In case of conflict between this Chapter and the provisions of the Building Code, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply.
San Juan City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 4
BUILDING STANDARDS REGULATIONS
§ 1.00 MINIMAL FLOOR AREA.
No permit shall be issued for the construction of any residential building that does not meet the minimum floor area requirements under this section.
(a)
The minimum floor area for each residential building shall be no less than 800 square feet.
(b)
A room where a tub or shower, and lavatory are to be located shall have a minimum floor area of 30 square feet (2.8 square meters), with no dimension less than four feet (1.2 meters).
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 2.00 FOUNDATION.
(a)
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a residential building unless the foundation for said building is determined by the building official to be safe.
(b)
A foundation for a building will be considered safe if it is capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 3.00 FINANCIAL COMMITMENT.
(a)
The City Manager, with the approval of the City Commission, is hereby authorized and directed to establish a schedule, based on the square floor area of a residential building, to determine the amount of financial commitment that must be made to ensure the completion of proposed residential building construction.
(b)
The City Manager, with the approval of the City Commission, is hereby authorized and directed to modify the schedule required in subsection (a) as necessary.
(c)
A person applying for a permit for the construction of a residential building must demonstrate to the Building Official that he has sufficient funds to meet the financial commitment required to finish construction. It shall be sufficient proof that a person has sufficient funds to meet financial commitment if that person can show:
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 4.00 MOVING STRUCTURES INTO CITY LIMITS.
(a)
It shall be unlawful to bring into the City limits any structure that is intended to be used as a residential unit or commercial unit, unless that structure is composed of at least 90% of new material.
(b)
Any conflict between this section and State or Federal law dealing with manufactured or modular homes shall be resolved in favor of the State or Federal law.
(c)
This section does not prohibit the movement of structures already within City limits.
(d)
A person must obtain a building permit for a structure before moving a single-family residential unit that is neither a modular home or a manufactured home within City limits.
(1)
The building official shall ensure that the structure to be moved within the City limits complies with the requirements of this Code, as if the structure were a new building.
(2)
An additional inspection fee of $50.00 shall be required of the applicant.
(4)
An additional $10 per mile to be traveled will be required as part of the inspection fee if the building official must travel more than 15 miles to inspect the structure.
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 5.00 MINIMAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.
Each applicant for a building permit to construct a residential building shall ensure that, at a minimum, the following requirements are met:
(a)
Sanitary facilities required.
Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition free from defects, leaks and obstructions.
(b)
Location of sanitary facilities:
(1)
All required plumbing fixtures shall be located within the dwelling unit and be accessible to the occupants of such dwelling unit. The tub or shower and lavatory shall be located in a room affording privacy to the user and such room shall have a minimum floor space of 30 square feet (2.8 square meters), with no dimension less than four feet (1.2 meters).
(2)
Bathrooms shall be accessible from habitable rooms, hallways, corridors or other protected or enclosed areas, not including kitchens or other food preparation areas.
(c)
Hot and cold water supply.
Every dwelling unit shall have connected to the kitchen sink, lavatory and tub or shower an adequate supply of both cold water and hot water. All water shall be supplied through an approved distribution system connected to a potable water supply.
(d)
Water heating facilities.
Every dwelling unit shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn as required by the Standard Plumbing Code, to not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius).
(e)
Electric lights and outlets required.
(1)
Every habitable room or space shall contain at least two separate and remote convenience outlets;
(2)
Bedrooms shall have, in addition, at least one wall-switch controlled ceiling or wall-type light fixture;
(3)
In kitchens, three separate and remote convenience outlets shall be provided, and a wall or ceiling type light fixture controlled by a wall switch shall be required;
(4)
Every hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at least one electric fixture;
(5)
In bathrooms, the electric light fixture shall be controlled by a wall switch;
(6)
In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room, there shall be provided at least one convenience outlet;
(7)
Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition, and shall be connected to the source of electric power in a safe manner; and
(8)
Improperly insulated electrical wires or excessive multiple connections per outlet are specifically prohibited.
(f)
Minimum requirements for electrical systems.
Every electrical outlet and fixture required by this Chapter shall be installed, maintained and connected to a source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code of the city.
(g)
Foundation.
The building foundation shall be made of concrete or concrete piers.
(h)
Exterior walls:
(1)
Every exterior wall of a dwelling unit shall be free of holes, breaks, or loose or rotting boards or timbers, to the extent that such conditions might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building.
(2)
All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.
(i)
Roofs.
Roofs shall be structurally sound and maintained in a safe manner and have no defects which might admit rain or cause dampness in the walls or interior portion of the building.
(k)
Stairs, porches and appurtenances.
Every inside and outside stairway, porch and any appurtenance thereto shall be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
(l)
Windows and doors.
Every intended opening in a structure shall be covered with a:
(n)
Structural supports.
Every structural element of the dwelling shall be maintained structurally sound and show no evidence of deterioration which would render it incapable of carrying loads which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 6.00 ENFORCEMENT.
(a)
If a person constructs a residential structure or moves a single-family residential structure within the City limits, and that structure does not meet or exceed the minimal requirements set forth under this Code, then the building official shall cause further construction to cease unless that construction is to repair deficiencies. No further non-remedial construction shall be allowed until all deficiencies have been removed, and approved by the building official.
(b)
If the deficiencies are not cured after 120 days after construction has been ceased. The building official shall determine whether such construction constitutes a nuisance. Any portion of the structure that has been previously erected shall be removed or demolished at the expense of the owner if determined to be a nuisance.
(1999 Unified Development Code)
§ 7.00 PERMIT FEES.
(a) | Building Fees: | ||
(1) | Commercial Building Fees: Building permits for commercial will be based on the current International Code Council building schedules of valuation amounts per square foot of improvement adopted every year. | ||
Total Valuation | |||
$1,000 and less | $60.00 base rate, unless inspection required, in which case a $40.00 fee for each inspection will be required. | ||
$1,000 to $50,000 | $150.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. Plus $40.00 inspection. | ||
$50,001 to $100,000 | $400.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00. Plus $40.00 inspection. | ||
$100,001 to $500,000 | $1,000.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. Plus $40.00 inspection. | ||
$500,001.00 and up | $2,000.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. Plus $40.00 inspection. | ||
Plan Review Checking Fees | The fee shall be one-half of the building permit fee and shall be in addition to the building permit fee. This fee shall only apply to commercial buildings. | ||
(2) | Residential Building Fees: The fees for building permits for residential dwellings will be determined by assessing a fee of 0.30 per square foot of the total buildable area of the residential dwelling. | ||
Square Foot: | Multiply By: | Fees: | |
500 | $0.30 | $150.00 | |
1,000 | $0.30 | $300.00 | |
1,500 | $0.30 | $450.00 | |
2,000 | $0.30 | $600.00 | |
2,500 | $0.30 | $750.00 | |
3,000 | $0.30 | $900.00 | |
3,500 | $0.30 | $1,050.00 | |
4,000 | $0.30 | $1,200.00 | |
4,500 | $0.30 | $1,350.00 | |
5,000 | $0.30 | $1,500.00 | |
5,500 | $0.30 | $1,650.00 | |
6,000 | $0.30 | $1,800.00 | |
(b) | Moving Fees: For the moving of any building or structure | $200.00 | |
(c) | Demolition Fees: For the demolition of any building or structure | $200.00 | |
(d) | Plumbing Fees: | ||
Issuance of Permit | $35.00 | ||
Reinspection | $40.00 | ||
Installation, Alteration or Repair of Water Piping | $25.00 | ||
Sewer Tap | $300.00 | ||
Septic Tank | $200.00 | ||
Grease Trap | $25.00 | ||
Sand Trap | $25.00 | ||
Lint Trap | $25.00 | ||
Kitchen Sink | $6.00 | ||
Garbage Disposal | $6.00 | ||
Dishwasher | $6.00 | ||
Toilet | $6.00 | ||
Lavatory | $6.00 | ||
Shower | $6.00 | ||
Bathtub | $6.00 | ||
Tub/Shower | $6.00 | ||
Laundry Sink | $6.00 | ||
Flood Drain | $6.00 | ||
Washing Machine Drain | $6.00 | ||
Urinal | $6.00 | ||
Fountain | $6.00 | ||
Water Heater | $6.00 | ||
A/C Drain | $6.00 | ||
Vacuum Breakers or Backflow Protection Devices | $6.00 | ||
Gas Piping | $25.00 | ||
Gas Test Inspection | $25.00 | ||
(e) | Electrical Fees: | ||
Issuance of Permit | $35.00 | ||
Reinspection | $40.00 | ||
Working Clearance | Residential: $150.00 Commercial: $50.00 | ||
Temporary Pole | $40.00 | ||
New Service: | |||
0–200 Amps or Less | $100.00 | ||
201–400 Amps | $150.00 | ||
Greater than 400 Amps | $200.00 | ||
Change of or Increase Service | $40.00 | ||
Exterior Vents | $3.00 | ||
Signs | $3.00 | ||
Range | $3.00 | ||
Dryer | $3.00 | ||
Water Heater | $3.00 | ||
Dishwasher | $3.00 | ||
Garbage Disposal | $3.00 | ||
A/C Window Unit | $3.00 | ||
(f) | Mechanical Fees: | ||
Issuance of Permit | $35.00 | ||
Reinspection | $40.00 | ||
All Heating, Ventilation, Duct Work, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems: | |||
1. | 1–2 Tons | $35.00 for the first ton plus $35.00 for the additional ton. A fraction of a ton is $20.00. | |
2. | 2.1–4 Tons | $70.00 for the first 2 tons plus $35.00 for the additional ton. A fraction of a ton is $20.00. | |
3. | 4.1–10 Tons | $105.00 for the first 4 tons plus $35.00 for the additional ton. A fraction of a ton is $20.00. | |
4. | More Than 10 Tons | $140.00 for the first 10 tons plus $35.00 for the additional ton. A fraction of a ton is $20.00. | |
All Boilers (based on BTU input) | |||
33,000 BTU (1 BHP) to 165,000 BTU (5 BHP) | $20.00 | ||
165,001 BTU (5 BHP) to 330,000 BTU (10 BHP) | $30.00 | ||
330,001 BTU (10 BHP) to 1,165,000 BTU (52 BHP) | $40.00 | ||
1,165,001 BTU (52 BHP) to 3,330,000 BTU (98 BHP) | $50.00 | ||
More Than 3,330,000 BTU | $60.00 | ||
(Ordinance 2019-28 adopted 10/8/19)