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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING CODE. Includes all aspects of safe building construction and mechanical operations and all safety aspects related thereto.
FIRE MARSHAL. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal and/or his or her designated representative.
ICC or INTERNATIONAL. Refers to International Code Council
LOCAL JURISDICTION. Municipal or county level government.
NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.
STATE BUILDING CODE. Refers to the entire contents of this chapter and the referenced national standards and codes.
STATE FIRE CODE. Refers to the entire contents of the State Fire Commission, State Fire Code, 87 C.S.R. 1, and the referenced standards and codes
(Prior Code, § 1711.02) (Ord. 20-6, passed 10-6-2020)
(A) Whenever there is a conflict between the State Fire Code and the State Building Code, the State Fire Code takes precedence.
(B) Whenever there is a conflict between the International Plumbing Code requirements of the State Building Code and the rules of the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources, the rules of the Department of Health and Human Resources take precedence.
(C) Whenever there is a conflict between the State Building Code and state laws, the laws of the state take precedence.
(Prior Code, § 1711.03) (Ord. 20-6, passed 10-6-2020)
STANDARD EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE
(A) The 1975 edition of the Standard Excavation and Grading Code, as adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby enacted and adopted as law for the city to the same extent as if the same were duly set out and printed herein.
(B) Copies of such Code shall be on file in the office of the City Recorder for the inspection and use of the general public and sufficient additional copies of such Code shall be kept for distribution to the public on demand.
(Prior Code, § 1725.01) (Ord. 186, passed 3-15-1977)
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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