HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2661-2012KENN\Y7 SKA
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2661-2012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4.05, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted the International Building Code, 2006 Edition,
of the International Code Council, including the appendices with certain local
amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the International Code Council updated the International Building Code in
2009; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Building Official accordingly recommends adoption of the 2009
Edition of the International Building Code, with certain amendments; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2009 Edition of the
International Building Code and the updated standards therein, as amended for the
City, 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 4.05 of the Kenai Municipal Code: The Kenai
Municipal Code, Chapter 4.05, Building Code, is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 4.05
BUILDING CODE
4.05.010 Adoption.
4.05.015 Local amendments to the International Building Code 200[6]9.
4.05.020 Building Official.
4.05.025 Application for permit.
4.05.030 Fee schedule.
[4.05.035 INSPECTIONS.]
4.05.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and
j penalties, those certain bound volumes known as the "International Building Code,"
`� 200[6]9 Edition, of the International Code Council, including the appendices, except
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for such portions as are herein deleted, modified, or amended, and the same is hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
4.05.015 Local amendments to the International Building Code 200[6]9.
The International Building Code (I.B.C.) Chapters 1-12, 14-[32]28, 30-32, 34-
35, [APPENDIX C] and Appendix H [(2003 EDITION)] are adopted by reference to
regulate all occupancies and buildings with the following revisions:
[ 101.4.1 ELECTRICAL.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND INSERT
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
101.4.4 PLUMBING.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND INSERT
:ENCE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
101.4.7 ENERGY.
DELETE THIS SECTION.
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY.
DELETE THIS SECTION.
105.5 EXPIRATION.
ADD THE FOLLOWING: A BUILDING PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE TWO (2) YEARS
AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE UNLESS AN EXTENSION HAS BEEN GRANTED AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SUBSECTION.
106.3.4.1 GENERAL.
REVISE THIRD PARAGRAPH FIRST SENTENCE OF THE I.B.C. TO READ:
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION SHALL BE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1709.
107.3 TEMPORARY POWER.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND INSERT
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
108.3 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE LAST SENTENCE:
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. . . FROM THE BUILDING VALUATION DATA TABLE SHOWN IN THE LATEST
EDITION OF THE BUILDING SAFETY JOURNAL PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL.
108.4 WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
THIS FEE SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE.
SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS.
DELETE ENTIRE SECTION. REFER TO "CHAPTER 4.40 OF KMC."
201.3 TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND INSERT
tENCE TO "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
305.2 DAY CARE.
REVISE TO READ:
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, INCLUDING CHILDREN
RELATED TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A GROUP E OCCUPANCY.
305.2 DAY CARE.
ADD A NEW EXCEPTION TO READ:
EXCEPTION: FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (R-3) OPERATING BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 10:00 P.M. MAY ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 12
CHILDREN OF ANY AGE WITHOUT CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
REGULATION (E OCCUPANCY) EXCEPT FOR SMOKE DETECTORS AND ALARMS AS
DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION 907.2.10, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND
ALARMS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 908.7 AND 908.8, MEANS OF EGRESS
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1003, INCLUDING EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND
RESCUE OPENINGS (AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1026) IN NAPPING OR SLEEPING
ROOMS, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2006 EDITION.
308.2 GROUP I-1.
REVISE BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND
PARAGRAPHS TO READ: "FACILITIES WITHIN THIS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
THAT HAVE OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 421."
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308.3 GROUP I-2.
REVISE LAST SENTENCE TO READ:
A FACILITY SUCH AS THE ABOVE WITH FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS,
INCLUDING PERSONS RELATED TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A
GROUP R-3.
308.3.1 CHILD CARE FACILITY.
REVISE TO READ:
A CHILD CARE FACILITY THAT PROVIDES CARE ON A 24-HOUR BASIS TO
MORE THAN FIVE CHILDREN 2 1/2 YEARS OF AGE OR LESS, INCLUDING
CHILDREN RELATED TO THE STAFF, SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS GROUP I-2.
308.5 GROUP I-4, DAY CARE FACILITIES.
REVISE SECOND SENTENCE TO READ:
A FACILITY SUCH AS THE ABOVE WITH FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS, INCLUDING
PERSONS RELATED TO THE STAFF SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A GROUP R-3.
310.1 RESIDENTIAL GROUP R.
REVISE BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND
PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
"FOR FACILITIES WITHIN THIS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THAT HAVE
OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS, SEE SECTION 421."
406.1.4 SEPARATION.
SEPARATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
PARAGRAPH 1 IS REVISED BY DELETING "1/2 -INCH GYPSUM BOARD" AND
REPLACING IT WITH "5/8 -INCH TYPE X GYPSUM BOARD."
415.6.4 DRY CLEANING PLANTS.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND INSERT
REFERENCE TO "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
415.8.2.8.1 GENERAL.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND INSERT REFERENCE
TO "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
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SECTION 421 OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE.
421.1 APPLICABILITY.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL GROUPS I-1 AND R-4
OCCUPANCIES WHERE THE OCCUPANTS NEED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE FROM
STAFF OR OTHERS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES.
421.2 DEFINITIONS.
IN THIS SECTION:
"EVACUATION CAPABILITY" MEANS THE ABILITY OF OCCUPANTS,
RESIDENTS, AND STAFF AS A GROUP EITHER TO EVACUATE A BUILDING OR TO
RELOCATE FROM THE POINT OF OCCUPANCY TO A POINT OF SAFETY;
"IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY" MEANS THAT A GROUP DOES NOT
HAVE THE ABILITY TO RELIABLY MOVE TO A POINT OF SAFETY IN A TIMELY
MANNER AS MEASURED UNDER SEC. 421.3;
"PROMPT EVACUATION CAPABILITY" MEANS THAT A GROUP HAS THE
ABILITY TO MOVE RELIABLY TO A POINT OF SAFETY IN A MANNER EQUIVALENT
TO THE ABILITY OF A HOUSEHOLD IN THE GENERAL POPULATION AS MEASURED
UNDER SEC. 421.3;
"SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY" MEANS THAT A GROUP HAS THE ABILITY
TO MOVE RELIABLY TO A POINT OF SAFETY IN A MANNER THAT IS NOT AS RAPID
AS THAT OF MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD IN THE GENERAL POPULATION AS
MEASURED UNDER SEC. 421.3;
"POINT OF SAFETY" MEANS A LOCATION THAT (A) IS EXTERIOR TO AND
AWAY FROM A BUILDING; OR (B) IS WITHIN A BUILDING OF ANY TYPE
CONSTRUCTION PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND THAT IS EITHER (1) WITHIN AN EXIT ENCLOSURE
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SEC. 1020; OR (2) WITHIN ANOTHER PORTION
OF THE BUILDING THAT IS SEPARATED BY SMOKE PARTITIONS MEETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF SEC. 710, WITH NOT LESS THAN A ONE -HALF-HOUR FIRE
RESISTANCE RATING, AND THE PORTION OF THE BUILDING HAS ACCESS TO A
MEANS OF ESCAPE OR EXIT THAT CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
CODE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE RETURN TO THE AREA OF THE FIRE."
421.3 FIRE DRILLS AND EVACUATION CAPABILITY DETERMINATION.
A FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED BY THE FIRE OFFICIAL OR OTHER APPROVED
LICENSEE WILL MAKE THE INITIAL DETERMINATION OF EVACUATION CAPABILITY.
CHANGES TO THE EVACUATION CAPABILITY WILL BE BASED ON A RECORD OF
DRILLS CONDUCTED BY THE FACILITY AND RECORDED FOR REVIEW BY THE
FIRE OFFICIAL OR OTHER LICENSING OFFICIAL. THE DRILLS WILL BE
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CONDUCTED SIX TIMES A YEAR ON A BIMONTHLY BASIS, WITH AT LEAST TWO
DRILLS CONDUCTED DURING THE NIGHT WHEN RESIDENTS ARE SLEEPING.
RECORDS MUST INDICATE THE TIME TAKEN TO REACH A POINT OF SAFETY,
DATE AND TIME OF THE DRILL, LOCATION OF SIMULATED FIRE ORIGIN, ESCAPE
PATHS USED, AND COMMENTS RELATING TO RESIDENTS WHO RESISTED OR
FAILED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRILLS.
THE RELATION OF DRILL TIME TO EVACUATION CAPABILITY IS AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) THREE (3) MINUTES OR LESS — PROMPT;
(2) OVER THREE (3) MINUTES BUT UNDER 14 MINUTES — SLOW;
(3) FOURTEEN (14) MINUTES OR MORE — IMPRACTICAL.
421.4 EVACUATION CAPABILITY AND FIRE PROTECTION
REQUIREMENTS.
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF A FACILITY UNDER THIS SECTION
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
421.4.1 PROMPT EVACUATION CAPABILITY.
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF THREE MINUTES OR LESS INDICATES PROMPT
EVACUATION CAPABILITY. IN FACILITIES MAINTAINING PROMPT EVACUATION
CAPABILITY, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE FOR GROUPS I-1 OR R-4
OCCUPANCIES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
421.4.2 SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY.
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF MORE THAN THREE BUT LESS THAN 14
MINUTES INDICATES SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY. IN FACILITIES MAINTAINING
SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY, THE FACILITY MUST BE PROTECTED BY (A) AN
AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM, USING ADDRESSABLE SMOKE
DETECTORS, DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS CODE AND N.F.P.A. 72-2007; AND (B) AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM, WITH QUICK -RESPONSE OR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS, INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 (N.F.P.A. 13R-2007 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS)
OR 903.3.1.3 (N.F.P.A. 13D-2007 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS).
421.4.3 IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY.
EVACUATION CAPABILITY OF FOURTEEN MINUTES OR MORE INDICATES
IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY. IN FACILITIES MAINTAINING
IMPRACTICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY, THE FACILITY MUST BE PROTECTED BY
(A) THE PROTECTIONS FOR A FACILITY WITH SLOW EVACUATION CAPABILITY
UNDER SECTION 421.4.2; (B) ONE -HALF-HOUR, FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; AND (C) DIRECT EGRESS FROM SLEEPING ROOMS
FOR OCCUPANTS NEEDING EVACUATION ASSISTANCE EITHER (1) TO THE
EXTERIOR AT GRADE LEVEL, TO AN EXTERIOR PORCH OR LANDING VIA A 36
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INCH -WIDE DOOR; OR (2) IF THE SLEEPING ROOMS ARE SEPARATED FROM THE
REST OF THE BUILDING BY SMOKE PARTITIONS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 710, BY EGRESS WINDOWS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 1026.
SECTION 422 SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATED BUILDINGS.
422.1 ALL ELEVATED BUILDINGS WITH THE LOWER FLOOR LEVEL ABOVE
GRADE AND OPEN ON THE SIDES MUST BE FENCED AROUND THE BUILDING
EXTERIOR OR HAVE SKIRTING BELOW THE EXTERIOR WALLS TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. EXCEPTIONS: 1. NORMALLY UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS;
2. BUILDINGS WITH F, H, S, AND U OCCUPANCIES.
501.3 LOCATION ON PROPERTY.
ADD NEW SECTION TO READ:
BUILDINGS MUST ADJOIN OR HAVE ACCESS TO A PERMANENT PUBLIC WAY
OR YARD ON NOT LESS THAN ONE SIDE. REQUIRED YARDS MUST BE
PERMANENTLY MAINTAINED.
504.4 DAY CARE FACILITIES.
ADD NEW SECTION TO READ:
FACILITIES THAT ARE OPERATED IN A PRIMARY RESIDENCE (R-3) BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 10:00 P.M., AND ACCOMMODATING UP TO A TOTAL
OF 12 CHILDREN OF ANY AGE MAY USE THE SECOND STORY OF THE BUILDING
WITHOUT PROVIDING AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM, OR COMPLYING WITH
TABLE 302.3.2, TABLE 602, AND THE TYPE VA REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN
TABLE 503, IF ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LEGAL PROVISIONS FOR AN E
OCCUPANCY ARE MET.
TABLE 508.2
REVISE WORDING IN THE FIRST BLOCK UNDER THE LEFT COLUMN TO
READ:
FURNACE ROOMS IN E AND R-1, R-2 AND R-4 OCCUPANCIES REGARDLESS
OF BTU INPUT, AND FURNACE ROOMS OF ALL OTHER OCCUPANCIES WHERE THE
LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS OVER 400,000 BTU PER HOUR INPUT.
717.4.2 GROUPS R-1 AND R-2.
REVISE TO READ:
DRAFT STOPPING MUST BE PROVIDED IN ATTICS, MANSARDS, OVERHANGS
OR OTHER CONCEALED ROOF SPACES OF GROUP R-2 BUILDINGS WITH THREE
OR MORE DWELLING UNITS AND IN ALL GROUP R-1 BUILDINGS. THE
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INTERVENING SPACE BETWEEN ANY TWO DRAFT -STOPS OR WALLS MUST BE
DESIGNED FOR ADEQUATE CROSS VENTILATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
1203.2. DRAFT STOPPING MUST BE INSTALLED ABOVE, AND IN LINE WITH,
TENANT AND DWELLING SEPARATION WALLS THAT DO NOT EXTEND TO THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF SHEATHING ABOVE.
717.4.2 GROUPS R-1 AND R-2.
REVISE EXCEPTION 3 TO READ:
DRAFT STOPPING IN ATTIC SPACES OF GROUP R-1 AND R-2 OCCUPANCIES
THAT DO NOT EXCEED FOUR STORIES IN HEIGHT MAY BE INSTALLED SO THAT
THE AREA BETWEEN DRAFT STOPS THAT EXTENDS FROM THE CEILING TO THE
ROOF DOES NOT EXCEED 3,000 SQUARE FEET, AND THE GREATEST HORIZONTAL
DIMENSION DOES NOT EXCEED 60 FEET. THE DRAFT STOPS DO NOT HAVE TO BE
LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR IN LINE WITH WALLS SEPARATING TENANT
SPACES, UNLESS PART OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED BY OTHER PROVISIONS OF
THIS CODE. ADEQUATE CROSS VENTILATION MUST BE PROVIDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1203.2.
903.2.2 GROUP E.
REVISE TO READ:
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT
ALL GROUP E OCCUPANCIES. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST ALSO BE
PROVIDED FOR EVERY PORTION OF EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS BELOW THE
LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE.
EXCEPTIONS:
BUILDINGS WITH E OCCUPANCIES HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 49 OR
LESS.
DAY CARE USES THAT ARE LICENSED TO CARE FOR MORE THAN 5
PERSONS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 P.M. AND 6 A.M. MUST BE EQUIPPED
WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED AND INSTALLED AS
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 903.3.1.3 OR AN EQUIVALENT SYSTEM APPROVED BY
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
903.2.7 GROUP R.
REVISE TO READ:
GROUP R. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN
GROUP R OCCUPANCIES AS REQUIRED IN 903.2.7.1 THROUGH 903.2.7.3.
903.2.7.1 GROUP R-1.
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REVISE BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION:
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR A RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER
SYSTEM INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 MUST BE
PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ALL BUILDINGS WITH A GROUP R-1 FIRE AREA.
903.2.7.2 GROUP R-2.
REVISE BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION:
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 MUST BE PROVIDED
THROUGHOUT ALL BUILDINGS WITH A GROUP R-2 FIRE AREA THAT ARE MORE
THAN TWO STORIES IN HEIGHT, INCLUDING BASEMENTS, OR THAT HAVE MORE
THAN SIXTEEN DWELLING UNITS OR SLEEPING ROOMS."
903.2.7.3 GROUP R-4.
REVISE BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION:
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR A RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER
SYSTEM INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.2 MUST BE
PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ALL BUILDINGS WITH A GROUP R-4 FIRE AREA.
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
REVISE BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO READ:
903.3.1.1.2 ELEVATOR HOIST WAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS.
WHERE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, THE INSTALLATION IN ELEVATOR HOIST WAYS
AND MACHINE ROOMS MUST OCCUR AS DESCRIBED IN NFPA 13, 2007 AND ASME
A17.1 SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS 2004 EDITION.
EXCEPTION: SPRINKLERS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN AN ELEVATOR MACHINE
ROOM WHERE THE MACHINE ROOM IS: (1) SEPARATED FROM THE REMAINDER
OF THE BUILDING AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 3006.4; (2) SMOKE DETECTION IS
PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 - 2007 AND, (3) NOTIFICATION OF
ALARM ACTIVATION IS RECEIVED AT A CONSTANTLY MONITORED LOCATION.
903.3.5 WATER SUPPLIES.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND INSERT
REFERENCE TO "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
904.3.1 ELECTRIC WIRING.
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DELETE REFERENCE "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND INSERT REFERENCE TO
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
907.1.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
"12. SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAMS."
907.2.3 GROUP E.
ADD SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
ROOMS USED FOR SLEEPING OR NAPPING PURPOSES WITHIN A DAY CARE
USE OF A GROUP E OCCUPANCY MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SMOKE DETECTORS
THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 907.2.10.1.2.
DELETE: EXCEPTION 3
907.2.10 SINGLE AND MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARMS.
ADD SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ:
WHEN A PLAN REVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR AN EXISTING GROUP R
OCCUPANCY, SMOKE ALARMS MUST BE INSTALLED AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
907.2.10.1.
907.5 WIRING.
DELETE THE REFERENCE "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACING IT
WITH "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
907.17 RECORD OF COMPLETION.
ADD NEW SENTENCE TO READ:
A COPY OF THE ACCEPTANCE TEST CERTIFICATE VERIFYING COMPLETION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.F.P.A. 72 — 2007 MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE KENAI
FIRE MARSHAL BY THE FIRM CONDUCTING THE TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.
908.7 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION, 908.7, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, TO
READ AS FOLLOW:
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON EACH FLOOR
LEVEL OF GROUP I-1, I-2 AND R OCCUPANCIES. WHERE THERE ARE SLEEPING
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ROOMS ON A FLOOR, THE DETECTOR SHALL BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE SLEEPING
ROOMS. THE ALARM SHALL BE CLEARLY AUDIBLE IN ALL BEDROOMS OVER
BACKGROUND NOISE LEVELS WITH ALL INTERVENING DOORS CLOSED. ALL
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE LISTED AND INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE.
EXCEPTION: CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS ARE NOT
REQUIRED IN DWELLING UNITS AND STRUCTURES THAT HAVE NO COMBUSTION
APPLIANCES, ATTACHED GARAGES, OTHER VEHICLE PARKING WITHIN 25 FEET
OF ANY DIRECT OPENING, OR HAVE ONLY DIRECT VENT COMBUSTION
APPLIANCES.
908.7.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, AND ADDITIONS.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION, 908.7.1, ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, AND
ADDITIONS, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
WHEN INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS REQUIRING A
PERMIT OCCUR, OR WHEN ONE OR MORE SLEEPING ROOMS ARE ADDED OR
CREATED IN EXISTING DWELLINGS, THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE
PROVIDED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION
908.7 AND 908.8.
908.8 POWER SOURCE.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION, 908.8, POWER SOURCE, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, THE REQUIRED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING SYSTEM,
AND WHEN PRIMARY POWER IS INTERRUPTED, SHALL RECEIVE POWER FROM A
BATTERY. WIRING SHALL BE PERMANENT AND WITHOUT A DISCONNECTING
SWITCH OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED FOR OVER CURRENT PROTECTION.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET TYPE WITH BATTERY BACK UP WHEN INSTALLED IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
THAT UNDERGO ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS THAT DO NOT RESULT IN
THE REMOVAL OF THE INTERIOR WALL OR CEILING FINISHES EXPOSING THE
STRUCTURE.
908.8.1 INTERCONNECTION.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION, 908.8.1, INTERCONNECTION, TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND
ALARMS LOCATED WITHIN A SINGLE DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE
INTERCONNECTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ACTUATION OF ONE ALARM SHALL
ACTIVATE ALL OF THE ALARMS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT.
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909.11 POWER SYSTEMS.
DELETE THE REFERENCE "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACING IT
WITH "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
909.12.1 WIRING.
DELETE THE REFERENCE "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACING IT
WITH "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
909.16.3 CONTROL ACTION AND PRIORITIES.
IN THE EXCEPTION DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE"
AND INSERT THE REFERENCE TO "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY
KMC."
1009.1 STAIRWAY WIDTH.
ADD EXCEPTION TO READ:
S. STAIRS OR LADDERS USED ONLY TO ATTEND EQUIPMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
1009.5.2 OUTDOOR CONDITIONS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
IN OCCUPANCIES OTHER THAN GROUP R-3 AND GROUP U OCCUPANCIES
THAT ARE ACCESSORY TO GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCIES, SURFACES AND LANDINGS
WHICH ARE PART OF EXTERIOR STAIRS IN CLIMATES WITH SNOW OR ICE SHALL
BE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION OF THE SNOW OR ICE.
1010.7.2 OUTDOOR CONDITIONS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
IN OCCUPANCIES OTHER THAN GROUP R-3 AND GROUP U OCCUPANCIES
THAT ARE ACCESSORY TO GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCIES, SURFACES AND LANDINGS
THAT ARE PART OF EXTERIOR RAMPS IN CLIMATES WITH SNOW OR ICE SHALL BE
DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION OF THE SNOW OR ICE.
1014.5 EGRESS BALCONIES.
ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
EXTERIOR BALCONIES SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE ACCUMULATION
OF SNOW OR ICE THAT IMPEDES THE MEANS OF EGRESS.
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1015.2.2 THREE OR MORE EXITS OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS.
ADD EXCEPTION TO READ:
WHERE ACCESS TO THREE OR MORE EXITS IS REQUIRED, THE
SEPARATION DISTANCE OF THE THIRD EXIT DOOR OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY
SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE LENGTH OF THE MAXIMUM
OVERALL DIAGONAL DIMENSION OF THE AREA SERVED.
1017.1 CORRIDOR FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING.
ADD A NOTE TO READ:
R OCCUPANCIES SHALL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A ONE-HOUR RATED
CORRIDOR WITHOUT A SPRINKLER SYSTEM WHEN THE CORRIDOR
1. SERVES ANY OCCUPANT LOAD GREATER THAN 10;
2. SERVES LESS THAN 17 DWELLING UNITS; AND
3. IS LESS THAN THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT.
1019.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS.
ADD EXCEPTION TO READ:
EXCEPTION: BASEMENTS OR THE FIRST LEVEL BELOW THE FIRST STORY
IN ALL OCCUPANCIES EXCEPT R-3, USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SERVICE OF
THE BUILDING MAY HAVE ACCESS TO ONLY ONE EXIT. ANY OTHER USE OF THE
BASEMENT OR FIRST LEVEL BELOW THE FIRST STORY MUST HAVE AT LEAST
TWO EXITS ARRANGED AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1015.2. FOR PURPOSES OF
THIS EXCEPTION, STORAGE ROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOMS, MAINTENANCE OFFICES
AND SIMILAR USES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE
BUILDING.
1026.1 GENERAL.
REVISE THIS SECTION BY DELETING EXCEPTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 7.
SECTION 1102 DEFINITIONS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION:
CONVENTIONAL INDUSTRY TOLER-ANCES. PLUS OR MINUS 1/2 INCH UP TO
36 INCHES AND PLUS OR MINUS 1 PERCENT OVER 36 INCHES. SLOPES MAY BE
PLUS OR MINUS 1 PERCENT.
1103.2.4 DETACHED DWELLINGS.
DELETE "ONE- AND TWO -"AND REPLACE WITH "ONE-, TWO-, AND THREE-."
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1104.4 MULTILEVEL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.
DELETE EXCEPTION 1 AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
EXCEPTION 1: ELEVATORS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN FACILITIES THAT ARE
LESS THAN THREE STORIES OR THAT HAVE LESS THAN 3,000 SQUARE FEET PER
STORY UNLESS THE BUILDING CONTAINS OFFICES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
(GROUP B OR I) PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND AIRPORTS
(GROUP A-3 OR B) OR MULTIPLE TENANT FACILITIES OF GROUP M.
SECTION 1105 ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES.
ADD NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
1105.2 PUBLIC USE AREAS.
THE DOOR OPENING FORCE SHALL NOT EXCEED A 5 -POUND FORCE.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. A POWER -ASSISTED DOOR IS INSTALLED.
2. SOMEONE IS WITHIN LINE OF SIGHT OF THE DOOR AND AVAILABLE FOR
ASSISTANCE DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
3. AN ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICE IS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ICC/ANSI 117.1 SECTION 702.
1106.1 REQUIRED.
ADD THE FOLLOWING AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH:
ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES SHALL BE AT LEAST EIGHT FEET WIDE WITH AN
ACCESS AISLE AT LEAST FIVE FEET WIDE ABUTTING THE SPACE. ACCESSIBLE
CAR SPACE ACCESS AISLES SHALL BE PART OF AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO THE
BUILDING OR FACILITY ENTRANCE. TWO ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES MAY SHARE A
COMMON ACCESS AISLE. PARKED VEHICLE OVERHANGS SHALL NOT REDUCE
THE CLEAR WIDTH OF AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES AND
ACCESS AISLES SHALL BE LEVEL WITH SURFACE SLOPES NOT EXCEEDING ONE
TO 50 IN ALL DIRECTIONS. ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES SERVING A PARTICULAR
BUILDING SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE SHORTEST ACCESSIBLE ROUTE OF
TRAVEL FROM ADJACENT PARKING TO AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE. IN PARKING
FACILITIES THAT DO NOT SERVE A PARTICULAR BUILDING, ACCESSIBLE CAR
SPACES SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE SHORTEST ACCESSIBLE ROUTE OF TRAVEL
TO AN ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE OF THE PARKING FACILITY. IN
BUILDINGS WITH MULTIPLE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES WITH ADJACENT PARKING,
ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES SHALL BE DISPERSED AND LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES.
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j ACCESSIBLE CAR SPACES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS RESERVED BY A
SIGN SHOWING THE SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY. VAN -ACCESSIBLE SPACES
SHALL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL SIGN READING "VAN -ACCESSIBLE" MOUNTED
BELOW THE SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY.
SECTION 1201 GENERAL.
ADD A NEW SECTION 1201.2 AS FOLLOWS:
1201.2 VAPOR RETARDERS. ALL EXTERIOR WALL, CEILINGS AND ROOF
ASSEMBLIES WHICH ENCLOSE HEATED SPACES AND WHICH ARE EXPOSED TO
OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST WATER
VAPOR TRANSMISSION. ASSEMBLIES NOT OTHERWISE OF IMPERMEABLE
CONSTRUCTION SHALL HAVE INSTALLED, ON THE HEATED SIDE OF THE
INSULATION OR AIR SPACES, VAPOR RETARDERS HAVING A PERM RATING OF
0.06 MINIMUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTME 96 (EQUIVALENT TO 6 MIL
POLYETHYLENE).
1203.2 ATTIC SPACES.
IN THE FIRST SENTENCE, ADD THE WORDS "INSULATION AND" BEFORE
THE WORD "CEILINGS."
AMEND THE THIRD SENTENCE BY CHANGING "1 INCH" TO "1 1/2 INCH."
AMEND SECTION BY DELETING THE EXCEPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
ADD A SENTENCE AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ATTIC ACCESS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN A ROOM CONTAINING BATHING
FACILITIES.
1202.3.2 EXCEPTIONS.
REVISE BY DELETING THE WORDS "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE" FROM EXCEPTION 4.
1205.4.1 CONTROLS.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACE WITH
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE KMC."
1206.3.3 COURT DRAINAGE.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND
INSERT THE REFERENCE TO THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY
KMC."
1210.1 FLOORS.
REVISE PARAGRAPH TO READ:
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IN OTHER THAN DWELLING UNITS, TOILET AND BATHING ROOM FLOORS
SHALL HAVE A SMOOTH, NON -POROUS, NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SUCH AS
NON -CUSHIONED SHEET VINYL, SEALED CONCRETE, OR CERAMIC TILE WITH
SEALED JOINTS OR OTHER APPROVED MATERIALS. BASE SHALL BE OF SIMILAR
MATERIALS, SHALL EXTEND UP THE WALL FIVE INCHES (127 MM) MINIMUM, AND
SHALL BE SEALED TO THE FLOORING AND WALL SURFACE AND ALLOWING
DIFFERENTIAL MOVEMENT WITHOUT WATER PENETRATION.
1210.2 WALLS.
REVISE FIRST PARAGRAPH TO READ:
WALLS WITHIN TWO FEET (610 MM) OF THE FRONT AND SIDES OF URINALS
AND WATER CLOSETS SHALL HAVE A SMOOTH, NON -POROUS, NON-ABSORBENT
SURFACE SUCH AS NON -CUSHIONED SHEET VINYL, SEALED CONCRETE,
CERAMIC TILE WITH SEALED JOINTS, APPROVED PLASTIC PANELS, OR OTHER
APPROVED MATERIALS, TO A HEIGHT OF FOUR FEET (1219 MM) MINIMUM.
SECTION 1403.2 WEATHER
DELETE THE WORDS "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE" FROM THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH.
1405.10.4
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACE WITH
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE KMC."
SECTION 1503 WEATHER PROTECTION.
ADD NEW SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
1503.6 PROTECTION FROM FALLING ICE AND SNOW. ALL EXITS SHALL BE
PROTECTED FROM FALLING ICE AND SNOW.
1503.4 ROOF DRAINAGE.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND
INSERT THE REFERENCE TO THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY
KMC."
1507.4 METAL ROOF PANELS.
ADD A NEW SUBSECTION AS FOLLOWS:
1507.4.5 UNDERLAYMENT.
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UNDERLAYMENT FOR METAL ROOF PANELS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER
SECTION 1507.2.3.
1609.4.2 SURFACE ROUGHNESS CATEGORIES.
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE "SURFACE ROUGHNESS D"
DEFINITION:
UNOBSTRUCTED SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY SITE NOT SHELTERED FROM
THE SHORELINE BY VEGETATION OR OTHER IMPEDIMENTS AT LEAST FOUR FEET
HIGH AND COVERING AT LEAST 60 PERCENT OF AN AREA EXTENDING AT LEAST
30 FEET PERPENDICULAR TO A LINE CONNECTING THE BUILDING TO ANY POINT
OF THE SHORELINE.
1704.1 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH:
PROVIDED THE ENGINEER OF RECORD IS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF ALASKA, THE ENGINEER OF RECORD SHALL BE
DEEMED QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED UNDER
THIS CHAPTER WITHOUT FURTHER STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS OR
RESUMES TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
1704.1.2 REPORT REQUIREMENT.
DELETE THE FOURTH AND FIFTH SENTENCES AND INSERT THE
FOLLOWING:
ALL DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR CORRECTION, AND SHALL BE DOCUMENTED IN A
SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT. IF ACTION IS NOT TAKEN IMMEDIATELY OR
WITHIN AN AGREED TIME FRAME TO CORRECT THE NON-CONFORMANCE, THE
SPECIAL INSPECTOR SHALL PROMPTLY INFORM THE ENGINEER OF RECORD AND
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, VERBALLY AND IN WRITING THROUGH A SPECIAL
INSPECTION REPORT. DISCREPANCIES DISCOVERED BY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR
AFTER THE FACT SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE ENGINEER OF RECORD AND THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL IN WRITING.
1704.3 STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
ADD THE FOLLOWING UNDER EXCEPTION 2, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
2.6. WELDS LISTED UNDER EXCEPTION 2 WILL NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL
INSPECTION IF DESIGN STRESSES ARE LESS THAN HALF OF THE ALLOWABLE
STRESSES AND WELDS ARE PLACED BY AWS CERTIFIED WELDERS. THE
ENGINEER OF RECORD SHALL INDICATE ON THE DRAWINGS WHICH WELDS, IF
ANY, DO NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL INSPECTION.
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1704.10 SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
EXCEPTION: SHOTCRETE WORK NOT OF A STRUCTURAL NATURE OR NOT
FOR WATER RETENTION STRUCTURES, WHICH IS FULLY SUPPORTED ON EARTH,
WHICH IS FOR MINOR REPAIRS OR WHEN NO SPECIAL HAZARD EXISTS AND
SPECIAL INSPECTION IS WAIVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
1802.2.2 EXPANSIVE SOILS.
DELETE SUBSECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
1805.4.1 DESIGN.
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH:
ALL FOOTINGS SHALL BE CONCRETE. ALL-WEATHER WOOD FOUNDATION
SYSTEMS MAY ONLY BE INSTALLED IN TYPE GW, GP, SW, AND SP SOILS UNLESS A
COMPLETE SOILS INVESTIGATION AND FOUNDATION DESIGN, PREPARED BY A
CIVIL ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF ALASKA, IS SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL.
1805.6 FOUNDATION PLATES OR SILL BOLTING.
ADD THE FOLLOWING AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH:
FOUNDATION PLATES OR SILLS SHALL BE BOLTED TO THE FOUNDATION
OR FOUNDATION WALL WITH GALVANIZED STEEL BOLTS.
1805.10 PORTABLE BUILDING FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS.
NON -PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS FOR PORTABLE E -OCCUPANCY SHALL BE
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 1805.10.1
THROUGH 1805.10.5. MATERIALS AND METHODS DIFFERING FROM THOSE
DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION MAY BE APPROVED IF SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
1805. 10.1 SUPPORT FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS.
SUPPORT FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS SHALL BE AT BEARING POINTS AT NO
MORE THAN EIGHT FEET ON CENTER INSTALLED UNDER THE MAINFRAME
MEMBERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE PORTABLE BUILDING.
1805.10.2 BEARING POINT WOOD BLOCKS.
BEARING POINT WOOD BLOCKS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AT EACH
BEARING POINT SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF TWO-INCH NOMINAL THICKNESS AND
4 OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD. SUPPORT BLOCKING MAY BE REGULAR
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LUMBER WHEN PLACED ON THE PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD BEARING
BLOCK OR ON A CONCRETE PAD OR A CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT BUT SHALL BE
NO LONGER OR WIDER THAN THE BLOCK BENEATH.
1805.10.3 CONCRETE BLOCKS.
CORED CONCRETE BLOCKS OR CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS USED FOR
BLOCKING SHALL BE PLACED VERTICALLY. ALL SUCH CONCRETE BLOCKING
SHALL BE LOAD-BEARING BLOCKS COMMONLY KNOWN AS CLASS A CONCRETE
BLOCKS.
1805.10.4 MECHANICAL TIE -DOWNS.
MECHANICAL TIE -DOWNS TO AN AUGER TYPE GROUND ANCHOR ARE
REQUIRED AT EACH CORNER OF BUILDING AND AT EIGHT -FOOT INTERVALS
BETWEEN.
1805.10.5 SKIRTING.
SKIRTING MADE OF SOLID PANELS WITH ALL ACCESS OPENINGS CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE IS REQUIRED.
ADD NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
1911.6 INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS.
ANCHORS SHALL BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO PLACING CONCRETE.
EXCEPTION: ANCHORS HAVING A REQUIRED EMBEDMENT DEPTH OF
SEVEN INCHES OR LESS MAY BE FIELD PLACED WHILE CONCRETE IS IN PLASTIC
CONDITION.
SECTION 2104. CONSTRUCTION.
ADD A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
2104.6 INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS.
ANCHORS SHALL BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO GROUTING.
EXCEPTION: ANCHORS HAVING A REQUIRED EMBEDMENT OF 13 INCHES
OR LESS MAY BE FIELD PLACED WHILE GROUT IS IN PLASTIC CONDITION.
2308.9.8 PIPES IN WALLS.
ADD PARAGRAPH AS FOLLOWS:
ALL STUDS IN EXTERIOR PLUMBING WALLS SHALL BE A MINIMUM SIX-INCH
(152 MM) NOMINAL WIDTH UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
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2308.10.1 WIND UPLIFT.
ADD A PARAGRAPH AS FOLLOWS:
METAL FRAMING ANCHORS WITH A 400 -POUND UPLIFT CAPACITY SHALL BE
SPACED NO FURTHER APART THAN 48 INCHES (1,219 MM) FOR ROOF RAFTERS
OR TRUSSES WITH SPANS LESS THAN 20 FEET (6,096 MM) IN LENGTH, AND NO
FURTHER APART THAN 24 INCHES (610 MM) FOR SPANS GREATER THAN 20 FEET
(6,096 MM) IN LENGTH. WHERE WALLS HAVE STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING,
THE ANCHOR MAY BE PLACED ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALL WITHOUT DIRECT
ANCHORAGE TO STUDS BELOW. THE CONTINUITY OF THE LOAD PATH THROUGH
THE WALLS AND FLOORS BELOW SHALL BE CONSIDERED.
2701.1 SCOPE.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACE WITH
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
2702.1 INSTALLATION.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACE WITH
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
3001.4 CHANGE IN USE.
ADD NEW PARAGRAPH TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ANY CHANGE IN USE SHALL NOT BE MADE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. SAID APPROVAL SHALL BE GRANTED ONLY AFTER IT IS
DEMONSTRATED THAT THE INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF ASME AL7.1 AND ITS SUPPLEMENTS.
3003.2 FIRE-FIGHTER'S EMERGENCY OPERATION.
ADD A SECOND PARAGRAPH TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ELEVATORS SHALL BE TESTED ON NORMAL AND ON EMERGENCY POWER.
ELEVATORS SHALL BE TESTED BY ACTIVATING THE SMOKE DETECTORS AND BY
USE OF THE RECALL KEY SWITCH. THESE TESTS SHALL BE PERFORMED AT
INTERVALS NOT -TO -EXCEED ONE YEAR AFTER CERTIFICATION AND YEARLY
THEREAFTER.
3006.1 ACCESS.
ADD NEW PARAGRAPH TO READ:
ACCESS TO ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS ABOVE GRADE SHALL BE FROM
THE INSIDE OF THE BUILDING OR SHALL BE BY AN ENCLOSED, VENTILATED,
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AND WELL -LIGHTED PASSAGEWAY PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER.
PASSAGEWAY SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF T-6" WIDE BY 6-8" HIGH, AND SHALL
MEET THE MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CODE.
3305.1 FACILITIES REQUIRED.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND
REPLACE WITH "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
3401.3 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER CODES.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE," "ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE," "INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE" AND
REPLACE WITH "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
3410.2 APPLICABILITY.
REVISE THE FIRST SENTENCE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
STRUCTURE DEFINED AS EXISTING PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS CODE IN WHICH THERE IS WORK INVOLVING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR
CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SECTION OR THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 3403 THROUGH 3407.
CHAPTER 35. REFERENCED STANDARDS.
REVISE BY CHANGING THE REFERENCED STANDARDS FROM THE
PUBLICATION DATE LISTED TO THE LATEST PUBLISHED EDITION.]
101.4.1Gas.
Delete this section.
101.4.3 Plumbing.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference "Uniform
Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
101.4.6 Energy.
Delete this section.
Section 103 Department of Building Safety.
Delete this section.
105.5 Expiration.
Add the following: A building permit shall expire two (2) years after the date of
issuance unless an extension has been granted as provided for in this subsection.
` 109.3 Building Permit Valuations.
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Add the following to the last sentence:. from the Building Valuation Data
Table shown in the latest edition of the Building Safety Journal published by the
International Code Council.
109.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance.
Add the following: This fee shall be equal to the building permit fee.
Section 113 Board of Appeals.
Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties.
Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
201.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes.
Delete references to `International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing
Code" and replace with reference to "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
305.2 Day Care.
Delete and replace with: 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 including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a
Group E occupancy.
Further, add a new exception to read:
Exception: Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (R-3)
operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of
alarms as described in Subsection 907.2.10, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms
as specified in Section 908.7 and 908.8 means of egress requirements of Section
1003 including emergency escape and rescue openings (as required by Section 10261
"Shoes."
308.2 Group I -1 -
Amend by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to
read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing
nhvsical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with Section
426."
or fewer persons including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group
R-3.
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308.3.1 Child Care Facility.
Delete and replace with: A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour
basis to more than five children 2 1/2 years of age or less, including children related
to the staff, shall be classified as Group I-2.
308.5 Group I-4. Day Care Facilities.
Delete second sentence and replace with: A facility such as the above with five
or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff shall be classified as a Group
R-3.
Section 308.5.1 (Adult Care Facility).
Amend by deleting the exception;
310.1 R-1
Amend by changing the last sentence to read: Bed and breakfast occupancies
with five rented sleeping rooms or less shall be permitted to comply with the
construction requirements for Group R-3.
310.1 Residential Group R-4.
Amend by adding a sentence to the end of the first paragraph to read: "Foster
Homes: Once a provider takes in six or more (nonrelated) children, the occupancy is
identified as an R-4, otherwise the occupancy is R-3".
406.1.4 Separation.
Amend as follows: Separations shall comply with the following: Paragraph 1 is
revised by deleting "1/2 -inch gypsum board" and replacing it with "5/8 -inch Type X
gypsum board."
(6,098mm)."
415.6.4 Dry Cleaninx Plants.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
415.8.2.8.1 General.
Delete reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference to "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Exceptions:
1. Normally unoccupied buildings.
2. Buildings of or with F. H. S and U occupancies.
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3. All occupancies within an industrial area that is secured and there is no
public access.
Section 425 Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms
Amend by adding the following sections as follows: 425.1 The provisions of this
section shall apply to Groups I-1, I-2, and all R occupancies. At least one carbon
monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on each floor level. If a floor level
contains bedrooms or sleeping rooms, at least one detector shall be located in the
immediate vicinity of the sleeping area, outside of the bedrooms or sleeping rooms.
Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall be installed in accordance with their
listing. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all sleeping rooms, even if the intervening
doors are closed.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required in dwelling units
and structures that have all the following:
a. no combustion appliances,
b. no attached garage, and
c. no vehicle parking within 25 feet of any direct air intake
opening.
2. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required if all combustion
equipment is located within a mechanical room separated from the rest of the building
by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. If the structure has an
attached and enclosed parking garage, the garage shall be ventilated by an approved
automatic carbon monoxide exhaust system designed in accordance with the 2009
I.M.C.
425.2 Interconnection. In new construction, all carbon monoxide detectors and
alarms located within a single dwelling unit shall be interconnected in such a manner
that actuation of one alarm shall activate all of the alarms within the individual
dwelling unit.
425.3 Power source. In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and
for overcurrent protection. In existing construction, carbon monoxide detectors and
alarms may be powered by battery or a cord -and -plug with battery backup.
Section 426 Occupants Needing Physical Assistance
Add the following new subsections:
426.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-1 and
R-4 occupancies where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to
respond to emergencies.
426.2 Definitions. In this section "Evacuation Capability" means the ability of
occupants residents and staff as a group either to evacuate a building or to relocate
from the point of occupancy to a point of safety' 'Point of Safety" means a location that
(a) is exterior to and away from a building: or (b) is within a building of any type
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construction protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and
that is either (1) within an exit enclosure meeting the requirements of Section 1020; or
(2) within another portion of the building that is separated by smoke partitions
meeting the requirements of Section 710 with not less than a one-half hour fire
resistance rating and the portion of the building has access to a means of escape or
exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and does not require return to the
area of the fire.
426.3 Fire Drills and Evacuation Capability Determination. The initial
determination of evacuation capability will be determined by a fire drill conducted by a
by a fire code official based on a record of fire drills conducted by the facility staff. The
drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly basis, with at least two drills
conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the
failed to participate in the drills.
426.4.1 Prompt Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes
or less indicates prompt evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining prompt
evacuation capability, the requirements of the code for Groups I-1 or R-4 occupancies
must be followed.
426.4.2 Slow Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of more than three
accordance with the provisions of this code and N.F.P.A. 72: and (b) an automatic
sprinkler system with quick -response or residential sprinklers, installed in
accordance with section 903.3.1.2 (N.F.P.A. 13R (Sprinkler Systems)
426.4.3 Impractical Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of 14 minutes
or more indicates impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining
impractical evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) the protections
for a facility with slow evacuation capability under Section 426.4.2; (b) one-half hour
fire -resistive construction throughout the facility and (c) direct egress from sleeping
rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the exterior at grade
accordance with Section 710 by egress windows conforming to the provisions of
Section 1029.
501.3 Location on Property.
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Add new section to read: 5.3.1 Buildings must adioin or have access to a
permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards must be
Permanently maintained.
504.4 Day Care Facilities.
legal provisions for an E Occupancy are met.
Table 508.2.5
Amend by deleting wording in the first block under the left column to read and
replace with: Furnace rooms in E I and R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies regardless of
Btu input and furnace rooms of all other occupancies where the largest piece of
equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input.
Chapter 6. Section 603.1.3 (Electrical)
Add new section as follows: 603.1.3.1 Electrical weatherheads should be
installed on the gable ends when a metal roof is installed.
717.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2.
Delete and replace first paragraph with: Draft stopping must be provided in
attics mansards overhangs or other concealed roof spaces of Group R-2 buildings
ventilation as described in Section 1203.2. Draft stopping must be installed above.
717.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2.
804.4.1 Minimum Critical Radiant Flux
Amend by requiring that I-1 I-2 and I -3's shall utilize class I floor coverings;
806.1 General Requirements
Amend by adding "or treated by a method approved by the fire code official" at
the end of the fourth paragraph;
{ 903.2.3 Group E.
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- Delete and replace with: The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a
separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.
Delete Exceptions and Replace with:
Exceptions: Buildings with E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or
less.
Home Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than 5 persons between
the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system
designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system
approved by the Building Official.
903.2.8 Group R.
Delete and replace with: Group R An automatic sprinkler system must be
installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.2.
separate the building and utilize a 13R.
903.2.8.2 Group R-2 An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout
rooms.";
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems.
Amend by adding a new subsection to read:
903.3.1.1.2 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms.
Where the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the
machine room is:
(1) Separated from the remainder of the building as described in Section
3006.4•
(2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA ;
(3) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location
and
(4) fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room
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903.3.1.1
Amend by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to read: "903.3.1.1.3 (Inspectors
Test Valve). A test valve will be installed at the remote area in both dry and we
906.1 Where Required,
Amend by deleting the exception in number 1;
907.1.2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawings.
Amend by adding the following to the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
14. System riser diagrams. 15. fire system designer stamp, signature, date.
907.2.1 (Group A)
Delete the exception and replace with: "A manual fire alarm system shall be
installed in Group A-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more";
907.2.2 (Group B)
Amend by deleting the exception;
907.2.3 Group E.
Amend by adding a second paragraph to read: Rooms used for sleeping or
napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided
with smoke detectors that comply with Section 907.2.11.2.
Further amend by deleting exception 3.
907.2.4 (Group F)
Amend by
deleting the exception;
907.2.6.1
(Group I-11
Amend by
deleting Exception 1;
907.2.7 (Group M)
Amend by
deleting exception 2;
907.2.8.1
(Manual Fire Alarm System)
Amend by
deleting exception 2;
907.2.9.1
(Manual Fire Alarm System)
Amend by
deleting exception 2;
907.2.10.1
Manual Fire Alarm System
Amend by
deleting exception 2;
907.2.11 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms.
Amend by adding second paragraph to read: When alterations, repairs or
additions requiring a permit are made to an existing Group R occupancy, smoke
alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11.
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907.7.2 Record of Completion.
Amend by adding new sentence to read: A copy of the acceptance test certificate
verifying completion in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72 must be forwarded to the Kenai
Fire Marshal by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the
installation.
908.7 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. All carbon monoxide
detectors shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code.
Exception: Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required in dwelling units
and structures that have no combustion appliances, attached garages, other vehicle
parking within 25 feet of any direct opening, or have only direct vent combustion
appliances.
908.7.1 Alterations, Repairs, and Additions.
Add a new subsection, 908.7.1, Alterations, Repairs, and Additions, to read as
follows: When interior alterations repairs, or additions requiring a permit occur, or
when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the
individual dwelling unit shall be provided with carbon monoxide detectors as required
in section 908.7 and 908.8
908.8 Power Source.
Add a new subsection, 908.8, Power Source, to read as follows: In new
receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting
switch other than those required for over current protection. Carbon monoxide
detectors shall be permitted to be electrical outlet type with battery back up when
installed in existing buildings that undergo alterations, repairs, or additions that do
not result in the removal of the interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.
908.8.1 Interconnection.
Add a new subsection, 908.8.1, Interconnection, to read as follows: In new
shall activate all of the alarms within the individual dwelling unit.
910.1 General
Amend by deleting Exception 2
1007.3 Exit Stairways
Amend by deleting exceptions 1-7;
U1009.1 Stairway Width.
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Amend by adding exception to read: 5 Ladders used only to attend equipment
are exempt from the requirements of section 1009.
1009.6.2 Outdoor Conditions.
Amend by adding the following sentence: In occupancies other than Group R-3
and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies surfaces and
landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice shall be
designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.
1010.7.2 Outdoor Conditions.
Amend by adding the following sentence: In occupancies other than Group R-3
to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.
1015.2.2 Three or More Exits or Exit Access Doorways.
Amend by adding the following exception: Where access to three or more exits is
required the separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not
be less than one-third of the length of the _maximum overall diagonal dimension of the
area served.
Table 1018.1 Corridor Fire -Resistance Rating.
Amend by adding a note (d) to read: d. R-2 occupancies shall be permitted to
have a one-hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system when the corridor;
3. is less than 3 stories in height.
minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of egress.";
1021.1 Number of Exits and Continuity.
1015.2. For purposes of this exception storage rooms laundry rooms maintenance
offices and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building.
1029.1 General.
Amend by deleting exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7.
Section 1102 Definitions.
Amend by adding the following definition: CONVENTIONAL INDUSTRY
TOLERANCES Plus or minus 1/2 inch up to 36 inches and plus or minus 1 percent
over 36 inches. Slopes may be plus or minus 1 percent.
1103.2.4 Detached Dwellings.
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Ir, Amend by deleting "one- and two-" and replace with "one-, two-, and three-."
Section 1201 General.
Amend by adding a new section 1201.2 as follows: 1201.2 Vapor retarders. All
exterior wallceilings and roof assemblies which enclose heated spaces and which are
exposed to outdoor ambient temperatures shall be protected against water vapor
transmission Assemblies not otherwise of impermeable construction shall have
installed on the heated side of the insulation or air spaces, vapor retarders having a
Perin rating of 0.06 minimum in accordance with ASTME 96 (equivalent to 6 mil
polvethvlene).
1203.3.2 Exceptions.
Amend by deleting the words "in accordance with the International Energy
Conservation Code" from Exception 4.
1205.4.1 Controls.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by the KMC."
1206.3.3 Court Drainage.
Delete the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert the
reference to the "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
1405.11.4 Grounding.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by the KMC."
1809.14 Portable Building Foundation Requirements.
1809.14.5. Materials and methods differing from those described in this section may
be approved if submitted for approval prior to installation by the Building Official.
points at no more than eight feet on center installed under the mainframe members on
each side of the portable building.
1809.14.2 Bearing Point Wood Blocks.
Add new section to read: Bearing point wood blocks in contact with the ground
at each bearing point shall be a minimum of two-inch nominal thickness and of
preservative treated wood Support blocking may be regular lumber when placed on
1809.14.3 Concrete Blocks.
Add new section to read: Cored concrete blocks or concrete masonry units used
for blocking shall be placed vertically. All such concrete blocking shall be load-bearing
`w blocks commonly known as Class A concrete blocks.
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1809.14.4 Mechanical Tie -Downs.
Add new section to read: Mechanical tie -downs to an auger type ground anchor
are required at each corner of building and at eight -foot intervals between.
1809.14.5 Skirting.
Add new section to read: Skirting made of solid panels with all access openings
closed when not in use is required.
Add new section to read as follows:
2308.9.8 Pipes in Walls.
Amend by adding a new paragraph as follows: All studs in exterior plumbing
walls shall be a minimum six-inch (152 mm) nominal width unless otherwise
approved.
2308.10.1 Wind Uplift.
Amend by adding a new paragraph as follows: Metal framing anchors with a
400 -pound uplift capacity shall be spaced no further apart than 24 inches (1,219 mm)
for roof rafters or trusses. Where walls have structural panel sheathing, the anchor
may be placed on the inside of the wall without direct anchorage to studs below. The
continuity of the load path through the walls and floors below shall be considered.
2701.1 Scope.
Delete the reference to "NFPA 70" and replace with "National Electrical Code as
adopted by KMC."
2702.1 Installation.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Section 3103.2 Construction Documents
Amend by adding a second sentence: Structures of less than 300 square feet in
found in Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2) are not required to be sealed by a registered
design professional.
3305.1 Facilities Required.
Chapter 34. Existing Structures.
Delete the entire chapter and refer to the KMC adopted International Existing
Buildings Code.
'lll,, listed to the following: (Ord. 2001-2003, 2089-2005, 2172-2006, 2277-2008)
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NFPA
Standard Referenced
reference in code
259--08 Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials ...........2603.4.1.10.2603.5.3
265-11 Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contnbution of Textile Wall Coverines on Full Height Panels and Walls
655-07 Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions ... .............415.6.1
664-12 Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities .. ........................ 415.6.1
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i - 701-10 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame ymaea ion of Textiles and Films ............. 402.12.1.410.3.6. 801.1.4. 806. 1.
806.1.2. 806.2. 3102.3. 3102.3.1
3102.6.1.1.3105.4 D102.2.8. H106.1.1
704-12 Standard System for the Idwfificafion of the Havards of Materials for Emereencv Response ................ 414.7.2.415.2
1124-06 Manufacture. Transportation and Stomee of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles ............................... 415.3.1
2001-12 Clean Agent Fire Extineuishine Systems .. 904.10
4.05.020 Building Official.
(a) The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and
functions prescribed for the "Building Official" by the International Building Code,
adopted by KMC 4.05.010 provided the said powers, duties, and functions may be
performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his or her
supervision and control.
(b) The City Administrator shall be ex -officio Building Official unless he or
she appoints another person to the Building Official. The authorized representatives of
the Building Official referred to above, when and if appointed, shall be appointed by
the City Administrator.
4.05.025 Application for permit.
Section 10[6]7.2.5 of the International Building Code as adopted by this chapter
is amended by adding the following:
It is the property owner's responsibility to have the property corners physically
located and marked to make sure the structure is accurately placed on the site as per
the submitted site plan.
If at initial building inspection for construction the site plan is not accurate or
due to site conditions it cannot be ascertained if the proposed building will be in
compliance with the building setback requirements of the Kenai Planning and Zoning
Code, the administrative authority shall require the permit holder to provide a state
registered land surveyor's stamped site plan.
4.05.030 Fee schedule.
by the City Council.
[THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 10[8]9.2 OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY THIS CHAPTER IS AMENDED TO READ:]
[THE FEE FOR EACH BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE PAID TO THE CITY AS
SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF FEES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
BUILDING PERMIT FEES SHALL BE BASED UPON THE VALUE OF THE
IMPROVEMENT. PLAN REVIEW FEES SHALL BE SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT (65%) OF
THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE. THE APPLICANT SHALL PAY THE PLAN REVIEW FEE
AT THE TIME THE APPLICANT SUBMITS THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION TO
THE CITY. THE CITY MAY ALSO ASSESS ADDITIONAL FEES AS SET FORTH IN THE
FEE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY
CHANGES, ADDITIONS, OR REVISIONS TO PLANS.]
[4.05.035 INSPECTIONS.
SECTION 109.3. 10 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED
BY THIS CHAPTER IS AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING:
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ON NEW AND ENLARGED STRUCTURES, THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL
REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF AN AS -BUILT SURVEY AS PERFORMED BY A STATE
REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION IF IT IS DEEMED
NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH KMC TITLE 14 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND
BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS.]
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.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ra Modig , CMC
PIerk
Introduced: December 19, 2012
Adopted: January 2, 2013
Effective: February 2, 2013
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Memorandum
"Villaye with a Past, C# with a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / Fax: 907-283-3014
v .ci.kenai.ak.us 1IIII
1992
To: City Council
N1 Through: Rick Koch, City Manager
From: Larry Floyd, Building Official
Date: December 11, 2012
Re: 2009 International Building Code Adoption
The City of Kenai has historically adopted the latest edition of the International Building
Code as the standard for construction in the City. 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 the 2009
International Building Code in November of this year.
I therefore recommend the adoption of the 2009 International Building 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.