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Chapter 22

STANDARD CODES

Art. I. Standard Building Code, secs. 22-1 --- 22-11Art. II. REPEALED

Art. III. Standard Existing Building Code, secs. 22-16 - 22-19Art. IV. Standard Fire Prevention Code, secs. 22-20 --- 22-42Div. 1. In General, secs. 22-20 --- 22-24Div. 2. Code and Amendments, sec. 22-25 --- 22-42

Art. V. Reserved, secs. 22-43 --- 22-48Art. VI. Reserved, secs. 22-49 ---22-53Art. VII. Standard Mechanical Code, secs. 22-54 --- 22-58Art. VIII. Standard Gas and Plumbing, secs. 22-59 -- 22-63Art. IX. Reserved, secs. 22-64 -- 22-68Art. X. Associated Codes and Standards, secs. 22-69 --22-92

Standard Unsafe Building Abatement CodeStandard Amusement Device CodeStandard Housing CodeStandard Swimming Pool Code

Art. XI. Southern Building Code Congress International Standards, secs. 22-93 -- 22-120Standard for Proscenium CurtainsStandard for Existing High Rise BuildingsStandard for Floodplain ManagementStandard for Soil ExpansionStandard for Sound ControlStandard for Textile Wall Covering TestStandard for Roof Tile TestStandard for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris

Art. XII. Speciality Trade Contractors, secs. 22-121---22-132Art. XIII. Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family Dwelling Code,sec. 22-137.Art. XIV. International Property Maintenance Code

sec. 22-146

Article I. Standard Building Code

Sec. 22-1. Adopted; copies on file; certification.

A. Adoption . The Standard Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all appendixes, by SouthernBuilding Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to andapproved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adoptedand declared operative as of the 7th day of April, 1998, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all appendixes, being the currentedition, is too voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the CityClerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copiedand set forth herein.

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C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directed

and empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all appendixes, is an official publication of SouthernBuilding Code Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authorityand under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be

and become effective as the Standard Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all appendixes. (Ord. 2633,secs. 1--3, 4-7-98; Ord. 2579, secs 1--3,1-21-97; Ord. 2497, secs 1--3, 8-16-94; Ord. 2484, secs. 1--3, 7-6-94; Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1--3, 11-17-87; Ord. 2228, secs. 1--3, 4-22-86; Ord. 2081, secs. 1--3, 8-17-82; Ord. 1973, secs. 1--3, 6-6-79;Ord. 1902, secs. 1--3, 7-20-77; Ord. 1851, sec. 1, 10-8-75; Ord. 1810, secs. 1--3, 10-17-73; Ord.1657, secs. 1--3, 7-23-69; Ord. 1562, secs. 1--3, 12-15-65; Ord. 1444, secs. 1--3, 12-12-62)

______________ Cross references --Fire prevention code, sec. 22-25 et seq.; all buildings to be erected, remodeled or renovated to be adequately rat proofed, sec. 12-25; insurance and bond requirements for contractors or builders, sec. 14-9.

Sec. 22-1.1 Modification.

The City Council of the City of Hattiesburg shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Standard Building Code, Appendix B-101. (2497, sec. 1-3, 8-16-94; Ord. 2484,sec. 1-3, 6-7-94)

Sec. 22-1.2 Fees: Amendments Appendix B of the Standard Building Code *

Appendix B-101

A one time permit fee of $50.00 for the construction of new, single family residentialstructures.(Ord. 2484, sec 1, 6-7-94)

A. That the following sections of Appendix B of the Southern Building Code CongressInternational Standard Building Code are hereby amended to include the following:

1. The fee for Code compliance inspections shall be a flat $25.00 rather thancomputing the fee of a cubic foot basis.

2. The fee for Single-Family Residential Home building shall be a flat $50.00 rather than computing the fee of a cubic foot basis.

3. A zoning fee of $5.00 will be charged for processing of privilege licenseapplications.

4. The following will come under the $1,000 and less whereby no fee is charged,unless inspection required in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged:

a. Trailer Permits b. Mercury Gauge Tests Permitsc. Changes of Service Permitsd. Temporary Sign Permits

(Ord. 2579, sec 15, 1-21-97)

Section B 103:

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The fee for all demolitions shall be a flat $25.00 rather than computing the fee on acubic foot basis.(Ord 2579, sec 15, 1-21-97)

Section B 105:

Plan checking fees called for, will only be charged if the plans are submitted to and checked

by SBCCI.(Ord.2579, sec. 15, 1-21-97) ______________________

Cross references --Amendments to Appendix B-101 of the Standard Building Code (as established by the governing authorities of the City of Hattiesburg).

Sec. 22-2. Amendments to building code.

A. CHAPTER 1---BUILDING OFFICIAL.

1. There is hereby established in the city a department to be called the inspectiondepartment, which shall have in charge a building official.

2. The building official shall have had at least ten years' experience as an architect,engineer, building inspector, building contractor, or superintendent of buildingconstruction for five years of which he shall have been in responsible charge of work. He shall be appointed by the governing authorities of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service.

B. CHAPTER 1---INSPECTORS.

The building official, with the approval of the governing authorities of themunicipality, may appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants, andother employees as shall be authorized from time to time. No person shall beappointed as inspector of construction who has not had at least five years' ex-

perience as a building inspector, builder, engineer, architect, or as asuperintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction.

C. CHAPTER 1---DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

All drawings, specifications and accompanying data shall bear the name andaddress of the designer. In the case of buildings or structures of Group C, D and EOccupancy, and all buildings or structures exceeding two stories in height or 5,000 square feet in area, except one and two family dwellings, such designer shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of this stateregulating the practice of architecture or engineering and shall affix his official

seal to said drawings, specifications and accompanying data. Provided, however,this section shall not be construed to impair or restrict acceptability and use of designs of draftsmen living in the City of Hattiesburg and engaged indraftsmanship at the time of the original adoption of the 1965 Edition of theSouthern Standard Building Code by the City of Hattiesburg. (Ord. 1802, sec. 1,8-1-73)

D. CHAPTER 1---CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND BONDREQUIRED.

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1. License shall be obtained in accordance with the City of Hattiesburg Privilege

Tax Law as adopted by the governing authorities.

2. Registration requirements: All builders and contractors shall be registered withthe building inspection department on or before the day any building permit is

issued. The following information is required for registration:(a) Name of contractor or builder.

(b) Name of company or corporation.

8 Permanent address(es).

(d) Permanent phone number(s).

(e) Local address (if applicable).

(f) Local phone number(s) (if applicable).

(g) License number.

(h)Three (3) references including names(s), company or corporation name, permanent and local address (if applicable) and phone number(s).

(I) Proof of liability insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars($50,000.00).

(j)Bond shall be filed in the minimum sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).(Ord. 2151, sec.1, 6-5-84)

E. CHAPTER 9--- WATER SUPPLY.

Each automatic sprinkler system shall have at least one automatic water supply of adequate pressure, capacity and reliability.

Sec. 22-3. Fire limits established.

The following described territory and district lying within the city is hereby established,declared and defined as the fire limits of the city, to wit:

Beginning at the point where the eastern boundary line of the Gulf and Ship Island (alsoknown as the Illinois Central Railroad right-of-way) intersects the northern boundary lineof Buschman Street and run thence northerly along the boundary line of the railroad right-

of-way to the northern boundary line of Newman Street; thence run eastwardly along the boundary line of Newman Street to the western boundary line of Plum Street; thencenortherly along the boundary line of Plum Street or along the prelongation thereof andacross the right-of-way of the New Orleans and Northeastern (also known as the SouthernRailroad) to the point where the southern boundary line of East Front Street intersects withthe western boundary line of Evans Street; thence along the boundary line of Evans Streetto the west or southwestern boundary line of Second Street; thence westerly along the

boundary line of Second Street to the southerly boundary line of New Orleans Street;thence southwesterly along the boundary line of New Orleans Street to the western

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boundary line of Main Street; thence southerly along the boundary line of Main Street tothe southern boundary line of Eaton Street; thence westwardly along the boundary line of Eaton Street to the western boundary line of Forrest Street; thence northerly or northwesterly along the boundary line of Forrest Street; thence northerly or northwesterlyalong the boundary line of Forrest Street to the eastern boundary line of Brunie Street;thence southerly along the boundary line of Brunie Street to the eastern boundary line of

Hemphill Street; thence southerly along the boundary line of Hemphill Street to a pointninety (90) feet from the northern boundary line of Pine Street; thence westerly parallel tothe northern boundary line of Pine Street to the eastern boundary line of Gordon's Creek;thence southerly along the boundary line of the creek to the northern boundary line of Buschman Street; thence eastwardly along the boundary line of Buschman Street to theeastern boundary line of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (also known as the IllinoisCentral Railroad) right-of-way and to the original point of beginning. (Ord. 954, sec. 1, 6-12-41)

Sec. 22-4. Building permit required for construction over any creek.

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or construct any building or structure of anykind over the channel or any part thereof of any creek in the city, without first obtaining a permittherefore from the governing authorities. Before any permit shall be granted an application shall

be made in writing and filed with the Land Development Code Officer together with the plans for such building or structure. No permit shall be granted except at a regular meeting of the governingauthorities and the order granting the same shall be spread on the municipal minutes. No permitshall be granted if the proposed building or structure shall in any way obstruct the flow of water inthe creek or cause an accumulation of debris, logs, trees, trash or any other matter in the creek. If any building or structure of any kind is erected over the creek or any part thereof under a permit asherein provided, it shall be unlawful for the person owning, occupying or using the building or structure to turn into or permit others to turn into the creek from the building or structure, anyslops, sewage, urine, or any other matter of that kind. (Ord. 739, sec. 1, 6-25-25)

_________________ Cross reference --Restriction of disposal of garbage and waste in creeks, sec. 11-1.

Sec. 22-5. Building line on Hardy Street.

A. Established . A standard building line to provide for uniformity and necessary spacing of buildings, to provide necessary air, light and ventilation, is hereby established, so that henceforthno building or shed shall hereafter be constructed on any property along the north or south side of Hardy Street from the intersection of Pine Street and Hardy Street to the point where said HardyStreet intersects the corporate limit line of the City of Hattiesburg, unless the said building or shedshall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the private property line and the present streetright-of-way line, and no building or shed shall hereafter be constructed on property abutting oneither side of said Hardy Street as above provided unless the same shall be set back the saidrequired twenty-five (25) feet. Provided, however, that for purposes of setback, covered butunenclosed areas, such as roof extensions, which are part of a building or shed, may project to

within fifteen (15) feet of the private property line and the present street right-of-way line. Further,that no existing building within the above described limits on either side of said Hardy Street shall be altered or repaired to an extent equivalent to twenty-five (25) per cent of its building valueunless the same be moved and set back to the building line hereinabove established on said portionof said Hardy Street.

B. Definitions : Certain words and phrases used in this section are defined as follows:

Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural

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and the plural the singular.

The word building and the word shed as used in this section shall be defined as in theStandard Building Code, and all amendments thereto, adopted by the City of Hattiesburg.(Ord. 1545, sec. 1, 7-7-65; Ord. 1405, sec. 1, 8-30-61)

_________________ Cross references ---Building code adopted, amended, sec. 22-1; zoning yard requirements, Ch. 13, Land Development Code.

Sec. 22-6. First floor elevation.

A. The first floor of all buildings erected from the date of the passage of this section shall be elevated at least twelve (12) inches above the crown or center of the highest adjoining street.

B. A variance to paragraph (A) of this section may be granted by the governing authoritiesupon a proper showing that the grounds upon which said building is being erected are high enoughin elevation to make the building safe from flooding by surface water and sewer backup. (Ord.1858, secs. 1, 2, 4-4-76)

Sec. 22-7. Removal of commercial signs from vacant commercial buildings or from buildingsoccupied by a business other than that described on sign.

A. It is hereby declared to be unlawful for the owner of any commercial building in the Cityof Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to allow a commercial sign or business sign to remain attached to said

building for more than sixty (60) days after said building becomes vacant or if said building is being occupied by a business or profession other than that described on said sign.

B. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of amisdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)and/or incarcerated in the regional jail complex for a term of not more than six (6) months. (Ord.2024, secs. 1-2, 9-16-80)

_______________ Cross References --Offenses, Ch. 16.

Sec. 22-8. Revocation.

Any license granted under this section, or which may be in force at the time this section is passed, may be revoked by the board if:

A. The holder of the license violates any ordinance, code or law relating to the buildingcode(s);

B. The holder of the license assigns or transfer his/her license issued in accordance with the provisions of this section: should such person permit the use of his/her license to allow a

unlicensed person to directly use his/her license in obtaining permits.Such party shall be given a full hearing and the board shall fully satisfy themselves as to the

violation involved. When a license is revoked, a new license shall not be granted to the same person, firm, or corporation for a period of thirty (30) days, or until such person, firm, or corporation shall have corrected any faulty construction or other violations. Should the boarddeem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the party involved take theexamination or be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency as heretofore provided by thissection.

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Secs. 22-9 --- 22-11. Reserved.

Article II. Standard Excavationand Grading Code (REPEALED)

Sec. 22-12. (REPEALED By Ord. 2579, 1-21-97)

Secs. 22-13 --- 22-15. Reserved. --------------------

Cross references ---Building code adopted, amended, Ordinance #2579 repealed Article II, sec. 22-12;

Article III. Standard Existing Building Code


A. Adoption . The Standard Existing Building Code, 1988 Edition, by Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved bythe Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 21st day of January, 1994, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Existing Building Code, 1988 Edition, being the current edition, istoo voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of theCity of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and set forthherein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Existing Building Code, 1988 Edition, is an official publication of Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority andunder direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and

become effective as the Standard Existing Building Code, 1988 Edition. (Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97; Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88)

Secs. 22-17 --- 22-19. Reserved.

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Article IV. Standard Fire Prevention Code*

DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL

Sec. 22-20. Property of university constituted fire district.

A. All of the property of the University of Southern Mississippi located within thecorporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, as presently existing and as hereafter amended or mod-ified, are hereby created as a separate fire district pursuant to Section 21-25-21 & 21-25-23,Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as Amended.

B. The authority hereby vested in the City of Hattiesburg shall be as recited in Section 21-25-21 & 21-25-23, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as Amended. (Ord. 1687, secs. 1--2, 8-19-70)

Secs. 22-21 --- 22-24. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. CODE AND AMENDMENTS


A. Adoption . The Fire Prevention Code as recommended by the Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., Edition of 1997, this being the current edition, superseding the Editionof 1994 and any subsequent revisions, a copy of which Fire Prevention Code has been exhibited toand approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is herebyadopted, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by thisarticle, and declared operative as of December 16, 1997, and binding within the corporate limits of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Fire Prevention Code as recommended by the Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., as identified above, are too voluminous to here set out in full, a copyof the same is on file with the City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg and the same is hereby made a

part of this article as if fully and completely copied and set forth herein. ___________________ *Cross references -- Buildings, Ch. 22, Art. I; Alarm system & false alarms, Sec. 16-8; provision

prohibiting vehicles running over or tampering with fire hose, sec. 16-17; fire department members tomaintain a city telephone number, sec. 18-2; provisions pertaining to fire hydrants Sec. 28-6 -- 28-7.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein, a certificate to the effect that said FirePrevention Code as recommended by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., anddescribed above, is an official publication in book form of said ordinance, laws and resolutions

affecting said City of Hattiesburg, by authority and under the direction of the Council of the saidCity of Hattiesburg, is to be and become effective as the fire prevention laws and ordinances of thesaid city. (Ord. 2615, sec. 1--2, 12-16-97;Ord. 2553, 5-7-96;Ord. 2504, sec. 1--3, 11-8-94; Ord.2378, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2280, secs. 1--2, 11-17-87; Ord.2213, secs. 1---3, 10-22-85; Ord. 2021, sec. 1--3, 8-26-80)

Sec. 22-26. Enforcement.

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The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by and through the Fire Department of the Cityof Hattiesburg. Violations shall be prosecuted by the Fire Department under the supervision of theFire Official or his duly sworn designee. The Fire Department is vested with full power andauthority to issue citations for any violations of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code. Anysworn officer of the City of Hattiesburg is vested with full power and authority to enforce fire laneagreements under the supervision of the Fire Official. Fire Officials shall have and the authority to

enforce this ordinance and all amendments to said Ordinance of the City of Hattiesburg andauthority to investigate suspected cases of arson and to make arrest in case of arson. (Ord. 2615,sec 4, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec 4, 11-8-94; Ord. 2378, sec. 4, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, sec. 4, 7-19-88;Ord. 2213, sec. 4, 10-22-85; Ord. 2031, sec. 1, 10-14-80; Ord. 2021, sec. 4, 8-26-80)

________________ Cross reference --see this chapter: Building Code, Art. I; Housing Code, Art. VI; Mechanical Code, Art.VII; and Unsafe Building Abatement Code, Art. X. -- see Title: Electricity

Sec. 22-27. Definitions.

"Municipality" as used in the Fire Prevention Code, shall be held to mean the City of Hattiesburg,Mississippi.

"Fire Official" as used in the Fire Prevention Code, shall be held to mean the Fire Chief or hisduly sworn designee.

"Applicable Governing Body" as used in the Fire Prevention Code, shall be held to mean theMayor and Council of the City of Hattiesburg. (Ord. 2615, sec 5, 12-16-97;Ord. 2504, sec 5, 11-8-94; Ord. 2378, sec. 5, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, sec. 5, 7-19-88; Ord. 2213, sec. 5, 10-22-85; Ord. 2021,sec. 5, 8-26-80)

"Fireworks" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall include, but not be limited to, Class Ccommon fireworks such as any small firework device designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and which must comply with the construction, chemical compositionand labeling requirements of the Department of Transportation.

"Explosive Material" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean the referenceddefinition within the Code (explosives, blasting agents and detonators, including, but not limitedto, dynamite and other high explosives: slurries, emulsions and water gels; black powder and

pellet powder; initiating explosives; blasting caps; safety fuses; squibs; detonating cord; igniter cord; igniters and Class B special fireworks).

"Fire Lane" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean the road, path or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire apparatus through congested areas both "built-up" and "wild" land. (Reference code section for clearances, twenty (20) feet in width and thirteen(13) feet and six (6) inches in height).

"Fire District" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean the municipal city limits

of the City of Hattiesburg, as described in Section 22-3 in the City's Code of Ordinances, and alsothat property held by the University of Southern Mississippi, as described in Section 22-20 in theCity's Code of Ordinances.

"Permit" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean an official document or certificate, issued by the authority having jurisdiction, authorizing performance of a specifiedactivity. The Fire Official has the authority to determine whether to waive or reduce fees for

permits for local schools, churches, or IRS-Approved Non-Profit Organizations.(Ord. 2615 sec 5,12-16-97; Ord. 2553, sec 5, 5-07-96)

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"Sworn Officer" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean any officer, fire,

police, parking or other that has been sworn by Administration of the City of Hattiesburg.(Ord. 2615, sec. 5, 12-16-97)

Sec. 22-28. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment.

The Fire Official of the City of Hattiesburg shall have the authority to require certificationof a person or persons who design, install or maintain fire protection equipment, such as automaticsprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers and industrial suppression systems. (Ord. 2615, sec.6, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec. 6, 11-8-94)

________________ Cross reference --see this chapter:Fire Sprinkler System and/or Swimming Pool Code, Ordinance 2579, 1-21-97 -- See Title: Electricity, Chapter 9

Sec. 22-29. Establishment of motor vehicle routes for transportation of explosive material.

The routes referred to in Chapter 19, Section 1903 of the Fire Prevention Code for vehiclestransporting explosive materials are hereby established as follows: U. S. Highway 49, U.S.Highway 11, U.S. I-59, U.S. Highway 98, and Mississippi State Highway 42 are approved withinsaid city; provided, however, in the event that a vehicle or vehicles carrying explosive materialsmay be allowed to traverse the streets of the City of Hattiesburg, to and from a given destination,notification shall be made to the Hattiesburg Fire Department and to the Traffic Division of theHattiesburg Police Department through Central Dispatch of said City. (Ord. 2615, sec. 7, 12-16-97;Ord. 2504, sec. 7, 11-8-94; Ord. 2378, sec. 7, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, sec. 7, 7-19-88; Ord. 2213, sec.8, 10-22-85; Ord. 2021, sec. 7, 8-26-80)

Sec. 22-30. Establishment of Motor Vehicle Routes for the Transportation of HazardousChemicals, Flammable Liquids, Liquidified Petroleum Gases or other DangerousArticles.

The routes for transporting hazardous chemicals, gases and other dangerous articles intoand through the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg are hereby established in Section 22-29of this document. (Ord. 2615, sec. 8, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec. 8, 11-8-94).

Sec. 22-31. Establishment of fire lanes.

Access to buildings by fire apparatus, as referred to in Chapter 6, of the Fire PreventionCode, shall also include the following:

A. Installation of No Parking Signs or other appropriate notice, or approvedobstructions inhibiting parking may be require and, if installed, shall be maintained.The owner (or his representative) or a building which is adjacent to the fire lane

shall be responsible for keeping the fire lane free of obstructions. Written consentcan be granted by the owner or his representative to the Fire Department for enforcement of individual violators.(Ord. 2615, sec. 9, 12-16-97)

B. All alleys shall be considered fire lanes and must be kept clear of obstructions at alltimes. The only exceptions will be vehicles making deliveries to businesses with themaximum parking time being one (1) hour. Proof of such deliveries must be provided

by the driver of the delivery vehicle. (Ord. 2615, sec.9, 12-16-97)

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Sec. 22-32. Modifications.

The City Council of the City of Hattiesburg shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code. (Ord.2615, sec. 10, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec 10, 11-8-94;Ord. 2378, sec. 13, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, sec. 13, 7-19-88; Ord. 2213, sec. 14, 10-22-85; Ord. 2021,sec. 14, 8-26-80)

Sec. 22-33. Fees (as established by the governing authorities of the City of Hattiesburg).

A. Standard copy of Incident Report ----- $ 5.00

B. Burn Permit ----- $100.00

C. Certification of Fire Protection Systems- $ 25.00

D. Fireworks Permit ----- $ 50.00

E. Fireworks Permit, if apparatus is ----- $250.00required by Fire Official

F. Hydrant Flow Test ----- $100.00( Ord. 2615, sec. 11, 12-16-97; Ord.2504, sec. 11, 11-8-94)

Sec. 22-34. Penalties.

A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the Code hereby adopted or failsto comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made hereunder, or whoshall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approvedhereunder, or any certificate or permit issued hereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken,or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Council of the Cityof Hattiesburg, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severallyfor each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, pun-ishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), including the State AssessmentFee, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation nor permit it tocontinue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defectswithin a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibitedconditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.

B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to mean that the prohibitedconditions may continue. (Ord. 2615, sec. 12, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec 12, 11-8-94; Ord. 2378,sec. 14, 7-16-91; Ord. 2293, sec. 14, 7-19-88; Ord. 2213, sec. 15, 10-22-85; Ord. 2031, sec. 2, 10-4-80; Ord. 2021, sec. 15, 8-26-80)

Secs. 22-35 --- Sec. 22-42. Reserved.

Article V. Reserved*

________________ *Amendment Note --see Section 22-59. Standard Gas Code has been combined with Plumbing, enacted by

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Ordinance 2579, 1-21-97. This section was reserved to maintain sequence.

S . 22-43 --22-48. R .

______________*Cross references --Buildings and building regulations generally, Ch. 22, Art. I; fire prevention and protection, Ch. 22, Art. IV.

Article VI. Reserved*

-------------------- * Amendment Note. --See section 22-76. Standard Housing Code was moved to the Associated Codes and Standards section, enacted by.Ord. 2579, 1-21-97. This section was reserved to maintain sequence.

Sec. 22-49 -- 22-53. Reserved.

Article VII. Mechanical Code


A. Adoption . The Standard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, by Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved by theCouncil of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 7th day of April, 1998, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, being the current edition, is toovoluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of theCity of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and set forthherein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority and under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and

become effective as the Standard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition. (Ord. 2633, secs. 1--3, 4-7-98;Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97; Ord. 2497, secs 1--3, 8-16-94; Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord.2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1--3, 11-17-87; Ord. 2228, secs. 1--3; 4-22-86; Ord.2147, secs. 1--3, 5-29-84)

Sec. 22 - 55. Applicability

All described herein shall hereinafter be referred to as "equipment" within or on public and private building and premises, with exceptions as provided in Sections 22-56 and 22-57 of thischapter and the following general exceptions:

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A. Mechanical - That the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation of mechanical

systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fitting and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems,incinerators, and other energy-related systems.

B. Any person, firm, corporation or institution who conducts all of the work of installation,maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment by and through its own employees on thefirms own property, and all of whose work of installation, maintenance and operation of suchequipment is done in accordance with the standards of the Southern Building Code CongressInternational or other appropriate governing agency and under the supervision of and inspected bya graduated Mechanical Engineer in the full-time employ of such person, firm or corporation shall

be exempt from inspections by the City's Building Official, or his official designee, except for "annual permits" (see Section 22-57 "Permits").(Ord. 2579, sec. 4, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22 - 56. Standards for Equipment:

A. All equipment installed or used shall be safe for persons and property and in conformitywith the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and anyorders, rules, or regulations issued by authority thereof.

B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognized testinglaboratory, shall be prima facie evidence that such equipment is safe for persons and property.(Ord. 2579, sec. 6, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22 - 56.1. Standards for the Installation of Equipment:

A. All mechanical equipment installed or used shall be safe for persons and property and inconformity with the provisions of this chapter, and the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof.

B. Conformity of installation of mechanical equipment with applicable regulations set forthin the Southern Building Code Congress International's Standard Mechanical Code and/or whichhave been approved by Federal and State agencies, such as the National Fire ProtectionAssociation and the Department of Environmental Quality, that regulate sprinkler systems and/or swimming pools, etc. shall be prima facie evidence that such installations are safe for person and

property. (Ord. 2579, sec. 5, 1-21-97)

Sec 22 - 57. Permits:

A. No mechanical equipment shall be installed within or on any building, structure, or premises, publicly or privately owned, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any suchexisting equipment without first securing a permit from the Land Development Code Office, exceptas provided in Section 22-55 of this chapter.

1. The installation, alteration or repair of any City of Hattiesburg owned water linesand/or pumping stations;

2. The installation, alteration or repair of any gas equipment installed by or for angas supply agency for the use of such agency in the generation, transmission,distribution or metering of gas; and

3. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the installations or equipmentemployed by a gas or a railway utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, and

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located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose.

B. Application for such permit, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing tothe Land Development Office by the person, firm or corporation installing the work. Thisapplication shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications, and schedules as may benecessary to determine whether the installation as described will be in conformity with the

requirements of this chapter. If it shall be found that the installation as described willconform with all legal requirements and if the applicant has complied with all provisions of this chapter, a permit for such installation shall be issued. No deviation may be made fromthe installation described in the permit without written approval of the Building Official.

C. Permit/Inspection Fees:

1. The following permit fee schedule will be used to calculate all other types of inspections for new or renovation construction for residential and/or

commercial work (not in conjunction with any other building permit), and said fees shall bemade prior to issuance of a permit:

TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$1,000.00 & less No fee, unless inspection is required, in which case a$15.00 fee for each inspection or reinspection shall be charged.

$1000.01 to $50,000.00 $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additionalthousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

$50,000.01 to $100,000 $260.00 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 for each additionalthousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000


$500,000.01 and up $1,660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for eachadditional thousand or fraction thereof

2. Additional inspections, or inspection trips, made necessary through the failure of acontractor to specify location of installation, or failure to install mechanical equipment

properly, or to otherwise create conditions making such additional inspections or tripsnecessary, are hereby designated "Extra Inspections." For each such "Extra Inspec-tions," a fee of $15.00 shall be charged against and paid by said contractor into thetreasury of the City of Hattiesburg.

D. Annual Permits

1. Annual permits may, upon application, be issued to any person, firm, or corporationregularly employing one or more license Mechanical Engineer or Master MechanicalContractor for maintenance and relocation of mechanical equipment in or on buildingsor premises owned or occupied by the applicant for the permit. New mechanicalinstallations of any type, in existing buildings or in new permanent type buildingswould require a separate permit. The application for this annual permit shall be madein writing to the Building Official and shall contain a description of the premises onwhich work is to be done under this permit.

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2. The person, firm or corporation to which an annual permit is issued shall keep a

record for each annual inspection of all equipment relocated under said permit, and the BuildingOfficial, or his official designee, shall have access to such records.

3. Each annual permit shall be valid, without violation, for one year from the date of

issuance.4. A fee shall be paid for each annual permit at the time when such permit shall beissued. The annual permit fee shall be issued. The annual permit fee shall beestablished by the governing authorities, and in no case shall be more than OneHundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00). An annual permit shall be requiredfor each individual building owned and/or operated under an annual permit.

a. The fees for annual permits are as follows:0 to 7,500 sq. ft.------------------ $ 50.007,501 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.----- $100.0015,001 sq. ft. and above -----------$150.00(Ord. 2579, sec. 7, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22 - 57.1. Inspection and Certificates:

A. Upon the completion of any installation of mechanical equipment which has been madeunder a permit, other than an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporationmaking the installation notify the Land Development Code Office, who shall cause to be inspectedthe installation within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

B. When a certificate of inspection approval is issued authorizing the connection and useof temporary installation, such certificate shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein andshall be revocable by the Building Official, or his official designee, for cause.

C. A preliminary certificate of inspection of approval may be issued authorizing theconnection and use of certain specific portions of an incomplete installation; such certificate shall

be revocable at the discretion of the Building Official, or his official designee.

D. When any mechanical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent placementof parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the equipment shall notify theLand Development Code Office and such equipment shall NOT be concealed until it has beeninspected and approved by the Building Official, or his official designee.

E. At regular intervals the Building Official, or his official designee, shall visit all premiseswhere work may be done under annual permits and shall inspect all equipment installed under sucha permit since the date of his last previous inspection, and shall issue a certificate of inspection

approval for such work as is found to be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, after thefee required by Section 22-56C of this chapter has been paid.

F. Routine inspections at the request of individual residential property owners shall bemade by the Building Official, or his official designee, after such residential property owner hasobtained a permit and paid appropriate fee to personally perform work on his/her own residential

premises and a Homeowner's Certificate has been completed.

G. If upon inspection the installation is not found to be in full conformity with the

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provisions of this chapter, the Building Official, or his official designee, shall at once forward tothe person, firm or corporation making the installation a written notice stating the defects whichhave been found to exist.(Ord. 2579, sec 8, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57.2. Classification of License.

A. Master Mechanical Contractor License - Any person engaged in the business of installing or contracting to install, repairing or contracting to repair, alter or replace any mechan-ical system, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating,heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-relatedsystems.(Ord. 2579, sec. 10, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57.2A. Application and Examination

A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of mechanicalcontracting shall before doing so, file an application with the Land Development Code Division,setting forth facts which will show the business address and phone number, training andqualifications together with all supporting data; and such person shall be subject to such examina-tion as the board shall deem advisable.

B. All applicants must be at lease twenty-one (21) years of age.

C. All applicants for a license shall have had at least five (5) years proven experience inthe business governed by the license for which he is applying. The applicant shall be required todemonstrate to the board that he possesses the requisite skill, knowledge and experience in thetrade as a mechanical contractor by forwarding the following to the board:

1. Signed affidavit(s) prepared and signed by a licensed master contractor(s), other than the applicant, in the trade for which the applicant is applying listing chronologically the activeexperience under his supervision, of the applicant in the trade, and dates of said employment;

2. Three (3) letters from reputable business persons attesting to the applicant'scharacter;

3. Applicants must have a telephone for the purpose of receiving any directions fromthe Building Official, or his official representative;

4. An applicant for any contractor's license shall be required to successfully pastexamination as herein provided, and provide proof thereof.

5. Mechanical Contractors must also provide proof of his/her EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) Certification, showing the level of Freon work he/she isauthorized to perform.

An applicant who is a recipient of a degree in mechanical engineering from an accreditedfour (4) year college or university may substitute his educational background for three (3) years of experience in the trade as a mechanical contractor, provided that he directs the college or universityhe attended to forward a copy of his transcript to the board, and the other two (2) years are in theactive employment of a professional mechanical engineer.

An applicant who is a recipient of a certificate of proficiency in a mechanical course froman accredited trade school may substitute this educational background for two(2) years of

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experience in the trade as a mechanical contractor, provided that he directs the trade school heattended to forward a copy of his transcript to the board, and the other three (3) years are in theactive employment of a licensed master mechanical contractor.

D. Examination for Mechanical Contractors; fee.

1. All applicants for examination must obtain an application from the LandDevelopment Code Office, complete and submit same for review by thePlumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board atleast forty-

five days prior to the date of examination.

2. All applicants shall be required to take the exam with six (6) months of receiveBoard approval.

3. Applicant shall pay the required examination fee of Southern Building CodeCongress International (SBCCI), checks to be made out to SBCCI. (Anyrefund of exam fees would be subject to SBCCI policies)

4. Applicants check and application will be mailed directly to SBCCI by City of Hattiesburg subject to Board approval, prior to SBCCI's thirty (30) day examapplication deadline.

NOTE: All applications not completed by this deadline will be automatically scheduled for the next examination.

5. Examinations are to be give four (4) times a year, usually on a Saturday, andexams are given in Hattiesburg and other locations, as specified by SBCCI.

6. All applicants shall be required to obtain a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of total to pass the exam.

7. An applicant who fails in his examination shall not be permitted to take another examination until at least three (3) months have expired.

8. An applicant who fails to take an exam within the six (6) month period or whofails to achieve a passing score on two (2) consecutive attempts, shall be required torequalify before the Board, prior to attempting the exam a third time.

E. No individual, firm partnership, or corporation shall engage in the business of installation, repairing or altering of mechanical installation unless the work performed inthe course of such business is under the direct supervision of a master mechanical licensedcontractor.

F. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in any craft mentioned herein shallmeet any and all requirements of the City, State, and Southern Building Code International(SBCCI), including, but not limited to insurance and bond requirement in Section 14-9 of the City of Hattiesburg's Code of Ordinance, Mississippi Material Purchasing Regulations,State Board of Contractors Regulations, Department of Environmental Quality, and

National Fire Protection Association.

G. A license may, upon application, be granted to individuals, firms or corporations whoare fully qualified and have valid license from another city who meets the requirements of

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House Bill 359.(Ord. 2579, sec. 11, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57.3. License Requirements

A. License; fee - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of mechanical work or the installation or connecting of appliances without first

obtaining from the City of Hattiesburg Privilege Tax Department a license to do so; and paying fees as set forth by the Privilege License Department.

B. Renewal of License; fee - The license of mechanical contractors shall become dueannually. Contractors failing to timely renew shall be subject to a penalty as set forth bythe Privilege License Department.

C. Non-renewal - In the event a license is not renewed within sixty (60) days of theexpiration date, said licensee shall be required to reapply to the board and be tested if a me-chanical contractor, if the board deems necessary.(Ord. 2579, sec. 12, 1-21-97)

________________ Cross reference --see Chapter 14, Art.I, Classification of License, Ordinance 2579, 1-21-97

Sec. 22-57.4. Revocation:

Any license granted under this chapter may be revoked by the board if:

A. The holder of the license violated any ordinance, code or law relating to mechanicalinstallation or the mechanical code(s);

B. The holder of the license assigns or transfers his/her license issued in accordance withthe provisions of this chapter, including: should such person permit the use of his/her li-cense to allow a unlicensed person to directly use his/her license in obtaining permits for the installation of mechanical.

Such party shall be given a full hearing and the board shall fully satisfy themselves as tothe violation involved. When a license is revoked, a new license shall not be granted to thesame person, firm, or corporation for a period of thirty (30) days, or until such person, firm,or corporation shall have corrected any faulty construction or other violations. Should the

board deem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the partyinvolved take the examination or be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency asheretofore provided by this chapter.(Ord. 2579, sec. 13, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57.5. Board of Review:

There is hereby created a Board of Review which shall consist of the city attorney or one of his assistants and the duly appointed members of the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and

Specialty Trades Examining Review Board established by the City.Any person, firm, or corporation may register an appeal with the board of review for areview of any decision of the Building Official, his official representative, or The Plumb-ing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board, provided that suchappeal is made in writing within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shallhave been notified of such decision by the Building Official, his official representative, or The Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board. Uponreceipt of such appeal, the said board shall proceed to determine whether the action of the

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Building Official, his official representative, or the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical andSpecialty Trades Examining Review Board complies with this chapter, and within five (5)days shall make a decision in with its findings.(Ord. 2579, sec. 14, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57.6. Violations, Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions hereof shall be guilty of amisdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 21-13-19, MississippiCode, 1972, Annotated, as amended.(Ord. 2579, sec. 17, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-57-6A. Liability for Damages

This section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any partyowning, operating, controlling or installing any mechanical equipment for damages to persons or

property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be held asassuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or thecertificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of anyequipment authorized herein.(Ord. 2579. sec. 18, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-58. Reserved.

Article VIII. Plumbing and Gas

DIVISION I. IN GENERAL


A. Adoption . The Standard Plumbing and Gas Codes, 1997 Edition, by Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved bythe Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 7th day of April, 1998, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Plumbing and Gas Codes, 1997 Edition, being the current edition,is too voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and setforth herein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Plumbing and Gas Codes, 1997 Edition, is an official publication of Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority and

under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and become effective as the Standard Plumbing and Gas Codes, 1997 Edition. (Ord. 2633, secs. 1--3, 4-7-98; Ord. 2579, secs 1--3, 1-21-97; Ord. 2497, secs. 1--3, 8-16-94; Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91;Ord. 2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1--3, 11-17-87; Ord. 2228, secs. 1--3, 4-22-86;Ord. 2099, secs. 1--3, 1-11-83)

Sec. 22-60. Applicability:

All described herein shall hereinafter be referred to as "equipment" within or on public and

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private buildings and premises, with exceptions as provided in Sections 22-61 and 22-62 of thischapter.

A. Plumbing - That the provision of this chapter shall apply to every installation, includingalterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, andconnections to a water or sewerage system.

B. Gas - That the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation of consumers' gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in the Code or this chapter. Theserequirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inletconnections appliances, and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gasappliances and related accessories with the following general exceptions:

1. Natural Gas Equipment and Mercury Test would be required at the time of installationand prior to services being turned on.

2. No unlicensed person will be permitted to do any gas work, including homeownersworking on their own homes.

3. Any Natural Gas Equipment that has been disconnectedfor a period of one (1) year, will require a Mercury Test and Inspection, prior to anyconnections to any utility being made.

C. Any person, firm, corporation or institution who conducts all of work of installation,maintenance and operation of plumbing and/or gas equipment by and through its own employeeson the firms own property, and all of whose work of installation, maintenance and operation of such equipment is done in accordance with the standards of the Southern Building Code CongressInternational or other appropriate governing agency and under the supervision of and inspected bya graduate Mechanical Engineer in the full-time employ of such person, firm or corporation shall

be exempt from inspections by the City's Building Official, or his official designee, except for "annual permits" (see Permits, sec. 22-66C). (Ord. 2579, sec.4, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-61. Standard for Equipment.

A. All equipment installed or used shall be safe for persons and property and in conformitywith the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statues of the State of Mississippi, and anyorders, rules, or regulations issued by authority thereof.

B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognized testinglaboratory, shall be prima facie evidence that such equipment is safe for persons and property.(Ord. 2579, sec. 6, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22 - 61.1. Standards for the Installation of Equipment:

A. All plumbing and/or gas equipment installed or used shall be safe for persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and the applicable statutes of theState of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof.

B. Conformity of installation of plumbing and/or gas equipment with applicable regulationsset forth in the Southern Building Code Congress International's Standard Plumbing and Gas

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Code(s) and/or which have been approved by Federal and State agencies, such as the National FireProtection Association and the Department of Environmental Quality, that regulate sprinkler systems and/or swimming pools, etc. shall be prima facie evidence that such installations are safefor person and property. (Ord. 2579, sec. 5, 1-21-97)

Sec 22-61.2. Connection to Installation.

Except where work is done under and annual permit, it shall be unlawful for any person,firm, or corporation to make connection from a supply of gas or to supply gas to any electrical or gas equipment for the installation of which a permit is required or which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official, or his official designee, until such connectionhas been authorized by the Building Official, and a permit has been issued in accordance withSection 62 of this chapter.

Sec 22 - 62. Permits:

A. No plumbing and/or gas equipment shall be installed within or on any building,structure, or premises, publicly or privately owned, nor shall any alteration or addition be made inany such existing equipment without first securing a permit from the Land Development CodeOffice, except as provided in Section 22-60 of this chapter, and except that no permit will berequired to execute the following:

1. The installation, alteration or repair of any City of Hattiesburg owned water lines and/or pumping stations.

2. The installation, alteration or repair of any gas equipment installed by or for an gas\supply agency for the use of such agency in the generation, transmission, \distribution or meteringof gas; and

3. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the installations or equipment employed by a gas or a railway utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose.

B. Application for such permit, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing tothe Land Development Office by the person, firm or corporation installing the work. Thisapplication shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications, and schedules as may be necessaryto determine whether the installation as described will be in conformity with the requirements of this chapter. If it shall be found that the installation as described will conform with all legalrequirements and if the applicant has complied with all provisions of this chapter, a permit for suchinstallation shall be issued. No deviation may be made from the installation described in the permitwithout written approval of the Building Official.

C. Permit/Inspection Fees:

1. Contractors calling for a Mercury Gauge Test Inspection or Mobile Home Hook-up Inspections will be charged a minimum of $15.00 for EACH inspection, includingany re-inspections.

2. The following permit fee schedule will be used to calculate all other types of inspections for new or renovation construction for residential and/or

commercial work (not in conjunction with any other building permit), and said fees shall bemade prior to issuance of a permit:

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TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$1,000.00 & less No fee, unless inspection is required, in which case a$15.00 fee for each inspection or reinspection shall be charged.

$1000.01 to $50,000.00 $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

$50,000.01 to $100,000 $260.00 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional thousandor fraction thereof, to and including $100,000


$500,000.01 and up $1,660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for each additionalthousand or fraction thereof

3. Additional inspections, or inspection trips, made necessary through the failure of a contractor to specify location of installation, or failure to install plumbing and/or gasequipment properly, or to otherwise create conditions making such additionalinspections or trips necessary, are hereby designated "Extra Inspections." For eachsuch "Extra Inspections," a fee of $15.00 shall be charged against and paid by saidcontractor into the trea sury of the City of Hattiesburg.

D. Annual Permits

1. Annual permits may, upon application, be issued to any person, firm, or corporation regularly employing one or more license Plumbing Engineer or Master Plumbing Contractor for maintenance and relocation of plumbing and/or gas equipment in or on buildings or premises owned or occupied by the applicantfor the permit. New plumbing and/or gas installations of any type, in existing

buildings or in new permanent type buildings would require a separate permit.The application for this annual permit shall be made in writing to the BuildingOfficial and shall contain a description of the premises on which work is to bedone under this permit.

2. The person, firm or corporation to which an annual permit is issued shall keep arecord for each annual inspection of all equipment relocated under BuildingOfficial, or his official designee, shall have access to such records.

3. Each annual permit shall be valid, without violation, for one year from the date of issuance.

4. A fee shall be paid for each annual permit at the time when such permit shall beissued. The annual permit fee shall be issued. The annual permit fee shall beestablished by the governing authorties, and in no case shall be more than OneHundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00). An annual permit shall berequired for each individual building owned and/or operated under an annual

permit.

a. The fees for annual permits are as follows:0 to 7,500 sq. ft.------------------ $ 50.00

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A. Master Plumbing Contractor License - Any person engaged in the business of installingor contracting to repair, alter or replace any equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and ap-

purtenances, and/or connections to a water or sewerage system or any consumers' gas piping, gasappliances and/or related accessories as covered in the Code(s) or this chapter. These requirementsapply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances, and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and

related accessories. (Ord. 2579, sec. 10, 1-21-97)Sec. 22-62.3. Application and Examination

A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of plumbing and/or gas contracting shall before doing so, file an application with the Land Development Code Divi-sion, setting forth facts which will show the business address and phone number, training andqualifications together with all supporting data; and such person shall be subject to such exami-nation as the board shall deem advisable.

B. All applicants must be at lease twenty-one (21) years of age.

C. All applicants for a license shall have had at least five (5) years proven experience inthe business governed by the license for which he is applying. The applicant shall be required todemonstrate to the board that he possesses the requisite skill, knowledge and experience in thetrade as a plumbing and/or gas contractor by forwarding the following to the board:

1. Signed affidavit(s) prepared and signed by a licensed master contractor(s), other than the applicant, in the trade for which the applicant is applying listing chronologically the activeexperience under his supervision, of the applicant in the trade, and dates of said employment;

2. Three (3) letters from reputable business persons attesting to the applicant'scharacter;

3. Applicants must have a telephone for the purpose of receiving any directions fromthe Building Official, or his official representative;

4. An applicant for any contractor's license shall be required to successfully pastexamination as herein provided, and provide proof thereof.

An applicant who is a recipient of a degree in plumbing from an accredited four (4) year college or university may substitute his educational background for three (3) years of experience inthe trade as a plumbing and/or mechanical contractor, provided that he directs the college or university he attended to forward a copy of his transcript to the board, and the other two (2) yearsare in the active employment of a professional plumbing engineer.

An applicant who is a recipient of a certificate of proficiency in a plumbing and/or gas

course from an accredited trade school may substitute this educational background for two (2)years of experience in the trade as a plumbing and/or gas contractor, provided that he directs thetrade school he attended to forward a copy of his transcript to the board, and the other three (3)years are in the active employment of a licensed master plumbing contractor.

D. Examination for Plumbing and Gas Contractors; fee.

1. All applicants for examination must obtain an application from the LandDevelopment Code Office, complete and submit same for review by the

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Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board at least forty-five days prior to the date of examination.

2. All applicants shall be required to take the exam with six (6) months of receiveBoard approval.

3. Applicant shall pay the required examination fee of Southern Building CodeCongress International (SBCCI), checks to be made out to SBCCI. (Any refund of exam fees would be subject to SBCCI policies)

4. Applicants check and application will be mailed directly to SBCCI by City of Hattiesburg subject to Board approval, prior to SBCCI's thirty (30) day examapplication deadline.

NOTE: All applications not completed by this deadline will be automatically scheduled for the next examination.

5. Examinations are to be give four (4) times a year, usually on a Saturday, andexams are given in Hattiesburg and other locations, as specified by SBCCI.

6. All applicants shall be required to obtain a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of total to pass the exam.

7. An applicant who fails in his examination shall not be permitted to take another examination until at least three (3) months have expired.

8. An applicant who fails to take an exam within the six (6) month period or whofails to achieve a passing score on two (2) consecutive attempts, shall be requiredto requalify before the Board, prior to attempting the exam a third time.

E. No individual, firm partnership, or corporation shall engage in the business of installation, repairing or altering of plumbing and gas installation unless the work

performed in the course of such business is under the direct supervision of a master plumbing licensed contractor.

F. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in any craft mentioned herein shallmeet any and all requirements of the City, State, and Southern Building Code International(SBCCI), including, but not limited to insurance and bond requirement in Section 14-9 of the City of Hattiesburg's Code of Ordinance, Mississippi Material Purchasing Regulations,State Board of Contractors Regulations, Department of Environmental Quality, and

National Fire Protection Association.

G. A license may, upon application, be granted to individuals, firms or corporations whoare fully qualified and have valid license from another city who meets the requirements of

House Bill 359.(Ord. 2579,sec. 11, 1-21-97)Sec. 22-62.4. License Requirements

A. License; fee - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of plumbing and/or gas work or the installation or connecting of applianceswithout first obtaining from the City of Hattiesburg Privilege Tax Department a license todo so; and paying fees as set forth by the Privilege License Department.

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B. Renewal of License; fee - The license of plumbing and/or gas contractors shall becomedue annually. Contractors failing to timely renew shall be subject to a penalty as set forth

by the Privilege License Department.

C. Non-renewal - In the event a license is not renewed within sixty (60) days of theexpiration date, said licensee shall be required to reapply to the board and be tested if a

plumbing and/or gas contractor, if the board deems necessary. ________________ Cross reference --see Chapter 14, Art.I, Classification of License, Ordinance 2579, 1-21-97

Sec. 22-62.5. Revocation:

Any license granted under this chapter may be revoked by the board if:

A. The holder of the license violated any ordinance, code or law relating to plumbingand/or gas installation or the plumbing and/or gas code(s);

B. The holder of the license assigns or transfers his/her license issued in accordance withthe provisions of this chapter, including: should such person permit the use of his/her license toallow a unlicensed person to directly use his/her license in obtaining permits for the installation of

plumbing and/or gas.

Such party shall be given a full hearing and the board shall fully satisfy themselves as to theviolation involved. When a license is revoked, a new license shall not be granted to the same

person, firm, or corporation for a period of thirty (30) days, or until such person, firm, or corporation shall have corrected any faulty construction or other violations. Should the boarddeem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the party involved take theexamination or be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency as heretofore provided by thischapter.( Ord. 2579, sec. 13, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-62.6 Board of Review

There is hereby created a Board of Review which shall consist of the city attorney or one of his assistants and the duly appointed members of the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and SpecialtyTrades Examining Review Board established by the City.

Any person, firm, or corporation may register an appeal with the board of review for areview of any decision of the Building Official, his official representative, or The Plumbing, Gas,Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board, provided that such appeal is made inwriting within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified of suchdecision by the Building Official, his official representative, or The Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical

and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board. Upon receipt of such appeal, the said board shall proceed to determine whether the action of the Building Official, his official representative, or thePlumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board complies with thischapter, and within five (5) days shall make a decision in with its findings.

Sec. 22-62.7. Violations, Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions hereof shall be guilty of amisdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 21-13-19, Mississippi

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Code, 1972, Annotated, as amended. (Ord. 2579, sec. 17, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-62.8. Liability for Damages.

This section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party

owning, operating, controlling or installing any plumbing equipment for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be held asassuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or thecertificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of anyequipment authorized herein. (Ord. 2579, sec.18, 1-21-97)

Sec. 22-63. Reserved.

(THE REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY)

DIVISION II. AMENDMENTS TO GAS CODE

That the following section of Appendix B of theSouthern Building Code CongressInternational Statndard Building Code are hereby amended to include the following:

A. Section B101.

1. The following will come under the $1,000 and less whereby no fee is charged, unlessinspection required in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged:

A. Mercury Gauge Tests Permits

The following articles of Southern Building Code Congress International Standard GasCode are hereby amended to include the following:

CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 306.1:

In new construction only rigid pipe or AGA approved flexible tubing with standardconnectors should be used.

A. In new construction, if the use of the materials listed above, in a particular application isfor some reason deemed undesirable by the contractor, copper tubing may be used with prior approval from the City Inspection Division and in accordance with the note below.

B. In the case of existing buildings, if copper tubing is already in use, is not leaking, and isnot considered to be in an unsafe condition let the tubing be grand fathered even in the case of renovation. If the tubing is leaking or deemed to be an unsafe hazard by a City Inspector it should

be replaced with rigid or approved flexible tubing in accordance with note below.

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Note: In all cases the SBCCI Standard Gas Code must be followed with regard to approvedtubing, connectors and methods of joining. (Ord. 2579, sec. 16, 1-21-97)

Article IX. Reserved*

Sec. 22-64 --68. Reserved.

---------------------*Amendment Note. --See Section 22-84. Swimming Pool Code was moved to The Associated Codes and Standards section, enacted by Ord 2579, 1-21-97. This section was reserved to maintain sequence.

Article X. Associated Codes and Standards

Sec. 22-69. Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code*Adopted; copies on file; certification.

A. Adoption . The Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, by SouthernBuilding Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to andapproved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adoptedand declared operative as of the 21st day of January, 1997, and binding within the corporate limitsof the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, being the currentedition, is too voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the CityClerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copiedand set forth herein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, is an official publication of SouthernBuilding Code Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authorityand under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to beand become effective as the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, and itsrevisions. (Ord. 2579, secs 1--3, 1-21-97;Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2294, secs. 1---3, 7-

19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1---3, 11-17-87; Ord. 2251, secs. 1--2, 12-9-86; Ord. 2228, secs. 1--3, 4-22-86; Ord. 2147, secs. 1--3, 5-29-84; Ord. 2022, secs. 1---3 8-26-80) ________________

*Editor's Note ---Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code may also be known and cited as the Standard Elimination or Repair of Unsafe Buildings' Code.

Sec. 22-70. Amendments to Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code.

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Secs. 22-71 --- 22-72 Reserved.

Sec. 22 - 73. Standard Amusement Device Code; Adopted; copies on file; certification.

A. Adoption. The Standard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, by Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved bythe Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 21st day of January, 1997, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing. Said Standard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, being the current edition,is too voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and setforth herein.

C. Certification. The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, is an official publication of Southern BuildingCode Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority andunder direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and

become effective as the Standard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord.2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)

Secs. 22-74 ---- Sec. 22-75 Reserved.

Sec. 22-76. Standard Housing Code*Adopted; copies on file; certification.

A. Adoption . The Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition, by Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved by theCouncil of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 21st day of January, 1997, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Housing Code, 1991 Edition, being the current edition, is toovoluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of theCity of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and set forthherein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directed

and empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Housing Code, 1994 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority and under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and

become effective as the Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition. (Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97;Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1--3, 11-17-87;Ord. 2228, secs. 1--3; 4-22-86; Ord. 2147, secs. 1--3, 5-29-84; Ord. 2023, secs. 1--3, 8-26-80)

Secs. 22-80 --- 22-83. Reserved.

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Sec. 22-84. Swimming Pool Code Adopted; copies on file; certification.

A. Adoption . The Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 Edition, by Southern Building

Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved bythe Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declaredoperative as of the 21st day of January, 1997, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the police jurisdiction thereof.

B. Filing . Said Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 Edition, being the current edition, istoo voluminous to herein set out in full, but copies of the same are on file with the City Clerk of theCity of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely copied and set forthherein.

C. Certification . The City Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg is hereby authorized, directedand empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a certificate to the effect that saidStandard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building CodeCongress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority and under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is to be and

become effective as the Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 Edition. (Ord. 2579, secs 1--3, 1-21-97; Ord. 2377, secs. 1--3, 7-16-91; Ord. 2294, secs. 1--3, 7-19-88; Ord. 2283, secs. 1--3, 11-17-87;Ord. 2228, sec. 1--3, 4-22-86; Ord. 2147, Secs., 1--3, 5-29-84)

Secs. 22-84.1 Applicability.

All described herein hall hereinafter be referred to as "equipment" within or on public and private buildings and premises, with exceptions as provided in Sections 22-66 and 22-67 of thischapter and the following general exceptions:

A. Special Trades- That the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation of firesprinkler systems and/or swimming pools as regulated by the Southern Building Codes (SBCCI),the National Fire Protection Association (NFiPA) or the Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ), including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances.

B. Any person, firm, corporation or institution who conducts all of the work of installation,maintenance and operation of fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool equipment, by andthrough its own employees on the firms own property, and all of whose work of installation,maintenance and operation of such equipment is done in accordance with the standards of theSouthern Building Code Congress International or other appropriate governing agency and under the supervision of and inspected by a graduate Mechanical Engineer in the full-time employ of

such person, firm or corporation shall be exempt from inspections by the City's Building Official,or his official designee, except for "annual permits" (see Section 22-67 "Permits").

Sec. 22-85. Standards for Equipment:

A. All equipment installed or used shall be safe for persons and property and in conformitywith the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and anyorders, rules, or regulations issued by authority thereof.

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B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognize testinglaboratory, shall be prima facie evidence that such equipment is safe for persons and property.

Sec. 22-85.1. Standards for the Installation of Equipment:

A. All fire sprinkler systems and/or swimming pool equpiment installed or used shall be

safe for persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and theapplicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued byauthority thereof.

B. Conformity of installation of fire sprinkler systems and/or swimming pool equipmentwith applicable regulations set forth in the Southern Building Code Congress International/sStandard Building Code, Swimming Pool Code(s), and/or which have been

approved by Federal and State agencies, such as the National Fire Protection Association and theDepartment of Environmental Quality, that regulate sprinkler systems and/or swimming pools, etcshall be prima facie evidence that such installations are safe for persons and property.

Sec. 22-86. Permits.

A. No fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool equipment shall be installed within or onany building, structure, or premises, publicly or privately owned, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing equipment without first securing a permit from the LandDevelopment Code Office, except as provided in Section 22-65 of this chapter, and except that no

permit will be required to execute the following:

1. The installation, alteration or repair of any City of Hattiesburg owned water linesand/or pumping stations.

B. Application for such permit, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing tothe Land Development Office by the person, firm or corporation installing the work. Thi

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