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CITY ur KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 542-79
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AN O&DINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, RLASKA
AMENDING TITLE 4, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF THE 1979 KENAI
CODE TO ADOPT THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
WI:EflEAB, the City of Kenai presently has a Uniform Building
Code codified in Title 4 of the 1979 Kenai Code, and
WHEREAS, it is desirables to update the Cede by adopting the
1979 Edition of the Uniform Euflding Code, Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Sign Code,
Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, and
WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code, 1978 Edition, has not
been updated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASK~~ as follow~a:
Section 1: Section 4.05.010 to and including 4.25.080
of the 1979 Kenai Code are hereby repealed.
Section 2: Section 4.05.010 to and including 4.25.080
of the~nai Code are hereby replaced by the enclosed
pages 4-1 through and including 4-5.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE C TY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 19th
day of December, 1979.
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VINCENT 0`REILLY, MAYOR ~
ATTESTt
J t Whelan, C ty C erk
First Reading: December 5, 1979 ;~--~
Second Reading: December 19, 1979 .Sv"z
Effective Date: January 19, 19a~ ~ - J
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Title 4
UNIFORM BUILDING CC+DE
Chapters:
4.05 Uniform Buildin Code
Un form Code or Abatement of
4.15 Uniform Si n Cod
Un form P4echan c
Un form P umb n
Nona E ectr
Tra er Placemen
Boar o Abpea s
4.05.010 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE: There is hereby
adopted for the purpose of estab]- shing rules and regu-
lations for the construction, alteration, removal, demo-
lition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and main-
tenance of buildings and structures, including permits and
penalties, that certain bound volume known as the "Uniform
Building Code," 1979 Edition, of the International Confer-
ence of Building Officials, including the appendices, except
fc_r. such portions as are herein deleted, modified or amended,
and the same is hereby adopted and incors.:.rated as fully as
if set out verbatim herein. (KC 4-1; Ords 97-66, 162-69,
269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.05.020 Buildin Official: The Building Official of
this City shall ave the powers, duties and functions
prescribed for the "Building Official" by the Uniform
Building Code, adapted by Section 4.05.0.0 provided that the
said powers, duties and functions may be performed by
authorized representatives of the Building Official and
under his supervision and control.
The City Administrator shall be ex officio building
official unless he appoints another person to be Building
Official. The authorized representatives of the Building
Gfficial referred to above, when and if appointed, shall be
appointed by the City Administrator. (KC 4-3; Ords 97-66,
162-69, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.05.030 Permit Fees: The first paragrc~~~1i of Sec.
304(a) of the Bu ld ng Code adopted by this chapter is
ffimended to read as follows:
"Sec. 304 (a) Buildinc Permit Fees. A fee for each
building perm t shall be pa d to the Building Official
as set forth in Table tJo. 3-A, excepf: that fees shall
be charged for new construction of Group R-3 and Group
M-1 occupancies, or portions thereof as followss
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(1) Group R-3--------------$0.09 per aqua re foot
of foundation area.
(2) Group M-1-------------$0.04 per square foot
of foundation area."
(KC 4-5F Ords 97-66, 162-69, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.05.040 Exit Facilities: Ords 395-78, Repealed 542-
79)
~ 4.05.050 Snow Load: Sea. 2305(d) of the Building CodE
adopted by this chapter is amended by deleting the Iast sen-
tence in paragraph 2 and substituting the following:
"The basic design snow load shall be 40 pounds per
square foot on the horizontal projection of the roof."
(Ords 97-66, 162-69, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.05.060 Wind Pressure: Sec. 2311 (a1 of the Building
Cade adopted by th s chapter is amended by deleting the
second sentence and substituting the following:
"Wind pressure shall be computed from Column 25 in
Table 23-F," (Ords 162-69, 269-75, 395-'8, 542-73)
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4.05.070 Foundation Ventilation: (Ords 97-66, 162-69,
269-75, 395-78, Repealed 542-79
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4.05.080 Exits: (Ords s7-66, 269-75, 395-78, Repealed
542-79)
4.05.090 Ener Conservation in New Buildin Constructions
Chapter 53 of the Bu ld ng Code adopted by th s chapter s
amended by adding sections 5302 and 5303 which shall read:
"Sec. 5302 Vapor Barrier: A vapor barrier of 4 mil
polyethylene o* equal shall be applied to the warm side
of insulated areas."
"Sec. 5303 Alternate Standard: Complying with ASHRAE
j standard 90-75 will be cons dared as complying with
~,' this chapter." (Ord 542-79)
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f 4.05.100 8 ecial Hazards-Section 608: Section 608 of
the Uniform Bui~ng Ca a as adopted by this chapter is
- ~~ amended by deleting the exception. (Ord 542-79)
~ 4.05.110 S ecial Hazards-Section 708: Section 708 of
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the Uniform Buil ng Code as adopted by this chapter is
amended by deleting the exception and substitu~::u~q the
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_:_ ~E "Exceptions Buildings not more than one story in
height of Group 8 Division 2 occupancy with an occupant
load of less than 30." (Ord 542-79)
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4.05.130 S ecial Hazards-Section 808: Section 808 of.
the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter is
amended by deleting the exception. (Ord 542-79)
4.05.130 Special Hazards-Section 1008: Section 1008
of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter is
amended by deleting the exception. (Ord 542-79)
4.10.010 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS ADOPTED: There s hereby adopte or the purpose
o estab s ng rules and regulations for the abatement of
dilapidated, defective buildings which endanger life,
health, property and public safety, that certain code known
as the "Uniform Code for thF Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,"
1979 Edition, of the Internationa;. Conference of Building
Officials, except for such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended, and the same is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
(Ords 45-63, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.10.020 Building Official: The Building Official of
this City shall have the powers, duties and functions pre-
scribed for the "Building Official" by the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, adopted by Section
4.10.010 provided that the said powers, duties and functions
may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building
Official and under his supervision and control. (Ords 269-
75, 3y5-78, S42-79)
4.15.010 UNIFORM SIGN CODE ADOPTED: There is hereby
adopted for the purpose of establ sh ng rules and regulations
to promote the development of better sign construction and
to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health,
property and public welfare, by regulating structural re-
quirements for all signs and sign structures loca~ed outside
of buildings, that certain code known as the "Uniform Sign
Code," 1979 Edition, of the International Conference of
Building Officials, except for such portions as are herein-
after deleted, modified or amended; and the same is hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim
herein. (Ords 269-75, 395-78, 542-79}
4.15.020 Bufldin Official: The Building Official of
this City shall have t e powers, duties and functions prescribed
for the "Building Official" by the Uniform Sign Cade
adopted by Section 4.15.010 provided that the powers,
duties and functions may be performed by authorized rcpre-
sentatives of the Building Official and under his supervi-
sion and control. (Ords 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
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4.15.030 fees: fiec. 304 of the Sign Code adopted by
this chapter is amended to read as follows:
"Permit fees shall be computed according to the valuation
of construction and erection of each sign in accordance
with Table No. 3-A of the Uniform Buildir,y Code, adopted
by Chapter 5." (Ords 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.20.010 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED: There is
hereby adopted or t e purpose of establ sh nq rules and
regulations for the installation and maintenance of heating,
vent!l.s*i::y, cooling and refrigeration systems, that certain
code known as the "Uniform Mechanica:. Code," 1979 edition;
of the international Conference of Building Officials,
including the apF~endices, except for suct-, portions as are
hereafter deleted, modified or amended; end the same is
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out
verbatim herein. (Ords 64-64, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.20.020 Building Official: TI~e Building Official of
this City shall have the powers, duties and functions
prescribed for the "Building Official" by the Uniform
Mechanical erode adopted by Section 4.20.010, provided that
the powers, duties and functions may be performe3 by author-
ized representatives of the Building Official and unuer his
supervision and control. (Ords 64-64, 269-75, 395-7$, 542-
79)
4.20.030 Fees: Sec. 304 of the Mechanical Code adopted
by this chapter-~s amended to add the following:
"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, then the fee schedule
set forth herein shall apply." (Ords 64-64, 150-68,
269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
~' 4.25.010 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED: There is
~~ hereby adopted or t e Aurpose of establ sh ng rules and
i regulations for the qualification of persons engaged in the
'. ~~ business of plumbing and the installation, alteration or
repair of plumbing systems, that certain bound volume known
as the "Uniform Plumbing Code," 1979 Edition, of the Inter-
~I national As~~ociation of Plumbing and Mechanical Offici-;ls,
including the appendices, except for such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified o~ amended; and the same is
~, hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out
r verbatim herein. (Ords 64-64, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
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4.25.020 Fees: Soo. 20.7 of the Plumbing Code adopted
by thix chapter-~amendod to add the fol~.owing:
"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, then the fee scriedule
set forth herein shall apply." (Ords 64-64, 269-75,
395-78, 542-79)
4.25.030 t+iinimum Standards: Sec. 201(c) of the
Plumbing Code adopted by th s chapter is amended to add the
following:
"ABS and PVC: pipe, commonly referred to as "plastic
pipe," shall be used only above the basement floor."
(Ords 64-64, 269-75, 395-78, 542-79)
4.25.040 Plumbin Material Standards: Table A of
Chapter 2 of the Plumb ng Co e, a opte y this c:~:pter, is
amended by deleting therefrom the following:
a. "Homogenous bituminized fiber drain and. seksr
pine."
b. "Polyethylene building supply (water service
lines) (installation)." (Ords 64-64, 269--75, 395-
78, 542-79)
4.25.050 15ewer Re uireds Sec. 303(b) of the Plumbing
Code adopted by t s ~.apter is amended by adding the
followi.nq:
"Besides meeting the requirements of this Cade, such
private sewage disposal system shall comply with 18 AAC
72.020 and 18 AAC 72.100." (4rds 269-75, 395-78, 542-
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4.25.060 Vent Termination: (Ords 269-75, 395-78,
Repealed 542-79
4.25.070 Protection o~ PiFinq Materials and Structures:
~ Sec. 315 of the Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter i~
amended to add the following:
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"(g) Water service pipe shall have the thaw wire con-
''`i nected at the water main, and brought to the surface at
_ ~~ the ourb stop or other convenient location. Such wire
~~ shall not be smaller than 2/0 At4G." (Ords 2.69-75, 395-
;, 78, 542-79)
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,;i 4.25.080 Air Chambers: (Ords 126-67, 269-75, 395-78,
'_i' Repealed 542-79
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4.30.010 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED: There is
hereby adopted .or the purpose of establ sh ng stan~3ards
governing the installation cf electrical conductors, fittings,
devices and fixtures, hereinafter referred to as "electrical
equipment," within or on public and private buildings and
premises, that certain code known as the "National Electri-
cal Code," 1978 edition, except for such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended; and the same is
hereby adopted and !ncorparated as fully as if set out
verbatim herein. ~Ords 269-75, 395-78)
4.30.020 Wiring Re uq_irements: No electric wiring for
' light, heat or power shall be installed hereafter in a
building or a structure, or on any premises, nor shall an
alteration or extension of an existing electric wiring
system be made, except in conformity with the provisions of
this chapter and the provisions of the National Electrical
Code.
All electric wiring and other electrical installations
shall be performed by experienced and capable electricians.
(Ords 269-75, 395-78)
4.30.030 Electrical Permit Re uired: No person, firm
or corporation shall commFnce the nstallation, alteration,
extension or repair of any electric wiring system, without
first obtaining a permit for the work from the Building
Official.
Applications for permits shall state the intent and
scope of the work to be performed, the type of building and
~ purpose for which it is to be used. (Ords 269-75, 395-78)
4.30.040 Ins ececti~ons: The Building Official shall,
during the insta3 al t off an electric wiring system, make
the necessary inspections to assure compliance with this
chapter.
No work in connection with an electric wiring system
shall be covered or concealed until it has been inspected
and approved by the Building Official.
The Building Official may order work to be stopped at
any time, should it be determined that it is not being
carried out in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter or is a mei~ance to the safety and welfare of the
public. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to proceed with such work after a stop-order has been
issued unless the restriction is lifted and authorization to
proceed has been given by the B~~ilding Official. (Ords 269-
75, 395-78)
4.30.050 Minimum Site of Conductors: The first sentence
--t Sec. 310-5 o t e Electr ca Co e a opted by this chapter
is amended to read as follows:
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"Whether solid or stranded, conductors shall not be
smaller than No. 12 copper or No. 6 aluminum or copper-
clad aluminum." (Orris 269-75, 395-78)
4.30.060 Fees: Permit fees shall be considered paid
as part of the yuildinq permit fee. If no such building
permit is issued, then the fees shall be computed according
to Table No. 3-A of the Uniform Building Code adopted by
Chapter 5. (Orris 269-75, 395-78)
4.35.010 TRAILER PLACEMENT; DEFINITIONS: For the
purpose of Chapter 35, the term "trailer shall mean the
same as "mobile rome."
The term "lean-to" shall mean an accessory structure
attached and appurtenant to a trailer. (Orris 97-66, 269-75,
395-78)
4.35.020 Standards: Trailers placed or "set-up" for
occupancy within the City of Kenai shall conform to the
following:
1. Those standards prescribed by A.S. 45.30.
2. The foundation area upon which the trailer is
placed shall he excavated to non-frost susceptible material
or 42 inches from the adjacent surface, whichever is the
lesser depth. Such excavation shall be backfilled with n~n--
frost susceptible material to the same or higher elevation
as the surrounding terrain.
3. Trailers shall be placed upon substantial blocking.
"Substantial" in this context shall mean adequate to support
the trailer and it_s contents and sustain the shocks or
vibrations of occupancy in such fashion as to permit all
doors or exits from the trailer to operate in accordance
with their design.
4. The determination of adequate conformance to the
standards specified herein shall be made by the Building
Inspector. (Orris 45-63, 269-75, 395-78)
~', 4.35.030 Lean-Tos: Structures designed as lean-tos
shall conform to all applicable codes as adopted by the City
if of Kenai, except that lean-tos may be set on foundations as
i~ specified in Section 4.35.020 for trailer foundations.
~,~~ If any lean-to covers both exits from a trailer, then
-; the lean-to shall have 2 exits rei-iote from each other.
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4.35.040 Buildin Permits A licable to Trailers and
Leans-Tos: 1. A build ng perm t shall be obta ned before
tra-ilex placement and before starting construction of a
lean-to.
2. The fees for a building permit for a trailer shall
be computed at the rate of 4 cents per square foot.
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3. The fees for a building n~rmit for a lean-to shall
be computed at the rate of 4 cents per square foot.
4. If work on placement of a trailer or construction
of a lean-to commenced before obtaining a building permit,
the fees spQCified herein shall be doubled. The penalty fee
shall not relieve the owner from complying with any other
requirements of this chapter. (Orris 45-63, 269-75, 395-78)
4.35.050 A location of Trailer R~ ulations: The
provisions of th s c apter shall apply to tra lets set up on
individual lots and to trailers moved from one location to
another within the City. Any improvements to existing
trailers or lean-tos shall comply with this chapter. (Orris
45-63, 269-75, 395-78)
4.40.010 BOARD OF APPEALS: The City Council shall sit
as a Board of Appeals n order to provide for final inter-
pretation of the provisions of this title and to hear appeals
provided for hereunder. The Board may adopt reasonable
rules and regulations for conducting its pusiness and shall
render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant
wittc a copy to the Building Official. (Orris 269-75, 395-78)
4.40.020 Penalt Any person, firm or corporation
violating any o t~rovisions of this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter is committe3, continued or permitted;
and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall
be subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $100.
(Orris 269-75, 395-78)
4.40.030 Conflicting Provisions: If any provisions of
the Uniform Codes hereby adopted by reference conflict with
any other provisions not so adopted contained in this title,
then those provisions not so adapted by reference will
prevail. (Orris 269-75, 395-78)
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