HomeMy WebLinkAbout021781 ORD - 10/19/1993AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 13,
BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS;
HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS, ARTICLE I, IN
GENERAL, SECTION 13-1 BY ADOPTION OF THE SOUTHERN
BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPTER, 1991 EDITION, FOR THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, GAS, MECHANICAL,
AND PLUMBING CODES; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,
AND CHANGES TO SAID CODE; REPEALING ALL ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE I, ARTICLE III, ARTICLE VI, AND
ARTICLE VII; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993.
WHEREAS, the 1991 Edition of the Standard Building, Electrical, Gas,
Mechanical, and Plumbing Technical Construction Codes were approved by the Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) membership;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi recognizes the need to expedite,
clarify, and centralize administrative procedures of those codes relating to building,
electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing through promulgation of a single Administrative
article governing procedures common to those codes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to amend the City of Corpus
Christi Building, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Technical Construction Codes
by adoption of the administrative provisions of the 1991 Standard Codes published by
SBCCI with certain additions, deletions, and changes, for regulatory purposes and in the
interest of life and property protection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 13, Article I, Sec. 13-1(a)(1); Article III, Sec. 13-61
through 13-69; Article III, Sec. 13-80 through 13-88; Article VI, Sec. 13-201; and Article VII,
Sec. 13-221 and Sec. 13-222 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi are
hereby repealed in their entirety and replaced as follows:
CHAPTER 13
BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED
OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES
STANDARDS
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Art. I. CONSTRUCTION CODES, §§ 13-1 - 13-19
Art. II. BUILDING AND HOUSING STANDARDS CODE, §§ 13-20 - 13-59
Art. III. §§ 13-60 - 13 -149, Reserved
Art. IV. EXCAVATIONS, §§ 13-150 - 13-174
Art. V. FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION CODE, §§ 13-175 13-199
Art. VI. §§ 13-200 - 13-220, Reserved
Art. VII. §§ 13-221 - 13-243, Reserved
ARTICLE I. CONSTRUCTION CODES IN GENERAL
Sec. 13-1. Administration
Chapter 1, Administration, for the SBCCI Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical, and
Plumbing Technical Construction Codes, 1991 Edition, a copy of which, authenticated by the
signatures of the Mayor and City Secretary, made public record by this Section, and on file
in the City Secretary's office, is hereby adopted verbatim by reference as if fully copied at
length herein as Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-1, Administration of Construction Codes,
of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
Additions, deletions, and changes are made to the SBCCI Standard Code
Administrative Chapter, 1991 Edition, and correlated to the appropriate paragraph numbers
in the SBCCI Standard Administrative Chapter as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
101 TITLE AND SCOPE
101.1 Title
The provisions of this Article 1lie-fellewitig chapters shall constitute and be known and be
cited as the Administrative Chapter of the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction
Codes, "Stnnda ; e j a hereinafter known as "this Code."
101.1.1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration and
enforcement of the Standard City of Corpus Christi Building, Gas, Mechanical, and
Plumbing Technical Construction Codes, and the City of Corpus Christi National Electrical
Code, hereinafter referred to as the "Technical Construction Codes" as -may -be -adopted by
101.2 Code Remedial
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101.2.1 General. This Code is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to
secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof -- which are public safety, health, and
general welfare -- through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and
ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment including alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of
buildings, structures, or premises, and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all
electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems, which may be referred to as service
systems.
101.2.2 Quality Control. Quality control of materials and workmanship is not within the
purview of this Code except as it relates to the purposes stated herein.
101.2.3 Permitting And Inspection. The taxpayers and citizens of the City of Corpus Christi
have only limited resources for the operation of government. Consistent with this reality,
the City, in deciding to provide the services described in this Code. undertakes to act only
for the purposes and to the limited extent described in this paragraph. Any activity under
this Code. including, without limitation. actions or inactions related to inspection,
examination. permitting. investigation. enforcement. and granting or revocation of permits
or authorizations of any kind. is an exercise of the police power of the City. which power
is exercised for the health. safety and welfare of the public generally. The City specifically
does not undertake to perform and shall not perform any such activity for the benefit of any
particular person or persons. and the Citv shall not have nor ever be deemed to have a duty
to anv particular person or persons. No City officer. employee. agent. or representative shall
be authorized to create a duty to any person with respect to any such activity. and any act
or omission of a City officer. employee. agent. or representative purporting to or which
might be construed to create any such duty shall be unauthorized and ultra vires. No person
shall rely in any way whatsoever upon any City inspection. examination. permit,
investigation. enforcement. granting or revocation of any permit or authorization of any
kind. or other action or inaction related to this Code. or absence thereof. as assurance or
indication or to decide that any structure. premises. or activity is safe. sufficient, advisable
or suitable for any purpose. or that it is in compliance with this Code. It shall be the duty
of the person who constructs. alters. or occupies a structure or premises. and their
contractors subcontractors architects. engineers. and others assisting them. to determine on
the basis of their own efforts and investigation. without relying on the City in any way
whether the structure or premises is in compliance with this Code. The City shall never be
liable in tort. contract. or any other theory of liability whatsoever. for damages for any
defect or hazardous or illegal condition or inadequacy in any building. premises. system. or
plan, nor for anv failure of any component of such. which arises out of or is alleged to arise
out of any action or inaction under or related to this Code. As used in this paragraph. "City"
includes the City of Corpus Christi. and its officers. employees. agents. and representatives,
past. present and future. As used in this paragraph. "person" includes. without limitation,
individuals. all legal entities of any nature, owners of any interest in property. whether fee
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leasehold. security. or otherwise. builders. developers. renovators. contractors,
subcontractors. invitees. licensees. trespassers. insurers. owners of adjacent or nearby
properties. and the succes ors of any of the foregoing. used in this nar.armh ode
means the Building Code. the Electrical Code. the Gas Code. the Plumbing Code. and the
Mechanical Code. This paragraph shall apply notwithstanding any other provision of a City
code or ordinance, presently existing or which may be adopted in the future. unless such
provision expressly provides that this paragraph shall not apply.
101.2.4 Responsibility For Safe Work. This Code shall not be construed to relieve from
or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person owning. operating. installing or
maintaining a building or structure or an electrical gas mechanical or plumbing system for
damages to persons or buildings caused by any defect therein.
101.3 Scope
101.3.1 Applicability:
General Where, in any specific case, different sections of this the City of Corpus Christi
Code of Ordinances specify different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general
requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. In the
case of any conflict in construction permitting or proposed construction standards between
the Corpus Christ Building Code and the Fire Prevention Code, the provisions of the
Building Code shall govern.
Building The provisions of the Standard Building Code. as amended, shall apply to the
construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance,
removal and demolition, of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or
attached to such buildings or structures.
Electrical The provisions of the National Electrical Code. as amended, shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fillings and appurtenances thereto.
Gas The provisions of the Standard Gas Code. as amended, shall apply to the installation
of consumer's gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this Code.
These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the
inlet connections of appliances, and the installation and operation of residential and
commercial gas appliances and related accessories. The provisions of the Gas Code shall
also apply to every consumer's gas piping installation. including alterations. repairs,
replacement. equipment. appliances. fixtures. fittings. and appurtenances thereto. which is
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located outside of the City when connected to water. sanitary sewer. storm sewer. gas system
or gas franchise of the City of Corpus Christi.
Mechanical The provisions of the Standard Mechanical Code. as amended, shall apply to
the installation of mechanical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement,
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating,
cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related
systems. The provisions of the Mechanical Code shall also apply to the installation of
mechanical systems. including alterations. repairs. replacement. equipment. appliances,
fixtures fittings and/or appurtenances. including ventilating. heating cooling. air
conditioning and refrigeration systems. incinerators. and other energy-related systems which
are located outside the City when connected to water. sanitary sewer. storm sewer. gas
system. or gas franchise of the City.
Plumbing The provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code. as amended shall apply to every
plumbing installation, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and when connected to a water or sewerage system.
The provisions of the Plumbing Code shall also apply to every plumbing piping installation,
including alterations. repairs. replacement. equipment. appliances. fixtures. fittings, and
appurtenances thereto. which is located outside of the City when connected to the water,
sanitary sewer. or storm sewer system of the City of Corpus Christi,
101.3.2 Federal And State Authority. The provisions of this Code shall not be held to
deprive any Federal or State agency, or any applicable governing authority having
jurisdiction, of any power or authority which it had on the effective date of the adoption of
this Code or of any remedy then existing for the enforcement of its orders, nor shall it
deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights as provided by law.
101.3.3 Appendices. To be enforceable, the appendices included in the Technical
Construction Codes must be referenced in the code text Of and specifically included in the
adopting ordinance.
101.3.4 Referenced Standards. Standards referenced in the Technical Construction Codes
shall be considered an integral part of the codes without separate adoption. If specific
portions of a standard are denoted by code text, only those portions of the standard shall
be enforced. Where code provisions conflict with a standard, the code provisions shall be
enforced. Permissive and advisory provisions in a standard shall not be construed as
mandatory.
101.3.5 Maintenance. All buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and
sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the Technical
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Construction Codes when constructed, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good
working order. Failure to maintain a system in a safe and sanitary condition may result in
the disconnection of the service utilities, The owner, or his designated agent, shall be
responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and
plumbing systems.
101.3.6 Titles of Officials. When reference is
herein. that designated official of the City of
to the named official in the respective code.
responsible official insofar as enforcing the p e
concerned.
made to the duties of a certain official named
Corpus Christi who has duties corresponding
or in any state statute. shall be deemed the
rovisions of said code or tate statute ar
101.4 Inspections Division
There is hereby established the Inspection Division in the Community Development
Department which is a Division under the charge of the Building Official. The Building
Official is hereby designated as a Code Enforcement Official for the City of Corpus Christi.
The City Manager may designate other City officials. in writing. as Code Enforcement
Officials. Any City of Corpus Christi Code Enforcement Official may make an application
for administrative and criminal search warrants under authority of the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure as such warrants may be necessary to enforce any provision of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi
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101.4.1 44174:4—Deputy-Building-Offieialt Delegation of Authority. The City Manager may
designate as his --deputy an employee in the department division who shall, during the
absence or disability of the Building Official, exercise all the powers of the Building Official.
101.4.2 101.1.5 Restrictions On Employees. An officer or employee connected with the
department division, except one whose only connection is as a member of the board
established by this Code, shall not be financially interested in the furnishing of labor,
material, or appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of a building,
structure, service, system, or in the making of plans or of specifications thereof, unless he
is the owner of such. This officer or employee shall not engage in any other work which is
inconsistent with his duties or conflicts with the interests of the department division. The
City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics governs the conduct of board members. officers and
employees of the city.
101.4.3 101.4.6 Records. The Building Official shall keep, or cause to be kept, a record of
the business of the department division. The records of the department division shall be
open to public inspection in accordance with the Texas Open Records Act.
101.4.4 101.4.7 Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the Beard-e€Adiastineats
and Appeals Building Code Board of Appeals. the Electrical Advisory Board. or the
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting
for theoppliethle-govefitingsetherityCity of Corpus Christi in the discharge of his duties,
shall not thereby render himself personally liable, and is hereby relieved from all personal
liability, for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act
required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer
or employee or member because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any
provision of this Code shall be defended by the dcpa t� tent -of --la City Attorney until the
final termination of the proceedings.
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101.5 Existing Buildings
101.5.1 General. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any existing
structure, building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system without requiring the
building, structure, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas system to comply with all the
requirements of the Technical Construction Codes provided that the alteration, repair or
rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of the Technical Construction Codes for
new construction.
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101.5.2 Change Of Occupancy. If the occupancy classification of any existing building or
structure is changed, the building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems shall be
made to conform to the intent of the Technical Construction Codes as required by the
Building Official for the new occupancy.
101.5.3 Fifty Percent (50%) Rule. When alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty
percent (50%), of the then physical value of the structure or service system are made within
any period of twelve months to an existing structure, the entire structure or system shall be
made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new construction except when
alterations or repairs are funded wholly or in part by federal housing assistance funds. The
physical value of the building or system shall be determined by the Building Official. The
basis for the physical value of the building shall be the value shown for improvements on
the tax rolls of the Nueces County Appraisal District on or before the date such alterations
or repairs commenced.
101.5.4 Damaged Structures. An existing structure, damaged by fire or otherwise, shall be
surveyed for damage by the Inspections Division, after the applicable survey fees are paid.
If the structure is found to be damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%), of its then physical
condition, the structure or system will be subject to conform to the requirements of this
Code for new construction, if the repair is made except when the repairs are funded wholly
or in part by federal housing assistance funds. The physical condition shall be measured as
the value shown for the improvements on the tax rolls of the Nueces County Appraisal
District on or before the date of destruction or damage. Nothing contained with in this
Code shall be construed to allow a nonconforming use to be replaced in contravention of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
101.6 Special Historic Buildings
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The provisions of the Technical Construction Codes relating to the new construction,
alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures
shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the
state or local risclietien the city as Historic Buildings, provided that. in the opinion of the
Building Official, any proposed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration or
relocation of such buildings not in strict compliance with the Technical Construction Codes
will nevertheless meet the spirit and intent of the Technical Construction Codes.
Accompanying the application for a permit for such work. the applicant must submit
documentation which identifies the structure to be a Historic Structure or Historic Building
and must submit complete architectural and engineering plans and specifications bearing the
seal of a licensed professional Engineer and/or Architect registered in the State of Texas.
102 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
102.1 General
The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this
Code. The Building Official is further authorized to render interpretations of the Technical
Construction Codes, which are consistent with its spirit and purpose. The Building Official
is hereby designated as the person responsible for the enforcement of the Technical
Construction Codes. The Building Official may delegate said authority to assistants,
inspectors and other employees of Inspection Division as may be required to carry out his
duties.
102.2 Right of Entry
102.2.1 Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this
Code, or whenever the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which makes such
building, structure, premises, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems unsafe,
dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official may enter such building, structure or premises
at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
Building Official by this Code, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he
shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such building, structure, or
premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of such and request entry. If entry is refused, the Building
Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
102.2.2 When the Building Official shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or
other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons
having charge, care or control of any building structure, or premises shall fail or neglect,
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after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the
Building Official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
102.2.3 The Building Official may conduct systematic and periodic inspections of all
buildings. structures. or service systems now constructed or installed. or that may hereafter
be constructed or installed within the scope of this Code. If any such building. structure. or
system is found to be dangerous or in an unsafe condition. the person. firm or corporation
owning. using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and may be required to
immediately make the neces ary repairc or changes required to place such building
structure. or service system in a safe condition. The Building Official may immediately
thereafter order the disconnection. or discontinuance of utility services to such building,
structure. or system which appears to be unsafe until the same has been made safe as
directed.
102.3 Stop Work Orders
102.3.1 Upon notice from the Building Official or his authorized representative, work on
any building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system or premises that is being
done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, shall
immediately cease. Such notice shall be verbal and/or in writing and shall be given to the
owner of the property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall state the
conditions under which work may be resumed. If the person to whom any order or notice
issued pursuant to the provisions of these Technical Construction Codes can not be found
after a reasonable search has been made. then such order or notice shall be served by
posting same in a conspicuous place upon the premises occupied by said person or the
premises where the improper work is taking place or on the premises which are deemed
unsafe or dangerous. Such service shall be equivalent to personal service of such order or
notice. Where an emergency exists, the Building Official shall not be required to give a
written notice prior to stopping the work.
102.3.2 The Building Official or his designee shall have the power to attach to a structure
any official notice or seal which might be necessary to prevent the use of the building or
structure, or any electrical con umer gas mechanical or plumbing system• and it shall be
unlawful for any person to use any such system or to break. change. destroy. tear. mutilate,
cover or otherwise deface or injure any such official notice or seal posted by any Inspector.
102.4 Revocation of Permits
102.4.1 Misrepresentation of Application. The Building Official may revoke a permit or
approval, issued under the provisions of this Code, in case there has been any false
statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which
the permit or approval was based or whenever the permit approval was issued in error.
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102.4.2 Violation of Code Provisions. The Building Official may revoke a permit upon
determination by the Building Official that the construction, erection, alteration, repair,
moving, demolition, installation or replacement of the building, structure, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing systems for which the permit was issued is in violation of, or not
in conformity with, the provisions of this Code.
102.5 Unsafe Buildings or Systems
All buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems which are unsafe,
unsanitary, or do not provide adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard or
windstorm hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing
use, constitute a hazard to safety or health, are considered unsafe buildings or service
systems. All such unsafe buildings, structures or service systems are hereby declared illegal
and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the
provisions of the .: .. . _ . - :. ' . - : ; . Code of Ordinances of the City of
Corpus Christi.
102.6 Requirements Not Covered By Code
Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing
building or building proposed to be relocated or proposed new building for which structural,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or for which the public safety, health and
general welfare, not specifically covered by this or the other Technical Construction Codes,
shall be determined by the Building Official.
102.7 Alternate Materials and Methods
The provisions of the Technical Construction Codes are not intended to prevent the use of
any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by them, provided any
such alternate has been reviewed cleared by the Building Official. The Building Official
shall appfeve clear any such alternate for the Building Code. The clearance shall not
become final until concurred with by the cognizant Board for the Electrical, Gas,
Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes. The alternate for the purpose
intended must be at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the applicable Code, in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. The Building Official
shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made
regarding the alternate. The proposal for alternate materials and/or alternate methods of
construction shall be filed in the Inspection Division, The proposal shall set forth the
required evidence and _proof on a form provided by the Building Official. If the alternate
material or method is rejected by the Building Official. the applicant may appeal that
decision to the cognizant technical Board for a hearing.
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103 PERMITS
103.1 Permit Application
103.1.1 When Required.
103.1.1.1 General. It shall be unlawful for any person, Any owner, authorized agent, or
contractor who -demo to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove,
convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of
which is regulated by the Technical Construction Codes, to erect or construct a sign of any
description, or to install or alter fire extinguishing apparatus, lawn sprinklers, irrigation
systems, elevators, engines, or to install a steam boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator or other
heat producing apparatus, or to install a mobile home for occupancy upon a lot, or to erect,
construct, fabricate, apply or repair more than 25% of any roof covering of any building or
to erect any fence over seven feet in height, or to cause any such work to be done, shell
without first make making application to the Building Official and obtaining the required
permit for the work. All connections to City -owned, City -leased, City -franchised, or City -
operated lines inside or outside the City shall be made and installed by the City at a point
determined by the City; provided, that charges for this service and for tap fees shall be paid
in accordance with the established rates and fees therefore of the City. Every extension on
and in to private premises from each such City line shall be made only after a permit shall
have been issued therefore. One permit shall be required per building per discipline.
Permits shall be valid only for work performed by or under the supervision of the applicant
who obtained the permit and shall only apply to the location specified by legal description
on the permit.
103.1.1.2 Conditional Permit. A conditional permit may be issued by the Building Official
for applications that have been refused, provided that the applicant has filed for an appeal
on the specific item in question, and that the applicant has submitted design documents to
the Building Official and a statement indicating compliance with the Technical Construction
Codes and that he will comply with the Code requirements for said item should the appeal
be rejected by the Board.
103.1.1.3 Permits For Part -Jobs or Incomplete Projects. When one person completes the
roughing -in work, in whole or in part, on any building or system and a second person is
called upon to complete the work in whole or in part, then, in that event, a separate permit
is required for which regular fees shall be paid for the work to be done. Each person shall
be held responsible only for the portion of the work actually installed. Before the second
contractor is issued a permit for the completion of the remaining work or the installation
of fixtures or equipment, the Inspection Division shall first notify the person holding the
original or first permit, that the second permit is proposed to be issued. A twenty-four (24)
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hour waiting period shall transpire between notification to the first permit holder and
issuance of a second permit, unless the permit is canceled by the holder of the first permit,
upon which the second permit may be issued immediately therefore. If the first permit
holder cannot be notified within a twenty-four (24) hour waiting period, the Inspection
Division may issue the second permit thereafter. The issuance of the second permit shall
in effect cancel the first permit, and no refund of fees paid for the canceled permit shall be
made.
103.1.1.4 Homeowner's Permit. A permit may be issued to property owners for
construction, alteration, installation or repairs within the scope of this code, in a building
owned or occupied by them as their homestead.
103.1.1.5 Emergency Work. If the need arises to begin work because of an emergency, the
contractor shall, before a specific job is started, notify the Inspection Division, and must
within twenty-four (24) hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal Holidays) file an
application for permit with the Inspection Division. If the contractor fails to do so, the
permit fee will be subject to the fees specified by the Permit Fee Schedule for work being
performed without a permit. An application submitted by mail must be post marked on or
before the call-in date to be exempt from this requirement. This section does not permit
any work to be done in violation of this Code.
103.1.1.6 Permits Not Transferable. Permits shall be valid only for work performed by or
under the supervision of the applicant who obtained the permit and shall only apply to the
location specified and scope of work identified on the permit.
103.1.2 Work Authorized. The applicable building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
permit shall carry with it the right to perform the respective work identified in the scope of
work , provided the same are shown on the drawings and set forth in the specifications filed
with the application for the permit. Where items are not shown on the drawings or not
covered by the specifications submitted with the application, separate supplemental permits
shall be required.
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103.1.3 Minor Repairs. Ordinary minor repairs may be made without a permit, provided
that such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the Technical Construction Codes.
Permits shall not be required for the repair or replacement of the following:
Building
a. Screens for windows and doors;
b. Fences less than 7'in height measured from the lowest ad grade level;
c. Driveways and paving within your property not to be used to support a structure;
d. Roof patching (Less than 25 percent of roof areas may be repaired within any 12
month period);
e. Painting (interior, exterior);
f. Floor or wall covering;
g. Repair and/or replacement of exterior siding, brick veneers, masonry, trims or other
exterior wall coverings not exceeding 25 percent of the wall being repaired and/or
replaced;
h. Cabinets without furr down spaces (surface mounted);
i. Replacing doors or windows;
j. Batting cages of chain link;
k. Repairing non-structural and/or non -fire resistive components of a building without
altering the exit system;
I. Replacing or repairing sheetrock and paneling that maintains existing standards;
m. Uncovered patios (flat work without a pier and beam support system) at ground
level;
n. Tennis courts fencing of chain link;
o. Fixing broken stair treads;
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p. Installing or replacing locks;
q. Shelves;
r. Anchored/tied down pet housing less than 40 square feet in area;
s. Temporary frame work used to protect shrubbery from freeze conditions;
t. Recreational equipment such as pre -fabricated swing sets, picnic tables, lawn
furniture and other portable equipment;
u. Clothes hanging pole supports; and
v. Tree forts (play houses) less than 60 square feet in area.
Electrical
a. Garage door openers, if plug-in type;
b. Replacement of light fixtures with similar fixtures including ceiling fans;
c. Replacing fluorescent ballasts in a residence by the home owner;
d. Replacement of receptacles or light switches;
e. Replacement of residential type garbage disposals, dishwashers and trash compactors
provided that the electrical system is not modified;
f. Replacement of residential type electric water heaters when wired with copper wire.
If wired *ith aluminum wire a qualified electrician shall make the connections;
g. Replacement of circuit breakers in electric panels with other circuit breaker of same
brand and amperage;
h. Replacement of any fluorescent ballast by any Licensed Electrician, by a Certified
Electrical Maintenance Person, employed to perform building maintenance while on
the premises of their employer;
i. Replacement of air conditioning system or furnace if done by State licensed
mechanical contractor with a City mechanical permit;
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Disconnection, installation of disconnects, and connection of air conditioning systems
or furnaces, if done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor;
k. Oil well pump and service wiring;
1. Changing light bulbs, flood lights or lamps;
m. Maintenance work performed by a City licensed electrician on the premises of his
employer; and
n. Replacement of any sign ballast and transformer up to a rating of 15,000 secondary
volts (60 ma), by any City licensed Master Electrician.
Gas
a. Replacement of any fixtures or appurtenances thereto which are to remain at their
existing location.
b. Repair of sections of gas lines which do not exceed five (5) feet in length.
c. Replacement of residential type water heaters (excluding boilers) without any
changes to the gas system. to the capacity. to the type of heat source. or to the
location. provided that the exhaust vent consists of a double -walled vent pipe. and
that the temperature and pressure relief valve is replaced with a new valve.
Mechanical
a. Repair of any electrical portable heating device.
b. Repair of any portable ventilation equipment.
c. Repair of any portable cooling unit.
d. Repair of any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this Code.
e. Replacement of any individual component part or composite component part within
an approved assembly unit, in which its replacement and replacement part do not
alter its original approval or make it unsafe and complies with this code. This
exception shall not be construed to include replacement of a complete assembly unit
such as a condensing unit, furnace, or other such assembly units as assembled by the
original equipment manufacturer.
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f. Repair of any portable evaporative cooler.
g. Repair of any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 lb (4.54 kg) or less
of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
h. Replacing or repairing of existing vent pipes with proper clearance and roof flashing.
i. Replacement or extension of ducts within the space of existing ducts.
1 Replacement of grilles.
Plumbing
a. Repair of leaks which do not alter the plumbing system.
b. Replacement of shower heads, including spray massage.
c. Replacement and resetting of any plumbing fixtures, faucets, or appurtenances
thereto which are to remain at their existing location.
d. Repair of sections of water or sewer lines which do not exceed five (5) feet in length.
e. Replacement of appliances such as garbage disposals, trash compactors, and
dishwashers without altering the plumbing system; excluding boilers.
f. Replacement of residential type water heaters (excluding boilers) without any
changes to the gas system. to the capacity. to the type of heat source. or to the
location. provided that the exhaust vent consists of a double -walled vent pipe. and
that the temperature and pressure relief valve is replaced with a new valve,
103.1.4 Information Required. Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall
be filed with the wilding-Of€ieial Inspection Division on a form furnished for that purpose,
and shall contain a general description of the proposed work and its location. The
application shall be signed bye a person licensed to perform the work described
in the permit or by any other person described herein and shall bear the name. address and
phone number of the applicant. representative or agent. Permits that are obtained for a,
business must be obtained by the business' licensee or his authorized agent. The person
obtaining the permit shall provide positive identification displayed in the form of a social
security number and/or a drivers license number. If acting on behalf of a licensed or
registered individual the required identification shall be that of the licensed or registered
individual. The building permit application shall indicate the proposed occupancy of all
parts of the building and of that portion of the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building
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or structure, and shall contain such other information as may be required by the Building
Official.
103.1.5 Time Limitations. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be
deemed to have been abandoned 6 2 months from the date of filing for the permit, unless
before then a permit has been issued.
103.2 Drawings and Specifications
103.2.1 Requirements. At least two copies of specifications and of drawings drawn to scale
with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of the work, shall be
provided with the application for a permit. Such drawings and specifications shall contain
information, in the form of notes or otherwise, as to the quality of materials, where quality
is essential to conformity with the Technical Construction Codes. Such information shall
be specific, and the Technical Construction Codes shall not be cited as a whole or in part,
nor shall the term "legal" or its equivalent be used, as a substitute for specific information.
All information, drawings, specifications and accompanying data shall bear the name,
address. phone number and signature of the person responsible for the design.
103.2.2 Additional Data. The Building Official may require details, computations, stress
diagrams, and other data necessary to describe the construction or installation and the basis
of calculations. All drawings, specifications and accompanying data required by the Building
Official and prepared by an architect or engineer shall be affixed with their official seal.
103.2.3 Design Professional.
103.2.3.1 The design professional shall be an architect and/or engineer legally registered
under the laws of this state regulating the practice of architecture or engineering and shall
affix his official seal to said drawings, specifications and accompanying data, for the
following;
1. All Group A -Assembly, E -Education and I -Institutional occupancies.
2. Buildings and structures three stories or more high, two story buildings containing
more than four (4) dwelling units, and one story buildings containing more than eight
dwelling units.
3. Buildings and structures having more than one story or 5000 sq ft (465 m2) or
more in area except Group R - Residential occupancy.
4. Buildings of all occupancies having components of the consumer gas system of a
complex nature.
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5. Buildings in special flood hazard areas, as required by the Flood Hazard
Prevention Code.
6. Boat and fishing piers.
7. Post tensioned concrete foundations.
8. Foundation repairs.
9. Any trusses, beams, or other roof supporting members or unsupported spans
having a structural clear span between supporting structures greater than 24 feet on
the narrow side.
10. Any free-standing structure such as a sign, antenna, or tower, exceeding twenty-
five feet in height or producing over 15,000 foot pounds of wind moment on said
structure, except as provided in the Technical Construction Codes.
11. Any fence over seven feet in height, except fences more than 80% open to the
wind up to ten feet in height.
For all other buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the certification of the
applicant that some specific state law exception permits its preparation by a person not so
registered.
103.2.3.2 Hazardous or Complex Work. Whenever the work covered by a permit involves
construction under conditions which, in the opinion of the Building Official, are hazardous
or complex, the Building Official shall notify the permittee. The permittee shall require that
an architect and/or engineer shall observe and inspect such work for its conformity with the
approved drawings. If an architect or engineer is not available upon the completion of the
permitted work, the permittee shall employ in his stead a competent person or agency whose
qualifications are approved by the Building Official.
EXCEPTION: Group R3 buildings, regardless of size, shall require neither a
103.2.4 Structural And Fire Resistance Integrity. Plans for all buildings shall indicate how
required structural and fire resistance integrity will be maintained where a penetration of
a required fire resistant wall, floor. ceiling or partition will be made for electrical, gas,
mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and systems and also indicate in
sufficient detail how the fire integrity will be maintained where required fire resistant floors
intersect the exterior walls.
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103.2.5 Site Drawings. Drawings shall show the location of the proposed building or
structure and of every existing building or structure on the site or lot. The Building Official
may require a boundary line survey prepared by a qualified surveyor. When exterior work
is to be performed. the Building Official may require drawings showing the location of the
structure. the proposed work on the site or lot, and the elevation readings of systems
103.2.6 Hazardous Occupancies. The Building Official may require the following:
1. General Site Plan. A general site plan drawn at a legible scale which shall
include, but not be limited to, the location of all buildings, exterior storage facilities,
permanent access ways, evacuation routes, parking lots, internal roads, chemical
loading areas, equipment cleaning areas, storm and sanitary sewer accesses,
emergency equipment and adjacent property uses. The exterior storage areas shall
be identified with the hazard classes and the maximum quantities per hazard class
of hazardous materials stored.
2. Building Floor Plan. A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale which shall
include, but not be limited to, all hazardous materials storage facilities within the
building and shall indicate rooms, doorways, corridors, exits, fire rated assemblies
with their hourly rating, location of liquid tight rooms, and evacuation routes. Each
hazardous materials storage facility shall be identified on the plan with the hazard
classes and quantity range per hazard class of the hazardous materials stored.
103.3 Examination of Documents
103.3.1 Plan Review. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined each
application for a permit and the accompanying documents, consisting of drawings,
specifications, computations and additional data, and shall ascertain by such examinations
whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of
the Technical Construction Codes and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
103.4 Issuing Permits
103.4.1 Action on Permits. The Building Official shall act upon an application for a permit
without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. If the Building Official is satisfied that the work
described in an application for a permit and the contract documents filed therewith conform
to the requirements of the Technical Construction Codes and other pertinent laws and
ordinances, he shall issue a permit to the applicant. Authority to proceed with a project
shall begin with the issuance of a building permit after which electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system permits shall be issued. A gas or plumbing permit may use the same form.
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103.4.2 Refusal To Issue Permit. If the application for a permit and the accompanying
contract documents describing the work do not conform to the requirements of the
Technical Construction Codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the Building Official
shall not issue a permit, but shall return the contract documents to the applicant with his
refusal to issue such permit. Such refusal shall, when requested, be in writing and shall
contain the reason for refusal.
103.4.3 Special Foundation Permit. When application for permit to erect or enlarge a
commercial building has been filed and pending issuance of such permit, the Building
Official will issue a special permit for the foundation, underfloor/ground work, only or
systems associated with the foundation of such building. unless the permit is denied for
cause. The holder of such a special permit is proceeding at his own risk and without
assurance that a permit for the remainder of the work will be granted nor that corrections
will not be required in order to meet provisions of the Technical Construction Codes.
103.4.4 Public Right of Way. A permit shall not be issued by the Building Official for the
construction of any building, or for the alteration of any building where said building is to
be changed and such change will affect the exterior walls, bays, balconies, or other
appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or public lane, or for the placing on
any lot or premises of any building or structure removed from another lot or premises when
such change encroaches into the public right-of-way, unless the applicant has made
application at the office of the Director of Pu'� "W.ks Engineering Services for the lines
of the public street on which he proposes to encroach by building, erecting or locating said
building and the Director of Engineering services has approved such encroachment; and
when a building permit is issued, it shall be the duty of the Building Official to see that the
street lines are not encroached upon except as provided for in
The City of Corpus Christi Building Code.
103.4.4.1 Governmental Property. No permit shall be required within and on the premises
within the control and supervision of the State or Federal Government and where such
installations will be a part of the facilities operated, maintained and controlled by the State
or Federal Government. When City inspections are not provided, all connections to the City
water system shall be equipped with backflow prevention devices, as determined by the
Building Official, that are necessary to prevent backflow and back siphonage. To assure
such connection, the Building Official shall have the right to inspect any installations,
connected to the City water system to the point of such valves or safety devices and failure
to install or maintain in good operating condition such device, shall authorize the City to
refuse to connect or authorize the City to disconnect, such installation from the City water
supply system.
103.4.4.2 Industrial Work. No permit shall be required and no inspection required by
Section 103.8.6 shall be performed by the City where an industry occupies a site of twenty
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(20) or more acres in the use of said plant site and the conduct of general operations is such
that the plant site is inaccessible to the general public and the operations on the plant site
involve the assembly, disassembly, reassembly, alteration or improvements under the
observation and direct supervision of a licensed registered professional engineer, for the
erection of the plant, for the assembly, disassembly, reassembly, remodeling, alterations or
improvements of the plant, for any portions thereof used in any manufacturing process, pilot
plant use, laboratory testing, or for the use of any mechanical process equipment or
laboratory testing of chemical or chemical manufacturing equipment.
In order to qualify for an exemption from permitting and speetion, an affidavit on
every project shall first be filed by an engineer licensed in Texas. The affidavit shall be filed
with the Inspection Division, setting forth sufficient facts to show that the affiant is entitled
to the exemption requested and affirming that all improvements shall be performed under
the direct supervision of a licensed registered professional engineer or a Rcgistcrcd
Architect,. The affidavit shall be on a the form provided by the Building Official. Upon
completion of the project, the licensed registered professional engineer or Rcgistcrcd
^ rmet who made the affidavit shall certify that all improvements meet the minimum code
and life safety criteria of Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus
Christi. An affidavit shall be filed annually by a licensed engineer certifying that the
industrial site meets the construction code requirements of the City.
Any structure used principally net for any purpose not related to the manufacturing
or testing of equipment or operations, shall not be exempt under this section from the
necessity of obtaining a permit. Permits shall be required as
for the same type of structure located elsewhere within the City limits.
All connections to the City water system shall be equipped with backflow prevention
devices, that are necessary to prevent backflow and back siphonage. To assure such
connection, the Inspection Division shall have the right to inspect any installations connected
to the City water system to the point of such valves or safety device, and failure to install
or maintain in good operating condition such device, shall authorize the City to refuse to
connect or authorize the City to disconnect, such installation from the City water supply
system.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to waive or exempt Industrial sites from
any of the provisions of any other City Ordinance or any other provisions of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi.
103.4.4.3 Agricultural Uses. Permits and inspections are not required for installations,
alterations, additions, changes, or repairs within the scope of this Code to any structure
which is being used exclusively in connection with the ranching or agricultural use of any
tract of land of ten (10) acres or more in area, within the City of Corpus Christi, at the time
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of annexation as long as the entire premises being used for agricultural or ranching purposes
at the time of annexation is not converted to any other use. Any building or structure used
for residential occupancy or connected to utility services shall not be exempt under this
section from the requirements for permits and inspections.
103.4.4.4 Amateur Radio Operations. Permits, inspections, and engineered design are not
required for the owner or occupant of a one -family dwelling who possesses a current and
valid amateur radio operator license issued by the Federal Communications Commission for
the erection of any amateur radio antenna tower structure on the premises of said one -
family dwelling, provided that said tower does not exceed fifty feet in height; and provided
further that said tower is either located a distance equal to or greater than one-half its
height from the nearest property line, or is agreed to in writing as to location by the
adjoining property owner.
103.5 Contractors Responsibilities
It shall be the duty of every contractor who shall make contracts for the installation or
repairs of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which a
permit is required, to comply with state or local rules and regulations concerning licensing
which the applicable governing authority may have adopted. Written proof of compliance
with state law and the annlicable rulesn r lations of appropriate governing agencies
shall be required before a permit will be issued
103.6 Conditions of the Permit
103.6.1 Permit Intent. A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with
the work and not as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside any of the provisions of
the Technical Construction Codes, nor shall issuance of a permit prevent the Building
Official from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in plans, construction, or violations
of this Code. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such
permit is commenced within 6 2 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months after the time the work is
commenced. One or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 45 days each, may
be allowed for the permit. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
beyond the control of the permittee demonstrated. Extensions shall be in writing by the
Building Official and shall not exceed an aggregate total of 365 days (1 year) from the date
of issuance. after which the permit shall expire and the project shall be re -permitted. The
life of the permit shall be verified through the inspection procedure established herein
103.6.3 Plans. When the Building Official issues a permit, he shall endorse, in writing or
by stamp, both sets of plans "• . . • ." "cleared." One set of
drawings so reviewed shall be retained by the Building Official and the other set shall be
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returned to the applicant. The permitted drawings shall be kept at the site of work and
shall be open to inspection by the Building Official or his authorized representative.
103.7 Fees
103.7.1 Prescribed Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the prescribed fees preser-ibex}
in 103.7 have been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the
additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems, has been paid. On all installations,
alterations, additions, changes, or repairs within the scope of this code requiring a permit,
a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule
prescribed by separate ordinance which schedule shall set forth fees for which a payment
is required by this code or otherwise provided for by ordinance.
103.7.2 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences any work
on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the
permits, shall be subject to . .. -
Administrative or Investigation Fees as specified below.
103.7.2.1 Administrative Fee. In the event that an inspection is made. and the resultant
discovery of this inspection is that work. for which a permit is required by this Code. is
commenced prior to the obtaining of said permit. then an Administrative Fee shall be paid
in accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule.
103.7.2.2 Investigation Fee. In the event that an inspection is made, and the resultant
discovery of the inspection is that the work, for which a permit is required by this Code, is
completed prior to obtaining said permit, then an Investigation Fee shall be paid in
accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule.
103.7.2.3 Re -Inspections. A reinspection is required and a Re -Inspection Fee shall be paid
when:
(1) It has been found that the portion of the construction for which an inspection was
requested is not ready for the inspection;
(2) Corrections that were called for have not been made; or
(3) The premises are not made readily available for inspection.
The permit holder or his agent shall pay a Re -Inspection Fee in accordance with the Permit
Fee Schedule, prior to the conducting of said re -inspection.
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103.7.3 Accounting. The Building Official shall keep a permanent and accounting of all
permit fees and other monies collected, the names of all persons upon whose account the
same was paid, along with the date an amount thereof.
103.7.4 Schedule of Permit Fees. On all buildings, structures, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical and gas systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be
paid as required at the time of filing application, in accordance with the Permit Fee
Schedule as established by the City of Corpus Christi. (See
103.7.5 Building Permit Valuations. If, in the opinion of the Building Official or authorized
representative, the valuation of building, alteration, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on the application, permit shall be denied,
unless the applicant can show detailed estimates and/or appraisals to meet the approval of
the Building Official. Permit valuations shall include total cost, such as electrical, gas,
mechanical, plumbing equipment and other systems, including materials and labor.
103.8 Inspections
103.8.1 Existing Building Inspections. Before issuing a permit the Building Official may
examine or cause to be examined any building, electrical gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems for which an application has been received for a permit to enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, install, or change the occupancy. He shall inspect all buildings, structures,
electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems, from time to time, during and upon
completion of the work for which a permit was issued. He shall make a record of every
such examination and inspection and of all violations of the Technical Construction Codes.
103.8.2 Manufacturers and Fabricators. When deemed necessary by the Building Official
he shall make, or cause to be made, an inspection of materials or assemblies at the point
of manufacture or fabrication. A record shall be made of every such examination and
inspection and of all violations of the Technical Construction Codes.
103.8.3 Inspection Service. The Building Official may make, or cause to be made, the
required inspections . He may accept reports for cause from licensed
and/or registered professionals on an exception only basis. There shall be no penalty for
proceeding if the inspection is signed by a licensed and/or registered professional if just
cause exists for an exception for the Building Official's inspection
and reliability: A certificate called for by any provision of the Technical Construction Codes
shall not be based on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified by licensed
and/or registered professional . .
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103.8.4 Inspections Prior To Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy er- Completion. The
Building Official may inspect or cause to be inspected at various intervals (spot/random
inspections of) all construction or work for which a permit is required, and a final inspection
shall be made of every building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system
upon completion, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy er-Completiea. The
Building Official may conduct spot/random inspections as required.
103.8.5 Posting of Per -mit Inspection Record. Work requiring a permit shall not commence
until the permit holder or his agent posts the permit card Inspection Record in a
conspicuous place on the premises. The pert Inspection Record shall be protected from
the weather and located in such position as to permit the Building Official or representative
to conveniently make the required entries thereon. This permit -eat Inspection Record
shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until the Certificate of Occupancy
er-Cempletiea is issued.
103.8.6 Required Inspections. The Building Official or his designee upon 24 hour advance
notification from the permit holder or his agent shall make the following inspections and
such other inspections as necessary, and shall either release that portion of the construction
or shall notify the permit holder or his agent of any violations which must be corrected in
order to comply with the Technical Construction Codes. The permit holder or his
authorized agent shall at the time of the request for inspection provide a physical address
for the job site and the permit number for the project.
103.8.6.1 Building
1. Foundation Inspection: To be made after trenches are excavated and forms
erected.
2. Frame Inspection: To be made after the roof, wall sheathing, decking, all framing,
fireblocking and bracing is in place, all concealing wiring, all pipes, chimneys, ducts and
vents are complete.
3. Final Inspection: To be made after the building is completed and ready for
occupancy.
103.8.6.2 Electrical
1. Rough Inspection. A rough inspection shall be called for by the permittee and shall be
made prior to the concealment of such work.
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2. Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be called for by the permittee and shall be
made of every structure or premises, for which a permit was obtained, upon completion and
prior to final approval of or the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, as required herein.
3. Re -Out Inspection. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to connect,
or cause to have connected, the source of energy at a utility meter which has been
disconnected, for a period of time, until a Re -Out Inspection is made and approval has been
issued in writing by the Building Official or his authorized representative, authorizing the
reconnection and use of such wiring, devices, or equipment. For commercial buildings the
disconnection period of time requiring inspection shall be twenty-four (24) hours, excepting
weekends and holidays, and for residential buildings the period of time shall be six (6)
months.
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103.8.6.3 Plumbing
1. Utility Service Inspection. A utility service inspection shall be called for by the permittee
or his agent and shall be made after the piping from the utility easement to the building is
installed and prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure test shall be required on
all utilities before the inspection is approved.
2. Under Floor (Rough) Inspection. An under floor inspection shall be called for by the
permittee or his agent and shall be made after all the piping under the floor is installed and
Prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure test may be required on all piping before
the inspection is approved.
3. Rough -In (Top Out) Inspection. A rough -in inspection shall be called for by the
permittee or his agent and shall be made after the roof framing fire blocking and bracing
is in place and all gas. drainage. water supply. and vent piping is installed and prior to the
concealment of such work. A pressure test may be required on all water and sanitary sewer
piping before the inspection is approved.
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4. Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be called for by the permittee. or his agent,
and shall be made of every structure or premises. for which a permit was obtained. upon
completion and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy,
as required herein. Additional testing of the building drainage and vent systems may be
required as provided in Section 417 of the Plumbing Code. A pressure test for all piping
may be required before the inspection is approved.
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103.8.6.4 Mechanical
1. Under Floor (Rough) Inspection. An under floor inspection shall be called for by the
nermittee or his agent and shall be made after all components of the Mechanical system
under the floor are installed and prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure test
shall be required on all pertinent components before the inspection is approved.
2. Rough -In Inspection. A rough -in inspection shall be called for by the permittee or his
agent and shall be made after the roof. framing. fire blocking. and bracing is in place and
components of the Mechanical system are installed and prior to the concealment of such
work. A pressure test shall be required on all pertinent components of the Mechanical
system before the inspection is approved.
3. Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be called for by the permittee. or his agent,
and shall be made of every structure or premises. for which a permit was obtained. upon
completion and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy,
as required herein. A pressure test for all pertinent components of the Mechanical system
shall be required before the inspection is approved.
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103.8.6.5 Gas
1. Utility Service Inspection. A utility service inspection shall be called for by the permittee
or his agent and shall be made after the piping from the utility easement to the building is
installed and prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure test may be required on
all utilities before the inspection is approved.
2. Under Floor (Rough) Inspection. An under floor inspection shall be called for by the
permittee or his agent and shall be made after all the piping under the floor is installed and
prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure test may be required on all piping before
the inspection is approved.
3. Rough -In Inspection. A rough -in inspection shall be called for by the permittee or his
agent and shall be made after the roof. framing. fire blocking. and bracing is in place and
all gas. and vent piping is installed and prior to the concealment of such work. A pressure
test may be required on all piping before the inspection is approved.
4. Final Inspection. A final inspection shall be called for by the permittee. or his agent,
and shall be made of every structure or premises. for which a permit was obtained. upon
completion and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy,
as required herein. A pressure test for all piping shall be required before the inspection is
approved.
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103.8.6.6 Special Hurricane Inspections.
During such periods of time as are designated by the United States Weather Center as being
a hurricane warning or alert, the Building Official shall make inspections to ensure that all
furniture, display racks, material and similar loose objects in exposed outdoor locations, shall
be lashed to rigid construction or stored in buildings. Orders issued by the Building Official
shall be oral or written and shall be given to the person on the premises responsible for the
custody or management or care or maintenance of said premises, or his employee or agent,
and such order shall be carried out before winds of hurricane velocity are anticipated.
103.8.7 Written Release. Inspection Tag.
103.8.7.1 Inspection Tags, Work shall not be done on any part of a building structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system beyond the point indicated in each successive
inspection without first obtaining a v -ir-elea;e an Inspection Tag of approval from the
Building Official or his authorized representative. Such writtenlouse Inspection Tag shall
be given only after an inspection has been made of each successive step in the construction
or installation as indicated by each of the foregoing three inspections.
103.8.7.2 Faulty Work. When a permit is obtained, and inspections are called for. and it
is found that the work is faulty or incorrectly or defectively installed. the Inspector shall
notify the responsible person who installed such work of the changes necessary to be made
in order that the work may conform to the Technical Construction Code. Within a
reasonable period of time and upon completion thereof. the permittee shall notify the
Inspection Division to the effect that the faulty work has been corrected and can be
inspected.
103.8.8 Reinforcing Steel And Structural Frames. Reinforcing steel or structural frame
work of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first
obtaining a release from the Building Official.
103.8.9 Plaster Fire Protection. In all buildings where plaster is used for fire protection
purposes, the permit holder or his agent shall notify the Building Official after all lathing
and backing is in place. Plaster shall not be applied until the release from the Building
Official has been received.
103.8.10 Concealed Work. No work shall be covered or concealed in any manner
whatsoever without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Official or his
authorized representative. The Building Official or his authorized representative shall have
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the authority to order the removal of items that obscure the view of components that
require inspection.
103.9 Certificates
103.9.1 Certificate of Occupancy
103.9.1.1 Building Occupancy. A new building shall not be occupied or a change made in
the occupancy, nature or use of a building or part of a building until after the Building
Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Said certificate shall not be issued until all
required electrical. gas, mechanical. plumbing and fire protection systems have been
inspected for compliance with the Technical Construction Codes and other applicable laws
and ordinances and released by the Building Official.
103.9.1.2 Issuing Certificate Of Occupancy. Upon satisfactory completion of construction
of a building or structure and installation of electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems in accordance with the Technical Construction Code, reviewed plans and
specifications, and after the final inspection, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate
of Occupancy stating the nature of the occupancy permitted, the number of persons for each
floor when limited by law, and the allowable load per square foot for each floor in
accordance with the provisions of this Code.
103.9.1.3 Temporary/Partial Occupancy. A temporary/partial certificate of occupancy may
be issued for a portion or portions of a building which may safely be occupied prior to final
completion of the building. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall also be issued for
temporary promotional events or temporary structures which will be removed after a
specified time.
103.9.1.4 Existing Building Certificate Of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy for any
existing building may be obtained by applying to the Building Official and supplying the
information and data necessary to determine compliance with the Technical Construction
Codes for the occupancy intended. Where necessary, in the opinion of the Building Official,
two sets of detailed drawings, or a general inspection, or both, may be required. When,
upon examination and inspection, it is found that the building conforms to the provisions
of the Technical Construction Codes and other applicable laws and ordinances for such
occupancy, a Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued. A processing and compliance
investigation fee shall be paid at the time of application as provided in the Permit Fee
Schedule.
103.9.1.5 Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A Certificate of Occupancy fee shall be paid in
accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule at the time of application.
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103.9.2 103.9.3 Service Utilities.
103.9.2.1 103.9.3.1 Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from
a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system which is regulated by the
Technical Construction Codes for which a permit is required, until released by the Building
Official or his authorized representative and a Certificate of Occupancy or Completien is
issued.
103.9.2.2 103.9.3.2 Temporary Connection. The Building Official or his authorized
representative may authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the
utility source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing building service systems or
for use under a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
103.9.2.3 103.9.3.3 Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The Building Official or his
authorized representative shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility
service to a building, structure or system regulated by the Technical Construction Codes, in
case emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or
where the continued use of such utilities may interfere with the work of the Fire
Department. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and whenever possible the
owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect
prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of
the building, structure service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical
thereafter. The Building Official or his authorized representative is authorized to disconnect
any utility service to a building that is occupied and for which a Certificate of Occupancy
is required but has not been issued.
103.10 Posting Floor Loads
103.10.1 Occupancy. An existing or new building shall not be occupied for any purpose
which will cause the floors thereof to be loaded beyond their safe capacity. The Building
Official may permit occupancy of a building for mercantile, commercial or industrial
purposes, by a specific business, when he is satisfied that such capacity will not thereby be
exceeded.
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103.10.2 Storage And Factory -Industrial Occupancies. It shall be the responsibility of the
owner, agent, proprietor or occupant of Group S and Group F occupancies, or any
occupancy where excessive floor loading is likely to occur, to employ a competent architect
or engineer in computing the safe load capacity. All such computations shall be
accompanied by an affidavit from the architect and/or engineer stating the safe allowable
floor load on each floor in pounds per square foot uniformly distributed. The computations
and affidavit shall be filed with the Inspection Division.
103.10.3 Signs Required. In every building or part of a building used for storage, industrial
or hazardous purposes, the safe floor loads, as reviewed by the Building Official on the plan,
may be marked on plates or approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed
by the owner of the building in a conspicuous place in each story to which they relate. Such
plates shall not be removed or defaced, and if lost, removed or defaced, shall be replaced
by the owner of the building.
104 TESTS
The Building Official may require tests or test reports as proof of compliance. Required
tests are to be made at the expense of the owner, or his agent, by an approved testing
laboratory or other approved agency. Copies of such test reports. or the results of all such
tests. shall be kept on file in the offices of the Inspection Division
105 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS TECHNICAL
CONSTRUCTION BOARDS
105.1 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
105.1.1 Appointment
There is hereby established the Building Code Board of Appeals, which shall consist of
seven members. The Board shall be appointed by the City Council. This Board shall have
the guidance and assistance of the Building Official and the Building Code Engineer.
105.1.2 Membership and Terms
105.1.2.1 Membership. The Building Code Board of Appeals shall be composed of one
architect, one general contractor, one engineer, three members at large from the building
industry and one member not connected with the building industry.
105.1.2.2 Terms. Members shall be appointed for terms of four years. , exeept-that-upen
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than three terms expire in any calendar year. The term of each member shall continue until
his successor is appointed, subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation
established by ordinance. Any member of the Board may be removed by the City council
for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner in which
original appointments are required to be made. Absence of any member from regular
meetings of the Board shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City
of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
105.1.2.3 Quorum and Voting. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. In
varying the application of any provisions of this code or in modifying an order of the
Building Official, affirmative votes of the majority present, but not less than four affirmative
votes, shall be required. No board member shall act in a case in which he or she has a
personal or substantial interest in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics.
105.1.2.4 Secretary of Board. The Building Official or his authorized representative shall
act as Secretary of the Board. The Secretary shall make a detailed record of all of the
Board's proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decision, the vote of each
member, the absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote. A record of all
business conducted by the Board shall be maintained in the offices of the Inspection
Division.
105.1.3 Powers
The Building Code Board of Appeals shall have the power to hear individual appeals of
decisions and interpretations of the Building Official, consider individual variances of the
City of Corpus Christi Building Code and the Flood Hazard Prevention Code, and
recommend changes to the City of Corpus Christi Building Code and the Flood Hazard
Prevention Code to the City Council.
105.1.4 Appeals
105.1.4.1 Decision of the Building Official. The owner of a building or structure, or his
duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Building Official to the Building
Code Board of Appeals whenever any one of the following conditions are claimed to exist:
1. The Building Official rejected or refused to approve the mode or manner of
construction proposed to be followed or materials to be used in the erection or
alteration of a building or structure.
2. The provisions of this Code do not apply to this specific case.
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3. That an equally good or more desirable form of construction can be employed in
any specific case.
4. The true intent and meaning of this Code or any of the regulations thereunder
have been misconstrued or incorrectly interpreted.
105.1.4.2 Variances. The Building Code Board of Appeals, when so appealed to and after
a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of the City of Corpus Christi Building
Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code to any particular case when, in the Board's
opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice, and would be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of these Codes or public interest, or when in its opinion the interpretation
of the Building Official should be modified or reversed, and also finds all the following:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the building,
structure or service system involved and which are not applicable to others.
2. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the action or
inaction of the applicant.
3. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that is denied by the City of Corpus Christi Building Code or the Flood Hazard
Prevention Code to other buildings, structures or service system.
4. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the building, structure or service system.
5. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of the City of Corpus Christi Building Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code
and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.
105.1.4.3 Conditions of the Variance. In granting the variance, the Board may prescribe
a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the variance is required shall be
commenced or completed or both. In addition, the Board may prescribe appropriate
conditions and safeguards in conformity with the City of Corpus Christi Building Code or
the Flood Hazard Prevention Code. Violation of the conditions of a variance is a violation
of this Code.
105.1.4.4 Notice of Appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within 90 days
after the decision is rendered by the Building Official. Appeals shall be on forms provided
by the Building Official. An application fee shall accompany the notice of appeal.
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105.1.4.5 Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings or Service Systems. In the case of a building or
structure which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous
the Building Official may in his order, limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period.
105.1.5 Procedures of the Board
105.1.5.1 Rules and Regulations. The Board shall establish rules and regulations for its
own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code.
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105.1.5.1.1 Organization. The Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman during
the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman
shall serve for the calendar year in which elected.
105.1.5.1.2 Frequency of Meetings. The Board shall hold one regular meeting per month.
The regular called meeting shall be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except
when there are no transactions or business for the Board to address, in which case the
meeting may be canceled. The Board shall meet on call of the Chairman for such special
or called meetings as necessary for the Board's proper performance of duty.
105.1.5.2 Decisions.
105.1.5.2.1 The Building Code Board of Appeals shall, in every case, reach a decision
without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
105.1.5.2.2 A decision of the Building Code Board of Appeals to vary the application of any
provision of the City of Corpus Christi Building Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code
or to modify an order of the Building Official shall specify (1) in what manner such variation
or modification is made, (2) the condition upon which it is made and (3) the reasons
therefore.
105.1.6 Appeal to City Council
The Building Official and the person requesting a decision from the Board shall have the
right to appeal a decision of the Building Code Board of Appeals to the City Council;
provided that if the decision is not appealed the decision of the Board shall become final
in 31 days.
105.2 ELECTRICAL ADVISORY BOARD
105.2.1 Appointment
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There is hereby established the Electrical Advisory Board which shall consist of nine
members. The Board shall be appointed by the City Council. This Board shall have the
guidance and assistance of the Building Official and the Chief Electrical Inspector.
105.2.2 Membership and Terms
105.2.2.1 Membership. Persons who serve on the Electrical Advisory Board as members
shall be qualified as follows:
1. Two persons, each of whom shall have had at least five years active
experience as a Master Electrician;
2. One person who shall have had at least five years active experience as a
Journeyman Electrician;
3. Two Engineers; one shall be a registered professional engineer in the State
of Texas, and the other shall have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering and a minimum of five years experience in Electrical
Engineering;
4. One person who shall have had at least five years experience in the
commercial building industry;
5. One person who shall have had at least five years experience in the home
building industry; and
6. Two persons, residents of Corpus Christi, not connected with the electrical
industry.
105.2.2.2 Terms. Members shall be appointed for terms of two years. The term of each
member shall continue until his successor is appointed, subject to limitations of the City
Charter or a term limitation established by ordinance. Any member of the Board may be
removed by the City council for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Absence of any
member from regular meetings of the Board shall be cause for removal from office in
accordance with the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
105.2.2.3 Quorum and Voting. Five members of the Board present at any meeting shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The concurring vote of not less than
five members of the Board shall be necessary to constitute an official action of the Board.
No Board member shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or substantial
interest in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics
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105.2.2.4 Secretary of Board. The Building Official or his authorized representative shall
act as Secretary of the Board. The Secretary shall make a detailed record of all of the
Board's proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decision, the vote of each
member, the absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote. A record of all
business conducted by the Board shall be maintained in the offices of the Inspection
Division.
105.2.3 Powers
The Electrical Advisory Board shall review grievances filed against any licensed electrical
contractors, shall review grievances within the scope of the Electrical Code, shall concur on
a proposed alternative material, alternate method of construction, or technical ruling prior
to such alternative or ruling becoming effective, and shall recommend changes of the City
of Corpus Christi Electrical Code to the City Council.
105.2.4 Appeals of Rulings and Decisions Regarding Alternative Materials/Methods of
Construction
105.2.4.1 Both the Building Official and the Electrical Advisory Board must concur with a
proposed alternate material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling prior to
such alternative or ruling becoming effective. The applicant shall have the right to appeal
a decision the Building Official or the Electrical Advisory Board to the City Council The
Building Official shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Electrical Advisory Board
to the City Council.
105.2.4.2 Notice of Appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within 90
calendar days after the decision is rendered by the Building Official.
105.2.4.3 Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings or Service Systems. In the case of a building,
structure or service system which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is unsafe,
unsanitary or dangerous, the Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such
appeals to a shorter period.
105.2.5 Procedures of the Board
105.2.5.1 Rules and Regulations. The Board shall establish rules and regulations for its
own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. The Board shall mcct on
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105.2.5.1.1 Organization. The Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman during
the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman
shall serve for the calendar year in which elected.
105.2.5.1.2 Frequency of Meetings. The Board shall hold one regular meeting per month.
The regular called meeting shall be held on the third Thursday of each month, except when
there are no transactions or business for the Board to address, in which case the meeting
may then be canceled. The Board shall meet on call of the Chairman for such special or
called meetings as necessary for the Board's proper performance of duty.
105.2.5.2 Decisions. The Electrical Advisory Board shall, in every case, reach a decision
without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
105.2.6 Appeal to City Council
The Building Official and the person requesting a decision from the Board shall have the
right to appeal a decision of the Electrical Advisory Board to the City Council; provided
that if the decision is not appealed the decision of the Board shall become final in 31 days.
105.3 MECHANICAL/PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD
105.3.1 Appointment
There is hereby established the
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board which shall consist of ten members. The Board shall
be appointed by the City Council. This Board shall have the guidance and assistance of the
Building Official and the Chief Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector.
105.3.2 Membership and Terms
105.3.2.1 Membership.
. Persons who serve on the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory
Board as members shall be qualified as follows:
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1. Three persons, each of whom shall have had at least five years of active
experience as a Plumber, at least three years of which shall have been in
Corpus Christi, is currently licensed in the State of Texas, and is currently
active in the plumbing trade. At least two of these persons shall be licensed
as Master Plumbers.
2. One person who shall have had at least five years of active experience as a
Mechanical Engineer, who is registered as a Professional Engineer in the
State of Texas.
3. One person who shall have had at least five years of experience in the Home
Building Industry.
4. One person who shall have had at least five years experience in the
Commercial Building Industry.
5. Three persons, each of whom shall have had at least five years of active
experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
contracting business and licensed in the State of Texas.
6. One person not connected with the building industry.
105.3.2.2 Terms.
Members shall be appointed for terms of two years. The term of each member shall
continue until his successor is appointed, subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term
limitation established by ordinance. Any member of the Board may be removed by the City
council for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner in
which original appointments are required to be made. Absence of any member from regular
meetings of the Board shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City
of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
105.3.2.3. Quorum and Voting.
Invetyin- any -provision of this Code, the affirmative votes of the majority prcscnt, but not
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constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The concurring vote of not less than
five members of the Board shall be necessary to constitute an official action of the Board.
No Board member shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or substantial
interest in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics
105.3.2.4 Secretary of Board. The Building Official or his authorized representative shall
act as Secretary of the Board. The Secretary shall make a detailed record of all of the
Board's proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decision, the vote of each
member, the absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote. A record of all
business conducted by the Board shall be maintained in the offices of the Inspection
Division.
105.3.3 Powers
105.3.3.1 The Board shall advise the City Manager regarding any matter in the mechanical
field which it considers should be brought to the attention of the City Council and shall
recommend changes to the City of Corpus Christi Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes
to the City Council.
105.3.3.2 The Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board may concur with a proposed alternate
material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling. Both the Building Official
and the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board must concur with a proposed alternate
material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling prior to such alternative or
ruling becoming effective. In no case may the Board concur with an alternate material,
alternative method of construction or technical ruling which does not meet or exceed the
standards set by the City Council.
105.3.3.3 The Board shall rule on appeals within the scope of the Gas, Mechanical, and
Plumbing Codes, and shall review grievances within the scope of the Gas, Mechanical, and
Plumbing Codes.
105.3.4 Appeals
105.3.4.1 The applicant shall have the right to appeal a decision the Building Official or the
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board to the City Council. The Building Official shall have
the right to appeal a decision of the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board to the City
Council.
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105.3.4.2 Notice of Appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within 90 39
calendar days after the decision is rendered by the Building Official. The notice of appeal
shall be filed in the Building Official's office by the Thursday morning two weeks prior to
a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board or the appeal shall be heard at the next
following regularly scheduled meeting. Appeals shall be in gs a form acceptable—to
Provided by the Building Official. A fee shall accompany the notice of appeal and it shall
be paid according to the Permit Fee Schedule,
105.3.4.3 Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings or Service Systems. In the case of a building,
structure or service system which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is unsafe,
unsanitary or dangerous, the Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such
appeals to a shorter period.
105.3.5 Procedures of the Board
105.3.5.1 Rules and Regulations. The Board shall establish rules and regulations for its
own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. The Board shall mcct on
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105.3.5.1.1 Organization. The Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman during
the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman
shall serve for the calendar year in which elected.
105.3.5.1.2 Frequency of Meetings. The Board shall hold one regular meeting per month.
The regular called meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, except
when there are no transactions or business for the Board to address, upon which the
meeting may then be canceled. The Board shall meet on call of the Chairman for such
special or called meetings as necessary for the Board's proper performance of duty.
105.3.5.2 Decisions.
105.3.5.2.1 The Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board shall, in every case, reach a decision
without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
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105.3.5.2.2 A decision of the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board to modify an order of
the Building Official shall specify (1) in what manner such modification is made, (2) the
condition upon which it is made and (3) the reasons therefore.
105.3.5.3 Interpretations. The Board, when so appealed to and after a hearing, (1) may
render an interpretation of this Code, (2) may decide that the provisions of this Code do not
apply, (3) may approve or modify the request for an alternate method of construction or
material submitted by the applicant for concurrence, or (4) may refuse the applicant's
request.
105.3.6 Appeal to City Council
The Building Official and the person requesting a decision from the Board shall have the
right to appeal the decision of the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board to the City
Council; provided that if the decision is not appealed the decision of the Board shall
become final in 31 days.
106 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is for any reason held to
be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this code.
107 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
107.1 Penalties A any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of
this Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall
erect, construct, alter, install, demolish or move any structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system, or has erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved or demolished a
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, in violation of a detailed
statement or drawing submitted and permitted thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be liable to a fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each such
person shall be considered guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed or
continued, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished within
the limits and as provided by state law laws. The owner or owners of any building or
structure failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Code, and the owner or owners
of any premises wherein a violation of the provisions of this code occurs, and any architect,
engineer, designer, builder, contractor, agent, person, firm, or corporation employed
therewith and who has assisted in the commission of any such violation, shall be guilty of
a separate offense.
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107.2 Injunction. In addition to the penal remedy herein, the City Attorney shall, upon the
direction of the City Manager, institute any appropriate action or proceeding, including
actions for injunction to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any act, conduct, work, business,
practice, or use which is in violation of and illegal as specified herein.
108 LICENSING
108.1 Plumbers
108.1.1. Plumbing License Law. Licensing of plumbers is regulated by "The Plumbing
License Law", Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 6243-101, as amended. If an application for a
permit indicates that the work to be done is required by said law to be performed by a
licensed plumber, then the Building Official shall issue the permit only if the applicant holds
the required license.
108.1.2. Texas Water Code. Licensing of irrigators is regulated by V.T.C.A., Water Code,
Chapter 34, as amended. If an application for a permit indicates that the work to be done
is required by said law to be performed by a licensed irrigator, then the Building Official
shall issue the permit only if the applicant holds the required license.
108.1.3. Agents. A person licensed by the State of Texas as an Irrigator or as a Master
Plumber may file an Affidavit with the building-offieial Inspection Division authorizing a
designated agent to apply for and receive permits in said licensed person's behalf, and
affirming that said licensed person assumes all responsibility for any permit obtained by said
agent.
108.1.4. Identification of Tftteks Vehicles. Each person who engages in the business of
plumbing or irrigation in the City of Corpus Christi shall have the firm name and license
number conspicuously displayed. legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, on all trucks
vehicles used in the transaction of business.
108.2 Electricians
108.2.1 Licensing Of Electricians
108.2.1.1 Requirement For License
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing,
maintaining, altering or repairing any wiring, fixtures or equipment used for the conducting
of electricity, or for any person or employee of any business in any manner to undertake to
execute such work unless such person or employee is the holder of a currently valid license
as required herein.
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108.2.1.2 False Representation of Licensing
It shall be unlawful for any person to falsely represent himself as a licensed
electrician of any class set forth in this division or to use the words electrical contractor,
master electrician, electrician, or words of similar meaning, on signs, cards, stationery, or by
any other manner whatsoever, unless said person is properly licensed within the meaning
of the word as prescribed by this Code.
108.2.2 Method of Licensing
108.2.2.1 Examination
To secure a license as a qualified and competent electrician in any of the classes
specified herein, an application shall be made in writing and shall show the applicant's
name, address, phone number and such other information as may be prescribed by the
Examination Committee, and shall be made out on forms available in the offices of the
Chief Electrical Inspector/and Chief Permit Officer. An examination must then be taken
and passed by the applicant for a license to become effective. All examination shall be
based on the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
108.2.2.2 Reciprocal Licenses
To secure a license as a qualified and competent electrician in any of the classes
specified herein, an electrician may apply for and receive a license without taking an
examination provided that the following conditions are complied with:
a. The applicant shall show that he has obtained a license from such other City
("a reciprocal city") which City requires its electrician license applicants to
pass a comprehensive written examination based on the latest edition of the
NEC adopted by the City of Corpus Christi, from an approved testing agency
satisfactorily demonstrating the applicant's knowledge of the provisions of the
National Electrical Code, or the applicant shall submit evidence that he has
passed an electrical licensing examination based on the latest National
Electrical Code adopted by the City of Corpus Christi;
b. The applicant receiving a license under this provision shall pay a license fee
according to the Permit Fee Schedule and shall comply with all other
requirements under this Chapter; and
c. After the licensing procedures of the reciprocal City have been approved by
the Board, the Building Official may issue the applicant an electrician license,
provided that such reciprocal City permits master, journeyman, limited
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journeyman, the maintenance electricians licensed in the City of Corpus
Christi the right to obtain electrician licenses under substantially similar
conditions and reciprocal licensing procedures as required by the City of
Corpus Christi. Reciprocity for licensing will remain in effect until such time
there are substantial changes in the licensing ordinances of the City of Corpus
Christi or the reciprocal City.
108.2.3 Exceptions from License Requirements
108.2.3.1 Low Voltage Wiring
The installation, alteration or repairing of any wiring devices or equipment in accordance
with Article 720, Article 725 and Article 820 of the National Electrical Code is exempt from
licensing requirements.
108.2.3.2 Electrical Utility Companies
The installation, alteration or repair of electric wiring, wiring devices, and electrical
equipment by an electrical utility company for the generation, transmission, distribution or
metering of electrical energy shall be exempt from the licensing requirement of this Chapter.
108.2.3.3 State and Federal Sites
The installation, alteration or repair of electric wiring, devices, appliances and equipment
installed by or for the state or federal government in connection with construction or repair
of buildings used, owned and located on property owned by said state or federal government
is exempt from licensing requirements.
108.2.3.4 Industrial Sites
Where any industry occupies a site of twenty (20) or more acres in the use of said plant site,
and the conduct of general operations is such that the plant site is inaccessible to the
general public, and the operations on the plant site involve the assembly, disassembly,
reassembly, alterations or improvements under the supervision of a registered professional
architect or a registered professional engineer and such industry has duly secured the
exemption under Sec. 103.4.4.2, no electrical license shall be necessary for the erection of
the plant or the assembly, disassembly, reassembly, remodeling, alterations or improvements
of the plant or any portions thereof used in any manufacturing process, pilot plant use,
laboratory testing or use of any mechanical process equipment or laboratory testing of
chemical or chemical manufacturing equipment. However, any person engaged in the
electrical installation, maintenance, alteration, or electrical repair to any building used
principally as office building, shipping docs, assembly room, restrooms, warehousing and not
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for any purpose related to the manufacturing or testing of equipment or operations, shall
not be exempt under this section from the necessity of obtaining an electrical license, and
any electrical construction or repair of any such building or structure shall require the
electrician to hold a valid electrical license as for the same type work performed elsewhere
within the City limits.
108.2.3.5 Homeowner
The installation, alteration, or repair of any wiring, wiring devices, or electrical equipment
by a homeowner himself or herself in and on the premises occupied, owned, and declared
as his or her homestead shall be exempt from these licensing provisions.
108.2.4 Examinations - Scheduling and Grading
108.2.4.1 Examination Committee
It shall be the duty of the Examination Committee to review and approve the qualifications
of all applicants for licenses. Any person who shall make application for an Electrician
License shall obtain proper forms from the Building Inspection Division. Upon receipt of
the application, the Examination Committee shall review the application for approval. The
applicant will be notified of approval within ten (10) days, and if approved the applicant
shall pay the examination fee and shall be scheduled for examination.
108.2.4.2 Scheduling
Applications must be approved and examination fees paid in full, least thirty (30) days prior
to the scheduled exam date. The examinations will be scheduled on the first Monday of
each yearly quarter, and shall be held on the following business day if that Monday should
be a Holiday.
108.2.5 Types of Licenses
108.2.5.1 License Classifications
There shall be seven (7) classes of licenses and one (1) class of certification which shall be
known as follows:
a. Master Electrician
b. Master Electrician -Sign
c. Master Electrician -Elevator
d. Journeyman Electrician
e. Limited Journeyman Electrician
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f. Maintenance Electrician
g. Apprentice Electrician
h. Certified Electrical Maintenance Person
108.2.5.2 Master Electrician
An applicant for a license as master electrician shall file with the application an affidavit
setting forth that such applicant is not less than twenty-one (21) years of age and has had
not less than five (5) years experience in the installation, alteration and repair of electrical
equipment and conductors, two (2) of which must have been worked as a journeyman
electrician. Applicants shall be examined as provided herein. A certificate of graduation
from, or successful completion of a recognized technical school, college or military service
in the electrical field. The applicant shall be credited one (1) year of experience for one
(1) year of education not to exceed three (3) years as part of the required five (5) years
experience.
108.2.5.3 Master Electrician -Sign or Elevator
If the applicant desires to do work in electrical elevator or electrical sign installation, repair
and/or maintenance, he shall pass a special examination on the same basis as that given to
his particular classification. Such applicant shall file with the application an affidavit setting
forth that such applicant is not less than eighteen (18) years of age and has had not less
than five (5) years experience in the installation, alteration, and repair of electrical elevators
or signs, or equally qualifying experience for at least five (5) years. Applicant shall be
examined as provided herein. A certificate of graduation or successful completion of a
recognized technical school or college on the electrical field shall be credited one (1) year
of experience for one (1) year of education not to exceed three (3) years as part of the
required five (5) years experience.
108.2.5.4 Journeyman Electrician
An applicant for a journeyman electrician license shall be not less than eighteen (18) years
of age, and shall meet either one of the following requirements:
a. The applicant shall have not less than four (4) years experience in the
electrical trade; or
b. The applicant shall have not less than three (3) years experience as an
electrician's helper or apprentice, and shall have successfully completed a
course related to the electrical trade of at least 49 continuing education hours
at a college or vocational school or in an apprenticeship program.
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Said applicant shall be required to file an affidavit in the Building Official's office certifying
that the foregoing requirements have been fully complied with, and further stating that said
applicant shall perform electrical work in the City of Corpus Christi in accordance with the
Corpus Christi Electrical Code; that said applicant shall perform such work only under the
supervision of the holder of a Master Electrician license, Mater Electrician -Sign license, or
Master Electrician -Elevator license; and that said applicant shall not independently engage
in the business of contracting such electrical work.
108 2 5 5 Limited Journeyman Electrician
An applicant for license as a limited journeyman electrician shall file with the application
and affidavit setting forth that he is not less than eighteen (18) years of age, and that he has
had not less than two (2) years experience in the electrical trade. Applicant shall make in
his application affidavit a statement that he will engage only as an employee or under the
supervision of a master electrician (sign) or a master electrician (elevator); and that he shall
perform all installation, alteration and repair of equipment in accordance with the Corpus
Christi Code and that he will not independently engage in the business of contracting such
electrical work.
108.2.5.6 Maintenance Electrician
An applicant for registration as a maintenance electrician shall file with the application an
affidavit setting forth that he is not less than eighteen (18) years of age and has had not less
than two (2) years of experience in building electrical maintenance under a person who was
a licensed electrician. Applicant shall file with his application a letter bearing the signature
of the person by whom he will be regularly employed by and the address of employment.
Applicant shall pass an examination administered by the Building Inspection Department.
108.2.5.7 Apprentice Electrician
Applications filed for a license as apprentice electrician shall state the age of the applicant
and the intent that he is engaging in the learning of or assisting in the installation,
maintenance or repair of electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment working directly under
the supervision of a person holding a license of any of the foregoing classifications.
108.2.5.8 Certified Electrical Maintenance Person
An application for Certified Electrical Maintenance Person shall be made in writing and
addressed to the Building Official. The application shall show the applicant's name and
address, and such other information as may be prescribed by the Examination Committee,
and shall be made out on forms available in the office of the Permit Officer. The applicant
shall file with his application a letter bearing the signature of the person by whom he is
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regularly employed, the address of the place of employment, a statement that he will notify
the Chief Electrical Inspector of any change in his employment, and acknowledgment that
work time as a Certified Electrical Maintenance person shall not be credited towards
experience needed for an electrician's license. The applicant shall engage in maintenance
or repair of electrical wiring and fixtures. An applicant for certification shall pass an
examination administered by the Inspection Department on electrical basics or be certified
through the completion of a certified and/or accredited trade school in the electrical trades
or shall have passed an examination administered through any approved Model Code
Agency. Certification shall be valid upon payment of the fee prescribed in the Permit Fee
Schedule.
108.2.6 Examination and License
108.2.6.1 Issuance of License
The license as issued shall bear the signature of the Building Official or his authorized
representative and the signature of the Chief Electrical inspector, upon confirmation that
all qualifications for the license have been met and after the applicant has paid to the City
the required annual license fee for his classification as set forth int he Permit Fee Schedule.
108.2.6.2 Examination Fees and License Fees
All fees are subject to that specified in the Permit Fee Schedule, as amended.
108.2.6.3 Lost or Destroyed Licenses
Licenses lost or destroyed during the year for which they are issued shall be reissued by the
Chief Electrical Inspector, upon payment of the fee established by the Permit Fee Schedule.
108.2.6.4 Termination of License, no Refund
Refunds shall not be given for the unexpired portion of the annual license period.
108.2.6.5 License Expiration
A license shall expire December thirty-one (31) of each year, and unless renewed, the
holder shall be deemed unlicensed under the provisions of this Code; provided, however,
reinstatement and renewal can be made by payment of the annual fee within six (6) months;
or the license holder can secure the license by examination or by payment of twice the
annual fee within two (2) years of the date of expiration. Failure to secure reinstatement
and renewal within two (2) years from the expiration date shall require a new application
and examination.
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108.2.7 Suspension or Revocation of Rights
108.2.7.1 Review of Grievances
It shall be the duty of the Board to conduct reviews of grievances, make investigations, and
render recommendations in keeping with their findings.
108.2.7.2 Findings
The Board may recommend that the City Council suspend or revoke the license of any
electrician who is found guilty of:
a. The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining such license;
b. Taking out electrical permits in the name of some person, firm or corporation
authorized by law to do electrical work and thereafter permitting a person
without a proper license to do the work; or
c. Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the performance of
electrical work within the jurisdiction of the City under this article.
108.2.7.3 Board Hearing
In determining any such charges, upon sworn information furnished it by an official of the
City, or by some person aggrieved by the action of an electrician in the performance of
electrical work for which an Electrical Permit is required by the this Code, such information
being in writing and duly verified by the person familiar with the facts alleged, the Board,
if it deems the information sufficient to support further action on its part, shall set a public
hearing at a specified time and place, and the secretary of the Board, with the advice of the
City Attorney shall cause a copy of the Board's order and of the information to be served
upon the licensee by registered mail at least thirty (30) days before the hearing date. The
licensee may appear in person or by counsel at the hearing. The City Attorney, as directed
by the City Manager, shall provide counsel for the Board. If the accused fails or refuses to
appear, the Board may proceed to hear and determine the charge in his absence. If the
licensee confirms the allegations, or if, upon a hearing of the charge, the Board determines
the charges to be true, it may recommend suspension or revocation of the licensee. Upon
completion of its hearing, the Board shall file its findings and recommendations with the
City Secretary for consideration by the City Council. The Board shall also forward a
certified copy of same to the licensee.
108.2.7.4 Council Hearing
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The City Council shall as soon as practicable, after receiving the Board's recommendation,
set a hearing to either adopt, amend or reject the recommendation of the Board. Notice
of said hearing shall be given to the licensee by registered mail at least five (5) days prior
to the date thereof. In the event an order is entered for suspension or revocation of the
license of such electrician, the City Council shall specify a time period for when the
applicant will be allowed to re -apply for the license and satisfactorily pass an examination.
Such order of reinstatement shall be filed as a part of the electrician's record, and a copy
shall be provided to the electrician.
108.2.7.5 Violation of Order
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation whose rights under a license have
been suspended or revoked by the City Council to engage in or do electrical work.
108.2.7.6 Unauthorized Use of License
It shall be unlawful for any person to lend, rent or transfer his license, badge or any rights
to any other person, and for any person to make use of any such rights which are not
actually his won.
108.2.7.7 Altering or Amending Licenses
It shall be unlawful for any person other than the Chief Electrical Inspector at the direction
of the Examination Committee to alter or amend in any manner any license as set forth
herein.
108.2.8 Supervision of and Responsibility for Work
In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering or repairing any electrical conductors
or equipment for which a permit is required by this Code, there shall be present and in
direct supervision a qualified electrician of the proper classification. It shall be required
that an electrician of the license classification of the first three (3) grades as listed herein,
under License Classifications, be liable and responsible for layout and technical supervision
of any work which has required the securing of permits, and a journeyman or higher
classified grade electrician shall be in direct "on the job" supervision of work carried out as
specified herein: except in work falling under the classifications of sign or elevator work,
which work shall be performed by or directly supervised by the person holding such license
or a journeyman particularly qualified in such branch of electrical work. Should it come to
the attention of the Building Official or his designee that such supervision and control is not
being maintained, in addition to filing of complaint in the Municipal Court for such
violation, the inspector may order the work to be discontinued, and the person, firm or
corporation to whom the permit has been issued shall discontinue further work until
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approval by the Electrical Inspector that proper supervision has been employed or supplied;
provided further, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the employment of
apprentices assisting a person duly licensed and qualified under the provisions of this
Chapter; and provided, further, that no more than three (3) apprentices are employed for
each duly licensed master or journeyman electrician on any one electrical installation.
108.2.9 Electrical Contractors
108.2.9.1 Master of Record
Every electrical contractor doing business in the City must have a Master of Record who
holds a current master electrician license and who is one of the following:
a. A sole owner of the business;
b. A full-time paid employee of the business; or
c. An owner or officer of the business who is actively engaged full-time in the
operation and conduct of the electrical contractor business.
"Full-time" means actually engaged in the employment or conduct of the business' work for
an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week, or who reasonably expects to be actively
engaged in the employment or conduct of the business' work for an average of at least thirty
(30) hours per calendar week over a period of at least six (6) consecutive calendar months.
Said master electrician shall not qualify as the required master electrician for more than one
electrical contractor business at one time. The Master of Record shall not qualify as the
required Master Electrician for more than one electrical contractor business at one time.
108.2.9.2 Electrical Contractor's Affidavit
Every electrical contractor doing business in the City shall file with the electrical inspection
section of the City a current electrical contractor's affidavit setting forth the name, address,
and telephone numbers of the business, the names of persons having at least a 10%
ownership interest in the business, the names and addresses of the officers of the business,
the principal address of the business, the name and address of the master electrician who
shall be the Master of Record, and the specific method of supervision of electrical work to
be conducted by the business. The affidavit shall be presented annually to the City with the
master electrician license renewal fee.
108.2.9.3 Place of Business
Every Master of Record must have and maintain an established place of business and shall
have a business telephone and shall make the necessary arrangements to receive messages
from the Building Inspection Department or other persons concerned during regular
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business hours. The Master of Record shall be responsible for the supervision of all
electrical work done pursuant to any electrical permits issued to him or to his duly
authorized agent as described in the Corpus Christi Electrical Code. Any duly authorized
agent shall be a full time employee of said electrical contractor business.
108.2.9.4 Display or Evidence of License
It shall be required that all electricians fittingly display their licenses as provided herein:
a. Every holder of a license as a master electrician, master electrician -sign or
master electrician -elevator shall display his license in a conspicuous place in
his principal place of business; and
b. Every holder of a license shall carry his license on his person at all times
while doing electrical work and shall produce and exhibit it when requested
by any electrical inspector or official of the City.
108.2.9.5 Identification Of Vehicles
Each Master of Record engaged in the installation or repair of electrical wiring shall have
his firm's name conspicuously displayed, legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, on all
vehicles used by his firm in the transaction of his business.
108.3 Mechanical Contractors
108.3.1 Mechanical License Law. Licensing of mechanical contractors is regulated by the
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law, Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 8861,
as amended. If an application for a permit indicates that the work to be done is required
by said law to be performed by a licensed mechanical contractor, then the Building Official
shall issue the permit only if the applicant holds the required license. The license holder
shall furnish the Inspection Division with a certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance
coverage required by Section 3(f) of Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 8861. The insurance coverage
shall include a provision that in the event such coverage is canceled or reduced the
insurance carrier shall notify the Inspections Division of the City of Corpus Christi at least
ten (10) days prior to such cancellation or reduction in coverage. A permit holder's permit
shall be suspended during any period in which the permit holder fails to maintain the
required insurance coverage in effect.
108.3.2 Affidavit. A person licensed as a Mechanical Contractor by the State of Texas may
file an Affidavit with the Inspection Division authorizing a designated agent to apply for and
receive permits in said person's behalf, and affirming that said licensed person assumes all
responsibility for any permit obtained by said agent.
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108.3.3 Identification of Vehicles. Each person engaged in the installation or repair of
mechanical systems, or parts thereof, shall have his firm's name and mechanical license
number conspicuously displayed, legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet, on all vehicles
used by his firm in the transaction of his business.
Secs. 13-7 - 13-19. Reserved.
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final
judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the
definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall have an effective date of November 1, 1993, and
shall take effect for all permits issued from and after December 1, 1993, after its final
passage and publication in accordance with the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed
to }4s, second reading on this the (L day of C:L#c,,,te,
19 L1f) , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes Edward A. Martin (',YyL
Dr. Jack Best CIA;' Dr. David McNichols KI: 00
Cooper David Noyola 00
Cezar Galindo aii\E Clif Moss IJ
Betty Jean Longoria (oye-
That the foregoing ordinance,�#}s read for the second time and
pass,$ finally on this the 19 day of L&i-CLer- ,
19 1.1j , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes al y, Edward A. Martin JOIL_
Dr. Jack Best yv" W " Dr. David McNichols alit,
Melody Cooper It—
/�d�f , David Noyola l,'�+
Cezar Galindo l t-- Clif Moss
Betty Jean Longoria (Up
PAS ED AND APPROVED, this the A day of OC Y
19 q3 .
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Cit Secretary
MAYOR
THE CI CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED:3IO AY OF �,A4g/, 19140[_:
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
By
sistant Cit torney
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021781
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Texas, } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces } ss: AD# 54289
PO/
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally
came Beverly Bennett, who being first duly sworn, according to
law, says that she is Business Office Secretary of the Corpus
Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus
Christi in said County and State, generally circulated in
Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim
Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San
Patricio, Victoria, and Webb Counties, and that the publication
of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 021781 AMENDING CHAPTER 13.
BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS: HOUSING AND which
the annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi
Caller -Times on the 25th day(s) of October, 1993.
One Time(s)
S 64.00
Business Office °ecretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of November, 1993.
go.n.e:LJ Acitot.t.4t&exi
Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
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