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Proposed Code Changes

The Town of Collierville Office of Construction Codes Enforcement is currently in the process of initiating changes to the Town's construction codes.

The purpose of the change is to update the codes to coincide with the rest of Shelby County's code enforcement community and provide a more consistent application of code to our designers, developers and contractors countywide.

A copy of the proposed changes is available for review here or at Town Hall at 500 Poplar View Parkway.

Questions, comments and suggestions are encouraged online or you may call 901-457-2310.

Proposed Code Change in its Entirety:

Section 1. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-101 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-101 with the following Section 4-101:
Building Code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, and for the purpose of regulating the construction, alterations, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenance connected or attached to the building or structure, the Standard Building Code, 1999 edition, with amendments adopted by reference, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Building Code.

Section 2. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-102 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-102 with the following Section 4-102:
Modifications. Whenever the Building Code refers to the "applicable governing authority", it shall be deemed to be a reference to the governing body of the municipality. Whenever the Building Code refers to the "code official", it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code.

Section 3. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-103 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-103 with the following Section 4-103:
Local amendments/exceptions.
Amendment No. 1. Amend Section 108.1 & 108.2 of the Standard Building Code, 1999 edition, to read as follows:
108.1 Appointment. There is hereby established a board to be called the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, which shall consist of eleven (11) members and two (2) alternates. The Board shall be appointed by the applicable governing body.
108.2 Membership and terms.
108.2.1 Membership. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals should consist of eleven (11) members. Such board members should be composed of individuals with knowledge and expertise in the technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building industry representatives. In addition to the regular members, there shall be two alternate members; one member at large from the public and one member at large form the building industry. A board member shall not act in a case in which he has a personal or financial interest.

108.2.1.1 Composition of the Board
1 - Tennessee Licensed Architect
1 - Tennessee Licensed Structural Engineer
1 - Tennessee Licensed Commercial Building Contractor
1 - Tennessee Licensed Residential Building Contractor
1 - Tennessee Licensed Electrical Engineer or Contractor
1 - Tennessee Licensed Mechanical Engineer or Contractor
1 - Tennessee Licensed Plumbing Contractor
1 - Fire Protection Contractor or Industry Representative
1 - Citizen at Large
2 - Alternates as noted in 108.2.1

108.2.2 Terms. The terms of office of the board members shall be one-year terms.
Amendment No. 2. Amend Section 1012.1.3 of the 1999 Standard Building Code to add Exception 3 as follows:
3. In one or two family dwellings, a landing is not required at the top of a flight of stairs, provided the door does not swing over the stairs.
Amendment No. 3. Delete Section 1203.4.1of the 1999 Standard Building Code entirely and substitute the following:
1203.4.1. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a kitchen or room used for the preparation of food, and/or the consumption of food, except in one and two family dwellings.
Amendment No. 4. Add Section 1404.4 to the 1999 Standard Building Code as follows:
1404.4 Private Balconies. On private balconies where separate tenants are provided and the balcony perimeter walls are less than 50% open and constructed of combustible construction, tenant separation requirements at the balcony floor shall be provided.
Amendment No. 5. Delete Section 1804.1.7 of the 1999 Standard Building Code entirely and substitute the following:
1804.1.7. The finish floor elevation, except for basements, shall be a minimum of 10" above the exterior finish ground. The grade away from the foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet.
Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches of fall within 10 feet, drains, or swales shall be provided to ensure drainage away from the structure.
Amendment No. 6. Delete Section 1101.1.4 of the 1999 Standard Building Code entirely and substitute the following:
1101.1.4 Details, dimensions and construction specifications for items herein shall comply with the requirements of the 1991 North Carolina Handicapped Code with the 1996 revisions, as adopted by the State of Tennessee.
Amendment No. 7. Amend Section 1301.2 of the 1999 Standard Building Code by deleting the existing language entirely and substituting the following:
1301.2 Energy conservation in building construction shall comply with the requirements of The Model Energy Code, 1992 Edition as published by the Council of American Building Officials.
Amendment No. 8. Amend Section 3313.2 of the 1999 Standard Building Code by adding the following:
6. The age of the building sought to be moved.
7. A written finding by a competent electrician that the electrical wiring and all outlets thereof are in sound and useable condition, and that the same not constitute a fire hazard. A report to this effect shall be made in writing by a licensed electrical contractor.
8. A similar report by a licensed architect or general contractor describing the structural integrity of the building frame, the overall condition of the building, and any other pertinent information necessary to reflect the utility of the property, shall be filled with said application.
9. Any other facts which will fully advise the Collierville Building Official or the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Collierville, Tennessee, with reference to the building proposed to be transported to Collierville and used thereafter.
Amendment No. 9. Amend Section 3313.5 of the 1999 Standard Building Code by deleting the section in its entirety and substituting the following:
3313.5 Notice and approval process. Upon the submittal for application for moving permit, the Building Official shall cause notice be given to the Police Department, the Fire Department, Utilities Department and the Telephone Company.
Upon approval of the above noted departments, the application for moving permit shall be forwarded to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen who may issue a permit to allow the moving of said building in the Town of Collierville.
Before issuance of said permit, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen may require the notification of all property owners within the block in which it is proposed to locate such building, and it shall be the duty of the applicant to undertake and provide documentation of such notification. Notification shall include forms, provided by the Town of Collierville, which require the signature of adjacent property owners, their address, and their comments for or against the proposal. The comments received from those notified, if any, shall be advisory to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on consideration of the permit application.
Amendment No. 10. Amend Section 2309.6 of the 1999 Standard Building Code by adding Section 2309.6.1 as follows:

2309.6.1 Access to mechanical equipment located in the attic of one and two family dwelling units shall be provided by permanent or pull down stairs.
Section 4. Title IV Chapter 1, Section 4-104 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-104 with the following Section 4-104:
Available in the Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable provision of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Building Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
Section 5. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-105 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-105 with the following Section 4-105:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 6. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-108 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-108 with the following Section 4-108:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 7. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-109 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-109 with the following Section 4-109:
Priority Code Review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Building Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive code requirements shall prevail
Section 8. Title IV, Chapter 1, Section 4-111 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-111 with the following Section 4-111:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Building Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Section 9. Title IV, Chapter 2, Section 4-201 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-201 with the following Section 4-201:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all plumbing systems, the Standard Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted with amendments and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Plumbing Code.
Section 10. Title IV, Chapter 2, Section 4-202 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-202 with the following Section 4-202:
Modifications. Whenever the Plumbing Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Plumbing Code.
Section 11. Title IV, Chapter 2, Section 4-203 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-203 with the following Section 4-203:
Local amendments/exceptions.
Amendment No. 1. Amend Table 605.4 Water Service Pipe, of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by omitting Type M and WM material.
Amendment No. 2. Add Section 306.3.1 to the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code as follows:
306.3.1 Underslab plumbing installations placed on uncompacted fill shall be permitted when properly supported with stainless steel hangers at not more than four (4') foot intervals.
Amendment No. 3. Amend Section 603.1 of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by deleting the existing section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
603.1 Size of water service pipe. The water service pipe shall be sized to supply water to the structure in quantities and at the pressures required in this code. The minimum diameter of water service pipe shall be one (1") inch.
Amendment No. 4. Amend Section 605.4 of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by deleting the existing section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
605.4 Water service pipe. Water service pipe shall conform to NSF 61 and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.4. All water service pipe or tubing, installed underground and outside of the structure, shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 450 psi (3108.30kPa) at 73.4 degrees F., (23 degrees C.). Where the water pressure exceeds 160 psi (1100kPa), piping material shall have a minimum rated working pressure equal to the highest available pressure. Plastic water service piping shall terminate within five (5') feet outside the point of entry into the building.
Amendment No. 5. Amend Section 301 of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by adding the following:
301.7 Lawn Irrigation Permits. All residential and nonresidential lawn irrigation systems installed within the Town Of Collierville shall be permitted through the Collierville Construction Codes Division.
Documents submitted with the permit application must include a site plan that shows the location of components of the system: sprinkler heads, pipes, valves and backflow preventer.
Components of the irrigation system located within public right-of-way or utility easements are installed at the owner's risk and shall be the owner's responsibility to replace and/or repair in the event of Town or other government agency utilization of the easement or right-of-way.
Amendment No. 6. Amend Section 608.1 of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by deleting the existing language in its entirety and substituting the following:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gasses being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. A backflow prevention device shall be required in all new commercial buildings, and in each individual tenant change when determined to be hazardous by the Plumbing Official.
Amendment No. 7. Amend Section 608.16.5 of the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.

The backflow preventer and all components shall be installed to meet the following conditions:
1. A valve shall be placed within close proximity of the water meter.
2. A minimum of schedule 40 service pipe shall be installed from the meter to the backflow preventer.
3. The schedule 40 service pipe shall be buried at a minimum depth of 12 inches.
4. There shall be a minimum of 12 inches of gravel at the bottom of the backflow preventer.
5. Each backflow preventer shall be tested and certified by an individual certified by the State of Tennessee to test such devices. This test shall be on site at the time of inspection.

Section 12. Title IV Chapter 2, Section 4-204 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-204 with the following Section 4-204:
Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable provision of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Plumbing Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public.
Section 13. Title IV, Chapter 2, Section 4-205 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-205 with the following Section 4-205:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 14. Title IV, Chapter 2, Section 4-208 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-208 with the following Section 4-208:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 15. Title IV, Chapter 2 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-209:
Priority code review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Plumbing Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.
Section 16. Title IV, Chapter 2 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-210:
Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Section 17. Title IV, Chapter 2 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-211:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Plumbing Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 18. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-301 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-301 with the following Section 4-301:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all mechanical systems, the Standard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted with amendments and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Mechanical Code.
Section 19. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-302 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-302 with the following Section 4-302:
Modifications. Whenever the Mechanical Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Mechanical Code.
Section 20. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-303 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-303 with the following Section 4-303:
Amendments and exceptions.

Amendment No 1. Amend Section 304.4 of the Standard Mechanical Code, 1999 edition, by adding the following:

304.4.2 Access to mechanical equipment located in the attic of one and two family dwelling units shall be provided by permanent or pull down stairs.

Amendment No. 2. Amend Section 501.3 of the 1997 Standard Mechanical Code to amend the existing exception and add an additional exception as follows:

Exceptions:
1. Attic fans may be permitted to discharge into attic space of residences having private attics.
2. Bathroom fans shall be permitted in one and two-family residential dwellings, vented into the attic space, subject to the following conditions:
a. The location of the vent discharge shall be in an attic area provided with cross-ventilation.
b. The vent pipe shall extend a minimum of 6" above the insulation and shall have a 180-degree bend at the top.

Amendment No. 3. Amend Section 304.8.3(1.) by deleting the existing language and replacing with the following:

1. Units larger than 3 tons (10.6 kW) nominal capacity shall drain to a sanitary sewer drain through an indirect waste located within two (2') feet of the equipment, storm sewer drain or an approved French drain.
Section 21. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-304 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-304 with the following Section 4-304:
Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Mechanical Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
Section 22. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-305 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-305 with the following Section 4-305:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 23. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-308 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-308 with the following Section 4-308:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 24. Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 4-309 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-309 with the following Section 4-309:
Priority code review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Mechanical Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.
Section 25. Title IV, Chapter 3 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-310:
Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Section 26. Title IV, Chapter 3 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-311:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Mechanical Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 27. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-401 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-401 with the following Section 4-401:
Gas Code Adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health, and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all gas systems, the Standard Gas Code, 1999 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Gas Code.
Section 28. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-402 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-402 with the following Section 4-402:
Modifications. Whenever the Gas Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Gas Code.
Section 29. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-403 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-403 with the following Section 4-403:
Local amendments/exceptions

Amendment No. 1. Amend Section 305.2 of the 1999 Standard Gas Code by deleting the existing language and substituting the following:

305.2 Minimum sizes (See 314).
305.2.1 The minimum size of pipe outlets shall be ½ inch.
305.2.2 The maximum length of ½ inch pipe shall be six (6') foot in length.
305.2.3 CSST Piping Systems - ½ inch tubing is allowed if sized to manufacturer's specifications.

Amendment No. 2. Amend Section 309.10 of the 1999 Standard Gas Code by deleting the existing language and substituting the following:

309.10 Underground Piping. No gas piping shall be placed underground closer than 8 inches (203mm) from a water pipe or a sewer line and 12 inches from an electrical line. Underground gas piping to outside appliance equipment shall be installed at a minimum depth of 12 inches (305mm) below finished grade. If a minimum of 12 inches (305mm) of cover cannot be maintained, the pipe shall be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded).

Amendment No. 3. Amend Section 309.13 of the 1999 Standard Gas Code by deleting the existing language and substituting the following:

309.13 Protection against corrosion. Metallic gas piping in contact with earth or other materials, which may corrode the piping, shall be protected against corrosion. When dissimilar metals are joined underground, an insulated coupling shall be used. Metallic piping shall not be laid in contact with cinders. This metallic gas piping shall have approved external coating and cathodically protected with anodes or other cathodic means of protection. Dielectric unions shall be installed at each end of underground piping.

Amendment No. 4. Amend Section 311.2 of the 1999 Standard Gas Code by deleting the existing language and substituting the following:

311.2 Method of testing. Low pressure (not in excess of 0.5 pounds, per square inch, gauge) (psig) gas piping shall withstand a pressure of 30 psig for a period of not less than 10 minutes without showing any drop in pressure. All high pressure gas piping must have a minimum of 100 psig test.
Section 30. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-404 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-404 with the following Section 4-404:
Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Gas Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
Section 31. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-405 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-405 with the following Section 4-405:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 32. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-406 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-406 with the following Section 4-406:
Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 33. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-407 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-407 with the following Section 4-407:
Authority to institute suit. When, in the discretion of the code official or his assistants, there has been a violation of this code, the code official or any other officer, board or properly authorized person, in addition to any other remedies provided by law and this code, is hereby authorized to institute suit in any appropriate manner to prevent, enjoin or abate such violation.
Section 34. Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 4-408 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-408 with the following Section 4-408:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 35. Title IV, Chapter 4 of the Town Code be amended by adding the following Section 4-409:
Priority code review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Gas Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.
Section 36. Title IV, Chapter 4 of the Town Code be amended by adding the following Section 4-410:
Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Section 37. Title IV, Chapter 4 of the Town Code be amended by adding the following Section 4-411:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or variance request to the requirements of the Gas Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 38. Title IV, Chapter 5, Sections 4-501, 4-502, 4-503, 4-504, 4-505, 4-506 & 4-507 of the Town Code be amended by deleting said sections in their entirety and replacing same with the following Section 4-501:
Housing Code. The housing code for the Town of Collierville, Tennessee shall be the 1998 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Title IV, Chapter 12 - Property Maintenance Code.
Section 39. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-601 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-601 with the following Section 4-601:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, or removal of swimming pools within the corporate limits of Collierville, the Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1997 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Swimming Pool Code.
Section 40. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-602 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-602 with the following Section 4-602:
Modifications. Whenever the Swimming Pool Code refers to the "Administrative Authority" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Swimming Pool Code. Whenever the Swimming Pool Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Swimming Pool Code.
Section 41. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-603 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-603 with the following Section 4-603:
Local amendments/exceptions
Amendment No. 1. Amend Section 105.6 of the 1997 Standard Swimming Pool Code by deleting the section entirely.
Amendment No. 2. Amend Section 202, Definitions, of the 1997 Standard Swimming Pool Code by omitting the definition of Swimming Pool and replacing with the following:
Swimming Pool - any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 36 inches deep. This includes inground, aboveground, and onground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
Amendment No. 3. Amend Section 315.2 of the 1997 Standard Swimming Pool Code by deleting the existing section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
315.2 Residential Swimming Pools. Residential swimming pools shall comply with 315.2.1 through 315.2.3.
Amendment No. 4. Amend Section 316 of the 1997 Standard Swimming Pool Code by deleting the existing section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
316. Ladders and Steps. All pools whether public or private shall be provided with a ladder or steps in the shallow end where water depth exceeds 36 inches. In private pools where water depth exceeds 5 ft. there shall be ladders, stairs, or underwater benches/swimouts in the deep end. Where manufactured diving equipment shall be used, benches or swimouts shall be recessed or located in a corner. In public pools, there shall be steps or ladders in the shallow end and ladders in the deep end. These entry/exits shall be no more than 75 ft. apart.
Section 42. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-604 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-604 with the following Section 4-604:
Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Swimming Pool Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public.
Section 43. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-605 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-605 with the following Section 4-605:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 44. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-606 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-606 with the following Section 4-606:
Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Section 45. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-607 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-607:
Authority to institute suit. When, in the discretion of the code official or his assistants, there has been a violation of this code, the code official or any other officer, board or properly authorized person, in addition to any other remedies provided by law and this code, is hereby authorized to institute suit in any appropriate manner to prevent, enjoin or abate such violation.
Section 46. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-608 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-608:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 47. Title IV, Chapter 6, Section 4-609 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-609:
Priority Code Review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Swimming Pool Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.
Section 48. Title IV, Chapter 6, of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-610:
Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Section 49. Title IV, Chapter 6 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-611:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Swimming Pool Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 50. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-701 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-701 with the following Section 4-701:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and indoor air quality, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of existing buildings, structures the Standard Existing Building Code, 1997 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Existing Building Code.
Section 51. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-702 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-702 with the following Section 4-702:
Modifications. Whenever the Existing Building Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Existing Building Code.
Section 52. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-703 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-703 with the following Section 4-703:
Local amendments/exceptions (Reserved)
Section 53. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-704 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-704 with the following Section 4-704:
Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Standard Existing Building Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public.
Section 54. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-705 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-705 with the following Section 4-705:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 55. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-706 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-706 with the following Section 4-706:
Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 56. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-707 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-707 with the following Section 4-707:
Authority to institute suit. When, in the discretion of the code official or his assistants, there has been a violation of this code, the code official or any other officer, board or properly authorized person, in addition to any other remedies provided by law and this code, is hereby authorized to institute suit in any appropriate manner to prevent, enjoin or abate such violation.

Section 57. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-708 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-708:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 58. Title IV, Chapter 7, Section 4-709 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-709:
Priority code review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Existing Building Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive code requirements shall prevail.
Section 59. Title IV, Chapter 7 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-710:
Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Section 60. Title IV, Chapter 7 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-711:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or variance request to the requirements of the Existing Building Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 61. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-801 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-801 with the following Section 4-801:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, and safety to life and property hazards incident to the installation, construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use of amusement rides, the Standard Amusement Device Code, 1997 Edition, as prepared by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Amusement Device Code.
Section 62. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-802 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-802 with the following Section 4-802:
Modifications. Whenever the Amusement Device Code refers to the "Administrative Authority" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Amusement Device Code. Whenever the Amusement Device Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Amusement Device Code.
Section 63. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-803 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-803 with the following Section 4-803:
4-803. Local amendments/exceptions (Reserved)
Section 64. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-804 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-804 with the following Section 4-804:
Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Amusement Device Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public.
Section 65. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-805 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-805 with the following Section 4-805:
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.
Section 66. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-806 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-806 with the following Section 4-806:
Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 67. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-807 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-807:
Authority to institute suit. When, in the discretion of the code official or his assistants, there has been a violation of this code, the code official or any other officer, board or properly authorized person, in addition to any other remedies provided by law and this code, is hereby authorized to institute suit in any appropriate manner to prevent, enjoin or abate such violation.
Section 68. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-808 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-808:
Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.
Section 69. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-809 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-809:
Priority Code Review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Standard Amusement Device Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.
Section 70. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-810 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-810:
The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Section 71. Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 4-811 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-811:
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Standard Amusement Device Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Section 72. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-901 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-901 with the following Section 4-901:
Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all electrical systems, the National Electric Code, 1999 Edition, is hereby adopted with amendments and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Electrical Code.
Section 73. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-902 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-902 with the following Section 4-902:

Modifications. Whenever the Electrical Code refers to the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Electrical Code.
Section 74. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-903 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-903 with the following Section 4-903:

Local amendments/exceptions.

Amendment No 1. Amend Article 90 of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

90-1(d) Inspection Results. The issuance or receipt of a certificate of inspection or approval for electrical installation shall not relieve the contractor, or specialist, master, licensee or journeyman electrician of the responsibility for any improper, defective wiring or work.

Amendment No. 2. Amend Article 110 of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

110-5(a) In one and two family and multi-family residential dwellings, aluminum conductors shall not be permitted.

Amendment No.3. Amend Article 210B, Section 210-23(a) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by amending the existing exception and adding exception 2 as follows:

Exception 1. The small appliance branch circuits, laundry branch circuits, and bathroom circuits required in a dwelling unit(s) by Sections 210-11(c) (1), (2), and (3) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section.

Exception 2. The dishwasher and disposal may be on the same circuit when the combined total nameplate rating of the dishwasher and disposal does not exceed 80% of the branch circuit ampere rating of the over current device.

Amendment No. 4. Amend Article 210C, Section 210-52 of the 1999 National Electrical Code by replacing the existing language in section 210-52(b)(3) as follows:

210-52(b)(3) Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not less than two 20 AMP small-appliance branch circuits, and each such circuit shall supply not more than three convenience outlets. These two small-appliance circuits shall be installed in every kitchen in new buildings, where kitchens are completely remodeled, or where kitchens are added to existing buildings and shall serve not more than one kitchen. A vent-a-hood or gas cook top receptacle may be wired as a fourth outlet on a kitchen circuit.

Amendment No. 5. Amend Article 210C, Section 210-52(d) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following Exception:

Amend Article 210C, Section 210-52(d) as follows:

210-52(d) In dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms adjacent to each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall that is adjacent to the basin location. See Section 210-8(a)(1).

Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or countertops in a bathroom basin location.

Amendment No. 6. Amend Article 210C, Section 210-70(a)(1) by adding the following:

210-70(a)(1)(a) Switches for lighting outlets in all areas shall be located on the strike side of doors or as close as possible. In no case shall switches be behind the door swing.

Amendment No. 7. Amend Article 220A of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

220-1(a) Any person, firm, corporation or contractor, designing or installing new electrical systems or adding load to an existing electrical system shall be responsible for determining that the main service conductors, main service equipment and feeders shall be of the proper size for the total connected load as required by the National Electrical Code.

Amendment No. 8. Amend Article 220A of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following section.

220-3(b)(9)(a) Not more than six convenience outlets or floor box receptacles, single or duplex, shall be connected to one 120-volt circuit in commercial installations.

Amendment No. 9. Amend Article 220A, Section 220-3(b)(10) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

220-3(b)(10) Not more than 16 convenience outlets, single or duplex shall be connected to any circuit and no single circuit shall supply an area of more than 750 sq. ft.. Receptacle circuits shall be wired with a 12-guage wire and protected by a 20 AMP over-current device.

Amendment No. 10. Amend Article 220A, Section 220-4(a) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

220-4(a)(1) Any residential appliance or equipment (dishwasher, disposal, furnace, etc.) rated 1,000 watts or more and any electric motor of ½ HP or larger shall be supplied by individual circuits of adequate capacity for the device to be connected. Receptacles installed in such circuits shall be single opening grounding type rated at 125% of the nameplate current of the equipment to be connected, but in no case shall they be rated less than 20 amperes. Service outlets installed at heating equipment may be duplex outlets rated at 20 amperes.

Amendment No. 11. Amend Article 230F, Section 230-70(a) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by replacing the existing language with the following:

230-70(a) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. Service conductors without over-current protection shall not extend more than 15 feet inside a building or structure, measured from the point of entrance. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms.

Amendment No. 12. Amend Article 250C, Section 250-52(c) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding 250-52(c)(4) as follows:

(c)(4) Residential ground rods shall be buried and an approved direct burial ground clamp used. The grounding electrode conductor from residential meters to the ground clamp shall be protected with rigid, PVC or flexible conduit. In all other installations, the rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than 8 ft. (2.44m) in length, shall consist of the following materials, and shall be installed as per (1), (2) and (3) of 250-52 (c) article in the 1999 National Electrical Code.

Amendment No. 13. Amend Article 250E, Section 250-104(a) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding the following:

The points of attachment shall be with-in 5 ft. of the point of entrance after the system enters the building. In residential dwellings, the hot water pipe at each heating tank shall also be bonded to the system. Where insta-hot units are installed, the equipment -grounding conductor for these units shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means in the area where the unit is installed Jacuzzi bonding as per (680 G), 680-73, shall still be enforced.

Amendment No. 14. Amend Article 250E, Section 250-104(b) of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding 250-104(b)(1) as follows:

250-104 (b)(1) A minimum size #6 wire shall be installed from the electrical service panel to the exterior gas pipe and terminated on the building side of the gas meter for all one and two family dwellings.

Amendment No. 15. Amend Article 300A, Section 300-4 of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding 300-4(g) as follows:

300-4(g) In residential installations all wiring, including low voltage, installed in or around areas of water pipes, metal ductwork, vents, flues, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, etc. shall be secured or strapped away from conductive material or separated with approved material such as electrical non-metallic tubing or flexible non-metallic tubing.

Amendment No. 16. Amend Article 300A, Table 300-5 of the 1999 National Electrical Code to add Note 6 as follows:

Note 6. Direct buried conductors, conduits, etc., including low voltage, shall be separated from gas pipes, waterlines and other utilities by a minimum of 12 inches when run in the same ditch, trench, slab, etc.

Amendment No. 17. Amend Article 336A of the 1999 National Electrical Code by adding section 336-5(a)(10) as follows:

(10) In commercial, industrial or similar locations. This shall include type UF cable.

Amendment No. 18. Amend Article 422B, Section 422-16(b)(2)(b) of the 1999 National Electrical Code to add the following exception:

Exception: An approved minimum 14 gauge factory molded flexible cord with factory installed cord cap and identified as suitable for the purpose may be used. The length of the cord shall be a maximum of 8 feet measured from the face of the attachment plug to the electrical termination point of the built-in dishwasher, ice machine or trash compactor.

Section 75. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-904 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-904 with the following Section 4-904:

Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Gas Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

Section 76. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-905 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-905 with the following Section 4-905:

Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating this code shall be fined not more than $50.00 or the maximum amount permitted by state law, whichever is greater, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.

Section 77. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-906 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-906 with the following Section 4-906:

Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 78. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-907 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-907 with the following Section 4-907:

Authority to institute suit. When, in the discretion of the code official or his assistants, there has been a violation of this code, the code official or any other officer, board or properly authorized person, in addition to any other remedies provided by law and this code, is hereby authorized to institute suit in any appropriate manner to prevent, enjoin or abate such violation.

Section 79. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-908 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-908 with the following Section 4-908:

Withholding of permits and inspection for bad faith, unreasonable delay, etc. The failure to respond to official correspondence in writing from the code official to the permit holder's address of record (as noted on the permit), shall be deemed sufficient reason to withhold permits and inspections, and every permit holder shall be held responsible for the violation of this code by his/her employees. No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation during the time that he, she or it shall fail to remedy defective work or fail to call for inspection after being informed by the code official that he, she or it has been held responsible, thereof, under this code. Any other violations of this code, which are repeated and constitute a threat to public health or safety and/or any willfully, repeated acts may constitute reason to institute withholding of permits and/or inspections.

Section 80. Title IV, Chapter 9, Section 4-909 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-909 with the following Section 4-909:

Priority Code Review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the National Electrical Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive code requirements shall prevail.

Section 81. Title IV, Chapter 9 of the Town Code be amended by the following Section 4-910:

Fees. The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Section 82. Title IV, Chapter 9 of the Town Code be amended by the following Section 4-911:

Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or request for variance to the requirements of the Electrical Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

Section 83. Title IV, Chapter 10 of the Town Code be amended by deleting the existing Chapter 10 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

RESERVED.

Section 84. Title IV, Chapter 11, Sections 4-1101 through 4-1107 of the Town Code be amended by deleting said sections and replacing them with the following Section 4-1101:

Unsafe Building Abatement. The abatement code for the Town of Collierville, Tennessee shall be the 1998 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Title IV, Chapter 12 - Property Maintenance Code.
Section 85. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1201 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1201 with the following Section 4-1201:

Pursuant to authority granted by the applicable sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of the beneficial interest and purposes thereof which are public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, adequate light and ventilation , and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the installation, construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, accessory structures and property, the Property Maintenance Code, 1998 Edition, as prepared by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Property Maintenance Code.

Section 86. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1202 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1202 with the following Section 4-1202:

Modifications. Whenever the Property Maintenance Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code.

Section 87. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1203 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1203 with the following Section 4-1203:

Local amendments/exceptions (Reserved).

Section 88. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1204 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1204 with the following Section 4-1204:

Available in Town Clerk's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Property Maintenance Code shall have been placed on file in the Town Clerk's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public.

Section 89. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1205 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1205 with the following Section 4-1205:

Section 90. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1206 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1206 with the following Section 4-1206:

Prohibition and interference. Any person interfering with the code official or his assistants in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 91. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1207 of the Town Code be amended by replacing the existing Section 4-1207 with the following Section 4-1207:

Section 92. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1208 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-1208:

Section 93. Title IV, Chapter 12, Section 4-1209 of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-1209:

Priority code review. In the event of incompatible or conflicting regulations between the Property Maintenance Code and other Town Codes and/or Ordinances, the more stringent and restrictive requirements shall prevail.

Section 94. Title IV, Chapter 12, of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-1210:

The code official shall collect fees as authorized by resolution adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Section 95. Title IV, Chapter 12, of the Town Code be amended by adding a new Section 4-1211:

Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall be established in accordance with Town Code Title IV, Section 4-103, Amendment No. 1. Appeals and/or variance request to the requirements of the 1998 Property Maintenance Code shall be heard by the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

Section 96. Title IV, Chapter 13, Sections 4-1301 through 4-1307 of the Town Code be amended by deleting said sections in their entirety and replacing same with the following Section 4-1301:

Model Energy Code. The energy code for the Town of Collierville, Tennessee shall be the 1992 Model Energy Code as referenced in Title IV, Chapter 1 - 1999 Standard Building Code, Section 1301.2.

Section 97. Title IV, Chapter 14, Sections 4-1401, 4-1402, 4-1403 and 4-1404 of the Town Code be amended by deleting said sections in their entirety and replacing same with the following Section 4-1401:

Moving secondhand buildings into corporate limits. Moving of a building previously erected, used or occupied, into the corporate limits of the Town of Collierville shall comply with 1999 Standard Building Code Section 3313 as adopted and amended.

Section 98. Title IV, Chapter 15 of the Town Code be amended by deleting the existing Chapter 15 in its entirety and replacing it

RESERVED.

Section 99. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately after its passage, in accordance with the Charter of the Town of Collierville, the public welfare requiring it.

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