(A)

Definition. For the purpose of this section, FENCE shall be defined as the erection of any structure of wood, wire, wood and wire, or any other material that encloses land on all sides or only one or more sides.

(B)

Permits required.

(1)

Anyone erecting a non-exempt fence within the city limits, must apply for a permit from the city.

(2)

The fees for fence permits shall be as provided for in § 6.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code.

(C)

Concrete wire, barbed wire and other types of fences prohibited. No fence regulated by this section shall be constructed of concrete wire, hog wire, chicken wire, barbed wire or any similar type wire which is less than 12 gauge, nor shall any electric fence be used in any residentially zoned area of the city.

(D)

An underground or invisible fence shall not be considered a primary object or confinement; however, it may be utilized as a secondary containment.

(E)

Exemptions. Any fence erected for any bona fide agricultural enterprise or upon any commercially zoned property or property owned by a governmental entity shall be exempt from the regulation set forth in this section.

(F)

The maximum height of any permitted fence shall be eight feet for a chain link or other type of security fence that does not obstruct visibility, or six feet for a solid privacy fence.

(Ord. 176, passed 4-12-83; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 7.01; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 7.02 and App. A, § 5.00; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 7.03; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 7.04; Am. Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-023; passed 8-11-98; Am. Ord. 99-001, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 00-021, passed 8-22-00; Am. Ord. 2020-014, passed 2-25-19; Am. Ord. O-2021-003, passed 1-26-21)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

Owner to number buildings.

(1)

The owner or occupant of each building in the city shall place and maintain on the building, front curb, and mailbox an official building number in a conspicuous place that can be clearly seen from the public street or fire lane. This requirement does not apply to accessory buildings.

(2)

The number must be placed within ten days after a new building is completed.

(3)

The number must be placed by March 26, 1998, for existing buildings.

(4)

In the event a number change is required to maintain the official city numbering plan and/or is recommended by the 911 Emergency Office or Building Official, the owner or occupant must comply with the change within 30 days of written notification.

(5)

Any numbers required on buildings now or hereafter erected and fronting on any dedicated street or avenue shall have conspicuously displayed the number as provided by this section.

(6)

In case there is doubt or a question arises as to the proper number to be displayed on any building in the city, the Building Official shall decide the question and fix the number of such building.

(B)

Official numbering plan must be followed. The Building Official shall designate the official number which is to be placed on each building. A person may request an official number designation by submitting a legal description and site plan demonstrating the proposed numbering system to the Building Official for approval.

(C)

Specification of numbers.

(1)

A residential building must have an official building number placed pursuant to this section which must be at least three inches high, composed of a durable material approved by the Building Official, and of a color which is in contrast to the background.

(2)

A multi-family complex must have a 12 inch number or letter on each building located at least eight feet above grade and not higher than 12 feet when facing the building entrance.

(3)

Each apartment unit shall have affixed over each entrance way a number complying with the standards set out in § 150.002 (C)(1).

(4)

All non-resident buildings shall have numbers a minimum of three inches high.

(D)

Odd and even numbers. Odd numbers shall be assigned to the south side, and even numbers assigned to the north side of streets and public accesses running east and west or substantially in that direction. Odd numbers shall be assigned to the west side, and even numbers assigned to the east side of streets and public accesses running north and south or substantially in that direction.

(E)

Numbering within building complexes.

(1)

A building complex composed of multiple structures must have an official number assigned to each building. Each unit within each building must also be assigned an official number. If there is sufficient street frontage, each unit or building may be assigned an official street address number. The official number for each unit must be conspicuously posted on the unit.

(2)

If a building is situated within a complex in such a way that is not visible from a vehicular access the owners shall post and maintain directional signs along the nearest vehicular access indicating the location of the building by number and unit numbers.

(F)

Directional signs within building complexes.

(1)

In a building complex composed of multiple structures which contains internal vehicular accesses, if each official building number is not discernible from the public street, the owners of the building complex shall post directional signs at each entrance to the complex and at each intersection of vehicular accesses, other than public streets, within the complex.

(2)

For the purpose of this section, an "entrance" to a complex is a point at which vehicular access to the complex, other than street, intersects with a public street.

(3)

The directional signs must indicate the direction to the buildings and units by numbers, must be legible from the vehicular access, and must be painted with a color which is in contrast to the background.

(G)

Rear numbering required on non-residential buildings.

(1)

For all construction after February 24, 1998, official building numbers must be posted on the rear of non-residential buildings, so that the numbers are clearly visible from the street, alley, or fire lane. The numbers must comply with the requirements set out in § 150.002 (C)(4).

(2)

The rear numbers shall be posted on the rear door of the building. If the building has more than one rear door, the official building number shall be posted on all rear doors, and the business name must be displayed on the outside of at least one rear door.

(H)

Diagram of mall areas. The owner of a building complex which contains a mall area shall submit to the Police and Fire Departments a diagram of the complex, indicating the location of each business. When a change in a business is made, the owner shall advise the Police and Fire Departments in writing of the change within ten days.

(Ord. 98-010, passed 2-24-98)

Cross reference— Streets and sidewalks, see Chapter 96; Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

Neither the subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance or any other ordinance of the city shall require replatting or obtaining a variance from the City Council when adjoining lots are conveyed as a single unit for a single purpose from a previously legally platted subdivision.

(B)

When two or more lots are conveyed as a single unit, the side, interior yard setbacks shall refer to the exterior side of such single unit. Such side yard setbacks shall be five feet.

(Ord. 453, passed 6-13-95)

Cross reference— Subdivision regulations, see Chapter 155; Zoning code, see Chapter 156; Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

The 2015 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such structures; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees.

(B)

One copy of such code is on file for reference in the office of the Building Official and the same is adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.01; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-016, passed 5-12-98; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. 02-007, passed 2-12-02; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-014, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-014, passed 11-16-2018)

(A)

Created. The office of Building Official is hereby created.

(B)

Appointment. The Building Official shall be appointed by the City Manager. His or her appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service.

(C)

Temporary absence. During temporary absence or disability of the Building Official the appointing authority shall designate an acting Building Official.

(D)

Qualifications. The Building Official shall be in good health, physically capable of making the necessary examinations and inspections.

(E)

Pecuniary interest of Building Official. The Building Official shall not have any interest whatever, directly or indirectly, in the sale or manufacture of any material, process, or device entering into or used in connection with building construction, alteration, removal or demolition.

(F)

Duties. The duties of the Building Official shall be the following:

(1)

Receives applications required by this subchapter, issues permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates.

(2)

Examines the premises for which permits have been issued and makes necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with and that construction is carried out safely.

(3)

Enforces all provisions of this subchapter.

(4)

When requested by proper authority, or when public interest so requires, makes investigations in connection with matters referred to in the building code and renders written reports on the same.

(5)

Issues such notices or orders as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the law, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction, or to require adequate exit facilities in buildings and structures.

(6)

Inspections required under the provisions of the building code shall be made by the Building Official or his duly appointed assistant. The Building Official may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection service, after investigation of their qualifications and reliability. No certificate called for by any provision of the building code shall be issued on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified to by a responsible officer of such service.

(7)

Keeps comprehensive records of applications, of permits issued, of certificates issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered, and of notices or orders issued.

(8)

All such records shall be open to public inspection for good and sufficient reasons at the stated office hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Building Official without his written consent.

(9)

Makes written reports to his immediate superior once each month, or more often if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated.

(G)

Right of entry. The Building Official, in the discharge of his official duties, and upon proper identification, shall have authority to enter any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour. If such entry, as provided in this division, is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

(Ord. 86, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.02; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.03; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.04; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.05; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.06; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.07; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.09)

Cross reference— Building material restrictions, see § 156.069; Right of entry of the Building Official, see Standard Building Code, 1988 Edition, § 102.1

Any officer or employee, or member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of this subchapter, acting for the city in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision in this subchapter shall be defended by the City Attorney until the final termination of his proceedings.

(Ord. 86, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.08)

(A)

A permit fee shall be required for all building permits issued by the city with the exception of accessory structures with less than 80 square feet. The fees for issuance of building permits shall be as provided for in § 150.125 of this chapter. Under the current adopted building codes, where work for which a building permit is required and is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining a permit, the permit fee shall be doubled. The payment of a double fee shall not relieve any person(s) from fully complying with the requirements of the building code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties for such violation.

(B)

Storm shelters are considered accessory structures. They must meet the same requirements as other accessory structures except that a building permit is required regardless of the size or square footage of the shelter.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.10; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.13; Ord. 397, passed 6-14-94; Am. Ord. 02-014, passed 4-23-02)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

Registration of building contractor.

(1)

No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in work or conduct any business of a building contractor within the city until such person, firm, or corporation has registered with the city and paid an annual registration fee as provided for in § 150.126 of this chapter.

(2)

Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to register with the city shall make application to the Building Official. Such application shall contain the person's and company's name, home and business address and telephone, and any other information deemed pertinent or necessary by the Building Official.

(3)

The city may revoke or suspend any registration permit issued whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of the building code, any city ordinance or state law.

(B)

Insurance required. Every person, firm or corporation doing business as a building contractor within the city shall submit proof of general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $250,000.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.11; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 2.12; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. O-2009-029, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

A high-rise building is defined as a building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16,764 millimeters) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access.

(B)

Any building exceeding the height restriction found in division (A) shall adhere to all applicable high-rise building requirements found in chapter 403 of the International Building Code as adopted by the City Council of Gun Barrel City.

(C)

The height of a high-rise building designated in division (A) shall supersede and be binding with respect to any other definition and/or height standard relative to a high-rise building as may be found in the International Building Code, Fire Code or any other code and/or regulation adopted by the City Council.

(Ord. O-2021-046, passed 12-21-21)

The City Council for the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas hereby adopts the 2020 National Electric Code and all amendments thereto.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.01; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-016, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-016, passed 11-16-2018; Am. Ord. O-2021-049, passed 12-21-21)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

Created. There is hereby created the office of Electrical Inspector.

(B)

Appointment. The Electrical Inspector shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the confirmation of the City Council. Until an Electrical Inspector is otherwise appointed, the Building Official shall serve in such capacity.

(C)

Qualifications. The Electrical Inspector shall have at least two years experience as an electrician, shall be of good moral character, shall be versed in the approved methods of electrical construction.

(D)

Remuneration. The Electrical Inspector shall receive such compensation as the City Manager may decide.

(E)

Duties. The Electrical Inspector, also known here as the City Electrician and referred to as such, shall have the following duties as are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to:

(1)

Regulate and determine the placing of electric wires or other appliances for electric lights, heat, or power in the city and to cause all such wires, appliances, or apparatus to be placed, constructed and guarded as not to cause fires or accidents, endangering life or property, and to be constructed as to keep to a minimum the loss or waste of electrical current.

(2)

Enforce all provisions of this subchapter and the Electrical Inspector is hereby granted the authority to enter all buildings in the city in the performance of his duties between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, except that in an emergency and within the limits of reason he may enter buildings for such purposes at other than the designated hours.

(3)

Inspect and/or test all electrical work and equipment or apparatus for compliance with the National Electrical Code whenever electrical wiring, appliances, or apparatus shall be defective or hazardous through improper manufacture or improper or insufficient insulation or for any other reason, he shall at once cause the removal of such defect or defects, at the expense of the owners of such wiring, appliances or apparatus.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.02; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.03; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.04; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.05; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.06; Am. Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

No installation, alteration, or removal shall be made in or of any building or structure for light, heat or power or to increase load of energy carried by such wires or equipment, nor shall any building or structure be wired for electrical lights, appliances, motors, apparatus, or heating devices nor alterations made thereto without first obtaining a permit from the city by the person, firm or corporation having direct charge of such installation or services. The fees for the permit shall be provided for in § 150.125 of this chapter.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.07; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Upon the completion of the wiring, installation or alteration of any building or structure for light, heat, power appliance or apparatus, it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation having direct charge of such to notify the City Electrician who shall, as early as possible, inspect such wiring, installation, appliance, and apparatus, and if installed, altered and constructed in compliance with the permit and in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter, he shall execute a certificate of satisfactory inspection, which shall contain the date of such inspection and the result of his examination but no such certificate shall be issued unless such electric wiring, motors, heating devices, appliances and apparatus be in strict accord with the rules and requirements and the spirit of this subchapter, nor shall the current be turned on such installation, equipment, appliance, motors, heating device, and apparatus until such certificate be issued. The amount of fee or charge to be made for such inspections and certificate to be fixed and determined by the City Manager.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.08)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

All electrical construction, all materials, appliances, motors, heating devices, and apparatus used in connection with electrical work and the operation of all electrical apparatus with the city shall conform to the rules and requirements of the current National Electrical Code when work is performed or equipment and apparatus installed. However, the necessity, good service and such results often require larger sizes of wire, more branch circuits, and better types of equipment than the minimum which is specified in the National Electrical Code. Therefore, the City Electrician, supervising the enforcement of this subchapter, will have the responsibility and authority for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment, materials, construction and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules, and the City Electrician, where necessary, shall follow the code procedure for securing official interpretations of the code.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.09; Am. Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of electrical construction or the installation of wiring and apparatus for electric lights, appliances, heating or power in the city shall hold a valid master electrician's license issued by the State and obtain an electrical contractor's registration, the annual fee for which shall be as provided for in § 150.126 of this chapter, which shall be paid into the city treasury before such registration shall become effective.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.10; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Every person, firm or corporation doing electrical business in the city shall submit to the city proof of minimum state-required insurance.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.11; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09)

No registration shall be issued until the party applying for same has given satisfactory evidence to the City Electrician of his or their ability to do such electrical work in a safe and satisfactory manner. No permit for installation or alteration of any wiring, heating devices, motors, appliances and apparatus shall be issued until the registration and proof of insurance have been obtained.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.12; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09)

(A)

Failure to correct unfit condition after due notice. Any person, firm or corporation who shall fail to correct any defect or defects in his or her work or to meet the required standards after having been given notice of the unfit condition by the City Electrician within a reasonable time, shall be refused any other permit until such defect or defects have been corrected and shall be subject to revocation of registration for continual defective work or upon conviction for violation of the provisions of this subchapter.

(B)

Terminating electrical current. Upon failure to comply with this subchapter, the City Electrician shall have authority, after due notice, to cut out electrical current in the locality concerned.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.13; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.14; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Any individual desiring to perform his own electrical work personally shall not be required to submit proof of insurance or to obtain the required registration, but shall be required to obtain the regular permit for that particular job. Such work done by an individual must be done by him personally on his own particular job and not by way of performing a service to the public generally.

(Ord. 85, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 3.15; Am. Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

The 2015 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the construction, alteration, movements, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings, and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stores in height with separate means of egress; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of such code is on file for reference in the office of the Building Official and the same is adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 5.01; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-016, passed 5-12-98; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-017, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-017, passed 11-16-2018)

(A)

It shall be the duty of the Building Official to enforce all laws and provisions specified in the Standard Housing Code.

(B)

The Building Official in the discharge of his official duties, and upon proper identification, shall have authority to enter any building, structure, or premises at any reasonable hour. If such entry, as provided in this division, is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

(Ord. 87, passed 5-23-77; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 5.02; '88 Code, Ch. 3, § 5.03)

The 2015 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.01; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-016, passed 5-12-98; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-018, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-018, passed 11-16-2018)

State Law reference— Authority to regulate plumbing, see Tex. Local Gov't Code §§ 214.011 et seq.

(A)

There is hereby created the position of Plumbing Official who shall be the Building Official of the city.

(B)

It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Official to enforce all provisions of the plumbing code and to inspect and test all plumbing work for compliance with the plumbing code. It further shall be the duty of the Plumbing Official to see that all persons installing or altering plumbing shall be qualified by state law.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.02; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

State Law reference— Authority to appoint plumbing inspector, see Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.011

No person shall engage in work or conduct of the business of plumbing or landscape irrigation within the city, except as herein specifically exempted, unless such person is the holder of a valid license as issued by the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners or the Texas Board of Irrigators. Plumbing work by a landscape irrigation installer, however, is limited to the installation and repair of irrigation systems and connection of these systems to the customer's side of the water service. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the employment of a journeyman plumber or irrigator or apprentice to engage in plumbing work under the general supervision of a master plumber nor plumbing work done by a property owner in a building or on a premises owned or occupied by him or her as his or her home.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.03; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

State Law reference— Irrigators' Licensing Law, see Tex. Water Code §§ 34.001 et seq.; Plumbing License Law, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 6243-101

(A)

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in work or conduct of the business of plumbing or landscape irrigation within the city until such person, firm or corporation has registered with the city. The local registration of plumbers and irrigation contractors is in addition to the state licensing requirement. Due to Senate Bill 1354 passed on September 1, 2009, annual registration fees shall not apply to plumbers and irrigation contractors.

(B)

Any person, firm or corporation desiring to register with the city shall make application to the Plumbing Official. Such application shall contain the person's and/or company's name, home and business address and telephone, and any other information deemed pertinent or necessary by the Plumbing Official.

(C)

The city may revoke or suspend any registration permit issued whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of the plumbing code, any city ordinance or state law.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.04; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. O-2009-032, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

No person, firm or corporation shall install, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert or replace any plumbing work, or cause the same to be done, within the city without first obtaining a plumbing permit. No plumbing permit or permit for an irrigation system shall be issued to any person unless such person is licensed by the state as a master plumber or a licensed irrigation contractor and registered with the city.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.05; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. O-2009-032, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

(A)

The Plumbing Official is hereby authorized to discontinue or cause to be discontinued all water service or sewer services to any and all premises, land buildings, or structures where it is found that an immediate hazard exists to the purity or potability of the city water supply.

(B)

The Plumbing Official of the city is hereby authorized and directed to take such steps as necessary to determine all potential hazards to the purity or potability of the city water supply which exist. Upon determining such potential hazards it shall be the duty of the Plumbing Official to immediately cause notice to go to the owner or such other person responsible for such premises, specifying such hazards, and notifying such person that in the event that such hazard is not corrected in a reasonable time as established by the Plumbing Official all water services shall be discontinued thereafter until such order has been complied with.

(C)

The Plumbing Official may order occupants to vacate premises until water service is restored.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.06; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. O-2021-003, passed 1-26-21)

(A)

The use of lead pipes and pipe fittings that contain more than 8.0% lead or solders and flux that contains more than 0.2% lead is prohibited in the following circumstances:

(1)

For installation and repair of any public water supply; and

(2)

For any plumbing in a residential or nonresidential facility providing water for human consumption and connected to a public drinking water supply system.

(B)

This requirement will be waived for lead joints that are necessary for repairs to cast iron pipes.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.07; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Every person, firm, or corporation doing plumbing or landscape irrigation business in the city shall submit to the city proof of minimum state-required insurance.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 11.08; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. O-2009-032, passed 12-8-09)

The 2015 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the installation of mechanical systems, including the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, the addition to, the installation of equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, incinerators and other energy-related systems, and the use or maintenance of mechanical systems; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 12.01; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-016, passed 5-12-98; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-019, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-019, passed 11-16-2018)

The Building Official shall be the Mechanical Official for the city and shall be responsible for all mechanical inspections and for the enforcement of the mechanical code and any other applicable regulation, law, or ordinance. It further shall be his or her duty to see that all persons installing or altering any heating, air conditioning or refrigeration system shall be qualified by state law. However, individuals may do their own work.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 12.02; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

No person shall engage in work or conduct of the business of installing heating, refrigeration, or air conditioning within the city unless such person is the holder of a valid license as issued by the Texas Department of License and Regulations as required under the Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 12.03; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

State Law reference— Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 8861

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in work or conduct of the business of installing heating, refrigeration, or air conditioning within the city until such person, firm or corporation has registered with the city. The local registration of mechanical contractors is in addition to the state licensing requirement.

(Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in work or conduct of the business of installing heating, refrigeration, or air conditioning within the city without first obtaining a mechanical permit. No mechanical permit shall be issued to any person unless such person is the holder of a valid license as issued by the Texas Department of Labor and Standards as required under the Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law and registered with the city.

(Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Every person, firm, or corporation doing business as a mechanical contractor in the city shall submit to the city proof of minimum state-required insurance.

(Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09)

The 2015 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern fuel gas systems and gas-fire appliances, including the installation, alternation, repair, enlargement, restoration, replacement or relocation of gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.01; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89; Am. Ord. 98-016, passed 5-12-98; Am. Ord. 00-025, passed 9-12-00; Am. Ord. O-2005-017, passed 9-27-05; Am. Ord. O-2016-020, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-020, passed 11-16-2018)

The Building Official shall be the Gas Official for the city and shall be responsible for all gas system and appliance inspections and for the enforcement of the gas code and any other applicable regulation, law, or ordinance. It further shall be his duty to see that all persons installing or altering gas systems shall be qualified by state law.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.02; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in work or conduct of the business of installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, removing, converting or replacing any gas system or appliance within the city unless such person is the holder of a valid plumber's license as issued by the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners or a general installers and repairmen license (or other appropriate license classification) issued by the LPG (liquified petroleum gas) Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Gas plumbing work done by a LPG Gas installer, however, is limited to the installation and repair of systems and appliances that are connected to or that use liquified petroleum gas as a fuel.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.03; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

State Law reference— LPG gas contractor licensing law, Tex. Natural Resources Code §§ 113.001 et seq.

(A)

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in work or conduct of the business of installation of consumer's gas piping and gas appliances within the city until such person, firm or corporation has registered with the city and paid an annual registration fee as provided for in § 150.126 of this chapter. The local registration of gas contractors is in addition to the state licensing requirement.

(B)

Any person, firm or corporation desiring to register with the city shall make application to the Gas Official. Such application shall contain the person's and/or company's name, home and business address and telephone, and any other information deemed pertinent or necessary by the Gas Official.

(C)

The city may revoke or suspend any registration permit issued whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of the gas code, any city ordinance or state law.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.04; Ord. 260, passed 1-10-89)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

No person, firm or corporation shall install, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, convert or replace any gas system, or cause the same to be done, within the city without first obtaining a gas permit. No LPG gas permit shall be issued to any person unless such person is licensed by the state as a LPG gas installer and registered with the city. The fees for permit shall be provided for in § 150.126 of this chapter.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.05; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

Every person, firm or corporation doing LPG gas business of installation and repair within the city shall submit to the city proof of minimum state-required insurance.

('88 Code, Ch. 3, § 13.06; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09)

The fees for issuance of the permits mentioned in this chapter within the city shall be computed as provided for in § 3.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code.

('88 Code, App. A, § 3.00; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. 396, passed 6-14-94; Am. Ord. 443, passed 3-14-95; Am. Ord. 98-023, passed 8-11-98)

(A)

Building contractor fee. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of construction or erection of any building within the city, shall pay an annual registration fee as provided for in § 5.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code.

(B)

Electrician's license fee. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of electrical construction or of the installation of wiring and apparatus for electric lights, appliances, heating or power in the city shall, before doing so, obtain an electrical contractor's registration, the fee for which shall be as provided for in § 5.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code, which shall be paid into the city treasury before such registration shall become effective.

(C)

Plumber or irrigation contractor's registration. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of plumbing or irrigation work within the city shall be required to register annually but with no associated fee. (Reference Senate Bill 1354 effective 09-01-09)

(D)

LPG gas contractor's registration fee. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of installing or repairing LPG gas systems or appliances within the city shall pay an annual registration fee as provided for in § 5.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code.

(E)

Mechanical contractor's registration fee. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of installing heating, refrigeration, or air conditioning within the city shall, before doing so, obtain a mechanical contractor's registration, the fee for which shall be as provided in § 5.00 of the Fee Schedule found in Appendix 1 of this Code, which shall be paid into the city treasury before such registration shall become effective.

('88 Code, App. A, § 4.00; Ord. 330, passed 12-3-91; Am. Ord. 98-023, passed 8-11-98; Am. Ord. O-2009-006, passed 2-24-09; Am. Ord. O-2009-030, passed 12-8-09; Am. Ord. O-2009-031, passed 12-8-09; Am. Ord. O-2009-032, passed 12-8-09)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 150.999

The 2015 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of the building envelope, mechanical lighting and power systems of the city; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

(Ord. O-2009-014, passed 6-9-09; Am. Ord. O-2016-021, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-021, passed 11-16-2018)

The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the repaid, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

(Ord. O-2016-022, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-022, passed 11-16-2018)

The 2015 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the design, construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, aquatic facilities and related equipment; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

(Ord. O-2016-023, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-023, passed 11-16-2018)

The 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use, and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures; and to provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

(Ord. O-2016-024, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-024, passed 11-16-2018)

The 2015 Edition of the International Zoning Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all subsequent revisions, standards or supplements thereto, are hereby adopted to regulate and govern the development, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings, structures and lots; and to provide for the issuance of permits, including conditional use permits, and the collection of fees. One copy of each is on file for reference in the Office of the Building Official and all are adopted and incorporated fully as if set out at length herein.

(Ord. O-2016-025, passed 5-17-16; Am. Ord. O-2018-025, passed 11-16-2018)

(A)

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall be subject to the penalty provided in § 10.99.

(B)

Any person, organization, association, or corporation violating the provisions of § 150.002 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.

(C)

A violation of any provision of the 2020 National Electric Code and any amendments thereto as adopted by § 150.040 shall be cited and, if found guilty of such offense, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000. Each day an offense is committed in violation of the Code shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. 98-010, passed 2-24-98; Am. Ord. O-2021-049, passed 12-21-21)