HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-O-29 - Adopting International Code ORDINANCE NO. 2014-29
AN ORDINANCE OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS; ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE; ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE;
ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; ADOPTING THE 2011
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE; ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; ADOPTING THE
2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION OF PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR
PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION HEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Section 1S0.01 Adoption of Building Code
The International Building Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the
International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the building code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part hereof.
In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Building Code as adopted and
the other provisions of this code, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking
precedence over the former.
Section 150.02 Adoption of Mechanical Code
The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the
International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the mechanical code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part
hereof. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Mechanical Cade as
adopted and the other provisions of this code,the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and
taking precedence over the former.
Section 150.03 Adoption of Plumbing Code
The International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the
International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the plumbing code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part hereof.
In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Plumbing Code as adopted and
the other provisions of this code, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking
precedence over the former.
Section 150.04 Adoption of Electrical Code
The National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the National Fire
Protection Association, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby adopted,
and designated as the electrical code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part hereof. In the
event a conflict is determined to exist between said National Electrical Code as adopted and the other
provisions of this code, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence
over the former.
Section 150.05 Adoption of Fuel Gas Code
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the
International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the fuel gas code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part hereof.
In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Fuel Gas Code as adopted and
the other provisions of this code, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking
precedence over the former.
Section 150.06 Adoption of Residential Code
The International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix, as published by the
International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the residential code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a part
hereof. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Residential Code as
adopted and the other provisions of this code,the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and
taking precedence over the former.
Section 150.07 Adoption of Energy Conservation Code
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix, as published by
the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CITY SECRETARY, is hereby
adopted, and designated as the energy conservation code of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, and is made a
part hereof. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Energy
Conservation Code as adopted and the other provisions of this code, the latter provisions shall be
construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former.
Section 150.09 Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after,January 31, 2015.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, THIS 2ND DAY OF
DECEMBER, 2014.
Je K. Idon II, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cindy L.S ord, City Secr
Reviewed by Patrick ridges,
Interim Cit Administrator
Approved as to form and legality
Randy Thomas, City Attorney