1321.11 PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES.

   (a)    The fee for building permits for new work or additions shall be at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per structure, plus five dollars ($5.00) for each 100 square feet of floor surface, including basement, cellar and subcellar floors, measuring the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level. The fee for building permits for alterations shall be at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per structure, plus five dollars ($5.00) per 100 square feet of the gross area of each floor level where the alteration or change of use is to be made.

   (b)    Any homeowner, mortgage, loan, rental, leasing or management institution or agency, including Federal and State agencies, and any real estate broker or other person having an interest therein, may have a residential structure inspected by the Bureau to determine such structure's degree of compliance with the provisions of the Dwelling House Code. The fee for such inspection shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).

(Ord. 24-124. Passed 7-16-24.)

1321.12 EXISTING BUILDINGS.

   (a)    Except as provided in this section, alterations and repairs to existing buildings shall be made in conformance with all requirements of the Dwelling House Code for new buildings.

   (b)    When the cost of repairs or alterations required by reason of fire or other catastrophe exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) but does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the building immediately prior to the fire or other catastrophe, the Bureau shall determine the degree to which such repairs or alterations shall conform to new building requirements.

   (c)    When the cost of repairs or alterations required by reason of fire or other catastrophe does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the physical value of the building immediately prior to the fire or other catastrophe, the Bureau shall permit restoration of such building to its prior condition with use of the same kind of materials as originally used in its construction, providing that such reconstruction does not endanger the general public health, safety and welfare.

   (d)    If a portion of a building damaged by fire or other catastrophe in alteration or repair is changed in occupancy, such portion shall be separated from the remainder with required vertical and horizontal fire divisions and such alteration or repair shall conform to the requirements established for such new use and occupancy. The remainder of such building shall be required to comply with exit requirements of this Code.

   (e)    For purposes of this section, the physical value of a building shall be determined by the Superintendent to be the current replacement cost.

(Ord. 78-319. Passed 7-18-78.)

1321.13 INCREASE IN SIZE.

   If any building is increased in floor area or number of stories, the entire building shall be made to conform with the requirements of the Dwelling House Code, as related to means of egress, fire safety, light and ventilation.

(Ord. 78-319. Passed 7-18-73.)

1321.14 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE.

   (a)   There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if set forth herein that certain code known as the International One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, 1998 edition, and supplements thereto as published by the International Code Council, for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of building, mechanical, plumbing and electric systems, subject to the modifications provided in this section and this chapter. The provisions thereof shall be controlling as pertains to one-family, two-family and three-family dwellings and buildings, not more than three stories in height within the jurisdiction of the City. Multiple family dwellings having more than three dwelling units, except as provided in the OBBC for multiple single family units, boarding houses and similar buildings arranged for shelter and sleeping accommodations for more than five individuals who are primarily not transient in nature shall be governed by the Ohio Basic Building Code regulations for Use Group R-2 structures.

   (b)   The certain sections of the International One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code are hereby revised as follows:

   Section 101.1 Insert the name of the jurisdiction as the City of Mansfield.

   Table 301.2(1) Insert the applicable climatic and geographic design criteria as follows:

TABLE 301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

 

ROOF SNOW LOAD (pounds per square foot)	WIND PRESSURE (pounds per square foot)	SEISMIC CONDITION BY ZONE	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM		SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM		WINTER DESIGN TEMPERA-TURE FROM HEATING FACILITIES	RADON-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED
			Weathering	Frost line depth	Termite	Decay
20	90	1	Severe	38"	Moderate	St. to Mod.	10	-

 

   Section 312.4 Revise to read as follows:

314.2 Treads and risers. The maximum riser heights shall be 8 1/4 inches (209.55 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228.6 mm). The riser height shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The walking surface of treads and landings of a stairway shall be sloped no steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). The greater riser heights within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

   Section 314.4 Revise to read as follows:

314.4 Winders. Winders are permitted, provided that the depth of the tread at a point not more than 12 inches (308 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower is not less than 9 inches (228.6 mm) and the minimum depth of any tread is not less than 6 inches (152 mm). The continuous handrail required by Section 315.1 shall be located on the side where the tread is narrower.

   Section 314.6 Revise to read as follows:

314.6 Circular stairways. Circular stairways shall have a tread depth at a point not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower of not less than 9 inches (228.6 mm) and the minimum depth of any tread shall be 6 inches (152 mm).

   (Ord. 00-202. Passed 8-1-00.)

1321.15 (Reserved For Future Legislation.)

1321.16 NOTICE OF VIOLATION.

   Whenever the Superintendent determines that a building or structure, or any work in connection therewith, which is regulated by the Dwelling House Code, is being erected, constructed, altered, repaired or demolished in violation of the plans and permit approved and issued by the Bureau, he shall serve written notice and an order upon the permit holder directing discontinuance of such violation and shall require such remedial action on the part of the permit holder as may be necessary to bring the erection, alteration, repair or demolition within the terms of the approved plans and the permit.

(Ord. 78-319. Passed 7-18-78.)

1321.17 DISREGARD OF NOTICE AND ORDER.

   When a notice of violation and order is disregarded and the permit holder refuses or fails to comply with the same, and when no appeal has been filed against such order, the Bureau shall transmit the file relating to the matter, along with its report, to the office of the Director of Law. The office of the Director of Law may initiate and prosecute such action as shall be necessary to enjoin, restrain or compel compliance with the provision of the Dwelling House Code.

(Ord. 78-319. Passed 7-18-78.)