ARTICLE I. Sec. 22-1. Definition.
Wherever the words "building official" are used in the technical codes, they shall mean "chief city inspector."
(Code 1973, § 7-16)
Cross reference(s)--Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 22-2. Fire districts.
The fire districts of the city are established as follows:
The area 300 feet north of Emma Avenue bounded on the west by Shiloh Street and bounded on the east by Cleveland Street, now Laura Street; and the area 300 feet on the south side of Emma Avenue bounded on the west by Shiloh Street and on the east by Cleveland Street.
(Code 1973, § 7-17)
Cross reference(s)--Fire prevention and protection, ch. 46.
Sec. 22-3. Chief city inspector--Establishment of office; appointment.
The chief city inspector shall be the chief electrical, plumbing and gas plumbing inspector. The chief city inspector shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council.
(Code 1973, § 7-1)
Sec. 22-4. Same--Duties.
The chief city inspector shall be responsible for the inspection of buildings and premises in the city for compliance with the subdivision, zoning, building, plumbing, drainage, gas, electrical and street improvement provisions of this Code. The chief city inspector shall perform such other duties as the city council shall from time to time designate by resolution or ordinance.
(Code 1973, § 7-2)
Sec. 22-5. Assistant chief city inspector.
The mayor shall have the power, subject to the approval of the city council, from time to time to appoint an assistant chief city inspector, for such periods of time as he shall deem necessary, who shall have the minimum qualifications as the chief city inspector and who shall have like duties, obligations and authority except that his authority shall be subject to the direction of the chief city inspector.
(Code 1973, § 7-4)
Sec. 22-6. Insulation permit.
A permit must be obtained prior to the insulation of any existing buildings covered by this chapter and the permit fee shall be $10.00.
(Code 1973, § 16 1/2-17; Ord. No. 3346, § 1, 7-8-03)
State law reference(s)--Authority to require permits, A.C.A. § 14-56-202.
Sec. 22-7. Violations, penalties.
(a) Generally. Except as hereinafter provided with respect to the moving, drawing, propelling, pulling, transporting or carrying over, along or upon any street, avenue, alley, public road or highway within the city of buildings deemed substandard within the meaning of this chapter, whenever it is found that any person is violating any of the provisions or requirements set out in this chapter, a written notice stating the offense and setting a time limit for the correction thereof shall be served upon the offender in person or by certified mail by the chief city inspector. If the offending party is not the owner of record of the tract upon which such dwelling or dwellings are being constructed, a copy of such notice shall also be served on the owner of record. The offender shall within this time limit set in the notice served upon him forever cease all violations. Any person who shall continue to violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalties in section 1-9.
(b) Violations relative to moving buildings. Any person who violates or permits, suffers or allows anyone under his direction or control to violate the provisions of this chapter with respect to the moving, drawing, propelling, pulling, transporting or carrying of any building or structure in violation of or which does not comply with any of the provisions or requirements set out in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $250.00, or be sentenced to imprisonment for not exceeding 30 days, or both. Each act of violation and each day upon which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
(Code 1973, § 7-20)
Sec. 22-8. Certificate of registration for homebuilders.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply:
Residential building contractor: Any person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, association, corporation, or other organization or any combination thereof who for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage, attempts to or submits a bid to construct or contract or undertakes to construct or assumes charge in a supervisory capacity or otherwise manages the construction of single family residences.
Single family residence: Any project consisting of one but not more than four units of new construction for residential occupancy, when the cost of the project is $20,000.00 or more. This definition does not apply to subcontractors of licensed residential building contractors or to remodeling operations.
(b) Submission of proof of licensure. Residential building contractors applying for a permit pursuant to the building codes of the city or for the construction of a single-family residence should include proof of a current residential building contractor's license issued by the residential contractors committee pursuant to the provisions of Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-501 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, and a statement by such residential building contractor that such residential building contractor's license is in full force and effect, or evidence that the applicant is exempt from the provisions of Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-501 et seq. The license number issued to the residential building contractor pursuant to the provisions of Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-501 et seq., shall be placed upon each residential building permit by the building inspector's office.
(c) Proof of license on file. The applicants for said permits may maintain on file with the city a current proof of license in lieu of submission of said proof of license with each permit application.
(d) Provisions deemed independent. The requirements of this section shall be deemed to be independent of the requirements of any other ordinances for the issuance of permits for such construction.
(Ord. No. 2418, §§ 1--4, 9-26-95; Ord. No. 3133, 8-28-01)
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2418, adopted Sept. 26, 1995, has been included herein at the discretion of the editor as § 22-8.
Sec. 22-9. Redefining board of adjustment.
(a) The Springdale Board of Adjustments as established in Chapter 22: Buildings and Building Regulations shall be renamed to the Springdale Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
(b) The construction board of adjustment and appeals shall be established in conformance with Section R112 of the 2002 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as adopted with the modification that the board shall consist of five members. Such board to be composed of individuals with knowledge and experience in the technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building industry representative.
(c) In addition to the regular members, there shall be two alternate members, one member at large from the building industry and one member at large from the public.
(d) In addition, the construction board of adjustment and appeals shall serve as the local board of appeals for the following adopted codes: 2002 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code; NFPA Codes as required; 2008 National Electrical Code; 2006 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code;
2006 Arkansas Plumbing Code; 2003 Arkansas Mechanical Code; 2003 International Energy Conservation Code with Arkansas Amendments; 1992 ANSI 117.1 Handicap Accessibility Standards; and 1991 Standard Housing Code.
(Ord. No. 2831, § 2, 5-26-98; Ord. No. 3477, § 1, 4-13-04; Ord. No. 3642, § 1, 3-8-05; Ord. No. 4202, § 1, 4-22-08)
Cross reference(s)--Planning commission, § 90-26 et seq.
Sec. 22-10. Time limitation on permits.
All permits issued by this department shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within twelve (12) months from the date of such permit and the work diligently executed, or if the work as authorized by such permit is abandoned at any time after the work is commenced. Before such work can begin again, a new permit shall first be secured for the unfinished portion of the work. No refund of the permit price shall be allowed or applied to another permit.
(Ord. No. 3313, § 1, 4-8-03)
Sec. 22-11. Re-inspection fee authorized.
In addition to the fees provided for in this subchapter, an additional fee of $25.00 shall be levied by the chief building official against the contractor or property owner for each and every extra inspection trip that the inspector makes which is caused by the failure of the contractor or property owner who is performing the work to:
a. Be ready for an inspection which he has requested to be made;
b. Provide means for the inspector to enter the locked premises to make an inspection requested by the contractor, or
c. Comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 3346, § 2, 7-8-03)
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3346, § 2, adopted July 8, 2003, enacted provisions intended for use as § 22-10. Inasmuch as there are already provisions so designated, and at the discretion of the editor, said provisions have been redesignated as § 22-11.
Secs. 22-12--22-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. ------------
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3295, §§ 1--10, adopted Feb. 25, 2003, amended Art. II, §§ 22-31, 22-32 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. II, §§ 22-31, 22-32, pertained to building code adoption and amendment. For complete derivation see the Code Comparative Table at the end of this volume.
IN GENERAL
BUILDING CODE*
| Total Valuations | Fee |
| $1,000 and less | No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged |
| $1,000 to $50,000 | $15.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
| $50,000 to $100,000 | $260.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $100,000 |
| $100,000 to $500,000 | $460.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
| $500,000 and up | $1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof |
b. Moving fee. For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $100.00.
c. Demolition fee. For the demolition of any building or structure, the fee shall be:
| 0 up to 100,000 cu ft | $50.00 |
| 100,000 cu ft and over | $0.50/1,000 cu ft |
d. Penalties. Where work for a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
e. Plan-checking fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000.00 and a plan is required to be submitted by Section 106, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. Said plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as set forth in Section 108. Such plan-checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee.
That Section 1805.2. be revised to set the minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface to 18 inches.
That Sec. 115 Unsafe Structures and Equipment be removed and the following be inserted:
All buildings or structures which are unsafe, unsanitary or not provided with adequate egress; or which are substandard, constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life; or which, in relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment, are severally, in contemplation of this section, unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Whenever the building official shall find any building or structure or portion thereof to be unsafe, as defined in this section, he shall, in accordance with established procedure for legal notices, give the owner, agent or person in control of such building or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice shall require the owner within 30 days to purchase a building permit and to commence specified repairs or improvements, or to demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof. The building official shall set the time allowed to complete such repairs or removal. If the person to whom such notice and order is addressed cannot be found after diligent search, then such notice and order shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of such person; and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed adequate service.
b. Any owner, agent or person in control of such building or structure who shall fail, neglect or refuse within the stated time to comply with the notice from the building official to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish such building or structure or portion thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties set out in section 22-7 of the Code of Ordinances.
c. In case the owner, agent or person in control cannot be found within the stated time, or, if such owner, agent or person in control shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the notice to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish and remove such building or structure or portion thereof, the building official shall refer the matter of removing the building to the city council. If the city council deems the structure unsafe and that it is in the best interest of the city to proceed with the removal of the unsafe structure, it shall enact an ordinance ordering the property owner to raze and remove the unsafe structure, with work thereon to commence within ten days and be completed within 30 days. If the property owner fails to do so, the mayor or his authorized representative shall cause the unsafe structure to be razed and removed. The cost thereof shall be charged against such premises and shall constitute a lien thereon.
d. The amount of the lien may be determined at a hearing before the city council held after 30 days' written notice by certified mail to the owner of the property if the name and whereabouts of the owner is known. If the name of the owner cannot be determined, then the amount will be determined only after publication of notice of the hearing once a week for four consecutive weeks. The determination of the city council is subject to appeal by the property owner to the chancery court. The amount so determined at the hearing, plus a ten-percent penalty for collection, shall be certified by the city council by ordinance to the tax collector of the county in which the property is located, to be placed on the tax books as delinquent taxes and collected accordingly. The amount, less three percent thereof, when so collected, shall be paid to the city by the county tax collector. In the alternative, the lien provided for pursuant to this chapter and state law may be enforced in chancery court at any time within 18 months after work has been done.
e. In cases of emergency which, in the opinion of the building official, involve imminent danger to human life or health, he shall promptly cause such building, structure or portion thereof to be made safe or removed, whether the procedure prescribed in this section has been instituted or not. For this purpose, he may at once enter such structure or land on which it stands, or abutting land or structures, with such assistance and at such cost as he may deem necessary. He may vacate adjacent structures and protect the public by an appropriate fence or such other means as may be necessary and, for this purpose, may close a public or private way.
Section 3305.1 is amended to read as follows:
A general contractor shall, upon the beginning of construction at any job site, provide adequate sanitary facilities for the convenience of all workers at the site. The use of temporary sanitary facilities that are portable, enclosed, and consist of a chemically treated, tank-tight unit ("porta-potty") are encouraged. Any porta-potty placed at a job site shall not be located within the side or rear building setbacks and not closer than five (5) feet to the curb. If a porta-potty is used, it shall be emptied a minimum of once a week. However, if the porta-potty is providing sanitary facilities to two or more job sites, the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative may require it to be emptied a minimum of two times per week. If the City receives a complaint regarding a sanitary facility at a job site, the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative shall notify the general contractor in writing regarding the complaint, and shall request that efforts be undertaken by the general contractor to remedy the situation. If subsequent complaints are received by the City pertaining to the same job site, the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative shall provide the general contractor with written notice that the general contractor has three (3) working days in which to remedy the situation. If the general contractor does not remedy the situation within that time, it shall be considered a violation of this Code, and shall be punishable pursuant to Section 1-9 of this Code. In addition, the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative shall cease all inspections until the job site complies with this ordinance.
That the following be added as Appendix K -- Moving of buildings.
It shall be unlawful to construct, repair, add to, alter, or move, draw, propel, pull, transport or carry over, along or upon any street, avenue, alley, public road or highway any building within the city limits of the City of Springdale, which building or construction, repair, addition or alteration is intended for new or continued use as the living quarters of any person, including, but not limited to, all new structures which may be moved from the foundation upon which it is presently situated or any other foundation, or be moved from outside the city limits into the city limits, except in compliance with and unless any such structure so moved shall comply, in every regard both as the original part of the structure and any additions, thereto, with the specific minimum requirements hereinafter set forth; provided, however, that any building, structure, addition or alteration not otherwise deemed substandard within the meaning of this section may be moved, drawn, propelled, pulled or transported outside the city limits; provided the center span of the floor joists, ceiling joists, studding and rafters do not exceed 24 inches.
a. No person shall move any building on, through or over any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place in the city without having obtained a permit from the chief building inspector. Application for such permit shall be in writing and directed to the chief city inspector and shall state thereon the name and address of the applicant, the point from which the proposed move will commence, the proposed tract or tracts of land upon which the building will be located, the assessed valuation of the building, type of construction of the building, that the structure has been approved by the city fire marshal and the chief building inspector and the proposed route.
b. The chief building inspector, as a condition precedent to the issuance of such permit, shall require a bond to be executed by person desiring such permit, with corporate surety to his satisfaction. Such bond shall be made payable to the city and for such amount as he prescribes. It shall indemnify the city against any damage caused by the moving of such building to streets, curbs, sidewalks, shade trees, lights and signals, shade trees, highways and any other property, which may be affected, by the moving of a building. Such surety bond shall also be conditioned upon and liable for strict compliance with the terms of said permit, as to route to be taken and limit of time in which to effect such removal and of repair or compensate for the repair and to pay said applicable governing body as liquidated damages an amount not exceeding $50.00 to be prescribed by the building official for each and every day's delay in completing such removal or in repairing any damages to property or public improvement or in clearing all public streets, alleys or highways of all debris occasioned thereby.
c. Whenever it shall be necessary to interfere with wires or cables of a public utility in moving a building, the terms of any special or franchise ordinance governing it shall apply and the bond therein specified shall be given in addition to the bond as required by section (b) above. If no such terms apply, then the chief building inspector shall determine the expense of repairing the wires and the bond to be given to cover such expense.
d. Upon the issuance of said moving permit, the chief building inspector shall cause notice to be given to the superintendent of fire alarm, chief of fire department, telephone and electric companies, or others whose property may be affected by such removal. The building department shall set forth in all notices the route that will be taken, time started, and approximate time of completion.
e. Every building which occupies any portion of public property after sundown shall have sufficient lights continuously burning between sunset and sunrise for the protection of the public. There shall be a minimum of five red lights placed on each street side of the building. Such red lights shall be attached to the building in such a fashion as to indicate extreme width, height and size. In addition to the red lights on the building, flares shall be placed at regular intervals for a distance of 200 feet up the street on each side of the building.
When more than 50 percent of the street, measured between curbs, is occupied at night by the building, or when in the opinion of the chief building inspector, flagmen are necessary to divert or caution traffic, the owner or person moving such building shall employ at their expense, two flagmen, one at each street intersection beyond the building. Such flagmen shall remain at these intersections diverting or cautioning traffic from sunset to sunrise. Red lights shall be employed in flagging traffic at night.
f. The owner of any house, building or structure proposed to be moved shall make all necessary improvements required in order for said house, building or structure to comply with the requirements of this code within 90 days from the date of the issuance of the moving permit. Extension of time as deemed reasonable may be granted by the chief building inspector upon a showing of delay caused by matters beyond the control of the owner or house mover. The application for moving permit shall be accompanied by an application for a building permit, accompanied by complete plans and specifications showing the changes or conditions of said house, building, or structure as the same is proposed to be when moving, and all contemplated improvements, signed by the owner or owner's agent.
That Appendix A be amended to removed Section A101.4 and A102.
(Ord. No. 3268, §§ 2--9, 11-25-02; Ord. No. 3295, §§ 2--9, 2-25-03; Ord. No. 3380, § 1, 9-23-03)
Sec. 22-33. International Residential Code adopted.
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Springdale being marked and designated as the 2000 International Residential Code, including Appendix A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L be and is hereby adopted by the City of Springdale, Akansas.
(Ord. No. 3268, § 10, 11-25-02; Ord. No. 3295, § 10, 2-25-03)
Secs. 22-34--22-55. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. ------------
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3642, adopted March 8, 2005, amended the title of Art. III to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Art. III was entitled, "Energy Efficiency Standards."
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Sec. 22-56. Adopted.
The city council hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the city to formally adopt the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code with Arkansas Amendments, as adopted by the Arkansas Department of Energy.
(Code 1973, § 7-21; Ord. No. 3642, § 1, 3-8-05)
Secs. 22-57--22-66. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3642, § 1, adopted March 8, 2005, repealed §§ 22-57--22-66, which pertained to energy efficiency standards and derived from Code 1973, §§ 16 1/2-2--16 1/2-11.
Sec. 22-67. Insulation.
(a) Insulation shall be installed in a workmanlike manner to provide a reasonably uniform insulating value over the entire face of the insulated area.
(b) For the purpose of calculating heat loss and gain at design condition, the following design temperatures shall be used:
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE*
| Winter | Summer |
| 0°F | 95°F |
(c) A building that is designed to be both heated in winter and cooled in summer shall meet the more stringent of the heating or cooling requirements of the exterior envelope as provided in this section when requirements differ.
(d) The design of buildings for energy conservation shall not create conditions of accelerated deterioration from moisture condensation.
(e) Insulation performance characteristics:
(1) Fire hazard classification: Tested by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or other approved agencies in accordance with ASTM-E84 test methods.
a. Flame spread--50 maximum.
b. Smoke developed--50 maximum.
(2) Corrosion, tested in accordance with Commercial Standard CS 131, Section III: Will not accelerate corrosion on aluminum, copper or galvanized steel.
(3) Odor: Commercially odorless.
(4) Moisture absorption: Less than two-tenths of one percent by volume, when exposed to conditions of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, 90 percent R.H. for 96 hours.
(f) Manufacturer-provided attic cards shall be visibly placed near the scuttle hole for a site inspection and verification of code compliance.
(Code 1973, § 16 1/2-12)
Sec. 22-68. Ventilation.
(a) For attic moisture control, minimum standard requirements for an effective air flow of five-tenths cubic foot per minute of the net free per-square-foot ceiling areas shall be required.
(b) Soffit vents will be installed every eight feet on all hip roofs. These can be either eight by 16 vents or two-inch side running vent. Both must have bug screen or an approved equal.
(c) Exhaust ventilation may be accomplished in numerous ways, such as statis gable loovers, power attic ventilation, cupolas, etc., as long as it performs the minimum requirement of subsection (a) of this section.
(Code 1973, § 16 1/2-13)
Sec. 22-69. Product specifications.
Product specifications information will be submitted to the chief city inspector for design uses, limitation and ASTM testing data information prior to utilization of the same. Under-writers' Laboratories, Inc., test results substantiating Class A, Type II rating must be provided the city fire chief for approval prior to installation.
(Code 1973, § 16 1/2-14)
Secs. 22-70--22-90. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. DIVISION 1. Sec. 22-91. National Electric Code Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of providing for continued maintenance and upgrading of standards for electrical wiring, that certain electrical code known as the National Electrical Code, being particularly the 2008 edition in its entirety, of which not less than three copies shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.
The 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code is incorporated herein as though set out fully word for word.
(Code 1973, § 10-1; Ord. No. 2244, 12-14-93; Ord. No. 2493, 6-11-96; Ord. No. 2962, § 1, 1-11-00; Ord. No. 3308, § 1, 3-25-03; Ord. No. 3798, § 2, 11-22-05; Ord. No. 4176, § 2, 2-12-08; Ord. No. 4181, § 2, 2-26-08)
Sec. 22-92. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 2, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-92, which pertained to amendments to the National Electrical Code and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-1.1 and Ord. No. 2745, § 1, adopted May 13, 1997.
Sec. 22-93. Definitions.
The definitions in this article shall correspond to those set out in the electrical code adopted in this article and shall include in addition the following:
Apprentice wireman means a person who is learning the electrical wiring trade and who is competent to assist, under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician, in the work of installing or repairing electrical wiring. An apprentice shall not work on any job alone.
Electrical contractor means any person who shall advertise or publicly set himself up as being in the electrical wiring business in the city.
Electrical wiring means the installation of electrical raceways, conductors or apparatus of any kind used, or to be used, in or on any building for the transmission and distribution of electric current for electric light, heat, or power, or nonportable electrical fixtures and apparatus of any nature to be connected to light, heat or power service; provided, however, that the words "electric wiring," "electrical equipment" and "apparatus" shall not be deemed to include or refer to service lines, apparatus and equipment for the sale, distribution or regulation of electricity and remaining upon the property of the electric service company, or for telephone, telegraph, video or other communication purposes, or in connection therewith.
Electrician means a person who is licensed to do electrical wiring work.
Inspector means the chief city inspector, herein referred to as the electrical inspector, whose duties are defined and set forth within the electrical code, and such word shall include in its meaning all assistants authorized to assist or carry on the work of electrical inspection under the provisions of the electrical code.
Journeyman electrician means a person who is licensed in the city to do the actual physical work of installing electrical wiring when employed by an electrical contractor and works under the supervision of a master electrician.
Maintenance electrician means an employee of a company, corporation or institution who is responsible for the work of operating, caring for and maintaining the electrical installations of any building or factory.
Master electrician means a person who is licensed in the city to engage in the electrical business as an electrical contractor and is also qualified to do installation work on the job.
(Code 1973, § 10-3)
Cross reference(s)--Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 22-94. Additional rules and regulations.
(a) There shall be a main disconnect within five feet of any electric meter installed within the city except in extreme or unusual circumstances it may be located a greater distance by approval of the electrical inspector.
(b) Every electrical contractor engaged in electrical contracting in the city shall be required to carry liability insurance as set out below:
(1) Bodily injury, each occurrence . . . . $300,000.00
(2) Property damage, each occurrence . . . . $25,000.00
(c) All underground service to a structure, light, sign, or other electrical device shall have a minimum of 24 inches of cover to the top of the conduit unless written approval is obtained from the chief building official.
(d) All construction within the City of Springdale shall have two ground rods installed and bonded together with any other available means of grounding.
(Code 1973, § 10-3.1; Ord. No. 2134, § 1, 9-22-92; Ord. No. 2962, § 3, 1-11-00; Ord. No. 3183, § 1, 2-12-02; Ord. No. 3346, § 3, 7-8-03; Ord. No. 3472, § 1, 3-23-04; Ord. No. 3798, § 3, 11-22-05; Ord. No. 4029, § 1, 2-13-07)
Sec. 22-95. Signs.
(a) The mere holding of a master electrician's license, an electrical contractor's license, or a journeyman wireman's license does not authorize the holders of such license to erect or install signs. Before any sign shall be erected or installed by such license holders they shall be required to comply with article II of this chapter, the building code, and chapter 98, signs and advertising.
(b) Electrical wiring for signs and sign circuits shall comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code as amended by this article.
(Code 1973, § 10-32)
Sec. 22-96. Motors.
(a) Before a motor installation of five hp or more is made, a permit must be secured from the electrical inspector and the electric service company must approve the voltage and phase available at the location.
(b) All motors shall be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
(Code 1973, § 10-33)
Sec. 22-97. Liability for damages.
The issuance of permits or certificates of approval as required by this article shall not be construed as relieving any person from liability for damages to persons or property in connection with the operation, control or installation of any electrical equipment, and the city shall not be held as assuming any liability by reason of the issuance of permits or certificates of approval. The intention of the provisions of this article is to afford the public safety to life and property insofar as such safety can be provided by law. This article shall not be construed to relieve therefrom or lessen the responsibilities of any person owning, operating or installing electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, construction or equipment, for the damage to property or persons injured by any defect therein, nor shall the city or any agent thereof be deemed to assume any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized in this article or by any type of certificate of inspection as may be issued by the chief city inspector.
(Code 1973, § 10-25)
Secs. 22-98--22-110. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. ------------
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3798, § 4, adopted Nov. 22, 2005, repealed §§ 22-111--22-116, which pertained to inspector and derived from the Code of 1973, §§ 10-2, 10-4, 10-5, 10-24, 10-26, 10-27; Ord. No. 2962, § 4, adopted Jan. 11, 2000.
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Secs. 22-111--22-125. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. Sec. 22-126. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3798, § 4, adopted Nov. 22, 2005, repealed § 22-126, which pertained to ration of wiremen and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-21.
Sec. 22-127. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3346, § 4, adopted July 8, 2003, repealed § 22-127, which pertained to electrician bonds and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-22.
Sec. 22-128. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3798, § 4, adopted Nov. 22, 2005, repealed § 22-128, which pertained to responsibilities of licensed electrician and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-23.
Sec. 22-129. Exemptions.
Exemptions from the provisions of this division are as follows:
(1) County, state and federal government. Installations on property owned, used and operated by the county, state or United States government. This does not include the erection and/or remodeling of privately owned buildings prior to leasing to a governmental agency.
(2) City property. Electrical permit fees shall be waived for city-owned installations, however, these installations must have inspections and meet other provisions of this article.
(3) Railroad. Installations or equipment of a railway utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose and to which the general public has no access.
(4) Special equipment. The assembly, erection and connection of electrical equipment by the manufacturer of such equipment. This does not include any electrical wiring other than that involved in making electrical connections on the equipment itself.
(5) Elevators. All electrical work involved in the erection, installation, repair, remodeling or maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators. This does not include electrical equipment for supplying power to the control panels of such equipment.
(6) Power company. Nothing herein shall be construed as applying to any electric or power company, its agents, servants and employees conducting its business under a franchise granted by the city in the installation, repair, maintenance, removal or replacement of electrical wiring, machinery or equipment owned or operated by the power company in the city.
(7) Radio and T.V. Electrical equipment used for power supply to radio or transvideo, transmitting equipment and other electrical wiring used for power supply to radio or transvideo shall comply with the provisions of this article.
(8) Telephone company. Nothing herein shall be construed as applying to any telephone company, its agents, servants and employees conducting its business under a franchise granted by the city in the installation, repair, maintenance, removal or replacement of electrical wiring, machinery or equipment owned or operated by the telephone company in the city.
(9) Power company connecting service. Nothing herein shall be construed to require a certificate of acceptance from the city electrical inspector before current is turned on any wiring unless some change has been made in the wiring or switches since service was disconnected.
(10) Minor repairs. No permit is required for minor repair, replacement of fuses, lamps or connection of portable electrical equipment to suitable, permanently installed receptacles.
(Code 1973, § 10-28)
Sec. 22-130. Penalty.
(a) A person who engages in or follows the business or occupation of, or advertises or holds himself or itself out or acts temporarily or otherwise as an electrician or electrical contractor without first having secured the required license or permit, or who otherwise violates any provision of this article, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided by section 1-9. Each act of violation and each day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Any person who shall do any act prohibited by this article or fail or refuse to obey a lawful order of the electrical examining board or board of electrical appeals or chief city inspector or his authorized representative shall be punished as provided by section 1-9.
(c) Any electrical contractor who shall employ an apprentice representing him to be a journeyman shall be punished as provided by section 1-9. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Code 1973, § 10-35)
Sec. 22-131. Wiring methods.
(a) All electrical wiring installed in or on any building, structure, or premises located within the city limits shall be installed by any wiring method approved in the National Electric Code as adopted in section 22-91 of this Code.
(b) All electrical wiring installed in or on any building, structure, or premises located within the city limits shall be installed by the use of one or more of the following approved wiring methods to the extent such method is not inconsistent with the provisions of subparagraph (a):
(1) Not less than 100 AMP services may be installed in the city, except signs or with special permission from the electrical inspector;
(2) No overhead services to or between school buildings shall be permitted;
(3) Some means acceptable to the city electrical inspector capable of disconnecting all current carrying conductors, supplying current to forced air furnaces, motors and electrical water heaters shall be provided in a suitable and accessible location adjacent to the furnace or water heater;
(4) A building used as a business, hotel, motel or business house where people congregate within the city limits shall be wired only with EMT, ENT, rigid, armored cable and metal clad cable systems.
(c) In the event that any provision or provisions of section 22-131 are later held to be invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions of section 22-131 are intended to be severable.
(Code 1973, § 10-30; Ord. No. 2745, § 1, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 3798, § 5, 11-22-05)
Sec. 22-132. Remodeling installations.
On any proposed remodeling, where more than 50 percent of the electrical wiring in any structure is to be altered, electrical wiring throughout the structure shall be made to comply with the requirements of this article unless written approval is obtained from the chief building official.
(Code 1973, § 10-31; Ord. No. 3798, § 6, 11-22-05)
Sec. 22-133. Sealing of meters, transformers, service cabinets.
It shall be unlawful for any person other than an authorized employee of the electric service company, the city electrical inspector or authorized member of the fire department, to break any seal of any electric meter, transformer or cabinet. In case of emergency an authorized employee of a licensed electrical contractor or an employee under the supervision of a licensed electrician may break a seal when necessary to replace fuses. In such cases, the electric service company must be notified by the party breaking the seal within 24 hours, in order that the equipment may be resealed.
(Code 1973, § 10-34)
Sec. 22-134. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 5, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-134, which pertained to a reciprocal agreement with Fayetteville, Arkansas, regarding electrician licenses and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-36.
Secs. 22-135--22-145. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. Sec. 22-146. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3798, § 7, adopted Nov. 22, 2005, repealed § 22-146, which pertained to apprentice wiremen and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-8.
Sec. 22-147. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3798, § 7, adopted Nov. 22, 2005, repealed § 22-147, which pertained to maintenance electrician and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-9.
Sec. 22-148. Electrical contractor.
A person shall be permitted to operate an electrical contractor's business inside the city provided:
(1) The electrical contractor is duly licensed by the city as a master electrician, or shall have one such licensed master electrician permanently employed at all times and actively in charge of and supervising all electrical wiring work of the employer.
(2) The electrical contractor must furnish a corporate surety bond and liability insurance as set out within this article.
(3) The electrical contractor shall be required to register with the inspector.
(Code 1973, § 10-10)
Sec. 22-149. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 6, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-149, which pertained to the requirement of electrician licenses and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-11.
Sec. 22-150. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 6, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-150, which pertained to the renewal of city electrician licenses and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-12.
Sec. 22-151. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 6, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-151, which pertained to the transfer of city electrician licenses and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-13.
Sec. 22-152. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 6, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-152, which pertained to city electrician license and examination fees and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-14.
Sec. 22-153. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2962, § 6, adopted Jan. 11, 2000, repealed § 22-153, which pertained to registration fees for journeymen and apprentice wiremen and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-15.
Sec. 22-154. Electrical permit required.
No electrical wiring work shall be commenced nor shall any building or structure be wired for electric lights, appliances, motors, apparatus or heating devices nor alterations made thereto without such person having direct charge of such installation having first applied for and obtained an electrical permit, except as hereinafter regulated or modified by provisions set forth in this article.
(Code 1973, § 10-16)
Sec. 22-155. Persons qualified to obtain electrical permits.
The inspector is authorized to issue electrical permits to the following:
(1) State of Arkansas-licensed master electricians.
(2) Property owners. A permit may be issued to a property owner to install electrical wiring in a single-family residence provided the property owner does the work himself and the building is owned and so occupied by such owner as his home, and provided the issuance of the permit is not used as a device to circumvent the requirement of a city electrician license imposed by this chapter upon persons who are in the business of building such residences for resale. Such electrical wiring work must be completed within strict compliance with the requirements of this article.
(3) Qualified and experienced contractors engaged in the construction of certain types of specialized jobs or installations. Certain installations shall be interpreted to fall under the definition of electrical wiring as set out in this article; however, because of the size of the job, and the technical or specialized nature of the electrical wiring work, the inspector is authorized to issue special electrical permits to contractors which he determines to be qualified and experienced to make such installations.
(4) Qualified maintenance electrician. The inspector is authorized to issue electrical permits periodically to maintenance electricians who are in good standing and who are complying with provisions of this article.
(Code 1973, § 10-17; Ord. No. 2962, § 7, 1-11-00)
Sec. 22-156. Electrical permit fees.
In order to procure an electrical permit for the installation of electrical wiring work, any person before beginning any electrical wiring, shall make application to the inspector and shall pay the inspection fee required by the following schedule:
(1) Rewiring existing installations. The permit fee for all overhauling or rewiring of existing buildings shall be at the rate charged for new construction and shall be based on the contract price of the work to be performed.
(2) Extra fee for reinspections. It is further provided that an additional fee of $25.00 shall be paid in advance by the electrical contractor or property owner for each and every extra inspection trip that the inspector makes which is caused by the failure of the electrical contractor or property owner who is installing the electrical work to:
a. Be ready for an electrical inspection which he has requested to be made.
b. Provide means for the inspector to enter the locked premises to make an inspection requested by the electrical contractor.
c. Comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Double electrical permit fees. Should any person wilfully or through negligence begin or complete any electric wiring work for which an electric permit is required by this article, without having notified the inspector's office or applied for the necessary permit prior to or during the day that work is commenced, or on the next working day of the inspector where such work is commenced on a Saturday or a Sunday or a holiday, he shall, when subsequently securing such permit, be required to pay double the fees herein provided for such permit; and shall be subject to all penal provisions of this article.
(4) Maintenance electrician permit fees. The electrical permit fees for the periodical permit which is required elsewhere in this article for maintenance electricians shall be computed on the same basis as set forth in the schedule of electrical fees above.
(Code 1973, § 10-18; Ord. No. 2134, § 1, 9-22-92; Ord. No. 2962, § 8, 1-11-00; Ord. No. 3346, § 5, 7-8-03)
Sec. 22-157. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3313, § 2, adopted April 8, 2003, repealed § 2-157 in its entirety, which pertained to the time limitation on electrical permits and derived from the Code of 1973, § 10-19.
Sec. 22-158. Refusal of permit; fine.
Any person engaged in the business of installing electrical wiring who shall fail to correct promptly, any defect in any work done by him contrary to this article, after having been notified thereof by the inspector, shall not be issued any further permits until such defect has been corrected; and in any case in which any person shall continue to or persistently violate the ordinances of the city in regard to the electrical work or the orders of the inspector in relation to the same, such person may be punished as provided in section 1-9.
(Code 1973, § 10-20)
Secs. 22-159--22-180. Reserved.
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Editor's note--Ord. No. 3642, adopted March 8, 2005, amended the title of Art. V to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Art. V was entitled, "Arkansas Plumbing and Gas Code."
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Sec. 22-181. Adoption; enforcement responsibility.
(a) The city hereby adopts the 2003 Arkansas Plumbing Code by reference, as though set out herein word for word.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) The Springdale Building Inspector or his designee shall be responsible for enforcing this code.
(Code 1973, § 25-1; Ord. No. 2131, § 1, 9-22-92; Ord. No. 2470, §§ 1--3, 4-23-96; Ord. No. 3236, § 1, 8-27-02; Ord. No. 3642, § 1, 3-8-05)
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3236, adopted August 27, 2002, has been codified at the discretion of the editor as amendatory of § 22-181. Section 22-182 contains provisions which reflect amendments to the 1995 Edition of the state plumbing and gas code.
State law reference(s)--Scope of state plumbing code, A.C.A. § 17-31-103; local plumbing regulation, A.C.A. § 17-31-204; plumbing regulations, A.C.A. § 14-54-1001.
Sec. 22-182. Amendments.
The plumbing and gas code adopted in this article is amended as follows:
The following definition is added to read as follows:
Plumbing means:
(1) The construction and connection of a drain or waste pipe carrying domestic sewage from a point within three to five feet outside of the foundation walls of a building with the sewer service lateral or other disposal terminal, including private domestic sewage treatment and disposal system and the alteration of the system, drain or waste pipe, except minor repairs to faucets, valves, pipes, appliances and removing of stoppages.
(2) The water service piping from a point within three to five feet outside of the foundation walls of a building to the water meter or other water utility property or other terminal and the connecting of domestic hot water storage tanks, water softeners, and water heaters with the water supply system.
(3) Water pressure system other than public utility systems.
(4) A plumbing and drainage system so designed and vent piping so installed, as to keep the air within the system in free circulation and movement, and to prevent with a margin of safety unequal air pressures of such force as might blow, siphon or affect trap seals or retard the discharge from plumbing fixtures, or permit sewer air to escape into the building.
Section 2.1.2 is added to read as follows:
The inspection and supervision of plumbing work for compliance with this plumbing code shall be the responsibility of the chief city inspector who shall enforce the provisions of this plumbing code. The chief city inspector shall issue permits for plumbing work as herein provided and shall make available suitable forms for applications, permits and other reports.
Section 2.1.3 is added to read as follows:
(a) Before beginning plumbing work, the person installing it shall apply to the chief city inspector and obtain a permit to do the work. Only those persons authorized to do plumbing shall be issued permits. A permit may be issued to a property owner to install plumbing in a single-family residence provided the property owner does the work himself and the building is owned and occupied by the owner as his home. The work shall be completed in compliance with the requirements of this plumbing code.
(b) Replacement of gas, water and sewer lines inspection fee shall be at the rate charged for new construction and shall be based on the contract price of the work to be performed.
(c) All inspections must be ready when called for. If an extra trip is necessary, there will be an additional minimum charge of $25.00 for each additional trip. All inspections shall be called for well in advance as the inspection department must plan its work in an efficient manner.
Section 2.5.1. Existing buildings, is amended to read as follows:
In existing buildings or premises in which plumbing installations are to be altered, repaired, renovated, or have location changed, the work shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of this plumbing code.
Section 2.7.5 is added to read as follows:
The water and sewer department shall make the street opening for water and sewer taps from the main to the property line and provide a minimum of 24 inches cover, or a minimum of 36 inches cover whenever and wherever possible, for coverage of the service lines.
Section 2.21.1 is amended to read as follows:
When a public sewer is not available for use within 300 feet of the property desiring to be served, sewage and drainage piping may be connected to an individual sewage disposal system provided the lot area is at least 7,000 square feet and the unit shall be of proper construction and installation as recommended by the state board of health in Bulletin No. 9, and shall have the inspection and approval of the administrative authority.
Section 11.2.6 is added to read as follows:
The cleanout extending from the house, building or other structure to the main sewer line shall protrude above the ground at a point of minimum distance of three feet from the foundation or building line.
Section 15.2.8.13(c) is amended to read as follows:
All underground plastic gas piping shall be installed using a #16 plastic-coated copper wire as a tracer.
Section 15.5.5.0, Appliance connections to building gas pipes, is amended to read as follows:
Section 15.5.5.1, Connecting gas appliances.
(a) Rigid schedule 40 black pipe and fittings shall be installed from the gas control valve to the outside cabinet or shell of all gas appliances.
(b) Semi-rigid tubing or listed gas flexible connector shall not be installed inside of any gas appliance, cabinet or shell.
(c) Semi-rigid tubing or listed gas flexible connector may be installed outside of any gas appliance, cabinet or shell, but shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be located in the same room as the appliance.
(Code 1973, §§ 25-2--25-5, 25-7, 25-9, 25-10, 25-16, 25-20; Ord. No. 3346, § 6, 7-8-03)
State law reference(s)--Existing buildings, A.C.A. § 14-54-1016.
Sec. 22-183. Installation of backflow preventer.
(a) Required. Builders and owners of properties being serviced by and connected to city sewer lines shall be required to install a sewer backflow prevention device when the city sewer system overflow elevation is higher than the facility being served when approved by the chief city inspector.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Backflow prevention device installation permit. The city requires each plumber to apply for and secure a sewer backflow prevention device installation permit for all new construction where the city sewer system overflow elevation is higher than the facility being constructed.
(Code 1973, § 25-14.1; Ord. No. 3642, § 1, 3-8-05)
Secs. 22-184--22-188. Reserved.
Editor's note--Ord. No. 3642, § 1, adopted March 8, 2005, repealed §§ 22-184--22-188, which pertained to Arkansas Plumbing and Gas Code and derived from Code 1973, §§ 25-18, 25-19.
Secs. 22-189--22-220. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. ------------
Editor's note--Ord. No. 2447, adopted Jan. 23, 1996, provided for the replacement of the 1991 Standard Mechanical Code previously adopted by the city, and at the discretion of the editor the provisions of said Ord. No. 2447 have been included as § 22-221, replacing former §§ 22-221 and 22-222, relative to the mechanical code, which derived from Code 1973, §§ 7-31, 16 1/2-1; and Ord. No. 2132, § 1, adopted Sept. 22, 1992.
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Sec. 22-221. Adopting; scope and application.
(a) Adoption: The Arkansas Mechanical Code of 2003, excluding Chapter 1 (Administration) and Appendix B, is hereby adopted by reference as though it were copied herein word for word.
(b) Scope and application: These rules and regulations are adopted in an attempt to insure safe mechanical installations, including alterations, repairs, replacements, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto, so as to safeguard life, health and the public welfare, and are recommended by the Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board.
(c) Definition: For the purposes of this section, the chief building official, and his assistants, or any official assigned by the mayor, shall be the "administrative authority" authorized to enforce the provisions of the Arkansas Mechanical Code of 2003.
(d) Copies of Arkansas Mechanical Code of 2003: Three copies of this code are now on file in the office of the clerk and building official of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated, as if set out at length herein, excluding Chapter 1 (Administration) and Appendix B. From the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions of the aforementioned code shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits of the city, except as regulated by other ordinances of the City of Springdale Municipal Code.
(e) Penalty: The penalty for violating any provision of the Arkansas Mechanical Code of 2003 shall be the same as provided under the penalty section of the Springdale Code of Ordinances (section 1-9).
(f) Conflicts: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
(g) Severability: The provisions of this section are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provisions shall for any reason be declared illegal or invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this section.
(Ord. No. 2447, §§ 1--9, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 2836, § 1, 7-14-98; Ord. No. 3478, § 2, 4-13-04)
Sec. 22-222. Reserved.
Editor's note--See the editor's note to Art. VI of this chapter.
Sec. 22-223. Mechanical permit fees.
The inspection fee for major repairs to heating and air conditioning equipment shall be at the rate charged for new construction and shall be based on the contract price of the work to be performed.
(Code 1973, § 7-34; Ord. No. 2836, § 3, 7-14-98; Ord. No. 3346, § 7, 7-8-03)
Secs. 22-224--22-245. Reserved.
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State law reference(s)--Removal or razing of buildings, A.C.A. § 14-56-203.
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Sec. 22-246. Adopted.
The 1991 Edition of the Standard Existing Buildings Code, including all appendixes thereto, as published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is adopted by reference; except the "Building Official" designation therein is amended to chief city inspector.
Secs. 22-247--22-265. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. Sec. 22-266. Adopted.
The 1991 Edition of the Standard Housing Code, including all appendixes thereto, as published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is adopted by reference; except the "Building Official" designation therein is amended to chief city inspector.
Secs. 22-267--22-285. Reserved.
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Editor's note--Ord. No. 4203, § 1, adopted April 22, 2008, repealed Art. IX, § 22-286, which pertained to Swimming Pool Code and derived from Code 1973, § 7-44.
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Secs. 22-286--22-300. Reserved.
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Editor's note--Ord. No. 4028, § 1, adopted Feb. 13, 2007, repealed Art. X, §§ 22-301--22-308, which pertained to occupancy limitations and derived from Ord. No. 3591, § 1, adopted Oct. 12, 2004.
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Secs. 22-301--22-308. Reserved.
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