The International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.060 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6929 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published
by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions,
insertions, deletions and changes so that such Sections and Subsections
shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION 101 GENERAL).
101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Existing
Building Code of the City of University City, Missouri. It is referred
to herein as "this code."
2.
(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
SAFETY).
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The term
"Building Official" or "Code Official" shall be construed to mean
the Building Commissioner of the City of University City, Missouri
or the duly authorized representative of the Building Commissioner.
3.
(SECTION 105 PERMITS).
105.1 Required. Required permits shall comply with
Section 105.1 of the Building Code of University City.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Work exempt from
permits shall comply with Section 105.2 of the Building Code of University
City.
105.3.3 Rejected application. Rejected applications
will be held on file for sixty (60) days after the date of rejection.
If the required information or corrections are not received within
this period of time, the application shall be deemed to have been
abandoned.
105.8 Coordination with other jurisdictions. Where
a building, structure, or premises is added to, altered or modified
partially outside the city limits, the Building Official shall be
authorized to enter into agreements with the adjoining Code jurisdictions
to avoid duplication of permits, inspections and fees.
4.
(SECTION 108 FEES).
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees shall be required
in accordance with the Building, Residential, Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing, Energy Conservation, or other applicable code.
108.4 Surcharge for work started without a permit. In case any work for which a permit is required by this code is
substantially started or proceeded without first obtaining said permit,
the total normal fees applicable shall be increased by an amount equal
to the permit fee; except that the surcharge amount shall not be less
than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) nor more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) for each permit.
5.
(SECTION 109 INSPECTIONS).
109.3.8.1 Extra inspections. In addition to the
inspections normally provided, the Building Official shall require
that additional inspections or reinspections be conducted due to non-compliance
with Code requirements or due to work which is not ready for inspection
or not accessible for inspection at the time of a scheduled inspection.
Fees for such additional inspections shall be assessed and paid prior
to scheduling the next inspection.
109.4 Inspection agencies. The Building Official
is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided
such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualification and reliability.
All such reports must be received by the Department of Planning &
Development within seventy-two (72) hours of the inspection or as
approved by the Building Official. All fees and costs related to the
performance of special inspections services shall be the responsibility
of the owner.
109.4.1 Third-party inspections. All third-party
inspections shall be in accordance with Section 110.4.1 of the Building
Code of University City.
109.7 Visits to site. When so directed by the Building
Official or when required by the special inspection provisions of
this code, the registered design professional shall make visits to
the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of the construction
components requiring controlled materials; or to determine whether
the work is proceeding in accordance with the construction of documents
approved for the building permit. The registered design professional
shall periodically submit reports to the Building Official showing
the results of such periodic visits.
109.8 Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations
or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement
of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner
in compliance with this code, in accordance with industry standards,
and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
6.
(SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS).
112.1 General. University City Building Code Section 113 shall be applicable for all appeals involving this code.
112.2 Limitations on authority. Delete in its entirety.
112.3 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
7.
(SECTION 113 VIOLATIONS).
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, move, construct, alter, remove, demolish or repair a structure in a manner that is not in compliance with an approved plan or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining the permit therefore, or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop-work order, except such work as that person has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition; or any owner or tenant of a building or premises, or any other person, who takes part or assists in any violation of this code or who has charge of any building, premises, or part thereof in which such violation shall exist, shall upon conviction thereof be subject to the penalties provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after a notice is served shall be deemed a separate offense.
8.
(SECTION 117 DEMOLITION).
117.1 General. All demolitions by the City as the result of a nuisance hearing shall be in accordance with Section 110 of the Property Maintenance Code.
117.2 Notices and orders. Delete in its entirety.
117.3 Failure to comply. Delete in its entirety.
117.4 Salvage materials. Delete in its entirety.
9.
(SECTION 190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
work in the scope of the Code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of
one (1) year and may be renewed per year thereafter.
190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by the Section 109 of the Building Code.
190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written
notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of
any violation of this code, including but not limited to, applying
for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary
to Code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit,
failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing
unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite.
190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
190.4 Use of registrants name by another. No person
registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his or her name
to be used by another person either for the purpose of obtaining permits,
or for doing business, or other work under the registration. Every
person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner their business
and mailing address, the name under which such business is conducted,
and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner of any
change.
190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
