A. A city of Harrah building permit is required for location and construction of all public and private storm shelters and safe rooms within the city limits. All such facilities shall be located and constructed to meet or exceed city and state regulations and standards.
B. When a storm shelter or safe room is included in the construction of a new residence, business, or other building, said structure shall specifically be identified on plans, registered with the city, and inspected as a part of the building permit approval and inspection process.
C. Existing structures or properties may be retrofitted with a storm shelter or safe room subject to city approval of an application and plan meeting the standards of this section and to the issuance of a building permit by the city building official.
D. City emergency rescue services shall maintain a registry of all storm shelters and safe rooms. (Ord. 2016-8, 1-19-2017)