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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 31 (old) Building CodeR._-~_. , ,r .t ~ ~ • , • • R October, 1963 a ORDINANCE #31 ~. . VILLAGE OF NORTH ORLANDO, FLORIDA CODE a'Y STF~ e' ~ '• • ~ a ~/ =___---- j • • ~ ~ • . r CONTENTS BUILDING CODE Article I - General Pege Section I. Alteration, Etc., to Conform to Charter--_____ I Section 2. Use of Building Erected or Altered in Violation of this Chapter_____________________ I Section 3. Authority of Building Inspector to Stop Work if Contrary to Public Welfare_________________ I Section 4. Adoption of Southern Standard Building Code--- I Section 5. Awnings and Signs Over Sidewalks - Permit Re- quired; Application--------------------------- 2 Section 6. Awnings and Signs Over Sidewalks - Permit Fees------------------------------------------ 2 Section 7. Awnings and Signs Over Sidewalks _ Condemna_ tion of Unsafe Awnings and Signs______________ 2 Section 8. Penalty--------------------------------------- 2 Article II - Building Inspector Section 9. Office Created; Appointment, Term; Appointment of Substitute During Absence__________________ 3 Section 10. Qualifications________________________________ 3 Section II. Duties - Generally____________________________ 3 Section 12. Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations; In- vestigations; Publication; Hearings; To Nave Effect of Chapter, Amending and Repealing--___ 4 Section 13. Records--------------------------------------- q Section 14. Monthly Report to City Manager--_-____ g Section 15. Right of Entry; Badge of Office_______________ ~ r .~ Article ill - Building Permits Page Section 16. Required------------------------------------- 5 Section 17. Required - Form------------------------------ 5 Section 18. Required - Amendments------------------------ 5 Section 19. Required - Plans to Accompany Application---- 5 Section 20. Plot Diagram to Accompany Application-------- 6 Section 21. Approval of Application and Issuance of Permit Rejection------------------------------------ 6 (Section 22. Building Inspector to Sign Permit-__________ 6 Section 23. Expiration of Permits------------------------ 6 Section 24. Revocation___________________________________ 6 (Section 25. Inspection and Permit Fees------------------- 6 Article IV - Unsafe Buildings Section 26. Removal or Repair---------------------------- 7 Section 27. Notice of Unsafe Buildings------------------- 7 Section 28. Court Action to Compel Compliance Upon Dis- regard to Notice----------------------------- 8 Section 29. Vacating Buildings and Closing Streets--_---- 8 Article V - Building Provisions Section 30. Roof Coverings for All Buildings, With Ex- ceptions------------------------------------- 8 Section 31. Roof Coverings for Excepted Buildings-------- 8 Section 32. Dormer Windows------------------------------- 9 Section 33. Damaged or Repairing Wood Shingles Roof------ 9 Section 34. Building Inspector to Condemn Wood Shingle Roof----------------------------------------- 9 Section 35. Amending Southern Standard Building Code as to Masonry Buildings--------------------- 9 .~ • ORDINANCE N0. 31 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH ORLANDO, FLORIDA: PROVIDING FOR THE ADOP- TION OF THAT CERTAIN BUILDING CODE KNOWN AS SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1956-1957 EDITION, PROMULGAT- ED BY THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS: PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS THERETO: CREATING THE OFFICE OF BUILD- ING INSPECTOR AND ESTABLISHING DUTIES OF THE OFFICE: ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND MEANS OF ISSUANCE: PROVIDING FOR THE DECLARATION AND REMOV- AL OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS: ESTABLISHING MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PROVISIONS: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID CODE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH ORLANDO, FLORIDA: ARTICLE I - GENERA Section 1. Alteration, etc., to Conform to Chapter. .. No building or structure shall hereafter be constructed, altered, repaired or removed, nor shall the equipment of a building, structure or premises be constructed, installed, altered, repaired or removed except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. No building or structure shall be altered in any manner that would be in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or any authorized rule or approval of the Building inspector made and is- sued thereunder. Section 2. Use of Buiidin rs C ap er. Erected or Altered in Violation of It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, occupy or use a building or structure or part thereof, that has been erected or alter- ed in vrolation of the provisions of this Chapter. Section 3. Authorit of Building Inspector to Stop Work if Con rary o PuTTic We are. Whatever in the opinion of the Building Inspector by reason of defective or illegal work in violation of a provision of requirements of this Chapter, the continuance of a building operation is contrary to public welfare, he may order, in writing, al! further work to be stopped and maybe require suspension of work until the condition in violation has been remedied. r: t2) Section 4. Adoption of Southern Standard Building C®de. The purpose this Chapter is to provide certain minimum stand- ards and requirements in all matters relating to buildings and structures and the uses thereof. In every case where no standards or requirements are prescribed by this Chapter enacted by the City, compliance with the standards and requirements of the Southern Standard Building Code; complied and promulgated by the Southern Standard Building Code Congress, 1953, revision, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Manager and Clerk of the City shall be considered as prima facia evidence of caeeting such mini- mum standards and requirements provided, however, no building may be roofed with wooden shingles. section 5. Awni s aa~d S i gns awn er Sidewalks - Permit Required It shall be unlawful for any person to place, direct or maintain over the sidewalks of the City any awnings, shed, shelter, sign or other structure hanging or projecting over the sidewalks of the City without first obtaining from the City Building inspector a permit therefor. The application for such permit shall state the kind of awning, shed, shelter, sign or other structure, the weight thereof and the method of attaching or affixing to the building. If the same shall meet with the approval of the Building Inspector, he shall, upon payment of the req~i~red fee, issue a permit for the same. Section 6. Awnings, and Signs Over Sidewalks - Permit Fees. No permit as provided for in the preceding section shall be issued until after the following inspection fees shall have been paid to the City Treasurer and Collector; (a) For eny awning, shed, shelter or other structure, not a sign, the same fees as are required for the issuance of permits for the construction,. alteration, and repair of buildings based upon the cost of such construction, alteration, extension or repair. (bl One Dollar 01.00) for each permit issued for the con- struction, alteration, extension or repair of such sign. Section 7. Awnin sand Si ns Over Sidewalks - Condemnation of Unsa a Awn ngs an gns. The Building Inspector shall inspect all awnings, sheds, shel- ters, signs and other structures hanging or projecting over the sidewalks of the city and shall be authorized to condemn all such awnings, sheds, shelters, signs and other structures hanging or pro- jecting over such sidewalk as unsafe and dangerous and to cause a notice to be served on the owner of the building to which such structure may be attached, his agents in charge, or the tenants there- of, and such owner, agent or tenant shall within three (31 days from receipt of such condemnation notice, or within such shorter time as • (3f the emergencX in the judgement of the City Manager tray require, af- ter the servtce of such notice, remove such structure. Section 8. Penalty; A person who shall violate a provision of this Chapter or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter, or repair, or has erected, construct- ed, altered or repaired a building or structure in violation of a detailed statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder, or of a permit or certificate issued thereunder, shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars (5500.00) or imprisonment at hard labor for a term, not ex- ceeding sixty (60) days, or b©th, such fine and imprisonment. Each day any violation of any provision of this Chapter shall continue, shall constitute a separate offense. ARTICLE It - BUILDING INSPECTOR Section 9. Office Created• A ointment Term• A ointment of Subs t u e Durtng A sence. The office of Building Inspector is hereby created. The Build- ing tnspector shall be appointed by and under the general control of the City Manager. His appointment shall continue during good be- havior and satisfactory service. During temporary absence or dis- ability of the Building Inspector, the City Manager shall designate a substitute to act in matters that require prompt attention. Section 10. Qualifications. To be eligible to appointment, the Building Inspector should have had at least five (5) years experience as an architect, civil engineer, or superintendent of construction. He shall be generally informed on the quality and strength of building materials, on the prevailing methods of building construction, on good practice in fire prevention, on the accepted requirements of safe facilities, and on the proper installation of plumbing, electric wiring, eleva- tors and other installations for the safety, comfort and convenience of occupants. He shall be in good health, physically capable of mak- ing the necessary examinations and inspections of buildings in course of construction. He shall not have any interest whatsoever, direct- ly or indirectly, in the sale or manufacture of any Material, process or device entering into or used in, or in connection with building construction. Section I1. Duties - Generally. The Building Inspector shall receive applications required in this Chapter, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificates. • • (4) He shall examine premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with and that construction is prosecuted safely. He shall enforce all laws relating to the construction, altera- tion, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided for. He shall, when directed by the City Manager, of when the interest of the City so require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in this Chapter and render written reports on the same. For the purpose of enforcing compliance with law, to remove illegal or unsafe con- ditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction, or to require exit facilities 'rn existing buildings and struc- tures, he shall issue such notice or orders as may be necessary. Section 12. Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations; In- vests ations Pubiication• Hearin s• To Have E ec o C ap er, Amendtnq and Repea tnQ. (a) For carrying into effect its provisions, the Building Inspector shall adopt rules es prescribed in this Chapter and con- sistent therewith, it being the intent of this requirement that the standards of federal or state bureaus, national technical or- ganizations or fire underwriters, as the same may be amended from time to time, shall serve as a guide in fixing the minimum rules or practice under this Chapter. (b) For the purpose of securing for the public the benefits of new developments in the building Industry and yet insuring pub- lic safety, he shall make or cause to be made investigations, or may accept duly authenticated reports from reliable sources, of new materials or modes of construction of buildings or structures, in the municipality which are not provided for in this Chapter, and shall promulgate rules setting forth the conditions under which such materials or modes of construction may be used; provided, however, that no rules shall be promulgated by the Building Inspector unless and until such rules have been approved by the City Manager or the City Commission. Sections 13. Records. la) The Building Inspector shall keep careful and comprehen- sive records of applications; of permits issued, or certificates issued; or inspection made, of reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. He shall retain on file copies of all papers in con- nection with building work for a period of two (2) years. (b) All such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable hours but shall not be removed from the office of the Building Inspector. Section 14. Monthly Report to City Manager. The Building Inspector shall make a report to the City Manager ~ ~ ~ ~ ! (5) once each month, or oftener if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated. Section 15. Right of Entry; Badge of Office. The Building Inspector, in the discharge of his duties, shall have authority to enter any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour. For the purpose of identification, he may adopt a badge of office, which he shall display on demand; provided that in any emer- gency, any other method of identification shall be sufficient. ARTICLE Ilt - BUILDING PERMITS Section 16. Required. ta) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, repair, remove or demolish or to commence the construction, altera- tion repair, removal or demolition of a building or structure in the city without first obtaining a formal permit from the Building In- spector. (b) Mo permit shall be required for alterations, repairs, by or for any local industry or industrial manufacturing plant, as a part of their general rnarntenance program. Provided, however, local industry or industrial manufacturing plants shall secure a permit for all new construction of structures of a permanent nature. Section 17. Required - Form. ta) Application for a permit shall be made in writing and fil- ed with the Building Inspector and shall be submitted in such form as the Building Inspector may prescribe. (b) Such application shall be made by the owner or lessee, or agent of either, or the architect, engineer, or builder employed in connection with the proposed work. If such application is made by a person other than the owner, it shall be accompanied by a duly cer- tified affidavit of the owner or the person making the application, that the proposed work is authorized.by the owner, and that the per- son making the application is authorrzed to make such application. tc) Such application shall contain the full names and adresses of the applicawt and .the owner, and if the owner is a corporate body, of its responsible officers. (d) Such application shall describe briefly the proposed work and shall give such additional information as may be required by the Bu'riding Inspector for an intelligent understanding of the proposed ' • work. i6) Section 18. Required - Amendments. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the to an application or to a plan or other record any time before the completion of the work for sought. Such amendment, after approval, shall ed a part of the original application. filing of amendments accompanying same, at which the permit was be filed with and deem- Section i9. Required - Plans to Accompany Application. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such drawings of the proposed work, drawn to scale, including floor plans, sections, elevations and structural details as the Building Inspector may re- quire. Section 20. Plot Diagram to Accompany Application. There shall also be filed a plot diagram in a form and size suitable for filing permanently with the permit record, drawn to scale, with all dimensions figured, showing accurately the size and exact location of all proposed new construction, or, in the case of demolition, of such construction as is to be demolished, and of all existing buildings and structures that are to remain. Section 21. royal of ec~'ion. location and Issuance of Permit It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to examine appii_ cations for permits, within forty eight i48) hours after filing. If, after examination, he finds no objection to the same, and it appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the laws and ordi- nances applicable thereto, and the proposed work will be safe, he shall approve such application and issue a permit for the proposed work as soon as practicable. If his examination reveals otherwise, he will reject such application, noting his findings in a report to be attached to the application, and delivering a copy to the appli- cant. Section 22. Building Inspector to Sign Permit. Every permit issued by the Building Inspector under the provi- sions of this Chapter shall have his signature affixed thereto, but this shall not prevent him from authorizing a subordinate to affix such signature. Section 23. Expiration of Permits. A permit under which no work is commenced within sixty 1601 days after issuance shall expire by limitation - and shall expire irregard- , (7) less after the expiration of one (I) year from date of issuance. Pro- vided, however, permits may be renewed fmr a longer period of time at the discretion of the Building Inspector. Section 24. Revocation. The Building Inspector may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this Chapter in case there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the applica- tion or plans on which the permit or approval was based. Section 25. Inspection and Permit Fees. .. On all buildings, structures or alterations requiring a build- ing permit, fee shall be paid in accordance with the following sched- ule; (a) Permit Fees. I. Where the valuation does not exceed $150.00, no fee shall be • ~ .' 1 ~ ' -~- r~uired, unless an inspection is necessary, in which case there shall be a X1.50 Yee. 2. Building permit fees for alterations or repairs where there is a valuation of rn-er $150.00, shall be X2.00 per thousand or fraction thereof. 3. Building permit fees for new structures shall be based upon the number of square feet in a structure and shall be at the rate of one and one-half (l~) cents per square foot for all enclosed work and on® (1) cent per square foot for porches, breezew$gs, and garages. (b) Moving of building or structures. 1. For the moving of any building or structure, the Yee shall be X10.00 -mover must post bonds in amounts required by City Manager and City Building Inspector. (c) Demolition of buildings or structures. 1. For the demolition of ar~r building or structure, the fee shall be X4.00. AR~ICIE IV -UNSAFE BUILDINGS Section 26. Removal or Repair (a) A building or structure that may be or shall at ar~- time hereafter become dangerous or unsafe, shall unless made d~afe and secure, be taken down and removed. (b) A building or structure declared structurally unsafe by duly constituted authority may be restored to safe condition; provided that if the damage or cost of reconstruction or restoration is in excess of fifty per cent (50~) of the value of the building or structure; if reconstructed or restored shall be made to conform with requirements for buildings and structures hereafter erected; but no change of use of occupancy shall be compelled by reason of such reconstrubtion or restoration. Section 27. Notice of Unsafe Buildit~s. (a) Upon receipt of information that a building or structure is unsafe, the Building Inspector shall make or cause to be made an inspection and if it is found that an unsafe condition exists, he shall serve or cause to be served on the owner or someone of the o.:ners, eocecutors, administrators, agents, lessees or other per- sons who may have a vested or contingent interest in the same, a written notice containing a description of the building or structure deemed unsafe, a statements of the particulars in which the building or structure is unsafe, and an order re- ~~ r 1 ~ ~ • ~ ~ • • ~ .s • • • w • 1 f ~ ~ , y ~~ quiring the same to be made safe and secure or removed, as may be deew-ed necessary by him. (b) If the person to whom such notice and order is addressed cannot be found within the City after diligent search, then such notice and order shall be sent registered mail to the last known address of such person; and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed adequate service. Section 288. Court Action to Compel Compliance Upon Disregard to Notice. If a person served with a notice or order to remove or repair an unsafe build- ing or structure shall fail, within sixty (60) days to comply with the require- ments thereof, the City Attorney may institute an appropriate action in the courts t o compel a compliance or the person shall be tried in the Municipal Court and if found guilty shall be punished in accordance with Section 8 of this Chapter. Section 2~. Vacating Buildings and Closing Streets. When a building or structure is in an unsafe condition, so that life is endan- gered thereby, the Building Inspector may order and require the inmates and occupants to vacate the same forthwith. He may, when necessary for the public safety, tempor- arily close sidewalks, streets, buildings, structures and places:-ad3acent to such building or structure and prohibit the same from being used. ARTICLE V - BUILDING PRIJVISION~ Section 30. Roof coverings f'or All Buildings, with Exceptions All buildings except those specifically mentioned in Section 31 of tfiis chapter shall have roof coverings of standard quality such as: (a) Brick or concrete surface (b) Clay or Portland Cement Tile (c) Tin or Slate (d) Asbestos Shingle 1/8 inch thick or thicker (e) Pitch or Felt, built-up type, four or five plies, gravel or slag surface (f) Asbestos -Asphalt, built-up type, four or five plies, smooth or grit surface Section 31. Roof Coverings for eaccepted Buildings. All of the following classes of buildings may be covered with covering set forth in the above gection 30 of this chapter, or with standard asphalt-rag-felt pre- i ~~ . -~o- pared roofing, or asphalt-rag-felt shingles, or by other types of covering having equivalent fire resisting properties when approved and labeled by the Underwf~ters Laboratories, Inc., Chicago, Illinoiss (a) Dwellings (b) Frame Buildings (c) Buildings not exceeding two stories or 30 feet in height and 2,5000 square feet in area, not used for factories, warehouses or mercantile purposes. Section 32. Dormer 4Yindows: The top:aad sides of Dormer Windows shall be covered same as the roof, or with other materials having equivalent fire-resistive properties. gection 33. Damaged or Repairing Wood Shingles Roof If a wood shingle roof is damaged by a fire more than 20 per cent, the entire roof shall be replaced with materials specified in Section 30 and 31 of this chap- ter. If a wood shingle roof is to be repaired more than 10 per cent in ark one year, the same shall be entire],y replaced with materials specified in Section 30 and 31 of this chapter except as specified in Paragraph I of this section. Section 34. Building Inspector to Condemn Wood Shingle Roof. The Building Inspector shall have the power to condemn and have removed any wood shingle roof that i.n his opinion is in such a deteriorated condition as to be excessivelq inflammable. Section 35. Amending southern Standard Building Code as to Masonry Building Section 1602.7 of the Southern Standard Building Code shall be followed in this City but shall be amended by adding the following: "Provided however, that in all masotuy buildings there shall be a ~,;nin-+~m of either two (2) one half inch or three (3) three-eighth inch steel rods in the foundation of same.~~ ~ ` ~.~~ ` f' _T- ry: --.~-., ~ __ .~ ~~~: +_ *r`k f .~. . w ..-- ` ` N ~ ~ ARTICLE VI -Effective Date ATTEST: ~~ Village Clerk This Ordinance shall take effect immediately u?aon its passage and adoption by the Village Council of the Village of North Orlando, Florida. Passed First reading this ~D z.~ der of ,1963. Passed second reading this -~~ ~ day of 1963. Passed third reading this ~ u ~' day oY ~'-~~"J , 1963. !/CJ 'N. W. Anderson, Mayor Arthur F errin, Vice~Iayor Robert Stephenson, Councilman Arthur D. Rhodes, Councilman rene E. VanEepoel, oun lwoman