That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the Building & Zoning office of the City of Louisburg, Kansas, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendix Chapters E, F, G and H as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Louisburg in the State of Kansas, for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Residential Code on file at the office of the City of Louisburg, Kansas, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in 4-202.

(Ord. 864; Code 2020; Ord. 1126)

The following sections are hereby revised:

SECTION R101.1. TITLE. Section R101.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of the City of Louisburg, Kansas, and will be referred to as this code, the IRC, or the Residential Code of the City of Louisburg, Kansas.

SECTION R101.2 SCOPE.  Section R101.2 of the IRC is hereby amended exceptions to read as follows: 

EXCEPTIONS:  The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with a residential fire sprinkler system complying with Section P2904:

1.    Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses.  

2.    Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. 

3.    A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit.

4.    A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit.

5.    A care facility for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling.

Any occupancy where fire sprinkler system requirements are specifically exempted by Kansas Statute or Administrative Regulation shall be exempt from the fire sprinkler requirements above.

SECTION 105.2 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT. Section R105.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Work exempt from permit.   Exemption 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 laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following.

Building:

1.    Revise as follows: One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 150 square feet. Larger buildings require a permit and footings.

2.    Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.

3.    Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

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

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

6.    Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 36 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and Group U occupancies.

7.    Window replacement where no structural modifications are made.

Electrical:

1.    Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.

2.    Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.

3.    Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity     in the same location.

4.    Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

Gas:

1.    Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

2.    Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1.    Portable heating appliances.

2.    Portable ventilation appliances.

3.    Portable cooling units.

4.    Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5.    Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

6.    Portable evaporative coolers.

7.    Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ten (10) pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower (746 W) or less.

8.    Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

1.    The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

2.    The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

SECTION R105.3. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. Section R105.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

(a)   Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose.  Such application shall:

1.    Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2.    Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

3.    Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4.    Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section R106.1.

5.    State the valuation of the proposed work.

6.    Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.

7.    Give such other data and information as required by the building official. 

(b)   Application for complete structure demolition permit. To obtain a thirty (30) day complete structure demolition permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose. Such application shall provide:

1.    A site plan showing the location of the building or structure to be demolished and of all existing buildings on the property. The plan shall additionally show any necessary means of pedestrian protection as required by the Louisburg Building Code.

2.    The location where the demolition debris will be deposited.

3.    The height and the total square footage of the building.

4.    Evidence of required street closure permit.

5.    The name and address of the owner of the building.

6.    The type of equipment or method used to demolish the building.

7.    Evidence that all public utilities have been disconnected.

8.    Proof of rat-abating of any building at least ten days before the demolition may be required.

9.    Proof of permission from the owner to demolish the building.

10. Evidence that proper erosion control will be provided for the site during demolition as well as during seeding and final grading of site.

11.  Evidence that the structure has been inspected for asbestos. If asbestos is found, evidence shall be provided to indicate how the asbestos is to be removed and where it will be disposed. 

12. Site plan, which shall indicate proposed grading and seeding.

Said permit may be issued in conjunction with permit for proposed new construction.

SECTION R105.3.2. TIME LIMITATION OF APPLICATION. Section R105.3.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding ninety (90) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

SECTION R106.1. SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.  Section R106.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Submittal documents.

(a)   At least two (2) sets of construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

       EXCEPTION: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

(b)   Additional Plans and Studies Necessary. In the case of a rebuild, reconstruction or remodel of an existing residential structure, the building official shall ensure that the following requirements have been met prior to issuance of a building permit:

 

       If the reconstruction or remodeling is adding 400 or more square feet of impervious surface to the lot, then the applicant shall provide a drainage study and/or grading plan to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer in accordance with the following:

1.    If the reconstruction or remodeling will add impervious surfaces to the lot in an amount less than or equal to 50% of the existing impervious surface on the lot, then the applicant shall provide a grading plan prepared by a licensed engineer or land surveyor depicting the grading on the subject lot and extending into adjacent lots at least 25 feet.

2.    If the reconstruction or remodeling will add impervious surfaces to the lot in an amount greater than 50% of the existing impervious surface on the lot, then the applicant shall provide a grading plan as referenced above and will also submit a storm water study addressing the increase of impervious area and the potential for drainage problems or flooding of adjacent properties. The storm water study should include solutions to contain water on the subject property or by some other means to eliminate water problems on adjacent lots.

       EXCEPTION. The requirement for the study may be waived if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the grading plan shows that an increase of water or the velocity of water is directed to the City’s right-of-way in accordance with other City ordinances and policies.

3.    If the application pertains to a new structure being constructed after a complete demolition [“tear down”], then the applicant shall provide the drainage study and grading plan referenced above. 

SECTION R109.1.3 PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, GAS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTION. Section R109.1.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.

EXCEPTION: Back-filling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Section M2105.28 prior to inspection shall be permitted.

SECTION R109.1.4 FLOODPLAIN INSPECTIONS. Section R109.1.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to flooding as established by the most current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the building official shall require submission of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, required in Section R322.

SECTION R109.1.5 FRAME AND MASONRY INSPECTION. Section R109.1.5 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.

SECTION R109.1.7 CONCRETE SLAB OR UNDER-FLOOR INSPECTION. A new Section R109.1.7 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:  Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.

SECTION R109.1.8 OTHER INSPECTIONS. A new Section R109.1.8 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:  Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections above, the building official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the building official.

SECTION R109.1.8.1 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION. A new Section R109.1.8.1 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:  Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

SECTION R109.1.9 FINAL INSPECTION. A new Section R109.1.9 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:  Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.

SECTION R109.1.9.1 ELEVATION DOCUMENTATION.  A new Section R109.1.9.1 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:   Elevation Documentation.  If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R322.1.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.

SECTION R113.4. VIOLATION, PENALTIES. Section R113.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Violation, Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Article or this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official is guilty of a public offense, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that the violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.

SECTION R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.  Section R301.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following climatic and geographic design criteria.  

Table R301.2 (I) Insert:

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.

SECTION R301.4. DEAD LOAD. Section R301.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Dead Load. The actual weights of materials and construction shall be used for determining dead load with consideration for the dead load of fixed service equipment, provided, however, that the following minimum dead loads shall be used in the design of building:

(a)   Floors, ceilings, decks, and balconies: 10 pounds per square foot.

(b)   Roofs: 20 pounds per square foot.

SECTION R303.4, MECHANICAL VENTILATION.  Section R303.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Mechanical Ventilation.  Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than three (3) air changes per hour when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section N1102.4.1.2 , the dwelling unit shall be provided with whole-house mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1505.4. Mechanical ventilation efficiency testing will be accomplished when required by the Building official.

SECTION R306.5 TOILET FACILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION.  A new Section R306.5 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:   Toilet Facilities During Construction.  Toilet facilities shall be provided during construction, starting from the time of the first inspection until facilities are available in the dwelling.  If the facilities are not located on the job site, the location of the required facilities shall be posted at the job site and the facilities must be within 500 feet as measured from any property line of the job site or other certification provided to the Building Official to verify the availability of toilet facilities.  Toilet facilities shall be placed on private property out of the right-of way, and a minimum of 10 feet from neighboring properties. The facilities on the site shall be removed prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

R310.2.4 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS UNDER DECKS AND PORCHES. Section R310.2.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Emergency escape and rescue openings under decks and porches. Emergency escape and rescue openings installed under decks and porches shall be fully openable and provide a path not less than forty-eight (48) inches (1219 mm) in height to a yard or court.

SECTION R312.3 WINDOWSILLS.  A new Section R312.3 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:  Windowsills.  No window from a sleeping area shall have a sill height in excess of twenty-five (25) feet from grade level.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    The building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

2.    In sleeping rooms, which have two separate and distinct exits, which do not share a common interior atmosphere at any point from the sleeping room to an approved exterior exit.

3.    The sleeping rooms’ emergency egress windows are facing the nearest approved point of fire department vehicle access and are within thirty-five (35) horizontal feet of the approved point of fire department access.  Note: Residential driveways are not approved fire department access points. 

4.    The sleeping rooms’ emergency egress windows with balconies meet the following requirements:

(a)   Balcony floor located not more than forty-four (44) inches below windowsill.

(b)   Balcony shall be designed to support a sixty (60) psf live load.

(c)   Balcony shall extend a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches perpendicular to the exterior wall.

(d)   Balcony shall extend a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond each side of the emergency egress windows width.

(e)   Balcony is equipped with a guard in accordance with R312.

SECTION R321.4 ACCEPTANCE INSPECTIONS. A new Section R321.4 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows: Acceptance Inspections. All elevator equipment shall have an acceptance inspection and test performed and approved in accordance with ASME A17.1 requirement. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a copy of this inspection shall be forwarded to the City of Louisburg.

SECTION R401.3 DRAINAGE.  Section R401.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection so as to not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) within the first 10 feet (3048 mm). Gutter discharge shall not extend to a point closer than 10 feet to either adjacent property lines or the public right-of-way. Sump pump discharge shall not extend to a point closer than 15 feet to either adjacent property lines or the public right-of-way.

EXCEPTION: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152 mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048 mm), the final grade shall slope away from the foundation at a minimum slope of 5 percent and the water shall be directed to drains or swales to ensure drainage away from the structure. Swales shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent when located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped not less than 2 percent away from the building.

EXCEPTION: Property owners may discharge water directly into the right-of-way if such owner or owners secures a right-of-way permit.

EXCEPTION: Gutter Discharge may be placed closer than 10 feet to the adjoining property line in cases where the side yard setback is less than 10 feet, provided that the placement is the best possible placement.

SECTION R602.6.1 DRILLING AND NOTCHING OF TOP PLATE.  Section R602.6.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Drilling and notching of top plate.  When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (16 ga) and one and one-half inches (1.5") wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than four 10d (0.148 inch diameter) nails at each side or equivalent.  The metal tie must extend a minimum of six inches (6") past the opening.  See Figure R602.6.1.

EXCEPTION:  When the entire side of the wall with the notch or cut is covered by wood structural panel sheathing.

SECTION R801.3 ROOF DRAINAGE.  Section R801.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Roof Drainage.  All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that will collect and discharge roof drainage to the ground surface not less than 3 feet from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system.

SECTION R902.1 ROOFING COVERING MATERIALS. Section R902.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Roofing Covering Materials.  Roofs shall be covered with materials authorized under the provisions of Sections R904 and R905 as amended. Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by law as requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than three (3) feet (914 mm) from a property line or when less than twenty (20)-feet separation exists between structures. Classes A, B and C roofing required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

1.    Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2.    Class A roof assemblies include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

3.    Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot copper sheets installed over combustible decks.

4.    Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over underlayment over combustible decks.

SECTION R908.7 PARTIAL REPLACEMENT.  A new Section R908.7 of the IRC is hereby added to read as follows:

Partial Replacement.  Where only a portion of the existing roof coverings are being replaced, the replacement roof coverings shall be the exact brand and type, shall be of a material from the City of Louisburg ’s approved roofing list, and shall exactly match the color of the existing roof coverings.  Where over 50 % of the roof coverings are being replaced, complete replacement of all roof coverings is required. Replacement roof coverings for two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be the exact brand and type, shall be of a material from the City of Louisburg ’s approved roofing list, and shall match the color of the roof coverings for the entire building.

EXCEPTION:  Wood shakes and wood shingles installed in compliance with this code, that are the exact brand, type, and original color of the existing wood shakes or wood shingles are permitted to be replaced in amounts less than 50%.

SECTION N1101.13 COMPLIANCE.  Section N1101.13 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Compliance.  Projects shall comply with one of the following:

1.    Sections N1101.14 through N1104.

2.    Section N1105 and the provisions of Sections N1101.14 through N1104 indicated as “Mandatory”.

3.    The energy rating index (ERI) approach in Section N1106.

4.    The Home Energy Rating System approach in Section N1101.13.1.

SECTION N1101.13.1 HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM.  Section N1101.13.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Home Energy Rating System.  The ERI Index rating option can be met by constructing a residence that scores 80 or less on the HERS Index.  HERS ratings shall be performed by a third-party rater accredited by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET/ICC) when required by the Building official.  The permit applicant of record shall elect which compliance path will be followed at the time permit application is made.  The Final HERS Index score must be submitted to the City before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.  The Final HERS certificate shall identify the project address, and include the HERS raters name and contact information.

SECTION N1102.1.2 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, TABLE N1102.1.2.  Table N1102.1.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table N1102.1.2

Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component ^a

Climate Zone	Fenestration U-factorb	Skylight U-factorb	Glazed Fenestration SHGCb	Ceiling        R-Value	Wood Frame Wall R-Value	Mass Wall R-Valuee	Floor        R-Value	Basement Wall            R-Valuec	Slab           R-Value & Depthd	Crawl   Space Wall  R-Valuec
4	0..32	0.55	0.4	49	13f	8/13	19	10/13	NR	10/13

a.    R-values are minimums.  U-factors and SHGC are maximums.  When insulation is installed in a cavity which is less than the label or design thickness of the insulation, the installed R-value of the insulation shall not be less than the R-value specified in the table.

b.    The fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights.  The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration.

c.    "10/13" means R-10 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior of the home or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the basement walls or crawl spaces.

d.    R-5 insulation shall be provided under the full slab area of a heated slab.  R-10 slab edge insulation shall be provided for heated slabs and shall extend the depth of the slab.

e.    The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall.

f.     Where 2 x 6 framing is used, a minimum R-19 insulation is required.

SECTION N1102.2.9 (R402.2.9) Basement walls. Section N1102.2.9 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following: Basement walls. insert “does not apply to unfinished foundation walls”.

SECTION N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) Testing. Section N1102.4.1.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following: Testing. Insert “when required by the Building official”.

SECTION N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3) Duct Testing (Mandatory). Section N1103.3.3 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following: Duct Testing. Insert “when required by the Building official”.

SECTION N1103.3.4, DUCT LEAKAGE (PRESCRIPTIVE).  Section N1103.3.4 of the IRC is hereby omitted and deleted.

SECTION N1103.3.5, BUILDING CAVITIES (MANDATORY).  Section N1103.3.5 of the IRC is hereby omitted and deleted.

SECTION N1103.5.3, HOT WATER PIPE INSULATION (PRESCRIPTIVE).  Section N1103.5.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Hot water pipe insulation (Prescriptive).  Insulation for hot water pipe with a minimum thermal resistance (R-value) of R-3 shall be applied to the following:

1.    Piping located under a floor slab.

2.    Buried piping.

3.    Supply and return piping in recirculation systems other than demand recirculation systems.

SECTION N1104.1, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (MANDATORY).  Section N1104.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Lighting Equipment (Mandatory).  Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.

SECTION N1105 SIMULATED PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE. Section N1105 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following: Simulated Performance Alternative.  “when required by the Building official”.

SECTION N1106, - ENERGY RATING INDEX COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVE.  Section N1106 of the IRC is hereby amended by inserting the following: energy rating index compliance alternative.  “when required by the Building official”.

SECTION G2402.3, TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES. Section G2402.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2017, International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code or International Plumbing Code, such terms shall have meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.

SECTION G2417.4.1, TEST PRESSURE.  Section G2417.4.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Test Pressure.  The test pressure to be used shall not be less than 1½ times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 10 psig irrespective of design pressure.  For welded piping and for piping carrying gas at pressure in excess of 14 inches water column, the test pressure shall not be less than 60 psig.  Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.

SECTION P3103.1.1 Revise as follows:  All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six inches above the roof.

SECTION P2503.3, RESPONSIBILITY OF PERMITTEE.  Section P2503.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Responsibility of Permittee.  The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Section 2503.4 through Section 2503.8 to determine compliance with the provisions of this Code.

SECTION P2708.1.1, ACCESS.  Section P2708.1.1 of the IRC is hereby omitted and deleted.

SECTION E3406.2, CONDUCTOR MATERIAL. Section E3406.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows: Conductor Material. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper.

EXCEPTION: Service lateral conductors, service entrance conductors, and feeder conductors two AWG and larger are allowed to be of any type as allowed by this code.

SECTION E3902.2, GARAGE AND ACCESSORY BUILDING RECEPTACLES.  Section E3902.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Garage and accessory building receptacles.  125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles installed in garages and grade-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    Dedicated receptacles supplying garage door openers.

2.    Dedicated receptacles supplying a permanently installed fire alarm or security alarm system.

SECTION E3902.5, UNFINISHED BASEMENT RECEPTACLES.  Section E3902.5 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Unfinished basement receptacles.  All 125-volt single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in unfinished basements shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.  For purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and the like.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    Dedicated receptacles supplying a permanently installed fire alarm or security alarm system.

2.    Dedicated receptacles supplying sump pumps.

SECTION E3902.16, ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION.  Section E3902.16 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:  Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.  All branch circuits that supply 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere outlets installed in kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreations rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas and similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the following:

1.    A listed combination-type arc-fault circuit-interrupter, installed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit.

2.    A listed branch/feeder-type AFCI installed at the origin of the branch-circuit in combination with a listed outlet branch-circuit-type arc-fault circuit-interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit.  The first outlet box in the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet of the circuit.

3.    A listed supplemental arc-protection circuit breaker installed at the origin of the branch circuit in combination with a listed outlet branch-circuit-type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed at the first outlet box on the branch circuit where all of the following conditions are met:

3.1  The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit-interrupter.

3.2  The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the first outlet shall not exceed 50 feet for 14 AWG conductors and 70 feet for 12 AWG conductors.

3.3  The first outlet box on the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet on the circuit.

4.    A listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit-interrupter installed at the first outlet on the branch circuit in combination with a listed branch-circuit overcurrent protective device where all of the following conditions are met:

4.1  The branch-circuit wiring shall be continuous from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the outlet branch-circuit arc-fault circuit-interrupter.

4.2  The maximum length of the branch-circuit wiring from the branch-circuit overcurrent device to the first outlet shall not exceed 50 feet for 14 AWG conductors and 70 feet for 12 AWG conductors.

4.3  The first outlet box on the branch circuit shall be marked to indicate that it is the first outlet on the circuit.

4.4  The combination of the branch-circuit overcurrent device and outlet branch-circuit AFCI shall be identified as meeting the requirements for a system combination-type AFCI and shall be listed as such.

5.    Where metal outlet boxes and junction boxes and RMC, IMC, EMT, Type MC or steel-armored Type AC cables meeting the requirements of Section E3908.8, metal wireways or metal auxiliary gutters are installed for the portion of the branch circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, a listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI installed at the first outlet shall be considered as providing protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit.

6.    Where a listed metal or nonmetallic conduit or tubing or Type MC cable is encased in not less than 2 inches of concrete for the portion of the branch circuit between the branch-circuit overcurrent device and the first outlet, a listed outlet branch-circuit-type AFCI installed at the first outlet shall be considered as providing protection for the remaining portion of the branch circuit.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.    AFCI protection is not required for an individual branch circuit supplying only a fire alarm system where the branch circuit is wired with metal outlet and junction boxes and RMC, IMC, EMT or steel-sheathed armored cable Type AC or Type MC meeting the requirements of Section E3908.8.

2.    For these purposes, a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm shall not be considered an outlet and is not required to have arc-fault protection.

(Ord. 864; Code 2020; Ord. 1126)

Table 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES shall be adopted:

Inspections outside of normal business hours $50/hour (2 hour minimum).

(Ord. 864; Code 2020; Ord. 1126)

The violation of this article by any person, whether owner, tenant, contractor or other person, shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each offense. In case any activity is, or is proposed to be, used in violation of this article, the Building Inspector, City Attorney, or other appropriate authority of the municipality may, in addition to other remedies, institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful activity.

(Ord. 864; Code 2020; Ord. 1126)