14B-31-3111 Solar energy systems.

The provisions of Section 3111 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification:

1.   Revise Section 3111.3.5.1 by replacing "local jurisdiction" with "fire code official."

14B-31-3112 Greenhouses.

The provisions of Section 3112 of IBC are adopted by reference without modification.

14B-31-3113 IBC Section 3113.

The provisions of Section 3113 of IBC are not adopted.

14B-31-3114 Fences.

The following language is adopted as a new Section 3114:

"3114. FENCES

3114.1 General.

Fences shall comply with the provisions of Sections 3114.2 through 3114.4.

3114.2 Classification.

Fences shall be classified according to the general form of their construction as screen fences or solid fences and according to their combustibility in accordance with Sections 3114.2.1 through 3114.2.3.

3114.2.1 Screen fences.

A screen fence is a fence so constructed that at least 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.

3114.2.2 Solid fences.

A solid fence is a fence so constructed that less than 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.

3114.2.3 Combustible fences.

Any fence not constructed entirely of noncombustible materials shall be classed as a combustible fence.

3114.3 Height.

The height of fences shall not exceed the values in Table 3114.3.

TABLE 3114.3
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES

MATERIAL	CLASSIFICATION	MAXIMUM HEIGHT (feet)	NOTES
Combustible	Screen fence	8	All
	Solid fence	6	Horizontal distance from fence to public way less than or equal to height of fence
		8	Horizontal distance from fence to public way exceeds height of fence
Noncombustible	Screen fence	10	All others
		15	Enclosing a Group A-5 occupancy; enclosing a yard accessory to a Group B, F, I, M or S occupancy
	Solid fence	8	All others
		12	Enclosing a Group A-5 occupancy; enclosing a yard accessory to a Group B, F, I, M or S occupancy

 

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

3114.4 Wind load.

Fences shall be designed and constructed to resist a horizontal wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot (1436 kN/m2) in addition to all other forces to which they may be subjected.

3114.5 Barbed wire and razor wire.

The use of barbed wire or razor wire at a height less than 8 feet (2438 mm) above the ground shall be prohibited.

Exception: Where wholly located on or over private property, the use of barbed wire or razor wire more than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the ground shall be allowed."

(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 97)