Chapter 15.20
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
Article I. Construction Statement
15.20.020 Form provided by building department or inspector – Filing.
15.20.030 Form adopted by reference – Modification.
15.20.040 Violation – Penalty.
Article II. Clean-up of Construction Debris
15.20.070 Other development and construction sites.
15.20.080 Release of stop work orders.
Article I. Construction Statement
15.20.010 Required.
As a prerequisite to final inspection and approval of any residential structure hereinafter erected in the city of Fairview, a construction statement shall be required of each contractor, builder or other person so erecting or having the responsibility for erecting the same. (Ord. 4-1976 § 1)
15.20.020 Form provided by building department or inspector – Filing.
A. The construction statement shall be in the form provided by the city building department and may be secured therefrom or from the city building inspector.
B. The construction statement shall be completed in duplicate by the party concerned, who will sign, date and file the same with the city building department prior to request for final inspection. At the time of final inspection, the city building inspector will verify the information set forth on the construction statement by the builder and indicate thereon the date of his final inspection. The original of such statement shall be filed with the building department and attached to the concerned building permit; the duplicate shall be posted within the inspected structure by the building inspector at the time his final inspection be made. The construction statement so posted shall be removed only by the occupant of the concerned premises. (Ord. 4-1976 § 2)
15.20.030 Form adopted by reference – Modification.
The form and substance of said construction statement shall be as attached to the ordinance codified in this article, marked “Exhibit A”,* and by this reference made a part hereof as if set forth in full at this point. The form and substance of said construction statement may be modified or amended from time to time by resolution of this council. The city building department shall, from time to time, propose to the council such amendments or modifications as it shall feel appropriate. (Ord. 4-1976 § 3)
*Code reviser’s note: Exhibit A is on file in the city clerk’s office.
15.20.040 Violation – Penalty.
Failure to complete the construction statement as herein required shall cause the city to withhold final inspection and approval of the concerned structure. False or misleading statements, intentional misstatements, failure to complete or failure to post such construction statement shall subject the responsible party to suspension of any existing city building or construction license and may be grounds for denial of any subsequent construction or building license or permits. Violation of this article in any of its particulars shall subject the offending party to punishment by a fine of not more than $200.00. (Ord. 4-1976 § 4)
Article II. Clean-up of Construction Debris
15.20.050 Subdivision.
Upon a finding by the superintendent of public works that mud or other debris have accumulated in the streets of a subdivision, which threaten or cause damage to the streets or utilities, the superintendent may direct the building official to issue a stop work order on all construction and building activities within the subdivision. (Ord. 6-1989 § 1)
15.20.060 Building sites.
The building official, upon finding that mud or other debris has accumulated in the streets as a result of a construction project on a single lot, may issue a stop work order on said project. (Ord. 6-1989 § 2)
15.20.070 Other development and construction sites.
The building official or superintendent of public works, upon finding that mud or other debris has accumulated on the streets as a result of any other residential, commercial or industrial site development or construction, may issue a stop work order on said project. The release of said stop work order shall be in accordance with FMC 15.20.080. (Ord. 13-1991 § 1; Ord. 6-1989 § 2A)
15.20.080 Release of stop work orders.
Upon finding by the building official that the builder or owner of a construction project on a single lot has cleaned up the mud and/or debris, the building official shall release the stop work order. Upon a finding by the superintendent of public works that the mud and/or debris of a subdivision project has been cleaned up or removed to a satisfactory degree, the superintendent shall direct the building official to release all stop work orders issued pursuant to FMC 15.20.050, 15.20.060 or 15.20.070. (Ord. 6-1989 § 3)