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Howard, KS Code of Ordinances
HOWARD, KANSAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER I: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER II: ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
CHAPTER III: BEVERAGES
CHAPTER IV: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER V: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER VI: ELECTIONS
CHAPTER VII: FIRE
CHAPTER VIII: HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER IX: MUNICIPAL COURT
CHAPTER X: POLICE
CHAPTER XI: PUBLIC OFFENSES
CHAPTER XII: PUBLIC PROPERTY
CHAPTER XIII: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER XIV: TRAFFIC
CHAPTER XV: UTILITIES
CHAPTER XVI: ZONING AND PLANNING
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
ARTICLE 2: BUILDING CODE
Section
   4-201   Definitions
   4-202   International Building Code incorporated
   4-203   Additional provisions
   4-204   Building Official; powers; duties
   4-205   Building Inspector; appointment
   4-206   Same; duties
   4-207   Same; powers
   4-208   Same; right of entry
   4-209   Clarification; modification
   4-210   Building permit required; application; approval
   4-211   Same; application information required
   4-212   Same; plans and specifications
   4-213   Same; fees
   4-214   Same; posting
   4-215   Certificate of approval
   4-216   Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to Inspector
   4-217   Request for inspection
   4-218   Inspection fee
   4-219   Builder or building contractor defined
   4-220   Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts
   4-221   Same; application; granting
   4-222   Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts
   4-223   Builder’s or building contractor’s bond required; conditions; approval; rights reserved
   4-224   Insurance
   4-225   License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts
   4-226   Work by property owners
   4-227   Liability
   4-228   Severability
   4-229   Restricting use of wood burning stoves
§ 4-201 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BUILDING OFFICIAL. The person designated by the city or his or her authorized designee.
   CORPORATION COUNSEL. The City Attorney of the City of Howard.
   MUNICIPALITY. The City of Howard, Kansas.
§ 4-202 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE INCORPORATED.
   (a)   There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, as recommended by the International Conference of Building Officials, such code being made as a part of the ordinances and code of the city as if the same had been set out in full herein, all as authorized and in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 12-3009 through 12-3012 including any amendments thereto. One copy of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Incorporated by the Code of the City of Howard”, and shall be filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours of business.
   (b)   Any person violating any provision of such code shall be punished as provided in § 1-116 of this code.
§ 4-203 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
   The following sections of this article are in addition to the provisions of the standard code incorporated by reference in § 4-202.
§ 4-204 BUILDING OFFICIAL; POWERS; DUTIES.
   (a)   This and other articles of the city relating generally to building and structures shall be administered and enforced by the person designated by the city. The person designated by the city shall act as Chief Building Official and may assume the responsibilities of or with the consent and approval of the governing body appoint a Building Inspector and such other assistants as may be advisable for the issuance of building permits and the inspection of building work.
   (b)   The person designated by the city shall prepare such application, permit, inspection and record forms as may be required for the purposes of the article. The person designated by the city may make and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to obtain conformity with this article pertaining to the making of applications for building permits, issuing of building permits, and inspecting of buildings and building works.
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