HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-OR-04 ORDINANCE NO. 91-OR-
ORDINANCE ADOPTING CERTAIN REGULATIONS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING COMMISSION
WHEREAS the Common c'ounJ~l of the City Of sefferso~viilJ, Indiana
best interest o£ the general public's sa£ety and
welfare for construction within the City limits of Seffersonville to
be in accordance with the State Administrative Regulations 6?5 1AC
12-10-! thru 12-10-9. '?
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City
cf Jeffersonville, Indiana that the attached EXHIBIT A are hereby
adopted as the rules and regulations of the Department of the Building
Commission, copies of said rules and regulations shall hereafter be
made available to the general public.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this
the Common
Indiana.
Council of the City of
Jeffersonville, Clark County
by
ATTEST:
~ESIDENT,
COMMON COUNCIL
CLERK-TREASURER
Presented by me as Clerk-Treasurer to the Mayor of the City
Approved and signed
C. RICHARD SPENC~
CLERK-TREASURER
by me this /4 day of
MAYOR DALE L. OREM
CITY OF SEFFERSONVILLE~ SANUARY 1991
It is the sole responsibilit ~e property owner to locate
his property line either by pins available in the yard o~r have
a land surveyor to locate and S~ke Said line, prior to
construction of the fence.
Fences shall be placed °n ~the owners~p~operty,
easements
easements.
Fence height not to exceed 6'~0" and to be no lower than 3'-0"
in height all above finished grade. ' Fences installed beyond
the front line of the residence, or if corner lot~ the side
line of the residence iS not to exceed 4'-0" in height above
finish grade.
Corner clearances must be observed ~t ail corners~' driveways,
accordance to the
Any questions or
from the Board of ~oning Appeals. Any
directed to the Director of ~e Boar~ of Zonin~
exception of
may be up to 8'-0"
regulations above.
rules with~ the
in commercially zoned areas
the other
10.
Barbed wire attachments sh~l~ be installed on
zoned fence only with these provisions: barbed wire
insts atop of minimum ?'-0" high fence f~bric
on owners property only. NO £XC£PTION$
permit and submittal of plot for approval,
be made prior to ANY constr~ction of the
SignatUre of Applicant
must be
~nd be
must
Having signed this
documentation this
day of
these
will be
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE REQUIREMENTS
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
(CARPORTS, DETACHED GARAGES AND SHEDS)
Improvement location permits are required along with submittal
of proposed site plan or plot with as built being submitted by
and Indiana Licensed Surveyor.
Detached structure (accessory) shall comply to all
Jeffersonville Zoning Requirements and Indiana State Codes on
property line setbacks including overhangs. Structures shall
not be p~aced in easementsp or closer than 3'-0" to the
property line or 6'-0" of principal residence unless protected
with 1 hour fire rated wa~l, no openings~will be allowed.
Footing and foundation shall be subject to all inspections and
compliance of Table R-209 attached.
Slabs shall be in compliance to Section R-603 of the CABO 1 & 2
Family Dwelling Code with a minimum of 4" gravel base,
vegetation removed, reinforcement and control joints.
Anchor bolts shall be minimum 1/2" round at 6'-0" on center
with maximum 1'-0" from each corner or opening. Anchor bolts
shall be embedded minimum ?" into concrete and minimum 15" into
masonry. It should be noted that bolts shall project above
surface so as not to notch into plate more than 3/4". Approved
anchor straps with documentation.may be substituted.
If headers are not designed in the Building Code tables R-402.6
(a) thru R-402.6 (f) engineering must be provided.
Roof framing and/or roof trusses must meet criteris of R-201.4
and must be submitted with engineered drawings stamped by a
Licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Indiana.
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE DECK REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1991
2.
3.
4.
All decks must be permitted at the rate of $5.00/$1000 of
construction cost with a minimum permit fee of $15.00.
Decks shall be designed for 40 PSF, balconies for 60 PSF (see
definition below) table R-201.4.
Decks shall be placed on footings per R-303 to frost line when
attached to structure, footing inspection is required.
Decks & balconies shall be constructed of pressure treated
material or equivalent per R-308.1 & R-308.2, if contacting
ground, must be for ground contact.
Decks & balconies must meet guardrail and handrail requirements
per R-214.1 & R-214.2. They also must meet stair requirements
of R-213.
Decks and balconies must be a minimum of 10'-0" from surface of
floor to overhead power entrance cables per National Electric
Code and Public Service Indiana. Failure to comply or relocate
your service will result in notice from Public Service Indiana
for disconnection.
Decks when attached to structure pr detached must be
of 3'-0" from property line and subject to a final
when completed for compliance.
a minimum
inspection
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE BUILDING COMMISSION
FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 1, 1986 (REVISED JANUARY 2, 1991)
The following inspections are required: (MINIMUM 24 HOURS
NOTICE-THIS IS A MUST-ALSO PERMIT NUMBER MUST BE GIVEN TO
OBTAIN INSPECTION)
prior to pour: slab inspection prior
to pour. This includes'footings for decks attached to
residences.
Underground plumbing under slab~ prior t'o' pour. This
includes slabs for steel placement, plastic and
insulation; also walls for placement for steel.
Framing inspection made after all mechanical rough-ins
are complete. Please call for framing inspection prior
to placement of insulation and cover of drywall.
Please notify prior to setting of pre-engineered floor
or roof trusses; so tha~ engineered drawings may be
Checked and verified w~ith the submitted design and
code.
Rough inspection of framing, electrical,
HVAC prior to installing of insulation
drywall.
plumbing and
and cover of
Service entrance panel prior to hook-up by Public
Service Indiana. This office must call Public Service
Indiana to obtain hook-up ~ IT~ ~ ~r ~..----,~-~
Final on plumbing, HVAC and electric.
Occupancy inspection is required for 100% completion to
issue certificate. (72 HOURS OR MORE IS PREFERABLE FOR
~CHEDULIN~ FOR THIS INSPECTION)
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Construction that involves three (3) family units or
multi-family or commercial construction, must first be approved
through the Indiana Department of Fire & Bldg. Services, no
exceptions. Please do not ask for permits to save time and
embarrassment. The time frame for state approval is two (2) to
three (3} weeks. The forms may be obtained in this office.
Foundation releases maybe obtained to speed up the process,
(ask for details). Please schedule approximately for your
project.
State approved set (stamped accordingly) must be submitted to
this office to receive your building permit. Please note that
the State requires submittal of three (3) sets. (RECOMMEND
SENDING MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) SETS TO STATE) You must send
extras and ask that they be stamped and returned to you,
usually UPS C.O.D. or you can request personal pick-up. Also,
Indiana State Law requires a stamped approved set on the job
site at all times.
4. You must also apply for a Certificate of Occupancy in this
office for both residential and commercial establishments. The
fee for the Certificate of Occupancy is $25.00. This also
includes a change in occupancy in an existing structure (this
may also be subject to state regulations). Check with the
Building Commissioner on your classification. You will not be
allowed to occupy under any circumstances until a final
inspection is made and certificate is issued, (SEE ITEM #1-S OF
THESE RULES). Please plan your time accordinglyll! Due to
extreme abuse to this policy of a final inspection being made
before occupancyt all n=~ ==n~.ru~.-cn .... ~--u_r~_ t= --
~. Check your zoning prior to construction. Make sure your sewer
tap fee is paid prior to obtaining your building permit. The
sewer tap fee is based on the type of structure. You must have
your green sewer tap-in receipt to obtain your building permit.
Also, the general building permit must be issued PRIOR to al~
mechanical contractor permits being issued, such as electrical,
plumbing and HVAC. All mechanical contractors must be licensed
in the City to work in Jeffersonville. Be sure you have your
contractors names to submit when you get your permits. This is
to let us know who to expect to pick up their respective
permits.
6. In accordance with City Ordinances, permits must be obtained
prior to Starting work. If an inspector finds someone working
without s permit the.permit can be secured that day at the
regular rate. Failure to secure permits that day will result
in the permit fee being doubled with a $100 fine being accessed
on the job.
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Proposed site plans shall be submitted with plans per ordinance
prior to permit issuance. However, within ten (I0) days after
construction of foundation a certified, as-built survey shall
be provided showing the exact location of the structure this
must be prepared by a licensed land surveyor in I~diana.
Failure to comply will result in a "STOP WORK ORDER" until
compliance is met.~ Refer to Ordinance #87-0R-53 as rew~sed
Ordinance #91-OR-d. THIS IS CRITICAL~
Footing and foundation plans are required. Frost line in this
area in accordance with State Code is 2'-0" below grade from
existing grade to bottom of footer. Insulation is required per
the Indiana State Energy Law of R-7.5, in foundation walls down
to top of footing and in slabs, R-19 in crawl space floor
cavity and bandboard.
Floor plans in scale are required of all floors, building
elevationsp wall sections, structural details and stamped
certified shop drawings of floor and roof trusses prior to
erection of trusses at the site. (SHOP DRAWINGS ARE A MUST).
DO NOT set trusses until these are in our hands~! PLEASE NOTE
under Indiana Building Code, live loads are now required on
roof truss bottom chords and ceiling joist if stick built.
Therefore we are enforcing the submission of shop drawings
certified by a Indiana Structural Engineer in either situation
for your safety. Please submit, these for review prior to
setting same in the field for each structure submitted for
compliance. Failure to comply will result in a "STOP WORK
ORDER" or non-issuance of the permit until submitted.
10.
Insulation requirements of walls shall be a minimum of R-19
with average including doors and windows. To achieve this, it
does require 2 x 6 studs in wall. Ceiling require R-30
minimum. Special requirements for vaulted ceilings~ this
includes additions. Anything less than 2 x 6 walls requiring
R-19 batts, will require R-~3 batts with minimum 3/4" tb~rmax
(or equal) with R-5.4 rating to meet this requirement. NOTE:
1" THERMAX (OR EQUAL) WITH R-?.2 IS IDEAL.
Review of plans for compliance: please allow five (5) to seven
(7) days for residences and miscellaneous structures~ seven {7)
to ten {10) days for apartments and commercial. Every effort
will be made to meet or beat this time frame.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT HAVING THE PROPER DOCUMENTS TO R~VIEW WILL ONLY
DELAY YOUR PROJECT.
Should correct~on be required, a correction request sheet will be
issued to you in most cases with those requirements to be made at the
site. A copy will be kept on file for on site inspections.
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Permits will only be issued after this review process.
your time frame accordingly.
Please prepare
12.
Indiana State Code requires for all lumber coming in contact
with concrete or masonry inside or out MUST BE treated, no
exceptions. A violation of this will result in asking you to
remove and replacing to code. Please save us all embarrassment
and follow the code. (sill sealers are required by Indiana
State Energy Law) The Indiana State Code also requires lumber
in contact with ground surface be stamped for ground contact.
Indiana State Code requires the use of concrete block below grade or in
contact with grade, (not so-lite, kin-lite or lightweight block). There
are also anchor bolt and dur-wal regulations. (see codes)
A notice of inspection will be posted at front doors or in a close
proximity in addition to the regular stickers to advise you we have
been there. This will notify you of code violations also, and
permission to pour, insulate and cover with drywall.
This office will do whatever we can, when we can, conditions and
scheduling permitting~ to make your inspection request should an
emergency arise.
Please note that if a rejected sticker is placed upon any
field° a $15.00 fee must be paid in advance to warrant a
in accordance with City Ordinance
item in the
re-inspection
Please be advised
this is fine~ but
we do enforce.
that if you are a do-it yourself individual,
please be abreast of the following codes that
Indiana State CABO ! & 2 Family
Edition w/Indiana amendments;
Uniform Building Code 1988
amendments; {commercial)
Uniform Mechanical Code 1988
amendments; (commercial)
1990 BOCA Plumbing Code
(residential & commercial)
National Electric Code 1990
commercial)
Dwelling Code~ 1989
Edition w/Indiana
Edition w/Indiana
w/Indiana amendments;
Edition; (residential &
Uniform Fire Code 1985 Edition w/Indiana amendments;
(building maintenance law)
Indiana State Swimming Pool Code
Indiana Conservation Code 1984 w/Indiana amendments
If you have any questions, please ask we will assist you in any way
possible.
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Any deviation of the codes, unless discussion with the Building
Commissioner will result in removal of said productp as we have
that right in accordance with our ordinance and State Code.
Please be advised that any work covered up either by drywall or
concrete will be removed for inspection to be made.
If you are contemplating converting a single family residence
into a duplex or more apartments, certain room sizes must be
met by State and local codes. Also fire separation must be
obtained of 1-hour rating. Please submit your plans to this
office in scale. A three-plex or more must be approved by the
State of Indiana Department of Fire & Building Services.
16.
Sheds, accessory structures or detached garages must meet State
codes. Sheds over 120 sq. ft. must be on a foundation and
bolted down. Detached garages or accessory structures must be
6'-0" from residences and 3'-0" from property lines including
overhangs unless protected and not placed in easements.
17.
You are responsible for picking up and hauling off all debris
on any demolition or new construction in the City, by
resolution of the Board of Public Works & Safety of
Seffersonville.
18.
All construction sites must be kept clean at all times.
Dumpsters to be placed in streets or on sidewalks and must be
approved by the Building Commissioner or City Engineer~ and
have lighted barricades.
19.
If you have any questionsp please do not hesitate to ask for
our free 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code rules prepared for your
CHECK LI
ZONING
SEWER TAP
SITE PLAN
FOUNDATION PLAN
FLOOR PLANS
ELEVATIONS
SECTIONS
SHOP DRAWINGS (STRUCTURAL)
PLUMBER
ELECTRICIAN
HVAC CONTRACTOR
STATE APPROVED SET PLANS
PERMITS/OCCUPANCY PERMIT
20.
Please be advised that if you are building in a subdivision,
you need to check on the subdivision rules and regulations
which may be more restrictive than the State codes. This is
your responsibility, as we cannot enforce these regulations or
covenants, violations may result in law suits being accessed
toward you.
21.
ALL CONTRACTORS of new construction are responsible for
installing address numbers in accordance with City Ordinance
#85-0R-17 of minimum of 3" in heights of contrasting color.
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Thank you for your kind cooperation on these rules and regulations.
They were made for your life safety and quality of work and to insure
good quality in the largest investment of your lifetime.
NOTE:
J~ Bruce "Corky" Scales
Building Commissioner/City Engineer
285-6415
Harold L. Wilson
Chief Electrical Inspector
285-6416
Larry "Steve" Hardin
Chief Plumbing/HVAC Inspector
285-6417
Major John G. Palmer
Deputy Fire Marshall/Building Inspector
285-6410
**FOR ANY INSPECTION REQUEST CALL 285-6415 WITH PERMIT NUMBER**
**MUST BE 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE**
non
than two
owner families
f O ructed ool, p manen or
-commeP~ial use as a swimmin~ pool by not more
to co,str.ction,
residential, pool, plans and. specifi
for~ev~ew;' -approval, and issuan~ce of a
ground or
aite~a,tion of a
~ installed" means any pool that is constructed in the
uild~n~ in's~ch a ~anner that the
or full
~eans is so cons~
that it ~a; be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original
around
[ts perim'~'~e~ in--areas where depths exceed three (3) feet_six (6) inches. Handholds
shall be provided no further apart than four f~) feet and shall consist of any one
, (I) Or a combinal
pool which
(~) inches minimum
t (12) incheSabove the
waterline
than
and
depths lesb
y buoys' shall
y one (I) of the
complel
ng and
latching gate
2, Other means'not less than five (5) feet impenetrable by
~ and completely
is not in use.
(3) combination o~ suhdzviszons (1) through (2) that completely surrounds
the*pool and deck with~ the exception o~self closing and latchin~ gft~s and
doors locked. (This applies to subdivisions
through 2
(4) A ~a~e~y pool cover
cover
of a ke3
Cover;
( ) ~s installed with track, rollers, ra~Is, guides or oth6~ accessories
necessary to accompli~sh subdivisions A through C, in accordance with
ma"'uf~ct-urer' s i~Str)cti6ns. ~nd .....
if any.
hame of the ins~aller,
(I) A ring
inch diameter line.
tion date an6
pment shall
y(40)
(2) A pole not less thantwelve (12) feet in length.
(3) Access
cturer,
one (114)
1989