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RESOLUTION NO. 99-90
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO
ORDINANCE NO. 98-05 UPDATING THE MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING CODE BY
ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE REFERENCED CODES, ADOPTING THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND CORRECTING MATHEMATICAL
ERRORS IN THE ADOPTED FEE TABLES.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors may adopt a building code and other related codes to regulate
the quality and type of materials and workmanship of all aspects of the 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, and a revised building code on March 23, 1992. The current building code, as adopted, includes the
1991 Edition of the Uniform Codes and the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code. 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 proposed amendment of Ordinance No. 98-05 establishes rules and regulations for
administering and enforcing the various codes; provides for the issuance of permits, the collection of fees,
penalties for violations, and brings the Mohave County Building Inspection Program up to new standards
being used by the construction industry; incorporates the 1997 editions of the adopted Uniform Codes,
except the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code; adopts the 1997 edition of the Uniform Housing Code; corrects
mathematical errors in the fee tables; and also addresses technical innovations to provide minimum
standards to safeguard the general public, and
WHEREAS, the Building Code Advisory Board considered the provisions of the amendments to
Ordinance No. 98-05 at its regular meefmg of January 13, 1998 and at its special meefmg of April 28, 1998
and unanimously reconnnended approval for adoption, and
WHEREAS, at the public heating before the Mohave County Plmming and Zoning Commission on
August 12, 1998, the Commission recommended APPROVAL for the Adoption of the Amendments to
Ordinance 98-05, and
WHEREAS, the notice for public hearing was published in The Standard, a newspaper of general
circulation in Kingman, Arizona, on April 7, 1999 and posted on April 9, 1999, as required by Arizona
Revised Statutes and the Mohave County Zoning Regulations.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors, at their special meeting
on Monday, April 26, 1999, ADOPTED amendments to Ordinance No. 98-05 as recommended by the
Mohave Coumy Planing and Zoning Commission.
M~RVISORS
MOHAVE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 98-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MOHAVE COUNTY ARIZONA
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND
RELATED CODES PROMULGATED BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS,
.......................................................... , FOR PORTIONS
OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF MOHAVE COUNTY IDENTIFIED AS AN URBAN
OVERLAY ZONE OR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONE, TO REGULATE THE QUALITY,
ACCESSIBILITY, TYPE OF MATERIAL, AND WORKMANSHIP OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR A BUILDING
.... S, 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
buildings and structures within the unincorporated areas of Mohave County.
B. The Mohave County Building Code, as adopted herein, shall apply to the unincorporated
areas of the County, which are zoned URBAN OVERLAY ZONE and
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL construction in all zones, pursuant to Arizona Revised
Statutes, Title 11, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 11-86 1 A. Unincorporated areas of Mohave
County which are zoned RURAL OVERLAY ZONE are hereby exempt from the provisions
this code for the construction of one mid two family dwellings and their associated accessory
buildings and structures.
SECTION 2 TECHNICAL CODES
A. The following described technical codes and their appendices, except as specifically
amended herein, are hereby 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. Three (3) 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.
1. The Uniform Building Code, I.C.B.O., VOLUMES 1, 2, AND 3, 1991 1997 Edition.
2. The Uniform Mechanical Code, I. C . B . O., '~,,.'~'~' 1997 Edition
3. The Uniform Plumbing Code, I.A.M.P.O.,1991 Edition.
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4. National Electrical Code, N.F.P.A., 1996 Edition.
5. Dwelling Construction Under the Uniform Building Code, I.C.B.O. 1991 1997
Edition.
6. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, I.C.B.O.,1991 1997
Edition.
7. The Uniform Fire Code, VOLUMES I AND 2, Including all appendices
I.F.C.I./I.C.B.O., ~,,~,~"~ 1997 Edition.
8.+0 The Uniform,~,,,~'~- ~,~,~-- Swimming Pool, & Spa, and Hot Tub Code, '" '~ '~
I.A.M.P.O.,1991 1997 Edition.
9.-t-1-Uniform Sign Code, I.C.B.O.,1991 1997 Edition.
10. Uniform Housing Code, I.C.B.O., 1997 Edition
11.-I--~ 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. Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
N.F.P.A National Fire Protection Association
I.F.C.I. International Fire Code Institute
BUILDING STANDARDS International Conference of Building Officials,
bimonthly publication.
B. EDITIONS AND UPDATES
The model codes listed in Section 2A above, promulgated by nationally recognized sources, are
hereby adopted by reference. As subsequent updated editions are published by their respective
promulgating sources, such new editions shall become effective when specifically adopted by the
Board of Supervisors in the manner prescribed in ARS Title 11, Chapter. 6, Sec 11-861. The
current time table from the promulgating sources provides updated editions of their respective codes
every three (3) years.
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C. COORDINATION AMENDMENTS
In the interest of coordination of the content and interpretations of building codes among the cities
and towns and Mohave County, this code may be amended from time to time by the Board of
Supervisors adopting selected coordinated provisions from the adopted building codes of 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 most restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 3 APPLICABILITY
Except as specifically limited or exempted herein, th/s code shall apply to all construction described
in Section 1 "Proposed 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.
B. Indian Tribal Lands.
C. Construction or Operation or Repair or Maintenmnce incidental the following:
1. Irrigation 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. For the construction of one and two family dwellings and their associated accessory
buildings and structures on 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 def'med 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.
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G. Devices used in manufacturing, processing or fabrication normally considered as involved
in industry and construction, operation and maintenance of electric, gas, water or other public
utility systems operated by public service corporations operating under a franchise or
certificate of convenience and necessity.
SECTION 4 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAI,
A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. The Chief building Official 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. All County law enforcement officials and agencies, whenever requested by
the Chief Building Official, participate in and assist the Chief Building
Official in the enforcement of this Code to the extent that they are lawfully
authorized to so do.
b. All Department officials and employees of Mohave County vested with the
authority to issue pemfits 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, tmless 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 REOUIRED
Fees for permits shall be assessed as provided for pursuant to ARS 11-863-C in the "FEES"
section of this Ordinance.
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B. FEE EXEMPTION FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Permits shall be required for the construction and repair of low to moderate income single
family dwellings and accessory uses; however, fees shall not be charged for the construction
of single family dwellings or repairs to single fmnily dwellings and associated accessory
structures when all of the following conditions are met:
1. ar. Construction shall be performed by volunteer labor under the direction of a County
approved private not for profit agency whose purpose is to construct or repair
aftbrdable housing milts for low to moderate income families.
2. t2:. The housing units are intended solely for the private use, ownership and occupancy
by low to moderate income residents of Mohave County.
3. er. The housing units will be occupied only by the owner or owners and their families;
furthermore, they shall not be ranted or leased, in whole or in part, or offered for sale
within one year of the date of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy following
final approval of the work.
C. Br. FEE SCHEDULE
1. The schedule of fees shall be formulated by the Chief Building Official.
2. Such fee schedule shall be formulated to generate sufficient revenue to offset 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 Section" for each of the referenced codes
heroin, except as modified by this ordinance, including 'Exhibit A' entitled "Mohave
County Building Code Permit Fees." 'Exhibit A' is attached to and part of this
ordinance.
4. The square foot valuation shall be as per the "Building Valuation Data" printed in the
I.C.B.O. Publication "Building Standards;" updated data as of the May/June edition
of 1991, to become effective upon passage of this Ordinance and as subsequent
updated editions of this publication are adopted pursuant to Section 2-B "Editions
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Ordinance.
5. Specific Construction Valuations and Fees Schedule
a. Valuation of residcnfial additions, including additions to manufactured
homes (mobile home): $28.00 per sq. ft.
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b. Valuation of light weight metal type carports and/or patio awning covers:
$5.00 per sq. ft.
c. Valuation of re-roofing including roof structure replacement:
$5.00 per sq. ft.
d. Valuation of swimming pools:
In-ground construction $ 20.00 per sq. ft.
Aboveground construction $ 8.00 per sq. ft.
e. Valuation of ramadas or cabanas and/or new frame roofs over existing
approved structures or buildings: $12.00 per sq. ft.
f. Valuation of fireplaces:
"Zero clearance" and/or factory built fireplaces and solid fuel burning
appliances: $1,000.00 Valuation
Masonry built fireplaces: $2,000.00 Valuation
g. Valuation of walls and/or partitions to enclose areas 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.
h. Valuation of concrete slabs/foundations:
Without any plumbing or electrical: $3.00 per sq. ft.
With plumbing or electrical $4.00 per sq. ft.
I. Valuation of raised decks/porches 30" or more above any finished grade:
(Additional for roof same as awnings/carports) $7.00 per sq. ft.
j. Valuation of interior improvements/remodeling:
Commercial including partitions, ceilings, shelving, etc.: $20.00 per sq. ft.
Residential: $10.00 per sq. ft.
k. mr. Valuation ofFences and walls:
Chain link/wood/stucco over six (6) feet high: $1.00 per sq. ft.
Masonry and concrete fence over (4) four feet in height: $2.00 per sq. ft.
Retaining Walls: $4.00 per sq. ft.
1. m Valuation of stucco/lath installation on existing buildings: $1.00 per sq. ft.
m.o. Valuation of dry ~vall installation on existing buildings: $1.00 per sq. ft.
n. te. Permit fee for change of use or occupancy inspection of an existing approved
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building or structure: $50.00 flat fee
Plus any fee(s) required for additional permits for any physical changes
and/or work being done to the structure or building requiring permits.
o. ~. Permit fee for electrical services for the installation of a Manufactured Home:
$35.00 flat fee
p. Permit fee for signs: Per Zoning Ordinance
(Plus electrical when applicable)
q. Permit fee for sewer permit $30.00 flat fee
(When a permit for other plumbing ia' not applicable)
r. Permit fee for adding a bathroom in an existing private garage:
$30.00 fiat fee
s. Permit fee for demolition of any building or structure: $35.00perbuilding
t. Permit fee for removal and/or installation of underground storage tanks:
$50.00 per tartk
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 7 of this Ordinance, an investigation fee as
provided for in the referenced codes shall be charged for commencing construction requiring
a permit prior to obtaining a permit. The investigation fee shall be equal to, and shall be in
addition to, the amount of the required 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, an investigation fee equal to the pemfit fee and in addition to the permit fee
shall be collected regardless of whether a permit is subsequently issued or not.
B. It i~ shall be unlawful for any person firm or corporation to erect, construct, reconstruct,
enlarge, reduce, alter, repair, convert, restore, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip,
occupy, maintain or to use any building or structure, excavation, or space between
structures, or install or alter any specified equipment or facilities, systems or materials
~vithout a valid pemfit therefore, when a permit is required, or in violation of a regulation
or any provision of this Ordinance or any referenced code of this Ordinance.
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C. Any person, firm, or corporation violating this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or any
referenced code, is guilty ora class 2 misdemeanor. Each and every day during which the
unlawful structure, portion of the structure, excavation, use, equipment, or other violation
continues or remains is a separate offense.
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
representative, 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. Pursuant to ARS 11-862, there is hereby created the Mohave County Building Code
Advisory Board consisting of at least five (5) but not more than 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.
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.
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D. The Building Code Advisory Board shall serve as the Board for all decisions and actions of
the Chief Building Official and to determine the suitability of alternative materials and
construction and to provide interpretations of this code. The Building Code Advisory Board
shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code
nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code or those provisions
specifically provided in the referenced codes or of violating accepted engineering practices.
Decisions of the Board shall be binding upon the Chief Building Official and the appealing
party, subject to further appeal to the Superior Court.
SECTION 9 SEVERABILITY
This Ordinance, and the various parts and referenced codes hereof are hereby declared to be
severable. If any section, subsection, clause, word or phrase herein is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable, such l;cAds determination(s) 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 under
construction pursua~nt to valid building and/or zoning permits obtained prior to the effective
date of this ordinance provided such permits are not allowed to expire by limitation prior to
receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. Such structures shall be completed pursuant to the
regulations in force at the time such valid permit was issued. Permits which expire by
limitation prior to completing construction of structures or buildings shall have a new
permit issued and construction shall proceed only by satisfying the provisions of this
Ordinance.
C. Mohave County Ordinance 92-1 98-5 is hereby rcpcalcd amended in its entirety thirty (30)
days from approval of this Ordinance.
SECTION 11 AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS TO TECHNICAL CODES
A. The Uniform Building Code, I.C.B.O., 1991 1997 Edition, together with all appendices
thereto with the following amendments and deletions:
1. Section ............... v ............... 106.3.2 Submittal Documents
Add to the third 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 sealed by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration."
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2. Section 291 (b) 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit
Item 2 add: "EXCEPTION: Block fences or concrete walls over four (4) feet in
height not exempted".
Add the following paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Buildings or structures required
to be accessible to persons with disabilities shall not be exempt from building
permits."
3. Section 3044-b-] 107.2 Permit Fees
Delete the first line in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "Permit and other fees
shall be as set forth in Section 6 of this ordinance."
4. Section-3C4-fe) 107.3 Plan Review Fees
Rewrite the last sentence of paragraph one and add the additional sentence as
follows: "Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as set
forth in Section 6 of this ordinance."
"EXCEPTION: Plan review fees for single family dwellings and accessory uses to
single family dwellings shall be 25 percent of the building permit fees."
5. Add a NEW Section/3~ 107.7 as follows:
Section 304-6~ 107.7 Standardized Plan Review
Permit applicants proposing to build residential buildings and/or residential accessory
structures of exactly the same design on multiple sites within the unincorporated
areas ........... : ~onc of Mohave County may request, on forms provided by the
Building Division, the plans be reviewed and approved as standard plans. Thereafter,
when that applicant submits plans designated "standard plans" for review, he shall
receive a minimal comparison plan review, along with a review of a site specific plot
plan including grading and drainage.
The standardized plan review fee shall be ten per-cent (10%) of the building permit
fee. If applicable, grading or required fees for other plan reviews shall be in addition
to the standardized plan review fee. If the plans are altered, or the building site or
soils reports require redesign, additional pIan review fees become applicable or the
plan may be required to be re-standardized. Altering standardized plans by
changing the foot print, area, structural system, or external appearance of the
residential buildings or structures voids the standardized plan agreement.
6. Section~,,~'"~ 103 Violations
Add the following sentence: "Violation of this code shall be pursuant to Section 7
of this Ordinance.
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7. Section ~o¢~° (a) 109.1 Use and Occupancy [Certificate of Occupancy]
Delete the following exception after the first paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Group R,
Division 3 and M Occupancies."
8. 9 CHAPTER ~ 11 ACCESSIBILITY
Delete the contents of Chapter 31 in its entirety ~d Replace it with 'Exhibit B'
entitled "Accessibility." Accessibili~ for persons wis disabilities to buildings or
potions of buildings shall be provided for as req~red by 'E~ibit B' "Accessibility,"
which exhibit conforms to ARS Title 41, Chapter 9, A~icle 8, 'Arizon~s with
Disabilities Act', Section 41-1492. 'Exhibit B' is attached to ~d a pa~ of this
ordin~ce.
9. ~ Appendix Chapter ~ 33 Excavation ~d Gradin~ Revision
e a. Section ..... ~, 3306.2 Exempted Work:
Delete number 1 in its enfire~ and rewrite as follows:
1. When approved by the building official on forms provided by the
jurisdiction, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there is no
danger to private or public prope~.
Delete the first paragraph of Nos. 9 m~d 1O in t~c~r its entirety ~d rewrite
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as follows:
9. A fill less than 2 feet in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope
flatter than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (20% slope), or less than 3 feet in
depth, and not intended to support structures, and which does not exceed
100 cubic yards on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.
EXCEPTION: Fill material intended to support a structure shall require a
permit, shall be placed in lifts not to exceed 12", and each lift shall be
compacted to 90 percent of maximum density as verified by a compaction
report.
Add No. 10 as follows:
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.
Add No. I 1 as follows:
11. Mohave County Public Works Projects other than for structures
requiring a building permit.
db. Section 7005 3308 Definitions
Add the following definition: Building Official: Building Official shall be
· the Mohave County Engineer for all engineered grading.
Add the following phrase to the definition of Grading: %.. including
material to be stock piled."
c. 3309.2 Application
Add the following paragraph: When soil is to be removed from a site, the
application shall include the location of the offsite grading, and a letter
from the owner of the off site property allowing the placement of the
material. The off site work shall comply with all applicable requirements
of this code.
ed. Section 700~ (d; 3309.4 Engineered Grading Requirements
Delete the first sentence and rewrite as follows: "Application for a
grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans and
specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report,
drainage report, and may require an engineering geology report".
f e. Table Number-70-~ A-33-A Grading Plan Review Fees
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Delete the first two (2) lines and rewrite as follows: 0 to 100 cubic yards "no
fee".
Add the following paragraph: EXCEPTION: When supporting a building or
structure, fill of 100 cubic yards or less shall be subject to a $15.00 plan
review fee.
g f. Table Number 70-B A-33-B Grading Fees
Delete the first two (2) lines and rewrite as follows: 0 to 100 cubic yards "no
fee".
Add the following paragraph: EXCEPTION: When supporting a building or
structure, fill of 100 cubic yards or less shall be subject to a $22.50 permit
fee.
lq- 10. Section 7¢¢g 3311 Bonds
Rewrite as follows: "The Building Official shall require bonds in the amount of fifty-cents
($0.50) per yard of total cut or fill, which ever is greater to ensure that the work, if not
completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected
to eliminate hazardous conditions."
4-2 11. Section ~ 3317.6 Building Official
Rewrite as follows: "The Building Official may inspect the project .... "(Remainder the
same)
t-5 12. Appendix
Delete in their entirety the following Appendix Chapters:
a. Appendix Chapter 4-~ 3, Division t~ III
"Requirements for Group R, Division 3 Occupancies"
b. Appendix Chapter -2-5 16, Division II
"Earthquake Recording Instrumentation"
c. Appendix Chapter 54- 30
"Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks"
d. Appendix Chapter 53 13
"Energy Conversation in New Building Construction"
B. The Uniform Plumbing Code. I.A.M.P.O..1991 Edition.
1. 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."
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2. Section 30.4 (a) Permit Fees
Delete in its entirety amd reun-ite as follows: "Permit and other fees shall be as set
forth in Section 6 of this ordinance."
"EXCEPTION: Separate plumbing permits and fees shall not be required for single
family residential construction if such ~vork is included on the approved plans at the
time a building permit is issued for such building."
3. Section 30.4 (b) Plan Review Fees
Delete all references to "TABLE No. 3-A" and replace with: "Section 6 of this
ordinance."
Add the following paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Separate plumbing plan review- fees
shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is
included on the approved plans at the time a building permit is obtained for such
building and/or structure."
4. Section 20.4 Board of Appeal
Add the following: "The Board of Appeals shall be the Mohave County Building
Code Advisory Board as pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance."
5. Appendix
Delete in its entirety the following: Appendix I "Private Sewage Disposal Systems"
6. Chapter 9 Plumbing Fixtures
Add a new section which shall be read as follows:
a. Section 913 Water Conservation Requirements
New or replacement plumbing fixtures, fittings, and devices installed in existing, new
or renovated residential, commercial, industrial and public construction shall meet
the water saving perfom~ance standards required pursuant to A.R.S. Title 45, Chapter
1, Article 12, Water Conservation Plumbing Requirements, Sections 45-311 to 45-
320 and shall be listed or certified in accordance with applicable standards
referenced or listed by an approved agency such as those noted in Chapter 2 or Table
A of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 edition.
C. The Uniform Mechanical Code. I.A.P.M.O./I.C.B.O.. 1991 1997 Edition, together with all
appendices thereto with the following amendments and deletions:
1. Section 203 110.1 (Board of A~peals} General
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 $ of this
Ordinance."
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2. Section E4M. 111.1 (Violations) General
Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "Violation of this code shall be as
pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance."
3. Section-304-(-b4 115.2 Permit Fees
Delete in its entirety and rewrite as follows: "The fee for each permit shall be as set
forth in Section 6 of this ordinance."
"EXCEPTION: Separate Mechanical permits and fees shall not be required for
single family residential construction if such work is included on the approved plans
at the time a building permit is issued for such building and/or structure."
4. Section 3044~ 115.3 Plan Review Fees
Delete all references to "TABLE No. 3-A 1-A" and replace with: "Section 6 of this
ordinance."
Add the following paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Separate mechanical plan review fees
shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is
included on the approved plans at the time a building permit is obtained for such
building and/or structure."
D. The National Electrical Code. 1996 Edition including the Uniform Administrative Code
provisions together with all appendices thereto with the following amendments and
deletions:
1. Section 304.1 (-03 Permit Fees
Add the following paragraphs: "The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in
Section 6 of this ordinance."
"EXCEPTION: Separate Electrical permits and fees shall not be required for single
family residential construction if such work is included on the approved plans at the
time a building permit is obtained for such building and/or structure."
2. Section 304.2 0~) Plan Review Fees
Delete all references to "TABLE No. 3-A" and replace with: "Section 6 of this
ordinance."
Add the following paragraph: "EXCEPTION: Separate electrical plan review fees
shall not be required for single family residential construction if such work is
included on the approved plans at the time a building permit is obtained for such
building."
3. Section 204 34M4-d4 Violations ~- ~' '~^-~'*:A~
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1~1^~-~ :~ : ...... : ....... ~l ...... : .... C~11 ..... Add the following te
"Violation o£this code shall be as pursuant to Section 7 of this Ordinance."
4. Section 203.1 (Board of A_opeals) General
Delete in its entirely 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."
APPROVED FOR FINAL PASSAGE AND ADOPTION THIS 26th DAY OF
April 1998.
MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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EXHIBIT A
MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CODE
PERMIT FEES
TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
Up to $500.00 $20.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $20.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.50 for each additional
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $57.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $11.50 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $219 $322.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $525 $522.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.75 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $81~ $809.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.50 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $2,50°3.25 $2,609.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.00 for
$1,000,000.00 each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $4;483-2-5 $4,609.50 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours ...................... $42.00 per hour
[Minimum charge - two (2) hours]
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305 (g) ........ $42.00 per hour
3. Fees for which no fee is specifically indicated ..................... $42.00 per hour
[Minimum charge - one-half (½) hour]
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions
to plans [minimum charge one-half (½) hour] ...................... $42.00 per hour
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections,
or both, including County administrative and overhead costs ............ Actual Costs
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TABLE I-D PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance
1. For Issuing Each Permit $ 20.00
2. For issuing each supplemental permit *~,~
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$10.00
Unit Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include the permit issuing fee)
1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefor) $7.00
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $15.00
3. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) $7.00
4. For each water heater and/or vent $7.00
5. For each gas- piping system of one to five outlets $5.00
6. For each additional gas-piping system outlet, per outlet $1.00
7. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, $7.00
excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps
8. For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating $7.00
equipment, each
9. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $7.00
10. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection $7.00
devices therefor
11. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in item 10:1 to 5 $5.00
over 5, each $1.00
12. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum
breakers: 2 inch diameter and smaller $7.00
over 2 inch diameter $15.00
13. For each cesspool (where permitted) $25.00
14. For each private sewage disposal system $40.00
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside normal business hours (mininmm charge 2 hours) $42.00/hour
2. Reinspection fee, per inspection $42.00
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per inspection $42.00
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved $42.00
plans, per hour (minimum charge one-half hour)