Chapter 15.05 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS

Chapter 15.05
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS

Sections:

15.05.010 Conformity to state building code standards.

15.05.020 Local administration of building code.

15.05.010 Conformity to state building code standards.

Building and related activities shall comply with the State Structural Specialty Codes, including the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes, adopted by the Director of the Oregon Department of Commerce and the Fire and Life Safety Code Standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, as these codes apply at the time of the building or related activity. No person may undertake building or related activities without compliance with these codes. (Ord. 11-2010 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 5-2005 § 1; Ord. 2-2004 § 1; Ord. 4-1989 § 1)

15.05.020 Local administration of building code.

The city shall provide for specialty code administration, including plan checking with fire and life safety plan review, permit issuing and inspection for structural, electrical and plumbing work. (Ord. 11-2010 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 5-2005 § 1; Ord. 2-2004 § 1; Ord. 4-1989 § 2)

15.05.030 Adoption of state codes.

A. Adoption of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

1. The Oregon Structural Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

2. Grading. Appendix J of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

3. The provisions of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, in addition to its individual scoping provisions, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment and systems regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

B. Adoption of the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code. The Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

C. Adoption of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

D. Adoption of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

E. Adoption of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

1. The Oregon Residential Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

2. The provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, in addition to its individual scoping provisions, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment and systems regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

F. Adoption of the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code. The Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified by this code, is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

G. Adoption of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code.

1. Parks. The manufactured dwelling park and mobile home park rules adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, are adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

2. Manufactured Home Installations. The manufactured dwelling rules adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, are adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

3. Recreational Park and Organization Camp Regulations. The recreational park and organizational camp rules adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the state of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, are adopted and enforced as part of this chapter.

H. The city adopts and enforces the Oregon Fire Code as part of this chapter as adopted and amended by Gresham Fire and Emergency Services.

I. Appendix J (Grading) of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code as amended or revised by the state of Oregon is adopted and enforced as part of this chapter. (Ord. 5-2019 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-2010 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 5-2005 § 1; Ord. 2-2004 § 1; Ord. 4-1989 § 3)

15.05.040 Violations and penalties.

No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, 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 this chapter. The violation of this chapter shall be a civil infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $200.00 per infraction. A separate offense shall be deemed committed for each separate day that an act prohibited by this chapter is continued or permitted to continue. (Ord. 11-2010 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 5-2005 § 1; Ord. 2-2004 § 1; Ord. 4-1989 § 5. Formerly 15.05.050)