(A) This subchapter and all material included herein by reference shall be known as the "Building Code of Cass County, Indiana."
(B) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the life, public safety, health and general welfare of the citizens of Cass County, Indiana, and shall be construed in such a manner as to effectuate this purpose.
(C) Definitions. Unless otherwise clearly indicated by its context, the words and terms defined in this section shall have the specified meanings.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER. Includes individuals employed by the Building Department that are authorized to represent the Building Commissioner.
CLASS 1 STRUCTURE. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-4.
CLASS 2 STRUCTURE. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-5.
CONSTRUCTION. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-7.
INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-14.
MANUFACTURED HOME. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-16.
MOBILE STRUCTURE. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-17.
PERSON. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-18.
STRUCTURE. Means both Class 1 and Class 2 structures, unless specifically stated otherwise.
VEHICULAR BRIDGE. Has the meaning ascribed thereto in I.C. 22-12-1-26.
(1) All construction shall be accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this Building Ordinance.
(2) Pursuant to I.C. 22-13-2-6, this Building Ordinance shall not apply to industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under I.C. 22-15-4; however, the provisions of this Building Ordinance and the rules promulgated by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission do apply to any construction related to an industrialized building system or mobile structure not certified under I.C. 22-15-4.
(3) Pursuant to I.C. 22-13-2-9, this Building Ordinance is not applicable to regulated amusement devices, regulated boilers, regulated pressure vessels, or regulated lifting devices.
(E) Authority. The Building Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce the following:
(1) All of the provisions of this Building Ordinance.
(2) Variances granted in accordance with I.C. 22-13-2-11.
(3) Orders issued under I.C. 22-12-7.
(Ord. 2013-08, passed 7-15-2013)
