The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the "Code", adopted by the provisions of this chapter, is hereby amended, altered, changed, and modified as follows:
Section 101.1, Title of the Code is hereby amended by designating the name of the jurisdiction to be the "City of McCook, Nebraska, a municipal corporation,"
Section 101.2, Scope of the Code is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph thereto reading as follows:
Where, in any specific case, different sections of the Municipal Code of the City of McCook, Nebraska, including the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McCook, Nebraska, specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive, as determined by the Building Official shall govern.
Section 103.2, Appointment of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Any reference in this Code to "Building Official" shall mean the City Manager. The Building Inspector and other assistants, clerks, and employees appointed by the Building Official to administer this Code shall have such powers as designated by the Building Official.
Section 103.3 of the Code is hereby deleted.
Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Any individual performing any specific work that has a total value of three hundred ($300.00) dollars or less shall not be required to obtain a permit.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, used tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
2. Oil derricks.
3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, paneling, papering, tiling, carpeting, replacement of floor covering, cabinets, counter tops, similar finish work, nonstructural concrete work, siding repair, and glass replacement.
7. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep and are installed entirely above ground.
9. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
10. Swings and other playground equipment.
11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
12. Replacement windows when the same size or smaller and involving no structural changes.
13. Roof repair and replacement if less than 25% of roof.
14. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Electrical:
State of Nebraska, State Electrical Inspector regulates all electrical work.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-containing refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Section 105.2.1, Emergency Repairs is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 105.2.1 Emergency Repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted the next working business day to the Building Inspector.
Section 105.2.3, Public service agencies is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 105.2.3 Public service agencies. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
Section 105.3, Application for permit of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Building and Zoning Department for that purpose. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 107 and pay the fees set by ordinance of the City Council and set out in Chapter 38, Fee Schedule. Where work for which a permit is required is started prior to obtaining said permit, the Building Official/Agent may at his/her discretion issue a stop work order until said permit is obtained and shall levy a penalty in addition to the regular permit fee in the amount of one hundred ($100.00) dollars.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official/Agent.
8. For new construction or for existing structures where exterior dimensions are changed, provide a Certificate of Lot Survey, signed by a Registered Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nebraska, certifying that the lot has been accurately surveyed and that each lot corner has been well and accurately staked and marked, providing the front, side and rear yard dimensions requested are less than 125% of minimum yard requirements.
Additional requirements for commercial applications:
1. Submit a drainage plan based upon a ten year storm event prepared by a Nebraska Registered Professional Engineer for any proposed use which has a new roof area in excess of 10,000 square feet or a combination of new roof and new paved parking in excess of 20,000 square feet. The report shall include an evaluation of the ability of the proposed water courses, drainage tiles, storm sewers, culverts and other improvements pertaining to drainage or flood control to handle the runoff generated by the development of the land within and above the tract for which the permit is required and the impact of such drainage on downstream drainage systems. The drainage report must be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. Provide the estimated daily and peak hourly flow as well as the estimated BOD of the waste as prepared by a Nebraska Registered Professional Engineer for any proposed use which has an estimated five-day BOD greater than 250 parts per million by weight or a temperature higher than 150°F (65°C).
3. Submit a water distribution report for any proposed use which will require a new or up sized meter and/or service of two inches (2") or larger and shall provide estimated annual, peak day, and peak hour use. The water distribution report must be approved prior to issuance of the building permit.
4. Provide an erosion control plan for both during and after construction as prepared by a Nebraska Registered Professional Engineer for any development or expansion which involves grading (fill or excavation) of any area greater than 20,000 square feet.
Section 105.5, Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced; provided, however, that no permit shall be valid after two (2) years from the date of issue.
Section 108.3, Temporary power of the Code is hereby deleted. The State of Nebraska, State Electrical Inspector regulates all electrical work.
Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the City of McCook," dated January 1, 1975, as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
(Ord. 2005-2733, passed 7-18-2005; Ord. 2016-2928, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 2020-2996, passed 2-17-2020)