§ 14-3. Other city regulations and codes adopted; enumerated.

Also applicable, but not contained in this Code, are building codes, fire codes, and other regulations as may be adopted from time to time by the city. These codes include, but are not limited to, the following, any of which may be amended from time to time, and such amendments shall be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances.

(1)

Florida Building Code. The Florida Building Code is hereby adopted by reference as the building code of the city.

(2)

International Code Council's International Property Maintenance Code. The International Code Council's International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the housing code of the city.

(3)

Standard Swimming Pool Code. The Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1985 edition, as compiled by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted by reference as the swimming pool code of the city.

(4)

Standard Existing Buildings Code. The Standard Existing Buildings Code, 1988 edition, as compiled by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted by reference as the existing buildings code of the city.

(5)

Energy Efficiency Code. The Energy Efficiency Code, 1991 edition, as compiled by the State Department of Community Affairs, is hereby adopted by reference as the energy code of the city.

(6)

Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code. The Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 edition, as compiled by the Southern Building Code Congress International, is hereby adopted by reference as the unsafe building abatement code of the city.

(7)

Uniform Fire Safety Rules and Standards. Uniform Fire Safety Rules and Standards, as compiled by the State Department of Insurance Division of State Fire Marshal, is hereby adopted by reference as the mechanical code of the city.

(8)

Accessibility Requirements Manual. The Accessibility Requirements Manual, 1990 edition, as compiled by the State Department of Community Affairs State Board of Building Codes and Standards, is hereby adopted by reference as the unsafe building abatement code of the city.

The city clerk is hereby directed to maintain three copies of the International Code Council's International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, being marked and designated as such, on file in the city clerk's office.

The following sections of the International Code Council's International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, are hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 101.1. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Minneola, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Section 103.5. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the schedule kept on file in the City Clerk's office.

Section 304.14. Every door, window, and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Section 602.3. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the winter period to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

Exceptions:

1.

When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.

2.

In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F (-1 degree C) a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) shall be maintained.

Section 602.4. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the winter period to maintain a temperature of not less than 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) during the period the spaces are occupied.

Exceptions:

1.

Processing, storage, and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.

2.

Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.

The following administrative amendments are made to the Florida Building Code, Building:

Sec. 104.10.1, Florida Building Code, Building

Add a new Sec. 104.10.1 as follows:

104.10.1 Modifications of the strict application of the requirements of the Florida Building Code. The Building Official shall coordinate with the Floodplain Administrator to review requests submitted to the Building Official that seek approval to modify the strict application of the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code to determine whether such requests require the granting of a variance pursuant to Section 117.

Sec. 107.6.1, Florida Building Code, Building

Add a new Sec. 107.6.1 as follows:

107.6.1 Building permits issued on the basis of an affidavit. Pursuant to the requirements of federal regulation for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (44 C.F.R. Sections 59 and 60), the authority granted to the Building Official to issue permits, to rely on inspections, and to accept plans and construction documents on the basis of affidavits and plans submitted pursuant to 105.14 and Section 107.6, shall not extend to the flood load and flood resistance construction requirements of the Florida Building Code.

Sec. 117, Florida Building Code, Building

Add a new Sec. 117 as follows:

117 VARIANCES IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS

17.1 Flood hazard areas. Pursuant to section 553.73(5), F.S., the variance procedures adopted in the local floodplain management ordinance shall apply to requests submitted to the Building Official for variances to the provisions of Section 1612.4 of the Florida Building Code, Building or, as applicable, the provisions of R322 of the Florida Building Code, Residential. This section shall not apply to Section 3109 of the Florida Building Code, Building.

(LDC 1997, ch. 15, § 1.04; Ord. No. 2007-26, §§ 1—3, 8-7-2007; Ord. No. 2012-15, § 3, 12-11-2012, eff. 12-18-2012 )