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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 1 : Building Code

12-102 : Modifications.

  1. IBC Chapter 33 section 3303. The following text additions to this section in the International Building Code will be applied as additional code sections pertaining to Demolition.
    1. 3303.7. All demolitions within the City of Rocky Top related to buildings and/or structures shall be in accordance with the international building code adopted by the city. The standards shall be set forth in this section shall apply to demolition of all buildings and structures. Where the demolition of a nonresidential building or structure exceeds one thousand (1000 sq ft) square feet, the city must issue a building permit before the activity can commence.
    2. Demolition. The act of razing, dismantling or removal of a building or structure that exceeds one thousand (1000 sq ft) square feet, or portion thereof, to the ground level. Renovations to non-residential buildings or structures, which exceed one thousand (1000 sq ft) square feet. The one thousand (1000 sq ft) square feet is the total area to be impacted within a three (3) year period regardless of whether the project is phased.
    3. 3303.9. Where demolition of a non-residential building or structure requires the issuance of a permit, and where the structure was constructed prior to 1978, the city can request a copy of a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment for the building or structure. The assessment shall be prepared in accordance with current ASTM requirements, and the expense of the same shall be the sole responsibility of the permittee. In the event that an environmental condition is identified as part of the assessment, the permittee will be required to undertake additional sampling and/or testing as is warranted. In addition, the permittee must submit a remediation plan, including the location of where such material is to be disposed, as part of the permit application.
    4. 3303.10. In the event that a demolition permit is required by section IBC 105.1 and the demolition takes place without a permit having been issued, the City of Rocky Top reserves the right to cause the work to cease in accordance with its legal authority. In addition, if an environmental hazard exists in connection with the work and which is not being properly addressed in accordance with federal and state guidelines, the City of Rocky Top reserves the right to remediate the environmental condition with the cost associated with the same to be borne by the property owner. (Ord. #539, Feb. 2020)