TITLE 10
BUILDING REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1
STATE BUILDING CODE; GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION:

10-1-1: Adoption Of Codes

10-1-2: Effect Of Future Amendments To State Building Code

10-1-3: Board Of Appeals

10-1-4: Territorial Application

10-1-5: Building Plan Review

10-1-6: Inspections

10-1-7: Inspector Qualifications And Duties

10-1-8: Factory Built Buildings

10-1-9: School Plans

10-1-10: Permit Fees

10-1-11: Surveys Of Certain Installations; Fees

10-1-12: Foundation Footings

10-1-13: Buildings And Flues Within And Outside Fire Limits

10-1-14: Violations; Penalties

10-1-1: ADOPTION OF CODES:

   A.   Adoption Of State Building Code: There is hereby adopted by the city council for the purpose of regulating buildings in the city and of protecting the health and safety of the city's citizens, a certain code known as "the state building code" 1 .

   B.   Adoption Of Technical Codes And Administrative Regulations: The current editions of the building codes and all accompanying appendices, amendments and modifications adopted by the building codes bureau, Montana department of labor and industry (or its successors), as set out in the administrative rules of Montana, as amended from time to time by the building codes bureau, shall be adopted by a city of Cut Bank administrative order of the mayor, as authorized by Montana Code Annotated section 50-60-301(1)(b), except for any exceptions noted in this chapter or any regulations not applicable to local government jurisdictions. (Ord. 2007-01, 6-18-2007)

 

Notes

1	1. MCA 50-60-203.

10-1-2: EFFECT OF FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO STATE BUILDING CODE:

Any codes or amendments adopted by the building codes bureau which apply to local government jurisdictions, including the adoption of the latest editions of the model technical codes (i.e., model energy codes, international building code (IBC), etc.) and/or applicable administrative rules of Montana shall become effective in the city of Cut Bank upon order of the mayor within ninety (90) days after the date that the bureau notifies the city of Cut Bank of said amendments.

   A.   Copies On File: Two (2) copies of each of the codes referred to hereinabove shall be kept on file at city hall and available from the city clerk-treasurer for inspection by the public. (Ord. 2007-01, 6-18-2007)

10-1-3: BOARD OF APPEALS:

In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the codes adopted in section 10-1-1 of this chapter, there shall be, and is hereby, created a board of appeals, consisting of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The building inspector shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary of the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the city council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the building inspector, with a duplicate copy to the applicant, and may recommend to the city council such new legislation as is consistent herewith. (Ord. 15.03 Amended, 10-3-2005)