HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 3334-2023KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3334-2023
Sponsored by: Administration
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 4-UNIFORM CODES, TO ADOPT THE
2021 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND INCORPORATE LOCAL
AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has previously adopted the 2009 International Building Code, International
Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Residential
Code, Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code and the 2014 National Electrical
Code; and,
WHEREAS, every three years the International Code Council updates the Codes, and the City of Kenai
is taking this step now to update our adoption of these uniform codes; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends this adoption, as the majority of professional architectural
and engineering services performing work in the private and public sectors are familiar with this updated
set of codes and the State of Alaska formally adopted the 2021 Codes effective October 28, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, adoption of these codes, with local amendments, is in the best interest of the City and is
intended to support the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 4.05.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.05.010 - Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
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 penalties, those certain bound volumes known as the "International
Building Code," 20[09]21 Edition, of the International Code Council, including the appendices, except 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.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 4.05.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.05.015 - Local amendments to the International Building Code 2009, is hereby amended as
follows:
4.06.015 Local [A]Amendments to the International Building Code 20[09]21
The International Building Code (I.B.C.) Chapters 1-12, 14-28, 30-32, 34-35, [AND APPENDIX H] are
adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings with the following revisions
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101.4.1. [GAS. DELETE THIS SECTION] Amend reference to International Fuel Gas Code as to read
International Fuel Gas Code adopted by the City of Kenai.
101.4.3 Plumbing. Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to "Uniform
Plumbing Code' as adopted by the City of Kenai. This reference is applicable throughout the 2021 IBC.
101.4.6 Energy. Delete this section.
106.5 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. Extensions to building permits may not to exceed six (6)
months total.
107.1 General. Amend by adding the following:
provide a state registered land surveyor's stamped site plan.
109.3 Building Permit Valuations. 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 THE SAME AS THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE] This fee will be twice the amount of 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] Group E. day care facilities. Add the following:
[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 12 CHILDREN,
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INCLUDING CHILDREN RELATED TO THE STAFF, 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 SECTIONS 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 2009 EDITION.]
306.2 FACTORY INDUSTRIAL F-1 MODERATE -HAZARD OCCUPANCY. AMEND BY ADDING "SHOPS RELATED TO AN
EDUCATIONAL FACILITY' TO THE LIST AFTER "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 PHYSICAL
ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 426.
308.3 GROUP 1-2. DELETE THE LAST 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.
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.
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-3.1
310.511] 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."]
412.3[4].1 Exterior Walls. Amend by deleting "30 feet (9,144mm)" and replacing it with "20 feet
(6,098mm)."
[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 424 SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATED BUILDINGS. AMEND BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
424.1 ALL ELEVATED BUILDINGS WITH THE LOWER FLOOR LEVEL ABOVE GRADE AND OPEN ON THE SIDES
MUST BE FENCED AROUND THE EXTERIOR OR HAVE SKIRTING BELOW THE EXTERIOR WALLS TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, IF THE BUILDING IS HIGHER THAN 2 FEET TO THE UNDERSIDE OF FLOOR FRAMING.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. NORMALLY UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS.
2. BUILDINGS OF OR WITH F, H, S AND U OCCUPANCIES.
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 1-1, 1-2, 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 ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY
POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING IF THE WIRING IS SERVED FROM A COMMERCIAL SOURCE, AND SHALL BE
EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY BACKUP. WIRING SHALL BE PERMANENT AND WITHOUT A DISCONNECTING
SWITCH OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUIRED 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.
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426.1. APPLICABILITY.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL GROUPS 1-1 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 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 AFIRE DRILL CONDUCTED BYA FIRE CODE OFFICIAL OR BY
AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING THE
FACILITY. CHANGES TO THE EVACUATION CAPABILITY WILL BE MADE 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
f _ 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.
426.4. EVACUATION CAPABILITY AND FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
OF A FACILITY UNDER THIS SECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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 GROUP 1-1 OR R-4 OCCUPANCIES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
426.4.2 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; 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: (1) TO THE EXTERIOR AT GRADE LEVEL, TO AN EXTERIOR PORCH OR
LANDING VIA A 3 FOOT 6 INCH WIDE DOOR; OR (II) 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 1029.
501.3. LOCATION ON PROPERTY. ADD NEW SECTION TO READ:
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5.3.1 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. DAYCARE FACILITIES. ADD NEW SECTION TO READ:
504.1. 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 508.4, 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 508.2.5. AMEND BY DELETING AND REPLACING THE WORDING IN THE FIRST BLOCK UNDER THE LEFT
COLUMN TO READ:
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 (ELECTRICAL). ADD NEW SECTION AS FOLLOWS: 603.1.3.1 ELECTRICAL WEATHER HEADS 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 WITH THREE OR MORE DWELLING UNITSAND IN ALL GROUP R-1 BUILDINGS.
THE 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. REPLACE 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.
804.4.1 MINIMUM CRITICAL RADIANT FLUX. AMEND BY REQUIRING THAT 1-1, 1-2 AND I -Ts SHALL UTILIZE CLASS I
FLOOR COVERINGS.]
806.1. General Requirements. Amend by adding to the end of the fourth Paragraph: "or treated by a
method approved by the fire code official'[ AT THE END OF THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH].
903.2.3 Group E. 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 the following:
Exceptions: Buildings with E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings below
the level of exit discharge.
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Home day care uses that are licensed to care for more than 5 persons between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 6:00 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 Sections 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.2.
903.2.8.1 Group R-1. (Health Clinics with Transient Quarters) may utilize a 13D sprinkler system
throughout the building; a fire barrier may be utilized to 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 all buildings with a Group R-2 fire
area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling
units or sixteen sleep rooms.
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems. Amend by adding a new subsection to read:
903.3.1.2.4 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, and ASME A17.1
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may
have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve
must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.
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.
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
wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. It can be installed to the exterior or to an
interior drain.
906.1. Where Required. Amend by deleting the exception in number 1.
907.1.2 Fire Alarm Shoo Drawinqs. Amend by adding the following to the end of the paragraph to read
as follows: System riser diagrams and Fire system designer stamp, signature, date.
[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.]
907.2.3 Group E. Amend by adding a second paragraph to read:
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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 1-1. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 1.1
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.]
907.2.11.1 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms. Amend by adding [SECOND] fourth 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.
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. ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 908.7, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, TO
READ AS FOLLOWS:
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL OF GROUPS 1-1, 1-2 AND R
OCCUPANCIES. WHERE THERE ARE SLEEPING 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 SECTIONS 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.
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908.8.1 INTERCONNECTION. ADD ANEW 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.
910.1. GENERAL. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTION 2.1
915.1. Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Add a new subsection 915.1.1.1, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, to
read as follows:
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of Groups 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4, and R
occupancies. Where there are sleeping 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.
[1007.3. EXIT STAIRWAYS. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTIONS 1 THROUGH 7.1
1009.3.1. Stairway Width. Amend by adding exception to read:
3. Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.
10[09.6]11_7.2 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.
101[0]2.7.2 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 that are part of exterior ramps in climates with snow or ice shall
be designed 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:
1. SERVES ANY OCCUPANT LOAD GREATER THAN 10;
2. SERVES LESS THAN FOUR DWELLING UNITS OR 16 OR MORE SLEEPING ROOMS; AND
3. IS LESS THAN 3 STORIES IN HEIGHT.
1019.1. GENERAL. AMEND BY ADDING A SENTENCE:
EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE ACCUMULATION OF SNOW OR ICE THAT
IMPEDES THE MEANS OF EGRESS.]
Table 1020.2 Corridor Fire -Resistance Rating. Amend by adding a note (e) to read: R-2 occupancies
shall be permitted to have a one -hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system when the corridor:
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1. Serves any occupant load greater than 10:
2. Serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or more sleeping rooms; and
3. Is less than 3 stories in height.
1021.1. [NUMBER OF EXITS AND CONTINUITY] General. Amend by adding [EXCEPTION] a sentence to read:
Exterior exit balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the
means of egress. [EXCEPTION 6: 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.]
[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 36INCHES AND PLUS OR MINUS 1
PERCENT OVER 36 INCHES. SLOPES MAY BE PLUS OR MINUS 1 PERCENT.]
1103.2.[4]3 Detached Dwellings. Amend by deleting 'one- and two-" and replace with "one-, two-, and
three-."
1201 General. Amend by adding 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).
1203.3.2 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'S AND REPLACE WITH "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE KMC.°]
120[6]5.3.3 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."]
** Section 1809.14 is specifically introduced to aid the KPB school district in the emergency need
for portable buildings, until a permanent structure can be put in place**
1809.14. Portable Building Foundation Requirements. Add new section to read:
Non -permanent foundations for portable E-occupancy shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with Sections 1809.14.1 through 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.
1809.14.1 Support for Portable Buildings. Add new section to read:
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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.
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 the preservative treated wood bearing black or on a concrete pad or a concrete
masonry unit but shall be no longer or wider than the block beneath.
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 blocks commonly known as Class A concrete blocks.
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.
2308.5.8 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]7.5 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.]
3103.2 Construction Documents. Amend by adding a second sentence:
Structures of less than 300 square feet in floor area that are designed for the specific purpose of
providing an enclosure for non -hazardous equipment, and not containing hazardous materials in
excess of those found in Tables 307.117](1) and 307.1j71([2]1) — continued, are not required to be
sealed by a registered design professional.
3305.1. Facilities Required. Delete the reference to "International Plumbing Code" and replace with
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
(CHAPTER 34. EXISTING STRUCTURES. DELETE THE ENTIRE CHAPTER AND REFER TO THE KMC ADOPTED
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE.
CHAPTER 35. REFERENCED STANDARDS. REVISE BY CHANGING THE REFERENCED NFPA STANDARDS FROM THE
PUBLICATION DATES LISTED TO THE FOLLOWING:
NFPA
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STANDARD REFERENCE IN CODE
REFERENCED
NUMBER TITLE SECTION NUMBER
10-10 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 906.2, 906.3.2, 906.3.4, TABLE 906.3(1),
TABLE 906.3(2)
11-10
LOW EXPANSION FOAM
904.7
12-10
CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING
904.8, 904.11
SYSTEMS
12A-09
HALON 1301 HALON 1301 FIRE
904.9
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
13-10
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
708.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1,
903.3.5.2, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.6.3,
1613.6.3
13D-10
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN
903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1
ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
MANUFACTURED HOMES
13R-10
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN
903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES UP TO AND
INCLUDING FOUR STORIES IN HEIGHT
14-10
INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPE AND HOSE
905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.6.2, 905.8
SYSTEM
16-11
INSTALLATION OF FOAM -WATER
904.7, 904.11
SPRINKLER AND FOAM -WATER SPRAY
SYSTEMS
17-09
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.6, 904.11
17A-09
WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.5, 904.11
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20-10
INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY PUMPS FOR
913.1, 913.2.1, 913.5
FIRE PROTECTION
30-12
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
415.3
CODE
31-11
INSTALLATION OF OIL -BURNING
2113.15
EQUIPMENT
32-11
DRY CLEANING PLANTS
415.6.4
40-11
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF CELLULOSE
409.1
NITRATE FILM
58-11
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE
415.6.3
61-08 PREVENTION OF FIRES AND DUST 415.6.1
EXPLOSIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD
PRODUCT FACILITIES
70-11 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 108.3, 415.8.2.8.2, 904.3.1, 907.6.1,
909.12.1, 909.16.3, 1205.4.1, 2701.1,
3401.3, H106.1, H106.2, K101, K111.1
72-10 NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
80-10 FIRE DOORS AND OTHER OPENING
PROTECTIVES
901.6, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.5,
907.2.11, 07.2.13.2, 907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4,
907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.2.2, 907.6, 907.6.1,
907.6.5, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 911.1.5,
3006.5, 3007.6
410.3.5, 508.2.5.2, 715.4, 715.4.5, 715.4.6,
715.4.7.1, 715.4.8.2, 715.5, 715.5.5,
1008.1.4.3
85-11 BOILER AND COMBUSTION SYSTEM 415.6.1
HAZARDS CODE
(NOTE: NFPA 8503 HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO NFPA 85)
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92B-05
SMOKE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN MALLS,
909.8
ATRIA AND LARGE SPACES
99-12
STANDARD FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
407.9
101-12
LIFE SAFETY CODE
1028.6.2
105-10
STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
405.4.2, 715.4.3.1, 909.20.4.1
SMOKE DOOR ASSEMBLIES
110-10
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER
2702.1
SYSTEMS
111-11
STORED ELECTRICAL ENERGY
2702.1
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER
SYSTEMS
120-10
COAL PREPARATION PLANTS
415.6.1
170-09
STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY AND
1024.2.6.1
EMERGENCY SYMBOLS
211-10
CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, VENTS AND
2112.5
SOLID FUEL -BURNING APPLIANCES
252-08
STANDARD METHODS OF FIRE TESTS OF
715.3, 715.4.1, 715.4.2, 715.4.3, 715.4.7.3.1
DOOR ASSEMBLI ES
253-11
TEST FOR CRITICAL RADIANT FLUX OF
402.12.1, 406.6.4, 804.2, 804.3
FLOOR COVERING SYSTEMS USING A
RADIANT HEAT ENERGY SOURCE
257-07
STANDARD FOR FIRE TEST FOR WINDOW
715.3, 715.4.3.2, 715.5, 715.5.1, 715.5.2,
AND GLASS BLOCK ASSEMBLIES
715.5.9.1
259-08
TEST METHOD FOR POTENTIAL HEAT OF
2603.4.1.10, 2603.5.3
BUILDING MATERIALS
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265-11 METHOD OF FIRE TESTS FOR EVALUATING 803.1.3, 803.1.3.1
ROOM FIRE GROWTH CONTRIBUTION OF
TEXTILE WALL COVERINGS ON FULL
HEIGHT PANELS AND WALLS
268-11 STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR 1406.2.1, 1406.2.1.1, 1406.2.1.2, 2603.5.7,
DETERMINING IGNITIBILITY OF EXTERIOR D105.1
WALL ASSEMBLIES USING A RADIANT HEAT
ENERGY SOURCE
285-06 STANDARD METHOD OF TEST FOR THE 1407.10.4, 2603.5.5
EVALUATION OF FLAMMABILITY
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXTERIOR
NONLOAD-BEARING WALL ASSEMBLIES
CONTAINING COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS
286-11 STANDARD METHOD OF FIRE TEST FOR 402.16.4, 803.1.2, 803.1.2.1, 803.9, 2603.4,
EVALUATING CONTRIBUTION OF WALL AND 2603.9
CEILING INTERIOR FINISH TO ROOM FIRE
GROWTH
288-07 STANDARD METHOD OF FIRE TESTS OF 712.8
FLOOR FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED
HORIZONTALLY IN FIRE -RESISTANCE -
RATED FLOOR SYSTEMS
409-11 AIRCRAFT HANGARS
412.4.6, TABLE 412.4.6, 412.4.6.1, 412.6.5
418-11 STANDARD FOR HELIPORTS 412.7.4
484-12 COMBUSTIBLE METALS 415.6.1
654-06 PREVENTION OF FIRE & DUST EXPLOSIONS 415.6.1
FROM THE MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING
AND HANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE
PARTICULATE SOLIDS
655-07 PREVENTION OF SULFUR FIRES AND 415.6.1
EXPLOSIONS
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664-12 PREVENTION OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
IN WOOD PROCESSING AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES
701-10 STANDARD METHODS OF FIRE TESTS FOR
FLAME -PROPAGATION OF TEXTILES AND
FILMS
704-12 STANDARD SYSTEM FOR THE
IDENTIFICATION OF THE HAZARDS OF
MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
1124-06 MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE OF FIREWORKS AND
PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES
2001-12 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
415.6.1
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
414.7.2, 415.2
415.3.1
904.10
Section 3. Amendment of Section 4.05.025 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.05.025-Application for permit, is hereby amended as follows:
4.06.025 Application for [P]Permit.
Section 107.2.[5]1 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.
Section 4. Amendment of Section 4.10.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.10.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
4.10.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the abatement of
dilapidated, defective buildings which endanger life, health, property, and public safety, that certain code
known as the International Property Maintenance Code, 20[12]21 Edition, of the International Code
Council 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.
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Section 5. Amendment of Section 4.10.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.10.015-Local Amendments to the 2012 property Maintenance Code, is hereby amended as
follows:
4.10.016 Local Amendments to the 20[12]21 International Property Maintenance Code.
The 20[12]21 International Property Maintenance Code is adopted by reference with the following
revisions:
Section 102.3 Application of other Codes. Amend by deleting the reference "NFPA 70" and replace it with
"Electrical Code as adopted by KMC throughout."
Amend by deleting the reference to "International Zoning Code" and replace it with "Title 14 of KMCu
throughout."
Amend by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and replace it with "Uniform Plumbing
Code as adopted by KMC throughout."
(SECTION 201.3 TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES. AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "NFPA 70" AND REPLACE IT WITH "ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY
KMC."
AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "TITLE 14 OF
KMC."]
Section 111 Means of Appeal. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC [14.20.29014.40
[SECTION 502.5 GENERAL. AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND
REPLACE IT WITH "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
SECTION 602.2 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES AND SECTION 602.3 HEAT SUPPLY. AMEND BY DELETING THE
REFERENCE "APPENDIX D OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
SECTION 604.2 SERVICES. AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "NFPA 70" AND REPLACE IT WITH "ELECTRICAL
CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."]
Section 6. Amendment of Section 4.20.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.20.010 - Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the installation and
maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, that certain code known as the
"International Mechanical Code," 20[09]21 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.
Section 7. Amendment of Section 4.20.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.20.015 - Local amendments to the 2009 International Mechanical Code, is hereby amended
as follows:
4.20.015 Local amendments to the 20[09]21 International Mechanical Code.
The International Mechanical Code (I.M.C.) Chapters 1 through 15 and Appendix A (20[09]21 Edition)
are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings with the following revisions:
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Delete all the references to the International Energy Conservation Code.
108.4 Violation Penalties. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
109 Means of Appeal. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
201.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes. Amend by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replace
it with "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Amend by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code' and replace it with "Plumbing Code
as adopted by KMC."
Amend by deleting the reference "International Fuel Gas Code" and replace it with "Uniform Plumbing
Code as adopted by KMC."
301.2 Energy Utilization. Amend by deleting the phrase "in accordance with the International Energy
Conservation Code."
301.[3]6 Fuel Gas Appliances and Equipment. Amend by deleting the reference "International Fuel Gas
Code" and replacing it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
[301.7 ELECTRICAL. AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE °ICC ELECTRICAL CODE" AND REPLACING IT WITH
"ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
301.8 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS. AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND
REPLACING IT WITH "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE KMC."]
303.3 Prohibited Locations. Amend by deleting the phrase "of the International Energy Conservation
Code" from the second sentence of Exception 3.
304.9 Clearances to Combustible Construction. Amend to read:
Heat -producing equipment and appliances must be installed to maintain the required clearances to
combustible construction as specified in the listing and manufacturer's instructions. These clearances
may be reduced only in accordance with Section 308 of the I.M.C. Certain unlisted, heat -producing
equipment shall be allowed if equipment is installed in a manner so as to maintain the clearances to
combustible construction specified in Table 304.8 of this Code. Clearances to combustibles must
include such considerations as door swing, drawer pull, overhead projections or shelving and window
swing, shutters, coverings, and drapes. Devices such as doorstops or limits, closers, drapery ties, or
guards, may not be used to provide the required clearances.
Amend to add Table 304 J8]9 to read:
Table 304.[8]9. STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES IN INCHES FOR CERTAIN UNLISTED
HEAT -PRODUCING APPLIANCES
Above
From Top and
Appliances
Fuel
Top of
Casing or
Sides of Warm -Air
From
Front
From
Back
From
Sides
Appliance
Bonnet or Plenum
Furnaces —Floor
Solid
182
182
48
18
18
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Above
From Top and
Appliances
Fuel
Top of
Sides of Warm -Air
From
From
From
Casing or
Bonnet or Plenum
Front
Back6
Sidesfi
Appliance
For mounting on
Automatic
36
12
12
12
combustible floors.
Oil or
Comb.
Gas -Oil
Room Heaters'
Circulating type.
Oil or Solid
36
24
12
12
Radiant or other type.
Oil or Solid
36
36
36
36
Fireplace Stove
Solid
484
54
484
484
Incinerators
Domestic types
365
48
36
36
Commercial — Type
Low Heat Appliances
Unit Heaters
Floor -mounted any size.
All fuels
18
48
18
18
Other low -heat industrial
All fuels
18
18
48
18
18
appliances.
Floor -mounted or
suspended.
Commercial Industrial —
Type
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Above
Top of
From Top and
From1
From
From
Appliances
Fuel
Casing or
Sides of Warm -Air
Front
Back
Sides 6
Appliance
Bonnet or Plenum
Medium Heat Appliances
Incinerators
All sizes.
48
96
36
:36J
Footnotes:
1 The minimum dimension shall be that necessary for servicing the appliance, including access for
cleaning and normal care, tube removal, etc.
2 The dimension may be 6 inches (152 mm) for an automatically stoker -fired forced -warm -air furnace
equipped with 250 degree Fahrenheit limit control and with barometric draft control operated by draft
intensity and permanently set to limit draft to a maximum intensity of 0.13-inch water gauge (32Pa).
3 Approved appliances must be installed on non-combustible floors and may be installed on protected
combustible floors. Heating appliances approved for installation on protected combustible flooring shall
be so constructed that flame and hot gases do not come in contact with the appliance base. Protection
for combustible floors shall consist of four -inch (102 mm) hollow masonry covered with sheet metal at
least 0.021 inch (0.5 mm) thick (No. 24 manufacturer's standard gauge). Masonry shall be permanently
fastened in place in an approved manner with the ends unsealed and joints matched so as to provide
free circulation of air through the masonry. Floor protection shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) at the sides
and rear of the appliance, except that at least 18 inches (457 mm) shall be required on the appliance -
opening side or sides measured horizontally from the edges of the opening.
4 The 48-inch (1,219 mm) clearance may be reduced to 36 inches (914 mm) when protection equivalent
to that provided by Items 1 through 6 of Table 304.8.1 is applied to the combustible construction.
5 Clearance above the charging door must be at least 48 inches (1219 mm).
6 If the appliance is encased in brick the 18-inch (457 mm) clearance above and at sides and rear may
be reduced to 12 inches (305 mm).
312.1 Load Calculations. Amend the third sentence by deleting the phrase "using the design parameters
specified in Chapter 3 of the International Energy Conservation Code."
[403.3 OUTDOOR AIRFLOW RATE. AMEND TO READ:
VENTILATION SYSTEMS MUST BE DESIGNED TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SUPPLY THE MINIMUM OUTDOOR
AIRFLOW RATE REQUIRED IN TABLE 403.3 BASED ON THE OCCUPANCY OF THE SPACE AND THE OCCUPANT
LOAD OR OTHER PARAMETER AS STATED HEREIN, OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
HEATING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE) STANDARD 62 2010 EDITION.]
514.1 General. Amend by deleting the second sentence and replacing it with a new second sentence to
read:
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Energy recovery ventilation systems must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions
and specifications.
804.1 Direct Vent Termination. Amend by adding a second sentence to read:
Combustion vents for Direct Vent Chambers are at least 3 feet high or provide snowdrift prevention
and screen covers to prevent wildlife nesting or any other obstructions.
907.1 General. Amend by adding a second sentence to read:
Commercial standard UL 2790 may be accepted as an alternative to UL 791 and residential standard
UL 508 and UL 698 may not be acceptable as an alternative to UL 791.
908.5 Water Supply. Amend by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
9[28]31 Unvented Room Heaters. Amend by adding a new Section 9[28]31 Unvented Room Heaters to
read:
9[28]31.1 General
Unvented room heaters shall be tested in accordance with American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) Z 21.11.2 and may be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing and the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
9[28]31.2 Prohibited Use
One or more unvented room heaters may not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a
dwelling unit.
9[28]31.3 Input Rating
Unvented room heaters may not have an input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu/h (11.7 kW).
9[28]31.4 Prohibited Locations
Unvented room heaters may not be installed within A, E or I Occupancies. Such appliances may not
be located in or obtain combustion air from any of the following rooms or spaces:
1. Sleeping rooms.
2. Bathrooms.
3. Toilet rooms.
4. Storage closets.
5. Surgical rooms.
Exceptions:
1. A single wall -mounted unvented room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff
system and installed in a bathroom provided the input rating does not exceed 6,000 Btu per hour (1.76
kW) and the bathroom is not a confined space.
2. A single wall -mounted unvented room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff
system and installed in a bedroom provided that the input rating does not exceed 10,000 Btu per hour
(2.93 kW) and the bedroom is not a confined space.
9[28]31.5 Room or Space Volume
The aggregate input rating of all unvented appliances installed in a room or space may not exceed 20
Btu/h per cubic foot of volume of such room or space. Where the room or space in which the equipment
is installed is directly connected to another room or space by a doorway, archway or other opening of
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comparable size that cannot be closed, the volume of such adjacent room or space may be permitted
to be included in the calculations.
9[28]31.6 Oxygen -Depletion Safety System
Unvented room heaters will be equipped with an oxygen -depletion -sensitive safety shutoff system.
The system shall shut off the gas supply to the main and pilot burners when the oxygen in the
surrounding atmosphere is depleted to the percent concentration specified by the manufacturer, but
not lower than 18 percent. The system will not incorporate field adjustment means capable of changing
the set point at which the system acts to shut off the gas supply to room heater.
9[28311.7 Unvented Log Heaters
An unvented log heater may not be installed in a factory -built fireplace unless the fireplace system has
been specifically tested, listed and labeled for such use in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) 127.
Chapter 10 Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels
Amend by deleting references to 'International Plumbing Code" and replacing the references with
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC" wherever the references occur in this Chapter 10.
1001.1 Scope. Amend to read:
This chapter governs the installation, alteration and repair of boilers, water heaters, and pressure
vessels not subject to the provisions of the State Department of Labor under AS 18.60.180 through
18.60.395.
[1011 TESTS. DELETE THIS SECTION.]
1101.4 Water Connection. Amend by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code' and replacing
it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
[1201.1, 1206.2, AND 1206.3.
AMEND BY DELETING THE REFERENCES TO "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" AND REPLACING THEM WITH
"UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC" WHEREVER THESE REFERENCES OCCUR IN THESE SECTIONS.
1204.1 INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS. AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE BY DELETING THE PHRASE "SHALL
CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE."
1204.2 REQUIRED THICKNESS. AMEND BY DELETING THE PHRASE "TO THE THICKNESS REQUIRED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE."]
Chapter 14 Solar Systems. Amend by deleting all references to International Plumbing Code and replace
with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC. [THE BODY OF THE CHAPTER AND INSERTING A NEW
SECTION 1401 TO READ:
GENERAL. SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SOLAR
ENERGY CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC.]
[CHAPTER 15 REFERENCED STANDARDS. AMEND BY CHANGING THE REFERENCED NFPA STANDARDS TO
THE LATEST PUBLISHED EDITION TO READ:
NFPA
STANDARD REFERENCED
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REFERENCE IN CODE
NUMBER TITLE SECTION NUMBER
30A-12 CODE FOR MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING 304.6
FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
31-11 INSTALLATION OF OIL -BURNING EQUIPMENT 801.2.1, 801.18.1, 801.18.2, 920.2, 922.1,
1308.1
37-10 STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES AND 915.1, 915.2
GAS TURBINES
58-11 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE
69-08 EXPLOSION PREVENTION SYSTEMS
70-11 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
72-10 NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
502.9.10
510.8.3
301.7, 306.3.1, 306.4.1, 511.1.1, 513.11,
513.12.1, 602.2.1.1, 1106.3, 1106.4
606.3
82-09 INCINERATORS AND WASTE AND LINEN 601.1
HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
91-10 EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR AIR CONVEYING 502.9.5.1, 502.17
OF VAPORS, GASES, AND
NONCOMBUSTIBLE PARTICULATE SOLIDS
9213-05 SMOKE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN MALLS, 513.8
ATRIA AND LARGE SPACES
211-10 CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, VENTS AND SOLID 806.1
FUEL -BURNING APPLIANCES
262-11 STANDARD METHOD OF TEST FOR FLAME 602.2.1.1
TRAVEL AND SMOKE OF WIRES AND CABLES
FOR USE IN AIR -HANDLING SPACES
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704-12 IDENTIFICATION OF THE HAZARDS OF 502.8.4, TABLE 1103.1, 510.1
MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
853-10 INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY FUEL 924.1
POWER PLANTS
8501-97 SINGLE BURNER BOILER OPERATION 1004.1
8502-99 PREVENTION OF FURNACE 1004.1
EXPLOSIONS/IMPLOSIONS IN MULTIPLE
BURNER BOILER -FURNACES
8504-96 ATMOSPHERIC FLUIDIZED -BED BOILER 1004.1
OPERATION
Section 8. Amendment of Section 4.25.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.25.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
4.26.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and 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," the "Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," and the "Uniform Solar Energy Code," 20[12]21 Edition, of the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the appendices, except for such portions:
(1) Deleted, modified, or amended by the State of Alaska, omitting State of Alaska deletions,
modifications or amendments regarding administrative procedures, fees, and costs; and
(2) Deleted, modified, or amended in this chapter relating to administrative procedures, fees and costs
(local amendments).
Section 9. Amendment of Section 4.25.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.25.015-Local amendments to the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4.25.015 Local [A]Amendments to the 20[12]21 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Delete Sections [102.31107.0 Board of Appeals and [102.5]106.3 Penalties. Appeals and penalties are
determined pursuant to KMC Chapter 4.40 Board of Appeals.
Section 10. Amendment of Section 4.30.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.30.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
4.30.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing standards governing the installation of electrical
equipment within or on public and private buildings and premises, that certain code known as the
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"National Electrical Code," 20[14]20 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association, and the same is
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
Section 11. Amendment of Section 4.31.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.31.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
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 and related accessories that certain code known as the "International Fuel Gas Code,"
20[09]21 Edition, of the International Code Council, 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.
Section 12. Amendment of Section 4.32.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.32.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
4.32.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings,
that certain code known as the "International Residential Code," 20[12]21 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.
Section 13. Amendment of Section 4.32.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.32.015-Local Amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code, is hereby amended as
follows:
4.32.016 Local Amendments to the 20[12]21 International Residential Code.
The International Residential Code (20[12]u21 Edition) is adopted by reference with the following
revisions:
R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Amend #1 to read:
One story accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided
the floor area does not exceed [120] 300 square feet. Permits are required for any electrical,
mechanical or plumbing provided.
Amend #10 to read:
Freestanding decks not structurally attached to another building and not exceeding 30 inches above
grade.
R105.5 Expiration. Amend by adding a new sentence to read:
A building permit shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance unless an extension has been
granted and approved by the building official. [AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION.] Extensions to
a building permit may not exceed 6 months.
R107.3 Temporary Power. Amend by deleting the reference "NFPA 70" and replacing it with "Electrical
Code adopted by KMC."
(R108.2 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
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THE FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GROUP R-3 AND GROUP U-1 OCCUPANCIES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, AREAS
SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND FEES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.]
R108.3 Building Permit Valuations. Amend by inserting a new sentence after the first sentence to read:
The Building Valuation Data Table shown in the latest edition of the Building Safety Journal published
by the International Code Council shall be used to determine value.
R108.4 Related Fees. Amend by inserting a new sentence after the first sentence to read:
Any person who commences any work on a building before obtaining the necessary permits shall be
subject to an additional fee, equal to the cost of the building permit.
Section R112 Board of Appeals. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
Section R-113.4 Violation Penalties. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC Chapter 4.40.
R301.1.3 Engineered Design. Delete the entire section.
[R301.2.1. 1 DESIGN CRITERIA. DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION.]
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Add the following information to the table:
Ground Snow Load
70 PSF
Wind Speed
100 mph
Seismic Design Category
D2
Subject to Damage from:
Weathering
Yes, severe
Frost Line Depth
42"
Termite
No
Decay
No
Winter Design Temperature
-18 deg F
Flood Hazards
No
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Ice Shield Underlayment Yes
Required
Air Freezing Index 13000
Mean Annual Temperature 135 degrees
R301.2.2.1.[1]2 Alternate Determination of Seismic Design Category. Amend by deleting paragraphs
[R301.2.2.1.1,] R301.2.2.1.2, R301.2.2.2, and Table R301.2.2.1.1 and replacing them with the following:
The seismic design category for the City of Kenai shall be D2.
[R301.2.4 FLOOD PLAIN CONSTRUCTION. DELETE ENTIRE SECTION.]
[R302.1 EXTERIOR WALL LOCATION. AMEND BY DELETING EXCEPTIONS #3 AND #4.]
R302.2.4 Structural Independence. [EXCEPTION.] Amend by deleting the phrase "one -hour fire resistance
rated wall' and replacing it with "two-hour fire resistance rated wall unless sprinklered per NFPA 13D."
R302.2.4 Structural Independence. Delete Exception #5 and replace with:
5. Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire resistance rated wall as provided in Section
R302.2 or a 1-hour wall as provided in Section R302.2 and sprinklered per NFPA 13D.
R302.5. I Opening Protection. Amend the second sentence by adding the words "self closing" before the
words "solid wood doors."
Table R302.6 Dwelling/Garage Separation. Amend by replacing all references to 1/2-inch material to 5/8-
inch material.
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete the entire section.
R314.3 Location. Amend the first sentence of #3 to read:
3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements, habitable attics and crawl spaces but
not including uninhabitable attics.
[R315.1, R315.2 AND R315.3. DELETE AND REPLACE AS FOLLOWS:
R316.1
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 THAT HAVE ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING:
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A. NO COMBUSTION APPLIANCES;
B. NO ATTACHED GARAGE;
C. NO VEHICLE PARKING WITHIN 25 FEET OF ANY DIRECT AIR INTAKE OPENING
R315.2 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.
R315.3 POWER SOURCE
IN NEW CONSTRUCTION, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY
POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING IF THE WIRING IS SERVED FROM A COMMERCIAL SOURCE, AND SHALL BE
EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY BACKUP. WIRING SHALL BE PERMANENT AND WITHOUT A DISCONNECTING
SWITCH OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION,
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS MAY BE POWERED BY BATTERY OR A CORD -AND -PLUG WITH
BATTERY BACKUP.
R315.4 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, AND ADDITIONS. ADD A NEW SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
R315.4 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, AND ADDITIONS
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 R315.1. 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.]
R316.5.4 Crawl Spaces. Add the following:
Exception: Foam plastics used in crawl space areas do not require thermal barrier provided the
following conditions are met:
1. Entry to crawl space is only to serve utilities.
2. There are no interconnected basement areas.
3. Air to the crawl space is not circulated to other parts of the building.
4. Foam plastic does not exceed a 2-inch thickness and a 2.5 pounds per cubic foot nominal density.
5. Ventilation complying with section R408 is provided.
6. No gas -fired equipment is located in crawl space.
(R322 FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION. DELETE ENTIRE SECTION.]
R401.1 Application. Add the following exception 3:
Wood foundations shall have a minimum 16-inch x 10-inch reinforced concrete footing.
R402.1.3 Restraint for Wood Foundations. Add a new subsection, R402.1.3 Restraint for Wood
Foundations, to read:
Basement. A 4-inch thick concrete slab poured against the studs. If a wooden screed is used, it shall
be pressure treated Douglas fir or hem fir.
Crawlspace.
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Option 1: A minimum 5-inch wide by 4-inch deep concrete curb poured against the inside face of the
studs. The kicker shall be reinforced with a continuous horizontal No. 3 reinforcing bar. If the kicker is
not poured with the continuous concrete footing, it may be poured later provided vertical #3 reinforcing
bars x 10 inches long shall be cast into the footing at 2 feet on center. They shall extend 2 inches
above the top of the footing. The continuous #3 bar shall be secured to the vertical #3 bars.
Option 2: Installation of preservative treated 4" x 4"s with a minimum 1/2" x 12" galvanized anchor
bolts at 24" O.C. installed in footing against the inside face of studs along the entire perimeter.
Exception: The above need not apply if a suitable alternate design is prepared by an engineer
registered in the State of Alaska and is approved by the Building Official.
R402.1.4 Dampproofing for Wood Foundation Walls. Add a new subsection, R402.1.4 Dampproofing for
Wood Foundation Walls, to read:
Approved dampproofing shall be applied over the below -grade portion of exterior basement and
crawlspace walls prior to backfilling. A treated lumber or plywood strip shall be attached to the wall to
cover the top edge of the approved dampproofing. The wood strip shall extend at least two (2) inches
above and five (5) inches below finish grade level to protect the approved dampproofing from exposure
to light and from mechanical damage at or near grade. The joint between the strip and the wall shall
be caulked full length prior to fastening the strip to the wall. Alternatively, brick, stucco, or other
covering appropriate to the architectural treatment may be used in place of the wood strip. The
approved dampproofing shall extend down to the bottom of the concrete footing.
R403.1.1 Minimum Size. Amend the third sentence to read:
All footings shall be at least 10 inches in thickness.
R403.1.3 Seismic Reinforcing. Revise the second paragraph first sentence by changing "4 feet' to "24
inches."
[REVISE THE THIRD PARAGRAPH FIRST SENTENCE BY CHANGING THE NUMBER "4" TO „5„ AND THE WORDS "4
FEET" TO "32 INCHES."
REVISE THE EXCEPTION BY DELETING THE WORDS "PLAIN" AND ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF THE
SENTENCE: "PROVIDED WOOD FRAMING IS MECHANICALLY TIED TO ISOLATED FOOTINGS."
R403.1.3.1 FOUNDATIONS WITH STEMWALLS. DELETE AND REPLACE WITH:
FOUNDATIONS WITH STEMWALLS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE NO. 4 BAR AT THE TOP OF THE
WALL FOR CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT STEMWALLS, ONE NO. 4 BAR AT THE TOP OF THE WALL FOR POURED
CONCRETE STEMWALLS, AND TWO NO. 5 BARS AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL FOOTINGS.
R403.1.3.2 SLABS -ON -GROUND WITH TURNED -DOWN FOOTINGS. AMEND THE FIRST SENTENCE BY
CHANGING THE NUMBER "4" TO "5."
AMEND THE EXCEPTION BY DELETING THE PHRASE "ONE NO. 5 BAR" AND REPLACING IT WITH "TWO NO. 5
BARS." FURTHER AMEND THE EXCEPTION BY DELETING THE PHRASE "OR TWO NO. 4 BARS."]
R403.1.6 Foundation Anchorage. Amend by deleting the phrase "6 feet on center" and replacing it with
"four feet on center." Further amend by deleting the measure of "'/ inch" and replacing it with "5/8 inch."
R404.1.4 Seismic Design Category DO, D1 AND D2. Add Subsection 5 to read "minimum reinforcement
shall consist of No. 4 horizontal bar placed at 24" on center for poured concrete walls and No. 5 horizontal
bar placed at 48" on center for CMU walls."
Revise Subsection 3 by deleting the word "plain."
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Revise Subsection 4 by changing the changing the number "3" to "5" and the words "4 feet" to "32
inches" and adding to the end of the paragraph "and minimum vertical reinforcement of one No. 4 bar
located a maximum of 24 inches on center in poured concrete walls."
(R404.2 WOOD FOUNDATION WALLS. DELETE THE FOLLOWING FROM THE FIRST SENTENCE: "AND WITH THE
DETAILS SHOWN IN FIGURES R403.1(2) AND R403.1(3).]
R404.3 Wood Sill Plates. Delete the paragraph and substitute with the following:
Wood sill plates shall be minimum 2-inch x 6-inch and shall be bolted to the foundation or foundation
wall with not less than ten (10) inch -long by five -eights (5/8) inch nominal diameter galvanized steel
bolts embedded at least seven (7) inches into the concrete or in fully grouted cells of reinforced
masonry and spaced not more than four (4) feet zero (0) inches apart. There shall be a minimum of
two bolts per piece with one bolt located within 12 inches of each end of each piece. Wood sill plates
must be treated material specified in Section R323.1.
[R501.3 FIRE PROTECTION OF FLOORS. DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION.
R702.3.5 TABLE MINIMUM THICKNESS AND APPLICATION OF GYPSUM BOARD. DELETE THE COLUMN FOR
NAILS As A FASTENER.]
R702.3.(6]5.1 Screw Fastening. Amend by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
Gypsum board shall be attached with screws. Nails are not allowed.
R806.1 Ventilation Required. Amend by adding the following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
A non -ventilated roof system may be allowed as an alternate method when its design is approved by
the Building Official.
Chapters 11 through 42. Amend by deleting Chapters 11 through 42 in their entirety. Instead, refer to
other applicable codes as adopted in KMC.
Section 14. Amendment of Section 4.33.010 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.33.010-Adoption, is hereby amended as follows:
4.33.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the repair, alteration,
change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings, that
certain code known as the International Existing Building Code, 20[12]21 Edition, of the International
Code Council 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.
Section 15. Amendment of Section 4.32.015 of Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 4.32.015-Local Amendments to the 2012 International Existing Building Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
4.33.016 Local Amendments to the 20[12]21 International Existing Building Code.
The 20[12]21 International Existing Building Code is adopted by reference with the following revisions:
Amend by deleting the references to "International Plumbing Code" and by replacing them with "Plumbing
Code as adopted by KMC" wherever these references occur.
Amend by deleting the references to "NFPA 70" and by replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted
by KMC" wherever these references occur.
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Amend by deleting all references to 'International Energy Conservation Code."
[SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY. DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION.]
Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC 4.33.030.
Section 112 Board of Appeals. Delete the entire section. Refer to KMC [14.20.29014.40.
Section 16. Severability: That 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 17. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days
after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 1ST DAY OF F BRUARY, 2023.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
Introduced:
Enacted:
Effective:
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February 1, 2023
March 3, 2023
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH:
Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH:
Scott Curtin, Director of Public Works
FROM:
Don Hendrickson, Building Official
DATE:
January 11, 2023
SUBJECT:
Ordinance 3334-2023 Building Code Adoptions
This memo requests Council's approval and support in the adoption of new building codes. The
State of Alaska this past fall has formally adopted the 2021 editions, and it is our recommendation
that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt them as well.
These codes are generally revised every three years, and Kenai is currently working from the
2009 and 2012 editions respectively. Adoption of these codes will improve coordination with
Architects and Engineers who generally prefer to work with the newer codes. Generally 90+% of
the codes remain very similar from version to version, with typically certain sections seeing
appropriate updates based on the latest standards and best practices.
The specific codes being adopted are:
• 2021 IBC (International Building Code)
• 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)
• 2021 IMC (International Mechanical Code)
• 2021 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code)
2021 UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code)
• 2021 IEBC (International Existing Building Code)
2021 IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code)
• 2020 NEC (National Electrical Code)
It should be noted the State of Alaska does not adopt or enforce residential code, so the IRC and
IPMC are specific to Kenai, comparable with other municipalities. The State is also on the 2018
UPC and we are opting to adopt the full suite of 2021 codes above. The NEC code is updated
every three years as well, however their adoptions are off a year. 2020 NEC matches the state
adoption.
Adoption of these codes provide staff, design professionals, and contractors the guidance they
need to oversee and construct residential and commercial structures to the safest standards
practical today. They are guidelines, not certainties, no one code suits all. Adoption of these
codes provides the information, tools and guidance needed to develop a project appropriate for
our region. The consistency in the requirements provides a level of comfort and sets reasonable
expectations for the occupants who will ultimately be utilizing the structures.
Maintaining and enforcing up to date codes has important impacts throughout the community.
Lenders, Insurance Carriers, Realtors, Business Owners & Investors, and the general public all
have an interest in the City providing and maintaining, the safe, clear guidance that these codes
provide.
Along with the adoption of these codes the local amendments that were previously existing within
Kenai Code Title 4 have been largely carried over with minor corrections made to match new
code section numbering.
New item of note include the allowable size of storage sheds with an S Occupancy increasing
from 120sf to 300sf. Sheds less than 300sf may be constructed on temporary foundations, do
not require a building permit, however do require maintaining set back requirements provided by
Planning & Zoning. This was included to address the large number of portable structures coming
into the community the last few years in excess of 120sf resulting in compliance issues.
The Department is working toward updating our permit packets and applications and with
Council's approval the new codes and forms will be ready for the upcoming construction season.
Council's support is respectfully requested.
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