There is hereby incorporated by reference the International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, prepared and published in book form by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795, and hereby referenced as the “IPC”.

(Ord. 249; Ord. 301; Code 2022)

The following sections of the IPC are amended as follows:

Amend Section 101.1 Title, of the IPC by replacing “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]” with “City of Lake Quivira, Kansas.”

Amend by omitting Sections 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, and 109, of the IPC, in their entirety, and amend by adding a new Section 103, which reads:

SECTION 103 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

        The Administrative Provisions of the 2018 International Building Code, Chapter 1, in its entirety, and as modified by the Code of the City of Lake Quivira Ordinance, along with Sections 101, 102 and 107 of the IPC, shall govern all matters within the scope of the IPC.

Amend by omitting Section 305.4.1 Sewer depth, of the IPC, and amend by adding a new Section 305.4.1 Sewer depth, which reads:

Section 305.6.1 Sewer Depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the Johnson County Sanitary Code, adopted by Johnson County, Kansas. Sewer pipe connecting to the public sewer shall comply with the regulations of the Johnson County Wastewater District.

Amend by omitting Section 312.3 Drainage and Vent Air Test., of the IPC, and amend by adding a new Section 312.3 Drainage and Vent Air Test., which reads:

312.3 Drainage and Vent Air Test. An air test shall be made by forcing air into the system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of 5 psi (34.5 kPa) or sufficient to balance a 10-inch column of mercury. This pressure shall be held for a period of not less than 15 minutes. Any adjustments to the test pressure required because of changes in ambient temperatures or the seating of gaskets shall be made prior to the beginning of the test period.

Amend the IPC by adding a new Section 410.4 Substitution., which reads:

410.4 Substitution. The Building Official is allowed to accept equivalent means for providing drinking water besides requiring drinking fountains, such as free bottled water, or cleaning equipment that can be used without a service sink.

Amend by omitting Section 703.5 Cleanouts on Building Sewers., of the IPC, and amend by adding a new Section 703.5 Cleanouts on Building Sewers., which reads:

703.5 Cleanouts on Building Sewers. Cleanouts on building sewers shall be located as required by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

Amend by omitting Section 708.1.2 Building Sewers., of the IPC, and amend by adding a new Section 708.1.2 Building Sewers., which reads:

708.1.2 Building Sewers. Cleanouts on building sewers shall be provided and located as required by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

Amend Section 904.1 Roof extension, of the IPC by replacing “[NUMBER]” with 6.

Amend by omitting Section 1003 INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS, of the IPC, in its entirety, and amend by adding a new Section 1003 INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS, which reads:

Section 1003 INTERCEPTORS AND SEPERATORS

1003.1 Where Required. Interceptors and separators shall be provided, installed, inspected, and maintained as required by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

(Ord. 249; Ord. 301; Code 2022)

For purposes of this article and the enforcement of the provisions thereof, there shall be a prima facie presumption that the owner of the real property shall be that Person reflected on the most recent evidence of ownership for the real property filed of record with the County wherein such real property is situated. The prima facie presumption of ownership shall be effective upon affidavit of an authorized agent or employee of the County wherein such property is located, attesting that deed or deeds attached thereto are a true and accurate copy of the official record, and are the most recent evidence of ownership for the described real property.

For purposes of this article and the enforcement of the provisions thereof, there shall be a prima facie presumption that the Person who owns or controls property on which a violation occurs, has caused or permitted such violation.

(Ord. 249; Ord. 301; Code 2022)

Not less than three (3) copies of the code hereinbefore incorporated by reference shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 301” and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. The Municipal Judge, and all administrative departments of the city charged with the enforcement of this article shall be supplied, at the cost of the city, such number of official copies of such code as may be deemed expedient.

(Ord. 249; Ord. 301; Code 2022)

Any person or entity violating any provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars and no more than two thousand five hundred dollars. Each day that any violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. The imposition of a penalty for any violation or noncompliance shall not excuse any violation, permit a violation to continue, or excuse any obligation to remedy any violation. The imposition of a penalty shall not prohibit any action to enforce compliance, prevent a violation, or remedy a violation, nor shall it prohibit the imposition of liens or assessments necessary to remedy a violation.

(Ord. 249; Ord. 301; Code 2022)