§ 40. Building and construction codes.

(a)

Building and construction codes. The governing authorities of the City of Riverdale are hereby authorized to make, adopt, amend and repeal building, housing, electrical (except any electrical code applying to the installation, repair or maintenance of electric wires, apparatus, equipment or devices by or for a utility rendering communication services and required by it to be utilized in the rendition of its duly authorized service to the public); plumbing, heating, gas and other similar codes relating to the construction, livability, sanitation, erection, equipment, alteration, repair, occupancy or removal of buildings and structures located inside of the corporate limits of the City of Riverdale.

(b)

Extent of authority. Said codes, rules and regulations may embrace such matters as: the preparation and submission of plans and specifications; issuance of permits; standards governing the kind, quality and performance of materials, equipment and workmanship; establishment of fire zones; fireproofing; means of egress and ingress; floor area per occupant; sanitary facilities and usage proceedings in connection with unsafe, unsanitary or inadequate structures. The enumeration herein shall not be construed as being exclusive.

(c)

Adoption by reference. Said codes, rules and regulations may be adopted by reference to national or regional codes.

(d)

Inspectors. Said governing authorities shall have the authority to appoint building, electrical, plumbing, gas, housing inspectors for said city and such other assistants as the said authority may deem necessary.

(e)

Permits and inspections. Said governing authorities shall have the authority to make rules and regulations concerning permits for and inspections of construction equipment, alteration, repairing or removal of buildings, signs and other structures inside the corporate limits of the City of Riverdale and may prescribe fees or charges for permits and inspections, which fees shall be fixed and charged by said governing authorities and shall be paid to the city clerk by the applicant for such permits or inspections.

(f)

Public hearings. Before enacting any of the codes, rules or regulations permitted in this act, the governing authority of the City of Riverdale shall hold a public hearing thereon, at least 15 days notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in said city.

(g)

Compliance required. Full compliance with all rules, regulations and requirements set up hereunder shall be a prerequisite to issuance of any permit and failure to secure such permit as is required is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor.

( Ord. No. 08-2014, § 1, 6-26-14 )