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2. Ordinance 1682 - Building Codes - 2nd ReadingPLANNING FOR THE FvivRE MONTAM REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council FROM: Jeff Clawson, Building official Jane Howington, City Manager Planning Department 201 1" Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/planning SUBJECT: Second Reading - Adoption of the 2009 International Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Existing Building Codes and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code MEETING DATE: October 4, 2010 Council Meeting BACKGROUND: This is the second reading of an ordinance officially adopting the 2009 International Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Existing Building Codes and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code. The State of Montana adopted these codes effective July 29, 2010 and as such the city is required to concurrently adopt the same code within 90 days to maintain the city's Building Department Certification. These codes will replace the previously adopted 2006 family of codes. Because of the State Building Codes Division action, these codes presently are in force for all commercial and multi -family residential construction within the State of Montana. The City of Kalispell, in order to maintain its certification with the State Building Codes Bureau is required to follow suite locally within 90 days and adopt the 2009 codes as well. Once adopted in Kalispell the city building department will utilize these codes for all commercial and residential construction within the city. RECOMMENDATION. A motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance for adoption of the 2009 International Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Existing Building Codes and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: Cost increases will be expected for those constructing new apartment buildings of 8 - 15 units or motels with 8 - 15 rooms of about. $2.50 sq ft for the required sprinkler systems. Other codes may have miner cost increases depending on the size and type of project being constructed. It is the intent of the State Building Codes Division that these costs will be offset through the construction of safer buildings. ALTERNATIVES: Failure to adopt the ordinance would place the building department out of compliance with the State Building Codes Bureau and force the state to de -certify the Kalispell Building Department. Respectfully submitted, C::� TAq son Building Official c: Theresa white, Kalispell City Clerk Jane Howington City Manager PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-108, M.C.A., AND 7-5--4202, M.C.A., BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALIS PELL, MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION L There is hereby adopted by reference, Administrative Rules of the State of Montana- ARM 24.301.101 through 24.301.905, and specifically the amendments to the ARM at 24.301.131, 24.301.138, 24.301.139, 24.301.1429 24.301.146, 24.301.171.1 24.301.1.72, and 24.301.173, as they may pertain to those portions of the building codes previously adopted by the City and as same ARM may be currently effective. SECTION II. There is hereby adopted by reference, the "International Building Code (IBC)", 2009 edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above, except for the penalty portions thereof and except for the fee schedule, which shall. remain unchanged. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clem for inspection by the public. SECTION III. There is hereby adopted, by reference, the "International Fire Code (IFC)", 2009 Edition, as amended by the .Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above, except for the penalty portions thereof and except for the fee schedule, which shall remain unchanged. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION Iy. There is hereby adopted, by reference, the "International Existing Building Code", 2009 Edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above, except for the penalty portions thereof and except for the fee schedule, which shall remain unchanged. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION V. There is hereby adopted, by reference, the "International Mechanical Code", 2009 .Edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION VI. There is hereby adopted, by reference, the "International Fuel Gas Code", 2009 Edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above. At Least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION V11. There is hereby adopted, by reference, the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 2009 Edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, set forth specifically above. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION VIII. These codes are applicable to all buildings within the building code enforcement area of the City of Kalispell, including but not limited to, residential buildings containing less than five dwelling units or them- attached -to structures, any farm or ranch building, and any private garage or private storage structure use only for the owner's own use as provided by § 50-60-102 (1) (a), MCA. SECTION I. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly, purposely, willfully, or negligently violate any lawful order issued pursuant to said codes; such a violation is an offense against the City punishable as provided in Section 1-9 of the Kalispell City Code. SECTION X. Section 11.2 of the International Building Code, providing for a Board of Appeals, shall be the provision applicable and shall be used for appeals: under this Ordinance. SECTION XI. This ordinance is effective thirty days following final. approval by the Council. and Mayor and the filing with the City Clerk of the prescribed copies of the Codes hereby adopted by reference. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR GE THE CTTY GE KALISPELL, MONTANA THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2010. Tarnm.i Fisher Mayor ATTEST: Theresa white City Clerk