A. Code Adoption: The approved editions of the following nationally recognized codes, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board, are the official building codes of the city, except as provided in subsection C of this section: (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006)
International building code.
International residential code, parts I through IV and IX.
International energy conservation code.
International fire code.
National electrical code.
International plumbing code.
International mechanical code.
B. Successive Versions Adopted: The adopted versions of the foregoing codes shall be deemed superseded by successive versions of such codes as they are adopted by the Idaho building code board, effective on the date any such codes are made effective by the Idaho building code board. (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006; amd. Ord. 232, 8-14-2008; 2015 Code)
C. Amendments To Adopted Codes: The following amendments shall be applicable to the adopted building codes:
1. To the international building code:
a. Section 101.1 shall be amended by inserting "city of Fairfield".
b. Delete IBC sections 101.4.1 and 2701.1 for referenced standard for electrical installation provisions, and any reference to codes and standards dealing with electrical installations which shall be governed by the codes and standards as established by Idaho Code section 54.1001.
c. Delete IBC sections 101.4.4 and 2901.1 for referenced standard for plumbing installations which shall be governed by the codes and standards as established by Idaho Code section 54-2601.
d. Amend IBC section 3409.2; insert "7th day of April, 1990".
2. To the international residential code, 2000 edition, excepting parts VII and VIII:
a. Section R101.1 shall be amended by inserting "city of Fairfield".
b. Amend IRC Table R301.2(1) Climate And Geographic Design Criteria as established by the building official.
c. Amend section R301.2.3, Snow Loads, to read as follows:
Roof Snow Load Requirements (for buildings that require a city of Fairfield building permit):
1) Required snow loads for the city of Fairfield shall be a minimum 80 psf for single ridgeline structures with 3 in 12 or greater roof pitch.
2) If the structure has a perpendicular ridgeline, and/or is less than a 3 in 12 roof pitch, a licensed engineer, using the available ground snow load data from the University Of Idaho, must engineer the structure.
3. To the international energy conservation code, 2000 edition, as hereby amended:
Amended IECC section 101.1 inserting "the city of Fairfield".
D. Exemptions: These codes shall not apply to: (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006)
1. Residential storage sheds (no larger than 300 square feet, not attached to existing structure and not used as a dwelling); (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006; amd. 2015 Code)
2. Residential decking (less than 30 inches from grade), and fencing less than six feet (6') in height, but shall remain subject to placement requirements established by zoning regulations; and
3. Nothing herein shall act to eliminate the requirements of a building permit for these structures. (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006)