TITLE 12 BUILDING, UTILITY, ETC. CODES CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE 1

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1 12-1 TITLE 12 BUILDING, UTILITY, ETC. CODES CHAPTER 1. BUILDING CODE. 2. PLUMBING CODE. 3. HOUSING CODE. 4. MODEL ENERGY CODE. 5. EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE. 6. SWIMMING POOL CODE. 7. UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT CODE. 8. MECHANICAL CODE. 9. EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE. CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE Building code adopted Responsible official Plans to be prepared by architect Available in recorder's office Penalty Building code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenance connected or attached to any building or structure, the Standard Building Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by 1 Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

2 12-2 reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the building code. (1993 Code, 4-101, as amended by Ord. #156, Dec. 1998) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-102) Plans to be prepared by architect. Section A of the Standard Building Code as adopted by this chapter shall include the requirement that all drawings and specifications for buildings and structures to be used by the general public shall be prepared by an architect registered in the State of Tennessee and shall bear the seal of the designer. (1993 Code, 4-103) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the building code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the building code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-104)

3 Plumbing code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty. CHAPTER 2 PLUMBING CODE Plumbing code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of regulating plumbing installations, including alterations, repairs, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and the appurtenances thereto, within or without the town, when such plumbing is or is to be connected with the town water or sewerage system, the Standard Plumbing Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the plumbing code. (1993 Code, 4-701, as amended by Ord. #156, Dec. 1998) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officials named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-702) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the plumbing code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the plumbing code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-703) 1 Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

4 Housing code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty. CHAPTER 3 HOUSING CODE Housing code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of securing the public safety, health, and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light, and ventilation in dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses, and buildings, structures, or premises used as such, the Standard Housing Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the housing code. (1993 Code, 4-501, modified) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-502) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the housing code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the housing code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-503) 1 Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

5 Model energy code adopted Modifications Available in recorder's office Violation and penalty. CHAPTER 4 MODEL ENERGY CODE Model energy code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of regulating the design of buildings for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and the design and selection of mechanical, electrical, water-heating and illumination systems and equipment which will enable the effective use of energy in new building construction, the Model Energy Code, edition, as prepared and maintained by The Council of American Building Officials, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the energy code Modifications. Whenever the energy code refers to the "responsible government agency," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the Town of Pittman Center. When the "building official" is named it shall, for the purposes of the energy code, mean such person as the board of mayor and aldermen shall have appointed or designated to administer and enforce the provisions of the energy code Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the energy code has 1 State law reference Tennessee Code Annotated, requires Tennessee cities either to adopt the Model Energy Code, 1992 edition, or to adopt local standards equal to or stricter than the standards in the energy code. Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from The Council of American Building Officials, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia

6 12-6 been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Violation and penalty. It shall be a civil offense for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the energy code as herein adopted by reference and modified. The violation of any section of this chapter shall be punishable by a penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense. Each day a violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

7 12-7 CHAPTER 5 EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE Excavation and grading code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty Excavation and grading code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of setting forth rules and regulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, the Standard Excavation and Grading Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the excavation and grading code. (1993 Code, 4-201) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-202) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the standard excavation and grading code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard excavation and grading code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be 1 Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

8 12-8 punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-203)

9 Swimming pool code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty. CHAPTER 6 SWIMMING POOL CODE Swimming pool code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of setting standards for the design, construction, or installation,alteration, repair or alterations of swimming pools, public or private and equipment related thereto. The Standard Swimming Pool Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the swimming pool code. (1993 Code, 4-801, modified) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-802) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the swimming pool code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the swimming pool code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. 1 Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

10 12-10 Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-803)

11 12-11 CHAPTER 7 UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT CODE Unsafe building abatement code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty Unsafe building abatement code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of regulating buildings and structures to insure structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises, within or without the town, the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the unsafe building abatement code. (1993 Code, 4-401) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officials named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-402) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the unsafe building abatement code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the unsafe building abatement code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-403) 1 Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

12 Mechanical code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty. CHAPTER 8 MECHANICAL CODE Mechanical code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems, the Standard Mechanical Code, edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the mechanical code. (1993 Code, 4-601, as amended by Ord. #156, Dec. 1998) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-602) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the mechanical code has been placed on file in the city recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the mechanical code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-603) 1 Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

13 12-13 CHAPTER 9 EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE Existing buildings code adopted Responsible official Available in recorder's office Penalty Existing buildings code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, through , and for the purpose of providing a concise set of regulations and procedures to effect safety in occupancy, the Standard Existing Buildings Code, edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is adopted and the same is incorporated herein by reference, subject to modifications as hereinafter provided, and shall be known and referred to as the standard existing buildings code. (1993 Code, 4-301, modified) Responsible official. When reference is made to the duties of certain officers named herein, that designated official of the Town of Pittman of said code are concerned. (1993 Code, 4-302) Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, , one (1) copy of the standard existing buildings code shall be placed on file in the office of the recorder and the same shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard existing buildings code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Each day shall constitute a separate violation of same. Upon conviction of any said violation, such persons shall be 1 Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama

14 12-14 punished by levying a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation. (1993 Code, 4-303)