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<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1562 <br />SERIES 2009 <br /> <br />AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE 2009 EDITION OF THE <br />INTERNATIONAL FIRE CIODE, THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, <br />AND THE MOST RECENT STATE-ADOPTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL <br />ELECTRICAL CODE; ENACTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FOREGOING <br />INTERNATIONAL CODES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND REENACTING <br />CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITlLE 15 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE IN <br />CONNECTION WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE FOREGOING INTERNATIONAL <br />CODES; AND ESTABLISHING PENAL TIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH CODES. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, national building and construction standards have been developed and from <br />time to time amended and updated" as set forth in various model codes, and it is deemed in the <br />best interest of the citizens of Louisville, and in the interest of the public health, safety, and <br />general welfare to adopt by refi;:rence thereto certain model codes and to make certain <br />amendments thereto which are tailored to accommodate particular circumstances and <br />requirements of the City; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Louisville Building Code Board of Appeals and City staff has reviewed <br />the 2009 Editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, <br />International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation <br />Code, International Fire Code, the 2009 International Plumbing Code, and the most recent State- <br />adopted Edition of the National Electrical Code and recommend to City Council adoption of the <br />same, with certain amendments:, and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Council, after proper notice as required by law, has held a public <br />hearing on this ordinance providing for the adoption of said codes; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the model codes and amendments thereof have been submitted to the City <br />Council in writing and the City Council has determined that the codes and amendments thereof <br />should be adopted as set forth herein; <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: <br /> <br />Section 1. Chapter 15.04 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed and <br />reenacted, with amendments, to read as follows: <br /> <br />1 <br />