4-1-8: VIOLATION A MISDEMEANOR:

It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisonment up to six (6) months, or both, for any person to violate any provision of the codes adopted by this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the building official pursuant to authority granted by this chapter. Each day's failure to comply with any such provision shall constitute a separate violation. (Ord. 746, 2-2-1987)

4-1-9: CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:

In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with the provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health regulation or code of the city existing on the effective date of this chapter, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other regulation or code of the city, existing on the effective date of this chapter, which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail, and such other regulations or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this chapter. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or other phrase of this chapter, or of the codes adopted herein, should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable. (Ord. 746, 2-2-1987)

4-1-10: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED:

The city adopts by public ordinance the current edition of the international energy conservation code, 2003 edition, as provided in ARM 24.301.161, and all accompanying appendices, amendments and modifications adopted by the building codes bureau, Montana department of labor and industry, except any fee schedules for building and other permits, as published in the administrative rules of Montana. This code is applicable to all new building construction within the city limits. (Ord. 852, 2-21-2006)

4-1-11: ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS ADOPTED:

The city adopts by public ordinance the accessibility rules and all accompanying appendices, amendments and modifications adopted by the building codes bureau of the Montana department of labor and industry, as published in the administrative rules of Montana, and as published in ARM sections 24.301.901 through 24.301.905. These rules establish the accessibility requirements to ensure newly constructed public buildings and certain altered public buildings are readily accessible and usable by persons with disabilities within city limits. (Ord. 852, 2-21-2006)

4-1-12: ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE ADOPTED:

The city adopts by reference the current edition of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, except any fee schedules for building and other permits set forth therein, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as the code is adopted and amended by the building codes division of the Montana department of commerce, as and for the rules, regulations and conditions governing the repairs, replacement or demolition of dangerous buildings within the limits of the city, as well as within the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction area of the city. (Ord. 835, 6-22-1999)

4-1-13: BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED:

The city adopts by reference the current edition of the uniform code for building conservation, except any fee schedules for building and other permits set forth therein, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as the code is adopted and amended by the building codes division of the Montana department of commerce, as and for the rules, regulations, requirements and conditions governing the conservation of existing building, within the limits of the city, as well as within the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction area of the city. (Ord. 835, 6-22-1999)

4-1-14: BUILDING PERMIT FEES:

Building permit fees issued under this Chapter shall be set from time to time by Resolution of the City Council. The office of the Director of Public Works will maintain a copy of the current building permit fees on file and open for public inspection during normal business hours. (Ord. 835, 6-22-1999; amd. Ord. 921, 5-17-2021)

4-1-15: APPLICABILITY:

The technical codes and standards adopted by reference in this chapter are applicable to all buildings within the building code enforcement area of the city of Havre, Montana, including, without limitation, residential buildings containing less than five (5) dwelling units or their attached to structures, any farm or ranch building, and any private garage or private storage structure used only for the owner's own use as provided by section 50-6-102(1)(a), Montana Code Annotated. (Ord. 835, 6-22-1999)

4-1-16: AVAILABILITY:

One copy of each code shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 846, 2-18-2003)

4-1-17: EFFECTIVE DATES OF FUTURE ADOPTIONS:

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 or applicable administrative rules of Montana, shall become effective in the city upon order of the mayor within ninety (90) days after the date that the bureau notifies the city of said amendments. (Ord. 846, 2-18-2003)