(a) The City of Clarksburg adopts the following codes, which currently comprise the State Building Code:
2018 edition, International Building Code, with the following exceptions:
a. Provided, that section entitled "Fire Prevention" and identified as Section 101.4.5 is deleted and not considered to be a part of this ordinance.
b. Further provided that the entire subsection entitled "Qualifications" and identified as Section 113.3 is deleted and replaced the Appeals Board as set forth in Section 1712.04 of the Codified Ordinances:
2018 edition, International Residential Code for One And Two Family Dwellings, with the following exceptions:
a. Chapter 11 of the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code for One And Two Family Dwellings, Seventh Printing, entitled "Energy Efficiency," is exempt from this code.
b. Section G2415.12 (404.10) Minimum Burial Depth is amended to provide that underground piping systems shall be installed at a minimum depth of twelve inches (12") below grade. If the minimum depth cannot be maintained, the piping system shall be installed in conduit or shielded in an approved manner.
c. Section R311.7.5 Stair Treads and Risers is amended as follows:
i. 311.7.5.1 Riser Heights - The maximum riser height shall be eight and one-quarter inches (8 1/4").
ii. 311.7.5.2 Tread Depth - The minimum tread depth shall be nine inches (9").
d. Sections R403.1.7.l and R403.l.7.2 regulating building clearances from ascending slopes and footing setbacks from descending slope surfaces are not applicable to this ordinance.
2018 International Existing Building Code; Provided, that any reference therein shall omit the International Fire Code and substitute the NFPA Life Safety Code 2018 Edition.
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Mechanical Code. Further, the following shall be in addition to the current language found in the said edition of the reference code and section:
a See International Mechanical Code, Section 908, Cooling Towers, Evaporative Condensers and Fluid Coolers.
i. 908.1 General - A cooling tower used in conjunction with an air-conditioning appliance shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Factory-built cooling towers shall be listed in accordance with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40.
b. Section 916 Pool and Spa Heaters
i. 916.1 General - Pool and spa heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Oil-fired pool and spa heaters shall be tested in accordance with UL 1261. Pool and spa heat pump water heaters shall comply with UL 1995, UL/CSA 60335-2-40 or CSA C22.2 No. 236.
ii. (a) Exception: Portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas shall comply with UL 1563 or CSA C222 No. 218.l.
c. Section 918 Forced-Air Warm-Air Furnaces
i. 918.1 Forced-Air furnaces - Oil-fired furnaces shall be tested in accordance with UL 727. Electric furnaces shall be tested in accordance with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40. Solid fuel furnaces shall be tested in accordance with UL 391. Forced-air furnaces shall be installed in accordance with the listings and the manufacturer's instructions.
ii. 918.2 Heat Pumps- Electric heat pumps shall be tested in accordance with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40.
d. Section 1101 General
i. 1101.2 Factory-Built Equipment and Appliances - Listed and labeled self-contained, factory-built equipment and appliances shall be tested in accordance with UL 207,412,471, 1995, UL/CSA 60335-2-40, or UL/CSA 60335-2-89. Such equipment and appliances are deemed to meet the design, manufacture and factory test requirements of this code if installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
ii. 1101.6 General. Refrigeration systems shall comply with the requirements of this code and, except as modified by this code, ASHRAE 15. Ammonia-refrigerating systems shall comply with this code and, except as modified by this code. ASHRAE 15, IIAR 2. High probability systems utilizing A2L refrigerants shall comply with ASHRAE 15.
e. Chapter 15 REFERENCED STANDARDS
i. 1501.3 Referenced Standards- See Table 1 ASHRAE
ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329
Standard reference number Title
15-2019 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems
34-2019 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
CSA CSA Group 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 44131-5516
Standard reference number Title
CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40--19 Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-89-21 Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Compressor
Table 1
UL UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
Standard reference number Title
UL/CSA 60335-2-40--19 Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety- Part 2- 40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition
UL/CSA 60335-2-89-21 Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2- 89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Compressor
2018 International Fuel Gas Code; Provided, that Section 404.10 is amended to require that underground piping systems shall be installed at a minimum depth of twelve inches (305mm) below grade. If the minimum depth cannot be maintained. the piping system shall be installed in conduit or shielded in an approved manner.
2015 International Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings, with the following exception:
a. Section, R402.4.1.2. Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall in lieu thereof have an air leakage rate not exceeding five air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8.
b. The ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 2013 edition for commercial buildings.
i. Using building energy benchmarlcing in all commercial structures means measuring a building's energy use and then comparing it to the energy use of similar buildings, its own historical energy usage, or a reference performance level, and is an allowable option for improved energy efficiency and performance.
2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 American National Standards for Accessibility & Usable Buildings & Facilities
2020 National Electric Code (NFP A 70); with the following exception:
a. Section 210.8(F) GFCI Protection shall not be required on all new mini-split heating/ventilation/air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other HVAC units employing power conversion equipment as a means to control compressor speed systems including but not limited to mini-split and A/C units until January 1, 2023.
b. For renovations in one- and two-family homes where no new square footage is involved, arc-fuult circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection shall not be required, except for in bedrooms. For renovation in one- and two-fiunily homes where square footage is added but no electrical service is installed, arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection shall not be required.
2018 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Pursuant to sub-section 4.1.e. of 87 CSR, Series 4, the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is rejected and not adopted by the City of Clarksburg.
(Ord. 22-13. Passed 7-21-22.)
(b) The City of Clarksburg also adopts as part of the Code(s) the following:
(1) Fire Protection of Floors in Residential Buildings. New one and two family dwellings over one level in height, new one and two family dwellings containing a basement, and one and two family dwellings containing a crawl space containing a fuel burning appliance below the first floor, shall provide for one of the following methods for fire protection of floors: (1) A V2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard membrane, 5/8 inch (16 mm) wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member; (2) Wood floor assemblies using dimensional lumber or structural composite lumber equal to or greater than 2 inch by 10 inch (50.8 mm by 254 mm) nominal dimension, or other approved floor assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire performance; or (3) An Automatic Fire Sprinkler System as set forth in section R313.2 of the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings: Provided, that floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system as set forth in Section R313.2 of the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings are exempt from this requirement.
(2) Exceptions. The following structures are not subject to inspection: Group U utility structures and storage sheds comprising an area not more than 200 sq. ft. which have no plumbing or electrical connections and are used only for residential storage purposes. (Examples include sheds that are for the residential storage of lawnmowers, tools, bicycles or furniture.) Not included are those utility structures and storage sheds which have plumbing or electrical connections, are a nonresidential use or for the storage of explosives or other hazardous or explosive materials.
(Ord. 14-8. Passed 7-31-14.)
(c) For the purposes of IPMC 302.4, the maximum height in inches of weeds or plant growth, as defined therein, shall be six (6) inches above the ground surface.
(Ord. 15-10. Passed 5-7-15.)