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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 222, Building
Code Regulations and Penalties [Introduction, First Consideration]
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff is proposing several amendments related to the
building code. The first two amendments relate to how valuation can be
determined based upon the proposed improvements associated with both
residential and commercial applications. The amendment allows the option
for utilization of engineered estimates as presented by the applicant.
The proposed change to the National Electrical Code is the result of state
adoption of the 2017 National Electrical Code and its amendments.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the introduction of the
ordinance and first consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance, approve first consideration
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 222 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 222.3 AMENDMENTS,
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS (RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE), SECTION 222.5 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS (RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE),
AND SECTION 222.13 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND
DELETIONS (RELATED TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE).
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA:
Section 1: Chapter 222.3, Waukee Municipal Code, Amendments, Modifications,
Additions and Deletions (related to 2015 International Residential Code) is amended
to add subsection E as follows:
E. Add the following to Section R108.3: The Building Valuation will be derived
from the construction costs for the total work submitted by the contractor, or
the most current Building Valuation Data Schedule published by the
International Code Council (ICC). Submitted contractor valuation shall not
be less than derived valuation through ICC. Published data is utilized by the
Administrative Official in an effort to maintain consistency and fairness for
permit fee calculations. It is not intended to reflect actual taxable value.
Section 2: Chapter 222.5, Waukee Municipal Code, Amendments, Modifications,
Additions and Deletions (related to 2015 International Building Code) is amended to
add new subsection D and to renumber all remaining subsections within the section
as follows:
D. Add the following to Section R109.3: The Building Valuation will be derived
from the construction costs for the total work submitted by the contractor, or
the most current Building Valuation Data Schedule published by the
International Code Council (ICC). Submitted contractor valuation shall not
be less than derived valuation through ICC. Published data is utilized by the
Administrative Official in an effort to maintain consistency and fairness for
permit fee calculations. It is not intended to reflect actual taxable value.
Section 3: Chapter 222.13, Waukee Municipal Code, Amendments, Modifications,
Additions and Deletions (related to National Electrical Code) is amended by deleting
the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
§222.13 Amendments, Modifications, Additions and Deletions. The following
amendments, modifications, additions and deletions to the National Electrical Code, as
currently adopted by the State of Iowa, are hereby made:
A. Amend Section 90.2 to add the following language:
90.2(D) Scope. Permits required. Permits shall be required for work contained
within the scope of this article with the following exception: The electrical permit
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for new construction shall be deemed included in the general building permit
issued to the builder/general contractor.
B. Delete section 210.12(D)
C. Delete section 406.4(D)(4).
Section 4. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of __________, 2018, and approved this ___ day of
____________, 2018.
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca Schuett, City Clerk