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Home My WebLink AboutORD 1771PILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. 1771 AN ORDINAl'.."CE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11, TITLE I, SECTIONS I THROUGH 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF - CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, PERTAINING TO BUILDING OFFICIAL, AND ADD A N'E � CHAPTER 11, TITLE. I, SFCTIOV;S I THROUGH 12 PEGAPDING BUILDING OFFICIAL A1 BUILDIfIC REGULATIONS: REPEALING ALL OPDI RESOLUTIONS, CRI)LPS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HERE',.IT13 . 1 IT ORDAIIN= BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDI COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO: Section 1. That Chapter 11, Title I, pertaining to Building Official be repealed. Section 2. That a new Chapter 11, Sections I through 12 pertaining to Building Official be added to Title I of the Municipal Code of the City of Caldwell, County of Canyon, Idaho as follows: BUILDING OFFicip.r., 1-11-1: A P P 0 1 NT N, _7 N T : There is hereby created t position of Puil6in(3 Official a position which shall be f illed by appointment by the Mayor with t, advice ana consent of the City Counci 1-11-2: Cr STATEFENT OF DUTIES: Insnects residential and commercial buildings, structures, and projects for compliance with building codes, ordinances, zoning and safety requirements. Ferfor.ns other duties as assigned or reYuired by the position. 1-11-3: SUPERVISIOP RECEIVED: Appointed by the City Council and Kayor. v;orks under the guidance and direction of uie Mayor . 1 - 11 - 4 SUPERVISION T'X1'.PCISED: Simervises part electrical and plumbing inspectors. SuPervises part-time clerical :position 1 - - FXA C-F (illustrative only) Inspects structural compononts of residential and cc. buildings under construction, remodeling projects, signs, fences and de-nolition projects. Uses building co(]es, ordinances, zoninc3 - 1 - land/building use recuirements as guidelines for inspection and assists in enforcement of same. Issues building permits estimating value of provosed project and collects feat, Answers telephone and in person inquiries an- complaints regarding building codes and requirements. Discusses projects v1ith contractors and builders. Studies code changes. Yaintains records. Serves as Sanitation Officer. Coordinates weed control activity with Police Department Responsible for building maintenance (non-janitorial) of City Hall. 1 -11 -6 RFQUIRFD SKILLS, KNONLEDCP AND ADILITIFS: Considerable knowledge of basic construction practices and procedures including some familiarity with building codes. Mbility to: Accurately esti,roate project values and issue appropriate permits; to deal with the oublic, contractors, and builders with firxnpF,---, courtesy, and tact; observe requirement violations and take apyrojriat2 action; takes instructions; plan work and carry through efficiently; ani work indeperdiently. 1-11-7: ACCEPTABLL iXUCATION AND FXPERIENCE: HigA school graduation plus considerable experience in construction or related field. Must have current Class F State of Idaho Building Inspector's Certification and be capable of obtaining Class A. certification from State within () ! A State of Idaho Class A or ICFO Certification is nreferred. 1-11-2: NECFSSARY SPECIAL PEI),UIPM-ENITS: Valid Ides 1 driver's lic-nso. 1 G BUILCIN REGULATIONS pc' The Ruilinc Official shall have the rower into any building L , to center or promises at any reasonable hour where the work of a l t e r i n g , repwiring or constructing is proceeding, for ttie purpose of making inspections. 1-11-1c: PERMIT RLCULMIONS: (A) Per� Required: The construction, alteration, r&,,, removal or occu?ancy of any structure or land, or any part thereof as provided or as restricteO in the zoning regulations, - 2 - 0 0 shall not I)e commenced until after the issuance of a written permit by the Buil-Oirg official. (! ) Permit to be E)isr)layed: Tine person receiving such nor+ nit shall ;14spla is pla _y the official nermit card in front of affectca buiie so that the same :ray 1, seL ,, , froll the street and it shall be incumbent upon an� Z 7 law enforce,7ent officer of t':Ie City to stop sucl! building operations until such permit has been secured and displayed. (C) Plans to be Filed: No permit for construction or alteration shall be issued unless there is filed with the Building Inspector a plan for such constructi or a lteration which Shows all l buildings as now erected together with the intended improvement. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AP ' D CWIPLIANCL; CHANCE USE OF BUILDINT": (A) Certificate Of Occupancy and Corr;� Required. F" o buildim� erected or altered shall 7e occu, i e d use or chan(jec- in use or occupancy until a certificate of occur.,ancy and compliance has been issued by the building inspector, stating that the building or proposed use of a building or premises conplies with all the buildinc an6 healt-i lmvs and regulations and with the ,. - rovisions of the zoning regulations (see Title V, VII anO VI resPectively of this Code). No nremises snail. be used or occuljiec3 or changed in the use or occupancy until a certificate of occupancy shall Piave been issued by the Puilding Inspector, stating that the proposed use of the premises complies with the zoning regulations and the provisions of this Code relating thereto. Before issuing such cprtificatc--, the Ruiloing inspector may, if he so 6�sires, subrait the application ar,01 all 7ca, connectord ther to the Planning and Zoning Commission or may submit the same oirectly to the Council of t City. (B) Pecord of Certificate: A record of all certificates shall Le kopt on file in the office of the Building Instpector, an-! - 3 - copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building affected. No fee shall he charged for an original certificate, but for copies of any original or subsequent certificates there shall be a charge of one dollar (ciao) eac , 11 . (C) Change in Use of Building: The use of a build.ing shall not be changed from one class of use to another unless and until an application has been made to the Building Inspector of the City, in due form, stating: (1) the usa of the premises at the time of application, or if vacant, its last use; (2) the use it shall be put to; (3) parking requirements for proposed use; and (4) whether the proposed use of the building or premises will increase fire hazard to the premises or adjacent property. The evaluation by the Chief of the Fire Department stating whether the proposed change will or will not increase the fire hazard must be on the application. 1-11-12: BUILDINGS ON INDIAN CREEK, RECUIPEMENTS: All buildings erected along or adjacent to Indian Creek shall he of suitable and endurable material. and the walls along the banks of said Indian Creek supporting said buildings shall be of reinforced concrete or like permanent material and shall be supported by proper footing and foundations to comply with the Building Code of the City and be satisfactory to the Engineer and the building Insoector of the City. All such bases shall reach at least five feet (5') below the scour line of said Indian Creek The throat of said Creek, between the said walls of such buildings or structures, shall be at least thirty three clear lateral feet (33') and shall be at least eight feet (8') above the bed of the stream. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law. - PAGE 4 - PASSED - -BY THE' CITY COU! 2nd Oay of February APPROVED LY THE "'AYOR pnd clay of February JCIL of the City of CalcAwell this l9s 8 . of the City of c t —F n"S. ?— M, I ivor ,N TT F, S T: City Clerk - 5 -