Chapter 15.12
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CODES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED
Sections:
15.12.010 State Building Rules and Regulations.
15.12.020 Installation Standards for Mobile and Manufactured Homes.
15.12.070 Board of Electrical Code Interpretation.
15.12.080 State standards for industrialized buildings.
15.12.090 Inspections--Condemned work or equipment.
15.12.110 Liability as result of inspection.
15.12.010 State Building Rules and Regulations.
A. Building rules and regulations of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this Chapter and shall include later amendments to those articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein.
1. Article 13 - Building Codes.
a. Fire and Building Safety Standards.
b. Indiana Building Code.
c. Indiana Building Code Standards.
d. Indiana Handicapped Accessibility Code.
2. Article 14 - One- and Two-Family Dwelling Codes.
a. Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code.
b. Counsel of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code Amendments;
c. Standard for Permanent Installation of Manufactured Homes.
3. Article 16 - Plumbing Codes.
a. Indiana Plumbing Code.
4. Article 17 - Electrical Codes.
a. Indiana Electrical Code.
b. Safety Code for Health Code Facilities.
5. Article 18 - Mechanical Code.
a. Indiana Mechanical Code.
6. Article 19 - Energy Conservation Codes.
a. Indiana Energy Conservation Code.
b. Modifications to the Model Energy Code.
7. Article 20 - Swimming Pool Code.
a. Indiana Swimming Pool Code.
8. Fire Prevention Codes.
a. Indiana Fire Code.
9. Boiler Codes.
a. Indiana Boiler & Pressure Vessel Rule.
10. Elevator Codes.
a. Indiana Elevator Code.
B. Copies of adopted building rules, codes, and standards are on file in the office of the Building Commissioner and two copies shall be on file in the office of the Evansville City Clerk pursuant to Indiana state law.
(’62 Code, §1321.01) (Ord. G-73-15, passed 6-25-73; Am. Ord. G-88-5, passed 3-14-88) (’82 Code, §150.015).(Amended 11/30/98)
15.12.020 Installation Standards for Mobile and Manufactured Homes
A. New Home installation or Used Home re-installation inside Parks shall have piers and anchors installed to Manufacturer’s specification and utilize “over the top” or sidewall straps, if provided from the factory on the home. If manufacturer’s specifications are not available for new installation of older Homes in parks, the piers shall be installed within 2 feet of the end of the frame beams and a maximum of 8 feet on center and on each side of a 4 feet or more wide opening in an exterior or marriage wall. Ground anchors and tie-down straps shall be installed within 2 feet of each end of the frame beams and a maximum of 12 feet on center and utilize “over the top” or sidewall straps, if provided from the factory on the home. Provision for diagonal ties between ground anchors and the mobile home shall be made in conjunction with each vertical tie-down. All anchoring equipment shall be installed in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions. In no case shall installation standards be required to exceed those provided with the home by the manufacturer.
B. Existing homes on existing lots in parks shall have ground anchors and tie-down straps within 6 feet of each end of frame beams and a maximum of 24 feet on center utilizing “over the top” or sidewall straps, if provided from the factory on the home. Provision for diagonal ties between ground anchors and the mobile home shall be made in conjunction with each vertical tie-down. All new anchoring equipment shall be installed in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions. Where homes do not have usable areas on the frame beams to attach anchors, other acceptable means shall be incorporated to provide equivalent resistance to lateral and uplift wind forces. In no case shall installation standards be required to exceed those provided with the home by the manufacturer.”
(Added subsection 15.12.020 6/27/2006, replacing section 15.12.020 that was previously repealed 11/30/1998.)
15.12.030 Repealed 11/30/98
15.12.040 Repealed 11/30/98
15.12.050 Repealed 11/30/98
15.12.060 Repealed 11/30/98
15.12.070 Board of Electrical Code Interpretation.
There is created the board of electrical code interpretation consisting of three licensed master electricians, three licensed journeyman electricians, and the chief electrical inspector. Each member shall be appointed by the joint department of building commissioners and serve at their pleasure. The board shall receive, hear, and consider all complaints and questions of interpretation pertaining to the meaning of any provision of the electrical code. The board shall make findings as to what its interpretation of the disputed provision is and shall report its findings to the joint department of building commissioners.
(Prior code § 150.026)
15.12.080 State standards for industrialized buildings.
The joint department of building commissioners adopt by reference, the State Administrative Building Council of Indiana Standards, Rules and Regulations for Industrialized (Factory Built) Buildings. One copy of the Standards, Rules, and Regulations shall be kept on file in the office of the joint department of building commissioners for public inspection.
(Prior code § 150.027)
15.12.090 Inspections--Condemned work or equipment.
All work which requires a permit under Section 15.08.030A shall be inspected by the building commission. Work which shall be covered shall be inspected prior to installing any material which would not allow a visible inspection. The contractor for the trade of the affected installation shall contact the building commission and request an inspection prior to work being covered. Any contractor failing to request inspection and any contractor covering work before an inspection is in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to penalties of Section 15.08.170. If, in the opinion of the inspector, the covered work cannot otherwise be deemed safe and in compliance with applicable codes, the contractor responsible for covering work not inspected shall uncover any and all areas as directed by the inspector of the building commission. The inspector shall inspect the installation as soon as possible after receiving the request but in no case shall it be more than sixteen (16) working hours from the time the call is received. If any inspection is not approved by the inspector, the contractor may request and shall be provided by the department within eight working hours the specific code, chapter and section that has been violated. This section may be modified by the building commissioner under emergency conditions.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 2: prior code § 150.028)
15.12.100 Reinspection.
A. The joint department of building commissioners is empowered to reinspect all wiring, piping, appliances, devices, fixtures, and equipment coming within the scope of this chapter. When the installation of any wiring, piping, appliances, devices, fixtures, or equipment is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the person owning, using, or operating it shall be notified to make the necessary repairs or changes required to place the wiring, piping, appliances, devices, fixtures, or equipment in a safe condition, and shall have the work completed within ten (10) days after notification thereof or within any further reasonable time as may, upon request, be prescribed. No person shall hinder or interfere with the joint department of building commissioners, or its duly-authorized deputy or any assistant inspector in the discharge of his duties under this chapter.
B. Reinspection caused by defects or improper information shall be charged at the rate as set out in the fee schedule, as provided in Section 15.08.180, for each trip, and shall be paid before final approval is given.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 3; prior code § 150.029)
15.12.110 Liability as result of inspection.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating, or installing any wires, appliances, apparatus, construction, or equipment for damages to anyone injured by any defect therein. Nor shall the county, the city of Evansville, or any agent thereof be held as assuming any liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued by the inspector.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 4; prior code § 150.030)
15.12.120 Exceptions.
This chapter shall not apply to telephone, telegraph, or electric companies, or to any employees thereof, operating under franchise with the county or with indeterminate permits under the State Public Service Commission in the installation, maintenance, removal, or repair of their electric service or apparatus and equipment used in connection with their business or plants. Nor shall this chapter apply to manufacturers of electric apparatus in conducting tests of apparatus of their own manufacture.
(Prior code § 150.031)