§ 5-7. Codes commission.
That the city council shall appoint a codes commission for the purpose of granting exceptions to the following codes:
1.
International Building Code
2.
International Plumbing Code
3.
National Electric Code
4.
International Residential Code
5.
International Mechanical Code
6.
International Fuel Gas Code
7.
International Energy Conservation Code
The duties of the codes commission shall include, but not be limited to, having the authority to review plans and specifications for structures intended for public access. The purpose of this board is to consider exceptions that are appropriate and consistent with the intent of the code from which the exception is requested and to consider the planned use of the structure. The exception should be considered on the basis of technical requirements, but must not increase danger to the lives or property of the owners, employees or potential patrons of the building in question. Should the use of the structure later change in any way from that presented at the time the exception(s) is granted by the board, the approved exception(s) is void and the building inspector is ordered to close the establishment until the building is in compliance with codes as written and in effect before the board granted the exception(s), or the owner or representative is granted exception(s) by the board as may be needed for the change in use. The building official must cause the termination of water and electrical service to the structure to insure the safety of the public and adjacent buildings.
The codes commission shall consist of the following members:
1.
One (1) licensed plumber;
2.
One (1) licensed electrician;
3.
One (1) licensed heat and air person;
4.
One (1) representative from an electrical utility company;
5.
One (1) certified architect;
6.
One (1) registered professional civil engineer;
7.
Fire marshal; shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member;
8.
Building official; shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member.
All other building inspection, building examination, licensing, mechanical inspection and construction inspection is hereby delegated to the codes commission and any and all such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council pertaining to buildings, permitting, licensing and inspection thereof or any part or any appurtenances thereto.
(Ord. No. O-40-07, § 5, 10-22-07)