The International Building Code, 2006 Edition (hereinafter the “2006 IBC”), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Rd, Country Club Hills IL 60478-5795, excluding all appendices, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, subject to such amendments thereto as are set forth hereinbelow, and shall be referred to herein as the “building code.” The building code is hereby adopted as the commercial building code for the city of Park City, Kansas. Any reference therein to the International Residential Code, for One-and Two-Family Dwellings, shall be construed as a reference to the current Park City, KS residential code for one-and two-family dwellings.

Section 101.4 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety and the following alternate provisions are adopted:

(a)   Section 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the current Park City, KS Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including, alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. Whenever used in the Building Code, the term “ICC Electrical Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Electrical Code.

(b)   Section 101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connection of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories. Whenever used in the Building Code, the term “International Fuel Gas Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code.

(c)   Section 101.4.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the current Park City, KS Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems. Whenever used in the Building Code, the term “International Mechanical Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Mechanical Code.

(d)   Section 101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations repairs, replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of medical gas system. Whenever used in the Building Code, the term “International Plumbing Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code.

Section 101.4.5 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 101.4.6 of the 2006 IBC is amended to read as follows:

Fire Prevention. The provisions of the current Park City, KS Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. Whenever used in the Building Code, the term “International Fire Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Fire Code.

Section 101.4.7 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 102.6 of the 2006 IBC is amended to read as follows:

Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered by the provisions of this code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

Section 103 of the 2006 IBC is hereby re-titled Department of code enforcement.

Section 103.3 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.

Section 105.1.1 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 105.1.2 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 105.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other resolutions, laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:

1.    One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet

2.    Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.

3.    Oil derricks.

4.    Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

5.    Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallon (18 927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

6.    Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.

7.    Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

8.    Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9.    Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (19 000 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

10.   [Reserved.]

11.   Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one-and two family dwellings.

12.   Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54” from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.

13.   Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.

Section 105.2.3 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 106.3.4.1 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

General. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in charge. The owner shall notify the building official in writing if the registered design professional in charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties

The registered design professional in charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.

Where structural observation is required by Section 1709, the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur. See also duties and specified in Section 1704.

Section 107.3 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been folly completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lightning, heat or power in the current Park City, Kansas Electrical Code.

Section 108 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.

108.2 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth below.

108.2.1 Commercial permits. The fee for each commercial permit shall be as set forth in Table 108.2, except the permit fee for agricultural structures for the provisions of this code shall be determined by multiplying the square foot of area under roof by thirteen cents (13).

108.2.2 Residential permits. The fee for each residential permit shall be as set forth in the current Park City, KS one-and two-family dwelling code.

108.2.3 Value. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official. For the purpose of this section, the value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. The building official shall, when deemed necessary, require reasonable substantiation of value stated in any application for permit or other form that may be prescribed.

108.2.4 Issuance fee. A permit issuance fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be charged for each permit which is issued under the provisions of this code, and shall be in addition to the other permit fees set forth herein.

Table 108.2 BUILDING PERMIT FEES

OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES:

1.    Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge-two hours)       $30.00 per hr*

2.    Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305(g)       $30.00 per hr*

3.    Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge--one-half hour)       $30.00 per hr*

4.    Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge--one-half hour)       $30.00 per hr*

       *Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

108.3 Plan review fees. When the valuation of the proposed commercial construction exceeds $1,000 and a plan or other data required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fee shown in Table No. 108.2. The department of code enforcement shall remit twenty-five percent (25%) of the plan review fee so collected to the county fire district to compensate for checking plans for compliance with applicable law and fire safety provisions.

108.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

108.5 Investigation Fees. Work without a Permit.

108.5.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

108.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same fee set forth in Table 108.2. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any other penalty prescribed by law.

108.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid here under which was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit which a plan review fee has been paid with withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

(Ord. 1067; Code 2021)

Section 109.3 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.3 Required inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in Sections 109.3.1 through 109.3.10.

109.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections is deleted in its entirety.

109.3.9 Special inspections is deleted in its entirety.

Section 113 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, convert, occupy, equip, use, or maintain any building or structure in Park City, Kansas or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of the Building Code.

113.2 Notice of violation and order to comply. Whenever the building official or any code enforcement officer authorized under this article has probable cause to believe that a person, firm or corporation is committing or has committed a violation of any provision of the Building Code, the building official or such code enforcement officer may first cause a notice of violation and order to comply to be served upon said person, firm or corporation responsible therefore. Such notice shall:

1.    Be in writing;

2.    Include a description of the real estate and/or the street address sufficient for identification;

3.    Specify the violation(s), which exists, and the correction(s) ordered;

4.    Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires.

Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such alleged violator if a copy thereof is delivered to such alleged violator personally, or, if not found, a copy thereof is left at such alleged violator’s place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof. Such notice shall also be deemed to be properly served upon the alleged violator if a copy thereof is sent by mail to such alleged violator’s last known address, or, if the letter with a copy is returned showing it has not been delivered, a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place on or about the building or structure affected by the notice.

113.3 Prosecution of violation. In case any notice of violation and order to comply authorized herein is not complied with, the building official or such code enforcement officer may request the city attorney to institute an appropriate action or proceeding against the person, firm, or corporation responsible for the violation:

1.    To restrain, correct, or remove the violation or to compel such person, firm, or corporation to refrain from any further execution of work;

2.    To restrain or correct the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, demolition, equipping, use, or maintenance of such building or structure or part thereof;

3.    To require the removal of work in violation;

4.    To prevent the maintenance, occupation or use of the building, structure, or part thereof which is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, demolished, converted, equipped, used or maintained in violation of the Building Code or in violation of a plan or specification under which an approval, permit or certificate was issued.

In addition, or in the alternative, the building official or code enforcement officer may proceed with the penalties provision set forth in Section 113.4.

113.4 Violation penalties.

113.4.1 Issuance of uniform complaint and notice to appear. Whenever the building official or a code enforcement officer authorized under this article has probable cause to believe that a person, firm, or corporation is committing or has committed a violation of any provision of the Building Code, the building official or such code enforcement officer may serve upon such accused person a uniform complaint and notice to appear, or in the alternative, may sign a complaint against the accused person and cause a notice to appear to be issued according to the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4701, et seq., the code for the enforcement of city codes and ordinances. Pursuant to K.S.A. 19-101d, prosecution for any such violation shall be conducted in the manner provided by law in the municipal court under the code for the enforcement of city codes and ordinances as provided by K.S.A. 19-4701, et seq. Writs or processes necessary for the prosecution of such violations shall be substantially in the form of writs and process as shown in K.S.A. 19-4738. The city shall provide all necessary supplies, forms and records at its own expense.

113.4.2 Procedures. Procedures for prosecution of violations of the Building Code and this article shall be pursuant to Park City, Kansas Code.

113.4.3 Classification of violations and schedule of fines. An accused person who shall be convicted in the municipal court for violation of any provision of the Building Code or this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine which shall be fixed by the Court at a sum not to exceed $500.00; provided further, the minimum fine for any violation of this article shall be assessed according to the classification of violations and schedules of fines of the Park City, Kansas Code and subject to the enhancements contained therein, and each and every violation of this article shall be a class G violation, except that a violation of Section 116.1, Fail to obtain required license, shall be a class I violation.

113.4.4 Separate Offense. Each day that any violation of the Building Code or of this article occurs after the passage of the reasonable time for performance of any act required by a Notice of Violation(s) and Order(s) to Comply has been served in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as a separate violation. Provided, however, that if any person, firm or corporation is found guilty of a violation hereunder and it shall appear to the Court that the violation complained of as prescribed in this article is continuing, then in addition to the penalty as set forth, the Court may enter such order as it deems appropriate to cause the violation to be abated.

113.4.5 Effect of Permit. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code or of this article. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on when in violation of the Building Code or of this article or of any other city code or ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval issued in error.

Section 305 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

305.2 Day Care. The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than five children older than 2 1/2 years of age, shall be classified as a group E occupancy.

EXCEPTION: Family day care homes with ten, (10), or less children shall be classified as a Group I.4.

Sections 406.3.4 and 406.6.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

406.3.4 Uses. Mixed uses shall be allowed in the same building as an open parking garage subject to the provisions of Sections 402.7.1, 406.3.13, 508.3, 509.3, 509.4 and 509.7.

EXCEPTION: The grade-level tier may contain an office, waiting and toilet rooms having a total combined area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m²). Such area need not be separated from the open parking garage.

406.6.2 Mixed occupancy. A repair garage shall not be located within, or attached to, a building occupied for any other purpose, unless separated from the other occupancies as prescribed in Section 508.3. Such separation shall be continuous and unpierced, except for openings leading to salesrooms, storage areas, or offices, operated in connection with such garages, and provided such openings are equipped with fire assemblies conforming to the requirements of Chapter 7.

EXCEPTION: Storage areas, administrative and clerical offices, waiting rooms and similar rooms that do not exceed 25 percent (25%) of the floor area of the repair facility.

Section 407.2.4 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

407.2.4 Gift Shops. Gift shops shall not be open to the corridor except where such spaces are less than 500 square feet (46 m 2) in area, and shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements for corridors.

Section 507.12 of the 2006 IBC is hereby created as follows:

507.12 Assembly and Educational use groups. Groups A-2, A-3 and E occupancies shall be permitted in unlimited area buildings having occupancies in Use Groups B, F, M and S, in accordance with the following criteria:

1.    The area of the occupancies shall not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of any floor area of the building.

2.    In Type VB construction, shall be located on the first floor.

Section 1013 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1013 Guards. Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms, stairways, window wells, ramps and landing which are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below. Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607.7. Guards shall also be located along glazed sides of stairways, ramps, and landings that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below where the glazing provided does not meet the strength and attachment requirements in Section 1607.7. Guards shall also comply with 2407.

EXCEPTION: Guards are not required for the following locations:

1.    On the loading side of loading docks or piers.

2.    On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including steps leading up to stages and raised platforms.

3.    On raised stage and platform floor areas such as runways, ramps, and side stages used for entertainment or presentation.

4.    At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to and utilization of special lighting or equipment.

5.    At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to and utilization of special lighting or equipment.

6.    Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.

7.    In assembly seating where the guards in accordance with Section 1008.12 are permitted and provided.

8.    At window wells a protective cover designed to a minimum of 20 pounds per square foot (.96KN m²) uniformly distributed live load may be substituted for guards. The window well covers shall be provided with an emergency egress hatch located above the ladder or stairway, with the minimum egress opening maintained. The force required to open the egress hatch shall not exceed 30 pounds (133.45 N). Window well covers and grates shall be constructed of materials approved for exterior use.

Section 1018.1.4 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Floor Elevation. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. Such floor or landing shall be at the same elevation on each side of the door. Landings shall be level except exterior landings. Which are permitted to have a slope not to exceed .25 unit vertical 12 units horizontal (2 percent slope).

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    Group R-3 more than three stories high and individual units of Group R-2 where the following apply:

1.1   A door is permitted to open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs, provided the door not swing over the step.

1.2   Screen doors and storm doors are permitted to swing over stairs or landings.

1.3   A door is permitted to open at the top step of a flight of interior stairs in an attached garage, provided the door does not swing over the top step.

1.4   A door is permitted to open at the top step of a flight of exterior stairs from a patio, provided there are no more then four risers.

2.    Exterior doors as provided for in Section 1003.5, Exception 1, and Section 1018.2, entrance door, which are not an accessible route.

3.    Variations in elevation due to differences in finish materials, but not more than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).

4.    Exterior decks, patios, or balconies that are part of Type B dwelling units and have impervious surfaces, and that are not more than 4 inches (102 mm) below the finished floor level of the adjacent interior space or dwelling unit.

5.    Doors serving building equipment rooms that are not normally occupied.

Section 1009.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1009.2 Headroom. Stairways shall have a minimum headroom clearance of 80 inches (2032 mm) measured vertically from a line connecting the edge of the nosings. Such headroom shall be continuous above the stairway to the point where the line intersects the landing below, one tread depth beyond the bottom riser. The minimum clearance shall be maintained the full width of the stairway and landing.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    Spiral stairways complying with Section 1009.8 are permitted a 78-inch (1981 mm) headroom clearance.

2.    Stairways within an individual dwelling unit of Group R-2 and R-3 are permitted a 78-inch (1981 mm) headroom clearance.

Section 1017 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Corridors. Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table 1017.1 The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions. Electrical panels are prohibited on the corridor side of the fire partition.

EXCEPTIONS:

3.    A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group E where each room that is used for instruction has at least one door directly to the exterior and rooms for assembly purposes have at least one-half of the required means of egress doors opening directly to the exterior. Exterior doors specified in this exception are required to be at ground level.

4.    A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors contained within a dwelling unit or a guestroom in an occupancy in Group R.

5.    A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in open parking garages.

6.    A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group B which is a space requiring only a single means of egress complying with Section 1015.1

7.    A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors not exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm) in length, when they provide direct, obvious and unobstructed means of travel to an exit or until egress is provided from the building, provided all openings, except the entrance to the corridor, are protected with self-closing doors of non-combustible construction or solid wood core, not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness or fixed glazing. Use of rolling or sliding doors shall not be permitted, unless equipped with a closing device. Which operates with the actuation of an approved listed smoke detector.

Section 1208.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (914 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm).

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    Beams or girders spaced not less than 4 feet (1219) mm) on center and projecting not more than 6 inches (1520 mm) below the required ceiling height.

2.    Basement rooms having a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2033 mm) with not less than 6 feet 4 inches (1922 mm) clear height under beams, girders, ducts and similar obstructions.

3.    If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in one half the area thereof. Any portion of the room measuring less than 5 feet (1254 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.

4.    Mezzanines constructed in accordance with Section 505.1.

Section 1607.11.2.1 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Flat, pitched and curved roofs. Ordinary flat, pitched and curved roofs shall be designed for minimum live loads of 20 pounds per square foot or other controlling combinations of loads in Section 1605, whichever produces the greater load. In structures, where special scaffolding is used as a work surface for workers and materials during maintenance and repair operations, a lower roof load than specified in the following formula shall not be used unless approved by the building official. Greenhouses shall be designed for a minimum roof live load of 10 pounds per square foot (0.479 kN/m²).

Section 1608.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads. The ground snow load for Park City, KS has been determined by the Building Official to be 15 pounds per square foot.

Section 1609.3 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Basic wind speed. The basic wind speed for Park City, KS has been determined by the Building Official to be 90 miles per hour (40 m/s).

Section 1609.3.1 Wind Speed Conversion. The fastest mile wind speed for Park City, KS has been determined by the Building Official to be 75 miles per hour (33 m/s).

Section 1613.5.2 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Site class definitions. Based on the site soil properties, the site shall be classified as either Site Class A, B, C, D, E or F in accordance with Table 1613.5.2. When the soil properties are not known in sufficient detail to determine the site class, Site Class D shall be used unless the building official or geotechnical data determines that Site Class E or F soil is likely to be present at the site.

The earthquake spectral response acceleration at short periods Ss, and at 1-second period, S1, for Sedgwick County has been determined by the Building Official to be 0.14 and 0.056 respectively.

Chapter 17 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1805.2.1 of the 2006 IBC is amended to read as follows:

Section 1805.2.1 Frost Protection. Except where erected on solid rock or otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures larger than 400 square feet (37 m²) in area or 10 feet (3048 mm) in height shall extend below the frost line of the locality, and spread footings of adequate size shall be provided where necessary to properly distribute the load within the allowable load-bearing value of the soil. Alternatively, such structures shall be supported on piles where solid earth or rock is not available. Footings shall not bear on frozen soils unless such frozen condition is of a permanent character. The frost line for Park City shall be 24 inches (610 mm) below the finish grade.

EXCEPTION: For other than Group R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 occupancies, one-story prefabricated building not over 150 square feet (1.94 m²) in floor area and supported in an approved manner may be attached to a building having a permanent foundation extending below the frost line. The roof and exterior walls of the prefabricated building shall be flashed in an approved manner to form a weather-tight seal between structures.

Chapter 29 of the 2006 IBC is deleted in its entirety.

(a)   Section 903.2.3 of the 2006 IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.3 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:

(1)   Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 16,000 square feet (1486 square meters);

(2)   Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade; or

(3)   Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all flours, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 square meters).

(b)   Section 903.2.8 of the 2003 IFC is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.8 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:

(1)   Where a Group S-1 fire area exceeds 16,000 square feet (1486 square meters);

(2)   Where a Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade; or

(3)   Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all flours, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 square meters).

(Ord. 1033; Code 2021)