CHAPTER 61

BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE

4 – 61.1      Purpose

      An ordinance establishing a County Building and Inspection Department and regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, and extension of detached one and two family dwellings and appurtenances, accessory structures, commercial, industrial and other buildings in Vigo County, Indiana; and providing for the issuance of permits therefore; providing far the regulation of plumbers and plumbing contractors; providing for the examination and regulation of electricians and electrical contractors; providing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing all ordinances arid parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.

4 – 61.2      Authority

4 – 61.2-a      Under the provisions of Section 1, Chapter 348 of the Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana for 1965 as amended by Section 1 by Public Law 236 of the Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana for 1971, (IC 17-2-72-1) there is hereby established a County Building Inspection Department which shall be composed of Intermediate Boards, an Advisory Board, Building, Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors and such ether personnel as the Board of Commissioners shall determine.

4 – 61.2-b      Construction and remodeling of mufti-family, single-family and accessory buildings, commercial and industrial buildings or other structures, shall conform with this ordinance and such ordinances as may be hereafter adopted for such purposes by the Board of Commissioners of Vigo County, Indiana.

4 – 61.2-c      This ordinance shall not be applicable nor of any affect whatever within the corporate limits of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana.

4 – 61.3      Definitions

      As used in this ordinance, unless the context clearly denotes otherwise, these terms shall have the following meanings:

      BOARD.  Shall mean the Plumbing Board as created by this Ordinance.

      COMMISSION.  Means the Indiana Plumbing Commission.

      PERSON.  Shall mean a natural person, except in the case of a plumbing con

tractor, in which case it may mean each partner or each member of a partnership, limited partnership, or any form of unincorporated enterprise, owned by two (2) or more persons, and as applied to "corporation" in addition to the corporate entity shall mean each officer thereof.

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER.  Means a person who engage or offers to engage in, as an. occupation or trade, the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, remodeling or removal and direction and responsibility of a licensed plumbing contractor.

LICENSE.  Means a certificate issued by the Commission which confers upon the holder the privilege to act as a plumbing contractor ox journeyman plumber as herein defined.

PLUMBING.  Means the practice of, and the materials, and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: Sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, the venting system and the public or private water supply systems, within or adjacent to any building or structure; also the practice and materials used in the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of the storm water, liquid waste, or sewerage, and water supply systems of any premises to the private property line or to their connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable terminal. The term "plumbing" does not include the planning, designing and installation of sanitation and water systems in vehicles commonly known as mobile homes, the drilling of wells, the installation of pumps, pressure tanks and piping incidental to the drilling or repair of a well system, the sale or installation of water softening equipment and apparatuses and services of the same, or the business, of manufacturing or selling plumbing fixtures; appliances, equipment or hardware; the installation of automatic sprinklers, the overhead or underground water supplies or standpipes when connected to an automatic sprinkler system or to their related devices or appurtenances connecting thereto.

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR.  Means any person who, for compensation, undertakes to, or submits a bid toy or does himself or by others, construct, repairs, alter, remodel, add to, subtract from, or improves plumbing as said tern is defined herein, and who is responsible for substantially all the plumbing within the entire project or one who fabricates units or plumbing substantially completed and ready for installation.

      REGISTERED.  Means the status which the Plumbing Inspector and Inspection Department confers upon a person with a plumbing contractor's license or a person with a plumbing contractor's license or a journeyman plumber's license applying to work for hire within the boundaries of Vigo County, Indiana, upon payment of a reasonable fee as provided by this Ordinance.

4 – 61.4      Incorporation Of State Codes

4 – 61.4-a      All matters pertaining to the erection, construction, repair, alteration or change of use of buildings and structures in Vigo County, Indiana, shall be in accordance with the following which are adopted and made a part of this Building Code:

4 – 61.4-a.1      The Building Rules and Regulations of the Administrative Building Council of Indiana, 1969 edition, as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.4-a.2      The Plumbing and Electrical Code of the Indiana Administrative Building Council, 1974 edition, as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.4-a.3      The National Electrical Code, 1971 edition, of the Administrative Building Council of Indiana, as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.4-a.4      The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Rules and Regulations of the Administrative Building Council of Indiana, 1969 edition, as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.4-a.5      The One and Two Family Dwelling Code as promulgated by the Administrative Building Council of the State of Indiana and approved by the Governor and Attorney General March 30, 1972, and as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.4-a.6      The Elevator Safety Subdivision of the Department of Labor of the State of Indiana by authority of the Acts of 1951, Chapter 232, as amended from time to time.

4 – 61.5      Administration

4 – 61.5-a      The Building Inspection Department shall have the power to administer and enforce any and all ordinances or codes adopted now or hereafter by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Vigo, Indiana, that regulate construction, repair, alteration or extension of building, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing construction.

4 – 61.5-b      For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance

the Board of Commissioners of the County of Vigo, Indiana, map employ such additional personnel in the Department as may be necessary.

4 – 61.5-c      In the administration of this Ordinance, and any other ordinances,

incident thereto, the Inspection Department shall operate in conjunction with the Vigo County Area Planning Commission, at all tunes in order to prevent unnecessary overlapping, duplicating and waste in the administration process.

4 – 61.5-d      Any inspectors employed as provided for in this Ordinance shall be appointed by the President of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Vigo, Indiana, upon the recommendation of the President of the Vigo County Council, the President o£ the Board of Commissioners of Vigo County, and the Advisory Board as hereinafter defined.

4 – 61.5-e      The Building Inspector shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must:

4 – 61.5-e.1      Be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure,

4 – 61.5-e.2      Use construction materials and utility equipment that are re- to flood damage.

4 – 61.5-e.3      Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.

4 – 61.5-f      The Building Inspector shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:

4 – 61.5-f.1      All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.

4 – 61.5-f.2      All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

4 – 61.5-f.3      Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

4 – 61.5-g      The Building Inspector shall require new or replacement water supply

systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters, and require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.

4 – 61.5      Advisory Board

4 – 61.5-a      There is hereby created an Advisory Board to aid and assist in the orderly administration of the provisions of this Ordinance. The Advisory Board shall consist of:

4 – 61.5-a.1      The President of the Board of Commissioners of Vigo County, Indiana.

4 – 61.5-a.2      The President of the Vigo County Council.

4 – 61.5-a.3      One representative selected by and from the Building Trades.

4 – 61.5-a.4      One representative selected by and from the Home Builders Association.

4 – 61.5-a.5      One representative selected by and from the Building Suppliers of Vigo County.

4 – 61.5-a.6      One representative selected by and from the Contractor's Association.

4 – 61.5-a.7      One representative selected by and from the Vigo County Area Planning Commission.

4 – 61.5-b      The Advisory Board shall meet quarterly and at such other times as its business may require. Each member shall receive the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each quarterly meeting attended. No compensation shall be allowed for attendance at other meetings.

4 – 61.7      Intermediate Boards

4 – 61.7-a      The Board of Commissioners of Vigo County, Indiana, shall appoint the following Intermediate Boards which shall have jurisdiction to mediate disputes over the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and to otherwise perform such duties as are hereinafter defined:

4 – 61.7-a.1 A Plumbing Board consisting of one plumbing contractor, rye plumbing inspector, and one journeyman plumber.

4 – 61.7-a.2      An Electrical Board consisting of one electrical contractor,

one electrical inspector, and one journeyman electrician.

4 – 61.7-a.3      A Building Board consisting of one general contractor, one building inspector, and one journeyman craftsman.

4 – 61.7-b      The Plumbing Board, Electrical Board, and Building Board shall each meet quarterly and at such other times as its business may require. Each member shall receive the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each quarterly meeting attended. No compensation shall be allowed for attendance at other meetings.

4 – 61.8      Building Permits

4 – 61.8-a      Except as hereinafter provided, before proceeding with the construction, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any building or part thereof, erection of accessory building, or changing the use of buildings designed primarily for human habitation or occupancy, a permit shall first be obtained by the owner or his agent from the Inspection Department. The application shall be made in writing and upon printed forms furnished by the Inspection Department. It shall be accompanied by two complete sets of plans and specifications which shall conform to such requirements as may be prescribed by the Inspection Department.

4 – 61.8-b      When plans and specifications shall be found to inform to the requirements of this Building Code, the Inspection Department shall issue a

building permit to be posted on the job until work is complete. One copy of the plans and specifications shall remain on file with the official records of the Inspection Department, the other set shall be stamped and kept at the job for reference until completion of the building. No permit shall be issued until the fee therefor is paid.

4 – 61.8-c      No permit shall be required for minor repairs or alteration to or

in buildings which do not involve any change in their supporting       walls, members or structural parts or in their stairways or other means of communication or ingress or egress, or light and ventilation where the cost of such alterations or repairs does not exceed $500.00. Such exemption does not include sewer, plumbing, heating, or electrical installations.  (1985)

4 – 61.8-d      No person shall install plumbing work in any building within the limits of Vigo County, Indiana, without first being registered and then securing the necessary permit as hereinafter provided.

4 – 61.9      Building Permit Fees

      The following schedule of fees for permits for the constructions alteration, or repair of structures is established:

4 – 61.9.1      Minimum Fee: There is established a minimum permit fee of $3.00.

4 – 61.9.2      New Residential Construction: Frame or concrete block; Living

area $.O1 per sq. ft. Masonry veneer; additional $.001 per sq. ft. Garage; additional $.005 per sq. ft. Central air conditioning; additional $.001 per sq. ft.

4 – 61.9.3      Residential Alterations Including Roofing and Siding: $1.00 per $1,000 alteration costs and estimated by the inspection Department or as evidenced by contract, performance bond or other document.

4 – 61.9.4      A11 Construction Other than Residential: $1.00 per $1,000 construction costs as evidenced by contract, performance bond or other documents, a copy of which must be filed with the Inspection Department.

4 – 51.10      Plumbing-License

4 – 51.10-a      It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Board to keep a register of all licensed plumbers, as provided herein, and further to advise and assist the Plumbing Inspector. The Board shall make and keep a record of any and all proceedings pertaining to their duties and shall maintain a register of licensed plumbers doing business within the boundaries of Vigo County, Indiana.

4 – 51.10-b      No person shall follow the occupation of a plumbing contractor or a journeyman plumber within Vigo County, Indiana, or do any plumbing work for hire within the boundaries of said County, without first having obtained a license from the Commission as provided by statute and, thereafter, registering with the Plumbing Inspector as provided herein.

4 – 61.11      Plumbing Registration and Fee

4 – 61.11-a      Any person desiring to do business as a licensed plumber within the boundaries of Vigo County, Indiana, shall file with the Plumbing Inspector his written application for registration. Such application shall contain the following information:

4 – 61.11-a.1   The name of the applicant for registration.

4 – 61.11-a.2   The address of the principal place of business of said applicant.

4 – 61.11-a.3   The number of any license issued to said applicant by the Commission.

4 – 61.11-b      Upon examination of the application and the completion of an investigation as to the veracity of said application, the Plumbing Inspector shall enter the name of the applicant in the register maintained by the Board. Thereupon, the Board shall issue to the applicant a Certificate of Registration signed by the Plumbing Inspector.

4 – 61.11-c      If the applicant is a plumbing contractor as defined herein, said applicant shall pay to the Inspection Department a registration fee in the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and the Department shall endorse upon the certificate a receipt for the full payment of the registration fee, whereupon such Certificate of Registration shall be in full force and effect.

4 – 61.11-d      If the applicant is a journeyman plumber as defined herein, said applicant shall pay to the Inspection Department a registration fee in the sum of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) and the Department shall endorse upon the certificate a receipt for the full payment of the registration fee, whereupon such Certificate of Registration shall be in full force and effect.

4 – 61.11-e      No registration fee, however, shall be required of any plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber who holds a valid and then current registration issued by the City of Terre Haute, Indiana.

4 – 61.11-f      Such Certificate of Registration issued under this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect until February 1 of the year following the year of said registration date and may be renewed annually upon payment of the registration fees as established herein, receipt of payment to be endorsed by the Plumbing Inspector.

4 – 61.11-g      Any licensed and registered plumber as provided herein shall display his Certificate of Registration at his place of business along with his state license.

4 – 61.14      Electrical Permit Provisions

4 – 61.14-a      No person shall install electric wiring and fixtures for lighting, electrical equipment, power or for any other purpose in any building within the limits of Vigo County, Indiana, without first securing the necessary permit as hereinafter provided.

4 – 61.14-b      Any public utility engaged in the business of supplying electrical energy to the County and its inhabitants and any employee of such public utility, while engaged in any of the work or business of such public utility, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. Factories and manufacturing concerns shall be exempt from the maintenance, alteration on existing systems and repair portions of this Ordinance.

4 – 61.14-c      Any person who is the holder of a valid and then current license

(Class 1, II III or IV, as hereinafter defined) issued by the City of Terre Haute, Indiana, shall be exempt from examination or payment of any license fee to Vigo County and shall be entitled to be issued a County license of the same Class as the City of Terre Haute license he possesses upon exhibiting the same to, and registering with, the      Inspection Department and satisfying the Department that he is in fact the holder thereof. This exemption shall not apply to person who holds a license issued by the City of Terre Haute who seeks to perform electrical work outside the corporate limits of the City not specifically permitted under the class of license he holds and as provided in this Ordinance.

4 – 61.14-d      Any person who has been regularly employed as an electrician for a period of at least five (5) years prior to the 25th day of May 1974, shall be exempt from examination under the provisions of this Ordinance and, upon payment of the requisite license fee, shall be entitled to the issuance of a license of the Class or Classes in which such person has been so regularly employed.

4 – 61.14-e      Any and all license and permit fees paid as provided and required by this Ordinance shall remain the property of Vigo County and shall be paid to the Treasurer of Vigo County at the conclusion of each day's business.

4 – 61.14-f      "Two members of the Board present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of such quorum shall prevail.

4 – 61.14-g      No electric wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for the transmission or utilization of electrical energy for any purpose shall be installed within or on any building or structure without first securing a permit from the Electrical Inspector. Waivers in time of securing the permit may be obtained from the Electrical Inspector.

4 – 61.14-h      No permit shall be required for minor repair work. No permit shall be required for the installation of electrical equipment for the operation of signals, or the transmission of intelligence where such wiring devices, appliances or equipment operate at less than fifty (50) volts between conductors, and do not include generating or transforming equipment capable of supply more than fifty (50) watts of energy.

4 – 61.14-i      Application of such permit describing the work to be performed shall be made to the Electrical Inspector by the person, firm or corporation installing the work; and the permit when issued shall be to such applicant. The application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications, and schedules as may be necessary to determine whether the installation as described will be in conformity with the regulations and requirements of the Ordinance. If the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this Ordinance a permit for such installation shall be issued provided, however, that the issuance of the permit shall not he taken as permission to violate any of the requirements of this Ordinance.

4 – 61.14-j      A permit when issued shall be for such installation as is described

in the application and no deviation made from the installation as described will be made without the approval of the Electrical Inspector.

4 – 61.14-k      Permits for the installation of any new electric systems, wiring devices and equipment shall be issued only to license holders except, however, that a permit may be issued to the legal owner of any property. This ' owner shall be responsible for all work for which a permit has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

4 – 61.15      Electrical Permit Fees

      Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment, the person making application for such permit shall pay to the Inspection Department a fee in the amount specified below:

4 – 61.15.1      Lighting circuit ox extensions to circuits

4 – 61.16      Electrical Inspections

4 – 61.16-a      Upon completion of the work which has been authorized by issuance of a permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation installing the same to notify the Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, of the time such notice is given or as soon thereafter as is practical. If found to be in full compliance with the provision of this Ordinance, the Electrical Inspector shall issue a final certificate of approval and notify the distributor of electricity of such authorization. The distributor of electricity shall not connect to source of supply without the authority of the Electrical Inspector. When a certificate of approval is issued authorizing the connection and use of in completed or temporary work, such certificate shall be issued to expire at a time stated therein and shall be revocable by the Electrical Inspector for cause. A preliminary certificate of approval may be issued authorizing the connection and use of certain specified portions of uncompleted installation, such certificates being revocable at the discretion of the Electrical Inspector.

4 – 61.16-b      When any part of a wiring installation is to be hidden from view by permanent placement of parts of the building, the person, firm or corporation installing the wiring shall notify the Electrical Inspector and such parts of the wiring installation shall not be concealed until after they have been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector, or until 24 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, shall have elapsed after notification. From the time of concealment which precedes continuously over the wiring, the person, firm or corporation installing the wiring shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice-and inspections shall be made periodically during the work. 4 – 61.16-c If upon inspection the installation is not found to be fully in compliance with this Ordinance, the Electrical Inspector shall past notice on the installation. Corrections shall be made immediately to comply.

4 – 61.17      Electrical Re-inspections

4 – 61.17-a      The Electrical Inspector shall endeavor periodically to make re-inspection of all electric systems and equipment now installed, or that may be hereafter installed within Vigo County. It shall also be the duty of the Inspector to make an inspection or re-inspection in any building where a request for such inspection or re-inspection has been made by a license holder, a building or a legal occupant. The applicant for inspection or re-inspection shall make the request for inspection in the same manner as prescribed under 4-61-19-C.

4 – 61.17-b      When, upon re-inspection, the installation of electric wiring systems, appliances and equipment is found to be in dangerous or unsafe condition, the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes within a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. The Inspector shall issue final approval after all changes and corrections have been made in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

4 – 61.17-c      It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make connection from a source of supply, or authorize reconnection to a source of supply, of electrical energy to any electrical equipment which has been ordered to be disconnected by the Electrical Inspector or the use of which has been ordered discontinued by him.

4 – 61.18      Certificate of Occupancy

4 – 61.18-a      No buildings hereafter erected shall be used or occupied in whole or part until a certificate of use and occupancy shall have been issued by the Inspection Department.

4 – 61.18-b      No building hereafter enlarged, extended or altered in which its use is changed, shall be occupied or used for such changed purpose until a certificate of use and occupancy shall have been issued by the Inspection Department.

4 – 61.18-c      No person shall change the use of a building unless application is made to the Inspection Department and a certificate of use and occupancy is issued therefor.

4 – 61.18-d      Upon request of the holder of a building permit, the Inspection Department may issue a temporary certificate of use and occupancy for a building, or part thereof, before the entire work covered by the permit shall have beers completed, provided such portion may be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building, without endangering life or public welfare.

4 – 61.18-e      When a building is entitled thereto, the Inspection Department shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy within ten (10) days after written application. The certificate shall certify compliance with the provisions of this Building Code and the purpose far which the building or structure shall be used in its whole or several parts.

4 – 51.19      Building Permit Revocation

4 – 51.19-a      In the event that any authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of three months after the time of commencing work, the Inspection Department shall notify the owner in writing by mail to the owner's address, as shown on the permit application, that the permit will be revoked after ten (10) days from the date of mailing such letter if work is not resumed within such ten-day period and proceed to completion. In the event that work is not resumed within such period, or if resumed does not proceed to completion without further delay, the Inspection Department shall revoke the permit.

4 – 51.19-b      When the work for which a permit was issued is not being performed in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which such permit was issued, or is in violation of any provisions of this Building Code, it shall be the duty of the Inspection Department to issue a stop work order by notifying the owner, in writing, by mail to the owner's address as shown on the permit application and by posting the stop work order on the premises for which the permit was issued, stating the reason for such stop-work order, and that such unlawful or unauthorized work must be suspended until the Code violation, or plan and specification deviation, is removed, or written approval obtained from the Inspection Department for such change or deviation. In the event that the Inspection Department shall refuse to approve such change or deviation, and such Code violation or deviation from the approved plans and specification is not corrected within ten days after notification thereof, the Inspection Department shall revoke the permit.

4 – 51.19-c      No person shall perform any work after the revocation of a permit, or the posting of a stop-work order.

4 – 61.20      Appeals

4 – 61.20-a      Any person desiring to appeal a decision of the Inspection Department, shall first submit such grievance to the intermediate Board having jurisdiction over the area of dispute. Submission may be made in writing. In the event the grievance so submitted is not resolved within three days from the date of submission to the Intermediate Board (Saturdays and Sundays excluded) an appeal may then be had to the Advisory Board.

4 – 61.20-b      Appeals to the Advisory Board shall be made in writing and shall be

heard by the Board within five days from the date the appeal is received unless continued to a later date upon the request of the appellant. An appeal shall be considered perfected when the same is received in the office of the Board of Commissioners of Vigo County.

4 – 61.20-c      All appellate proceedings shall be public, and the appellant, his representative, the officials of the County or any other person whose interest may be affected by the matter on appeal shall be given the opportunity to be heard.

4 – 61.20-d      Four members shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Inspection Department by a majority vote and, upon request, certified copies of the decision shall be furnished to the appellant and Inspection Department.

4 – 61.20-e      The Inspection Department shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Board.

4 – 61.20-f      Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Advisory Board may then apply to the appropriate court for such relief as may be provided and available under the laws of the State of Indiana and/or the United States.

4 – 61.21      Fines and Penalties

      Pursuant to I.C. 22-11-1-34, if any employers owner, contractor or other person shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the code adopted herein or any ordinances or codes adopted hereafter by the Commissioners of the County of Vigo, Indiana, which are to be administered by the Inspection Department, or shall do any act prohibited therein or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully enjoined within the time prescribed by the Inspection Department or shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any lawful order made by the Inspection Department or any judgment or decree made by any court in connection with the provisions of this Ordinance for each such violation, failure oz refusal such employer, owner, contractor, or other person upon conviction thereof shall 'be fined not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). On and after the effective date of this Ordinance, each day of such unlawful activity as is prohibited above shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing in this section shall be so construed to prevent the use of any remedy or penalty available under Section R 106 of the One and Two Family Dwelling Code, as promulgated by the Administrative Building Council of the State of Indiana and approved by the Governor and Attorney General March 30, 1972.

4 – 61.22      Repealer

      All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

4 – 61.23      Severability Clause

      Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reasons, the remainder of said Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.

4 – 61.24      Effective Date

      Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Vigo, Indiana, December 23, 1974.