The following amendments, modifications, additions and deletions to the International Building Code, International Residential Code and International Energy Conservation Code are made:
1. Permits and Inspections. Chapter 1 (one) of the International Building Code and International Residential Code is amended by the following:
A. Referenced Codes, 101.4 (IBC) and 101.4 (IRC). Amend 101.4.1 (IRC) from the “ICC Electrical Code” to the “National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition”. Amend 101.4.3 (IBC) and 101.4.4 (IRC) from the “International Plumbing Code” to the “Uniform Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition”.
B. Deleting from Section 105.2 (IBC) and R105.2 (IRC). Building numbers 2 (IBC), 6 (IBC) and 10 (IRC). Electrical, Gas, and Mechanical, (IBC) & (IRC).
C. Section 105.4 (IBC) and R105.4 (IRC) is amended by deleting the last paragraph of that section and enacting the following in its place:
The Building Official may deny an application for a building permit if the applicant has a history of building structures that do not meet the Building Code requirements, requiring numerous changes, has shown that he or she does not possess the necessary skills to build the type of structure being proposed in a workmanlike manner for the industry or has a history of requiring above average inspections to make sure that the Building Code is complied with.
D. Deleting Section 105.5 (IBC) and R105.5 (IRC) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
105.5 (IBC) and R105.5 (IRC) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 60 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 30 days. However, in no case shall a permit be issued for a period longer than one year, unless the applicant applies for a permit to last longer based on the size of the project and difficulty of work. In the case of a special permit, the Building Official shall designate the permit as such and set the expiration date which shall not exceed three years.
In the event a permit expires or becomes null and void, a new permit shall first be obtained before work is recommenced. The fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded 180 days.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may commence work under that permit when he or she is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
E. Section 107 (IBC) and R106 (IRC), subsection 107.3 (IBC) and R106.3 (IRC) is amended by adding.
When submittal documents are required by Section 107.1 (IBC) and R106.1 (IRC), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 25% of the building permit fee. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 157.03 of the Boone Municipal Code, and are in addition to the permit fees.
2. Add to Section 1608 (IBC) and Figure R301.2(5) (IRC) the following:
Roofs of buildings used for human Occupancy shall be designed to sustain a minimum snow load of 25 pounds per square foot.
3. Site Address. Address numbers. Buildings shall have approved address numbers (approved by the Building Official), building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
4. Sections R613.2 (IRC) is amended in the second to last sentence of paragraph one, changed from 24 inches, to 18 inches.
5. Section 903.2.8 (IBC) is amended by deleting the requirement for sprinkler installation for R-3 Residential occupancies.
6. Section 903.2.11.1.3 (IBC) is amended by the deleting the requirement for sprinkler installation in basements 3000 square feet or less, in R-3 Residential occupancies.
7. Basement Excavation. No basement excavation shall begin on any property until after the sanitary sewer has been installed from the City main to the inside of the building line.
8. Footings. Section 1809.5, Exception 2 (IBC) and R403.1.4.1 Exception 1 (IRC) is amended by adding the following:
Group M buildings not over seven hundred - twenty (720) square feet in area may be constructed on a concrete slab at least four inches (4") thick, reinforced by 6 x 6 x 10 x 10 wire.
9. Foundations for Stud-Bearing Walls; Minimum Requirements. Figures in the column headed “Depth Below Undisturbed Ground Surface” in Section 1809.5 (IBC) are deleted and the following substituted in lieu thereof:
All foundations or footings shall extend a minimum of forty-two (42) inches below the natural surface of the ground or finish grade.
10. Residential structures may have steel roofing classified as “stone coated.” and Baked Enamel Standing seam steel roofing. All steel roofing material exposed to the weather shall be corrosion resistant. In addition, all steel roofing shall meet the specifications and standards set forth in Section 1507.4 (IBC) and R905.10 (IRC) of the International Building Code and International Residential Code.