The 2012 edition of the International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, subject to the following amendments.
(1) Amending Section 101.2. Section 101.2 is amended to read:
In lieu of Chapter 34 of the International Building Code, the International Existing Building Code is permitted to be used for the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, and addition to existing buildings.
(2) Deleting Subsections 101.4.1 and 101.4.2. Subsections 101.4.1 and 101.4.2 are deleted.
(3) Deleting Sections 103 through 117. Sections 103 through 117 are deleted.
(4) Amending Subsection 301.1.1. Subsection 301.1.1 is amended to read:
301.1.1 Prescriptive compliance method. Repairs, alterations, additions and changes of occupancy complying with Chapter 4 of this code are considered in compliance with the provisions of this code.
(5) Amending Subsection 301.2. Subsection 301.2 is amended to read:
301.2 Additional codes. Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing buildings and structures must comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, changes of occupancy, or relocation, respectively, in this code and ROH Chapter 16B, Building Energy Conservation Code, ROH Chapter 20, Fire Code of the City and County of Honolulu, ROH Chapter 19, Plumbing Code, and ROH Chapter 17, Electrical Code. Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this code, the provisions of this code take precedence.
(6) Amending Subsection 402.5. Subsection 402.5 is amended to read:
402.5 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building. Where an addition is made to a building or structure of a Group R or I-1 occupancy, the existing building must be provided with smoke alarms in accordance with Section 402.5.1 through 402.5.3.
402.5.1 Single- and multi-station smoke alarms. Existing Group I-1 and R occupancies must be provided with single-station smoke alarms.
Exceptions:
1. Where the code that was in effect at the time of construction required smoke alarms and smoke alarms complying with those requirements are already provided.
2. Where smoke alarms have been installed in occupancies and dwellings that were not required to have them at the time of construction, additional smoke alarms are not required, provided that the existing smoke alarms comply with requirements that were in effect at the time of installation.
3. Where smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute for smoke alarms.
402.5.2 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling or sleeping unit, the smoke alarms must be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm activates all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.
The alarm must be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
Exceptions:
1. Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs, or construction of any kind.
2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.
402.5.3 Power source. Single-station smoke alarms must receive their primary power from the building wiring, provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source, and must be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery backup must be connected to an emergency electrical system. Smoke alarms must emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring must be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing buildings where no construction is taking place.
2. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that are not served from a commercial power source.
3. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing areas of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
(7) Amending Subsection 403.6. Subsection 403.6 is amended to read:
403.6 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building. Where an addition is made to a building or structure of a Group R or I-1 occupancy, the existing building must be provided with smoke alarms in accordance with Section 402.5.1 to 402.5.3.
403.6.1 Single- and multi-station smoke alarms. Existing Group I-1 and R occupancies must be provided with single-station smoke alarms.
Exceptions:
1. Where the code that was in effect at the time of construction required smoke alarms and smoke alarms complying with those requirements are already provided.
2. Where smoke alarms have been installed in occupancies and dwellings that were not required to have them at the time of construction, additional smoke alarms are not required, provided that the existing smoke alarms comply with requirements that were in effect at the time of installation.
3. Where smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute for smoke alarms.
403.6.2 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling or sleeping unit, the smoke alarms must be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm activates all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm must be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
Exceptions:
1. Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs, or construction of any kind.
2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.
403.6.3 Power source. Single-station smoke alarms must receive their primary power from the building wiring, provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source, and must be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery backup must be connected to an emergency electrical system. Smoke alarms must emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring must be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing buildings where no construction is taking place.
2. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that are not served from a commercial power source.
3. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing areas of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
(8) Amending Subsection 609.2. Subsection 609.2 is amended by deleting the exception.
(9) Amending Subsection 803.2.1. Subsection 803.2.1 is amended by amending Exception 1 to read:
1. Where vertical opening enclosure is not required by the International Building Code.
(10) Amending Subsection 803.2.3. Subsection 803.2.3 is amended by amending the exception to read:
Exception:
Where stairway enclosure is not required by the International Building Code.
(1990 Code, Ch. 16, Art. 9, § 16-9.1) (Added by Ord. 12-34, Am. Ord. 20-7)