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Section 105.2 Building Exemption #2 is removed. <br />Section 105.2 Building Exemption #14 is added to read: <br />Roof covering replacement permits are not required unless the weight of the replacement roof is heavier than the <br />existing roof covering. <br />Section 107.1.1 is added to read as follows: <br />107.1.1 All foundations shall be designed by a Licensed and Registered Engineer. The Engineer shall cause all <br />necessary inspections to be performed to insure compliance and submit a sealed letter of conformance stipulating <br />the foundation has been built to his or her design specifications and further that the foundation is compliant with <br />all related provisions of the technical code and related design standards. <br />Exception: The Building Official may approve various deck piers and additions limited to 100 square feet in area. <br />Section 107.1.1is added to read as follows: <br />107.1.1 Any documents prepared by or required to be prepared by a licensed or registered design professional <br />shall bear the professional's seal. The seal shall bear the professional's name and the legend "Licensed Professional <br />Engineer," "Registered Professional Engineer" or "Registered Architect". <br />Section 107.3.4.1.1 is added to read as follows: <br />107.3.4.1.1 Design Professional. The design professional shall be an architect or engineer legally licensed or <br />registered under the Texas statutes that regulate the practice of architecture or engineering. <br />Section 111 is amended by adding the following: <br />111.1.1. It is unlawful for a residential contractor, general contractor or building owner to allow any person to <br />occupy a building until a certificate of occupancy is issued. <br />111.2.13 No certificate of occupancy will be issued until the City has been paid all fees and costs that are related to <br />the building or structure. The fees and costs include those related to the infrastructure of the building, such as <br />impact fees and fees for the installation of water meter and water and wastewater connections. <br />111.2.14. Before utility service to a non-residential building is initiated for a new owner, occupant or tenant, the <br />owner, occupant or tenant shall apply for and obtain a new certificate of occupancy from the building inspection <br />division. <br />Section 112 is amended by adding the following: <br />112.1.1 It is unlawful for a building owner or occupant to institute utility service to any non-residential structure or <br />transfer utility service from one account holder to another occupant or tenant until the utility service provider has <br />received a utility release from the building inspections department based upon the issuance of a certificate of <br />occupancy for the structure, occupancy or use. <br />Section 113 is deleted and replaced with the following: <br />Construction Board of Appeals <br />113.1 General. There is hereby established a board to be called the Construction Board of Appeals, which is <br />appointed by the City Council. <br />113.1.1 Applicability. The Construction Board of Appeals replaces sitting boards identified in the ICC Family of <br />Codes adopted by the City of San Marcos unless specifically authorized by local amendment or state law. <br />113.2 Membership. The board consists of five regular members and two alternate members. The five regular <br />members are composed of one master plumber, one master HVAC contractor, one general contractor, one <br />residential contractor, and one member from the general public. The two alternate members may come from any <br />(Supp. No. 35, Update 4) <br />Page 6 of 44 <br />Created: 2022-12-02 10:13:41 [EST] <br />