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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2803-2014Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2803 -2014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4.25- UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, TO ADOPT THE 2012 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AS AMENDED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA WITH LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS, WHICH CODE ALSO INCORPORATES THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE AND THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE. WHEREAS, the City previously adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendices with certain local amendments; and, WHEREAS, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has also adopted Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and the Uniform Solar Energy Code which codes are incorporated in the Uniform Plumbing Code by reference; and, WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has recently adopted the 2012 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has a Memorandum of Agreement and Understanding with the State of Alaska regarding the City's responsibility for the inspection of electrical and plumbing installations which requires the City to adopt standards no less stringent than the States; and, WHEREAS, adoption of the 2012 Edition as provided below will comply with the City's Agreement with the State and benefit the City through the enforcement of current standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that Section 1. Form: That this is a code ordinance. Section 2. Amendment of Chanter 4.25 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 4.25, Plumbing Code, is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 4.25 PLUMBING CODE New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2803 -2014 Page 2 of 3 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," the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," and the "Uniform Solar Energy Code," 20[09]12 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.] 1. Deleted, modified, or amended by the State of Alaska omitting State of Alaska deletions, modifications or amendments regarding administrative Procedures, fees, and costs: and 2. Deleted, modified, or amended in this Chanter relating to administrative Procedures, fees and costs (local amendments) 4.25.015 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 20[09]12 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. [AMEND SECTION 412.3(3) BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO LINE ONE OF THE SECTION, AFTER THE WORDS "MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES": EXCEPT FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS WITH SEATING, AMEND SECTION 508.5 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 508.5.1 TO READ: 508.5.1 WHEN A WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED UPON A PLATFORM, SUCH AS WITHIN A GARAGE, THE WATER HEATER RELIEF VALVE PIPING SHALL DISCHARGE TO THE FLOOR OVER THE EDGE OF THE PLATFORM. AMEND SECTION 1213.0 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 1213.1 TO READ: 1213.1 IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CODE FOR GAS PIPING, THE FACILITIES AND PIPING FOR USE WITH LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (A) LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SHALL NOT SERVE ANY GAS FIRED APPLIANCE LOCATED IN A PIT OR BASEMENT WHERE HEAVIER THAN AIR GAS MIGHT COLLECT TO FORM A FLAMMABLE MIXTURE. (B) PIPE JOINT COMPOUNDS USED SHALL BE INSOLUBLE IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. (C) EVERY VALVE AND APPURTENANCE USED ON SUCH PIPING SHALL BE DESIGNED AND APPROVED FOR USE WITH LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. (D) RELIEF VALVES SHALL DISCHARGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING INTO THE AIR AND SHALL BE AT LEAST FIVE FEET New Text Underlined; ]DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2803 -2014 Page 3 of 3 HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY OPENING INTO A BUILDING THAT IS BELOW THE DISCHARGE POINT. DELETE SECTION 1101.5, SUBSOIL DRAINS, IN ITS ENTIRETY.] Delete Sections 102.3 Board of Appeals and 102.5 Penalties Anneals and Penalties are determined pursuant to KMC Chapter 4.40-Board of Appeals [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.] Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect 30 days after adoption. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of December, 2014. ATT IT: St4iq,dni Modigfi, City Clerk PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: December 3, 2014 Adopted: December 17, 2014 Effective: January 16, 2015 New Test Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] "Villa9e with a Past, C# with a Future 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 MEMORANDUM: To: Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director .� V From: Larry Floyd, Building Official Date: November 25, 2014 Subject: Ordinance No. 2803 -2014; Adoption of the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code This memo is in support of Ordinance No. 2803 -2014 which will adopt the 2012 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and the Uniform Solar Energy Code as amended by the State of Alaska. The City has historically adopted the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as the standard for Plumbing installations in the City of Kenai. Under an agreement with the State of Alaska, the City of Kenai is obligated to enforce Plumbing standards that are no less stringent than the State of Alaska's minimum standards. The State of Alaska adopted the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments in October of this year. I therefore recommend the adoption of these Uniform Codes as amended by the State of Alaska in order to comply with the conditions of our agreement, to consistently enforce the code standards in effect throughout the State and to establish the latest Plumbing Code Standards for the City of Kenai.