Building Codes
The city currently enforces the following building and construction codes as outlined in the City Code:
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- 2009 International Energy Code (IEC)
Certificates of Occupancy
Certificates of Occupancy are issued for all buildings and must be issued prior to the approval of any tax abatement application by the City Council. It is the responsibility of the contractor and / or homeowner to set up the final inspection to receive a Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until a final inspection is scheduled and all work is verified to meet applicable code requirements. Please contact a Building Code Inspector for further questions.