CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

 


Article 1. Building Code. 1

4-101.... Definitions. 1

4-102.... International building codes adopted by reference; amendments. 1

4-103.... Additional provisions. 2

4-104.... Building official; powers; duties. 2

4-105.... Building inspector; appointment. 2

4-106.... Same; duties. 3

4-107.... Same; powers. 3

4-108.... Same; right of entry. 3

4-109.... Clarification; modification. 3

4-110.... Building permit required; application; approval. 4

4-111.... Same; application information required. 4

4-112.... Same; plans and specifications. 5

4-113.... Same; fees. 5

4-114.... Same; posting. 5

4-115.... Certificate of approval. 5

4-116.... Inspections of building; layout of building; foundations and footings; notice to inspector. 6

4-117.... Request for inspection. 6

4-118.... Inspection fee. 6

4-119.... Builder or building contractor defined. 6

4-120.... Builder’s or building contractor’s license required; building permits; unlawful acts. 8

4-121.... Same; application; granting. 8

4-122.... Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 8

4-123.... Insurance. 10

4-124.... License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 10

4-125.... Work by property owners. 11

4-126.... Liability. 11

4-127.... Severability. 11

Article 2. Electrical Code. 12

4-201.... Definitions. 12

4-202.... Adoption of electrical code by reference. 13

4-203.... Same; amendments. 13

4-204.... Building official; authority. 13

4-205.... Electrical inspector; appointment. 13

4-206.... Same; duties. 13

4-207.... Same; powers. 14

4-208.... Same; right of entry. 14

4-209.... Clarification; modification. 14

4-210.... Electrical permit required; application; approval. 14

4-211.... Same; application information required. 15

4-212.... Same; plans and specifications. 16

4-213.... Same; fees. 16

4-214.... Same; posting. 16

4-215.... Request for inspection. 16

4-216.... Inspection; concealment of prior work. 17

4-217.... Inspection fee. 17

4-218.... Certificate of approval. 17

4-219.... Connection to installations. 18

4-220.... Reinspection. 18

4-221.... Condemnation; appeal. 18

4-222.... Interference by unauthorized person. 19

4-223.... Electrician or electrical contractors defined. 19

4-224.... Electrician’s or electrical contractor’s license required; electrical permits; unlawful acts. 19

4-225.... Same; application; granting. 20

4-226.... Same; license fees; conditions; renewal; unlawful acts. 20

4-227.... Insurance. 20

4-228.... License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 21

4-229.... Work by property owners. 21

4-230.... Approved materials. 22

4-231.... Liability. 22

4-232.... Severability. 22

Article 3. Plumbing and Gas-Fitting Code. 23

4-301.... Definition of plumbing. 23

4-302.... International plumbing code, mechanical code, and fuel gas code adopted. 23

4-303.... Additional provisions. 23

4-304.... Building official; authority. 23

4-305.... Plumbing inspector; appointment. 23

4-306.... Same; duties. 23

4-307.... Same; powers. 24

4-308.... Same; right of entry. 24

4-309.... Clarification; modification. 24

4-310.... Plumbing permit required; exception. 25

4-311.... Same; application information required. 25

4-312.... Same; plans and specifications. 26

4-313.... Same; fees. 26

4-314.... Same; posting. 26

4-315.... Request for inspection. 26

4-316.... Inspection; concealment of prior work. 27

4-317.... Inspection fee. 27

4-318.... Certificate of approval. 27

4-319.... Connection to gas or water supply. 28

4-320.... Condemnation; appeal. 28

4-321.... Plumber or plumbing contractor; defined. 28

4-322.... Plumber’s or plumbing contractor’s license required; plumbing permits; unlawful acts. 30

4-323.... Same; application; granting. 30

4-324.... License fees. 30

4-325.... Insurance. 30

4-326.... License suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 31

4-327.... Excavations. 31

4-328.... Work by property owners. 32

4-329.... Approved materials. 32

4-330.... Liability. 32

4-331.... Severability. 32

Article 4. Moving Buildings. 33

4-401.... Building official; authority. 33

4-402.... Permit required. 33

4-403.... Same: application for permit. 33

4-404.... Same; insurance required. 33

4-405.... Same; fee. 33

4-406.... Contractor; license required; fee. 33

4-407.... Route; duties of building official. 34

4-408.... Notice to owners. 34

4-409.... Duty of owners. 34

4-410.... Interfering with poles; wires. 34

4-411.... Display of lanterns. 34

Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures 36

4-501.... Purpose. 36

4-502.... Definitions. 36

4-503.... Public officer; duties. 36

4-504.... Procedure; petition. 36

4-505.... Same; notice. 37

4-506.... Same; publication. 37

4-507.... Same; hearing, order. 37

4-508.... Duty of owner. 37

4-509.... Same; failure to comply. 37

4-510.... Same; make site safe. 37

4-511.... Assessment of costs. 38

4-512.... Immediate hazard. 38

4-513.... Appeals from order. 38

4-514.... Scope of article. 38

Article 6. Heating and Cooling Standards. 39

4-601.... New electrical connections restricted to buildings meeting ASHRAE standards. 39

Article 7. Signs. 41

4-701.... Signs defined. 41

4-702.... Permits required. 41

4-703.... Location. 41

4-704.... Owner’s responsibility. 41

4-705.... Construction. 42

4-706.... Electrical connections. 43

4-707.... Cloth or banner signs. 43

4-708.... Billboards and ground signs. 43

4-709.... Prohibited signs. 43

4-710.... Maintenance. 44

4-711.... Penalties. 44

Article 8. Excavations. 45

4-801.... Definitions. 45

4-802.... Applicability. 45

4-803.... Permit required. 45

4-804.... Persons eligible for permits. 45

4-805.... Application for permit; fees, issuance. 46

4-806.... Backfilling; generally; removal of surplus material. 47

4-807.... Same; construction or repair of building foundation adjacent to streets, etc. 47

4-808.... Same; excavations within four feet of existing pavement, etc. 47

4-809.... Same; extra excavation of pavement beyond edges of dirt foundation. 48

4-810.... Same; with excavated material. 48

4-811.... Same; duty of persons making excavation. 48

4-812.... Work to continue without interruption where excavation made on expressways, freeways, arterial streets. 48

4-813.... Liability of permittee for negligent acts, etc.; city to be saved harmless.. 48

4-814.... Replacement of cuts; notice to the city; liability after notice. 48

4-815.... Same; work to be done by the city; exception. 49

4-816.... Contracting with paving contractor to do work. 49

4-817.... Disposition of moneys collected under ordinance. 49

4-818.... Right of city to civil action to recover permit fees. 50

4-819.... Penalty. 50

Article 9. Building Trades Board. 51

4-901.... City of Ellis trades board; established. 51

4-902.... Same; membership; term limits. 51

4-903.... Meetings. 51

Article 10. Fences 52

4-1001.  Definitions. 52

4-1002.  Permit required. 52

4-1003.  Restrictions; generally. 52

4-1004.  Same; open fences. 53

4-1005.  Same; solid fences. 53

4-1006.  Nonconforming fences; continuation. 53

4-1007.  Maintenance. 54

4-1008.  Protective fences and walls during construction work. 54

4-1009.  Fence height; measurement. 54

4-1010.  Standards. 54

4-1011.  Appeals. 54

4-1012.  Acts prohibited. 54

4-1013.  Variances. 55

Article 11. Subterranean Termite Control 56

4-1101.  Statement of policy. 56

4-1102.  Definitions. 56

4-1103.  Pre-treatment required; exception for structural addition. 56

4-1104.  Chemical application required to comply with manufacturer’s specifications. 56

4-1105.  Certification of pre-treatment. 56

4-1106.  License required for the performance of pre-treatment services. 57

4-1107.  City trades board responsible for rules and regulation. 57

Article 12. Lawn Sprinkler and Irrigation Services  58

4-1201.  License required. 58

4-1202.  Regulations. 58

4-1203.  License fees; renewal. 58

4-1204.  Violations. 58