9-13-2: CODE ADOPTED:

All rules, provisions, and ordinances applying to the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of the building systems, contained in book and in code form, designated and entitled "2018 International Green Construction Code" (IGCC) including all Normative Appendices, added Normative Appendix E, and Informative Appendices G (Informative References), H (Option for Energy Efficiency Using the IECC Prescriptive Compliance Path), I (Additional Guidance for Functional and Performance Testing (FPT) and the Commissioning (CX) Process) and J (Option for Residential Compliance Using the National Green Building Standard) published under the authority of the International Code Council, Inc., is ratified and adopted, except as said rules and provisions are hereby changed, altered and amended by this chapter. The 2018 edition of the International Green Construction Code, and amendments pursuant to this chapter, shall be known as the Green Construction Code of Boise City. One (1) copy of the 2018 International Green Construction Code shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-3: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.1, TITLE:

   101.1 Title. Boise City Code Title 9, Chapter 13 shall be known as the Green Construction Code of Boise City, and hereinafter may be cited or referred to as "this Chapter" and "this code".

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-4: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.2 (2.3), GENERAL:

Repeal section 101.2 (1) Purpose, including subsections, and replace with the following:

   101.2 (2.3) General. This code is voluntary for applicants unless agreed upon as a condition of approval under a Planning and Zoning approval process or under an agreed upon incentive program. This code is intended to provide minimum requirements to be used in conjunction with the other codes and standards adopted by the jurisdiction. The requirements in this code shall not be used to circumvent any applicable safety, health, or environmental requirements.

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-5: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.3, SCOPE:

Repeal section 101.3 (2.) Scope, including subsections, and replace with the following:

   101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the design, construction, addition, alteration, change of occupancy, relocation, replacement, repair, equipment, building site, maintenance, deconstruction, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures and to the building site on which the building is located. Occupancy classifications shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC).

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-6: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.3.1 (2.2), APPLICABILITY:

   101.3.1 (2.2) Applicability. The provisions of this code do not apply to the following:

      1.   Single-family dwellings.

      2.   Multiple-family dwellings of three stories or fewer above grade.

      3.   Manufactured houses (mobile homes).

      4.   Manufactured houses (modular).

      5.   Building projects that use none of the following:

         1.   Electricity.

         2.   Fossil Fuels.

         3.   Water.

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-7: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.1 (4.1 AND 4.2), COMPLIANCE:

   101.4.1 (4.1 & 4.2) Compliance. Building projects shall comply with this code. Within each of Chapters 5 through 9, building projects shall comply with all the mandatory provisions (x.3) and, where offered, either the:

      1.   Prescriptive Option (x.4) or

      2.   Performance Option (x.5).

   Building projects shall also comply with all the provisions of Chapter 10.

      Exceptions:

      1.   Compliance shall not be required with sections that are listed in Table 101.4.1.1 where the jurisdiction has opted out by checking "No" in the corresponding cell in the jurisdictional requirement column.

      2.   Where the jurisdiction has indicated a diversion percentage for Section 501.3.8.1 in Table 101.4.1.1, that percentage shall replace the diversion percentage indicated in Section 501.3.8.1.

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

9-13-8: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.1.1, JURISDICTIONAL OPTIONS:

   101.4.1.1 Jurisdictional Options. The jurisdictional options listed in Table 101.4.1.1 provide jurisdictions the flexibility to adopt the code in a manner that is best suited to meet their unique environmental and regional goals and needs.

   Table 101.4.1.1 may be used for the code adoption ordinance:

      1.   Where "No" boxes are provided, the jurisdiction checks the box to indicate where that section is not to be enforced as a requirement in the jurisdiction. Where the "No" box is not checked, that section is adopted.

      2.   Where a numerical value is listed to specify the level of performance, the jurisdiction shall indicate the required value to be adopted. Where a numerical value is not indicated, the value in the text is adopted without change.

   In addition to the jurisdictional options listed in Table 101.4.1.1, the code also provides for optional jurisdictional adoption of Informative Appendix H, Option for Energy Efficiency Using the IECC Prescriptive Compliance Path and Informative Appendix J, Option for Residential Compliance Using the National Green Building Standard. Where the jurisdiction adopts Appendix H, compliance with Sections 7.3 and 7.4 of this code shall be as specified in Appendix H.

(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)