Chapter 15.08
BUILDING CODES

Sections:

15.08.010    Adoption of codes.

15.08.020    Application of codes.

15.08.030    Copies on file.

15.08.040    Notice of construction.

15.08.050    Responsibility for compliance.

15.08.010 Adoption of codes.

The city adopts by reference the following codes of technical regulation:

A.    1988 Edition, Uniform Fire Code;

B.    1990 Edition, National Electrical Code and the 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Safety Code;

C.    1991 Edition, Uniform Building Code (fire safety standards);

D.    1991 Edition, Uniform Plumbing Code. (Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992.)

15.08.020 Application of codes.

The provisions of this chapter apply to both public and private property. It applies to all residential structures and their occupancies. (Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992.)

15.08.030 Copies on file.

At least five copies of each code of technical regulation considered for adoption hereunder shall be made available for public inspection at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing and at time and place set out in the notice published for hearing of the ordinance. Copies shall be available for public review at the following locations: one copy at the office of the city clerk; one copy at the city planning department; one copy at the city fire department; and, two copies at the city library. A person may request, and the city clerk shall provide, a copy of the code(s) at no more than cost. (Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992.)

15.08.040 Notice of construction.

Before the commencement of new construction, or the installation of a new electrical or heating system or electrical panel, or installation of any wood-, oil- or propane-burning equipment, the owner or builder shall give notice of construction to the city. In cases where a land use permit is required in Title 18 of this code, a land use permit shall be considered proper notice of construction. In cases not requiring a land use permit, notice of construction shall be provided on a form provided by the city. When notice of construction is given, the applicant shall be informed of all applicable standards and ordinances. (Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992.)

15.08.050 Responsibility for compliance.

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the compliance with all codes and inspection requirements adopted in this chapter. The city is responsible for notifying the owner of the applicable codes and supplying required forms and information, provided that the owner has given proper notice of construction as provided in Section 15.08.040. (Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992.)