2007-15
BILL NO. 2007-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INCORPORATION OF
STATUTES BY REFERENCE; UPDATING REFERENCES TO CURRENT
BUILDING AND FIRE CODE REGULATIONS; AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 100.07,400.03,400.04,400.11 AND 400.21
OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 100.07 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
Official statutes, codes, requlations, and ordinances. References in this code
to Minnesota Statutes are to Minnesota Statutes 2-QQ4 2006, Minnesota
Statutes ~ 2007 Supplement and Laws of Minnesota 2005 2007, unless
otherwise provided in this code. References in this code to rules and
regulations of state agencies, codes, and ordinances of other municipalities
are to those documents in effect on July 1, 2005 Auqust 1, 2007, unless
otherwise provided in this code.
Sec. 2. Subsection 400.03, subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 2. Buildinq code Optional Chapters. The following optional
provisions identified in the most current edition of the State Building Code are
hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this code as if fully set out
at this point:
(a) Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems, 1306.0020
~. Subpart 2 (existinq and new buildinqs) and 1306.0030
option 2;
(b) Chapter 1335, Floodproofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0600
through 1335.1200 [repealed7;
(c) Optional Appendix Chapter K J of the ~ 2006 International
Building Code Supplement.
Sec. 3. Subsection 400.04 of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding a new
subdivision 4 to read as follows and by renumbering subsequent subdivisions accordingly:
Subd. 4. Completion of Exterior Work.
(a) Any person alterinq, repairinq, remodelinq, or addinq to the
exterior portion of a sinqle-family dwellinq or two-family dwellinq,
includinq an attached or detached qaraqe or accessory
structure, shall complete all exterior work within one year from
the date of issuance of the buildinq permit. Completion of work
includes completinq the structure and exterior finishes (includinq
but not limited to sidinq, windows, roofinq, driveways. retaininq
walls, decks and patios).
(b) If a buildinq is damaqed by fire or by other casualty or cause
and the roof or exterior finishes are damaqed or destroyed, the
damaqed materials shall be completely restored or replaced
with exterior buildinq materials permit6ted by the Minnesota
state buildinq code and this code as soon as reasonably
possible, and in any event within 12 months after the damaqe or
destruction.
(c) In the case of demonstrated hardship due to sources beyond
the control of the property owner (includinq but not limited to
extreme weather conditions; reasonably unforeseen shortaqes
of material. equipment or labor; vandalism; or theft), the time
allowed for exterior construction and finishes may be extended
at the sole discretion of the buildinq official and upon written
appeal filed as soon as the need for an extension becomes
known.
Sec. 4. Subsection 400.11, subdivision 1 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subdivision 1. Procedure upon application. The procedure for
issuance of building permits shall be as provided in U.B.C. ch3pter 1, 3S
amended in MN Rules 1305.0106 Minnesota Rules chapter 1300.
Sec. 5. Subsection 400.11 of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding a new
subdivision as follows:
Subd. 4. Duration of Permit. In addition to the expiration provisions of
Minnesota Rules 1300.0120, subpart 11, every permit issued under this
section with a permit fee of three thousand dollars or less will expire and
become void one year after the date it is issued. In order to renew action on a
permit after expiration. the permit holder must pay a new full permit fee.
Sec. 6. Subsection 400.21 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
400.21 Fire prevention code: adoption of fire prevention code. The Minnesota
State Fire Code, as adopted by the state commissioner of public safety, is hereby
adopted by reference as though fully set out in this subsection, with the following
amendments:
(3) Section 108.1 of the Intorn3tion31 Fire Code IS retained In its entirety.
[repealedl
(b) Section ~ 308 of the International Fire Code is retained in its entirety.
(c) Section 905.3.2 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding "when
approved by the chief' after the word "Exceptions." {repealedl
(d) Appendix chapters 8, C and D of the International Fire Code are adopted by
reference as though fully set out in this subsection.
Subsections 400.21 to 400.37 are the fire prevention code of the city.
Sec. 7. This ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 3.06 of the
Richfield City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
September, 2007.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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City of Richfield
(Official Publication)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO. 2007-15
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INCORPORATION OF
STATUTES BY REFERENCE; UPDATING
REFERENCES TO CURRENT
BUILDING AND FIRE CODE REGULATIONS;
AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 100.07,400.03,400.04,400.11 AND
400.21
OFTHE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
On September 25, 2007 the Richfield City Council
adopted an ordinance designated as Bill No. 2007-15, the
title of which is stated above. This summary of the ordi-
nance is published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Rich-
field City Charter. The ordinance adopts by reference per-
tinent provisions of the State building Code and the State
Fire Code. The ordinance also requires the completion of
exterior work on structures to be completed within one
year after issuance of building permit, subject to certain
exceptions. Permits issued for a fee of less than $3,000
become void one year after issuance. Copies of the ordi-
nance are available for public inspection in the office of the
City Clerk during normal business hours or upon request
by calling 612-861-9860 of the Public Safety Inspections
Division.
/s/
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
(Oct. 4,2007) d2-biIl2007-15