ORD NO 05-2014 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2014
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MOST CURRENT
ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE; TO AMEND VAN
BUREN'S FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE NO. 31-2008;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has previously adopted, and currently enforces the 2007
International Fire Code, pursuant to Ordinance No. 31 -2008 (Van Buren
Municipal Code Chapter 11.20); and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2012 Edition, Volumes I, II, and III, and
referenced codes therein, based on the 2012 International Fire Code has been
developed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Van Buren has determined that it is appropriate,
and in the best interest of the citizens of Van Buren for the city to adopt this code
in order to facilitate proper inspection and enforcement activities within the City
relating to:
A. The regulation and governing of the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use
of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in
the City;
B. The regulation of the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures;
within the City;
C. The proper inspection activities relating to the design, construction,
quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location,
relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of one- and two
family dwellings and townhouses, and other buildings, structures, and
premises; providing for the issuance of permits and collections of fees
therefore;
D. The regulation, in order to promote the public safety, health and general
welfare, the structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitation,
adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, workmanship, and
safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the
built environment; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated 14 -55 -207 allows for the adoption of technical
codes, such as the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Van Buren adopts this Ordinance under the
authority of Arkansas Code Annotated 14 -55 -101, 14 -55 -501, 14 -56 -201,
and 14 -56 -202; and
WHEREAS, the revised Fire Prevention Code hereto was reviewed by the Van Buren
Planning Commission, and upon notice of a public hearing and publication, was
set for a public hearing, conducted by the Commission, in accordance with state
law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Van Buren Municipal Code herein were
recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The 2012 Edition of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code is, and has been prior to
adoption, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2: Subject to the provisions of A.C.A 14 -55 -207, the 2012 Edition of the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code is hereby adopted by reference for the City of Van Buren as though set
out herein word for word.
SECTION 3: Severability: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable, and, if any section or part of a section, or any provision
or part of a provision herein, is declared to be unconstitutional, inappropriate, or
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate
or affect the remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto
are declared to be severable.
SECTION 4: Code Application: Permits obtained prior to the effective date of this ordinance
will be enforced under the previous code until final disposition of the permit.
SECTION 5: Repealer: All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of same that are inconsistent
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Ark by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of kp for and 0 against, the fore Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 21' day of April 2014.
Roo -rt D. Fr-
Mayor
AT STED: PPR SAMI i ORM:
CMIA,
Barbie Curtis and", S= i e
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney