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(a) The approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data pursuant to this section may be revoked if construction, erection, alteration, or other work upon the building has not commenced within twelve (12) months of the approval of the plans or drawings and specifications. One (1) extension shall be granted for an additional twelve (12) month period if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). If in the course of construction, work is delayed or suspended for more than six (6) months, the approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data is shall be deemed revoked. Two (2) extensions shall be granted for six (6) months each if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee for each extension of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Before any work may continue on the construction, erection, alteration or equipment of any building for which the approval is invalid, the owner of the building shall resubmit the plans or drawings and specifications for approval pursuant to this section.
(b) Upon issuing a building permit, the Director shall fix the reasonable time necessary to complete the building work, taking into consideration the time for completion estimated by the applicant, the nature of the work, and the effect of seasonal and weather conditions.
(c) Upon completion of the building work in accordance with the plans, the owner, builder or his representative shall request a final inspection by the Building Department. No building shall be used or occupied until completion, in accordance with the plans, has been approved by the Building Department and a certificate of occupancy has been issued..
(d) Every new one, two and three family dwelling shall require a certificate of occupancy.
(e) Every building shall be completed in accordance with the plans within the time fixed by the Director on the building permit, and failure to so complete shall constitute a violation of this Building Code. Upon application, the Director may extend the completion date for delays caused by conditions beyond the control of the owner or builder or for other good and sufficient reasons.
(f) Within six (6) weeks after the date originally fixed by the Director for the completion of the building, the property shall be finish graded and seeded or sodded with quality grass, seed or sod in accordance with the site improvement plans, submitted with the application for a building permit and shall be continuously maintained thereafter. If the completion date occurs between November 1, and April 1, the date for completing this aspect of the code shall be May 15th.
(g) The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be deemed a warranty or certification by the City the building or structure conforms to all required codes in all respects and the City shall not thereby be stopped to compel removal of code violations discovered after the date of the Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
All houses utilizing City water service must have remote metering devices installed, the curb boxes adjusted to final grade and checked for operation. The Service Department will forward a written approval to the Building Department.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started prior to obtaining such permit, the fees required by such permit shall be doubled, the minimum double fee charge shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code or any other State law or City ordinance. The Building Director shall be able to waive this fee from any owner of a structure or contractor, upon written request of the same on a one time basis. Such offense shall also separately be a deemed misdemeanor of the fourth degree, punishable as established by law. Each subsequent violation shall be a misdemeanor of the third, second and first degree, and punishable as allowed by law. Any offense, after a second offense, may additionally result in revocation of the license of the contractor involved.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
(a) All new buildings, structures or improvements are required to obtain a final inspection immediately after completion.
(b) All new one, two and three family homes, commercial and industrial buildings shall receive a certificate of occupancy. Occupancy will be permitted after all final inspections and approvals are obtained, but prior to the issuance of the certificate.
(c) Temporary certificates of occupancy may be issued at the discretion of the Building Director.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
Where work for which a permit is required by this code must be started and completed due to health, safety and welfare reasons, the contractor or homeowner may start and complete the work without penalty under the following conditions:
(a) The Building Department is notified in writing or via FAX or City Hall “dropbox”.
(b) The permit is obtained by the end of the second working day.
(c) Items which constitute an emergency:
(1) Repair or replacement of a furnace during the heating season.
(2) Emergency repair of the electrical system.
(3) Emergency plumbing repairs.
(4) Water heater replacement.
(5) Other items as approved by the Building Director.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
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