ORD NO 27-2022 G
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. a7 -2022
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE,2021 EDITION
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren has adopted the 2010 edition of the Arkansas Mechanical
Code pursuant to Ordinance No.15-2011: and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this adopted code is to establish uniform rules and regulations for
the installation,maintenance and repair of HVAC/R systems including ventilating,
heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and other energy
regulated systems.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, HVAC/R Section has revised
and replaced the 2010 edition of the Arkansas Mechanical Code with ;the 2021
International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council,
Inc.. and
WHEREAS, the revised Mechanical Code was reviewed by the Van Buren 'Planning
Commission at their July 5,2022 meeting,and upon notice of a Public Hearing and
publication, was set for a Public hearing conducted by the Planning.Commission,
in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment 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 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the
International Code Council, to include all appendices thereto, are and have been,
prior to adoption on file in the office of the City Clerk, the availability of such
codes, for inspection by the public,has been duly published.
SECTION 2: 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
reminder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared to
be severable.
SECTION 3: Permits obtained prior to the effective date of this ordinance will be enforced under
the previously adopted code until final disposition of the permit.
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SECTION 4: 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provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 5: The effective date of this ordinance is September 1,2022. {
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt,by a vote of y for and 0 against,the foregoing Ordinance at its
meeting held on the 25t"day of July 2022.
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P yllis Thomas owell
Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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City of Vairl Bu sas
Municipal
111 North 12f Street • Van.Buren, Arkansas 72956
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WALLY BAILEY,PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
DATE: JUNE 28,2022
CC:
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing has notified us that they have revised the
Arkansas Mechanical Code. The new Mechanical Code for Arkansas is the International
Mechanical Code,2021 edition. This code will replace the previously adopted Arkansas
Mechanical Code, 2003 edition.
I have attached the notice from the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing as well as an
excerpt from the June 3, 2022,Administrative Rules. The 2021 International Mechanical Code is
now the statewide standard for the conduct of all HVACR work.
The City staff recommends the adoption of these codes and request the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council adopt the updated codes.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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