CHAPTER 3-5: INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
SECTIONS:
3-5-1: ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
3-5-1 ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known as the "International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition," as published by the International Code Council. Said document is hereby amended and adopted as the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code for the City of Prescott for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the various technical codes and ordinances. Providing procedures for enforcement thereof; providing the severability of each and all conditions and terms of the "International Fuel Gas Code" are hereby referred to, adopted, and made as part hereof as set forth herein, excepting such portions as are herein deleted, modified or amended. (Ord. 4362, 12-16-2003, eff. 2-1-2004; Ord. 4604, 09-11-2007, eff. 10-15-2007; Ord. 4905-1443, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1666, 6-11-2019)
3-5-2 AMENDMENTS:
That certain document entitled “International Fuel Gas Code” which document amends and supersedes certain designated sections of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and was made a public record by Resolution No. 2019-1698 is hereby adopted by this reference and amends and replaces the existing chapter and Sections 3-5-1 and 3-5-2 of the Prescott City Code.
CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101 – GENERAL
SECTION 101.1 Title is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the "International Fuel Gas Code", hereinafter referred to as ‘this Code’.
SECTION 102 through 106, 108 through 110 is hereby deleted and replaced with the requirements of the City of Prescott Administrative Code as adopted and as may be amended from time to time.
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201 (IFGC) – GENERAL
SECTION 201.3 – Terms defined in other codes is hereby amended as follows:
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code or The City of Prescott Administrative Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
SECTION 201.4 – Terms not defined, is hereby amended as follows:
201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this Chapter, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. The current edition of Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.
SECTION 202 (IFGC) – GENERAL DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202 Code Official is hereby amended to read as follows:
Code Official. The office or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or a duly authorized representative. The Code Official shall be the Building Official as defined in the 2018 International Building Code.
CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 305 (IFGC) – INSTALLATION
SECTION 305.3 Elevation of ignition source is hereby amended by adding the following exception, to read as follows:
Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for appliances that are listed as flammable vapor ignition resistant and/or clothes dryers installed in private garages.
CHAPTER 4 – GAS PIPING INSTALLATION
SECTION 409 (IFGC) – SHUTOFF VALVES
SECTION 409.1.3 Access to shutoff valves is hereby amended to read as follows:
409.1.3 Access to shutoff valves. A shutoff valve shall be located in places so as to provide access for operation and shall be installed so as to be protected from damage. All buildings shall be provided with a shutoff valve located on the downstream side of the gas meter, between the gas meter and the building. The gas piping must break ground before entering any structure and be provided with a dielectric union/fitting after breaking ground [minimum six inches (6") above ground].
(Ord. 4362, 12-16-2003, eff. 2-1-2004; Ord. 4604 09-11-2007, eff. 10-15-2007; Ord. 4681-0924, 12-09-08, eff. 01-08-09; Ord. 4905-1443, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1666, 6-11-2019)
3-5-3 PENALTY:
(A) PENALTY – CRIMINAL: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-3-1, by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the City judge. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense.
(B) PENALTY – CIVIL: Upon conviction any person who violates any provision of this chapter thereof may be punished as provided in Sections 1-3-1 and 1-3-2 and subject to a civil penalty. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense. (Ord. 4165, 10-30-2001, eff. 1-1-2002; amd. Ord. 4389, 4-13-2004; amd. Ord. 4604, 09-11-2007, eff. 10-15-2007; amd. Ord. 4681-0924, 12-09-2008, eff. 01-08-2009; Ord. 4905-1443, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1666, 6-11-2019)