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Electrical inspection fees shall have a minimum fee as set forth from time to time by ordinance.
('80 Code, § 1333.18) (Ord. 141-87, passed 12-21-87)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.
(A) A permit shall be obtained from the city to use a fire hydrant for any purpose other than firefighting or flushing and pumping for maintenance purposes.
(B) The fee for this permit shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance for each day of usage in winter months (November 1 through March 31) and for up to 30 days usage during non-winter months, which is in addition to the cost of the water used.
(C) A hydrant permit sign shall be obtained from the city and prominently displayed on the permitted hydrant during use.
(D) A refundable deposit shall be collected at the time of issuance of the hydrant permit sign. Deposits shall be forfeited for failure to return the sign within five days of permit expiration or for returning the sign in usable condition.
(E) An appropriate backflow device shall be used any time a hydrant is used for other than firefighting purposes.
(F) Under this permit, the person to whom the permit is issued shall be responsible for all damages caused by the use or freezing of the hydrants. The user shall call the Division of Streets & Utilities for inspection of the hydrants after each use.
(G) There shall be a fee, as set forth from time to time by ordinance, imposed if the city is required to pump the hydrant after use by the contractor or if the final inspection by the Division of Streets & Utilities reveals that the hydrant has not been properly pumped.
(H) The City Manager may designate a specific hydrant(s) to be used during winter months.
(I) A valid permit shall bear signatures of the City Manager, or his or her designee, and the Washington Township Fire Department Chief, or his or her designee.
('80 Code, §1333.19) (Ord. 127-87, passed 11-16-87; Am. Ord. 84-02, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 12-04, passed 3-1-04)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(A) Established. There is hereby established the position of Building Official.
(B) Duties. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Building Official shall perform the functions related to building construction inspections and assure compliance with building code and other related municipal ordinances. The duties of the Building Official include, but are not limited to:
(1) Checking site plans for compliance with building, engineering and zoning regulations;
(2) Issuance of permits for all buildings;
(3) Inspection of buildings under construction at various stages to assure compliance;
(4) Answering questions regarding building and other related municipal ordinances;
(5) Investigating complaints and recommending actions to alleviate;
(6) Maintaining all necessary records and filing necessary information; and
(7) Performing other duties as required by the City Manager.
(C) Fee for adjudication proceedings. There is no fee for an appeal from the determination of the Building Official when it is a question of code interpretation. When it is not a question of code interpretation and a variance is requested, the fee shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance.
('80 Code, §§ 160.01 - 160.04, 160.06) (Ord. 40-73, passed 7-2-73; Ord. 38-79, passed 4-16-79; Ord. 145-87, passed 12-21-87; Am. Ord. 24-07, passed 5-21-07)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.
(A) Purpose. Following the issuance of a building or construction permit, the Building Official shall cause to be made such inspections and investigations as are necessary to determine whether or not the work done and installations made are in conformity with the approved plans relating thereto and the pertinent laws and ordinances of the state and municipality.
(B) Required inspections. The following inspections shall be required in construction of all buildings or structures and, as applicable, to additions, remodeling and improvement of other structures:
(1) Sanitary sewer. (Where applicable)
(2) Footings.
(3) Foundations with waterproofing.
(4) Foundation steel. (Where applicable)
(5) Electrical: temporary service; rough-in; and final.
(6) Plumbing.
(7) Frame.
(8) Insulation.
(9) Heating: rough-in; pre-slab; and final.
(10) Gas rough and final.
(11) Drive: approach; sidewalk and curb. (Where applicable)
(12) Fireplaces: heating; stoves. (Where applicable).
(13) Occupancy.
(C) Notice. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or his agent to notify the Building Official who shall make all such inspections.
(D) Additional inspections. The Building Official may, due to additional requirements of this chapter or other related chapters or when he deems it necessary, require additional inspections, which shall be noted on the building record or attached thereto.
(E) Inspections upon request; fees; liability.
(1) Upon written request of an owner or occupant of improved real estate, or an authorized representative of such owner or occupant, the Building Official shall inspect, or cause to be inspected such property to determine its conformity or nonconformity with the provisions of the Building Code and applicable municipal ordinances. If requested by such owner or occupant or the authorized representative of either, he shall prepare and submit to such person a written statement of his findings. A fee as set forth from time to time by ordinance shall be charged and collected for each instance of such inspection.
(2) No liability of any kind shall attach to or exist against the municipality or any of its officers or employees by reason of any claim of error, omission or neglect on the part of such officers or employees in connection with such inspections or the findings or report thereof.
(3) Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit the right of the Building Official to make inspections of property in this municipality without charge, on his own initiative or at the request of the owner or occupant when there is a specific question as to compliance with building codes or as to the safety of such property.
(F) Occupancy permit.
(1) Upon completion of the final inspection and acceptance of the premises as in compliance with the regulations and ordinances for human occupancy, holder shall be issued an occupancy permit which shall be required prior to actual occupancy of the subject premises.
(2) No person or persons shall occupy any dwelling or structure for which an occupancy permit shall be required by the city prior to the issuance of such occupancy permit.
(G) Compliance. The holder of a building permit, the general contractor, and every other person, firm or corporation having charge or supervision of any building or operation covered by this section shall be responsible for compliance with its provisions. In case of a violation hereof, such persons, firms and corporations and any other person, firm or corporation violating or participating in the violation of any of the requirements hereof shall be subject to a fine as set forth in § 150.999.
('80 Code, §§ 1327.01 - 1327.07, 1327.99) (Ord. 10-87, passed 2-2-87; Am. Ord. 24-07, passed 5-21-07; Am. Ord. 01-16, passed 2-8-16) Penalty, see § 150.999
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.
The municipality hereby authorizes the procedure described in R.C. § 3929.86(C) and (D) to be implemented whereby no insurance company doing business in the state shall pay a claim of a named insured for fire damage to a structure located within this municipality unless the applicable provisions of R.C. § 3929.86 are fully complied with. The Fire Chief of the Washington Township Fire Department is hereby designated as the officer authorized to carry out the duties of R.C. § 3929.86. The Clerk of Council shall file a certified copy of this section with the State Superintendent of Insurance.
('80 Code, § 1519.01) (Ord. 49-83, passed 11-7-83)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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