Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODES
Sections:
15.04.010 International Building Code.
15.04.020 International Residential Code.
15.04.030 Uniform Mechanical Code.
15.04.040 International Fire Code.
15.04.050 Uniform Plumbing Code.
15.04.060 National Electric Code.
15.04.070 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
15.04.080 Uniform Housing Code.
15.04.090 International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
15.40.100 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
15.04.110 ICC Electric Code—Administrative Provisions.
15.04.120 International Existing Building Code.
15.04.130 Mobile home/manufactured house standards, rules and regulations.
15.04.140 International Energy Conservation Code.
15.04.150 Business license survey fee.
Prior ordinance history: Ords. 3-20-89, 6-15-92A, 12-16-96, 9-20-99, 8-7-00, 3-27-01, 1-03-05, 5-19-08, 1-05-09A, 4-18-11 and 6-04-12.
15.04.010 International Building Code.
A. Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Building Code, with appendices published by the International Code Council, is adopted by the county with changes or modifications as set out in subsection (C) of this section.
B. Definitions. The term “building official” as used in the International Building Code means the county building official and such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners.
C. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments.
D. Permit Fee. The permit fees shall be based upon January 1, 2014, valuation data published by the International Code Council plus twenty-five percent and Table 3-A of the 1991 Uniform Building Code plus an increase of fifteen percent. The minimum permit fee shall be set at fifty-one dollars and seventy-five cents for construction valuations of one dollar to two thousand dollars.
E. References to International Codes not specifically adopted by Humboldt County shall not be applicable. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 4-23-18 § 1; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.020 International Residential Code.
A. Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code with appendices excluding the mechanical, plumbing and electrical chapters and appendices, and Appendix Chapter M—Home Day Care, published by the International Code Council, is adopted by the county with changes or modifications as set out in subsection (C) of this section.
B. Definitions. The term “building official” as used in the International Residential Code means the county building official and such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners.
C. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments.
D. Permit Fee. The permit fees shall be based upon January 1, 2014, valuation data published by the International Code Council plus twenty-five percent and Table 3-A of the 1991 Uniform Building Code plus an increase of fifteen percent. The minimum permit fee shall be set at fifty-one dollars and seventy-five cents for construction valuations of one dollar to two thousand dollars.
E. Bathrooms shall not be constructed in a garage/accessory building until a residence is located on the parcel.
F. References to International Codes not specifically adopted by Humboldt County shall not be applicable. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.030 Uniform Mechanical Code.
A. Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code with appendices as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is adopted by the county with changes or modifications as set out in subsection (C) of this section.
B. Definitions. The term “authority having jurisdiction” as used in the Uniform Mechanical Code means the county building official and such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners.
C. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments.
D. References to the International Mechanical Code or the International Fuel Code shall refer to the Uniform Mechanical Code. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.040 International Fire Code.
The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code with appendices thereto as published by International Code Council and as amended by the Nevada State Fire Marshal is adopted by the county. Fees assessed for fire code plan reviews shall be the same fee schedule as adopted by the Nevada State Fire Marshal under Nevada Administrative Code 477.750. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.050 Uniform Plumbing Code.
A. Compliance with Statutory Requirements.
1. NRS 444.350 states that all construction, alteration or change in the use of a building or other structure in this state shall be in compliance with the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
2. Adoption of NRS 278.582 pertaining to minimum plumbing fixtures in certain construction and expansions.
B. Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with appendices is declared to be the latest edition which is in effect in the county as mandated by NRS 444.350, with changes or modifications thereto and therein as set out in subsection (D) of this section, which modifications and changes are deemed reasonably necessary because of geographic, topographic or climatic conditions of the county.
C. Definitions. The term “authority having jurisdiction” as used in the Uniform Plumbing Code means the county building official and such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners.
D. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments.
E. References to the International Plumbing Code or the International Fuel Gas Code shall refer to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
F. Public Facilities. Every place of business selling beer, wine or intoxicating liquor to be consumed on the premises and every service station dispensing petroleum products for vehicle use shall provide for public usage a minimum of one water closet and one lavatory for women and one water closet and one urinal and lavatory for men. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.060 National Electric Code.
A. Compliance with Statutory Requirements. NRS 278.583 states that all construction, alterations or changes in the use of a building or structure in this state are to be in compliance with the technical provisions of the latest edition of the National Electric Code adopted by the National Fire Protection Association.
B. Adopted. The 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association at its annual meeting is declared to be the latest edition, which is in effect as mandated by NRS 278.583.
C. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.070 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
A. Adopted. The 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.080 Uniform Housing Code.
A. Adopted. The 1997 Uniform Housing Code. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.04.090 International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
A. Adopted. International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A)
15.40.100 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
A. Adopted. 2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ICC A117.1-2017. (Ord. 9-03-19)
15.04.110 ICC Electric Code—Administrative Provisions.
A. Adopted. 2006 ICC Electric Code—Administrative Provisions. (Ord. 9-03-19)
15.04.120 International Existing Building Code.
A. Adopted. 2012 ICC Existing Building Code. (Ord. 9-03-19)
15.04.130 Mobile home/manufactured house standards, rules and regulations.
A. Compliance with Statutory Requirements. NRS 489.251 directs that regulations be adopted by the State of Nevada pertaining to safety standards for installation, support and tie down of mobile homes/manufactured house or commercial coaches and inspection of plumbing, heating, cooling, fuel burning and electrical systems connections.
B. Adopted. The Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 489.
C. Mobile Home/Manufactured House Foundation Requirements.
1. Concrete/masonry foundations shall be installed per Humboldt County minimum requirements.
2. All other foundations shall be installed per NRS Chapter 489.
3. A minimum of sixteen inches shall be required from the bottom of the chassis frame member to the top of the footing (runner).
4. When mobile homes/manufactured houses are installed on runners or permanent foundations complying with real property conversion standards, all items required for real property conversion shall be completed at the time of the mobile home/manufactured house final inspection.
D. Mobile Home/Manufactured House Setup Fees. The following mobile home/manufactured house setup fees, in addition to those provided in NAC 489.380 and Section 325 of the rules and regulations as set forth by the State of Nevada Manufactured Housing Division, will be charged:
1. Lot development permit fees shall be per the adopted fees under the Uniform Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code as written in HCC 15.04.050(D) and 15.04.060(C).
2. For inspection of each poured concrete/runner foundation—fifty-one dollars and seventy-five cents per inspection.
3. Perimeter foundation is assessed separately per square feet using the International Residential Code fee schedule. (See HCC 15.04.020(C).)
4. For special inspection for conversion to real property—fifty-one dollars and seventy-five cents per inspection.
5. Investigative fees may be assessed if work has been commenced without first obtaining the required permit.
E. Expiration of Mobile Home/Manufactured Home Permits. We consider the project to be abandoned if there has been no inspection requested or passed within six months and the permit will be expired.
F. Permit Renewal Fees. Renewal fees are required when a permit has been expired. The fees will be per the State of Nevada Manufactured Housing Division’s current fee schedule. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A. Formerly 15.04.100)
15.04.140 International Energy Conservation Code.
A. The 2009 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with ANSI/ASHRA/IESNA Standard 90.1 as published by the International Code Council is adopted by the county.
B. Amendments. See Humboldt County building department 2018 code amendments. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A. Formerly 15.04.110)
15.04.150 Business license survey fee.
A. Business License Surveys and Required Inspections. A plan review fee of fifty dollars per hour (minimum of one hour) and a fifty-one dollar and seventy-five cent fee for each inspection shall be assessed for all business licenses. These fees include inspection and plan reviews of existing or new buildings. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A. Formerly 15.04.120)
15.04.160 Board of appeals.
Any provision of any of the uniform or national codes adopted by this chapter notwithstanding, there is created a board of appeals consisting of five members, to be appointed in accordance with the procedure in the county for appointment of members to boards and commissions. The county building official shall sit as ex officio members of the board of appeals without vote. The board of appeals, in addition to performing duties as required by the various codes, shall hear any appeals made in writing within ten days of a decision, action or nonaction by the county building department. The board of appeals shall perform duties and act under the bylaws approved by the board of appeals. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A. Formerly 15.04.130)
15.04.170 Violation—Penalty.
Any provision of any of the international, uniform or national codes adopted by this chapter notwithstanding, any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of any section or sections of any of the codes adopted by this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.08 HCC. (Ord. 9-03-19; Ord. 11-04-13A. Formerly 15.04.140)