HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2277-2008Suggested by: Building Official
CITI' OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2277-2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC TITLE 4 TO ADOPT: 1) THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; 2) THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; 3)
THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL; AND 4) THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; 5)
THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL; 6) THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2006
ADDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; AND 7) THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ABOVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has been operating on 2003 building codes; and,
WHEREAS, the International Code Council and the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical officials 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 is
amended to read as presented on Attachment A of this ordinance.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this sixth day of
February, 2008.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
~~~~
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: January 16th, 2008
Adopted: February 6th, 2008
Effective: March 6th, 2008
Chapters:
4.05
4.06
4.10
4.15
4.20
4.25
4.30
4.31
4.32
4.33
4.35
4.40
Title 4
UN%FORM CODES
Building Code
Uniform Building Security Code (Repealed)
Ynternational Property Maintenance Code
Uniform Sign. Code (Repealed)
Mechanical Code
Plumbing Code
Electrical Code
Fuel Gas Code
Residential Code
International Existing Building Code
Trailer Placement (Repealed)
Board of Appeals
Attachment A
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Chapter 4.05
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
4.05.010 Adoption.
4.05.015 Local amendments to the International Building Code 200[3]6
4.05.020 Building Official.
4.05.025 Application ffor permit.
4.05.027 Permits issuance.
4.05.030 Fee schedule.
4.05.031 Plan review fees.
4.05.035 Inspections.
4.05.040 Exit facilities.
4.05.050 Snow load.
4.05.060 Wind pressure.
4.05.070 Foundation ventilation.
4.05.080 Exits.
4.05.090 Energy conservation in new building construction.
4.05.100 Special hazards-Section 608.
4.05.110 Special hazards-Section 708.
4.05.120 Special hazards-Section 808.
4.05.130 Special hazards-Section 1008.
4.05.140 Asphalt shingles.
4.05.145 Group R Division 3 occupancies.
4.05.150 Appendix Group R Division 3 occupancies.
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,"
200[3]6 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.
4.05.015 Local amendments to the International Building Code 200[3]6
The International Building Code (LB.C.) Chapters 1-12, 14[-28,] _ [30-]32, 34-
35, Appendix C and Appendix H (200[3]6 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 by KMC."
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101.4.4 Plumbing.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference "Uniform
Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
101.4.7 Energy.
Delete this section.
Section 103 Department of Building Safety.
Delete this section.
105.5 Expiration.
Add the following: A building permit shall expire two (2) years after the date of
issuance unless an extension has been granted as provided for in this subsection,
106.3.4.1 General.
Revise third paragraph first sentence of the I.B.C. to read:
Structural observation shall be as required by Section 1709.
107.3 Temporary Power.
Delete reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
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 Building
Safety Journal published by the International Code Council.
108.4 Work commencing before permitsssuance.
Add the following:
This fee shall be the same as the building permit fee.
Section 112 Board of Appeals.
Delete entire section. Refer to "Chapter 4.40 of KMC."
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201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
READ:
[TABLE 302.1.1.
REVISE WORDING IN THE FIRST BLOCK UNDER THE LEFT COLUMN TO
FURNACE ROOMS IN E AND R-1, R-2 AND R-4 OCCUPANCIES REGARDLESS OF
BTU INPUT, AND FURNACE ROOMS OF ALL OTHER OCCUPANCIES WHERE THE
LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS OVER 400,000 BTU PER HOUR INPUT.]
302.3.2 SEPARATED USES.
REVISE THE FIRST SENTENCE IN EXCEPTION 2 TO READ:
THE PRIVATE GARAGE MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE RESIDENCE AND ITS
ATTIC WITH TYPE X GYPSUM BOARD, AS DEFINED IN GA 600, APPLIED TO THE
GARAGE 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 1/2 years of age,
including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
305.2 Day care.
Add a new exception to read:
Exception: Family child care homes (R-3) operaling between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without
conforming to the requirements of this regulation (E occupancy) except for smoke
detectors and alarms as described in Subsection 907.2.10, carbon monoxide detectors
and alarms as specified in Section 908.7 & 908.8, means of egress requirements of
Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings (as required by
Section 102[5]6) in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as
described in the International Fire Code 200[3]6 Edition.
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308.2 Group I-1.
Revise by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to
read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing
physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with Section
4[19]21."
308.3 Group I-2.
Revise last sentence to read:
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the
staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.
308.3.1 Child care facility.
Revise to read:
A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children 2
1/2 years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as
Group I-2.
308.5 Group I-4, day care facilities.
Revise second sentence to read:
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the
staff shall be classified as a Group R-3.
310.1 laesiclential Group 12.
read:
Revise by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to
"For facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing
physical assistance to respond in emergency situations, see Section 4[19]21."
406.1.4 Separation.
S~arations shall comply with the following:
Paragraph 1 is revised by deleting, "1/2-inch aypsum board" and replacing it with
"5~8-inch'I~pe X gypsum board."
415.['7]6.4 Dry cleansng plants.
Delete reference to "International Plumbing Code" and insert reference to
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
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415.[9]8.2.8.1 General.
Delete reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert reference to "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Section [419]421 Occupants Needing Physical Assistance.
4[19]21.1 Applicability.
The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-1 and R-4 occupancies
where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to respond to
emergencies.
4[19]21.2 Definitions.
In this section:
"Evacuation Capability" means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as
a group either to evacuate a building or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a
point of safety;
"Impractical evacuation capability" means that a group does not have the ability
to reliably move to a point of safety in a timely manner as measured under Sec.
4[19)21.3;
"Prompt evacuation capability" means that a group has the ability to move
reliably to a point of safety in a manner equivalent to the ability of a household in the
general population as measured under Sec. 4[ 19]21.3;
"Slow evacuation capability" means that a group has the ability to move reliably
to a point of safety in a manner that is not as rapid as that of members of a household
in the general population as measured under Sec. 4[ 19)21.3;
"Point of Safety" means a location that (a) is exterior to and away from a
building; or (b) is within a building of any type construction protected throughout by
an approved automatic sprinkler system and that is either (1) within an exit enclosure
meeting the requirements of Sec. 10[19) 20; or (2) within another portion of the
building that is separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of Sec. 710,
with not less than aone-half-hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the
building has access to a means of escape or exiYthat conforms to the requirements of
this code and does not require return to the area of the fire."
4[19]21.3 Fire Drills and Evacuation Capability Determination.
A fire drill conducted by the fire official or other approved licensee will make the
initial determination of evacuation capability. Changes to the evacuation capability
will be based on a record of drills conducted by the facility and recorded for review by
the fire official or other licensing official. The drills will be conducted six limes a year
on a bimonthly basis, with at least two drills conducted during the night when
residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the time taken to reach a point of safety,
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date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire origin, escape paths used, and
comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills.
The relation of drill time to evacuation capability is as follows:
(1) Three (3) minutes or less -prompt;
(2) Over three (3) minutes but under 14 minutes -slow;
(3) Fourteen (14) minutes or more -impractical.
4[19]21.4 Evacuation Capability and Fire Protection Requirements.
Fire protection requirements of a facility under this section are as follows:
4[19]21.4.1 Prompt Evacuation Capability.
Evacuation capability of three minutes or less indicates prompt evacuation
capability. In facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the requirements of
the code for Groups I-1 or R-4 occupancies must be followed.
4[19]21.4.2 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. 72-200[2]7; 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-200[2]7 sprinkler systems) or 903.3.1.3 (N.F.P.A. 13D-200[2]7
sprinkler systems).
4[19]21.4.3 Impractical Evacuation Capability.
Evacuation capability of fourteen minutes or more indicates impractical
evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation capability, the
facility must be protected by (a) the protections. for a facility with slow evacuation
capability under Section 4[19]21.4.2; (b) one-half-hour, fire-resistive construction
throughout the facility; and (e) direct egress from sleeping rooms for occupants
needing evacuation assistance either (1) to the exterior at grade level, to an exterior
porch or landing via a 36-inch-wide door; or (2) if the sleeping rooms are separated
from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance with Section
710, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of Section 102[5]6.
Section 42[0]2 Special Security Requirements for [GROUP E]Elevated Buildings.
42[0]2.1 All [GROUP Ejelevated buildings with the lower floor level above grade
and open on the sides must be fenced around the building exterior or have skirting
below the exterior walls to prevent unauthorized access. Exceptions: L Normally
unoccupied buildings; 2. Buildings with F, H, S, and U occupancies.
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501.3 Location on property.
Add new section to read:
Buildings must adjoin or have access to a permanent public way or yard on not less
than one side. Required yards must be permanently maintained.
504.4 Day care facilities.
Add new section to read:
Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (R-3) between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and accommodating up to a total of 12 children of any age may
use the second story of the building without providing an automatic sprinkler system,
or complying with Table 302.3.2, Table 602, and the Type VA requirements set out in
Table 503, if all other applicable legal provisions for an E Occupancy are met.
Table 508.2
Revise wording in the first block under the left column to read:
Furnace rooms in E and R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies regardless of Btu input, and
furnace rooms of all other occupancies where the lamest piece of equipment is over
400,000 Btu per hour input.
[TABLE 601.
REVISE FOOTNOTE "D." BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
IN GROUP E OCCUPANCIES, AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAY BE
SUBSTITUTED FOR ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED-CONSTRUCTION IF THE
SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 903.3.1.1.)
717.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2.
Revise to read:
Draft stopping must be provided in attics, mansards, overhangs or other concealed
roof spaces of Group R-2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all Group
R-1 buildings. The intervening space between any two draft-stops or walls must be
designed for adequate cross ventilation as described in Section 1203.2. Draft stopping
must be installed above, and in line with, tenant and dwelling separation walls that do
not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing above.
717.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2.
Revise Exception 3 to read:
Draft stopping in attic spaces of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies that do not exceed
four stories in height may be installed so that the area between draft stops that
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extends from the ceiling to the roof does not exceed 3,000 square feet, and the greatest
horizontal dimension does not exceed 60 feet. The draft stops do not have to be located
directly above or in line with walls separating tenant spaces, unless part of
construction required by other provisions of this code. Adequate cross ventilation
must be provided in accordance with Section 1203.2.
903.2.2 Group E.
Revise to read:
An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all Group E occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational
buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Exceptions:
Buildings with E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.
Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than 5 persons between the hours of
10 p.m. and 6 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed
and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by
the Building Official.
903.2.7 Group R.
Revise to read:
Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies as
required in 903.2.7.1 through 903.2.7.3.
903.2.7.1 Gr®up 12-1.
Revise by adding a new subsection:
An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a
Group R-1 fire area.
[EXCEPTION:
WHERE GUESTROOMS ARE NOT MORE THAN THREE STORIES ABOVE THE
LOWEST LEVEL OF DISCHARGE AND EACH GUESTROOM HAS A LEAST ONE DOOR
LEADING DIRECTLY TO AN EXTERIOR EXIT ACCESS THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO
APPROVED EXITS."]
903.2.7.2 Group R-2.
Revise by adding a new subsection:
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An automatic sprinkler system or residential sprinkler system installed in accordance
with. Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2
fire area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have
more than sixteen dwelling units or sleeping rooms."
903>2.9.3 Group R-4.
Revise by adding a new subsection:
An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a
Group R-4 fire area.
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
Revise by adding a new subsection to read:
903.3.1.1.2 Elevator heist 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, 200[2]7 and ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators 200[0]4 Edition.
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the
machine room is: (1) Separated from the remainder of the building as described in
Section 3006.4; (2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with NFPA 72 - 200[2]'7
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."
907.1.1 Construction Documents.
Add the following to the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
"12. System riser diagrams."
907.2.3 Group E.
Add second paragraph to read:
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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
907.2.10.1.2.
Delete: Exception 3
907.2.10 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms.
Add second paragraph to read:
When a plan review is required for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke
alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.10.1.
907.5 Wiring.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
907.17 Record of completion.
Add new sentence to read:
A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with
N.F.P.A. 72 - 200[2]7 must be forwarded to the Kenai Fire Marshal by the firm
conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.
908.7 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Add a new subsection, 908.7, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, to read as follow:
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of group I-1, [R]I-2
and R[-4] 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 ~ara~es, 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. l., Alterations, Repairs, and Additions, to read as
follows:
When interior alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one
or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual
.dwelling unit shall be provided with carbon monoxide detectors as required in section
908.7 and 908.8.
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908.8 Power Source.
Add a new subsection, 908.8, Power Source, to read. as follows:
In new construction, the required carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their
primary power from the building wiring system, and when primary power is
interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection.
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be permitted to be electrical outlet type with battery
back up when installed in existing buildings that undergo alterations, repairs, or
additions that do not result in the removal of the interior wall or ceiling finishes
exposing the structure.
908.8.1 Interconnection.
Add a new subsection 908.8.1 Interconnection to read as follows:
In new construction, all carbon monoxide detectors and alarms located within a single
dwelling unit shall be interconnected in such a manner that actuation of one alarm
shall activate all of the alarms within the individual dwelling unit.
909.11 Power systems.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
909.12.1 Wiring.
Delete the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
909.16.3 Control action and priorities.
In the exception delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and insert the
reference to "National Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
[1008.1.9 PANYC AND FYRE EXIT HARDWARE.
"50."]
REVISE BY CHANGING THE NUMBER "100" IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH TO
1009.1 Stairway width.
Add exception to read:
S. Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements
of this seclion.
1009.5.2 Outdoor conditions.
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Add the following sentence:
In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to
Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in
climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow
or ice.
1010.7.2 Outdoor conditions.
Add the following sentence:
In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to
Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings that are part of exterior ramps in
climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow
or ice.
1014.5 Egress balconies.
Add the followine sentence:
Exterior balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that
impedes the means of egress.
1015.2.2 Three or more exits or exit access doorways.
Add exception to read:
Where access to three ar more exits is required, the separation distance of the third
exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one-third of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.
1017.1 Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating.
Add a note to read:
R Occupancies shall be allowed to have gone-hour rated corridor without a sprinker
system when the corridor
1. Serves any occupant load greater than 10;
2. Serves less than 17 dwelling units; and
3. Is less than three stories in height.
101[8]9.1 Minimum number of exits.
Add exception to read:
Exception: Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except
R-3, used exclusively for the service of the building may have access to only one exit.
Any other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two
exits arranged as described in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this exception, storage
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rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses may not be considered as
providing service to the building.
102[5]6.1 General.
Revise this section by deleting exceptions 2, 2, 3, 4, and 7.
Section 1102 Definitions.
Add the following definition:
CONVENTIONAL INDUSTRY TOLER-ANCES. Plus or minus 1/2 inch up to 36 inches
and plus or minus 1 percent over 36 inches. Slopes may be plus or minus 1 percent.
1103.2.4 Detached dwellings.
Delete "one- and two-" and replace with "one-, two-, and three-."
1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities.
Delete Exception 1 and replace with the following:
Exception l: Elevators are not required in facilities that are less than three stories or
that have less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the building contains offices of
health care providers (Group B or I) passenger transportation facilities and airports
(Group A-3 or B) or multiple tenant facilities of Group M.
Section 1105 Accessible Entrances.
Add new section to read as follows:
1105.2 Public use areas.
The door opening force shall not exceed a 5-pound force.
Exceptions:
1. Apower-assisted door is installed.
2. Someone is within line of sight of the door and available for assistance during
business hours.
3. An electronic signaling device is installed in accordance with ICC/ANSI 117.1
Section 702.
1106.1 Required.
Add the following at the end of the paragraph:
Accessible car spaces shall be at least eight feet wide with an access aisle at least five
feet wide abutting the space. Accessible car space access aisles shall be part of an
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accessible route to the building or facility entrance. Two accessible car spaces may
share a common access aisle. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear
width of an accessible route. Accessible car spaces and access aisles shall be level
with surface slopes not exceeding one to 50 in all directions. Accessible car spaces
serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel
from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve
a particular building, accessible car spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible
route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility. In buildings
with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible car spaces shall
be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances.
Accessible car spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the symbol of
accessibility. Van-accessible spaces shall have an additional sign reading "Van-
Accessible" mounted below the symbol of accessibility.
[1109.2 TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES.
IN EXCEPTION 4, DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE" AND INSERT THE REFERENCE TO THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS
ADOPTED BY KMC."]
Section 1201 General.
Add a new section 1201.2 as follows:
1201.2 Vapor retarders. All exterior wall, ceilings and roof assemblies which
enclose heated spaces and which are exposed to outdoor ambient temperatures shall
be protected against water vapor transmission. Assemblies not otherwise of
impermeable construction shall have installed, on the heated side of the insulation or
air spaces, vapor retarders having a perm rating of 0.06 minimum in accordance with
ASTMS 96 (equivalent to h mil polyethylene).
1203.2 Attic spaces.
In the first sentence, add the words "insulation and" before the word "ceilings."
Amend the third sentence by changing "1 inch" to "1 1/2 inch."
Amend section by deleting the exception in its entirety.
Add a sentence at the end of the naraeranh to read as follows:
Attic access shall not be located in a room containing bathing facilities.
1202.3.2 Exceptions.
Revise by deleting the words "in accordance with the International Energy
Conservation Code" from Exception 4.
1205.4.1 Controls.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by the KMC."
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1206.3.3 Court drainage.
Delete the reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert the
reference to the "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
1210.1 Floors.
Revise paragraph to read:
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 the with sealed joints or other approved materials. Base shall be of similar
materials, shall extend up the wall five inches (127 mm) minimum, and shall be sealed
to the flooring and wall surface and allowing differential movement without water
penetration.
1210.2 Walls.
Revise first paragraph to read:
Walls within two feet (610 mm) of the front and sides of urinals and water closets shall
have a smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent surface such as non-cushioned sheet
vinyl, sealed concrete, ceramic the with sealed joints, approved plastic panels, or other
approved materials, to a height of four feet (1219 mm) minimum.
Section 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-RES1ST1t7E 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."
Section 1503 Weather protection.
Add new section as follows:
1503.6 Protection from falling ice and snow. All exits shall be protected from falling
ice and snow.
1503.4 Roof drainage.
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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. ]
1609.4.2 [EXPOSURE CATEGORY.] Surface roughness categories.
Add the following to the[ DEFINITION OF "EXPOSURE D"] end of the "Surface
Roughness D" definition:
UNOBSTRUCTED shall be defined as any site not sheltered from the shoreline by
vegetation or other impediments at least four feet high and covering at least 60
percent of an area extending at least 30 feet perpendicular to a line connecting the
building to any point of the shoreline.
1704.1 Special inspections.
Add the following to the end of the paragraph:
Provided the Engineer of Record is a registered professional engineer in the State of
Alaska, the Engineer of Record shall be deemed qualified to perform special
inspections required under this chapter without further statements of qualifications or
resumes to the Building Official.
[DELETE GENERAL EXCEPTION 3.]
1704.1.2 Report requirement.
Delete the fourth and fifth sentences and insert the following:
All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for
correction, and shall be documented in a Special Inspection Report. If action is not
taken immediately or within an agreed time frame to correct the non-conformance, the
Special Inspector shall promptly inform the Engineer of Record and the Building
Official, verbally and in writing through a Special Inspection Report. Discrepancies
discovered by the Special Inspector after the fact shall be reported to the Engineer of
Record and the Building Official in writing.
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1704.3 Steel construction.
Add the following under exception 2, to read as follows:
2.6. Welds listed under Exception 2 will not require Special Inspection if design
stresses are less than half of the allowable stresses and welds are placed by AWS
certified welders. The Engineer of Record shall indicate on the drawings which welds,
if any, do not require Special Inspection.
1704.1[1]® Sprayed fire-resistant materials.
Add the following:
Exception: Shotcrete work not of a structural nature or not for water retention
structures, which is fully supported on earth, which is for minor repairs or when no
special hazard exists and special inspection is waived by the Building Official.
1802.2.2 Expansive soils.
Delete subsection in its entirety.
1805.4.1 Design.
Add the following to the beginning of the first paragraph:
A11 footings shall be concrete. All-weather wood foundation systems may only be
installed in Type GW, GP, SW, and SP soils unless a complete soils investigation and
foundation design, prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of Alaska, is
submitted for approval.
1805.6 Foundation plates or sill bolting.
Add the following at the end of the paragraph:
Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation or foundation wall with
galvanized steel bolts.
1805.10 Portable building foundation regusrements.
Non-permanent foundations for portable E-occupancy shall be designed and
constructed irr accordance with Sections 1805.10.1 through 1805.10.5. Materials and.
methods differing from those described in this section may be approved if submitted
for approval prior to installation by the Building Official.
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1805.10.1 Support for portable buildings.
Support for portable buildings shall be at bearing points at no more than eight feet on
center installed under the mainframe members on each side of the portable building.
1805.10.2 Bearing point wood blocks.
Bearing point wood blocks in contact with the ground at each bearing point shall be a
minimum of two-inch nominal thickness and of preservative treated wood. Support
blocking may be regular lumber when placed on the preservafive treated wood bearing
block or on a concrete pad or a concrete masonry unit but shall be no longer or wider
than the block beneath.
1805.10.3 Concrete blocks.
Cored concrete blocks or concrete masonry units used for blocking shall be placed
vertically. All such concrete blocking shall be load-bearing blocks commonly known
as Class A concrete blocks.
1805.10.4 Mechanical tie-downs.
Mechanical tie-downs to an auger type ground anchor are required at each corner of
building and at eight-foot intervals between.
1805.10.5 Skirting.
Skirting made of solid panels with all access openings closed when not in use is
required.
[1907.5 PLACING REINFORCEMENT.
DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "190'7.5.4" AND REPLACE WITH REFERENCE
°`19o7.s.s."~
Add new section to read as follows:
(1907.5.5] 1911.6 Ynstallation of anchors.
Anchors shall be in place prior to placing concrete.
Exception: Anchors having a required embedment depth of seven inches or less may
be field placed while concrete is in plastic condition.
Section 2104. Construction.
Add a new section to read as follows:
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2104.6 Installation of anchors.
Anchors shall be in place prior to grouting.
Exception: Anchors having a required embedment of 13 inches or less may be field
placed while grout is in plastic condition.
2308.9.8 Pipes in walls.
Add paragraph as follows:
All studs in exterior plumbing walls shall be a minimum six-inch (152 mm) nominal
width unless otherwise approved.
2308.10.1 Wind uplift.
Add a paragraph as follows:
Metal framing anchors with a 400-pound uplift capacity shall be spaced no further
apart than 48 inches (1,219 mm) for roof rafters or trusses with spans less than 20
feet (6,096 mm) in length, and no further apart than 24 inches (610 mm) for spans
greater than 20 feet (6,096 mm) in length. Where walls have structural panel
sheathing, the anchor may be placed on the inside of the wall without direct
anchorage to studs below. The continuity of the load path through the walls and floors
below shall be considered.
2701.1 Scope.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
2702.1 Installation.
Delete the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National
Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
3001.4 Change in use.
Add new paragraph to read as follows:
Any change in use shall not be made without the approval of the building official. Said
approval shall be granted only after it is demonstrated that the installation conforms
to the requirements of ASME A17.1 and its supplements.
3003.2 Fire-fighter's emergency operation.
Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
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Elevators shall be tested on normal and on emergency power. Elevators shall be tested
by activating the smoke detectors and by use of the recall key switch. These tests shall
be performed at intervals not-to-exceed one year after certification and yearly
thereafter.
[3004.4 CLOSED VEPITS.
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 MAY BE 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 grade shall be from the inside of the building
or shall be by an enclosed, venfilated, and well-lighted passageway protected from the
weather. Passageway shall be a minimum of 3'-6" wide by 6'-8" high, and shall meet
the material and construction requirements of this code.
3305.1 Facilities required.
Delete the reference to "International Plumbing Code" and replace with
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
3401.3 Compliance with other codes.
[REVISE TO READ:
ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, ADDITIONS AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY TO EXISTING
STRUCTURES MUST COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS FOR ALTERATIONS REPAIRS
ADDITIONS AND CHANGES 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.]
Delete the reference to "International Plumbing Code," "ICC Electrical Code,"
"International Private Sewage Disposal Code" and replace with "Uniform Plumbing
Code and National Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
[3403.1 EXISTING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
DELETE THE EXCEPTION.]
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34[09]10.2 Applicability.
Revise the first sentence to read as follows:
Structure defined as existing prior to the effective date of this Cade in which there is
work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy must conform to the
requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407.
Chapter 35. Referenced Standards.
Revise by changing the referenced standards from the publication date listed to
the latest published edition.
4.05.020 Building Official.
(a) The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions
prescribed for the "Building Official" by the International Building Code, adopted by
KMC 4.05.010 provided the said powers, duties, and functions may be performed by
authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his 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 106.2 of the International Building Code as adopted by this chapter is
amended by adding the following:
It is the property owner's resparsibifity to have the property corners physically located
and marked to make sure the structure is accurately placed on the site as per the
submitted site plan.
If at initial building inspection for construction the site plan is not accurate or due to
site conditions it cannot be ascertained if the proposed building will be in compliance
with the building setback requirements of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Code, the
administrative authority shall require the permit holder to provide a state registered
land surveyor's stamped site plan.
4.05.024 Permits issuance.
4.05.030 Fee schedule.
(a) The first paragraph of Section 108.2 of the International Building Code adopted
by this chapter is amended to read as follows:
The fee for each building permit shall be paid to the City as set forth in Table No. 1-A
of the Kenai Municipal Code at 4.05.030(b)
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Plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as shown in Table 1-A for new
commercial construction.
Plan review fees shall be paid at the time applications for building permits are
submitted.
(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 fracton thereof, to and includin $2,000.00
$2001.00 - $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
X25,000.00
$25,001.00 - $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each
$50,000.00 additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00
$50,001.00 - $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
X100,000.00 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
$500,000.00 additional $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
$1,000,000.00 additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00
_
~ $1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the firstw1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each
_~ _additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other inspection fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge: 2 hours) $47.00 per hours
2. Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated
(minimum charge: 2 hours) $47.00 per hours
3. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans
(minimum charge: 1 hour) $47.00 per hours
4. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or bothActual
costsz
~Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
4.05.031 Plan review fees.
4.05.035 Inspections.
Section 109.3.10 of the International Building Code as adopted by this chapter
is amended by adding the following:
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On new and enlarged structures, the Building Official shall require the submission of
an as-built survey as performed by a state registered land surveyor prior to final
inspection if it is deemed necessary to comply with KMC Title 14 setback requirements
and Building Code regulations.
4.05.040 Exit facilities.
4.05.050 Snow load.
4.05.060 Wind pressure.
4.05.070 Foundation ventilation.
4.05.080 Exits.
4.05.090 Energy conservation in new building constructson.
4.05.100 Special hazards-Section 608.
4.05.110 Special hazards-Section 708.
4.05.120 Special hazards-Section 808.
4.05.130 Special hazards-Section 1008.
4.05.140 Asphalt shingles.
4.05.145 Group R Division 3 occupancies.
4.05.150 Appendix Group R Division 3 occupancies.
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Chapter 4.10
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 International Property
Maintenance Code, 200[3]6 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.
4.10.015 Local amendments to International Property Maintenance Code.
The International Property Maintenance Code is adopted by reference with the
following revisions:
Section 102.3 Application of other codes.
Delete reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replace with "National Electrical
Code as adopted by KMC."
KMC."
Delete reference to International Zoning Code and insert reference "Title 14 of
Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Delete reference to International Plumbing Code and insert reference "Plumbing
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."
Section 505.1 General.
Delete reference to International Plumbing Code and insert reference to
"Plumbing Code as adopted by 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 by KMC."
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Section 604.2 Services.
Delete reference to ICC Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as
adopted by KMC."
4.10.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions
prescribed for the "Code Official" by the International Property Maintenance Code,
adopted by KMC 4.10.010 provided the said powers, duties, and functions may be
performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his
supervision and control.
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Chapter 4.20
MECIiANICAL CODE
Sections:
4.2®.®1®
4.20.015
4.20.020
4.20.030
Adoption.
Local amendments
Coae.
Building Official.
Fee Schedule.
to the 200[3]6 International Mechanical
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 "International Mechanical Code," 200[3]6
Edition, of the International Code Council, including the appendices, except for such
portions as are hereafter deleted, modified, or amended; and the same is hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out verbatim herein
4.20.015 Local amendments to the 200[3]6 International Mechanical Code.
The International Mechanical Code (LM.C.) Chapters 1-15 and Appendix A
(200[3]6 Edition) are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings
with the following revisions:
Section 109 Means of Appeal.
Delete entire section. Refer to Chapter 4.40 of KMC.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Revise by deleting t_he 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 by KMC."
202 General Definitions.
Amend by adding 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 Energy
Conservation Code."
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301.7 Electrical.
Revise by deleting the reference to "ICC Electrical Code" and inserting the
reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
301.8 Plumbing connections.
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting
the reference "Plumbing Code as adopted by the KMC."
303.3 Prohibited locations.
From the third exception, delete the words "weather stripped in accordance with
the exterior door air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation
Code and."
Insert the words "tightly 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 exclusively serving the elevator.
304.8 Clearances to combustible construction.
Revise to read as follows:
Heat producing equipment and appliances shall be installed to maintain the required
clearances to combustible construction as specified in the listing and manufacturers
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 304.8. Clearances to combustibles shall 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 shall not be used to provide the required clearances.
Revise by adding Table 304.8 and Table 304.8.1 as follows:
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TABLE 304.8
STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES IN INCHES FOR
CERTAIN UNLISTED HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCES
From Top
', Above ; and Sides
' Top of ' of Warm-
Casing or air Bonnet From From ' From
Appliances Fuel Appliance or Plenum Fronts Backs Sidesb
Residential Type
Furnaces -Floor Solid 182 182 48 18 18
For Mounting on Automatic
Combustible , Oil or
' Floors. ~ Comb.
Gas-oil 36 12 12 12
Room Heaters3
Circulating Type Oil or
solid 36 24 12 12
Radiant or other Oil or (
type solid 36 36 36 36
Fireplace stove i Solid 484 54
- 484 484
--
Incinerators ~
Domestic Types 365 48 36 36
Commercial -Type
Low Heat Appliances
Unit Heaters
Floor mount any I
size All fuels 18 48 18 18
Other low-heat ~ ~ ~
industrial appliances.
Floor-mounted or
suspended All fuels 18 18 48 18 18
Commercial Industrial ' I
- Z`yPe i
Medium Heat Appliances
Incinerators _
All sizes 48 96 36 36
Footnotes:
1The minimum dimension shall be that necessary for servicing the appliance,
including access for cleaning and normal care, tube removal, etc.
ZThe 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
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barometric draft control operated by draft intensity and permanently set to limit draft
to a maximum intensity of 0.13-inch water gauge (32Pa).
3Approved appliances shall 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 4-inch (102 mm) hollow masonry covered with sheet metal at least 0.021
inch (0.5 mmj 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.
QThe 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 304.8.1 is applied
to the combustible construction.
SClearance above the charging door must be at least 48 inches (1219 mm).
6If 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).
TABLE 304.8.1
CLEARANCES, IN INCHES, WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTIONh 2
TYPE OF WHERE THE STANDARD CLEARANCE IN TABLE 304.8 WITH NO PROTECTION IS:
PROTECTS 36 Inches I8 Inches 12 In ches 6Inches
ON
.__ ____.__ _
Applied to
the
Combustrb
le Material
LJnless
Otherwise
Specired
and
Covering
All X25.4 mm
Surfaces I
I within the '.
'Distance '..
Specified ~
as the
Required
Clearance
with No
Protection
~
X 25.4 for ~ ~ ~ ~ Chi
',
mm mne
y or
Side Chimney ~ Side Chimney Side Chimney ~ Side Vent
s or Vent s or Vent s or Vent s Con
and Connecfio and Connectio and Connectio and necti
Above Rear n Above Rear n Above Rear n Above Rear on
1. 1/4" 30 18 30 IS 9 ! 12 9 6 6 3 2 3
insulating I
mill board '.
spaced out i , '..
13
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2.0.013" 24 18 24 12 9 12 9 6 4 3 2 2
(No. 28
manufactu
rer's
standard
gauge)
steel sheet
on 1/4"
insulating ~~~~ '~i ~ ~
mill board I
3. 0.013" 18 12 ~;' 18 9 6 9 6 4 ~ 4 2 2 2
(No. 28 ! i
manufactu ~
rer's i
standard
gauge) 1
steel sheet
spaced out
I "3 ~
4. 0.013" 18 12 18 i 9 6 9 6 4 4 2 2 2 '..
(No. 28 ',
manufactu ,
i '.
rer's ~ '.
standard
gauge) i '.
steel sheet ~ '..
on 1/8" ~ I
insulating '.
mill board '.
spaced out
r'3
5.1 I/2" 18 12 36 9 6 1S 6 4 9 2 1 6
insulatuig
cement
covering
on heating
appliance
6. 1/4" 18 12 18 ( 6 6 ~ 6 4 4 4 2 2 2
insulating ~ i ~
mill board ~ i,
on 1"
mineral i
fiber batts
(
reinforced ~ ~
with wire ~ i j
mesh or I
equivalent
For appliances complying with Sections 304.2 and 304.3.
aExcept for the protection described in Item 5, all clearances shall be measured from the outer surface of the
appliance to the combustible material, disregarding any intervening protection applied to the combustble material.
3Spacers shall be of noncombustible material.
NOTE: Insulating millboard is factory-made product formed of noncombustible materials, normally fibers, and having
a thermal conductivity of 1 Btu-inch per square foot per degree Fahrenheit or less.
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312.1 Load Calculations.
Revise the third sentence by deleting the words "using the design parameters
specified in Chapter 3 of the International Energy Conservation Code."
403.3 Ventilation rate.
Amend by adding 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."
514.1 General.
Delete the second sentence and replace with "Energy recovery ventilation
systems must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and
specifications.
601.[3]4 Contamination Prevention.
Amend by adding the following exception to 601.[3]4 to read as follows:
Exception: Environmental air exhaust ducts under positive pressure may extend into
or through ducts or plenums if one of the following design approaches is used:
1. Route environmental air exhaust ducts inside a shaft when passing through a
duct or plenum.
2. Install a second duct around the environmental air exhaust duct where passing
through 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 joints using a
listed low to medium pressure duct sealant which is typically applied by brush, trowel
or caulking gun. 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."
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603.[8]9 Joints, seams, and connections.
Delete paragraph and replace with the following:
All joints, 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 181A or UL 181B 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 longitudinal joints and seams on
ducts operating at static pressures less than 2 inches w.g. (500 Pa) pressure
classification.
604.1 General.
Delete the words "and the International Energy Conservation Code."
Add to the end of the paragraph:
All supply and return air ducts and plenums shall be insulated with a minimum of R-
5insulation when located in unconditioned spaces and with a minimum of R-8
insulation when located outside the building envelope. When located within a building
envelope assembly, the duct or plenum shall be separated from the building exterior
or unconditioned or exempt spaces by a minimum of R-8 insulation.
Exceptions:
When located within equipment.
2. When the design temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the
duct or plenum does not exceed 15°F (8°C).
unit.
When located within the under floor crawlspace of a one- or two-family dwelling
709.1 General.
Revise by adding a second sentence to read:
Combustion-air openings must be covered with corrosion-resistant screen of no
greater than 1-inch (13 mm) mesh.
801.21 Locations and support of venting systems other than masonry chimneys.
Add a new Section 801.21 as follows:
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Unless a vent listed for exterior use in cold weather climates is installed, a venting
system installed exterior to the building outside the thermal envelope shall be installed
in 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 system passing through an
attic space need not be enclosed.
908.5 Water supply.
Revise by deleting the reference "International Plumbing Code" and inserting
the reference "Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
Section 92[6]7 Unvented Room Heaters.
Revise by adding a new section 92[6]7 Unvented Room Heaters to read:
92[6]7.1 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.
92[6]7.2 Prohibited use. One or more Unvented room heaters may not be used as the
sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
92[6]7.3 Input rating. Unvented room heaters may not have an input rating in excess
of 40,000 Btu/h (11.7 kW).
92[6]7.4 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.
92[6]7.5 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
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other opening of comparable size that cannot be closed, the volume of such adjacent
room or space may be permitted to be included in the calculations.
92[6]7.6 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.
92[6]7.7 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.
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 18.60.180 through 18.60.395.
1007.1 General.
Revise by deleting the words "and hot water" from the first sentence.
Section 1011 TESTS.
Delete this section.
1101.4 Water connection.
Revise by deleting 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.
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1204.1 Insulation characteristics.
Revise the first sentence by deleting the words "shall conform to the
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code."
1204.2 Requsred thickness.
Revise by 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 by KMC."
CHAPTER 15
STAPIDARDS.
Revise by changing the referenced standards from the publication date listed to
the latest published edition as follows:
N.F.P.A. 13-200[2]7 Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
N.F.P.A. 72-200[2]7 National Fire Alarm Code
N.F.P.A. 96-200[1]4 Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.
(Eff. 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001, Register 159)
4.20.020 1uilding ®#'ficial.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions
prescribed for the "Code Official" by the International Mechanical Code adopted by
KMC 4.20.010, provided 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 schedule.
Section 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
permit fee. If no such building permit is issued,
Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b).
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considered as paid as a part of such
the fee shall be computed according to
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Chapter 4.25
PLUMB%NG CODE
Sections:
4,25.010 Adoption.
4.25.015 Local amendments to the 200[3]6 Uniform Plumbing Code.
4.25.020 Fee Schedule.
4.25.030 Minimum standards.
4.25.040 Plumbing material standards.
4.25.050 Sewer required.
4.25.055 Building Official.
4.25.060 Vent termination.
4.25.070 Protection of piping materials and structures.
4.25.080 Air chambers.
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," 200[3]6 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 200[3]6 Uniform Plumbing Code.
413.1 Fixture Count.
Revise by deleting "Table 4-1" and inserting 200[3]6 International Building
Code, Chapter 29 and Table 2902.1.
508.5 Relief Valve Discharge.
Delete Section 508.5.
603.4.[9] Water Cooled Compressors, Degreasers.
Amend section by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Installation, operation or use of air conditioning or cooling units employing water or
other fluid as a cooling agent without a recovery and recirculation unit is prohibited.
604.[1]0 Materials - [WATER PIPE AND FITTINGS].
[DELETE THE SECOND SENTENCE OF PARAGRAPH 604.1.]
Add the following to Section 604.1: "Underground water service piping less
than 2" in size must be copper."
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604.2 Materials -Copper Tube.
Delete the words "or underground outside of structures" in the Exception.
608.7 Vacuum relief valves.
Add the following after "elevation": "more than one story."
701.1.2 Sanitary drainage.
Delete the words "Chapter 15, Firestop Protection [FOR DWV AND
STORMWATER APPLICATION]" and replace with the words "the building code as
adopted by KMC."
704.3 Fixture connections (drainage).
Delete the second and third sentences.
801.3 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps.
Delete the words "5 feet" from the last sentence and substitute the words "15
feet."
811.9 Chemical Wastes -Dental Vacuum Systems.
Add a new section as follows:
811.9 Vacuum dental systems may be installed with Schedule 40 PVC pipe and
fittings, above and below grade. Piping and fittings installed in plenums or penetrating
fire rated assemblies shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a
smoke-developed rating of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with the test
for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or to be protected by an
approved fire and smoke rated material.
903.1.2 Vents; materials.
Delete reference to "Chapter 15 Firestop Protection [FOR DWV AND
STORMWATER APPLICATION]" and replace with "the Building Code as adopted by
KMC."
TABLE 10-1 Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms.
Add ** and *** after Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms and add the following
below Table 10-1.
** 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-
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inch (2") floor drain. The tail piece need not be vented. Both traps must tie into the
main building drain separately.
1007.0 Trap Seal Protection.
Amend section by adding the following exception:
Exception: R-3 occupancies (one- and two- family dwelling units).
1101.5 Subsoil Drains.
Amend Section 1101.5.1 by adding to the beginning of the paragraph:
When required by the administrative authority...
1101.9 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle Washing Establishments.
Amend Section 1101.9 by adding 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, gutters, 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 Section 1217 shall be considered acceptable methods of sizing gas
Pip~g•
131['76.0 Materials -Medical Gas Systems.
Amend Section 131[7]h.4 by adding a second paragraph as follows:
Vacuum dental systems may be installed with Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings,
above and below grade. Piping 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, or to be protected by an
approved fire and smoke rated material.
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[ 1501.1 APPLICABYLITY.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "NFPA 5000, NFPA BUILDING CODE" AND INSERT
REFERENCE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY KMC."
1507.1 GENERAL.
DELETE REFERENCE TO "NFPA 5000, NFPA BUILDING CODE" AND INSERT
REFERENCE "AS ADOPTED BY KMC.")
4.25.020 Fee 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 Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b).
4.25.030 Minimum standards.
4.25.040 Plumbing material standards.
4.25.050 Sewer required.
4.25.055 Building Offical.
The Building Official of the City of Kenai shall have the powers, duties and
functions prescribed for the Administrative Authority in the Uniform Plumbing Code
adopted by KMC 4.25.010, provided the said powers, duties and functions may be
performed by the authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his
supervision and control.
4.25.060 Vent termination.
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:
313.13 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.
4.25.080 Air chambers.
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Chapter 4.31
FUEL GAS CODE
Sectionsc
4.31.010 Adoption.
4.31A15 Local Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code.
4.31.020 Building Official.
4.31.030 Fee schedule.
4.31.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
for the installation and maintenance of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization,
and related accessories as defined under Scope in that certain code known as the
"International Fuel Gas Code," 200[3]6 Edition, of the International Code Council,
including the appendices, except for such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified,
or amended; and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out
verbatim herein.
4.31.015 Local Amendments to the Ynternational Fuel Gas Code.
Section 103 Department of Inspection.
Delete entire section.
Section 109 Means of Appeal.
Delete entire section. Refer to "Chapter 4.40 of KMC.
201.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes.
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical
Code as adopted by KMC." Delete reference to International Plumbing Code as adopted
by KMC."
301.2 Energy Utilization.
Delete the words "in accordance with the International Energy Conservation
Code."
301.6 Plumbing Connections.
Delete reference to International Plumbing Code and insert reference "Plumbing
Code as adopted by KMC."
304.6 Outdoor Combustion Air.
Add the following to the end of the paragraph: "Combustion air shall not be
obtained from the attic, unless prior approval is obtained from the administration
authority."
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304.11 Combustion .4ir Ducts.
Delete the exception to Item 1.
30f>.3.1 Electrical Requirements.
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical
Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
306.4.1 Electrical Requirements.
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical
Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
306.5.2 Electrical Requirements.
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical
Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
309.2 Connections.
Delete reference to International Electrical Code and insert reference "Electrical
Code and insert reference "Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
404.9 Minimum burial depth.
In first sentence change "12" to "18."
404.17 Underground piping system installation.
Add a new subsection 404.17:
At all points where fuel gas piping enters or leaves the ground, there shall be installed,
above ground, a connection capable of absorbing relative motion due to frost heave
action. Such connectors shall be of a type approved by the Building Official and
installed in such a manner to absorb a 6-inch (152 mm) displacement in any
direction. A wire braided kink-proof flexible connection with woven jacket and oil proof
synthetic tube and cover and neoprene liner may be used. Supporting wire shall run
the full length of hose. Hose-to-pipe connectors are to be of the removable metal
compression type. Temperature range shall be -40 degrees F to +250 degrees F.
404.18 Piping system installation; flex connectors.
Add a new subsection as follows:
404.18 Flex connectors. Flex connectors listed for outdoor use may be used between
meter and house main. No flex connector may pass through any wall, partition, panel,
or other barrier. Solid fittings shall be used on each end.
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406.4.1 'Test pressure.
Replace the minimum test pressure of 3 psig with 10 psig and add the following
sentence at the end of the paragraph.
Required pressure tests of 10 psig shall be performed with gauges of 1/ 10-pound
incrementation or less.
409.5 Equipment shutoff valve.
Delete the exception.
502.['7]8 Vents; vent insulation.
Add a new subsection as follows:
502.[78 Vent insulation. Unless a vent listed for exterior use in cold weather climates
is installed, a venting system installed exterior to the building, outside the thermal
envelope, shall be installed in an insulated (R-19 minimum) shaft. The portion of the
vent system that is above the last roof and its projected plane need not be enclosed.
The portion of the venting system passing through an attic space need not be
insulated or enclosed.
502.[8]9 Vents;sce damage.
Add a new subsection as follows:
502.[8]9 Ice Damage. Vent terminations that penetrate a metal roof with a pitch shall
be protected by an ice dam or deflector of an approved type acceptable to the
Administrative Authority.
4.31.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, dufies, and functions
prescribed for the "Code Official" by the International Fuel Gas Code adopted by KMC
4.31.010, provided the powers,
duties and functions may be performed by authorized representatives of the Building
Official and under his 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
permit fee. If no such building permit is issued, the fee shall be computed according to
Table 1-A at KMC 4.05.030(b).
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Chapter 4.32
RESIDEPlTIAL CODE
Sections:
4.32.010
4.32.015
4.32.020
4.32.030
4.32.010 Ads
Ad®ptiQn.
Local amendments
Code.
Building Official.
Fee schedule.
option.
to the 200[3]6 International Residential
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," 200[3]6 Edition, of the International Code
Council, including the appendices, except for such portions as are hereafter deleted,
modified, or amended; and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out verbatim herein.
4.32.015 Local amendments to the 200[3]6
[8105.2 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT.
CHANGE SUBSECTION 1 FROM "200" TO "120."]
8105.5.
Add the following: A building permit shall expire two (2) years after the date of
issuance unless an extension has been granted as provided in this subsection.
8107.3 Temporary power.
Amend the last sentence by changing "ICC Electrical Code" to "Electrical Code
adopted by KMC."
8108.3 Building permit valuations.
Add the following after the first sentence:
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.
8108.4 Related fees.
Add the following after the first sentence:
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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,
that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
Section 8112 Board of appeals.
Delete entire section.
Refer to "Chapter 4.40 of KMC."
Table R301.2~1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Add the following information in the table:
Roo Ground snow load 5 70 PSF
Wind S eed 100 m h
Seismic Desi n Cate o D2
Sub'ect to dama e from:
Weatherin Yes, severe
Frost Line De th 42'
Termite No
Deca No
Winter Design
Tem erature -18 deg F
Flood Hazards No
Ice shield under-layment
re uired Yes
Air
freezin index 3000
_
Mean annual
temperature 35 degrees
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
8301.2.2.1.1 and replace with the following:
The seismic design category for Kenai shall be D2.
8309.1 Opening protection for fire ratings for attached garages.
Amend by adding 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] the first two sentences and
replacing with the following:
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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 garage
side only. 5/8 Type X gypsum wallboard will be considered adequate protection for
one-hour construction on the garage side at rated walls and ceilings. 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 passing through the wall, floor, or ceiling separating garage 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 opening into the garage.
Access to a crawl space from a garage shall meet minimum requirements of self-
closing, tight fitting, solid wood door measuring 1 3/8 inches or greater in thickness,
or equivalent laminated plywood or combination plywood and properly secured 5/8
inch Type X gypsum wallboard or 20-minute approved door assembly.
8313.[3]4 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Add a new subsection, 8313.(3]4, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, to read as
follows:
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on each floor level of dwelling units.
Where there are sleeping rooms on a floor, the detector shall be placed outside of 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.
8313,[3]4>1 Alterations; Rei>airs; and Additions.
Add a new subsection, 8313.(3]4.1, Alterations, Repairs, and Additions, to read
as follows:
When interior alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one
or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual
dwelling unit shall be provided with carbon monoxide detectors as required in section
8313.[3]4 and 8313.4.1.
8313.4.1 Power Source.
Add a new subsection, 8313.4.1, 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
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additions that do not result in the removal of the interior wall or ceiling finishes
exposing the structure.
R314.1.2 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 crawlspace 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
4. Foam plastic does not exceed a 2-inch thickness and a 2.5
foot nominal density.
S. Ventilation complying with Section R408 is provided.
6. No gas-fired equipment is located in crawl space.
R318 Moisture Vapor Retarders.
Delete paragraph and exceptions and add the following:
building.
pounds per cubic
Vapor retarders. All exterior wall, ceiling, roof and floor 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 (equivalent to 6 mils
polyethylene sheeting) or other material approved by the Building Official.
R319.3 Fasteners
Delete exception[S] 1.
R401.1 Application.
Add the following exception:
Wood foundations shall have a 16-inch x 10-inch reinforced concrete footing
rninimurn.
R402.1.3 Restraint for wood foundations.
Add a new subsection, R402.1.3, Restraint for Wood Foundations, to read as
follows:
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Basement.
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 L• 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 x10 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.
8402.1.4 Dampproofing for wood foundation walls.
Add a new subsection, 8402.1.4, Dampproofing for wood foundation. walls, to
read as follows:
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 (2j inches above and five (5j 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.
8403.1.1 Minimum size.
Revise the third sentence to read "All footings shall be at least 10 inches in
thickness."
8403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing.
Revise the second paragraph first sentence by changing "4 feet" to "(18]24
inches."
Revise the third paragraph first sentence by changing the number "4" to "S" and
the words "four feet" to "32 inches."
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Revise the exception by deleting the words "plain concrete footings without
longitudinal reinforcement supporting walls and," and add the following:
"provided wood framing is mechanically tied to isolated footings."
8403.1.3.1 Foundations with stemwalls.
Revise to read as follows:
Foundations with stemwalls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. S 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.
8403.1.3.2 Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings.
Revise the first sentence by changing the number "4" to "S."
Revise the exception by changing the words "one No. S bar" to "two No. 5 bars"
and deleting the words "or two No. 4 bars."
8403.2 Footings for wood foundations.
Delete entire paragraph and replace with the following:
Wood foundations shall have a 16-inch-wide x 10-inch-thick concrete footing
minimum.
8404.1.4 Seismic Dessgn Categories Dl 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 following 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 "plain."
Revise second paragraph by changing the number "3" to "S" 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]24 inches on center in
poured concrete walls."
Revise by deleting the last paragraph.
8404.2 Wood foundation walls.
Delete the following from the first sentence: "and with the details shown in
Figures 8403.1(2) and 8403.1(3)."
8404.3 Wood sill plates.
Delete the paragraph and substitute with the following:
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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-eighths
(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 by changing 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)24 inches on center.
R406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofing.
Delete section and substitute with the following:
Except where required to be waterproofed by Section R406.2, in dwelling units only
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
dampproofing shall cover the top of the footing; and lan over the outer edge a
minimum of 1 inch. Masonry walls shall be dampproofed with a bituminous coating, 3
pounds per square yard (1.63 kg/m2) of acrylic modified cement, 1 J8-inch (3.2 mm}
coat of surface-bonding mortar complying with ASTM C 887 or any material permitted
for waterproofing in Section R406.2. Concrete walls shall be dampproofed by applying
any one of the above listed dampproofing materials or any one of the waterproofing
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 dampproofing or waterproofing.
R406.2 Concrete masonry foundation waterproofing.
Delete the following words from the second sentence:
6 mil (0.15 mm) polyvinyl chloride, 6 mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
Add the following words:
Foundation walls that are backfilled on both sides, such as those used in conjunction
with a "slab on grade" do not require dampproofing or water proofing.
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8406.3.2 Below grade moisture barrier.
Delete and substitute the following:
Foundation walls located below grade shall be dampproofed with either 2-ply of 15 Ib.
hot-mopped felt or 1 ply of 30 lb. hot-mopped felt or other approved materials.
8407.2 Steel column protection.
Delete this section in its entirety.
8408.[5]6 Finished grade.
Delete this section in its entirety.
8702.3.1 Materials.
Add a sentence to last paragraph as follows:
Water resistant gypsum board shall not be used on exterior walls.
8702.3.6 Fastening.
Add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
Gypsum board applied in ceilings shall be attached with screws. Nails are not allowed.
8802.3 Framing details.
Amend subsection £302.3 by adding a paragraph as follows:
Minimum depth from roof sheathing to wall plate at exterior walls to be 9 inches on
dwelling units.
8802.10.2 Design.
Add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
Minimum depth of truss at exterior wall plate to be 9 inches on dwelling units.
8806.1 Ventilation required.
Add the following sentence to end of paragraph.:
A non-ventilated roof system may be allowed as an alternate method when its design
is approved by the Building Official.
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8905.2.2 Slope.
Delete the paragraph 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 8905.2.7 and
ice protection shall be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1.
8905.2.7 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 l2 horizontal units (4:12), underlayment shall be two layers of non-perforated Type
l5 felt applied shingle fashion. Underlayment shall be installed starting with a l9-inch
lap over ice protection. Each subsequent sheet shall be lapped 19 inches horizontally,
continuing 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 continuing to the ridge, fastened sufficiently to hold in
place. Ice protection will be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1.
8905.2.8 Flashing
Add the following at the end of the paragraph:
Flashing shall be not less than 4 inches by 4 inches in width.
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 continuing to the ridge. Fasten sufficiently to hold in place. Ice
protection shall be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1."
Chapters 11-42.
Amend by deleting Chapters 11-42 in its entirety and referring to applicable
codes as adopted in KMC.
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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, provided 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 R108.2 of the International Residential Code adopted by this chapter is
amended to read:
Add the following to the end of the paragraph:
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.
Plan review fees shall be paid at the time applications for building permits are
submitted.
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Chapter 4.33
INTERNATIONAL EXISTYNG BUILDING CODE
Sectionsa
4.33.010 Adoption.
4.33.015 Local amendments to International Existsng Building Code.
4.33.020 Building Official.
4.33.030 Fee schedule.
4.33.010 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 Existing
Building Code, 200[3]6 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.
4.33.015 Local amendments to International Existing Building Code.
The International Existing Building Code is adopted by reference with the
following revisions:
Delete references to International Plumbing Code and insert reference
"Plumbing Code as adopted by KMC."
Delete references to International Electrical Code and insert reference
"Electrical Code as adopted by KMC."
Delete references to International Energy Conservation Code.
Section 103 Department of Building Safety.
Delete entire section.
Section 112 Board of Appeals.
Delete entire section. Refer to "Chapter 4.40 of KMC."
[SECTION 906 ENERGY CONSERVATION.
DELETE ENTIRE SECTION.
4.33.020 Building Official.
The Building Official of this City shall have the powers, duties, and functions
prescribed for the "Code Official" by the International Property Maintenance Code,
adopted by KMC 4.33.010 provided the said powers, duties, and functions may be
performed by authorized representatives of the Building Official and under his
supervision and control.)
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4.33.30 Fee schedule.
Section 108.2 of the International Existing Building Code adopted by this
chapter is amended to read:
Add the following to the end of the paragraph: "under fee schedule established
in KMC 4.32.030."
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
From: Robert C. Springer, Building Official ~~_
Date: January 25, 2008
Re: 2006 Building Code .Adoption
This memorandum is to clarify what is being proposed for building code adoption. The proposed
codes and amendments fall under the following criteria:
1. Adopting by reference the most current editions of the published building codes. This
primarily changes the edition number from '03 to 'O6.
2. Amending parts of the code to meet the State of Alaska Fire Marshal's adopted
codes to comply with deferment conditions for the City of Kenai.
a. This involves changing specific section numbers of the code. An example of
this is changing section 415.7.4 to 415.^0.4. The wording of the section
remains the same but the numbered location changes.
b. Amendments to the referenced code also adds new sections or changes the
wording of specific sections of code that the State Fire Marshal has adopted.
3. Deleting certain sections of the municipal code. This happens when sections of
previously adopted amendments are no longer needed because they are now in the
current edition of the code that is being adopted by reference.
4. Requested code changes.
a. The following sections have been developed to meet the request of a Council
Member. KMC 4.05.015 sections 1805.10 through 1805.10.5 were added.
This was to allow nonpermanent foundations for portable school buildings
b. KMC 4.05.030 was changed to require plan review fees be paid at the time
applications for building permits are submitted. This is so review services
are paid even if a project is not started.
c. KMC 4.25.015 section 604.1 was amended to require copper water service
pipes to buildings. This is to insure grounding and thawing capabilities.