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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development Committee 2002-04-25AGENDA Town of Estes Park Community Development Committee Thursday, April 25,2002 8:00 a.m. 1. Museum A. Request for July 4 Bond Park Special Event B. Museum Advisory Board Determination C. Bi-monthly Report 2. Advertising Policy Committee A. Monthly Report 3. Community Development Committee Meeting Organization A. Alternating Attending Departments 4. Community Development A. Monthly Report 5. Senior Center A. Bi-monthly Report Prepared April 22,2002 The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the Agenda was prepared. ... , MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor Baudek and Board of Trustees FROM: Special Events Department - Linda Hinze DATE: April 23,2002 SUBJECT: Estes Park Area Historical Museum - Coolest Car Show in Colorado - Request to use Bond Park Background The Coolest Car Show has previously been held at the Power Plant on Lake Estes. Due to Government security procedures since September 11th they are unable to obtain permission to use that facility. This is the major money-making event for the Museum each year and the show's admission fees make up a large part of the contribution. The event area needs to be fenced to charge the admission fee plus be very visible to the public. The Committee has investigated the use of several areas in town, including the south side of the lake at Stanley Park (which the EVRPD approved) but find none to be workable. After consideration, the Car Show Committee is asking: 1) use of Bond Park on July 4th from 6 am until 4:30 pm, 2) use of the portable fencing, 3) use of the transportation station at the Municipal Building and 4) to have MacGregor Avenue blocked from Park Avenue to Elkhorn Avenue. During the January 25, 2001 Community Development Meeting and the Board of Trustees Meeting on February 13, 2001, Event Organizer Regulations for Town Parks was presented and approved. The Regulations included: "No new events will be given use of the park on holiday weekends or summer tourist season." Cost . Potential costs for repair of sod and irrigation system. Recommendation Police Department, Lowell Richardson - Opposes the closure of Elkhorn Avenue to Park Avenue due to Holiday traffic. If approved, will block the streets, but will be unable to provide an officer. Parks Department, Dan Speedlin - Opposes the use of Bond Park. Expects damage to the sod due to turning of wheels while not moving plus the potential of broken irrigation water heads. Emphasizes that there will undoubtedly be a cost for repairs. If approved, will identify location of the entry/exit and limit cars to certain areas. Special Events Staff - Suggests the Committee be looking for a permanent new location to allow for growth. Due to Bond Park Regulations, this should be the last resort. If approved, the Trustees will need to waive regulations regarding use of Bond Park on a Holiday for July 4,2002. Bond Park has become an option due to circumstances beyond local control. General consensus by staff is that this is not the best site for this event. Therefore, staff recommends consideration of this request for just one year. Museum/Senior Center Services Memo To: Honorable Mayor Baudek and Board of Trustees From: Museum/Senior Center Services Dept - Betty Kilsdonks#- CC: Richard Widmer, Town Administrator; Randy Repola, Ass't. Town Administrator Date: 4/21/02 Re: Museum Advisory Board - Request Decision on Status Background: For some time now the Museum Advisory Board has struggled to determine its role. On the attached letter from Susan Harris, Board Secretary, they summarize the history of the Advisory Board from its creation when the Museum became a Town Department in 1991, to its existence today, as a 4-member board. After a great deal of discussion among themselves, at meetings and retreats with Randy Repola, Museum staff, Museum Friends Board members and outside consultants, they have decided to ask the Mayor and Trustees whether or not the Advisory Board should continue to exist in its present incamation. Cost: None. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Museum Advisory Board continue to exist as a source of knowledge and support, and that the three current vacancies on the Board be filled. The Estes Park Area Historical Museum Advisory Board has been questioning its usefulness- Currently, the-Board-has 3 vacancies. and the current Board members feel that it is a good time to look at our role and whether or not we should continue. We have had several discussions on the topic and would like the Town to look at the issue and make a decision as to whether we fill the vacancies and continue or disband. BriefHistorv ofthe Advisory Board In 1991, the Town took over the museum and created a Museum Department., which is responsible for the administration, services and control ofthe Estes Park Area Historical Museum. At that time they appointed, or hired, a Director of the Museum to control and manage the museum . In addition, they established a five member Advisory Board (which later became seven members), who would be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Trustees. The Advisory Board is to advise the Department ofthe Museum and work with the Museum Director in an advisory capacity for the administration of the Museum Department, including, but not limited to, drafting policy, collections, long range planning, budget and finance. The EPAHM was previously a private non-profit organization, which received financial support from the Town ofEstes Park, but the museum's governing board employed staff, approved budgets, handled long range planning~ did fundraising, etc. Community input had always been important in the museum's development and operations, and when the Town took over, it was important that community input continue and that was probably the main reason for the Advisory Board. Current Concerns of the Present Advisory Board The EPAHM has changed a great deal over the past 11 years. Staffing has increased in number and in professionalism. The current Advisory Board is no longer involved in the budget process, except through long range planning. In the past, we saw the proposed budget and discussed it in detail, this is no longer the case. Our role in drafting policy has also declined somewhat. Staff develops the policy and we, as a Board, review it, making suggestions when necessary. In collections, we review a listing ofwhat artifacts have been accepted by museum staff and are ocassionally called upon to yea or nay an accession, deaccession or loan. We are still involved in long range planning, giving our input when asked. Part of our most recent involvement in long range planning has been to pursue museum facility improvement so that our collection will be housed and properly cared for in years to come and so that the museum will continue to grow and remain a vital part of our community. Our feeling is that we could frequently be accused ofrubber stamping staffs work, and that perhaps our time could be better spent elsewhere. We now have a qualified, capable professional staff and we may be wasting their time, and ours, at our meetings. The Community Development Committee could possibly serve as an oversight committee on policy. The museum also has a Friends ofthe Museum organization with a Board. There have been times in the past 11 years when the two Boards have been unsure of whose role is whose and it has occasionally been detrimental to the museum. It has been suggested that the Friends Board could provide community input to museum staff, participate in long range planning, and continue to fundraise. There is a concern that due to their fundraising role, there could be a conflict of interest ifthe Friends were to oversee collections or policy, but perhaps with careful consideration, a workable solution could be found so that the museum staff could have the support they need on these issues and no one would question the motives behind any decisions. Our concerns, if the Town were to disband the Advisory Board, are that the museum would lose a valuable source ofknowledge and support. The current Advisory Board has members who have longevity in the community, some work in jobs that involve knowledge ofthe history ofthe area, some live or work in historic buildings, and all have a beliefthat it is important that we maintain a collective memory ofEstes Park and its past. We also believe that the existence of an Advisory Board would help the museum survive any possible adverse effects caused by future changes to the Town Board, the museum staff, or the political climate in Estes Park by providing continuity, knowledge of the museum's past and plans for the future, and support for the museum in the community. Seven people have applied for the three vacancies on the Board and ifthe Town decides to keep the Advisory Board, the new members would bring new ideas and new enthusiasm to the current Board. However, if the Town decides that the Advisory Board is no longer needed, the people who have served on the Advisory Board would continue to be involved with the museum and local history in some other capacity. We all believe that, regardless of the Advisory Board outcome, the museum needs to continue its role of preserving our past and educating the public about our varied history, and that it must continue to pursue facility improvements in order to maintain its collections and provide public access to local history. Respectfully, Su6534 K /14/r ~ 1S Susan Harris Secretary EPAHM Advisory Board N E 0, . ,-'â€žiâ€ž.i o N '15 ./. F N. =Iâ‚¬ CO = e e Â® . 2.=b "2%- 10 ............................ co 2 E -0 0 0 0 U, 2 m / 0- 36 grams: Our Olympic Athletes-Sam Hewson, Senior Center-7; Old Timers Series-Lodges, Muni. Idg.-80; Partners activity program or Center-15; Ambassadors Tour n's History Month program, YMCA-60; Shady Ladies, Stanley Hotel Wome March 1998-2002 Estes Park Area H- Attendance (107 gallery visits, By Visitor Origin Foreign Vied %8Â£ N 5 gl B 11 0 .C O 00 4 + M .9 2 - b r - 00 111+,1, + 1 vii I ..41 .% 01- Et OÂ» 01) + co + + 4 0 g - 0 0,1 + . .0 C') LO .. 13+ Â· i ro â„¢p - N -C .+ 2 - ro 1 1 Estes Park Area Historical Museum Attendance ssions LO. 00: 66. 86. 10 LO. 00. 66. 86 1998 -20 Attendance & dance = 439 1.9/8 = 1275 9439 11721 2099 8 21 N 0 N 60 14 6 N . -C A N 2 H. Ct - 0 1 8.2 f 0 0 N F F. O 0 & 5 2- 0 11 6= 10 6 :3 m I 0 w U. . CD C t o JO . :0. E 0 0-05 (D CU 00 0 5. i 0 W 9 -m 0 +1 , & 111 - Wh. ./0 0 ill - M Z i / 1998-2002 Park Area Historical M ndance, February 2 66. 86. 152 progr George Whiteside- 01 US!43,0:1 Programs: Old Timers Series-Bu %28 By Visitor Origin Out Of E U) g 51 3 2 11 0 0 0 3 00 N C 3 0 -28 2 -~ CO - Mies . *~ .- b 11 :. E -0Â° * E M -0 0 a> 4 - g 0 1 + 2* (0 00 N 11 20 - N 1- rio . 2 - tf Estes Park Area Historical Mus u LO. 00. 66. 86. ZO. LO. 00. 66. 86. 11721 $6,771 1998 -20 Attendance & Attendance ndance = 260 1.918 1099 9439 Museum/Senior Center Services Memo TO: Honorable Mayor Baudek Board of Trustees BIc From: Betty Kilsdonk CC: Richard Widmer, Randy Repola Date: 4/24/02 Re: Hydroplant Internship - Platte River Power Authority Funding Background The Historic Fall River Hydroplant will open on July 15, 2002. The Hydroplant Citizens Advisory Committee, with Mike Mangelsen as chair, has recommended that the hydroplant be open 18 hours a week. Anticipated hours of operation are Tuesdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 PM, closing for the season on Sunday, September 1. During the rest of the year, school and other tours would be on an appointment basis. The total number of hours of operation anticipated for 2002 are 43 days @ 3 hours/day = 129 hours. We anticipate that part-time Education Curator JJ Rutherford can cover 42 of those hours. At minimum, 87 hours minimum remain for which we need to find staffing. Platte River Power Authority has agreed to underwrite a seasonal interpreter at the hydroplant Gor $1000 to cover those hours for the 2002 season. Attached is a job description. Budget 100 hours seasonal employee at pay rate of $9.00/hour. Associated employer tax and benefits expenses. Total not to exceed $1000. Action Staff recommends that we hire a part-time seasonal interpreter for the hydroplant for 2002, using funds received from Platte River Power Authority. TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO SEASONAL INTERPRETER Historic Fall River Hydroplant DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement ofDuties: Responsible for greeting and assisting visitors to the Historic Fall River Hydroplant. Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Education Coordinator. Supervision Exercised: None. ESSENTIAL FIJNCTIONS OF THE JOB: The following are essential functions ofthe job. Any one position rnay not include all of the duties listed. 1. Job Duties (assists in): A. Greeting hydroplant visitors B. Collecting admissions using cash register or receipt book C. Providing general information and orientation to visitors D. Opening and closing the hydroplant, including setting the alarm E. Answering the telephone F. Assisting other staff and volunteers as needed G. Providing tours to groups. MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability: 1. Ability to work weekends as required. 2. Correctable vision to perform the various tasks ofthe job. 3. Ability to work in a team environment. 4. Interest in history of the hydroplant and the area. 5. Ability to accurately perform monetary transactions. 6. Ability to report to work on time with minimal supervision. 7. Ability to verbally communicate effectively in English. 8. Ability to interact well with the public. Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Teaching, museum and science backgrounds desirable. Experience: None required. Community Development Committee Advertising Policy Committee Report April 25,2002 1. Requests for Information: A. Total Requests for Information as of 3/31 are down by 5.29%, graph attached. B. E-mailed requests for Information as of 3/3 1 are up by 19.27%, graph attached. C. 800 Calls as of2/28 are down 24.37%, graph attached. 2. RRC Conversion Study - Three-Year Summary A. Key Findings, page 3. B. Table 1 - Research Highlights, page 4. C. Initial Request for Information, pages 5 & 6. D. Other important information contained in the study. 3. May Magazine Ad flight A. 1/3 page, W page, or 1/6 page 4-color ads placed in Midwest Traveler, Home & Away, Better Homes & Gardens, Midwest Living, Frommer' s Budget Travel, Michigan Living, Reader's Digest (April), Sunset, USA Weekend. B. Story on Rocky Mountain National Park - America's 10 Favorite Parks in May National Geographic Adventure. Estes ParkY-T-D Planner Requests 25,000 19,806 20,000 18,499 ~ 18,333 *::;:;:/'< 2 *2 2%%0# 15,597 15,980 , 15,262 15,000 - . ~rEr? 14,456 - E~E~E~E~E~E~Ejif~~BEjEI#31 E~~;~N~i,43;;~N~j5~~~ ~#&~i;j Ii~~jgj~%~~j~~ 13,713 af 11,341 10,000 -1 .........,,Â·,i:iii/Â·:.i.Â·:::c::;:: ~:~:.:~~~00:~:~:~~~~i:'fi:' :'i::~:?L~i:~Ifffi:?:~F ~fbtl~t:':ti~f:tM:?:~ ~bti~:~:;~~:~1:i~~:?f:f -W~*Ii:i-t.:f.j~~ - --3EEZEEE:~EE~E~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~= E=:=r:~:::-=:=r:E:E=:=E=E= E:E=E=3:E=3=E:~:~FEiEEEi -EE?EFIE~3~E~EE33Â£EFEFE~FEE -M'E=EE -*=E=.3:M=E=M=E:E:E= -:<-E-E::=:2::-:-::=-=-: - 362:EEREM.~EqEEENEFEE ~EREFEENEEjER~iÂ®f~~Ej - : M:EN Imm:% 4%=@ 2%*E *** 282 *49 %3Â§3* 5,000 - &Â§*epat 4%23%%?*53#E 33:EBE~EEDDE:E:EfF?FEE *}%3*?% B 30%0:&% 1~jjl~~jEE~i~i#% - -#Eig:EB&*44% EE:-EEEm:-E~Â£2EEES** 4% EE *3 EE %2 3% 2% 3% - mw:- 222 2*00 *0*Z{Â§ 02%&43.* 54::ME :'00: Etir"ae $ 023%5 20**% f . 33:3:E= E : E=E=E~*:E =F:.: =E=:= :: ~~~2=3=3=M:E =E:?=I: E: E~E=E=f : Pm & 0 ' :k::2:::::::;::::% 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 March 31 I:â€¢ ~~~Â· %~X~Â·~~Â·~%%~.%%~.I~.I-:-.-.Y.~.la/ *~ Â·:Â·XÂ·>.Â·X<~:Â·.Â· ./ Estes Park E-Mailed Requests for Information 4,500 ' 4,222 11........ 4,000 lili' Iii ~i 3,540 3,500 1.31'.4:14 il..1,11 litil' 0*40 Di ~' 63~11'' ill.4 - Â·({th.#r 3,000 :3Â¢41'~ â€žâ€¢FF !Â· 1 %2-2 -39' v 12'd :i L .'i' ird '' .' 1 1 1/ , 11- P#41:. 1. 'E 1: P.0 111 ': i,M- /1 2,500 1 & 12* &1 2,248 â€ž& 4,4 k. f #1 lf * 6.-4 I. <412 1-Li- llc 2,000 11 ..t. i.!1 1%11% 1,571 .3;6 4 -~- 1,500 1,386 ...6...... i >1 ... 1 $:550 55Â·:55=;0 '' R...h I i. 1 7%18% m i Â· 14Â· .5 4. l.- 4 /., ..Ili Z f le:%:3 53 1,000 :f 12 913 :8 :.: a '01:. :/ , 5 d Â§21% 5&2 0 ; '. I ' 3 0= 2% 9 i i ~9. ' 3 +F ' 3 -!~ ii' eqwl M 1 1 h .Â·t -11 500 , 4 1, '14- , 1,1 - .:) ifi 1 - i : mtÂ¥ s-$* T 132 1.:.~ .1.1-~1:;;1'Â· ./ ....g .,- m=, 1~. 'lk-1 .2 fil/Hi i *:42 12~-li- 44:142..11.~ ..1 ..:1111'i:1.11:.. ; 'Â· OP H - r wÂ· E I .4|.! 1;111=- .: =*15 Â· lut o 414 :i'., D k 1 1 1 1 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Year-To-Date March Estes Park Wats Line Calls 9,000 7,973 8,057 8,000 7,652 Â¢&23 1 7,000 6,658 6,438 6,071 - 6,000 3414 *ISM AtiE 5,795 : 5,519 5,000 :2 xeliz-: Â· E 4,174 4 000 -Mjem:'#iiÂ·-'::i:.i:; -:04':s'Â·:; : ' 85-::~ .:aS::::.2 ; : i --::-:Â»?:iii'*23- :*2% 3,000 -EjE~E~-EE.EE:BEI~EiEEg:E ----*AN#~- -Â£0-0*%~g~ --Â·~ - - li e;Nre~Nle>: 2,000 - "i - EAÂ©Â§._- UE:.:E f : 3*E=EEEERE* - ............1 - . 1 1,000 - #i:M*M- #EEEp~EE*fiE:x:*A- :iNEN:EaMW i = = - 2302 : ~~ 2% Iii 1 1 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Y-T-D February 28 TOWN OF ESTES PARK CONVERSION STUDY THREE-YEAR SUMMARY KEY FINDINGS A notable level of consistency is observed for the three years in the overall results, with some fluctuations for specific topics. Many of the observations made in the 2001 report are valid for the entire three-year survey period, most notably that the advertising program is very important in driving visitors to the Estes Park area, and the spending from the inquirers who visit more than makes up for the advertising expense of the program. Also, respondents are quite satisfied overall with their experience in Estes Park and indicate a high likelihood of return to the area. If the research program is to be continued, it would be informative to probe further with those who inquired about Estes Park but did not visit, asking such questions as the reason for not visiting, other locations visited instead, likelihood of a future visit, and other questions of interest among this segment. As well, more questions of those who did visit could be valuable, such as suggestions for improvements, information sources used in planning the trip, and other topics that might be of interest. Following are some of the key highlights and findings from the three-year research program. "Overall" figures quoted below and in the report refer to the overall three-year average. Please see the full text of the report for a more complete analysis of these and other topics. â€¢ Overall, 33 percent of respondents who requested information actually visited Estes Park. Conversion was highest in 1999, at 35 percent, and declined slightly each of the other two years, to 34 percent in 2000 and 31 percent in 2001. â€¢ Overall expenditures averaged $715 per party, similar to figures from past years. The median spending was $490, meaning that half the respondents spent less than that amount, and half spent more. Average spending was highest in 2000, at an average of $751, followed by $706 in 1999 and $681 in 2001.2 â€¢ The average party size is 3.4 persons, largest in 1999 (3.5 persons). The average was 3.3 in both 2000 and 2001. â€¢ The average number of nights stayed in the Estes Park area was 3.1, highest in 2000, at 3.2 nights, and lowest in 2001, at 2.9 nights. â€¢ Overall, 37 percent said that Estes Park was their primary destination on their trip. This percentage was highest in 1999, at 39 percent, while it dropped to 36 percent in both 2000 and 2001. â€¢ The rating of the experience in Estes Park is generally high in all three years. The average rating of the overall experience in Estes Park is 4.5 out of 5, with the same rating is recorded in each of the three years of the survey. Similarly, average likelihood of return to Estes Park in the future is 4.4 out of 5 overall and in each of the three years. 2 The reader should note that the average spending figures for prior years might differ slightly than those stated in past reports. This discrepancy is due to removing excessively high spending figures ("outliers") from the average spending calculation. These revised average figures are more accurate. As well, a greater emphasis in this report is placed on the median spending figure, which tends to provide a different but in certain ways more reliable figure. RRC ASSOCIATES 3 TOWN OF ESTES PARK CONVERSION STUDY THREE-YEAR SUMMARY The table below summarizes the key findings discussed in the bullet points on the previous page. TABLE 1 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Overall Three-Year Overall Overall Overall Average 2001 2000 1999 Conversion Percentage 33% 31% 34% 35% Average Travel Party Expenditures3 $715 $681 $751 $706 Median Travel Party Expenditures $490 $495 $500 $420 Rating Of Overall Experience 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 Likelihood of Return 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 Estes Park As Primary Destination 37% 36% 36% 39% Nights Stayed in Estes Park 3.1 nights 2.9 nights 3.2 nights 3.1 nights Number Of People In Party 3.4 persons 3.3 people 3.3 people 3.5 people 3 See footnote 2 on page 3 for a note regarding the average spending figure. RRC ASSOCIATES 4' TOWN OF ESTES PARK CONVERSION STUDY THREE-YEAR SUMMARY FINAL REPORT RESULTS THE DFTIAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Statement That Best Describes Main Reason for Information Request Overall, the top three reasons for requesting the information remain that the respondent had definitely decided to visit Estes Park, that the respondent had definitely decided to visit Colorado, or that the respondent was considering a trip to Colorado. Slightly declining proportion of those who had definitely decided to visit Estes Park (32 percent in 1999 to 27 percent in 2001) is observed, placing a greater premium on an effective mail piece to convince the remaining inquirers to actually visit the area. The remainder was not specifically planning a trip, but was interested in Estes Park at some point or had an "other" reason for the request. Clearly, the majority of people who requested information had not decided to visit Estes Park at the time of the request. This finding underscores the importance of the communication with the potential visitor, including a clear and compelling mailing piece and the importance of follow-up with such potential guests. FIGURE 1 MAIN REASON INFORMATION REQUESTED BY YEAR 40% j 35%-~ â€¢ Overall 02001 02000 01999 - 30%-/-=30%, _,319f,2'tr 1 609:. a ////"27% j 77%* 1 ~59. 660/3 N 2596/- 3 34741 123% 2230/ir 3 - ~ 20%-'- j 15%-'- .13Â°6414-51 0,1496. i 0 F 812% - 5%-/- r t----~ ' 0 -00-5%46'4- - 1 1 1 Definitely dedded to take trip Considering trip to CO Definitely decided to Not planning trip, interested Other reason to or through Estes Park and wanted information take trip to Colorado in Estes Park some day RRC ASSOCIATES 5 TOWN OF ESTES PARK CONVERSION STUDY THREE-YEAR SUMMARY At first glance, it appears from the data that much of the advertising is "preaching to the choif', or trying to stimulate visits from people who have already made up their mind to do so (30 percent had already definitely decided to visit Estes Park, and 33 percent actually visited). However, upon closer inspection it becomes apparent that the real value of the advertising campaign is to reach those individuals who said they were just considering a trip, either to Estes Park or to Colorado. In other words, the true audience is the 70 percent who had not definitely decided to visit Estes Park. Another value of the advertising campaign and subsequent Vacation Planner mailing is convincing those who do visit to stay additional days (and spend additional money) on their stay. Unfortunately, the current form of the survey does not measure extra days spent as a result of the influence of the Vacation Planner. RRC ASSOCIATES 6 Administration Memo To: Community Development Committee CC: Town Administrator Widmer From: Randy Repola Date: April 23,2002 Subject: Committee meeting attendance Background In 2001, we adopted a rotating calendar for departments that report to the Community Development Committee. Of the six departments that report to the Community Development Committee, four (Conference Center, Museum, Senior Center and Special Events) now appear bi-monthly while the other two (Advertising and Community Development) continue to attend every committee meeting. The group of departments that report to Community Development Committee is a diverse one. However, there are similarities among most of them. Of the six departments, five are somewhat unique in that they would not be considered traditional municipal services or functions, while the sixth, Community Development is a core municipal function. In the interest of creating committee meetings that are focused and efficient, staff proposes to further refine the meeting makeup. Given that the Advertising, Conference Center and Special Events departments provide visitor-related services, there is substantial overlap of activity and effort between these three departments. Therefore, dedicating every other month to this group of departments provides an agenda that is focused on visitor-oriented services and their role in our organization. Conversely, the Community Development, Museum and Senior Center departments would comprise the other half of committee business. Obviously, this meeting would consist of a more diverse agenda. This schedule does not preclude the appearance of a department during an off-month if necessary. Action Staff requests consideration of rotating department attendance at Community Development Committee meetings on a bi-monthly basis. B' A 46 4 14 P ..3 / 4 Administrative Provisions of the 2001 IRC I. Permits A. Required B. Exempt C. Types D. Emergencies E. Application F. Validity II. Submittals A. Design Professional B. Check List C. Approval III. Fees A. Schedule B. Valuations C. Additional Fee D. County Tax E. Refunds Â·1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 101 104.2.4 Volume 1 Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 101 - TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, cor- rect or abate the violation. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Uniform Building Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." SECTION 103 -VIOLATIONS 101.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or struc- quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance ture or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction and certain code. equipment specifically regulated herein. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or SECTION 104 - ORGANIZATION AND designate any particular class or group of persons who will or ENFORCEMENT should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. 104.1 Creation of En forcement Agency. There is hereby estab- lished in this jurisdiction a code enforcement agency which shall 101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the be under the administrative and operational control of the building construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance official. and use of any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except 104.2 Powers and Duties of Building Official. work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this 104.2.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and code, and hydraulic flood control structures. directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such pur- For additions, alterations, moving and maintenance of build- poses, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforce- ings and structures, see Chapter 34. For temporary buildings and ment officer. structures see Section 3103 and Appendix Chapter 31. The building official shall have the power to render interpreta- tions of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code spec- ify different materials, methods of construction or other require- regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such inter- ments, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict pretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the intent and purpose of this code. specific requirement shall be applicable. 104.2.2 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures Wherever in this code reference is made to the appendix, the and with the approval of the appointing authority, the building of- provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically ficial may appoint such number of technical officers and inspec- adopted. tors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforce- SECTION 102 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR ment agency. STRUCTURES 104.2.3 Right of entry. When it is necessary to make an inspec- All buildings or structures regulated by this code that are structur- tion to enforce the provisions of this code, or when the building ally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or that constitute official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a build- a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the ing or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures of this code that makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or prem- of ihadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire haz- ises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed ard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this by this code, provided that if such building or premises be occu- section, an unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, pied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry re- tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members that quested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and that are in official shall first make a reasonable effort to.locate the owner or deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design other person having charge or control of the building or premises loads that are specified in this code are hereby designated as un- and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall safe building appendages. have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby 104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is being done con- declared to be public nuisancds and shall be abated by repair, reha- trary to the provisions of this code, or other pertinent laws or ordi- bilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the proce- nances implemented through the enforcement of this code, the dures set forth in the Dangerous Buildings Code or such alternate building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing procedures as may have been or as may be adopted by this jurisdic- served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such worl tion. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such wort official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body, until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work 1-R 104.2.5 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE J 106.2 104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any building or Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other rec- - structure or equipment therein regulated by this code is being used ognized test standards. If there are no recognized and accepted test contrary to the provisions of this code, the building official may methods for the proposed alternate, the building official shall de- order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, termine test procedures. vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be con- All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tinued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time pre- tests shall be retained by the building official for the period re- scribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make quired for the retdntion of public records. the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this code. 104.2.10 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The. building official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and 104.2.6 Liability. The building official charged with the en- cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is re- forcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in quired in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent pertinent law or ordinance. law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such du- SECTION 105 - BOARD OF APPEALS ties. A suit brought against the building official or employee be- cause of such act or omission performed by the building official or 105.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, de- employee in th'e enforcement of any provision of such codes or cisions or determinations made by the building official relative to other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the en- the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is forcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termina- qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining tion of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom to building construction and who are not employees of the juris- shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. diction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote on any This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the re- matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed sponsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The building or structure for any damages to persons or property board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appel- parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by rea- lant with a duplicate copy to the building official. son of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code. 105.2 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative I 104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties in- provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive volved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building of- requirements of this code. ficial may grant modifications for individual cases. The building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and that the modification is in SECTION 106 - PERMITS conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, modification does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action grant- constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- ing modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the moved, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each code enforcement agency. building or structure has first been obtained from the building offi- 104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of cial. construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to pre- 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not vent the use of any material, alternate design or method of be required for the following: construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and building official. storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor I area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 mi). The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory 2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, 3. Oil derricks. method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the 4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, 9 inches (1753 mm) high. effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. 5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, un- proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made less supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liq- regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of an uids. alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code en- forcement agency. 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to 104.2.9 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of com- diameter or width does not exceed 2: 1. pliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that any 7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches material or construction does not conform to the requirements of (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below. this code, the building official may require tests as proof of com- pliÂ£mee to be made at no expense to this jurisdiction. 8. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 1-2 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 106.2 106.4.1 9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group 0 and scenery. U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire- resistive integrity wilI be maintained where penetrations will be 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more conduits, pipes and similar systems. than 54 inches (1372 mm). 106.3.4 Architect or engineer of record. 11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di- vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the 106.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be pre- adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons pared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require (18 927 L). the owner to engage and designate on the building permit applica- tion all architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or eligi- Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and neer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner may mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items. designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or engi- Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not neer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any the owner if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is un- manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws able to continue to perform the duties. Â· or ordinances of this jurisdiction. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for re- 106.3 Application for Permit. viewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with 106.3.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first the design of the building. file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the 106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, code enforcement agency for that purpose. Every such application deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that shall: are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit submitted to the building official within a specified period. for which application is made. Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done building official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the by legal description, street address or similar description that will deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred sub- readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or mittal documents for review by the building official. work. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be sub- 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is mitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them intended. and forward them to the building official with a notation indicat- ing that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the specifications and other data as required in Section 106.3.2. design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any installed until their design and submittal documents have been ap- addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. proved by the building official. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized 106.3.5 Inspection and observation program. When special agent. inspection is required by Section 1701, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by to the building official for approval prior to issuance of the build- the building official. ing permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineer- the work that require special inspection and the name or names of ing calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special in- the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspec- tions, and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. spection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engi- or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans neer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official contractor or any other person responsible for the work. may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to When structural observation is required by Section 1702, the in- demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be pre- spection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to pared by a licensed architect or engineer. The building official perform structural observation and describe the stages of may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared construction at which structural observation is to occur. and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection re- ports and provide time limits for submission of reports. EXCEPTION: The building official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other 106.4 Permits Issuance. data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that re- viewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, com- putations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be 106.3.3 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by -' specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, na- any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the building official ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will finds that the work described in an application for a permit and thi conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordi- plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to th< nances, rules and regulations. requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances 14 106.4.1 1997 UNIFORM BUILDINO CODE - 107.6 and that the fees specified in Section 107 have been paid, the incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or building official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. regulation or any of the brovisions of this code. When the building official issues the permit where plans are re- quired, the building official shall endorse in writing or stamp the SECTION 107 - FEES plans and specifications APPROVED. Such approved plans and 107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule authorizations from the building official, and all work regulated adopted by the jurisdiction. by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. 107.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forthÂ· The building official may issue a permit for the construction of in Table 1-A. part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifica- tions for the whole building or structure have been submitted or The determination of value or valuation under any of the provi- sions of this code shall be made by the building official. The value approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this to be used in computing the building permit and building plan re- view fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assur- ance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, granted. electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire- extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. 106.4.2 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifi- 107.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are re- cations and computations shall be retained by the building official quired by Section 106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifica- plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as tions shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on shown in Table 1-A. the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 107.2 and are in addition 106.4.3 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit to the permit fees. or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be ~ When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any require additional plan review or when the project involves de- of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the juris- ferred submittal items as defined in Section 106.3.4.2, an addi- diction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel tional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction 1-A. shall not be valid. 107.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and oth- permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application er data shall not prevent the building official from thereafter re- shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for quiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by other data, or from preventing building operations being carried the building official. The building official may extend the time for on thereunder when in violation of this code or of any other ordi- action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on re- nances of this jurisdiction. quest by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. 106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official No application shall be extended more than once. In order to re- under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and be- new action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall come null and void if the building or work authorized by such per- resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. mit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is sus- 107.5 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit. pended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for 107.5.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a is required by this code has been commenced without first obtain- new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor ing said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a per- .- . shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such mit may be issued for such work. work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided fur- 107.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, ther that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the per- issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the mittee shall pay a new full permit fee. permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in Table 1-A. The Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person extension of the time within which work may commence under from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work with- any penalty prescribed by. law. in the time required by this section for good and satisfactory rea- sons. The building official may extend the time for action by the 107.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refund- permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request ing of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of collected. the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit The building official may authorize refunding of not more than.- 1 shall be extended more than once. 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done un- 106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The building official may, der a permit issued in accordance with this code. in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions The building official may authorize refunding of not more than of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a 1-4 1997 UNIFORM BUIL0ING CODE 107.6 108.8 permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings canceled before any plan reviewing is done. and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee 108.5 Required Inspections. paid except on written application filed by the original permittee 108.5.1 General. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or con- cealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official, Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. SECTION 108 - INSPECTIONS The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspec- tions set forth in the following sections. 108.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is 108.5.2 Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and for footings are complete and any required reinfdreing steel is in all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed place. For concrete foundations, any regdired forms shall be in for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. In place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be addition, certain types of construction shall have continuous in- on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance spection, as specified in Section 1701.5. with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need ~ not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of ap- Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be proved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other the building official. ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give au- thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other 108.5.3 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, con- duit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither installed, including the subfloor. the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to 108.5.4 Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, all fram- allow inspection. ing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved. verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved 108.5.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection. To be made after all plans. lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but be- fore any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and 108.2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall fasteners are taped and finished. not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit 108.5.6 Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspec- the building is completed and ready for occupancy. tion record card such as to allow the building official to conve- niently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of 108.6 Special Inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit 17. holder until final approval has been granted by the building official. 108.7 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with 108.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person do- the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by ing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official the code enforcement agency. that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one work- 108.8 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for ing day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for writing or by telephone at the option of the building official. which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections re- This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection quired by this code to provide access to and means for inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the of such work. requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re- 108.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the inspection. point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtain- Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record ing the approval of the building official. The building official. ' card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for fail- either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as ure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the per- or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building mit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any official. portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application official. therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the 1-5 108.8 - 109.6 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING. CODE Â· TABLE 1-A reinspection fee in accordance with Table 1-A or as set forth in the 1. The building permit number. fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. 2. The address of the building. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no 3. The name and address of the owner. additional inspection of the work will be performed until the re- quired fees have been paid. 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has SECTION 109 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code 109.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the . proposed occupancy is classified. used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classi- fication of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made 6. The name of the building official. until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as Drovided herein. 109.4 Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that Art}END Fa no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of any building EXCEPTION:4@feep44Â·rÂ©+44*40#48#4.Group U Occupancies. or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary cer- Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as tificate of occupancy may be issued for the use of a portion or por- an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other tions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give au- building or structure. thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordi- nances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 109.5 Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed ex- 109.2 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a build- cept by the building official. ing shall not be made except as specified in Section 3405 of this code. 109.6 Revocation. The building official may, in writing, sus- pend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provi- 109.3 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the sions of this code whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is deter- this code or other laws that are enforced by the code enforcement mined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in viola- agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy tion of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this that shall contain the following: code. TABLE 1-A-BUILDING PERMIT FEES TOTAL VALUATION FEE $1.00 to $500.00 - $23.50 $501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 pius $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional S 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours .$47.00 per hourl (minimum charge-two hours) 2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 $47.00 per hourl 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated .................... ...............................$47.00 per hour' (minimum charge--one-half hour) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans. $47.00 per hour' (minimum charge-one-half hour) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ... .,..., ,............... .... ...........,.,.. Actual costs2 l Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. 2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. 1-6 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 101 101.43 Mechanical. The provisions of the International GENERAL Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alter- ations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air- "this code." conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Building 101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, Piumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occu- repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including pancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurte- every building or structure or any appurtenances connected nances, and where connected to a water or sewage system or attached to such buildings or structures. and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and apply to private sewage disposal systems. multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and 101.45 Property maintenance. The provisions of the their accessory structures shall comply with the International Property Maintenance Code shall apply to International Residential Code. existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire 1012.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall safety, hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and not apply unless specifically adopted. occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and struc- tures. 1013 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the min- imum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and 101.4.6 Fire prevention. The provisions of the general welfare through structural strength, means of egress International Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, relating to structures, processes and premises from the energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, han- and other hazards attributed to the built environment. dling or use of structures, materials or devices; from con- ditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections occupancy of structures or premises; and from the con- 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this struction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the struc- code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code ture or on the premises from occupancy or operation. to the prescribed extent of each such reference. 101A.7 Energy. The provisions of the International 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the ICC Electrical Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters gov- Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, erning the design and construction of buildings for energy including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, efficiency. appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. SECTION 102 101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas APPLICABILITY Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as 102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sec- covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas pip- tions of this code specify different materials, methods of con- ing systems extending from the point of delivery to the struction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall inlet connections of appliances and the installation and govern. Where there is a conflict between a general require- operation of residential and commercial gas appliances ment and a specific requirement, the specific requirement and related accessories. shall be applicable. 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® 1 102.2 - 104.7 ADMINISTRATION 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall 1023 Application of references. References to chapter or not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically pro- section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified vided for in this code. by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code. 104.2 Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and stan- issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and dardi referenced in this code shall be considered part of the moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance such reference. Where differences occur between provisions with the provisions of this code. of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provi- sions of this code shall apply. 1043 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this 1023 Partial invalidity. In the event any part or provision of code. this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or pro- 104.4 Inspections. The building official shall make all of the visions. required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agen- 102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any struc- cies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in ture existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be per- writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such mitted to continue without change, except as is specifically approved agency or by the responsible individual. The build- covered in this code, the International Property Maintenance ing official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed neces- deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues sary by the building official for the general safety and wel- that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority. fare of the occupants and the public. ) SECTION 103 1043 Identification. The building official shall carry proper DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code. 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge 104.6 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an thereof shall be known as the building official. inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there 103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the struc- ture or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building 1033 Deputies. Inaccordance with the prescribed proce- official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at rea- dures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the sonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by appointing authority, the building official shall have the this code, provided that if such structure or premises be occu- authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related pied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry -Â· technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate by the building official. For the maintenance of existing the owner or other person having charge or control of the properties, see the International Property Maintenance structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Code. building official shall have recourse to the remedies provid- ed by law to secure entry. SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL 104.7 Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certifi- 104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized cates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The build- notices and orders issued. Such records shalI be retained in ing official shall have the authority to render interpretations the official records for the period required for retention of of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to public records. 2 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® ' 4% ADMINISTRATION 104.8 - 105.2 104.8 Liability. The building official, member of the Board 104.11.1 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of of Appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and with- a material or method does not conform to the requirements of out malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be ren- materials or methods, the building official shall have the dered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the dis- as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. charge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the or employee because of an act performed by that officer or building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the pro- shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such visions of this code shall be defended by legal representative tests shall be retained by the building official for the period of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceed- required for retention of public records. ings. The building official or any subordinate shall not be SECTION 105 liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is insti- PERMITS tuted in pursuance of the provisions of this code. 105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends 104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change equipment and devices approved by the building official the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electri- approval. cal, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to 104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used be done, shall first make application to the building official materials which meet the requirements of this code for and obtain the required permit. new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building offi- 105.1.1 Annual permit. In lieu of an individual permit for cial. each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the building official 104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficul- is authorized to issue an annual permit upon application ties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the therefor to any person, firm or corporation regularly building official shall have the authority to grant modifica- employing one or more qualified trade persons in the tions for individual cases, upon application of the owner or building, structure or on the premises owned or operated owner's representative, provided the building official shall by the applicant for the permit. first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compli- 105.1.2 Annual permit records. The person to whom an ance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire alterations made under such annual permit. The building safety, or structural requirements. The details of action grant- official shall have access to such records at all times or ing modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of such records shall be filed with the building official as the department of building safety. designated. 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of con- 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit struction and equipment. The provisions of this code are requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant autho- not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to rization for any work to be done in any manner in violation prohibit any design or method of construction not specifical- of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances ly prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the fol- has been approved. An alternative material, design or method lowing: of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies Building: with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intend- tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 ed, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and square feet (11.15 mb. safety. 2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® 3 105.2.1 - 105.2.2 ADMINISTRATION 3. Oil derricks. Gas: 4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 1. Portable heating appliance. mm) in height measured from the bottom of the 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liq- uids. Mechanical: 5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the 1. Portable heating appliance; capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 2. Portable ventilation equipment; U and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 3. Portable cooling unit; 6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inch- 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating es (762 mm) above grade and not over any base- or cooling equipment regulated by this code; ment or story below and which are not part of an 5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its accessible route. approval or make it unsafe; 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, 6. Portable evaporative cooler; counter tops and similar finish work. 7. Self-contained re frigeration system containing 10 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater pound (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Plumbing: Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain- deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (19 000 L) and pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and are installed entirely above ground. it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or new material, such work shall be considered as new work agricultural purposes and not including service and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as pro- j systenns. vided in this code. 11. Swings and other playground equipment acces- The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in soo to one- and two-family dwellings. pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstalla- 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall tion of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, Group U occupancies. pipes or fixtures. 13. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 1052.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replace- feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height. ments and repairs must be performed in an emergency sit- uation, the permit application shall be submitted within Electrical: the next working business day to the building official. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including 1052.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, portable electrical equipment to approved permanently replacement of lamps or the connection of approved installed receptacles. portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the Radio and television transmitting stations: The provi- cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the sions of this code shall not apply to. electrical equipment removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing used for radio and television transmissions, but does apply support, or the removal or change of any required means to equipment and wiring for power supply, the installa- of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affect- tions of towers and antennas. ing the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or reloca- Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be tion of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain required for the installation of any temporary system leader, gas, soiI, waste, vent or similar piping, electric required for the testing or servicing of electrical equip- wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health --- ment or apparatus. or general safety. 4 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® . f ADMINISTRATION 105.2.3 - 106.1.1 105.23 Public service agencies. A permit shall not be or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The required for the installation, alteration or repair of genera- issuance of a permit based on construction documents and tion, transmission, distribution or metering or other relat- other data shall not prevent the building official from requir- ed equipment that is under the ownership and control of ing the correction of errors in the construction documents and public service agencies by established right. other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this 1053 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the appli- code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction. cant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that 1055 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid purpose. Such application shall: unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is com- menced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or aban- permit for which application is made. doned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is com- 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be menced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writ- done by legal description, street address or similar ing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more description that will readily identify and definitely than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writ- locate the proposed building or work. ing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed 105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official is work is intended. authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the 4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error information as required in Section 106.3. or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete infor- 5. State the valuation of the proposed work. mation, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's autho- of the provisions of this code. rized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as required by the 105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy building official. shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. 1053.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits SECTION 106 and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after fil- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, spe- building official shall reject such application in writing, cial inspection and structural observation programs, and stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is sat- other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each isfied that the proposed work conforms to the require- application for a permit. The construction documents shall be ments of this code and laws and ordinances applicable prepared by a registered design professional where required thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be as soon as practicable. constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction docu- 1053.2 Time limitation of application. An application ments to be prepared by a registered design professional. for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, Exception: The building official is authorized to waive unless such application has been pursued in good faith or the submission of construction documents and other data a permit has been issued; except that the building official . not required to be prepared by a registered design profes- is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for sional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The exten- is such that reviewing of construction documents is not sion shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause necessary to obtain compliance with this code. demonstrated. 106.1.1 Information on construction documents. 105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a per- Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn mit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of permitted to be submitted when approved by the building any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® 5 , 106.1.1.1 - 106.3.4.1 ADMINISTRATION work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to 1063 Examination of documents. The building official the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying rules and regulations, as determined by the building offi- construction documents and shall ascertain by such examina- cial. tions whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other per- 106.1.1.1 Fire protection system shop drawings. tinent laws or ordinances. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate conformance with this code and 1063.1 Approval of construction documents. When the the construction documents and shall be approved prior building official issues a permit, the construction docu- to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall ments shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Reviewed for Code Compliance." One set of construe- contain all information as required by the referenced tion documents so reviewed shall be retained by the build- installation standards in Chapter 9. ing official. The other set shall be returned to the appli- cant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to 106.12 Means of egress. The construction documents inspection by the building official or his authorized repre- shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, sentative. size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than 1063.2 Previous approvals. This code shall not require occupancies in Groups R-2 and R-3 as applicable in changes in the construction documents, construction or Section 101.2 and I-1, the construction documents shall designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful designate the number of occupants to be accommodated permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces. authorized, and the construction of which has been pur- sued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date 106.13 Exterior wall envelope. Construction documents of this code and has not been abandoned. for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this 10633 Phased approval. The building official is autho- code. The construction documents shall provide details of rized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations 1 the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, or any other part of a building or structure before the con- intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end struction documents for the whole building or structure details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves, or para- have been submitted, provided that adequate information pets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane, and and detailed statements have been filed complying with details around openings. pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or The construction documents shall include manufactur- structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the ing installation instructions that provide supporting docu- building operation and without assurance that a permit for mentation that the proposed penetration and opening the entire structure will be granted. details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The 1063.4 Design professional in responsible charge. supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as 1063.4.1 General. When it is required that documents the test procedure used. be prepared by a registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the 106.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with owner to engage and designate on the building permit the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan application a registered design professional who shall showing to scale the size and location of new construction act as the registered design professional in responsible and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall the established street grades and the proposed finished designate a substitute registered design professional in grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate responsible charge who shall perform the duties boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan required of the original registered design professional shall show construction to be demolished and the location in responsible charge. The building official shall be and size of existing structures and construction that are to notified in writing by the owner if the registered design remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized professional in responsible charge is changed or is to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the unable to continue to perform the duties. application for permit is for alteration or repair or when oth- The registered design professional in responsible +.-/ erwise warranted. charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordi- 6 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® ADMINISTRATION 106.3.4.2 - 108.5 nating submittal documents prepared by others, includ- egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary require- ing phased and deferred submittal items, for compati- ments of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, bility with the design of the building. safety and general welfare. Where structural observation is required by Section 107.3 Temporary power. The building official is authorized 1709, the inspection program shall name the individual to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in or firms who are to perform structural observation and part of an electric installation before such installation has describe the stages of construction at which structural been fully completed and the final certificate of completion observation is to occur. See also duties specified in has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certifi- Section 1704. cate shall comply with the requirements specified for tempo- rary lighting, heat or power in the ICC Electrical Code. 1063.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those 107A Termination of approval. The building official is portions of the design that are not submitted at the time authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure of the application and that are to be submitted to the or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be dis- building official within a specified period. continued. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design SECTION 108 professional in responsible charge shall list the FEES deferred submittals on the construction documents for 108.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the review by the building official. fees prescribed by law have been paid. Nor shall an amend- Submittal documents for deferred submittal items ment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, shall be submitted to the registered design profession- has been paid. al in responsible charge who shall review them and for- ward them to the building official with a notation indi- 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, eating that the deferred submittal documents have been electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alter- reviewed and that they have been found to be in gener- ations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid al conformance with the design of the building. The as required, in accordance with the schedule as established deferred submittal items shall not be installed until by the applicable governing authority. their design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official. 1083 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a per- mit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of appli- 106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be cation. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, installed in accordance with the reviewed construction docu- including materials and labor, for which the permit is being ments, and any changes made during construction that are issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equip- not in compliance with the approved construction documents ment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the build- shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of con- ing official, the valuation is underestimated on the applica- struction documents. tion, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building 1063 Retention of construction documents. One set of official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official. building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any per- state or local laws. son who commences any work on a building, structure, elec- SECTION 107 trical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee established by the building official that shall be in addition to 107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a the required permit fees. permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be 1083 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construe- permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is tion, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in con- authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause. nection with or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the 107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of law. 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® 7 I. 1 , I 108.6 - 109.6 ADMINISTRATION 108.6 Refunds. The building official is authorized to estab- cal, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are lish a refund policy. approved. SECTION 109 - 10933 Lath or gypsum board inspection. Lath and INSPECTIONS gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before 109.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and fasteners are taped and finished. and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire- a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an resistive assembly or a shear assembly. approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to 1093.6 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. 1093.7 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: enve- any material required to allow inspection. lope insulation R and U value, fenestration U value, duet system R value, and HVAC and water heating equipment 1092 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the efficiency. building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an appli- 1093.8 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections cation has been filed. specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction 1093 Required inspections. The building official, upon work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this 1 notification, shall make the inspections set forth in Sections code and other laws that are enforced by the department 109.3.1 through 109.3.10. of building safety. 1093.1 Footing or foundation inspection. Footing and 1093.9 Special inspections. For special inspections, see foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for Section 1704. footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms 1093.10 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the made after all work required by the building permit is foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is completed. ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job. 109.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is autho- rized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, pro- 109.3.2 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. vided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifica- Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made tions and reliability. after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other 1093 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to noti- concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including fy the building official when work is ready for inspection. It the subfloor. shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspection of such work for any inspections that 10933 Lowest floor elevation. The elevation certifica- are required by this code. tion required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the building official. 109.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first 1093.4 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be obtaining the approval of the building official. The building made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspec- blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and tions and shall either indicate the portion of the construction vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electri that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit 8 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® ADMINISTRATION 110 - 112.2 holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails building official shall set a time period during which the tem- to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply porary certificate of occupancy is valid. shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. 1103 Revocation. The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or com- SECTION 110 pletion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect infor- mation supplied, or where it is determined that the building 110.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certifi- SECTION 111 cate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a SERVICE UTILITIES certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordi- 111.1 Connection of service utilities. No person shall make nances of the jurisdiction. connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which 110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an a permit is required, until released by the building official. existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Chapter 34. 111.2 Temporary connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of 1103 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or the building or structure and finds no violations of the provi- power. sions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official shall issue 1113 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building a certificate of occupancy that shall contain the following: official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated 1. The building permit number. by this code and the codes referenced in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or 2. The address of the structure. property. The building official shall notify the serving utility, 3. The name and address of the owner. and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the build- 4. A description of that portion of the structure for ing, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect which the certificate is issued. prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to discon- 5. A statement that the described portion of the struc- necting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or ture has been inspected for compliance with the service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practi- requirements of this code for the occupancy and cal thereafter. division of occupancy and the use for which the pro- posed occupancy is classified. SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS 6 The name of the building official. 7. The edition of the code under which the permit was 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, issued. decisions or determinations made by the building official rel- 8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the pro- ative to the application and interpretation of this code, there visions of Chapter 3. shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board 9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6. of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of pro- 10. The design occupant load. cedure for conducting its business. 11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required. 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal 12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the build- shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or ing permit. the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly 110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official is autho- interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or rized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provid- The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of ed that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The this code. 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® 9 - ..,6 112.3 - 115.5 ADMINISTRATION 112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of 1143 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall contin- members who are qualified by experience and training to ue any work after having been served with a stop work order, pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are except such work as that person is directed to perform to not employees of the jurisdiction. - remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. SECTION 113 VIOLATIONS SECTION 115 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT 113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, 115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equip- or hereafter become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because ment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in con- of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and flict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise 113.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsi- involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate mainte- ble for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, nance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe struc- repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a build- tures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the ing or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or building official deems necessary and as provided for in this in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provi- section. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry sions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance shall be deemed unsafe. of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. 1152 Record. The building official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occu- 1133 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is pancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition. not complied with promptly, the building official is autho- rized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to insti- 1153 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the building tute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, official shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of ) correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or the structure, a written notice that describes the condition termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improve- structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the ments to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that order or direction made pursuant thereto. requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a stip- ulated time. Such notice shall require the person thus notified 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provi- to declare immediately to the building official acceptance or sion of this code or fails to comply with any of the require- rejection of the terms of the order. ments thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construe- 115.4 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed prop- tion documents or directive of the building official, or of a erly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner per- permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, sonally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in any other manner as prescribed SECTION 114 by local law.- If the certified or registered letter is returned STOP WORK ORDER showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall 114.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure work regulated by this code being performed in a manner affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the forego- contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or ing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person unsafe manner, the building official is authorized to issue a responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner. stop work order. 114.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and 1153 Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the be unsafe by the building official is permitted to be restored owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immedi- additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during ately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, addi- order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be tions or change of occupancy shall comply with the require- permitted to resume. ments of Section 105.2.2 and Chapter 34. 10 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEÂ® h. 4 p 00 0 0 00 e Â·- 0 0,9 g O r Â¢9 0 N * CO C~1 - 4- o N N H N cO a LO O 1 4- 9- N h 4- 4- 4- r 9- CO 4- CO r- 7.91 O 0â‚¬ O Â©9 1- N (9 N ,- C~1 or) N 91- or) N 0 Ill -1 2 6 > W Z J O a DJ 11.1 < 1 7 0 d O " imolle@A 91 Â£ L LS 65 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 12,371 ave 47.58/day 7,690 7,793 8,482 8,152 2001 13,880 ave 53.38/day 5,590 4,625 3,703 3,141 Inc. OU >18,000 ave 69.23/day T~- 13,280 12,418 12,185 11,293 SENIOR SCHEDULED PROGRAMS SOCIAL OUTSICE USER 2000 2001 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 JANUARY 20 19 FEBRUARY 41 53 15 23 MARCH 19 20 'E 9L 69 94 91 41Â· 69 94 93 * L 09 St Â£â‚¬ * L 05 OL 54 6, ignonÂ¥ 91 0 K BESIAIaldES LE Z L 99 64 hIES0100 23 EL 99 St 8381A13AON 91 LOS SLL ZE 08 98 08 OLL 9E9 1Â¥1O1 SIGN - INS MEALS SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY (Congrega:.e) on 'A/heels) TYPES OF ACTIVITY 1999 12,262 ave 47.16/day 44 57 44 62 69 04 49 94