O-2020-3803 Adopting the 2018 International Code editions for Building and 2020 National Electrical Code with local amendments

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Code Deletions. Sections C105.3 thru C105.7.1 are deleted in their entirety. Sections R105.3 thru R105.7.1 are deleted in their entirety. Section 6: That Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article VII "Mechanical Code", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter read as follows: "ARTICLE VII. - MECHANICAL CODE Sec. 82-441. -Adoption. (a) Except as provided in this article, the International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length in this section and the provisions therein shall be controlling in the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use and maintenance of buildings and structures within the city limits. One copy of the International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition is on file in the office of the city secretary. (b) If a section of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any other ordinance or code or regulation of the city, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. (c) Any person who shall violate any provision of the standards adopted or established in this article shall upon conviction be punished as provided in Appendix B. (d) Fees shall be in accordance with Appendix A of the city's Code of Ordinances. Sec. 82-442. -Amendments. Code Deletions. The following sections of the 2018 International Mechanical Code are deleted in their entirety: Subsection 106.5.2 Fee schedule Subsection 106.5.3 Fee refunds Section 109 Means of Appeal. Secs. 82-443-82-470. - Reserved." Section 7: That Chapter 82, "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article XI "Swimming Pools", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety and shall