Show building la gabd code C Js is gaining fablie acceptance after B six bix Ix i months 11 of operation A i ver Vcr nals uniform building code is la being ant accepted neny readily hv by most residents leroy taylor city manager reported wed and opposition that was experienced came from mis understanding he added rya rY passed by i vernal r i 6 city 11 council cli r the ord innace took effect jan 1 it was necessitated by growth of the city mr taylor explained referring to the code itself and to experience of the past six months the official pointed out the uniform building code codo Is dedicated to the development imant of nf better construction and greater safety tr to 10 the me pub pubs n ih lic lie through the elimination of needless red tape favoritism and local politics to the grant ing inc of nf full 1 justice tir ticha tic Hf to 0 o nil all building materials tea ls on the fair basis of the true merits of each material and to the development of a sound economic basis for fol the future growth of cities through unbiased and equitable dealing structural design and fire hazards the building codes adopted by hv the city rita nf of vernal are the lh result of years of research sear and experience snarr gwawr arv ape arr by tradesmen amor mer chants and manusar manufacturers jurers in the buil lull building dinc dine trades architects and aj others aag having special goessi interest in n the establishment of adequate standards in the construction of buildings f no political or governmental agency has been instrumental in the formulation of these codes except that standards establish ed d by the bureau of standards are used the codes are not the work of lawmaking law making bodies and become laws only when grated orated in a legislative act they are recognized generally as the minimum standards of good workmanship and materials and are followed or exceeded by good workmen without elc excel ep tion differences of opinion on details of construction are usual ly definitely settled by reference to the proper code no argument against observance of the build ing codes from the standpoint of economy or expediency is more re reasonable atonable than to argue in favor of a sock instead of a safe box asa as a depository for v valuables economy is their foundation if a building Is to be temporary the codes make provisions for imp temporary meth of construction ion lon they regu late the type of construction that best suits the intended oc oci pancy cu the site and the loca tion with respect to neighbor neighboring mig structures while the safety of property life and health continue to be the dominating purpose of the co codes es convenience is vly given more importance but is only a a name for the economical attainment of comfort and safety no one who has smashed a valuable floor lamp by tripping over a cord leading to a misplaced electric outlet or had to tear into a finished wall to clear cleara a drain not provided with a convenient clean will doubt the economy in inconvenience to insure compliance with the codes inspection is necessary A conscientious workman invites inspection because he realizes no one is infallible and inspect tion will detect faults ha may unintentionally overlook the success of inspection as of all activities df government d e entirely on the will of fhe the citizens it if not wanted andrup and sup ported by th the e people 9 the job of building inspector will ve very vevy ry soon become so undesirable no one will accept it the same is true truc of course of all nubile public of rices flees butet but it is particularly so of that of inspector he is in a way inter ferring in one of the rno most t cherished rights in irl america that of owning and controlling private property if heis he is ablerto able abie to attain the position in public gard of advisor of cioper proper nieth of construction and referee of compliance wilh with the codes his position in society may be desirable and his servias of greatest value to the public the difficulty in tin smaller muni ties of securing competent inspectors makes coo cooperation aeration especially necessary it s not so difficult to secure men cor coi comper corper hpe t ent in one special specialty but competence to ludge judge au the det details a ils lis of a modern modem building is seldom t possessed poss pose essed eseed by one individual ex capt one specially trained for that service it oula ouia be a bacri fice Indeed for one such abal abai lity to de vo te it to the public for the re mune ration that is in a gnall com eom unless part of the re niane nione ration Is wholehearted co operation the finest cooperation sible sibie is if the person perdon is to no not t familiar ar with the code to A con sult someone who is familiar with wit it before starting construe aion alon lionso so that after construction is started parted the work will not have to be torri up P and done over copies coples of the thetodes codes are ars a eways i on file at the city office i and available fo to any applicant appi appl cant any information con co coli berning 11 same will wm be cheerfully given givin at any time turm how to obtain a building plumbing or electrical permit may be a question som omi will ask new S br structures coures ct ures erected in the city or F moved 1 in l to the city eity shall conform to the jodeit addi alons and alterations and repairs and changes mso of use or occupancy all au buildings or structure shall shau comp with the building code ode biank blanks V be obtained z i cr riv eis rii anthe arthe at uie ule I 1 city office 0 upon P request for building bunding permits application 4 should be maide made before begin ning hing S construction ar or repairs on diu fiu n ia and d c electrical work cote cole requires licensed the code requires a plumber or electrician and band work vork mastbe must be inspected injected bythe by the city inspector to ja insure health and ia safety buildings built ali un the co code dewill win give the ft mw mum insurance ja rates this thi ap B plies piles to sill all bull buil buildings that are loved moved or filtered altered for different occupancy for large structures plans lind and specifications are arc re quiren on small structures plans may be drawn on the back of the application forFer for tor mit there Is a building perm permit t fee depend ine ing i pon upon the cost of the build ing there is also aiso B afee foor plumbing and electrical pa tion the fees are used to pay the building inspector |