Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 Standards applicable to building.
15.04.020 City code administration.
15.04.030 Local interpretation.
15.04.050 Certificate of occupancy.
15.04.060 Change of occupancy.
15.04.080 Violations and penalties.
15.04.010 Standards applicable to building.
All construction, building, and related activities within the city shall comply with all ordinances of the city and with the following specialty codes, which by this reference are expressly adopted and incorporated into this code:
A. The 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code based on the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council and amended by the Building Codes Division; specifically adopting and including Section 101.2.1 requiring building permits for the following:
5. Cellular phone, radio, television and other telecommunication and broadcast towers that are not attached to or supported by a regulated building.
8. Signs not located in a public right-of-way, and not attached to or supported by a regulated building. Including Appendix H, Signs.
13. The design and construction of in-ground swimming pools accessory to not more than four dwelling units.
B. The 2022 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code based on the 2021 International Mechanical Code and the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., amended by the Oregon Building Codes Division, with fees as per the mechanical fee schedule adopted by the city of Central Point.
C. The 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code based on the 2021 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council and amended by the Building Codes Division; specifically adopting and including Section R101.2.2, Item 7, requiring permits for the construction of in-ground swimming pools.
D. The 2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code based on the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and amended by the Building Codes Division.
E. The 2023 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and amended by the Building Codes Division.
F. 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
G. The 2010 Edition of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code.
H. The 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019. (Ord. 2106 §1, 2023; Ord. 2093 §1, 2023; Ord. 2082 §1, 2021; Ord. 2063 §1, 2020; Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1953 §1, 2011; Ord. 1938 §1, 2010; Ord. 1904, 2007; Ord. 1857, 2005; Ord. 1853 §1, 2004; Ord. 1832 §1, 2003; Ord. 1807 §1, 2000; Ord. 1798 §1, 1998; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997; Ord. 1764 §1, 1997; Ord. 1749 §3, 1996; Ord. 1686 §1, 1993; Ord. 1683 §1, 1993; Ord. 1640 §1, 1990; Ord. 1630 §1, 1990; Ord. 1573 §1, 1986; Ord. 1520 §1, 1984; Ord. 1497 §1, 1983; Ord. 1482 §1, 1982; Ord. 1409 §1(part), 1980; Ord. 1167 §2, 1974).
15.04.020 City code administration.
A. The city shall provide for the administration of a department of building safety, which shall include plan checking, issuance of permits and inspection programs for structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. This city program is applicable to public buildings, including state buildings as well as private buildings.
B. The city shall perform fire and life safety plans examinations in such cases where a partial exemption for such purposes has been granted to the city by the State Fire Marshal’s office. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1853 §2, 2004; Ord. 1807 §2, 2000; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997; Ord. 1497 §2, 1983; Ord. 1409 §1(part), 1980; Ord. 1370 §1, 1980; Ord. 1167 §3, 1974).
15.04.030 Local interpretation.
In addition to the provisions of Section 104.11 of the Structural Specialty Code and similar provisions of other specialty codes, the building official may approve a material or a method of construction not specifically prescribed by the ordinance codified herein, provided he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, method or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that specifically prescribed by the ordinance codified herein, in quality, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and energy conservation, and that the Director of the Building Codes Division has not issued a report disapproving the material or method for the purpose. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1853 §3, 2004; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997; Ord. 1409 §1(part), 1980; Ord. 1167 §7, 1974).
15.04.040 Board of appeals.
A person aggrieved by a decision made by a building official under authority established pursuant to ORS 455.148, 455.150 or 455.467 may appeal the decision following the rules as outlined in ORS 455.475. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1853 §4, 2004; Ord. 1807 §3, 2000; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997; Ord. 1520 §2, 1984; Ord. 1409 §1(part), 1980; Ord. 1167 §8, 1974).
15.04.050 Certificate of occupancy.
No building or structure including residential shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until all public works improvements are complete and approved by the public works director, or his designee and the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997).
15.04.060 Change of occupancy.
No change shall be made in the character of occupancies or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the adopted codes for such division or group of occupancy. No change of occupancy shall be granted by the building official unless a change of occupancy inspection is conducted. The change of occupancy fee shall be in accordance with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. The payment of this fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the codes adopted herein nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997).
15.04.070 Reinspection fee.
A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay a reinspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1807 §4, 2000; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997).
15.04.080 Violations and penalties.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee shall be in accordance with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. The payment of this fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the codes adopted herein nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (Ord. 2038 §1(part), 2017; Ord. 2027 §1(part), 2016; Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §1(part), 1997; Ord. 1409 §1(part), 1980; Ord. 1167 §9, 1974).