Section
General Provisions
153.01 International Mechanical Code adopted; conflicting regulations
153.02 Amendments to International Mechanical Code
Contractors
153.15 Duties of Heating and A/C Advisory Board
153.16 Composition of Board of Examiners
153.17 Term of office of members of Board of Examiners
153.18 Exemption for work by homeowners
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) There is hereby adopted for and by the city a standard code known as the International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, with appendices and amendments thereto, passed and recommended by the International Code Council, Inc., which code is published in book form and which is referred to, incorporated in this section and made a part of this section for all purposes. A copy of such code is filed of record in the office of the City Secretary. Adoption of subsequent amendments, supplement or new edition(s) is automatic upon publication by the International Code Council, Inc.
(B) If there is any conflict between the provisions of the Mechanical Code and the provisions of this code of ordinances or state law, the provisions of this Code of ordinances or state law shall preempt and be controlling.
(1998 Code, § 22-341) (Ord. 93-52, passed 9-22-1993; Ord. 93-59, passed 9-22-1993; Ord. 98-1, passed 1-7-1998; Ord. 01-65, passed 1-17-2002; Ord. 04-15, passed 5-19-2004; Ord. 07-48, passed 12-19-2007; Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015; Ord. 2023-41, passed 11-15-2023)
The following sections of the Code adopted under this chapter are amended as follows.
(A) Section 106.5, Schedule of Permit Fees, is amended to read as follows:
On all mechanical work requiring a permit, as set forth in section 106.5.2, a fee for each mechanical permit shall be paid at the time of approval of the application. All fees shall be approved by the City Commission and a copy of the current fees are to be posted at the City Hall Annex, 928 5th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas.
(B) Section 109.1, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, is amended to read as follows:
A Board of Adjustments and appeals is hereby established for the purpose of providing for the final interpretation of provisions of this code. The Board of Adjustment as established and adopted by the zoning ordinance of the City of Texas City, in addition to its present duties, shall be and become the Board of Adjustments and appeals and shall perform all of its duties and shall have all of its power.
(C) Section 306.1, Clearances for maintenance and replacement, is amended by adding new section 306.1.2 to read as follows:
306.1.2 New residential dwellings: All dwellings with a five (5) foot side yard setback requirement shall be prohibited from having outside air conditioning units located within the five (5) foot side yard setback.
(D) Heating and air conditioning permit fees: All fees shall be approved by the City Commission and a copy of the current fees are to be posted at the City Hall Annex, 928 5th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas.
(1998 Code, § 22-342) (Ord. 98-1, passed 1-7-1998; Ord. 01-65, passed 1-17-2002; Ord. 03-09, passed 4-16-2003; Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015)
CONTRACTORS
There is hereby created a six-member Contractors and Installers Examiners Board consisting of:
(A) The Building Official;
(B) One duly licensed contractor appointed by the City Commission;
(C) Two persons appointed by the City Commission;
(D) A mechanical engineer appointed by the City Commission; and
(E) The Fire Marshal or designee.
(1998 Code, § 22-362) (Ord. 07-48, passed 12-19-2007)
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