Rock Springs Code 7-1

Chapter 7 BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, GAS, PLUMBING AND SEWER CODES, INSPECTOR

Article 7-1 BUILDING CODE

7-101 Building Official.

There is hereby created the office of Building Official for the City of Rock Springs, to be conducted under the supervision of the City Inspector. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, 3-17-19; 33-1, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 91-16.10-1-91).

7-102 Appointment and Qualifications of Building Official.

Said Building Official shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the Council. It shall be unlawful for the Building Official to engage in the building and construction business or in the business of selling material used in the building and construction business, either directly or indirectly, and he shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the City of Rock Springs at any time while holding office as Building Official. Any violation of the provisions of this section by said Building Official shall be sufficient cause for his dismissal. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, 3-17-19; 33-2, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 91-16.10-1-91).

7-103 Powers of Building Official.

The said Building Official shall have full power to declare to be public nuisances all such buildings and structures, or part or walls thereof, as are evidently or palpably unsafe and dangerous as to fire, or have become unsafe and dangerous from fire, decay, or other cause, and shall institute such steps as may be necessary for the immediate abatement of any and all such nuisances. He shall have power to stop the construction of any building or the making of any repair, where the same is being done in violation of any Ordinance of this City. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, Sec. 3, 3-17-19; 33-3, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 91-16, 10-1-91).

7-104 Duties of Building Official.

Such Building Official shall issue all permits for the erection, alteration, and moving of buildings or the making of repairs including electrical, plumbing and mechanical installation; shall keep a record of all the transactions of his office; shall report at least once each month to the City Council, giving a detailed statement of the permits issued by him during the preceding month. He shall examine all buildings in the course of erection, alteration, or repair throughout the City, as often as is practicable, and see that all the requirements of this Ordinance are complied with. In performance of his duties, the said Building Official shall have the right to enter any building or premises in the City of Rock Springs. (Ord. No. 170, Art. 1, Sec. 2, 3-17-19; 33-4, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 91-16, 10-1-91).

7-105 Permit Required.

(a) Required for Building, Construction, Alteration, Repair, Removal or Excavation. No person, association, or corporation shall within this City, erect a building or structure of any kind, or add to, or enlarge, or extend, alter, repair, or remove any building or structure, or excavate any cellar or lot without first obtaining a permit from the Building Official.

(b) Presentment to Contractor, Sub-Contractor or Builder. No contractor, sub-contractor or builder shall commence work upon any structure mentioned in sub-section (a) hereof until the permit therein referred to has been issued and exhibited by said contractor, sub-contractor or builder. When a contractor, sub-contractor or builder is employed, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor, sub-contractor or builder to obtain the proper permit. (Ord. No. 91-21,2-4-92).

(c) Sewer Connection Fee -- When Due. At the time said building permit is issued there shall be collected in addition to the fees of said building permit, fees as provided by ordinance for the privilege of connecting to the City sanitary sewer system in the event: Said property has not previously been assessed in a special sewer district for the construction of the City sanitary sewer system, and the sanitary sewer is to be or has been installed, and a previous connecting fee has not been paid for said property. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, Sec. 4, 3-17-19; 33-5, Rev. Ord. 1938; Amend. Ord. 1179, 1-3-55; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 76-16, 5-18-76).

(d) When work requiring a permit is commenced without first obtaining a building permit, an investigation fee equal to the amount of the building permit fee, but not less than $100, may be collected. (Ord. No. 91-21,2-4-92).

7-106 Application for Permit.

Applications for permits shall state the exact site to be occupied, the material, dimensions, and estimated cost of the proposed building or structure, alteration or repair, and the probable time to be employed in completing the same, and the use to be made of such building. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, 3-17-19; 33-6, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963)

7-107 Issuance of Permit.

The Building Official shall, if he approves the application, issue a building permit to the applicant, giving him permission to erect such building or structure, or make such alterations or repairs at the place and of the material and dimensions stated in the application. After receiving such permit, no change shall be made in the plan of construction, alteration, or repair of such building or structure without first applying for and receiving a permit authorizing such change. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, 3-17-19; 33-7, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

7-108 Plans and Specifications.

Plans and specifications shall be submitted in accordance with the Uniform Building Code. Said plans and specifications shall be submitted with an application for a building permit and shall be reviewed for conformity with adopted codes and other City ordinances. Unless otherwise required, as a minimum, two sets of construction drawings shall be submitted for all new construction, additions and alterations. Plans for minor alterations may be waived. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, 3-17-19; 33-8, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Ord. No. 91-16, 10-1-91).

7-108.1 Adoption by Reference of 1997 Edition of the Uniform Codes and 1997 International Plumbing Code..

The following uniform codes and international plumbing code and their appendices as listed, are adopted by reference, subject to the amendments in (a), (b) (c) and (d) below.

Uniform Building Code, Volumes I, II, and III 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials including the generic fire-resistive assemblies listed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual, Fourteenth Edition, dated April 1994, published by the Gypsum Association as referenced in Tables Nos.7-A, 7-B and 7-C of the specified Uniform Building Code, subject only to the amended portions in (a) below, including the following Appendix chapters: Chapter 4, Division II - Aviation Control Towers; Chapter 3, Division II - Agricultural Building; Chapter 3, Division IV - Requirements for Group R, Division 4; Chapter 16 subject only to the amended portions in (b) below; Chapter 31, Division I - Flood-resistant Construction; Chapter 19 - Protection of Residential Concrete Exposed to Freezing and Thawing; Chapter 18 - Waterproofing and Dampproofing Foundations; Chapter 15 - Re-roofing; Chapter 29 - Minimum Plumbing Fixtures; Chapter 30 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks; Chapter 13 - Energy Conservation in New Building Construction; Chapter 4, Division III - Regulations Governing Fallout Shelters; Chapter 33 - Excavation and Grading; Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Uniform Sign Code as published ICBO. The Uniform Mechanical Code 1997 Edition, subject only to the amended portion in Section (d) below, published by the ICBO with Appendix A, Uniform Mechanical Code Standards; Appendix C, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents; Appendix D, Unit Conversion Tables, and the Uniform Code for Building Conservation 1997 Edition published ICBO with Appendix Chapter 3 - Handicapped Accessibility; Appendix Chapter 4 - Energy Conservation. International Plumbing Code, 1997 edition, subject only to the amended portion in (c) below, published by the International Code Council with the following appendix: Appendix D, Degree day and design temperatures for Cities in the United States, Appendix E, Sizing of Water Pipe Systems, Appendix F, Structural Safety, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1991 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the National Electric Code, 1999 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association.

Amendment (a). The Uniform Building Code 1997 Edition, is amended as follows:

106.2.12. Detached membrane structures with floor area not exceeding 250 square feet that meet the following conditions:

a. The structure complies with all current zoning requirements and a Zoning Permit has been obtained.

b. No more than one membrane structure per residential lot will be allowed.

c. Membrane structures must be factory manufactured units.

d. Membrane structures used for vehicle parking or storage shall be placed on and secured to a minimum 3½" thick concrete slab, the method of attachment and thickness of concrete at attachment locations shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.

            e. Membrane structures not used for vehicle parking or storage shall be anchored as recommended by the manufacturer.

     106.4.4. Expiration. Shall be amended to add the following exception:

     Exception 1. Building Permits issued for the demolition of any structure shall expire 45 days after issuance. A demolition permit may be renewed or extended for an additional 45 days.

     109.1. EXCEPTION. Shall be amended to read as follows:

     "EXCEPTION. Group U Occupancies. Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid."

     1203.2. Shall be amended to read as follows:

     "Light. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an area of not less than eight percent (8%) of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 10 square feet."

     1203.3. Shall be amended to read as follows:

     "Ventilation. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area of not less than four percent (4%) of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 5 square feet."

     1616 Volume II. Shall be amended to read as follows:

"Basic Wind Speed. The basic wind speed is 85 mph."

1804.2.2. New Section to be added to read as follows:

"All new construction that does not require a full soils report shall be required to have an open hole soil inspection performed by a Wyoming Licensed Engineer for the purpose of soils classification and foundation recommendations."

1806.1. Shall be amended to read as follows:

"General. Footings and foundations shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or treated wood in conformance with UBC Standard No. 29-3 and shall extend below the frost line of 42 inches below finished grade. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of solid material. Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least 6 inches above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth as indicated in Table No. 29-A unless another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation.

The provisions of this section do not apply to building and foundation systems in those areas subject to scour and water pressure by wind and wave action. Buildings and foundations subject to such loads shall be designed in accordance with approved national standards.

Properties identified as being located in subsidence-prone areas of the City shall have foundations constructed according to the University of Wyoming Specifications and Recommendations for Residential Construction Subject to Ground Movements Related to Mine Subsidence, 1988 printing."

Table 18-I-D. Shall be amended to read as follows:

"FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING

WALLS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS^1,2"

1. Where unusual conditions or frost conditions are found, footings and foundations shall be as required in Section 2907 (a).

2. The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.

3. Foundations may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of floors. Foundations supporting roofs only shall be as required for supporting one floor.

      1914.3. Shall be amended by adding the following:

     1914.3.9. For undesigned residential foundations, the minimum vertical and horizontal reinforcement shall be the same as the slight subsidence requirements listed in the University of Wyoming Specifications and Recommendations for Residential Construction Subject to Ground Movements Related to Mine Subsidence, 1988 printing.

     1915.6. Shall be amended by adding the following:

1915.6.4. The minimum footing reinforcement for undesigned residential footings complying with Table 18-I-D shall be the same as the slight subsidence requirements as listed in the University of Wyoming Specifications and Recommendations for Residential Construction Subject to Ground Movements Related to Mine Subsidence, 1988 printing.

1806.3. Shall be amended by adding the following exception:

3. One-story detached wood framed buildings not used for human occupancy and not over 600 square feet in floor area may be constructed with a monolithic foundation slab as shown in exhibit 'A'.

2401.1. Shall be amended to read as follows:

1. Exterior glass and glazing in all occupancies.

Amendment (b). The 1997 Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapter 16 shall be amended as follows:

Formula (40-1-1) shall read as follows: Pf = 30 PSF

    Amendment (c). The 1997 International Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

     101.1. Insert (Name of Jurisdiction) City of Rock Springs.

     106.5.2. Insert (Appropriate Schedule) Table 1-A 197 U.B.C.

106.5.2. Insert (Percentages two locations) 80%.

108.4. Insert (Offense, Dollar Amount, Number of Days) General Ordinance Violation.

108.5. Insert (Dollar Amount in Two Locations) Per Section 7-105(c) City of Rock Springs Ordinance.

304. Rodentproofing. Delete.

305.6.1. Insert (Number of Inches in Two Locations) 42".

308.5 HANGER SPACING. Amend table as follows:

Unless otherwise required by the manufacturer, PVC and ABS pipe shall be supported 6 foot on center horizontally and 8 foot on center vertically. Balance of Table 308.5 is unchanged.

312.1. Test. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Administrative Authority or his duly appointed representative. Tests shall be required for moved buildings only, or where specifically required by construction plans.

403. Minimum Plumbing Facilities. Delete.

405.3.1. Add the following subsection:

Section 405.3.1.1. Water Closets. A water closet may be installed 12 inches from center line to a wall or vanity to avoid cutting a structural member.

406.2. Water connection. Delete.

409.2. Water connection. Delete.

606.1. Item 3. Amend as follows: The water supply shall enter the building at the location of the water meter. A full open valve shall be located on the supply side of the water meter and an approved check valve shall be located on the house side of the water meter. Unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction the water meter shall be installed horizontally and within 24 inches of the water supply entering the building.

608.15.4.1. Deck-mounted and integral vacuum breakers. Delete.

904.1. Insert (Number of Inches) 6".

904.2. Frost Closure. Add the following subsection:

904.2.1. Vents that are provided in addition to those required in Section 903.1 and 903.2 may be 2 inches through the roof for fixtures having a drainage fixture unit value of 3 units or less. Vents required per Section 903.1 and 903.2 shall be provided with a 3 inch vent through the roof.

1002.8. Recess for trap connection. Delete.

Chapter 14 Codes Insert (Names of Codes in Three Locations) ICBO, UBC, and UMC.

Note: This detail is proposed for use with detached accessory residential structures 400-600 square foot in size.

Minimum 3000 # concrete

Footing & Slab earth surfaces shall be compacted.

(Ord. No. 75-3, 2-18-75; Ord. No. 77-42, 11-1-77; Rev. Ord. 1979; Ord. No. 79-53, 1-2-80; Rev. Ord. 1982; Ord. No. 83-1, 1-18-83; Ord. No. 85-17, 9-17-85; Ord. No. 88-14, 11-1-88; Ord. No. 91-16, 10-1-91; Ord. No. 92-07, 4-21-92; Ord. No. 94-19, 6-21-94).

Amendment (d). The Uniform Mechanical Code 1997 Edition, is amended as follows:

Section 307.5 - Equipment on Roofs or Elevated Structures. Amend last sentence in Item 1, to read "Such access shall not require climbing over obstructions greater than 30 inches (762 mm) high or walking on roofs having a slope greater than 6 units vertical in 12 units horizontal." Balance of Section is unchanged.

(98-01, Amended, 03/03/1998; 96-05, Amended, 04/02/1996)

The provisions of this section shall "sunset" and repeal and be of no further force and effect on July 1, 2003. After July 1, 2003, refer to Section 7-108.4, Adoption by Reference of the 2000 Edition of the International Codes.

7-108.2 Building Codes Appeal Board.

(a) Creation; name; purpose. There is hereby created a board of appeals, to be known as the Building Codes Appeal Board. The purpose of this board shall be to hear and determine appeals from the orders, decisions or determinations of the building official with regard to the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Sign Code, the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Codes; and such other uniform codes and standards as the City Council of the City of Rock Springs shall hereafter designate in Ordinance 7108.1.

(b) Structure. The Building Codes Appeal Board shall consist of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. Such membership shall include; one building contractor, one plumbing contractor, one mechanical contractor, one electrical contractor, and one at large member. Members appointed to the board shall not be employees of the City of Rock Springs. The building official shall be an ex-officio member of said board and shall act as secretary thereto, but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. Members shall be appointed in the manner provided by law for appointment to boards and commissions, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointment authority. Initial appointments shall be as follows: one (1) member for one (1) year; two (2) members for two (2) years; and two (2) members for three (3) years. Thereafter appointments shall be for three (3) years. The board shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman, each of whom shall serve for one year. Contractors serving on the Building Codes Appeal Board shall be actively involved in their trade, have a minimum of five years experience and hold the appropriate license for their trade if available.

(c) Appeals -- standing; commencement; procedures. Any person, firm, corporation or association which is directly affected by a decision of the building official regarding the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, or technical interpretation of the uniform codes and standards set forth in paragraph (a) of this section may appeal that decision to the Building Codes Appeal Board. Appeal must be commenced by giving written notice of appeal to the secretary of the board within thirty (30) working days of the decision being appealed from. The notice of appeal must include a concise statement of the decision being appealed from, the reasons for the appeal, and the relief being requested from the board. Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the building official shall make a written record of all facts concerning the decision and provide said record to the board and the party requesting the appeal within five (5) working days. The board shall hold monthly hearings on the second Thursday of each month. Regularly scheduled meetings can be cancelled for lack of business. An applicant for appeal can request a special hearing before the board when cause exists. Special hearings will be held no later than 15 days after the application for appeal has been accepted by the Building Official. No more than two meetings per month will be held by the Board. Hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W. S. §16-3-101 et.seq. governing contested cases.

(e) Rules and Regulations. The Building Codes Appeal Board is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary for conducting its business and not in conflict with any procedures set forth herein. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted in conformity with the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, §16-3-101 et.seq, Wyoming Statutes Annotated, 1977 Republished Edition, as amended. (Ord. No. 91-02, 4-2-91).

The provisions of this section shall "sunset" and repeal and be of no further force and effect on July 1, 2003. After July 1, 2003, refer to Section 7-108.5, Building Codes Appeal Board.

7-108.3 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code.

There is hereby adopted by the City of Rock Springs for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Code and Standards known as the Uniform Fire Code, including all Appendix Chapters and Appendix Standards, except Appendix l-A, published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1994 editions thereof and the whole thereof, not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the Clerk of the City of Rock Springs and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Rock Springs. (Ord. No. 91-17, 11-5-91).

(a) Establishment and Duties of Bureau of Fire Prevention

(1) The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention in the fire department of the City of Rock Springs which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.

(2) The Chief (or fire marshal) in charge of the bureau of fire prevention shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Rock Springs on the basis of examination to determine his qualifications.

(3) The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the Mayor the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and non-members of the fire department, and appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for cause.

(b) Definitions

(1) Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it is the City of Rock Springs.

(c) Establishments of Limits of Districts in Which Storage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Outside Above Ground Tanks is Prohibited.

The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in I-2 zones where the limitations shall be based on the quantities established in Section 7902.2.2.1., Uniform Fire Code, and as stated in Rock Springs Ordinance 4-305.

(d) Establishments of Limits in Which Storage of Liquified Petroleum Gases is to be Restricted.

The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code in which storage of liquified petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: anything within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the Chief of the fire department.

(e) Establishments of Limits of Districts in Which Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents is to be Prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2. of the Uniform Fire Code in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited are hereby established as follows: within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in I-2 zones where the limitations shall be based on the quantities established in Section 7702, Uniform Fire Code. (Ord. No. 94-02, 1-18-94).

(f) Appeals

Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Chief to the Board of Appeals within thirty (30) days of the decision appealed.

(g) New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits.

The Mayor, the Chief and the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

(h) Penalties

Any and all persons who shall violate any of the provisions of the codes herein adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any lawful order of regulation made thereunder shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, forfeit and pay a penalty of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00), to which may be added the costs of the action at the discretion of the court. The imposition of one penalty for any violation of this ordinance shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and each day that the prohibited condition is not corrected or remedied shall constitute a separate offense; and the court shall impose a fine on a per diem basis for each day that the violation is maintained. Application of the above penalty shall not be held to preclude the forced removal of the prohibited conditions.

(i) Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the Code or Standards hereby adopted are hereby repealed.

(j) Validity

The City of Rock Springs hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance or of the Code or Standards hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the City of Rock Springs that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. (Ord. No. 80-21, 6-17-80; Rev. Ord. 1982; Ord. No. 87-04, 3-17-87; Ord. No. 88-14, 11-1-88; Ord. No. 91-02, 4-2-91).

(96-07, Amended, 05/07/1996)

The provisions of this section shall "sunset" and repeal and be of no further force and effect on July 1, 2003. After July 1, 2003, refer to Section 7-108.6, Adoption of International Fire Code.

7-108.4 Adoption by Reference of the 2000 Edition of the International Codes.

The following international codes and their appendices as listed, are adopted by reference, subject to the amendments in (a), (b) (c) and (d) below.

International Building Code, 2006 Edition, subject only to the amended portions in (a) below, including the following Appendices: Appendix E Appendix I and Appendix J; excluding Chapter 27. The International Mechanical Code 2006 Edition subject only to the amended portion in Section (c) below; excluding Section 306.5.1 and Section 508.1.1, International Plumbing Code, 2006 edition, subject only to the amended portion in (c) below, published by the International Code Council with the following appendix: Appendix D, Degree day and design temperatures for Cities in the United States, Appendix E, Sizing of Water Pipe Systems, Appendix F, Structural Safety, and the National Electric Code, 2005 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association. International Field Gas Code, 2006 Edition, including the following Appendices: Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix C. International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, subject only to the amended portion in (d) below, including the following appendices: Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix H; excluding Section R-403.3, Section R-403.3.2, Section R-403.3.3, Section 403.3.4, Table R-403.3, Figure R-403.3(1), and Figure R-403.3(2).

Amendment (a). The International Building Code 2006 Edition, is amended as follows:

105.2.14. Detached membrane structures with floor area not exceeding 250 square feet that meet the following conditions:

a. The structure complies with all current zoning requirements and a Zoning Permit has been obtained.

b. No more than one membrane structure per residential lot will be allowed.

c. Membrane structures must be factory manufactured units.

d. Membrane structures used for vehicle parking or storage shall be placed on and secured to a minimum 3-1/2" thick concrete slab, the method of attachment and thickness of concrete at attachment locations shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.

e. Membrane structures not used for vehicle parking or storage shall be anchored as recommended by the manufacturer.

105.5. Expiration. Shall be amended to add the following exception:

Exception 1. Building Permits issued for the demolition of any structure shall expire 45 days after issuance. A demolition permit may be renewed or extended for an additional 45 days.

"Basic Wind Speed. The basic wind speed is 90 mph." Based on a 3 second gust speed.

1802.7. New Section to be added to read as follows:

"All new residential construction and commercial construction that is not deemed as needing a full soils report by the Building Official, that does not exceed 5000 square feet shall be required to have an open hole soil inspection performed by a Wyoming Licensed Engineer for the purpose of soils classification and foundation recommendations." Commercial Construction over 5000 square feet requires a complete soils report.

R-403.1. Shall be amended to read as follows:

"General. Footings and foundations shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or treated wood in conformance with AFPA Technical Report #7 and shall extend below the frost line of 42 inches below finished grade. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of solid material. Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least 6 inches above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth as indicated in Table No. R-403.1 unless another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation.

Table R-403.1. Shall be amended to read as follows:

"FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING

WALL - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS¹ ²

Number of Floors Supported by the Foundation

Thickness of Foundation Wall (Inches)

Width of Footings (inches)

Thickness of Footing (inches)

Depth Below Undisturbed Ground Surface (inches)

Con-crete

Masonry

¹The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.

²Foundations may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of floors. Foundations supporting roofs only shall be as required for supporting one floor.

R-403-1.3.1. For undesigned residential foundations, the minimum vertical and horizontal reinforcement shall be the same as the slight subsidence requirements listed in the University of Wyoming Specifications and Recommendations for Residential Construction Subject to Ground Movements Related to Mine Subsidence, 1988 printing.

The minimum footing size and reinforcement for undesigned residential footings complying with R-403 shall be the same as the slight subsidence requirements as listed in the University of Wyoming Specifications and Recommendations for Residential Construction Subject to Ground Movements Related to Mine Subsidence, 1988 printing.

R-403.1.3.2 Shall be amended by adding the following exception:

3. One-story detached residential wood framed buildings not used for human occupancy between 400 and 600 square feet in floor area may be constructed with a monolithic foundation slab as required by the Building Official. One story detached wood framed buildings not used for human occupancy under 400 square feet has no foundation requirements.

Amendment (b). The 2006 International Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 101.1. Insert (Name of Jurisdiction) City of Rock Springs.

Section 106.6.2 Insert (Appropriate Schedule).

Section 106.6.3 Insert (Percentages two locations) 80%.

Section 108.4. Insert (Offense, Dollar Amount, Number of Days) General Ordinance Violation.

Section 108.5. Insert (Dollar Amount in Two Locations) Per Section 7-105(c) City of Rock Springs Ordinance.

Section 304. Rodentproofing. Delete.

Section 308.5 HANGER SPACING. Amend table as follows:

Unless otherwise required by the manufacturer, PVC and ABS pipe shall be supported 6 foot on center horizontally and 8 foot on center vertically. Balance of Table 308.5 is unchanged.

Section 312.1. Test. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Administrative Authority or his duly appointed representative. Tests shall be required for moved buildings only, or where specifically required by construction plans.

Section 403. Minimum Plumbing Facilities. Delete.

Section 405.3.1. Add the following subsection:

Section 405.3.1.1. Water Closets. A water closet may be installed 12 inches from center line to a wall or vanity to avoid cutting a structural member.

Section 406.2. Water connection. Delete.

Section 606.1. Item 3. Amend as follows: The water supply shall enter the building at the location of the water meter. A full open valve shall be located on the supply side of the water meter and an approved check valve shall be located on the house side of the water meter. Unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction the water meter shall be installed horizontally and within 24 inches of the water supply entering the building.

Section 608.15.4.1. Deck-mounted and integral vacuum breakers. Delete.

Section 904.1. Insert (Number of Inches) 6".

Section 904.2. Frost Closure. Add the following subsection:

904.2.1. Vents that are provided in addition to those required in Section 903.1 and 903.2 may be 2 inches through the roof for fixtures having a total combined drainage fixture unit value of 3 units or less. Vents required per Section 903.1 and 903.2 shall be provided with a 3 inch vent through the roof.

Section 917.3. Amend – Air admittance values may only be used for island fixtures and in remodels of existing structures and such installations must meet code requirements for the installation.

Section 1002.8. Recess for trap connection. Delete.

Chapter 14 Codes Insert (Names of Codes in Four Locations) I.C.C., I.B.C., I.M.C. AND I.F.G.C.

Amendment (c) The International Mechanical Code 2006 Edition, is amended as follows:

Section 306.5 - Equipment and appliances on Roofs or Elevated Structures. Amend last sentence of first paragraph, to read "Such access shall not require climbing over obstructions greater than 30 inches (762 mm) high or walking on roofs having a slope greater than 6 units vertical in 12 units horizontal." Balance of Section is unchanged.
Amendment (d). The International Residential Code 2006 Edition is amended as follows:

Section 311.5.3.1 – Exception to read: The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches Section 311.5.3.2 - the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches.

Delete – R-403.1.4.1.2 and R-403.1.4.1.3.

Table R301.2(1) to be filled in the following manner:

TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD

30 lb

WIND SPEED (e)

(mph)

90 mph (3 second gusts)

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY (f)(g)

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

Weathering (a)

Frost Line Depth (b)

Termite (c)

Decay (d)

Severe

42"

Slight

WINTER DESIGN TEMP

-5

FLOOD HAZARDS (h)

For S1: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m.0², 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h.

(a) Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e. "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.

(b) The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.

(c) The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "very heavy," "moderate to heavy," "slight to moderate," or "none to slight" in accordance with Figure R301.2(6) depending on whether there has been a history of local damage.

(d) The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "moderate to severe," "slight to moderate," or "none to slight" in accordance with Figure R301.2(7) depending on whether there has been a history of local damage.

(e) The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.

(f) The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the colums of 97½-percent values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official.

(g) The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the Seismic Design Category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.

(h) The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM, or other flood hazard map adopted by the community, as may be amended.

(Ord. No. 2006-13, 5-16-06).

7-108.5 Building Codes Appeal Board.

(a) Creation; name; purpose. There is hereby created a board of appeals, to be known as the Building Codes Appeal Board. The purpose of this board shall be to hear and determine appeals from the orders, decisions or determinations of the building official with regard to the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; and such other international codes and standards as the City Council of the City of Rock Springs shall hereafter designate in Ordinance 7108.1.

(d) Authority; decisions to be in writing. The Building Codes Appeal Board shall have the authority to hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the building official regarding alternate materials, methods of construction, or interpretation of technical provisions of the uniform codes and standards set forth in paragraph (a) of this section. The board may also issue advisory opinions and policies regarding such matters at the request of the building official or any interested party, after first consulting with the building official. The board is not authorized to interpret any administrative provision of such uniform codes and standards, nor is it authorized to waive any requirement of such uniform codes. All decisions of the board shall be in writing, and shall include both findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Decisions of the board shall be given no later than five days after the hearing date.

(e) Rules and Regulations. The Building Codes Appeal Board is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary for conducting its business and not in conflict with any procedures set forth herein. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted in conformity with the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, §16-3-101 et.seq, Wyoming Statutes Annotated, 1977 Republished Edition, as amended. (Ord. No. 2006-13, 5-16-06).

Section 7-108.6 Adoption of International Fire Code.

The International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, F, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the code of the City of Rock Springs for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Rock Springs and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2006 edition, published by the International Code Council, on file in the office of the Clerk of the City of Rock Springs are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject to the revision of the following sections and amendments in (a) below:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Rock Springs, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

103.1 General. The Fire Prevention Division of the Rock Springs Fire Department is established within the City of Rock Springs under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the division shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

104.12 Public Fire Education. The Rock Springs Fire department, or other agents appointed by the fire code official, shall be charged with the coordination of public fire education within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs.

105.6.27 LP-Gas. An operational permit is required for:

1. Storage and use of LP-gas.

Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 25 gallon water capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R-3.

2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.

108.1 Board of Appeals. Whenever the fire code official shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire code official to the Wyoming Council on Fire Protection and Electrical Safety in Buildings within thirty days from the date of the decision appealed.

108.3. Record of Appeals. The fire code official shall record in writing all decisions and findings, rendered by the Board of Appeals, for the City of Rock Springs.

      109.3. Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 dollars or more than $750.00 dollars. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense

     111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50.00 dollars or more than $750.00 dollars.

     304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises.

     2703.1.4.1 Locations where quantities exceed limits. Facilities with quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Tables 2703.1.1(1) through 2703.1.1(4) shall be limited to Industrial Zones (I-1 or I-2) or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the fire code official.

     2703.3.1.5 Minimum local notification limits. Notification of the fire code official shall be given for any discharge of hazardous materials regulated by this code on or threatening; city property, public lands, or private lands not owned by the individual or corporation.

     3204.3.1.1 Location. Stationary containers shall be located in accordance with Section 3203.6. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within diked areas containing other hazardous materials.

     Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in Heavy Industrial Zones (I-2) or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the fire code official.

     3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. The use of fireworks for display as permitted in Section 3308.

2. DELETE

3. DELETE

4. DELETE

3301.2.3.1 Locations where explosives storage is prohibited. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in Heavy Industrial Zones (I-2) or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the fire code official.

     3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in Heavy Industrial Zones (I-2) or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the fire code official.

     3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in Heavy Industrial Zones (I-2) or any pre-existing use which has been approved by the fire code official.

      Exception: Temporary use and storage approved by the fire code official and 105.6.16.

     3804.2.1 Limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Rock Springs except in Heavy Industrial Zones (I-2) or any pre-existing use, which has been approved by the fire code official.

     Exception: Temporary use and storage approved by the fire code official and 105.6.27.

     Appendix A DELETE

     D103.4.1 Turnaround Type. Dead-end fire apparatus access road turnaround shall be of the cul-de-sac type unless approved by the fire code official.

     All references to the International Electrical Code are replaced with the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the City of Rock Springs. (Ord. No. 2006-18, 7/5/06).

7-109 Moving Buildings.

No building shall be moved until a permit has been obtained from the Building Official; and said Inspector shall not issue such permit, if in his judgment the proposed new location of the building would seriously increase the fire hazard of the surrounding buildings. The price to be charged for a permit authorizing the erection or placing upon any lot or land of any building moved from another location shall be the same as for a new building of like value. (Ord. No. 170, Art. I, Sec. 6, 3-17-19; 33-9, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963, Ord. 2006-13, 5-16-06).

7-110 Fees For Permits.

The applicant, or applicants, for such building permit before same are issued shall pay to the Building Official the following amounts, to-wit: The 1997 Uniform Building Code fee schedule shall apply to all adopted codes unless specifically listed below. Unless otherwise noted in this section, the fee for a building permit and plan review shall be according to table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code as amended below. In all cases, the fees for issuing permits must be paid before the same are issued. All monies received by the Building Official shall be paid by him into the City treasury at least once a month at which time he shall make a statement of the amount so received giving the date when received, the name of the persons from whom received, and the number of the permit issued, and shall take duplicate receipts therefor, one to be filed with the City Clerk and one to be retained.

The fee schedule shall be as follows:

TOTAL

VALUATION FEE

$1.00 to $29.50

$500.00

$501.00 to $29.50 for the first $500.00

$2,