Rawlins Municipal Code
Title 15
Chapters:
Chapter 15.03
Chapter 15.04
Sections:
Section 15.04.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to provide minimum
standards
to safeguard life, limb, health,
property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of
materials, location and maintenance of buildings and structures within the jurisdiction of the city.
(Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-1)
A. The provisions
of this title shall
apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition,
repair and use of any building or structure within the jurisdiction of the city, except work located
primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and hydraulic flood control
structures.
B. Additions,
alterations, repairs
and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings and
structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except as may
otherwise be provided in the technical codes adopted in this title.
C. Where, in any
specific case, different
sections of technical codes specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
D. Wherever in an
adopted technical
code reference is made to the appendix, the provisions
in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted in this title. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1
(part):
prior code § 8-2)
Buildings and structures to which additions,
alterations
or repairs are made shall comply with
all the requirements of the adopted technical codes for new facilities except as specifically
provided otherwise in the codes. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-3(a))
A. Additions,
alterations or repairs
may be made to any building or structure without
requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of the adopted
technical codes provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new
building or structure. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause any part of an existing
building or structure to become unsafe or overloaded. Any building so altered, which involves a
change in use or occupancy shall not exceed the height, number of stories or area permitted for
new buildings.
B. Any building
plus new additions
shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area
specified for new buildings.
C. Alterations or
repairs to an existing
building or structure which are nonstructural and do
not adversely affect any structural member or any part of the building or structure having
required fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is
constructed.
D. Exception. The
installation or
replacement of glass, electrical wiring and apparatus,
plumbing and mechanical features shall be as required for new installations. (Ord. 5A-80 §
1
(part): prior code § 8-3(b))
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Buildings in existence at the time of the
adoption of the
ordinance codified in this title may
have their existing use or occupancy continued, if the use or occupancy was legal at the time of
the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title, provided the continued use is not dangerous to
life. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-3(c))
All buildings and structures, both existing and
new, and
all parts thereof, shall be maintained
in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the adopted
technical codes shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed.
The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and
structures. To determine compliance with this section, the building official may cause any
structure to be reinspected. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-3(d))
A. Buildings or
structures moved into
or within the jurisdiction of the city shall comply with
the provisions of the adopted technical codes for new buildings or structures.
B. Temporary
structures such as reviewing
stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds,
canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with
construction work may be erected by special permit from the building official for a limited period
of time. The buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construction or
fire-resistive
time periods required by the building code. Temporary buildings or structures shall be
completely removed upon the expiration of the time limits stated in the permit. (Ord. 5A-80
§ 1
(part): prior code § 8-3(e))
Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for
the preservation,
restoration, rehabilitation or
continued use of a building or structure may be made without conformance to all the
requirements of the adopted technical codes when authorized by the building official,
provided:
A. The building or
structure has been
designated by official action of the legally constituted
authority of the city, county or state as having special historical or architectural
significance;
B. Any unsafe
conditions as described
in the adopted codes are corrected;
C. The restored
building or structure
will be no more hazardous based on life safety, fire
safety and sanitation than the existing building. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-3(f))
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A. The provisions
of this title are
not intended to prevent the use of any material or method
of construction not specifically prescribed by the adopted technical codes, provided any alternate
has been approved and its use authorized by the building official.
B. The building
official may approve
any such alternate, provided he finds that the proposed
design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the appropriate code and that the
material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent of that
prescribed in the appropriate code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability, safety and sanitation.
C. The building
official shall require
that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting
approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the city. (Ord. 5A-80 §
1
(part): prior code § 8-4)
Whenever there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying
out the provisions of a technical
code, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases, provided he shall first
find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of the code impractical and that the
modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree of structural
integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the
files of the city. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-5)
A. Whenever there
is insufficient
evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of any
adopted code or evidence that any material or construction does not conform to the requirements
of any adopted code, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at
no expense to the city.
B. Test methods
shall be as specified
by the appropriate code or by other recognized test
standards. If there are no recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the
building official shall determine test procedures.
C. All tests shall be
made by an approved
agency. Reports of the tests shall be retained by
the building official for the period required for the retention of public records. (Ord. 5A-80
§
1
(part): prior code § 8-6)
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Chapter 15.08
Sections:
Section 15.08.010 Enforcement agency
established.
There is established in the city a code
enforcement agency
which shall be under the
administrative and operation control of the building official. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior
code
§
8-16)
The building official is authorized and directed
to enforce
all the provisions of this title and
the technical codes adopted in this title unless otherwise specifically provided by an adopted
code or other ordinance. For such purposes, he shall have the powers of a law enforcement
officer. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-17(a))
In accordance with prescribed procedures and
with the approval
of the mayor, the building
official may appoint plan examiners, inspectors and other related technical officers and other
employees as shall be authorized from time to time. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code
§ 8-17(b))
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of
the provisions of this title or
whenever the building official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe
that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which
makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or his
authorized agent may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect it or to
perform any duty imposed upon the building official by this title; provided, that if the building or
premises is occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if the
building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or
other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such
entry is refused, the building official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every
remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the building official or his authorized
representative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by
law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control of
any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as provided in this
section, to promptly permit entry therein by the building official or his authorized representative
for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this title. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior
code § 8-17(c))
Whenever any work is being done contrary to
the provisions
of this title or the adopted codes,
the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons
engaged in the doing or causing the work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop
the work until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work. (Ord. 5A-80 §
1
(part): prior code § 8-17(d))
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Whenever any building or structure or
equipment therein regulated
by this title is being used
contrary to the provisions of any adopted technical code, the building official may order the use
discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any person
causing the use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed
by the building official after receipt of the notice to make the structure, or portion thereof,
comply with the requirements of the adopted codes. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code
§ 8-17(e))
A. The building
official, or his authorized
representative charged with the enforcement of
this title, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not render
himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any
act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the
building official or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the
enforcement of any provision of this title shall be defended by legal counsel provided by the city
until final termination of the proceedings.
B. This title and the
codes adopted
by this title shall not be construed to relieve from or
lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure
for any damages to persons or property because of defects, nor shall the city be held as assuming
such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this title or any certificates of inspection
issued under this title. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-17(f))
The building official may request, and shall
receive so far
as is required, in the discharge of his
duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the city. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior
code § 8-17(g))
A. All buildings or
structures regulated
by the codes adopted in this title which are
structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or
which constitute a health hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of
this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or
public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard,
disaster, damage or abandonment are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe uses. Parapet walls,
cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are
supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are in deteriorated condition or
otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the building code are
designated as unsafe building appendages.
B. All such unsafe
buildings, structures
or appendages are declared to be public nuisances
and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the dangerous buildings code or such alternate procedures as may have
been or may be adopted by the city. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or
official of the city as designated by the city council may institute any other appropriate action to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-18)
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A uniform citation, summons and complaint issued under this title
by the building
official
shall be in the form and contain the information required by the rules of criminal procedure for
justice of the peace courts and municipal courts pursuant to the rules in force at the time of the
violation, a copy of the rules being available at the office of the Secretary of State, Capitol
Building, Cheyenne, Wyoming and the office of the Municipal Court in the City. (Ord.
5A-80 §
1 (part): prior code § 8-19)
(Ord. 08a-2003, Amended, 08/05/2003)
The building official is empowered to
disconnect or order
the discontinuance of electric
service or gas service to any wiring, piping, equipment or appliance which he may find to be
defective or defectively installed or installed or used in violation of the adopted codes, and he
shall enforce the same until such time as the defect or violation is eliminated; and meanwhile no
electric current or gas service from any other source whatsoever shall be supplied to the defective
installation. In case of emergency, he may disconnect, or order disconnection or shutting off of
any wiring or piping where the electricity or gas may be dangerous to life or property, or
interfere with the work of the fire department. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-20)
The building official shall keep complete
records of all
permits issued and inspections made,
and other official work performed under the provisions of this title. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior
code § 8-21)
A. There shall be and is created a Construction Board consisting of
members who
are qualified
by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The
building official shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary of the board.
From
and
after the time when the Construction Board shall have organized and selected its officers and
shall have adopted its rules of procedure and submitted the rules of procedure to the City Council
for approval, then the Construction Board shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities
set forth in this section.
B. The Construction Board shall consist of five members, all of
whom must maintain
a
permanent residence or own, operate or maintain employment in a business within the city limits.
One member shall be a qualified master plumber holding a current City license in good
standing.
One member shall be a qualified master electrician holding a current City license in good
standing. One member shall hold a current City class A building contractors license in
good
standing. Two members may be chosen at large with preference given to professionals
connected to the building trades such as architects or engineers, or suppliers of construction
materials.
C. The members shall be appointed in accordance with the city
policy for appointments
to
boards and commissions. The members shall be appointed for terms of three years;
provided
however, that of the appointments first made under this section, two each shall be appointed for
two-year and three-year terms, and one will be appointed for a one-year term. Removal of
members and filing of vacancies shall be in accordance with the then current city policy for
appointment to boards and commissions.
D. The powers and duties of the Construction Board are as
follows:
1. Act as a Board of Appeals to
determine:
a. the suitability of alternate
materials and
methods of construction;
b. to decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations
made by the building official
relative to the application and interpretation of the adopted Building, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Fire, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and Electrical codes, although the Board shall have no
authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of these codes nor shall the
board be empowered to waive any requirements of these codes; and
c. to review the experience
requirements for applicants
of Master and Journeyman
Plumbing licenses.
2. To recommend to the City Council
any changes necessary
to update local Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and Electrical
codes.
E. When acting within the capacity of a Board of Appeals, a quorum
of the Construction
Board
shall meet and make a determination on an appeal within thirty days of application for appeal, or
the decision of the building official is final. The Board of Appeals shall render all
decisions
and
findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the
appellant.
(Ord. 5A-80
§ 1 (part): prior code § 8-22) (Ord. No. 1A-96, Amended,
01/02/96)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this title or the codes adopted in
this title. The city may enjoin any action in violation of this title or the codes adopted in this title
and the city may petition the district court for a mandatory injunction requiring any person, firm
or corporation to do any act required by this title or the codes adopted in this title. (Ord. 5A-80
§
1 (part): prior code § 8-23)
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Chapter 15.12
Sections:
15.12.230 Fees - Repealed.
Section 15.12.010 Required.
A. Is is unlawful
for any person,
firm or corporation to perform any of the following kinds of
work or activities or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate permit for each
separate building or structure:
1. Erect, construct,
enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any
building or structure regulated by the building code, except as specified in this chapter;
2. Make any
installation, alteration,
repair, replacement or remodel any plumbing system
regulated by the plumbing code except as specified in this chapter;
3. Make any
installation, alteration,
repair, replacement or remodel any mechanical system
regulated by the mechanical code except as specified in this chapter;
4. Make any
installation, alteration,
repair, replacement or remodel any electrical system
regulated by the electric code except as specified in this chapter;
5. Erect, reerect,
construct, alter
or maintain any sign or sign structure except as specified in
this chapter. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business
entity.
B. Separate permits
for plumbing work,
mechanical work, electrical work and signs shall be
required whenever the work is not included as part of the work of a project for which a permit
has been issued. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-31)
A permit will not be required for the following
construction
work:
A. One-story
detached accessory buildings
used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed one hundred fifty square
feet;
B. Oil
derricks;
C. Cases, counters
and partitions
not over five feet high;
D. Retaining walls
which are not over
four feet in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable
liquids;
E. Water tanks
supported directly
upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one;
F. Platforms, walks
and driveways
not more than thirty inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below;
G. Painting,
papering and similar
finish work;
H. Temporary
motion picture, television
and theater stage sets and scenery;
I. Window awnings
supported by an
exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group M
occupancies when projecting not more than fifty-four inches;
J. Prefabricated
swimming pool accessory
to a Group R, Division 3 occupancy in which the
pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed five thousand
gallons. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-32(a))
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A permit will not be required for the following
exclusively
plumbing work whenever the work
is not incidental to construction work requiring a building permit:
A. The stopping of
leaks in drains,
soil waste or vent pipe;
B. The clearing of
stoppages or the
repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the
removal and reinstallation of plumbing fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or require
the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures;
C. Replacement of
damaged and/or defective
traps, drainpipe, soil pipe, waste pipe, vent
pipe and plumbing fixtures whenever such work is performed by a licensed plumbing
contractor;
D. Removal and
replacement of any
hot, cold or steam piping, provided such work is
performed by a licensed plumbing contractor;
E. Upgrading of
any existing plumbing
system including valves, fixtures, traps, drainpipe,
soil pipe, waste pipe, vent pipe, hot and cold water pipe, nor steam pipe when such work is
performed by a licensed plumbing contractor and further provided the total value of all such
work does not exceed one thousand dollars. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-32(b))
A permit will not be required for the following
exclusively
mechanical work whenever it is not
incidental to construction work requiring a building permit:
A. Any portable
heating appliance,
portable ventilating equipment, portable cooling unit or
portable evaporative cooler;
B. Any closed
system of steam, hot
or chilled water piping within heating or cooling
equipment regulated by the plumbing code;
C. Replacement of
any component part
or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its
original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the plumbing code;
D. Any
refrigerating equipment which
is part of the equipment for which a permit has been
issued pursuant to the requirements of the plumbing code;
E. Any unit
refrigerating system;
F. Removal and
replacement of any
air duct system provided such work is performed by a
licensed mechanical contractor and further provided the total value of all such work does not
exceed one thousand dollars. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-32(c))
A permit will not be required for the following,
exclusively
electrical work whenever the work
is not incidental to construction work requiring a building permit and provided the work is
performed by an electrical contractor and does not exceed five hundred dollars in value for
single-family residences nor more than two thousand dollars in value for any other type of
structure:
A. Electrical
maintenance work including
the removal and replacement of defective wiring
and apparatus;
B. Upgrading
existing electrical wiring
systems including switches, outlets, fixtures, etc., but
not to include new electrical services;
C. Minor
extensions of existing electrical
circuits in conformance with the provisions of the
electrical code. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-32(d))
A permit will not be required for the following
sign work:
A. The changing of
the advertising
copy or message on a painted or printed sign only.
Except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable
copy, electrical signs shall not be included in this exemption;
B. Painting,
repainting or cleaning
of an advertising structure or the changing of the
advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which
requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made;
C. Signs less than
six feet above
grade. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-32(e))
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Exemption from the permit requirements of this
chapter shall
not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the adopted codes or any
other laws or ordinances of the city. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-32(f))
To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file
an application
therefor in writing on a form
furnished by the building official for that purpose. Every such application shall:
A. Identify and
describe the work
to be covered by the permit for which application is made;
B. Describe the
land on which the
proposed work is to be done by legal description, street
address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work;
C. Be accompanied
by plans, diagrams,
computations and specifications and other data as
required by the building official;
D. State the
valuation of the work
to be done;
E. Be signed by
permittee, or his
authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence
to indicate such authority;
F. Give such other
data and information
as may be required by the building official. (Ord.
5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-33(a))
A. Plans and other
data shall be submitted
in two or more sets with each application for a
permit. The building official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared
and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such.
B. Exception. The
building official
may waive the submission of plans, etc., if he finds that
the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain
compliance with the adopted codes. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-33(b))
Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale
upon substantial
drafting material and shall be
of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in
detail that it will conform to the provisions of the applicable codes and all relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-33(c))
A. The application,
plans and specifications
and other data filed by an applicant for permit
shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of
the city to verify compliance with any applicable laws or rules under their jurisdiction. If the
building official finds that the work described in application for permit and the plans,
specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of the applicable codes
and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in this chapter have been
paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
B. When the
building official issues
the permit where plans are required, he shall endorse in
writing or stamp the plans and specifications "APPROVED." The approved plans
and
specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the building
official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
C. The building
official may issue
permits for the construction of a part of a building or
structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been
submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with all pertinent requirements of the codes. The holder of the permits shall proceed
at his own risk without assurance that permits for the entire building or structure will be granted.
(Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-34(a))
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One set of approved plans, specifications and
computations
shall be retained by the building
official for a period of not less than ninety days from the date of completion of the work covered
therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant. When
required by the building official, one set of approved plans shall be kept on the site of the
building or work at all times during which the work authorized is still in progress. (Ord. 5A-80
§
1 (part): prior code § 8-34(b))
A. The issuance or
granting of a permit
or approval of plans and specifications shall not be
construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this title,
the adopted technical codes or of any other ordinance of the city. No permit presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the adopted codes shall be valid.
B. The issuance of
a permit based
upon plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent
the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans, specifications
and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in
violation of this title, the adopted technical codes or of any other ordinance of the city. (Ord.
5A-80
§ 1 (part): prior code § 8-34(c))
A. Every permit
issued by the building
official under the provisions of this title shall expire
by limitations and become null and void if the building or work authorized by the permit is not
commenced within one hundred eighty days from the date of the permit, or if the building or
work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of one hundred eighty days. Before the work can be recommenced, a
new permit shall first be obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for the work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in
the original plans and specifications for the work; and provided further, that the suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one year.
B. Any permittee
holding an unexpired
permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which he may commence work under that permit when he is unable to commence work within
the time required by this chapter for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may
extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days
upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit
fee. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-34(d))
The building official may, in writing, suspend or
revoke
a permit issued under the provisions
of this title whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this title. (Ord.
5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-34(e))
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Total
Valuation
|
Building
Permit Fee
|
Plan
Review
Fee
|
|
$1.00 to
$500.00
|
$10.00
|
$5.00
|
|
$501.00 to
$2,000.00
|
$10.00 for the
first $500.00
plus $3.48 for
each
additional
$100.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$2,000.00
|
$5.00
|
|
$2,001.00 to
$25,000.00
|
$62.25 for the
first $2,000.00
plus $12.50
for each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$25,000.00
|
$15.00
|
|
$25,001.00 to
$50,000.00
|
$349.75 for
the first
$25,000.00
plus $9.00 for
each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$50,000.00
|
25% of
Building
Permit
Fee
|
|
$50,001.00 to
$100,000.00
|
$574.75 for
the first
$50,000.00
plus $6.25 for
each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$100,000.00
|
25% of
Building
Permit
Fee
|
|
$100,001.00
to
$500,000.00
|
$887.25 for
the first
$100,000.00
plus $5.00 for
each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$500,000.00
|
25% of
Building
Permit
Fee
|
|
$500,001.00
to
$1,000,000.00
|
$2,887.25 for
the first
$500,000.00
plus $4.25 for
each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof, to and
including
$1,000,000.00
|
25% of
Building
Permit
Fee
|
|
$1,000,001.00
and up
|
$5,012.25 for
the first
$1,000,000.00
plus $2.75 for
each
additional
$1,000.00, or
fraction
thereof
|
25% of
Building
Permit
Fee
|
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business
hours $25.00
per hour*
(minimum charge - one hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of
Section 108.8 $25.00 per
hour*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated $25.00
per hour*
(minimum charge - one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions
or revisions to plans $25.00 per
hour*
(minimum charge - one-half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking
and
inspections, or both Actual
costs**
*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.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
(Ord. No. 5-97, Enacted, 05/06/97)
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Applications for which no permit is issued
within one hundred
eighty days following the date
of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official
may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty
days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than
once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and pay a new plan review fee. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-35(e))
Whenever any work for which a permit is
required by this
chapter has been commenced
without first obtaining the permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be
issued for such work. An investigation fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The amount of the investigation fee shall be established by ordinance of the
City Council, and provided for in Title 4 of this code. The payment of the investigation
fee shall
not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this title nor from any
penalty prescribed by law. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-35(f)) (Ord. No.
10B-94,
Amended, 10/04/94)
A. The building
official may authorize
the refunding of any fee paid under this chapter
which was erroneously paid or collected.
B. The building
official may authorize
the refunding of not more than eighty percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this
title.
C. The building
official may authorize
the refunding of not more than eighty percent of the
plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The building
official shall not
authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty days after the date of
fee payment. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-35(g))
(Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-35 (part)
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Chapter 15.16
Sections:
Section 15.16.010 Authorized.
A. All work for
which a permit is
required shall be subject to inspection by the building
official, and certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection by special inspectors
as specified in Sections 15.16.080 through 15.16.120.
B. A survey of the
lot may be required
by the building official to verify compliance of the
structure with approved plans. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to be
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the city shall be
liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow
inspection. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-36(a))
A. It shall be the
duty of the person
doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the
building official that the work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that
every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before the inspection is desired.
The request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the building official.
B. It shall be the
duty of the person
requesting any inspections required by this chapter to
provide access to and means for proper inspection of the work. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior code
§ 8-36(b))
When required by the building official, work
shall not be
commenced until the permit holder
or his agent has posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in
such position as to allow the building official conveniently to make the required entries thereon
regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained in such position by the permit
holder until final approval has been granted by the building official. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1
(part):
prior
code § 8-36(c))
A. No work shall
be done on any part
of the building or structure beyond the point indicated
in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The
approval shall be given only after an inspection has been made of each successive step in the
construction as indicated by each of the inspections required in Section 15.16.050.
B. There shall be a
final inspection
and approval on all buildings and structures when
completed and ready for occupancy or use. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-36(d))
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A. Reinforcing
steel structural framework,
wiring, piping or duct work of any part of any
building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the
building official.
B. The building
official, upon notification
from the permit holder or his agent, shall make
the following inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed
or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply with the adopted
codes:
1. Foundation
Inspection. To be made
after trenches are excavated and forms erected and
when all materials for the foundation are delivered on the job. Where concrete from a central
mixing plant (commonly termed "transit mixed") is to be used, materials need not be
on the
job.
2. Concrete Slab or
Under-Floor Inspection.
To be made after all in-slab or under-floor
building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are
in place but before any concrete is poured or floor sheathing installed, including the
subfloor.
3. Frame
Inspection. To be made after
the roof, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in
place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing and
heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
4. Gypsum Board
and Lath Inspection.
To be made after all lathing and gypsum board,
interior and exterior, is in place but before any gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and
finished or before any plastering is applied.
5. Final Inspection.
To be made after
finish grading and the building is completed and ready
for occupancy. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-36(e))
In addition to the called inspections specified in
Section
15.16.050, the building official may
make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the
provisions of the adopted codes and other laws which are enforced by the city. (Ord. 5A-80
§ 1
(part): prior code § 8-36(f))
A. A reinspection
fee may be assessed
for each inspection or reinspection when such portion
of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not
made.
B. This section is
not to be interpreted
as requiring inspection fees the first time a job is
rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the applicable codes, but as controlling
the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for the inspection or
reinspection.
C. Reinspection
fees may be assessed
when the approved plans are not readily available to
the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for
deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
D. To obtain a
reinspection, the applicant
shall file an application therefor in writing upon a
form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Section
15.12.230.
E. In instances
where reinspection
fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the
work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior code
§ 8-36(g))
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In addition to the inspections to be made as
specified in
Sections 15.16.010 through 15.16.070
the owner shall employ a special inspector during construction on the following types of
work:
A. Concrete.
During the taking of
test specimens (when required by the project
specifications) and placing of all reinforced concrete and pneumatically placed concrete.
Exceptions.
1. Concrete for
foundations conforming
to the minimum requirements of Table 29-A of the
building code and for Group R, Division 3 and Group M, Division 1 occupancies provided the
building official finds no special hazards exist;
2. For foundation
concrete when the
structural design is based on a f'c of no greater than two
thousand pounds per square inch;
3. Nonstructural
slabs on grade, including
prestressed slabs on grade when effective
prestress in concrete is less than one hundred fifty pounds per square inch;
4. Site work
concrete full-supported
on earth and concrete where no special hazard exists.
B. Ductile
Moment-Resisting Concrete
Frame. As required by Section 2626(h) of the
building code.
C. Reinforcing
Steel and Prestressing
Steel.
1. During all
stressing and grouting
of prestressed concrete;
2. During placing
of reinforcing steel,
placing of tendons and prestressing steel for all
concrete required to have special inspection by subsection A of this section.
Exception. The special inspector need not be
present during
entire reinforcing steel and
prestressing steelplacing operations, provided he has inspected for conformance with the
approved plans prior to the closing of forms of the delivery of concrete to the job site.
D. Welding.
1. Ductile
moment-resisting steel
frames. As required by Section 2722(f) of the building
code;
2. All structural
welding, including
welding of reinforcing steel.
Exceptions:
1. When welding is
done in an approved
fabricator's shop;
2. When approved
by the building official,
single-pass fillet welds when stressed to less than
fifty percent of allowable stresses and floor and roof deck welding and welded studs when used
for structural diaphragm or composite systems may have periodic inspections as defined in
Section 306(e) of the building code. For periodic inspection, the inspector shall check
qualifications of welders at start of work and then make final inspection of all welds for
compliance prior to completion of welding.
E. High-Strength
Bolting. During all
bolt installations and tightening operations.
Exceptions:
1. The special
inspector need not
be present during the entire installation and tightening
operation, provided he has:
a. Inspected the
surfaces and bolt
type for conformance to plans and specifications prior to
start of bolting; and
b. Will, upon
completion of all bolting,
verify the minimum specified bolt tension for ten
percent of the bolts for each "type" of connection, for a representative number of
total
connections established by the plans and specifications.
2. In bearing-type
connections when
threads are not required by design to be excluded from
the shear plane, inspection prior to or during installation will not be required.
F. Structural
Masonry. During preparation
of masonry wall prisms, sampling and placing of
all masonry units, placement of reinforcement, inspection of grout space, immediately prior to
closing of cleanouts and during all grouting operations. Where the f'r is less than two thousand
six hundred pounds per square inch and special inspection stresses are used, test specimens may
consist of either one prism test for each five thousand square feet of wall area or a series of tests
based on both grout and mortar for the first three consecutive days and each third day
thereafter.
Exception. Special inspection will not be
required for structures
designed in accordance with
the values in appropriate tables for noncontinuous inspection.
G. Reinforced
Gypsum Concrete. When
cast-in-place Class B gypsum concrete is being
mixed and placed.
H. Insulating
Concrete Fill. During
the application of insulating concrete fill when used as
part of a structural system.
Exception. The special inspections may be
limited to an initial
inspection to check the deck
surface and placement of reinforcing. The special inspector shall supervise the preparation of
compression test specimens during this initial inspection.
I. Sprayed-On
Fireproofing. As required
by U.B.C. Standard No. 43-8.
J. Piling, Drilled
Piers and Caissons.
During driving and testing of piles and construction of
cast-in-place drilled piles or caissons. See subsections A and C for concrete and reinforcing steel
inspection.
K. Special Grading,
Excavation and
Filling. During earthwork excavations, grading and
filling operations inspection to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 29 of the building code.
L. Special Cases.
Work which, in the
opinion of the building official, involves unusual
hazards. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-37(a))
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The special inspector shall be a qualified person
who, at
the discretion of the building official,
may be required to demonstrate his competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for
inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. (Ord.
5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-37(b))
A. The special
inspector shall observe
the work assigned to be certain it conforms to the
design drawings and specifications.
B. The special
inspector shall furnish
inspection reports to the building official, the engineer
or architect of record, and other designated persons. All discrepancies shall be brought to the
immediate attention of the contractor for correction, then, if uncorrected, to the proper design
authority and to the building official.
C. The special
inspector shall submit
a final signed report stating whether the work requiring
special inspection was, to the best of his knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans and
specifications and the applicable workmanship provisions of the code. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1
(part):
prior code § 8-37(c))
The building official may waive the requirement
for the employment
of a special inspector if
he finds that the construction is of minor nature. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-37(d))
Some inspections may be made on a periodic
basis and satisfy
the requirements of continuous
inspection, provided this periodic scheduled inspection is performed as outlined in the project
plans and specifications and approved by the building official. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior
code
§ 8-37(e))
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Chapter 15.20
Sections:
Section 15.20.010 Required for use or
occupancy.
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy
classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official
has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein.Issuance of a certificate of
occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of
other ordinances of the jurisdiction. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-
38(a))(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
Changes in the character or use of a building
shall not be made except as specified in Section 301 of the building code. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1
(part): prior code § 8-38(b))(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
|
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following conditions must be
met: |
| A. | The permittee or
his agent shall submit to the building official an as-built site plan which shall contain all
information required by the building official. |
| B. | All off-site
improvements normally required by the subdivision regulations shall be completed, inspected
and approved by the director of planning, except when specifically waived by the director of planning in
one or more of the following circumstances: |
| | 1. | A single-family
residence constructed upon a lot platted by a subdivision prior to April 24, 1978; |
| | 2. | A mobile home
residence placed upon a lot platted by a subdivision prior to April 24, 1978; |
| | 3. | When winter
weather conditions prevent the completion of asphalt paving and/or sidewalk
construction. |
| C. | All required off-
street parking facilities and improvements except when specifically waived by the director of planning
in instances when winter weather conditions prevent the completion of asphalt paving. (Ord. 5A-
80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-38(c))(Ord. 11-2007, Amended, 11/06/2007; Ord. 3-2005,
Amended, 06/21/2005) |
| After the building official inspects the building or structure and
finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the
department of building safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which
shall contain the following: |
| 1. | The building permit
number; |
| 2. | The address of the
building; |
| 3. | The name and address of the
owner; |
| 4. | A description of that portion of the
structure for which the certificate is issued. |
| 5. | A statement that the described
portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for
the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is
classified; |
| 6. | The name of the building
official. |
| 7. | The edition of the code under which
the permit was issued. |
| 8. | The use and occupancy, in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3. |
| 9. | The type of construction as defined
in Chapter 6. |
| 10. | The design occupant
load. |
| 11. | If an automatic sprinkler is
provided, whether the sprinkler system is required. |
| 12. | Any special stipulations and
conditions of the building permit. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-
38(d))(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005) |
The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the
completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall
be
occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary
certificate
of occupancy is valid. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-38(e))(Ord. 3-2005,
Amended, 06/21/2005)
The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or
completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or
on
the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or
structure
or portion therefor is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this
code.(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
Section 15.20.060 Posting.
The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not
be
removed except by the building official. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-38(f))(Ord.
3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
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Chapter 15.24
Sections:
15.24.110 Uniform swimming pool, spa and hot tub
code. Removed by Ord. No 3-05, Amended 3-01-2005
15.24.150 International Building Code 2003
Section 15.24.010 Adoptions generally.
The technical codes adopted in this chapter are adopted in their entireties except as modified in
this
chapter, and by this reference expressly made a part of this chapter, insofar as the codes do not
conflict with other city ordinances to the contrary. (Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part):
Ord.
5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-51)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Building Code, 2003 Edition as published
by
the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Building Code. The International
Residential Code, 2003 Edition as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the
minimum standards for one and two family dwellings. (Ord. 8-91 (part): Ord. 5A-89 (part): Ord.
12-
85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-52) (Ord.
No.
7B-95, Amended, 07/05/95; Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended,
06/21/2005)
The Uniform Code of Building
Conservation,
1997 edition, including appendices, as published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, is adopted as the uniform code for building conservation. (Ord. 8-89) (Ord. No. 1C-98,
Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
is
adopted as the Rawlins Plumbing Code. (Ord. 8-91 (part): Ord. 5A-89 (part): Ord. 12-85 (part):
Ord.
3-82 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-53) (Ord. No. 7B-95, Amended,
07/05/95; Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Mechanical Code, 2003
Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Mechanical
Code.
(Ord. 8-91 (part): Ord. 5A-89 (part): Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80
§
1 (part): prior code § 8-54) (Ord. No. 7B-95, Amended, 07/05/95; Ord. No. 1C-98,
Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The National Electric Code, 2002 Edition, as published by
the
National Fire Protection Association, is adopted as the Rawlins Electric Code. (Ord. 12-85 (part):
Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-81 § 1: Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-55)
(Ord. No. 5A-93, Amended, 05/18/93; Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended, 01/20/98)(8-99, Amended,
08/03/1999)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
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The Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted as the Rawlins Sign
Code. (Ord. 8-91 (part): Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior code § 8-56) (Ord. No. 7B-95, Amended, 07/05/95; Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended,
01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Fire Code,
2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Fire
Code.(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2003
Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Flammable
and
Combustible liquids code. (Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1
(part):
prior code § 8-58)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The Uniform Dangerous Building 1997
Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted as the
Rawlins
Dangerous Building Code. (Ord. 8-91 (part): Ord. 5A-89 (part): Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82
§
1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code § 8-59) (Ord. No. 7B-95, Amended,
07/05/95;
Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Energy Conservation
Code,
2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Energy
Conservation Code. (Ord. 12-85 (part): Ord. 3-82 § 1 (part): Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part):
prior
code § 8-60) (Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended, 01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended,
06/21/2005)
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The Uniform Mobile Home and R.V.
Standards, 1985 edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is
adopted as the Rawlins mobile home and R.V. standards. (Ord. 12-85 (part)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended,
06/21/2005)
The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by
the
International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted as the Rawlins housing code. (Ord.
8-91
(part): Ord. 12-85 (part) (Ord. No. 7B-95, Amended, 07/05/95; Ord. No. 1C-98, Amended,
01/20/98)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The Wyoming Public Works Standard Specifications, 1993 Edition, as
published by the Wyoming Association of Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, is adopted as the
City of Rawlins standard for technical specifications used in public works projects performed by
the
City, or by contractors doing work for the City or within the jurisdiction of the City. (Ord. No.
9B-
93, Enacted, 09/21/93)(Ord. 3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005)
The International Existing Building Code, 2003 Edition, as published
by
the International Code Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Existing Building Code.(Ord. 3-2005, Add,
06/21/2005)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International
Code
Council, is adopted as the Rawlins Property Maintenance Code.(Ord. 3-2005, Add, 06/21/2005)
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Chapter 15.28
Sections:
Section 15.28.010 Contractors defined.
For the purpose of this title the word
"contractor"
means one who contracts to furnish supplies
or perform work at a certain price or rate. (Ord. 5A-80 § 1 (part): prior code §
8-71)
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to carry on or engage or offer to engage
in the business of contracting for any of the following types of work or services within the City
without first having a valid contractor's license in the particular contracting category under the
provisions of this article, issued by the building official: build, erect, construct, alter, add to,
repair or demolish any building or structure, sign installing, excavating, grading, pole and tower
installing or construction, concrete work, landscaping, tree trimming, and any other type of work
regulated by this title.
B. Nothing in this section shall prevent
any property
owner from doing such regulated work
on his own property, with his own hands, provided:
1. All such work meets the
requirements of the technical
codes adopted in this title;
2. Is inspected by the building official
as provided
in this title;
3. A proper permit has been issued for
the work.
C. The requirements for contractor's
licensing shall
not apply to properly franchised utility
companies.
D. Classes of Building
Contractors
1. Class
A Building Licenses
a.
Building Contractor
- Residential: Limited to construction, remodeling, repair or
wrecking of one and two family residences, and buildings accessory
thereto.
b.
Building Contractor
- Commercial: Limited to the erection, addition to, remodelling
and wrecking of commercial buildings and single or multiple dwelling residential buildings, not
exceeding three stories in height, and non-structural remodels to commercial buildings exceeding
three stories in height.
c.
Building Contractor
- General: Unlimited construction related to the building,
remodeling or repairing of any structure or addition thereto.
2. Class
B Building Contractor
Limited
to specialty trades
which do not involve the construction, alteration or repair of
any structural or load bearing components of a structure or building including: painting;
wallpaper hanging; floor cover installation; flat work concrete construction limited to 30 inches
high or 6 inches thick; blacktop, paving, and asphalt laying; glazing; cabinet installation;
insulating; sign installation; grading, excavating; pole and tower installation; mobile home
installation; tree trimming; and landscaping.
E. Class A building Contractor
licenses shall be issued
by the Building Official in the name
of an individual person who pays the required fee and who successfully passes an examination
conducted by the Wyoming Association of Municipalities Reciprocal Testing Program.
Provided
that no person holding a valid license with the City of Rawlins as of the date of passage of this
ordinance shall be required to take and pass the examination, for so long as their license is kept
current. At least one person holding a valid license is required by this Title is required to
be in
direct supervision of any construction project during times that such work is being
performed.
F. The Building Official may issue a
temporary conditional
Class A license for a period not
to exceed six months to any individual upon evidence sufficient to show adequate knowledge to
allow for time for the individual to study for and pass the required examination. (Ord. 5A-80
§
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(part): prior code § 8-72) (Ord. No. 12A-95, Amended, 12/05/95)
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A. All Licensees shall be responsible for work requiring a permit
under the
provisions of this
article.
1. The Building Official may suspend or
revoke a Contractor's
license if it is found it was
obtained through error or fraud. The Building Official may suspend a Contractor's license
when
one or more of the following are committed by any Licensed Contractor in the City of
Rawlins:
a. Failure to
obtain the proper
permit prior to performing work.
b. Failure
to faithfully construct,
without substantial departure from or disregard of
drawings and specifications when such drawings and specifications have been filed and approved
by the department and permit issued for same, unless such changes are approved by the
department.
c. Failure to
complete all
work authorized on the permit issued under the authority of any
City ordinance or any adopted building code unless the owner has requested the work be
stopped, or has not fulfilled the contract obligations, or other good cause is proved.
d. Failure
to obtain inspection
services when the same are required by any City ordinance
or any adopted building code.
e. Failure to
pay any fee assessed
under any City ordinance or any adopted building code.
f. Failure to
build in compliance
with all applicable codes.
g. Failure
to contact Carbon
County Underground Utility Coordinating Council before
doing any excavation in compliance with §37-12-301 through 304, Wyoming
Statutes, 1977.
h. Failure
to immediately notify
the owner of any underground facility if it is contacted or
damaged in the course of excavation in compliance with §37-12-301 through 304,
Wyoming
Statutes, 1977.
i. Failure to
obtain a current
license and insurance prior to contracting.
j. Failure to
obtain a Certificate
of Occupancy prior to occupancy by an owner of a building
or structure.
k.
Knowingly combining or conspiring
with a person, form, or corporation by permitting
one's license to be used by such person, form or corporation.
l. By acting
as agent, partner,
associate, or in any other capacity, with persons, firms or
corporations to evade the provisions of this article.
m.
Knowingly violating any
provisions of this article.
2. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this article by doing
business
within the city as
a Contractor, as defined herein, without a license, or after a license has been suspended, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than
Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Each day said violation continues shall be
considered a
separate offense.
a. A
contractor's license shall
be suspended at least thirty (30) days for failure to comply
with 15.28.030(A)(1)(g), if underground facilities owned by the City of Rawlins are damaged in
the course of the excavation.
b. A
contractor's license shall
be suspended at least fifteen (15) days for failure to comply
with 15.28.030(A)(1)(h), if underground facilities owned by the City of Rawlins are damaged in
the course of the excavation.
3. The Building Official shall provide the Contractor written notice of
the
violation of Section
15.28.030(a)(1), known as a first time warning letter, and order him to correct his violation
within five (5) days. A second warning letter will be sent to the Contractor if he does not
comply
with the terms of the first time warning letter. The second warning letter will be sent by
certified
mail, return receipt requested or will be hand delivered to the Contractor and will advise the
Contractor to correct the violation of 15.28.030(A)(1) within five (5) days, or his Contractor's
license will be suspended. If the Contractor's violation of Section 15.28.030 is in performance of
the work, and the violation constitutes a threat to health and safety, the Building Official may
contact the Contractor and order an immediate correction of the work. If the items in
violation
of
15.28.030(A)(1) are not rectified within the time specified in the second warning letter, the
following disciplinary action may be taken:
a. The
Building Official shall
have the discretion of placing the Contractor on probation for
a period of time not to exceed one (1) year only if the Contractor has never before been charged
with a violation of 15.28.030(A)(1) and if the Contractor complies with the second warning letter
and corrects the violations listed therein. A Probationary Contractor may perform all
actions
permitted by a Contractor's License. If a Probationary contractor violates 15.28.030(A)(1)
during
his probationary period then his Contractor's License shall be suspended pursuant to
15.28.030(A)(2). Probationary Contractors may appeal this decision to the Director of
Community Development in accordance with Section 15.28.030(B).
b. 1st
Offense or any subsequent
violation of different items - 10 calendar day license
suspension.
c. 2nd
Offense of the same
item as the 1st offense within a 12 month period, whether or not
at the same address - 30 calendar day license suspension.
d. 3rd
Offense of the same
item within a 12 month period - 3 month license suspension.
Prior to contracting after the completion of this suspension period, the Contractor must
reapply
for a Contractor's License. The Building Official may require the Contractor to take and
pass
any testing requirements that are in place for new Contractor's License. The Contractor's
License
shall be reinstated if the violations listed in the notice to the Contractor have been corrected and
required testing taken and passed. If the violations listed in the notice to the Contractor
have
not
been corrected, then the Building Official shall have the authority to suspend the Contractor's
License for a period of one (1) year. After the conclusion of the one (1) year suspension,
the
Contractor shall be eligible to apply for a new Contractor's License, which may only be granted
subject to a one (1) year probation.
4. Three (3) first time warning letters for the
same type
of violation within a 12 month period
shall constitute a first offense and require a ten (10) day suspension. The 12 month period
begins
with the mailing of the first letter.
B. When any of the acts or omissions as herein enumerated are
committed by
a licensed
Contractor, the Building Officer shall notify the Contractor of his decision as provided in this
section to suspend his license as provided in this section. All Contractors whose licenses
are
revoked or suspended may appeal and have their case heard by the Director of Community
Development. The failure of the Contractor to appeal as provided in this section shall
make the
decision of the Building Official final and not subject to review in any other tribunal.
1. The
Contractor shall be
notified, in writing, by certified mail, at the address for the
Contractor on file with the Building Official at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the
suspension.
2. Upon
receipt of the notice,
the Contractor may request a hearing by filing an appeal in
writing with the Building Official within ten (10) days of mailing of the notice.
3. If an
appeal is filed by
a Contractor, the Building Official shall notify the Director of
Community Development and the Director of Community Development shall set a time, date and
place for the hearing and the Building Official shall so notify the licensee in writing.
4. When a
hearing is conducted,
the Contractor shall, and other interested parties may, be in
attendance.