ORD 2019-04 Adopted (Amending Chapter 6 of the City Code) 0 0
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLES II, IV, AND V
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED AND
BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF,THAT:
I. Chapter 6, Article II, entitled "Standard Construction Codes," is hereby
amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE II. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CODES
Section 6-8. Standard Codes Adopted; where filed.
In accordance with laws of the State of South Carolina requiring mandatory
adoption by reference the latest editions of nationally recognized codes and the
standards referenced in those codes for regulation of construction, the codes
listed below, including Chapter 1 "Scope and Administration", and any
modifications approved by the South Carolina Building Codes Council (BCC)
are hereby adopted. The codes and all amendments thereto are adopted in their
entirety by reference as though they were set out herein at length. Excluded me
the specific appendices listed for each code. A copy of each standard code shall
remain on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
International Building Code
International Residential Code
International Fire Code
International Plumbing Code
International Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Energy Conservation Code
National Electric Code
International Property Maintenance Code
International Existing Building Code
International Swimming Pool Code
Note: International Codes for Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy
Conservation, Residential, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, and
Existing Building are published by the International Code Council, Inc.
All codes are mandatory with the exception of the International Property
Maintenance Code and the International Existing Building Code which
are permissive codes.
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The National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection
Association,Inc.
Section 6-9,6-10,641
(No Change)
II. Chapter 6, Article IV, entitled "Miscellaneous Construction Provisions" is
hereby amended,and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
Section 6-20. Homeowner doing own work.
Homeowners may obtain permits, hire subcontractors and perform work
conforming with the adopted building codes as is outlined in South Carolina
Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 59 Section 260.
Section 6-21,6-22
(No Change)
Section 6-23. Industries doing own work.
Industries demonstrating in-house capabilities for electrical installation and
maintenance work may be allowed to do so under permitting procedures
established by the city. Nothing herein shall waive any requirement from the
standard codes adopted within this chapter. Where the total cost of said work
exceeds $5000.00, appropriate permits most be obtained by a South Carolina
licensed contractor as is required by South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40
Chapter 11 Section 30.
Section 6-24,6-25,6-26.
(No Change)
III. Chapter 6, Article V, entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals" is hereby
amended,and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. BUILDING CODES BOARD OF APPEALS*
Section 6-27, 6-28,6-29,6-30, 6-31,6-32.
(No Change)
Sec.6-33. -Variations and modifications.
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(a) The building codes board of appeals, when so appealed to and after a
hearing, may vary the application of any provision of these codes to any
particular case when, in its opinion,the true intent of the building code or rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of
thiscode do not fully apply,or an equally good or better form of construction is
proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
(b) A decision of the building codes board of appeals to vary the
application of any provision of these codes or to modify an order of the city
official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made,the
conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefor.
Section 6-34,6-35,6-36.
(No Change)
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict,hereby repealed.
V. This Ordinance shall become effective on third and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CI OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
�_DAY OF _ 2019.
First Reading 6.3. 19 r �-
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading— G��—
Third Reading / ATTEST:
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk