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Council Meeting—Tuesday August 10, 1999—6:00 P.M.—City Hall
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
Discussion with possible action on the following agenda items:
Work Session begins at 6:00 p.m.—Regular meeting will begin at 7:00 RM.
1. Approval of the Agenda,Minutes of the July 13"Council Meeting,July 26`s Special Meeting,Clerk's
Budget and Financial Reports..
2. Sheriff's Department—List of Calls
3. Bill Gibney—Property Questions.
4. Vernon Cerveny—Veterans Memorial
5. Ordinance 219A,219B,2190,219D—Amendments to the newly adapted Codes.
6. Dick Ransom—City Engineer on recirculating pump on Prairie Ave.
7. RESOLUTION 99-05-10,Annual Road Use Tax Report.
8. Fire Department
9. Library
10, Rczouing request at 502 Church.Street.
11. Prairie Roadbuiiders reporL
12. Maintenance Report:New water meters. Water and Sewer Hook up fees,Mower Deck,
13, Clerk—Items for the newsletter,Flags for Vanderbilt Street
14. Bills presented for payment.
15. Opportunity for citizens not on the agenda,
16. Adjournment.
CITY OF FAIRFAX
City Council Meeting
August 10, 1999
Mayor Stallman opened the work session at 6:00 p.m, Council present Beer,Harville, Shakespeare and
Stockton. Absent Wainwright.Discussion at the work session was on whether to change the work force for
the city. The possibility of hiring a City Manager,deputy Clerk,help with building inspections and
maintenance.No decision have been made.
Council meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. Stockton moved to approve the Agenda,Minutes of the July 13'h
council meeting and the July 26"'special.Meeting, Clerk's budget and financial reports,2nd Beer.MC
Scott Williams,Linn County Sheriffs department presented the list of calls.The sheriff's department was
asked to check Prairie Creek Park at night,because of some parties being held after hours.
Bill Gibney was asking to have the Council explain the reasons for the denial of his request for a rezoning
change. JoAnn Beer said that the council considered the petition,but only the names of the families in the
immediate area were considered.Also the potential for other Multi Family uses if Mr. Gibney decided to
ever sell the property without developing it.Mr. Gibney then ask the council to reconsider his application
for Single Family,0 lot lines.Mr. Gibney was told to come back when he had a layout of what he intended
to build.
Vernon Cerveny talked to the council about the possibility of putting up a Veterans Memorial. Vernon had
talked to the American Legion and a committee was formed. Stockton said he would be interested in sitting
in on the meetings if possible.
Mayor Stallman was called on a Fire call at 8:00 p.m., Shakespeare was appointed as Mayor protein.
ORDINANCES 219A,219B,219C,219D. Motion Shakespeare To Beer to,approve Ordinance 219A—
Amending Certain Sections of the City Building Regulations. MC.Motion Shakespeare,2"d Harville,to
approve Ordinance 219B—Amending Certain Sections of the City Mechanical code.MC.Motion
Shakespeare,2'Harville to approve Ordinance 219C—Amending Certain.'Sections of the City Plumbing
Code.Me. Motion Shakespeare,2"4 Beer,to approve Ordinance 219D--Amending Certain Sections of the
City Electrical Code.MC.I move the approval of Ordinance 219A on its first reading and that the
procedural requirements as setforth in section 3 80.3, code of Iowa,be suspended as provided for in that
section,and that Ordinance 219A be placed on its second and third readings by its title. Stockton so moved,
2nd Beer. I move the approval of Ordinance 219B on its first reading and that the procedural requirements
as setforth in section 380.3,Code ofloNva,be suspended as provided for in that section,and that Ordinance
219B be placed on its second and third readings by its title. Stockton so moved,2nd by Harville. I move the
approval of Ordinance 219C on its first reading and that the procedural requirements as sctforth in section
380.3,Code of Iowa,be suspended as provided for in that section,and that Ordinace 219C be placed on its
second and third readings by its title. 'Stockton so moved, 2nd Beer. I move the approval of Ordinance 219D
on its first reading and that the procedural requirements as setforth in section 380.3,Code of Iowa,be
suspended as provided for in that section,and that Ordinance 219D be placed on its second and third
readings by its title. Stockton so moved,2n1 Harville. MC Mayor Stallman returned.
City Engineer,Dick Ransom,discussed the circulating pump for Prairie Ave. Stockton moved that the
enpg eer purchase the pumping and control equipment,and to seek additional quotes on the construction.
2° Harville.MC.
Motion Beer,2rd Shakespeare to.Approve RESOLUTION 99-08-10, Annual Road Use Tax Report. Mc,
Library Repot.Librarian Carol Niles was requesting some assistance in handling some childrenwho have
been causing trouble at the Library..The council directed the City Attorney to see what legal recourses they
lave.
Rezoning application of 3oAnn Beer at 502 church Street,from Public to C-l.Planning and Zoning had
tabled the request until more information was obtained. Motion Harvilie,2°d Stockton,to table the rezoning
request until more directions are obtained_Aye Shakespeare,Harville; Stockton.Beer abstained..
Motion Beer to approve the second quote from Prairie Roadbuilders,minus the$3,086,2'd
S hakespeare.MC.
Motion Stockton, To Beer to have Lud order the new mower deck. MC.
Motion Harville,T"Stockton to pay the bills presented.MC.
Opportunity for citizens: Shakespeare discussed the building permit issued to Banes Construction, saying
that the zoning does not fit there work,saying that they should be in Ll.
Motion Beer to adjourn at 9:40 p,m,,2'Harville.
r° Brian Stallman, Mayor
Betty Patick,City Clerk
Notes of Assistant City Attorney, Elizabeth D. Jacobi,
From 8/10199 Regular Meeting of Fairfax City Council
Re: Bill Gibney
♦ Addressed petition's "allegations"
♦ Upset that none of the 658 signers had come to talk to him., The four people who did
talk to him did not sign..
♦ Complained re: people who signed who lived far from his property
♦ One person called him saying she was pressured to sign and was crying.
♦ Raised point some people who objected themselves wanted to build on the area.
♦ Water run-off issue:
♦ Says everyone has directed run-off to his property.
♦ Sewer location/use
♦ Says he's got three sides of property with sewer lines
♦ Added traffic: claims single family uses causing greater traffic and his penalized
♦ Deterioration of property value: says whole issue re: approval based on his refusal(??)
to build driveway the way City wants him to
Asking for reconsideration to rezone to "single-family,zero lot line." Council
members Shakespeare and Biers pointed out already single-family but to be zero-lot
line must be multi-family
♦ EDJ said could apply for reconsideration at P&Z with new evidence, argument or
could appeal to district court.
♦ Biers stated reasons for denial as being (1)petition(concerns stated in it) after
disregarding names of those not adjacent and(2)potential for other multi-family
permitted uses if he did not actually develop. EDJ confirmed once rezoned, any R-M
use has to be allowed; Gibney asserted there'd be association; EDJ stated if talking
about recording a restrictive covenant, it may be revoked by agreement of all property
owners subject to it.
♦ City Engineer discussed other possible uses under current zoning within requirements
of 9-RS. He made "objections"that he could never meet them. Finished by saying "l
don't think you guys know how much trouble you're in."
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ORDINANCE NO. 219A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN'SECTIONS
OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 9
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,Iowa:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6-9.03 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended in the following particulars:
6-9.03 MODIFICATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Certain sections,
and portions of sections of the Uniform Building Code, 19'97 Edition, and the Uniform
Building Code Standards, 1997 Edition, are hereby amended, deleted, modified, or added
to as more specifically set forth in the following sections of this chapter.
6-9.03(1) CREATION OF DEPARTMENT. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by substituting for Section 104.1 of the Uniform Building Code 1997 Edition the
following;
Section 104.1 CREATION OF DEPARTMENT. There is hereby established and
confirmed a Building Department containing such personnel with such job
descriptions, and such duties and obligations as are prescribed by the City Council
of the City of Fairfax.
In all instances in the Fairfax Building Code, including this ordinance and the
Uniform Building Code 1997 Edition and any and all other applicable ordinances,
the term Building Official is intended to also include and mean the Building
Inspector and his or her representative or designees,who are herewith delegated the
same powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities as designated for the Building
Official.
6-9.03(2) BOARD OF APPEALS. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by
adding a new Section 105.1 to the Uniform.Building Code 1997 Edition as follows:
Section 105..1. Board of Appeals. A combined Board shall be formed and known
as the Licensing and Appeals Board. The Board shall act in making a
determination of any appeals arising from any actions of the administrative
authority. The Board may determine the suitability of alternate materials and
methods of installation or construction and provide for reasonable interpretations
of and variances from the Electrical, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Fire
codes, provided that such variation would not increase the hazard to life or
property. The Board shall administer the licensing requirements of the City, and
provide one (1) member as representative to the Metro Electrical Board, Metro
Plumbing Board,Metro Piper Layer Board and Metro Mechanical Board.
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The Licensing and Appeals Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor
subject to approval by the City Council and shall serve without compensation.
The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
meetings and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building
Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the City
Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
Said Board shall initially consist of nine members. Over time the number of
members on the Board shall be reduced to five. The first four members to leave
the Board shall not be replaced. When five members of the Board remain, the
Board shall operate as a five member Board and any members that leaves after
that time shall be replaced. One member of the Board shall be a building
contractor registered with the City Building Department; one shall be a licensed
electrical contractor or a licensed electrician; one shall be a licensed mechanical
contractor or licensed mechanical journeyman; one shall be a licensed master
plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber, and one 'shall be a private citizen. All
of the Board members shall have a place of business or residence located in the
City and be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining
to Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical and Plumbing construction, provided
such qualified candidates are available.
The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings, unless there is no licensing or
appeals to consider or business to conduct.
The nominal appeal fee for a public hearing by the Board for an Building Code
appeal is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). An appeal shall be valid for 1 year (365
days) from issuance date.
FAILURE TO ACT. In case an appellant or applicant does not exercise his/her
rights, act, begin construction or operations or occupancy, as the case may be, in
accordance with any appeal variance or permit granted by the Board within one
year after the matter has been acted upon by the Board, such variance or permit
shall be null and void.
6-9.03(3) WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by deleting Item 2 from Section 106.2 of the Uniform Building Code, and by
amending Item 7 to read "4 above grade in lieu of 30", and by adding a new item 12 as
follows:
Section 106.2,12. The following repairs will be considered required maintenance in
a Group R Division 3 structure and will not require a building permit:
The replacement of up to two (2) windows, and or one (1) exterior door within a
one (1) year period when replaced with windows or doors of similar size, style and
material, and no structural change is required for the framing of the rough opening
for said windows or door.
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6-9.03(4) The first sentence of Section 106.4.1 (issuance of permits) of the Uniform
Building Code, adopted as the Fairfax Building Code, is hereby amended to state:
Section 106.4.1. The application,plans, specifications,computations and other data
filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the building official,
provided,however,that the City Council shall retain jurisdiction to review at a duly
convened Council meeting all applications for nonresidential building permits
which are referred by the building official to the Council.
6-9.03(5) PERMIT FEES., The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by repealing
Section 107.2 from the Uniform Building Code and by replacing said section with a new
section as follows:
Section 107.2. Permit Fees. Building permits, as required by Section 106 of the
Uniform Building Code, as amended, shall not be issued until the fees as set by
resolution of the City Council have been paid to the City Clerk. An amended
building permit or a supplemental permit for additional construction shall not be
issued until the permit fee for the additional valuation has been paid.
The permit fee shall be based upon the valuation of the proposed construction and
shall be computed from table set by resolution of the City Council. Valuation for
computation of the permit fee shall conform to the table set by resolution of the
City Council.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of the Fairfax
Building Code shall be made by the Building Official. The valuation to be used in
computing the building permit fees and the plan review fees shall be the total value
of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, permanent accessories, and the usual cost of labor, whether such
labor is performed by the owner or by others. Such valuation may include the cost
of the lot or improvements to the lot, such as grading, landscaping, walks, or drives,
or the cost of air conditioning, electrical, heating pluihbing or ventilating systems,
vertical transportation systems, pools or ponds for which separate inspections are
made and covered by separate fees.
The valuation for additional work, or for alteration, remodeling, repairs or
replacement shall include the cost of materials and labor for the construction of the
new work,repairs,replacements, additions, or remodeling, including but not limited
to, roofing, siding, screens, storm windows, storm doors, awnings, porches, garage
doors, cabinets, or fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or
permanent equipment.
The Building Inspector shall correct the stated valuation of any building or structure
is such valuation appears to be in error or misstated.
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6-9.03(6) PLAN REVIEW FEES. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by
repealing Section 107.3 from the Uniform Building Code and replacing said section with a
new section as follows;
Section 107.3. (b) Plan Review Fees. Fees for all plan reviews shall be established
by resolution of the City Council. All such fees shall be paid in accordance with
the terms and requirements of such resolution, or as the same may be amended by
the City Council from time to time.
6-9.03(7) FEE TABLE,REPEAL. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by
repealing Table No. 1-A-Building Permit Fees, from the Uniform Building Code. All
building permit fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council. All such fees
shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such resolution, or as the same may be
amended from time to time by the City Council.
6-9.03(8) USE OR OCCUPANCY. Section 109.1 of the Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by deleting the exception from the Uniform Building Code and adding the
following requirements. Final grade of the lot shall be completed, and siding, doors, soffits
and windows shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6-9.03(9) TYPE OF OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS. The Fairfax Building Code is
hereby amended by repealing Section 302.3(4) and replace said section with a new section
as follows.
Section 302.3(4) Type Of Occupancy Separations, A one-hour fire-resistive
occupancy separation shall not be of less than one-hour fire-resistive construction.
All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire assembly having 45
minutes fire protection rating in lieu of one-hour. A self-closing and self-latching
hollow metal door or a 1-3/4 inch solid core wood is acceptable in these amended
openings. Openings, including doors can be protected with wire glass not
exceeding 1,296 square inches in metal frames. Maximum glass dimension 54
inches.
6-9.03(10)ACCESS &EXIT FACILITIES & EMERGENCY ESCAPES. The Fairfax
Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following to section 310.4 to the Uniform
Building Code.
Section 310.4 Access & Exit Facilities & Emergency Escapes. The first sentence
of the third paragraph shall read: "Every sleeping room below the fourth story",
and eliminating the words "basement in dwelling units"'
6-9.03(11) The Fairfax Building Code, Section 310.4 is hereby amended from the
Uniform Building Code by adding the following exception to the Uniform Building Code.
EXCEPTION: Escape or rescue windows from basements and basement
bedrooms in Group R Occupancies shall have a minimum net area of 5.7 square
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feet. The minimum net clear openable height shall be twenty-four(24)inches. The
minimum net clear openable width shall be twenty (20) inches. Window wells at
such windows shall be at least as wide as the window opening and shall clear the
wall by at least 36-inches. In basements, the maximum sill height may be
measured from a permanently attached elevated landing not less than thirty-six (36)
inches wide, and cxtending not less than eighteen(18) inches from the wall beneath
the window. The top of the landing shall not be more than twenty-four (24) inches
above the basement finish floor height.
6-9.03(12) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 310.4.1 as
follows to the Uniform Building Code.
Section 310.4.1 When a basement/lower level (partially below grade) room
is finished with established walls, wall coverings, ceiling and contains an area for a
closet/wardrobe and/or is adjacent to a full or 3/4 bathroom, finished or not, this
room will be considered a bedroom by Building Department interpretations.
"Adjacent" for the purpose of definition for this interpretation shall mean: "That
being on the same level or story."
Bedrooms will meet requirements as prescribed by code regarding light,ventilation,
egress, and others as they apply to habitable rooms.
For the purpose of egress in such rooms the following procedures are applicable.
Provide a window/windows capable of meeting the height,width and sill heights as
prescribed by code.
If said room is not intended to be used as a bedroom/sleeping room, the following
alternate is acceptable. Provide an affidavit which has been recorded with the Linn.
County Recorder's Office to become a permanent part of the abstract for subject
property listing,but not limited to the following items:
1. Property legal description.
2. Address.
3. Purpose of finished room is not for bedroom/sleeping room
purposes because of building code inadequacies.
Also, a copy of the recorded document will be attached to the building permit and
become part of the Building Department permanent file.
6-9.03(13) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 312.7 to
Chapter 312 of the Uniform Building Code as follows.
Section 312.7 Barbed Wire. A fence in an Industrial or Commercial District may
be topped with barbed wire provided that no barbed wire shall be maintained below
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a height of seven (7) feet nor shall any barbed wire be permitted to project over
public property or adjacent private property.
6-9.03(14) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by modifying the first
paragraph of Section 509.1 as follows.
Section 509.1 Where required. Unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and
glazed sides of stairways, aisles, landings and ramps, balconies, decks, retaining
walls on all properties subject to pedestrian traffic, and roofs used for other than
service of the building, which are more than 21 inches above grade or floor below
shall be protected by a guardrail. Guardrails shall be provided at the ends of aisles
where they terminate at a fascia of boxes,balconies and galleries.
6-9.03(15) USEABLE SPACE UNDER FLOORS. The Fairfax Building Code
shall be amended by adding the following exception to 'Section 712 of the Uniform
Building Code.
EXCEPTION 4: An audible smoke alarm system may be substituted for
above described area of existing buildings during remodeling in lieu of the listed
requirements.
6-9.03(16) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following
exceptions to Section 1004.3 of the Unifom' Building Code..
EXCEPTION 2: When a pair of doors serving a room or building are needed
for the movement of equipment, manually operated edge or surface bolts may be
used providing there is no doorknob or surfaced-mounted hardware. In addition,
exit signs shall be centered on active leaf with inactive leaf to have same decor as
the wall. In existing double door installation with manually operated edge bolts, the
edge bolts will be allowed to remain, providing all surface mounted hardware such
as knobs, handles and push-pull handles are removed from inactive leaf. Failure to
comply, after one wanting,will require total reinstallation of a door that meets code
requirements.
EXCEPTION 3: In situations where a higher level of security is either
mandated or desired during periods of non-operation the following devices will be
allowed on all doors except main exit door(s) if.. the device(s) can be rendered
totally unusable during business hours. Examples:
1) Removing dead bolt or door bar and storing hi a location not near said
door during business hours.
2) Locking a latching mechanism during business hours.
3) Other: as approved by code authority.
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Failure to comply with this exception will result in legal action as prescribed by
law. Not applicable for residential properties.
6-9.03(17) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following
exceptions to Section 1003.3.1.6 of the Uniform Building Code,
EXCEPTION 1.4 A door may open at the top step of an exterior flight of
stairs, provided the door is a secondary exit door, the steps do not exceed two (2)
risers and the door does not swing over the top step.
EXCEPTION 1.5 Exterior landings shall be protected from frost damage by
use of trench footings or equal.
6-9.03(18) The Fairfax. Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Subsection
1004.3.4.2.1 of the Uniforin Building Code and replacing said subsection with a new
subsection as follows.
Section 1004.3.4.2.1 Openings, Doors. When corridor walls are required to be
one-hour fire-resistive construction by Section 1005.7 every door opening may be
protected by a tight-fitting smoke and draft-control assembly which is 1- 314 inch
thick and either hollow metal or solid core wood construction. Said application
valid for replacement or remodeling situations only, Doors shall be maintained
self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector in
accordance with,Section 713.2. Smoke and draft control door assemblies shall be
provided with a gasket so installed as to provide a seal where the door meets the
stop on both sides and across the top. All new construction shall meet 1997
Uniform Building Code.
EXCEPTION: 1. Viewports may be installed if they require a hole not larger than
one-inch diameter through the door, have at least a 1/4-inch thick glass disc and the
holder is of metal which will not melt out when subject to temperatures of 1700
degrees F.
EXCEPTION: 2. Protection of openings in the interior walls of exterior exit
balconies is not required.
EXCEPTION: 3. Twenty minute doors may be omitted in bathrooms containing
fixed metal wastepaper containers with self closing lids and the bathroom is of
one-hour construction.
6-9.03(19) The Fairfax. Building Code is hereby amended by repealing the Uniform
Building Code, Section 10033.3.1 EXCEPTION and replacing said exception as follows.
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EXCEPTION: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment or to access non-
sleeping lofts and storage areas not exceeding 300 square feet are exempt from the
requirement.
6-9.03(20) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection
to Section 1003 of the Uniform Building Code as follows.
Subsection 1003.3.3.14 Steps between an attached garage and a R-3 dwelling
or individual unit of R-1,the top step riser maybe treated separately in the height
of riser requirement, as though the top step was a landing, The minimum riser
height may be 4-inches and maximum height 8-inches.
6-9,03(21) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following
exception to Section 1007.6.2 of the Uniform Building Code.
EXCEPTION: Law level exit signs not required in fully sprinkled buildings.
6-9.03(22) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence
in the second paragraph of Section 1003.3.3,6 of the Uniform.Building Code in part to read
as follows:
The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall not be placed less than 30-inches
nor more than 38-inches above landings and nosing of treads.
6-9.03(23) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 1203.2
EXCEPTION, and adding the following exception.
EXCEPTION: Kitchens and basements in Group R Division 3 occupancies may
be provided with artificial light. Bedrooms in basements shall be provided with
natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than 5.7
square feet.
6-9,03(24)VENTILATION STANDARDS. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 1203.3.1
Section 1203.3.1 Ventilation Standards. Each mechanical exhaust system which
exhausts vapors, odors or gases, shall discharge through insulated ducts directly to
the outside of the building. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at
least 3 feet fiom any door or window opening.
Bathrooms containing a bathtub or shower shall be provided with mechanical
ventilation in all instances.
Bathrooms which contain only a water closet or lavatory or combination thereof,
and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan
or similar device designed to remove odors from the air,
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Bathrooms which contain only a water closet or lavatory or combination thereof,
and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan
or similar device designed to remove odors from the air,
In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, in other than bathrooms,
a mechanical ventilating system may be provided. Such system shall be capable of
providing two air changes per hour in all guest rooms, habitable rooms and in
public corridors. Five percent of the air supply should be taken from the outside.
In R-3 occupancies, if a laundry or storage room is shared with a gas furnace, gas
hot water heater,or gas clothes dryer, a full louvered door, 2" inch high undercut of
standard door bottom or will waive mechanical ventilation.
6-9.03(25)VENTILATION BASEMENTS/CELLARS. The Fairfax Building Code is
amended by adding a new Section 1203.3.2 to the Uniform Building Code.
Section 1203.3.2 Ventilation Basements/Cellars Each cellar or those portions of a
basement used as habitable space other than bedrooms shall be provided with
natural ventilation equal to not less than one percent of the floor area; or equivalent
mechanical ventilation.
6-9.03(26) CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS The Fairfax Building Code is
amended by adding a new Section 313 to the Uniform Building Code.
Section 313 Carbon Monoxide Detectors:
1. Required in residential units. Every building of residential units shall be
equipped with approved carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with this
chapter. For purposes of this chapter "dwelling unit" includes single family
dwellings and multiple dwellings.
2. Exemptions. The following residential units shall not require carbon
monoxide detectors:
(a) A residential unit in a building that does not rely on combustion of
fossil fuel for heat, ventilation or hot water, and is not sufficiently close to
any ventilated source of carbon monoxide, as determined by the building
commissioner,to receive carbon monoxide from that source.
(b) A residential unit that (1) is heated by .steam, hot water or electric
heat, and (2)is not connected by ductwork or,ventilation shafts to any room
containing a fossil fuel-burning boiler or heater, and (3) is not sufficiently
close to any ventilated source of carbon monoxide, as determined by the
building commissioner,to receive carbon monoxide from that source.
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3. Location. Not less than one approved carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed in each residential unit. The detector shall be installed within 40
feet of all rooms used for sleeping purposes.
In every hotel and motel, one approved carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed for every 10,000 square feet of floor, area, or fraction thereof, (a)
on every floor on which a fossil fuel-burning space heaters, boiler or
furnace is located, and (b) on every floor on which sleeping rooms are
heated by any type of warm air heating plant that burns fossil fuel. Floor
area shall be computed separately for each floor.
4. Dwelling units heated by space heaters. Each dwelling unit employing
space heating equipment that is located within the dwelling unit and that
burns fossil feel shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide
detector.
5. Standards; rules. Every approved carbon monoxide detector shall comply
with all applicable federal and state regulations, and shall bear the label of a
nationally recognized standard testing laboratory, and shall meet the
standard UL 2034 or its equivalent. The building official shall issue rules
and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the
implementation and administration of the provisions of this chapter relating
to carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Battery removal violation - penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to
remove batteries from a carbon monoxide detector required under this
chapter, or in any way to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector
required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any
building owner or manager or his agent in the normal procedure of
replacing batteries.
Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and/or confinement for a period of
not more than six months.
7. Owner's and tenant's responsibilities. The owner of a structure shall supply
and install required carbon monoxide detectors. The owner shall test and
maintain carbon monoxide detectors located other than in a dwelling unit.
The owner shall provide written information regarding carbon monoxide
testing and maintenance to at least one adult tenant in each dwelling unit.
The tenant shall test, provide general maintenance, and replace required
batteries for carbon monoxide detectors located in the tenant's dwelling unit.
8. Required in Group A, B, I and R Buildings. Every new or existing building
or part thereof hereafter designed, erected, altered or converted for the
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shall be installed per every 10,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, (a) on
every floor on which a fossil fuel-burning space heater, boiler or furnace is
located, and (ea) on every floor heated by any type of warm air heating plant
that burns fossil fuel. Floor area shall be computed separately for each
floor.
10. Buildings heated by central fossil fuel powered heating unit. In every
building that is heated by one main central fossil fuel powered heating unit,
and that is not exempted under item 2, one approved carbon monoxide
detector must be installed in the room containing the central heating unit.
11. Fossil fuel defined Whenever used in this section the term "fossil fuel"
shall include coal,natural gas,kerosene, oil,propane and wood.
6-9.03(27) BASIC WIND STEED. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by
repealing Section 1618 from the Uniform Building Code and by replacing said section with
anew section as follows:
Section 1618. The minimum basic wind speed for determining design wind
pressure shall be taken as 80 m.p.h."
6-9.03(28) RETAINING WALLS. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by
adding anew section 1802.1 as follows:
Section 1802.1 Retaining walls in excess of 6' in height shall be either designed by
an architect or engineer, licensed in the State of Iowa, or show sufficient evidence
of design for such heights as may be supplied by a company producing retaining
wall products.
Retaining walls in excess of 30" high will require a building permit and in
commercial uses may require a 42" guardrail or fence. In residential use, the
guardrail/fence is required when subject to public pedestrian traffic.
69.03(29) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new section.
Section 1806.1.1 General.
Section 1806.1.1 The frost line in the City of Fairfax, Iowa, is and shall be hereby
established at not less than 42-inches below finished grade. Footings shall be
designed with additional depth where the slope of the grade within 5-feet of the
footing is subject to penetration of frost from any direction.
EXCEPTION 1: Residential (R-3) detached accessory building 1250 square
feet or less in size need only have a grade beam a minimum of 12 inches wide by 6-
inches thick around outside perimeter, excluding floor thickness. Grade beam shall
be protected full depth with soil surrounding the outside perimeter a minimum of 12
inches horizontally..
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6-9.03(30) TERMITE PROTECTION. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 2306.3.1 to the Uniform Building Code.
Section 2306.3.1 Termite Protection. Minimum termite protection shall be
provided during construction activities in all occupancy groups. Minimum
protection shall be In accord with industry standards.
In new construction and when an addition is added , and there is not the minimum
18" crawl space, the entire floor structure, including sub-flooring, shall be .40
C.C.A. treated wood.. In addition, there shall be a metal termite shield at the
existing structure to effectively stop termites from entering the untreated structure.
6-9.03(31) FLOOR SURFACE CRAWL SPACE AND SUB-BASEMENTS. The
Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 2306.3.2 to the Uniform
Building Code.
Section 2306.3.2 Floor Surface Crawl Space and Sub-basements. All crawl space
or sub-basement floors shall be capped with a minimum of 1-112 inches of concrete
over 6 mil vapor barrier. Said concrete mixture shall be a minimum of 1500 PSI
strength.
6-9.03(32) The Fairfax Building Code, Section 2409.3 Exception 1 of the Uniform
Building Code is hereby amended in part to read 16 feet or less above the walking surface
in lieu of 10 feet.
6-9.03(33) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 2901.1 to
the Uniform Building Code.
Section 2901.1 A unisex bathroom is permitted under the following guidelines:
1) A public rest room, when the public service area is 500 square feet,
maximum.
2) A private rest room, serving a maximum occupant load of 10 people.
Unisex rest rooms shall be handicap accessible and contain a urinal. A handicap
accessible drinking fountain is to be provided outside the rest room area.
6-9.03(34) ACCESS TO WATER CLOSETS. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by repealing Section 2904 from the Uniform Building Code and by replacing said
section as follows.
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Section 2904 Access To Water Closets, Each water closet stool shall be centered
in a clear space not less than 30 inches in width and have a clear space in front of
the water closet stool of not less than 24 inches, except as required for toilet
facilities for the handicapped,
6-9.03(35) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following.
SUBSOIL DR-4IN:AOE SYSTEMS A sump pit, of clay tile, concrete or other
approved material shall be installed in the lowest floor level below grade, in each
building thereafter erected in the City of Fairfax, Iowa. The clear cross sectional
area of the sump shall not be less than 112 square inches, The minimum depth of
the sump shall be 12 inches below the bottom of the inlet pipe, and the top of the
sump shall extend one-inch above the surrounding floor..
EXCEPTION; The sump pit installation may be omitted in buildings where
design or surrounding terrain allow the gravity flow (discharge) from subsoil drains
so as to comply with all other provisions of this code.
Subsoil drains must be installed in each building thereafter erected in the City of
Fairfax, Iowa. Said drains shall be placed under the cellar or basement floor, or
crawl space so as to surround the outer wall of a building. They shall be made of
open jointed,horizontally split,perforated clay tile or perforated plastic pipe having
a diameter of not less than four (4) inches. Such subsoil drains shall be pitched to
drain into the floor sump and connected thereto or to drain by gravity if the terrain
allows as per the above exception.
6-9.03(36) The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following.
All downspouts, rain-leaders and subsoil drainage piping, and surface drainage
shall be directed away from adjacent properties in a manner so as to not be
offensive or detrimental,
The drainage of storm water or ground water from yards,basements,roofs, cisterns,
subsoil drains or foundation drains shall not be permitted to enter the sanitary sewer
system either directly or indirectly, and shall be direct to a storm sewer if available.
6-9.03(37) INSURANCE. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby amended by adding the
following.
Before applying for a building permit,the contractor shall execute and file with the
Fairfax Building Department a certificate of insurance written by a company
authorized to transact business in the State of Iowa, in limits of not less than two
hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) liability to any person and five
hundred thousand ($500,000.00) liability to more than one person on account of
any one occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) property
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damage; said certificate to be written on a standard form and carrying an
endorsement naming the City of Fairfax, Iowa and its employees as additional
insured as its interest may appear and conditioned upon the faithful performance
of all duties required of such contractor by this Ordinance, or by the rules and
regulations of the City of Fairfax, Iowa. It shall be a further condition of said
certificate of insurance that the obligator will hold the City harmless from any and
all damages sustained by reason of neglect or incompetence on the part of such
contractor, his agents or employees in the performance of the work done under a
license or permit issued upon the filing of said certificate.
Said certificate of insurance shall be issued by the 31st day of December of each
year, and shall be refiled on or before said date for each subsequent year and shall
be in continuous full force and effect. That it is the intent and purpose of said
certificate of insurance to also bind the individual, company, firm, association or
partnership, whether it be trade name, corporation, or other business association or
arrangement with which the principal is associated.
Homeowners working on their existing principal residence shall be exempt from
filing said certificate.
6-9.03(38) SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY. The Fairfax Building Code is hereby
amended by modifying the Uniform Building Code,Appendix Chapter 4 as follows:
DIVISION I - BARRIERS FOR SWIlVIMING POOLS, SPAS, HOT TUBS,
PONDS, OR STANDING BODIES OF WATER.
Section 421.1 is amended by adding the following exceptions:
EXCEPTION 1: Inaccessibility: The requirements of this section relating to a
fence or other solid structure barrier surrounding a swimming pool on all sides may
be waived to the extent that the topographical features of the land upon which the
pool is constructed or is proposed to be constructed are such as to make the land
inaccessible and unapproachable from any portion thereof which is unfenced and
Unenclosed.
EXCEPTION 2: Storm.Water Run Off. Wet Bottom or Dry Bottom Basins.
Those storm water ran-off basins designed to wet bottom. i.e, containing standing
water under normal conditions shall require barriers as described herein above.
Those storm water run-off basins designed to be dry bottom are exempt from the
barriers as described herein above.
Section 421.1.1 is modified by replacing the 48 inch minimum requirement for top
of barrier with 60 inches.
A new Section 421.13 is added as follows:
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Section 421.1,7 Excavation Walls: Distance from Slope; Walkway.
Swimming pools and swimming pool excavations shall be protected and guarded
against danger to life and property. Such excavations shall have walls of masonry
or concrete of sufficient strength to retain the embankment together with any
surcharged loads. No swimming pool of repose or natural slope of the soil under
any footing or foundation unless:
1) Such footings or foundations are first properly underpinned or protected
against settlement; or
2) The swimming pool wall is designed, through rational engineering analysis,
to support the surcharge created by the building or structure resting on such
footing or foundation.
Notwithstanding the proximity of a swimming pool to a foundation or
footing allowed by the angle of repose, there shall be a permanently
maintained walkway between buildings and a swimming pool not less than
3 feet in width. Diving boards and other permanently attached swimming
pool accessories constructed along the perimeter of the pool shall in the
aggregate not exceed five percent of the perimeter distance of the pool.
6-9.03(39) SEVERABILITY. The various sections, subsections, chapters or parts of
this chapter and of the Uniform Building Code hereby adopted are hereby declared to be
severable, and in the event that any such part or provisions shall be held invalid for any
reason, the invalidity of such section, subsection, chapter or part shall not invalidate any
other of the provisions of this chapter or of the Uniform Building Code hereby adopted.
6-9.03(40) ADOPTION OF CODE. Pursuant to published notice, a public hearing
has been duly conducted upon the date, time and at the place fixed in said notice upon the
adoption of this Building Code and the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, hereby
determines and finds that said proposed Building Code shall be and the same is hereby
adopted as an ordinance of the City of Fairfax, Iowa.
6-9.03(41) CODE ON FILE AND FOR SALE. An official copy of the Fairfax
Building Code hereby adopted., including a certificate by the City Clerk as to its adoption
and the effective date thereof, is on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall, and
shall be kept there on file and copies shall be available for public inspection. Copies shall
be available for sale at cost to the public in the office of the City Clerk.
6-9.03(42) DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE CODE. The City Clerk shall
furnish a copy of the Fairfax.Building Code hereby adopted to the State Law Library, the
public library of the City, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation in
the City, and to all commercial radio stations situated in the City.
6-9.03(43) VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove,
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convert or demolish, equip, occupy,use 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 Code.
Any person, firm or corporation, violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate
offense for each and every day during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of the such violation,
such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than$100 or by imprisonment of not
more than 30 days.
SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILI'TY. If any section, provision, or,part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shrill not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
ADOPTED this g�_day of ' 1999.
Mayor
City of Fairfax
ATTEST:
City Cle
City of Fairfax
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE: I hereby certify that the foregoing was posted as Ordinance
No. 219A on the day of , 1999.
'224f
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 219B
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX MECHANICAL CODE
TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 10
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6-10.03 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended in the following particulars:
6-10.03 MODIFICATIONS OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE. Certain
sections, and portions of sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, are
hereby amended, deleted, modified, or added to as more specifically set forth in the
following sections of this ordinance.
6-10.03(1) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby.amended by repealing sections
103.5 and 103.5 from the Uniform Mechanical Code, and by replacing said sections with
new sections 103.5 and 103.6 as follows:
Section 103.5 Appendix B shall be considered as part of this code.
Section 103.6 Appendix C shall be considered as part of this code. The list of
recommended equipment standards in Appendix C is intended to serve as guide.
The design and testing, of equipment regulated by this code shall be subject to
the approval of the Building Official.
6-10.03(2) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
110.1 from the Uniform Mechanical Code, and by replacing said section with a new
section as follows:
Section 110.1 Board of Appeals. A combined Board shall be formed and known
as the Licensing and Appeals Board. The Board shall act in making a
determination of any appeals arising from any actions of the administrative
authority. The Board may determine the suitability of alternate materials and
methods of installation or construction and provide for a reasonable
interpretations and of variances from the Electrical, -Building, Mechanical,
Plumbing, or Fire codes, provided that such variation would not increase the
hazard to life or property. The Board shall administer the licensing requirements
of the City, and provide one (1) member as representative to the Metro Electrical
Board, Metro Plumbing Board, Metro Piper Layer Board and Metro Mechanical
Board.
The Licensing and Appeals Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor
subject to approval by the City Council and shall serve without compensation.
The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
meetings and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building
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Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the City
Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
Said Board shall initially consist of nine members. Over time the number of
members on the Board shall be reduced to five. The first four members to leave
the Board shall not be replaced. When five members of the Board remain, the
Board shall operate as a five member Board and any members that leaves after
that time shall be replaced. One member of the Board shall be a building
contractor registered with the City Building Department; one shall be a licensed
electrical contractor or a licensed electrician; one shall be a licensed mechanical
contractor or Iicensed mechanical journeyman; one shall be a licensed master
plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber, and one shall be a private citizen. All
of the Board members shall have a place of business or residence located in the
City and be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining
to Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical and Plumbing construction, provided
such qualified candidates are available.
The Board shall hold regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month, unless
there is no licensing or appeals to consider or business to conduct.
The nominal appeal fee for a public hearing by the Board for a Code appeal is
twenty-five dollars ($25.00). An appeal shall be valid for 1 year (365 days) from
issuance date.
FAILURE TO ACT'. In case an appellant or applicant does not exercise his/her
rights, act, begin construction or operations or occupancy, as the case may be, in
accordance with any appeal variance or permit granted by the Board within one
year after the matter has been acted upon by the Board, such variance or permit
shall be null and void.
6-10.03(3) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by deleting Section
1.15.2 and Table 1-A Mechanical Permit Fees from the Uniform Mechanical Code. The
Schedule of Fees shall be set by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, and shall
be paid to the City of Fairfax.
6-10,03(4) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding an
unnumbered 2nd paragraph to Section 111.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code as follows:
Any person, firm or corporation violating, or failing to comply with any of the
provisions of this code, can be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and can upon
conviction, be fined a sum not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or be
imprisoned for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days. Each day that a violation
occurs or is permitted to occur shall be considered a separate offense.
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6-10.03(5) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
328 of the Uniform Mechanical Code as follows:
Section 328 Closed Loop Hot Water Radiant Heating Systems. Wirsbo-he Pex
tubing products and the respective fittings and hardware shall be allowed for use
in the installation of closed-loop hot water radiant heating systems in floor and
ceiling applications, and for hot water baseboard and radiator heating systems,
under the following conditions:
1. Installation standards and system design shall be as approved by the
manufacturer.
2. Installations shall be as approved by the Fairfax Plumbing Code in regards to
design and other Ordinance regulations.
3. Licensed installers employed by Licensed Mechanical Contractors shall be
appropriately certified by the manufacturer or other approved training agency
prior to initiating any installations utilizing the product Wirsbo-he Pex.
4. Model Code listings from IAPMO and ICBO shall remain current and
approved by each respective agency.
5. Materials shall be manufactured to ASTM F876 and ASTM F877 standards.
6-10.03(6) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by deleting Section
504.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 504.1 Makeup and Exhaust Air Ducts. Environmental air ducts not
regulated by other provisions of this code shall comply with this section. Ducts
shall be substantially airtight and shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 6.
Exhaust ducts shall terminate outside the building and shall be equipped with
backdraft dampers. Ducts shall be insulated through unheated areas. Insulation
shall be of approved insulated piping or covered with fiber insulation and vented
directly through walls, to the exterior, to exterior through roof attachments, or
through soffits to exterior, with approved attachments and secured in place to
exhaust required CFM's air movements. Environmental air ducts which have an
alternate function as a part of an approved smoke control system do not require
design as Class I product-conveying ducts.
6-10.03(7) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence to Section 1302 of the Uniform Mechanical Code:
All welded joints ,shall comply with the State of Iowa requirements and work
performed by certified welders, and a copy of their current certification on file
with the City of Fairfax.
6-10.03(8) The Fairfax Mechanical Code is hereby amended by deleting Section
1312.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 1312.1 JOINTS. Joints in the piping system, unless welded, shall be
threaded joints having approved standard threads. Threaded joints shall be made
with approved pipe joint material, insoluble in fuel gas and applied to the male
threads only. All joints larger than 2", (two inch) iron pipe size and any gas
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pressure 2 (two) PSIG or greater shall be welded steel. All welded joints shall
comply with the State of Iowa requirements and work performed by certified
welders, and a copy of their current certification on file with the City of Fairfax
See Section 1302.
SECTION 2. Section 6-10.05 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa, previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended by inserting the following:
6-10.05 LICENSING. The examination, qualification, and licensing of
heating/cooling contractors, refrigeration contractors, comprehensive mechanical
contractors, heating/cooling installers and refrigeration systems installers, and the
registration of the respective apprentice installers, and sheet metal helpers shall be in
accordance with Metro Mechanical Licensing Agreement for the jurisdictions of Linn
County, City of Cedar Rapids, City Marion, City of Fairfax,Iowa.
SECTION 3. VALIDITY`AND SEVERABILITY. If any section,provision, or part of
this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision, or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. REPEAL. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. ADOPTION OF CODE. Pursuant to published notice, a public hearing
has been duly conducted upon the date and time and at the palace fixed in said notice,
upon the adoption of this Mechanical Code, and the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Iowa, hereby determines and finds that said proposed Mechanical Code shall be and the
same is hereby adopted as an ordinance of the City of Fairfax,Iowa.
SECTION 7. CODE ON FILE. An official copy of the Mechanical Code hereby
adopted, including a certificate by the City Clerk as to its adoption and the effective date
thereof, is on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall, and shall be kept on file,
and copies shall be available in the Building Department for public inspection.
SECTION 8. DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE CODE. The Building
Department shall furnish a copy of the Fairfax Mechanical Code Ordinance hereby
adopted to the Public Library of the City.
SECTION 9. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its date of final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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ADOPTED this day of 1999.
Mayor
City of Fairfax
ATTEST: t .
City
Qj�r
City of Fairfax
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE: 1/hereby certify that the foregoing was posted as Ordinance
No.219B on the day of EjUi 1999.
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 219C
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX PLUMBING CODE
TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,Iowa:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6-11.03 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended in the following particulars:
6-11.03 MODIFICATIONS OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. Certain
sections, and portions of sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, are
hereby amended, deleted, modified, or added to as more specifically set forth in the
following sections of this ordinance.
6-11.03(1) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section 102.3
of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, and replacing said section with a new
section as follows:
Section 102.3.1 Violations and Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any provision of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred
dollars or by imprisonment in the County jail for not to exceed thirty days, or both
fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which
any violation of this code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a
separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein
provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval
of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code. No permit presuming to
give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be valid, except
insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the
administrative authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said
plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried
on thereunder when in violation of this code or of any other ordinance or from
revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error. Every permit issued by
the administrative authority under the provisions of this code shall expire by
limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within one-hundred eighty (180) days. Before such work can be
commenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the
amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no charges have been
made, or will be made in the original, further, that such suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.
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6-11.03(2) SCHEDULE OF FEES, The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby
amended by repealing the subsection entitled "Schedule of Fees" from Table 1-1 of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, 19,917 Edition., The Schedule of Fees shall be set by the City
Council of the City of Fairfax,,Iowa, and shall be paid to the City of Fairfax..
6-11.03(3) BOARD OF APPEALS. The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby
amended by adding a new Section 301.2.7 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition
as follows:
Section 301.2.7 Board of Appeals. A combined Board shall be formed and known
as the Licensing and Appeals Board. The Board shall act in making a
determination of any appeals arising from any actions of the administrative
authority. The Board may determine the suitability of alternate materials and
methods of installation or construction and provide for a reasonable
interpretations and of variances from the Electrical, Building, Mechanical,
Plumbing, or Fire codes, provided that such variation would not increase the
hazard to life or property. The Board shall administer the licensing requirements
of the City, and provide one (1) member as representative to the Metro Electrical
Board, Metro Plumbing Board, Metro Piper Layer Board and Metro Mechanical
Board.
The Licensing and Appeals Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor
subject to approval by the City Council and shall serve without compensation.
The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
meetings and shall render all.decisions and findings in writing to the Building
Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the City
Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
Said Board shall initially consist of nine members. Over time the number of
members on the Board shall be reduced to five. The first four members to leave
the Board shall not be replaced. When five members of the Board remain, the
Board shall operate as a five member Board and any members that leaves after
that time shall be replaced. One member of the Board shall be a building
contractor registered with the City Building Department; one shall be a licensed
electrical contractor or a licensed electrician; one shall be a licensed mechanical
contractor or licensed mechanical journeyman; one shall be a licensed master
plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber, and one shall be a private citizen. All
of the Board members shall have a place of business or residence located in the
City and be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining
to Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical and Plumbing construction, provided
such qualified candidates are available.
The Board shall hold regular meetings on the 3`1 Monday of each month, unless
there is no licensing or appeals to consider or business to conduct.
The nominal appeal fee for a public hearing by the Board for a Code appeal is
twenty-five dollars ($25.00). An appeal shall be valid for 1 year (365 days) from
issuance date.
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FAILURE TO ACT. In case an appellant or applicant does not exercise his/her
rights, act, begin construction or operations or occupancy, as the case may be, in
accordance with any appeal variance or permit granted by the Board within one
year after the matter has been acted upon by the Board, such variance or permit
shall be null and void.
6-11.03(4) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding Table 4-1 of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1999 Edition to include the following:
Section 15. Each building shall be provided with plumbing facilities as
prescribed by Table 4-1 of the code and as hereinafter outlined:
A) A unisex bathroom is permitted under the following guidelines:
1. A public rest room, when the public service area is 500 square feet,
maximum.
2. A private rest room, serving a maximum occupant load of 10 people.
3. Unisex rest rooms shall be handicap accessible and contain a urinal. A
handicap accessible drinking fountain is to be provided outside the rest
room area...
Section 16. Access to facilities containing required plumbing fixtures shall be
provided from within the building served.
6-11.03(5) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding a new
Subsection 603.2 of the Uniforni Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, as follows:
Section 603.21 Cross Connection And Backflow Prevention. In addition to the
requirements specified in Section 603 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL, the
City of Fairfax hereby adopts the following backflow prevention requirements.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of installation or other requirements than are required in
Section 603 of the 1999 Uniform Plumbing Code, the most restrictive shall
govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
1. Purpose. The purpose is to safeguard potable water supplies by preventing
backflow into public water systems.
2. Definitions. The fallowing definitions shall apply to Section 6-11.03(7 of the
Fairfax Municipal Code,, Section 603.21 of the 1999 Uniform Plumbing Code.
For the purpose of this section, these definitions supersede definitions given
elsewhere in this code.
A. Administrative Authority. The Administrative Authority for this rule is
the City Council and its designees.
B. Air-gap Water Distribution. An air-gap water distribution is the
unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the
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lowest opening from any pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the
flood level rim of any tank,vat, or fixture.
C. Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly for Containment. A backflow
prevention assembly which is listed by the University of Southern
California-Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic
Research as having met the requirements of ANSI-AWWA Standard
C510-89, "Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assemblies", or
ANSI-AWWA Standard C511-89, "Reduced-Pressure Principle
Backflow-Prevention Assemblies" for containment, The listing shall
include the limitations of use based on the degree of hazard. The
backflow prevention assembly must also be listed by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
D. Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly for containment in a fire
protection system. A backflow prevention assembly to be used in a fire
protection system which meets the requirements of Factory Mutual
Research Corporation (FM) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL), and the
requirement of the fire code and the building code of the City of Fairfax,
in addition to the requirements of paragraph 1(a). Devices sized smaller
than 2-112" diameter, which have not been listed by Underwriters
Laboratory(UL)or by Factory Mutual Research Corporation(FM) may be
allowed if approved by the Administrative authority.
E. Auxiliary Water Supply. Any water supply on or available to the premises
other than the water purveyor's approved public water supply such as, but
not limited to a private well,pond, or river.
F. Containment. A method of backflow prevention which requires the
installation of a backflow prevention assembly at the water service
entrance.
G. Contamination. An impairment of the quality of the potable water which
creates an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through
the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or waste. Also defined
as high hazard.
H. Cross Connection. Any actual or potential connection or arrangement,
physical or otherwise, between a potable water supply system and any
plumbing fixture or tank, receptacle, equipment or device, through which
it may be possible for non-potable, used, unclean, polluted, and
contaminated water, or other substance, to enter into any part of such
potable water system under any condition.
1. Customer. The owner, operator, or occupant of a building or property
which has a water service from a public water system, or the owner or
operator of a private water system which has a water service from a public
water system,
J. Degree of Hazard. The rating of a cross connection or water service
which indicates if it has the potential to cause contamination pollution.
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K. Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention. Assembly. A backflow
prevention device consisting of two independently acting internally loaded
check valves, four properly located test cocks, and two isolation valves.
L. High Hazard Cross Connection. A high hazard cross connection is a cross
connection which may cause an impairment of the quality of the potable
water by crating an actual hazard to the public health, through poisoning
or through the spread of disease by sewage,industrial fluids, or waste.
M. Isolation. A method of backflow prevention in which a backflow
prevention assembly is located at the cross-connection rather than at the
water service entrance.
N. Low Hazard Cross Connection. A low hazard cross connection is a cross
connection which may cause an impairment of the quality of potable water
to a degree which does not create a hazard to the public health, but which
does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such
potable waters for domestic use.
O. Pollution. An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree
which does not create a hazard to the public health but which does
adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such potable
water for domestic use. Also defined as Low Hazard.
P. Potable Water. Potable water is water which is satisfactory for drinking,
culinary, and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the health
authority having jurisdiction.
Q. Public Water System. Public owned or operated system consisting of
source facilities and distribution system under the complete control of the
Administrative authority. Regulative control shall include any and all
distribution piping connected to said system.
R. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly. A backflow
prevention device consisting of two independently acting internally loaded
check valves, a different pressure relief valve, four properly located test
cocks, and two isolation valves.
S. Registered Backflow Prevention Assembly Technician. A person who is
registered with the Iowa State Health Department to test or repair
backflow prevention assemblies and report on the condition of those
assemblies.
T. Thermal Expansion. Volumetric increase of water due to heating resulting
in increased pressure in a closed system.
U. Water Service. Depending on the context, water service is the physical
connection between a public water system and a customer's building,
property, or private water system, or the act cif providing potable water to
a customer.
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3. Administrative Authority.
A. For the purposes of this ordinance, the administrative authority is the City
Council acting through such persons or agencies the City Council shall
designate.
B. The administrative authority shall have the right to enter any property to
inspect for possible cross connections.
C. The administrative authority may collect fees for the administration of this
program. Said fees shall be set by Fairfax City Council resolution.
D. The administrative authority shall maintain records of cross connection
hazard surveys, and the installation, testing, and repair of all backflow
prevention assemblies installed for containment purposes.
4. New Water Services.
A. Plans shall be submitted to the administrative authority for review on all
new water services in order to determine the degree of hazard.
B. The administrative authority shall determine the type of backflow
prevention assembly required for containment based on the degree of
hazard.
C. The administrative authority shall require the installation of the
appropriate backflow prevention
5. Existing Water Services.
A. Upgrades of existing water services shall be treated as new water services
for the purpose of this ordinance.
B. The administrative authority shall publish and made available to each
customer a copy of the standards used to determine the degree of hazard.
C. The administrative authority shall, on the basis of information received
from customers or gathered through on-premise investigations or surveys
determine the type of backflow prevention assembly required for
containment based on the degree of hazard.
D. Within the time frame specified in writing by the administrative authority,
the customer shall install a backflow prevention assembly for containment
required by the administrative authority.
E. For existing water services, the administrative authority may inspect the
premises to determine the degree of hazard, When high hazard cross
connections are found, the administrative authority shall, at its sole
discretion:
1} Develop a schedule of compliance which the customer shall
follow or
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2) Terminate the water service until a backflow prevention
assembly for containment required by the administrative
authority has been installed.
F. Failure of the administrative authority to notify a customer that they are
believed to have a high hazard cross connection and that they shall install
backflow prevention assemblies for containment in no way relieves a
customer of the responsibility to comply with all requirements of this
section.
6. Customer.
A. The customer shall be responsible for ensuring that no cross connections
exist without approved backflow protection within his or her premise
starting at the point of service from the public potable water system.
B. The customer, shall, at his or her own expense, cause installation,
operation, testing and maintenance of the backflow prevention assemblies
required by the administrative authority.
C. The customer shall ensure the administrative authority is provided with
copies of records of the installation and of all tests and repairs made to the
backflow prevention assembly on the approved form within fifteen (15)
days after testing and/or repairs are completed...
D. in the event of a backflow incident, the customer shall immediately notify
the Fairfax Water Department and the Fairfax Building Department of the
incident and take immediate action to confine the contamination or
pollution.
7. Required Backflow Prevention Assemblies for Containment - Water
Services.
A. An air-gap or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly is required for water services having one or more cross
connections which the administrative authority classifies as high hazard.
B. An approved double check valve assembly is required for water services
having no high hazard cross connections but having one or more cross
connections which the administrative authority has classified as low
hazard.
8. Required Backflow Prevention Assemblies for Containment- Fire Protection
Systems.
A. A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be
installed on all new and existing fire protection systems which the
administrative authority determines to have any of the following:
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1) Direct connections form public water mains with an auxiliary
water supply on or available to the premises for pumper
connection.
2) Interconnections with auxiliary supplies such as reservoirs, rivers,
ponds,wells, mills, or other industrial water systems.
3) Use of antifreezes or other additives in the fire protection system.
4) Combined industrial or domestic with high hazard and fire
protection systems supplied from the public water mains only, with
or without gravity storage or pump suction tanks.
5) Any other facility, connection, or condition which may cause
contamination.
6) A double check valve assembly will be required for all other fire
protection systems. The double check valve shall be required on
all new systems at the time of installation and on existing systems
at the time that they are upgraded.
9. Registration of Rackflow Prevention Assembly Technician. A backflow
Prevention Assembly Technician registered y the State of Iowa shall include his
or her 'registration number on all correspondence and forms required by or
associated with this ordinance.
10. Registered Backflow Prevention Assembly Technician Noncompliance.
A. The registration of a technician will be recommended for revocation or
suspension for a period of up to two years for non-compliance with this
ordinance. Further action will be taken as prescribed by law to prevent
further non-compliance.
B. Any of the following conditions constitute noncompliance:
1) Improper testing or repair of backflow prevention assemblies.
2) Improper reporting of the results of testing or of repairs made to
backflow prevention assemblies.
3) Failure to meet registration requirements.
4) Related unethical practices.
11. Installation of Backilow Prevention Assemblies.
A. The required backflow prevention assemblies for containment shall be
installed in horizontal plumbing immediately following the meter or as
close to that location as seemed practical by the administrative authority.
In any case, it shall be located upstream from any branch piping.
Installation at this point does not eliminate the responsibility of the
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customer to protect the water supply system from containment or pollution
between the backflow prevention assembly and the water main.
B. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies shall be
installed so as to be protected from flooding..
C. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies shall not be
installed in underground vaults or pits.
D. All backflow prevention assemblies shall be protected to prevent freezing.
Those devices used for seasonal services may be removed in lieu of being
protected from freezing; however, the devices must be reinstalled and
tested by a Registered Backflow Prevention Assembly Technician prior to
service being reactivated.
E. If hot water is used within the water system., thermal expansion shall be
provided for when installing a backflow prevention assembly for
containment,
F. Provisions shall be made to convey the discharge of water from reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies to a suitable drain.
G. No backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed in a place where it
would crate a safety hazard, such as but not limited to over an electrical
panel, or above ceiling level,
H. If interruption of water service during testing and repair of backflow
prevention assemblies for containment is unacceptable to the customer,
another backflow prevention assembly, sized to handle the temporary
water flow need during the time of test or repair, should be installed in
parallel piping, all such installations shall be at the customers expense.
I. All backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed so that they are
accessible for testing as determined by the Fairfax Water Department.
J. All shut-off valves shall conform with the current edition of the Manual of
Cross-Connection Control (University of Southern California)
requirements for either ball or resilient seat: gate valves at the time of
installation. Ball valves shall be used on assemblies installed in piping
two inches and smaller and resilient seat gate valves on assemblies
installed in piping larger than two inches.
12. Testing of Backflow Prevention Assemblies.
A. Testing of backflow prevention assemblies shall be performed by a
registered backflow prevention assembly technician. The costs of tests
required in the following paragraphs 2-5 shall be borne by the customer.
B. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested upon installation, certified,
and tested and inspected at least annually.
C. Backflow prevention assemblies which are in place, but have been out of
operation for more than three months, shall be tested before being put
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back into operation. Backflow prevention assemblies used in seasonal
applications shall be tested before being put into operation each season.
D. Any backflow prevention assembly which fails a periodic test shall be
repaired or replaced. When water service has been terminated for
noncompliance,, the backflow prevention assembly shall be repaired or
replaced prior to the resumption of water service. Backflow prevention
assemblies shall be retested by a registered backflow prevention assembly
technician immediately after repair or replacement.
E. The administrative authority may require backflow prevention assemblies
to be tested at any time in addition to the annual testing requirement.
F. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall report the
successful test of a backflow prevention assembly to the customer and to
the administrative authority on the form provided by the administrative
authority within fifteen(15) days of the test.
G. The administrative authority may require, at its own cost, additional tests
of individual backflow prevention assemblies as it shall deem necessary to
verify test procedures and results.
13. Repair ofBackflow Prevention Assemblies.
A. All iepairs to backflow prevention assemblies shall be performed by
registered backflow prevention assembly technicians.
B. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall not change
the design, material, or operational characteristics of a backflow
prevention assembly during repair or maintenance, and shall use only
original manufacturer replacement parts.
C. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall report the
repair of a backflow prevention assembly to the customer and to the
administrative authority on the form provided by the administrative
authority within fifteen (15) days of the repair. The report shall include
the list of materials or replacement parts used.
1.4. Customer Noncompliance. The water service may be discontinued in the
case on noncompliance with this ordinance. Noncompliance includes, but is
not limited to, the fallowing:
A. Refusal to allow the administrative authority access to the property to
inspect for cross connections.
B. Removal of a backflow prevention assembly which has been required by
the administrative authority.
C. Bypassing of a backflow prevention assembly which has been required by
the administrative authority.
D. Providing inadequate backflow prevention when cross connections exist.
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E. Failure to install a backflow prevention assembly which has been required
by the administrative authority.
F. Failure to test and/or properly repair a backflow prevention assembly as
required by the administrative authority.
G. Failure to comply with the requirements of this ordinance.
6-11.03(6) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Sections
604.1, 604.2 and 604.8 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, and replacing said
section with a new sections 604.1,604.2 and 604.8 as follows
Section 604.1. Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron,
galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel or other
approved materials. Cast iron fittings up to and including two (2) inches (50.8
mm) in size, when used in connection with potable water piping shall be
galvanized.. Interior M, L, and K shall be required for domestic water
distributions. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and
similar devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by
the Administrative Authority.
Wirsbo AquaPex cross linked polyethylene tubing products and ProPex fitting
systems shall be considered as approved materials for potable hot and cold water
distribution systems within a building under Section 604.1 subject to the
following conditions.
1. Installation standards and system design shall be as approved by the
manufacturer.
2. Installations shall be as approved by local code in regard to design, sizing
and environment.
3. Licensed installers, employed by licensed plumbing contractors, shall be
appropriately certified by the manufacturer or other approved training
agency prior, to commencing any installation utilizing the Wirsbo
AquaPex tubing and ProPex fitting potable water systems.
4. Model code listings from IAPMO and ICB0 shall remain current and
approved by each respective agency.
S. Materials shall be manufactured to ASTM F876 and ASTM F877
standards.
6. Notification shall be given to Fairfax Building Department of the intent to
use subject product prior to installation. Notification shall include the
name and address of the property owner, the name and address of the
company performing the installation, and the certified installers name.
Section 604.2 Type K copper shall be required for water service piping to
dwelling and meter valves.
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Section 604.8 Repealed without replacement.
6-11.03(7) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section 610.8
of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, and replacing said section with a new
section 610.8 as follows:
Section 610.8 Size of Meter and Building Supply Pipe Using Table 6-5. Knowing
the available pressure at the water meter or other source of supply, and after
subtracting one-half(1/2) pound per square inch pressure (3.4 kPa) for each foot
(0.3m) of difference in elevation between such source of supply and highest water
supply outlet in the building or on the premises, use the "pressure range" group
within which this pressure will fall. Select the "length"' column which is equal to
or longer than the required length. Follow down the column to a fixture unit
valve equal to or greater than the total number of fixture units required by the
installation. Having located the proper fixture unit value for the required length,
sized of meter and building supply pipe will be found in the two left-hand
columns.
No building supply pipe shall be less than one inch(25.mm)in diameter.
Section 610.8.1 Remote Reader Conduit. All buildings using City water shall
have installed. A hard metal or PVC conduit starting within 12 inches of the
water meter inside location. The conduit shall not have 90 degree right angle
fittings. All bends must be sweeping to let wire feed through it easily. All
commercial and apartments over 4 -plex shall install 314 inch conduit. All 4 plex
and down to single family homes shall have 112 inch conduit installed.
The conduit shall end with the other utility metering device and be flush with the
outside of the building.
Section 610.8.2 Meter Clearances. There shall be suitable place provided for the
meter, so as to keep it dry and clean and readily accessible at all times, with a
minimum clearance of thirty (30) inches all around it, for the meter reader and
inspectors of the City. All valves and fittings necessary to comply with these
requirements and to provide connection to meter shall be provided by the owner.
Section 610.8.3 Protection of Meters & Equipment. No one shall in any way
interfere with the proper registration of a water meter, and no one except an
authorized employee of the Water Department shall break the seal of a meter;
except the Water Department may grant written permits to plumbers in case of
emergency to break such seal for draining pipes or stopping water leaks.
Section 610.8.4 All water meters must be installed prior to requesting final
inspections.
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611.03(8) The Fairfax Plumbing Cade is hereby amended by repealing the following
subsections of Section 701.1, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition., and adding
new subsections as follows:
Section 701.1.1 Only cast iron shall be used underground inside a building
for the building drain, and only cast iron and extra strength vitrified clay pipe be
used for building sewer. Galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall
be kept at least six(6)inches (152.4 mm) above ground.
Section 701.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installation shall be limited to
thirty-five(35) feet in height and to those structures where combustible
construction is allowed.
EXCEPTIONS: The requirements of Subsection 701.1.2 shall apply only
when it is determined necessary by the administrative authority or the City
Engineer based on local conditions.
Section 701.1.4 Copper tube for underground drainage and vent piping shall
have a weight of not less than that of Type L copper tube.
Section 701.1.5 Copper tube for above ground drainage and vent piping
shall have a weight of not less than that of Type M copper tube.
Section 701.1.6 Plastic, cast iron, copper Type X, cement and vitreous fitted
pipe 3" and larger shall be used exterior underground for sump pump drainage
required to be connected to the City curb drains and or storm drains.
6-11.03(9) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding the following
exception after Section 710.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition.
EXCEPTION: The requirements of Subsection 710.1 shall apply only when it is
determined necessary by the administrative authority or the City Engineer based
on local conditions..
6-11.03(10) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section 717
of Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, and replacing said section with a new section
as follows:
Section 717 - Size of Building Sewers. The minimum size of any building sewer
shall be determined on the basis of the total number of fixture units drained by
such sewer, in accordance with Table 7-5, except that minimum diameter for any
building sewer regardless of the number of fixtures shall be 4 inches. For
alternate methods of sizing building sewers, see Appendix L.
6-11.03(11) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
807.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code 1997 Edition and replacing said subsection with a
new Subsection 807.4 as follows:
Section 807.4 No domestic dish washing machine shall be directly connected to a
drainage system or food waste disposer without the use of an approved
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dishwasher airgap fitting on the discharge side of the dish washing machine.
Listed airgaps shall be installed with the flood level(FL)working at or above the
flood level of the sink or drainboard, whichever is higher, or by looping the
discharge line of the dishwasher as high as possible near the flood level of the
kitchen sink where the waste disposer is connected
6-11.03(12) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding to Section 901,
of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, a new unnumbered paragraph as follows:
In every building with a basement in which plumbing is hereafter installed, there
shall be not less than one two (2) inch dry vent pipe installed accessible to the
basement at the time of new construction for.future use,*
6-11.03(13) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Subsections
903.1.1 and 903.1.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition and replacing said
Subsection with new Subsections 903.1.1 and 903.1.2 as follows:
Section 903.1.1. Only cast iron pipe shall be used under ground inside a
building for soil, waste and vent Piping.
Section 903.1.2 ABS and PVC piping installation shall be limited to
thirty-five (35) feet in height and to those structures where combustible
construction is allowed.
6-11.03(14) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
903.2.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition and adding the following Section
903.2.1.
Section 903.2.1 Copper tube for underground drainage and venting shall
have a weight of not less than that of Type M copper tube.
6-11.03(15) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
906.7 of the Uniform.Plumbing Code, 1999 Edition and replacing said section with a new
Section 906.7 as follows:
Section 906.7 Frost or snow closure - Where frost or snow closure is likely to
occur in locations having minimum design temperature below zero (0) degrees
Fahrenheit, vent terminals shall be a minimum of two an one half(2%2) inches in
diameter but in no event smaller than the required vent pipe. The change in
diameter shall be made inside the building at least one (1) foot below the roof and
terminate not less than ten (10) inches above the roof, or as required by the
Administrative authority.
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6-11.03(16) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding to Section 907
of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1999 Edition a new Subsection 907.3 and 907.4 as
follows:
Section 907.3 A vent stack or main vent shall be installed from the base of the
stack through the roof full size 3 " or larger.
Section 907.4 A vent stack or a main vent shall be installed with a soil or waste
stack whenever back vents, relief vents or other branch vents are required in two
or more branch levels or stories.
6-11.03(17) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by deleting to Section
908.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code 1999 Edition and replacing it with a new Section
908.1 as follows:
Section 908.1 A wet vent is the total developed length (horizontally and/or
vertical)of a vent that is washed with one or two fixtures on the same floor level.
One fixture of two or less units may drain into a vent of a one and one-half inch
bathtub waste pipe. Not more than one fixture unit is drained into a one and one-
half inch diameter wet vent or not more four fixture units drain into a two-inch
diameter wet vent.
6-11.03(18) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
1002.2 and Table 10-1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 199,9 Edition, and replacing said
table as follows:
TABLE 10-1
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF TRAP ARMS
TRAP ARM DISTANCE FROM
DIAMETER. TRAP TO VENT INCHES
INCHES FEET
1 1/a" 5 0
1 1/2" 5 0
1 1/2" (bath& 6 0
showers)
2 5 0
3 5 0
4 and larger 5 0
Slope one fourth('/a)inch per foot
6-11.03(19) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
1202.6 to the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition.
Section 1202.6 Permit.
Section 1202.6.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter or repair
or cause to be installed, altered or repaired any gas piping, without first obtaining
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a permit, provided, however, that no permit shall be required for a serving gas
supplier to disconnect defective gas piping or equipment, when authorized by
Section 1207.
Section 1202.6.2 Permits for gas piping shall show the total number of gas
outlets to be provided for each system and such other information as may be
required by the Administrative Authority.
6-11.03(20) The Fairfax Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
1210.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Codes, 1999 Edition, and replacing said section with a
new Section 1210.1 as follows:
Section 1210.1 Pipe used for the installation, extension, alteration or repair
of gas piping shall be standard weight wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black),
yellow brass containing not more than 75% copper, or internally tinned or
equivalently treated copper of iron pipe size. Corrugated stainless steel tubing
may be permitted provided that it is part of a system listed by an approved agency
as complying with ANSI/AGA LC1-1991, Addenda ANSI/AGA LC1a-1993, and
Addenda ANSI/AGA LCIb-1994. Approved PE pipe may be used in exterior
buried piping systems.
6-11.03(21) The Fairfax. Plumbing Code is hereby amended by repealing Sections
1211.1 and 1211.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Codes, 1997 Edition, and replacing said
sections with a new Sections 1211.1 and 1211.2 to read as follows:
Section 1211.1 Joints in the piping system, unless welded, shall be
threaded joints having approved standard threads. Threaded joints shall be made
with approved pipe joint material, insoluble in fuel gas and applied to the male
threads only. All Joints larger .than 2" (two inch) iron pipe size and any gas
pressure 2 (two) PIG or greater shall be welded steel All welded joints shall
comply with the State of Iowa requirements and work performed by certified
welders, whose current certification is on file with the City of Fairfax.
Section 1211.2 All piping shall be air tested and approved by Fairfax
Building Department prior to connection to a fuel gas supply.
EXCEPTION:Air tests for gas piping serving a mobile home in a mobile home
park may be performed by the serving gas supplier..
SECTION 2. Chapter 6-1.1.,05 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa, previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended by inserting the following
6-11.05 LICENSING. The examination, qualification, and licensing of
journeyman-level plumbers and master/plumbing contractors shall be in accordance with
Metro Plumbing Licensing Agreement for the jurisdictions of Linn County, City of Cedar
Rapids, City of Marion, and City of Fairfax,Iowa.
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SECTION 3. VALIDITY"AND SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part of
this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision, or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. ADOPTION OF CODE. Pursuant to published notice, a public hearing
had been duly conducted upon the date and time and at the place fixed in said notice upon
the adoption of this plumbing code and the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa
hereby determines and finds that said proposed plumbing code shall be and the same is
hereby adopted as an ordinance of the City of Fairfax, Iowa.
SECTION 5. CODE ON FILE. An official copy of the Plumbing Code hereby
adopted, including a certificate by the City Clerk as to its adoption and the effective date
thereof, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk in the City Hall, and shall be kept there
on file and copies shall be available for public inspection.
SECTION 6. DISTRIBJTION OF COPIES OF THE CODE. The Building
Department shall furnish a copy of the Fairfax Plumbing Code hereby adopted to the
Fairfax Library.
SECTION 7. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its date of final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
ADOPTED this to day of 1999.
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Mayor
~ City of Fairfax
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City Cler
City of Fairfax
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE: I hereby certify that the foregoing was posted as Ordinance
No. 219C on the day of , 1999.
City Cier
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ORDINANCE NO. 219D
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX ELECTRICAL CODE
TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 12
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,Iowa:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6-12.04 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended in the following particulars:
6-12.04 MODIFICATIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Certain
sections and portions of sections of the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, are
hereby amended, deleted, modified, or added to as more specifically set forth in the
following sections of this Ordinance.
6-12.04(1) WIRING IN OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. The Fairfax Electrical Code
is hereby amended by adding a new Section 110-3(c) to the National Electrical Code
1996 Edition as follows:
Section 110-3. (c) WIRING IN OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. It shall be
unlawful for any person to locate any electrical raceway or to conduct electrical
energy over, under or across any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public property,
or to make any excavation in such property for the purpose of laying in electrical
raceway or wiring, without first obtaining written approval from the City
Council. Said Council approval shall be requested in writing, prior to the start of
any such work, by submitting an application through the Building Department to
said Council, stating in detail the location, depth, extent, number of ducts, and the
purpose which the raceway, wiring or crossing will serve. All such raceways or
crossings shall be constructed and installed in compliance with the Fairfax
Electrical Code and with the provisions of the resolution of the City Council.
Notwithstanding this provision, nothing contained within shall limit access to
public property by any public utility operating in accordance with a valid
franchise.
6-12.04(2) FACTORY-BUILT OR MOBILE HOMES. The Fairfax Electrical Code
is hereby amended by adding a new Section 110-23 to the National Electrical Code 1996
Edition as follows:
Section 110-23 Electrical work or equipment which is installed or added to a
factory-built structure or mobile home, after its location and erection on a local
site, shall be inspected by an inspector and be subject to local codes and
requirements.
An inspector is hereby authorized, if he determines that good cause exists, to
inspect the entire electrical system of a facility.
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6-12.04(3) SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS.
The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 110-24 to the
National Electrical Code 1996 Edition as follows:
Section 110-24 Smoke detectors shall be installed as by the Uniform Building
Code. When an electrical service is installed or replaced in a dwelling unit or
multiple dwelling unit building, smoke detectors shall be installed as required by
the Uniform Building Code for each dwelling unit receiving power from the
electrical service.
Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be installed when an electrical service is
installed or replaced in a Group A, B, I or R occupancy as defined in the Uniform
Building Code,receiving power from the electrical service.
1. Required in residential units. Every building of residential units shall be
equipped with approved carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with this
section. For purposes of this section "dwelling unit" includes single family
dwellings and multiple dwellings.
2. Exemptions.. The following residential units shall not require carbon
monoxide detectors:
(a) A residential unit in a building that does not rely on combustion of
fossil fuel for heat, ventilation or hot water, and is not sufficiently
close to any ventilated source of carbon monoxide, as determined by
the building official, to receive carbon monoxide from that source.
(b) A residential unit that (1) is heated by steam, hot water or electric
heat, and (2) is not connected by ductwork or ventilation shafts to
any room containing a fossil fuel-burning boiler-or heater, and (3) is
not sufficiently close to any ventilated source of carbon monoxide,
as determined by the building official„ to receive carbon monoxide
from that source.
3. Location. Not less than one approved carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed in each residential unit. The detector shall be installed within 40
feet of all rooms used for sleeping purposes.
In every hotel and motel, one approved carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed for every 10,000 square feet of floor, area, or fraction thereof, (a)
on every floor on which a fossil fuel-burning space heaters, boiler or
furnace is located, and (b) on every floor on which sleeping rooms are
heated by any type of warm air heating plant that burns fossil fuel. Floor
area shall be computed separately for each floor.
4. Dwelling units heated by space heaters. Each dwelling unit employing
space heating equipment that is located within the dwelling unit and that
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burns fossil fxiel shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide
detector.
5. Standards, rules. Every approved carbon monoxide detector shall comply
with all applicable federal and state regulations, and shall bear the label of a
nationally recognized standard testing laboratory, and shall meet the
standard UL X034 or its equivalent. The building official shall issue rules
and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the
implementation and administration of the provisions of this chapter relating
to carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Battery removal violation - penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to
remove batteries from a carbon monoxide detector required under this
chapter, or in any way to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector
required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any
building owner or manager or his agent in the normal procedure of
replacing batteries.
Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and/or, confinement for a period of
not more than six months.
7. Owner's and tenant's responsibilities. The owner of a structure shall supply
and install required carbon monoxide detectors. The owner shall test and
maintain carbon monoxide detectors located other than in a dwelling unit.
The owner shall provide written information regarding carbon monoxide
testing and maintenance to at least one adult tenant in each dwelling unit.
The tenant shall test, provide general maintenance, and replace required
batteries for carbon monoxide detectors located in the tenant's dwelling unit.
8. Required in Group A, B, I and R Buildings. Every new or existing building
or part thereof hereafter designed, erected, altered or converted for the
purposes of a Group A, B, I or R building shall be equipped with approved
carbon monoxide detectors.
EXCEPTION: Group A, B, I and R Buildings that undergo remodeling
which does not involve alteration or addition to the buildings existing
electrical system may be protected with the fallowing in lieu of approved
carbon monoxide detectors wired directly into the buildings electrical
system with a battery backup:
A. An approved battery powered carbon monoxide detector may be
installed subject to the requirements of this subsection.
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B. An approved plug in type carbon monoxide detector with a battery
back:-up may be installed subject to the requirements of this
subsection.
9. Location; Group A, B, I and R buildings. In every Group A, B, I and R
building assembly not less than one approved carbon monoxide detector
shall be installed per every 10,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, (a) on
every floor on which a fossil fuel-burning space heater, boiler or furnace is
located, and(b) on every floor heated by any type of warm air heating plant
that burns fossil fuel. Floor area shall be computed separately for each
floor.
10. Buildings heated by central fossil fuel powered heating unit. In every
building that is heated by one main central fossil fuel powered heating unit,
and that is not exempted under item 2, one approved carbon monoxide
detector must be installed in the room containing the central heating unit.
11. Fossil fuel defined. Whcncver used in this section the term "fossil fuel'
shall include coal,natural gas,kerosene, oil,propane and wood.
6-12.04(4) GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS. The Fairfax Electrical
Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 210-8(c) to the National Electrical
Code 1996 Edition as follows.
Section 210-8(c) ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. All electrical
services shall be equipped with at least one 125-volt, single phase, 15 or 20
ampere receptacle having ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
This receptacle shall be located within six (6) feet of any switch board, panel
board, or distribution board installed for the control of light or power circuits, and
shall be installed prior to inspection of the permanent electrical service by the
City of Fairfax Building Department.
6-12.04(5) LIGHTING OUTLETS. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended by repealing Section 210-70(a) of the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition
and replacing said Section 210-70(a) as follows;
Section 210-70(a) Dwelling Unit(s). At least one wall switch-controlled lighting
outlet shall be installed every habitable room; in bathrooms, hallways, stairways,
attached garages, and detached garages with electric power, and at outdoor
entrances or exits. A vehicle door in a garage is not considered as an entrance.
At least one lighting outlet controlled by a light switch located at the point of
entry to the attic, underfloor space, utility room, and every 200 square feet of a
unfinished basement and/or for each basement room and shall be installed where
these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing. The
lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
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EXCEPTION: Unfinished attic areas which are not used for storage or do not
contain equipment requiring servicing are not required to be provided with a
lighting outlet controlled by a light switch at the point of entry to the attic.
Where lighting outlets are installed according to (a) above in interior stairways,
there shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the lighting outlet where
the difference between floor levels is six steps or more. Stairs shall be provided
with a minimum of 5 foot candles of light on each tread and landing as measured
at the center line of each floor level of each tread and landing.
EXCEPTION NO. 1: In habitable rooms other than kitchens and bathrooms, one
or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of
lighting outlets.
EXCEPTION NO. 2: In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor entrances, remote,
central, or automatic control of lighting shall be permitted.
EXCEPTION NO. 3: Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by
occupancy sensors that are (1) in addition to wall switches, or (2) located in a
customary wall switch location and equipped with a manual override that will
allow the sensor to function as a wall switch.
6-12.04(6) GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION AND
BATHROOM LIGHTING CIRCUITS. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended by adding a new Section 210-8(a)(1)to the National Electrical Code as follows:
Section 210-8(a)(1) ]BATHROOMS. Lighting circuits serving a bathroom shall
not be de-energized by the activation of the Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter(s)
protecting all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in
the bathroom.
6-12.04(7) POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF SERVICE ENTRANCE. The Fairfax
Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to Article 230-26 of the
National Electrical Code, 1996. Edition as follows:
Article 230-26 2nd paragraph. Point of attachment of service entrance for all
structures shall be located at a point approved by the utility serving the premises
and shall comply with other.provisions.of this article:.
6-12.04(8) SERVICE RACEWAY. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended by adding a second paragraph to Article 230-28 to the National Electrical Code,
1996 Edition as follows:
Article 230-28 2nd paragraph. Where a service mast is used for the support of
service drop conductors, the service raceway shall be a minimum of 2" rigid
galvanized steel conduit.
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6-12.04(9) SERVICE EQUIPMENT DISCONNECT. The Fairfax Electrical Code
is hereby amended by adding a new Section 230-70(a) to the National Electrical Code
1996 Edition as follows:
Section 230-70(a) LOCATION. The service disconnecting means shall be
installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or structure,
or within five (5) feet of the point of entrance of the service conductors.
Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms.
6-12.04(10) SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRODE. The Fairfax Electrical Code is
hereby amended by deleting the second paragraph of Section. 250-81(a) of the National
Electrical Code, 1996 Edition and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Where the supplemental electrode is a made electrode as in Section 250-83(c) or
(d) that portion of the bonding jumper which is the sole connection to the
supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than No. 6
copper wire.
(1) The grounding conductor wire/wires shall be installed continuously from
the main fuse/brealker disconnect panel enclosure to the water service
entrance pipe, The grounding wire shall be bonded on to the building
water piping system and on to the City water distribution service with
approved electrical attachments.
(2) The grounding conductor wire/wires shall be installed continuously from
the main fuse/breaker disconnect panel enclosure to exterior of the
structure and attached to an approved grounding electrode device/rod a
minimum of 2 (two) feet from the exterior of the foundation and beyond
the drip line of the roof. Exposed exterior grounding conductor wire shall
be protected from physical damage by encasing the wire within an
approved non-metallic piping.
6-12.04(11) EMERGENCE'ILLUMINATION. The Fairfax Electrical Code is
hereby amended by adding new Sections 700-16(a) and 700.16(b) to the National
Electrical_Code,_1996 Edition to read as follows:
(a) Emergency lighting systems shall receive their primary power from the
building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source. In
the event of its failure, illumination shall be automatically provided from
an emergency system.
Emergency lighting system shall be supplied from storage batteries or an
on site generator set and the system shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the electrical code.
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(b) Emergency lighting shall include all rewired exit lights and all other
lights which are necessary to provide sufficient illumination to enable
person to exit out of the building in a manor. Emergency lighting shall be
provided in locations as follows:
1. Hospitals, hotels, motels, nursing homes, places of assembly,
schools, eating or drinking establishments, dormitories, office
buildings, factories, warehouses, stores, apartments, condominium,
and congregated buildings.
2. In all buildings, or rooms within buildings, which operate outside
normal daylight hours or are windowless, and in the opinion of the
Electrical Inspector shall constitute a life and safety hazard.
3. In rest rooms and locker rooms in Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or S
Occupancies containing a combination of three or more water
closets and/or urinals, or a shower stall,
6-12.04(12) PERMIT FEES. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby amended by
deleting Table 3-A of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code 1996 Edition and inserting in lieu thereof a permit fee schedule set by the
Resolution of the Fairfax City Council and to be paid to the City of Fairfax.
6-12.04(13) MAINTENANCE PERMITS.The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended by adding a new Section 301.1(a) to the Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code 1996 Edition as follows:
Section 301.1(a) Electrical Maintenance Permits. In lieu of separate electrical
permits, an electrical maintenance permit shall be issued, after application, to any
manufacturing, industrial, commercial, governmental or public utility
establishment, authorizing electrical maintenance work to be done solely for said
establishment. An application for a maintenance permit shall be in writing on
forms provided by the Building Department, and shall contain a description of the
premises on which the electrical work is to be done. The maintenance permit
holder shall keep a legible record of the electrical maintenance work done under
the permit and shall snake such record available to the inspector. All work done
under such permits shall conform to the provisions of the Fairfax Electrical Code,
and shall be accomplished by a regular full-time employee of such
manufacturing, industrial, commercial, governmental or public utility
establishment, who is employed to do electrical maintenance work for that
establishment only..
Electrical Maintenance Permit Fee and Inspection Fee:
1. Issuance of annual maintenance permit $ 50.00
2. Maintenance insp. fee shall be charged at the hourly Tate of $ 30.00
3. Minimum annual maintenance inspection fee $ 30.00
4. Maximum annual maintenance inspection fee no limit
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6-12.04(14) EMERGENCY WORK. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended by adding a new Section 301.1(b) to the Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code 1996 Edition as follows:
Section 301.1(b) EMERGENCY WORK. In case of emergency involving
imminent hazard to life or property, authorized personnel may proceed with
necessary corrective work to alleviate the hazardous or dangerous condition as it
relates to the electrical system prior to obtaining a permit if same is required,
providing that the permit is applied for and tentative approval obtained at the
earliest practicable occasion thereafter. All emergency work shall be made to
comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and shall be inspected by an
electrical inspector in the same manor as for other electrical work.
After furnishing or restoring emergency service„ the local power company
superintendent shall inform an electrical inspector of the date, time, location, and
nature of such emergency power restoration. The inspcctor(s) shall coordinate
their work with other inspectors and supervisors in the Building Department and
with the County, State, and Federal authorities.
Each electrical inspector is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to inspect
any and all building or installations , and to order the necessary removal,
disconnection or repair to-put in and safe condition for the safety of life and the
prevention of fire, all electrical heating and lighting apparatus, power generators,
motors, machinery, conduits, raceways, fixtures and connections, electrical wires
and electrical apparatus used for light, heat or power purposes or control of such
and to control the disposition and arrangement of the same so the persons and
property shall not be in danger therefrom.
6-12.04(15) BOARD OF APPEALS. The Fairfax Electrical Code is hereby
amended be deleting Section 203.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for
the National Electrical Code 1996 Edition and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 203.1 ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS. A combined Board shall
be formed and known as the Licensing and Appeals Board, The Board shall act in
making a determination of any appeals arising from any actions of the
administrative authority. The Board may determine the suitability of alternate
materials and methods of installation or construction and provide for reasonable
interpretations and of variances from the Electrical, Building, Mechanical,
Plumbing, or Fire codes, provided that such variation would not increase the
hazard to life or property. The Board shall administer the licensing requirements
of the City, and provide one (1)member as representative to the Metro Electrical
Board.
The Licensing and Appeals Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor
subject to approval by the City Council and shall serve without compensation.
The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
meetings and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building
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Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the City
Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
Said Board shall initially consist of nine members. Over time the number of
members on the Board shall be reduced to five. The first four members to leave
the Board shall not be replaced. When five members of the Board remain, the
Board shall operate as a five member Board and any members that leaves after
that time shall be replaced. One member of the Board shall be a building
contractor registered with the City Building Department; one shall be a licensed
electrical contractor or a licensed electrician; one shall be a licensed mechanical
contractor or licensed mechanical journeyman; one shall be a licensed master
plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber, and one shall be a private citizen. All
of the Board members shall have a place of business or residence located in the
City and be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining
to Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical and Plumbing construction, provided
such qualified candidates are available.
The Board shall hold regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month, unless
there is no licensing or appeals to consider or business to conduct.
Nominal appeal fee for a public hearing by the Board for an Electrical Code
appeal is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). An appeal shall be valid for 1 year (365
days) from issuance date.
FAILURE TO ACT. In case an appellant or applicant does not exercise his/her
rights, act, begin construction or operations or occupancy, as the case may be, in
accordance with any appeal variance or permit granted by the Board within one
year after the matter has been acted upon by the Board, such variance or permit
shall be null and void.
6-12.04(16) MINIMUM SIZE DISTRIBUTION PANEL'S. The Fairfax Electrical
Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 3 84-3 7 to the National Electrical Code
1996 Edition as follows;
Section 384-37 Minimum Size Of Residential Distribution Panels.
1. The minimum size service entrance panel for a single family dwelling
with up to 1000 square feet of finished floor space, or space which may be
finished, shall be equipped to provide protection against over-current with
.. . .no less than a 140 ampere main.over-current protective device having at
least 20 available 120 volt branch circuit spaces.
2. The minimum size service entrance panel for a single family dwelling
with 1001 to 2000 square feet of finished floor space, or space which may
be finished, shall be equipped to provide protection against over-current
with no less than a 150 ampere main over-current protective device having
at least 30 available 120 volt branch circuit spaces.
3. The minimums size service entrance panel for a single family dwelling
with over 2000 square feet of finished floor space, or space which may be
finished, shall be equipped to provide protection against over-current with
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no less than a 200 ampere main over-current protective device having at
least 40 available 120 volt branch circuit spaces.
4. A three-pole solid neutral entrance disconnect switch of equal rating shall
be considered acceptable in conjunction with the above minimum service
requirements..
5. Apartments with not over 500 square feet of finished floor area shall have
a minimum 70 ampere main lug panel with 12 available 120 volt branch
circuit spaces,.
6. Apartments with 501 to 1000 square feet of finished floor area shall have a
minimum 100 ampere main lug panel with 16 available 120 volt branch
circuit spaces..
7. Apartments with 1001 to 2000 square feet of finished floor area shall have
a minimum 150 ampere main lug panel with 24 available 120 volt branch
circuit spaces.
8. Apartments with over 2000 square feet of finished floor area shall have a
minimum 200 ampere main lug panel with 30 available 120 volt branch
circuit spaces.
6-12.04(17) REMOTE WATER METER READER CONDUIT. The Fairfax
Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to Article 725-8(b) of
the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition as follows:
Article 725-8(b) 2nd paragraph. All buildings using City water shall have
installed a ridged metal or PVC conduit starting within 12 inches of the water
meter inside location. The conduit shall not have 9�0 degree right angle fittings.
All bends shall be sweeping to let wire feed through easily. All commercial and
industrial buildings, and apartment buildings over 4-plex shall install 314 inch
conduit. All single family dwellings, duplex's, 3-plex's and zero lot line
dwellings shall have 102 inch conduit installed. The conduit shell end with the
other utility metering device(s) on the outside of the building.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6-12,07 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa, previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended by inserting the fallowing:
6-12.07 LICENSING. The examination, qualification, and licensing of Electrical
Contractors, Electricians, and Residential Electricians, and the registration of Apprentice
Electricians and Apprentice Residential Electricians shall be in accordance with the
Metro Electrical Licensing Agreement for the jursidictions of Linn County, City of Cedar
Rapids, City of Marion, and City of Fairfax, Iowa.
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SECTION 3. Chapter 6-12, 8 of the Code of Ordinances, Fairfax, Iowa, previously
reserved for future use is hereby amended by inserting the following:
LICENSE NOT REQUIRED -HOMEOWNER. An owner may do Electrical work in
the single-family dwelling in which such owner resides without being licensed, provided
that owner demonstrates capability to do such work by successfully completing a
standard examination, an futher provided that owner obtains a permit and otherwise
complies with the provisions of the Fairfax Electrical Regulations.
SECTION 4. VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part
of this Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section,provision, or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. REPEAL All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. ADOPTION OF CODE. Pursuant to published notice, a public hearing
has been duly conducted upon the date and time and at the place fixed in said notice upon
the adoption of this Electrical Code, and the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa
hereby determines and finds that said proposed Electrical Code shall be and the same is
hereby adopted as an Ordinance of the City of Fairfax,Iowa.
SECTION 7. CODE ON FILE OF AND FOR SALE. An official copy of the
Electrical Code hereby adapted,including a certificate by the City Clerk as to its adoption
and the effective date thereof, is on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall,
and shall be kept there on fide, and copies shall be available for public inspection and for
sale to the public.
SECTION 8. DISTRIBU"T"ION OF COPIES OF THE CODE. The City Clerk shall
furnish a copy of the Fairfax Electrical Code hereby adopted to the Fairfax Library.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its date of final passage approval and publication as provided by the
law.
ADOPTED this&)day of , 1999.
ayor
City of Fairfax
ATTEST:
City Cie ~
City of Fairfax
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE. I hereby certify that the foregoing was posted as Ordinance
No. 219D on the day of 1999.
City Cler
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Form 220063
5-99 10Wa Department of 7ransportabon
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT
for
CITY STREETS AND PARKING
City FAIRFAX
County LINN
From July 1, 1998
to
June 30, 1999
I, city clerk of the City of Fairfax
(signature)
do hereby c rtify at the city council has by resolution approved this report as its official 1999 Fiscal Year Street Finaince
Report thisl 0 day of August '1999
(month) (year)
Clerk°s City Mailing Address P.O. Box 337 FAirfax 52228
(Zip Code)
Clerk'sHoursM,T,W,F - 7: 30-4:00 Phone 319 846-2204 (319) 846-2921
(work) (}torn)
Preparers Name .--Betty J. Panek Phone f j 9 846-2204
Mayor Brian Stallman
Mayor's City Mailing Address 525 Vanderbilt Street Fairfax 52228
(ZJp Code)
Members of the Council
JoAnn Beer Cory Stockton _
Jack Harville Marianne Wainwricfht
Alisa Shakespeare
On or before September 30, 1999, two copies of this report shall be filed with your Transportation Planner of the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
This report consists of RUT NUMBERS; (circle those included) l 2A 213 2C 2D
DISTRIBUTION:White and Yellow Copies-Transportation Planner;Pink Copy-City
Fcrm 220004 RitUT-2A
7-99 Ilowa Department of Transportation
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STREET FINANCE REPORT
FROM ALL SOURCES FOR STREET PURPOSES
COLUMN 1 COLUIIMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4
City FAIRFAX
County LIMN ROAD USE GENERAL OTHER
TAX FUND ROAD FUND FUNDS** TOTALS
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(ROUND FIGURES TO NEAREST DOLLAR)
City No,
A. 1.Ending(Balance Last Street Finance Report ............... -3 n h.-.,a 11 8
2.Adjustment(Explain on RUT-26)......................... 14 — 1 �4
3.Actual Balance,July 1, 1998 ................... ........ 3, 8 3 2 3, 8—2
ACTUAL RECIEIPTS
B. 1. Road Use Tax .... ........... 59,829 5 9 x 8219
2. Property Taxes ............................. ........ XXXXXXXXXXXX 39 ,963 3 , _,..6 3
3.Special Assessments ...................... ........... XXXXXXXXXXXX
4.Misc.('itemize on Form RUT-213) ...- ........... XXXXXXXXXXXX
5.Proceeds From Bonds Sold,Notes,and .................. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Short-term Loans
6. Interest(Earned .............................. XXXXXXXXXXXX
C. Total Receipts(Lines B1 thru B6) .......................... 99 , 792
D. TOTAL(FUNDS AVAILABLE(fine A3+Line C) ........ 63, 661 _39 19 6 3 103 , 624
ACTUAL EXPENDITURES
E. Maintenance
1. Roadway Maintenance .................................. 3 5 4 0 A 191, 448
4 8 F
2. Snow aind Ice Removal ................................... -
3.Storm Sewers .........................................
4.Traffic Services ........................................
5.Street Cleaning ............................. ...........
F Construction or Reconstruction 8, 278 8, 221 1 6, 4 9'9
1.Engineering ...............................
2. Right of Way Purchased .................... ......... 150 1 5'0
3.Roadway Construction..................................
4.Storrn'Sewers .......................................
5.Traffic Services ............... ......................
6.Sidewalks ..............................................
G. Administration ...........................................
H. Street Lighting ........................................... oU-X
I. Trees ................................................... 2 F 28 3 2Y 283
J. Equipment(Purchased or Repaired) ............
K Misc.(itemize on Form RUT-213) .............. ......... XXXXXXXXXXXX _ ] 4 IF,R — 70 468
L. Bonds,Notes and Short-term Loans
1.Principal Paid.......................................
2. Interest Paid...........................................
M. Non-Street Purposes ..................................... XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
N. Total Expenditures(Lines F thru M) ............. ........... 534., 6_14 91 454
O. BALANCE, June 30, 1999(Line D minus Line N) .....-..,-.. 9., 027 3., 1143 70
P. TOTAL FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR. 6 3 r, 6 61
(Line N+'Lime O=Line D)
For assistance,call your Transportation Center Planner
( ")Debt Service,,Project and Special Assessments,etc.Include the balances for Funds which are used entirely for streets.
Read Your New Instructions.
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BILL LIST
GENERAL
JoAnn Becker(USA Days) 39.92 Baker&Taylor(Books) 444.14
Vernon Cerveny(Plants) 19.91 Treasurer State of Iowa 75.00
Tina Merta(Fire Department) 61.41 Fed W/H&FICA 1,085.69
IPER'S 430.31 State W/H 193.85
Mary Ann Wahlert(Librwy Cleaning) 153.00 Alliant Energy 620.55
BCR(Library) 25.45 Ben Franklin Rubber'Stamp 20.50
CRPhoto Copy(Libmry) 100.00 Demco,Inc. 8.92
Fauser Oil Co 94.57 Gazette 106.68
Hail&Hall Engineers 2,057.60 Heiman,Inc. 833.89
Iowa Codification 171.00 Duffy Custom Lawn 38.00
BlueStem--Landfill fees 547.41 Kings Material, Inc. 3.74
Lynch,Dallas,Smith&Harman 1,749.65 Pace Supply 6.00
Payless Cashways 143.40 Randall Foods(Supply) 25.40
By the Foot Sawmill(Fire Dept.) 65,32 South Slope Tel, 133.76
CTS,Textile Leasing 32.00 Mid American 25.89
Dwight Hughes Nursery 822,85 Millhiser Smith Insurance Agency 413.00
'Staples Office Supply 18.36 Salaries 2,627.14
RITZ'
Linn County Secondary Road 481.25 Fed W/H&FICA 248.27
IPER'S 90.34 State W/H 40.00
Alliant Energy 796.70 Fauser Oil Co. 131.24
Linn Co.REC 50.77 Neuhaus,Inc. 124.41
Sevig Construction 540.00 South slope Tel. 21.50
Salaries 705.48 Mid American 9.00
WATER
Wellrnark Blue Cross 891.45 Fed W/H&FICA 475.88
IPER'S 158.04 State W/H 108.58
Advanced Water Technology 239.40 Alliant Energy 439.04
Hach Company 38.55 City of Norway 181.00
WEF Membership 50.00 Keystone Laboratories 20.00
Post Office 45.20 Mid American 12.50
Salaries 907.00
SEWER
Comfort Inn 144.20 IAMU 20.00
Fed W/H&FICA 237.93 IPER'S 79.02
State W/H 54.29 Alliant energy 175.68
Iowa One Call 1995 K&B Ag Supply 113.45
Keystone Laboratories 60.00 Lud Svoboda,Mileage school 23.94
Salaries 824.00 Howe Sanitation 2,15100
RECEIPTS
General 4,911.09 RUT 4,351.51
Fireworks 1,730.85 Project Fund 38,802.11
Cap,Investment 172.23 Water 15,008.08
Sewer 38.64
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RESOLUTION 99-08-10
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FAIRFAX CITY
COUNCIL THAT F/Y 98-99 STREET REPORT'
HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND THAT THIS
REPORT IS HEREBY ADOPTED AND APPROVED
THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1999 .
BRIAN STALLMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BETTY J. A EK
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF IOWA
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County of Linn S .
CYF'f4�FgIR�d�X
Cm"tkr'taunell'Meefhrg
Angus#Y0,Y495
Mayor Staitmaaa aponed the Wark sesstor at 8'00
p m.C°UncK present Beer,Harvifte,Shakespeare
and Stacafdn Assent r tainwvrighf, Discussion at
the wdrta.sessidii was.on.whether Po_chan9e the .
work force tali the city.The pdssibvhty of:ltiring a
City.Manager, Deputy Clerk, help with building i
inapectictns and ma€rttenant°. fVv decisions have j,J.R, HLADKY i III, being duly sworn on my oath, do say, that
been made
°wnc€i cttteEli ng olsened at Min pm. theJ°" I am publisher of THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE a
moved io apt roae the Agenda,Minutes of the July
13th caundvt meeUP :,:and the July 78th spemal
"booting.Ctark'S budget and financial reports 2nd
er Newspaper issued daily and printed at Cedar Rapids in said
deMC
Scott tNill(- Lmt}:C0unty Sheriff's department
oresenfedtnel,at°#calt5 irTe crerift`adepar,ment County of Linn; that the Notice of which the annexed printed
was askedta chestrairre Creek Paris at nigh!
I)ecause of some ziarties beingcheld after ktours
Brit G( •wa asliurg fd€lave the Council ex-
glaln,hereasdns far fhe denial of hisrequesftara copy, was inserted and published in said newspaper in the
rezoning 0a age,JvArfa Beer sald that the counil
Alsoith In Jh nt rrinri other.arMa dhFammns o ed, issues t
. b6t only:
famftfes€n the immediate Brea were eonsidf:th .................................................................................. ............
uses If
ilir.Gibney decidedto ever 5elEthe property wifh
au!developing it,.Mr:Gibnev.then ask the countil .......................................................................................I.....................
...
to reCanSidar Ihfs application.for Single Fafftily,0 lot
fines_Mr,:Gibtaaw was told to come back When he
had a layout of wWha#:'he intended to build, ....................................................................................................................
possbVernon[Cerveinv talked to fhe'coun6l about the i(� nn ................
bittty of Iputlting up a Veterans Memorial n.d. ............................................Q+ugi�,�..�.. ................A. D, 17..'7,
ttQn had..talkees to_the American Legian'::and a.. f
ommittee'was f°r , d.5t°�kta said he.would be and the reasonable fee far publishing said Notice is$....................
$3.s5
interested in sitting inEdn the meehrvgs if possible.
Mayor Stagman was called:vii a.Flm east at:&06
Oxrn,ShakeStieare W09 appointed as Mayor pro-
tem,OKIIA AINCt-S-MAI MB.2140,21'4Q.Md
flan Shakespeare 2nd?ader fo approve Ordinance '
214A Arheindina Certain Sections of tyre City
f3uliding Regulations MC. Mofi°n Shakespeare
2nd Harviite, o,approve Ordinance 2156 Amend.
ing'Cer,ain':Secffons of the City Mechanical Code,
MC,Motion Sthatcespeare,266.Haruille to;approve . .:
edlnance 2140-Amending Certain Sections of the T* HI AD�N T
City P to. 4n4 Code,MC hhct:.:219 :.e:Aare 2nd named J.Is r IADiti, I1I, in my presence, and by him sworn to
r'Cading and that.the:isroced�rai-.requtreme tiding - Y . 9
Beer, to app�irowa Ordinance 279C Arti
Certaln sections of fhb City Electricaf Code:MC.l
move the approval of:Csrdinante 2T9A on its first Rapids,
nts a5 before, me at Cedar Ltnn County, Iowa On this ...............
Svend day of �i gaRStr
ed c provided for d:6hit settnnn and thatf4rdl ................................... A. D. 199 9
se orth Irl seclhon 386,3,Code°flowwa be sy
rugs py ilstittle. Sto ton sa moved 2nd.orer, •»'" , •• .........
Hance 215A he piarnda€t its second and thin
Beer, i Given under my hand and Notaidal Seal.
move the apaaroval o#`t}rdmance 2158 on its tars€
reading and lhat thie procedural requirements as
seifiodh to s.ectton 30EFi3,Code of town,be suspend
ed a5 provided for to that sectioi and that ordi-
rlance 2f46 be ipPacedon Yts.second and fhlyd read-
fogs =-
by its title Stott pgn sa moved,2nd by:Haryille. . .... ..a .............................
y
f.move fheapprovat df ordinance 2190 on first:
reading and that the;_procedural requirements as tar Public in and or Linn County, Iowa
setforth in seclton 300:3,Code of,lowa,he suspd-
en
Ed M provided for 16 that section.and that Grdi-
irimce 219C-be.placed on its
' : second_aud.thd read
fngs by its ti11e sfoc fork's rnoued, 2nd Beer. I
rnove the approvaC of Ordfnance.
219D on'its first
reading and that R4 pracedurai`:edquire.rnents as: i
setforth in section 380;3,Code of Iowa be wspe"d b ove fro m................................................ 1�.,
ed as pray€led taw to:ahat_sectidn,.an.d.:9hatiOrdi- • • •••••••
Hance 215[1 be placed Wits second:and lhird'read
Y CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE, INC.
hgs 2
by its�f1Rle.Stockton so moved nd
KC Mayor'SlattrnanrreturnEd,
Cifw Bnginaer,Dick Ransom,discussed tte car-
dulatinit puMip far. erafrie AvE SfOckton Moved
that the engineer purthajse the Ptimpin$and con
trot edutprneunt and;-o seek addtfional quotes on
the copsfeUttion. nd!(H&VIlle.rMC.
Motion Beer,26d shakespeare fo Approve:RES-
OLQTION 93-08-Td,Annual Road;lfse Tax Report
Library.ReRori, (Librarian Carol NYlea was re- B y..
kuesting some assistance in.ttandling some etrl- .....',' ••••'••«•«••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.«««..
dren who havo been;;causing;trbuble at the Li-::.:.
brary. The'ccuncit df ktod the.City Attorney to
see what togall recourses thew lttave
Rez6i1166 appt,tafion °f JoArtn Bear at 502
arch Street, From-RUbtic to G-Y. FladWnl and
using had falblhed the request unfit mare informa-
tfon was ObMfAadl Motion Harv,lle grid Stockton,
JO fable the:rezdrling rec,uesl.un R m6re...diretlions
are-obtained.A:wa SMraf€es[reare,Harv[f[e,Stockton.
Meer abatafned.
Mahon IEieem hi apg[°ve fhe second.quofe from
f?rafrie Raadltpudder:s minus:;the s3 0B6, 2nd
Shakespeare MC. Stockton, 2nd Meer to
.Have Ud order 06 riltwv mower:;:deck.MC:
Motiofl Rarvttle, 2nd Sfockton+to pay Met bills
presen.fed-MC.
OpP.W-W[1tv tar cufizens.Shakespeare discussed
fhe building;-der, issued to banes Consfruction
kaymq fha t;1$me zoning does nobs Bf their.-work,
saving chat;thew shaukf be in LLB
:over mtaaFSl�,lrrn ax rge F*'m.,-cna.Harvnte. .
BMn StalIman,Mvw
Betty Panbk, City Clerk
BILL LI ST;.
GENERAL
roAnrt.aacker(USA Deus) 39.92
ernon Cervenv(PEantsV
rnaM&e.ta(.Firebepartimer€t) r- 61,11
IPER 5..,'i ....430.31
MarYAnnVla3tlert(libraryCfeaning} 153,0.
CR Photo Covv(LEbrarYD 100.0a.
HatF&.Ha.€4 Engineers 2,051.60
towa Cndi#€capon...: is_171.00
SlueStorn--Landfill fees 547.41
LYnch,d 3alla5,5mlfh&Hermnan;i:.,,,,.., 1,749.65
Payless Cashways_ 143.40
' E3Y fhe Foot Sawmill(Flre Dept:) .65.32
%r C7S,TeXfIIe Leasing; 32.00
DwigC€C flughe5 ktvs^sery .822 85
SfWes of im SUpF>t'Y:. 18.35
Baker&.Tavlor(86cks) ,...., ; 444:14
Treasurer Siate of IdWa 75.00
Fed fl+&FICA:-
s 5,tate w1 H 193 89
s Allianf;Ett'ergy .610455
Ben Franklin Rubber Stamp 20 50
Ciemca,Inc. 8.92
GalettelrL ;.. 106.68 ;'
Heiman,lnc 833 89
Dui€v Custom Lawn::, 38.0(1
KfngsMa..t&144InC j;:
Pace.SuppEY
6,00
r RartdatE=`aodsfsupplyb
South Sloe Tel::,....r.
Mfd Amerfcan ..25.89
Mtllhiser SrnFfh Insurance Agency 41100
Salaries E; 21627.14
RUT
Linn County Secondary Road 401.25 .
IPER S i, " 90,34
AfFsantEnergv ... :..796.70
Linn CoREC ......i: :.._50.77
Sevtg cdrtstructlon; 540.00
Salaries( 705,48
Fed WfFi&FICA.. i 24827
SCate Wf.H 40,00
Fauser a C&I. wt T31.24
57euhaus„fnc
Mid American 9.00
WATER:
1Ve[finerk8fueCrass ......... WAS
IPER Ssu .....:::...I58.00.
AdvancedYVaterTeehtrtologY 239.40
HaChCarrrpanY- :, 3855
WEE.Membershi p. ....50.Otl
Pastofflce ....,.;r. 45.20
Salaries`. �.,907.00 =
FedWIH!&FECA...:i ...........475.88
_ Siate VJlH ....:ii ..: i ..,..ii:.. 1k&58
City ofsNGCwaY ....» 181.00 !P
KeY.siuneLaboraio fes 20.00
:c.
Mfd American ..:.,.:f: !.....1230
SEWER:
Cornforr inn ::..144.20
Fed W N&FICA..i .:. 237.93
StateWlH ....54.29
EowaOoeCall
KeY5torfeLabora orics 60.00.'i.
Salaries;: zt 824.Off G.
IAMU..:1. 20.Ofl
IPER'5. :,.. .. 79.02
Allfant Energy 175.68
K&6 AgI$upplY i;,,.113.45 '.`.
Lud Svo6.oda,Mileage sCtnoaE: ....23.94 -.
HOWL!Sandairon....:'♦,.. ... ;y2.152.fl0 '.
RECEIPTS
Genera[:: 4 911.!19
FECevlorks ,:,`.:1,730.85
Cap,lnvestment....... 172.23:r
Sewer `si: 38.64
RUT.,:::?: 4,351.51.
Pro(ect`FGnd J::i38;802,11
L15,008.08r`
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CITY OF FAIFAX
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING-MONDAY AUGUST 9, 1999-7:00 P.M.-CITY MALL
TENTATIVE AGENDA
DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS:
I. JO ANN BEER REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM PUBLIC TO C-I AT 502 CHURCH STREET.
2. CLAD SAND-ECIGOG-WORDING ON REDEFINING TIM ZONING CODES.
3. OPORTUNI T Y FOR CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
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B• Special Exceptions: Conditions Governing Applications; Procedures.
To hear and decide only such special exceptions as the Board of
Adjustment is specifically authorized to pass on by the terms of this
Ordinance; to decide such questions as are involved in determining
whether special exceptions should be granted; and to grant special
exceptions with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate
under this Ordinance, or to deny special exceptions when not in
harmony with the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. A special
exception shall not be granted by the Board of Adjustment unless and
until:
1• A written application for a special exception is submitted
indicating the section of this Ordinance under which the
special exception is sou
is requested; ght and stating the grounds on which it
`
2. The owner of the property for which special exception is
sought, or his agent and the owners of record of all adjacent
properties shall be notified by mail of the time and place of the
hearing at least 7 days and not more than 20 days prior to the
Public Bearing;
3• The public hearing shall be held. Any party may appear in
person, or by agent or attorney;
4. The Board of Adjustment shall male a finding that it is
empowered under the section of this Ordinance described in
the application to grant the special exception, that the granting
of the special exception, will not adversely affect the public
interest.
C. Variance, Conditions Governing Application, Procedures. To
authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms
of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest,
where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the
provisions of this Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship.
A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted by
the Board of Adjustment unless and until:.
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STATE OF IOWA
County of Linn, Ss.
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tfdj110E o 1§U8..C HEARD
E ttf�tf;:A P.LICAYI®W I,JY HLADKY, III, being duly sworn on my oath, do say, that
T6 If Gaasaera I am publisher of THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE, a
YOU ere h � *Kfred(hit a PUbNC Heerlgg vela 1
..be field 4tarlPar tttie Fairfax PfanntrtsF arttl�ontPtg
Gc€cKmrsstePt �tl; appllcafton a fahn?3eer Newspaper issued dail and printed at Cedar Rapids, in said
owner of fhb�p ear'4s described as 562 Ghurch y
Sfr e Ctsaw 6 is requested Imm Public to G t.
.. IXltYeer w tfI be held at Fairfax CiPx tia[t On
��t� 6m County of Linn; that the Notice of which the annexed printed
[he ,0,dr%l wvitl hear the said aPpltea-
atCitt Hau,af copy, was inserted and published in said newspaper in the
etthaf t�rrE dtart� i ESU max appear;,and be
heard t re fa said appllcatlan,
issues of.............. . , ..
BetPy.#�lrla C6fw Cler�€ ........................................................................
......N.......................................� l 30 ..........A. D., X9....g...............
and the reasonable fee for publishing said Notice is$.....6 .5.........
Subscribed by the above named J.E HLADKY, III, in my presence, and by him sworon to
before me at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa on this
199..A .......I........
day of .................. July .
Given under my hand and Notarial Seal.
....... .......
N Pubiic in and or Linn County, Iowa
Received payment for above from.......................... .............................19..............
CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETrE,INC.
By...............................................................