HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-648AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS STANDARD CODES RELATING TO
INSPECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,ALXW , AND
THE ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING PROVISIONS AS PROVIDED IN SAID CODES.
WHEREAS, the adoption of these Codes with current amendments is done to
facilitate proper inspection activities by the City of Fairhope relating to
construction, alterations, a-ditions and maintenance of buildings and struc-
tures within the corporate limits of said City and relating to the prevention
of hazards such as fire;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that the following Codes are hereby adopted by reference as though
they were fully copied herein:
Section 1. STANDARD BUILDING CODE - 1979 EDITION, with applicable
amendments; EXCEPTING therefrom the following:
Sec. 102.1 (b) with respect to qualifications of the Building
Official, amended to read "Mininum qualifications for appoint-
ment to the office of Building Official shall be as determined
by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama."
Sec. 102.2: Delete the last sentence of this Section and substi-
tute therefor "All applicants for appointment as 'construction y
inspector' shall present such credentials as will demonstrate
to the City Council and the Building Official that he/she/they
possess adequate knowledge & skills to perform the required
duties of the position."
Sec. 102.3: Delete the wards "in the department" and substitute
therefor "of the City".
Sec. 111: Delete in its entirety
Sec. 201:(Definitions) Surveyor - definition amended to delete
the phrase "or Civil Engineer".
Section 2. STANDARD PLUMBING CODE - 1979 EDITION,with applicable amendme-
Section 3. STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE - 1979 EDITION,with applicable
amendments.
Section 4. STANDARD GAS CODE - 1979 EDITION, with applicable amendments.
Section 5. STANDARD CODE FOR THE ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE
BUILDINGS - 1977 EDITION, with applicable amendments.
Section 6. STANDARD SWD41ING POOL CODE - 1979 EDITION, with applicable
amendments.
Section 7. STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE - 1979 EDITION, with applicable
amendments.
Section 8. NATIONAL FIRE CODE (16 Volumes) - 1980 EDITION, with applicab
amendments.
Section 9. The Board of Adjustment & Appeals required by any or all
of the foregoing codes shall be the now existing Board of Adjustment and
Appeals established by City ordinance under appropriate enabling legislation.
Section 10. Be It Further Ordained By The City Council that, unless
specifically otherwise provided herein, any provisions in said Codes which
are contrary to existing Ordinances of the City of Fairhope; said Code Pro-
visions shall prevail and to that extent, any existing Ordinances to the
contrary be and the same hereby are repealed in that respect only..
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Section 11. Be It Further Ordained that when reference is made within
said Codes as to the duties of certain Officials, that Official of the City
of Fairhope who has duties corresponding to those of the Official in said
Codes shall be deemed to be the responsible Official insofar as enforcing
the provisions of the Code is concerned.
Section 12. Be It Further Ordained that this Ordinance shall take
effect and Fe in force from and after its adoption according to law, the
public welfare requiring it,
ADOPTED this p��O day of A, 1980.
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