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ORDINANCE NO. 2696
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA BY REPEALING
SECTIONS 8-1001 THROUGH 8-1017, SECTIONS
13-1001 THROUGH 13-1022 AND SECTIONS
21-1/2-1001 THROUGH 21-1/2-1006 ; AND
ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8-1001 and 13-1001;
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING
THE STATE BUILDING CODE OF THE STATE OF
IOWA AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY
OF AMES , IOWA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT IF
ANY; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS , it is found and declared by the Iowa
General Assembly in Section 103A. 2 of the Code of Iowa, 1977
that " . . . the building codes that do exist in the govern-
mental subdivisions of this state, as enacted and applied,
are not uniform and impede the utilization of new and im-
proved technology, techniques, methods and materials in the
manufacture and construction of buildings and structures . " ;
and,
WHEREAS , Chapter 103A of the Code of Iowa 1977
authorizes and directs the promulgation of a "state building
code" ; and,
WHEREAS , said "state building code" has been
established and promulgated as part of the Iowa Administra-
tive Code pursuant to the procedures for administrative
rule making provided for by Chapter 17A of the Code of Iowa
1977; and,
WHEREAS , section 103A. 10 as well as the aforesaid
administrative rules authorize and empower a governmental
subdivision of the State of Iowa to adopt and accept the
application of the state building code as the local building
code; and..
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest
of the City of Ames that the aforesaid "state building code"
be adopted as the local building code for the City of Ames,
Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED:
Section One . The Municipal Code of the City of
Ames, Iowa shall be and is hereby amended by repealing
sections 8-1001 through and including 8-1017 , sections 13-1001
through and including 13-1022 and sections 21-1/2-1001 through
and including 21-1/2-1006 as said sections have existed
heretofore.
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Section Two . The Municipal Code of the City of
Ames, Iowa shall be and is hereby further amended by enacting
new sections 8-1001 and 13-1001 , said new sections to read
as follows :
"Sec . 8-1001 . The ' State Building Code ' of the
State of Iowa as promulgated and set out in rules
630-5 . 1 (103A) through and including 630-5 . 899 (103A)
Iowa Administrative Code is adopted and accepted
as a local building code for the City of Ames,
Iowa. Violation of the standards and provisions
of said state building code or failure to comply
with the requirements of said code for permits ,
inspections and fees shall be an offense against
the City of Ames , Iowa when occurring within the
City of Ames .
Sec. 13-1001 . Electrical Rules and Regulations
of the State Building Code Adopted
The ' State Building Code ' of the State of Iowa has
been adopted and accepted as the local building code
for the City of Ames, Iowa. The electrical rules
and regulations forming a part of the state building
code and promulgated as rules 630-5 . 200 (103A) through
and including 630-5 . 299 (103A) Iowa Administrative
Code shall govern electrical work and installations
in the City of Ames . Violation of the standards
of said rules or failure to comply with the provi-
sions of said rules for permits, inspections , fees
shall , when occurring within the City of Ames,
constitute an offense against the City of Ames,
Iowa. "
Section Three . All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section Four. Violations of the provisions of this
ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable by
a fine not to exceed one hundred ( $100) dollars or by impri-
sonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days .
Section Five . This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 16th day of Januar 19 79
Mary E. Paul, City Clerk Larry Cur i s , Mayor Pro-tem
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