Ord 2023-009/Amending Ch 14 Bld and Bldg regulations and chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection of City of SM Code of Ordinance to adopt the 2021 International code ICC Family codes and the 2020 National Electric code with amendments

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Sec. 14.003. Building inspection division. The building inspection division is established within the Planning and Development Services Department. This division will be supervised by the Building Official. The Building Official is appointed by the Director of Planning and Development Services. The Building Official may designate a person to perform the duties and exercise the authority of the Building Official during the official's absence. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.004. Restrictions on employees. (a) In addition to the restrictions contained in the City Code of Ethics and employee handbook, employees of the building inspection division may not have a financial interest in any construction activity within the city limits or the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The term "construction activity" includes: (1) The preparation of plans, specifications or cost estimates for any construction work; (2) The furnishing of labor, materials or supplies for any construction work; (3) The provision of maintenance or repair services, or replacement parts, supplies, equipment or appliances for any existing structure; (4) The provision of construction consulting or project management services; and (5) The provision of real estate inspection services. (b) This restriction will not extend to an employee's real property. An employee may not be involved in the plan review, permit issuance or inspections of any construction work on the employee's property. (c) This restriction does not apply to similar work activities performed as an employee for the City of San Marcos. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.005. Records. The Building Official will cause a record to be kept of the business of the division. These records will be maintained in accordance with City record retention requirements, and will be subject to public inspection under the City's open records policy. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.006. Fees and exemptions from fees. (a) All fees in this chapter are established by City Council. (b) The following entities shall be exempt from all fees imposed under this chapter: (1) Non-profit organizations receiving funds through the City's Community Development Block Grant or Human Services programs; (2) The City when using City employees on a construction project of the City; (3) Contractors hired by the City to work on construction projects of the City; (Supp. No. 35, Update 4) Page 2 of 44 Created: 2022-12-02 10:13:41 [EST]