9-1-3: CONFORMANCE REQUIRED:

   A.   Construction To Conform To Building Code: All construction of buildings within the city shall be in conformance with the building code.

   B.   Resolution Of Conflicts Between Building Code And Other Laws: In the event that there is a conflict between the provisions of the building code and any express provision of this code or other ordinances of the city, the express provision of this code or other ordinances of the city shall prevail. (Ord. 5369, 9-26-2016)

9-1-4: UNSAFE, VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS:

In addition to the authority granted by the provisions of section 116 of the IBC, the building official is hereby authorized to exercise emergency measures to protect the health, safety and public welfare of the community by certain procedures as follows:

   A.   Inspect the building and surrounding premises to determine the extent of dilapidation, damage, obsolescence, fire hazard and risk as an attractive nuisance.

   B.   Inform the owner or owner's agent of the unsafe, dangerous or hazardous conditions which cause such building to be unsafe or an attractive nuisance.

   C.   Inform the owner or owner's agent of the applicable provisions of section 116 of the IBC and demand a commitment regarding a time schedule and manner of compliance with said section.

   D.   Order the prompt boarding up of the windows, doors and other openings of unsafe or vacant buildings to prevent unauthorized access or the perpetuation of an attractive nuisance during the time which is necessary to gain compliance with the IBC.

   E.   Upon the failure of the owner or owner's agent to comply with the order, to close, board up and secure an unsafe building within seven (7) days' time after receiving such order, the building official, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may cause the openings boarded up and secured, or the premises barricaded and fenced, and the unsafe conditions abated, with the cost of such construction, barricading, fencing and abatement to be assessed against the property. (Ord. 5369, 9-26-2016)

9-1-5: CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The building official, inspectors, and other employees in the building department shall not engage in the sale, installation or maintenance of any equipment, material, or system which is regulated by the IBC or the IRC, directly or indirectly, nor have any financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the city at any time while so employed in the building department, except personal residences, residences of family members, residences of friends where compensation is not required of employees. (Ord. 5369, 9-26-2016)

9-1-6: CHANGING STATIONS:

   A.   Requirement: Each publicly available and accessible restroom serving International Building Code Group A and Group M occupancy type areas, hospitals, and city owned buildings, shall be equipped with a minimum of one safe, sanitary, and convenient baby changing station under the following circumstances:

   1.   New Building: All new buildings providing areas with the occupancy types specified, hospitals, and city owned buildings;

      2.   Existing Building: All buildings providing areas with the occupancy types specified, hospitals, and all city owned buildings; and any of the following changes made:

         a.   A new restroom is built;

         b.   The square footage of an existing restroom is increased by fifty (50) square feet or more;

         c.   The number of fixtures of an existing restroom is increased.

   B.   Exceptions: The requirement to provide baby changing stations does not apply to a restroom that contains clear and visible signage indicating where an alternative restroom and/or a designated area approved by the Building Official with a baby changing station is located within the same building and on the same floor.

   C.   Definition: Baby Changing Station means a baby changing station, deck, table, or similar amenity that is intended for use by the public for the purpose of changing diapers on children weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

   D.   Appeals: Appeals to this requirement can be submitted to the Building Official. (Ord. 5571, 8-24-2020)

ARTICLE A. BUILDING CONTRACTORS

SECTION:

9-1A-1: Scope Of Licenses

9-1A-2: Licensing Requirements

9-1A-3: General Contractors Board Of Licensing, Examiners And Appeals

9-1A-4: Application For License

9-1A-5: Reserved

9-1A-6: License Fees

9-1A-7: Certificates Required

9-1A-8: Change In Information

9-1A-9: Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of License

9-1A-10: Appeal