HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1469ORDINANCE NO. 1469
AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE
OF RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
BY ADOPTING NEW BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FUEL AND
GAS, FIRE AND ELECTRIC CODES
Be it ordained by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Fairhope,
Alabama (the "City") as follows:
Section 1. Findings. Having made due and proper investigation of the
matters hereinafter referred to, the Council has ascertained and does hereby find and
declare that the following facts are true and correct:
(a) On April 9, 2012, the City Council adopted that certain Resolution No.
1925-12 setting a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Proposed
Codes (as defined in Resolution No. 1925-12 and hereinafter reiterated)
during a regular meeting of the City Council on May 14, 2012;
(b) On or before April 16, 2012, no less than three (3) copies of the
Proposed Codes were placed on file with the City Clerk's office to
permit use and examination of same by the public;
(c) Resolution No. 1925-12 was published in the Fairhope Courier once a
week for two (2) successive weeks, on Friday, April 20, 2012 and again
on Friday, April 27, 2012; and
(d) The specific codes that the City is considering for adoption are as
follows (the "Proposed Codes"):
(1) 2012 International Code Council Residential Building Code
(IRC)
(2) 2012 International Code Council Building Code (IBC) together
with Appendix D thereto for the Fire District
(3) 2012 International Code Council Mechanical Code (IMC)
(4) 2012 International Code Council Plumbing Code (IPC)
(5) 2012 International Code Council Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC)
(6) 2012 International Code Council Fire Code (IFC)
(7) 2012 International Code Council Existing Building Code (IEBC)
(8) 2012 International Code Council Energy Conservation Code
(IECC)
(9) 2011 National Fire Protection Association 70, National Electric
Code (NEC)
(10) National Fire Protection Association 501 A 2011 Manufactured
Housing
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(11) National Fire Protection Association 1194 2011 Recreational
Vehicle Parks
(12) City of Fairhope General Code Information Supplement
(13) City of Fairhope Electrical Code Supplement
(14) City of Fairhope Gas Code Supplement (also known as
"Recommended Practices For Two Pound Pressure Natural Gas
Piping Systems For New Construction")
(e) A public hearing was duly held at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 14, 2012, at which the public was given the opportunity to
speak with respect to the adoption of the Proposed Codes.
(f) The adoption of the Proposed Codes by the City is necessary and
appropriate for the protection and preservation of the health, welfare and
safety of the City.
Section 2. Amendment. The Proposed Codes are hereby adopted by the
City Council by reference as permitted by § 11-45-8(c) of the Alabama Code (1975).
The existing codes of the City that pertain to the subject matter of the Proposed Codes
are hereby deleted and replaced with the Proposed Codes.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions hereof.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its due adoption and publication as required by law.
Approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof on the
29th day of May, 2012.
ATTEST:
Lisa A. ank3, MMC
City C1 rk