A. Title: Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.570, et seq., this chapter shall be known as the BUILDING REGULATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY OF ELKO.
All activities subject to regulation by this title shall be performed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
Certain model building and construction codes, such as the International Building Code, International Residential Code, or other similar model codes, may be adopted by the City and incorporated by reference in the Elko City Code. Those model codes may contain cross-references to other model codes, some of which have been adopted by the City and some of which have not. However, only those model codes which have been expressly adopted by the City contain requirements incorporated into this title. No permit or certificate for matters subject to regulation by this title shall be required by the City unless the requirement is stated in this chapter.
B. Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the requirements for the administration and enforcement of this title, to include the technical codes adopted by the City. This Code contains design and construction regulations intended to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the permitting, design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of buildings, structures, signs, building service equipment and other improvements to real property within the City.
C. Scope: This chapter provides the mechanism used by the City to regulate this title, to include the technical codes adopted by the City. This chapter regulates such matters as site preparation, construction, alteration, moving, enlargement, replacement, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, signs, building service equipment and other improvements to real property. No permit or certificate for the performance or completion of work, or for the use or occupancy of a building, structure or building service equipment, shall be issued by the City except as provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, whenever the technical codes refer to an appendix, the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the City.
D. Adoption Of Technical Codes: The following technical codes, together with any model codes therein adopted, are subject to the requirements of this chapter:
1. Building Code 1 Of The City Of Elko: The Building Code shall apply to the construction of, or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, and the erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion or replacement of any component, element, or portion of a building or structure within the City.
2. Residential Code 2 Of The City Of Elko: The International Residential Code shall apply to the construction of or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of all one- and two-family dwellings of three (3) stories or less within the City.
3. Mechanical Code 3 Of The City Of Elko: The Mechanical Code of the City of Elko shall apply to construction of or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, and to the erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion or replacement of any component, element or portion of a mechanical system in any building or structure within the City.
4. Plumbing Code 4 Of The City Of Elko: The Plumbing Code of the City of Elko shall apply to the construction of or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, and the erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion or replacement of any component, element or portion of a plumbing system in a building or structure within the City.
5. Electrical Code 5 Of The City Of Elko: The Electrical Code of the City of Elko applies to all new construction, relocated buildings, and to any alterations, repairs, or reconstruction, except as otherwise provided in chapter 6 of this title. The Electrical Code applies to all electrical construction work, electrical alterations or repair, installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical supply and communication lines and the inspections thereof within the City.
6. Energy Conservation Code 6 Of The City Of Elko: The Energy Conservation Code of the City of Elko applies to all construction of or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, and the erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion or replacement of any component, element or portion of a building or structure within the City.
7. Swimming Pool And Spa Code 7 Of The City Of Elko: The Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Elko applies to all new construction, alterations, or reconstruction of swimming pools and spas in the City.
E. Limitations On Temporary Certificates And Permits; Waivers: The City, to include the City Council and the building official, shall not issue any temporary or partial permit, temporary or partial Certificate of Occupancy, or temporary or partial Certificate of Completion, or waive any requirement contained in this title, unless specifically authorized by this Code. (Ord. 820, 7-11-2017)
Notes
| 1 | 1. Chapter 2 of this title. |
| 2 | 2. Chapter 3 of this title. |
| 3 | 3. Chapter 4 of this title. |
| 4 | 4. Chapter 5 of this title. |
| 5 | 1. Chapter 6 of this title. |
| 6 | 2. Chapter 7 of this title. |
| 7 | 3. Chapter 11 of this title. |