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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code (Adopt 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code) ORDINANCE NO.3757 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 32 AS IT NOW EXISTS AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 32 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS;REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Chapter 32 as it now exists and enacting a new Chapter 32 as follows: it DIVISION I ADOPTION, SCOPE Sec.32.101. MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, (herein called 'UMC') as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,Chapters 1-3,5-10,and 13,except for such modifications,additions or deletions as herein after enacted shall be the Mechanical Code for the City of Ames,Iowa. (Ord.No.3197,Sec.1,9-24-92;Ord.No.3219,Sec. 1,3-23-93;Ord.No.3317,Sec. 1,1-24-95;Ord. No. 3550, 3-7-00) Sec.32.102. SCOPE. Delete Sec. 103 UMC and insert in lieu thereof the following: Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any heating, ventilating, or other miscellaneous heat producing appliances, except water heaters,within this jurisdiction. Additions, alterations, and replacements of equipment or systems shall comply with the provisions for new equipment and systems except as otherwise provided in Section 104 of this Code. (Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord.No. 3317, Sec. 1, 1-24-95; Ord. No. 3550, 3-7-00) Sec.32.103. CODE AMENDMENTS,PROCEDURE. (1) Authority. The Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall review and make recommendation on any and all proposed changes to this code. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the City Council for final action. (2) Philosophy. It shall be the philosophy of the City that the local code should follow as closely as possible the national standards as established by the Uniform Mechanical Code. (3) Procedure for Amendment. (a) Any proposed change to this chapter shall initially be brought to the board for public hearing and recommendation to the City Council for final action. (b) Written notification of proposed changes shall be given to individuals registered with the City prior to the public hearing before the board. (Ord. No. 3317, Sec. 1, 1-24-95) 1 ARTICLE II ADMINISTRATION (PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, FEES) Sec.32.201. PERMITS. UNIC 112.0 (1) Permits Required. Except as otherwise provided,no mechanical system regulated by this code shall be installed,altered,replaced or remodeled unless a separate mechanical permit for each separate building or structure has first been obtained from the mechanical inspector or designee. This provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to apply for a permit before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained within five (5) working days,and inspected. Whenever a mechanical contractor has more than five corrections not completed by date designated by inspector,the mechanical contractor will not be able to apply for any more permits until corrections are completed. Whenever a correction notice is issued by an inspector, said work shall be corrected within 30 calendar days of notice unless there is an immediate hazzard. Exempted Work. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following: a. A portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equipment, portable cooling unit or portable evaporative cooler. b. Repair or replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code. C. Refrigerating equipment and condenser equipment d. Vented decorative appliances,fireplaces,gas logs,and replacement oftheir component parts,when installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Fuel gas piping of these appliances is not exempt. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. (2) Application for Permit. An application shall be made in writing on a form furnished by the Inspections office for that purpose. Only a registered mechanical contractor may apply for mechanical permits,except as provided in Sec.32.104(1)(j). Every such application shall: a. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made; b. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work; C. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended; d. Be accompanied by plans,diagrams,engineering calculations,and other data or information as may be required by the Building Official; e. Be signed by the applicant or his/her authorized agent;and (3) Validity of Permit. When a mechanical permit has been issued for mechanical work where plans are required,such plans and specifications shall not be changed,modified,or altered without authorization from the Building Official. All work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with approved plans. The issuance of a permit based upon plans,specifications,computations and other data shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans,speci- fications,and other data or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction. (4) Expiration. When a permit has been issued to do mechanical remodel and new construction work,such work shall be started within one hundred eighty(180)days from the date of the permit. Such work must be completed within one year after commencement,otherwise such permit is null and void and renewal of such permit must be obtained. The Building Official may extend these time limitations for just cause. UMC 114.4 2 (5) Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of other ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction. (Ord.No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord.No. 3317,Sec. 1, 1-24-95) Sec.32.202. FEES. UMC 115.0 Fees. Fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council. No more than 80%of permit fee shall be refunded. (Ord.No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3317, Sec. 1, 1-24-95) Sec.32.203. INSPECTIONS. (1) General. Mechanical systems for which a permit is required by this code shall be subject to inspection by the mechanical inspector or designee and such mechanical systems shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the mechanical systems to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the inspector nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expenses entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to permit inspection. When the installation of a mechanical system is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. (2) Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be submitted at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone. It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work. (3) Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections required by this code,the building official may make or require other inspections of any mechanical work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws enforced by this jurisdiction. (4) Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspections is called is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code,but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed,when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector,for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official. To obtain reinspection,the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with city requirements. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed,no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. (Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3317,Sec. 1, 1-24-95) 3 DIVISION III LICENSING AND REGISTRATION Sec.32.301. REGISTRATION. (1) Registrations (a) Registration Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any structure or appliance for which a mechanical permit is required in the City,or cause the same to be done unless such person,firm,or corporation has been registered with the City to perform such work. Such person,firm or corporation shall be herein termed Registrant. In extending the rights and privi- leges of such registration, the City makes no statement of the technical competency of those so registered,and no manner of license is proffered. (b) Information to be Provided: An applicant for registration under this section shall provide to the Inspection Division the following information: (i) The complete name,complete mailing address,street address and telephone number of the firm or corporation. (ii) The name,position and private mailing address of a manager or general agent of the firm or of each officer of a corporation and the registered agent for service of legal process on the corporation. (iii) The name,position and private mailing address of a person who is authorized to bind the firm in legal agreements. (iv) If the registration is to be as an individual only, the name and mailing address, street address and home and work telephone number of the individual. (v) The State Division of Labor registration number. (vi) Other pertinent information deemed necessary by the Mechanical Inspector. Every registrant shall provide accurate information on the registration application. The Mechanical Contractor,if an individual,or the principal manager of the Mechanical Contracting firm,shall come into the Inspection office to register in person. Any changes in that information shall be reported to the office of the Mechanical Inspector within ten (10) days from the date the information previously supplied has become inaccurate for any reason. Each mechanical contractor shall supply the names of all individuals under their employment who have an Ames mechanical master license,journeyman mechanical license,and an apprentice mechanical license. (c) Insurance Required. Every Registrant shall carry Contractor's commercial general liability insurance in not less than$500,000 Combined Single Limit,and shall provide proof of coverage to the Mechanical Inspector before registration. (i) State Registration. Proof of state registration is required at the time of registration with the City. EXEMPTION: When registrant is the property owner,proof of general liability insurance coverage of $500,000 is required in lieu of contractors commercial liability coverage and no state registration number is required. (d) Inspection Division Shall Respond: After application for registration has been received the Inspections Office shall act promptly to issue the registration or to determine on what basis the registration may not be issued. (e) Expiration and Renewal of Registration: Registration shall expire annually on January 1,and may be reactivated so long as the registration information remains accurate and proof of continued liability coverage is submitted. (f) Transfer of Registration Prohibited: No Registrant shall allow his/her registration,by name or other identification,to be transferred,assigned or used in any manner,directly or indirectly,or for any purpose,by any person,firm or corporation other than the one to whom it was 4 issued by the Mechanical Inspector. In order to do mechanical work in Ames,only an Ames licensed apprentice,journeyman,or master is allowed to do the work who is an employee of the mechanical contractor (g) Registration Suspended: The Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall have the authority to suspend any registration issued under this section for any of the following acts by the Registrant: (i) continued work after the issuance of a Stop Order. (ii) initiating work in violation of the Board's decision or prior to the Board's decision. (iii) causing or permitting the unauthorized or prohibited use of a valid registration,by Registrant or another,such as to allow the rights and privileges of registration to be applied to one not duly registered. (iv) judgment entry of two(2)violations of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code committed within a period of twelve(12)consecutive months. Such suspension of registration shall be for a time not to exceed six(6)months. After expiration of such period of time as the Board shall have designated,and after payment of any outstanding penalties,costs,fees and completion of proof of compliance,and routine renewal fee,if it has become due in the interim,the suspended registration shall again become valid and effective. (h) Registration Revoked: The Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall have the authority to revoke any registration issued under this section for: (i) a violation constituting the practice of any fraud or deceit in securing(a)a registration for Registrant or another or(b)a permit. (ii) judgment entry of three (3)violations of the Mechanical Code committed within a period of twelve(12)consecutive months. Such revocation of registration by the Board shall be full and final cancellation of such registration,made effective on the date of the Board's decision. Any Registrant so judged by the Board shall not be allowed in the future to be registered again in the City. (i) Suspension or Revocation Hearing: In considering allegations under this section regarding suspension or revocation of a registration, the Plumbing and Mechanical Appeals Board shall proceed upon sworn information furnished it by an official of the City,or by any person. Such information shall be in writing and shall be duly verified by the person familiar with the allegation made. The Board shall issue an order setting the matter for hearing at a specified time and place,and the Secretary of the Board,with the advice of the City Attorney,shall cause a copy of the Board's order,and of the allegations,to be served upon the Registrant by registered mail at least fifteen (15)days before the date set for the hearing. The Registrant may appear in person or by counsel at the time and place named in the order and present his/her defense to the Board. The City Attorney shall provide counsel for the Board. If the Registrant fails or refuses to appear,the Board may proceed to hear and determine the charge in his/her absence. If he/she admits the allegations, or if,upon a hearing,the Board finds any of the allegations to be true,it may enter an order suspending or revoking the certificate of registration. Suspension or revocation resulting from a decision of the Board shall preclude the Registrant from securing a permit for work controlled by that registration in the city,or from becoming so registered under altered identification,as long as the suspension or revocation is in effect. 0) Exemption for Homeowner: No registration procedure shall be required for alteration or repair work to be performed on a single family residential structure when the person performing the alteration or repair work is the owner of the structure,and has his/her legal residence there. The homeowner shall be automatically termed a Registrant for the purposes of such a project. Notwithstanding such relief from registration,all requirements for permits for the work shall remain in force. The homeowner shall be required to show the mechanical inspector or designee a drawing of how the mechanical work will be done before a permit is issued. The mechanical inspector or designee may waive the drawing when it is reasonable to do so. (Ord.No.3197,Sec.1,9-24-92;Ord.No.3219,Sec.3,3-23-93;Ord.No.3317,Sec.1,1-24-95;Ord. No. 3550, 3-7-00) 5 (2) No registration shall be required for a mobile home dealer to perform water,gas or utility service connections in a mobile home space or within ten feet of such space,located in a mobile home park,all within the meaning and intent of Sec. 322B.3(5)Code of Iowa. Sec.32.302. MECHANICAL LICENSES. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the examination and licensing of persons to perform work pertaining to the installation of mechanical systems of buildings. (1) The following definitions of terms shall be used for this section: (a) Mechanical Apprentice. A mechanical apprentice is an employee of a person, firm or corporation that is a Registrant under Section 104 above while learning the trade of installing mechanical systems for buildings,under the supervision of journeyman and master. The apprentice shall apply for a mechanical apprentice license. Only five(5)apprentices are allowed to be supervised by either a master or j ourneyman. The license shall be presented by the apprentice if asked for license by the inspector. If an apprentice is not registered and does not have a current valid license,the 6000 hours needed to test for journeyman will not count as apprenticeship hours. (b) Mechanical Journeyman. A mechanical journeyman's license shall not be issued to any person who has not passed the tests, with a score of 75 or more, required by the Plumbing and Mechanical Board. (c) Mechanical Master. A mechanical master's license shall not be issued to any person who has not passed the tests, with a score of 75 or more, required by the Plumbing and Mechanical Board. (2) Application for License. Each applicant for a license for a mechanical journeyman shall fill out and file an application for license on forms furnished,submit proof of at least 6000 hours of apprenticeship and pay the required testing fee. Each applicant for a mechanical master shall fill out and fill an application for license on forms furnished,submit proof of experience as a mechanical journeyman, and pay the required testing fee. Prior to testing for either the journeyman or master license, the application shall be reviewed and approved by the mechanical inspector. Should the accuracy of the application or qualifications of the applicant be questioned,the Board shall render its judgment in the matter. A registered apprentice who has a mechanical apprentice license and is currently working under supervision of a City of Ames mechanical journeyman or master,may take the mechanical journeyman exam prior to having completed 6000 hours. However,upon passing the examination,a license will not be issued until completing the required 6000 hours. (3) Notice of Examination. When an application for a mechanical journeyman or mechanical master license has been filed and the applicant has been approved to take the licensing examination,the Secretary of the Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall notify the applicant of the place and time where the examination will be held. (4) Authorization to Issue License. Upon passage of the licensing examination, the applicant shall pay a licensing fee as set by the city council and a license shall be issued. (5) Licenses Not Transferable;Expiration,Renewal;Fee. Licenses are not transferable. All mechanical j ourneyman and mechanical master licenses shall expire on the 31 st day of December, 2003, and every third year thereafter. Licenses shall be valid for no more than three years with a single common expiration date. Licenses may be renewed upon the payment of a reasonable fee set by the City Council to cover cost of administration. Failure to renew a license within 30 days after December 31 shall require retesting. After the 30 day grace period the Board shall not waive the requirements to retest. During the 30 day grace period the secretary of the board may sign renewal licenses. (6) Recognition of Licenses from Other Cities. The mechanical inspector may authorize issuance of a license without examination to any person holding a license from another city,county, or state,who has passed either the Block or Experior exam with a minimum passing score of 75%or more. If the application is in doubt,the applicant may appeal to the Board. If an applicant who is a holder of a license from another city has never taken the Experior or Block test but can prove on an affidavit that he or she has a minimum of six years experience,the applicant shall be allowed to take 6 the mechanical master exam. Three years shall be required for the reciprocal journeyman license. Each candidate for such reciprocal mechanical journeyman or mechanical master license shall fill out the application and be approved by either the mechanical inspector or the Board before starting any work for which an Ames mechanical journeyman or mechanical master license is required. (7) Licenses to be shown. Licenses shall be carried at all times while engaged in mechanical work in the City of Ames. At the inspector's request licenses must be shown. If a license cannot be presented at an inspector's request,work shall stop until the license is presented. (8) License Suspension. The Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall have the authority to suspend the license of any mechanical journeyman or mechanical master for judgment entry of two (2) violations of any of the provisions of this chapter committed within a period of twelve (12) consecutive months. Such suspension of license shall be for a time not to exceed six(6)months. After expiration of such period of time as the Board shall have designated, and after payment of any outstanding penalties, costs, fees and proof of compliance and routine renewal fee, if it has become due in the interim,the suspended license shall again become valid and effective. (9) License Revocation. The Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall have the authority to revoke the license of any mechanical journeyman or mechanical master for any of the following acts: (a) Any fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in the application or examination for a license. (b) Judgment entry of three (3)violations of any of the provisions of this chapter committed within a period of twelve(12)consecutive months. Such revocation of a license by the Board shall be full and final cancellation of such license,made effective on the date of the Board's decision. Any Licensee so judged by the Board shall not, thereafter,be allowed to be registered again in the City. (10) Suspension or Revocation Hearing. In considering allegations under this section regarding suspension or revocation of a license,the Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall proceed upon sworn information furnished it by an official of the City,or by any person. Such information shall be in writing and shall be duly verified by the person familiar with the allegations made. The Board shall issue an order setting the matter for hearing at a specified time and place, and the Secretary of the Board,with the advice of the City Attorney,shall cause a copy of the Board's order, and of the allegations, to be served upon the licensee by registered mail at least fifteen(15) days before the date set for the hearing. The licensee may appear in person or by counsel at the time and place named in the order and present his/her defense to the Board. The City Attorney shall provide counsel for the Board. If the licensee fails or refuses to appear,the Board may proceed to hear and determine the allegations in his/her absence. If he/she admits the allegations,or if,upon a hearing, the Board fmds any of the allegations to be true, it may enter an order suspending or revoking the license. Suspension or revocation resulting from a decision of the Board shall preclude the licensee from doing any mechanical systems work in the city as long as the suspension or revocation is in effect. (11) Any and all work for which a mechanical permit is required by Sec.32.105 shall be done by a licensed mechanical journeyman or mechanical master only, or by a mechanical apprentice working under the supervision of a mechanical journeyman or mechanical master. (Ord.No. 3549, 2-22-00) 7 DIVISION IV PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL BOARD Sec. 32.401. PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL BOARD CREATED; MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENT; QUORUM;AUTHORITY. Delete Section 110 UMC and insert in lieu thereof the following: See Section 21.401. (Ord. No. 3317, Sec. 1, 1-24-95, Ord. No. 3704, 3-25-03) (1) Membership,Quorum. There is hereby created a Plumbing and Mechanical Board, of five (5)members consisting of a journeyman plumber, a master plumber, a journeyman mechanical trade person, a master mechanical trade person and a fifth member who shall be a journeyman or master of either trade or a person with professional teaching experience or study in the engineering of plumbing or mechanical systems. There shall not be more than one member employed by the same employer. A plumbing inspector for the City of Ames shall attend and participate in all meetings of the Board,and shall serve as secretary to the Board. (2) Records of Board Proceedings. A record of all proceedings of the Board shall be kept which shall set forth the issues or requests submitted to the Board,the reasons for the Board's decisions,the vote of each member,the absence of a member,and any failure of a member to vote. (3) Authority of Board. The Board has the responsibility and authority to: (a) Approve areas to be administered. (b) Act as a Board of appeals to hear appeals from decisions of an Inspector when it is claimed that the true intent of the plumbing or mechanical code has been incorrectly interpreted,the provisions of the code do not apply,or an equally good or better form of construction can be allowed. (c) The Board shall review proposed changes to this chapter to the plumbing or mechanical codes and make recommendation to the City Council. (d) The Board shall adopt,from time to time such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the Board's duties as set out in this chapter. (e) The Board shall have no power to waive any provision of the plumbing or mechanical code. (f) The Board shall have no authority over activity in the City right-of-way, that authority being vested in the City Director of Public Works. (g) The Board shall have no authority over the sizing of water meters, that authority being vested in the Director of Water and Pollution Control. (Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3219, Sec. 2, 3-23-93) (4) Term of Office of Board Members. The term of office of the members of the Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall be three years.Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The terms shall begin on April 1 of the year of appointment. If a member fails to regularly attend meetings,the member may be removed by action of the City Council,but only after the member has been given reasonable notice that his or her failure to regularly attend meetings may subject the member to removal from the Board. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. (Ord.No. 821, Sec. 2, 11-22-55; Code 1956,20-3; Ord.No. 3198,Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord.No. 3227,Sec. 1, 6-8-93; Ord. No. 3374, Sec.1, 2-27-96; Ord. No. 3501, Sec. 1, 10-13-98) (5) Board Meetings. The Board shall meet upon notice of the chairperson of the Board within ten(10)days of the filing of an appeal or for other necessary business.The Board shall meet at least semi-annually and shall hold additional meetings as necessary to hear appeals or conduct other business. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair of the Board or the plumbing inspector,or upon written request of two members of the Board made to the chair or made to plumbing inspector. (Ord.No.821,Sec. 5, 11-22-55;Code 1956,20-5;Ord.No.987,Sec. 1,2-7-61;Ord.No. 3198,Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord.No. 3501, Sec. 1, 10-13-98) 8 (6) Voting by the Board. The Board shall vote on any question involving an appeal of the Inspector's decision;and,in the event of a tie vote,said decision shall be deemed affirmed. In proceedings relative to the suspension or revocation of licenses or certificates,at least three members shall concur in such suspension or revocation. (7) Compensation of Board. The members of the Plumbing and Mechanical Board shall serve without compensation. (Ord. No. 821, Sec. 2, 11-22-55; Code 1956, 20-2; Ord. No. 3198, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord.No. 3501, Sec. 1, 10-13-98) (8) Officers of Board. The Board shall annually select one of its members to act as chairperson,and one to act as vice chairperson. Records of the Board shall be maintained in the office of the Inspection Division. The inspector shall assist the Board in preparing and conducting examinations. (Ord.No.821,Sec. 1&4, 11-22-55;Code 1956;Ord.No.3198,Sec. 1,9-24-92;Ord.No.3221,Sec. 6, 3-23-93; Ord. No. 3501,Sec. 1, 10-13-98, Ord.No. 3704, 3-25-03) Sec.32.402. APPEALS FROM INSPECTOR'S DECISION. (1) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the mechanical inspector or designee affecting interpretation may request and shall be granted a hearing on the decision provided that within 15 days after the date the person received notice of the decision, an application is filed with the Inspection Division, setting forth a brief statement of the grounds for appeal. Upon receipt of the request,the inspector shall give the petitioner written notice thereof at least three days before the date set. (2) All hearings shall be public,in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa relating to government agency meetings. The hearing shall be held in accordance with rules adopted by the board and city council. At the hearing the appellant and/or agent shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The inspector shall have an opportunity to show why his/her decision should be affirmed. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. (3) Decision. After a hearing,the board shall affirm modify or overrule the decision of the inspector. Every action of the board shall be reduced to writing,stating its findings and reasoning,and signed by the chairperson. The decision shall be promptly filed and sent to the appellant. If the appellant's request is denied by the board,the appellant will have thirty(30) calendar days to have corrections complete and reinspected. (4) Enforcement of Decision. The building official or designee shall take immediate action to enforce the decision of the board. (Ord. No. 3317, Sec. 1, 1-24-95) See.32.403. PENALTY. Any person,corporation or other legal entity who violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a municipal infraction punishable by a civil penalty of five hundred dollars($500)for the initial offense, and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for each repeat offense. Each day that a municipal infraction occurs constitutes a separate offense. Any person, corporation or other legal entity who violates this ordinance after having previously been found guilty of violating the same ordinance provisions at the same location or at a different location shall be considered to have committed a repeat offense. Seeking a civil penalty as authorized in this section does not preclude the city from seeking alternative relief,including an order for abatement or injunctive relief. 9 DIVISION V AMENDMENTS,ADDITIONS, DELETIONS Sec.32.501. The provisions of the UMC are amended as follows: (1) Section 106.0 of the UMC is amended to delete the last sentence. (2) Sections 115.5, 115.5.1,and 115.5.2 of the UMC are deleted. (3) Section 302.1 of the UMC is amended to delete the last sentence. (4) Section 305.1 of the UMC is amended to change the last sentence to read as follows: For attic and ceiling installation,the passageway and servicing area from attic or ceiling entry to and around appliance shall be floored. The floor shall meet the requirements of the building code. Exception: drop-in ceilings and existing furnaces. New buildings or existing buildings where a water heater,boiler or furnace is installed or replaced which depends on combustion of fuel for heat shall not be installed in a room used for sleeping purposes,bathroom, or a clothes closet. Where said water heater,boiler or furnace opens into a bedroom,bathroom or clothes closet,there shall be a minimum of two (2)doors separating the water heater/boiler from the bedroom,bathroom or clothes closet. On new construction or remodeling,the room where the water heater,boiler or furnace is located shall have at minimum a hollow core door. Exception:Direct vent water heater/boiler/furnace,or a water heater replacement that opens into an existing bathroom as long as no remodeling or finishing part or all of the basement or affected area is being done. In a new building or structure,no water heater,boiler, or furnace which depends on the combustion of fuel for heat,shall be installed in or under a stairway or landing. Exception: Electric or direct vented water heater,boiler,or furnace. (5) Section 312 of the UMC is deleted. (6) Section 503 of the UMC is deleted. (7) Section 504.1 of the UMC is amended to delete the last sentence. (8) Section 504.3.2.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Clothes dryer moisture exhaust ducts shall be installed by manufacturer's installation instructions. (9) Section 504.4 of the UMC is deleted. (10) Section 505.Of the UMC is deleted. (11) Part II of the UMC(Sections 507.0 through 517.9.44)Commercial Hoods and Kitchen Ventilation is deleted. (12) Tables 5-1, 5-2 and 5-3 of the UMC are deleted. (13) Section 506.Of the UMC is deleted. (14) Tables 5-4, 5-5 and 5-6 of the UMC are deleted. (15) Section 601.1 of the UMC is amended to read: Ducts and plenums which are portions of a heating and cooling system shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. (16) Section 601.2 of the UMC is deleted. (17) Section 602.1 of the UMC is deleted. 10 (18) Section 602.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have aflame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed rating index of not more than 50. EXCEPTION: Return air and outside air ducts, plenums, or concealed spaces which serve a single family dwelling nor more than a duplex dwelling unit. (19) Section 602.4 of the UMC is deleted. (20) Section 602.5 of the UMC is deleted. (21) Section 602.6 of the UMC is deleted. (22) Section 602.7 of the UMC is deleted. (23) Section 603.0 of the UMC is deleted. (24) Section 604.0 of the UMC is deleted. (25) Section 605.0 of the UMC is deleted. (26) Section 606.1,606.2 and 606.3 of the UMC are amended to replace Chapter 17,Part II with the Building Code. (27) Tables 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6A, 6-613, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, and 6-10 of the UMC are deleted. (28) Section 701.1(a)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Any building or structure built after the year 1980 shall be classified by this code as unusually tight and shall have outside combustion(C.A.)air brought into the room where the water heater,boiler,or furnace is located. The C.A. shall be within three feet distance from gas appliance and be a minimum of a four (4") diameter pipe. The pipe may be a rigid pipe, flexible duct work, sheet metal, a louvered grill on outside wall, or a outside damper interlocked with appliances. The C.A.shall be one square inch for every 4,000 B.T.U.'s. All new structures shall have the required outside C.A. When a bedroom is on the same floor level as the gas water heater,boiler,or furnace;and,the boiler or furnace is replaced shall have the required outside C.A.brought into the room for the gas appliance(s). EXCEPTION: Electric water heater and direct vented water heaters, boilers and furnaces. (29) Section 701.2 of the UMC is deleted. (30) Section 701.2.1.1 of the UMC is deleted. (31) Section 701.2.2 of the UMC is deleted. (32) Section 701.3.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Whenever a bedroom is on the same floor level of a replacement water heater,boiler, or furnace, and the building or structure was built prior to 1980, infiltrated combustion shall be required for the gas appliances(s). The air openings shall extend within the upper twelve(12)inches of the appliance enclosure and one C.A. opening that extends within the lower twelve(12)inches of the enclosure. Each opening shall have one square inch for every 1000 B.T.U.of appliance,but not smaller than 100 square inches. EXCEPTIONS:Direct vented water heaters,boilers,and furnaces. Also rooms that contain the gas appliances that are not in a closed confinement. The enclosure not to be in a closed confinement must have 50 cubic feet of space for every 1000 BTU's for the appliance(s). (33) Section 701.4 of the UMC is deleted. (34) Section 701.5 of the UMC is deleted. (35) Section 70 1.10 of the UMC is deleted. (36) Table 7-1 of the UMC is deleted. (37) Section 802.2.2.5 of the UMC is deleted. 11 (38) Section 802.2.2.8 of the UMC is deleted. (39) Section 802.2.2.9 of the UMC is deleted. (40) Section 802.2.2.10 of the UMC is deleted. (41) Section 802.2.3 of the UMC is deleted. (42) Section 802.2.4 of the UMC is deleted. (43) Section 802.2.6 of the UMC is deleted. (44) Section 802.3.5.1 of the UMC is deleted. (45) Section 802.3.5.2 of the UMC is deleted. (46) Table 8-1 of the UMC is deleted. (47) Section 802.4.1 of the UMC is deleted. (48) Section 802.5.1.1 of the UMC is deleted. (49) Section 802.5.1.2 of the UMC is deleted. (50) Section 802.5.1.3 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: An approved metal liner shall be installed in an existing unlined masonry chimney. A metal vent shall not be installed on the side of a building or structure on the exterior unless enclosed with permanent construction meeting the building code. (51) Section 802.5.2.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Any existing masonry chimney when a water heater,boiler,or furnace is replaced shall have either a metal vent cap or have a roof built over the chimney with hardware cloth enveloping the sides. The hardware cloth shall have openings no smaller than one-half('/2)inch. (52) Section 802.5.2.4 of the UMC is deleted. (53) Section 802.5.3(5)of the UMC is deleted. (54) Section 802.5.4(b)of the UMC is deleted. (55) Section 802.5.7 of the UMC is deleted. (56) Section 802.6.1.5 of the UMC is amended to delete the second, third and fourth sentences. (57) Section 802.6.2.1(1)of the UMC is amended to reword the second sentence as folows: Gas vents 12 inches in size or smaller with listed vent caps shall be permitted to terminated in accordance with figure 8-2,provided the vent is a minimum of two(2)feet out the roof,and at least 8 feet from a vertical wall or similar obstruction. (58) Figure 8-2 of the UMC is amended by deleting"flat to 6/12. (59) Section 802.6.4 ofthe UMC is amended by deleting the second paragraph and rewording the first paragraph to read as follows: A single or common gas vent shall be permitted in multistory installations to vent Category I gas utilization equipment located on more than one floor level. (60) Section 802.6.6 of the UMC is deleted. (61) Section 802.7.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Single wall metal pipe shall not be used outdoors. (62) Section 802.7.3.1 and 802.7.3.2 of the UMC are amended to replace the words"single wall"with"type B". (63) Section 802.7.4.1 of the UMC is deleted. (64) Section 802.7.4.2 of the UMC is reworded to read as follows: Single wall metal pipe used as a vent connector in new structures or existing structures shall not originate in unoccupied attics,mezzanine's, ceilings,or concealed spaces,and shall not pass through any attic,inside wall,floor,or concealed space,and shall be located in the same room or space as the fuel burning appliance. (65) Sec. 802.7.4.3 of the UMC is deleted. 12 (66) Table 8-2 of the UMC is amended to insert the following notes: Single wall metal vent connectors for any fuel fired appliance that requires a vent whether new construction or existing structures shall be provided with clearance from combustible material of not less than six(6)inches. EXCEPTION: Power and direct vented appliances that use PVC for the vent. The inspector may make an exception on existing structures if an undue hardship to the owner would be created by this section. (67) Section 802.7.4.4 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Minimum clearances from single wall metal pipe to combustible material shall be in accordance with Table 8-2. (68) Section 802.7.4.5 of the UMC is deleted. (69) Section 802.7.7 of the UMC is deleted. (70) Section 802.9.1 of the UMC is amended to add the following at the end of the section: Roof top and condenser units may discharge onto the roof. (71) Section 802.10.2.2 of the UMC is amended to delete the Exception. (72) Section 802.10.2.4 of the UMC is amended to delete the Exception. (73) Section 802.10.5 of the UMC is amended to delete the Exception. (74) Section 802.10.9.2 of the UMC is deleted. (75) Section 802.10.11 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: When a vent connector enters a masonry or metal chimney,the vent connector shall not block or restrict the vertical vent. (76) Section 802.10.14.2 of the UMC is deleted. (77) Section 803.1.2(5)of the UMC is amended by deleting the last sentence. (78) Section 803.1.13 of the UMC is deleted. (79) Section 803.1.14 of the UMC is deleted. (80) Section 803.2.2 of the UMC is amended by changing the first paragraph to read: The vent connector for new and existing structures shall be not more than 1 ''/z'for each 1"diameter of the vent connector. If the vent connector cannot meet the length allowed, the appliance shall be relocated to meet this section. Exception: The Inspector may waive this section is undue hardship to owner would be created by this section. (81) Section 901.1 of the UMC is amended by deleting the words "vented decorative appliances". (82) Section 902.0(b)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Gas utilization equipment shall not be installed so its combustion, ventilation,and dilution air are obtained from a bedroom or bathroom. (83) Section 903 of the UMC is deleted. (84) Section 904.2(e)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: All boilers,water heaters,and furnaces shall have a minimum of thirty(30 inches in front of appliance for working space. (85) Section 904.2(f),(h),(i)and 0)of the UMC are deleted. (86) Section 904.3 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: A central heating boiler,furnace,unit heater,reflective heating units,and roof top units shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and this code. (87) Section 904.4 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the section: All boilers shall have a low water cut off valve and a reduced principle pressure back flow preventer(RPZ) (88) Section 904.5 of the UMC is deleted. (89) Section 904.7 of the UMC is deleted. (90) Section 904.8 of the UMC is deleted. (91) Section 904.9 of the UMC is deleted. 13 (92) Section 904.10.1.2.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Gas utilization equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and this code. (93) Section 904.10.1.2.3 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the section. All equipment shall be labeled with permanent labels on area served. EXCEPTION:Dwelling units,and apartments. (94) Section 904.10.3.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: New structures or buildings of more than 15 feet in height shall have an inside means of access to the roof. (95) Section 905.1 of the UMC is deleted. (96) Section 905.2 of the UMC is deleted. (97) Section 905.3 of the UMC is deleted. (98) Section905.5 of the UMC is reworded to read: Exhaust Vent for type two clothes dryers shall be installed by manufacturer's installation instructions. (99) Section 907 of the UMC is deleted. (100) Section 908 of the UMC is deleted. (101) Section 909 of the UMC is deleted. (102) Section 910 of the UMC is deleted. (103) Section 911.1(a)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Furnaces shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and this code. (104) Section 911.1(b)of the UMC is deleted. (105) Section 911.3 of the UMC is deleted. (106) Section 911.5 of the UMC is deleted. (107) Section 911.6 of the UMC is deleted. (108) Section 912.1(b)of the UMC is deleted. (109) Section 912.2(b)of the UMC is deleted. (110) Section 913 of the UMC is deleted. (111) Section 914 of the UMC is deleted. (112) Section 915 of the UMC is deleted. (113) Section 916 of the UMC is deleted. (114) Section 917 of the UMC is deleted. (115) Section 918 of the UMC is deleted. (116) Section 919.2(b)of the UMC is deleted. (117) Section 919.2(c)of the UMC is deleted. (118) Section 919.3 of the UMC is deleted. (119) Section 919.4 of the UMC is deleted. (120) Section 920 of the UMC is deleted. (121) Section 921 of the UMC is deleted. (122) Section 922 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: A pool heater shall be installed by manufacturer's installation instructions and this code. (123) Section 923 of the UMC is deleted. (124) Section 924.1 of the UMC is amended to read of follows: Unvented fuel burning room heaters are not allowed. 14 (125) Section 924.3 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: A room heater shall be placed so as not to cause a hazard to walls,floors, curtains,furniture,doors when open,and so on,and to the free movements of persons within the room. Heaters designed and marked "For use in noncombustible fireplace only" shall not be installed elsewhere. Listed room heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. In no case shall the clearances be such as to interfere with combustion air and accessibility. (126) Section 924.3(b)of the UMC is amended by deleting the last sentence. (127) Section 925 of the UMC is deleted. (128) Section 926 of the UMC is deleted. (129) Section 927.2(b)(2)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Floor mounted type unit heaters installed on combustible floors shall be allowed if stated in manufacturer's instructions that it is permissible. (130) Section 928.1(a)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Listed wall furnaces shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (131) Section 930 of the UMC is deleted. (132) Section 1006.5 of the UMC is amended by deleting the last sentence. (133) Section 1011.0 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Hot water heating boilers shall be equipped with a low water cut off. (134) Section 1012.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Every hot water heating boiler, other than manually fired, shall be equipped with two temperature combustion regulators in series. Every steam heating boiler shall be equipped with a pressure combustion regulator and a low water cutoff. (135) Section 1016.0 of the UMC is amended so that the 3`d paragraph reads as follows: Equipment requiring vibration isolation shall be installed as designed by a registered engineer. (136) Section 1018.0 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Boilers shall be connected to a chimney or vent,as provided for other fuel burning equipment of this code. (137) Section 1023.0 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: An installation for which a permit is required shall be inspected no later than five(5)working days after installation. It shall be the duty of the owner or his authorized representative to notify the Authority having jurisdiction that the installation is ready for inspection. (138) Section 1024.0 of the UMC is deleted. (139) Section 1025.0 of the UMC is deleted. (140) Section 1026.0 of the UMC is deleted. (141) Section 1304.3.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: The gas pipe inspection shall be made after all gas piping has been installed,and before any such piping has been covered or concealed. (142) Section 1304.3.2 of the UMC is deleted. (143) Section 1304.4 of the UMC is deleted. (144) Section 1305.2 of the UMC is deleted. (145) Section 1308.0 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Where a temporary use of gas is desired for remodeling or new construction type work,a visual inspection by the Inspection Division is not required until the permanent pipe is installed;but,the gas piping shall not be covered or concealed by the installer or anyone else until after the visual inspection by the Inspection Division has occurred. 15 (146) Section 1309.4.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: No gas line from the gas meter to the furnace room shall be less than one (1)inch in size. EXCEPTION: Apartment buildings that have individual gas meters to each unit and gas pressure is a minimum of two (2) psi, may have a minimum one-half('/z) inch gas line from gas meter to furnace room if required BTU's meet this code. (147) Section 1309.5 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Only fittings approved for welded joints shall be used. Screw type fittings for welded applications shall not be used. Screw type fittings may be used in concealed spaces,except for unions,bushings and shutoff valves. (148) Section 1309.5.1.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Material allowed six(6)inches or higher above lowest finished floor shall be: (1)standard weight wrought iron or steel,(2)black iron or steel,(3) corrugated stainless steel (csst). Material allowed outside a building below ground shall be: (1)P.E. 18"below ground with a 14 gage yellow tracer wire and transition riser. No corrugated stainless steel tubing(csst)shall be installed outside of a building or installed below ground in a building. Csst shall be installed by manufacturer's recommendations unless it violates this code. No appliance connector shall penetrate the housing of an appliance,or be used in an exterior location. Underground piping shall have a shutoff before entering building or connecting to fuel-fired equipment located outside. Standard weight wrought iron or steel(black or galvanized)that has welded joints. The pipe and fittings shall have a machine applied yellow polyolefm coating or a fusion bonded epoxy coating. This pipe shall be 18"below ground with a 14 gage yellow tracer wire. (149) Section 1309.5.2.3 of the UMC is deleted. (150) Section 1309.5.3 of the UMC is deleted. (151) Section 1309.5.3.2 of the UMC is deleted. (152) Section 1309.5.3.3 of the UMC is deleted. (153) Section 1309.5.3.4 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Corrugated stainless steal tubing(csst)shall be installed by manufacturer's recommendation and this code. Csst shall have an adaptor flange on exterior of building when pipe is converted to steel or iron pipe. (154) Section 1309.5.4 of the UMC is deleted. (155) Section 1309.5.4.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Factory assembled anodeless risers shall be required for P.E.pipe. (156) Section 1309.5.4.2 of the UMC is deleted. (157) Section 1309.5.8.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Pipe joints shall be threaded,flanged or welded. (158) Section 1309.5.8.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Tubing joints shall be made with approved gas tube fittings. (159) Section 1309.5.8.3 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Flared joints are not allowed except for csst. (160) Section 1309.5.8.4(1)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Only fittings approved for welded joints shall be used. Metal gas pipe or fittings over two(2) inches in size shall be welded. Screw type fittings shall not be used. Screw type fittings may be used in concealed spaces, except for unions,bushings and shutoff valves. 16 (161) Section 1309.5.8.4(2)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Fittings used with steel or wrought iron pipe shall be steel and malleable iron. (162) Section 1309.5.8.4(3)of the UMC is deleted. (163) Section 1309.5.8.4(5)of the UMC is deleted. (164) Sections 1309.6 through 1309.6.5 of the UMC are deleted. (165) Section 1309.7.5(a)(f) of the UMC is amended to delete the exception and add the following to the end of the subsection: If a privately owned gas regulator is installed on the interior of a building, the regulator shall be vented to the exterior of the building with either soft copper tubing(if allowed by manufacturer of regulator)or with black iron pipe. The inspector may make an exception on certain type buildings with overhead doors. The state boiler inspector does not allow copper pipe due to corrosion. (166) Sections 1309.11 through 1309.11.2 of the UMC are deleted. (167) Section 1310.0 of the UMC is deleted. (168) Section 1311.1.2(A)of the UMC is deleted. (169) Section 1311.1.1 of the UMC is deleted. (170) Section 1311.1.3 of the UMC is amended by deleting the second, third and fourth sentences. (171) Section 13.11.1.5 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Gas pipe that travels through a masonry or concrete wall shall be encases in a minimum Sch 40 steel pipe and properly sealed to prevent entry of water. (172) Section 1311.1.6 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: No gas piping is allowed to be installed under a building or structure. (173) Section 1311.1.7 of the UMC is deleted. (174) Section 1311.2.1 of the UMC is amended by deleting the second sentence. (175) Section 1311.2.3 of the UMC is deleted. (176) Section 1311.2.4 of the UMC is deleted. (177) Section 1311.3.2 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: No unions, gas valves, or bushings shall be concealed with permanent construction. Where a union,gas valve, or bushing must be installed in permanent construction, a 12" x 12" access panel shall be installed for access for testing and inspection or replacement. EXCEPTION: A manufactured fitting for csst material shall not be considered a union. (178) Section 1311.3.3 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Concealed gas piping and fittings shall not be installed inside of concrete walls or filled masonry walls. (179) Section 1311.3.4 of the UMC is amended to add the following:and meet manufactor's installation instructions. (180) Section 1311.3.5 of the UMC is deleted. (181) Sections 1311.4, 1311.4.1,and 1311.4.3 of the UMC are deleted. (182) Section 1311.5 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Changes in direction of gas pipe shall be made by the use of fittings or factory bends. (183) Sections 1311.5.1 through 1311.5.4 of the UMC are deleted. (184) Section 1311.6.1 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: All gas appliances located on the lowest level and served by a common gas meter shall have a minimum of a 3"drip leg located at appliance. (185) Sections 1311.6.3, 1311.7,and 1311.7.1 of the UMC are deleted. (186) Section 1311.9.2(a)of the UMC is deleted. 17 (187) Section 1311.9.2(b)of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Each gas line service in a building shall have a shut off valve on the exterior. (188) Section 1311.9.3 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the Section: If a building has any fume hood(s)or gas turrets, there shall be a gas valve located at each exit from the room. The gas piping to each hood shall be arranged in such a manner that when the valve(s)is shut off,gas flow to the fume hood(s) is discontinued. The valve shall have a permanent sign next to valve stating "Emergency Gas Shutoff Valve". The valve shall be between 42 to 48 inches off finished floor level. The fire inspector will determine if installation is adequate. (189) Section 1311.11 of the UMC is deleted. (190) Sections 1311.12 through 1311.12.6 of the UMC are deleted. (191) Sections 1311.13 through 1311.15 of the UMC are deleted. (192) Sections 1312.1.4 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the section: If a building has only fume hood(s)or gas turrets,there shall be a gas valve located at each exit from the room. The gas piping to each hood shall be arranged in such a manner that when the valve(s)is shut off,gas flow to the fume hood(s) is discontinued. The valve shall have a permanent sign next to valve stating "Emergency Gas Shutoff Valve". The valve shall be between 42 to 48 inches off finished floor level. The inspector will determine if installation is adequate. (193) Section 1312.1.6 of the UMC is deleted. (194) Section 1313.0 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the section: No liquified petroleum gas(LP)shall be used in the City of Ames unless permission is granted by the fire inspector. (195) Section 1314.1.1.1 of the UMC is amended to add the following to the end of the section: The Inspection Division will not have to be present for an air test on gas line. Before serving gas supplier turns the gas on at the gas meter,the gas supplier may require in writing from the installer that the gas lines were properly air tested in accordance with this code. (196) Section 1314.1.1.2 of the UMC is amended by deleting the words"or pressure tests as appropriate"from the section. (197) Section 1314.1.1.3 of the UMC is amended by replacing the first sentence with the following: Where repairs or additions are made, the affected piping shall have a visual inspection of the installation by the Inspection Division. (198) Section 1314.1.4.1 of the UMC is amended to state as follows: Low pressure and two(2)psi shall be tested with air for 15 minutes at 10 psi. Welded joints and 5 psi shall be tested with air for 30 minutes at 60 psi. (199) Section 1314.1.4.2 of the UMC is deleted. (200) Section 1314.1.4.3 of the UMC is deleted. (201) Section 1314.2.4 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Gas utilization equipment shall not be placed in operation until a visual inspection of the entire gas system has been completed by the Inspection Division. EXCEPTION: Temporary gas for new construction and remodel. All permanent piping must be visually inspected. (202) Section 1314.3.1 of the UMC is deleted. (203) Section 1314.3.2 of the UMC is deleted. 18 (204) Tables 13-5 and 13-6 of the UMC are deleted. (205) Section 1314.3.3 of the UMC is deleted. (206) Section 1314.3.4 of the UMC is deleted. (207) Sections 1315.0, 1315.1 and 1315.2 of the UMC are deleted. (208) Sections 1321.0 through 1321.13 of the UMC are deleted. (209) Sections 1322.0, 1322.1 and 1322.2 of the UMC are deleted. (210) Section 1323.0 of the UMC is amended to read as follows: Piping installed above ground shall be securely supported and located where it will be protected from physical damage. (211) Section 1324.4 of the UMC is deleted. (212) Sections 1325.0 through 1325.3 of the UMC are deleted. (213) Section 1325.5 of the UMC is amended by deleting the Exception. (214) Sectionsl327.0 through 1327.3 of the UMC are deleted. (215) Section 1331.3 of the UMC is deleted. (216) Tables 13-15, 13-16, 13-17,and 13-18 of the UMC are deleted. (217) Tables 13-19, 13-20, 13-21, 13-22,and 13-23 of the UMC are amended by adding: by manufacturer's installation instruction. " Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable by a fine of$500 for a person's first violation and a fine of$750 for each and every repeat violation by that person. Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,if any. Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Passed this 24th day of February 2004 Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tede co, Mayor 0711 19