§ 151.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. The Union City Administrator or his or her designee.

   BUILDING. A structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind.

   BUILDING OFFICIAL.  The officer or other designed authority charged with the administration and enforcement of these codes, or his or her duly authorized representative.

   BUILDING PERMIT. A building permit issued subject to the regulations described in the Oregon State Structural Specialty Codes and Manufactured Dwelling Administrative Rules, Chapter 918, Divisions 500, 505, 510, 515 and 520, General Rules.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)

§ 151.02 ADOPTION OF CODES.

   (A)   The codes and sets of regulations listed in this subchapter, as hereinafter amended or modified, are hereby adopted as though fully set out herein and shall be known as the Specialty Codes for the City of Union.

   (B)   The codes adopted as hereinafter modified or amended are:

      (1)   Uniform Building Code, 1988 edition as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon as of the date of passage of this subchapter;

      (2)   CABO One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code, 1989 edition as promulgated by the Council of American Building Officials and as modified, supplemented or amended by the Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon as of the date of passage of this subchapter;

      (3)   Uniform Plumbing Codes, 1989 edition as promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and as modified, supplemented or amended by the Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon as of the date of passage of this subchapter;

      (4)   Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 edition as promulgated by International Conference of Building Officials and as modified, supplemented or amended by the Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon as of the date of passage of this subchapter;

      (5)   Manufactured Dwelling Administrative Rules, Chapter 918, Divisions 500, 505, 510, 515 and 520 as adopted by the Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon and the administrative interpretations thereof contained in the pamphlet Manufactured Dwelling Administrative Rules, January 1990; and

      (6)   Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition, as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials and as modified, supplemented or amended by the Building Codes Agency of the State of Oregon as of the date of passage of the ordinance.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991; Ord. 448, passed 2-12-1996)

§ 151.03 ENFORCEMENT.

   The Building Official shall administer and enforce the codes herein adopted.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)

§ 151.04 FEES.

   Fees for permits hereunder shall be the same as those set by the Union County Board of Commissioners. In addition, there is also established a fee to be collected by the City of Union for pre-application review of a building permit. The City Council shall establish the amount of the pre-application fee by resolution.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)

§ 151.05 APPLICATION.

   This subchapter shall apply to all buildings and structures within the City of Union unless specifically exempted herein.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)

§ 151.06 CODES ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY.

   As allowed and permitted by the State of Oregon, codes adopted hereunder to be enforced by the City of Union shall be those codes designated by § 151.02.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)

§ 151.07 LOCAL INTERPRETATION.

   In addition to the provisions of § 105 of the Structural Specialty Code and similar provision of other specialty codes, the Building Official may approve a material or a method of construction not specifically prescribed by these codes, provided he or she finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, method or work offered is suitable for the purpose intended or at least the equivalent of that prescribed in these codes in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation and that the Administrator of the Building Codes Agency has not issued a report disapproving the material or method for the purpose. The Building Official may refer the proposed design to the County Board of Appeals as provided in § 204(a) of the Structural Specialty Code, and any person affected by a ruling of the Building Official may appeal the ruling to the Board of Appeals within 30 days of the date of the ruling. The provisions of this section shall not be interpreted to preclude a person from requesting a ruling from the Administrator of the Building Codes Agency prior to submitting an application to the city for a permit or after withdrawing a previously submitted application.

(Ord. 428, passed 1-14-1991)