10.01.040 Adoption of International Technical Codes.
   A.   The documents entitled "International Building Code, 2003 Edition as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance NS289 as Exhibit B, adopted herein by reference as the "IBC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74, adopted on 11-17-08, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
"IBC" - Chapter 16, Structural Design, section 1612.3: These Provisions shall be known as the Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas of the City of Willcox.
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"IBC" - Chapter 34, Existing Structures Table, section 3410.2, Applicability: Structures existing prior to February 6, 2006, the effective date of adoption of the Building Code, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S, and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H and I.
   B.   The documents entitled "International Residential Code, 2003 Edition," including the appendix A through L therein, as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance NS289 as Exhibit C adopted herein by reference as the "IRC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74, adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
"IRC" - Part III, Chapter 3, Table, Section R301.2(1): These Provisions shall be known as the Various City of Willcox Specifications
Ground Snow Load:       0"
Wind Speed:          90 mph
Seismic Design Category:       C
Weathering:             Negligible
Frost Line Depth:          0"
Termite:             Moderate to Heavy
Decay:             Non to Slight
Winter Design Temperature:    15 degrees F
Ice Shield Underlayment Required:   No
Flood Hazards:          FIRM December 28, 1982; LOMR February 15, 2000
Air Freezing Index:          50 degrees F
Mean Annual Temperature:    60 degrees F
"IRC" - Part VII, Chapter 26, General Plumbing Requirements, Section P2603.6.1, Sewer Depth: Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304.8 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304.8 mm) below grade.
"IRC" - Part VII, Chapter 31, Section P3103.1, Roof Extension: All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches (304.8 mm) above the roof or 12 inches (304.8 mm) above the anticipated snow accumulation, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extension shall be run at least seven feet (2134mm) above the roof.
   C.   The documents entitled "International Existing Building Code, 2003 Edition," including the Appendices A and B therein, both published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit D adopted herein by reference as the "IEB" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was declared a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
Every new building and structure erected in or moved into the jurisdiction of the city after January 1, 2009, shall conform to the requirements of the building codes adopted in subsection above and as amended. All additions, alterations, repairs, character of use or occupancy in all buildings or structures within the jurisdiction of the city shall conform to the requirements of the building code of the city adopted in subsections (A)-(C) of this section and as amended, applicable to new and existing buildings, except as specifically provided for therein.
   D.   The documents entitled "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition," published by the International Conference of Building Officials and "Modifications of 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," a copy of which are attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit E, are adopted herein by reference as the "ADB" of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was declared a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
   E.   The documents entitled "National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, published by the National Electrical Code Committee and approved by "ANSI" a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. 08-04 as Exhibit F, are adopted herein by reference as the "NEC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
   A.   Application For Certificate: Any person installing, altering, repairing, or remodeling any electrical system shall, prior thereto, apply to the building inspector for a certificate of compliance with the adopted national electrical code.
   B.   Inspections; Issuance Or Denial: The building inspector shall, as soon as possible thereafter, inspect the electrical system in question and, if meeting requirements of said electrical code, issue to the applicant a certificate of compliance. If the electrical system in question does not meet requirements of said code, the building inspector shall specify to the applicant the changes necessary in order to secure such certificate of compliance.
   F.   The documents entitled "International Mechanical Code of 2003 Edition," published by the International Code Council and "2003 appendix A" a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit G, are adopted herein by reference as the "IMC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was declared a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
   A. Application For Certificate: Any person installing, removing, maintaining, altering or demolishing any heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems shall, prior thereto, apply to the building inspector for a certificate of compliance with the adopted edition of the international mechanical code.
   B. Inspections; Issuance Or Denial: The building inspector shall, as soon as possible thereafter, inspect the heating, ventilating, cooling or refrigeration system in question and, if in compliance with the requirements of the mechanical code, issue to the applicant a certificate of compliance. If the heating, ventilating, cooling or refrigeration system in question does not meet requirements of the mechanical code, the building inspector shall specify to the applicant the deficiencies needing correction in order to secure such certificate of compliance.
   G.   The documents entitled "International Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, including said code and appendices B, C, D, E, F, G and the "ANSI Installation Standards" therein, published by the International Code Council copies of which are attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit H, are adopted herein by reference as the "UPC" "IPC" codes of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
   A.   Application For Certificate: Any person installing, removing, altering or demolishing any plumbing system, fixture or equipment shall, prior thereto, apply to the building inspector for a certificate of compliance with the uniform plumbing code.
   B.   Inspection; Issuance Or Denial Of Certificate: The building inspector shall, as soon as possible thereafter, inspect the plumbing system, fixture or equipment in question and, if meeting requirements of the plumbing code, issue to the applicant a certificate of compliance. If the system, fixture or equipment in question does not meet requirements of the plumbing code, the building inspector shall specify to the applicant the requirements necessary in order to secure such certificate of compliance.
   H.   The documents entitled "International Fuel Gas Code of 2003 Edition," published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit I is adopted herein by reference as the "IFGC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was declared a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
   I.   The documents entitled "International Fire Code, 2003 Edition", published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit J is adopted herein by reference as the "IFC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies are on file in the office of the city clerk which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
   J.   The documents entitled "Uniform Sign Code 1991 Edition," published by the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. NS289 as Exhibit K is adopted herein by reference as the "USC" code of the City of Willcox. Three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, which document was made a public record by city Resolution No. 2008-74 adopted on 11-17-2008, is hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set forth in this section.
(Ord. NS289, § 2, 2008)
Cross reference(s)-International Building Code "IBC."
State law reference(s)-Authority for gas utilities, A.R.S. 9-276(B); adoption by reference, A.R.S. 9-801; powers and abatement, A.R.S. 9-240; 9-499; 9-499.01 et seq.; state fire code, A.R.S. 41-2146 (Eff. 7-1-06), 41-2166; smoke detectors, A.R.S. 36-1636 et seq., 36-1645 et seq.