The International Residential Code, for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Rd, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478-5795, including Appendix Chapter G 2012 IRC and no other appendices, and excluding chapters 11 through 31 inclusive, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, subject to such amendments thereto as are set forth, and shall be referred to herein as the “residential code.” The residential code is hereby adopted as the one- and two-family dwelling code for Park City, Kansas. Any reference therein to the International Building Code shall be construed as a reference to the current Park City commercial building code.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021; Ord. 1186)
Changes, additions, and deletions to the residential code and the appendices thereto are adopted only as set forth hereinafter.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R102.7 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R102.7 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 is this code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R108, Referenced Codes, is hereby created to read as follows:
Section 102.8. Referenced codes, is added.
102.8.1 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 International Residential Code, the term “ICC Electrical Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Electrical Code.
102.8.2 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 International Residential Code, the term “International Fuel Gas Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code.
102.8.3 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 International Residential Code, the term “International Mechanical Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Mechanical Code.
102.8.4 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 International Residential Code, the term “International Plumbing Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Plumbing Code.
101.8.5 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 International Residential Code, the term “International Fire Code” shall be construed to mean the current Park City, KS Fire Code.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R105.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R105.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements in this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provision of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Playhouses or tree houses having single or multi-level floors with or without roofs.
3. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. Concrete or masonry fences not over 4 feet (1219 mm) high.
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.
5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallon (18,927 L) 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 adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
7. Decks, stoops, and porches not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade without overhead structures and not over any basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade.
10. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one- or two-family dwelling.
11. Emergency board-up, securing temporary bracing of a building after a fire, storm, vehicle damage or other disaster which caused the building to be open or unsafe. The building owner or this agent may cause such work to be done provided that the Department of Code Enforcement is notified the following business day.
12. Repair or replacement of roofing and/or siding materials not exceeding 400 square feet (37.16 m2) within any one (1) month period.
13. Repair or replacement of interior gypsum board on non-fire rated walls or ceilings when the total area does not exceed 100 square feet (9.29 m2) within any twelve (12) month period, and providing that no framing, electrical, mechanical or plumbing changes are made.
(Ord. 987; Ord. 1093-2020; Code 2021)
Section R105.5 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work has commenced. Work shall be considered to have been suspended or abandoned if there has been 180 days since the last required inspection. Before work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such period of suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a full permit fee.
The building official is authorized to grant, one or more extensions of time, for periods not to exceed 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R106.3.3 Phased Approval of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R106.5, Retention of Construction Documents, of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R107.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R107.3 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 fully 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 lighting, heat or power in the current Park City Electrical Code.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R108 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R108.1 Payment of Fees. 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.
R108.2 Schedule of Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth below.
R108.2.1 Commercial permits. The fee for each commercial permit shall be as set forth in the current Park City, Kansas commercial building code.
R108.2.2 Residential permits. The fee for each residential permit shall be as follows:
R108.2.2.1 New construction. For each permit issued for construction of new one and two family dwellings or accessory building thereto, there shall be charged and collected from the applicant a permit fee in accordance with the following defined classifications, defined chargeable floor area, and table of building permit fees:
(a) Classification I means all buildings and structures except those defined hereafter as classification II. The chargeable square feet shall be defined as the total square feet of finished area enclosed by the exterior dimension for each floor thereof. The permit fee charged shall be based on the value of thirty-eight cents (38¢) per chargeable square foot.
(b) Classification II means garages, manufactured homes, unfinished basements, carports, breezeways, covered walkways, porches, canopies, unfinished areas, and accessory structures to one and two family dwellings. The chargeable square feet shall be defined as the total square feet area enclosed by the exterior dimensions thereof. The permit fee charged shall be based on the value thirty-two cents (32¢) per chargeable square foot.
R108.2.2.2 All other residential permits. For each permit issued for repairing, altering, remodeling or additions to existing buildings, re roofing, siding, swimming pools, hot tubs, and all other residential construction projects, a permit fee shall be charged based on the value of the work to be performed in accordance with Table R108.2.
R108.2.3 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.
Table R108.2-BUILDING PERMIT FEES (excluding issuance fee)
|
Total Valuation |
Fee |
|
$1.00 to $500.00 |
$32.00 |
|
$501.00 to $2,000.00 |
$32.00 for the first $1000.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 |
|
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 |
$57.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
|
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
$275.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
|
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 |
$449.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
|
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
$699.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
|
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 |
$2,299.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
|
$1,000,001.00 and up |
$4,049.50 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. |
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.
R108.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
R108.4.2 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 R108.2. 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.
R108.5 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 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. 980; Ord. 987; Code 2021; Ord. 1186)
Section R112, Board of Appeals, of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R113 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R113.1 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, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of the Residential Code.
R113.2 Notice of violation. 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 Residential Code, the building official or such code enforcement officer may first issue 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) that 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.
R113.3 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 counselor 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 Residential 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.
R113.4 Violation penalties.
R113.4.1 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 Residential 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. The prosecution for any such violation shall be conducted in the manner provided by law in the municipal court of the City of Park City.
R113.4.2 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 Residential Code or this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to payment of a fine which shall be fixed by the Court at a sum not to exceed $500.00.
R113.4.3 Separate Offense. Each day that any violation of the Residential 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.
R113.4.4 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 Residential Code or of this article. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions hereof shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use that it authorized is lawful. 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 there under when in violation of the Residential Code or of this article or of any other city code or resolution or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R301.5 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R301.5 Live load. The minimum uniformly distributed live load shall be as provided in Table R301.5.
TABLE R301.5
MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS
(In pounds per square foot)
|
Use |
Live Loads |
|
Exterior Balconies |
60 |
|
Decks F |
40 |
|
Fire Escapes |
40 |
|
Passenger Vehicle Garages a |
50a |
|
Attics Without Storage b,e |
10 |
|
Attics With Storage b,e |
20 |
|
Rooms Other Than Sleeping Rooms |
40 |
|
Sleeping Rooms |
40 |
|
Stairs |
40c |
|
Guardrails and Handrails d |
200 |
For SI: 1 pound per square foot=0.0479 kN/m2, 1 square inch=645 mm2, 1 pound=4.45 N.
(a) Elevated garage floors shall be capable of supporting a 2,000-pound load applied over a 20-square-inch area.
(b) No storage with roof slope not over 3 units in 12 units.
(c) Individual stair treads shall be designed for the uniformly distributed live load or a 300-pound concentrated load acting over an area of 4 square-inches, whichever produces the greater stresses.
(d) A single concentrated load applied in any direction at any point along the top.
(e) Attics constructed with wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with Section R802.10.1.
(f) See Section R502.2.1 for decks attached to exterior walls.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R302.1 Exterior walls. Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than 3 feet (914 mm) shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from both sides. Projections shall not extend beyond the distance determined by the following two methods, whichever results in the lesser projections:
1. A point one-third the distance to the property line from an assumed vertical plane located where protected openings are required.
2. More than 12 inches (305 mm) into areas where openings are prohibited. Projections extending into the fire separation distance shall have not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction on the underside. The above provisions shall not apply to walls. Which are perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits by Section R105.2 are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line.
2. Exterior walls of buildings constructed adjacent to a zero lot line (as defined in the zoning ordinance) may be of non-rated construction, provided the wall contains no openings unless the sill height is located a minimum of 6 feet (1829 mm) above both the finished floor elevation and exterior grade or is constructed of translucent materials so as to not allow visibility into the adjacent property.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R303.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be operable.
EXCEPTION: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical ventilation system are provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent ventilation or 2 cfm (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside or a minimum of 36 inches (914.4 mm) above the top of the ceiling joist in a ventilated attic space.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R309.5 Fire Sprinklers, of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R310.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. Basements and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue window or exterior door opening for emergency escape and rescue. Where openings are provided as a means of escape and rescue they shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor. Where a door opening having a threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure shall comply with Section R310.3. The net clear opening dimension required by this Section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the window or door opening from the inside. Escape and rescue window openings with a finished sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with Section R310.2.
EXCEPTION: Basements of 250 square feet or less used for storage, mechanical rooms and similar uses.
R310.1.1 Minimum opening area. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 4.5 square feet with the window in a full open position, with a total break-out area of 5.7 square feet (0.530 m2).
R310.1.2 Minimum opening height. The minimum net clear opening height shall be:
1. 19 3/4 inches (501.65 mm) for single, double hung and awning style windows.
2. For all other types of windows the minimum height shall be determined by multiplying the width times the height to achieve a total net clear opening of 4.5 square feet with a total break-out area of 5.7 square feet (0.530 m2).
R310.1.3 Minimum opening width. The minimum net clear opening width shall be:
1. 17 inches (431.8 mm) in the full open position for casement and slider windows.
2. 30 1/4 inches (768.35 mm) for single and double hung units.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R311.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R311.3.1 amended Floor elevations at the required egress doors
EXCEPTION: The landing or floor on the exterior side shall not be more than 8 inches (203 mm) below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or floor.
R311.3.2 amended Floor elevations for other exterior doors
Doors other than the required egress door shall be provided with landings or floors not more than 8 inches (203 mm) below the top of the threshold.
EXCEPTION: A landing is not required where a stairway of four or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of the door, provided the door does not swing over the stairway.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R311.7.5 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R311.7.5 Stair treads and risers.
R311.7.5.1 Risers. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (196 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
R311.7.5.2 Tread. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (254 mm). The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the largest winder tread depth at the 12 inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R312.1.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R312.1.3 Guard opening limitations. Required guards on open sides of stairways, raised floor areas, balconies and porches shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures that do not allow passage of a sphere 4.5 inches (114.3 mm) in diameter. Required guards shall not be constructed with horizontal rails or other ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect.
EXCEPTION: The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere 6 inches (152 mm) cannot pass through.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Sections 313.1, 313.1.1, 313.2 are deleted from the 2012 IRC Code.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R314.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R314.3 Location. Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:
1. Outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
2. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.
When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and the household fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Where Required in Existing Buildings, of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R318.1.1, Quality Mark, of the International Residential Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R318.1.2, Field Treatment, of the International Residential Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R405.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Section R807.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
R807.1 Attic access. In buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction, an attic assess opening shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 120 square feet (11.148 m2) and have a vertical height of 30 inches (762 mm) or greater from the top of the ceiling joist to the bottom of the roof rafter.
The rough-framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm) and shall be located in a readily accessible location or in an area that maintains a clear unobstructed area 22 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm) from the attic access opening to the floor below. A 30-inch (762 mm) minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at some point above the access opening.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Materials that otherwise comply with the requirements of chapter 9 shall not be permitted if they are highly reflective when installed.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Appendix G, Section AG105.5 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
AG105.5 Barrier Exceptions. Outdoor swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
One (1) copy of the residential code incorporated by reference shall be filed with the city clerk. Such copies shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Incorporated by Ordinance No. 1186-2024” with all sections or portions thereof intended to be omitted clearly marked to show any such omissions. Such copies shall have attached a copy of this Article and shall be open to inspection and available to the public during all reasonable business hours.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021; Ord. 1186)
The building official shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purpose of the residential code as adopted herein.
(Ord. 987; Code 2021)
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article, it shall be a requirement of all building permits issued for residential construction that any and all structural and/or framing elements incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction shall be enclosed and protected from the effects of weather and the elements within 60 days of their placement on the site of such construction or as otherwise required by their condition of listing, whichever period of time is shorter.
(b) Failure to comply with subsection (a) above shall constitute a violation of the Residential Code.
(Ord. 897; Ord. 987; Code 2021)
Walls separating townhouse units shall be constructed in accordance with Section R302.2.1 or R302.2.2 and shall comply with Sections 302.2.3 through 302.2.5.
R302.2.1 Double walls. Each townhouse unit shall be separated from other townhouse units by two 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies tested in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the International Building Code.
R302.2.2 Common walls. Common wall separating townhouse units shall be assigned a fire-resistance rating in accordance with Item 1 or 2 and shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides. Common walls shall extend to and be tight against the exterior sheathing of the exterior walls, or the inside face of exterior walls without stud cavities, and the underside of the roof sheathing. The common wall shared by two townhouse units shall be constructed without plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents, other than water-filled fire sprinkler piping in the cavity of the common wall. Electrical installations shall be in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of the membrane of common walls for electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section 302.4.
1. Where an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904 is provided, the common wall shall not be less than a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the International Building Code.
2. Where an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904 is not provided, the common wall shall be not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the International Building Code.
(Ord. 1195)