(A) For plumbing matters, the Plumbing Code, as specified in this Code book, will govern.
(B) Depth of footings for accessory buildings. The Building Official or designee may approve slab-on-grade foundation designs for wood or metal frames, detached accessory structures for residential use, in residential zoned districts only, constructed under the provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and 1,250 square feet in floor area or less without additional engineering, providing the design meets all of the following conditions OR shall comply with IRC Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection OR constructed in accordance with ASCE 32 Design and Construction of Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations:
(1) The entire perimeter of the foundation shall be provided with a thickened portion of slab with cross section dimensions of 12 inches minimum width and 12 inches minimum thickness measured from top of concrete. The perimeter shall be reinforced with two number four (1/2" inch) rods.
(2) Slab, floor, and thickened edge shall be one continuous pour with a minimum strength of 4,000 psi. with no cold joints.
(3) The slab floor shall be a minimum of four inches thick reinforced concrete. Reinforcement shall be 6" x 6" wire mesh, grid of reinforcing bars throughout the floor running front-to-back and side-to-side or fiber integrated reinforcement mixed into the concrete from the concrete plant.
(4) No fill over 18 inches in depth shall be allowed.
(5) All fill material must be thoroughly compacted in maximum of four-inch lifts.
(6) No water or sewer lines serve the structure.
(7) No more than one story shall be permitted.
(8) Accessory structure shall not be attached to any other structure.
(9) Accessory structure shall comply with all setbacks, height, and lot coverage percentage as required in the applicable residential zoning district.
(10) For additions to existing accessory buildings, construction techniques shall be compatible with the existing structure.
(C) Means of appeal. Refer to Chapter 33, § 33.061, of the Kewanee Code of Ordinances.
(D) In section 101.1 of the International Building code insert for [Name of Jurisdiction] the words “City of Kewanee.”
(E) In section R101.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings insert for [Name of Jurisdiction] the words "City of Kewanee."
(F) Replace section 114.4 of the International Building code with the following:
114.4 Violation penalties: Any person who shall be found guilty of violating a provision of this building code or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter, or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be fined in a sum not to exceed $750 for any one offense. The minimum fine for any violation of this building code shall be $50, such sum to be in addition to any court costs that the court shall apply. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(G) Replace section 113.4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwelling with the following:
113.4 Violation penalties: Any person who violates a provision of this building code, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be fined in a sum not to exceed $750 for any one offense. The minimum fine for any violation of this building code shall be $50, such sum to be in addition to any court costs that the court shall apply. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(H) Replace Table R301.2(1) with the table shown below.
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOAD | WIND DESIGN | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | WINTER DESIGN TEMP | ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED | FLOOD HAZARDS | AIR FREEZING INDEX | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP | |||||
Speed (MPH) | Topographic effects | Special wind region | Windborne debris zone | Weather ing | Frost line depth | Termite | |||||||
20 ps f | 107 | No | No | No | A | Sev ere | 42 Inches | Moder ate to Heavy | -4° F | Yes | 9/13/196 0 17073CD5 35E, 17073C03 95E, 17073C05 30E, 6/2/2011 | 2000 | 49 .9° F |
(I) Delete section R309.5 Fire sprinklers and all references thereto and replace with:
R309.5 Opening Protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with self closing, tight fitting solid wood doors not less than 1-3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb steel doors not less than 1-3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, or 20 minute fire rated doors.
(J) Delete section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
(Ord. 2826, passed 5-24-93; Am. Ord. 2851, passed 10-4-93; Am. Ord. 2853, passed 10-4-93; Am. Ord.3001, passed 9-25-95; Am. Ord 3321, passed 10-6-01; Am. Ord. 3881, passed 4-24-17; Am. Ord. 4072, passed 8-23-21; Am. Ord. 4154, passed 10-23-23)