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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.
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