2026-011 - Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards,” of the Code of Ordinances; repealing the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code

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(3) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on irrigation systems that are not classified as health hazards must be tested every 2 years or as required by the adopted plumbing code. (j) Appeal. A person may appeal the decision of the director or regulatory authority by making a written request for appeal to the appeals officer within seven (7) business days of the adverse decision or action. The appeal hearing shall be conducted no later than seven (7) business days following receipt of the notice of appeal unless the parties agree to a later date. The appeal shall be conducted by to the building board of appeals. The decision of the building board of appeals shall be final. (k) Enforcement. A person who violates any provision of this article by performing a prohibited act or by failing to perform a required act is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $2,000.00. Each day that one or more of the provisions in this article is violated shall constitute a separate offense. If a person is convicted of two (2) or more distinct violations of this article, the building safety department shall, upon due notice to the customer, be authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where such violations occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored only upon payment of a reconnection charge, hereby established at $150.00, and any other costs incurred by the city in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the building safety department that the same action shall not be repeated while the article is in effect. Compliance with this article may also be sought through injunctive relief in district court. § 4.02.125. through § 4.02.150. (Reserved) DIVISION 6 Fuel Gas Code § 4.02.151. Adopted. (a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "fuel gas code" shall mean the 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (sometimes referred to as the IFGC) including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas Code. (b) Adoption. The 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, including appendices A, B, C and D (which are informational only and which shall only be used for reference), is hereafter adopted as the municipal fuel gas code for the city. The 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to regulation and governance of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing for the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms set forth therein.