HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-19 12-27 CCO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE BUILDING
O� ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER BY ADOPTING
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1964 EDITION AS PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
TOGETHER WITH APPENDICES INCLUDED IN SAID CODE, BY
REFERENC „AND REPEALING CONFLICTIN G EROViSIONS
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 3 of the Village Ordinances is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 3 -101 . ADOPTION OF THE U. B. C. WITH APPENDICES.
Those documents, 3 copies of which are on file in the Office of the
Village Clerk, being marked as "Uniform Building Code 1964 Edition" together
with appendices included with said codes, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials excepting only therefrom the amendments
and additions included in Chapter 3 of the Building Ordinance of the Village
of Brooklyn Center and excepting Section 303 entitled "Building Permit Fees"
and Chapter 70 of the U. B. C entitled "Excavation and Grading ", are hereby
adopted by reference as the Building Code of the Village of Brooklyn Center
and all terms of said code and appendices thereto are made a part thereof
as if fully set forth in Chapter 3 excepting for amendments and additions
referred to.
Section 3 -102. VARIANCES. Variances from the Uniform Building
Code adopted in Section 3 -101 are as follows:
Section 3- 102.1. MAXIMUM SPAN OF FLOOR JOISTS. The maximum
allowable span of floor joists shall be those determined from Table No. 25 -Q
Chapter 25, deleting therefrom Column 2 (entitled "Without Plaster Ceiling
Below ") in each of the groups 1 through 4.
Section 3- 102.2. EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHING. Type V buildings
which are one or more stories in height shall have all exterior walls covered
with solid sheathing. Sheathing shall be one or more of the following
materials:
(1) Boards not less than 1 " nominal thickness
(2) Plywood not less than 1/2" thickness complying with
Uniform Building Code Standard 25 -11 -64
(3) Fibreboard not less than 1/2" thickness complying with
Uniform Building Code Standard 22 -1 -64
(4) Gypsum sheathing shall not be used
Section 3- 102.3. PLYWOOD ROOF SHEATHING. Plywood having a
minimum thickness of 1/2 inch may be used. Adequate blocking or edge
supports shall be used when the span exceed 24 inches O.C. for 1/2
Inch plywood, 32 inches O.C. for 5/8 inch plywood and 36 inches O.C.
for 3/4 inch plywood, in compliance with table 25 - of U. B.C.
SPc: on 3- 102.4. EXITS.
(1) Buildings classified in Group I occupancy shall have not less
than two exits located in remote parts of the building and leading directly
• to a street, alley, court or yard. Stairs shall be wholly enclosed and
shall, together with the exit door, comply with the requirement of Chapter
33 of the Uniform Building Code.
(2) Apartment buildings classified in Group H occupancy shall
have not less than two exits adequately separated so that if one becomes
unusable for any reason, the other will be available and useable. One-
fifth of the perimeter of the building shall be considered adequate separation
between entrances to exits or between termination of exits. Said apartment
buildings shall in all other respects conform to the requirements pertaining to
stairs, exits, and smoke proof enclosures as specified in Chapter 33 of the
Uniform Building Code.
(3) Apartment buildings classified in Group H occupancy of type
5 or SN construction shall have not less than two exits from each apartment
unit opening directly upon a street or alley or upon a yard or courtyard not
less than four feet in width and connected to a street or alley or into an
approved passageway not less in width than the stairway opening into such
Passageway and not less than seven feet in width.
Section 3- 102.5_. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Private garages, sheds,
and agricultural buildings or other detached accessory buildings permitted
• upon a residential lot but not to be used for human occupancy shall conform
to the following specifications.
(1) Foundation. The building shall be constructed upon a floating
slab or other approved foundation on soil free of organic material within
the construction limits. The slab, when used, shall be poured in a monDlithic
manner with a minimum thickness of 4 increasing to 8" for a 6" width
around the perimeter. Concrete having a 28 day strength of 3000 lbs, per
square inch shall be used. If the slab rests on fill, it shall be reinforced
with 6" x 6" #10- 10 wire mesh, lapped 6" at splices and bent down into
the edge of the slab at least 6".
(2) Bottom Plate. The bottom plate shall consist of not less than
one 2" x 4" anchored by 3/8" x 8" bolts with washer and nut and spaced
not more than 6 feet on centers and not more than 12" from each corner on all
sides of the building.
(3) Studs. The wall studs shall be not less than 2" x 4" boards
spaced 16" O.C.
(4) Top Plate. The top plate shall consist of not less than 2" x 4"
boards lapped at corners and overlapped at splices not less than 32".
• (5) Wall Sheathing. The walls shall be sheathed with any of the
materials permitted in Section 3 -102, subsection b, of this ordinance.
If wood board sheathing is used, corner bracing of minimum size 1" x 4"
shall be let into the studs and plates.
Section 3 -102.5 (Cont'd)
6. Headers. The headers over doors shall be of the following
sizes:
For Door Openings Headers
Not over 8' Two 2" x 8"
Not over 10' Two 2" x 10"
Not over 12' Two 2" x 12"
For openings greater than 12 feet, the header is to be designed to carry
the vertical and lateral forces acting thereon.
(7) Rafters. Rafters are to have a minimum size of 2" x 4" . When
the unsupported span does not exceed 8 feet, it is to be provided with rafter
ties spaced not more than 4' O.C. For unsupported spans not exceeding 14',
collar ties of a minimum size of 2" x 4" shall be provided at a spacing of
not more than 4' O. C. and for unsupported spans of not more than 20' , collar ties
of a minimum size of 2" x 6" spaced not more than 4' O.C. shall be provided. For
unsupported spans inexcess of 20', a properly designed truss capable of supporting
the dead, snow, and wind loads on the roof shall be used.
(8) Roof Sheathing. Roof sheathing shall consist of 1" nominal
thickness boards or of 1/2 inch minimum thickness plywood applied
perpendicular to the framing members.
(9) Shingles. Either wood shingles or composition shingles or
• other roofing material complying with and applied as specified in Sections
1704 and 3203 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted in Section 3 -101 of thw
ordinance shall be used.
(10) Exterior Wall Covering. The exterior wall covering shall be
of a type complying with and applied according to Section 2507 -f -2 of the
Uniform Building Code.
(11) Windows and fors. All windows and doors shall be installed
in approved frames, and all glass shall be installed in approved sash, as
determined by the Building Official.
Section 3 -103. BOARD OF APPEALS.
The Board of Appeals created by Section 204 of the U.B.C. shall
consist of the members of the Village Council, When sitting as the Board
of appeals, the Council shall engage and have present such persons as may
be qualified to provide technical advice on the matters under consideration.
Section 3 -104. GROUND WATER AND GRADE DETERMINATION
INSPECTIONS; FINAL INSPECTIONS.
• Section 3- 104.1. At the time of inspecting the building foundation,
the Building Official shall, where and when he deems it appropriate, require
adequate test borings at the site to determine the level of the ground water
table at the site.
' Section 3- 104.2. Every building shall be so constructed that the
level of the finished basement floor shall be;
(1) three (3) feet above the level of the ground water table
as determined by the Building Official; or
(2) protected by a drainage system approved by the Building
Official.
Section 3- 104.3. Every lot shall be so graded that the finish grade
of the lot measured at the building foundation shall be a minimum of one
foot above the center line of the abutting public street; except that deviation
from this provision may be authorized by the Village Engineer when an
adequate storm water drainage system, approved by the Engineer, has been
installed.
Section 3 -105. INCOMPLETE EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION.
Buildings or structures having exterior walls made up of building
paper or unpainted wood, except those structures with exterior wall surfaces
specifically designed for natural weathering which are comprised of materials
which will not deteriorate appreciably, shall not be considered completed
within the meaning of this code, and shall not receive final inspection while
in this condition.
Section 3 -106. BOUNDARY LOCATIONS.
• Section 3- 106.1. At the time of the footing inspection, the person,
firm or corporation responsible for the construction of the building or
structure shall have in place accurate survey stakes indicating the boundaries
of the lot or parcel upon which the structure is to be built.
Section 3 -106.2 At the time of final inspection, the person, firm
or corporation responsible for the construction of the building or structure,
shall have in place survey monuments indicating the boundaries of the tract or
lot upon which such structure is built. These monuments shall consist of
iron stakes, together with a 2" x 2" stake, the top of which shall be at least
I foot above the established grade. These survey monuments shall correspond
to the tract or plot of land which is proposed to be conveyed to a third party.
Section 3 -107. NOTICE AND PENALTY FOR NON - CONFORMANCE W1�'H
PLANS, TIME LIMIT ON PERMITS.
Section 3- 107.1. Should the "Building Official" find that the
construction or alteration for which a permit was issued is not proceeding
according to the plans and specifications submitted to him, he shall give
written notice to the person to whom such permit was granted or the person in
charge of such construction or alteration of such finding, and of the particulars
in which such plans or specifications are not being complied with, whereupon
• such construction or alteration shall be made to conform to said plans and
specifications. If after such notice the corrections are not made to make
such construction or alteration conform to such plans and specifications,
the Building Inspector shall revoke the permit by a written notice to be given
to the person to whom such permit was granted or to the person in charge
of such construction or alteration.
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Section 3- 107.2. If the construction or alteration for which a
permit was issued is not bommenced within 60 days after the date of
issuance of such permit, such permit shall expire and be of no effect.
• Section 3- 107.3. It shall be unlawful to commence or to proceed
with the construction or alteration for which a permit was issued and
subsequently was revoked or expired, until a new permit is issued therefore.
Section 3 -108. BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
Section 3- 108.1. , For any permit for the erection of any buildings
or structures other than commercial and industrial buildings and buildings
of public assemblage or for the erection of any addition for similar
occupancy to any existing building, the fees so charged shall for eacA
such building or addition included in such permit be based on the cubical
contents of each building or addition, and shall be at the rate of $3,00 for
the first 1,000 cubic feet or fraction thereof and $.75 for each additional
1,000 cubic feet or fraction thereof, of space within the proposed structure.
Section 3- 108.2. For any such permit for the erection of a commerci:. .
or industrial building or buildings of public assemblage or for the erection
of any addition or similar occupancy to any existing building, a fee shall
be charged at the rate of $1.10 for every 1, 000 cubic feet or fraction thereof
of space within the proposed structure.
® Section 3- 108.3. For any such permit for the repair, remodeling,
or alteration to any existing building or structure, the fee charged for such
permit shall be as follows:
(1) If the estimated cost for all proposed work is $ 50.00 or less
no fee shall be charged.
(2) If the estimated cost for all proposed work is between $50.00
and $500.00, the fee shall be $3.00.
(3) If the estimated cost for all proposed work is between $ 500.00
and $1,000.00, the fee shall be $5.00.
(4) If the estimated cost for all proposed work exceeds $1, 000. 00,
the fee shall be $5.00 plus $2.00 for each thousand dollars of estimated
cost or fraction thereof in excess of $1, 000.00.
Section 3- 108.4. For the purpose of computing fees for building per - .'.tE
as above provided, the cubical contents of any proposed structure or addition
to an existing structure shall be computed in the following manner to determ: _ e
the cost of the building permit:
. (1) If the proposed structure or addition consists of one story without
basement, the cubic feet shall be determined by multiplying the actual square
footage by 15.
Section 3 -108.4 (Cont'd)
• (2) If the proposed structure or addition consists of one story and
basement, the cubic feet shall be determined by multiplying the actual
square footage by 20.
(3) If the proposed structure or addition consists of one story, a
basement and,expansion area, the cubic feet shall be determined by
multiplying the actual square footage by 24.
(4) If the proposed structure or addition consists of two stories
and basement, the cubic feet shall be determined by multiplying the actual
square footage by 28.
(5) The cubic feet of garages, porches and breezeways shall be
determined by multiplying the actual square footage therein by 10.
(6) If the proposed structure or addition does not fit in the categories
set out in (1) through (5) above, the cubic feet shall be determined in
accordance with accepted engineering methods.
Section 3 -109. PLAN CHECKING FEES. When the valuation of the
proposed construction (except one and two family dwellings, and structures
accessory thereto) exceeds $1,000.00 and a plan is required to be submitted
• by Section 301 (c) of the U. B. C. , a plan checking fee shall be paid to the
Village Clerk at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking.
Said plan checking fee shall be as indicated on this accompanying table
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TABLE NO. 3A - PLAN CHECKING FEES
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
The first $1,000.00 . ............................... $ 3.00
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction, to and
including $25,000.00 ........................ $ 1.50
Each additional $1, 000.00 or fraction over
$25,000.00 to and including $50,000.00 ....... $ 1.25
Each additional $ 1, 000.00 or fraction over
$50,000.00 to and including $100,000.00 ...... $ .75
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction, more than
$100,000.00 . .......... .................... $ .50
Section 3 -110. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, sentence,
Claus r
e o phrase of this ordinance 1s for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The Village Council hereby declares that it would have passed
Section 3 -110 (Cont'd)
this ordinance and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
or clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional:
Section 3 -111,, SUPREMACY CLAUSE. Any conflict between the
provisions of Sections 3 -101 through 3 -110 of this ordinance and provisions
of the U.B.C. shall be resolved in favor of the provisions of this. ordinance.
Section 2. Section 3 -101 through 3 -302, and Section 3 -816 through
3 -817, both inclusive, of the Village Ordinances, and other ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its legal
publication.
Adopted this 27th day of December 1965.
4 Mayor
Clerk
DEC Z 71965