§ 18-652. Amendments to the residential code.

The residential code adopted in section 18-651 shall be amended as follows:

Section R108.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended to read as follows:

On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fee schedules established in Chapter 2 of the Code.

Section R112 Board of Appeals is amended to read as follows:

Section R112 "Board of Appeals" is repealed in its entirety and replaced by Chapter 18, Article II, Division 2. Any reference to the Board of Appeals in the code adopted in section 18-651 shall mean and refer to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals established in Chapter 18, Article II, Division 2 of this code.

Section 403.1.7.3 Foundation Elevation is amended to read as follows:

On graded sites, not within the designated special flood hazard areas, the top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the crown of the road a minimum of 18 inches plus 2 percent. Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the building official, provided it can be demonstrated that required drainage to the point of discharge and away from the structure is provided at all locations on the site. A registered surveyor shall certify the finished floor elevation to be in compliance with this section. A copy of such certification shall be presented to the building official prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

Section 403.1.7.3.a Setback survey shall be added to read as follows:

A registered surveyor shall certify the building setbacks are in compliance with those established within the City of Baytown code of ordinances. A copy of such certification shall be presented to the chief building official prior to placement of foundation concrete.

Part VIII Electrical is amended to add the following:

Wherever differences may occur between the International Residential Code, Part VIII Electrical and (i) NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code or (iii) Chapter 18, Article III of this code, the provision of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code and Chapter 18, Article III of the code of ordinances shall take precedence.

(Code 1967, § 7-5.1; Ord. No. 2102, § 1, 10-18-76; Ord. No. 2512, § 1, 7-27-78; Ord. No. 2970, § 1, 9-11-80; Ord. No. 3022, § 1, 11-13-80; Ord. No. 9278, § 7, 12-12-01; Ord. No. 9337, § 20, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 11,123, §§ 6—8, 5-28-09; Ord. No. 11,221, §§ 6—8, 10-19-09; Ord. No. 11,515, § 18, 12-9-10; Ord. No. 13,654 , § 40, 12-14-17)