HomeMy WebLinkAbout029763 ORD - 03/19/2013Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14,
"DEVELOPMENT SERVICES," Article II, "City of Corpus Christi
Technical Construction Codes," Division 4, "ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE," Section 14 -251, "Energy conservation
code," by adding provisions for approved inspection agencies, a
submission method, and a submission time frame for test results;
providing for severance, penalties, publication, and an effective date.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, "DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,"
Article II, "City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes," Division 4, "ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE," Section 14 -251, "Energy conservation code," is amended by
adding provisions for approved inspection agencies, a submission method, and a
submission time frame for test results, to read as follows:
"Sec. 14 -251. Energy conservation code.
"With the following additions, deletions, and revisions, the International
Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the Inter-
national Code Council, a copy of which, authenticated by the signatures of
the mayor and city secretary, made public record by this section and on
file in the city secretary's office, is incorporated by reference and adopted
as the Energy Conservation Code for the City of Corpus Christi:
"(1)
"(2) Section 104.5 of the International Energy Conservation Code
is revised to read as follows:
"104.5 Approved inspection agencies. The Building Official is
authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies
provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
qualifications and reliability.
"104.5.1 Approved agents. Only those third party
inspectors who have been registered with the City and
have met the requirements of the Building Official shall
be accepted as approved energy conservation code
compliance inspectors. A list of third party inspectors
that are registered with the City to be third party energy
compliance inspectors will be available on the City's
Development Services website for public viewing.
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"104.5.2 Requirements for registered third party
inspectors.
(a) Insurance — Third party inspectors are required to
have $500,000 of commercial general liability, with a
combined single limit per occurrence provided
coverage for property damage and bodily injury.
(b) Registration — All third party inspectors are
required to register with the City for participation in the
"City of Corpus Christi Energy Conservation Code
Compliance Program."
(c) Renewal — All third party inspectors are required
to submit an annual renewal and proof of current
insurance to Development Services.
"(3) Section 104.8 of the International Energy Conservation Code
is revised to read as follows:
"104.8 Approval. After the prescribed tests and inspections
indicate that the work complies in all respects with this code, a
notice of approval shall be issued by the Building Official.
"104.8.a Method of Approval. Test results will be
accepted by Development Services via electronic
submission or hard copy.
"104.8.b Documentation Requirements for Code
Compliance Registration with the City shall contain:
"i) The name of the company
"ii) Company address
"iii) Specific energy improvements offered by
company
"iv) Name of registered technician that will be
performing the inspection
"v) Type of certification that inspector has acquired
"vi) Certificate of insurance
"104.8.c Documentation Requirements for Inspection
Submission:
"i) Verification of third party registration
"ii) Disclosure of inspection results
"iii) Pass or fail results
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"104.8.d Time Frame for Submitting Approved Test
Results. Test results by a third party inspector in
compliance with Section 104.5.1 shall be filed with
Development Services, Building Division, prior to the
Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
"104.8.1 Revocation. The Building Official is authorized
to, in writing, suspend or revoke a notice of approval
whenever the certificate is issued in error, incorrect
information was supplied, or where it is determined that
the building, structure, premise, or portion thereof is in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the
provisions of this code.
"(2. 4) Section 108.4 of the International Energy Conservation Code
is deleted. Refer to section 14 -207 Violations and Penalties."
SECTION 2. If, for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect any
other section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of
this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every section, para-
graph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance be
given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or the requirements implemented under this
ordinance constitutes an offense punishable under Sections 1 -6, 1 -6.1, and 14 -207 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi. Unless otherwise specifically stated
within the provisions of this ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
any violation of this ordinance or the requirements implemented under this ordinance
that is punishable by a fine that exceeds the amount authorized by Section 12.23 of the
Texas Penal Code shall require a culpable mental state of "criminal negligence."
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 and its requirements take effect on and after
April 1, 2013.
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The foreg inrdinance as ead for the first time d pa sed to its second reading on
this the of , by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
The forego' dinance,waas read for the second ti a passed finally on
this the y of `JI l a K Chi , , by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
PASSED AND APPROVED this the I day of ! , 2)(3
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa.
City Secretary
EFFE TIV DATE
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Nelda Martinez
Mayor
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NO. 029763, Ordinance
amending the Code of Ordi-
nances, Chapter 14, "Devel-
opment Services," Article
11, "City of Corpus.. Christi
Technical Construction
Codes," Division 4, "Energy
Conservation Code," Section
14-251, "Energy Conserva-
tion Code," by adding provi-
sions for approved inspec-
tion agencies, a submission
method, and a submission
time frame for test results;
providing for severance, publication. and
an effective date of April 1,
2013. This ordinance was
passed and approved by the
City Council on. March 19,
2013.
/s/ Armando Chapa
City Secretary