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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-090 W.. .j ~ ',,1 \ ~()':7 . ~ INDEX. 2 l~lC;jCfiL'flm ~3) \..:;;\V.V(f.>' === 92 - 1 7 9 8 4- BK 2032 PG 6"- ". ~,;;~;'o1c-\\ OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MOHAVE COUNTY AZ. r~~~~~~\~~~'JOAN McCALL, MOHAVE COUNTY RECORDER* ,._! -"". .L~... '. ,-.' /07/92 2 ~C P M PAGE 1 OF 18 ~ ~ '; ,,_ - --:::'~?:,:ji1~ l;-, } )'.;-.~"t : J I .. <~.V.:';'\ .~.LJ^~MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS /h~~~Y RECORDING FEE 0.00 HC ""71il6t',"\}' .-.:........,. RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 92-1 UPDATING THE MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE AND THE IMPLEMENTING OF SUCH FEES TO ADMINISTER THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROGRAM IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MOHAVE COUNTY IDENTIFIED AS BEING ZONED "URBAN OVERLAY" ZONE. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors may adopt a building code and other related codes to regulate quality/type of material and workmanship of all aspects of construction of buildings and structures pursuant to A.R.S. Title II, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 11-861 A, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors adopted Mohave County's first building code on March 6, 1984. The existing building code, as first adopted, included the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and companion codes. The International Conference .-- of Building Officials (ICBO) and the other promulgating sources publish updated editions of their respective codes every three (3) years, and WHEREAS, the Mohave County Building Code Advisory Board held public meetings January 16 and February 18, 1992 to update the Mohave County Building Code and recommended Ordinance No. 92-1, along with the proposed fees, be adopted as outlined in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and ,~ . "., ., . , . Resolution No. 92-90 . Page 2 .~ . . . . PAGE 2 OF 18 BK 2032 PG 65 (FEE~92-1798~) WHEREAS, the notice for public hearing was published in the Mohave Daily Miner, a newspaper of general circulation in the County Seat on March 8, 1992 and in the Mohave Valley News, Today News, Daily Spectrum and Desert Echo and was posted in at least five (5) locations throughout the County on March 5 and 6, 1992 as required by Arizona Revised Statutes, and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance No. 92-1 establishes rules and regulations for administering and enforcing the various codes; provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees and includes a schedule of values on which fees are to be based and spells out the penalties for violations and brings the Mohave County Building Inspection Program up to the new standards being used by the construction industry; also addresses technical innovations to provide minimum standards to safeguard the general public. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors, at their special meeting on Monday, March 23, 1992, ADOPTED Ordinance No. 92-1 as recommended by the Mohave County Building Code Advisory Board. MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS d~ yd~A/~'- Lo is J. Hubbard f' Chairman "A" ~" '. . < . . ..? . f . . EXHIBIT ".A," PAGE 3 OF 18 BK 2032 PG 66 <FEE~92-17984) MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE 92-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MORAVE COUNTY ARIZONA PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT FOR PORTIONS OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MORAVE COUNTY IDENTIFIED AS AN URBAN OVERLAY ZONE, INCLUDING OTHER SPECIFIED RELATED CODES, TO REGULATE THE QUALITY, TYPE OF MATERIAL, AND WORKMANSHIP OF ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC UPDATING OF THE TECHNICAL CODES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It is hereby ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Mohave County Arizona, as follows: SECTION 1 PROPOSED AREA OF JURISDICTION A) The purpose of the Mohave County Building Code shall be to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, reduction, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, restoration, occupancy, use installation or change of equipment, quality of materials, workmanship, location, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the unincorporated areas of Mohave County. B) The Mohave County Building Code as adopted herein shall 'apply to the unincorporate areas of the County which are ~ zoned . an URBAN OVERLAY ZONE except areas identified as Rural verlay Zone are hereby exempt from the provisions of the adopted code as provided. EXCEPT all Commercial/Industrial Zoned areas shall be required to comply with the provision of the code throughout Mohave County, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 11, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 11-861 A. SECTION 2 TECHNICAL CODES A) The following described technical codes, except as specifically amended herein, are herby adopted by reference, as if fully set out herein, as the content of the MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 11, chapter 6, Article 3, Sections 11-861 through 11- 866. Copies of these documents are to be kept on file in the office of the clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Mohave County, Arizona. ~.. . . . ~ 4 OF 18 ~ 2032 PG ~7 (FEE~92-17984) .' MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 2 1) DWELLING CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, I.C.B.O. 1991 Edition. 2 ) THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, Including W.F.C.A./I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. 4) THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. all appendices 3) 5) THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, W.F.C.A./I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. 6) THE UNIFORM CODE FOR SWIMMING POOL & SPA, I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. 7) UNIFORM SIGN CODE, I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition. 8) PROMULGATION SOURCES The following entities are the adopted promulgating source of the referenced codes: I.C.B.O. International Conference of Building Officials I.A.P.M.O. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials N.F.P.A. National Fire Protection Association W.F.C.A. Western Fire Chiefs Association BUILDING STANDARDS International Conference of Building Officials, bimonthly publication. B) EDITIONS AND UPDATES ,:1 The most recent edition available from the promulgating sources is hereby adopted by reference As subsequent updated editions are published by their respective promulgating sources, such new editions shall become effective upon the date of filing three (3) copies with the clerk of the Board of Supervisors and publication of an official notice to that effect is made, except that reservations, exclusions exemptions and amendments to such new editions shall be specifically adopted by the Board of Supervisors as amendments to this code. The current time table from the promulgating sources provides updated editions of their respective codes every three (3) years. C) COORDINATION AMENDMENTS In the interest of coordination of the content and interpretations of building codes among the cities and towns ~.. .' . PA. 5 OF BK 2032 PG 18 68 (FEE~92-17984) Page 3 MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE and Mohave County this code shall be amended from time to time by adopting selected coordinated provisions from the incorporated cities within Mohave County. D) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REGULATIONS This code shall, to the extent feasible, be coordinated with all other County regulations, especially those pertaining to health, safety, planning and zoning, flood control and similar regulations, but this Code does not supplement and or negate the requirements of any existing regulations. In cases where differing requirements exist, the more restrictive shall apply. SECTION 3-- APPLICABILITY Except as specifically limited or exempted herein, this Code shall apply to all construction described in Section 1 "Purpose and Area of Jurisdiction" within the unincorporated areas of Mohave County except as follows: A) Federal land, except land leased or used for private and/or Commercial development. Indian Tribal Lands. B) C) Construction or Operation incidental to the following: 1) Irr igation and drainage ditches or appurtenances thereto, of regularly constituted districts or reclamation districts. 2) To farming, dairying, agriculture, viticulture, horticulture or stock or poultry raising. 3) Clearing or other work upon land for fire prevention purpose. D) Land zoned "Rural" pursuant to Section 12.1 "Rural/Urban Overlay Zones" of Mohave County Planning and Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to ARS 11-861. E) Those uses exempted by Arizona Revised Statutes 11-865 & 11-830. F) For the installation of a manufactured home (mobile home as defined by the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Ordinance) EXCEPT that electrical services and all attachments and/or affixtures shall be required to comply with those respective portions of this Code. G) Devices used in manufacturing, processing or fabrication normally considered as involved in industry and construction, operation and maintenance of . , , , . p. 6 OF 18 BK 2032 PG 69 (FEE~92-17984) MORAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 4 electric, gas, water or other public utility systems operated by public service corporations operating under a franchise of convenience and necessity. SECTION 4 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL A) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) The Chief building Off icial is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Code. 2) The Chief Building Official shall formulate and adopt policies and procedures to implement the provisions of this Code, and to secure the intent thereof. No such policies and procedures shall have the effect of waiving technical provisions specifically provided in the referenced Codes or of violating accepted engineering practices. 3) The Chief Building Official shall ensure that: A)..AII County law enforcement agencies, whenever requested Building Official participate the Chief Building Official in of this Code to the extent lawfully authorized to so do. officials and by the Chief in and assist the enforcement tha t they are B)..AII department officials and employees of Mohave County vested with the authority to issue permits or licenses, shall comply with the provisions of this Code. C) . .Any permit or license so issued in conflict with the provisions of this Code shall be null and void. SECTION 5 PERMITS A) Permits shall be required for all construction, unless specifically exempted, as set forth in the "Permit" sections of each of the referenced Codes, and Section 3 "Applicability" of this Ordinance. SECTION 6 FEES A) FEES REQUIRED Fees for permits shall be assessed as provided for pursuant to ARS 11-863-C in the "FEES" sections of each of the referenced Codes and as adopted and amended pursuant to Section 6B of this Ordinance. . , . . MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 5 B) FEE SCHEDULE PAGE 7 OF 18 BK 2032 PG 70 (FEE~92-17984) 1) The schedule of fees shall be formulated by the Chief Building Official. 2) Such fees schedule shall be formulated to generate sufficient revenue to off set the anticipated costs of enforcement, operation, training and functions of the Mohave County Building Code by the Building Inspection Division. 3) The Fee Schedule shall be as per the "Fee Sections", for each of the referenced codes herein, and the footage cost recommend by the I.C.B.O. Publication "Building Standards", updated data as of the May/June edition to become effective upon passage of this Ordinance and as subsequent updated editions of the publication are adopted pursuant to Section 3-A "Editions and Updates"., EXCEPT as hereafter noted: 4) Valuation of residential additions, including additions to manufactured homes (mobile home): $ 28.00 per sq. ft. 5) Valuation of light weight metal type carports and/or patio awning covers: $ 5.00 per sq. ft. 6 ) Valuation of swimming pools: In ground construction: Above ground construction: $ 20.00 per sq. ft. $ 8.00 per sq. ft. 7) Valuation of rarnadas or cabanas and/or new frame roofs over existing approved structure or buildings: $ 12.00 per sq. ft. 8) Valuation of fireplaces: "0" clearance and/or factory built fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances: $1,000.00 Valuation Masonry built fireplaces: $2,000.00 Valuation 9) Valuation of walls and/or partitions to enclose under existing approved roofed areas or within existing approved buildings or structures: Wood frame construction: $ 3.00 per sq- ft. Masonry construction: $ 4.00 per sq. ft. 10) Valuation of concrete slabs/foundations: Without any plumbing or electrical: $ 3.00 per sq. ft. With plumbing or electrical: $ 4.00 per sq. ft. . . PAGE 8 OF BK 2032 PG 18 71 (FEE~92-17984) Page 6 . , MORAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE 11) Valuation of raised decks/porches 30" or more above any finished grade: $3.00 per sq. ft. 12) Change of use or occupancy of an existing approved building or structure: $50.00 fee Plus any fee(s) as required for any physical changes and/or work being done to the said structure or building. 13) Electrical services for the installation of a Manufactured Home: $35.00 fee 14) Masonry fence over (4) four feet in height: $2.00 per sq. ft. C) Valuation of buildings and/or structures or other projects not specifically listed shall be determined by the Chief Building Official in accordance with building industry cost standards. D) In addition to penalties prescribed in Section 8 of this Ordinance, an investigation fee, as provided for in the referenced codes shall be charged for commencing construction prior to obtaining a Building Permit. The affixture or roofed area shall be considered as commencing construction. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the required building permit fee. SECTION 7 VIOLATION, PENALTIES, AND REMEDIES A) When it is found that work has been started prior to obtaining a permit, when one is required for such work, the permit fee(s) shall be doubled. B) It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, reduce, alter, repair, convert, restore, move, remove, demolish, or to use any structure, excavation, or space between structures, or install or alter any specified equipment or facilities, systems or materials without a valid permit therefore or in violation of a regulation or any provision of any referenced code of this Ordinance. C) Any person, firm, or cooperation violating this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or any reference code, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Each and every day during which the unlawful structure, portion of structure, excavation, use, equipment, or other violation continues or remains is a separate offense. . P.90F BK 2032 PG 18 72 <FEE~92-1798"-) Page 7 MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE D) If any building, structure, space, excavation, equipment, or use is, or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained or used in violation of this ordinance, the County Attorney, the Chief Building Official and/or his authorized representive or any other adjacent or neighboring property owner who is specifically damaged by the violation in addition to the other remedies provided by law, may institute injunction, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate action or proceedings to prevent or abate or remove the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, excavation or use. E) All remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. The conviction of any person firm or corporation hereunder shall not relieve such person from the responsibility to correct such violation, nor prevent the enforcement, correction or removal thereof. SECTION 8 ADVISORY BOARD A) There is hereby created the Mohave County Building Code Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Board of Supervisors serving four (4) year terms, staggered so that at least one (1) but not more than two (2) terms expire each year. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner which original appointments were made. B) Members of the Mohave County Building Code Advisory Board shall include representatives of the following categories to the extent the persons meeting the qualifications are available and willing to serve and are residents of Mohave County. 1) An Architect duly licensed in the State of Arizona; 2) A professional Engineer duly licensed in the State of Arizona; 3) A general contractor duly licensed in the State of Arizona; 4) A person engaged and duly licensed in the State of Arizona in the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade; 5) A person representing the general public and a resident of the county not having the above qualifications. . . 10 OF 18 2032 PG 73 (FEEt92-17984) MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 8 C) The Chief Building Official shall serve without vote as an Ex-Officio member of the Mohave County Building Code advisory Board and shall serve as secretary to the Board. D) The Building code Advisory Board shall serve as the Board for all decisions and actions of the Chief Building Official and all matters of interpretations of the Code content, including sui tabili ty of alternate materials and construction. Rulings and interpretations by the Building Code Advisory Board shall have no effect of waiving provisions specifically provided in the referenced Codes or of violating accepted engineering practices and shall be binding upon the Chief Building Official and appealing party, subject to further appeal to the Superior Court. SECTION 9 SEVERABILITY This Ordinance, and the various parts and referenced codes hereof are herby declared to be severable. If any section, subsection, clause, word or phrase herein is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such holding shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 10 EFFECTIVE DATE A) This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be in full force and become effective thirty (30) days from the date of final passage and approval. B) This Ordinance shall have no effect on any structure or portions of structures pursuant to valid building and/or zoning permits obtained prior to the effective date which was begun (I.E. significant commitment beyond excavation by affixture to the ground of materials with a fair market value of $1,000.00 or more) and which construction is diligently and continuously pursued prior to and subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance nor effect any structure or portions of structures under construction with valid building permits upon updating of the technical codes as pursuant to Section 2-B "Editions and Updates". Such structures shall be completed pursuant to the regulations in force at the time such valid permit were issued. C) Mohave County Ordinance 89-1 entirety thirty (30) days Ordinance. is hereby repealed in its from approval of this . "'.2og'>~r~~~'1ri;~~~92-179S4 ) MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 9 THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, I.C.B.O, 1991 Edition, together with all appendices thereto with the following amendments and deletions: SECTION 204 (a) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Add to the sentence the following: "and shall require such plans, computations and specifications to be prepared by an Arizona Licensed Registrant when such are required to be stamped by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration." SECTION 301 (b) MASONRY OR CONCRETE FENCES Delete and rewrite as follows: "block fences or concrete walls over (4) four feet in height not exempted". SECTION 304 (c) PLAN REVIEW FEES Rewrite the last sentence and add the additional sentence as follows: "Said plan review shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table No.3-A, EXCEPT single family dwellings and accessory uses to single family dwellings shall be 25 percent of the building permit fees. SECTION 304 (d) 3 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: of this code shall be pursuant to Section Ordinance. "Violation 7 of this SECTION 307 (a) USE OR OCCUPANCY Delete the following exception after the first paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and M Occupancies." SECTION 423 VALUE OR VALUATION (definition of) Delete and rewrite as follows: "VALUE OR VALUATION of a building shall be the estimated cost to replace the building in kind based on current replacement cost, as determined in Section 304 (a) which shall be the average square footage cost as set forth by the I.C.B.O. publication "BUILDING STANDARDS", updated data of the May/June edition, to become effective as pursuant to Section 6-A-3 of this Ordinance." CHAPTER 70 REVISION SECTION 7001 PURPOSE The purpose of this appendix is property and the public welfare private property. to safeguard by regulated I i fe, limb, grading on .... . . . 12 OF BK 2032'PG 13 7S (FEE~92-1798~) Page 10 MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE SECTION 7002 SCOPE Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: This appendix sets forth rules and r.egulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments; establishes the administrative procedure for issuance of permits; and provides for approval of plans and inspection of grading construction within the Mohave County Urban Overlay Zones, sites that are in process as possible subdivided property in accordance with Section 4.10 of the Mohave County Subdivision Regulations, and on commercial sites overseen by the County Building Official. SECTION 7003 (b) 9 and 10 EXEMPTED WORK: Delete in it's entirety and rewrite as follows: 9. A fill less then 2 feet in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical, or less than 3 feet in depth, and not intended to support structures, and which does not exceed 100 cubic yards on anyone lot and does not obstruct a drainage course. 10. Existing agricultural activity and agricultural activity not involving artificial drainage of land; or agricultural activities that qualify for agricultural tax exemption under Arizona Law. SECTION 7005 DEFINITIONS ADD Building Official: Building Official shall be the Mohave County Engineer for all engineered grading. SECTION 7006 (d) ENGINEERED GRADING REQUIREMENTS Rewrite as follows: "And supporting data consisting of a soil engineering report and may require engineering geology report~. TABLE NUMBER 70-A GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES Delete the first sentence and rewrite as follows: 0 to 100 cubic yards "no fee". TABLE NUMBER 70-B GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES Delete the first sentence and rewrite as follows: 0 to 100 cubic yards "no fee". .. . . . 13 OF BK 2032PG .18 76 (FEE~92-17984) Page 11 MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE SECTION 7008 BONDS Rewrite as follows: The Building Official "shall" require bonds, ---------------. SECTION 7014 (f) BUILDING OFFICIAL Rewrite as follows: The Building Official "May" inspect the project,----------. Delete in their entirety the following Appendix Chapters: Appendix Chapter 12, Division I "Requirements for Group R, Division 3 Occupancies" Appendix Chapter 23, Division II "Earthquake Recording Instrumentation" Appendix Chapter 51 "Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks" Appendix chapter 53 "Energy Conversation in New Building Construction" ... . . I: g.OF BK 2032 PG 18 77 (FEE~92-17984) Page 12 MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE 2) THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, I.A.P.M.O./I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition, together with all appendices thereto including IAPMO installation standards with the following amendments and deletions: SECTION 20.3 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Delete the first paragraph in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "Violation of this Code and penalties for such violations shall be pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance. " SECTION 20.7 COST OF PERMIT Add the following at the end of the last sentence of the 3rd paragraph: "Separate plumbing permits and fees shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is included at the time a building permit is obtained for such building." Add to the schedule of fees the following: Inspections and Fees": "Other 1) Inspections outside of normal business hours $30.00 per hour (minimum charge two (2) hours) 2) Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305 (g) of the Uniform Building Code $30.00 per hour 3) Inspection for which no fee is specified $30.00 per hour (minimum charge two (2) hours). SECTION 20.14 BOARD OF APPEAL Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "The Board of Appeals shall be the Mohave County Building Code Advisory Board as pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance." Delete in its entirety the following: Appendix "Private Sewage Disposal Systems" Chapter 9 Is hereby amended by adding a new section which shall be read as follows: SECTION 913 The plumbing fixtures and devices required to be installed pursuant to this section shall be certified by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and comply with all applicable American-National Standards Institute standards. " '. . . . , . ;A 15 Ore B1I' 2032 PG 18 78 (FEE~92-17984) MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 13 (a) Specific low-flow fixtures and devices required: The plumbing fixtures and devices specified in this section shall be installed, unless otherwise indicated herein, in every new building or addition to an existing building for which a building permit has been issued after the effective date of this section, and when a replacement fixture or device is required in any building. (b) Faucets (general): All lavatory, kitchen and bar sink faucets shall be designed, manufactured, installed or equipped with a flow control device or aerator which will not allow a water flow rate in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute. (c) Faucets (public restrooms): In addition to the general requirements set forth in Subsection A above, lavatory faucets located in restrooms intended for use by the general public shall be of the metering or self-closing type. (d) Showerheads: Showerheads, except where provided for safety reasons, shall be designed, manufactured and installed with a flow limitation device which will not allow a water flow rate in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute. The flow limitations device must be permanent and integral part of the showerhead and must not be removable to allow flow rates in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute. (e) Urinals: Urinals shall be designed, manufactured and installed so the maximum flush will not exceed 1.6 gallons of water. Adjustable type flushometer valves may be used provided they are adjusted so the maximum flush will not exceed 1.6 gallons of water. (f) Water closets: Residential water closets shall be designed, manufactured and installed so the maximum flush will not exceed 1.6 gallons of water. (g) Water Closets Commercial: Commercial water closets shall be tank type, or flushometer type, designed, manufactured and installed so the maximum flush will not exceed 3.0 gallons of water. (h) Flow restriction device required for water-cooled refrigerating systems: This section shall apply to water- cooled refrigerating systems using water, entirely or in part, as a means of condensing a refrigerant. EXCEPTION: The provisions of Subsection H above shall not apply to systems with an aggregate total of two tons or less or a rating of two horsepower or less and located or installed at one street address. Multiple dwelling unit structures are considered as one street address. However, such systems should be equipped with water regulation valves adjusted to use a minimum amount of water. .. . . . 16 OF BK 2032 PG 1'8 79 (FEE~92-17984) Page 14 MOHA VE COUNTY BUILDING CODE (i) Water-cooled refrigerating systems, except as otherwise provided in this section, shall be equipped with one of the following devices: 1) Cooling tower, or 2) An evaporative condenser, or 3) An acceptable water circulation device. Waiver of requirements: In the event any low flow fixture or device, required by this chapter, will be unavailable from any reasonable source for a period in excess of 90 days, the developer or contractor of a new building or addition to an existing building may request a temporary waiver of the requirements of this chapter. The request for a temporary waiver shall be in writing, shall contain sufficient documentation to support the claim that the device or fixture will not be available for a period in excess of 90 days, and shall be delivered to the Chief Building Official either personally or by certified mail. The Chief Building Official may request or solicit additional information in order to determine if the request is valid. If the Chief Building Official finds that the device or fixture will be unavailable from any reasonable source for a period in excess of 90 days, the Chief Building Official may grant to the developer or contractor a permit waiving compliance with the requirements of this chapter for a period of 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit. If the fixtures or devices become available before the 180 day period expires, the waiver shall terminate automatically. (j) Administrative Allowance of Standard Fixtures: The foregoing notwithstanding, the Chief Building Official may allow the use of a standard fixture when, in his opinion, conformance would cause a health hazard or an unusual hardship, would not accomplish the intent of this ordinance or would require a greater quantity of water to be used to properly operate the fixture. '--- ~ . . . P. 17 OF BK 2032 PG 18 80 (FEE~92-1798+) Page 15 ... MORAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE 3) THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, I.A.P.M.O./I.C.B.O., 1991 Edition, together with all appendices thereto with the following amendments and deletions: SECTION 203 BOARD OF APPEALS Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "The Board of Appeals shall be the Mohave County Building code Advisory Board as pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance." SECTION 204 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "Violation of this code shall be as pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance." SECTION 304(b) EXCEPTION "Separate Mechanical permits and fees shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is included at the time a structural building permit is obtained for such building and/or structure." OTHER FEES 1. Inspection outside of normal business hours $30.00 per hour (minimum charge - two (2) hours). 2. Reinspection fee $30.00 per hour. 3 . Inspection for which no fee is specified hour (minimum charge - two (2) hours)" $30.00 per .. ....... ~ . p_, 18 OF BK 2032 PG 12 81 (FEE~92-17984) Page 16 t: ~ . MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE 4) THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990 Edition including the administrative code provisions together with all appendices thereto with the following amendments and deletions: SECTION 304(a) EXCEPTION "Separate Electrical permits and fees shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is included at the time a structural building permit is obtained for such building and/or structure.~ SECTION 304 (d) VIOLATION AND PENALTIES Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: ~Violation of this code shall be as pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance.~ INSPECTIONS AND FEES 1) Inspections outside of normal business hours $30.00 per hour (minimum charge - two (2) hours). 2 ) Reinspection fee Section 305 (g) $30.00 per hour. assessed under provisions of of the Uniform Building Code 3) Inspection for which no fee is specified $30.00 per hour (minimum charge - two (2) fee hours). APPROVED FOR FINAL PASSAGE AND ADOPTION THIS 23rd DAY OF March , 1992. MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ~~ #L4'aAu/ Lois J- Hubbardf, Chairman