HomeMy WebLinkAbout023647 ORD - 05/25/1999AN ORDINANCE
REVISING SECTION 13-1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS;
CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING
PREMISES STANDARDS, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
OF JULY 5, 1999.
WHEREAS, the City is adopting, with amendments, the 1997 editions of the Standard
Building Code, Standard Gas Code, Standard Mechanical Code, and Standard
Plumbing Code as approved by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc. (SBCCI) membership, as the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes,
to protect public health, safety, and welfare;
WHEREAS, due to local conditions, certain special local requirements have been
established to raise the level of health and safety, to meet local conditions, and to
provide for the orderly administration of the technical construction codes within the City
of Corpus Christi certain additions, deletions, and corrections to the SBCCI Standard
Technical Construction Codes, which are adopted as the City of Corpus Christi
Technical Construction Codes, are required;
WHEREAS, in 1993, the City of Corpus Christi adopted Chapter 1, Administration, for
the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes, in lieu of Chapter 1 --
Administration of the various SBCCI technical construction codes; and
WHEREAS, various provisions of Chapter 1, Administration, as adopted by Section
13-1 of the Code of Ordinances, need revision to improve the administration of the City
of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 13-1, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances is amended as
follows:
a. By adding a Table of Contents to read as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1—ADMINISTRATION
101. Title and Scope.
101.1. Title.
101.1.1, Purpose.
101.2. Code remedial.
101.2.1 General.
101.2,2. Quality control.
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101.2.3. Permitting and inspection.
101.2.4. Responsibility for safe work.
101.3. Scope.
101.3.1. Applicability.
101.3.1.1. General,
101.3.1.2. Building.
101.3.1.3. Electrical.
101 3.1.4. Gas
101 3.1.5. Mechanical.
101 3.1.6. Plumbing.
101.3.2. Federal and state authority.
101.3.3. Appendices.
101.3.4. Referenced standards.
101.3.5. Maintenance and Code Compliance.
101.3.6. Titles of officials.
101.4. Building Inspections Division.
101 4 1. Delegation of authority.
101.4.2. Restrictions on employees.
101.4.3. Records.
101.4.4. lability.
101.5. Existing buildings.
101.5.1. General.
101.5.2. Change of occupancy,
101.5.3. Fifty (50) per cent rule.
101.5.4. Damaged structures.
101.6. Special historic buildings.
101.7. Definitions.
102. Powers and duties of the building official.
102i. General.
102.2. Right of entry.
102.3. StoD work orders and Field Corrections Notices.
102.4. Revocation of permits.
102.4.1. Misrepresentation of application.
102.4.2. Violation of code provisions.
102.5. Unsafe buildi gs or systems.
102,6. Requirements not covered by code.
102.7. Alternate materials and methods,
103. Permits.
103.1, Permit application.
103.1.1. When required,
103 1.1.1. General.
103.1.1.2. Conditional permit
103.1.1.3. Permits for Dartjobs or incomplete projects.
103.1.1.4. Homeowners permit.
103.1.1.5. Emergency work.
103.1.1.6. Permits not transferable.
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103.1.2. Work authorized.
103.1.3. Minor repairs and alterations.
103.1.3.1. Building:
103.1.3.2. Electrical:
103.1.3.3. Gas:
103.1.3.4. Mechancia(
103.1.3.5. Plumbing
103 1.4. Information required.
103.1.5. Time limitations.
103.2. Drawings and specifications.
103.2.1. Requirements.
103.2.2. Additional data.
103.2.3. Design professional.
103.2.4. Structural and fire resistance integrity.
103.2.5. Site drawings.
103.2.6. Hazardous occupancies. The building official may equire the
following:
t General site plan.
2, Building floor plan.
103.3. Examination of documents.
103.3.1. Pian review.
103.4. Issuing permits.
103.4.1. Action on permits.
103.4.2. Refusal to issue permit.
103.4.3. Special foundation permit,
103.4.4. Public right-of-way.
103.4.4.1. Governmental property.
103.4.4.2. Industrial work.
103.4.4.3. Agricultural uses.
103,4,4.4. Amateur radio operations.
103.5 Contractors responsibilities.
103.6. Conditions of the permit
103.6.1. Permit intent,
103.6.2 Expiration of permit.
103.6.3. Plans.
103.7. Fees.
103.7 1. Prescribed fees.
103.7.1.1. Building code fees.
103.7.1..1. Standardized building valuation.
103.7.1.1.2. Processing andplan review fee.
103.7.1.1.2.1. Residential plan review,
103.7.1.1.2.2. Commercial plan review.
103.7.1.1.3. Building permit fees:
103.7.1.1.3.1. General.
103.7.1.1.3.2. Residential construction
103.7.1.1.3.3. Accessory residential construction.
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103.7.1.1.3.4. General residential construction and repairs
103.7.1.1.3.5. Residential roofing/re-roofing,
103.7.1.1.4. Moving of buildi g or structure.
103.7.1.1.5. Demolition of building or structure.
103.7.1.1.6. Mobile (HUD -code manufactured) home installation fee.
103.7.1.1.7. Certificate of occupancy for existing buildings,
103.7.1.1.7.1. Duplicate certificate of occupancy.
103.7.1.1.8. Appeal filing fee.
103.7.1.1.9. Housemover license.
103.7.1.1.10. T mporary promotional events.
103.71.1.11. Construction -site offices.
103.7.1.1.12, Minimum fee.
103.7.1.2. Electrical code fees.
103.7.1.2.1. Electrical permit fees.
103.7.1.2.2. New residential construction.
103.7.1.2.3. Accessory residential construction.
103.7.1.2.4. Minimum fee,
103 7.1.2.5. Re -out inspection.
103.7.1.2.6. Electrical advisory board.
103.7.1.2.7. Fees for examinations and licenses.
103.7.1.3. Mechanical code fees.
103.7.1.3.1. Mechanical permit fees.
103.7.1.3.1.2. New residential construction.
103 7 1.3.1.3. Accessory residential construction.
103.7.1.3.1.4. Existing residential construction.
103.7.1.3.2. Temporary operation inspection fee.
103.7.1.3.3. Minimum fee.
103 7 1.3.4. Plumbing/mechanical advisory board.
103.7.1.3.5. Mechanical contractor records registration.
103.7.1.4. Plumbing code fees.
103.7.1.4.1. Plumbing permit fees.
103.7.1.4.1.1 Each water service
103.7.1.4.1.2. Each plumbing fixture,
103.7.1.4.2. New residential construction.
103 7.1.4.2 1. Accessory residential construction.
103.7.1.4.3. Minimum fee.
103.7.1.4 4. Plumbing/mechanical advisory board.
103.7.1.5. Gas code fees.
103.7.1,5.1. Gas permit fees.
103.7.1.5.2, New residential construction.
103.7.1.5.2.1. Accessory residential construction.
103.7,1.5.3. Minimum fee.
103 7.1.5.4.Plumbing/mechanical advisory board.
103.7.1.6. General provisions.
103.7,1.6.1. Failure to obtain permit.
103.7.1.6.1.1. Work on job is commenced.
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103.7.1.6.1.2. Work on job is completed
103.7.1.6,2. Re -inspection fee.
103.7.1.6.3. Moved buildi gs (General repairs)
103.7.1.6,4. Survey fee.
103.7.1.6.5. Relocation surveys.
103.7.1.6.6. Zoning board of adjustment
103.7.1,6.7. Permit research,
103.7.1.6.8. Inspections outside the city.
103.7.1.6 9. Administrative fee for permit extension,
103.7.1 6.10. Reduced fees.
103.7.1.6.11. Refunds
103.7.1.6.11.1. Canceled permit.
103 7.1.6.11.2. Interpretation of building official overturned.
103.7,1.6.12. Fees rounded off.
103.7.2. Renewal of expired permit.
103.7.3. Re -inspections
103,7A. Accounting.
J03.7.5. Schedule of permit fees.
103.7.6. Building permit valuations.
103.8. Inspections.
103.8.1. Inspections of Existing building
103.8.2. Manufacturers and fabricators.
103.8.3, Inspection service
103.8.4. Inspections prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
103.8.5. Posting of inspection record.
103.8.6. Required inspections.
103.8.6.1. Building.
103.8 6.1.1. Foundation excavation inspection.
103.8.6.1.2. Foundation ore -pour inspection.
103.8.6. .3. Frame inspection.
103.8.6.1.4. Final inspection.
103.8.6.1.5. TDI Windstorm Resistent Construction Inspections.
103.8.6.2. Electrical.
103.8.6.2.1. Rough inspection,
103.8.6.2.2. Final inspection.
103.8.6.2.3. Re -out inspection.
103.8.6 3. Plumbing.
103.8.6.3.1. Utility service inspection,
103.8.6.3.2 Under floor/pre-pour slab (rough) inspection.
103.8.6.3.3. Rough -in (top ou() inspection
103.8.6.3.4. Final inspection.
103.8.6.4. Mechanical.
103.8.6.4.1. Under floor (rough) inspection.
103.8.6.4.2. Rough -in inspection.
103.8.6.4.3. Final inspection.
103.8.6.5. Gas.
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103.8.6.5.1. Utility service inspection
103.8.6.5.2. Under floor (rough) inspection.
103.8.6.5.3. Rough -in inspection.
103.8.6.5.4. Final inspection.
103.8.6.6. Special hurricane inspections
103.8.7. Inspection tag.
103.8.7.1, Inspection tags.
103.8.7.2. Nonconforming work.
103.8.8. Reinforcing steel and structural frames.
103.8.9. Plaster fire protection.
103.8.10. Concealed work.
103.9. Certificates.
103.9.1. Certificate of occupancy,
103.9.1.1. Building occupancy.
103.9.1.2. Issuing certificate of occupancy.
103.9.1.3. Temporary/partial occupancy.
103.9.1.4. Existing building certificate of occupancy
103.9.1.5. Certificate of occupancy fee. A certificate of occupancy fee shah
be paid in accordance with the permit fee schedule at the time of
application.
103.9.2. Service utilities.
103.9.2.1. Connection of service utilities.
103.9.2.2. Temporary connection
103.9.2.3. Authority to disconnect service utilities.
103.10. Posting floor loads.
103.10.1, Occupancy.
103.10,2. Storage and factory -industrial occupancies.
103.10.3. Signs reauired.
104. Tests.
105. Technical construction boards.
105.1. Building code board of appeals.
105.1.1. Appointment.
105.1.2. Membership and terms.
105.1.2.1. Membership.
105.1.2.2. Terms
105.1.2.3. Quorum and voting,
105.1.2.4. Secretary of board.
105.1.3. Powers.
105.1.4. Appeals.
105.1.4.1. Decision of the building official.
105.1.4.2. Variances.
105.1.4,3. Conditions of the variance.
105.1.4.4. Notice of appeal.
105.1.4.5. Unsafe or dangerous buildings or service systems.
105.1.5. Procedures of the board.
105.1.5.1. Rules and regulations,
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105.1.5.1.1. Organization.
105.1.5.1.2. Frequency of meetings.
105.1.5.2. Decisions.
105.1.6. Appeal to city council.
105.2. Electrical advisory board.
105.2.1. Appointment.
105.2.2. Membership and terms.
105.2.2.1. Membership
105.2.2.2. Terms.
105.2.2.3. Quorum and voting.
105.2.2.4. Secretary of board,
105.2.3. Powers.
105.2.4. Appeals of rulings and decisions regardi g alternative
materials/methods of construction
105.2.5. Procedures of the board.
105.2.5.1. Rules and regulations.
105,2.5.1.1. Organization.
105.2.5.1.2. Frequency of meetings
105.2.5.2. Decisions,
105.2.6. Appeal to city council.
105.3. Mechanical/plumbing advisory board
105.3.1. Appointment.
105.3.2. Membership and terms.
105.3.2.1 Membership,
105.3.2.2. Terms
105.3.2.3, Quorum and voting.
105.3.2.4. Secretary of board.
105.3.3. Powers.
105.3.4. Appeals.
105.3.5. Procedures of the board.
105.3.5.1. Rules and regulations.
105.3.5.1 1. Organization.
105.3.5.1.2. Frequency of meetings.
105.3.5.2. Decisions.
105 3.5.3. Interpretations,
105.3.6. Appeal to city council.
106 Severability.
107. Violations and penalties.
107.1 Penalties.
107.2. 1 junction.
108. Licensing.
108.1. Plumbers.
108.1.1. Plumbing license law.
108.1.2 Texas Water Code.
108 1.3. Agents.
108.1.4. Identification of vehicles.
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108.2. Electricians.
108 2.1. Licensing of electricians.
108.2.1.1. Requirement for license.
108.2.1.2. False representation of licensing.
108.2.2. Method of licensing.
108.2.2.1. Examination.
108.2.2.2. Reserved
108.2.3. Exceptions from license requirements.
108.2.3.1. Low voltage wiring.
108.2.3 2 Electrical utility companies.
108 2.3.3. State and federal sites.
108.2.3.4. Industrial sites
108.2.3.5. Homeowner.
108.2.4. Examinations scheduling and grading.
108.2.4.1. Examination committee,
108.2.4.2. Scheduling.
108.2.5. Types of licenses.
108.2.5.1. License classifications.
108.2 5.2. Master electrician,
108.2.5.3. Master electrician -sign or elevator.
108.2.5.4. Journeyman electrician.
108.2.5.5. Limited journeyman electrician
108 2 5.6. Maintenance electrician,
108.2.5.7. Apprentice electrician,
108.2.5.8. Certified electrical maintenance person.
108.2.6. Examination and license.
108.2 6.1. Issuance of license.
108.2.6.2. Examination fees and license fees.
108.2.6.3. Lost or destroyed licenses.
108.2.6.4. Termination of license. no refund.
108.2.6.5. License expiration
108.2.7. Suspension or revocation of rights
108.2.7.1. Review of grievances.
108.2.7.2. Findings.
108.2.7.3. Board hearing.
108.2.7.4. Council hearing.
108.2.7.5. Violation of order,
108.2.7.6. Unauthorized use of license
108.2.7.7. Altering or amending licenses.
108.2.8. Supervision of and responsibility for work.
108.2.9. Electrical contractors.
108.2.9.1. Master of record --Contractor relationship.
108.2.9.2. Master of record --Qualifications.
108.2.9.3. Disclosure under Chapter 91. Texas Labor Code.
108.2.9.4. Electrical contractor's affidavit.
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108.2.9.5. Master of record'splace of business and elements of the
master's supervision: unlawful misrepresentation.
108.2.9.6. Display or evidence of license.
108.2.9.7. Identification of vehicles.
108.3 Mechanical contractors.
108.3.1. Mechanical license law.
108.3.2. Affidavit.
108.3.3. Identification of vehicles.
108.4. Housemovers.
108.4.1. Housemover's license required.
108.4.2. Term of license and renewal.
108.4.3. Compliance with housemover's moving permit
108.4.4. Notification. payments. and revocation of license.
108.4.5. Amount of housemover's bond.
108.4.6. Required housemover's insurance.
b. The introductory provisions in section 13-1(a) is revised to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 13 BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS;
HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS
"ARTICLE I. CONSTRUCTION CODES
"Sec. 13-1. Administration.
"(a) The City of Corpus Christi has adopted. with local amendments Chapter -17
Aelthinistratienrfor-the SBCCI Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing
Technical Construction Codes, 1001 1997 edition, and the National Electric Code. 199e
edition. a copy copies of which, authenticated by the signatures of the mayor and city
secretary, made public record, by_this seeton section 13-2 (Building). 13-3 (Electric)
13-4 (Gas). 13-5 (Mechanical). and 13-6 (Plumbing). These codes are ,argon file in
the city secretary's office,
Collectively these codes are known
as the City of Cornus Christi Technical Construction Codes. and are known individually
as the City of Corpus Christi Building. Electric. Gas. MechanicaLand Plumbing Codes.
,.. - '•u 1 •I • I-
SBCCI Standard Building Gas. Mechanical. and Plumbipg Code Administrative
Chapter, 1991 1997 edition are not adopted. The City of Corpus Christi is adopting the
following provisions. whose numbering scheme is and -correlated to the appropriate
paragraph numbers in the SBCCI Standard Administrative Chapter. These provisions
shall be known as the Administrative Chapter. City of Corpus Christi Technical
Construction Codes. and shall govern the administration of the City's technical
construction codes. This chapter shall be used in place of Chapter 1. Administration. in
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the SBCCI Standard Buildi g. Gas. Mechanical. and Plumbing Codes. 1997 editions
and be used with the National Electric Code. 1996 edition. Chapter 1. Administration.
City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes. shall read as follows:
"CHAPTER 1 --ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL. CONSTRUCTION CODES"
c. Section 101.2.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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."
d. Section 101.3.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"101.3.1. Applicability.
"101.3.1.1. General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of 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
Christi Building Code and the Fire Prevention Code, the provisions of the
building code shall govern.
"101.3.1.2. Building. The provisions of theStandard
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.
"101.3.1.3. Electrical. The provisions of the National Electrical Code, as
amended, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems; (including
alterations, repairs, 2replacements, equipment, service entrances. appliances,
fixtures, Rings -fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
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"101.3.1.4. 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 installation
{including alterations, repairs, or replacement), equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings, and appurtenances thereto, which is located outside of the city when
connected to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas system, or gas franchise
of the City of Corpus Christi.
"101.3.1.5. Mechanical. The provisions of the Standard Mechanical Code, as
amended, shall apply to the installation of mechanical systems; (including
alterations, repairs, preplacement), equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning
and refrigeration systems, incinerators, thermal eneray storage systems. and
other energy-related systems. The provisions of the mechanical code shall
also apply to the installation of mechanical systems; {including alterations,
repairs, or replacement), equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and
refrigeration systems, incinerators, thermal eneray storage systems. 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.
"101.3.1.6. Plumbing. The provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code, as
amended, shall apply to installation of every plumbing system installation,,
{including alterations, repairs, or 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, olleplacement),
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."
e. Section 101.3.5. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"101.3.5. Maintenance and Code Compliance. 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 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
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responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems."
f. Section 101.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"101.4. Building Inspections division. There is hereby established the Buildings
!inspection Qdivision in the Department of Housing and Ceommunity
dDevelopment_ The division is_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."
g. Section 101.5.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"101.5.3. Fifty (50) per cent rule. When alterations or repairs costing in excess
of fifty (50) per cent, of the then physical value of the structure or service
system are made within any period of twelve (12) 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.
"101.5.3.1. Exceptions.
"101.5.3.1.1. Additions. Construction of art addition built on new
foundations does not require the upgrading of thepreviously existing
structure to the current code requirements. However. those portions of
a wall that connects any new addition to the existing structure must
conform to all of the requirements of this code.
"101.5.3.1.2. Repairs subject to Texas Department of Insurance's
Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction. If a structure
is repaired. those portions of the structure that were not damaged are
not required to be reconstructed to the standards of the Texas
Department of Insurance's BuildintC9de for Windstorm Resistant
Construction.
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h. Section 101.7. is added to Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction
Codes, as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances Section 101.7 reads as follows:
"101.7. Definitions. As used in the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction
Codes:
"Board means the applicable advisory board appointed by the City Council,
including the Building Code Board of Appeals. Electrical Advisory Board. or
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board.
"Building Section means the section of the Building Inspections Division
charged with responsibility for administration of the City of Corous Christi
Building Code.
"Building Inspections Division means the division within the Department of
Housing and Community Development charged with the responsibility for the
administration of the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes. It
includes, but is not limited to. all assistants. inspectors. and other employees of
the city who may be delegated authority to act on behalf of the Director of
Housing and Community Development or Building Official and charged with
responsibility to carry out duties relating to the administration of the technical
construction codes.
"Building inspector means an individual. designated by the Building Official. as
a building inspector.
"Building official means the person designated by the City Manager to
administer and enforce the Corpus Christi Technical Codes. The term also
includes an individual designatedjn writing by the Building Official to act on
behalf of the Building Official.
"Certificate of occupancy means a certificate issued by the Building Official
that authorizes occupancy of a structure. or portions of a structure. for jig
authorized use. and temporary promotional events.
"Chief Building Inspector (senior inspector(! means the employee of the city
designated by the Building Official. who is in charge of the Building Section,
"Chief Electrical Inspector (senior inspector I) means the employee of the city
designated by the Building Official. who is in charge of the Electrical Section.
"Chief Permit Officer means the employee of the city designated by the building
official who is in charge of the permit office.
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"Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector (senior inspector 0 means the
employee of the city designated by the Building Official. who is in charge of the
Plumbing and Mechanical Section.
"City means the territory within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas. or the legally constituted governing body of the City of Corpus Christi. its
agents and its officers.
"Code Enforcement Official means the Building Official or other employees of
the Ci y designated by the City Manager to make application for administrative
and criminal search warrants under authority of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure Article 18.05. as such warrants may be necessary to enforce any
provision of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi or other
municipal ordinances dulypromulgated.
"Director of Housing and Community Development means the department head
who supervises the Building Official and oversees the administration of the
Building Inspections Division.
"Electrical Section means the section of the Building Inspections Division
charged with responsibility for administration of the City of Corpus Christi
Electrical Code.
"Final inspection means the inspection that is made when the scope of work on
a permit is complete.
"Inspector means an employee of the City. designated by the Building Official,
as -to inspect structures. components. installations. and other work for
compliance with the Technical Construction Codes of the City of Corpus Christi.
"Licensed Plumber means a person who holds a current and valid license
issued pursuant to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Plumbing
License Law.
"Licensed Irrigator means an irrigator who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the
Texas Water Code.
"Licensed Installer means a person who actually connects an irrigation system
to a private or public raw or Dotable water supply system or any water supply
who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code.
"Maintenance means the act of keeping in a state of safe operating condition
any construction comoonent. structural member. or piece of equipmentiJsed
inside or outside. attached or connected to any structure's building system by
the replacement of components. members. or elements thereof. but shall not
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include additions to. or replacement of any existing system or extension of a
structure or system.
"Mechanical/Plumbing Section means the section of the Building Inspections
Division charged with responsibility for adminisiration_o_f the City of Corpus
Christi Gas. Mechanical. and Plumbing Codes.
"Open -structure means a structure. or appurtenance. which is not enclosed or
confined by walls or other barriers on more than of fifty (50) per cent of its
perimeter. i.e.. Iwo (2) sides of its perimeter walls (floor to ceilina) permit the
unobstructed flow of natural environmental air.
"Temporary certificate of occupancy means a certificate that authorizes
temporary occupancy of an entire building or only those portions of a building
that can be safey occupied prior to final completion of the building. A
temporary certificate of occupancy may also be issued for temporary
promotional events or temoorary_structures that will be removed after a
specified time."
i. Section 102.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"102.3. Stop work orders and Field Correction Notices.
"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 by a Field Correction Notice. 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."
j. Section 103.1.1.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
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"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 and occupied by them as their homestead. The Building Official
may require the homeowner to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and competence
before issuing a homeowner's permit for complicated construction. electrical,
mechanical. or plumbing projects."
k. Section 103.1.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.1.3. Minor repairs and alterations. Ordinary repairs and minor alterations
may be made without obtaining a permit, provided that such repairs and alterations
do not violate any of the provisions of the technical construction codes. Permits are
not required for the repair, replacement, alteration, or installation of the following:
"103.1.3.1. Building:
"a. Screens for windows and doors;
"b. Fences less than seven (7) feet in height measured from the lowest at
grade level along the fence;
"c. Driveways and paving not to be used to support a
structure;
"d. Roof patching (less than twenty-five (25) per cent of roof areas may be
repaired within any twelve-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 twenty-five (25) per
cent of the wall being repaired and/or replaced;
"h. Cabinets without furr down spaces (surface mounted);
"i. Replacing doors, er-door hardware. windows. or window hardware'
"j. Batting cages of chain link;
"k. Repairing nonstructural and/or non -fire resistive components of a
building without altering the exit system;
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"I. Replacing or repairing sheetrock and paneling that maintains existing
standards;
"m. Uncovered patios ' - - _ • = a
ground level or not more than eight inches (8') above grade;
"n. Tennis courts and related fencing of chain Zink fencing;
"o. Fixing broken stair treads and risers (excluding stringers);
"p. Installing or replacing locks;
"q. Shelves;
"r. Anchored/tied down pet housing less than forty (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 sixty (60) square feet in area.
"103.1.3.2. 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, erlight switches. and door bell
transformers;
"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 -wife conductors. If wired with aluminum -wire conductor* a
qualified electrician shall make the connections;
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"g. Replacement of circuit breakers in electric panels with other circuit
breaker of same brand and amperage;
Replacement of any fluorescent ballast by any licensed electrician
under contract to perform routine maintenance by the owner or
manager of the structure, or by a certified electrical maintenance
person, employed to perform building maintenance while on the
premises of their employer (for the purposes of this subsection,
"replacement" includes the changing of individual items that are broken
or that are changed out with a similar item as part of an ongoing routine
maintenance program, but does not include the replacement with a
different type of ballast, which requires rewiring of a fixture or fixtures,
or the change out of more than twenty-five (25) per cent of the ballasts
in a structure within a one year period, unless the item has a shorter life
expectancy, is no longer functioning, or is damaged);
"i. Replacement of air conditioning system or furnace if done by state
licensed mechanical contractor with a city mechanical permit;
Disconnection, installation of disconnects, and reconnection of air
conditioning systems or furnaces, if done by a licensed electrical
contractor, as part of the replacement of the air conditioning system or
furnace by a state licensed mechanical contractor with a city
mechanical permit;
"k. Oil well pump and service wiring;
"I. Changing light bulbs, flood lights or lamps;
"m. Maintenance work performed by a city licensed electrician on the
premises of his employer;
"n. Replacement of any sign ballast and transformer up to a rating of
fifteen thousand (15,000) secondary volts (sixty (60) ma), by any city
licensed master electrician; and
"o. Installation of an electric sign where no electric work is being performed
by the installer. (However, a building permit may be required.)
"103.1,3.3. 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.
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"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.
"103.1.3.4. Mechanical
"a. Repair of any electrical -portable electric heating device.
"b. Repair of any portable ventilation equipment.
"c. Repair of any portable cooling unit except repairs involving the
addition. replacement. or removal of any flammable refrigerant or
refrigerant substitute. which contains a liquid oetroleum-based product
that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. must
be done by a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor or
the holder of a certificate of regjstration issued by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation.
"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 except repairs involving the
addition. replacement. or removal of any flammable refrigerant or
refrigerant substitute, which contains a liauid petroleum-based product
that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. must
be done by a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor or
the holder of a certificate of registration issued by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation. 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.
"f. Repair of any portable evaporative cooler.
"g.
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Repair of any self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10)
pounds (four and fifty-four hundredths (4.54) kg) or less of refrigerant
and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower (seven hundred forty-six
(746) W) or less. except repairs involving the addition. replacement. or
removal of any flammable refrigerant or refrigerant substitute. which
contains a liauid petroleum-based product that has been approved by
the Environmental Protection Agency. must be done by a licensed air
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conditioning and refrigeration contractor or the holder of a certificate of
registration issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.
"h. Replacing or repairing of existing vent pipes with proper clearance and
roof flashing. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
"i. Replacement or extension of ducts within the-speee-of aexisting
ducts chase.
Replacement of -grilles air devices.
"103.1.3.5. Plumbing
"a. Repair of leaks which do not alter the plumbing system.
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.
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.
"9.
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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.
The use of temporary hoses connected to the outlets of clothes
washing machines and condensate drains from dehumidifiers and air
conditioning units that allow the greywater or condensate to be used to
irrigate vegetation or water the building's foundation.
The installation of a separate drain for clothes washing machines that
allows the greywater to be used to irrigate vegetation or water the
building's foundation. The drain may not be connected to the plumbing
system, and the drain may not be connected to any device used to
store greywater for future use."
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I. Section 103.1.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.1.4. Information required. Each application for a permit, with the required
fee, shall be filed with the inspection division on a form furnished for that purpose,
and shall contain a general description of the proposed work and its location.
"103.1.4.1. The application shall be signed by the owner of the property or by a
person licensed authorized by the owner 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.
"103.1.4.2. Permits that are obtained for a business must be obtained by the
business' licensee or his -an authorized agent of the business.
"103.1.4.3. The person obtaining the permit shall provide positive identification
displayed in the form of a social security number and/or a drivers
license number.
"103.1.4.4. If acting on behalf of a licensed or registered individual the required
identification shall be that of the licensed or registered individual.
"103.1.4.5. 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 or structure, and shall
contain such other information as may be required by the building
official."
m. Section 103.1.5. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.1.5. Time limitations on applications. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned two (2) months from the
date of filing for the permit, unless all required information and drawings are
provided before then ."
n. Section 103.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.2. Drawings and specifications.
"103.2.1. Requirements. At least two (2) copies of plans and specifications
and-ef-with 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
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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 documents.
"103.2.2. Additional data.
"103.2.2.1. The building official may require details, computations, stress
diagrams shear and moment diagrams. end-4Lother data
necessary to describe the construction or installation and the
basis of calculations.
"103.2.2.2, In order to make a determination under section 103.1.1.4. the
building official may require an applicant for a homeowner
electrical gas. mechanical. or plumbing permit to provide
detailied drawings. riser diagrams. manufacturer's literature
and any other information necessary to delineate the scope of
the proposed work.
"103.2.2.3. An applicant for a plumbing permit for the installation of an
irrigation system shall provide detailed drawings and
specifications. including proposed maximum operating
pressures and specifications for individual spray heads. to
ensure compliance with Section 612 of the Plumbing Code.
"103.2.2.4. 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 en -a registered architect
afle/or licensed professional engineer legally registered or licensed under
the laws of this state regulating the practice of architecture or engineering,
If an engineer. the engineer shall be
knowledgeable in the discipline for which the engineer is designing. and in
keeping with the rules regulating the practice of engineering. The design
professional shall affix his or her official seal to said drawings
specifications and accompanying data. for the following:"
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o. Section 103.2.5. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 jand
surveyor registered in the state of Texas. 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, setbacks and easements. other platting
jnformation, and the elevation readings of systems."
p. Section 103.4.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.4.2. Refusal to issue permit. If the application for a permit and the
accompanying plans and specifications 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."
q. Section 103.4.4.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.4.4.2. Industrial work.
"103.4.4.2.1.
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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 (20) or more contiguous
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 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.
"103.4.4.2.2.
"103.4.4.2.3.
"103.4.4.2.4.
"103.4.4.2.5.
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In order to qualify for an exemption from permitting 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
professional engineer. The affidavit shall be on a form
provided by the building official. Upon completion of the
project, the licensed professional engineer 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 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
permitfsj. 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."
r. Section 103.6. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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
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a permit prevent the building official from thereafter requiring a correction of
errors in plans, construction, or violations of this code.
"103.6.2. Expiration of permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid
unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within two (2) months
after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned, for a period of six (6) months after the time the work is
commenced.
"103.6.2.1. One (1) or more extensions of time, for periods not more than
forty-five (45) days each, may be allowed for the permit.
"103.6.2.2. The extension shall be requested in writing and 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 three
hundred sixty-five (365) days (one (1) year) from the date of issuance, after
which the permit shall expire and the project shall be re -permitted.
"103.6.2.3. 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 -the building
official shall endorse, in writing or by stamp, both sets of plans 'bleared." One
(1) set of drawings so reviewed shall be retained by the building official and the
other set shall be 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."
s. Section 103.7.1.4.2.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction
Codes, as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is renumbered as Section
103.7.1.4.3.
t. Section 103.7.1.4.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is renumbered as Section 103.7.1.4.4.
u. Section 103.7.1.4.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is renumbered as Section 103.7.1.4.5.
v. Section 103.7.1.4.1.7. is added to Chapter 1, Administration of Technical
Construction Codes, as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances Section 103.7.1.4.1.7.
reads as follows:
"103.7.1.4.1.7. Solder inspection fee .... $5.00"
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v. Section 103.7.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is added to read as follows:
"103.7.2 Renewal of Expired Permit. The holder of an expired permit. who
desires to reactivate the permit and has performed work under the permit. shall pay
the administrative fee for a permit extension specified in Section 103.7.1.6.9. and
an additional reinspection fee equal to the greater of twenty-five per cent (25%) of
the applicable permit fee or a minimum reinspection fee of twenty six dollars
($26.00)."
w. Section 103.8.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.8.1. Inspections of existing buildings.
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 -The building official 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 -The
Building Official shall make a record of every such examination and inspection and
of all violations of the technical construction codes."
x. Section 103.8.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.8.3. Inspection service. The building official may make, or cause to be
made, the required inspections. He -The building official may accept reports for
cause from ' professionals knowlegable in the
disciplines being inspected on an exception only basis. There shall be no penalty
for proceeding if the ' ri in i n r is signed -"wet" sealed by a
i n professional if just cause exists for an exception
for the building official's inspection. 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 ' rofessional."
y. Section 103.8.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.8.4. Inspections prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. The
building official may inspect or cause to be inspected at various intervals
(spot/random inspections-ef) 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
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certificate of occupancy. The building official may conduct spot/random inspections
as required."
z. Section 103.8.6. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.8.6. Required inspections. The building official or his designee upon twenty-
four -hour advance notification from the permit holder or his agent shall endeavor to
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.
"103.8.6.1.1. Foundation excavation inspection. To be made after
trenches are excavated and forms erected.
"103.8.6.1.2. Foundation pre -pour inspection. To be made after utility
trenches have been backfilled.
"103.8.6.1.3. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, wall
sheathing, decking, all framing, fireblocking, furr downs. and bracing is in
place, all concealing wiring, all pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are
complete.
This inspection does not include inspection for compliance
with the Texas Department of Insurance's Building Code for
Windstorm Resistent Construction)
"103.8.6.1.4. & Final inspection. To be made after the building is
completed and ready for occupancy.
"103.8.6.1.5. TDI Windstorm Resistent Construction Inspections.
When authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance. building
inspectors will also perform the following inspections for the Texas
Department of Insurance under Section 109 of the Building Code for
Windstorm Resistent Construction.
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"103.8.6.1.5.1. TDI Foundation Inspection. This inspection must be
requested after placement of reinforcements. but prior to pouring of
concrete.
"103.8.6.1.5.2. TDI Rough Framing Inspection. This inspection must
be requested prior to any type of covering that would keep the
inspector form be able to verify the required connector or fastener
pattern.
"103.8.6.1.5.3. TDI Final Framing Inspection. This inspection must
be requested prior to installation of insulation and concealment of
fastner patterns of exterior coverings and roof coverings. Reroofing
inspections fall into this category.
"103.8.6.1.5.4. TDI Mechanical Inspection. This inspection must be
requested after all outside mechanical equipment has been anchored,
particularly air conditioning condensors. This category of inspections
includes anchorage of other exterior equipment. including floodlights
turbine vents. propane tanks. swimming pool filters. water cooling
towers. and satellite dishes.
"103.8.6.2. Electrical.
"103.8.6.2.1.
"103.8.6.2.2.
"103.8.6.2.3.
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Rough inspection. A rough inspection shall be called for
by the permittee and shall be made prior to the
concealment of such work.
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.
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 specified 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.
"103.8.6.3.1.
"103.8.6.3.2.
"103.8.6.3.3.
"103.8.6.3.4.
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.
Under flearfloor/pre-pour under slab (rough)
inspection. An under fleet floor/pre-pour under slab
(rough) 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.
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 systems before the inspection is
approved.
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.
"103.8.6.4. Mechanical.
"103.8.6.4.1.
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Under floor (rough) inspection. An under floor
inspection shall be called for by the permittee 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.
"103.8.6.4.2.
"103.8.6.4.3.
"103.8.6.5. Gas.
"103.8.6.5.1.
"103.8.6.5.2.
"103.8.6.5.3.
"103.8.6.5.4.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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herein. A pressure test for all piping shall be required
before the inspection is approved.
"103.8.6.6. Special hurricane inspections. During such periods of time as
are designated by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration as being a hurricane warning or alert, the building
official or his designee. shall make inspections of residences. commerical and
industrial establishments. and construction sites to ensure that all furniture,
display racks, construction supplies and material, and similar other loose
objects in exposed outdoor locations, shall be lashed to rigid construction or
stored in buildings. These inspections shall ensure that portable storage
buildings and manufactured housing units (either being offered for sale. stored
on lots. or installed on private property) are properly anchored. reinforced. and
secured. 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."
aa. Section 103.8.7. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"103.8.7. Inspection tag.
"103.8.7.1. Inspection tags. Work shall not be done -performed on any part of
a building structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system beyond the
point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining an
inspection tag of approval from the building official or his authorized
representative. Such 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 reauired inspections.„.8
reinspection fee may apply.
"103.8.7.2. Faulty -Nonconforming work. When a permit is obtained, and
inspections are called for, and it is found that the work is nonconforming (e g.
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 -nonconforming
work has been corrected and can be inspected re -inspected."
ab. Section 103.9.2.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
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"103.9.2.3. 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 of an emergency where necessary to eliminate an
immediate hazard to life or property, ef-where the continued use of such utilities
may interfere with the work of the fire department. or where work has been
determined not to be in compliance with Chapter 13. Code of Ordinances. 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."
ac. Section 103.10.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 floor Toad 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 original affidavit shall be
wet sealed by the architect and/or engineer and filed with the building inspection
division."
ad. Section 105.1.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 (7) members. The board shall be
appointed by the city council. This board shall have the guidance and
assistance of the building official and -and/or the building code engineer."
ae. Section 105.1.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 adoption of and changes
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to the City of Corpus Christi Building Code and the Flood Hazard Prevention
Code to the city council."
af. Section 105.1.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"105.1.4. Appeals.
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"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 (1)
of the following conditions are claimed to exist:
"105.1.4.1.1.
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.
"105.1.4.1.2. The provisions of this the code do not apply to this
specific case.
"105.1.4.1.3. That an equally good or more desirable form of
construction can be employed in any specific case.
"105.1.4.1.4. 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:
"105.1.4.2.1.
That special conditions and circumstances exist which
are peculiar to the building, structure or service system
involved and which are not applicable to others.
"105.1.4.2.2. That the special conditions and circumstances do not
result from the action or inaction of the applicant.
"105.1.4.2.3.
"105.1.4.2.4.
"105.1.4.2.5.
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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.
That the variance granted is the minimum variance that
will make possible the reasonable use of the building,
structure or service system.
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."
ag. Section 105.1.5.1.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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. If a vacancy occurs in
the office of chairman or vice chairman. the board shall elect a replacement to
serve out the unfilled term."
ah. Section 105.2.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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:
"105.2.2.1.1. Two (2) persons, each of whom shall have had at least
five (5) years active experience as a master electrician;
"105.2.2.1.2. One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5)
years active experience as a journeyman electrician;
"105.2.2.1.3. Two (2) engineers; one (1) shall be a fegistered
licensed 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 (5)
years experience in the practice of electrical
engineering;
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"105.2.2.1.4. One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5)
years experience in the commercial building industry;
"105.2.2.1.5. One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5)
years experience in the home building industry; and
"105.2.2.1.6. Two (2) persons, residents of Corpus Christi, not
connected with the electrical industry."
ai. Section 105.2.2.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"105.2.2.2. Terms. Members shall be appointed for staagered terms of two (2)
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."
aj. Section 105.2.4.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 -appellant
shall have the right to appeal a decision Qtthe building official or the electrical
advisory board to the city council, and the building official shall have the right to
appeal a decision of the electrical advisory board to the city council."
ak. Section 105.2.5.1.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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. If a vacancy occurs in
the office of chairman or vice chairman. the board shall elect a replacement to
serve out the unfilled term."
al. Section 105.3.2.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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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Three (3) persons, each of whom shall have had at least
five (5) years of active experience as a plumber, at least
three (3) 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 (2) of these
persons shall be licensed as master plumbers.
One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years of
active experience as a mechanical engineer, who is
registered -as -a licensed professional engineer in the State
of Texas.
"105.3.2.1.3. One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years of
experience in the home building industry.
"105.3.2.1.4. One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years
experience in the commercial building industry.
"105.3.2.1.5. Three (3) persons, each of whom shall have had at least
five (5) years of active experience in the heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contracting
business and licensed in the State of Texas.
"105.3.2.1.6.
One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years of
active experience in landscape irrigatienik irrigation and is
licensed as an irrigator by the State of Texas.
"105.3.2.1.7. One (1) person not connected with the building industry."
am. Section 105.3.2.3. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"105.3.2.3. Quorum and voting. five (5) Six (6) 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 (5) six (6) 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."
an. Section 105.3.3.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"105.3.3.1. The board shall advise the city manager regarding any matter in the
mechanical -field. plumbing. and irrigation fields which it considers should be
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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."
ao. Section 105.3.3.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 is contrary to or does not meet or exceed the standards set by
technical construction codes as adopted by the city council."
ap. Section 105.3.5.1.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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. If a vacancy occurs irk
the office of chairman or vice chairman. the board shall elect a replacement to
serve out the unfilled term."
aq. Section 107.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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."
ar. Section 108.2.4.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"108.2.4.2. Scheduling. Applications must be approved and examination fees paid
in full, jleast 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 fall on an official city holiday."
as. Section 108.2.5.4. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"108.2.5.4. Journeyman electrician.
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"108.2.5.4.1. An applicant for a journeyman electrician license shall be not less
than eighteen (18) years of age, and shall meet either one (1) 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 forty-nine
(49) continuing education hours at a college or vocational school or in
an apprenticeship program.
"108.2.5.4.2. 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, meter master
electrician -sign license, or master electrician -elevator license; and that said
applicant shall not independently engage in the business of contracting such
electrical work."
at. Section 108.2.5.6. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 -the applicant is not less than eighteen (18) years of age and has had not Tess
than two (2) years of experience in building electrical maintenance under a person
whe-was-a-licensed as a master or journeyman electrician. Applicant shall file with
his application a letter bearing the signature of the person by whom he-1;he
applicant will be regularly employed by -and the address of the place of
employment. Applicant shall pass an examination administered by the building
inspection -department division."
au. Section 108.2.6.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 ho in the permit fee schedule."
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ay. Section 108.2.7.2. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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;
Taking out electrical permits in the name of some person, firm or
corporation authorized by law to do electrical work and thereafter -then
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."
aw. Section 108.2.7.6. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes,
as adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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 -weft own."
ax. Section 108.2.8. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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, sizing of
components 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 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,
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that no more than three (3) apprentices are employed for each duly licensed master
or journeyman electrician on any one (1) electrical installation."
ay. Section 108.2.9. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"108.2.9. Electrical contractors.
"108.2.9.1. Master of record -- Contractor relationship.
"108.2.9.1.1. The master of record for a contractor, who is not himself -the
contractor, owes a high degree of fiduciary duty to the
contractor. The master of record is the agent of the contractor. Whenever
an act or omission of the agent (master) constitutes a violation of law (this
code), it shall be held to be the act or omission of the contractor (principal).
"108.2.9.1.2. The contractor, as principal, engages the master at his peril
and is obligated through the master's services to ensure that compliance
with the electrical code and this chapter is observed.
"108.2.9.1.3. This code imposes upon the contractor responsibility for the
master's acts and omissions irrespective of any intent on the contractor's
part. The purpose of such strict obligation is founded in necessity to
provide for public safety and promote a high degree of diligence on the part
of the contractor for such public protection. Because the contractor has
employed and empowered the master to conduct business for the
contractor, the contractor is charged with the responsibility for the masters
acts and omissions when the master's acts or omissions constitute criminal
conduct under this code.
"108.2.9.1.4. The contractor's liability under this code does not, however,
lessen the master's own responsibility for safe work (chapter 1, 101.2.4) or
relieve the master of criminal liability for code violations resulting from the
master's conduct.
"108.2.9.2. 108.2.9.1.1.1 Master of record --Qualifications.
"108.2.9.2.1. Every electrical contractor doing business in the city must
have a -at least one master of record, who holds a current master electrician
license and who is one (1) of the following:
"a. A sole owner of the business;
"b. A full-time paid employee of the business; or
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"c. An owner or officer of the business who is actively engaged full-
time in the operation and conduct of the -this electrical contractor
business.
"108.2.9.2.2. "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.
time. T;e-A master of record shall not qualify as the required master
cicctrician of record for more than one (1) electrical contractor business at
one (1) time.
"108.2.9.2.3. If the applicant for master of record is a full-time employee
and not an owner or officer of the business, evidence of the employment
relationship between the applicant (for master of record) and the
employer/contractor must be presented by the applicant and
employer/contractor. Such evidence must minimally consist of a true and
correct copy of the most recently filed, fully executed Texas Workforce
Commission employers quarterly report form, showing the applicant as a
bona -fide employee of the electrical contractor. If the applicant has not
been employed by the electrical contractor long enough to appear on the
last quarterly report, applicant and employer/contractor must timely produce
such true and correct copy of the fully executed and filed Texas Workforce
Commission report at the time the next quarterly report is due. Employer
electrical contractor shall verify such report is a true and correct copy of the
state filing. False verification is unlawful under this code.
"108.2.9.2.4. Among the credentials, which the building inspeeter-official
may require; the applicant must -produce. is the applicant's current his/her
cermet driver's license.
"108.2.9.2.5. The foregoing requirements do not apply to a master of record
who is the same person as the electrical contractor.
"108.2.9.3. 108.2.9.1.2 Disclosure unde
Act Chapter 91. Texas Labor Code.
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"108.2.9.3.14* When a master of record is employed under the -Texas
Annotated ,-_X__ C._....__ Chapter 91. Texas Labor Code,
the master of record, the contractor (client company) who
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right of direction and control over the master of record,
must each make disclosure of such fact.
108.2.9.3.2.(bj Disclosure shall be made on forms promulgated by the
building official.
108.2.9.3.3.(e) Disclosure shall be required as a condition of the master of
record's qualification of status under this code.
708.2.9.3.4.(d) All code requirements apply to a master of record
employed under the authority of -the -Texas -Leasing
Services Act Chapter 91. Texas Labor Code, including, but
not limited to, the requirement that a master of record
serve only a single electrical contractor/employer. See
sections 108.2.9.1 and 108.2.9.1.1 above.
"108.2.9.3.5.(e) -The licensee, under the act, which reserves the right of
direction and control over the master of record, shall be
treated as an employer of the master, as required by state
law. As well, the electrical contractor (client company)
employing the master shall be treated as an employer of
the master for the purpose of the electrical license
credential, as required by state law. The client company
(electrical contractor) and the licensee (staff leasing
company) shall each, upon demand of the building official,
provide those employment records deemed necessary by
the building official, including but not limited to, Texas
Employment Commission records, to determine that the
services of the master of record are being employed by
only a single electrical contractor at any time. These
records shall appropriately include, but not be limited to,
the contract and payments under such contract between
the client company (electrical contractor) and the licensee
(staff leasing company).
"108.2.9.4. 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 ten (10) per cent 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 annually
to the city with the master electrician license renewal fee.
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"108.2.9.5.3rMaster of record's place of business and elements of
the master's supervision; unlawful misrepresentation.
"108.2.9.5.1.(a) Every master of record must have and maintain an
established place of business and shall have a local
business telephone and shall make the necessary
arrangements to receive messages from the building
inspection -department division or other persons concerned
during regular 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.
"108.2.9.5.2.0 Minimally, the master's supervisory responsibilities for
permitted electrical work shall include, but not be limited to:
"108.2.9.5.2.1. Ensure the appropriate class of electrician, master or
journeyman, shall be present on site to conduct
perform direct "on the job" supervision for each
permitted job.
"108.2.9.5.2.2. Ensure appropriate journeyman/apprentice ratios
(ensure number of apprentices are not excessive for
each duly licensed master or journeyman electrician as
per section 108.2.8).
"108.2.9.5.2.3. Maintain such supervisory presence on the permitted
job site to effect code compliance.
"108.2.9.5.3.(ej A master of record who secures a permit for electrical work
he/she does not supervise as required in paragraph (b)
above, commits an offense.
" 08.2.9.5.4.(d) An electrical contractor whose master of record (agent)
commits a code violation, including the offense described
in paragraph (c) above, shall likewise be in violation of this
code. A misrepresentation made by the master of record
or failure to supervise by a master shall be presumed to be
a code circumvention to benefit the electrical contractor to
the detriment of the public health, safety and welfare. The
contractor shall be responsible for code violations resulting
from the master's acts and omissions as set forth at
108.2.9.1 above.
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"108.2.9.5.5.(ej Where code violations have been observed on a permitted
job, or substantial deviation from the standards of good
workmanlike electrical work has been observed, there shall
arise the presumption that the master of record is not
performing his/her supervisory responsibilities, as required
in paragraph (b).
"108.2.9.6. 108.2.9.4. Display or evidence of license. It shall be required that
all electricians fittingly display their licenses as provided herein:
"108.2.9.6.1.8: 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
"108.2.9.6.2.137 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.
"108.2.9.7. 108.2.9.5. Identification of vehicles. Each
electrical contractor engaged in the installation or repair of electrical wiring shall
have his -the firm's name conspicuously displayed, legible from a distance of
fifty (50) feet, on all vehicles used by his -the firm in the transaction of his
business."
az. Section 108.3.1. of Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as
adopted by §13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised to read as follows:
"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
building 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 Corpu3 Chriati 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."
ba. Chapter 1, Administration of Technical Construction Codes, as adopted by §13-1,
Code of Ordinances, is amended by adding a new Section 108.4. to read as follows:
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"108.4.1. Housemover's license required. Moving permits shall be issued
only to holders of current and valid housemover's licenses. Any person. firm. or
corporation engaged in or desiring to engage in moving houses_buildings. or
other structures in the City. as defined above. shall apply to the building official
for a housemover's license. and in such application shall state the name and
address of all persons owning any interest in said housemoving business. The
applicant shall Day at the time of application an annual housemover's license
fee. No person may move a house. building. or other structure without first
obtaining a permit. The violation of this provision is Punishable by a fine of not
less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not exceeding two thousand
dollars ($2.000.00).
"108.4.2. Term of license and renewal. A housemover's license shall be valid
for one (1) year from the date of issuance. unless sooner revoked. A
housemover's license may be renewed at the end of its term by filing art
application for renewal and paying the license fee.
"108 4.3. Compliance with housemover's movinq.permit. The housemover
shall move (relocate and/or secure) the Permitted structure. and demolish and
remove any debris. piers. porches. stairs. or foundation elements above grade
within forty-five (45) days from the date of issuance of the moving permit.
"108.4.4. Notification. payments. and revocation of license,
"108.4.4.1. Any licensed housemover shall before moving any house,
building. or structure within the City give notice to all persons. firms. or
corporations having Doles. lines. wires. or other such fixtures that may be
affected along the route over which said house building. or structure may
be moved, at least twenty-four (24) hours before said house. building. or
structure shall be moved.
"108.4.4.2. Upon the completion of the moving operation and the final
determination of the expenses. including time and material incurred by the
city by reason or services and material. all of which shall be shown by an
itemized statement furnished to the permit holder. the latter shall thereupon
pay such expenses to the City. Failure to pay these amounts within ten
(10) days after receipt of such statement shall automatically cancel the
housemover's license of such Person, firm. or corporation engaged in the
business of housemoving in the City. and a letter from the building official
upon the receipt of documentation from the aggrieved deoartment/divisiort
to such person. firm. or corporation shall be sufficient to cancel such permit
and suspend the housemover's license.
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"108.4.4.3. The building official may suspend or revoke at any time a
housemover's license. if the holder of said license while preparing. moving,
or securing any house. building. or structure violates the terms of this code,
or any other ordinance of the city. Requests for reinstatement may be filed
by the housemover license holder upon the submittal of documentation
indicating completion. correction. and release from infraction. A license
reinstatement fee shalLbe paid as provided_for in the permit fee schedule
The building official may suspend a housemover's license for anyperiod
less than sixty (60) days. A revocation of license shall be for a minimum of
sixty (60) calendar days and shall not exceed one (1) year. A revocation of
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decision of the buildinasfficia(to suspend or revoke a b0 n19YS&
license may be_appealed to the City Council, Any appeal_mustbelles] in
writing. with the City Secretary, within ten working days gf the date oath
building official's decision.
"108.4.5. Amount of housemover's bond. The amount of bond required by
section 3313.4 of the building code shall be twenty thousand dollars
($20.000.00). In lieu of said bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars
($20.000.00). The applicant shall give as surety uponihe bond a good and
reliable surety company or may give a sufficient personal bond with two (2) or
more financially responsible persons as sureties. Before becoming effective,
said bond requires the approval of the City Attorney. Said bond shall also be
conditioned that it shall not be discharged by one (1) recovery thereon. but that
the obligation is a continuing one effective for the term of the license.
"108.4.6. Required housemover's insurance. The applicant shall file with the
Building Official a comprehensive_general liability o • - r' - •"► and
property damage insurance policy certificates naming the applicant as the
insured. and the City as an additional named insured. in an amount determined
by the Director of Safety and Risk Management. under the provisions of
Section 17-15 of the Code of Ordinances. The policy shall be effective for the
duration of the license requested by the applicant."
bb. Section 13-1, Code of Ordinances, is revised by deleting subsections (b) and (c),
redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (b), and revising subsection (b) to read as
follows:
thin codc, and the rcquircmcnt3 sct forth in appcndice3 D, H, I, L, R, 6 and U aro
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City of Corpus Christi.
"(d3 -(b) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates a provision of this code, or
fails to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who erects,
constructs, alters, demolishes; or moves any building or structure in violation of a
detailed statement or drawing submitted and approved thereunder, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and shall be liable to a fine of not mere -less than two hundred
dollars ($200.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2.000.00).. Each
person, firm, or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed or
continued. 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."
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. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented hereunder shall
constitute an offense, punishable as provided in Sectionl3-1(b) of the City Code of
Ordinances, as amended by Section 1 of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
SECTION 5. This ordinance goes into effect on July 5, 1999, and shall apply to all
installations under permits issued on or after that date.
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That the foregoing ordiimpe was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the Oft nay of MnL l , 1999, by the
following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
That
the
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
regoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this
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y of ��.__. , 1999, by the foll9yving vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: / / 44 day of
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James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
R. J ining
Assists t City Attorney
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amuel L. Nea r.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
, 1999:
023647
48
State of Texas
County of Nueces
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FINANCE
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT 99 JUN
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ss: Ad # 2885679
PO #
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell
G. Coleman, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -
President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily
newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally
circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, 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. which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -
Times and on the World Wide Web on the Caller -Times Interactive on the 31ST
day(s) of MAY, 1999.
TWO 2 ) Time(s)
$48.15
May 31, 1999/C13 ,4
NOTICE OF PASSAGE
OF ORDINANCE NO.
023647
Revising Section 13-1,
Administration, Chapter
13, Buildings;
Construction and
Related Operations;
Housing and Housing
Premises Standards,
Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi,
providing for penalties,
and an effective date of
July 5, 1999. This
ordinance was passed
and approved by the City
Council of the City of
Corpus Christi on May
25, 1999.
/s/Armando
City 5t
City of Corpus
bre. kjo. oat0�l7
Q= -4°C2-
Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and sworn to me on the date of
JUNE 01, 1999.
Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires on 5/14/01.