HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_517_07/25/1996ORDINANCE NO. 517
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
AT SECTIONS 6-21, 6-22, 6-61, 6-62, 6-101, 6-102, 6-121,
6-122, AND 6-151, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF
THE 1994 STANDARD BUILDING, GAS, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING AND SWIMMING POOL CODES, AND THE 1994
EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE
AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING, GAS,
MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES; PROVIDING FOR
PREVAILING STANDARDS IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT;
PROVH)ING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida has adopted uniform building codes
together with certain amendments to the codes which. are intended to address specific local
. conditions within Palm Beach County, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, new model codes have now been published in the several
categories relating to building and construction, and the same have been updated and revised,
including administrative changes, as recommended by the Palm Beach County Building
Code Advisory Board; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has determined that
the 1994 editions of the Standard Codes and the Uniform Countywide Amendments thereto,
are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Development Plan of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida as required by Section 163.31.94(2), Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida deems it
necessary anal advisable to amend its building and construction codes by adopting the 1994
codes and amendments as set forth herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section b-21 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Building Code,
1994 Edition as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Building Code of the Village of
• Tequesta.
• Section 2. Section 6-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Building Code, 1994 Edition as fully as set forth at
length herein.
Section 3. Section 6-61 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Gas Code, 1994
Edition as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Gas Code of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 4. Section 6-62 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Gas Code, 1994 Edition as fully as if set forth at
length herein.
Section 5. Section 6-101 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Mechanical Code,
1994 Edition as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Mechanical Code of the Village of
Tequesta.
Section 6. Section 6-102 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, as fully as if set
forth at length herein.
Section 7. Section 6-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Plumbing Code,
1994 Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Plumbing code of the Village of
Tequesta.
Section 8. Section 6-122 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Plumbing code, 1994 Edition, as fully as set forth at
length herein.
Section 9. Section 6-151 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Swimming Pool
Code, 1994 Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Swimming Pool Code of
the Village of Tequesta.
Section 10. Prevailing standards in the Event of Conflict. It is the intent of this
Ordinance to maintain the highest standards for Building and Construction in the Village of
Tequesta. Therefore, in the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements of
the several codes hereby adopted, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
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• Section 11. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any other part of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 12. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application
thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of
this Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and
to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 13. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of
the official Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 14. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its passage and approval, as provided by law, except those Amended provisions pertaining to
impacts from wind borne debris in Chapters 16 and 17 of the Standard Building Code, which
shall become effective on October 1, 1996.
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THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Councilmember
?~I e d e r ,who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Schauer ,and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Ron T. ~~Iackail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
Michael R, Meder
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 2 5 t h day of
July, A.D., 1996.
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Mayor of Tequesta
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Ron . Mackail
ATTEST:
Joann Manganiel
Village Clerk
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