Title 15

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapters:

15.04 Building Codes-deleted by Ord. #02-2000 effective 1-6-2000

15.08 Electrical Code- deleted by Ord. #02-2000 effective 1-6-2000

15.12 Fire Prevention Code

15.16 Plumbing Code and Plumbers

15.20 Flood Protection

15.24 Trailer Courts

ORDINANCE NO. 02-2000

A ORDINANCE TO ABOLISH BUILDING INSPECTION

PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Town of Hot Springs has committed itself to the orderly growth and planning of the Town but is unable to comply with State requirements for the continuation of its building inspection program;

WHEREAS, the Town has experienced less revenues and more demands upon it for services that it cannot meet;

WHEREAS, the Town cannot increase, in good conscience, its inspection fees to the level demanded by State or, otherwise, afford the personnel necessary to carry out the mandates of State law; and

WHEREAS, it appears in the best public interest that the Hot Springs Town Council discontinue its building inspection program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Town of Hot Springs abolishes the office of building inspector and its building inspection program including fees, therefore, as follows:

1. Deleting in full, Chapters 15.04, 15.08 and Sections 15.16.010 through 15.16.030 of Chapter 15.16 and Chapter 2.12 pertaining to the office of the building inspector;

2. Amending the Town schedule for building inspection as found in the Appendix of Fees for Title 15, Building and Construction; and,

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3. Deleting all reference to Building Inspector and where appropriate substituting Zoning Compliance Officer, including, but not limited to the following:

a. 17.04.020

b. 17.04.030

c. 17.04.040

d. 17.20.030

BE IT, FURTHERMORE ORDAINED, that the Town Clerk is instructed to file this Ordinance in the Book of Ordinance established by this City.

First reading ___4ayes ____0nays _____abstentions

Second reading ___3ayes ____1nays _____abstentions

Effective date: 1-6-2000

_David L. Oxford__________

Mayor

Attest:

_Diane Baldry_____________

Clerk

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Chapter 15.12

FIRE PREVENTION CODE

Sections:

15.12.010 Copies available.

15.12.020 Additions, amendments and deletions.

15.12.030 Violation--Penalty.

15.12.010 Copies available. Three full printed copies of the fire prevention code shall be on file with the town clerk, and shall be available for examination on request. (Prior code Section 8-7-02)

15.12.020 Additions, amendments and deletions. The fire prevention code is amended by the additions, deletions and modifications set forth in the following sections of this chapter. (Prior code Section 8-7-03)

15.12.030 Violation--Penalty. Any and all penalties in the fire prevention code are replaced by the following penalty provisions:

Any person violating a provision of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalty provided in this municipal code.

(Prior code Section 8-7-04)

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Chapter 15.16

PLUMBERS

Sections:

ARTICLE II.

PLUMBERS

15.16.040 License--Requirements.

15.16.050 License--Scope.

15.16.060 Permit--Required.

15.16.070 Permit--Application.

15.16.080 Repairs defined.

15.16.090 Inspection--Required.

15.16.100 Inspection--Fee.

15.16.110 Revocation of licenses and permits.

15.16.120 Violation--Penalty.

ARTICLE II.

PLUMBERS

15.16.040 License--Requirements.

A. Every person working at the business of plumbing within the limits of the town shall hold a valid plumber's license from the state; provided, however, that if no plumber holding a state license is available within the town, the sewer commissioner may license qualified plumbers who do not hold state licenses, for work within the town.

B. The plumber's license granted by the town shall run for the period of one year, and may be renewed for additional periods of one year each by the sewer commissioner; provided, that no plumber holding a state license is yet available in the town. The fee for the plumber's license issued by the town shall be as set forth in the table of fees in the appendix to this code. (Prior code Section 4-6-01)

15.16.050 License--Scope. A plumber's license, whether issued by the state or the town, shall not exempt a plumber from the requirement of obtaining a town business license, as provided elsewhere in this code. (Prior code Section 4-6-02)

15.16.060 Permit--Required.

A. No person shall begin any work other than repairs on any plumbing within the town without having first obtained a written permit for the work from the sewer department.

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B. The permit shall be present at the job site the whole time the work is in progress, and shall be exhibited to any official of the town upon request. (Prior code Section 4-6-11)

15.16.070 Permit--Application.

A. Application for the permit required in this chapter shall be made at the office of the sewer commissioner.

B. Application forms shall be available from the office of the sewer commissioner upon request.

C. Applications shall be in writing, and shall include a plan and description of the work to be done. No permit shall be granted for work which substantially deviates from the technical requirements set forth in the plumbing code adopted by the town. (Prior code Section 4-6-12)

15.16.080 Repairs defined. As used in this chapter, "repairs" means the mending of leaks in drains, soil, waste and vent pipes, the mending of faucets, valves and water supply pipes, and the forcing out of waste from pipes; however, "repairs" does not include any work done in a building condemned by the board of health. (Prior code Section 4-6-13)

Chapter 15.20

FLOOD PROTECTION

Sections:

15.20.010 Participation--General requirements.

15.20.010 Participation--General requirements.

A. The town shall participate in NFIP.

B. The town adopts by reference the Floor Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as promulgated on October 15, 1985, as the basis for determining designated floodprone areas; and

C. No new development or substantial improvements (greater than fifty percent) to existing structures will be permitted in such floodprone areas. (Ord. 175 Sections1--3, 1985)

Chapter 15.18

Demolition

Sections:

15.18.10 Permit Required

15.18.10 Permit Required

A. Application for the permit required in this chapter shall be made at Town Hall.

B. Application forms shall be available from the town clerk upon request.

C. Applications shall be in writing, and shall include a plan and description of the work to be done.

D. Inspection for asbestos is required for all demolitions.

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Chapter 15.24

TRAILER COURTS

Sections:

15.24.010 Definitions.

15.24.020 General regulations.

15.24.030 Site requirements generally.

15.24.040 Trailer coach spaces.

15.24.050 Parking.

15.24.060 Service Buildings.

15.24.070 Toilet facilities.

15.24.080 Lavatories.

15.24.090 Laundry facilities.

15.24.100 Water supply.

15.24.110 Refuse disposal.

15.24.120 Electricity.

15.24.130 Fuel.

15.24.140 Alterations or additions to coaches.

15.24.150 Registration of occupants.

15.24.160 Reporting of communicable diseases.

15.24.170 Enforcement authority.

15.24.180 Subdivision and sanitation requirements.

15.24.010 Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

"Dependent trailer coach" is a trailer coach which does not have a toilet and bath or shower.

"Independent trailer coach" is a trailer coach which has a toilet and a bath or shower.

"Service building" means a building housing separate toilet and bathing facilities for men and women and also having laundry facilities and a slop sink.

"Trailer coach" is any vehicle used or so constructed as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon the public streets or highways and duly licensable as such and constructed in such a manner as will permit occupancy thereof as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons.

"Trailer coach space" means a plot of ground within a trailer court designated for the accommodation of one trailer coach.

"Trailer court" means any plot or ground upon which two or more trailer coaches, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located. (Prior code Section 8-3-01)

15.24.020 General regulations. All trailer courts within the town shall be constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with the regulations provided in this chapter. (Prior code Section 8-3-02)

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15.24.030 Site requirements generally. Every trailer court shall be on a well-drained site, so located that its drainage will not endanger any water supply. All trailer courts shall be in areas free from marshes, swamps or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents. (Prior code Section 8-3-03)

15.24.040 Trailer coach spaces. Each trailer coach space shall contain a minimum of one thousand square feet, shall be at least twenty-five feet wide, and shall abut on a driveway or other clear area with unobstructed access to a public street. Such spaces shall be clearly defined, and trailer coaches shall be parked in such spaces so that there is a minimum of fifteen feet between trailer coaches, and so that no trailer coach is less than ten feet from the exterior boundary of the trailer court. (Prior code Section 8-3-04)

15.24.050 Parking. No trailer coach shall be parked closer than twenty-five feet from any street or highway, or so that any part of such trailer coach obstructs any roadway or walkway. No trailer coach shall be allowed in a trailer court unless there is a trailer coach space available. Sufficient area shall be provided for the parking of at least one motor vehicle for each trailer coach space. (Prior code Section 8-3-05)

15.24.060 Service buildings.

A. Each trailer court shall be provided with one or more service buildings adequately equipped with flush-type fixtures. No service building shall contain less than two toilets for women, one toilet for men, two lavatories and one shower for each sex, a urinal for men, a laundry tray and a slop sink. These minimum fixtures will be adequate to serve up to twenty dependent trailer coaches and any number of independent trailer coaches. Additional fixtures shall be provided in the ratios set forth in this chapter.

B. Every service building shall meet the following requirements:

1. Be located not more than two hundred feet from any dependent trailer coach, nor less than fifteen feet from any trailer coach;

2. Be of permanent construction and be provided with adequate light, heat and ventilation;

3. The interior to be of moisture-resistant material to permit frequent washing and cleaning;

4. All rooms to be well ventilated with all openings screened. (Prior code Sections 8-3-11, 8-3-15)

15.24.070 Toilet facilities. Toilet facilities for women shall consist of at least one flush-type water closet for every ten dependent trailer coaches and toilet facilities for men shall consist of one flush-type water closet or urinal for every ten dependent trailer coaches. Urinals shall be substituted for not more than one-third of the toilet fixtures required for men. A one and one-half foot length of trough-type urinal shall be considered as one urinal. Each water closet shall be a private compartment. Toilet facilities for men and women shall be separated if in the same building by a sound resistant wall. (Prior code Section 8-3-12)

15.24.080 Lavatories. A lavatory for each sex shall be provided for every ten dependent trailer coaches, and a bath or shower for each sex shall be provided for every twenty dependent trailer coaches. Each bath or shower shall be in a private compartment. (Prior code Section 8-3-13) 15-8

15.24.090 Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities shall be provided in the ratio of one unit for every twenty-trailer coach spaces. Drying space in the ratio of fifty feet to each coach space or other clothes-drying facilities shall be provided to accommodate the laundry of the trailer court occupants. A slop sink shall be provided in the service building. (Prior code Section 8-3-14)

15.24.100 Water supply. An adequate and safe supply of water under pressure shall be supplied to each trailer court. The source and distribution system shall be approved by the health officer or authorized representative. Each trailer coach space shall have a water supply outlet. An adequate supply of hot and cold water shall be provided at all times in the service building. (Prior code Section 8-3-20)

15.24.110 Refuse disposal. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the court shall be in a manner so as not to create health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident hazards or air pollution. All refuse shall be stored in flytight, watertight, rodent proof containers, and such containers shall be provided of a number and capacity to prevent any refuse from overflowing on the ground. Satisfactory container racks or holders shall be provided and located not more than one hundred fifty feet from any trailer coach space. (Prior code Section 8-3-25)

15.24.120 Electricity. An electrical outlet supplying at least one hundred ten volts shall be provided for each trailer coach space, and the installation shall be in compliance with all state and local electrical codes. Such electrical outlets shall be weatherproof, and no power line shall be permitted to lie on the ground or be suspended less than ten feet above the ground. (Prior code Section 8-3-30)

15.24.130 Fuel.

A. Bottled gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual trailer coach spaces unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing. Bottled gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and adequately protected from the weather.

B. No cylinder containing bottled gas shall be located in a trailer coach or within five feet of a door to a trailer coach. (Prior code Section 8-3-35)

15.24.140 Alterations or additions to coaches.

A. No permanent additions of any kind shall be built onto or become a part of any trailer coach.

B. Skirting of coaches is permissible, but such skirting shall not permanently attach the coach to the grounds, provide a harborage for rodents, or create a fire hazard.

C. The wheels of the coach shall not be removed except temporarily for repairs.

D. Jacks or stabilizers may be placed under the frame of the coach to prevent movement on the springs while the coach is parked or occupied. (Prior code Section 8-3-40) 15-9

15.24.150 Registration of occupants. Every trailer court owner or operator shall maintain a register containing a record of all trailer coaches and occupants using the trailer court. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the court, and shall be preserved for the period required by the health officer. The register shall contain:

A. The names and addresses of all trailer coach occupants stopping in the court;

B. The make, model and license number of each motor vehicle and trailer coach;

C. The state, territory or county issuing registration to the vehicle and trailer coach;

D. The dates of arrival and departure of each trailer coach. (Prior code Section 8-3-45)

15.24.160 Reporting of communicable diseases. Every owner, operator, attendant or other person operating a trailer court shall notify immediately the local health officer of any suspected communicable or contagious disease within the trailer court. In the case of quarantinable diseases so diagnosed by a physician, such owner, operator, attendant or other person operating a trailer court shall not permit the departure of a trailer coach or its occupants, or the removal therefrom of clothing or other articles which have been exposed to infection, without the approval of the health officer. (Prior code Section 8-3-50)

15.24.170 Enforcement authority. It shall be the duty of the health officer to enforce the regulations of this chapter, and for the purpose of securing enforcement of them, the health officer, or any person duly authorized by him, shall have the right to enter upon the premises of any trailer court within the town, to inspect the court and all accommodations connected to it. (Prior code Section 8-3-55)

15.24.180 Subdivision and sanitation requirements. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to contradict the subdivision regulations as promulgated by Sanders County or the Town Council. All requirements herein are in addition to the requirements of the subdivision and sanitation regulations. Where conflicts arise the more stringent rules shall apply.

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