Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article II adopting 2012 International Bu...

An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices A, C-Group U, D, E, F, and H with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of all structures within the City of Knoxville except for detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than (3) stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; providing penalties for the violation of said building code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)