Loading...
4-1-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE STANDARDS:
The city hereby adopts as part of this code the following international building code standards effective June 10 2022, together with all referenced materials, appendices and amendments appertaining thereto:
   A.   2021 International Existing Building Code, as amended by ARM 24.301.171.
   B.   2021 International Building Code as amended by ARM 24.301.131.
   C.   2021 International Residential Code as amended by ARM 24.301.154.
   D.   2021 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended by ARM 24.301.161.
All as set forth or to be set forth in the Montana administrative rules (ARMs), and the same are adopted herein by reference, except as follows: No building permit shall be required for the repair of any existing building, provided the repair does not involve structural repairs. The repair of more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the roof of any commercial building shall be deemed structural. (Ord. 558, 12-15-2014; amd. Ord. 582, 9-8-2020; Ord. 589, - -2020; Ord. 595, 7-5-2022)
4-1-2: APPLICABILITY:
The application of the municipal building code is applicable to all buildings, including, but not limited to, residential buildings containing less than five (5) dwelling units or their attached structures, any farm or ranch building, and any private garage or private storage structure used only for the owner's own use located within the city limits of the city of Sidney, Montana, as provided by section 50-6-102(1)(a), Montana Code Annotated. (Ord. 473, 5-20-2002)
4-1-3: ACTIVITIES REGULATED:
The municipal building code shall regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of those buildings and/or structures within the city which are subject to the municipal building code, and shall provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees and penalties. (Ord. 473, 5-20-2002)
4-1-4: COPIES ON FILE:
One copy of the municipal building code shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 473, 5-20-2002)
4-1-5: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER:
Within thirty (30) days after notice by the building codes bureau of any amendments to the state building code which apply to local government jurisdictions, an administrative order adopting such amendments shall be prepared and signed by the mayor. The administrative order is effective thirty (30) days after it is signed. (Ord. 473, 5-20-2002)