 Annual Permit
D. 106.1.2 Annual Permit Records
E. 106.3.1 Time Limitation of Application
F. 106.5.3 Permits: Expiration
G. 106.5.4 Permits: Extensions
H. 106.5.7 Posting of Permit
I. 109 Fees
J. 113 Means of Appeal
K. 114 Board of Appeals
L. 614.9.4.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions
M. 614.9.5 Length Identification
The paragraphs in this section represent amendments to the requirements contained in the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, and the International Residential Code, Chapter 24, 2021 edition.
1. Delete all references to the “International Plumbing Code” and insert in lieu thereof:
A. Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State.
2. Delete all reference to the electrical provisions of the International Residential Code, 2021 edition, and insert in lieu thereof:
A. National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State.
3. Section 403.4.5 Corrugated Stainless-Steel Tubing (CSST). Delete this section and replace with the following:
A. Arc resistant corrugated stainless-steel tubing shall be listed in accordance with ANSI LC1 (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26.
4. Section IRC G2414.4.4 Corrugated Stainless-Steel Tubing (CSST). Delete this section and replace with the following:
A. Arc resistant corrugated stainless-steel tubing shall be listed in accordance with ANSI LC1 (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26.
5. Section 404.2 CSST.
Delete this section and replace with the following:
A. Only CSST with an Arc Resistant Jacket or Covering System listed in accordance with ANSI LC1 (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26-2016 shall be installed in accordance with the terms of its approval, the conditions of listing, the manufacturer’s instructions, and this Code, including electrical bonding requirements in Section 310. CSST shall not be used for through-wall penetrations from the point of delivery of the gas supply to the inside of the structure. CSST shall not be installed in locations where subject to physical damage unless protected in an approved manner.
6. Section IRC 2415.2 CSST.
Delete this section and replace with the following:
A. Only CSST with an Arc Resistant Jacket or Covering System listed in accordance with ANSI LC1 (Optional Section 5.16)/CSA 6.26-2016 shall be installed in accordance with the terms of its approval, the conditions of listing, the manufacturer’s instructions, and this Code, including electrical bonding requirements in Section G2411. CSST shall not be used for through-wall penetrations from the point of delivery of the gas supply to the inside of the structure. CSST shall not be installed in locations where subject to physical damage unless protected in an approved manner.
7. Section 614.9.2 Duct Installation. Delete this section and insert the following in lieu thereof:
A. Exhaust ducts shall be supported at intervals not to exceed four feet and shall be secured in place. The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section 603.9 of the 2021 International Mechanical Code, and shall be mechanically fastened. Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners. Where dryer exhaust ducts are enclosed in a wall or ceiling cavities, such cavities shall be of sufficient size to allow the installation of the duct, without changing the configuration of the duct.
B. Exception. Dryer duct sections that are longer than four feet shall be supported minimally every six feet.
8. Section G2439.7.2 Duct Installation. Delete this section and insert the following in lieu thereof:
A. Exhaust ducts shall be supported at intervals not to exceed four feet and shall be secured in place. The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section M1601.4.1 and shall be mechanically fastened. Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners. Where dryer exhaust ducts are enclosed in a wall or ceiling cavities, such cavities shall be of sufficient size to allow the installation of the duct, without changing the configuration of the duct.
B. Exception. Dryer duct sections that are longer than four feet shall be supported minimally every six feet.
In any case where the provisions of this chapter, or the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, or International Residential Code, Chapter 24, 2021 edition, adopted hereby, are found to be in conflict with a provision of the Code of Iowa, or a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or Code of the City, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
1. It shall be the permit holder’s responsibility to inspect the construction site on a daily basis to ensure that the site is clean and free of excess debris. In no case shall debris, refuse, or junk be permitted to blow, drift, or otherwise be deposited upon an adjacent street or property.
2. Similarly, the permit holder shall be solely responsible for controlling erosion on-site throughout the duration of the construction project. Erosion control shall be managed in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title.
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