(A) The following standard building codes are adopted for the purposes of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties:
(1) The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council. Reference to “International Building Code” throughout this code shall mean this code;
(2) The International Residential Code 1 & 2 Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, including Appendix F, published by the International Code Council. Reference to the “International Residential Code” throughout this code shall mean this code; and
(3) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, adopted by the Nebraska Legislature as the “Nebraska Energy Code”.
(B) The International Building Code, International Residential Code 1 & 2 Family Dwellings, and the International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, are described collectively as “the Building Code”. Except for those portions specifically excluded or modified by this or other sections of this code, the Building Code is adopted in this section by reference and shall be controlling with respect to the construction of all buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the city and within the area with respect to which the city has exercised its zoning jurisdiction under Chapter 25 of this code. One copy of each code shall be on file in the City Clerk’s office.
(Ord. 4207, passed - -2017; Ord. 4251, passed 1-6-2020; Ord. 4285, passed 9-19-2022)