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~UI.,Y 27, 1970.
A regular meeting of the' City Council of the City of Delray Beach
was held in the Council Chambers at 8=00 P.M., with Mayor J. L.
Saunders in the Chair, City Manager J. Eldon Mariott, Acting City
.Attorney Harry T. Newett and Council members Grace'S. Martin, John
L. Pitts, III, James H. Scheif!ey and O. F. YoUngblood being present.
1. An opening prayer was delivered by Rev. G. W. Phillips.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America was given.
3. The minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 13, 1970, were
unanimously approved, on motion by Mr. Pitts and seconded by Mr.
Youngblood.
5. Mr. Pitts said he thought the following items need to be considered
at the next workshop meeting.
1. Rules for conduct of Planning and Zoning Board meetings.
2. Possibility of change of 1-95 interchange for Atlantic Avenue.
3. University of Florida study on conquick concerning Beach
Erosion. He said the City Engineer may have this information.
4. Progress of the Proposal of County League of Municipalities
regarding Beach Erosion Prevention District being formed
after checking with County commissioner Warren on same.
5. Rest rooms for ,City Park'.
6. Status on S. E. 1st Street opening.'
7. General Obligation Bonds. Possibility of sale Of water
Bonds to Government.
8. Southwest Drainage Plans.
Mr. Pitts asked for status reports on the following items~
1. Installation of Ero Jacks at Beach.
2. Directional s~gn at the~ old Police Station informing Public
where new Police Complex is located.
3. Murphy ConstrUct'iOn Company contract for repairs to. Revet-'
ment Wall.
4. Preparation of the item of Cable T.V. if it is to be pre-
sent,ed for a Referendum Vote at the next Election.
5. Trash pick-uP schedule.
Mayor Saunders said that most of Mr. Pitts's questions could be
answered by the City Manager.
5. Mr..Scheifley, agreed that the items presented by Mr, Pitts are
good and reported that the City Manager has information on most of
them.
5. Mr. Scheifley referred to an Editorial in the Delray Beach News
Journal regarding -Boynt0n Beach's desire for an interchange on the
Sunshine State Parkway.
~,Councit was in agreement that the City Manager prepare a Resolution
in support of that desire, for presentation at the next Council meet-
ing, which Resolution would, if possible, be presented to the Palm
Beach County Municipal League at its. August meeting for their support.
5. Mr. Youngblood was ~ agreement that COnsideration be given to the
items presented by Mr. Pitts, .'and'.informed Council that the City Man-
ager and the Cit~ AttOrney have explanations for-most of the items.
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6.a, Regarding a request by Mrs. Lucille Keely, 906 Palm ~.Trail, for
use of the South Beach Park property, ~for a Health Center or Spa, the
Council agreed to discuss this item at a workshop meeting.
It was pointed out that said beach .prOperty had been retained by
the City for public use.
6.b. Regarding a Quit-Claim Deed for road right-of-way, from Mr. &
Mrs. Leo A. Blair, .the City Manager said that. inasmuch as this dedica-
tion is deemed necessary to provide for future street improvements,
it is recommended that said Quit-Claim Deed for the following described
property be accepted:
The North 25 feet of the East 720 feet of the West
5/8 of the North half (N~) of the South quarter (S¼)
of the Northeast quarter (NF~) of Section 18, Town-
ship 46 South, ~Range 43-East, Palm Beach County,
Florida, lying West of the right-of-way of Congress
Avenue.
Said recommendation was unanimously approved, on motion by Mrs.
Martin and seconded by Mr. Youngblood.
6.c. Regarding consideration of Site Plan Approval for Special Ex-
ception in an RM-2 Zoning District to construct a medical office
building at 213-2.21 N. E. 8th Street, City Manager Mariott reported
that said Site Plan had been reviewed by Council since its last regular
meeting. Further, approval of .the Site Plan has been recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Board, and -~approved by the Beautification
Committee subject to some minor changes in the landscaping, to which
the petitioner, Dr. Edward Kiszka, has agreed, and it is recommended
that said Special Exception request be granted.
Said Site Plan was unanimously approved on motion by Mr. Scheifley
and seconded by Mr. 'Pit~s.
6.d. The City .Manager informed Council that the City is in need of a
new base map without .the disfigurement of zoning classification desig-
nations, and that Bart, Dunlop & Associates, Inc. has submitted a pro-
posal to the City for preparation of three base maps for a price ranging
between $1.,375. and $1,475., per letter dated July 14, 1970.
Further, the Planning and Zoning Board has recommended, under date
of July 22, and he concurs that the City Council authorize this ad-
ditional work to be done by the planning firm.
Mr. Youngblood.moved that said authorization be granted to Bart,
Dunlop & Associates, Inc., for the Base 'Maps the motion being seconded
by Mr. Pitts and unanimously carried.
6.e. The City Manager informed Council of bids received on July 21
for installation of approximately 295 lineal feet of corrugated metal
pipe and three catch basins for carrying storm water in the vincinity
of Melaleuca Road, and recommended that the contract be awarded to the
low bidder, ~Onontario Corporation of West Palm Beach in the amount of
$3,018.00, with work to be commenced within 10 days after eigning of
the contract and completed within 30 days thereafter:
Onontario Corporation
West Palm Beach $3,018.00
Hardrives of Delray, Inc.
' Delray Beach $3,750..00
LaGrow Irrigation Systems, Inc.
Lake Placid $5,500.00
The City Manager said that inasmuch as this area was at one ~ime
assessed for complete drainage, and the current project was necessi-
tated by a ground .settlement or subsidence occurring after original
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construction, it is recommended that transfer of funds be authorized
to cover the bid price., as. follows~ - ~'
SpecialAssessment Fund 20% $ 603.60.
General Fund Contingency Account 80% $2,414.40
Mr. Pitts' moved that the contract be awarded to Onontario Corpora~
tion of West Palm Beach 'for'S3,018.00 and said. funds to be. transferred
from the Special Assessment Fund andthe General Fund Contingency
Account, the motion being seconded by Mr. Scheifley and unanimously
Carried.
?.a. Council was informed that a request has been received from the
First Church of Christ Scientist for use of the gymnasium at the Com-
munity Centerfor a lecture on Sunday, December 13; 1970, beginning
at 7=30.P.M., and with the approval of the. Director of Recreation,
it is recommended the request be granted.
Said request was unanimously granted, on motion by Mrs. Martin and
seconded by Mr. Pitts
7.b. The City Manager informed Council that an offer has been re-
ceived from County Title and Abstract Company, representing the
property owner, to deed to the City the West 25 feet of the following
described two Parcels of land in exchange for removal of a nuisance
abatement lien against the first, parcel'in the amount, of $180.00:
1. w 125, °f NE% oft ll' ESS'N300' of the subdivision of
Section 8, Township,46,South,'Range 43 East being a tract
of land inthe SW corn:er of the NE% of Lot 11, approxi-~
mately 33' North and South· by 125~ East and West, more
or leSs .... ,, .~
2. The. Northl00' of. the west 332.30, of theSE%, of Lot 1!
of the Subdivision of. SectiOn 8,..T0wnShip. 46:South, Range
43 East LESS the 'East 25 feet thereof, and LESS the North
17' of the East 207.30' thereof.-
He said that he had recpmmended,. £n 'the preface to t~e 'agenda,
that., the offer.be'rejected in view ~of the. fact .that all properties.
abutting these two parcels have .access to and front.on existing.
public ri~hts-of~way, and acceptance of theoffer'would place the'
responsibility for mainta[ning~theprope~.ty With, City. forces without
any bene£itsaccruing from i·ts~ownership, but it had come to his
attention today that Property to the south thereof may benefit in
the future bY acceptance of this right-of-way, and asked that. Council
defer action on this item Until the next. meeting for·further study.
?.c..Regarding. a p~tition .for annexation of certain lan~s, the City
Manager infOrmed Council-that.Mr. Robert M..Kinkead, acting as.
authorized agent fOr:the property owners, haspeti'tioned for annexa-
tion of several parcels-of land,' totaling~approximately 64 acres,
subject to RM-1 zoning and water'.and sewer service being made avail-
able, said property lyingln'Section 18-46-43'and.extending northward
from West. AtlanticAvenue to Sudan,sUbdivision.
CounCil'was informed that the proposed develoPment consists of one-
story condominium buildings with four apartments per building and a
density of seven apartments peracre. Further, .that 'appro~imateIy 10
-acres of the 'area. proPosed to'be developed is" now within the City
limitS.and'is zoned R~iAA~. therefore, the-request for'annexation pro-
rides fOr rezoni~g this tract to RM-1. It was recommended that this
request be referred to the Planning and Zoning~Board and the City
~dministration for studyand recommendation..
saidrequeSt'f°r annexation and'.zon[ng.was~Unanimouslyreferred
to the' Planning and'Zoning BOard.and,the'cityAdminis.tration~, on
motiOn bY Mr~ ScheifleY and seconded by Mr. You.ngblo0d -3-.~ 7-27-70
8.a. The City Manager presented RESOLUTI.ON N0. 44-70.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ~%NAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE OPEN-
ING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF
SOUTHWEST SIXTH AVENUE LYING B~TWEEN SOUTH-
WEST FOURTH AND SEVENTH STREETS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 44-70 is.. attached to the official copy of
· these minutes.) See page 128-A.
A Public Hearing having been legally advertised in Compliance with
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach concerning street .improvement
as set forth in Resolution No. 39-70 was held and there being no
objection to said proposed improvement, Resolution 'No. 44-70 was
unanimously passed and adopted on first and final reading, on motion
by Mr. Youngblood and seconded by Mr. Pitts.
8.b. City Manager Mariott presented ORDINANCE NO. 25-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CURRENT PLUMB-
ING ORDINANCES AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 21 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY
AI1OPTING AS CHA~TER'; 21, PLUMBING ORDINANCES, THE
1967 EDITION OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING
CODE AS REVISED THRU 1970 WITH AMENDMENTS TO FEES,
REINSPECTION, TUBULAR TRAPS, WATER HEATERS AND
HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTAL-
LATIONS AND MATERIALS, SAFETY VALVES, DIELECTRIC
COUPLINGS, AND VENTS ABOVE GROUND, AND REPEALING'
THE BALANCE OF CHAPTER 21.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 25-70 is attached to the official copy of
these minutes.) See pages 128-B-F.
A Public Hearing having been legally advertised in compliance with
the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach was held, and there being no objection to Ordinance No. 25~70,
said Ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted on this second and
final reading, on motion by Mr. Pitts and 'seconded by Mr. Youngblood.
8.c. The City Manager presented ORDINANCE NO. 26-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
BY REPEALING SECTION 9-3. PERTAINING TO SHEET
METAL COVERED BUILDINGS, AND SECTION 9-5. PER-
TAINING TO MINIMUM FLOOR LEVEL OF ANY BUILDING.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 26-70 is attached to the official copy of
these minutes.) See page 128-G.
A Public Hearing having been legally advertised in compliance with
the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach was held, and there being no objection to Ordinance No. 26-70,
said Ordinance .was unanimously passed and adopted, on this second and
final reading, on motion~ by Mr...Youngblood and seconded by Mr. Pitts.
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8.d. City Manager Mariott presented ORDINANCE NO. 27-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH~ FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 13-2 (a), CHA-~TER.~ 13, CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
PERTAINING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ELECTRICAL
EXAMINING BOARD.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 27-70 is attached to the official copy of
these minutes.) See bags 128-H.
A Public Hearing having been legally advertised in compliance with
the laws of the State of' Florida and the Charter Of the City of Delray
Beach was held, and there being no objection to ..Ord'inance No. 27~70,
said Ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted on this second and
final reading, on motion by Mrs. Martin and seconded by Mr. Pitts.
9.a. Council was informed that a Public Hearing was held by the
Planning and Zoning 'Board, at its regular meeting on July 21, regard-
ing a request for Special Exception permission to construct a dog
boarding kennel in a C-3 Zoning classification on a parcel of land
100 feet by 166 feet, lying in the West 5/8 of the North% of the S¼
of the NF~ of Section 18-46-43, located at 75 North Congress Avenue,
and that said Planning and Zoning reco~nend approval of said Special
Mr, aaYmond"Bend'er'] the applicant, was present and answered ques-
tions of Cou.n. cil :.¢oncerning.~ his proposed~ constrUCtion, and operation
of a dog boarding .ke.nnelI .... ,. :- ~ -'.
Following, ~iscussion, Mr. Sch~i:fle~. moved that sa-id request for
Special Exception: he,grab, ted, the-motion.being seconde~:, by Mr. Pitts
an~ unanimously carried...
9.b. - Regarding~ a petition from Mr. Dan R. KrauSe for annexation of
Lots 3 through 8, Block 5., Silver Terrace Subdivision subject to a
C-3 Zoning Classification, th~ City_Manager informed Council that the
Plannin~ ,and. Zoning Board recommend that the:Petition be deni.~d ~with
C.3 classification, and fdrther, recommend that this property be annex-
ed in R~iAA Zoning D~strict with. the non-conforming, use now in effect.
.~ council_was also informed that, on .July 22, Mr. Krause advised that
he does not wish, to change his Original petition and asks that Council
consider his request for annexation with C-3 zoning.
Mr. Scheifley moved that. the petition for annexation of Lots .3
through 8, Block 5, Silver Terrace be deni.ed, t]{~ mOt{o~ .being.!second-
ed by Mr..~..youngb~0od and u.nanimOusly~.c~rried ....
10.b' Regardi~ th~ Board' of Electrical Examine~s, the'City Manager
informed Council .~hat since, 0rdinanc'e NoJ' 27,70 was passed tonight,
this provid~es for the appointment to said Board of a Master .or~ Journey-
man electrician.
Further, itha't.~,Mr. J, D. ACheSon, a'l'icens6d.F~Ster Electrician re-
siding at 4.40 ,N...Swinton AvenBe,. whose nam. e,. alongiwith four others
was Submitted by, the. ~cha.'_xrman of' the' Board of Electrical-Examiners
for ¢o, nsideration for appOintment, has been .determin'e~ 11 of. the
Council tO Be"' aCceptab'~'e to :a'll m~ers Of the dounCil,by'p°
Mr. Pitts moved that Mr. J. D. AcheSon be' ap~°'in~ed as a-member of
the Board of Electricai Examiners, the motion being seconded by Mr.
Scheifley and unanimously carried.
lO.c. ,,The City ~anager ~prese,nte~ ~ORDINANCE NO. 28-70. 2020..N.W, 2nd: Ave.
AN. ~RDINANCE OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF
DELRAY BEA,CH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE, CITY OF
D~RAY .BEACH' CERTAIN LAND, NAMELY LOT '..3~, LAKE
SHORE ESTATES,. WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EX-
iSTIN~ MuNICiPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY; REDEFINING
THE BOUNDAB,!,~S OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND;
~R.0ViDING FOR THE'. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.'.0F SAID
.LAND; AND PiROVIDING FOR THE-ZONING THEREOF.
Ordinance No. 28-70 was unanimously placed on first reading, on
motion by Mr. Youngblood and seconded by Mr. Pitts.
10.a. Mr. Robert Grauch, 154 Gleason Street, asked the status of
the petitions regarding widening of Ocean Terrace and Ingraham Avenue...
The City Manager informed' Council that said petition has been re-
ferred to the Planning and Zoning. Board for further study and will
be presented for Council : consideration at the next workshop meet-
ing.
Mr. Grauch asked to be notified of the date of that workshop meet-
ing.
10.c. Mr. Scheifley reported a call from Mr. Fred Hagaman, 622 Sea
Sage Dr~ve regarding the need of trimming of Palm Trees on property
in that vicinity owned by Mr. Rust and asked that the City Manager
investigate said item.
!0.a. Mr. William H. Murtha, 1202 N. E. 9th Avenue, asked the status
on the Telepone Company charging 10 per cent Utility Tax on service
outside the City reported by him at the last Council meeting.
The City Manager reported that Southern Bell Telephone Company
had rectified the bill.
Mr. Murtha reported that Mr. W. H. Frey, 811 N. E. 8th Avenue, is
also being charged the 10 per cent City. Utility Tax.
10.do The following Bills for Approval were presented:.
General Fund $269,953.34
Water Operating & Maintenance Fund $ 8,986.85
Utilities Tax Revenue Fund $ 20,000.00
Beautification Fund $ 50.00
Refundable Deposits Fund $ 3,144.76
Water Revenue Fund $ 64,047.96
Cigarette Tax Fund $ 40,028.50
The Bills .were unanimously approved for p~yment, on motion by Mr.
Youngblood and seconded by Mr. Pitts.
10.c. Mayor Saunders reported that he had a call from Mrs. Kupferle
of the Unity Church of Delray Beach regarding a convention she had
attended in Kansas, and aft'er hearing the Children's Crusade Choir
sing religious songs, thought it would be nice if the City could have
this group brought to Delray Beach which would involve approximately
$5000 or $6000 for transportation.
He said he advised her to check with the Chamber of Con~nerceo
The meeting adjourned at 9:~0 P.M.
............ HALL IE, ,E .~.._,YATE ,S .... ', [ ............
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/S/ JAMES H. S HEIFLEY
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RESOLUTION NO. 44-70.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE OPEN-
ING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF
SOUTHWEST SIXTH AVENUE LYING BETWEEN SOUTH-
WEST FOURTH AND SEVENTH STREETS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, did on the 13th day of July, 1970, by
Resolution No. 39-70, determine to proceed with the
opening, grading, and paving of that part of Southwest
Sixth Avenue lying between Southwes~ Fourth and'Seventh
Streets'~o a-width of twenty-two (22) feet.
WHEREAS, the Resolution providing therefor has
been duly published as required by the City Charter,
together with a notice that objections to said .improve-
ment would be heard, and
WHEREAS, no sufficient objections have been
made to such proposed improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby instructed to proceed
with the opening, grading and paving of.that part of
Southwest Sixth Avenue lying between Southwest Fourth
and Seventh Streets to a width of twenty-two (22) feet
according to the plans and specifications heretofore
filed with the City Clerk, and a copy thereof filed
in the office of the City Manager and kept open for
the inspection of the public.
PASSED in regular session on this the 27th day
of July, 1970.
/S/ J. L. S aunders
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Hall~e E~. Yates
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 25-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AM~NDING THE CURRENT PLUMB-
ING ORDINANCES AS CO~AI~ IN CHAPTER 21 OF T~E
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY
ADOPTING AS CHAPTER 21, PLUMBING ORDINANCES, THE
1967 EDITION.~~ OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING
CODE AS REVISED THRU 1970 WITH AMENDMENTS TO FEES,
REINSPECTION, TUBULAR TRAPS, WATER HEATERS AND
HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTAL-
LATIONS' AND MATERIALS, SAFETY VALVES, DIELECTRIC
COUPLINGS, AND VENTS ABOVE GROUND AND REPEALING
THE BALANCE OF CHAPTER 21.
W~EREAS, the City of Delray Beach is desirous of updating its
Plumbing Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 21 "PLUMBING" in the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida be and the same is hereby amend-
ed to read as follows:
.Sec. 21-1. The Southern Standard Plumbing Code adopted by re ference.
The 1967 Edition of The Southern Standard Plumbing Code,
with all present and future editions, supplements, amend-
ments, additions thereto, and revisions thereof, as amend-
ed by the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby adopted
as the Plumbing Code for the City of Delray Beach.
Sec. 21-2. Amendments to specific paragraph and additions to The Southern Standard Plumbing Code.
106.3 Schedule of permit fees.
· (a) Permit Fees=
For issuing each permit $ 2.00
In addition
For each Plumbing Fixture, Floor Drain or
Trap (including Water and Drainage Pip-
ing) 2.00
For each House Sewer 4.00
For each House Sewer having to be replaced
or repaired 4.00
For each Septic Tank and Seepage Pit or
Drainfield new or repaired 3.50
For each Water Heater and/or Vent 2.00
For each Gas Piping System of 1 to 4 Out-
lets 1.50
For each Gas Piping System of 4 or more,
per outlet .50
For installation, alteration or repair of
water piping and/or water treating equip-
ment 2.00
For repair or alteration of Drainage or
Vent piping 3.50
For Vacuum Breakers or backflow protec-
tive devices installed subsequent to
the installation of the piping or
equipment served, One to Five 3.00
Over five, each .50
Lawn Sprinkler System 3.50
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Page 2. Ordinan~No. 25-70.
107.2 Retesting.
(c) Reinspections:
"A fee of $8.00 will be charged for each.reinspection
by the plumbing Inspector made necessary due to the work
being condemned, not being ready or corrected at the .
time specified in' the application for inspection or incor-
rect address being on the application by the action of
the applicant."
703.5 Prohibited Traps.
(a) No trap which depends for its seal upon the action
of movable parts shall be used.
(b) Full "S" traps are prohibited.
(c) Bell traps are prohibited.
(d) Crown-vented traps are prohibited.
(e) Baffled or partitioned traps are prohibited.
(f) Tubular traps less than 17 gauge.
704.2 Location.
(a) cleanouts shall be not more than 50 feet apart in
horizontal drainage lines of 4" nominal diameter or less
an~ not more than 100 feet apart for larger pipes. Line
cleanouts which may be rodded both-ways shall be used
whenever possible.
(b) A Cleanout - 4" minimum must be installed in ev-
ery sewer line within 2 feet of the property line. It
shall be extended flush with the ground level. If in a
parking area or such it must be boxed in with a cover
or protected.
922.1 General.
(el A pan shall be underneath water heaters instal-
led above the first floor of any structure. A drain of
not less than 3/4" opening_shall also be provided. Pan
shall~n~t'have less than a 4" turn up on- all' sides.
(f) Ail undercounter heaters shall have an access.
panel.
1205.4 Lawn Sprinklers.
(a) Lawn sprinkler systems shall he equipped with an
approved backflow preventer on the discharge side of
each of the last valves. The backflow preventer shall be
at least 6-inches above the highest head, and at no time
less-than 6~-inches above the surrounding ground. Where
com~ination control valves and backflow preventers are
installed, the bottom of the valve shall constitute
the bottom of the backflow.preventer.
(b) The following work must be ~rformed by a person,
firm dr corporation, holding ~ Master Plumber's license
issued by the City of Delray Beach. The plumber shall
cut the tee in the line, for the sprinkler line take
off. The sprinkler firm may take it from there provided
they follow the code and have the proper inspections.
(c) An approved check valve shall be installed in
the main supply lineon the meter side before the first
sprinkler circuit take off.
(d) Ail sprinkler systems shall also comply with the
State Sanitary Code and any current revisions.
(e) Sprinkler heads will be installed so that no
water shall spray on a public street or Sidewalk. If af-
ter they are installed, the plun%bing inspector should
find such a condition exists at any time, the contrac-
tor who installed same, shall correct the condition af-
ter being notified by the p!umbing inspector.
128-D
Page 3. OrdXnance No. 25-70.
1206.1 Materials.
Materials for water.distributing pipes and tubing
shall be brass,..copper water tube', minimum.Type L or K
when used above ground, leadcast ironl wrought iron,
open-hearth iron or steel, with appropriate approved
fittings. Ail threaded ferrous pip~ and'fittings shall
be galvanSzed (zinc-coated) or cement lined. When used
underground in corrosive soil, all ferrous pipe and
fittings shall be coated with coal tar enamel or other
coatings approved for such purpose by a recognized
Standards Organization, and the threaded joints shall
be coated and wrapped after installation. (See Chapter
V for Standards on Coal Tar Enamel Coatings.)
1206.2 Underground.
(a) Inaccessible water piping under floor slabs
shall be minimum Type L copper tUbe, brass, lead, cast
iron, galvanized steel or galvanized wrought iron, ex-
cept that galvanized steel shall be protected when used
under floor slabs in corrosive soils. Ail ferrous pip-
ing and fittings shall be coated with coal tar enamel
or other coatings approved for such purpose by a recog-
nized standard organization and the threaded joints
shall be coated and wrapped after installation.
(b) Corporation Pipe (Mechanical Joints) shall be
prohibited in or under buildings.
1215.1 Water Pressure Relief Valves and Temperature Re-
lief Valves Required.
(a) All water heaters shall be provided with an
proved self-closing (levered) water pressure relief
valve and temperature relief valve or combination there-
of. Such valves Shall be installed in the shell of the
water heater tank or may be installed in the hot water
outlet, provided the thermo-bulb extends into the shell
of the tank, and in all cases installed at the highest
practical point.'For installations with separate stpr-
age tanks, said valves shall all be installed on the
tank and there shall not be any type of valve instal-
led between the water heater and the storage .tank.
Where, in the opinion of the P%umbing Official, safety
valves are required they shall be installed in accor-
dance therewith.
(b) All relief lines shall be Carried to outside of
the building and 'terminate not less than 12" above
finished grade.
1216.4 Dielectric Couplings.
A dielectric couple shall be used when dissimilar
metals are connected or coupled to eliminate any pos-
sibility Of electrolytic action.
1401.3 Piping Above Ground.
(a) Vent piping shall be cast iron, galvanized steel,
galvanized wrought iron, lead, brass or copper pipe, or
copper tube.
(b) No vent shall be run through roof less than 2"
in diameter.
Sec. 21-3. Board of plumbing, commissioners~ created~ quali-
fications; term of office.
There shall and is hereby created~a board of plumbing
commissioners who shall serve without compensation, for a
term of one year or until their successors are appointed.
The board shall be composed of seven ('7) members; the
city physician, two (2) licensed master plumbers, two (2)
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Page 4. Ordinance No. 25-70.
licensed journeyman plUmbers, the regularly appointed
plumbing inspector and the city engineer. All shall be
appointed by the city council. Each member must have
his principal place of business located within the mu-
nicipal limits of Delray Beach. The present members of
the plUmbing board shall hold their seats for the term
.Of'office for which they were apDo.~nted.
Sec. 21-4. Qualifications of journeyman and master plumbers
examinations; duty of board to give; bonds and
insurance.
(a) It shall be the duty of the board of plUmbing commis-
sioners to e;~amine and pass on the'qualifications of all ap-
plicants who desire to engage in the business of plumbing
within the city. All examinations to determine the tech~ical
ability of applicants shall be held monthly with provision
for special examination at a time designated by the board of
plumbing commissioners at least fifteen days prior to said
examination 'day. This examination shall satisfy the board
as to the applicant's ability as a plUmber, as well as his
complete familiarity with the Plumbing Code of the city.
The examination may be made in whole or part in writing and
oral, and shall be sufficiently strict to test the applicant's
qualifications. Applicant must also satisfy the board as to
his character and integrity. Licenses may be revoked by the
city commission upon recommendation of the plumbing commission
for just cause.
(b) Before doing any plumbing work within this city, a
journeyman plumber, well driller, lawn sprinkler installer,
septic tank installer and repair man must be examined by and
obtain a certificate from the board of plUmbing commissioners
and shall pay for such an examination the sum of five dollars.
The journeyman shall be e~titled to receive an examination
within twenty-four hours after requested 'in writing in order
that he may be determined qualified to engage in any plumbing
work as herein described. Before a master plumber shall en-
gage in the plUmbing'business, he shall be examined by and
obtain from the board of plumbing commissioners a certificate,
for which examination he shall pay. the sum of fifty dollars,
Certificates so ~ssUed shall remain in full force and effect
until October l, after their issuance, and shall be renewed
from year to year without 'further examination upon the pay-
ment of five dollars; provided however, that in the event a
certificate is allowed to laspe for a period of one year, a
re-examination shall be required. No master plumber certif-
icate shall be renewed, however, unless the holder thereof
shall have paid his city occupational license to the city for
the previous fiscal year.
(c) It shall be and is hereby declared to be unlawful for
any person to engage in the business or profession of plumb-
ing without having first obtained a certificate from the
· board of plUmbing commissioners.
(d) Every plumbing contractor granted a license under
the terms of this chapter, shall be required to maintain at
all times, in an insurance company authorized to do business
in the State of Ptorida, employees liability insurance or
workman's compensation insurance and public liability in-
surance with mimimum limits on each of not less than fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for one person and one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for more than one person, in
any one accident, and public property damage insurance with
a minimum of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
for any' one accident.
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Page 5. Ordinance No. 25-70.
At the time application is made for examination and be-
fore a license can be issued, the plumbing contractor shall
file with the tax collector a certificate as prescribed
and provided by the city, signed by a qualified agent of
the insurance company stating that a policy or policies has
been issued to the licensee for: employees liability insur-
ance, or workmen's compensation insurance, public liability
insurance, and public property damage insurance, the mini-
mum limits of each; the policy number or numbers; the name
of the company; the effective date of such policies; the
expiration date of such policies; together with a state-
ment and a copy of an endorsement placed on such policy or
policies requiring thirty (30) days' written notice by reg-
istered mail to the tax collector if it becomes necessary
to cancel the policy or policies, for any reason.
In the event of a cancellation of a policy or policies,
of any contractor the license of such contractor shall au-
tomatically be revoked. License may be reinstated by the
tax collector, when the licensee has furnished certificate
of insurance in compliance with this section.
SECTION 2, Sec. 21-5 thru 21-50, Chapter 21, Code of Ordinances
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, are repealed.
SECTION 3. Should any section or provision of this ordinance or
any portion thereof, or any paragraph, sentence or word be declared
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof, other than the
part declared to be invalid.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on the second and final
reading on this the 27th day of July , 1970.
/S/ J. L. Saunders
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/S/ Hall.%9 E: y.ates
City Clerk
First Reading__July 13, 1970
Second Reading July 27..~ ~1970 . ..
128-G
ORDINANCE NO. 26-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY REPEALING
SECTION 9-3. PERTAINING TO SHEET METAL
COVERED 'BUILDINGS, AND SECTION 9-5.
PERTAINING TO MINIMUM FLOOR LEVEL OF
ANY BUILDING.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach has adopted the
Southern Standard Building Code and the above two sections
are in conflict therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sec. 9-3. Chapter 9, Code of Ordinances
of this City, be, and the same is hereby repealed and elAm-
inated from said Code of Ordinances.
Section 2. Sec. 9-5. Chapter 9, Code of Ordinances
of this City, be, and the same is hereby repealed and elim-
inated, from said.'Code of .Ordinances.
PASSED and ADO?TED in regular session on this sec-
ond and final reading on this 27th day of July , 1970.
/S/ J. L. Saunders
MAYOR
ATTEST:
./S/ Hailie..E.'~¥ates City Clerk
First Reading _ July ~3, %97Q
Second Reading July 27. ~970
128-H
ORDINANCE NO. 2~-70.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 13.'2 (a), CHAPTER
.13, CODE OF OP~INANCES OF THE CITY OF
BEACH., FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE MEMBE~H~
OF THE ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 13-2 (a), Chapter 13, Code of Ordinances of
this City, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as
~ollows ·
"Sec. 13-2. Electrical examining board.
(a) Creation of Board. There is hereby created
a board of electrical examiners which shall con-
sist of one~licensed master electrician, one
licensed master or journeyman electrician, one
general contractor, one architect, one represent-
ative of the power company, one layman and the
chief of fire prevention.
Appointment shall be made for a term of two years,
but any member may fOr cause, be removed from of-
fice or substituted for any length of time by the
city council."
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and
final reading.on the 27th day of July , 1970.
/S/ J- L..Saun~e.~s
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/S/ Hallie E. Yates
...... City Clerk
First Reading July 13, 1970
Second Reading J. uly 27, 1970