HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-06 Ordinance0 ORDINANCE NO. 77-2858 • r`�
AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PROVIDING THAT INI-
TIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PROPOSALS BE HELD AT
REGULAR CITY OR GENERAL ELECTIONS WHICH NEXT
OCCUR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSID-
ERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SEC-
TION 7.05(6) THEREOF,
BE IT ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section 1. Purpose, The purpose of the Amendment
is to reduce the time period from more than thirty
(30) days to more than twenty-five days from the
date of expiration of the time limit the City
Council may consider an initiative or referendum
proposal to the next general or City election.
Section 2. Amendment. Section 7.05B shall be
amended to read as follows:
B. Submission to Voters. The vote of the
City on a proposed or referred ordinance shall
be held at the regular City election or at the
general election which next occurs more than
twenty-five days after the expiration of the
appropriate sixty or thirty day period provided
for consideration or reconsideration in Section
7.05A, provided, however, that Council may pro-
vide for a special referendum election on a
referred ordinance any time after the expira-
tion of the thirty day period provided for recon-
sideration in Section 7.05A. Copies of the pro-
posed or referred ordinance shall be made avail-
able to the qualified voters at the polls and
shall be advertised at the City's expense in the
manner required for "questions" in Section 65 of
the City Code of Iowa, The subject matter and
purpose of the referred or proposed ordinance
shall be indicated on the ballot,
Section 3.Seve�anrabili_tY. If any section, provision
or part of t eh Ordince 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 adjud-
ged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section A. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be
in effect after its s fin passage, approval and pub-
lication as required by law.
Passed and adopted trj� 6thlda of pte ber, 1977.
MAR C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BJ{JIE SIULFUS, CLTY CLERK
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[It was movecr deProsse and s#�ded
by Perre that t e Ordlritllfce
be adopted and upon ro ca, 1 there were;
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x deProsse
x Foster
x Neuhauser
x Perret
x Selzer
x Vevera
19t consideration $/30/77
Vote for Passage: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer
2nd consideration T Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule
Vote for Passage: requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
Date of Publication at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
second consideration 'and vote be waived, and the ordi-
nance be voted upon for final passage at this time.
RECEIVED & APPROVED Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
BY THE LEGAL -DEPARTMENT Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster.
I Nays: none. Adopted, 7/0.
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• ORDINANCE No. 77-2859
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
BY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION
AND THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EDITED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; TO PROVIDE
FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES NO. 2709 AND 75-27751
AND TO PF40VIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT,
BE IT ENACTED BY T7fE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOM CITY, I0A.
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the Uniform
Building Code Standards, 1976 Edition and the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Build-
ing Code as prepared and edited by the International Conference of Building
Officials; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of
the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; to repeal Ordinance No. 2709 and provide for
its enforcement.
SECTION II. ADOPTION. Subject to the following amencLmnts, the Uniform
Building Code Standar'^, 1976 Edition and the 1976 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code are hereby adopted.
SECTION III. AMENDMENTS. The 1976 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is
amended as follows:
1. Section 202 Powers and Duties of Building Official.
(a) General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and
directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code.
(b) Deputies. The City Manager shall appoint such employees as
may be required.
(c) Reports and Records. The Building Official shall submit an annual
report to the City Manager outlining the work of the department for
the preceding year. This report shall include recommendations for
amendments to this Code.
The Building Official shall keep a permanent account of all fees
and Ironies collected under this Code, the location of the buildings
or premises to which they relate, the names of the persons upon whose
account they were paid, the date and the amount.
(d) Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of the provisions of this Code, or whenever the Building
Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any
condition which makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in
Section 203 of this Code, the Building Official or his authorized
representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable
times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
Building Official by this Code; provided that if such building or
premises be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and
requestentry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
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persons having charge or control
requestentry. If such entry is
or his authorized representative
remedy provided by law to secure
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of the building or premises and
refused, the Building Official
shall have recourse to every
entry.
"Authorized Representative" shall include the officers named in
Section 202(a) and (b) of this Code.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
requestis made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by
the Building Official or his authorized representative for the purpose
of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code. Any person violat-
ing this Subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(e) Notices.
(1) Whenever any work is performed in violation of the 1976
Uniform Building Code as amended, the Building Official may serve
a written notice or order upon the owner directing him/her to
discontinue the violation.
(2) In the event such notice or order is not prcnptly
complied with, the Building Official may institute an action
at law or in equity to require oenpliance and to enjoin
occupancy of the structure while it is not in conpliance
with this Code.
(f) Stopping hbrk. Whenever the Building Official determines that
cork is being performed in violation of this Code, he/she may order,
either orally or in writing, that all further work be suspended until the
condition in violation is remedied.
(g) Occupancy Violations. Whenever any structure is being used
contrary to the provisions of this Code, the Building Official may order
such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by
notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such
person shall discontinue the use within 10 days after receipt of such
notice or make the structure or portion thereof, eonply with the
requirements of this Code; provided, however, that in the event of an
unsafe building Section 203 shall apply.
Section 204 is amended to read as follows:
Section 204 Appeals. Whenever a person disagrees with the inter-
pretation of a Building Official of the requirements of the Uniform
Building Code, he/she may appeal the decision of the Building Official
to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth
in the Iowa City Administrative Code.
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Section 205 is amended as follows:
Section 205 Violations and Penalties.
(a) PenaltUies.
(1) A person who shall violate a provision of this Ordinance
or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, construct, alter, or repair or has erected,
constructed, altered, or repaired a building or structure in
violation of a detailed statement or plan submitted and approved
thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.
(2) The owner of a building, structure, or premises where any-
thing in violation of this ordinanoe shall be placed or shall exist,
and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation
employed in connection therewith, and any who may have assisted in
the commission of such violations shall each be guilty of a separate
offense.
(b) Abatement.
The imposition of penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude
the City Attorney from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding
to prevent an unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, altera-
tion, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use or to restrain, correct,
or abate a violation or to prevent the occupancy of a building, struc-
ture, or premises.
4. Table 3-A will be adopted as part of the Uniform Building Code of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, subject to periodic changes as provided for
in Sections 303(a) and 423 of the 1976 Edition, Uniform Building Code,
as amended.
5. Section 303(a) is amended to read as follows:
Section 303(a) Building Permit Fees. A fee for each building permit
shall be paid to the Building of
as set forth in Table number 3-A.
Valuation Table No. 3-A will be controlled by 303(a) section 423, as amended.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions
of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. The valuation to be
used in computing the permit and plan -check fees shall be the total value
of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all
finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air condi-
tioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent work
or permanent equipment.
Where work for which a permit is
prior to obtaining a permit, the fees
be doubled. The payment of a double
fully complying with the requirements
the work nor from any other penalties
required by this Code is started
specified in Table No. 3-A shall
fee shall not relieve persons from
of this Code in the execution of
prescribed herein.
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6. Section 423 is amanded to read as follows:
Section 423 Value or Valuation of a building shall be the cost per
square foot based upon current replacement costs as determined by the
bimonthly publication entitled "Building Standards." Building Valuation
Data and Regional Modifiers as set by "Building Standards" shall be
utilized in conjunction with Section 303(a), as amended, to determine
valuation.
7. Section 306(a) is aaaended to read as follows:
Section 306(a) Use or Occupancy. No building or structure in Group
A, Division 2 to R, Division 3, inclusive, shall be used or occupied, and
no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or struc-.'
ture or portion thereof, shall be made until the Building Official has
issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor, as provided herein.
8. Section 1307(b) is amended to read as follows:
Section 1307(b) Floor Area. Every dwelling unit shall have at least
one roan which shall have not less than 150 square feet of floor area,
Other habitable roans except kitchens shall have an area of not less than
80 square feet.
9. Section 1407(b) is amended to read as follows:
Section 1407(b) Floor Area. Every dwelling unit shall have at least
one room which shall have not less than 150 square feet of floor area.
Other habitable rocas except kitchens shall have an area of not less than
80 square feet.
10. Section 1404 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1404 Exit Facilities. Stairs and exists shall be provided
as specified in Chapter 33. Every sleeping roan below the fourth story
shall have at least one operable window or exterior door approved for
emergency egress or rescue. The units shall be operable from the inside
to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools.
All egress or rescue windows from sleeping rams shall have a minimum
net clear opening of 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear opening width
dimension shall be 20 inches, The minimum net clear opening hei.ght.dbmn�
sion shall be 20. inches. Where windows are provided as a means of
egress or rescue they shall have a finished sill height not more than 44
inches above the floor.
11. Section 3205(a) is amended to read as follows:
Section 3205(a) Access. An attic access opening shall be provided in
the ceiling of the top floor of buildings with mmburstible ceiling or roof
construction. The opening shall be located in a corridor or hallway of
buildings of three or more stories in height, and readily accessible in
buildings of any height. Closets are not deemed readily accessible.
The opening shall be not less than 22 inches by 30 inches.
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Thirty -inch minimum clear head roan shall be provided above the
access opening.
Attics with a maxilmun vertical clear height of less than 30 inches
need not be provided with access openings.
SECTION IV. MINIML)M REQUIRFMENTS. The provisions of this Code shall be held
to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Any higher standard
in a statute of the State of Iowa or ordinance of the City of Iowa City shall be
applicable.
SECTION V. RECITATION CLAUSE. Copies of the 1976 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code and Standards and the adopting ordinance setting forth amendments
are available for inspection and sale at the office of City Clerk. Copies may
also be purchased at 5360 South Abrkman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601.
A copy shall be furnished to the Municipal Library.
SECTION VI. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 2709 and Ordinance No. 75-2775 and
all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION VII. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of the
Ordinance shall be adjudged 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 VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance be finally adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
X
Balmer
X
deProsse
X
Foster
X
Neuhauser
X
Ferret
X
Selzer
x
Vevera
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ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
First ConsiderationMoved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the rule requiring
Vote for passage_ ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
Second Consideration _ finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration
Vote for passage: and vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse,
Date of Publication Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Adopted, 7/0.
Passed and approved this 6th day of. September , 1977.
RECEIVED & APPROVED
BY THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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ORDINANCE A1o. 77-2860
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1976 EDITION, AS PREPARED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ENFORCEZIENP THEREOF AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2712.
BE IT EXACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the
Uniform Code for the Abatem nt of Dangerous Buildings, 1976 Edition, edited
by the International Conference of Building Officials to provide for the
protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City,
Iowa.
SECTION II. ADOPTION. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1976 Edition, is hereby adopted subject to the following amend-
ments .
SECTION III. AMENDMENTS. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1976 Edition, edited by the International Conference of Building
Officials is hereby amended as follows:
1. Building Official. The enforcement of the provisions of this Code
shall be the responsibility of the Building Official and whenever the words
Health Officer or Fire Marshall shall be used in this Code, it shall mean
Building Official.
2. City Manager. Whenever the words Public Works Director shall be used
in this Code, it shall mean the City Manager of Iowa City.
SECTION IV. APPEALS. Any person affected by any action, interpretation
or notice issued by the Building Official with respect to the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings may appeal the decision of the Building
Official to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth
in the Iowa City Administrative Code.
SECTION V. RECITATION CLAUSE. Copies of the 1976 Edition of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are available for sale and
inspection at the Office of the City Clerk. Copies may be purchased at 5360
South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601. A copy will be furnished
to the Municipal Library.
SECTION VI. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 2712 and all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VII. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of the
ordinance shall be adjudged 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.
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SECTION VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after
its final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance be finally adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Balmer
x
deProsse
x
Foster
x
Neuhauser
x
Perret
x
Selzer
x
Vevera
Mayor
City Clerk
First Consideration
Vote for passage:
Second Consideration
Vote for passage
Date of Publication
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the first and second consideration and
vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Ayes: Selzer,
Passed and approved this 6th day of September , 1977.
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret.
Nays: none. Adopted, 7/0.
RECEIVED & APPROVED
BY TU LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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ORDINANCE N0. 77-2861 0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOFF1 CITY, IO[A,
BY ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND
WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2711;
TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO
LIFE AND PR1)PERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCE=.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Ordinance is to adopt the 1976
Edition of the Uniform Fire Code in order to govern the maintenance of buildings
and premises; to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulat-
ing the storage, use and handling of dangerous and hazardous materials, substances
and processes, and by regulating the maintenance of adequate egress facilities.
SECTION II. ADOPTION. Subject to the following amendments, the 1976 Edition
of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby adopted.
SECTION III. STORAGE ZONES FOR EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS. In accor-
dance with the provisions of Section 11.106, the storage of explosives and blasting
agents is limited to M2 zones, as established by Chapter 8.10 of the Municipal
Code of Iowa City.
AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN
A. In accordance with the provisions of Section 15.201, the storage of
Class I liquids in outside above -ground tanks is limited to the following
zones: CH, C2, M1, M2 and 1P, as established by Chapter 8.10, Municipal
Code.
B. In accordance with the provisions of Section 15.601, the construction
of new bulk plants for flammable or conbustible liquids shall be restricted
to M2 zones, as established by Chapter 8.10, Municipal Code.
SECTION V. STORAGE ZONES FOR LIQUEFIED PLTLOLEUM GASES.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 20.105, bulk storage of lique-
fied petroleum gas is limited to M2 zones, as established by Chapter 8.10.
SECTION VI. SECTION 15.401 IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Section 15.401. This Division shall apply only to the storage and dis-
pensing of flammable or combustible liquids in drums or other containers
not exceeding 60 gallons individual capacity and those portable tanks not
exceeding 300 gallons individual capacity. Two portable tanks of different
fuels may be located at a site unless the Chief of the Fire Department
determines them to be a hazard. These requirements do not apply to bulk
plants, service stations, refineries, chemical plants and distilleries.
SECTION VII. NEW MATERIALS.
The Building Inspector, the Chief of the Fire Department, and the Chief of
the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a Committee to determine and specify,
after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials,
processes, or occupancies which shall require permits in addition to those now
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enumerated in said Code, The Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall post such
list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to inter-
ested persons.
SECTION VIII. APPEALS. Any person affected by any action, interpretation or
notice issued by the Chief of the Fire Department with respect to the Uniform Fire
Code may appeal the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Board of
Appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Iona City Administrative
Code.
SECTION IX. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The provisions of this Code shall be held
to be the minummn requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Any higher standard
in a statute of the State of Iowa or ordinance of the City of Iowa City shall be
applicable.
SECTION X. PENALTIES. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of
the Code hereby adopted or fail to caaply therewith, or who shall violate or fail
to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any
detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or
any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been
taken, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $100
or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.
SECTION XI. RECITATION CLAUSE. Copies of the 1976 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code and the adopting ordinance setting forth amendments are available for
inspection and sale at the Office of the City Clerk. Copies rosy also be purchased
at 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601. Copies shall be
furnished to the Municipal Library.
SECTION XII. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 2711 and all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION XIII. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of the
ordinance shall be adjudged 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 XIV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance befinally adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x deProsse
x Foster
x Neuhauser
x Perret
x Selzer
x Vevera
ATTEST:f I kt5 1 Mayor
City Clerk
First Consideration Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, RECEIVED & APPROVED
Vote for passage: that the rule requiring ordinances to BY THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Second Consideration be considered and voted on for passages_ — 77 Q )v'
Vote for passage: at two Council meetings prior to the ee ing a w ich it is
Date of Publication to be finally passed be suspended, the first and
Passed and approved this 6th da September second consideration
Y of er , 1977. and vote be waived
and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Adopted. 7/0.
ORDrNANCti No. 77-2862
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Mnrn('n-Al, COOK n•; 01' II)WA CITY, IOWA, nY
ADOPTING THE I1179 ItIIITION OF THE NATHINAI, I•:I.I,:CTNTCAL Coni, WITH
CERTAIN AI,HITIONs AND AMIJI11MINT!; 'I'l llatlCTn; Itl a`I•:A I,I MG CHAPTER 'I. II
OP THE MUNICIPAL CONE OF H)WA CITY, IOWA, Art]) ENACTING; A NEW CHAPTER
IN LIEU THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OI' THii CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
SECTION I. PU1t11OSF.. The purpose of this Ordinance i, to adopt the 1975
Edition of the National Electrical. Code PuLli.shed by Ulu National Fire Protection
Association, commonly referred to as the "Hatinnal Electrical Code" with certain
additions and amendments thereto to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Town.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Chapter 9.20 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City,
Iowa, shall be amended to the following:
Chapter 9.20
Electricity
Article I. Electrical Code
Division I. In General
9.20.1 Adoption of Electrical Code.
The National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition, National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, for electric wiring and apparatus hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as
National Electrical Code, is hereby adopted in full except for the portions that
are deleted, modified or amended by this Chapter. A copy of the National Electri-
cal Code as adopted and a certified copy of this Ordinance shall. be on file in the
.Office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Sections:
9.20.1 Adoption of electrical code
2 Amendments and additions
Division 2. Scope and Title
9.20.3 Title
4 Purpose
5 Scope
6 Application to moved buildings
Division 3. Organization and Enforcement•
9.20.7 Electrical inspection division and supervision
8 Electrical inspectors --Powers, duties, authority
9 Electrical board --Creation and authority
10 Appeals
11 Membership
12 Vacancies
13 Meetings
14 quorum
15 Voting
16 General rules
17 Violations --Penalties
18 Electrical Board --Responsibility
Division 4. Licenses and Certificates
9.7.0.19 License applications, licenses and renewals
20 License Fees
21. License expiration and renewal.
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Division 4. Licennea and Certificates (cont.)
22 Required license with the City
23 Issuance to individuals only; cessation of membership
in firm
24 Contractors' insurance
25 Journeyman License
26 Maintenance electrician's certificate --required
Division 5. Permits and Inspections
9.20.27 NEstrlctLd Electrician's Licenso
28 Permits --required
29 Issuance
30 Non -transferable --permit restrictions
31 Double fee for failure to obtain permit before
starting work
32 Home owner
33 Type "M" permit, restrictions and record of work
34 Revocation of permitj expiration of permit
35 Fees# fee exemption
36 Collection of fees for examinations, licenses, certificates
and permits# refund of permit fees
37 Inspections
38 Covering or concealing work
39 Removal of covering
40 Correcting defective work
41 Annual inspection --notice of defects, failure to remedy
defects
Division 6. Miscellaneous
9.20.42 Conformity with standards
43 Iowa city amendments to N.E.C.
44 Definitions
45 Temporary electrical work
46 Metal conduit work
47 Services and circuits --separation from communications
conductors
48 Furnishing current prior to approval of wiring
49 Existing buildings
50 Deletions
9.20.2. Amendments and Additions
The sections in this article are and represent amendments and additions to the
requirements contained in the National Electrical Code, and where they conflict with
those of the National Electrical Code, the requirements of this article shall prevail
and be controlling.
1. Division 2. scope and Title
9.20.3. Title.
This article, and all provisions incorporated herein by reference or otherwise,
shall be known as the "Electrical Code", may be cited as such, and will be referred
to herein as such and as "this Code". Where the Municipal coda of the City of Iowa
City is the subject of reference in thio article, it will be referred to herein as
"Iowa City Municipal Code".
9.20.4. Purpose.
The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum provisions to safeguard life
limb, health, property, and publicwelfare
bloregulating,
on alicensing
nd nanand
oftallling
the design, installation, qu Y of
materelectrical installations and uses within the City.
9.20.5. Scope-
The
co .The provisions of thin Code shall apply to the electrical conductors and equip-
ment installed within or on public and private structures and other premises; also
the conductors that connect the installations to a supply of electricity, and other
outside conductors adjacent to the premises; also mobile homes and travel trailers.
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prnmises, when a danger to life or plolu!rt.y mny result If such further additions
or alterations were riot made.
installations which were in compliance with the Code in existence at the time
such installations were made shall be presumed to be safe and proper, which presump-
tion can be rebutted by evidence that the installation may be dangerous to life or
property.
For the purposes of this Code, the term "electrical work" shall apply to all
uses, installations, alterations, repairs, removals, replacements, connections,
disconnections and maintenance of all electrical equipment.
The term electrical equipment shall include all electrical materials, wiring,
conductors, fittings, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures, signs, or parts
thereof used in electrical work.
9.20.6• Application to Moved Buildings.
structures moved into or within the City shall comply with the provisions of
this Code for new structures.
Division 3. Organization and Enforcement
9.20.7. Electrical Inspection Division and Supervision.
The electrical inspection division of the Division of Code Enforcement shall be
under the supervision of a Chief Electrical Inspector who shall be appointed by the
City Manager and responsible to the Building official for the enforcement of the
Electrical Code and regulations of the City.
9.20.8. Electrical Inspectors --Powers, Duties and Authority.
Electrical inspectors shall have the right to enter upon any property during
reasonable hours in the discharge of their official duties, and shall have the
authority to cause the disconnection of any wiring or equipment where such wiring
or equipment is dangerous to life or property or may interfere with the work of the
Fire Department.
The electrical inspectors are hereby authorized, directed and empowered to
inspect any and all electrical installations within the City, to condemn and order
removed or remodeled and put in proper and safe condition for the prevention of fire
and the safety of life, all electrical heating and lighting apparatus, motors,
machinery, fixtures and connections, electrical equipment used in the utilization
of electrical current for light, heat or power purposes and to control the dispo-
sition and arrangements of the same so that persons and property shall not be in
danger therefrom.
The electrical inspector and his/her assistants shall not engage in the business
of the sale, installation, or maintenance of electrical equipment either directly
or indirectly, and they shall have no financial interest in any firm engaged in such
business in the City of Iowa City at any time while holding office.
They shall hold membership in the International Association of Electrical
Inspectors with the consent of the City Council and shall serve on any electrical
committee of those associations to which he/she may be appointed.
9.20.9. Electrical Board --Creation and Authority.
There is hereby created an electrical board, referred to hereinafter, as "The
Board", with authority to:
(a) Periodically review the Electrical Code and make recommendations thereto
to the City Council.
(b) Prepare and conduct written examinations, and examine the qualificatit•ns
of applicants for the licensee and certificates required by thin article.
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(c:) susIx!nd or revoke nny of Ilu• Ii,v•nrc•r or c•c•rLificates rrxlniroI by this
arLiclo, for dun oncse, wiI.16n Io limits prescriIxvd tic! ruinaft(2r.
(d) AU as a Ir)ard of aplx•nls to herr gric•vano::; arising from a decision
of the chief electrical irrspx�ctor and Lo provide for reasonable inter-
protations consistent with the provisions of this Code. Any person
may upon written request appeal a previous decision of the chief
electrical inspector to the board for consideration.
9.20.10 Appeals.
Any person affected by any action, interpretation or notice issued by the
Chief Electrical Inspector with respect to the National Electrical Code may
appeal to the Electrical Board in accordance with the procedures of the Iowa City
Administrative Code.
9.20.11 Membership.
The board shall consist of four members, all of whom shall be appointed
by the mayor with the approval of the City Council. All mmpr_rs of the board
shall hold office until their successors have been qualified and appointed.
The term of each comber other than the electrical inspector shall be four
years, provided, however, that the original appointments to the board shall be
node as follows: one member shall be appointed to serve for a period of one
year, one timber for two years, one member for three years, and one rrember for
four years.
The board shall consist of the following persons:
One representative of the public who is qualified by
technical or professional experience or training in
electrical work.
One licensed (active) electrical contractor and one
(active) electrical journeyman, who shall not be members
of the same electrical business or interest.
One professional engineer (electrical).
The chief electrical inspector of the CiL-y of Iowa City,
who shall act as permanent secretary to the board.
The Electrical Board shall elect annually one of its members as chairman;
he/she shall preside at all meetings of the board,
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9.20.12. Vacancies.
All vacancies occurring on the board, by removal, resignation, or death, shall
be filled by appointment as determined previously. Any member of the board may be
removed by the City Council for malfeasance in office, incapacity, or neglect of
duty. All appointments made under this section shall be, for the unexpired term
of the position vacated.
9.20.13. Meetings.
The board shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings for examinations during
the months of January, April, July, and October of each year. special meetings
may be called at any time by the chairman of the board or the chief electrical
inspector or upon the written request of two members of the board to the chairman
or the chief electrical inspector.
The Council shall provide suitable space in which the board may hold its meet-
ings, and all necessary equipment and facilities for holding examinations.
9.20.14. Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of three members of the board. In proceedings relative
to the suspension or revocation of licenses or certificates, at least three members
must concur in such suspension or revocation.
9.20.15. Voting.
All members of the board shall have one vote on any and all matters coming
before the board, except that no member of the board shall vote on any questions in
which he/she is engaged as a contractor, material dealer, designer or consultant,
or in which he/she has any direct interest. The chief electrical inspector shall
not vote on any question involving an appeal of his/her previous decision; and, in
the event of a tie vote, said previous decision shall be affirmed.
9.20.16. General Rules.
The chief electrical inspector shall keep a full and correct detailed record of
the official proceedings of the board and preserve all documents, books, and papers
relating to examinations for licenses and certificates and hearings of complaints
and chargee.
9.20.17. Violations --Penalties.
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter, repair, maintain, improve
or use any electrical equipment, or to perform any electrical work in the City, or
cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of
this Code.
9.20.18. Electrical Board --Responsibility.
It shall be the responsibility and duty of the board:
(a) To prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of examinations of
applicants for licenses and certificates and to prepare the subject matter for
examinations suitable to determine the qualifications of applicants for licenses
and certificates herein prescribed.
(b) To rule upon the qualifications of all applicants and certify qualified
applicants, together with their respective examination ratings, within thirty days
after the date upon which such examination is held, after which the chief electrical
inspector shall cause ouch license or certificate to be issued.
(c) To adopt a responsible method whereby the chief electrical inspector is
authorized to conduct qualifying oxaminationa for a home owners' permit as described
in thin Code.
(d) To revoke or suspend any license or certificate herein prescribed for
violations of this Code, but only after the person charged therewith has been given
notice and an opportunity to be heard in his/her own defenno an provided herein. Said
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hear my shall be held ,rt the earl in!.t convenience OC All parties concerned, but
ill any caro, shall be within five clays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays,
.rflrr written nntice has poen anrvnd on l:he person charged with the violation. The
hoard !;hnil hear all inlr•rested pnrtles who have pertinentwritten or oral evidonre
or inl'-.nnati,m to 1-1-1-0 for ron.ideratlon. Sioipen!;ion•. !:hal] be for any pr.nod.
up to !;ix months, and during the period of such suapensiuns, the license or certi-
ficatr of the offench•r shall be void, And uaid offender !;hall riot perform any work
for which a license or certificate is required. After the termination of such
period of suspension, such license or certificate shall be re -activated by the
chief electrical inspector, provided that renewal fres which have become due thereon,
as herein set out, have been paid.
Division 4. Licenses and Certificates
9.20.19. License Applications, Licenses and Renewals.
Any person desiring to take examinations for any of the licenses or certificates
required by this Code, shall make application thereof to the chief electrical inspec-
tor on blanks furnished by him/her and each application shall be accompanied by a
receipt from the City for the examination fee, as set out hereafter, which fee shall
be paid for each examination, or re-examination.
The examination shall be practical, written or oral, or a combination thereof,
and shall be of such a nature as to test the capabilities of all applicants for the
same type of license uniformally. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate to the
board his qualifications for the particular license and show satisfactory knowledge
of the methods and standards for doing electrical work under the Electrical Code
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
If an applicant fails to pass an examination, he/she may apply for re-examination
after the expiration of six months and upon payment of another examination fee.
9.20.20. License Fees.
The fees for examinations and licenses as shown in the following table are
hereby authorized and required:
MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSE
JOURNEYMAN LICENSE
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE
RESTRICTED ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE
9.20.21.. License Expiration and Renewal.
Examination Annual
Fee Fee
$75.00 $10.00
$15.00 $ 5.00
$15.00 $ 5.00
$15.00 S 5.00
All licenses shall expire on January 1st of each year. Any license that has
so expired may be renewed within sixty days after the expiration date upon payment
of the renewal fee plus ten dollars. Upon the expiration of the aforementioned
sixty day period, no license or certificate shall be renewed except upon recommen-
dation of the board and payment of the renewal fee plus ten dollars.
9.20.22• Required License with the City.
No person shall engage in the activity, or represent himself/herself to the
public as engaging in the activity of installing, altering, maintaining, or repairing
any electrical equipment within the scope of this article unless ouch person shall
have first obtained from the City a Master Electrician's License, except that the
holders of current Master Electrician's licenses granted by the City prior to passage
of this Code shall issue renewals of their licenses without taking the examinations
herein provided. Such licenses shall be issued, however, without examination, in
the case of any person holding a Master Electrician's license from another Iowa
municipal corporation recognized by the board as having similar licensing standards,
upon payment of the required license fee. Nothing contained in this section shall
be deemed to exclude the performance of maintenance work by Master Electricians.
Before a person can apply for a Master Electrician's License, he/she must carry
a Journeyman's license for one year.
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annq ,rn il:u, sur Lhe pur:lons p -I I'olmtny !lect.111,11 worV. for Hoch companion, -hero :.nch
electrical work is an integral part of the p1,1nt .reed by such public utility company
or telephone or telegraph company in rendering it+t duly authorized service to the
public.
2. A regular employee of any railroad who does electrical work only as a
part of that employment.
3. The service or maintenance of warm air heating equipment by any person who
is licensed as a warm air heating contractor, provided that such service or main-
tenance shall only include electrical work on electrical equipment that is part of
such warm air heating equipment. Such work shall include the connection of such
warm air heating equipment to an existing individual branch circuit.
9.20,23. Issuance to Individuals only) Cessation of Membership in Firm.
Whenever a Master Electrician's license is issued, it shall be in the name of
the person who has qualified for same. No license shall be issued in the name of a
firm or corporation.
In the event of a firm's or corporation's licensed members ceases to be a member
of the firm or corporation, then such firm or corporation shall not be permitted to
do any further electrical work, except that work under previously issued permits may,
at the discretion of the electrical inspector, be continued and finished. A Master
Electrician who terminates his/her association with a firm or corporation shall notify
the chief electrical inspector of such termination.
9.20.24, Master Electrician's Insurance.
Each Master Electrician or the firm or corporation employing a Master Electrician
doing electrical work under this ordinance shall furnish with the City "Electrical
Inspector" a copy of insurance stating the liability and completed products in the
amount of $100,000 and $300,000. The City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall be ratified
thirty (30) days in advance of the termination of the policy by the insured or insurer.
9.20.25. Journeyman License.
Before a person can apply for a Journeyman's license, he/she must have a minimum
of one year experience as an apprentice under a Master Electrician, in the general
building area.
9.20.26. Maintenance Electrician's Certificate --Required.
A maintenance electrician's certificate shall be required of any person who is
a regular employee of a manufacturing or industrial establishment, who does electrical
work for that establishment only, and who maintains and keeps in a state of repair
the existing electrical equipment within a building, or group of buildings. A main-
tenance electrician's certificate shall be issued to any person who shall satisfactorily
pass the examination given by the board. Any person holding a maintenance electrician's
certificate issued by the City prior to passage of this Cale shall be reissued renewals
of their certificates without taking the examination hereinafter provided.
The installation of any new or additional electrical equipment of any kind by
the holder of a maintenance electrician's certificate is hereby prohibited.
Division 5. Permits and Inspections
9.20,27. pcstricted niectric.i.an's License.
A restricted electrician's license shall specify the types of electrical. work
which miy ix. performed by the licensee. The licensee rnny perform only the type of
work specified on the license.
9.20.2H Permits --Required.
No person shall perform any electrical work nor install electrical equipment in
or upon any building or property without first securing from the electrical inspection
division a permit thereforel nor shall any alteration or change be made in the wiring
of any building, or in any electrical installation therein or thereon, either before
or after inspection, nor shall any electric current be connected to any wires, or
apparatus, without notifying the electricalinspector and securing a permit therefore.
A separate permit Shall be obtained for each structure.
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v heir lcaI permits uhail bn nig nod by the licen:l ed Man ter Elec t ie iall, or the home-
owner doing his/her own work.
9.20.30. Non -Transferable --Permit Restrictions.
Permits are not transferable. Electrical work performed under permits issued
under the provisions of this article must be done by the Master Electrician securing
such permit, his/her firm, or corporation.
9.20.31. Double Fee for Failure to Obtain Permit Before Starting Work.
Except in emergency situations, as determined by the electrical inspector, where
work for which an electrical permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded
with by any person prior to obtaining a required permit, the regular fees as specified
in the Code for such work shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall
not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in
the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
No additional permits shall be issued to any person who owes the City the
double fee described in this section.
9.20.32. Home Owner.
In cases where an owner -occupant of a single family dwelling desires to install
wiring or electrical equipment, or perform any electrical work in his/her single family
structure, he/she may appear before the electrical inspector and show that he/she is
competent to do the specific work for which he/she desires an electrical permit, and
after such showing, may obtain an electrical permit by paying the proper fee. For
purposes of this section a single family structure shall mean a detached residence
designed for or occupied by one family only.
9.20.33. Type "M" Permit Restrictions and Record of Work.
Before any maintenance electrical work is performed by a maintenance electrician
under the provisions of 9.20.38 of this Code, an electrical permit shall be obtained
from the electrical inspection division by the person or persons owning or controlling
the building or group of buildings in which such maintenance electrical work is to
be performed. This shall be known as a type "M" permit and shall be valid for one
year from the date of issuance.
The name of the person or persons holding a maintenance electrician's certificate
and performing work as provided in this section, shall be filed with the electrical
inspection division of the Division of Code Enforcement and in the event a change is
made, the new name shall be filed. Each maintenance electrician performing work under
the permit required by this section shall keep an accurate record for the electrical
inspector of all work performed in each building and shall, in the first days of
January, April, July and October of each year, file a statement of.the work performed
during the preceding three months in such building which statement shall be made
under oath.
9.20.34. Revocation of Permitr Expiration of. Permit.
Any permit required by the provisions of this Code may be revoked by the
chief electrical inspector upon the violation of any provision of thin Code.
Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limita-
tion and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit in not commenced
within sixty days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized
by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for
a period of one hundred twenty days. Before ouch work can be recommenced a new
permit shall be first obtained, and the fee therefore shall be one-half of the
amount required for a new permit for ouch work, provided that ouch suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one year.
9.2035. Fees; Fee Exemption.
(a) There shall be paid to the Division of Code Enforcement for the issuance
of each electrical permit the sum of the following unit fees:
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31 R over each .1=
3, Electric range, water heater, furnaces, driers,
air conditioners, electric signs, or outlets
for them
$2.00 each
4. Fluorescent per running ft. .03
5. Electric heat per kilowatt .50
6. Motors (exclusive of circuits)
Less than i hp. --one through ten motors . . . . . . . . . 0.25 each
more than ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 each
5 hp. to 1 hp. --one through ten motors. . . . . . . . . . 0.50 each
more than ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 0.25 each
1 hp. to 6 hp. --one through ten motors. . . . . . . . . . 1.00 each
more than ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.50 each
6 hp. or over --one through ten motors . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 each
more than ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 each
7. Minimum fee for any permit
$5.00
Master Electricians performing electrical work for political subdivisions of the
State of Iowa, or the Federal government may obtain permits for such work without
paying the fees described herein.
In the event that an electrical permit is issued for a specific amount of work
and, upon inspection, it is determined that more work was performed than was authorized
on such permit, the permitee shall obtain another permit to include all such additional
work and shall pay only the unit face prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section,
provided that no such permit shall be issued for lees than five dollars.
9.20.36. Collection of Fees
and Pormital Refun
All fees due the City of Iowa City for examinations, licensee, certificates and
permits shall be collected in the Division of Code Enforcement and paid thereafter
to the City Treasurer.
If, within thirty days of the date of issuance, the holder of an electrical
permit decides not to commence the work described in said permit, he may, upon
application to the Division of Code Enforcement be refunded that portion of the permit
fee which is in excess of five dollars. The refund of any fee of five dollars or
less shall not be made.
9.20.37. Inspections.
It shall be the duty of the person doing electrical work, for which a permit
is required, to notify the electrical inspector that said work is ready for inspec-
tion. The electrical inspector shall, without undue delay, perform the required
inspection and, if the work complies with the provisions of this Code, post an
acceptance tag on or near the work approved. Said tag shall contain the date and
results of such inspection. Work that has no tag attached shall be considered
unapproved. No tag or tags shall be removed by any person other than an electrical
inspector.
When the electrical work is completed, the person doing the electrical work
shall notify the electrical inspector that the work is ready for final inspection.
9.20,33, covering or Concealing Work.
No electrical work for which a permit is required shall be concealed in any
manner from access or sight until ouch work has been inspected and approved by the
electrical inspector.
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9.20. i'h. 14,jiuval of Covuring.
The clect-rical inspector shall have 1.111' nothority to reunvc or cansr the ronoval.
of lath, plaster, boarding, or other obstm-uct.ion which may prevent- the proper inspec-
tion of wires or electrical equipment at permittee's expense.
9.20.40. Correcting Defective Nbrk.
When an electrical contractor is notified that defects exist in his/her electri-
cal work, he/she shall make corrections promptly. Corrections shall be made within
thirty days after notification, and if not so made, the electrical contractor shall
not be issued any other permits until said defects are corrected, and approval given
by the electrical inspector.
9.20.41. Annual Inspection—Notice of Defects, Failure to Remedy Defects.
The electrical inspector is hereby empowered to make an annual inspection of
all electrical wires and equipment in the City, and shall keep an accurate record
of inspections and the condition of electrical equipment, and whenever it shall be
ascertained by inspection, as provided in this section, that any electrical install-
ation or part thereof in any building is so defective as to render the sane dangerous
to person or property, the electrical inspector shall at once cause notice to be given
served upon the owner or person in charge, or the occupant of the same, to remedy
the defects within a reasonable time, to be stated in such notice, and if defects
are not remedied within the time fixed by such notice, the electrical inspector may
cause the electric current to be disconnected from such building and the electric
current shall not again be turned on until all defects or improper conditions have
been removed, or repaired in conformance with the provisions of this Code.
Division 6. Miscellaneous
9.20.42. Conformity with Standards.
Conformity with the standards of the Underwriter's Laboratories Incorporated
as approved by the United States of American Standards Institute shall be evidence
of conformity with approved standards for electrical equipment.
9.20.43. Iowa City Amendments to National Electrical Code.
A. In all wiring installations, special attention shall be paid to the
mechanical installation of the work. The placomnt of raceways, cables and conduc-
tors; the connecting, splicing, soldering, and taping of conductors, and the secur-
ing and attachnwt of fittings in a proper, neat and workmanlike manner is mandatory.
D. All bathroom fixtures, switch boxes and outlet boxes shall be properly
grounded. At least one receptacle shall be installed in each bathroom. All recep-
tacles in bathrooms shall be out of reach of tub or shower. If a fixture is used
with an outlet, the outlet will not be connected.
C. Kitchen outlets. No point on a wall shall be more than four (4) feet from
an outlet when measured horizontally along the floor or table top line.
D. Basement lighting fixtures. In all types of occupancies except industrial,
one permanent lighting fixture shall be provided for each two hundred square feet
of floor area. Stairway lighting shall not be included as lighting when figuring
gross floor area of basements or cellars.
E. Stairway lighting shall be located so that stair treads shall never be
shadowed by persons using them. The light fixtures shall be located at the top
and the bottom of the stairs and any dark area.
P. Electrically powered heating units, such as oil burners, gas burners,
stokers, or other electrically controlled heating units shall use an approved
number of protective devices on the electric supply and control lines to limit the
action of the equipment when hazardous temperatures or conditions arise. New work
and old work shall be supplied by a separate circuit, with a properly fused switch
at the heating unit. All heating units to be properly grounded. All wiring on
the heating units shall be in electrical metallic rigid, emt or greenfield raceway.
G. Exit lights. The exits from any room or building, public or private,
used for public gathering whether for worship, lodge activity, retail store, or en-
tertainment, shall have all exists properly lighted and designated by an elect-ri-
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tally illuminated exit sign. All stairways in public buildings, nursing homes,
opartmmrts, retail stores, and hotels shall be properly lighted and designaLed by
,m uiocLrically illuminated sign. Circuit for exit lighting shall be installed in
raceway "separate from any other raceway" or circuit. of the building. Such
circuits shall be connected ahead of main disconnect and controlled independen!ly.
H. When it is found that tampering or overloading of circuits is evident, T-
will be mandatory that all circuits be fused by a non -temperable fuse or device.
1. All wiring for electric light or power hereafter installed in churches,
schools, theaters, hotels, lodges, multi -family dwellings, nursing homes, fraterni-
ties, sororities, retail stores and any building classified as commercial or indus-
trial and places used for public gatherings, warehouses, store buildings, factory
buildings and their basements shall be in rigid or electric metallic tubing.
J. If any of the above occupancies also have a dwelling unit or rooming unit
this portion of the building shall also be wired in conduit.
K. Tandem type circuit breakers shall not be used in new installations. Mini
breakers are prohibited.
L. The minimum height of the service entrance head shall be twelve (12) feet
above the ground or grade line.
M. No service drop shall parallel or be located so as to prevent raising
a ladder to the window.
N. Services on ranch type buildings where service entrance goes through the
roof must be not less than two inches (2) rigid steel and extended above the roof
not less than thirty-six inches (36) complete with service head and thirty-six inches
(36) of wire extending from service head. pipe to be secured on the wall with two -
hole straps or the equivalent and weather proofed where it extends through the
roof.
0. All service entrances in the central business district shall be rigid
conduit. No service entrance shall be run through electric tubing in concealed
walls'or partitions unless protected by at least two inches of masonry construction.
P. "For installations in residential occupancies", the main service entrance
shall not be smaller than one hundred ampere. Individual homes with over 2,500
square feet of floor space, including the basement but excluding the garage, shall
be served with not less than 200 ampere three pole solid neutral entrance switch
or equivalent, using dead front equipment.
Q. The minimum service in a two-family duplex shall be of 200 ampere capacity
or may be run as two 100 ampere services.
R. Power services. Three phase services shall be classified as power services
and may be used to supply power appliances and shall comply with all provisions of
other types of services and shall not be leen than 60 ampere capacity. All metallic
equipment used in conjunction with such services shall be effectively ground.
S. All service entrances locations in the central business district shall
be approved by the Electrical Inspector before installation.
T. Each building shall be served with a single set of service entrance
conductors. The service conductors shall be properly protected through a single
main disconnect.
U. The main switch shall be mounted in a readily accessible location as
near as possible to the point where the conductors enter and not more than six
feet inside the building.
V. All circuits shall be continuous by means other than attachment to the
wiring devices.
W. Receptacle outlets. In all dwellings, there shall be not less than one
(1) twenty ampere three wire circuit (220 volts) grounding type supplying receptacle
outlets in the kitchen, dining room, family room or kitchen dinette. Refrigerator
receptacles shall be on a separate circuit. Permanently installed dishwasher shall
be supplied by a separate 20 ampere circuit.
X. All exposed wiring installed in dwellings shall be in metal raceway.
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Y. Flexible suit may be used where conduitost be fished into concealed
places and where subject to vibrations. A maximum length of flexible metal conduit
of 72" may be exposed. When flexible metal conduit is used a grounding conductor
of rqual current carrying capacity to the largest current carrying conductor shall
Ix- installed.
9.20.44. Definitions.
Fnr purposes of this Code the following definitions shall apply:
Dwelling, single family: A detached residence designed for or occupied by
one family only.
Dwelling, two family% A detached residence designed for or occupied by two
families only, with separate housekeeping and crooking facilities for each.
Dwelling, row: Any one of three or more attached dwelling units in a contin-
uous row, that are separated from one another by an approved fire wall or walls
having a fire resistive rating of at least one hour.
Dwelling Unit: One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are
intended or designed to be 'occupied by one family with facilities for living,
sleeping, cooking and eating.
Family: An individual or two or more persona related by blood or marriage,
or a group of not more than five persons who need not be related by blood or
marriage, living together in a dwelling unit.
Structure: Is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building
of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts
joined together in acme definite manner.
Type M: Is in reference to annual maintenance permits and maintenance
electrical licensed personnel.
9.20.45. Temporary Electrical Work.
Temporary electrical work shall generally be construed to mean that work which
is obviously installed for the convenience of a contractor or builder during construc-
tion. Such work shall be the complete responsibility of the person who installs
it and shall require the inspector's approval prior to being used, provided that
the inspector may require corrections in such writing to eliminate any hazardous
or unsafe conditions.
A permit is required and fse to be paid is $5.00 unless total permit for rest
of the job in question is submitted in total and the permit then is $2.00.
9.20.46. Metal Conduit Work.
All electrical equipment in or upon buildings within the City shall be of the
class known as rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing work, except where
concealed in single family structures or two-family structures, including their
garages, and except in locations subject to corrosive action on metal, in which
case the standards set forth in the National Electrical Code shall apply; provided
however, that all wiring that is located below grade (as defined in the Building
Code) shall be of a type approved for installation in wet locations. Basements and
cellars (as defined in the Building Code) shall be of a type approved for install-
ation in wet locations. Basements and cellars (as defined in the Building Code)
that are capable of being drained to floor level through a doorway opening onto
a properly sloped exterior grade shall not be considered to be located below grade
for the purposes of this section.
9.20.47. Services and Circuits --Separation from Communications Conductors.
All service entrances in and upon buildings within the City shall be of the
class known as "rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing", except as
herein provided.
Underground service entrances for all buildings except in single family, or
trio -family, structures shall be of moisture resistant wire installed in rigid metal
conduit or approved nonmetallic raceway enclosed in concrete.
Underground service entrances for single family structures or two-family struc-
tures, including their garages may be of the approved type U.S.E. direct -burial
cable installed thirty inches below grade and properly protected from mechanical
injury at the point of overhead attachment and termination.
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Other provisions of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, that por-
tion of an underground service lateral that is installed by an electrical contrac-
tor, but is awned and maintained by a corporation licensed by law, to engage in the
business of supplying and distributing electricity, may be of a type used by a cor-
poration for such an installation.
Underground circuits under driveways and where there is vehicle traffic shall
be installed not less than thirty inches below grade.
9.20.48. Furnishing Current Prior to Approval of Wiring.
No person or corporation generating current for electric light, heat or parer
in the City shall connect its system or furnish current for electrical purposes to
any building or premises which has not been inspected and approved by the electri-
cal inspector. Any person or corporation shall, upon written notice from the
electrical inspector to do so, immediately disconnect such building or premises from
its source of current.
9.20.49. Existing Buildings.
If an existing building is damaged by fire, or otherwise, or altered in a
manner to require the replacement of 508 or more of the wiring equipment, the
entire building shall be made to conform to the requirements of this Code for
new buildings. If the type of occupancy of an existing building is partially or
entirely changed, the electrical wiring shall be made to conform to the requirements
of this Code for the new type of occupancy.
9.20.50. Deletions.
The following section of the National Electrical Code is deleted:
Notes to Tables 310-16 through 310-19.
3. Three -Wire Single -Phase Residential Services. For 3 -wire single-phase
residential services, the allowable ampacity of Types PH, RHH, RHW, THW, arca
XHHW copper service -entrance conductors shall be for sizes No. 4-100 Amp.,
No. 3-110 Amp., No. 2-125 Amp., No. 1-150 Amp., No. 1./0-175 Amp., and
No. 2/0-200 Amp., and the allowable arrpacity of Types RH, RmRi, RHW, THW, and
XHHW aluminum and copper -clad aluminum service -entrance conductors shall be for
sizes No. 2-100 Amp., No. 1-110 Amp., No. 1/0-125 Anp.,.No. 2/0-150 Amp.,
No. 3/0-175 Amp., and No. 4/0-200 Amp.
SECTION III. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 74-7.747 and all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. In the event any section, provision or part of
the National Electrical Code or of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional., such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Code or of the Ordinance, adopting same as
a whole part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ABSENT:
Balmer
deProsse
roster
Neuhauser
Perret
Selzer
Vevera
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Ord. No. 77-2862
Other provisions of this section to the contrary notwi.th,tanding, tot por-
tion of an underground service lateral that is .installed by an electrical contrac-
tor, but is owned and maintained by a corporation lioonsed by law to engage in the
business of supplying and distributing electricity, may be of a type used by a cor-
poration for such an installation.
Underground circuits under driveways and where there is vehicle traffic shall
be installed not less than thirty inches below grade.
9.20.48. Furnishing Current Prior to Approval of W.irinq.
No person or corporation generating current for electric light, heat or power
in the City shall connect its system or furnish current for electrical purposes to
any building or premises which has not been inspected and approved by the electri-
cal inspector. Any person or corporation shall, upon written notice from the
electrical inspector to do so, immediately disconnect such building or premises from
its source of current.
9.20.49. Existing Buildings.
If an existing building is damaged by fire, or otherwise, or altered in a
manner to require the replacement of 50% or Imre of the wiring equipment, the
entire building shall lie made to conform to the requirements of this Code for
new buildings. If the type of occupancy of an existing building is partially or
entirely changed, the electrical wiring shall be made to conform to the req,; rents
of this Code for the new type of occupancy.
9.20.50. Deletions.
The following section of the National Electrical Code is deleted:
Notes to Tables 310-16 through 310-19.
3. Three -Wire Singl-Phase Residential Services. For 3 -wire single-phase
residential services,e the allowable ampacity of Types RN, RFRi, 101, TKI, and
MTW copper service -entrance conductors shall be for sizes No. 4-100 Amp.,
No. 3-110 Amp., No. 2-125 Amp., No. 1-150 Arte., No. 1/0-175 Amp., and
No. 2/0-200 Amp., and the allowable ampacity of Types RN, Rh01, RNw, Tim, and
M1W aluminum and copper -clad aluminum service -entrance conductors shall be for
sizes No. 2-100 Amp., No. 1-110 Amp., No. 1/0-125 Amp., No. 2/0-150 Amp.,
No. 3/0-175 Amp., and No. 4/0-200 Amp.
SBCTION III. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 74-2747 and all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. In the event any section, provision or part of
the National Electrical Code or of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity. of the Code or of the Ordinance, adopting sane as
a whole part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFTECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Balmer
X deProsse
x Foster
X Neuhauser
X Perrot
X Selzer.
X Vevera
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ull(,tt� l
hEayor
ATTEST:
City Cler1 Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that
the rule requiring ordinances to be considered
First Consideration and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
Vote for passage: prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the first and second con-
sideration and vote be waived and the ordinance
Vote for passage: be voted upon for final passage at this time.
Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Adopted, 760.
Date of Publication
Passed and approved this 6th day of September
1977.
RECEIVED & APPROVED
BY TIM LEGAL DEPARTYLENT
• ORDINANCE NO. 77-2863
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO); REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2708, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IaA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the 1976
Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as prepared and edited by the Interna-
tional Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International
Conference of Building Officials; to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; and to provide for the
enforcement thereof and penalties for the violations thereof.
SECTION II. ADOPTION. Subject to the following amendments, the 1976 Edition
of the Uniform Mechanical Code is hereby adopted.
SECTION III. AMENDMENTS. The 1976 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code
is amended as follows:
A. Section 202 is deleted.
B. Section 304 is amended to read as follows:
Section 304. Any person desiring a permit required by this Code,
shall, at the titre of filing an application therefor, pay a fee as
required by this Section.
1. For the installation or relocation of each forced air or
gravity type furnace, floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed
wall heater, floor mounted unit heater or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000
BTU. each $4.00
2. For the installation or relocation of each forced air or
gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents,
attached to such appliance over 100,000 BTU's. each $5.00
3. For the installation or relocation of each boiler to and
including three horsepower, or each Gas Fired absorption system
to and including 100,000 BT'U's. each $4.00
4. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor
over three horsepower to and including 15 horsepower, or each Gas
Fired absorption system over 100,000 BTU's to and including
500,000 BTU's. each $7.50
5. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or com-
pressor over 15 horsepower and including 30 horsepower, or each
Gas Fired absorption system over 500,000 BTU's and including
1,000,000 BTU's. each $10.00
6. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or com-
pressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50 horsepower, or for
each Gas Fired absorption system over 1,000,000 BTU's to and
including 1,750,000 BTU's. each $15.00
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7. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or re-
frigeration compressor over 50 horsepower, or each Gas Fired
absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU's. each $25.00
8. For the installation or relocation of each commercial or
industrial type incinerator. each $20.00
9. For the installation or relocation of each domestic type
incinerator.
10. For each appliance or piece of equipent regulated by this
Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which
no other fee is listed in this Code. each $3.00
C. Section 508 is amended by deleting the number eighteen (18) and
substituting the number forty-eight (48).
D. Section 601(d) is amended to read as follows:
Insufficient Space -Gas and liquid. Except as otherwise
provided for in this Chapter, rooms or spaces that do not
have the volume as specified in Subsection (b) of this Section
in which a gas or liquid fuel -burning appliance or appliances
are installed shall be provided with minimum unobstructed conbus-
tion air openings equal to that set forth in Section 607 and as
specified in Section 603 of this Code.
E. Section 913(b)6 is amended by deleting the number six (6) and
substituting the number twenty-four (24).
F. Section 1005 is amended by adding the following sentence to the
last paragraph: Insulation on the exterior of any duct shall comply with
Table 10-D.
G. Section 1008 (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Use of such spaces shall be restricted to one-story portions
of single family residences when used for heating only and not
including comfort cooling.
H. Section 2211(f) is deleted.
SECTION IV. APPEALS. Any person affected by any action, interpretation or
notice issued by the Building Official with respect to the Uniform Mechanical
Code may appeal the decision of the Building Official to the Board of Appeals in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the Iowa City Administrati.ve Code.
SECTION V. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The provisions of this Code shall be held
to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Any higher standard
in a statute of the State of Iowa or ordinance of the City of Iowa City shall be
applicable.
SECTION VI. VIOLATIONS.
A. Notices.
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• -3- • Ord. No. 77-2863
1. whenever the Building Official is satisfied that a build-
ing or structure or any work in connection therewith, the erection,
construction, alteration, execution, or repair of which is regu-
lated, permitted, or forbidden by this Ordinance is being erected,
constructed, altered, or repaired in violation of the provisions
or requirarents of this Ordinance or in violation of a detailed
statenent or of a plan submitted and approved thereunder or of a
permit or certificate issued thereunder, he may serve a written
notice or order upon the person responsible therefore directing
discontinuance of such illegal action and the remedying of the
condition that is in violation of the provisions or requirements
of this Ordinance.
2. In case such notice or order is not promptly complied with,
the Building Official may request the City Attorney to institute
an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity to
restrain, correct, or remove such violation or the execution of
work thereon or to restrain or correct the erection or altera-
tion of or to require the removal of or to prevent the occupa-
tion or use of the building or structure erected, constructed, or
altered in violation of or not in cmrpliance with the provisions
of this Ordinance or with respect to which the requirements thereof
or of any order or direction made pursuant to provisions contained
therein, shall not have been complied with.
B. stopping work.
wfienever in the opinion of the Building Official, by reason of
defective or illegal work in violation of a provision or requirement
of this Ordinance, the continuance of a building operation is con-
trary to public welfare, he may order, either orally or in writing,
all further work to be stopped and may require suspension of work
until the condition in violation has been remedied.
C. Penalties.
1. A person who shall violate a provision of this Ordinance
or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, construct, alter, or repair or has erected, con-
structed, altered, or repaired a building or structure in violation
of a detailed statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed-
ing $100.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.
2. The owner of a building, structure, or premises where any-
thing in violation of this Ordinance shall be placed or shall exist,
and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation
employed in connection therewith, and any who may have assisted in
the commission of such violations shall each be guilty of a separate
offense.
D. Abatement.
The imposition of penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude
the City Attorney from instituting an appropriate action or proceed-
ing to prevent an unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use or to restrain,
correct, or abate a violation or to prevent the occupancy of a build-
ing, structure, or premises.
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SECTION VII. RECITATION CLAUSE. Copies of the 1976 Edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code and the adopting ordinance setting forth amendments are avail-
able for inspection and sale at the office of City Clerk. A copy shall be fur-
nished to the Municipal Library.
SECTION VIII. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 2706 and all ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION IX. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of the
ordinance shall be adjudged 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.
SECTIO] X. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
it was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
that the Ordinance be finally adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: Ar --,M:
x
Balmer
—�
deProsse
—�
Foster
—�
Neuhauser
x
Perret
x
Selzer
x
Vevera
Ma or A04
My
or
City Clerk Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the
First Consideration rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
Vote for passage: voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
Second Consideration passed be suspended, the first and second
Vote for passage: consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance
be voted upon for final passage at this time.
Date of Publication Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster
Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Adopted, 7/0.
Passed and approved this 6th day of September , 1977.
RECEIVED & APPROVED
BY TILE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
7 i-77 -l/c�
O10lWU1C1:: NO. 77-286
AN II,rr 1U THE r rL. RUIP 01.41:ri:; r0 119 it'
CITY OF IOh41 CITY '10 MAKIi 111q: 1'1117'1']014 1111:u IIU! ,;S
OF Idl'I(MLE III oym-oPi•I WITH CIIAI'1?1t 376, YA'Y1
CODE (1977) CITY T-3& .TTr4JS.
131:: IT PS'1'A[II.,ISI II.1) BY 11 If-,' C'OU;r'IL r!I' 'i111: r; I'I'F UL'
ICX4rl CITY, IOiv'1:
Section .l_lqlrpDse. The Fnup>sc of Lhis Pairc"cr:nt
is to mike the procedures for City (' i r •ct i 0r5 i i t
.Article III of the Charter conrc+r:n to r:Pn},trrc 76,
Iowa Code (1977) City F.'loctions.
Section 2 Mnrdlrent. 71lat.:'<c t. i ni: 3.01, N -m: r i -
tion, 1x a�nnde (by substituting_ U10 ;:,] loping .lnn-
guage:
Section 3.01.. Ncrailation.
A. A voter of a CeLvlcil Dist.rirt. ;my lr•c[�7e
a candidate for a CoLulcil DisUA(•t s^at by
filing With the City Clork a vaL;J I•;:t.ititjn
requesting that his or her n m -r b, OLaovd on rhe
ballot for that office. The ix:ti.tion mist )-c-
filed
-cfiled not more than silty -five drn•s rnr ].oils
than forty days before the elate of the election,
and nus
C be signed by voters frnn the cmxli.i'.ata's
District equal in ntmll.c:r to at Icn sL l:..n I .• r:r nt:
of those tviio voted to fill tho t:.vn> nfficr• nP. ttu?
last rojular city election, hilt nuL lest. titan
ten persons.
B. A voter of the City nny l rcn..;r.• a candicinte
for an at -large coat by filing witlr the Cit;
Clerk a Fretition requesting tii,it the candidloU:'s
nano be placed on the ballot for th.1L offirr.
The petition nest be f.i.lrsl not. mlre :han nixt-y-
five days nor less than forty clays lr_fore Llie
date of the election, and inust 1.• signod
by voters equal in ntmdvr to ol. loo:;L t»t>
hercrnt of those who votcrl to fi 11 tlr• =am.,
office at the Inst regular. My olcction, hu1
not lass thtur ton Fee sons.
Section 2,22 -x Section 3.01 or Aiticle rlf,
lkmr. Rule Charter, is hereby rgxvilttl.
Section 4. Severability. If nny Sncti.011, L,ru:inion
or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to I -x,
invalid or unconstitutional, sw:h adjudi.cntion :;hill I.
not affect the validity of the Ordinano� ns n whol::
or any section, provision or I»rt: thr-rml' not
adjudged invalid or lUleOns L.itu Licnill.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordimnncr. shrll 11n
in effecL after its final ) asc;ap approval. incl
Publication as volldrol by 1aw.
Pawed and approved this6th day
/(if September P.M.
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1131E MUL US, C MW Chl:; i1:
Ord. No. 77-2864
' It was * by deProsse .;nd
seconded by erre OT11t the
Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
1st consideration
Vote for Passage:
2nd consideration
Vote for Passage:
Date of Publication
ARSDU i
Balmer
deProsse
Foster
Neuhauser
_ Perret
_ Selzer
_ Vevera
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse,
that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for passage
at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the first and
second consideration and vote be waived,
and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ayes: Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none.
Adopted, 7/0.
P'CE1Vi;D k APPiiDYBD
BY TIT LFGAL DFPAPS'.'ENT�
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