HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances 2038 ORDINANCE NO. (.2
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CPMC CHAPTER 15.04, BUILDING CODE TO
COMPLY WITH UPDATES AND REFERENCES TO NEW STATE CODE
RECITALS:
A. Pursuant to CPMC, Chapter 1.01.040, the City Council, may from time to
time make revisions to its municipal code which shall become part of the
overall document and citation.
B. On August 24, 2017, the Central Point Community Development
Department initiated and recommended approval of a code amendment to
CPMC Chapter 15.04 bringing the City's municipal code into conformance
with State Building Code Revisions and Updates.
C. On August 24, 2017, the City of Central Point City Council held a properly
advertised public hearing; reviewed the Staff Report; heard testimony and
comments, and deliberated on approval of the Municipal Code
Amendment.
D. Words lined-through are to be deleted and words in bold are added.
THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amendments to CPMC Chapter 1 5.04, revises language in the City's
Building and Construction Code to conform with the State Building Code.
Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 Standards applicable to buiidina.
15.04.020 City code administration.
15.04.030 Local interpretation.
15.04.040 Board of appeals.
15.04.050 Certificate of occupancy.
15.04.060 Chanae of occupancy.
15.04.070 Re-inspection fee.
15.04.080 Violations and penalties.
15.04.010 Standards applicable to building.
All construction, building, and related activities within the city shall comply with all
ordinances of the city and with the following specialty codes, which by this reference are
expressly adopted and incorporated into this code:
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A. The 2014 Oregon Structural Specialty Code based on the International Building
Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code Council and amended by
the Building Codes Division; specifically adopting and including Section 109, Fees;
permit and plan review fees shall be as per the building fee schedule as adopted by the
city of Central Point; Section 112, Service Utilities; Section 116, Unsafe Structures and
Equipment; Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction; Appendix H, Signs; Appendix I,
Patio Covers; and Appendix J, Grading.
B. The 2014 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code based on the 2012 International
Mechanical Code and the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., amended by the Oregon Building Codes Division, with
fees as per the mechanical fee schedule adopted by the city of Central Point.
C. The 2017 2014 Oregon Residential Specialty Code.
D. The 2017 2014 Oregon Electrical Specialty Coderbated on ttie 2011 Edition of the
E. The 2017 2014 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code.
F. 1994 Edition of the Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials.
G. The 2010 Edition Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code.
H. The 2014 Oregon Fire Code based on the 2012 International Fire Code with Oregon
amendments.
I. 2014 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code based on 2012 International Energy
Conservation Code.
15.04.020 City code administration.
A. The city shall provide for the administration of a department of building safety, which
shall include plan checking, issuance of permits and inspection programs for structural,
mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. This city program is applicable to public
buildings, including state buildings as well as private buildings.
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B. The city shall perform fire and life safety plans examinations in such cases where a
partial exemption for such purposes has been granted to the city by the State Fire
Marshal's office.
15.04.030 Local interpretation.
In addition to the provisions of Section 104.11 of the Structural Specialty Code and
similar provisions of other specialty codes, the building official may approve a material
or a method of construction not specifically prescribed by the ordinance codified herein,
provided he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, method
or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that specifically
prescribed by the ordinance codified herein, in quality, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability, safety and energy conservation, and that the Director of the Building Codes
Division has not issued a report disapproving the material or method for the purpose.
15.04.040 Board of appeals.
A person aggrieved by a decision made by a building official under authority established
pursuant to ORS 455.148, 455.150 or 455.467 may appeal the decision following the
rules as outlined in ORS 455.475.
15.04.050 Certificate of occupancy.
No building or structure including residential shall be used or occupied and no change in
the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be
made until all public works improvements are complete and approved by the public
works director, or his designee and the building official has issued a certificate of
occupancy.
15.04.060 Change of occupancy.
No change shall be made in the character of occupancies or use of any building which
would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a
different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the
requirements of the adopted codes for such division or group of occupancy. No change
of occupancy shall be granted by the building official unless a change of occupancy
inspection is conducted. The change of occupancy fee shall be in accordance with the
fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. The payment of this fee shall not exempt
any person from compliance with all other provisions of the codes adopted herein nor
from any penalty prescribed by law.
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15.04.070 Re-inspection fee.
A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such
portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called
for are not made. To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application
therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay a re-inspection fee in
accordance with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction.
15.04.080 Violations and penalties.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of
the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Whenever any work for which a
permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit,
a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit
is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee shall be in accordance
with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. The payment of this fee shall not
exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the codes adopted
herein nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
SECTION 2. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City
Code and the word Ordinance may be changed to "code", "article", "section", "chapter",
or other word, and the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re-lettered,
provided however that any Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions need not be
codified and the City Recorder is authorized to correct any cross references and any
typographical errors.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. The Central Point City Charter states that an ordinance
enacted by the council shall take effect on the thirtieth day after its enactment. The
effective date of this ordinance will be the thirtieth day after the second reading.
PASSED by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this l
day of September 2017.
Mayor Hank Williams
ATT:
City Recorder
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