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Ordinance No~ 1823
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TECHNICAL CODES; AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
WHEREAS, the building official of the City has proposed certain
amendments to the International Codes Schedule (and standard codes that are
incorporated into the Code of Ordinances by that schedule); and
WHEREAS, such amendments were referred to the Building & Standards
Commission, which has recommended them for consideration and adoption by
the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE:
Section 1. (a) The Standard Codes Schedule of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of West University Place, Texas is hereby: (i) renamed "Technical
Codes Schedule" and (ii) amended to read in its entirety as set out in Appendix
A, which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance.
(b) References to the Standard Codes Schedule in ordinances,
resolutions, motions, rules or regulations shall be construed to be references to
the Technical Codes Schedule.
Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are repealed to the extent of the conflict only~
Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or
other part of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, neither the remainder of this Ordinance, nor the
application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other
part of this Ordinance to any other persons or circumstances, shall be affected
thereby. -
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hourJ place and subject of each meeting at
which this Ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the
manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each
such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during
such discussion, consideration and action~ The City Council ratifiest approves
and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof.
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Section 5. Jhis Ordinance shall take effect on the tenth day following its
publication, as provided in the City Charter ("Effective Datef1)~ This Ordinance
shall apply to offenses committed on or after the Effective Date. For this
purpose, an offense is committed after the Effective Date if any element of the
offense occurs on or after the Effective Date~ Other offenses are covered by the
ordinances in effect at the time, and such ordinances are continued in effect for
that purpose~
~SSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on
r ~ 2006.
ouncilmembers Voting Aye: ~~ 5y.cR'.Y ~~
Councilmembers Voting No: ,.p~ ../
Councilmembers Absent: ~ y ~~
PASSED, APPROVED AND
READING AND SIGNED on
Councilmembers 'l in Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
TED ON SECOND AND FINAL
, 2006~
Attest:
Signed:
y Secretary (8
Recommended: ~~QjYY
City Manager
Approved as to legal form: a.z.- ~ ~
City Attorney
Appendix A
Revised / 1- /7-05 (Building Codes), 1-20-06 (Fire Codes), 2-23-06 (conforming)
Note: For each adopted code, substantive changes are i nd icated by underlining and stlikcouts~ confonning elm nges are not marked.
Technical Codes Schedule
Adoptio,,~ Subject to the amendments, deletions and intervretations indicated in this Schedule, each of
the following codes, including all of its published appendices and attachments} is adopted~ ordained and
made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City and of each chapter rvhere it is referenced, except as
otheltvise expressly provided.
Procedure for antelldl1lents~ The procedure for adopting nelV codes} updated codes, local anlendments and
provisionsfor adnlinistration and enforcement of these codes is as/ollows: (1) proposal by the building
official or other appropriate City official} (2) referral to the Building & Standards Commission, (3)
consideration by the City Council, after giving required meeting notices} and (4) adoption and publication,
as required by Article II of the City Charter.
Interoretatioll In all codes adovted bv this Schedule. unless othel1vise sveciallv indicated.& (iJ the
adootinz ;urisdiction is the Citv. including all territory subiect to the Citv ~s ref!ulatorv authoritv: (ii)
vrovisions reflardinf! violations and enforcement shall sUlJl1/ement-not reo/ace or chanfle--other
vrovisions in the Code of Ordinances: run Drovisions ref!ardinfl oermits. includinf! reauirements. (or>>l.
issuance. revocation. sLlsDension. exenlptions. fees. etc. are reo/aced bv sinlilar vrovisions else~where in
the Code of Ordinances: (iv) Drovisions for nersonnel. officers. boards. comnlissions. devartments. etc.
are reo/aced bv other orovisions o{the Code of Ordinances: (v) administrative and execlltive functions
such as Delmils. enforcement. etc. are assif!ned to the buildinz official~r (vi) iudicial and Quasi-iudicial
functions such as Goveals. variances. etc. are assi~ned to the BSe; and (vii) rulemaldnf!t leflislative
functions and all other functions not mentioned are reserved to the Citv Council.
International Building Code, ~ 2003 Ed., International Code Council, Inc..
1. The administrative officer is the building official. All appeals, hearings, variances etc. are handled
by the BSC.
2. On sites primarily used for residential purposes, all roofs must have Class A or better fire
resistance, as determined under Sec~ 1505.1, except that wooden roofing materials are forbidden.
3. The foundation for each new building (and each new addition to a building) containing habitable
space (as defined in the IBC) must meet the criteria in this section, as app licab Ie. In this section:
"AlLA Lab" means a laboratory accredited by the American Association for Laboratory
Accreditation on the basis of ISO/lEX 17025: 1999 ("general requirements for the
competence of testing and calibration laboratories").
"RLPE'l means a licensed or registered professional engineer of the State of Texas who
is:
(1) listed with the State Board of Professional Engineers in either the civil or structural
branch of engineering (but, from and a fter May 1, 2006, listing in the structural
branch is required);
(2) employed by a registered engineering finn of the State of Texas; and
(3) (unless waived by the BSC as provided in ":f' below) covered by professional errors
and omissions insurance that: (i) has limits of at least $250,000 per claim (and at
least $500,000 per year, aggregate) and (ii) has effective dates-including any
retroactive coverage date-that include the entire period when the person provides
services or takes ac tions regulated by this see tioll.
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"RLGE" means a person who is:
(1) either: (a) a registered professional geoscientist of the State ofTexas~ or (b) a
licensed or registered professional engineer who is listed with the State .Board of
Professional Engineers in a relevant branch of engineering (civil, structural, or
geological) and employed by a registered engineering firm of the State of Texas; and
(2) covered by professional errors and omissions insurance that: (i) has limits of at least
$250,000 per claim (and at least $500)000 per year, aggregate) and (ii) has effective
dates-including any retroactive coverage date-that include the entire period when the
person provides services or takes actions regulated by this section.
a. Engineering. Foundations Inust be constructed in accordance with complete plans and
specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a RLPE. The plans and speci fications must
be prepared specifically for the site of the work, and they must meet criteria as to scope,
content and form specified by the building official. If there are existing trees (ei ther to
remain or to be removed) within 20 feet of a foundation, the RLPE must ackJ1owledge~ in
writing, that the trees have been taken into account in the preparation of the plans and
specifications.
b. Basic Standards. Each foundation must be an approved basic type listed in the following
chart. In addition, the design of each foundation must be supported by a geoteclmical
report and special engineerIng certification, to the extent indicated in the followIng chart.
App roved Basic Typ es Ccotech nical Speciul Engillceri Ilg
See Note I Report" Certification
See Notes 2 and 3 See Note 4
Stlllctural slab with void space and deep foundations Limited Not required
Structural floor with crawl space and deep foundations Limited Not required
StilTened structural slab with deep foundations Full Required
S ti ff ened non-structura I slab with deep foundations Fu /I Req llired
Mixed-depth system for a U new building consttuction Fu 1/ Req II ired
Mixed~depth system for building additions with deep Full Required
Another type approved by special except ion issued by the As specified in the special exception
sse. See 'J~. below.
,Vote J. Approved Basic Types. Types or roundalions are defined and desclibed in ~'Foundation
Desi go Options For Residential and Other Low- Rise Buildings on Ex pansi ve Soils~' published by the
Structural Cotrunittee of the Foundation Pelfonnancc Association, Houston1 Texas (Document #FP A-Sc~O I wO,
Rev #0, 30 Jun 04, Inarked ~~For Website Publishing~'), a copy of which is on file in the City Secretary's office
e'FDO'~).
Note 2. Geoteclllzical Report, Standards. The plans and specifications for each foundation lTIUst be
based on a wri Hen geolechnical report prepared, signed and scaled by a RLG E. The repo rt Inust cover a [l
testing and site evaluation, and aU lnust Ineet aU applicable cliteria in hRecolulnended Practice for
Geotechnical Explorations and RepmtsH published by the Sttuctural Cotnlnittee of the Foundation
Perfonnance Association, Houston, Texas (DocUlnent #FPA-SC-04-0, Rev #O~ ] 1 Apri12001~ issued for
website publishing), a copy of which is on file in the City SecretalY's oftice. The- rcnmt may be lhnited as
a Uowed by Nol~ 3. below. TIle [ninilnu In depth of bori ngs is 20 feet in all cases. All req ui red tests and other
laboratolY work ITIUSt be perfonned by an A2 LA Lab.
Note 3. Geotechnical Report, Scope. ~~Lirniled" indicates thallhe geotcclulical testing~ evaluation
and repoli Inay be limited to a detennination of the appropriate depth for the deep foundatiolls (but the deep
foundation components must lneel the other cli tena app licabl e to them). "FuIr' indicates that the geotechnical
testi ng, evaluation and repolt must cover all foundation components.
Note 4~ Special.Ellgineerillg CertificatiolJ. Where indicated as ~'required," for a particular type of
foundation, the RLPE Inust ccrti fy that the p fans and speci fications were prepared to achieve a so il8caused
foundation movement potential of one inch or less~ and that the RLPE used the estil11atcd depth 0 r the acti ve
zone and at least two 0 r the [0 llowi ng lnethods to prepare the pia ns and specifications:
(1) Potential veltical rise (PVR) dctennined in accordance with Test Method Tex~ l24-E, Rev.
JanualY 1, I 978/Decclnber ] 982, Texas State Depaltment of Highways and Public Tmnspoltation,
Materials and Test Division, ~~Method for Delennining the Potential (from which little shrinkage is
experienced~ but where volumetlic swell potential is greatest) shall be used for each sample and test.
(2) Swell tests perrOlmOO in accordance with SASTM D4546M03~ '~Standard Test Methods for Onc~
Dilnellslollal Swell or Settlelnent Potential of Cohesive Soils" as last revised plior to June I ~ 2004.
(3) Suction and hydrolneter swell tests perfonned in accordance wjth ASTM D5298~03 ~'Standard
Test Method for Measurement of Soil Potential (Suction) Using Filter Paper~' and ASTM D6836-02
~~Standard Test Methods for Delcnnination of the Soil Water Characteristic Curve for Desorption
Using a Hanging ColUlnn, Pressure Extractor~ Chilled M liTOI' Hygrolneter~ and lor Centlifuge/' as
such lnethods were last revised prior to June I, 2004.
c. Foundations, Deep Support Components~ Deep support components must be of an
approved type. Approved types are listed below. In this list, types of deep support
compdnents are defined and described in FOG.
(1) Drilled and under reamed concrete piers.
(2) Drilled and straight-shaft concrete piers.
(3) Auger-cast concrete piles.
(4) Another type approved by special exception issued by the BSC~ See Hh H~ belolv.
d. Reinforcement. .Reinforcement for each foundation nlust be of an approved type.
Approved types are listed below. In this list, types of reinforcement are de-fined and
described in FDO.
(1) Deformed bar reinforcing.
(2) Another type approved by special exception issued by the BSC. See Hh~ H belolv.
e. Observation & Certification. .Each foundation must be professionally observed and .must
be certified by an RLPE, as more fully described below:
(1) Observations must:
(i) be performed either by the certifying RLPE or by one or more persons
under that RLPE's d.irect supervision and control whose professional
qualifications are approved by the RLPE (any such person may be an
.RLGE, with respect to geophysical matters)
(ii) include actual measurement of piers, fill, compaction, reinforcement,
forms, materials, dimension, structural elements, attachments, etc~
before the work is covered or concrete is place. (Note: dimensions of
an underground element may be measured or estimated from the forms,
boring or cavity for the element, before pouring or filling),
(Hi) be performed continuously during placement of concrete, and
(iv) be documented in a form and manner approved by the building official
(which may include photographs.)
(2) Certifications must:
(i) refer to and be based upon the professional observations required by
this section,
(ii) state that the work complies with the plans and specifications last
approved by the building official (with any field changes that are
ordered by the RLPE and reported to the building official and that
comply with applicable regulations),
(iii) comply with criteria as to from and content as may be specified by the
building official,
(3) Certifications may:
(i) rely in part upon and attached certification by a RLGE, as to
geophysical matters, iffifl
(ii) rely in part upon an attached certification by an A2LA Lab, as to
materials testing~ and
(iii) be eXDressed as a professional ouinian based on the .RLPE' s
kno\yledge~ information and belief that does not constitute a guarantee
or \varrantv A ex Dress or hut' li ed. .
Before framing or other work commences atop a foundation (and before the foundation
is otherwise covered), the permittee must obtain written acknowledgment from the
building official that the certification for the foundation was duly filed as required
above. Certifications, plans, specifications and related items may-lTIUst be kept on file
by the City, available for public inspection, for the retention period required bv public
records la\vs and nlav be kept longer (for an indefinite period of time}.
f. Special Exceptions. The BSe may issue a special exception from any requirement in
subsection "a" through "g''', above, but only upon a showing that:
(1) the requirement will not affect life safety or the performance of a structure; or
(2) an alternate requirement to be imposed by the special exception will provide
equal or better protection for life safety and long-term structural perfonnance.
However: (i) unless the basic type offoundation is "structural slab with void space
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and deep foundations" or '~structural floor wi th era wI space and deep founda ti OTIS"', as
described in this section, the BSe may not issue a special exception waiving any
requirement for an RLPE to have professional errors and omissions insurance, in
whole or in part; and (ii) the BSe may not waive any requirement for an RLGE to
have such insurance. In connection with any special exception, the BSe may require
that the applicant provide supporting engineering data and opinion, and the BSC may
impose conditions to carry out the purpose and intent of applicable regulations.
4. All concrete piers, footings and foundations must be cured for at least 72 hours before any
significant load is p laced on them.
5. All walls and ceilings within a R-l, R-2, R-3 and R-4 type occupancy shall be sheathed. with Type
X gypsum board at least 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) thick. Exception: Where this code (IBe) requires
otherwise for moisture protection.
6. :Oelete: Appendices A (Employee Qualifications), B (Board of Appeals) and D (Fire .Districts).
7. In Section 1.612~3~ the referenced flood study (with FIRM and FBFM) means the study dated April
2000~ as amended and revised through the date this edition of the IBe is adopted.
8. In Section 341 O.2~ the blank date shall mean the date tills edition of the IBC is adopted.
International Energy Conservation Code, ~ 2003 Ed.., International Code Council, Inc..
1. The administrative officer is the building officiaL All appeals, hearings, variances etc. are handled
by the BSe.
2. In lieu of inspection by City employees, the building official may require a written certification
that a building meets or exceeds minimum requirements, if the certification is: (i) signed by a
code-certified inspector (as defined in Section 388c02, TEX. .HEALTH & SAFETY CO.DE) not
employed by the city, and (ii) accompanied by an approved inspection checklist, properly
completed, signed and dated by the inspector~ If the fees of the code-certified inspector are paid
by the City, the amount shall be added to the building permit fees otherwise payable. With
approval from the building official, a permittee .may pay such fees directly to an independent
inspection firm. Only code..certified inspectors lnay perform inspections and enforce this code in
the City~
Illternatiollal Fire Code, ~ ~ Ed., International Code Council, Inc.
1 ~ The frre code official shall be the fire chief or acting fire chief, who may detail other members of
the fire department or the building inspection division to act as inspectors~ Chapter 6 of this Code
shall apply to enforcement and administration of the frre code in the same manner as it applies to
the building code (except that the fire code official shall have the powers and duties of the
building official under such articles).
2. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and authority with respect to the fire code as it has with
respect to the building code.
3. The geographic limits referred to in Section 3204.3.1.1 (flammable cryogenic fluids),
3404.2~9T5~ 1 (Class I and Class II liquids), 3406~2.4~4(Class .I and Class II liquids) or
3804.2(lique"fied petroleum gas) shall be the City limits.
4. Explosives and fireworks, as defined in Chapter 33, are prohibited within the City limits.
5 . Notwithstanding Section 2206.7.6 (relating to fuel deli very), "latch-open" type devices are
prohibited.
6. Section 603.8.4-{hours for burning) is amended to read in its entirety as follo\vs: "An incinerator
shall not be used or allowed to remain with any combustion inside it: (i) at any time from an hour
preceding sunset on one day until sunrise the following day; or (ii) at any time when unattended.
7. Delete: Appendices A (Board of Appeals), E (Hazard Categories)~ F (Hazard Ranking) and G
(Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equi va lents) ~
8. Section 505.1 (address nunlbers) is amended to read in its entirety as tollows: "New and existing
buildings shall have approved address numbers~ building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is olainlv legible and visible from the street or road frontin~
the orooertv. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be
Arabic nUlnerals or alohabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke orO.5 inches. Exception: One and two family dwellings shall comolv with
Section 6.409 of the Code of Ordinances.;'
International Fllel Gas Code, ~2003 Ed., International Code Council, Inc.
1. The administrative officer and code official is the building official. Chapter 6 of this Code shall
apply to enforcement and administration of this code in the same manner as it applies to the
building code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and authority with respect to this code as
it ha s with respect to the bu il ding code.
2 Delete Sections 103, 106 and 109.
3. Even if permitted by this code~ copper tubing shall not be used for the yard service line.
4. Amend Section 311.2 to read in its entirety as follows: "Low pressure (not to exceed 0.5 PSI) gas
piping shall withstand a pressure of at least 10 inches of mercury for a period of time not less
than 10 minutes without showing any drop in pressure, except that the following shall apply in
the case of new construction: The newly-constructed system must withstand a pressure of at least
25 PSI for a period of not less than 10 minutes without showing any drop in pressure as an initial
pressure test, and the system must a1 so wi ths tand a pressure as a final test. Higher pressure
piping must withstand pressure of at least 10 PSI, but never less than twice the maximum
pressure to which the piping will be subjected in operation, for a period of at least 10 minutes
without showing a drop in pressure, but the higher pressures required for new construction,
above, shall be used to test new construction in lieu of the 10-PSI level prescribed by this
sentence. "
5. There must be a permanently installed stairway, either fixed or folding, to serve attic space where
appliances or equipment are located.
6. Even if permitted by this code, undiluted liquefied petroleum gas, or "LPG" ~ shall not be used at
any fixed location in the City. Exception: This does not prohibit the use of such gas in quantities
of 10 gallons or less~
7. Each new or replaced gas meter shall be located on the same building site that it serves.
International Mechanical Code, ~2003 Ed., International Code Council, Inc~
1. The administrative officer and code official is the building official. All appeals, hearings,
variances etc. are handled by the B S C.
2 L Add to Section 306~3: "There must be a pennanently-installed stairway, either fixed or folding, to
serve attic space where appliances or equipment are located."
3~ Add to Section 603: HAll return air ducts must be installed T"T/ithin 1 0 inches so as to be
serviceable without the use of a portable ladder of the finished floor in all new residential
construction and wherever possible in existing buildings."
4. Delete: Appendix B (Recommended Permit Fee Schedule).
Interllational Pllllnbillg Code, ~2003 Ed~, International Code Council, lnc"
1. The administrative officer and code official is the building official. Chapter 6 of this Code shall
apply to enforcement and administration oftrns code in the same maIUler as it applies to the
building code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and authority with respect to this code as
it has with respect to the building code.
2. "Delete: Sections PI03, P106 and P109 and Appendices PA (Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule) and
:PG (Vacuum Drainage System).
3. Add at the beginning of Section 303.1: "Even if permitted by this code (IPC), none of the
following is allo-wed for use in the City: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe or fittings,
polyethylene pipe or fittings, Type M copper, lead-based pipe, aluminum DWV pipe or
componen ts, or air admi ttance valves.;'
4~ Even if permitted by this code (IPe), PVC and CPVC type water pipe and fittings are not allowed
for use in the City. Exception: pye water pipe may be used where permitted by this code (IPC),
bu t onI y if: ( i) it is insta lled underground and (i i) all joints are primed and glued as required by the
manufacturer's recommendations (and the primer must be purple or another distinctive color,
except on above-ground pool piping).
5. :Even ifpermitted by this code (IPC)~ wet venting shall not be allowed except when authorized by
the BSC, as a special exception for hardship and unusual cases.
6. AInend Section 11 0 1.2 to read in its entirety as fo Haws: "The provisions of this chapter are
applicable to interior leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers, exterior conductors,
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downspouts, roof gutters and other storm drainage fixtures and facilities."
7. Maximum water meter size, unless an "RPE can clearly and convincingly demonstrate the need for
a larger meter irl a particular case, is: 3/4ths-inch for an irrigation system, or I -inch for a single-
family dwelling.
International Residential Cotle,~ 2003 edition, International Code Council, Inc..
1. The administrative officer is the building official. All appeals, hearings, variances etc. are handled
by the BSC.
2~ This code, in lieu of the other Ulntemational Codes,ll applies to all residential structures in the
Ci ty.
HResidential" means having the character of a detached one-family or two-family dwelling that is
not more than three stories high with separate means of egress) including the accessory structures
of the dwelling. This code does not apply to: (i) any dwelling that has a common means of egress,
such as a common hallway, or (ii) any dwelling or structure that has the character of a facility used
for accommodation of transient guests or a structure in which medical, rehabilitative, or assisted
living services are provided in connection with the occupancy of the structure.
3~ All amendments and deletions to the other Ulntemational Codes" adopted by this Schedule are also
carried forward and adopted as amendments and deletions from the International Residential
Code.
4~ Delete: Appendices F (Radon Control Methods), I (Private Sewage Disposal), and E
(Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings).
5. This code does not apply to installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and related
components. See National Electrical Code, below.
6~ In Section R30 1.2 Insert the following Tab.le:
TABLE R301.2 (I), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOAD:" AIR FREEZING INDEX: 50 BF DA VS
WIND SPEED (MPH): 110 MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 68 DEG F
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM:
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE: 32 DEGREES F WEATHERING: NEGLIGIBLE
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT: NOT REQUIRED FROST LINE: 6"
FLOOD HAZARDS: MAP EFFECTIVE DATE~ TERMITE: VERY HEAVY
APRIL 2000 DECAY: ~10D TO SEVERE
8. In Section P2603. 6.1 insert 12" for minimum depth of cover for a sewer line.
9. In Section P31 03.1 insert 12" for a minimum height above the roofline for a vent tennination.
(BOCA) Natiollol Building Code, 1996 Ed~, Building Officials & Code Administrators International,
lnc~
Only Sections 3108 (Radio And Television Towers) and 3109 (Radio And Television Antennas)1
together with any necessary definitions or interpretative aids, are adopted. See Subchapter G of
Chapter 6 of this Code.
National Electriclll Code, 2002 edition, National Fire Protection Association, ("NEe")
1. The administrative oflicer and chief electrical inspector is the building official. All appeals, hearings,
variances etc~ are handled by the BSC.
2~ See Chapter 8 of this Code for various provisions which override or supplement the NEC.
St<<lld-ard H8Usi:l~ CB~~k~, 1997 cditiB,~tJ S8llt,{tCr.~1 BuihliIrb Colle C8,~l;;rcss, 1.~ltC:W.~lationallllterllational Prooertv
Maintenance Cotle~ 2003 Ed... International Code Council" Inc~
1. The administrative officer is the building official. All hearings, variances etc. are handled by the BSe
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