HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. O21-02ORDNANCE NO 021-02
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
Chapter 14.12 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION
NEW SECTIONS:
14.12.030 — Modifications to the International Building Code
A. Section 10 1. 1 — Insert: City of Laurel — So that it reads: These regulations shall be known as the
Building Code of City of Laurel, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
B. Section 1612.3 — Insert: Yellowstone County, Montana and Incorporated Area and November 6,
2013 — So that it reads: "The Flood Insurance Study for Yellowstone County, Montana and
Incorporated Area dated November 6, 2013, as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Mqp (FBFM) and related
sporting data along with any revisions thereto.
14.12.040 — Violation — Penalty
Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set
forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
Ordinance No. 021-02 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION
NEW SECTIONS:
14.16.030 — Modifications to the International Residential Building
A. Section R101.1 —Insert: Citv of Laurel —So that it reads: These provisions shall be known as the
Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of City of Laurel and shall be cited as such
and will be referred to herein as "this code".
14.16.040 — Violation — Penalty
Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof. be punished as set
forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION
NEW SECTIONS:
14.18.030 — Modifications to the International Existing Building Code.
A. Section 10 1. 1 — Insert: the City of Laurel — So that it reads: These regulations shall be known as
the Existing Building Code of the City of Laurel, herein referred to as "this code".
14.18.040 — Violation — Penalty
Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set
forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2018 EDITION
NEW SECTIONS:
14.22.030 — Modifications to the International Energy Conservation Code.
A. Section C 10 1. 1 — Insert: the City of Laurel — so that the section reads; This code shall be known as
the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Laurel, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as
"this code".
B. Section R101.1 — Insert: the City of Laurel — so that the section reads: This code shall be known as
the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Laurel, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as
"this code".
14.22.040 — Violation — Penalty
Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set
forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
Ordinance No. 021-02 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
Chapter 14.23 - INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2018 EDITION
NEW SECTIONS:
14.16.030 — Modifications to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
A. Section 10 1. 1 — Insert: The City of Laurel — So that it reads: These regulations shall be known as
the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Laurel hereinafter referred to as "this code".
B. Section 105.6.2 shall be amended to read — The fees for work shall be as established in the fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
14.16.040 — Violation — Penalty
Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof. be punished as set
forth in Section L36.010 of this code.
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 March 23, 2021,
by Council Member Wilke.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 13th day of April
2021, upon motion of Council Member Eaton.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13th day of April 2021.
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
A'J
Bethany Lan n -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sam Painte , ivil Ci Attorney
Ordinance No. 021-02 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments