HomeMy WebLinkAbout0481 Uniform Codes 1998CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO. 481
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, REPEALING SECTIONS
15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.040, OF THE CHUBBUCK MUNICIPAL CODE,
REVISING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 15.04 TO "UNIFORM CODES;" REPEALING
CHAPTER 15.08, 15.28 AND 8.32 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; ADOPTING A REVISED
CHAPTER 15.04 TO ADOPT THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE; ADOPTING THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, ADOPTING APPENDIX B, CHAPTER 13 OF THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO FUEL GAS PIPING; ADOPTING
UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997
EDITION, SETTING FORTH A STANDARD TO DETERMINE WHEN AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE MUST BE UPDATED TO THE HANDICAP
ACCESSIBILITY CODE; REQUIRING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO BE
ADVISED WHEN A HABITABLE STRUCTURE IS DAMAGED; SETTING FORTH
THE METHOD BY WHICH VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION IS DETERMINED FOR
PURPOSES OF PERMIT ASSESSMENT; REPEALING PRIOR CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHUBBUCK, IDAHO:
Section 1. Chapters. Chapter 15.08, 15.28 and 8.32 and Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020
and 15.04.040 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code are repealed in their entirety and the title to
Chapter 15.04 amended to "Uniform Codes."
Section 2. The following Section 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.040 are adopted:
Chapter 15.04
UNIFORM CODES
Sections:
15.04.010
Uniform Codes Adopted.
15.04.020
Procedure for adopting future editions.
15.04.030
Amendments.
15.04.040
Copies Available.
15.04.050
Hours of Operation.
15.04.060
Handicapped Accessibility.
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15.04.070 Gravel Base.
15.04.080 Notification of Building Department.
15.04.090 Method of Determining Cost of Construction.
15.04.010 Uniform Codes Adopted. These Uniform Codes and Appendixes are adopted:
Uniform Building Code
Uniform Fire Code
Uniform Mechanical Code
Uniform Plumbing Code
National Electric Code
Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Building
- 1997 Edition
Chapter 7, division I of the appendix
Chapter 11 of the appendix
- 1997 Edition
- 1997 Edition
Appendix B, Chapter
- 1997 Edition
- 1996 Edition
- 1997 Edition
13, "Fuel Gas Piping"
Inspection of electrical and plumbing shall continue to be done by the State of Idaho and
not by the City Building Department.
15.04.020 Procedure of Adopting Future Editions. Future editions of said Codes may be
adopted, as the same are published from time to time, by resolution of the Mayor and Council of
the City. Such resolution shall identify and particularity the edition of the code so adopted and
shall recite that it is adopted pursuant to this Chapter. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in
the text thereof, such resolution shall have the effect of adopting the future edition and any
appendices or standards previously adopted by ordinance.
15.04.040 Copies Available. Three copies of any uniform code, any amendment thereto,
and the resolutions of the Mayor and Council adopting any amendments shall be maintained on
file with the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.04.060 Handicapped Accessibility. If an existing structure is being repaired or being
remodeled, the structure shall be updated to comply with CABO/ANSI A 117.1-1992 standards
(Handicapped Accessibility Code which provisions are incorporated by reference) for any
bathroom being remodeled or if 25% or more of the existing structure's value is being spent on
the repair or remodel.
.15.04.070 Gravel Base Any concrete slab upon which vehicles will park shall have a
minimum base of three (3) inches of 3/4" minus gravel; provided, however, if any other code
requires a larger base, such code shall control.
15.04.080 Notification of Building Department. The City Fire Department and Police
Department shall notify the City Building Department of any damage to any habitable structure
within the city. Upon such notification, the Building Department shall make an assessment to the
extent of the damage and whether the building may continue to be used with repairs or whether
condemnation is required.
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15.04.090 Method of Determining Cost of Construction. For purposes of determining the
cost of new and remodeled construction within the city for permit assessment purposes, the
Building Department shall utilize the following:
A. The value of cost shall be based on the Uniform Building Code (UBC),
Building Permit Fee table combined with "Building Valuation Data" from International
Conference of Building Officials' (ICBO) "Building Standards" publication;
B. Floors other than main floors based on 60% of the main floor valuation data;
C. Finished basements shall be based on 35% of valuation date of the main floor;
D. Basic permits for residential, non-commercial uses, for mechanical permits for
furnaces/water heaters and Building Permits for re -roofing and residing to be based on
65% of the minimum hourly cost taken from UBC schedule.
E. Mobile home foundations, double car garages, and single car garages valued at
an average cost as determined by the Building Official.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Section 1. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. The provisions of any Ordinance of the City
of Chubbuck, Idaho, and any provision of the Chubbuck Municipal Code which are in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, for any reason,
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any of the remaining provisions.
Section 3. Effective Date. The rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three separate
days, one of which shall be a reading in full, is hereby dispensed with, and this Ordinance shall
become effective upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, tills 28thday of APRTT. 11998.
AYOR
ATTEST:
A, -- &-
CITY
CLERK
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