HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-04 -REFLECTIVE SYMBOL ON STRUCTURES USING ENGINEERED LUMBERORDINANCE 2008 -_�_
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A REFLECTIVE SYMBOL ON STRUCTURES USING
ENGINEERED LUMBER
WHEREAS, many new building structures currently use engineered lumber in their
construction;
WHEREAS, some types of engineered lumber burn at a rate faster that other types of lumber;
and
WHEREAS, in fighting fires, it would be helpful to know the type of materials used in the
construction of a structure.
NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle as
follows:
1. Definitions:
a. Engineered Lumber shall mean prefabricated I- joists, truss joists, and truss
rafters, and laminated beams and studs.
b. Structure shall mean primary, secondary and accessory structures as defined in
the Greencastle Zoning Code that have electrical meters that serve the structure.
2. All structures constructed with engineered lumber after the effective date of this
ordinance must have a reflective symbol affixed to each electrical meter serving the
structure.
3. The reflective symbol shall be in the form of a sticker, issued by the City of Greencastle
that states that the structure is constructed with engineered lumber.
4. Any person violating this ordinance by refusing to use the reflective symbol or by
removing the reflective symbol shall be subject to a fine in an amount of $25.00 per
violation. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation, subject to
a separate fine.
5. The owner of any structure that was constructed with engineered lumber prior to the
effective date of this ordinance is requested to place the reflective symbol on the
electrical meter serving the structure on a voluntary basis.
This Ordinance shall have full force and effect upon passage of the Greencastle Common
Council and its approval by the Mayor.
PASS A D ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana this
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hn Lanie I Ma k Hammer
J' sie Bingham, U T.J. SmA
Adam Cohen
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Approved and signed by me this 1. day of a 2008, at '' I 1 y\
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ATTE T: Sue Murray, Mayor
Teresa Glenn, Clerk- Treasurer
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