Ordinances-2013-322

The provisions of the 2009 International Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. 101.4.5 Property maintenance. The provisions of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures. 101.4.6 Fire prevention. The provisions of the 2009 International Fire Code and as amended in this Chapter shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. 101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the State of Iowa Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. 105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. 105.1.1 Issuance of permits. No permit shall be issued to an individual who does not have a valid license to perform such work. 105.1.2 Licenses required. a) State of Iowa electrical contractor license with a class A master electrician for all electrical work defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program. b) State of Iowa master license for hydronic, mechanical, medical gas and plumbing work defined by State of Iowa contractor licensing program. c) National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing water based fire protection system. d) National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing fire alarm system. e) City of Tiffin sewer & water installer license. 110.3 Required inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.10. 110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection.