IN GENERAL

Batesville Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. I

in effect

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-1 International Fuel Gas Code adopted.

Sec. 5-1. - International Fuel Gas Code adopted. (a) [Adopted.] The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition, as it pertains to natural gas, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 106.6.2. Insert: current gas permit and fees as adopted and made effective 2/1/06. Section 106.6.3. Insert: "100%" in both blanks. Section 108.4. Insert: "Misdemeanor" in first blank; Insert: "$250" in second blank. Insert: "30 Days" in third blank. Section 108.5. Insert: "$250" in first blank; Insert: "$500" in second blank. (Ord. No. 83-250, § 1, 6-15-82; Ord. No. 83-266, § 1, 8-16-83; Ord. No. 84-10-282, § 1, 10-2-84; Ord. No. 86-06-313, § 1, 6-3-86; Ord. No. 88-03-342, § 1, 3-1-88; Ord. No. 88-06-354, § 1, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 89-09-376, § 1, 9-19-89; Ord. No. 91-02-401, § 1, 2-5-91; Ord. No. 91-05-408, § 1, 5-7-91; Ord. No. 92-10-436, § 1, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 93-06-451, § 1, 6-15-93; Ord. No. 94-07-476, § 1, 7-19-94; Ord. No. 96-05-510, § 1, 5-21-96; Ord. No. 97-12-544, § 1, 12-17-97; Ord. No. 03-11-647, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2008-03-708, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 2014-08-808, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-2 Piping system operating pressure.

Sec. 5-2. - Piping system operating pressure. (a) The maximum design operating pressure for piping systems located inside buildings shall not exceed five (5) PSIG unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction and one (1) or more of the following conditions are met: 1. The piping system is welded. 2. The piping is located inside buildings or separate areas of buildings used exclusively for: a. Industrial processing or heating; b. Research; c. Warehousing; or d. Boiler or mechanical equipment rooms. 3. The piping is a temporary installation for buildings under construction. (b) The terms used in this section shall be defined as provided in The National Fuel Gas Code, ANI Z223.1, 1980 edition, NFPA 54. (Ord. No. 84-275, § 1, 27-84)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-3 International Plumbing Code adopted.

Sec. 5-3. - International Plumbing Code adopted. (a) [Adopted.] The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 106.6.2. Insert: current plumbing permit and fees as adopted and made effective 2/1/06. Section 106.6.3. Insert: "100%" in both blanks. Section 108.4. Insert: "Misdemeanor" in first blank; Insert "$250" in second blank; Insert: "30 Days" in third blank. Section 108.5. Insert: "$250" in first blank; Insert: "$500" in second blank. Section 305.4.1. Insert: "6 inches" in first blank; Insert: "12 inches" in second blank. Section 903.1. Insert: "6 inches." (Ord. No. 83-245, § 1, 6-15-82; Ord. No. 83-267, § 1, 8-16-83; Ord. No. 84-10-283, § 1, 10-2-84; Ord. No. 86-06-314, § 1, 6-3-86; Ord. No. 88-03-343, § 1, 3-1-88; Ord. No. 8-06-355, § 1, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 89-09-377, § 1, 9-19-89; Ord. No. 91-02-402, § 1, 2-5-91; Ord. No. 91-05-410, § 1, 5-7-91; Ord. No. 91-10-438, § 1, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 93-06-453, § 1, 6-15-93; Ord. No. 94-07-475, § 1, 7-19-94; Ord. No. 96-05-509, § 1, 5-21-96; Ord. No. 97-12-543, § 1, 12-17-97; Ord. No. 03-11-646, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2008-03-705, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 2014-08-809, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-4 International Mechanical Code adopted.

Sec. 5-4. - International Mechanical Code adopted. (a) [Adopted.] The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 106.6.2. Insert: current mechanical permit and fees as adopted and made effective 2/1/06. Section 106.96.3. Insert: "100%" in both blanks. Section 108.4. Insert: "Misdemeanor" in first blank; Insert: "$250" in second blank; Insert: "30 Days" in third blank. Section 108.5. Insert: "$250" in first blank; Insert: "$500" in second blank. (Ord. No. 83-249, § 1, 6-15-82; Ord. No. 83-265, § 1, 8-16-83; Ord. No. 84-10-281, § 1, 10-2-84; Ord. No. 86-06-312, § 1, 6-3-86; Ord. No. 88-03-341, § 1, 3-1-88; Ord. No. 88-06-353, § 1, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 91-02-400, § 1, 2-5-91; Ord. No. 91-05-409, § 1, 5-7-91; Ord. No. 92-10-437, § 1, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 93-06-452, § 1, 6-15-93; Ord. No. 94-07-473, § 1, 7-19-94; Ord. No. 96-05-507, § 1, 5-21-96; Ord. No. 97-12-542, § 1, 12-17-97; Ord. No. 03-11-645, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2008-03-706, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 2014-08-803, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-5 Adoption of swimming pool code; amendments.

Sec. 5-5. - Adoption of swimming pool code; amendments. (a) [Adopted.] International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2012 edition, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 105.6.2. Insert: current swimming pool permit & fees as adopted and made effective 2/1/06. Section 105.6.3. Insert: "100%" in both blanks. Section 107.4. Insert: "Misdemeanor" in first blank; Insert: "$250" in second blank; Insert: "30 Days" in third blank. Section 107.5. Insert: "$250" in first blank; Insert: "$500" in second blank. (Ord. No. 83-248, § 1, 6-15-82; Ord. No. 92-10-440, § 1, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 98-02-549, § 1, 2-12-98; Ord. No. 01-10-612, § 1, 10-2-01; Ord. No. 2014-08-804, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-6 Reserved.

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-7 Reserved.

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-8 International Residential Code adopted.

Sec. 5-8. - International Residential Code adopted. (a) [Adopted.] The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2012 edition, including Appendix Chapter "J", a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section R101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section R105.5. Expiration. Every permit, except demolition permits, issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned, for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Demolition permits shall expire in 90 days from the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Table R301.2. (1) Insert: GROUND SNOW LOAD - 10; WIND DESIGN - Speed 90 mph; Topographic effects - No; SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY - C; SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM - Weathering - M; Frost line depth - 12"; Termite - VH; WINTER DESIGN TEMP - 21; ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED - No; FLOOD HAZARDS - Jan. 29, 1990; Panel #280126 0005C dated Sept. 15, 1989; Panel #280125 0120B dated June 4, 1980; LOMR - dated Sept. 19, 1994; LOMR - dated March 3, 2006; AIR FREEZING INDEX - 169; MEAN ANNUAL TEMP - 61.2. Section R302.2. Townhouses - Exception: A common two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assemble tested in accordance with ASTME 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. This rating may be reduced to one-hour when the townhouses on both sides of such wall are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler installed in accordance with NFPA 13D. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4. Section R302.2.4. Structural Independence - Exceptions: 5. Townhouses separated by a common two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2. Section R302.5.1. Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Non-fire-rated doors shall be allowed between the garage and residence. Section R313.1. Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be optional and not mandatory in townhouses. Section R313.2. One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be optional and not mandatory in one- and two-family dwellings. Section E3902.12 Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection. Branch circuits that supply 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere outlets in bedrooms shall be protected by a combination type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed to provide protection of the branch circuit. Section P2603.5.1. Insert: "6 inches" in first blank; Insert: "12 inches" in second blank. (Ord. No. 83-217, § 1, 12-2-80; Ord. No. 03-11-644, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2008-03-704, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 2009-01-719, § 1, 1-7-09; Ord. No. 2009-12-731, § 1, 12-15-09; Ord. No. 2010-12-750, § 1, 12-21-10; Ord. No. 2011-02-753, 2-1-11; Ord. No. 2014-07-798, §§ 1, 2, 7-15-14, eff. 10-1-14; Ord. No. 2014-08-810, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14; Ord. No. 2020-09-880, § 1, 9-15-20)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-9 Reserved.

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-10 Damage prevention program for natural gas pipeline.

Sec. 5-10. - Damage prevention program for natural gas pipeline. (a) Purpose. In compliance with section 192.614, Pipeline Safety Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, this program is implemented by the City of Batesville Utility Department for the purpose of providing adequate safety procedures in the event of excavation in the vicinity of natural gas pipe lines. (b) Definitions. For the purpose of this program, "excavation activities" shall include excavation, blasting, boring, tunneling, backfilling, removal of above ground structures and/or any other earth-moving operations. (c) Procedures. (1) Any individual, firm or public service body intending or planning any excavation operation shall contact the City Clerk of Batesville, City Hall, (601) 563-4576, during normal work hours, i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays, and shall provide the following information: a. Name of individual, firm or public service body to be engaged in excavation activities; b. Location of proposed excavation activities; c. Name, address and telephone number of individual to be contacted concerning proposed excavation and location of existing natural gas mains. (2) The City Clerk's Office to Batesville receiving the above information shall prepare a locate form indicating the information received. Said locate form shall be routed to the appropriate gas department personnel. (3) The gas department personnel receiving the locate form shall contact the individual indicated on the locate form and arrange for a joint survey of the site of the proposed excavation activities. The appropriate gas department personnel shall coordinate with other city personnel to determine if other facilities may be endangered by the proposed excavation activities. The extent of excavation activities and the methods of excavation activities to be employed shall be determined. a. The joint survey shall include a leak detection survey of natural gas mains within the area of proposed excavation activities. In the event leaks are discovered, said leaks shall be repaired by the Batesville Gas Department prior to commencement of excavation activities. (4) Personnel of the Batesville Gas Department shall determine the location of buried natural gas lines within the area of proposed excavation activities and shall mark such locations as follows: a. Buried natural gas main locations in unpaved areas within the area of proposed excavation activities shall be marked with blue marking flags with white wording "Buried Gas Line" imprinted thereon. Marking flags shall be spaced at approximately five-foot intervals and shall extend throughout the entire area of proposed excavation activities; b. Buried natural gas main locations in paved areas within the area of proposed excavation activities shall be marked by painting orange dots approximately four (4) inches diameter on the surface of the pavement. Orange dots shall be spaced approximately five (5) feet apart with the letter "G" spaced at approximately five;-foot intervals. (5) In the event the proposed excavation activities include blasting, the appropriate gas department personnel conducting the joint survey as required by paragraph (c)(3) above shall compile necessary information and refer the matter to the public works director. The public works director shall coordinate the establishment of procedures and methods of excavation and safety standards to be employed. (6) In the event the proposed excavation activities include boring or tunneling operations, the natural gas mains involved shall be uncovered and elevation of mains determined. Necessary action shall be taken to require proposed boring and/or tunneling operations to be at such elevation to prevent damage to existing natural gas mains. Also, specific procedures and methods shall be established to prevent damage to existing natural gas mains. (7) Prior to commencement of excavation activities, a conference shall be conducted by appropriate gas department personnel with the individual in charge of excavation activities to assure that all concerned are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the operation including the responsibilities of each party concerned. Such conference shall include but not be limited to the following: a. Location of existing natural gas mains and method of temporary marking provided; b. Equipment to be used, procedures and methods to be employed; c. Safety features to be employed; d. Restrictions and/or limitations; e. Date and time excavation activities will commence; f. That excavation activities within five (5) feet of a natural gas main location shall be prohibited unless an employee of the Batesville gas department is present to inspect such activities. (d) Inspection. (1) The gas superintendent of Batesville gas department shall be designated to inspect each excavation activity. (2) The inspector will have available a service truck with the following facilities, supplies and tools: a. Radio for communication with other gas department personnel, city dispatchers and Batesville utility departments; b. Necessary fittings, appliances and tools to repair line break at site of excavation activity. (3) The inspector shall have authority to direct the discontinuance of excavation activities if, in his opinion, such activities are hazardous to existing natural gas mains. (4) Upon completion of excavation activities, the Batesville gas department shall conduct a leak detection survey of all natural gas mains within the area of excavation activities. In the event leaks are discovered, said leaks shall be repaired immediately. (e) Records. (1) The operating superintendent, water and gas departments, shall be responsible for completion of the locate form mentioned in subsections (c)(2) and (c)(3) to indicate the date of commencement and date of completion of excavation activities. (2) The completed locate form shall be maintained in the files of the superintendent, water and gas departments, for future reference. (f) City contract documents. All contract documents by and between the city and individuals and/or firms for any work requiring excavation activities on the part of the contractor shall include provisions requiring the contractor to adhere to the provisions of this damage prevention program. (Ord. No. 85-05-297, 5-21-85)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-11 Paving over utility lines.

Sec. 5-11. - Paving over utility lines. Any concrete paving done in the city, which concrete pavement lies or extends over any city gas, water, sewer, or other existing underground utility line, shall be made in such a manner that all concrete pavement over said underground utility lines is laid in sections and joints in compliance with this section. All such concrete lying over underground city utility lines shall be made in sections twenty-six (26) inches wide and lengths no longer than five (5) feet. Said sections shall be surrounded by expansion joints and installed in such a manner as to be capable of removal in the event of the necessity of maintenance or repair of the underground utility line under said section. (Ord. No. 86-03-308, § 1, 3-18-86)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-12 International Existing Building Code adopted.

Sec. 5-12. - International Existing Building Code adopted. (a) [Adoption.] The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 1401.2. Insert: 10-1-2014. (Ord. No. 88-06-352, § 1, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 92-10-439, § 1, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 03-11-643, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2008-03-707, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 2014-08-805, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-13 International Property Maintenance Code adopted.

Sec. 5-13. - International Property Maintenance Code adopted. (a) [Adopted.] The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition, a copy of which has been reviewed by the mayor and board of aldermen, be and is hereby adopted. (b) [Amendments.] The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: City of Batesville. Section 103.5. Insert: current permit fee schedule as adopted and effective 2/1/06. Section 112.4. Insert: "$250" in first blank; Insert: "$500" in second blank. Section 302.4. Insert: eight (8) inches. Section 304.14. Insert: March 1 to September 30. Section 602.3. Insert: October 1 to April 1. Section 602.4. Insert: October 1 to April 1. (Ord. No. 2014-08-806, §§ 1, 2, 8-19-14, eff. 10-1-14)

Batesville Code of Ordinances § 5-14 Occupancy change inspection fees.

Sec. 5-14. - Occupancy change inspection fees. (a) The fees for occupancy change inspections for residential property shall be as follows: Initial inspection fee .....$10.00 First re-inspection of corrected violations .....$10.00 Each inspection thereafter to re-inspect above violations of same property .....$20.00 (b) The fees for occupancy change inspections for commercial property shall be as follows: ..... Initial inspection fee .....$25.00 First re-inspection of corrected violations .....$25.00 Each inspection thereafter to re-inspect above violations of same property .....$50.00 (Ord. No. 2018-04-851, § 1, 4-17-18)

Source: City of Batesville, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/batesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5BUBURE_ARTIINGEFetched: 10/31/2026