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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />PARIS, TEXAS: <br />Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby <br />in all things approved. <br />Section 2. That Article II, Section 7 -16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of <br />Paris shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows: <br />"Sec. 7 -16. Building Codes - Adoption <br />(a) For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: <br />(1) Building Code shall mean the 2015 International Building Code, <br />including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions <br />to the 2015 International Building Code. <br />(2) Existing Building Code shall mean the 2015 International <br />Building Code for, including any and all amendments or <br />revisions thereto adopted. <br />(3) Residential Code shall mean the 2015 International Residential <br />Code, including any and all amendments, revisions or revised <br />additions to the 2015 International Residential Code. <br />(4) National Electrical Code shall mean the 2014 National Electrical <br />Code published by the National Fire Association, including any <br />and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2014 <br />National Electrical Code adopted. <br />(b) In conformance with Subchapter G, Chapter 214, Sections 214.211 <br />through 214.214 of the Texas Local Government Code, the 2015 <br />International Building Code, including Appendices C, E, F, G, J, shall be and is <br />hereafter adopted as the Municipal Building Code for the City of Paris. The <br />2015 International Building Code shall apply to the conditions and <br />maintenance of all property, buildings and structures by providing the <br />standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and <br />conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for <br />occupation and use for the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit <br />for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the <br />City of Paris. The City Council may establish procedures to adopt local <br />amendments to the International Residential Code and for the administration <br />and enforcement of the International Residential Code. <br />(c) In conformance with Subchapter G, Chapter 214, Sections 214.211 <br />