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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 7-222 COMPLETION OF WORK.
   Completion of the work pursuant to a moving or demolition permit shall include the removal of any debris caused by such moving or demolition. Moreover the applicant shall repair at his or her own expense any and all damage to public property.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(5), passed 3-17-1976; Ord. 20104-03-2012, § 2, passed 3-20-2012)
§ 7-223 INSPECTION FEE.
   An inspection fee shall be paid to the office of the building official for any moving or demolition work performed within the city. Such fee shall be in an amount as specified in the building code of the city.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(6), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-224 LICENSE—REQUIRED.
   All moving and demolition contractors shall obtain from the city a license to conduct their business within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that, no license shall be required for the demolition of one- and two-family residences and buildings accessory thereto when such demolition work is to be performed by the owner of such property.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(8), passed 3-17-1976)
Cross-reference:
   Licenses and miscellaneous business regulations, see Ch. 20
§ 7-225 SAME—REVOCATION.
   The director of public works of the city may revoke any license required by this article when the conditions of any permit or license have been violated. The director may reinstate such revoked license at any time within one year of such revocation; provided that, the basis for the revocation no longer exists.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(10), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-226 BUSINESS REGISTRATION.
   Every firm, business or organization consisting of moving and demolition contractors required to be licensed under the provisions of this Code, shall register with the city's Planning and Development Department. The fee for such business registration shall be as specified in the building code of the city.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(8.1), passed 3-17-1976; Ord. 8804, § 1, passed 5-10-1983; Ord. 17522, § 5, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 19601-03-2011, § 5, passed 3-22-2011; Ord. 22517-12-2016, § 5, passed 12-6-2016, eff. 1-1-2017; Ord. 25382-03-2022, § 5, passed 3-8-2022, eff. 4-1-2022)
§ 7-227 INSURANCE REQUIRED.
   Any license required by this article shall not be issued until the certificate of insurance required by this article has been filed with the building official.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(9), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-228 EMERGENCY AUTHORITY.
   When it is determined that any work is being performed under a license or permit required by this article in a reckless or careless manner, or in violation of any ordinance of the city, or in such a manner as to endanger life and/or property, the director of public works of the city or his or her authorized agent is hereby authorized to revoke such permit and to order work to be halted. When such work has been halted by the director it shall not be resumed until said director or his or her agent has approved precautionary measures to be taken for the protection of life and/or property; provided, however, that, nothing herein contained shall preclude the director of public works or his or her authorized agent from enforcing any provision of this code, as amended.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(12), passed 3-17-1976)
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