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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09151980HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 r The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 15, 1980, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa Young, Assistant Clerk to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attor- ney, were also present. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRAYER Commissioner Rudy Collins led the evening prayer. APPROVAL OF The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting MINUTES of September 2, 1980, were approved as read. APPOINTMENTS TO Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, appeared before the Board on behalf of the JUVENILE TASK Harnett County Juvenile Task Force and recommended that Miss Debra FORCE Ann Lee, Mr. Bruce Bates, and Lt. Bobby Maynor, be appointed to serve on this task force. Commissioner Collins made a motion that Miss Debra Ann Lee of Spring Lake; Mr. Bruce Bates of Erwin; and Lt. Bobby Maynor of Dunn, be appointed to serve on the Harnett County Juvenile Task Force for a three year term. Commissioner Shaw sec- onded the motion and the motion carried. CBA FUNDS FOR Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, appeared before the Board on behalf of the SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Harnett County Juvenile Task Force and requested upon the recommenda COUNSELORS tion of the Task Force that the Community -Based Alternative Funds PROGRAM 4 in the amount of $14,029, which have been allocated to Harnett County, be used to fund the school attendance counselor's program. Mr. Hubbard explained to the Commissioners that these funds had originally been appropriated for the Department of Social Services Specialized Foster Care Program, but Social Services was unable to utilize this money; therefore, it was turned back in. Mr. Hubbard informed the Commissioners that the application for these CBA funds would have to be turned in to the Division of Youth Services by October 1, 1980, or the County would lose its appropriation. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that Mr. Collins, Mr. Brock, and Mr. Stewart serve on a committee to negotiate with Mrs. Crews and Mr. Alton Gray to ensure that this is the best possible way to utilize these funds for the betterment of the Juvenile Programs in the County. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. BUDGET AMENDMENT Virginia Warren, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the TO BOARD OF Board and requested an amendment to her budget because of the ELECTIONS increase in costs to print the ballots for the 1980 election. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board of Elections budget, Code 10- 430 -12, be increased by $1,500. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion and the motion carried with a unanimous vote. RESOLUTION RE: Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, appeared before the Board BANGOR PUNTA PRO- of Commissioners; presented and explained to the commissioners the JECT resolution concerning the Bangor Punta Project. Commissioner Brock introduced the following resolution which was read aloud: RESOLUTION APPROVING.THE ISSUANCE BY THE HARNETT COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS INDUST- RIAL REVENUE BOND (BANGOR PUNTA PROJECT), IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,400,000 TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR BANGOR PUNTA CORPORATION BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners has determined and does hereby declare as follows: (a) The Board of Commissioners of The Harnett County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the "Authority ") met on September 11, 1980, and among other things, took the following action in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of the Authority's Industrial Revenue Bond (Bangor Punta Project), in the principal amount of $1,400,000: 1. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, by and between the Authority and Bangor Punta Corporation (the "Company "); 2. approved the form, and authorized the endorsement without recourse and pledge to Pittsburgh National Bank (the "Purchaser "), of a promissory note of the Company, dated the date of delivery of the Bond; 3. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the Security Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, by and between the Company and the Authority; 8 4. approved the form of a Deed of Trust, dated as of September 1, 1980, from the Company to North Carolina National Bank, as Trustee, for thebenefi of the Authority; 5. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of an Assignment and Pledge Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, between the Authority and the Purchaser, consent to by the Company of Such Trustee; 6. authorized the issuance of the Authority's Industrial Revenue Bond (Bangor Punta Project), in the principal amount of $1,400,000 and directed the execution and delivery of said Bond; and 7. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, among the Authority, the Purchaser and the Company, providing for the issuance of the Bond. (b) The Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett has reviewed the action taken by the Board of Commissioners of the Authority in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bond, and has made such other examination and investigation as it deems necessary and relevant as the basis for the approval set forth herein. Section 2. Pursuant to and in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 159C -4(d) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett hereby approves the issuance by the Authority of the Authority's Industrial Revenue Bond (Bangor Punta Project) in the principal amount of $1,400,000. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage Commissioner Rudy Collins moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Lloyd Stewart seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart, Brock, Shaw, and Collins Noes: None ORDINANCE - Jerry Bullock, Director of Community Development, appeared before the INSPECTION Board concerning the ordinance for the creation of a county inspection DEPARTMENT department which had originally been introduced by the Board of Commis- sioners at its meeting of August 18, 1980. Mr. Bullock informed the Commissioners that after considering the input and comments he had received from the citizens at the public hearing on August 18 concerning this ordinance, he had contacted several surrounding counties and cities concerning the rules and regulations governing. their inspection depart- ments. Mr. Bullock continued to explain that after further investiga- tions of this ordinance, it was his recommendation that the Permit Fees for the electrical work be changed as follows: HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEE (Electrical) TYPE Residential New Construction OTHER Three Wire 0 -200 AMP 201 Amp and Above 230 Volt Fixed Appliances FEE $25.00 15.00 20.00 3.00 Reconnect, Bulk Barns, Accessory Building Field Light, Sign Rewire and Etc. 15.00 Service Pole Certification for 1 Year 10.00 Commissioner Brock introduced the following revised ordinance, which included the schedule of new electrical fees, and the title of which was read: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADOPTION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED CODES AND ORDINANCES ALONG WITH THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTION OFFICIALS SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF REGULATORY CODES BY REFERENCES 1 -1. Enactment Clause. In pursuance of the authority conferred by Article 18, Chapter': 153A of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina and other General Statutes relating to Building Safety and Maintenance, now therefore, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, does ordain and enact into law the following sections. 1 -2. Scope of Ordinance and Codes. The provisions of this ordinance and of the the regulatory codes herein adopted shall apply to the following: (a) The location, design, material, equipment, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, maintenance, moving, demolition, removal, use, and occupancy of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure; (b) The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of plumbing systems consisting of house sewers, building drains, waste and vent systems, hot and cold water supply systems, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereof; (c) The installation, consisting of heating, ment and appurtenances (d) The installation, appurtenances thereof; erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of mechanical systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, fuel burning equip - thereof; erection, alteration, repair, use, and maintenance of electrical systems and The adoption of this ordinance and the codes herein adopted by reference shall constitute a resolution within the meaning of G.S. 143 -138 (b) making the regulatory codes herein adopted applicable to dwellings and out buildings used in connection therewith and to apartment buildings used exclusively as the residence of not more than two families and commercial buildings. 1 -3. Building Code Adopted. The 1978 edition, as amended of the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume I, General Construction, as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Building Code of the County of Harnett for safe and stable design, methods of construction, minimum standards, and uses of materials in buildings or structures hereafter erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, or otherwise constructed or reconstructed. 1 -4. Plumbing Code Adopted. The 1968 edition, as amended, of the North Carolina Plumbing Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume II, Plumbing) as adopted and published by the North Carolina Building Code Council and as amended is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Plumbing Code of the County of Harnett, North Carolina. This Code is also applicable to one and two family residences of Harnett County. 1 -5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation Code Adopted. The 1971 edition, as amended, of the North Carolina Heating -Air Conditioning Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume III, Heating -Air Conditioning) as adopted and published by the North Carolina Building Code Council and as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Heating Code for the County of Harnett, North Carolina. This Code is also applicable to one and two family residences of Harnett County. 1 -6. Electrical Code Adopted. The 1978 edition, as amended, of the National Electrical Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume IV, Electrical), adopted by reference to the 1977 edition of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Electrical Code for the County of Harnett, North Carolina. 1 -7. Residential Building Code Adopted. The 1968 edition, as amended, of the North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code, as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Residential Building Code for one and two family residential buildings in the County of Harnett, North Carolina. 1 -8. Mobile Home Regulations Adopted. The 1972 edition and amendments of the State of North Carolina Regulations for Mobile Homes, as adopted by the North Carolina Insurance, and as published by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, are hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Regulations for Mobile Homes for the County of Harnett, North Carolina. 1 -9. Amendments to Codes. Amendments to the regulatory codes adopted by reference herein, which are from time to time adopted and published by the agencies or organizations referred to herein shall be effective in the County of Harnett, North Carolina, at the time such amendments are approved and filed with the County Building Inspector as provided in Section 1 -11. 1 -10. Compliance with Codes. (a) All buildings or structures which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, erected, altered, extended, enlarged, repaired, demolished, or moved shall conform to the requirements, minimum standards, and other provisions of either the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume I or the North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code, whichever is applicable, or of both if both are applicable. (b) Every building or structure intended for human habitation occupancy or use shall have plumbing, plumbing systems, or plumbing fixtures installed, constructed, altered, extended, repaired, or reconstructed in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of the North Carolina Plumbing Code. (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume II, Plumbing) (c) All mechanical systems consisting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, fuel burning equipment, and appurtenances shall be installed, erected, altered, repaired, used, and maintained in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of the North Carolina Heating -Air Conditioning- Refrigeration - Ventilation Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume III, Heating -Air Conditioning, etc.). 470 (d) All electrical wiring, installations and appurtenances shall be erected, altered, repaired, and used, maintained in accordance with the minimum standards requirements, and other provisions of the National Electrical Code, (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume IV, Electrical). 1 -11. Copies of Codes with Director of Inspections. An official copy of each regulatory code adopted herein, and official copies of all amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the office of the County Building Inspector. Such copies shall be the official copies of the codes and amendments. SECTION 2. INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT 2 -1. Organization of the Department. The Inspections Department shall consist of a Director of Inspections and one or more of the following: Deputy Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector. Housing Inspector, Heating -Air Conditioning Inspector, and Fire Prevention Inspector, or such of the above positions as may be authorized by the Board of Commis- sioners. Any inspector may hold one or more titles, and more than one inspector may be assigned the same title. 2 -1 -1. Legal Requirement. On and after July 1, 1979, no person may engage in code enforcement as defined in Section 143 -151.8 (a) (3) of the General Statutes of North Carolina unless he holds a cur- rently valid (a) standard certificate, (b) limited certificate, or (c) probationary certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board (hereinafter referred to as "the Board', 2 -2. General Duties of Department and Inspectors. It shall be the duty of the Inspections Depart- ment to enforce all of the provisions of this ordinance and of the state and local regulatory codes adopted herein, and to make all inspections necessary to determinewhether or not the provisions of the ordinance and such codes are being met. In addition; it is responsibility of the Inspections Department to enforce all other ordinances, when specified, adopted as regulatory means. 2 -3. Conflict of Interest. No officier or employee of the Inspections Department shall be financially interested in furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or any part thereof, or in the making of plans or specifications therefore, unless he is the owner of such buildings. No officer or employee of the Inspections Department shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of the County of Harnett or of any city or town in which he has code enforcement responsibilities. 2 -4. Reports and Records. The Inspections Department, and each Inspector, shall keep complete, permanent, and accurate records in convenient form of all applications received, permits issued, inspections, and reinspections made, and all other work and activities of the Inspections Department. Periodic reports shall be submitted to the County Administrator, governing body, and other agencies of the county, and to such town managers, mayor, governing boards as' may be required. 2 -5. Inspections Procedure. 2 -5 -1. Inspections. The Inspection Department shll inspect all buildings and structures and work therein for which a permit of any kind has been issued as often as necessary in order to determine whether the work complies with this ordinance and the appropriate codes. When deemed necessary by the appropriate inspector, materials, and assemblies may be inspected at the point of manufacture of fabrication or inspections may be made by approved and recognized inspection organizations; provided, no approval shall be based upon reports of such organizations unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such organization. All holders of permits, or their agents, shall notify the Inspections Department and the appropriate Inspector at each of the following stages of construction so that approval may given before work is continued: (a) Foundation Inspection. To be made after trenches are excavated and the necessary reinforcements and forms are in place, and before concrete is placed. Drilled footings, piles, and similar types of foundations shall be inspected as installed. (b) Framing Inspections. To be made after all structural framing is in place and all rough -in of plumbing and electrical, heating, and cooling systems have been installed, after all fire blocking, chimney's bracing and vents are installed, but before any of the structure is enclosed or covered. Poured -in -place concrete structural elements shall be inspected before each pour of any structural member. - (c) Insulations Inspection. To be made prior to insulation coverage, i. e., before sheet rock, paneling, etc., is hung. (d) Electrical Inspection. To be performed prior to installation of insulation. (e) Fireproofing Inspection. To be made after all areas required to be protected by fireproofing are lathed, but before the plastering or other fireproofing is applied. (f) Final Inspection: To be made after building or structure has all doors hung, fixtures set, and ready for occupancy, but before the building is occupied. Final inspection for installation or replacement of any plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical wiring and /or electrical equipment to be mad:, before such equipment is put into service. (g) Requirement for Correction of Non - Compliance. Upon inspection of any stage of construction or installation as mentioned above, should the inspector find the construction or installation not to beinn compliance with the appropriate codes governing such work, the permit holder shall be notified 471 to make the necessary corrections to comply with said codes. Failure to comply with the inspector's written orders shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. The owner of such building or structure shall be notified of any failure to comply with the inspector's order. Additional permits (requested by a person, firm, or corporation, possessing a correction notice) shall not be issued until such corrections have been made, or a reasonable length of time has been coordinated between the permit holder and the appropriate inspector to make such correction. 2 -5 -2. Call for Inspection. Request for inspections may be made to the office of the Inspections Department or to the appropriate Inspector. The Inspections Department shall make inspections as soon as practicable after request is made therefore, provided such work is ready for inspection at the time the request is made. Reinspection may be made at the convenience of the Inspector. No work shall be inspected until it is in proper and completed condition ready for inspection. All work which has been concealed before the inspection and approval shall be uncovered at the request of the Inspector and placed in condition for proper inspection. Approval or rejection of the work shall be furnished by the appropriate Inspect- or in the form of a notice posted on the building or given to the permit holder or his agent. Failure to call for inspection or proceeding without approval at each stage of construction shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. 2 -5 -3. Street or Alley Lines. Where the applicant for a permit proposes to erect any building or structure on the line of any street, alley, or other public place, he shall secure a survey of the line of such street, alley or other public place, adjacent to the property upon which such building or structure is to be erected before proceeding with the construction of such building or structure. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to see that the building does not encroach upon such street, alley, or other public place. 2 -5. Certificate of Occupancy. No new building or part thereof shall be occupied, and no addition or enlargement of any existing building shall be occupied, and no existing building after being altered or moved shall be occupied, and no change of occupancy shall be made in any existing building or part thereof, until the Inspections Department has issued a certificate of Occupancy therefore. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions of a building which may safely be occupied prior to final completion and occupancy of the entire building. Application for certificate of occupancy may be made by the owner or his agent after all final inspections have been made for new buildings, or, in the case of existing buildings, after supplying the information and data necessary to determine compliance with this ordinance, the appropriate regulatory codes and the zoning ordinance for the occupancy intended. The Inspections Department shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy when, after examination and inspection, it is found that the building in all respects conforms to the provisions of this ordinance, and the regulatory codes. 2 -6. Oversight Not to Legalize Violation. No oversight or dereliction of duty on the party of any Inspector or other official or employee of the Inspections Department shall be deemed to legalize the violation of any provision of this ordinance or any provision of any regulatory codes herein adopted. 2 -7. Powers of Inspection Officials. 2 -7 -1. Authority. Inspectors are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce all the provisions of this ordinance and the regulatory codes herein adopted. 2 -7 -2. Right -of- Entry. Inspectors shall have the right -of -entry on any premises within the juris- diction of the regulatory codes herein adopted at reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection or enforcement of the requirements of this ordinance and the regulatory codes, upon presentation of proper credentials. 2 -7 -3. Stop Orders. Whenever any building or structure or part thereof is being demolished, con- structed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in a hazardous manner, or in substantial violation of any provisions of this ordinance or any other Harnett County ordinance, or in violation of any provisions of any regulatory code herein adopted, or in violation of the terms of the permit or permits issued therefore, or in such manner as to endanger life or property, the appropriate Inspector may order the specific part of such work which is in violation or presents a hazard to be immediately stopped. Such order shall be in writing or directed to the person doing the work, and shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons therefore and the conditions under which the work may be resumed. SECTION 3. ENFORCEMENT 3 -1. Registration of Contractors. Every person carrying on the business of building contractor, plumbing contractor, heating -air conditioning contractor, electrical contractor or insulation contractor, within the County of Harnett, shall register at the office of the Inspections Department, giving name, place of business, and State or County license number. 3 -la. License Required. All contractors performing work which requires a permit or an inspection must be licensed to do such work. License issued by the State of North Carolina will suffice for such work in Harnett County. Where the State of North Carolina does not license a particular type of work, then the County Inspections Department may, through administrative means, license a contractor for a particular type of work such as insulation installation. Such license shall be issued in accordance with the Harnett County Ordinance which establishes fees and permits requirements 472 3-2. Bond Required of Contractors. Every person required to register at the office of the Inspect- ions Department under the preceding section shall give a good and sufficient bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be approved by the county attorney and the attorney representing any city of town participating in this ordiance conditioned upon faithful perfo utance of duty in doing any work which he may have contracted to do, and to indemnify Harnett County against loss in any manner whatsoever for any unskillful or negligent work or conduct in the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of this ordinance or any regulatory code herein adopted, or any damage to any utility lines, streets, or sidewalks.in Harnett County or in any -city or town participating in this ordinance, or for the defective or improper material in such work, or for any damage which may accrue to any person by reason of any default of the contractor for the payment of an inspection or other fees required by this ordinance. 3 -3. Permits Required. 3 -3 -1. Building Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of any building or other structure, or any part thereof, without a written permit therefore from /the Building Inspector; provided, however, that no building permit shall be required for work the total cost of which does not exceed $1,000 and which does not involve any change of the structural parts of the stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of egress of the building or the structure in question. In cases where additional sewage will be created and the building will not be connected to a public sewage system, no permit will be issued until the owner receives a Certificate of Approval of his proposed method of sewage disposal from the County Health Department. 3-3-2. Plumbing Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation or extension of any plumbing system without a written permit therefore from the Plumbing Inspector; provided, however, no permit shall be required for minor repairs or replacement on the house side of a trap to an installed system of the plumbing if such repairs or replacements do not disrupt the original water supply or the waste or ventilation systems. Incases where the building will not be connected to a public sewage system, no permit will be issued until the owner receives a certificate of approval of his proposed method of sewage disposal from the. County Health Department. 3 -3 -3. Heating -Air Conditioning Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension, or alteration of any heating or cooling equipment systems without a written permit from the Heating -Air Conditioning Inspector. 3 -3 -4. Electrical Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension, or lateration of any electrical wiring without a written permit therefore from the Electrical Inspector provided, however, no permit shall be required for the electrical wiring, devices, appliances, and equipment installed by or for an electrical public utility corporation for the use of such corporation in the generation, transmission, distribution, or metering of electrical energy, or for the use of such corporation in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence. 3 -4. Application for Permit. Written application shall be made for all permits required by this ordinance, and shall be made-on forms provided by the Inspections Department. Such application.shall be made by the owner of the building or structure affected or by his authorized agent or representa- tive and must be submitted in accordance with the Harnett County Ordinance which established fees and permits requirements. 3 -5. Plans and Specifications. Detailed plans and specifications shall accompany each application for permit when the estimated total cost of building or structure is in excess of $30,000 and for any other building or structure where plans and specifications are deemed necessary by the appropriate Inspector in order for him to determine whether the proposed work complies with the appropriate.regula- tory codes. Plans shall be drawn to scale with sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed, and the plans and specifications together shall contain information sufficient to indicate that the work proposed will conform to the provisions of this ordinance and the appropriate regulatory codes. Where plans and specifications are required, a copy of the same shall be kept at the work site until all authorized operations have been completed and approved by the appropriate Inspector. 3 -6. Limitations on Issuance of Permits. 3 -6 -1. No permit shall be issued for any building or structure General Statute of North Carolina applicable to Harnett County, code herein adopted. 3 -6 -2. No permit shall be issued unless the required plans and name and address of the author thereof. that would be in violation of any this ordinance, or other regulatory specification are identified by the 3 -6 -3. If the General Statutes of North Carolina require that plans for certain type of work be prepared only by a registered architect or registered engineer, no peciuit may be issued unless the plans and specifications bear the North Carolina seal of a registered architect or registered engineer. If a provision of the Gneral Statutes of North Carolina or of any ordinance requires that the work be done by a licensed specialty contractor of any king, no permit for the work may be issued unless the work is to be performed by such a duly licensed contractor. 3 -7. Issuance of Permits. When proper application for a permit has been made, and the appropriate Inspector is satisfied that the application and the proposed work comply with the provisions of this ordinance and the appropriate regulatory codes, he shall issue such permits, upon payments of the proper fee... 1.4 1 "f ` aor { 3 -8 Revocation of Permits. The appropriate Inspector may revoke and require the return of any permit holder in writing stating the reason for such revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any material departure from the approval application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with proper orders of the Inspectors; for refusal or failure to comply with requirements of this ordinance and any applicable state or local laws or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing such permit. 3 -9. Time Limitations on Validity of Permits. All permits issued under this ordinance shall expire by limitation six (6) months after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the permit has not commenced. If after commencement, the work is discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months, the permit therefore shall immediately expire. No work authorized by an permit which has expired shall thereafter be performed until a new permit therefore has been secured. 3 -10. Changes in Work. After a permit has been issued, no change or deviations from the terms of the application, plans, and specifications, or the permit; except where such changes or deviations are clearly permissible under the state building code, shall be made until specific written approval of such changes or deviations has been obtained from the appropriate Inspector. 3 -11. Permit Fees. Fees for permits shall be based upon the total estimated cost of the proposed work, including all subcontracts,if any, but in no case shall the total estimated cost be less than the market value of similar completed work in the same or similar location as determined by the appropriate Inspector or Inspectors. Failure to obtain permits at the proper time will cause the fees charged to be doubled. SEE FEE SCHEDULE SECTION 4. CONDEMNATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OR UNSAFE BUILDINGS 4 -1. Periodic Inspection. The Inspections Department shall make such periodic inspections as the Board of County Commissioners shall direct, by ordinance or otherwise, for unsafe, insanitary, or otherwise hazardous and unlawful conditions in structures within their territorial jurisdiction. In addition it shall make such other inspections as may be required when it has reason to believe that such conditions may exist in a particular structure. In exercising this power, members of the Department shall have a right to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the Department at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection or other enforcement action, upon presentation of proper credentials. 4 -2. Defects in Buildings to be Corrected. Whenever a local inspector finds any defects in a building, or finds that said building has not been constructed in accordance with the applicable state and local laws, or that a building because of its condition is dangerous or contains fire hazardous conditions, it shall be his duty to notify the owner or occupant of the building of its defects, hazardous conditions, or failure to comply with law. The owner or the owners of the contents shall immediately remedy defects, hazardous conditions, or violations of law in the property he owns. 4 -3. Unsafe Buildings Condemned. Every building which shall appear to the inspector to be especially dangerous to life because of its liability to fire or because of bad condition of walls, overloaded floors, defective construction, decay, unsafe wiring or heating system, inadequate means of egress, or other causes, shall be held to be unsafe, and the inspector shall affix a notice of the dangerous character of the structure to a conspicuous place on the exterior wall of said building. 4 -4 Removing Notice From Condemned Building. If any person shall remove any notice which has been affixed to any building or structures by a local inspector of Harnett County which notice shall state the dangerous character of the building or structure, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 4 -5. Action in Event of Failure to Take Corrective Action. If the owner of a building or structure which has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to G. S. 153A -366 shall fail promptly to take corrective action, the local inspector shall give such owner written notice, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the owner or by personal service, (a) that said building or structure is in such a condition as appears to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health, or other property; (b) that a hearing will be held before the inspector at a designated place and time, which time shall be not less than ten days after the date of such notice, at which hearing the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter, and (c) that following the hearing, the inspector may issue such order to repair, close, vacate, or demolish the building or structures as appears appropriate. If the name or whereabouts of the owner cannot after due diligence be discovered, such notice shall be considered properly and adequately served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building or structure in question at least ten days prior to the hearing and a notice of the hearing published in a newspaper having general circula- tion in the county at least once and at least one week prior to the hearing. 4 -6. Order to Take Corrective Action. If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed in G. S. 153A -368, the inspector shall find that the building or structure is in such condition as to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health, or other property, he shall make an order in writing, directed to the owner of such building or structure, requiring the owner to remedy such conditions by repairing, closing, vacating, or demolishing the building or structure or taking such other steps as may be necessary, within such period, not less than sixty days, as theinspec or may prescribe. 474 4 -7. Appeal Finality of:0rder If:Not- Appealed.. Any owner who has received an order under G. S. 153A- 369 (part 4 -6. above) right of appeal from such order to the county governing board, provided notice of such appeal is given in writing to the inspector and to the clerk as agent of the governing board, within ten days following issuance of the order. In the absence of such an appeal, the order of the inspector shall be final. The governing board shall, on receipt of an appeal, hear the same within a reasonable time and take such action to affirm, or revoke the order as :_it.deems reasonable and proper: 4 -8. Failure to Comply with Order. If the owner of a building or structure fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to G. S. 153A -369 from which no appeal has been taken, or fails to comply with an order of the county governing board following an appeal, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in the discretion of the court. SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT OF A HOUSING CODE. 5 -1. Duty of the Inspections Department. The Inspections Department shall be responsible for the enforcement of any ordinance or codes adopted by the County Board of Commissioners relating to the repair, closing, and demolition of dwelling unfit for human habitation, pursuant to Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. SECTION 6. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE DATE.' 6 -1. The effective date of this ordinance shall be January 1, 1981. HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEES (Building) Type Fee A. Residential $1,000 to $5,000 $10. $5,001 to $10,000 $25. $10,001 and Above $25. and $2.50 per thousand B. Non - Residential $1,000 to $10,000 $10,000 to $25,000 Cost =C Fee =F $25,001 to $300,000 $300,001 to $500,000 $500,001 and Above $25 $50 F = C x .0035 F = 1050 + C - $300,000 x .003 F = 1650 + C - $500,000 x .00275 C. Maximum Fee = $3,025 Re- Inspection = $10 D. Re- Inspection is a inspection made on a job that the work is not ready for that inspection. HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEE (PLUMBING) Type Minimum Fee or First Bathroom Group Consisting of Water Closet, Lavatory, and Tub or Shower All Other and Additional Fixtures Type Refer to Volume II of North Carolina Plumbing Code Chapter 13 -4 Reinspection: $10. Fee $25 $2.50 per Fixture Type HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEE (Electrical) Type Fee Residential: New Construction $25 OTHER Three Wire 0 - 200 Amp $15 201 Amp and Above $20 230 Volts Fixed Appliances $3 47 any staff employee, participant, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age. We will continue to consider applicants who are ex- offenders, based on the nature of their conviction, the date it occurred, the relationship of the offense to the job in question and the applicant's job qualifications. Finally, it shall continue to be our policy to comply with the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 503 and 504, which require that contractors, who contract with the government for goods or services of twenty- five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more formulate Affirmative Action programs for handicapped persons and consider them for positions for which they are qualified. This policy shall be incorporated into all phases of our personnel rules. IMPLEMENTATION Joseph D. Lucas shall be the Affirmative Action Office, James L. Kiser shall be the Affirmative Action Staff Officer. They shall be responsible for: (1) Implementing and communicating the plan. (2) Periodically reviewing the plan, placing special emphasis on the results achieved. (3) Preparing workforce breakdowns every six months. This report shall include information relating to recent promotions and hirings, according to race, sex, and national origin. (4) Receiving and investigating rumors or complaints of discrimination from other employees (5) Aiding the personnel director in preparing job descriptions for each position and distributing the descriptions to employees upon hiring. (6) Posting his name, location, hours, and phone number in one or more public areas (7) Mr. Lucas and Mr. Kiser can be contacted at 104 N. First Street in the lower level of the Farm Bureau Building in the office of the Harnett County Department of Human Resources - Manpower, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mr. Lucas and - Mr. Kiser may be contacted by telephone by calling either 893 -5024 or 893- 8295. BROAD PERSONNEL GOALS As a by- product of the Harnett County Department of Human Resources - Manpower's affirmative action efforts, it is our goal that staff will represent major sectors of the County's population as a whole. It is also our goal that participants will represent major sectors of the County's unemployed popula- tion in proportion to their percentages in the County's unemployed population as a whole. This plan will be used as an augmentation tool to further the Harnett County Department of Human Resources- Manpower's positive attitudes toward and commitment to reducing barriers to employment, and to assure equal opportunity employment. DEVELOPED AND UNDERDEVELOPED AREAS Developed Areas: 1. In keeping with current participation goals both racial minority and female.staff goals have been surpassed for the record year. 2. Participant breakdowns of racial minorities and females also equal or surpass affirmative action goals for the second year. 3. Professional and administrative staff positions are currently repre- sented by minorities for the second year. 4. Black males are represented with the current staff for the second year. 5. Minorities are represented in one of the five management positions. 477 6. Handicapped individuals participation has increased for the second consecutive year. 7. The handicapped are now represented on the current staff. 8. Liaison has been established for two years by the Director, with Local Colleges, Technical Institutions, and High Schools for the purpose of recruitment. Underdeveloped Areas: 1. The handicapped need better representation in participant slots. SPECIFIC GOALS AND TIMETABLES Objective: To recruit handicapped, female and minority male applicants from learning institutions to assure qualified minority applicants learn first hand of equitable staff job opportunities. Goal: Continue established recruitment liaison with Central Carolina Technical College, Wake Technical Institute, Campbell College, Western Harnett High School, and Central Harnett High School within FY 81. Timetable: Liaison to be continued with FY 81 with all schools cited. Our primary goal will be to obtain five minority applications annually from each institution. Objective: To increase representation of the handicapped, minorities and women in technical/ professional positions and all position, career or trainee, leading to management responsibilities consistent with merit principles. Goal: Review work assignments and promotion patterns to identify and eliminate any factors which discriminate against equality or better skilled women, handicapped or minority employees. Timetable: Establish fitness evaluation procedures during first six months of FY 81 and conduct one review per staff employee during the remaining six months of FY 81. Objective: To further increase the participation rate of the handicapped in participant slots. Goal: To increase last year's participation rate for handicapped CETA enrollees from 5% to 6 %. Timetable: To be accomplished within FY 80 and maintained at least at the 5% level each succeeding year. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY AND PLAN In order to make our staff employees and participants aware of our non- discriminatory policy and to acquaint them with this Affirmative Action Plan, the following steps shall be taken: 1. All present and new staff employees shall have access to a copy of the Affirmative Action Plan, and have same explained to them. 2. View copies shall be available to applicants and participants in the Harnett County Department of Human Resources -- Manpower Office 3. Participants shall receive an orientation and policies which include the name of Affirmative Action Officer, office hours, and phone number. 4. All recruitment sources shall be notified and shall have access to a copy of the plan. 5. Department heads and supervisors shall be responsible for helping to meet the goals of the policy. 478 ADJOURNMENT 6. The policy and related information shall be a part of office publica- tion and posted on bulletin boards. 7._ "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" posters shall be posted in those areas most accessible for public viewing. RECRUITMENT AND NOTICE OF JOB VACANCIES Notice of staff job vacancies will be regularly advertised in the following manner: 1. Office bulletin board in the Harnett County Department of Human Resources- Manpower. 2. N. C. Job Service Office. 3. One or more local newspapers. Notice of participant job vacancies will be advertised in the following manner: 1. Office bulletin board in the Harnett County Department of Human Resources- Manpower 2. N. C. Job Service Office These ads will run for a period of one to five working days prior to the scheduling of any application cutoff dates, interviews, tests, or other hiring procedures. Qualification standards will call for the minimum education for experience or experience for education will be accepted. All ads shall include the phrase, "An Equal Opportunity Employer" and shall avoid any reference to male or female in listing job requirements. SELECTION AND HIRING Hiring standards, including job application forms shall ensure that the information requested is job related and non - discriminatory. The phrase, "An Equal Opportunity Employer" will be included on the job application form. Staff applicants will be informed as to whether or not they have received the staff position for which they applied and the reasons for non - selection where applicable. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES An applicant or employee, whether staff or participant, who feels that he or she has been discriminated against because of either race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical handicap or because due process has been denied them, may file a complaint with the Affirmative Action Officer. Any such complaint must be filed within thirty calendar days of the alleged incident of discrimination. The Affirmative Action Officer will be responsible for conducting a fair and impartial investigation and making a finding of fact to allintereste parties. If the complaint is not resolved; the Affirmative Action Office shal then make a recommendation regarding the complaint and based upon the investigation to the County Manager who shall be responsible for a final determination in this matter. Should complainant so request in writing, an appeal in the form of a hearing shall be granted. The Affirmative Action Officer shall be, responsible for convening and establishing fair hearing procedures. CETA program applicants, clients and.public /private agencies will adhere to the "Complaint Policy and Procedure /Guidelines" as presented in the most current CETA Project Operator's Manual available. There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of September 15, 1980, duly adjourned at 8:55 p.m. oAa SE RETARY CC 1 • AIRMAN / CLERK