Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances - Standard Codes

Chapter 22
STANDARD CODES
Art. I. Standard Building Code, secs. 22-1 --- 22-11

Art. II. REPEALED
Art. III. Standard Existing Building Code, secs. 22-16 - 22-19
Art. IV. Standard Fire Prevention Code, secs. 22-20 --- 22-42
Div. 1. In General, secs. 22-20 --- 22-24
Div. 2. Code and Amendments, sec. 22-25 --- 22-42
Art. V. Reserved, secs. 22-43 --- 22-48
Art. VI. Reserved, secs. 22-49 ---22-53
Art. VII. Standard Mechanical Code, secs. 22-54 --- 22-58
Art. VIII. Standard Gas and Plumbing, secs. 22-59 -- 22-63
Art. IX. Reserved, secs. 22-64 -- 22-68
Art. X. Associated Codes and Standards, secs. 22-69 --22-92
Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code
Standard Amusement Device Code
Standard Housing Code
Standard Swimming Pool Code
Art. XI. Southern Building Code Congress International Standards, secs. 22-93 -- 22-120
Standard for Proscenium Curtains
Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings
Standard for Floodplain Management
Standard for Soil Expansion
Standard for Sound Control
Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test
Standard for Roof Tile Test
Standard for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris
Art. XII. Speciality Trade Contractors, secs. 22-121---22-132
Art. 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 Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and
approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted
and 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 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 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 said
Standard Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all appendixes, is an official publication of Southern
Building Code 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 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)
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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 residential
structures.(Ord. 2484, sec 1, 6-7-94)
A. That the following sections of Appendix B of the Southern Building Code Congress
International Standard Building Code are hereby amended to include the following:
1. The fee for Code compliance inspections shall be a flat $25.00 rather than
computing 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 license

applications.
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 Permits
c. Changes of Service Permits
d. 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 a
cubic 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)
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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 inspection

department, 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 building
construction 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 the
municipality, may appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants, and
other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. No person shall be
appointed as inspector of construction who has not had at least five years' ex-
perience as a building inspector, builder, engineer, architect, or as a
superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction.
C. CHAPTER 1---DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
All drawings, specifications and accompanying data shall bear the name and
address of the designer. In the case of buildings or structures of Group C, D and E
Occupancy, 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 state
regulating 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 in
draftsmanship at the time of the original adoption of the 1965 Edition of the
Southern Standard Building Code by the City of Hattiesburg. (Ord. 1802, sec. 1,
8-1-73)
D. CHAPTER 1---CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND BOND

REQUIRED.
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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 with

the 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 (also
known as the Illinois Central Railroad right-of-way) intersects the northern boundary line
of 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; thence
northerly along the boundary line of Plum Street or along the prelongation thereof and
across the right-of-way of the New Orleans and Northeastern (also known as the Southern
Railroad) to the point where the southern boundary line of East Front Street intersects with
the western boundary line of Evans Street; thence along the boundary line of Evans Street
to 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 to
the 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 northwesterly
along 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 point
ninety (90) feet from the northern boundary line of Pine Street; thence westerly parallel to
the 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 the
eastern boundary line of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (also known as the Illinois
Central 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 any
kind over the channel or any part thereof of any creek in the city, without first obtaining a permit
therefore 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 governing
authorities and the order granting the same shall be spread on the municipal minutes. No permit
shall be granted if the proposed building or structure shall in any way obstruct the flow of water in
the 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 as
herein 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, any
slops, sewage, urine, or any other matter of that kind. (Ord. 739, sec. 1, 6-25-25)
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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 henceforth
no 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 Hardy
Street intersects the corporate limit line of the City of Hattiesburg, unless the said building or shed
shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the private property line and the present street
right-of-way line, and no building or shed shall hereafter be constructed on property abutting on
either side of said Hardy Street as above provided unless the same shall be set back the said
required twenty-five (25) feet. Provided, however, that for purposes of setback, covered but
unenclosed 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 value
unless the same be moved and set back to the building line hereinabove established on said portion
of 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 the
Standard 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)
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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 authorities
upon a proper showing that the grounds upon which said building is being erected are high enough
in 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 buildings
occupied 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 City
of 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 a
misdemeanor 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)
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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 building
code(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 board
deem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the party involved take the
examination or be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency as heretofore provided by this
section.
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Secs. 22-9 --- 22-11. Reserved.
Article II. Standard Excavation

and Grading Code (REPEALED)
Sec. 22-12. (REPEALED By Ord. 2579, 1-21-97)
Secs. 22-13 --- 22-15. Reserved.

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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 Building
Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved by
the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declared
operative 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, 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 set forth
herein.
Standard Existing Building Code, 1988 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building
Code 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 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 the
corporate 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 Code
Congress International, Inc., Edition of 1997, this being the current edition, superseding the Edition
of 1994 and any subsequent revisions, a copy of which Fire Prevention Code has been exhibited to
and approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby
adopted, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this
article, 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 Code
Congress International, Inc., as identified above, are too voluminous to here set out in full, a copy
of 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 to
maintain a city telephone number, sec. 18-2; provisions pertaining
to fire hydrants Sec. 28-6 -- 28-7.
and empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein, a certificate to the effect that said Fire
Prevention Code as recommended by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., and
described 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 said
City of Hattiesburg, is to be and become effective as the fire prevention laws and ordinances of the
said 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 City
of Hattiesburg. Violations shall be prosecuted by the Fire Department under the supervision of the
Fire Official or his duly sworn designee. The Fire Department is vested with full power and
authority to issue citations for any violations of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code. Any
sworn officer of the City of Hattiesburg is vested with full power and authority to enforce fire lane
agreements 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 and
authority 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)
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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 his
duly sworn designee.
"Applicable Governing Body" as used in the Fire Prevention Code, shall be held to mean the
Mayor 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 C
common 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 composition
and labeling requirements of the Department of Transportation.
"Explosive Material" as used in the Fire Prevention Code shall be held to mean the referenced
definition within the Code (explosives, blasting agents and detonators, including, but not limited
to, 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 also
that property held by the University of Southern Mississippi, as described in Section 22-20 in the
City'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 specified
activity. 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 certification
of a person or persons who design, install or maintain fire protection equipment, such as automatic
sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers and industrial suppression systems. (Ord. 2615, sec.
6, 12-16-97; Ord. 2504, sec. 6, 11-8-94)
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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 vehicles
transporting 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 within
said city; provided, however, in the event that a vehicle or vehicles carrying explosive materials
may 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 the
Hattiesburg 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 Hazardous
Chemicals, Flammable Liquids, Liquidified Petroleum Gases or other Dangerous
Articles.
The routes for transporting hazardous chemicals, gases and other dangerous articles into
and through the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg are hereby established in Section 22-29
of 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 Prevention

Code, shall also include the following:
A. Installation of No Parking Signs or other appropriate notice, or approved

obstructions 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 consent
can 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 all
times. The only exceptions will be vehicles making deliveries to businesses with the
maximum 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 ----- $250.00

required 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 fails
to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made hereunder, or who
shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved
hereunder, 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 City
of Hattiesburg, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally
for 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 Assessment
Fee, 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 to
continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects
within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited
conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to mean that the prohibited
conditions 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*
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*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 .
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*Cross references--Buildings and building regulations generally, Ch. 22, Art. I; fire prevention and
protection, Ch. 22, Art. IV.
Article VI. Reserved*
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*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 Code
Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and approved by the
Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted and declared
operative as of the 7th day of April, 1998, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of
B. Filing. Said Standard Mechanical Code, 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
herein.
Standard Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
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 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 this
chapter 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 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 Congress
International or other appropriate governing agency and under the supervision of and inspected by
a 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 conformity
with the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and any
orders, rules, or regulations issued by authority thereof.
B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognized testing

laboratory, 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 in
conformity 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 forth

in the Southern Building Code Congress International's Standard Mechanical Code and/or which
have been approved by Federal and State agencies, such as the National Fire Protection
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 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 such
existing equipment without first securing a permit from the Land Development Code Office, except
as provided in Section 22-55 of this chapter.
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 metering of 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
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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 to
the Land Development Office by the person, firm or corporation installing the work. This
application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications, and schedules as may be
necessary 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 will
conform 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 from
the 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 be
made 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 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
thousand 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 each
additional thousand or fraction thereof
2. Additional inspections, or inspection trips, made necessary through the failure of a

contractor to specify location of installation, or failure to install mechanical equipment
properly, or to otherwise create conditions making such additional inspections or trips
necessary, 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 the
treasury 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 Mechanical Engineer or Master Mechanical
Contractor for maintenance and relocation of mechanical equipment in or on buildings
or premises owned or occupied by the applicant for the permit. New mechanical
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 Building Official and shall contain a description of the premises on
which 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 Building
Official, 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 be
issued. The annual permit fee shall be issued. The annual permit fee shall be
established by the governing authorities, and in no case shall be more than One
Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00). An annual permit shall be required
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
7,501 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.----- $100.00
15,001 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 made
under a permit, other than an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporation
making the installation notify the Land Development Code Office, who shall cause to be inspected
the 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 use
of temporary installation, such certificate shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein and
shall be revocable by the Building Official, or his official designee, for cause.
C. A preliminary certificate of inspection of approval may be issued authorizing the

connection 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 placement
of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the equipment shall notify the
Land Development Code Office and such equipment shall NOT be concealed until it has been
inspected and approved by the Building Official, or his official designee.
E. At regular intervals the Building Official, or his official designee, shall visit all premises
where work may be done under annual permits and shall inspect all equipment installed under such
a 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 the
fee required by Section 22-56C of this chapter has been paid.
F. Routine inspections at the request of individual residential property owners shall be

made by the Building Official, or his official designee, after such residential property owner has
obtained 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 to
the person, firm or corporation making the installation a written notice stating the defects which
have 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-related
systems.(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 mechanical

contracting 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 and
qualifications 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 in
the business governed by the license for which he is applying. The applicant shall be required to
demonstrate to the board that he possesses the requisite skill, knowledge and experience in the
trade 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 active
experience 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's
character;
3. Applicants must have a telephone for the purpose of receiving any directions from
the Building Official, or his official representative;
4. An applicant for any contractor's license shall be required to successfully past

examination as herein provided, and provide proof thereof.
5. Mechanical Contractors must also provide proof of his/her Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) Certification, showing the level of Freon work he/sheis
authorized to perform.
An applicant who is a recipient of a degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited

four (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 university
he attended to forward a copy of his transcript to the board, and the other two (2) years are in the
active employment of a professional mechanical engineer.
An applicant who is a recipient of a certificate of proficiency in a mechanical course from

an 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 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 mechanical contractor.
D. Examination for Mechanical Contractors; fee.
1. All applicants for examination must obtain an application from the Land
Development Code Office, complete and submit same for review by the
Plumbing, 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 receive
Board approval.
3. Applicant shall pay the required examination fee of Southern Building Code
Congress 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 exam
application 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, and
exams 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 who
fails to achieve a passing score on two (2) consecutive attempts, shall be required to
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 mechanical installation unless the work performed in
the course of such business is under the direct supervision of a master mechanical licensed
contractor.
F. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in any craft mentioned herein shall
meet 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 who

are 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 due
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 the
expiration 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)
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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 mechanical
installation or the mechanical code(s);
B. The holder of the license assigns or transfers his/her license issued in accordance with
the 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 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
board deem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the party
involved take the examination or be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency as
heretofore 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 a
review of any decision of the Building Official, his official representative, or The Plumb-
ing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board, provided that such
appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shall
have been notified of such decision 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
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Building Official, his official representative, or the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and
Specialty 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 a
misdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 21-13-19, Mississippi
Code, 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 party
owning, 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 as
assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or the
certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any
equipment 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 Building
operative as of the 7th day of April, 1998, and binding within the corporate limits of the City of
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 set
forth herein.
Standard Plumbing and Gas Codes, 1997 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building
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:
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private buildings and premises, with exceptions as provided in Sections 22-61 and 22-62 of this
chapter.
A. Plumbing - That the provision of this chapter shall apply to every installation, including
alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and
connections 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. These
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet
connections appliances, and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas
appliances and related accessories with the following general exceptions:
1. Natural Gas Equipment and Mercury Test would be required at the time of installation
and prior to services being turned on.
2. No unlicensed person will be permitted to do any gas work, including homeowners

working on their own homes.
3. Any Natural Gas Equipment that has been disconnected

for a period of one (1) year, will require a Mercury Test and Inspection, prior to any
connections 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 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 the Southern 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 Permits, sec. 22-66C). (Ord. 2579, sec.4, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-61. Standard for Equipment.
with the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statues of the State of Mississippi, and any

(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 the
State of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof.
B. Conformity of installation of plumbing and/or gas equipment with applicable regulations

set 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 Fire
Protection 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 safe
for 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 connection
has been authorized by the Building Official, and a permit has been issued in accordance with
Section 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 in
any such existing equipment without first securing a permit from the Land Development Code
Office, except as provided in Section 22-60 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 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 metering
of 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.
application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications, and schedules as may be necessary
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 will conform 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 from the installation described in the permit
without written approval of the Building Official.
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, including
any re-inspections.
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TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$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 thousand
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 each additional
thousand 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 gas
equipment properly, or to otherwise create conditions making such additional
inspections or trips necessary, are hereby designated "Extra Inspections." For each
such "Extra Inspections," a fee of $15.00 shall be charged against and paid by said
contractor 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 applicant
for 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 Building
Official and shall contain a description of the premises on which work is to be
done under this permit.
record for each annual inspection of all equipment relocated under Building
Official, or his official designee, shall have access to such records.
issuance.
established by the governing authorties, and in no case shall be more than One
Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00). An annual permit shall be
required for each individual building owned and/or operated under an annual
permit.

0 to 7,500 sq. ft.------------------ $ 50.00
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7,501 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.----- $100.00
15,001 sq. ft. and above ----------- $150.00
(Ord. 2579, sec. 7, 1-21-97)
A. Upon the completion of any installation of plumbing and /or gas equipment which has
been made under a permit, other than an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or
corporation making the installation notify the Land Development Code Office, who shall cause to
be inspected the installation within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and
legal holidays.
B. Where the Building Official, or his official designee, finds the installation to be in
conformity with the provisions of this chapter he hasll issue to the person, firm or corporation
making the installation a certificate of inspection approval, with duplicate copy for the delivery to
the owner, if requested, authorizing the use of the installation and connection to the supply of gas
and shall send written notice of such authorization to the agency supplying the gas service.
C. When a certificate of inspection approval is issued authorizing the connection and use
D. A preliminary certificate of inspection of approval may be issued authorizing the

E. When any plumbing and/or gas equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent
placement of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the
equipment shall notify the Land Development Code Office and such equipment shall NOT be
concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Building Official, or his official
designee.
F. At regular intervals the Building Official, or his official designee, shall visit all premises
G. Routine inspections at the request of individual residential property owners shall be

H. If upon inspection the installation is not found to be in full conformity with the
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A. Master Plumbing Contractor License - Any person engaged in the business of installing
or 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, gas
appliances and/or related accessories as covered in the Code(s) or this chapter. These requirements
apply 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 and
qualifications together with all supporting data; and such person shall be subject to such exami-
nation as the board shall deem advisable.
trade as a plumbing and/or gas contractor by forwarding the following to the board:

than the applicant, in the trade for which the applicant is applying listing chronologically the active
experience under his supervision, of the applicant in the trade, and dates of said employment;
character;

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 in
the 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) years
are 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 the
trade 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 Land
Development 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 receive
Board approval.
3. Applicant shall pay the required examination fee of Southern Building Code
Congress 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 exam
application 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, and
exams 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 who
fails to achieve a passing score on two (2) consecutive attempts, shall be required
to requalify before the Board, prior to attempting the exam a third time.

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.
(SBCCI), including, but not limited to insurance and bond requirement in Section 14-9 of
State Board of Contractors Regulations, Department of Environmental Quality, and
National Fire Protection Association.

House Bill 359.(Ord. 2579,sec. 11, 1-21-97)
business of plumbing and/or gas 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.
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B. Renewal of License; fee - The license of plumbing and/or gas contractors shall become
due annually. Contractors failing to timely renew shall be subject to a penalty as set forth
by the Privilege License Department.
expiration 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.
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Cross reference--see Chapter 14, Art.I, Classification of License, Ordinance 2579, 1-21-97
Sec. 22-62.5. Revocation:
A. The holder of the license violated any ordinance, code or law relating to plumbing
and/or gas installation or the plumbing and/or gas code(s);
the provisions of this chapter, including: should such person permit the use of his/her license to
allow a unlicensed person to directly use his/her license in obtaining permits for the installation of
plumbing and/or gas.
chapter.( Ord. 2579, sec. 13, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-62.6 Board of Review
his assistants and the duly appointed members of the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty
Trades Examining Review Board established by the City.
review 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 in
writing within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified of such
decision 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 the
Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board complies with this
chapter, and within five (5) days shall make a decision in with its findings.
Sec. 22-62.7. Violations, Penalties.
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Code, 1972, Annotated, as amended. (Ord. 2579, sec. 17, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-62.8. Liability for Damages.
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 as
assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or the
certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any
equipment 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 Congress

International 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, unless
inspection 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 Gas
Code are hereby amended to include the following:
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 306.1:
In new construction only rigid pipe or AGA approved flexible tubing with standard
connectors should be used.
A. In new construction, if the use of the materials listed above, in a particular application is
for 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 is
not 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 approved
tubing, connectors and methods of joining. (Ord. 2579, sec. 16, 1-21-97)
Article IX. Reserved*
Sec. 22-64 --68. Reserved.
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*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 Southern
and declared operative 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 Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, being the current
Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, is an official publication of Southern
and become effective as the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, and its
revisions. (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)
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*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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A. That the following sections and/or chapters of the Standard Unsafe Building
Abatement Code, 1985 Edition, are hereby repealed:
1. Chapter 1, Section 105, Board of Adjustments and Appeals
2. Chapter 3, Section 302.1, Notice and Section 302.2, Recording of Notice
3. Chapter 4, Appeals
4. Chapter 5, Rules of Procedure for Hearing Appeals
5. Chapter 6, Implementation
B. That the following chapter be added to the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement
Code, 1985 Edition:
"CHAPTER 4 - PROCEDURES TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE
401.1 General
The Building Official, or his official representative, shall follow the provisions of
this Code, make all necessary determinations or findings, and follow established
procedures to achieve compliance with this Code.
402.1 Procedure
Once the Building Official, or his official representative, has made the
determination that a building structure or premise, or portion thereof is unsafe, the
Notice of such determination shall be mailed, or delivered, in the manner
provided by law and shall contain the following information:
1. The municipal street address
2. The legal description of the building, structure, or premise.
3. A statement indicating that the building, structure, or premise has been declared
unsafe by the Building Official, or his official representative, and stating the
conditions determined to have rendered the building, structure, or premise unsafe under the
provisions of this code.
4. A statement advising that if the following required action as determined by the

Building Official, or his official representative, is not commenced within ten (10)
days or completed within six (6) months, allowing for one six (6)month extension,
it shall be referred to the Land Development Code Administrator's Office to
prepare the necessary documents for a hearing before the City Council as
provided for within the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as Amended. (Ord.
2414, sec. 1, 6-2-92)
402.2 Hearing
The hearing, notices, procedures and penalties shall be in accord with the
Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as Amended." (Ord. 2296, secs. 1--2, 8-2-
88; Ord. 2251, sec. 2, 12-9-86)
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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 Building
B. Filing. Said Standard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, being the current edition,
forth herein.
Standard Amusement Device Code, 1985 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building
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*

A. Adoption. The Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition, by Southern Building Code
B. Filing. Said Standard Housing Code, 1991 Edition, being the current edition, is too
herein.
Standard Housing Code, 1994 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
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
B. Filing. Said Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 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
herein.
Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1994 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
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 this
chapter and the following general exceptions:
A. Special Trades- That the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation of fire
sprinkler 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 and
through 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 the
Southern 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:
with the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and any
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B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognize testing
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 the
applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by
authority thereof.
B. Conformity of installation of fire sprinkler systems and/or swimming pool equipment

with applicable regulations set forth in the Southern Building Code Congress International/s
Standard 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 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 persons and property.
Sec. 22-86. Permits.
A. No fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool 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 such existing equipment without first securing a permit from the Land
Development 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 lines
and/or pumping stations.
TOTAL VALUATION FEE

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$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 thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,000.01 to $500,000 $460.00 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,000.01 and up $1,660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof
2. Additional inspections, or inspection trips, made necessary through the failure of
a contractor to specify location of installation, or failure to install fire sprinkler
system and/or swimming pool equipment properly, or to otherwise create condi-
tions making such additional inspections or trips necessary, are hereby
designated "Extra Inspections." For each such "Extra Inspections," a fee of $15.00
shall be charged against and paid by said contractor into the treasury of the City
of Hattiesburg.
D. Annual Permits
1. Annual permits may, upon application, be issued toany person, firm, or

corporation regularly employing one or more license Plumbing Engineer or
Master Plumbing Contractor for maintenance and relocation of plumbing and/or
mechanical equipment in or on buildings or premises owned or occupied by the
applicant for the permit. New plumbing and/or mechanical 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 Building Official and
shall contain a description of the premises on which work is to be done under this
permit.
record for each annual inspection of all equipment relocated under said permit,and
the Building Official, or his offi cial designee, shall have access to such records.
issuance.
established by the governing authorties, and in no case shall be more than One
Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00). An annual permit shall be
required for each individual building owned and/or operated under an annual permit.

0 to 7,500 sq. ft.------------------ $ 50.00
7,501 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.----- $ 100.00
15,001 sq. ft. and above ----------- $150.00
(Ord. 2579, sec. 7, 1-21-97)
A. Upon the completion of any installation of fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool
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equipment which has been made under a permit, other than an annual permit, it shall be the duty of
the person, firm, or corporation making the installation notify the Land Development Code Office,
who shall cause to be inspected the 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 use
C. A preliminary certificate of inspection of approval may be issued authorizing the
D. When any fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool equipment is to be hidden from
view by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing
the equipment shall notify the Land Development Code Office and such equipment shall NOT be
concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Building Official, or his official
designee.
E. At regular intervals the Building Official, or his official designee, shall visit all premises
F. Routine inspections at the request of individual residential property owners shall be

G. If upon inspection the installation is not found to be in full conformity with the
Specialty Trades - Any person engaged in the business ofo installing or contracting to
install, repairing or contracting to repair, alter or replace any fire sprinkler system and/or
swimming pool equipment regulated by Federal, State and/or local regulations. (Ord. 2579, sec. 10,
1-21-97)
Sec. 22-86.3. Application and Examination
A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of fire sprinkler
system and/or swimming pool contracting 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 and qualifications together with all supporting data; and such person shall be
subject to such examination as the board shall deem advisable.
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trade as a fire sprinkler and/or swimming pool contractor by forwarding the following to the board:

than the applicant, in the trade for which the applicant is applying listing
chronologically the active experience under his supervision, of the applicant in the
trade, and dates of said employment;
character;

5. Fire Sprinkler Systems contractor's must also provide proof of his/her Certification
by the appropriate governing agency, showing the level of work he/she is
authorized to perform, such as National Fire Protection Association (NFiPA).
An applicant who is a recipient of a certificate of proficiency in a fire sprinkler systems

and/or swimming pools course from an accredited trade school may substitute this educational
background for two (2) years of experience in the trade as a fire sprinkler systems and/or
swimming pools contractor, provided that he directs the trade 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 specialty contractor.
D. Fire Sprinkler Systems and Swimming Pool Contractors are exempt from SBCCI
exams.

installation, repairing or altering of fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool installation unless
the work performed in the course of such business is under the direct supervision of a fire sprinkler
system and/or swimming pool licensed contractor.
(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.

are fully qualified and have valid license from another city who meets the requirements of House
Bill 359.(Ord. 2579, sec. 11, 1-21-97)
business of fire sprinkler systems and/or swimming pool 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.
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B. Renewal of License; fee - The license of fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool
contractors shall become due annually. Contractors failing to timely renew shall be subject to a
penalty as set forth by the Privilege License Department.
expiration date, said licensee shall be required to reapply to the board and be tested if a fire
sprinkler system and/or swimming pool contractor, if the board deems necessary.(Ord. 2579, sec.
12, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-87. Revocation:
A. The holder of the license violated any ordinance, code or law relating to fire sprinkler
systems and/or swimming pool installation or the fire sprinkler systems and/or swimming pool
code(s);
the provisions of this chapter, including: should such person permit the use of his/her license to
allow a unlicensed person to directly use his/her license in obtaining permits for the installation of
fire sprinkler and/or swimming pool.
chapter.(Ord. 2579, sec. 13, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-88. Board of Review
his assistants and the duly appointed members of the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty
Trades Examining Review Board established by the City.
review 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 in
writing within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified of such
decision 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 the
Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board complies with this
chapter, and within five (5) days shall make a decision in with its findings.
Sec. 22-89. Violations, Penalties.
Code, 1972, Annotated, as amended.(Ord. 2579, sec. 17, 1-21-97)
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Sec. 22-90. Liability for Damages.
owning, operating, controlling or installing any fire sprinkler system and/or swimming pool
equipment for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City of
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or
reinspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason
of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein. (Ord. 2579, sec. 18, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-91 -- 22-92. Reserved.
Article XI. Southern Building Code Congress International Standards
Sec. 22 - 93. Standard for Proscenium Curtains; Adopted; copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Proscenium Curtains, 1988 Edition, by Southern Building
B. Filing. Said Standard for Proscenium Curtains, 1988 Edition, being the current edition,
forth herein.
Standard for Proscenium Curtains, 1988 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building
become effective as the Standard for Proscenium Curtains, 1988 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord.
2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Secs. 22-94 --- Sec 22-95. Reserved.
Sec. 22 - 96. Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings; Adopted; copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings, 1984 Edition, by Southern
B. Filing. Said Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings, 1984 Edition, being the current
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Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings, 1984 Edition, is an official publication of Southern
and become effective as the Standard for Existing High Rise Buildings, 1984 Edition, and its
revisions. (Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 99. Standard for Floodplain Management; Adopted; copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Floodplain Management, 1989 Edition, by Southern

Building Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to and ap-
proved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same is hereby adopted
B. Filing. Said Standard for Floodplain Management, 1989 Edition, being the current
Standard for Floodplain Management, 1989 Edition, is an official publication of Southern
and become effective as the Standard for Floodplain Management, 1989 Edition, and its revisions.
(Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Secs. 22 - 100 --- Sec. 22-101. Reserved.
Sec. 22 - 102. Standard for Soil Expansion; Adopted; Copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Soil Expansion, 1986 Edition, by Southern Building Code
B. Filing. Said Standard for Soil Expansion, 1986 Edition, being the current edition, is too
herein.
Standard for Soil Expansion, 1986 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
Congress International, Inc., and that said publication in pamphlet form by authority and
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become effective as the Standard for Soil Expansion, 1986 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord. 2579,
secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Secs. 22-103 --- 22-104. Reserved.
Sec. 22 - 105. Standard for Sound Control. Adopted; copies for file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Sound Control, 1987 Edition, by Southern Building Code
B. Filing. Said Standard for Sound Control, 1987 Edition, being the current edition, is too
herein.
Standard for Sound Control, 1987 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
become effective as the Standard for Sound Control, 1987 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord. 2579,
secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 108. Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test. Adopted; copies for file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test, 1988 Edition, by Southern
B. Filing. Said Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test, 1988 Edition, being the current
Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test, 1988 Edition, is an official publication of Southern
and become effective as the Standard for Textile Wall Covering Test, 1988 Edition, and its
revisions. (Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Secs. 22-108 --- 22-110. Reserved.
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Sec. 22 - 111. Standard for Roof Tile Test. Adopted; copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Roof Tile Test, 1993 Edition, by Southern Building Code
B. Filing. Said Standard for Roof Tile Test, 1993 Edition, being the current edition, is too
herein.
Standard for Roof Tile Test, 1993 Edition, is an official publication of Southern Building Code
become effective as the Standard for Roof Tile Test, 1993 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord. 2579,
secs. 1--3, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 116. Standard for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris.
A. Adoption. The Standard for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris,
1994 Edition, by Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this
date been exhibited to and approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and
the same is hereby adopted and declared operative 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 for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris, 1994
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 set forth herein.
Standard for Determining Impact Resistance from Windborne Debris, 1994 Edition, is an official
publication of Southern Building Code 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 for Determining Impact
Resistance from Windborne Debris, 1994 Edition, and its revisions. (Ord. 2579, secs. 1--3, 1-21-
97)
Secs. 22-117 --- Sec 22-120. Reserved.
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Article XII. Speciality Trade Contractors
Sec. 22-121. Applicability.
private buildings and premeises:
Speciality Trades- That the provisions of this section shall apply to the installation fuel
piping and/or petroleum equipment as regulated by the Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ), including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fitting and/or
appurtenances.(Ord. 2580, sec. 1, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-122. Standards for Equipment.
with the provisions of the chapter, the applicable statutes of the State of Mississippi, and any

laboratory, shall be prima facie evidence that such equipment is safe for persons and property.(Ord.
2580, sec. 3, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-123. Standards for the Installation of Equipment
A. All fuel piping and/or petroleum 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
the State of Mississippi, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof.
B. Conformity of installation of fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment, with applicable

regulations set forth by the Department of Environmental Quality, that regulate underground
storage tanks, etc. shall be prima facie evidence that such installations are safe for persons and
property. (Ord. 2580, sec.2, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-124. Permits.
A. No fuel piping and/or petroleum 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 such existing equipment without first securing a permit from the Land Development Code
Office.
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1. Contractors calling for a Code Compliance Inspection will be charged a minimum
of $15.00 for EACH inspection, including any re-inspection.
inspections for new or renovation construction for residential and/or commercial
work (not in conjunction for residential and/or commercial work (not in
conjunction with any other building permit), and said fees shall be made prior to
issuance of a permit:
TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$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
$500,000.01 and up $1,660.00 for the first $500,000plus $2.00 for each additional
thousand 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 fuel piping and/or
petroluem equipment properly, or to otherwise create conditions making such
additional inspections or trips necessary, are hereby designated "Extra Inspections."
For each such "Extra Inspections," a fee of $15.00 shall be charged against and paid
by said contractor into the treasury of the City of Hattiesburg.
(Ord. 2580, sec. 4, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 125. Inspection and certificates.
A. Upon the completion of any installation of fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment,
which has been made under a permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporation
making the installation to notify the Land Development Code Office, who shall cause to be
inspected the installation within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays,
and and legal holidays.
B. Where the Building Official, or his official designee, finds the installation to be in
conformity with the provisions of this chapter he shall issue to the person, firm, or corpora-
tion making the installation a certificate of inspection approval, with duplicate copy for the
delivery to the owner, if requested, authorizing the use of the installation and connection to
the supply of electricity and/or gas and shall send written notice of such authorization to
the agency supplying the electric or gas service.
C. When a certificate of inspection approval is issued authorizing the connection and use
of temporary installation, such certificate shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated
therein and shall be revocable by the Building Official, or his official designee, for cause.
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D. A preliminary certificate of inspection of approval may be issued authorizing the
connection 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.
E. When any fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment is to be hidden from view by the
permanent placement of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the
equipment shall notify the Land Development Code Office and such equipment shall NOT
be concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Building Official, or his
official designee.
F. If upon inspection the installation is not found to be in full conformity with the
provisions of this chapter, the Building Official, or his official designee, shall at once for-
ward to the person, firm or corporation making the installation a written notice stating the
defects which have been found to exist. (Ord. 2580, sec. 5, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 126. Connection to Installation.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make connection from a supply
of electricity or gas or to supply electricity or 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 connection has
been authorized by the Building Official, and a permit has been issued in accordance with
Section 22-124 of this chapter. (Ord. 2580, sec. 6, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-127. Application.
A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of fuel piping and/or
petroleum equipment contracting shall before doing so, file an application with the Land
Development Code Division to be forward to the Plumbing, Gas, Mechancial and Specialty
Trades Examining Review Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Said
application shall set forth facts which will show the business address and phone number,
training and qualifications together with all supporting data.
B. All applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
C. All applicants for a license shall have had at least five (5) years proven experience in the
business governed by the license for which he is applying. The applicant shall be required
to demonstrate to the board that he possesses the requisite skill, knowledge and experience
in the trade as a fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment 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
active experience under his supervision, of the applicant in the trade, and dates of said
employment;
character;
3. Applicants must have a telephone for the purpose of receiving any directions from the
Building Official, or his official representative;
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4. Specialty Trades contractor's must also provide proof of his/her Certification by the
appropriate governing agency, showing the level of work he/she is authorized to perform.
An applicant who is a recipient of a certificate of proficiency in a fuel piping and/or

petroleum equipment course from as accredited trade school may substitute this educational
background for two (2) years of experience in the trade as a fuel piping and/or petroleum
equipment, contractor, provided that he directs the trade 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 specialty contractor.
D. No individual, firm, partnership, or corporation shall engage in the business of

installation, repairing, or altering of fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment installation
unless the work performed in the course of such business is under the direct supervision of
a fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment licensed contractor.
E. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in any craft mentioned herein shall
(SBCCI), including but not limited to insurance and bond requirements in Section 14-9 of
State Board of Contractors Regulations, and Department of Environmental Quality.
F. A license may, upon application, be granted to individuals, firms or corporations who

House Bill 359. (Ord. 2580, sec. 8, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-128. Classification of License:
Specialty Trades - Any person engaged in the business of installing or contracting to

install, repairing or contracting to repair, alter or replace and fuel piping and/or petroleum
equipment regulated by Federal, State and/or local regulations.
(Ord. 2580, sec. 7, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22-129. License Requirements:
business of fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment 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 fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment
contractor shall be come due annually. Contractors failing to timely renew shall be subject
to a penalty as set forth by the Privilege License Department.
expiration date, said licensee shall be required to reapply to the board and be re-certified by
the appropriate governing agency if the board deems necessary. (Ord. 2580, sec. 9, 1-21-
97)
Sec. 22-130. Revocation.
Any license granted under this chapter, or which may be in force at the time this chapter is
passed, may be revoked by the board if:
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A. The holder of the license violates any ordinance, code or law relating to fuel piping
and/or petroleum equipment;
the 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 fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment.
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
board deem it advisable before reissuing the license, they may require that the party
involved be re-certified by the appropriate governing agency as heretofore provided by this
chapter. (Ord. 2580, sec. 10, 1-21-97)
Sec. 22 - 131. Board of Review*
his assistants and the duly appointed members of the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical and
Specialty Trades Examining Review Board established by the City.
review of any decision of the Building Official, his official representative, of The Plumb-
ing, Gas, Mechanical and Specialty Trades Examining Review Board, provided that such
appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after such person, firm or corporation shall
have been notified of such decision 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 the Plumbing, Gas, Mechanican and
Specialty Trades Examining Review Board complies with this chapter, and within five (5)
days shall make a decision in accordance with its findings. (Ord. 2580, sec. 11, 1-21-97)
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*Cross references---see chapter 6, boards.
Sec. 22-132. Violations, Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provision hereof shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 21-13-19,
Mississippi Code, 1972, Annotated, as amended. (Ord. 2580, sec. 12, 1-21-97)
This chapter shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party
owning, operating, controlling or installing any fuel piping and/or petroleum equipment for
damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City of
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection
or reinspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or
by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein. (Ord. 2580,
sec. 13, 1-21-97)
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Sec. 22-134 -- 136. Reserved.
Article XIII. American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family
Dwelling Code.
Sec. 22 - 137. Adopted; copies on file; certification.
A. Adoption. The Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family
Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition, and all Appendix and amendments thereto, by the Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI), a copy of which has this day been
exhibited to and approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and
the same is hereby adopted and declared operative as of the 4th day of March, 1997, and
binding within the corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the police
jurisdiction thereof.
B. Filing. Said Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family
Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition, and all Appendix and amendments thereto, being the current
edition, is too voluminous to herein set out in full but a copy of the same is on file with the
Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely
copied and set forth herein.
and empowered to insert at the appropriate place therein a Certificate to the effect that said
Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family Dwelling Code,
1995 Edition, and all Appendix and amendments thereto is an official publication of the
Southern Building Code Congress International, Incorporated, and that said publication in
booklet from by authority and under direction of the Mayor and the Council of said City of
Hattiesburg is to be and become effective as the Council of American Building Officials
(CABO) One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition.(Ord. 2591, sec. 1--3, 3-4-97)
Sec. 22-138. Penalties.
misdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be punished as provieded by Section 21-13-19,
Mississippi Code, 1972, Annotated, as amended.(Ord. 2591, sec. , 3-4-97)
This section shall not be constructed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party
owning, operating, contrlling or installing any equipment for damages to persons or
property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be
held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized
herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval
or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein. (Oord. 2591, sec.6, 3-4-97)
Secs. 22-140 --- 22-144. Reserved.
Article XIV. International Property Maintenance Code
Sec. 22-145. Adopted; copies on file; certification
A. Adoption. The International Property Maintenance Code, 1998 Edition, by Southern

Building Code Congress International, Inc., a copy of which has this date been exhibited to
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and approved by the Council of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, be and the same are
hereby adopted and declared operative as the 7th day of April, 1997, and binding with the
corporate limits of the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the police jurisdiction thereof.
B. Filing. Said International Property Maintenance Code, 1998 Edition, being the current
editions, are too voluminous to herein set out in full but copies of the same are on file with
Clerk of the City of Hattiesburg and made a part of this chapter as if fully and completely
copied and set forth herein.
and empowered to insert at the appropriate place therin a certificate to the effect that said
that said International Property Maintenance Code, 1998 Edition, is an official publication
of Southern Building Code 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 International Property
Maintenance Code, 1998 Edition. (Ord. 2633, secs. 1--3, 4-7-98)
Secs. 22-146 -- 22-150. Reserved.
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Chapter 22

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

Article I. Standard Building Code

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

Sec. 22-1.1 Modification.

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

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

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 inspection

C. CHAPTER 1---DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

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

2. Registration requirements: All builders and contractors shall be registered with

(a) Name of contractor or builder.

(b) Name of company or corporation.

(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,

(I) Proof of liability insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars

E. CHAPTER 9--- WATER SUPPLY.

Sec. 22-3. Fire limits established.

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

Sec. 22-6. First floor elevation.

Sec. 22-8. Revocation.

Article II. Standard Excavation

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

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

Article III. Standard Existing Building Code

Sec. 22-16. Adopted; copies on file; certification.

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

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

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

DIVISION 2. CODE AND AMENDMENTS

Sec. 22-25. Adopted; copies on file; certification.

Sec. 22-26. Enforcement.

Sec. 22-27. Definitions.

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

Sec. 22-31. Establishment of fire lanes.

Access to buildings by fire apparatus, as referred to in Chapter 6, of the Fire Prevention

A. Installation of No Parking Signs or other appropriate notice, or approved

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 ----- $250.00

F. Hydrant Flow Test ----- $100.00

Sec. 22-34. Penalties.

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

Article VI. Reserved*

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

Article VII. Mechanical Code

Sec. 22-54. Adopted; copies on file; certification.

Sec. 22 - 55. Applicability

Sec. 22 - 56. Standards for Equipment:

B. Conformity of equipment with applicable standards of any nationally recognized testing

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

B. Conformity of installation of mechanical equipment with applicable regulations set forth

A. No mechanical equipment shall be installed within or on any building, structure, or

TOTAL VALUATION FEE

$1,000.00 & less No fee, unless inspection is required, in which case a

2. Additional inspections, or inspection trips, made necessary through the failure of a