§ 150 .04 SCOPE.

   (A)   All construction shall be accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

   (B)   Pursuant to I.C. 22-13-2-6, this chapter shall not apply to industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under I.C. 22-15-4. However, the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission do apply to any construction related to an industrialized building system or mobile structure not certified under I.C. 22-15-4.

   (C)   Pursuant to I.C. 22-13-2-9, this chapter is not applicable to regulated amusement devices, regulated boilers, regulated pressure vessels, or regulated lifting devices.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.05 AUT HORITY.

   The Building Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce the following:

   (A)   All of the provisions of this chapter.

   (B)   Variances granted in accordance with I.C. 22-13-2-11.

   (C)   Orders issued under I.C. 22-12-7.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.06 E FFECT OF ADOPTION ON PRIOR ORDINANCE.

   The expressed or implied repeal of amendment by this chapter of any other ordinance or part of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this chapter. Such rights, liabilities and other proceedings are continued, and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under the repealed or amended ordinance as if this chapter had not been adopted.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

BUILDING PERMITS

§ 150.20 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED.

   Construction is prohibited unless in conformity with a valid building permit obtained from the Building Commissioner prior to commencement of construction.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.21 AP PLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT.

   (A)   Any person required to have a building permit shall submit a complete application to the Building Commissioner.

   (B)   This application shall be submitted on a form prepared by the Building Commissioner, and shall contain the following:

      (1)   Information that the Building Commissioner determines to be necessary to locate and contact the applicant.

      (2)   A clear and understandable copy of detailed plans and specifications, drawn to scale, that indicate in a precise manner the nature and location of all construction to be accomplished.

      (3)   A plot plan drawn to scale; provided, however, such plot plan shall not be required in the instance where all such construction is to occur entirely within an existing structure. This plot plan shall reflect the location of the structure in relation to existing property lines, and shall show streets, curbs and sidewalks, and proposed changes or additions to such streets, curbs and sidewalks.

      (4)   If required by state law or any rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, a copy of a construction design release for the construction to be done, issued by the building law compliance officer pursuant to I.C. 22-15-3.

      (5)   Any additional information that the Building Commissioner finds to be necessary to determine that the construction will conform to all applicable building and fire safety laws and will not violate any other applicable ordinances or laws.

      (6)   The fee established by ordinance.

   (C)   Application for a building permit shall be made by the person entitled to obtain the permit, or by an employee or agent of that person. The Building Commissioner may require that the employee or agent provide written authority to apply for a permit.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)