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Suggested by: Building Official
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0.2001-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC TITLE 4 AND KMC TITLE 14.20.220 TO ADOPT: 1) THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; 2) THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2000 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; 3) THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; 4) THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2002 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION; 5) THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2000 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; AND 6) fiHE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has been operating on 1997 and 1999 building codes;
and,
WHEREAS, the International Code Council, the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical officials, and the National Fire Protection Association have updated
the codes promulgated by them; and,
WHEREAS, it would be most beneficial and in the best interest of the City if the latest
codes were adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that the above-named codes are adopted by the City of Kenai, and KMC 4 and
KMC 14.20.220 are amended to read as presented on Attachments A and B of this
or finance.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
May, 2003.
MES C. BOOKEY, III, VIC MAYO
ATTEST:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: April 16, 2003
Adopted: May 7, 2003
Effective: June 7, 2003
(4/8/03 - sp)
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283.3014
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MEMORANDUM
T0: Linda Snow, City Manager
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager ~~-
DATE: April 3, 2003
SUBJECT: International Building Code Adoption and Fees
The Building Official has nearly completed his review of the new International Building
Code and has compiled the recommended changes to KMC to allow the City of Kenai to
adopt this code. Most jurisdictions have adopted or soon will be adopting the new code.
Attached is a draft of the documents for the ordinance.
Within the ordinance, we must stipulate the methodologyfor charging building permit
and plan review fees. The International Code gives no guidance on this matter and
leaves it to each individual jurisdiction. This is an ideal time to review the fees charged
in light of the present state of revenues and the need to adopt the new codes.
We proposed to adopt "Table 1-A Building Permit Fees" from the 1997 Uniform Building
Code for commercial construction projects. We currently use this table and will be in
line with most other jurisdictions.
For residential construction, however, we recommend that rates be significantly
increased. Rates charged for permits and plan reviews have not changed for many
years. Attached is a memorandum from Robert Springer, Building Official, that recaps
our current rates and rates of other jurisdictions around the state. Also for comparison
purposes, there is a table that summarizes the fees that would be charged by each
jurisdiction for a typical 2,000-square-foot home with a 600-square-foot garage.
As we would like to introduce the ordinance at the next City Council meeting, or possibly
the first meeting in May, we would like some guidance on what rates to put in the
ordinance. We are recommending doubling the residential building permit fee and
raising the plan review fee from 20% of the building permit fee to 50%. This would put
the typical home in the table at $966.00. We would still have the lowest total fees on
the Peninsula and the second lowest in the entire State of Alaska. Let me know if you
need more information or if you would like to meet to discuss this matter.
Attachments
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MEMO:
T0: Jack LaShot, Public Works Manager
FROM: Robert Springer, Building Official
DATE: April 2, 2003
SUBJECT: Building Permit Fee's
This is to summarize the Permit Fees charged across the State of Alaska:
Building Permit Fees:
1. The following charge per square foot for Residential
Kenai .14 house
.07 garage
Valdez .16 house
.10 garage
Kodiak . l S house
.lO garage
2. The following charges by valuation from Table lA of UBC
Seward Residential ~i Commercial
Soldotna Residential & Commercial
Palmer Residential & Commercial
Fairbanks Residential & Commercial
Kenai Commercial only
3. The following charges by valuation from a table they created
Sitka Residential & Commercial
,Iuneau Residential & Commercial
Anchorage Residential & Commercial
Kodiak Island Borough Residential & Commercial
-Valdez Commercial Only
Kodiak Commercial Only
4. Phan Review Fees - % of Building Perntit Fees
Kenai 65% Commercial
20% Residential
Valdez 50% Commercial ~ Residential
Kodiak 65% Commercial
SO% Residential
Seward 65% Commercial & Residential
Soldotna 65% Commercial - No Charge for Residential
Palmer No Charge for Commercial or Residential
Fairbanks 75% Commercial & Residential
15% Fire Code Commercial Only
Sitka 65% Commercial
3 3 % Residential
Anchorage 65% Commercial ~ Residential
20% Fire Code Commercial Only
Kodiak Islan d 65% Commercial
Borough 50% Residential
Juneau Per table created by City of Juneau
4/2/2003 2
Cost Comparison of Building Permit Fees for a
2000 sf Single Family Dwelling with 6 0 sf_ara~e
In Various Cities of Alaska
Cit ~ Residential
Permit Fee
Anchora e $3,187.23
Fairbanks $3,043.26
Seward $2,429.65
Juneau $1,813.68
Kodiak Island Borou h $1,579.00
Soldotna $1,436.15
Palmer $1,436.15
Sitka $1,255.36
Valdez $1,042.50
Kodiak $939.00
Kenai $386.40
Note: Homer and Wasilla have no building permit program however, the State Fire
Marshals office charges a plan review fee for commercial construction based on 65% of
va uation.
2002 Residential Building Permits for the City of Kenai
Total - 89
Total Permit Fee's Collected - $20,431.00
4/3/2003
Chapter 4.05
[UNIFORM] BUILDING CODE
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 "[UNIFORM] International Building Code," [ 1997] 2000 Edition, of the International
[CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS] 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.
4.05.015 Local Amendments to the International Building Code 2000
The International Building Code (I.B.C.) Chapters 1-12, 14-28, 30-32, 34-35, Appendix C and
Appendix H (2000 Edition, are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings
with the following revisions:
101.4.1 Electrical.
Delete reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference "National Electrical
Code as adopted b, KMC."
l 101.4.4 Plumbing.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference "Unif, orm
Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
101.4.7 Energy,
Delete this section.
106.3.4.1 General.
Revise third paragraph, first sentence of the I.B.C. to read:
Structural observation shall be as re ulq_red by Section 1709.
108.3 Building permit valuations.
Add the following to the last sentence:
...from the Building Valuation Data Table shown in the latest edition of the
buildin standards ma azine ublished b the International Conference of Buildin
nfficia.ls_
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108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
Add the following:
This fee shall be the same as the building_~ermit fee.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to "Uniform
Plumbing- Code as adopted by KMC."
Table 302.1.1
Revise wording in the first block under the left column to read:
Furnace rooms in E and R-l, 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 in ut.
302.3.3 Separated uses.
Revise the first sentence in Exception 2 to read:
The ri~vate garage must be separated from the residence and its attic with Tie X
gypsum board, as defined in GA 600, applied to the ara a side.
Add the following to the end of the second sentence:
...and all such door openings must have self closing and latching devices or be automatic
closing and latching_
305.2 Day care.
Revise to read:
The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision
or personal care services for more than five children older than 2 %2 years of age,
including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
305.2 Day care.
Add a new exception to read:
Exception: Family child care homes (R-3~~erating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the
requirements of this regulation E occupancy) except for smoke detectors as described in
Subsection 907.2.10, means of a ess requirements of Section 1003, including e_ mer~encX
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escape and rescue openings has required by Section 1009) in nappin o~ r sleepin rooms,
and fire extin uisher requirements as described in the International Fire Code.
308.3 Group I-2.
Revise last sentence to read:
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, includingpersons related to the
staff, shall be classified as a Group R_3.
308.3.1 Child care facility.
Revise to read:
A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children 2
. ears of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as Group I-
2.
308.5 Group I-4, day care facilities.
Revise second sentence to read:
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including_personsrelated to the
staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.
415.7.4 Dry cleaning plants.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to "Uniform
Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
415.9.2.8.1 General.
Delete reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference to "National Electrical
Code as adopted by KMC."
501.3 Location on property.
Add new section to read:
Buildin s must adj oin or have access to a permanent public way or yard on not less than
one side. Required yards must be permanently maintained.
504.4 Day care facilities.
Add new section to read:
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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 an~ge may use the
second story of the buildin without providing an automatic sprinkler system, or
compl, n~ng with Table 302.3.3, Table 602, and the T, e VA requirements set out in Table
503, if all other applicable legal provisions for an E Occupancy are met.
Table 601
Revise Footnote "d." b, a~ riding the following sentence:
In Group E Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system maybe substituted for one-hour
fire-resistance-rated-construction if the system complies with the design requirements of
Section 903.3.1.1.
716.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2.
Revise to read:
Draft stoppin must be provided in attics, mansards, overhangs or other concealed roof
spaces of Group R-2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all Grou~R-1
buildings. The intervening space between any two draft-stops or walls must be designed
for adequate cross ventilation as described in Section 1202.2. Draft stoppin., must be
installed above, and in line with, tenant and dwelling_ separation walls that do not extend
to the underside of the roof sheathin . above.
716.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2
Revise Exception 3 to read:
Draft stoppin i~ n attic spaces of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies that do not exceed four
stories in hei hg~ t 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 directlX
above or in line with walls separatin tenant spaces, unless part of construction required
b, other provisions of this code. Adequate cross ventilation must be provided in
accordance with Section 1202.2.
803.8.1.1 Suspended Acoustical Ceilings
Revise the last sentence by addin
.....and Section 1621.2.5 for seismic requirements.
903.2.2 Group E
Revise to read:
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An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throu out all Group E occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational
buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Exceptions:
Bui~ s with E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
Day care uses not otherwise required to have an automatic sprinkler syst, em b, oy ther
provisions of the code.
Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than 5 persons between the hours of 10
p.m. and 6 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinklers stem desi ned and
installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an approved equivalent s, stem.
903.2.9 Group R-4.
Delete the words "with more than ei hg t occupants."
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
Revise by adding a new subsection to read:
903.3.1.1.2 Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms.
Where the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems,
the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in
NFPA 13, Section 5-13.6.1 and ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine
room is: ~l~parated from the remainder of the building as described in Section 3006.4;
(2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA 72 and, (3) notification of
alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location.
903.3.5 Water supplies.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to "Uniform
Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
904.3.1 Electric wiring.
Delete reference "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference to "National Electrical Code
as adopted by KMC."
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907.2.3 Group E
Add second paragraph to read:
Rooms used for sleeping or napping_purposes within a day care use of a Grou~E
occupancy must be provided with smoke detectors that comply with Section 907.2.10.1.2.
907.3.1 Location.
Delete the exception.
907.5 Wiring.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National Electrical
Code as adopted by KMC."
907.17 Record of completion.
Add new sentence to read:
A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with
N.F.P.A. 72 must be forwarded to the Kenai Fire Marshal by the firm conductin the test
within 30 days of the completion of the installation.
909.11 Power systems.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National Electrical
Code as adopted b, KMC."
909.12.1 Wiring.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National Electrical
Code as adopted b, KMC."
909.16.3 Control action and priorities.
In the exception, delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert the reference to
"National Electrical Code as adopted b. KMC."
1003.2.10.5 Power source.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert the reference to the "National
Electrical Code as adopted b, KMC."
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1003.2.11.2 Illumination emergency power.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert the reference to the "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
1003.3.1.9 Panic and fire exit hardware.
Revise b, chan . ing the number "100" in the fourth paragraph to "50."
1003.3.3 Stairways.
Add exception to read:
Exception: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the
requirements of this section.
1005.2.1 Minimum number of exits.
Add exception to read:
Exception: Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except R-
3, used exclusively for the service of the building may have access to only one exit. Any
other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two exits
arranged as described in Section 1004.2.2. For purposes of this exception, stora.e rooms,
laundry rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses may not be considered as roviding
service to the building.
1009.1 General.
Revise this section b, deleting all exceptions.
1102 Definitions.
Add the following definition:
CONVENTIONAL INDUSTRY TOLERANCES. Plus or minus %2 inch up to 36 inches
and plus or minus 1 percent over 36 inches. Slo es ma~plus or minus 1 percent.
1103.2.4 Detached dwellings.
De ete "one- and two-" and replace with "one-, two-, and three-."
1103.2.11 Residential Group R-1
Add the following at the end of the sentence:
...are not required to be accessible."
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1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities.
Delete Exception 1 and replace with the followin
Exception 1: Elevators are not required in facilities that are less than three stories or that
have less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the building contains offices of health
care providers (Group B or I) passen erg transportation facilities and airports (,Group A-3
or B, or multiple tenant facilities of Group M.
1105.1.1 Public use areas.
Add new section to read as follows:
1105.1.1 Public use areas.
The door opening force shall not exceed a 5-pound force.
Exceptions:
Apower-assisted door is installed.
Someone is within line of sight of the door and available for assistance Burin business
hours.
1. An electronic si ng aling device is installed in accordance with ICCIANSI
117.1 Section 702.
1106.1 Required.
Add the following at the end of the Para rra :
Accessible car spaces shall be at least eight feet wide with an access aisle at least five feet
wide abutting the space. One in ever~ght accessible car spaces shall have an abutting
aisle eight feet in width. Accessible car space access aisles shall be part of an accessible
route to the buildin or facility entrance. Two accessible car spaces may share a common
access aisle. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible
route. Accessible car spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not
exceeding one to 50 in all directions. Accessible car spaces serving a particular building
shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adi a, cent parkin tg o an
accessible entrance. The accessible route of travel shall not pass behind parking spaces.
In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible. car spaces shall be
located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of
the parkin fg acility. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adi ar cent
parking, accessible car spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible
entrances.
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Accessible car spaces shall be designated as reserved b~ showin tg he symbol of
accessibility. Van-accessible spaces shall have an additional si reading Van_
Accessible" mounted below the symbol of accessibility.
1108.2 Toilet and bathing facilities.
Revise ICC/ANSI 117.1-98 Section 609.4 b.. a~g the following:
Exception 2: Grab bar height above tank type water closets must be adiusted to meet
Section 609.3 but in no case shall the grab bar exceed 38" in height above the finished
floor.
1108.4 Kitchens, kitchenettes, and wet bars.
Add the following exception:
Exception: Wet bars innon-public use areas ma, by e adaptable.
1201 Interior Environment
Add a new section 1201.2 as follows:
1201.2 Vapor retarders.
All exterior wall, ceiling, 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 ASTMS 96 (equivalent to 6 mil polyethyle^ ne).
1202.2 Attic spaces.
In the first sentence, add the words "insulation and" before the word "ceilings_"
Amend the third sentence by changing "1 inch" to "1 %2 inch."
Amend section b, deleting the exception in its entirety
Add a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
Attic access shall not be located in a room containin bathing. facilities.
1202.3.2 Exceptions.
Revise b~ deleting the words "in accordance with the International Energy Conservation
Code" from Exception 4.
1204.4.1 Controls.
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Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National Electrical Code
as adopted by the KMC."
1205.3.3 Court drainage.
Delete the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert the reference to the
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted bYKMC."
1209.1 Floors.
Revise paragraph to read:
In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floors shall have a smooth, non-
porous, non-absorbent surface such as non-cushioned sheet vinyl, sealed concrete, or
ceramic file with sealed joints or other approved materials. Base shall be of similar
materials, shall extend up the wall five inches (127 mm, minimum, and shall be sealed to
the flooring and wall surface and allowing differential movement without water
penetration.
1209.2 Walls.
Revise first paragraph to read:
Walls within two feet (610 mm~ of the front and sides of urinals and water closets shall
have a smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent surface such as non-cushioned sheet vinyl,
sealed concrete, ceramic file with sealed j Dints, appr~plastic panels, or other
approved materials, to a height of four feet (1219 mm, minimum.
1403.2 Weather protection.
Delete the words "in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code" from
the last sentence of the first paragraph.
1404.2 Water-resistive barrier.
In the first sentence after "Type 1 felt," add the words "or approved building paper."
1405.10.4 Grounding.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National Electrical Code
as adopted by the KMC."
1503 Weather protection.
Add new section as follows:
1503.6 Protection from falling ice and snow.
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All exits shall be protected from falling ice and snow.
1503.4 Roof drainage.
Delete the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert the reference to the
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
1507.4 Metal roof panels.
Add a new subsection as follows:
1507.4.5 Underlayment.
Underlayment for metal roof panels shall be installed per Section 1507.2.3.
1608.3 Flat roof snow loads.
Add the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
The minimum flat roof snow load, Pf, shall be 50 pounds per square foot.
1609.4 Exposure category.
Add the following to the definition of "EXPOSURE D":
UNOBSTRUCTED shall be defined as any site not sheltered from the shoreline by
vegetation or other impediments at least four feet high and covering at least 60 percent of
an area extending at least 30 feet perpendicular to a line connecting the building to any
point of the shoreline.
1621.2.5.2.2 Seismic design Categories D, E or F.
Delete Item 8 in its entirety.
1704.1 Special inspections.
Add the following to the end of the parag aph:
Provided the Engineer of Record is a re istg erect professional engineer in the State_ of
Alaska, the Engineer of Record shall be deemed qualified to perform special inspections
required under this chapter without further statements of qualifications or resumes to the
Building Official.
Delete General Exception 3.
1704.1.2 Report requirement.
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Delete the fourth and fifth sentences and insert the following:
All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for
correction, and shall be documented in a Special Inspection Report. If action is not taken
immediately or within an agreed time frame to correct the non-conformance, the Special
Inspector shall promptly inform the Engineer of Record and the Building Official,
verbally and in wrttin tg hrough a Special Inspection Report. Discrepancies discovered by
the Special Inspector after the fact shall be reported to the Engineer of Record and the
Building Official in writing.
1704.3 Steel construction.
Add the following exception under Item 2, to read as follows:
Welds listed under Exception 2 will not require Special Inspection if design stresses are
less than half of the allowable stresses and welds are placed by AWS certified welders.
Th~ineer of Record shall indicate on the drawings which welds, if any, d^ o not
require Special Inspection.
1704.11 Sprayed fire-resistant materials.
Add the following:
Exception: Shotcrete work not of a structural nature or not for water retention structures,
which is full~pported on earth, which is for minor repairs or when no special hazard
exists and special inspection is waived by the Building Official.
1802.2.2 Expansive soils.
Delete subsection in its entirety.
1805.4.1 Footing design.
Add the followin tg o the be ig~ nning of the first paragraph:
All footings shall be concrete. All-weather wood foundation s.Ystems may only be
installed in Type GW, GP, SW, and SP soils unless a complete soils investi ation and
foundation designn, prepared by a civil en ig'neer registered in the State of Alaska, is
submitted for appr! oval.
1805.6 Foundation plates or sill bolting.
Add the followin~at the end of the Paragraph:
Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation or foundation wall with
galvanized steel bolts.
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1907.5 Placing reinforcement.
Delete the reference to "1907.5.4" and replace with reference "1907.5.5."
Add new section to read as follows:
1907.5.5 Installation of anchors.
Anchors shall be in place prior to placin cg oncrete.
Exception: Anchors having a required embedment depth of seven inches or less maw
field placed while concrete is in plastic condition.
1913.9 Installation of anchors.
Add the following at the end of the first paragraph:
Anchors shall be in place prior to placing concrete.
Exception: Anchors having a required embedment depth of 7 inches or less may be field
placed while concrete is in plastic condition.
2104.6 Installation of anchors.
Add a new section to read as follows:
2104.6 Installation of anchors.
Anchors shall be in place prior to grouting_
Exception: Anchors having a required embedment of 13 inches or less may be field
placed while out is in plastic condition.
2308.9.8 Pipes in walls.
Add paragraph as follows:
All studs in exterior plumbing walls shall be a minimum six-inch X152 mm) nominal
width unless otherwise approved.
2308.10.1 Wind uplift.
Add a parag_ra~h as follows:
Metal framing anchors with a 400-pound uplift capacity shall be spaced no further apart
than 48 inches (1,219 mm) for roof rafters or trusses with spans less than 20 feet X6,096
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mm~ in length, and no further apart than 24 inches (610 mm, for spans heater than 20
feet (6,096 mm~ in length, and no further apart than 24 inches (610 mm) for spans greater
than 20 feet ,6,096 mm, in length. Where walls have structural panel sheathing, the
anchor maybe placed on the inside of the wall without direct anchorage to studs below.
The continuity of the load path through the walls and floors below shall be considered.
2701.1 Scope.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National Electrical Code
as adopted b. KMC."
270.1 Installation.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National Electrical Code
as adopted b, KMC."
3001.4 Change in use.
Add new paragraph to read as follows:
Any change in use shall not be made without the approval of the building official. Said
~proval shall be granted only after it is demonstrated that the installation conforms to the
requirements of ASME A17.1 and its supplements.
3003.2 Fire-fighter's emergency operation.
Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Elevators shall be tested on normal and on emergencYpower. Elevators shall be tested
by activating the smoke detectors and by use of the recall key switch. These tests shall be
performed at intervals not-to-exceed one year, after certification and yearly thereafter.
3004.4 Closed vents.
Revise to read:
When energy conservation requires that the vents be normally closed, automatic venting
by actuation of an elevator lobby detector or power failure ma, b~ e accepted. When hoist
way pressurization is used, venting upon power failure may be accepted. In either case, a
manual override must be provided.
3006.1 Access.
Add new paragraph to read:
Access to elevator machine rooms above rade shall be from the inside of the building or
shall be by an enclosed, ventilated, and well-lighted passageway protected from the
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weather. Passa eway shall be a minimum of 3'-6" wide b~6'-8~h, and shall meet the
material and construction requirements of this code.
3401.3 Compliance with other codes.
Revise to read:
Alterations, repairs, additions and Chan e~ s of occupancy to existing structures must
comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and Chan es of occupancy in
the International Fire Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the KMC, the
International Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code as adopted by the
KMC"
3402.1 Existing buildings or structures.
Delete the exception.
3409.2 Applicability.
Revise to read as follows:
Structure defined as existing_prior to the effective date of this code in which there is work
involvingadditions, alterations or Chan es of occupancy must conform to the
requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3402 throw h 3406.
Chapter 35. Referenced Standards.
Revise by changing the referenced standards from the publication date listed to the latest
published edition as follows:
N.F.P.A.12-2000 Carbon Dioxide Extin wig shim System.
N.F.P.A.12A-1997 Halon 1301 Fire Extin ui~ shingLSystem.
N.F.P.A.13-1999 Installation of Sprinkler S, sums.
N.F.P.A.13D-1999 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes.
N.F.P.A 13R-1999 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to
and Including Four Stories in Height.
N.F.P.A.14-2000 Standpipe and Hose S,, s~_
N.F.P.A. 20-1999 Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
N.F.P.A. 72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code.
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N.F.P.A. 2001-2000 Clean Agent Fire Extin igu shing Syst_ ems.
4.05.020 Building Official.
(a) The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for
the "Building Official" by the. [UNIFORM] International Building Code, adopted by KMC
4.05.010 provided [THAT] the said powers, duties, and functions may be performed by
authorized representatives ofthe Building Official and under his supervision and control.
(b) The City Administrator shall be ex-officio Building Official unless he appoints another
person to the Building Official. The authorized representatives of the Building Official referred
to above, when and if appointed, shall be appointed by the City Administrator.
4.05.025 Application for permit.
Section 106.[3.]2 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter is amended by adding
the following:
["AS A REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A
NEW OR ENLARGED STRUCTURE THE PROPERTY Ow'NER IS
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SITE PLAN WHICH ACCURATELY SHOWS BY
DIMENSIONS AND TO SCALE THE LOCATION AND OUTLINE OF THE
PROPOSED STRUCTURE IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROPERTY LINES,
SETBACKS, AND EASEMENTS."]
"It is the property owner's responsibility to have the property corners physi„ rally
located and marked to make sure the structure is accuratelyplaced on the site as
per the submitted site plan."
If at initial building inspection for construction the site plan is not accurate or due to site
conditions it cannot be ascertained if the proposed building will be in compliance with the
building setback requirements of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Code, the administrative
authority shall require the permit holder to provide a state registered land surveyor's stamped site
plan.
[4.05.027 PERMITS ISSUANCE. ]
[SECTION 106.4.3 VALIDITY OF PERMIT OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS
ADOPTED BY THE 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 THAT THE STRUCTURE IS ACCURATELY PLACED ON THE SITE
AS PER THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN."]
4.05.030 [PERMIT] Fee[S] Schedule.
~ The first paragraph of Section 10[7]8.2 of the [UNIFORM] International Building Code
adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:
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["SECTION 107.2 BUILDING PERMIT FEES.] The fee for each building
permit shall be paid to the City as set forth in Table No. 1-A of the [UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE Kenai Munici al Code at 4.05.030 b . EXCEPT THAT
~] ~ [
FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GROUP R-3 AND GROUP U-1
OCCUPANCIES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF AS FOLLOWS:
(1) GROUP R-3-------$0.14 PER SQUARE FOOT
(2) GROUP U-1-------$0.07 PER SQUARE FOOT"]
Plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as shown in Table 1-A for new
commercial construction.
b. Table 1-A Building Permit Fees.
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1.00 - $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 - $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 - $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00_- $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 - $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional
$500,000.00 $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 - $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional
$1,000,000.00 $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other inspections and fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge: 2 hours) .............................................................................. $47.00 per hour 1
2. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
{minimum charge: 2 hours) .............................................................................. $47.00 per hour 1
3 Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans
(minimum charge: 1 hour) .............................................................................. $47.00 per hour 1
4. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both............Actual costs 2
Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, which ever is the greatest. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees
involved.
~ Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
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[4.05.031 PLAN REVIEW FEES.]
[THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 107.3 OF THE
~ UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY THIS CHAPTER IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
"SAID PLAN REVIEW FEE SHALL BE 65% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT
FEE AS SHOWN IN TABLE 1 A FOR NEW COMMERCIAL
CONSTRUCTION AND 20% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE CHARGED
IN KMC 4.05.030 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF GROUP R-3 AND
GROUP U-1 OCCUPANCIES. "]
4.05.035 Inspections.
Section [ 108.5.6] 109.3.10 of the [UNIFORM] International Building Code as adopted by this
chapter is amended [TO READ] b,, aiding the followin-g:
"On new and enlarged structures, the Building Official shall require the
submission of an as-built survey as performed by a state registered land surveyor
prior to final inspection if it is deemed necessary to comply with KMC Title 14
setback requirements and Building Code regulations."
4.05.040 Exit facilities.
(Orris. 395, 542, 555, 839,1118,1123,1346 Repealed)
4.05.050 Snow load.
(Orris. 97,162, 269, 395, 542,1346 Repealed)
4.05.060 Wind pressure.
(Ords.162, 269, 395, 542, Repealed 839)
4.05.070 Foundation ventilation.
(Orris. 97,162, 269, 395, Repealed 542)
4.05.080 Exits.
(Orris. 97, 269, 395, Repealed 542)
4.05.090 Energy conservation in new building construction.
(Orris. 542,1123,1346 Repealed)
4.05.100 Special hazards--Section 608.
(Orris. 542,1123,1346 Repealed)
4.05.110 Special hazards--Section 708.
(Orris. 542,1123,1346 Repealed)
4.05.120 Special hazards--Section 808.
(Orris. 542,1346 Repealed)
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4.05.130 Special hazards--Section 1008.
(Orris. 542,1123,1346 Repealed)
4.05.140 Asphalt shingles.
(Ord. 1346 Repealed)
[4.05.145 GROUP R DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES.]
SECTION 310.1 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THIS CHAPTER
IS AMENDED BY DELETING THE LAST PARAGRAPH.
[4.05.150 APPENDIX GROUP R DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES.]
[CHAPTER 3 OF THE APPENDIX OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED
BY THIS CHAPTER IS AMENDED BY DELETING DNISION 111.]
Chapter 4.10
[UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS]
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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 ["UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS," 1997] International Property Maintenance Code, 2000 Edition, of the
[INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS] 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.
4.10.015 Local Amendments to International Property Maintenance Code
The International Property Maintenance Code is adopted by reference with the following
revi si nn s
Section 102.3 Application of other codes and Section 201.3 Terms defined in other
codes.
Delete reference to International Plumbing Code and insert reference "Plumbin. Code
as adopted by KMC."
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical Code
as adopted by KMC."
Delete reference to International Zoning Code and insert reference "Title 14 of KMC."
Section 111 Means of appeal.
Delete entire section. Refer to "Chapter 4.40 of KMC."
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Section 505.1 General.
Delete reference to International Plumbing Code and insert reference to "Plumbing
Code as adopted b. KMC."
Section 602.2 Residential occupancies and Section 602.3 Heat supply.
Delete reference to Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code and insert
reference to "Plumbing Code as adopted b. KMC."
Section 604.2 Services.
Delete reference to ICC Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as
adopted b. KMC."
4.10.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the
"[BUILDING] Code Official" by the [UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS] International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by KMC
4.10.010 provided [THAT] the said powers, duties, and functions may be performed by
authorized representatives ofthe Building Official and under his supervision and control.
[CHAPTER 4.15 UNIFORM SIGN CODE]
[4.15.010 ADOPTION. ]
[THERE IS HEREBY ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING 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
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF
BUILDINGS, THAT CERTAIN CODE KNOWN AS THE "UNIFORM SIGN CODE," 1997
EDITION, OF THE INTERNATIONAL 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. l
[4.15.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL.]
[THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THIS CITY SHALL HAVE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND
FUNCTIONS PRESCRIBED FOR THE "BUILDING OFFICIAL" BY THE UNIFORM SIGN
CODE ADOPTED BY KMC 4.15.010 PROVIDED THAT THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND
FUNCTIONS MAY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL AND UNDER HIS SUPERVISION AND CONTROL.]
[4.15.030 FEES.J
[CORDS. 269, 395, 542, 579, REPEALED 1118)]
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Chapter 4.20
[UNIFORM] MECHANICAL CODE
4.20.010 Adoption.
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 "[UNIFORM] International Mechanical Code," [ 1997] 2000 Edition, of the
[INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS] International Code Council,
including the appendices, except for such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, or
amended; and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
4.20.015 Local Amendments to the 2000 International Mechanical Code
The International Mechanical Code (I.M. C.) Chapters 1-15 and Appendix A 2000 Edition) are
adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings with the following revisions:
Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION
Delete Section 109 Means of Appeal. Refer to Chapter 4.40 of KMC.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Revise by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with the reference
"Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting the
reference "Plumbing_Code as adopted b~"
202 GENERAL DEFINITONS.
Amend b, ay ddin~ the following definitions:
Heat Recovery Device. An assembly containing a heat recovery element.
Heat Recovery Element. A device or series of devices whose purpose is to reclaim only
the heat content of air, vapors, gases, and/or fluids that were being expelled through the
exhaust system, and transferring the thermal energy so reclaimed to a location whereby a
useful purpose may be served.
301.2 Energy utilization.
Revise by deleting the words "in accordance with the International Enemy Conservation
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Code."
301.7 Electrical.
Revise b deleting the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and inserting the reference
"Electrical Code as adopted b. KMC."
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301.8 Plumbing connections.
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting the
reference "Plumbing Code as adopted by the KMC."
301.14 Prohibited location.
Amend sentence to read:
Mechanical systems shall not be located in an elevator shaft with the exception of
mechanical equipment and devices exclusivel, serving the elevator.
303.3 Prohibited locations.
From the third exception, delete the words "weather stripped in accordance with the
exterior door air leaka a requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code
and "
Insert the words "tightl~gasketed"before "solid" to read "tightly gasketed solid door."
303.8 Elevator shafts.
Amend sentence to read as follows:
Mechanical systems shall not be located in an elevator shaft with the exception of
mechanical equipment and devices exclusivelX serving the elevator.
304.7 Clearances to combustible construction.
Revise to read as follows:
Heat rp oducing equipment and appliances shall be installed to maintain the required
clearances to combustible construction as specified in the listing and manufacturer's
instructions. Such clearances shall be reduced only in accordance with Section 308.
Certain unlisted, heat producing equipment shall be allowed provided it is installed in a
manner so as to maintain the clearances to combustible construction specified in Table
304.7. Clearances to combustibles shall include such considerations as door swim,
drawer pull, overhead prof ections of shelving and window swing, shutters, coverings and
draues. Devices such as doorstops or limits, closers, drapery ties or guards shall not be
used to provide the required clearances."
Revise b, adding Table 304.7 as follows:
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Footnotes:
(1) The minimum dimension shall be that necessary for servicin tg he appliance, including
access for cleaning and normal care, tube removal, etc.
(2) The dimension maybe 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 bydraft- intensity and permanently set to limit draft
to a maximum intensity of 0.13-inch water gauge (32Pa~
(3) Approved appliances shall beinstalled onnon-combustible floors and maybe
installed on protected combustible floors. Heating appliances ap roved 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 4-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 i oints 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 ap liance,
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 (1219 mm, clearance may be reduced to 36 inches (914 mm) when
protection equivalent to that provided by Items 1 through 6 of Table 304.7 is appl ed
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 X457 mm) clearance above and at
sides and rear may be reduced to 12 inches (305 mm~
312 HEATING AND COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS
Revise by deleting the words "usin the design parameters specified in Chapter 3 of the
International Ener~y Conservation Code."
403.3 Ventilation rate.
Amend b,, a~ddin~ to the end of the first sentence the words "or in accordance with the
latest version of ASHRAE Standard 62."
513 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Revise by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with the
reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC wherever it occurs in this section."
601.3 Contamination Prevention.
Amend by a, ddin~ the following exception to 601.3 to read as follows:
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Exception: Environmental air exhaust ducts under positive pressure may extend into or
through ducts or plenums if one of the following desi ri approaches is used:
1. Route environmental air exhaust ducts inside a shaft when passin t_~ hrou.~h a duct or
lep num•
2. Install a second duct around the environmental air exhaust duct where passing
throu lg_1 ducts and plenums to minimize leakage to the duct or plenum. Seal both
ends of the outer duct to outside.
3. Seal the environmental air exhaust ducts along all seams and ioints using a listed low
to medium pressure duct sealant which is typically applied by brush, trowel, or
caulkin~~un. Install sealant per manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Provide flexible duct with no seams in the duct or plenum only to a limit of 8'. The
8' limit is due to high static losses. Also, sleeving the metal duct with flexible
seamless duct is acceptable.
602.1 General.
Delete from the second sentence the words "uninhabited crawl spaces."
Add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: "Underfloor crawlspaces shall
not be used as plenums."
603.8 Joints, seams, and connections.
Delete paragraph and replace with the following_
All: oints, longitudinal and transverse seams, and connections in ductwork, shall be
securely fastened and sealed with welds, gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic-plus-
embedded-fabric systems or tapes. Tapes and mastics used to seal ductwork shall be
listed and labeled in accordance with UL 181 A or UL 181 B. Duct connections to flanges
of air distribution system equipment shall be sealed and mechanically fastened. Duct
tape is not permitted as a sealant on any metal ducts.
Add the following exception:
Exception: Continuously welded and locking-type lon itudinal ioints and seams on
ducts operating at static pressures less than 2 inches w.. (500 Pa}pressure classification.
604.1 General.
Delete the words "and the International Ener~y Conservation Code."
Add to the end of the paragraph:
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All supply and return air ducts and plenums shall be insulated with aminimum of R-5
insulation when located in unconditioned spaces and with aminimum of R-8 insulation
when located outside the building envelope. When located within a buildin envelope
assembly, the duct or plenum shall be separated from the building exterior or
unconditioned or exempt spaces by aminimum of R-8 insulation.
Exceptions:
1. When located within equipment.
2. When the desi ng temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the duct
or plenum does not exceed 15°F (8°C).
3. When located within the under floor crawlspace of aone- or two- family dwelling
unit.
709.1 General.
Revise by a^ riding a second sentence to read:
Combustion-air openings must be covered with corrosion-resistant screen of no grreater
than 1-inch (13 mm) mesh.
801.20 Locations and support of venting systems other than masonry chimneys.
Add a new Section 801.20 as follows:
Unless a vent listed for exterior use in cold weather climates is installed, a venting s, sy tem
installed exterior to the building outside the thermal envelope shall be installed in a shaft.
The portion of the vent system that is above the last roof and its projected plane need not
be enclosed. The portion of the venting s, sy tem passin tg hrough an attic space need not
be enclosed.
908.5 Water supply.
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and insertingthe
reference "Plumbing Code as adopted b~ KMC."
SECTION 925 UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
Revise by adding a new section 925 Unvented Room Heaters to read:
925.1 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.
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925.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters may not be used as the sole
source of comfort heating in a dwellin unit.
925.3 Input rating, Unvented room heaters may not have an input rating in excess of
40,000 Btu~h X11.7 kW).
925.4 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. Stora e.~ closets.
5. Surgical rooms.
Exceptions:
1. A single wall-mounted unvented room heater equipped with an oxy eg n de lei ti0n
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 oxy en depletion
safety shutoff system and installed in a bedroom provided that the input ratin does not
exceed 10,000 Btu per hour 2.93 kw) and the bedroom is not a confined s ace.
925.5 Room or space volume. The ag,~re ate input rating of all unvented appliances
installed in a room or s ace may not exceed 20 Btu/h per cubic foot of volume of such
room ors ace. Where the room or space in which the equipment is installed is directly
connected to another room or space by a doorwa. , archway or other opening of
comparable size that cannot be closed, the volume of such adi acent room ors ace maybe
permitted to be included in the calculations.
925.6 Oxygen-depletion safety system. Unvented room heaters will be equipped with
an oxygen-depletion-sensitive safet, 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 concentrations ep Clfled by the manufacturer, but not lower than 18
ercent. The s stem will not inco orate field ad'ustment means ca able of chan in the
set point at which the system acts to shut off the ag s supply to room heater.
925.7 Unvented log heaters. An unvented log heater maynot beinstalled in afactory-
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
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Revise by deleting the references "International Plumbing Code" and inserting the
references "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC" wherever they occur in the chapter.
1001.1 Scope.
Revise 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
18.60.80 -18.60.395.
1007.1 General
Revise b, deleting the words "and hot water" from the first sentence.
1011 TESTS
Delete this section.
1101.4 Water connection.
Revise by del the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting_the
reference "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
1201.1,1206.2, and 1206.3
Revise by deleting the references "International Plumbing Code" and inserting the
references "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC" wherever they occur.
1204.1 Insulation characteristics.
Revise the first sentence b, deleting the words "shall conform to the requirements of the
International Ener~y Conservation Code. "
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1204.2 Required thickness.
Revise b, deleting the words "to the thickness required by the International Energy
Conservation Code."
1401.2 Potable water supply.
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting the
reference "Plumbing Code as adopted b~KMC."
CHAPTER 15 REFERENCED STANDARDS
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Page 28 of 45
Revise b~chan ing the referenced standards from the publication date listed to the latest
published edition as follows:
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N.F.P.A.13-1999 Installation of Sprinkler S stems.
N.F.P.A. 72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code.
~Eff. 8131/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am / /2001, Register
4.20.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the
"[BUILDING OFFICIAL] Code Official" by the [UNIFORM] International Mechanical Code
adopted by KMC 4.20.010, provided [THAT] the powers, duties and functions may be
performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his supervision and
control.
4.20.030 Fee[S] Schedule.
Section [ 115.2] 106.5.2 of the International Mechanical Code adopted by this chapter is amended
to read:
"If a building permit is issued, these fees shall be considered as paid as a part of such
permit fee. If no such building permit is issued, the fee shall be computed according to
[SECTION 107.2 OF THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE]
Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b)."
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Chapter 4.25
[UNIFORM] PLUMBING CODE
4.25.010 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," [ 1997]
2000 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including
the appendices, 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.
4.25.015 Local Amendments to the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code
413.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures.
Delete Section 413.0 and refer to 2000 International Building Code, Cha tamer 29 and
Table 79(17.1
507.0 Combustion Air.
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Delete Section 507.0 Combustion Air and refer to the 2000 International 1V~echanical
Code and the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code.
510.8 Relief Valve Discharge.
Delete Section 510.8.
SECTIONS 512-525
Delete sections 512 through 525.
603.4.9 Water Cooled Compressors, Degreasers.
Amend section b. ay riding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Installation, operation or use of air conditionin or coolin units employin water or
other fluid as a cooling agent without a recovery and recirculation unit is prohibited.
604.1 Materials -Water Pipe and Fittings.
Delete the second sentence of Parag_ra h 604.1.
604.2 Materials -Copper Tube.
Amend Section 604.2 to delete the words "or underground outside of structures" in the
Exce tion.
801.3 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps.
Amend paragraph 801.3 by deleting the words "5 feet" from the last sentence and
substituting the words "15 feet."
811.9 Chemical Wastes -Dental Vacuum Systems.
Add paragraph 811.9 as follows:
811.9 Vacuum dental s, stems may be installed with Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings,
above and below ade. Pipin and fittings installed in plenums or penetrating fire rated
assemblies shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and asmoke-developed
rating of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with the test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials, U.B.C. Standard 8-1, or to be protected by an
approved fire and smoke rated material.
TABLE 10-1 Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms.
Add * * and * * * after Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms and add the followin bg elow
Table 1 ~-1.
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* * Trap arms for residential floor drains may be extended beyond the limits of Table
10-1 to where they pass under the nearest wall before installing_the required vent.
* * * A maximum of two ~2~ unvented floor drains may be installed in residential
garages. Each drain shall have atwo-inch (2") minimum trap and trap arm and
two-inch (2") floor drain. The tail piece need not be vented. Both traps must tie
into the main buildin drain separately.
1007.0 Trap Seal Protection.
Amend section by adding the following exce tion:
Exception: R-3 occupancies (one- and two- family dwellin units
1101.5 Subsoil Drains.
Amend Section 1101.5.1 by addin to the be i.~ nning of the Paragraph:
When required by the administrative authorit~,_..
1.1.01.9 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle washing Establishments.
Amend Section 1101.9 by a~ddin~ to the beginning of the paragraph:
When required by the administrative authority....
1101.11.1 Primary Roof Drainage.
Delete the first sentence and replace with the following, to read as follows:
Roof areas of a building shall be drained by roof drains, utters, scuppers, or sheet flow
off the edge of the roof.
1101.11.2.2 Secondary Roof Drainage.
Delete from the first sentence the words "shall be separate from the primary system and."
CHAPTER 12 Fuel Piping
Chapter 12 has not been adopted. Refer to the International Fuel Gas Code. The sizing
methods in Sections 1217 and 1218 shall be considered acceptable methods of sizing gas
piping:
1317.0 Materials -Medical Gas Systems.
Amend Section 1317.4 byy a~g.a second paragraph as follows:
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Vacuum dental systems may be installed with Schedule 40 PVC vibe and fittings. above
~ and below ade. Pipin and fittings installed in plenums or penetrating fire rated
assemblies shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and asmoke-developed
rating of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with the test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials, U.B.C. Standard 801, or to be protected by an
approved fire and smoke rated material.
4.25.020 Fee[S] Schedule.
Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees of the Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended to read:
"If a building permit is issued, these fees shall be considered as paid as a part of such
permit fee. If no such building permit is issued, then the fee schedule shall be computed
according to [SECTION 107.2 OF THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE] Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b)."
4.25.030 Minimum standards.
(Orris. 64, 269, 395, 542, Repealed 839)
[4.25.040 PLUMBING MATERIAL STANDARDS.]
[TABLE 14-1 OF THE PLUMBING CODE, ADOPTED BY THIS CHAPTER, IS AMENDED
BY DELETING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING:
(A) "HOMOGENOUS BITUMINIZED FIBER DRAIN AND SEWER PIPE."
(B) "POLYBUTYLENE PIPING."
(C) "POLYETHYLENE, ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE (ABS),
CHLORINATED POLY (VINYL CHLORIDE) (CPVC), POLY (VINYL CHLORIDE) (PVC)
USED FOR BUILDING SUPPLY (WATER SERVICE LINES) (INSTALLATIOl~.]
(Orris. 269, 395, 542, Repealed 839)
4.25.055 Building Official.
The Building Official of the City of Kenai shall have the powers, duties and functions prescribed
for the Administration Authority in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by KMC 4.25.010,
provided the said powers, duties and functions may be performed by authorized representatives
of the Building Official and under his supervision and control.
4.25.060 Vent termination.
(Orris. 269, 395, Repealed 542)
4.25.070 Protection of piping materials and structures.
Section 313.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended to add the
following:
"[313.9] 313.13 Water service pipe shall have the thaw wire connected at the water
main, and brought to the surface at the curb stop or other convenient location. Such wire
shall not be smaller than 4/0 AWG."
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4.25.080 Air chambers.
(Ords.126, 269, 395, Repealed 542)
Chapter 4.30
[NATIONAL] ELECTRICAL CODE
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 "National Electrical Code," [ 1999] 2002 Edition [INCLUDING THE UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS] of the National Fire Protection Association, 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.
4.30.015 Local Amendments to the National Electrical Code 2000
Article 80 Administration and Enforcement.
Delete entire article.
210.8(a) Dwelling units.
Replace 210.8(a)(7) with the followin
Sinks. Where receptacles are installed within 6 feet of the outside edge of a sink
210.8(b) Other than dwelling units.
Add paragraphs 210-8 b)(4, and 210-8 b~5) as follows:
(4) Outdoors where accessible from ground level.
(5) Within 6 feet of the outside edge of a sink.
210.23(e) Outlets per circuit.
Add a subsection (e) to Section 210.23 to read as follows:
~.
Outlets per circuit. In dwelling units, no more than 13 outlets are allowed on one branch
circuit. All smoke detectors on a circuit may be counted as a total of one outlet.
Appliance circuits are limited to six duplex receptacles per circuit.
Exception: Fixed lighting circuits designed to meet the appropriate sections of the code.
300.4 Protection against physical damage.
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Amend by adding new subsection (~):
~) Roofs. Raceways run on the surface of a roof or subject to damage from snow, ice, or
foot traffic, shall be rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit only.
310.13 Conductor construction and applications.
Amend b,, a~~ the following sentence to the end of the section:
Thermoplastic type insulation shall not be installed when the temperature is less than -7C
20F .
334.12 Uses not permitted.
Add subsection "e." to (A~~10,
e. When the temperature in a building is lower than -7C (20F), non-metallic sheathed
cable shall not be installed.
362.12 Uses not permitted.
Add a subsection X11,
X11) when the temperature in a building is lower than -7C (20F), electrical non-metallic
tubin : shall not be installed nor have wires installed in it.
4.30.020 Wiring requirements.
(Orris. 269, 395, 89-1346 Repealed)
4.30.030 Electrical permit required.
(Orris. 269, 395, 89-1346 Repealed)
4.30.040 Inspections.
(Orris, 269, 395, 89-1346 Repealed)
4.30.050 Minimum size of conductors.
Repealed. (Orris. 269, 395, 651,1228)
4.30.055 Building Official.
The Building Official of the City of Kenai shall have the powers, duties, and functions
prescribed for the [BUILDING OFFICIAL BY THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PROVISIONS FORD authorit, havin~iurisdiction in the National Electrical Code, adopted by
KMC 4.30.010, provided [THAT] the said powers, duties, and functions may be performed by
authorized representatives ofthe Building Official and under his supervision and control.
.4.30.060 Fee Schedule.
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[SECTION 304(A} PERMIT FEES OF THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PROVISIONS FOR] Article 80.19(E) of the National Electrical Code adopted by this chapter is
~ amended to read.
"If a building permit is issued, these fees shall be considered as paid as a part of such
permit fee. If no such building permit is issued, the fee shall be computed according to
[SECTION 107.2 OF THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE)
Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b)."
Chapter 4.31
FUEL GAS CODE
4.31.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the installation
and maintenance of fuel as piping_systems, fuel has utilization, and related accessories as
defined under Scope in that certain code known as the "International Fuel Gas Code," 2000
Edition, of the International Code Council, includin tg he appendices, except for such ortions as
are hereafter deleted, modified, or amended; and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out verbatim herein.
4.31.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the
"Code Official" by the adopted by KMC 4.31.010, provided the powers, duties and functions
may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his
supervision and control.
4.31.030 Fee Schedule.
Section 106.5 of the International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this chapter is amended to read;
"If a building permit is issued, these fees shall be considered as paid as a part of such ermit fee.
If no such building_permit is issued, the fee shall be computed according to Table 1-A at KMC
4.05.030 b ."
Chapter 4.32
RESIDENTIAL CODE
4.32.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the
construction, alteration, movement, enlar ement, 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," 2000 Edition, of the International Code Council, includin tg he appendices, except for
such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, or amended; and the same is hereb~pted and
incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein.
4.32.015 Local Amendments to the 2000 International Residential Code
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R105.2 Work exempt from permit
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Change Subsection 1 from "200" to "120."
R106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Delete Section R106.1.3 Information for construction in areas prone to flooding
R107.3 Temporary power.
Amend the last sentence by changing "ICC Electrical Code" to "Electrical Code adopted
b~KMC."
R108.3 Building permit valuations.
Add the following after the first sentence:
The Building Valuation Data Table shown in the latest edition of the buildin s standard
ma azine published by the International Conference of Building Officials shall be used to
determine value.
R108.4 Related fees.
Add the following after the first sentence:
Andperson who commences any work on a building before obtaining the necessarX
permits shall be subject to an additional fee, equal to the cost of the buildingpermit, that
shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
R112 Board of appeals.
Delete entire section.
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Add the following information in the table:
Roof snow load 50 PSF
Wind Speed 100 mph
Seismic Desig Category D2
Subiect to lama eg 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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8301.2.2.1.1 Alternate determination of seismic design category.
Delete paragraphs 8301.2.2.1.1, 8301.2.2.1.2, 8301.2.2.2, and Table 301.2.2.1.1 and
replace with the following:
The seismic desi category for Kenai shall be D2.
8,309.1 Opening protection for fire ratings for attached garages.
Amend b,, aiding a third sentence to read as follows:
Doors shall be self closing and have smoke gaskets at top and sides of doors and
adjustable threshold or sweep.
8309.2 Separation required.
Amend by deleting paragraph in its entirety and replacing with the following:
A garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area with aone-hour
occupancy separation. The occupancy separation may be limited to the installation of
approved materials approved for one-hour fire resistance construction on the arage side
only 518 Type X gypsum wall board will be considered adequate protection for one-hour
construction on the garage side at rated walls and ceilin s~ .All plastic pipe such as
condensate lines, vacuum lines, drain lines, waste lines and vent lines require an
approved tested fire collar or equivalent at rated wall and ceiling_penetrations on garage
side only. All ferrous metal pipe penetrations are required to be filled with gypsum
wallboard compound or other approved materials. Fire dampers need not be installed in
air ducts passin tg hrough the wall, floor, or ceiling separating. arage from the dwelling,
provided such ducts within the garage are constructed of steel having thickness not less
than 0.019 inch (0.48 mm~(No. 26 galvanized sheet gauge) and have no openin into the
aroma e•
Access to a crawl space from a garage shall meet minimum requirements of self closing,
tight fitting, solid wood door measuring 13/8 inches or greater in thickness, or equivalent
laminated plywood or combination plywood and properly secured 5/8 inch Type X
gypsum wall board or 20-minute approved door assembly.
8310.1 Exits and emergency escapes.
Add the following to Section 310.2 Emergenc~gress Openings to read as follows:
Exception: where windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue in a basement,
they shall have a finished sill height of not more than 48 inches above the finished floor.
8314.2 Treads and risers.
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Amend first sentence by changing "maximum riser height" from 7 3/4 inches to 8 inches.
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Amend first sentence by^ changm~ minimum tread depth from 10 inches to 9 inches.
8315.1 Handrails.
Amend second sentence by changing the words "two or more risers" to "four or more
risers."
8318.1.2 Thermal barrier.
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 crawls~pace 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 op unds per
cubic foot nominal density.
5. Ventilation compl, i~n~ with Section 8408 is provided.
6. No as-fired equipment is located in crawl s ace.
8322 Moisture Vapor Retarders.
Delete paragraph and exceptions and add the following:
Vapor retarders. All exterior wall, ceiling, roof and floor assemblies which enclose
heated spaces and which are exposed to outdoor ambient temperatures shall be rotected
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 (equivalent to 6 mils polyethylene sheeting) or
other material approved by the Buildin . Official.
8401.1 Application.
Add the followin exception:
Wood foundations shall have a 16-inch x 10-inch reinforced concrete footing minimum.
8402.1.3 Restraint for wood foundations.
Add a new subsection, 8402.1.3, Restraint for Wood Foundations, to read as follows:
Basement
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A 4-inch thick concrete slab poured against the studs. If a wooden screed is used, it shall
be Douglas fir or hem fir pressure treated in accordance with AwPA C22 with a .6
retention.
Crawlspace
Option 1: A minimum 5-inch wide by 4-inch deep concrete curb poured a ainst 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 maX
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 aminimum %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
en ineer registered in the State of Alaska and is approved by the Building Official.
402.1.4 Dampproofing for wood foundation walls.
Add a new subsection, 402.1.4, Dampproofin~ for wood foundation walls, to read as
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follows:
Approved dampproofin 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 ed e of the approved dampprT oofin .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 ioint between the strip and the wall shall be
caulked full length prior to fastenin the strip to the wall. Alternatively, brick, stucco, or
other covering appropriate to the architectural treatment maybe used inn place of the
wood strip. The approved dampproofing shall extend down to the bottom of the concrete
footing
R403.1.1 Minimum size.
Revise the third sentence to read "All footings shall be at least 10 inches in thickness."
R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing.
Revise the second para~ph first sentence by changing "4 feet" to "18 inches."
Revise the third paragraph first sentence by changing the number "4" to "5" and the
words "four feet" to " 32 inches."
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Revise the exception by d~~the words "plain concrete footings without longitudinal
reinforcement supp~g walls and," and add the following:
"provided wood framing is mechanically tied to isolated footings"
R403.1.3.1 Foundations with stemwalls.
Revise to read as follows:
Foundations with stemwalls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. 5 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.
Revise the first sentence by changing the number "4" to "5."
Revise the exception by changing the words "one No. 5 bar" to "two No. 5 bars" and
deleting the words "or two No. 4 bars."
R403.2 Footings for wood foundations.
Delete entire paragraph and replace with the following
Wood foundations shall have a 16-inch x 10-inch concrete footing minimum.
R404.1.4 Seismic Design Categories D, and D2.
Revise Subsection 1, to read "Minimum reinforcement shall consist of No. 4 horizontal
bar placed at 16" on center for poured concrete walls and No. 5 horizontal bar placed at
48" on center for CMU walls.
Revise Subsection 4 by deleting, the followin word "plain" in two locations and adding
at the end of the sentence "and supporting one floor only."
Revise Subsection 5 by deleting the word "lain."
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Revise second paragraph by c,~ ins 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 18 inches on center in poured concrete walls."
Revise bX deletin the last pa a~raph.
R404.2 Wood foundation walls.
Delete the following from the first sentence: "and with the details shown in Fi ures
R403.1(2) and R403.1 3)."
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R404.3 Wood sill plates.
I Delete the ara a h and substitute with the followin
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 X10) inch byfive-ei the (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.
R404.4.6.2 Horizontal reinforcement.
Revise the first sentence by changing, the number "48" to "16."
Revise the second sentence b, cy hanging the number "36" to "16."
Add: Exception: Or per manufacturer's requirements.
R404.4.6.4 Vertical reinforcement.
Add new section to read:
Vertical reinforcement shall be a minimum of No. 4 vertical reinforcing bar placed at 18
inches on center.
R406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofin~.
Delete section and substitute with the following:
Except where required to be waterproofed by Section R406.2, in dwellin units on1X
foundation walls that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below
grade shall be dampproofed from the top of the footing to the finished grade, and damp
proofing shall cover the top of the footin ,and lap over the outer edge a minimum of 1
inch. Masonrywalls shall be dampproofed with a bituminous coating, 3 pounds per
square yard X1.63 k~~ of acrylic modified cement,l/8-inch X3.2 mm) coat ofsurface-
bondingmortar complying with ASTM C 887 or any material permitted for
waterproofing in Section R406.2. Concrete walls shall be dampproofed by applyin anX
one of the above listed dampproofing materials or any one of the water~roofin materials
listed in Section R406.2 to the exterior of the wall. Foundation walls that are backfilled
on_both sides., such as those used in conjunction with a "slab on grade" do not require
dampprr_oofin or waterproofing
R406.2 Concrete masonry foundation waterproofing.
Delete the following words from the second sentence:
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~, 6 mil ,0.15 mm) polyvinyl chloride, 6 mil (0.15 mm~pol.~ethylene
Add the followin words:
Foundation walls that are backfilled on both sides, such as those used in conjunction with
a "slab on grade" do not require damper= oofin or water proofing.
R406.3.2 Below grade moisture barrier.
Delete and substitute the following:
Foundation walls located below grade shall be dampproofed with either 2-ply of 15 lb.
hot-mopped felt or 1 ply of 30 lb. hot-mopped felt or other approved materials.
R407.2 Steel column protection.
Delete this section in its entirety.
R408.5 Finished grade.
Delete this section in its entirety.
R602.11.1 Wall anchorage.
In second sentence, delete reference to 1/a" and replace with 3/16."
R702.3.1 Materials.
Add a sentence to last paragraph as follows:
Water resistant gypsum board shall not be used on exterior walls.
R702.3.6 Fastening.
Add the following sentence at the end of the para~ra h:
Gypsum board applied in ceilings shall be attached with screws. Nails are not allowed.
R702.4.2 Gypsum backer.
Add the following sentence at the end of the para~ra h:
Gypsum board of any type shall not be used on exterior walls in shower and bath
comportments under ceramic the except for materials specifically designed for that
ur ose.
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R802.3 Framing details.
Amend subsection 802.3 b~y adding a paragraph as follows:
Minimum depth from roof sheathing to wall plate at exterior walls to be 9 inches on
dwelling
R802.10 Wood trusses.
Amend subsection 802.10.2 Desi n~by adding a Paragraph as follows:
Minimum depth of truss at exterior wall plate to be 9 inches on dwellin ug nits.
R806.1 Ventilation required.
Add the following sentence to end of Paragraph:
Anon-ventilated roofs stem may be allowed as an alternate method when its design is
.,
approved by the Building Official.
R905.2.2 Slope.
Delete Section R905.2.2 and replace with the following
Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. Underlayment shall be in accordance with Section R905.2.7 and
ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7.1.
R905.2.7 Underlayment application.
Delete paragraph and replace with the following_
For roof slopes from 3 vertical units in 12 horizontal units (3:12) up to 4 vertical units in
12 horizontal units X4:12, , underlayment shall be two layers ofnon-preforated Tie 15
felt applied shingle fashion. Underlayment shall be installed staring with a 19-inch lap
over ice protection. Each subsequent sheet shall be lapped 19 inches horizontally,
continuin to the ridge, fastened sufficiently to hold in place.
For slopes 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (4:12, , or greater underlayment shall be
one layer of Type 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed starting with 4-inch lap over
ice protection. Each subsequent layer shall be lapped 2 inches horizontally, and 4 inches
vertically to shed water continuin to the ridge, fastened sufficiently to hold in place. Ice
protection will be in accordance with R905.2.7.1.
R905.2.8 Flashing
Add the following at the end of the paragraph:
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Flashing shall be not less than 4 inches by 4 inches in width.
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8905.9.1 Slope.
Delete the words: "except for coal-tar built-up roofs, which shall have a design slope of a
minimum one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope, ."
8905.10.2 Slope.
Add the following to the end of the paragraph:
Install underlayment under all metal roof panels. Underlayment shall be one layer of
Type 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed, starting with 4-inch lap-over ice protection.
Each subsequent layer shall be lapped 2 inches horizontally, and 4 inch vertically to shed
water continuin to the ridge. Fasten sufficiently to hold in place. Ice protection shall be
in accordance with 8905.2.7.1."
Chapters 11-46
Amend by d^ eleting in its entirety and referring_to applicable codes as adopted in KMC.
4.32.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the
"Building Official" by the International Residential Code adopted by KMC 4.32.010, rp ovided
the powers, duties and functions may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building
Official and under his supervision and control.
4.32.030 Fee Schedule.
Section] 8108.2 of the International Residential Code adopted by this chapter is amended to
read:
The fees for construction of Group R-3 and Group U-1 occupancies, or portions thereof,
as follows:
1. Group R-3 $0.28 per square foot
2. Group U-1 $0.14 per square foot
Plan review fees shall be 50% of the building_permit fee listed above.
Chapter 4.35
TRAILER PLACEMENT
*Note to Chapter 4.35
(Orris. 45, 97, 269, 395, Repealed Ord. 1078)
Ordinance No.2001-2003 Attachment A
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Chapter 4.40
BOARD OF APPEALS
4.40.010 Constitution.
The City Council shall sit as a Board of Appeals in order to provide for final interpretation of the
provisions of this title and to hear appeals provided for hereunder. The Board may adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a copy to the Building Official.
4.40.020 Penalty.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of Title 4 shall be guilty of a
violation, 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
committed, continued, or permitted; and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall
be subject to punishment as provided for violations in KMC 13.05.010,
4.40.030 Conflicting provisions.
If any provisions of the Codes hereby adopted by reference conflict with any other provisions not
so adopted contained in this title, then those provisions not so adopted by reference will prevail.
Ordinance No.2001-2003 Attachment A
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~~ 14.20.220 Si ns.
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(a) General Requirements.
(1) A permit shall be obtained from the administrative official prior to the installation of any
sign, nameplate, advertising sign or advertising structure except as provided in subsection (c) of
this section. Construction and erection of signs shall be in accordance with this chapter, with
[THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE] Appendix H of the International Building Code, and with the
National Electrical Code, except that temporary signs need not be constructed according to [THE
UNIFORM SIGN CODE] Appendix H of the International Building_Code.
(2) When a building permit is obtained for the construction of a building, signs for that building
that conform to this Code shall be considered as part of the valuation of that building. The fee for
signs not covered by a building permit shall be set as provided by KMC 7.15.100.
(3) A permit for a commercial advertising sign shall be issued only if the sign will be located on
the premises advertised, or on the common property available for such purposes to all
commercial occupants of a multiple commercial development such as malls.
(4) Penalties for violations of this section shall be as set forth in KMC 14.20.260 (e).
(5) If any of the provisions of this Code hereby adopted conflict with [THE UNIFORM SIGN
CODE] Appendix H of the International Building Code adopted by reference, the provisions of
this Code will prevail.
(6) Signs shall be erected and maintained plumb, level, and true and kept repaired, painted, and
maintained.
Ordinance No.2001-2003 Attachment B
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