BUILDING, UTILITY, ETC.
CODES

TITLE 12

BUILDING, UTILITY, ETC. CODES

CHAPTER
1.BUILDING CODE.
2.PLUMBING CODE.
3.ELECTRICAL CODE.
4.GAS CODE.
5.HOUSING CODE.
6.SWIMMING POOL CODE.
7.AMUSEMENT DEVICE CODE.
8.EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE.
9.MECHANICAL CODE.
10.MODEL ENERGY CODE.

CHAPTER 1

BUILDING CODE

SECTION
12-101. Building code adopted.
12-102. Modifications.
12-103. Available in recorder’s office.
12-104. Violations.

12-101. Building code adopted. Pursuant to authority
granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the
purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure
or any appurtenance connected or attached to any building or structure, the
Standard Building Code , 1994 edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated
by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the
building code. (1989 Code, ? 4-101, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991,
modified)

12-102. Modifications. (1) Definitions. Whenever the
building code refers to the "Chief Appointing Authority" or the
"Chief Administrator," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the
town council. When the "Building Official" or "Director of
Public Works" is named it shall, for the purposes of the building code,
mean such person as the town council shall have appointed or designated to
administer and enforce the provisions of the building code. When reference is
made to the duties of certain officials named therein that designated
officials of the Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those
of the named official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible
official insofar as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned.
(2)Permit fees. The recommended schedule of permit fees
set forth in Appendix "B" of the building code is adopted as the
town’s permit schedule. (1989 Code, ? 4-102, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-103. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, ? 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
building code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall be
kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1989 Code, ? 4-103,
modified)

12-104. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the building code as herein
adopted by reference and modified. (1989 Code, ? 4-104)

CHAPTER 2

PLUMBING CODE

SECTION
12-201. Plumbing code adopted.
12-202. Modifications.
12-203. Available in recorder’s office.
12-204. Violations.
12-205. Requirement for commercial grease interceptors.

12-201. Plumbing code adopted. Pursuant to authority
granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the
purpose of regulating plumbing installations, including alterations, repairs,
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and the appurtenances thereto,
within or without the town, when such plumbing is or is to be connected with
the town water or sewerage system, the Standard Plumbing Code, 1994 edition
with 1995 revisions, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code
Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference
as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the plumbing code.
(1989 Code, ? 4-201, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991, modified)

12-202. Modifications. Definitions. Wherever the
plumbing code refers to the "Chief Appointing Authority," the
"Administrative Authority," or the "Governing Authority,"
it shall be deemed to be a reference to the town council.
Wherever "Town Engineer," "Engineering
Department," "Plumbing Official," or "Inspector" is
named or referred to, it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the
town council to administer and enforce the provisions of the plumbing code.
When reference is made to the duties of certain
officials named therein that designated officials of the Town of Oliver
Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said
code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the
provisions of said code are concerned. (1989 Code, ? 4-202, as amended by Ord.
#91-06-05, May 1991)

12-203. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, ? 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
plumbing code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall be
kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1989 Code, ? 4-203,
modified)

12-204. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the plumbing code as herein
adopted by reference and modified. (1989 Code, ? 4-204)

12-205. Requirement for commercial grease interceptors.
(1) A grease interceptor shall/will be installed in accordance with Section
1004.4 of the Standard Plumbing Code.
(2)The penalty for each and every violation of the
aforesaid requirement shall be (in addition to any other penalties required by
law) a fifty dollar ($50.00) per day fine for each occurrence, plus court
costs, attorneys fees, inspection fees, expenses, or other costs to the city,
that shall be assessed against each offender per day, and further that a
lawsuit for injunctive relief and other damages and penalties may be filed in
a court of competent jurisdiction for mandatory relief, other relief, or
damages and penalties, with the offender required to pay all attorneys fees,
court costs, inspection fees, and other expenses of the city, in addition to
the fines. (Ord. #95-15-06, June 1995)
CHAPTER 3

ELECTRICAL CODE

SECTION
12-301. Electrical code adopted.
12-302. Available in recorder’s office.
12-303. Permit required for doing electrical work.
12-304. Violations.
12-305. Enforcement.
12-306. Modifications.

12-301. Electrical code adopted. Pursuant to authority
granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the
purpose of providing practical minimum standards for the safeguarding of
persons and of buildings and their contents from hazards arising from the use
of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signaling, or for other
purposes, the National Electrical Code, 1993 edition, as prepared by the
National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the
electrical code. (1989 Code, ? 4-301, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991,
modified)

12-302. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, ? 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
electrical code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall be
kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1989 Code, ? 4-302,
modified)

12-303. Permit required for doing electrical work. No
electrical work shall be done within this town until a permit therefor has
been issued by the Clinton Utility Board. The term "electrical work"
shall not be deemed to include minor repairs that do not involve the
installation of new wire, conduits, machinery, apparatus, or other electrical
devices generally requiring the services of an electrician. (1989 Code, ?
4-303)

12-304. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to do or authorize any electrical work or to use any electricity in such
manner or under such circumstances as not to comply with this chapter and/or
the requirements and standards prescribed by the electrical code. (1989 Code,
? 4-304)

12-305. Enforcement. The electrical inspector shall be
such person as the town council shall appoint or designate. It shall be his
duty to enforce compliance with this chapter and the electrical code as herein
adopted by reference. He is authorized and directed to make such inspections
of electrical equipment and wiring, etc., as are necessary to insure
compliance with the applicable regulations, and may enter any premises or
building at any reasonable time for the purpose of discharging his duties. He
is authorized to refuse or discontinue electrical service to any person or
place not complying with this chapter and/or the electrical code. (1989 Code,
? 4-305)

12-306. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)
CHAPTER 4

GAS CODE

SECTION
12-401. Title and definitions.
12-402. Purpose and scope.
12-403. Use of existing piping and appliances.
12-404. Bond and license.
12-405. Gas inspector and assistants.
12-406. Powers and duties of inspector.
12-407. Permits.
12-408. Inspections.
12-409. Certificates.
12-410. Fees.
12-411. Violations and penalties.
12-412. Nonliability.
12-413. Modifications.

12-401. Title and definitions. This chapter and the code
herein adopted by reference shall be known as the gas code of the town. The
following definitions are provided for the purpose of interpretation and
administration of the gas code.
(1)"Inspector" means the person appointed as
inspector, and shall include each assistant inspector, if any, from time to
time acting as such under this chapter by appointment of the mayor.
(2)"Person" means any individual, partnership,
firm, corporation, or any other organized group of individuals.
(3)"Gas company" means any person distributing
gas within the corporate limits or authorized and proposing to so engage.
(4)"Certificate of approval" means a document
or tag issued and/or attached by the inspector to the inspected material,
piping, or appliance installation, filled out, together with date, address of
the premises, and signed by the inspector.
(5)"Certain appliances" means conversion
burners, floor furnaces, central heating plants, vented wall furnaces, water
heaters, and boilers.

12-402. Purpose and scope. The purpose of the gas code
is to provide minimum standards, provisions, and requirements for safe
installation of consumer’s gas piping and gas appliances. All gas piping and
gas appliances installed, replaced, maintained, or repaired within the
corporate limits shall conform to the requirements of this chapter and to the
Standard Gas Code, 1994 edition, which is hereby incorporated by reference and
made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the
gas code shall be kept on file in the office of the city recorder for the use
and inspection of the public. (Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991)

12-403. Use of existing piping and appliances.
Notwithstanding any provision in the gas code to the contrary, consumer’s
piping installed prior to the adoption of the gas code or piping installed to
supply other than natural gas may be converted to natural gas if the inspector
finds, upon inspection and proper tests, that such piping will render
reasonably satisfactory gas service to the consumer and will not in any way
endanger life or property; otherwise, such piping shall be altered or
replaced, in whole or in part, to conform with the requirements of the gas
code.

12-404. Bond and license. (1) No person shall engage in
or work at the installation, extension, or alteration of consumer’s gas piping
or certain gas appliances, until such person shall have secured a license as
hereinafter provided, and shall have executed and delivered to the mayor a

good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of $10,000, with corporate surety,
conditioned for the faithful performance of all such work, entered upon or
contracted for, in strict accordance and compliance with the provisions of the
gas code. The bond herein required shall expire on the first day of January
next following its approval by the city recorder, and thereafter on the first
day of January of each year a new bond, in form and substance as herein
required, shall be given by such person to cover all such work as shall be
done during such year.
(2)Upon approval of said bond, the person desiring to do
such work shall secure from the city recorder a nontransferable license which
shall run until the first day of January next succeeding its issuance, unless
sooner revoked. The person obtaining a license shall pay any applicable
license fees to the city recorder.
(3)Nothing herein contained shall be construed as
prohibiting an individual from installing or repairing his own appliances or
installing, extending, replacing, altering, or repairing consumer’s piping on
his own premises, or as requiring a license or a bond from an individual doing
such work on his own premises; provided, however, all such work must be done
in conformity with all other provisions of the gas code, including those
relating to permits, inspections, and fees.

12-405. Gas inspector and assistants. To provide for the
administration and enforcement of the gas code, the office of gas inspector is
hereby created. The inspector, and such assistants as may be necessary in the
proper performance of the duties of the office, shall be appointed or
designated by the town council.

12-406. Powers and duties of inspector. (1) The
inspec-tor is authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of the
gas code. Upon presentation of proper credentials, he may enter any building
or premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections or
preventing violations of the gas code.
(2)The inspector is authorized to disconnect any gas
piping or fixture or appliance for which a certificate of approval is required
but has not been issued with respect to same, or which, upon inspection, shall
be found defective or in such condition as to endanger life or property. In
all cases where such a disconnection is made, a notice shall be attached to
the piping, fixture, or appliance disconnected by the inspector, which notice
shall state that the same has been disconnected by the inspector, together
with the reason or reasons therefor, and it shall be unlawful for any person
to remove said notice or reconnect said gas piping or fixture or appliance
without authorization by the inspector and such gas piping or fixture or
appliance shall not be put in service or used until the inspector has attached
his certificate of approval in lieu of his prior disconnection notice.
(3)It shall be the duty of the inspector to confer from
time to time with representatives of the local health department, the local
fire department, and the gas company, and otherwise obtain from proper sources
all helpful information and advice, presenting same to the appropriate
officials from time to time for their consideration.

12-407. Permits. (1) No person shall install a gas
conversion burner, floor furnace, central heating plant, vented wall furnace,
water heater, boiler, consumer’s gas piping, or convert existing piping to
utilize natural gas without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the
mayor; however, permits will not be required for setting or connecting other
gas appliances, or for the repair of leaks in house piping.
(2)When only temporary use of gas is desired, the
recorder may issue a permit for such use, for a period of not to exceed sixty
(60) days, provided the consumer’s gas piping to be used is given a test equal
to that required for a final piping inspection.
(3)Except when work in a public street or other public
way is involved the gas company shall not be required to obtain permits to set
meters, or to extend, relocate, remove, or repair its service lines, mains, or
other facilities, or for work having to do with its own gas system.

12-408. Inspections. (1) A rough piping inspection shall
be made after all new piping authorized by the permit has been installed, and
before any such piping has been covered or concealed or any fixtures or gas
appliances have been attached thereto.
(2)A final piping inspection shall be made after all
piping authorized by the permit has been installed and after all portions
thereof which are to be concealed by plastering or otherwise have been so
concealed, and before any fixtures or gas appliances have been attached
thereto. This inspection shall include a pressure test, at which time the
piping shall stand an air pressure equal to not less than the pressure of a
column of mercury six (6) inches in height, and the piping shall hold this air
pressure for a period of at least ten (10) minutes without any perceptible
drop. A mercury column gauge shall be used for the test. All tools, apparatus,
labor, and assistance necessary for the test shall be furnished by the
installer of such piping.

12-409. Certificates. The inspector shall issue a
cer-tificate of approval at the completion of the work for which a permit for
consumer piping has been issued if after inspection it is found that such work
complies with the provisions of the gas code. A duplicate of each certificate
issued covering consumer’s gas piping shall be delivered to the gas company
and used as its authority to render gas service.

12-410. Fees. The permit fee schedule as recommended in
Appendix "B" of the gas code is hereby adopted.

12-411. Violations and penalties. Any person who shall
violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the gas code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined under the
general penalty clause for this code of ordinances, or the license of such
person may be revoked, or both fine and revocation of license may be imposed.

12-412. Nonliability. This chapter shall not be
construed as imposing upon the municipality any liability or responsibility
for damages to any person injured by any defect in any gas piping or appliance
mentioned herein, or by installation thereof, nor shall the municipality, or
any official or employee thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or
responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized hereunder or the
certificate of approval issued by the inspector.

12-413. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)
CHAPTER 5

HOUSING CODE

SECTION
12-501. Housing code adopted.
12-502. Modifications.
12-503. Available in recorder’s office.
12-504. Violations.

12-501. Housing code adopted. Pursuant to authority
granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the
purpose of securing the public safety, health, and general welfare through
structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light, and ventilation in
dwell-ings, apartment houses, rooming houses, and buildings, structures, or
premises used as such, the Standard Housing Code, 1991 edition with 1992/1994
revisions, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress
Interna-tional, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a
part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the housing code. (1989
Code, ? 4-401, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991, modified)

12-502. Modifications. (1) Definitions. Wherever the
housing code refers to the "Housing Official" it shall mean the
person appointed or designated by the town council to administer and enforce
the provisions of the housing code. Wherever the "Department of Law"
is referred to it shall mean the town attorney. Wherever the "Chief
Appointing Authority" is referred to it shall mean the town council.
When reference is made to the duties of certain
officials named therein that designated officials of the Town of Oliver
Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said
code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the
provisions of said code are concerned.
(2)Penalty clause deleted. Section 108 of the housing
code is deleted. (1989 Code, ? 4-402, as amended by Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991)

12-503. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, ? 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
housing code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall be
kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1989 Code, ? 4-403,
modified)

12-504. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the housing code as herein
adopted by reference and modified. (1989 Code, ? 4-404)
CHAPTER 6

SWIMMING POOL CODE

SECTION
12-601. Swimming pool code adopted.
12-602. Definitions.
12-603. Modifications.
12-604. Available in recorder’s office.
12-605. Permit required.
12-606. Fence required.
12-607. Gates and doors to be self-closing.
12-608. Application of enclosure requirements.
12-609. Modifications.
12-610. Application of chapter.
12-611. Violations.

12-601. Swimming pool code adopted. Pursuant to
authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-516,
and for the purpose of setting standards for the design, construction, or
installation,
alteration, repair or alterations of swimming pools,
public or private and equipment related thereto. The Standard Swimming Pool
Code , 1991 edition with 1993/1994 revisions, as prepared and adopted by the
Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred
to as the swimming pool code. (Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991)

12-602. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter,
the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them:
(1)"Swimming pool." A body of water in an
artificial or semi-artificial recepticle or other container at least 24 inches
deep and at least 22 feet in perimeter, located indoors or outdoors, above or
below the surface of the ground, and designed or used for wading, swimming, or
bathing. This definition includes any child’s pool or solid molded plastic or
inflated rubber that meets with the above dimensions.
(2)"Pool depth." Pool depth is the distance
between the floor of the pool and the maximum operating level when the pool is
in use.
(3)"Fence." A structure of metal or masonry of
required height continuous with or without gaps or holes. (1989 Code, ? 4-501)
12-603. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-604. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated ? 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the
swimming pool code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall
be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

12-605. Permit required. Before beginning construction,
alteration, addition, or remodeling of any type swimming pool, private or
public, the owner must obtain a building permit from the building inspector.
Upon making application, the following information must
be provided for the building inspector:
(1)A plot plan showing the location of the swimming pool
within the lot. Setbacks to property lines on three sides must be indicated.
(2)Proposed dimensions of pool.
(3)Scaled plans and specifications of said pool
providing layout, equipment, and other pertinent data to explain how the pool
will be constructed and how it will comply with requirements stipulated in ?
12-605. (4)Name, address, and business license of the contractor. (1989 Code,
? 4-502)

12-606. Fence required. Every outdoor swimming pool or
family private pool within the Town of Oliver Springs shall be completely
surrounded by a fence or wall not less than five (5) feet in height, which
shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes, or gaps larger than
four (4) inches in any dimension except for doors and gates. A dwelling house
or accessory building may be used as a part of such enclosure. (1989 Code, ?
4-503)

12-607. Gates and doors to be self-closing. All gates or
doors opening into such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and
self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times
when not in actual use, except the door of any building which forms a part of
the enclosure need not be so equipped. Latches shall be placed a minimum of 4
1/2 feet above the underlying ground or otherwise made inaccessable from the
outside to small children. (1989 Code, ? 4-504)

12-608. Application of enclosure requirements. The
requirement for enclosure of swimming pools shall be applicable to all
municipal pools or private family pools hereafter constructed, other than
indoor pools, and shall apply to all existing pools which have the depth of at
least 18 inches of water. No person in possession of land within the town,
either as owner, purchaser, lessee, tenant, or licensee, upon which is
situated a swimming pool or private family pool having a depth of at least 18
inches of water shall fail to provide and maintain such fence or wall as
herein provided. (1989 Code, ? 4-505)

12-609. Modifications. The building inspector may make
modifications in individual cases, upon a showing of good cause, with respect
to the height, nature, or location of the fence, wall, gates, or latches,
provided the protection of small children is not reduced thereby. The building
inspector of Oliver Springs may permit other protective devices or structures
to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute
devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the wall,
fence, gate, and latches described herein. The building inspector shall allow
a reasonable period within which to comply with the requirements of this
chapter. (1989 Code, ? 4-506)

12-610. Application of chapter. The requirements of this
chapter are applicable to all types of swimming pools. (1989 Code, ? 4-507)

12-611. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the swimming pool code as
herein adopted by reference and modified.
CHAPTER 7

AMUSEMENT DEVICE CODE

SECTION
12-701. Amusement device code adopted.
12-702. Modifications.
12-703. Available in recorder’s office.
12-704. Violations.

12-701. Amusement device code adopted. Pursuant to
authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-516,
and for the purpose of regulating the installation, construction, alteration,
repair, removal, operation and use of amusement rides and devices. The
Standard Amusement Device Code , 1985 edition, as prepared and adopted by the
Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred
to as the amusement device code. (Ord. #91-06-05, May 1991)

12-702. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-703. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated ? 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the
amusement device code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and
shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

12-704. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the amusement device code
as herein adopted by reference and modified.
CHAPTER 8

EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE

SECTION
12-801. Excavation and grading code adopted.
12-802. Modifications.
12-803. Application.
12-804. Plans and specifications.
12-805. Issuance of permit.
12-806. Engineering review fees.
12-807. Available in recorder’s office.
12-808. Violations.

12-801. Excavation and grading code adopted. Pursuant to
authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-516,
and for the purpose of setting forth rules and regulations to control
excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and
embankments, the Standard Excavation and Grading Code , 1985 edition, as
prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code,
and is hereinafter referred to as the excavation and grading code. (Ord.
#91-06-05, May 1991)

12-802. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-803. Application. (1) To obtain a permit the
applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form
furnished for that purpose. Every application shall:
(a)Identify and describe the work to be covered by the
permit for which application is made;
(b)Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be
done, by lot, block, tract, and house and street address, or similar
description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work;
(c)Be accompanied by plans and specifications as
required in this code;
(d)State the estimated quantities of work involved;
(e)Be signed by the permittee, or his authorized agent,
who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority;
(f)Give such other information as reasonably may be
required by the building official which may include:
(i)Temporary cover during the grading and development
period.
(ii)Permanent grass and vegetative cover for the area.
(iii)Stabilization by means of mulching (non-vegetative
materials).
(iv)Sodding the area subject to erosion
(v)Use of low-growing plants, vines, shrubs or other
ground covers to stabilize sediment-producing areas.
(vi)Constructing diversionary channels and terraces
across the slope.
(vii)Construction of structures that will stabilize the
grade in water channels.
(viii)Sediment basins constructed in such manner that
failure of the structure would not result in loss of life or interruption of
use or service of public utilities.
(ix)Use of grassed waterways for the safe disposal of
run-off water.
(x)Staging development to avoid having large areas in an
erosive condition at one time.
(xi)Utilization of existing topography in planning
development to minimize erosion, such as planning roadways parallel to
contours.
(xii)Leaving critical areas in an undisturbed condition
or correction of critical areas which cause erosion hazard.
(2)Information on plans. Plans shall be drawn to scale
upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that they will
conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the
location of the work and the name and address of the owner and the person by
whom they were prepared.
The plans shall include the following information:
(a)General vicinity of the proposed site.
(b)Property limits and accurate contours of existing
ground and details of terrain and area drainage.
(c)Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to
be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and relating
construction.
(d)Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage
devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed
with, or as a part of, the proposed work together with a map showing the
drainage area and the estimated run-off of the area served by any drains.
Upstream drainage must be considered and explained in any adverse effect is
possible. Plans for removal, recontouring or other final disposition of
sediment basins or other structural improvements or devices included in the
plan. If a sediment basin is required, it should be designed by registered
engineers in accordance with property guidelines.
(e)Location of any buildings or structures on the
property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings
or structures on land of adjacent owners which are within 15 feet of the
property or which may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
Specifications shall contain information covering
construction and material requirements.
(f)All elevations must be stated in mean sea level datum
and this fact indicated in a note on the plan sheet.
(g)Location of areas of proposed paving.
(h)Limits of vegetative clearing.
(i)Estimates of exposed time of denuded land.
(j)Plans for vegetation reestablishment.
(k)A schedule for performance of all earthwork, earth
stabilization, and reclamation activities.
(l)A soil erosion control plan which shall consider the

following items:
(i)Minimize grading – The plan should relate to the
specific site conditions, and should keep land grading and land disturbance to
a minimum under the circumstances.
(ii)Storm drainage – Both surface and underground storm
water drainage systems should be integrated to accommodate the increased
runoff incurred during land grading.
(iii)Cover – Existing and future protective vegetative
cover should be emphasized, and grading operations and sediment control
measures should minimize land exposure to erosion.
(iv)Sediment basins – Sediment basins for high sediment
producing areas should be planned, installed, and maintained as safety devices
to catch and trap excessive sediment from the development site.
(v)Use of low-growing plants, vines, shrubs or other
ground covers to stabilize sediment-producing areas.
(vi)Constructing diversionary channels and terraces
across the slope.
(vii)Construction of structures that will stabilize the
grade in water channels.
(viii)Sediment basins shall be designed and constructed
in such manner that failure of the structure would not result in loss of life
or interruption of use or service of public utilities.
(ix)Use of grassed waterways for the safe disposal of
run-off water.
(x)Staging development to avoid having large areas in an
erosive condition at one time.
(xi)Utilization of existing topography in planning
development to minimize erosion, such as planning roadways parallel to
contours.
(xii)Leaving critical areas in an undisturbed condition
or correction of critical areas which cause erosion hazard.
(xiii)Within any sinkhole, no fill shall be used without
approval of the city engineer.

12-804. Plans and specifications. When required by the
building official, each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied
by two sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a
soil engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans and
specifications shall be prepared and signed by a civil engineer when required
by the building official. The building official shall obtain recommendations
from the city’s consulting engineer, prior to approving such plans and issuing
a cut and fill permit.

12-805. Issuance of permit. The application, plans and
specification filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the
building official. Such plans shall be reviewed by the citys’ consulting
engineer to check compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. If the
building official is satisfied that the work described in an application for
permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code
and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees have been paid, he
shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
When the building official issues the permit, he shall
endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications
"APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be
changed, modi-fied, or altered without authorization from the building
official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
12-806. Engineering review fees. The building official
shall submit the application, plans, and specifications filed by the applicant
to the city’s, consulting engineer for evaluation and recommendations. The
city’s consulting engineer shall also make the necessary site inspection(s)
and make appropriate recommendations thereof, prior to the issuance of a cut
and fill permit. All costs engendered by the city’s consulting engineer in the
performance of the duties specified herein shall be borne by the project
applicant. The building official shall act as the agent through which all
engineering fees are collected.
12-807. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated ? 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the
standard excavation and grading code has been placed on file in the recorder’s
office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

12-808. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard excavation and
grading code as herein adopted by reference and modified.
CHAPTER 9

MECHANICAL CODE

SECTION
12-901. Mechanical code adopted.
12-902. Modifications.
12-903. Available in recorder’s office.
12-904. Violations.

12-901. Mechanical code adopted. Pursuant to authority
granted by Tennessee Code Annotated ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-516 and for the
purpose of regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including
alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air
conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other
energy-related systems, the Standard Mechanical Code , 1994 edition, as
prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code
and is hereinafter referred to as the mechanical code. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-902. Modifications. When reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein that designated officials of the
Town of Oliver Springs who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar
as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned. (Ord. #91-06-05, May
1991)

12-903. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated ? 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the
mechanical code has been placed on file in the city recorder’s office and
shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

12-904. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the mechanical code as
herein adopted by reference and modified.
CHAPTER 10

MODEL ENERGY CODE

SECTION
12-1001. Model energy code adopted.
12-1002. Modifications.
12-1003. Available in recorder’s office.
12-1004. Violations and penalty.

12-1001. Model energy code adopted. Pursuant to
authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, ?? 6-54-501 through 6-54-506,
and for the purpose of regulating the design of buildings for adequate thermal

resistance and low air leakage and the design and selection of mechanical,
electrical, water-heating and illumination systems and equipment which will
enable the effective use of energy in new building construction, the Model
Energy Code 1992 edition, as prepared and maintained by The Council of
American Building Officials, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference
as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the energy code.

12-1002. Modifications. Whenever the energy code refers
to the "responsible government agency," it shall be deemed to be a
reference to the Town of Oliver Springs. When the "building
official" is named it shall, for the purposes of the energy code, mean
such person as the town council shall have appointed or designated to
administer and enforce the provisions of the energy code.

12-1003. Available in recorder’s office. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, ? 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
energy code has been placed on file in the recorder’s office and shall be kept
there for the use and inspection of the public.

12-1004. Violations and penalty. It shall be a civil
offense for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the
energy code as herein adopted by reference and modified. The violation of any
section of this chapter shall be punishable by a penalty of up to five hundred
dollars ($500) for each offense. Each day a violation is allowed to continue
shall constitute a separate offense.