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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 14 OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING
CODES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying
and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to
remain in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Department Staff worked with Building Officials from the
State of Montana to prepare the amendments to the Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and in
accordance with the rules adopted by the State of Montana, Building Codes Bureau.
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to the
existing Title 14 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for their full
approval.
Title 14
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
14.03 City Fees for Building, Remodel, Plumbing and Construction Projects
14.04 Construction Board of Appeals
14.12 International Building Code, 2-00-3-2018 Edition
14.16 International Residential Building Code, -240-3-2018 Edition
14.18 International Existing Building Code, ?044-2018 Edition
14.22 International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition
14.23 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 201-:S8 Edition
Ordinance No. 020-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel, plumbing and construction projects.
The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, pltffnbing and/or
construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007)
14.12.010 - Adoption.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference, pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), the
International Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.131 (1) through (3) with Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified
through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as required by -to be adopted by the Department of Labor and
Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Inter -national Building
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Code, is adopted by r-efer-enee and made a paFt of this ehapter as fully, and for- all intents and purposes, as
though set fef4h herein at leng4h. it shall be knwAm and designated as the "IpAefnatienal Building Code" of
the city.
NEW SECTION: 14.12.020 - Undated References
The International Building Code cited in this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative
order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b).
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO -15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDIT -!ON
14.16.010 - Adoption.
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The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference, pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), the
International Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.131 (1) through (3) with Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified
through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as required by -to be adopted by the Department of Labor and
Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Inter -national Building
ing
Code, is adopted by r-efer-enee and made a paFt of this ehapter as fully, and for- all intents and purposes, as
though set fef4h herein at leng4h. it shall be knwAm and designated as the "IpAefnatienal Building Code" of
the city.
NEW SECTION: 14.12.020 - Undated References
The International Building Code cited in this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative
order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b).
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO -15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDIT -!ON
14.16.010 - Adoption.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the
International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as
required by -to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial
Measurements Bureau.
Ordinance No. 020-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
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The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the
International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as
required by -to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial
Measurements Bureau.
Ordinance No. 020-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The T„to,..,.,t;,,,.,.,1 Resideintents and purposes, as ,l
thoughBuilding Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by r-efeFenee and made a part of this ehapteF as fially, and for- all
zirclrF'i3c'ttzvncrnResidential -Building -
NEW SECTION: 14.16.020 - Undated References
The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chapter may be
amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDIT!
14.18.010 - Adoption.
A. The h4ematienal Existing Building Code, 2012 Fmditien, is adopted by and deelafed to be the buildib
eonserwatien-c-ode-of the eity. -The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section
50-60-301 (1)(a), the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171 (1) through (4), as required b-�— to be adopted by the
Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Inte ,.,t;..,,.,1 Existing
Code,Building 2012 Edition,
is adopted by Fefer-enee and made a paft of this ehapteF as fially, and for- all
intents and pufpases, as though set foFth herein at length. it shall be known and designated as th-e
"rr��cI +ci=iat;e�c-i�st Existing Building Code" of the eit+
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NEW SECTION: 14.18.020 - Updated References
The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended
by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b)
MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015)
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Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
NEW SECTION: 14.22.020 - Updated References
The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be
amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)
14.23.010 — Adoption.
A. The Cita of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA and
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition
as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6). as required to be
adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
The International ii and SDa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chanter mav be
amendedor of Mayor 0
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This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and
approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 14,
2020, by Council Member Sparks.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 28th day of January
2020, upon motion of Council Member Klose.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 281h day of January 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C: Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bethany Lan�3
rk-Treasurer
APPROVED SORM:
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
Ordinance No. 020-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
Title 14 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
Chapter 14.03 - CITY FEES FOR BUILDING, REMODEL,! F ^-tea-AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Sections:
14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel and construction projects.
The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, plup4iRg and/or
construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007)
Chapter 14.04 - CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections:
14.04.010 - Board created.
A. There is created a board of appeals consisting of five qualified persons appointed by the mayor, who shall hold
office for a two-year term.
B. All board of appeals provided in any uniform code adopted by the city under this title or referenced elsewhere
in this code, are replaced by the board described in subsection A of this section.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.020 - Duties.
The board of appeals shall:
A. Near, make findings and decide all appeals arising out of the enforcement of the codes;
B. Adopt rules and regulations for conducting its investigations;
C. Render all decisions and findings in writing to the enforcing officer of the particular code with a duplicate
copy to the appellant;
D. Recommend to the mayor such new legislation as is consistent with its findings and decisions;
E. Notify the appellant that failure to comply with the board's decision within ten days or within a reasonable
time set by the board, will result in the filing of a complaint in the city court to compel compliance;
Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the
administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this
code.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.030 - Ex officio members.
The official designated in the uniform code as an ex officio member of the board provided in said uniform code
shall be an ex officio member of the board established under this title.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.040 - Failure to comply.
Once the board of appeals has made its decision, the appellant shall comply with such decision. Upon failure
to comply, a complaint may be filed with the enforcing official in the city court.
Chapter 14.12 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
14.12.010 Adoption.
The Citv of Laurel herebv adoots bv reference oer Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Building
Code, 2018 Edition as orovided bv the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.131 (1) through (3) with
ADoendix Chaoter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as
required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and IndustrV, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The C-94eir,
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14.12.020 - Uodated References
The International Building Code described in Section 14.12.010 of this Chaoter mav be amended bv resolution or
administrative order of the Mavor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
(Ord.O5-15(parU, 2005)
(Admin.Order AO' 5-01§2,2'24-20I5)
Chapter 14.16 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, -2912 EPIT19N
14.16.010 Adoption.
Code, 2018 Edition as modified bv the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.154 (1) through (24) with
Armendix Q Tinv Houses as oermitted bv ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as required to be adooted bv the Department of
Labor and Industrv, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. ' The iRter-natie-21 Res-4-e—Ptial BuildiRg Cede,
withip. the c=ity tbuildiRg ii;speeteF's ---q May heFea#eF be established and app�eyed by the state 9
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The 'Pite-F-P-tie-Ral Residep.tial
Cede" ef the city.
14.16.020 - Updated References
The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chaoter mav be amended bv
resolution or administrative order of the Mavor as authorized bv Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
(Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2@12 r—�-;T-jg"s
Sections:
14.18.010 _ Adoption.
A. The Citv of Laurel herebv adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Existin
Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided bV the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171(1) through
(4), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry. Building and Commercial
Measurements Bureau.4e ..+ atieR 1 c r^+;R n ildiR,. Cede, 2912 9- di+:„q is -.,d d d, n^I +
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. T`,e Inter^utenal Existing 96!iL44mg-
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14.18.020 - Updated References
The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mavor as authorized bV Section 50-60-301(1) (b), MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015)
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14.28.01C ".deptien:
A. The WRifecp.;.. `tea ti, 2912 Editiep, is adepted @Rded ..the Plui:Pbigga,
L. installatien,�epaF plumbing and ,d.
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E, set heFein at it shall d as h "WR49FFA PlumbiggF
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 4, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sections:
14.22.010 - Adoption.
A. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the energy
conservation code of the city for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the design of new
buildings and structures and additions to existing buildings, regulating their exterior envelopes and selection
of their heating, ventilating, air conditioning, service water heating, electrical distribution and illuminating
systems, and equipment for effective use of energy.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Energy
Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all
intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Energy
Conservation Code" of the city.
(Ord. 07-04, 2007)
(Admin. Order, § 5, 2-24-2015)
14.22.020 - Updated References
The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mavor as authorized by Section 50-60-301(1) (b), MCA.
Chapter 14.23 — International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition
Sections:
14.23.010 — Adoption.
A. The Citv of Laurel herebv adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301(1)(a), MCA and
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301,175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition as modified
by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6), as required to be adopted by the
Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
14.21020 — Updated References.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mavor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b).