GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 150.01 TITLE.

   This chapter, and all ordinances supplemental or amendatory hereto, shall be known as the "Building Code of the City of Madison, Indiana", may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code".

(Ord. 1987-l, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88)

§ 150.02 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards for the protection of life, health, environment, public safety, and general welfare, and for the conservation of energy in the design and construction of buildings and structures.

(Ord. 1987-1, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88)

§ 150.03 SCOPE.

   The provisions of this code apply to the construction, alterations, repair, use, occupancy, and addition to all buildings and structures, other than industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under IC 22-15-4, in the city.

(Ord. 1987-l, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88)

§ 150.04 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

   No certificate of occupancy for any building or structure constructed after the adoption of this code shall be issued unless such building or structure was erected, altered, or repaired in compliance with the provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful to occupy any such building or structure unless a full, partial, or temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 1987-l, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88) Penalty, see § 150.99

§ 150.05 STANDARDS.

   All work on the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and other structures shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner according to accepted standards and practices in the trade.

(Ord. 1987-l, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88)

§ 150.06 ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS.

   (A)   Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following Articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this code and shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:

      (1)   Article 13 - Building Codes:

         (a)   Fire and Building Safety Standards

         (b)   Indiana Building Code

         (c)   Indiana Building Code Standards

         (d)   Indiana Handicapped Accessibility Code

      (2)   Article 14 - One and Two Family Dwelling Codes:

         (a)   Council of American Building Officials One and Two Family Dwelling Code

         (b)   CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code; Amendments

         (c)   Standard for Permanent Installation of Manufactured Homes

      (3)   Article 16 - Plumbing Codes: Indiana Plumbing Code

      (4)   Article 17 - Electrical Codes:

         (a)   Indiana Electrical Code

         (b)   Safety Code for Health Care Facilities

      (5)   Article 18 - Mechanical Codes: Indiana Mechanical Code

      (6)   Article 19 - Energy Conservation Codes:

         (a)   Indiana Energy Conservation Codes

         (b)   Modifications to the Model Energy Code

      (7)   Article 20 - Swimming Pool Codes: Indiana Swimming Pool Code

   (B)   Copies of adopted building rules, codes, and standards are on file in the office of the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 1887-1, passed 3-3-87; Am. Ord. 4-1988, passed 5-17-88)

§ 150.07 REGISTRATION OF GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED CONTRACTORS.

   (A)   Effective July 1, 2009, all general and specialized contractors building new construction, or making alterations or repairs to existing construction on structures totaling more than 100 square feet, or having a cost to the ultimate owner over $500, shall register annually with the Plan Commission. Handymen who provide repair or maintenance services, which would not require a building permit under the Building Code of the City of Madison, are exempt from the provisions of this section.

   (B)   Each annual registration shall include any information that the Building Inspector reasonably requests including, but not limited to, a list of subcontractors the general contractor employs, a copy of the general and specialized contractors’ current certificate(s) of insurance, a statement of the general and specialized contractors’ qualifications, and a list of previously completed building projects.

   (C)   General and specialized contractors required to register herein shall pay an annual registration fee, which fee may be revised periodically by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

   (D)   All registration documents required herein shall be considered public record and shall be available for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable times.

   (E)   The general and specialized contractors registered herein are required to have their registration with them at all times while performing any work requiring the registration.

   (F)   Any general or specialized contractor who fails to register as required herein with the Plan Commission may not obtain building permits from the Plan Commission Office. The City Building Inspector will enforce this section and will issue a “Stop” order on all work that violates division (A). In addition, violators are subject to a fine of up to $250 for the first violation of this section, and a fine of up to $2,500 for a second and each subsequent violation of this section. Any general or specialized contractor who requires a replacement registration will be charged a replacement fee. The replacement fee may be revised periodically by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

(Ord. 2008-25, passed 4-7-09; Am. Ord. 2016-11, passed 10-18-16)