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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance No. 2658-2012Suggested by: Administration \ j CITY OF KENAI KENAI AIASKA ORDINANCE NO. 2658-2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4.31, FUEL GAS CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS INCLUDING ELIMINATING CHAPTERS 1 - 5 AND 8 AND THE APPENDICES OF THAT CODE SO THAT ONLY CHAPTERS 6 AND 7 WILL APPLY IN THE CITY OF KENAI. WHEREAS, the City previously adopted the International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, of the International Code Council, including appendices with certain local amendments; and, WHEREAS, the International Code Council updated the International Fuel Gas Code in 2009; and, WHEREAS, the City's Building Official recommends adoption of only Chapters 6 and 7 of the 2009 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code in order to eliminate conflicts between other uniform codes adopted by the City and to complement the City's adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt only chapters 6 and 7 of the 2009 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1. Form: This is a Code ordinance. Section 2. Amendment of Chapter 4.31 of the Kenai Municipal Code: The Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 4.3 1, Fuel Gas Code, is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 4.31 FUEL GAS CODE 4.31.010 Adoption. 4.31.015 Local Amendments to the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code. 4.31.020 Building Official. 4.31.030 Fee schedule. 4.31.010 Adoption. There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the approval, design, installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of specific fuel gas appliances, gaseous hydrogen systems, JINSTALLATION AND Ordinance No. 2658-2012 Page 2 of 5 MAINTENANCE OF FUEL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS, FUEL GAS UTILIZATION,] and related accessories [AS DEFINED UNDER SCOPE IN] that certain code known as the "International Fuel Gas Code," 200[6]9 Edition, of the International Code Council [, INCLUDING THE APPENDICES,] except for such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, or amended; and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein. 4.31.015 Local Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code. [SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION. 111101:8 1 zl �1 <• <I Y1 7 �.`1X�C�J� SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL. DELETE ENTIRE SECTION. REFER TO "CHAPTER 4.40 OF KMC. 201.3 TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES. DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." fc 1MI lQl III 11 VAR I DIJ DELETE THE WORDS "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE." 301.6 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS. DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." 304.6 OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AIR. ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH: "COMBUSTION AIR SHALL NOT BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTIC, UNLESS PRIOR APPROVAL IS OBTAINED FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY." 304.11 COMBUSTION AIR DUCTS. DELETE THE EXCEPTION TO ITEM 1. 306.3.1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2658-2012 Page 3 of 5 DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." 306.4.1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." 306.5.2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." kiII9pysllW `0xwI[17►`0 DELETE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSERT REFERENCE "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC." 404.9 MINIMUM BURIAL DEPTH. II��y11T.Y11T.� Ilii►�N�N/:r�[e7�fiiE►4tiIC�3iiB�ti 404.17 UNDERGROUND PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 404.17: AT ALL POINTS WHERE FUEL GAS PIPING ENTERS OR LEAVES THE GROUND, THERE SHALL BE INSTALLED, ABOVE GROUND, A CONNECTION CAPABLE OF ABSORBING RELATIVE MOTION DUE TO FROST HEAVE ACTION. SUCH CONNECTORS SHALL BE OF A TYPE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER TO ABSORB A 6 -INCH (152 MM) DISPLACEMENT IN ANY DIRECTION. A WIRE BRAIDED KINK -PROOF FLEXIBLE CONNECTION WITH WOVEN JACKET AND OIL PROOF SYNTHETIC TUBE AND COVER AND NEOPRENE LINER MAY BE USED. SUPPORTING WIRE SHALL RUN THE FULL LENGTH OF HOSE. HOSE -TO -PIPE CONNECTORS ARE TO BE OF THE REMOVABLE METAL COMPRESSION TYPE. TEMPERATURE RANGE SHALL BE —40 DEGREES F TO +250 DEGREES F. 404.18 PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION; FLEX CONNECTORS. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION AS FOLLOWS: New Tent Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2658-2012 Page 4 of 5 404.18 FLEX CONNECTORS. FLEX CONNECTORS LISTED FOR OUTDOOR USE MAY BE USED BETWEEN METER AND HOUSE MAIN. NO FLEX CONNECTOR MAY PASS THROUGH ANY WALL, PARTITION, PANEL, OR OTHER BARRIER. SOLID FITTINGS SHALL BE USED ON EACH END. 406.4.1 TEST PRESSURE. REPLACE THE MINIMUM TEST PRESSURE OF 3 PSIG WITH 10 PSIG AND ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH. REQUIRED PRESSURE TESTS OF 10 PSIG SHALL BE PERFORMED WITH GAUGES OF 1/10 -POUND INCREMENTATION OR LESS. 409.5 EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE. DELETE THE EXCEPTION. 502.8 VENTS; VENT INSULATION. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION AS FOLLOWS: 502.8 VENT INSULATION. UNLESS A VENT LISTED FOR EXTERIOR USE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES IS INSTALLED, A VENTING SYSTEM INSTALLED EXTERIOR TO THE BUILDING, OUTSIDE THE THERMAL ENVELOPE, SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AN INSULATED (R-19 MINIMUM) SHAFT. THE PORTION OF THE VENT SYSTEM THAT IS ABOVE THE LAST ROOF AND ITS PROJECTED PLANE NEED NOT BE ENCLOSED. THE PORTION OF THE VENTING SYSTEM PASSING THROUGH AN ATTIC SPACE NEED NOT BE INSULATED OR ENCLOSED. 502.9 VENTS; ICE DAMAGE. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION AS FOLLOWS: 502.9 ICE DAMAGE. VENT TERMINATIONS THAT PENETRATE A METAL ROOF WITH A PITCH SHALL BE PROTECTED BY AN ICE DAM OR DEFLECTOR OF AN APPROVED TYPE ACCEPTABLE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.] Amend by deleting Chapters 1-5, Chapter 8, and Appendices A — D. 4.31.020 Building Official. The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the "Code Official" by the International Fuel Gas Code adopted by KMC 4.31.010, provided the powers, duties and functions may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his or her supervision and control. New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2658-2012 Page 5 of 5 4.31.030 Fee schedule. tSECTION 106.5 OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED BY THIS CHAPTER IS AMENDED TO READ: IF A BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED, THESE FEES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS PAID AS A PART OF SUCH PERMIT FEE. IF NO SUCH BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED, THE FEE SHALL BE COMPUTED ACCORDING TO TABLE 1-A AT KMC 4.05.030(B).] Fees or charges under the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this Chapter shall be as set forth in the City's schedule of rates, charges and fees adopted by the City Council. Section 3. Severability: If any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Section 4. Effective Date: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect one month after adoption. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of January, 2013. CCS 422te�ZZAJ PAT PORTER, MAYOR ATTEST: S dr Modigh, CMC CiqKCArk �J Introduced: December 19, 2012 Adopted: January 2, 2013 Effective: February 2, 2013 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] M Memorandum ""Villaye with a Past, C# with a Future 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / Fax: 907-283-3014 w .ci.kenai.ak.us 1IIII.' 1992 To: City Council nThrough: Rick Koch, City Manager From: Larry Floyd, Building Official q Date: December 11, 2012 Re: 2009 International Fuel Gas Code Adoption The City has a deferral agreement with the State of Alaska which requires the City of Kenai to adopt and enforce code standards no less stringent than those enforced by the State. The State of Alaska adopted standards of the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code in November of this year. I therefore recommend the adoption of the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code as amended by the State of Alaska in order to comply with our deferral agreement and to consistently enforce the code standards in effect throughout the State.