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HomeMy WebLinkAbout378 Building Construction Standards )(lb . 116 , +y16O ORDINANCE NO . 37 r, AN ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE "BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS" ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 6, CHAPTER 9 , CHAPTER 18, CHAPTER 10, AND CHAPTER 19-1 OF THE PRESENT CITY CODE GOVERNING BUILDING, ELECTRICAL , PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION, AND SIGNS ; ADOPTING STANDARD BUILDING CODE ; REQUIRING WRITTEN APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS THEREFOR ; PROHIBITING USE OF PILLARS FOR FOUNDATIONS ; REGULATING FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES ; ADOPTING STANDARD PLUMBING CODE ; AND PROVIDING FOR SEWER PIPE REGULATIONS ; ADOPTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ; PROVIDING STANDARDS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE FOR USE OF WIRING; PROVIDING FOR ' ELECTRIC COMPANY INSPECTION PRIOR TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS ; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS PRIOR TO FINAL CERTIFICATION GOVERNING DISCONNECTION AND NOTICE OF IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION ; PROVIDING FOR INTERFERING OR HINDERING AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR ; PROVIDING MATERIAL AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER AND OTHER REGULATIONS ; PROVIDING FOR WIRE SIZES ; ADOPTING STANDARD AMUSEMENT AND DEVICE CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD FOR ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS ; ADOPTING STANDARD EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD GAS CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD HOUSING CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE ; ADOPTING STANDARD SWIMMING POOL CODE ; ADOPTING NATIONAL FIRE CODE ; PROVIDING FOR CERTIFICATION OF COMPETENCY OF CONTRACTORS ; GOVERNING WHO SHALL BE CERTIFIED ; ESTABLISHING TRADES TO. BE CERTIFIED; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION OF CERTIFICATE ; PROVIDING FOR RENEWAL ; PROVIDING BOND REQUIREMENTS ; ESTABLISHING IT TO BE A MISDEMEANOR TO VIOLATE CODES ; ,REQU"IRING UNIT NUMBERS FOR BUILDINGS ; REGULATING ' COMPETENCY NUMBERS FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ; REQUIRING DISPLAY ON VEHICLES ; PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES ; PROVIDING FOR PREFERRING CHARGES AND HEARING SAME ; PROVIDING FOR ACTION OF . BOARD ON CONVICTION OF CHARGES ; EFFECT ON.. .:LICENSES ; ENGAGING IN BUSINESS AFTER REVOCATION ; PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION ; GOVERNING PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY PERSONS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ; ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES ; PROVIDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ESTABLISHING DUTIES FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ; PROVIDING FOR BOARDS OF APPEAL AND BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT AS CALLED FOR IN THE CODES ADOPTED; PROVIDING CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD WITH POWER TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE, LICENSES . Building Construction Standards ARTICLE I - GENERAL 6 . 1 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED . The City does hereby adopt that certain Standard Building Code as proposed and published by Southern ( O. R. 1372 PG 0750 :! Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of edition or .new edition thereto as the minimum. code for the, City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code , all buildings constructed within the City shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications and requirements of said building code , together with other provisions of this chapter , in all respects , as if all of the provisions of said code had been set forth in this code verbatim . • 6 .2 MOVING OF BUILDINGS-WRITTEN APPLICATION. ( a) Not_ withstandj.ng the above code , any person desiring to move a building shall first file with the building official a written application setting forth the following information : 1 . Type_ and kind of building to be moved ._ 2 . The extreme dimensions of the length , height , and width of the building . 3 . Its present location and proposed new location , by lot , block , subdivision and street numbers . 4. The approximate time such building will be on the streets , and the contemplated route that will be taken from present to new location . 5 . A minimum 5" x 7" photo of all four sides of the building . 6 . A certificate from a licensed and bonded termite company that the building is free of termites and that the structure has not been damaged by termites . 7 . A certified written statement from the building official of the county or city in which the structure was formerly located which indicates : ( a) That the structure complies with all current codes in effect within said county or city; (b ) That said structure could have been move'd within said county or city and that all current code requirements 0. R., 1372 PO 0751 1 within said county or city after such move . 8. Proposed water and sewer facilities . 6 .3 USE OF PILLARS FOR. ..EOUNDATION - PROHIBITED; FOUNDATIONS TO _BE. CONTINUOUS . It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or build within the city limits any type building in which pillars are to be used for the foundations for such building . Any foundation or support used for any building shall be a continuous foundation , as contrasted to the separate pillar type which is hereby specifically prohibited . 6 .4 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES . ( a) Definitions . The following words and phrases , when used in this section , shall have the meanings given to them in this paragraph : Clear sight triangle. A triangular area formed at a street intersection or intersection of a street and railroad crossing or a street and driveway. The size of the clear sight triangle shall be determined by using the Florida Department of Transportation ' s Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design , Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways , but in no case shall it be less than that area formed by measuring ninety ( 90) feet in each direction from the center line point of 'inte'rsec`tion , provided the ninety ( 90) feet shall not apply with regard to a residential driveway where no other inter'secti'on is concerned . Fence . Any structure of wire, metal , wood or masonry construction exceeding thirty ( 30) inches in " • ri height . Front'' Yard': The required open space extending across the entire width of the lot between the building set back line and the street right-of-way line . Where double frontage or corner lots exist , the front yard shall include the yard fronting both streets . ( _ _0..R.__1372 PG _0752 Hedge . Any plantings , shrubs or natural vegetation placed so as to form a continuous line or barrier . (b ) Permits , fees and standards . All persons desiring to construct any fence , wall or hedge in - excess of thirty ( 30) inches in height must firstobtain a permit from the building department . All applications must include a plot plan showing the relative location of all streets , easements , property lines and buildings . Permit fees 'dial 1 be based on the value of the construction with a minimum fee of five ( $5 .00) . The construction' of all fences , walls or hedges in all districts shall comply with the following standards : ( 1 ) Height . The height of any fence located in the front yard of a lot shall not exceed three ( 3) feet . The height of any wall or hedge shall not exceed thirty ( 30) inches . No plantings or shrubs of any type within the clear sight triangle shall exceed thirty ( 30) inches . The height of any fence, wall or hedge located in the rear or side yard of any lot shall not exceed, Ox (6 ) feet in residential districts and eight ( 8) feet in, all other districts , except where the adjacent property is zoned residential in which case the residential limit shall apply. . (2 ) Material . _ All fences must be constructed of new materials and the design and appearance shall be. consistent with that commonly used in any district Only chain link , welded wire or decorative woven wire can be used in the front yard of a lot and must be constructed of a material that is at least ninety ( 90) percent transparent . Post or top rails cannot exceed two ( 2 ) inches in diameter . Fences located in a side or rear =_yard may be of any suitable material and may be solid or semi -transparent . Barbed wire, farm or field-type_ _, fencing is prohibited , except in agricultural districts O. R. 1372 PG 0753 where they are adjacent to residential areas . All fences o''r walls must have a finished side facing the adjoining property. ( 3 ) Set backs : a. All . chain link or wire-type fences that can be constructed and maintained from one side only must be set back a minimum of four (4) inches from the lot line . b . All solid fences less than three (3 ) feet in height that can be maintained from one side only must be set back a minimum of four (4) inches from lot line . c . All solid fences over three ( 3) feet in height must be set back a minimum of three ( 3) feet from the lot line . d . No fence , wall or hedge shall be installed on or across any roadway, alley or easement and shall be set back a minimum of four (4) inches from any such roadway, alley or easement . (4) Generally: - a. The property owner prior to constructing any fence , wall or hedge shall assume the responsibility for determining by survey the correct boundaries of the property to be fenced and the existenceof any easements or rights-of-way that exist . Failure to provide the building department with complete and accurate information when applying for a permit shall be sufficient cause for; the building official to order the removal of any construction not in compliance with this code . b . All fences , walls and hedges shall be constructed so as to be safe and neat in appearance and shal be maintained so . Any fence, wall or hedge which becomes dilapidated and unsafe or is damaged in excess of thirty ( 30) per cent of its total may be ordered removed by the building official . O. R. 1372 PG 0754 c . Any nonconforming fence damaged in excess of thirty (30) percent shall be removed in its entirety or if rebuilt , such reconstruction shall place the entire fence in conformity with this section . 6 . 5 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Plumbing Code, as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 edition with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code , together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 6 PLUMBING - MATERIALS . Notwithstanding the above code, all sewer pipe shall be four ( 4) inch schedule 40 PVC or equivalent unless the existing trunk line is three inches . All new installations shall be' a minimum of four inch . 6 . 7 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain National Electric Code , as prepared and published by National Fire Protection Association of the issue of 1984 and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in 0.R.• 1372 PG__ 0755__ accordance with the specifications of said code, together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 8 STANDARDS SUPERCEDING 6 . 7 ABOVE . Notwithstanding the provisions of 6 . 7 , pertaining to Electrical Construction the following subsections set forth hereafter shall apply. 6. 9 USE OF WIRING OR APPARATUS PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any electrical current in or through any wiring apparatus or fixtures for light , heat or power in or on any building or structure within the limits of the city, until the same shall have been inspected and approved by the 111 electrical inspector and the certificate provided for in subsection ( 9) of section 9-12 shall have been issued therefor . 6 . 10 CONNECTION OF SUPPLY BY ELECTRIC COMPANY PRIOR TO INSPECTION, APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION PERMIT. The person currently holding a franchise from the city to furnish electric power to the residents of the city shall not connect the meter or install electric service to any new construction or building within the corporate limits of the city, unless the electrical installations thereof have been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector . 6. 11 ISSUANCE OF FINAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION. 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L1aao ` uoi1oadsui }o a1poLJL1aao Lpull P anssi one of his duly authorized assistants , to be especially or immediately hazardous to life or property, such inspector or one of his duly authorized assistants shall immediately open the switch or circuit breaker controlling the supply of current to such wiring , apparatus or fixtures and shall post in a conspicuous place near such switches or circuit breaker a notice , printed in red letters, as follows : "Notice--Wiring Condemned . The use of electric current is prohibited through this wiring or equipment until proper repairs have been made and approved by the electrical inspector . " Repairs shall be made by a licensed electrician or owner and the electrical inspector shall be notified when such repairs are completed . After such notice is posted as provided above, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker which has been opened by the electrical inspector or his duly authorized assistant , nor use nor attempt to use any current through such wiring, apparatus or fixture which has been condemned , until necessary repairs have been made and approved by the electrical inspector . The electrical inspector may also notify the person furnishing current to such wiring apparatus or fixtures to disconnect the supply wires and cut off the current from the premises where such wiring , apparatus or fixtures are located . 6 . 15 HINDERING OR INTERFERING WITH . It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with the electrical inspector in the discharge of his duties under this chapter . 111 6 . 16 . A master electrician shall not employ a person on any job in the capacity of an electrician without such person being in possession of a certificate of competency, as provided for in this article; provided , O. R. 1.372 PG 0758 ' that nothing in this article shall be held to prohibit the working of helpers or apprentices on any job of electrical construction , when the work of such helpers or apprentices is performed under the personal supervision of and accompanied by an electrician holding a certificate of competency. 6 . 17 MATERIALS ANDSPECIFICATIONS - COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER AND OTHER REGULATIONS . All electrical construction and all materials and appliances used in connection with the installation , maintenance and operation of electrical wiring , apparatus or equipment for light , heat or power within the city limits shall conform to the rules and regulations embodied in this chapter and such as may be adopted as herein provided , and shall conform with such construction as is reasonably necessary for safety to life or property. The latest current regulations as laid down in the National Electrical Code, as approved by the American National Standards Institute and the National Safety Code , as approved by the American Standards Association , and other installation and safety regulations approved by the American Standards Association shall be prima facie evidence of such approved methods as of the time and regulations are laid down . Conformance with approved safety regulations ; maker ' s trademark , ratings , etc , to be placed on materials sold , installed or used . No electrical materials , devices or appliances , designed for attachment to or installation in any electrical circuit or system for light , heat or power , shall be installed , used , sold or offered for sale for use in the city, unless they are in conformity with O. R. 1372 PG __0__759_- approved methods of construction for safety to life and property. Conformity of electrical materials, devices or appliances with the standards of Underwriter ' s Laboratories , Inc . , as indicated by the list of inspected electrical appliances published and distributed from time to time by Underwriter ' s Laboraties , Inc . , or with other standards approved by the American National Standards Institute, shall be prima facie evidence that such electrical materials , devices or appliances comply with the requirements of this article . The maker ' s name , trademark or other identification symbol shall be placed on all electrical materials devices or appliances sold , installed or used under the provisions of this article, together with such other markings giving voltage , current wattage, or appropriate ratings as are prescribed in the National Electrical Code, or as may be necessary to determine the character of the material , devices or equipment and the uses for which they are intended . 6 . 18 WIRE SIZES . - In the use of any wire size three ( 3 ) or smaller , aluminum wire is prohibited . Wire size 14 or smaller is prohibited for any use . 6. 19 STANDARD AMUSEMENT AND DEVICE CODE - ADOPTED . ,,, The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Amusement and Device Code , as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of theissue of 1979 with 1982 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions ornew editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . -From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code, together � _ O. R. 1372 PG 0760 I with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6. 20 STANDARD FOR ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard for Elimination or Repair of Unsafe Buildings Code , as prepared andpublished by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as theminimum code for the. City. of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code, together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 21 STANDARD EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Excavation and .Grading Code , as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1975 and any subsequent amendments of editions or new ed.itions thereto as the minimum - co:de for the City 'of' Zephyrhills'' except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction Within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code, together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if 'all the provisions of said' code had been set forth herein verbatim. 0. R._1372 PG (136-1-- 6 . 22 STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Fire Prevention Code , as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code, together 'with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the .provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 23 STANDARD GAS CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Gas Code , as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and . constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code , together with other provisions of, this chapter in all respects, as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 24 STANDARD HOUSING CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Housing Code , as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent r 0.. R. 1372 PG 0762 amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code, together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 25 STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Mechanical Code, as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International , Inc . , of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code , together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6 . 26 STANDARD SWIMMING POOL CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt that certain Standard Swimming Pool Code, as prepared and published by Southern Building Code Congress International ', Inc . , of the 'issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in O.R. 1.372 PG__0763 accordance with the specifications of said code , together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herein verbatim. 6. 27 NATIONAL FIRE CODE - ADOPTED . The city does hereby adopt those certain ' National Fire Codes , Standards , Recommended Practices and Manuals , ,. as prepared and published by the National Fire Protection Association of the issue of 1982 with 1983 amendments and any subsequent amendments of editions or new editions thereto as the minimum code for the City of Zephyrhills except as otherwise provided in this chapter . From and after the adoption of this code all construction within the City pertaining to the same shall be built and constructed in accordance with the specifications of said code , together with other provisions of this chapter in all respects , as if all the provisions of said code had been set forth herin verbatim. . • ARTICLE II CONTRACTORS - CERTIFICATION • 6 .-28 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. A certificate of competency shall be required of all persons engaged in the construction industry in the City of Zephyrhills . Certificates of competency shall be issued to persons only. In the case of firmsand corporations , a certificate of competency shall be issued to person determined to be qualified and who is actively in charge of and supervising work . Should the qualified representative of a firm or corporation sever his connection with the firm or corporation , it shall become the duty .of such individual and ofsuch firm or corporation to immediately notify the building official 0. R. 1372 PG 0764__ 1 of the City of Zephyrhills , in writing . Failure to do so wil be deemed a violation of this article . A certificate holder shall be responsible for all work performed under his certificate and shall supervise all work so performed . Th extent of such supervision shall be sufficient to assure that all work performed under his certificate complies with applicable codes and is done in workmanlike manner . Certificates of Competency ( Licenses ) shall only be issued to persons satisfying one of the following criteria . 1 . To persons holding valid city certificate of competency ( active or inactive) on October 1 , 1983 . 2 . To persons providing evidence of a passing grade of 70 or better on an examination given by the firm of Block and Associates , Inc . , of Gainesville , Florida. 3 . To persons possessing a current and valid certificate of competency issued _by Pasco County, Florida, or any county or municipality reciprocating with approval of City Council . 4. To persons possessing a current and valid certificate of competency issued by the State Department of Professional Regulation . (State Certified Contractors . ) The following trades shall be certified : 1 . General Contractor . 2 . Building Contractor . 3 . Residential Contractor . 4. Roofing Contractor . 5 . Swim. Pool Contr . (A or B) . 6 . Master Electrician . 7. Master Plumber . 8. Swim. Pool Maint . & Repair . 9 . Sheet Metal Contractor . 10 . Mechanical Conractor . 11 . Air Condit . Contr . , Class A. 12 . Air Condit . Contr . Class B . 13 . Air Condit . Contr . Class C . 14 . Trim Carpenter . 15 . Carpentry Non-Structural . 16 . Stucco/Plastering . 17 . Lathing and Drywall . 0,R, 1372_PG__0765_' 18. Terrazzo , Tile & Marble. 19 . Insulating & Accoustical Install . 20 . Concrete . 21 . Masonry. 22 . Building . 23 . Painting . 24 . Sprinkling System (Outdoor) . 25 . Aluminum. 26 . Solar Energy Installation . 27 . Mobile Home Setup Operator . 28 . Sign Installation . 29 . Water Softner Installer . 30 . Demolition . 31 . Fire Sprinkler Contracting . 32 . Gasoline tank & Pump Contr . 33 . Glass & Glazing Contractor . 34 . Asphalt Sealing & Coating Contr . 35 . Paving Contractor 36 . Building Mover . 37 . L . P . Gas installer . 6 . 29 APPLICATION. 1 . Any person making application for Certificate of Competency shall : ( a) Furnish , an affidavit stating that applicants will not undertake any work which would have not have been within the scope of the Certificate of Competency for which they are applying . ( b) Give bond in the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ( $5 ,000.00) DOLLARS . ( c) Furnish proof that Public Liability Insurance is maintained with a company authorized to do business in Florida, with minimum limits of $25 ,000 . 00 for one person in any one accident , and property damage insurance with a minimum of $10,000.00 for any one accident . ( d ) Furnish proof that the requirements of Worker ' s Compensation Law in the State of Florida have been met . ( e) The .fee for Certificate of Competency issued by the City of Zephyrhills shall be $50 . 00 annually, except state certification . 6 .30 RENEWAL . A holder of a Certificate of Competency issued by the City of Zephyrhills must renew the same prior to 0.R. _1.372 PG 0766__! October 1st of each year . The penalty for renewals of Certificates of Competency on or after October 1st , but prior to November 1st , shall be $25 . 00 . For renewals on or after October 1st , but prior to November 1st of the following year , the penalty shall be $200 . 00. The holder of a Certificate of Competency who fails to renew his certificate within the thirteen month period , as set out above , shall successfully pass a re-examination before said certificate may be renewed . Inactive Status - Any person , firm or corporation who engages in any construction work , may request the building division to place the Certificate of Competency on an inactive status . In no event shall the inactive status exceed a three year period . A person or firm so seeking to place a Certificate of Competency on an inactive status must pay a Fifteen ( $15 .00 ) Dollar fee per year , while said Certificate is on an inactive status . Such person or firm must surrender its Certificate of Competency to the building division until such time as they desire to activate it . The building division , by registered mail , shall send out a notice to all persons or firms presently on an inactive status , stating that they have ninety ( 90) days within which to comply with the provisions of this subsection . All those , except those who are actively engaged in their trade under the supervision of a certificate holder , who are or have been on an inactive status for three ( 3 ) years or more, must reactivate their certificate of competency within the above-prescribed ninety ( 90) day period . Failure to reactivate will result in a forfeiture of their Certificate of Competency. 6 .31 BOND REQUIREMENTS . _O. R. 1372 PG0767_ , The City shall require that , subsequent to qualifying for and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Competency under this Chapter, persons qualifying for the •-said Certificate shall either be bonded through Pasco County or shall post bond in their name as principal , in the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND OO/100 ( $5 ,000 .00) DOLLARS. , Said bondshall be payable to the Governor of the State 'of Florida, and his successors in Office and may be a cash bond or a bond with a corporation surety authorized to do business in' the State of Florida . The individual so qualified for a bond must indicate on the bond whether he/she is doing business as a corporation and is not the President , Vice President , or Secretary of said corporation , the bond must also bear the signature of one of these officers , or the principal must show his/her authority to bind the corporation . The form of said bond shall be approved and adopted by the 111 Clerk of the Circuit Court . The conditions of said bond shall be as follows : ( 1 ) The principal , and any and all agents and employees of said principal , shall protect and compensate all persons suffering any loss or damage occasioned by said principal failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rules , regulations , and/or codes adopted pursuant thereto . (2) The principal shall , without additional cost to the person for whom any work is performed ,. remedy all defects in workmanship or material furnished or used by 'said principal ., The principal shall , within sixty (60) ' days ' after the completion of said work , reconstruct any defective work and replace or make good any defective material , to the satisfaction of the department having jurisdiction of the class of work embraced in the code • 0. R. 1372 PG _0768___,! applicable thereto , after notice from such department to reconstruct , replace or repair the same . ( 3 ) Upon the failure or default on the part of the principal in remedying any defects in faulty workmanship or incorrect construction: or installation , or upon failure or default of the principal to replace or make good faulty materials furnished or used by said principal , then the preson for whom such work has been performed shall have a right of action against the principal and surety under this obligation; provded ; however, that no suit , action or proceeding by reason of any default shall be brought on this bond after one ( 1 ) year from date of final inspection by the Building Departmentof the, work done by the principal for any such person . (4) Thebond shall expire on September 30 of each year , unless renewed . 6 .32 VIOLATIONS - PUNISHMENT. If any person shall violate the terms of this chapter by the constructing or repair of any building within the corporate limits of the City in any manner whatsoever in conflict with the provisons of these Codes , he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of up to $500 . 00 or thirty ( 30) days in jail , or both . 6 . 33 UNIT NUMBERS FOR BUILDINGS. Each dwelling unit and commercial establishment shall attach to the premises upon which it is constructed the number assigned to such dwelling unit or commercial establishment . Such numbers , when attached , shall be clearly visible from the street fronting the premises . The building inspector of the city shall be responsible for assigning the street numbers referred to in this 0 section . Any person convicted of violating this section shall pay a fine of Twenty-Five ($25 . 00) Dollars . 6 .34 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY NUMBER - ASSIGNMENT: FILING WITH THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, APPEARANCE PERMITS. It shall be the duty of the building inspector to assign to each general contractor and subcontractor a certificate number , which number shall be filed in the city records , and shall also appear on all building permits secured from the building inspector of the City. 6. 35 DISPLAY ON VEHICLES . It shall be unlawful for any person engaging in the business of or of acting in the capacity of a contractor ' or subcontractor to use any vehicle for 'the purpose of conveying or transporting tools , equipment , machinery, materials or workmen in connection with any construction work , unless there shall be first placed upon each side of such vehicle, in a prominent place , visible from a bearing of ten degrees. from directly ahead or behind such vehicle, the certificate number of such contractor or subcontractor, in bold letters , in a color sharply contrasting with the background thereof, which certificate number shall be in letters of no less than three inches in height . 6 . 36 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY PERSONS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES . It shall be unlawful for any person to whom a certificate of -competency has not been issued in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance to do any -construction or make repairs , alterations , additions or changes to any existing building , except as follows : • ( _0. R. 1372-_PG 0770 Nothing herein contained shall prohibit any bona fide home owner from personally working on his premises ; provided , that he abides by the following rules and regulations : ( a) He shall submit plans and specifications to the inspector for approval . (b ) He shall satisfy the inspector as to his ability and qualifications to do the work . ( c) He shall make application and secure a permit before starting any work of any character . (d ) He shall file an affidavit that he is the bona fide owner and will personally do the work on his own premises only. ( e) He shall pay the required permit fees set forth in this chapter . (f) He shall perform the work according to the rules and regulations of all codes and standards set by this ordinance . (g ) He shall notify the inspector when the work is ready for the rough inspection . No work shall be covered or concealed until inspection has been made . ( h ) Any work under these rules and regulations shall be done by the owner , for himself, on his own premises , without compensation or pay from anyone for his labor or installation . ( i ) That in the event various phases of construction are subcontracted , he will engage only properly licensed subcontractors and will personally supervise such work . ARTICLE III PERMITS 6. 37 PRIOR TO THE INITIATION OF ANY CONSTRUCTION, A PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED . The charges for permits shall be as follows : O. R. 1372 PG 0771 1 . Building permits . The City does hereby adopt the recommended schedule of permit fees as contained in the Standard Building Code and as may be amended from time to time . 2 . Plumbing permits . The City does hereby adopt the recommended schedule of said fees as contained in the Standard Plumbing Code and as . may- be amended from time to time . 3. Mechanical permits . The City does hereby adopt the recommended schedule of permit. fees as contained in the Standard Mechanical Code and as may be amended from time to time . 4. Permits based on _valuation . 1 . For any permit based on valuation the following values shall be used . ( a) Residential Construction - $25 . 00 per square foot or contract price . ( b) Commercial Construction - $35 . 00 per square foot or contract price . (c) Accessory Buildings - $12 . 00 per square foot or contract price . (d) All other - contract price . 5 . Electrical Permits . Electrical Permits shall be issued based on the following : Minimum Fee $ 10 . 00 Residence - 25 .00 Mobile Home 15 .00 Each Fixture , Switch or Outlet 110V . 25 Each Fixture, Switch or Outlet 220V 1 . 00 Each A/C System 5 . 00 Electric Signs 15 .00 0 through 100 AMP Service 5. 00 100 through 200 AMP Service 10 . 00 200 through 400 AMP Service 20 . 00 400 through 800 AMP Service 40 .00 Over 800 AMP Service 80. 00 - Outdoor Temporary Service 100-200AMP 50 . 00 Outdoor Temporary Service Over 200AMP 100. 00 ARTICLE IV CODE ENFORCEMENT O. R._1372 PG 0772 • 6 .38 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD . The city council shall appoint a panel of . seven ( 7 ) members to be known as the Code Enforcement Board which board shall whenever possible consist of the follO'wing : ( a) Realtor .' (b ) Architect . ( c) Building Contractor . (d ) Electrical Contractor . ( e) Businessman . (f) Plumbing Contractor . ( g ) Mechanical Contractor . The Code Enforcement Board shall have all the powers and duties set forth in Florida Statutes Chapter 162 ( 1983 ) . 6. 39 As the need arises for Boards of Appeal and Boards of Adjustment in the building , plumbing, mechanical and fire codes for interpreting the codes and resolving disputes and for such other purposes as set forth in such codes the chairman of the Code Enforcement Board shall appoint , subject to the approval of the Council , additional members from persons in the field with which the specific code is involved . These additional members shall be appointed and serve as the need exists . 6 .40 ADDITIONAL DUTIES - LICENSE SUSPENSION . The Code Enforcement Board shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any contractor or speciality contractor as the same are defined in F . S . 489 for failure to comply with any code, requirement or regulation of the City, Pasco County or State of Florida and found guilty of any of the following acts or omissions : ( a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or a certificate of competency. __0. R. 13.72 PG _ 0773_1 ( b) Negligence , incompetency or misconduct in the practice of electric construction within the meaning of this chapter . (c) Abandonment of any contract for electrical construction without legal excuse . ,i ( d ) Diversion of property or funds received under express agreement for-prosecution- to completion of a specific contract under this chapter . ( e) Obtaining money or property with intention to defraud or deceive creditors or owners . ( f) Fraudulent departure from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect without the consent of the owner, the electrical inspector or his duly authorized representative . (g ) The doing of any willful or fraudulent act as a master electrician or journeyman electrician in consequence of whichanother is substantially injured . ( h ) Willful and deliberate disregard and violation - of this chapter or the laws of the stated . 6 .41 PREFERENCE AND HEARING OF CHARGES . Any person directly interested , any City of Zephyrh'ills Inspector , or the architect or engineer of any building or construction may prefer charges against a contractor under this ordinance . Such charges must be made in writing and sworn to by the complainant and submitted to the board . It will then be the duty of the board , at the earliest possible date and not later than thirty days thereafter , to investigate the charges and render their decision without delay. A copy of the charges , together with the time and place of hearing , shall be served on the accused at least five days before the date fixed for the hearing . At the hearing , the accused shall have the right to appear personally or by O. R. 1372 PG 0774 ,l counsel , to crossexamine witnesses against him, and to produce witnesses and evidence in his defense . 6 .42 ACTION OF BOARD ON CONVICTION OF CHARGES ; EFFECT ON PERMIT ; ENGAGING IN BUSINESS AFTER REVOCATION.; RATIFICATION. ( a) If, after the hearing provided for in section \ . - above , the board ' s decision is that the accused has been guilty of the charge preferred against him, the board shall thereupon suspend , for a period of time, or revoke the accused ' s certificate of competency. ( b ) Upon the revocation of the accused ' s certificate of competency, all permits issued by the city to such person for the doing of work shall be revoked and withdrawn and no refunds will be made on such permits . If the decision of the board is to suspend the certificate of competency for a length of time, the permits issued by the city to the accused will be suspended of the same period , and no refund shall be made on such permit . 6 .43 PROVISION IN THE EVENT OF ANY UNCONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSE . ' In the event any part or parts of this Ordinance should be found to be unconstitutional , then in that event the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect . This Ordinance shall become effective when passed on its third reading and when signed by the Mayor . The above and foregoing Ordinance was read and passed on its first reading in open and regular meeting on this 27th day of August , 1984, Zephyrhills , Florida. ?6-- 0��5 1 I ,,, • .1,,, /, , ,,,,,h,„,,,,,: , , -.. • , -• ..... f)C ` -. /0-ip --. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ••••• • , \. • 4.‘, • , •-..../T -_V, ____S° ATTESTI 'ae-aLe‘ c--_ ,• : -44 ", TAY MANAG,E IR', * : : , 4 .\-... - ‘“ T i >. Z , •,- -lie,..-•,,11, ..::::--- Th.dakilay\e 'and foregoing Ordinance was read and I0 ••••......._to * i ,. * atpgilvetr on its'' ise,cond reading in open and regular meeting - . `,4‘1,-.‘ A\ , '•,- on thi S -*Z4xt.h ' day—of September A. D . , 1984, rephyrhills , Florida . • ,- - . - _ / 111-P6tLzi-R1L, N, 7 •-, os' :- 1- Pit, '- i'- 'RESIDENT 0 ' f Y COUNCIL ',. . * 'ATTEST: , •.f.T`6 MANAGER • ' —I, • ;co \ ", r el i N 4775 i : ' ‘\ - -T.. • -,::- A -- '-' -Th,4- ii.broe \•and• foregoing Ordinance was read and '‘-' • — F,r—_-- 7 '- : • I- , , j 'J :_:—-' .•.;.S.,ibe r1c, paised. .6 .rt'y,tsthlrd and final reading in open and , 0. - tcy• ,.1,1 ., ,i 1 , 0 iiry C ,r' •IH..., 'I , regular meiting on :this 22nd d ay of October , A. D . , d 1984, ZePhyrhills , Florida . ,' -; ,.'L P II l'";- &-; ,-- ., Aap_i.L ,,,..,.., ,, . ''' ' ''... ,. ..z.. ,„ ,, " ES I NT 0 VI" CIUN IL ,.17,, 1.,.•. - •• e t. __\ ,, ' !1,1 ()%:. • A,IJEST,:,- -,a•-&-e-te / , /A/ s• : ----T,- - ''' ' II1Y `MANA ER . .-- _77,_,,, .-.- •----•"';-* -,P.-- "11 ..: 1 :"' .'" .5' / 1•:- ,1 I ThforegOing Ordinance No . 378 was approved T .:,-,: Dy me th.-iisi• 22nd day of October , .; D . , 1984. ._ .• 1 , Il )'- k i / i-1024,, 4/ , u . 2 ?` , it-J -i f---1 I RECORD VERIFIED .7,. JED PITTMAN =", I \ :: a) C Circu ourt, Byas o cou C9 2 14, r) ... zr CO .-C.. .-- • I 0 R 1372 PG 0776__ _J , . • ____