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(A) The following building rules, regulations, and codes of the State Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, as set out in the following articles of I.A.C. 675, are hereby incorporated by reference in this section as the rules and regulations governing the construction and alteration of buildings and structures in the county, and shall include later amendments to those articles as the same are published in the State Register or the State Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:
(1) Article 13, Building Codes.
(a) Fire and Building Safety Standards;
(b) State Building Code;
(c) State Building Code Standards; and
(d) State Handicapped Accessibility Code.
(2) Article 14, One- and Two-Family Dwelling Codes.
(a) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code; and
(b) CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code; Amendments.
(3) Article 16, Plumbing Code. State Plumbing Code;
(4) Article 17, Electrical Codes.
(a) State Electrical Code; and
(b) Safety Code for Health Care Facilities.
(5) Article 18, Mechanical Codes. State Mechanical Codes;
(6) Article 19, Energy Conservation Codes.
(a) State Energy Conservation Code; and
(b) Modifications to the Model Energy Code.
(7) Article 20, Swimming Pool Code. State Swimming Pool Code.
(B) All National Flood Insurance Program regulations governing the construction and alteration of buildings and structures in the county (contained in 42 U.S.C. §§ 4001 et seq., as specified on Attachment A (section 10 Review Sheet for NFIP Regulations) pertaining to state and federal permits, subdivision review, building permit review, floodproofing non-residential structures, manufactured home standards, utility construction record keeping (including lowest floor elevations), and watercourse alteration and maintenance, are hereby incorporated by reference in this subchapter and shall include later amendments to these regulations.
(C) Copies of these codes, rules, and regulations, adopted herein by reference, are on file as required by law in the office of the Building Commissioner.
(Prior Code, § XII.1)
(A) A permit, using forms furnished by the Building Commissioner as approved by the County Commissioners, shall be obtained before beginning new construction, or altering or repairing existing buildings or structures if the alterations or repairs effect the exterior perimeter, and/or structural strength of such buildings or structures; and the cost of which construction, alteration, or repair exceeds $1,000; and the size of which exceeds 191 square feet; or which construction involves the installation of a permanent new electric service for any reason; or the changing or alternation of an existing service entrance; or the installation of temporary service for new construction. An exception would be residential satellite television installations. All permits shall be issued by the Building Commissioner.
(B) No building permit shall be issued unless the application for the same shall be accompanied by the fees due therefor. These fees shall be paid to the Building Commissioner who shall forthwith pay over such fees to the County Auditor to the credit of the County General Fund, daily, and no part of the fees shall be returnable to the applicant, unless specifically authorized by the Building Commissioner.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to do any work for which a permit is required unless the person doing the work shall maintain a building permit for the work in a full and conspicuous place on the site of the work until the work shall be finished and finally inspected. No permit issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be removed from the site of the work authorized thereby until permission for its removal is granted by the Building Commissioner. (See § 150.10(B).)
(D) Where the Building Commissioner has issued a building permit pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, such permit shall become null and void unless work thereon is under way within six months, or if the work thereon is not completed within three years of the date of issuance of such permit.
(Prior Code, § XII.1) Penalty, see § 150.99
(A) Drawings required. No permit shall be issued for the purposes specified in § 150.07 unless the application for the permit is accompanied by two copies of drawings, plans, and specifications showing in complete detail the following:
(1) Plat or map of the parcel of land involved, showing the location of the proposed or existing building or structure, and setback from streets or property lines of the proposed building or structure on the lot or premises;
(2) A complete survey, showing all property lines and the size of the lot or premises where any building is to be erected or constructed, certified by a professional engineer or land surveyor registered in the state, unless, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the survey is not necessary;
(3) All construction and details;
(4) Electrical work, wiring, or installations showing the exact location of all apparatus, and the size and capacity thereof; the size of all main and branch conduits; the location of all openings and cabinets, and the capacity of all conductors; provided, however, that the requirements of this division (A)(4) shall not be applicable to meter and service installations, or maintenance, repairs, or alterations to equipment used by public utilities; and
(5) Except for single-family dwellings, plumbing work showing the exact location of all fixtures and apparatus, and the capacity thereof; the size of all pipes; the location of all openings and traps, and the capacity of all conductors; provided, however, that the Building Commissioner may dispense with the requirement that drawings be furnished in cases of repairs, the cost value of which does not exceed $200.
(B) “Approved” stamp. Both copies of the drawings, plans, and specifications, referred to in division (A) above, shall be stamped “approved” (if approved by him or her) by the Building Commissioner, and one such copy shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on the job site at all times.
(C) Release for construction required. All plans for building construction under the authority of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission of the state must also be filed with the State Building Commissioner. No local permits shall be issued until a copy of a release for construction from the State Building Commissioner is received by the Building Commissioner.
(Prior Code, § XII.1)
(A) Permits required by § 150.07 hereof shall be issued upon prior payment of inspection and permit fees according to the following schedule:
Type of Construction
|
Permit Fees
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Type of Construction
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Permit Fees
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Accessory buildings and structures | $25 each |
Additional (all occupancies) | $40 each |
Alterations (all occupancies) | $40 each |
Business, commercial | $120, plus 0.0015 times the total construction cost with $1,500 maximum |
Educational, commercial | $100, plus 0.001 times the total construction cost with $1,000 maximum |
Industrial, warehouse, bulk storage | $100, plus 0.0005 time the total construction with $500 maximum |
Mobile homes, temporary structures | $40 each |
Multi-family dwelling, hotels, motels | $100 first unit, $30 each unit 2-10, $20 each unit over ten units |
Nursing homes | $60 each unit |
Pole barns (in agriculture districts) | $10 (in non-agriculture districts: $40) |
Re-inspection, additional inspection | $25 each |
Single-family dwelling | $100 |
Swimming pools (in ground) | $60 (above ground and exceeding 250 square feel in area: $25) |
Two-family dwelling | $130 |
(B) All work done under any permit issued hereunder shall be in full compliance with all other ordinances pertaining thereto, and in addition to the fees for permits hereinafter provided for, there shall be paid the fees prescribed in such ordinances.
(Prior Code, § XII.1)
(A) After the issuance of any building permit, the Building Commissioner shall make, or shall cause to be made, such inspections of the work being done under the permit as are necessary to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and the terms of the permit. The Building Commissioner will make the following inspections for buildings and structures included within the scope of this subchapter together with additional inspections which may be requested by the State Building Commissioner:
(1) Footing;
(2) Rough-in, including framing, plumbing, beating, and electrical; and
(3) Final inspection of work found to be incomplete or not ready for inspection are subject to assessment of re-inspection fees as prescribed in § 150.09. The Building Commissioner shall, in all cases, designate the stage of construction when each required inspection must be requested by the permit holder.
(a) The permit holder shall be responsible for notifying the Building Commissioner, orally or in writing, not less than eight working hours, for example, the hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., before covering or concealing work to be inspected except that the permit holder shall be responsible for notifying the Building Commissioner, orally or in writing, not less than four working hours, for example, the hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prior to installation of footings.
(b) No concrete shall be placed for foundations without prior inspection. No electrical, mechanical, plumbing, thermal insulation, or structural framing shall be covered without prior inspection.
(B) A sticker or tag shall be attached to the building permit certifying each phase of construction or renovation. In cases where the work is not approved, the Building Commissioner shall cause a tag or sticker to be fastened to the building permit stating that the work is deemed in noncompliance. It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb or remove the tag until authorized to do so by the Building Commissioner.
(C) The permit holder shall repair, or cause to be repaired, defective work deemed in noncompliance to this subchapter or documents listed in § 150.06, and shall notify the Building Commissioner after the work is completed so that re-inspection can be made. No further work can progress until the previous phase of construction has been approved by the Building Commissioner.
(D) During any inspection of any electrical installation, the Building Commissioner shall affix a tag to such electrical service installation authorizing the utility to make its connections and provide electrical service, and without which no utility shall provide electrical service to any building, mobile home, or structure.
(Prior Code, § XII.1) Penalty, see § 150.99
(A) Prior to the issuance of any building hereunder, the Building Commissioner shall:
(1) Review all building permit applications to determine full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter;
(2) Review building permit applications for major repairs within the floodplain area having special flood hazards to determine that the proposed repair:
(a) Uses construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and
(b) Uses construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
(3) Review building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements within the floodplain area having special flood hazards to assure that the proposed construction (including prefabricated and mobile homes):
(a) Is protected against flood damage;
(b) Is designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure or flood damage; and
(c) Used construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
(4) Review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding.
(B) The above services shall be completed within three working days after the date of filing of the application except in cases where approval of the State Building Commissioner is required, in which case the review of the application shall be completed within three working days after receipt, or copy, of release for construction from the State Building Commissioner.
(Prior Code, § XII.1)
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