HomeMy Public PortalAbout140_021__27A-2014 Sec 9-050(A)(7) high wind deletion 04.15.14 ORDINANCE NO.27A-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PERTAINING TO SECTION 9-050(A)(7)REGARDING
TECHICAL CODES ADOPTED
FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, is
authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia to adopt
reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, is the
Mayor and Council thereof, and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to adopt ordinances under its police, zoning, and
home rule powers, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island seeks to amend Section 9-050, Technical codes adopted, so
as to delete subsection(7)to remove redundancy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island that Section 9-050(A)(7) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tybee Island shall be
amended so as to delete Section 9-050(A)(7).
SECTION 1
Section 9-050(A) shall be amended so as to delete the current subsection (A)(7) and hereafter
Section 9-050 will read as follows:
ARTICLE 9. BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sec. 9-050. Technical codes adopted.
(A) The following codes as currently amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs are
adopted:
(1) International Building Code (ICC);
(2) National Electrical Code (NFPA);
(3) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC);
(4) International Mechanical Code (ICC);
(5) International Plumbing Code (ICC);
(6) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC);
(7) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC);
(8) International Fire Code (ICC);
(9) Life Safety Code (NFPA);
(10) International Existing Building Code (ICC);
(11) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC).
(12) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC)
(B) [Reserved]
(C) Adopted in addition to the technical codes of subsection 9-050(A) is a local requirement that a
minimum of two means of egress shall be provided in every building or structure and/or section, and
area, including one- and two-family dwellings, where size and/or occupancy, and arrangement
endanger occupants attempting to use a single means of egress that is blocked by fire or smoke.
The two means of egress shall be arranged to minimize the possibility that both might be rendered
impassable by the same emergency condition.
(D) Adopted in addition to the technical codes of section 9-050(A) is a local requirement that all pier
footings shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide by 36 inches wide by 36 inches deep with concrete
being a minimum of 20 inches thick. The bottom of the concrete is to be a minimum of 36 inches
below natural grade. All stemwall footings and monolithic slab footings shall be a minimum of 20
inches wide by 24 inches thick. The bottom of the concrete is to be a minimum of 24 inches below
natural grade. All footings shall have reinforcing steel as required.
SECTION 2
The sections,paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable and, if
any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared illegal or invalid by
the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such illegality shall not affect any of
the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,paragraphs and sections of this ordinance.
SECTION 3
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained, that the provisions of this
ordinance shall become effective and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish such intention.
SECTION 5
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption by the Mayor and Council pursuant to the
ordinances of the City.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2014.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF COUNCIL
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
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