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
4-108.... 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
4-115.... 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
4-119.... 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
4-124.... License
suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 10
4-125.... Work
by property owners. 11
Article 2. Electrical Code. 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
4-208.... 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
4-215.... Request
for inspection. 16
4-216.... Inspection;
concealment of prior work. 17
4-218.... Certificate
of approval. 17
4-219.... Connection
to installations. 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
4-228.... License
suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 21
4-229.... Work
by property owners. 21
4-230.... Approved
materials. 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
4-308.... 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
4-315.... Request
for inspection. 26
4-316.... Inspection;
concealment of prior work. 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
4-326.... License
suspension; revocation; appeal; unlawful acts. 31
4-328.... Work
by property owners. 32
4-329.... Approved
materials. 32
Article 4. Moving Buildings. 33
4-401.... Building
official; authority. 33
4-403.... Same:
application for permit. 33
4-404.... Same;
insurance required. 33
4-406.... Contractor;
license required; fee. 33
4-407.... Route;
duties of building official. 34
4-408.... Notice
to owners. 34
4-410.... Interfering
with poles; wires. 34
4-411.... Display
of lanterns. 34
Article 5. Dangerous and Unfit Structures 36
4-503.... Public
officer; duties. 36
4-504.... Procedure;
petition. 36
4-506.... Same;
publication. 37
4-507.... Same;
hearing, order. 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
4-702.... Permits
required. 41
4-704.... Owner’s
responsibility. 41
4-706.... Electrical
connections. 43
4-707.... Cloth
or banner signs. 43
4-708.... Billboards
and ground signs. 43
4-709.... Prohibited
signs. 43
4-804.... 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
Article 9. Building Trades Board. 51
4-901.... City
of Ellis trades board; established. 51
4-902.... Same;
membership; term limits. 51
4-1003. Restrictions; generally. 52
4-1005. Same; solid fences. 53
4-1006. Nonconforming fences; continuation. 53
4-1008. Protective fences and walls during
construction work. 54
4-1009. Fence height; measurement. 54
Article 11. Subterranean Termite Control 56
4-1101. Statement of policy. 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
4-1203. License fees; renewal. 58