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Thomasville Municipal Code
Chapter 5 BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES*
Section 5-0A ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Section 5-1 Fire district established.
Section 5-2 Definitions.
Section 5-3 House numbers--Plan specified.
Section 5-4 Same--Duty to affix or inscribe.
Section 5-5 Same--Buildings with no numbers or incorrect numbers; notice to correct.
Section 5-6 Same--Application for assignment of correct number.
Section 5-7 Same--Failure to comply after notification.
Section 5-8 Same--Removal, injury or defacing prohibited.
Section 5-9 Penalties.
Section 5-10 Junkyards; screening; penalty.
Section 5-11 Iceboxes and refrigerators; safety precautions.
Section 5-12 Life Safety Code adopted.
Section 5-13 International Property maintanance Code adopted
.Section 5-14 - 5-29 Reserved
Section 5-30A ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE
Section 5-31 Adopted.
Section 5-32 Schedule of permit fees.
Section 5-33 Certificate of occupancy required for mobile home; fee.
Section 5-34 5-34--5-50. Reserved.
Section 5-50A ARTICLE III. BUILDING CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD
Section 5-51 Created.
Section 5-52 Definitions.
Section 5-53 Meetings.
Section 5-54 Powers and duties.
Section 5-55 Exemptions from provisions of this article.
Section 5-56 Exemption from examination.
Section 5-57 Reserved.
Section 5-58 Renewal of certificate of qualification resulting from reclassification of contractors.
Section 5-59 Reciprocity with other jurisdictions.
Section 5-60 Procedure in applying for contractor s license.
Section 5-61 Qualifying of applicants.
Section 5-62 Violations.
Section 5-63 Grounds for suspending or revoking contractor s license.
Section 5-64 Penalties.
Section 5-65 Appeals.
Section 5-66 5-66--5-80. Reserved.
Section 5-80A ARTICLE IV. ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 5-81 Adopted.
Section 5-82 5-82, 5-83. Reserved.
Section 5-84 Work and wiring--Rules and regulations; definitions.
Section 5-85 Same--Direction of chief building official.
Section 5-86 Same--Persons to perform.
Section 5-87 Examination and license required.
Section 5-88 Supervision of helper or apprentice electrician.
Section 5-89 Licenses.
Section 5-90 Electricians violations.
Section 5-91 Permits--Required.
Section 5-92 Same--Persons to whom issued.
Section 5-93 Same--Signature of inspector prerequisite to issuance.
Section 5-94 Same--Applications, issuance, permission for deviation.
Section 5-95 Inspection fees--Charged and collected.
Section 5-96 Same--Payment prerequisite to issuance of permit.
Section 5-97 Inspection--Notice; certificate of satisfactory inspection.
Section 5-98 Same--Prior to concealing equipment or wiring.
Section 5-99 Defective work and failure to complete job.
Section 5-100 5-100--5-105. Reserved.
Section 5-105A ARTICLE V. GAS CODE
Section 5-106 Adopted.
Section 5-107 Amendments, modifications and deletions.
Section 5-108 Gasfitting work--Rules and regulations; definitions.
Section 5-109 Same--Persons permitted to do work.
Section 5-110 Same--Application, nature and character.
Section 5-111 Examination, license required.
Section 5-112 Supervision of a journeyman gasfitter.
Section 5-113 Licenses, certificates, expiration date, prerequisite to doing work.
Section 5-114 Master gasfitter s license suspension, revocation.
Section 5-115 Revocation of license for failure to correct defective work.
Section 5-116 Reserved.
Section 5-117 Examination; certificate of competency.
Section 5-118 Permits--Persons to whom issued.
Section 5-119 Same--Required; plans.
Section 5-120 Inspection of installations and piping.
Section 5-121 Inspector--Designated.
Section 5-122 Same--Interference prohibited.
Section 5-123 Connection; certificate of inspection.
Section 5-124 Fee disposition.
Section 5-125 Schedule of permit fees.
Section 5-126 5-126--5-130. Reserved.
Section 5-130A ARTICLE VI. HOUSING CODE
Section 5-131 Adopted.
Section 5-132 5-132, 5-133. Reserved.
Section 5-134 5-134--5-150. Reserved.
Section 5-150A ARTICLE VII. KILNS
Section 5-151 Intent.
Section 5-152 Installation of kilns within buildings.
Section 5-153 Installation of kilns not listed by an approved testing laboratory.
Section 5-154 Permitted heating sources for kilns.
Section 5-155 5-155--5-170. Reserved.
Section 5-170A ARTICLE VIII. MECHANICAL CODE
Section 5-170D DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 5-171 Adopted.
Section 5-172 Amendments, modifications and deletions.
Section 5-173 5-173--5-190. Reserved.
Section 5-190D DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF INSTALLATIONS
Section 5-191 Definition.
Section 5-192 Regulations adopted; compliance required.
Section 5-193 Chief building official to direct work; appeals.
Section 5-194 Examination, license required.
Section 5-195 Expiration of license; prerequisite to obtaining license.
Section 5-196 Supervision of helper.
Section 5-197 Mechanical contractors violations; show cause hearing; suspension; appeal.
Section 5-198 Permits.
Section 5-199 Schedule of permit fees.
Section 5-200 5-200--5-215. Reserved.
Section 5-215A ARTICLE IX. PLUMBING CODE
Section 5-215D DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 5-216 Adopted.
Section 5-217 Amendments, modifications and deletions.
Section 5-218 5-218--5-235. Reserved.
Section 5-235D DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF INSTALLATIONS
Section 5-236 Definitions.
Section 5-237 Regulations adopted; compliance required.
Section 5-238 Chief building official to direct work; appeals.
Section 5-239 Homeowner may plumb own residence; permit required.
Section 5-240 Examination, license required.
Section 5-241 Supervision of a helper or journeyman plumber.
Section 5-242 Expiration of license; prerequisite to obtaining license.
Section 5-243 Plumbers violations; show cause hearing; suspension; appeal.
Section 5-244 Permits.
Section 5-245 Permit fees.
Section 5-246 Private sewage disposal.
Section 5-247 5-247--5-260. Reserved.
Section 5-260A ARTICLE X. SWIMMING POOLS*
Section 5-261 Definitions.
Section 5-262 Compliance required.
Section 5-263 Permits.
Section 5-264 Location.
Section 5-265 General requirements.
Section 5-266 Operation and maintenance.
Section 5-267 Landscaping requirements.
Section 5-268 Required number of parking spaces.
Section 5-269 Zoning.
Section 5-270 Lighting.
Section 5-271 Penalty.
Section 5-272 5-272--5-285. Reserved.
Section 5-285A ARTICLE XI. UNFIT BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Section 5-286 Findings; policy.
Section 5-287 Definitions.
Section 5-288 Procedures relating to repair or demolition of unfit buildings.
Section 5-289 Powers of city manager in regard to unfit buildings or structures.
Section 5-290 Service of complaints or orders upon parties in interest and owners of unfit buildings or structures.
Section 5-291 Application to other private property.
Section 5-292 Injunctions against order to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures.
Section 5-293 Taking of unfit buildings or structures by eminent domain; police power.
Section 5-294 5-294--5-310. Reserved.
Section 5-310A ARTICLE XII. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Section 5-311 Short title.
Section 5-312 Intent.
Section 5-313 Definitions.
Section 5-314 Jurisdiction.
Section 5-315 Activities requiring permit.
Section 5-316 General requirements.
Section 5-317 Design standards.
Section 5-318 Alternate procedures.
Section 5-319 Maintenance.
Section 5-320 Enforcement.
Section 5-321 Penalties.
Section 5-322 Variance procedure.
Section 5-323 Conflict with other ordinances and laws.
Section 5-324 Emergency exemption.
Section 5-325 Bond to guarantee compliance.
Section 5-326 Vested rights.
Section 5-327 5-327--5-350. Reserved.
Section 5-350A ARTICLE XIII. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL*
Section 5-350D DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 5-351 Definitions.
Section 5-352 Exemptions.
Section 5-353 Minimum requirements for erosion and sedimentation control using best management.
Section 5-354 5-354--5-370. Reserved.
Section 5-370D DIVISION 2. APPLICATION/PERMIT PROCESS
Section 5-371 General.
Section 5-372 Application requirements.
Section 5-373 Plan requirements.
Section 5-374 Permits.
Section 5-375 Inspection and enforcement.
Section 5-376 Penalties and incentives.
Section 5-376A Education and Certification
Section 5-377 Administrative appeal, judicial review.
Section 5-378 Liability.
Section 5-379 5-379--5-400. Reserved.
Section 5-400A ARTICLE XIV. ENERGY CODE
Section 5-401 Adopted.
Section 5-402 5-402--5-450. Reserved.
Section 5-450A ARTICLE XV. WATER CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Section 5-451 Definitions.
Section 5-452 Residential restrictions.
Section 5-453 Commercial Restriction.
Section 5-454 Existing building restrictions.
Section 5-455 Exemptions.
Section 5-456 Enforcement; penalty.
Section 5-457 reserved
Section 5-499A ARTICLE XVI. SIGN REGULATIONS
Section 5-500 Compliance required.
Section 5-501 Findings.
Section 5-502 Purpose and intent.
Section 5-503 Definitions.
Section 5-504 Permit--Required.
Section 5-505 Same--Application form.
Section 5-506 Same--Drawings; specifications.
Section 5-507 Same--Expiration.
Section 5-508 Same--Fees.
Section 5-509 Public liability insurance; occupational and contractor s licenses required.
Section 5-510 Signs not requiring a permit.
Section 5-511 Signs and devices prohibited.
Section 5-512 Interference with traffic safety prohibited.
Section 5-513 Locations prohibited.
Section 5-514 Illumination.
Section 5-515 Misleading and nuisance advertising on signs prohibited.
Section 5-516 Standards for off-site signs.
Section 5-517 Nonconforming signs.
Section 5-518 Removal of nonconforming signs.
Section 5-519 Standard for on-site ground, marquee, swinging/projecting wall, and wall signs.
Section 5-520 Political signs.
Section 5-521 Maintenance and appearance of signs.
Section 5-522 Labels required on signs.
Section 5-523 Variances.
Section 5-524 Termination or revocation of permit.
Section 5-525 Remedies.
Section 5-526 5-526--5-546. Reserved.
Section 5-546a ARTICLE XVII WETLANDS PROTECTION
Section 5-546d DIVISION I. IN GENERAL
Section 5-547 Findings of Fact
Section 5-548 Definitions
Section 5-549 Amendments
Section 5-549d DIVISION II. Wetland Protection District
Section 5-550 Wetlands Protection District
Section 5-551 Wetlands Protection District Boundaries
Section 5-551a DIVISION III. Local Development Permits
Section 5-552 Requirements
Section 5-553 Permissable Uses (Use as a Right)
Section 5-554 Site Plans
Section 5-555 Filing Fee.
Section 5-556 Review Procedure.
Section 5-556d DIVISION IV. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 5-557 Duration of Permit Validity.
Section 5-558 Enforcement Authority.
Section 5-559 Penalties.
Section 5-560 Suspension or Revocation.
*Cross references--Floodplain regulations, Ch. 8; historic preservation, Ch. 9; public safety, Ch. 12; subdivisions, Ch. 17; trees and landscaping, Ch. 20; zoning, Ch. 22.
State law references--Governing body may enact standards to determine safety of buildings, Ga. Const., art. 1, sec. 4, par. 1; authority of city or county to provide codes, including building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes, Ga. Const., art. 9, sec. 2, par. 3(12); providing of fire escapes by building owners, O.C.G.A. 8-2-50; The Uniform Standards Code for Manufactured Homes Act, O.C.G.A. 8-2-130 et seq.; The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings, O.C.G.A. 8-2-200 et seq.; access to and use of public facilities by physically handicapped persons, O.C.G.A. 30-3-1 et seq.; authority for municipalities to repair, close or demolish unfit buildings or structures, O.C.G.A. 41-2-7.
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