Ordinances-2008-292

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2008-292 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-214 REGARDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BY MAKING SEPARATE PROVISION FOR INSPECTION OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Ordinance No. 1997-214 which adopted the Uniform Building Code, by amending the type of buildings it applies to and by adoption of certain International and National Building Codes for nonresidential buildings. Section 2. Amendment: Ordinance No. 1997-214(2) of the City of Tiffin is hereby deleted and the following Section 2 substituted therefor: Section 2. Adoption of Uniform Building Code, National, and International A. The Uniform Building Code, including any amendments thereto, as previously adopted by this Ordinance shall now be applicable only to residential buildings constructed in the City. B. The following listed International and National Codes, including any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted for all nonresidential buildings construction in the City: 1. International Building Code (2006) 2. International Fire Code (2006) 3. International Mechanical Code (2006) 4. International Plumbing Code (2006) 5. International Fuel-Gas Code (2006) 6. National Electrical Code (2005) C. The City shall maintain a copy of the Codes available for public reference. Section 3. Penalty Provision. The city may elect, at its sole discretion, to prosecution any violation either as simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction.