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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. i 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laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of same that are inconsistent'with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.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. 1 r 0 3104A osep P. st,Mayor ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: P yllis Thomas owell Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney i i 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. i h 4•