Chapter 15.02 STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MODIFICATION OF BUILDINGS

Chapter 15.02
STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MODIFICATION OF BUILDINGS

Sections:

15.02.050 Overhangs of Public Rights of Way.

15.02.010 Building Code adopted.

A. For the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures or portions thereof in the municipality; there is hereby adopted by reference, as the Building Code of the municipality, the 2006 edition of that certain compilation of rules and regulations prepared and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, entitled "International Building Code, excluding Chapter 27," and "International Residential Code," and which compilation is made part of this section as if fully set forth herein. Where the IBC refers to the International Electrical Code (IEC), read as NEC. One copy has been filed in the office of the borough permitting official; one copy has been filed in the office of the Fire Department; and one copy has been filed with the Skagway Public Library for public use, inspection and examination. The municipality may adopt and amend the latest editions of international building and residential codes pending review by the permitting official and approval by the borough assembly.

B. Projecting signs within the Skagway Historic District are an exception to the currently adopted municipal building code if they meet the criteria established in 19.08.012(A)(7)(b).

(Ord. 11-31, Amended, 01/05/2012; Ord. 08-04, Amended, 02/21/2008; Ord. 06-01, Amended, 02/02/2006; Ord. 2002-02, Amended, 02/07/2002; Ord. 2000-06, Amended, 04/20/2000; Ord. 96-11 (part), Amended, 05/02/1996; Ord. 92-29, Amended, 11/19/1992; Ord. 89-13, Amended, 06/15/1989; Ord. 86-16, Amended, 03/06/1986; Ord. 84-20, Repealed & Replaced, 10/11/1984)

15.02.020 Electrical Code adopted.

For the purpose of regulating the construction, reconstruction, addition, enlargement, conversion, equipment, use and maintenance of all electrical wiring and devices within and without all buildings and structures within the municipality, there is hereby adopted, as the Electrical Code of the municipality the 2005 edition of that certain compilation of rules and regulations prepared and published by the National Fire Protection Association, entitled "National Electrical Code," and which compilation is hereby made a part of this section as if fully set forth herein. One copy has been filed in the office of the borough permitting official; one copy has been filed in the office of the Fire Department; and one copy has been filed with the Skagway Public Library for public use, inspection and examination. The municipality may adopt and amend the latest edition of national electrical code pending review by the permitting official and approval by the borough assembly.

(Ord. 11-31, Amended, 01/05/2012; Ord. 08-04, Amended, 02/21/2008; Ord. 2002-02, Amended, 02/07/2002; Ord. 89-13, Amended, 06/15/1989; Ord. 84-20, Repealed & Replaced, 10/11/1984)

15.02.030 Mechanical Code adopted.

For the purpose of regulating the construction, reconstruction, addition, enlargement, conversion, equipment, use and maintenance of all heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems within and without all buildings and structures within the municipality; there is here adopted as the Mechanical Code of the municipality, the 2006 edition of that certain compilation of rules and regulations prepared and published jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, which compilation is entitled "International Mechanical Code," and the "International Fuel Gas Code," and which compilation is hereby made a part of this section as if fully set forth herein. One copy has been filed in the office of the borough permitting official; one copy has been filed in the office of the Fire Department; and one copy has been filed with the Skagway Public Library for public use, inspection and examination. The municipality may adopt and amend the latest editions of international mechanical code and fuel gas code pending review by the permitting official and approval the borough assembly.

(Ord. 11-31, Amended, 01/05/2012; Ord. 08-04, Amended, 02/21/2008; Ord. 2002-02, Amended, 02/07/2002; Ord. 2000-06, Amended, 04/20/2000; Ord. 96-11 (part), Amended, 05/02/1996; Ord. 92-29, Amended, 11/19/1992; Ord. 89-13, Amended, 06/15/1989; Ord. 86-16, Amended, 03/06/1986; Ord. 84-20, Repealed & Replaced, 10/11/1984)

15.02.040 Plumbing Code adopted.

For the purpose of regulating the construction, reconstruction, addition, enlargement, conversion, equipment, use and maintenance of all plumbing within and without all buildings and structures and portions thereof within the municipality; there is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the municipality, the 2006 edition of that certain compilation of rules and regulations prepared and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, which compilation is known as the "International Plumbing Code," and which compilation is hereby made a part of this as if fully set forth herein. One copy has been filed with the office of the borough permitting official; one copy has been filed in the office of the Fire Department; and one copy has been filed with the Skagway Public Library for public use, inspection and examination. The municipality may adopt and amend the latest edition of international plumbing code pending review by the permitting official and approval the borough assembly.

(Ord. 11-31, Amended, 01/05/2012; Ord. 08-04, Amended, 02/21/2008; Ord. 2002-02, Amended, 02/07/2002; Ord. 2000-06, Amended, 04/20/2000; Ord. 96-11 (part), Amended, 05/02/1996; Ord. 92-29, Amended, 11/19/1992; Ord. 89-13, Amended, 0/15/1989; Ord. 86-16, Amended, 03/06/1986; Ord. 84-20, Repealed & Replaced, 10/11/1984)

15.02.050 Overhangs of Public Rights-of –Way.

Purpose: to regulate the space over public streets, sidewalks and alleys, and maintain uniformity of construction.

A. Except as provided in SMC 19.08 and Subsection 1 below, no part of any structure constructed after February 20, 1997 or any appendage thereto shall project onto any right of way except:

1. Oriel windows, balconies, sun-control devices, unroofed porches, cornices, belt courses and appendages such as water tables, sills, capitals, bases and architectural projections may project over the public property of the building site a distance as determined by the clearance of the lowest point of the projection above the grade immediately below as follows:

a. Clearance above grade less than eight feet (8’) – no projection is permitted.

b. Clearance above grade over eight feet (8’) – one inch (1") of projection is permitted for each additional inch of clearance, provided that no such projection shall exceed a distance of four feet (4’).

B. There shall be no overhang of any part of any structure into an alley including but not limited to weather heads, meters or meter bases, eaves, embellishments, porches, awnings, signs, vents or trim.

C. Interference with overhead utilities: Conformance with this section does not in any way circumvent requirements for separation between structures and overhead utilities. Any overhang of a public right-of-way must be in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate electrical codes. Electrical, telecommunication and cable utilities shall be informed of any plan to build over a public right-of-way.

(Ord. 11-31, Amended, 01/05/2012; Ord. 2002-02, Amended, 02/07/2002; Ord. 97-03, Added, 02/20/1997)