Certain sections and portions of sections, of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition (hereinafter IBC) and the International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition (hereinafter IRC), are modified as set forth in this section.
1. Delete the following Sections from Chapter One of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of North Liberty, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
101.4 Referenced codes.
The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.1 Electrical.
The provisions of the State Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
101.4.2 Gas.
The provisions of the State Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances, and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
101.4.3 Mechanical.
The provisions of the 2021 International Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related systems.
101.4.4 Plumbing.
The provisions of the State Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of medical gas system.
101.4.5 Property maintenance.
The provisions of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
101.4.6 Fire prevention.
The provisions of the 2021 International Fire Code and as amended in Chapter 158 shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
101.4.7 Energy.
The provisions of the State Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
101.4.8 Existing buildings.
The provisions of the 2021 International Existing Building Code shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.
105.1 Required.
Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
105.1.1 Issuance of permits.
No permit shall be issued to any individual who does not have a valid license to perform such work, wherever such license is required by law.
105.1.2 Licenses required - general.
The following licenses are required to perform work of the kind associated therewith.
b. State of Iowa electrical contractor license held by a class A master electrician for all electrical work, as defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program.
c. State of Iowa master license for hydronic, mechanical, medical gas and plumbing work as defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program.
d. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing a water-based fire protection system.
e. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing any fire alarm system.
f. City of North Liberty sewer and water installer license.
A. General Building Contractor Licensing.
1. No person, or entity shall engage in general building contracting in the city without having a valid building contractor's license.
2. For the purposes of Section 105.1, the term "general building contracting" shall be defined as being engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by provisions of the IBC and/or IRC and shall include the business of contracting such work for hire.
3. A corporation desiring to engage in general building contracting shall, by affidavit of the president or secretary of the corporation, appoint one or more of the corporate officers to act for the corporation to apply for and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such officers or directors shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the corporation and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all construction work done by that corporation. Such corporation may continue in the business of general building contracting only so long as it has at least one officer or director so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or unexpected severance from employment by the corporation of the licensee, the corporation may continue to operate for thirty days, and within the thirty days shall accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another director or officer to act as above.
4. A partnership desiring to engage in general building contracting shall, by affidavit of all the partners, appoint one or more partners to act for the partnership to apply for, be examined as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such partners shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the partnership and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all work done by that partnership. Such partnership may continue in the business of general building contracting only so long as it has at least one active partner so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or unexpected severance from the partnership of the licensee, the partnership may continue to operate for thirty days, and within the thirty days shall accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another partner to act as above.
5. An individual desiring to engage in general building contracting shall apply for and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such person shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the business and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision over any and all work done as a part of that business. If at any time he or she sells his or her interest in the business, or ceases to be active in the business, that business may continue no more than thirty days as a contractor, unless another individual who obtains an interest in and is active in that business obtains an individual license as required herein.
B. A commercial contractor shall obtain a Class A license. A commercial building contractor is a general building contractor engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by the IBC and/or IRC, including but not limited to commercial, residential, and specialty work. Such work is not exclusively limited to work described in this subsection or exclusively limited to a line of work contemplated in subsection C hereunder and may include the moving or demolition of buildings.
C. A residential contractor shall obtain a Class B license. A residential contractor is a general building contractor engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by the IRC, limited to the construction, remodeling or demolition of one- or two- family residences or of auxiliary facilities including car ports and garages intended for one-family or two-family residential uses.
D. A specialty contractor shall obtain a Class C license. A specialty contractor is a contractor performing work regulated by the IBC and/or IRC whose scope of work is limited to a specialty but does not include construction or construction supervision of a building or addition thereto. Such work shall include the performance or installation of the following items: metal awnings and canopies, decks, concrete, roofing, signs, siding, and swimming pools.
105.1.4 Application for licenses.
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a general building contractor as defined in this chapter shall make application to the Building Official. The Building Official shall provide application forms for this purpose. The completed forms shall include the name of the applicant and the applicant's employer, if any, applicant's home and business addresses, employer's address and a brief resume of training and experience. The completed forms must be accompanied or supplemented by affidavits and other documentation requested by the Building Official.
B. Any person aggrieved by the Building Official's decision may appeal to the Building Board of Appeals.
105.1.5 Issuance of license, fees and renewals.
A. General building contractor licenses and renewals shall be issued by the Building Official. All fees shall be paid to the City. Initial licenses shall be issued on approval by the Building Official. Renewal licenses shall be issued on presentation of a renewal application, a receipt for renewal fee and a certification by the Building Official that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the City code and all lawful orders of the City's Building Department.
B. All licenses shall expire on three years from the date of issue. Renewals may be secured in the thirty days preceding the expiration date. After the license has elapsed without license renewal, a new application must be submitted.
C. Application, license and registration fees shall be charged according to a schedule set by resolution of the City Council.
D. In all cases where licenses and registrations are not renewed timely, as set forth above, and the licensee has performed work regulated by this chapter after expiration of the license, a penalty of one-half the annual fee shall be added to the annual fee.
E. No license may be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred. No holder of a valid license shall obtain a permit under his license and then subcontract, sell or otherwise assign the work covered by the permit to a person or firm who does not have a valid license.
105.1.6 Liability insurance required. A Class A licensee shall maintain general and complete operations liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 for all work performed that requires commercial contractor licensing pursuant Section 105.1.3. A Class C licensee shall maintain general and complete operations liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000 for all work performed that requires specialty contractor licensing pursuant Section 105.1.3.
A. The carrier of any insurance coverage maintained by the licensee to meet this requirement shall notify the Building Official thirty days prior to the effective date of cancellation or reduction of the coverage.
B. The licensee shall cease operation immediately if the insurance coverage required by this rule is no longer in force and other insurance coverage meeting the requirements of this rule is not in force. A licensee shall not initiate any work which cannot reasonably be expected to be completed prior to the effective date of the cancellation of the insurance coverage required by this rule and of which the licensee has received notice, unless new insurance coverage meeting the requirements of this rule has been obtained and will be in force upon cancellation of the prior coverage.
105.1.7. Applicant Standing.
A. All applicants for general building contractor licenses are presumed to be in good standing with the City and therefore have a right to submit applications for permits in accordance with the processes and standards set forth in this chapter. However, the City Administrator has the authority to place any application, including but not limited to licensing, construction plans, building permits, or certificates of occupancy, on hold indefinitely or to withdraw the City's consent at any stage in the respective process by providing written notice of the same by regular mail, in the event the general building contractor has not fulfilled any significant obligations to the City with respect to current or previous building activities within the City. For the purposes of this section, "building activities" include activities and actions related to construction plans, building permits, certificates of occupancy, and site plans.
B. For the purposes of this section, "applicant" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, or any other business entity or proprietor of land who has applied or is applying for a general building contractor's license. Any individual person or business entity with a five percent interest or more in the ownership or development of any particular property, whether previously approved or currently proposed, is an "applicant" for the purpose of enforcement of this section.
C. In the event the City Administrator exercises the discretion and authority set forth in this section by placing an application on hold or withdrawing a permit, any applicant may appeal that decision to the City Council within ten days of the date of the notice. The City Council shall hear and decide the appeal of the City Administrator's decision within thirty days after the applicant provides written notice of appeal to the City Administrator. If the City Council decides the appeal in favor of the applicant, the City Administrator shall immediately lift the administrative hold and ensure that the application is processed or the permit is reissued in accordance with the City's ordinances, processes, and procedures.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.8.
110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection.
Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
110.3.2 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection.
Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under- floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation.
In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in Section 1612.4 shall be submitted to the building official.
110.3.4 Frame inspection.
Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
110.3.5 Fire-resistant penetrations.
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
110.3.6 Other inspections.
In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.
110.3.7 Special inspections.
For special inspections, see Section 1704.
110.3.8 Final inspection.
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.
2. Delete the following Section from Chapter Five of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
502.1 Address numbers.
Address numbers shall be installed in accordance with the fire code.
3. Delete Section 1008 of Chapter Ten of the IBC in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
1008 Means of Egress Illumination. Fire Code shall govern the means of egress illumination.
4. Delete Section 1013 of Chapter Ten of the IBC in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
1013 Exit Signs. Fire Code shall govern the installation of exit signs.
5. Delete the following Section from Chapter 10 of the IBC
1015.8 Window openings.
6. Delete the following Section from Chapter Thirteen of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the State Energy Conservation Code.
7. Delete the following Sections from Chapter One of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of North Liberty, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as is "this code".
R105.1 Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
R105.1.1 Issuance of permits. No permit shall be issued to individual who does not have a valid license to perform such work, except for state's exemption for a homeowner that qualifies for a Homestead Tax Exemption.
R105.1.2 Licenses required - generally. The following licenses are required to perform work of the kind associated therewith.
a. North Liberty residential general contractor license (Class B), and/or North Liberty specialty contractor license (Class C).
b. State of Iowa electrical contractor license held by a class A master electrician for all electrical work, as defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program.
c. State of Iowa master license for hydronic, mechanical, medical gas and plumbing work as defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program.
d. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing a water-based fire protection system.
e. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing any fire alarm system.
f. City of North Liberty sewer and water installer license.
R105.1.3 Licenses required - residential building contractors and specialty contractors.
A. Residential Building Contractors Licensing.
1. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in residential building contracting in the city without having a valid building contractor's license.
2. For the purposes of Section R105.1, the term "residential building contracting" shall be defined as being engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by provisions of the residential building code and shall include the business of contracting such work for hire.
3. A corporation desiring to engage in residential building contracting shall, by affidavit of the president or secretary of the corporation, appoint one or more of the corporate officers to apply for and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such officers or directors shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the corporation and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all construction work done by that corporation. Such corporation may continue in the business of residential building contracting only so long as it has at least one officer or director so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or unexpected severance from employment by the corporation of the licensee, the corporation may continue to operate for thirty days, and within the thirty days shall accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another director or officer to act as above.
4. A partnership desiring to engage in residential building contracting shall, by affidavit of all the partners, appoint one or more partners to act for the partnership to apply for and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such partners shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the partnership and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all work done by that partnership. Such partnership may continue in the business of residential building contracting only so long as it has at least one active partner so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or unexpected severance from the partnership of the licensee, the partnership may continue to operate for thirty days, and within the thirty days shall accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another partner to act as above.
5. An individual desiring to engage in residential building contracting shall apply for and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such person shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the business and shall be directly in charge of the planning and supervision over any and all work done as a part of that business. If at any time he or she sells his or her interest in the business, or ceases to be active in the business, that business may continue no more than thirty days as a contractor, unless another individual who obtains an interest in and is active in that business obtains an individual license as required herein.
B. A residential building contractor shall obtain a Class B license. A "residential building contractor" is a contractor limited to the construction, remodeling or demolition of one- or two- family residences or of auxiliary facilities including car ports and garages intended for one-family or two-family residential uses.
C. A specialty contractor shall obtain a Class C license. A specialty contractor is a contractor performing work regulated by the IRC whose scope of work is limited to a specialty but does not include construction or construction supervision of a building or addition thereto. Such work shall include the performance or installation of the following items: metal awnings and canopies, decks, concrete, roofing, signs, siding, and swimming pools.
D. No residential building contractor license is required for a person who has legal title and ownership for a building or structure and occupies the same. Owners may perform general contracting work on such properties. The scope of work allowed under this exception shall be limited to work pertaining to new construction, remodeling or renovation. This exception shall not apply to work pertaining mechanical, electrical or plumbing installations nor shall this exception pertain to the licensing requirements for mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors.
105.1.4 Application for licenses.
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a residential building contractor as defined in this chapter shall make application to the Building Official. The Building Official shall provide application forms for this purpose. The completed forms shall include the name of the applicant and the applicant's employer, if any, applicant's home and business addresses, employer's address and a brief resume of training and experience. The completed forms must be accompanied or supplemented by affidavits and other documentation requested by the Building Official.
B. Any person aggrieved by the Building Official's decision may appeal to the Building Board of Appeals.
105.1.5 Issuance of license, fees and renewals.
A. Building contractor licenses and renewals shall be issued by the Building Official. All fees shall be paid to the City. Initial licenses shall be issued on approval by the Building Official. Renewal licenses shall be issued on presentation of a renewal application, a receipt for renewal fee and a certification by the Building Official that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the City code and all lawful orders of the City's Building Department.
B. All licenses shall expire on three years from the date of issue. Renewals may be secured in the thirty days preceding the expiration date. After the license has elapsed without license renewal, a new application must be submitted.
C. Application, license and registration fees shall be charged according to a schedule set by resolution of the City Council.
D. In all cases where licenses and registrations are not renewed timely, as set forth above, and the licensee has performed work regulated by this chapter after expiration of the license, a penalty of one-half the annual fee shall be added to the annual fee.
E. No license may be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred. No holder of a valid license shall obtain a permit under his license and then subcontract, sell or otherwise assign the work covered by the permit to a person or firm who does not have a valid license.
105.1.6 Liability insurance required. A Class B or Class C licensee shall maintain general and complete operations liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000 for all work performed that requires contractor licensing pursuant Section R105.1.3.
A. The carrier of any insurance coverage maintained by the licensee to meet this requirement shall notify the Building Official thirty days prior to the effective date of cancellation or reduction of the coverage.
B. The licensee shall cease operation immediately if the insurance coverage required by this rule is no longer in force and other insurance coverage meeting the requirements of this rule is not in force. A licensee shall not initiate any work which cannot reasonably be expected to be completed prior to the effective date of the cancellation of the insurance coverage required by this rule and of which the licensee has received notice, unless new insurance coverage meeting the requirements of this rule has been obtained and will be in force upon cancellation of the prior coverage.
105.1.7. Applicant Standing.
A. All applicants for residential building contractor licenses are presumed to be in good standing with the City and therefore have a right to submit applications for permits in accordance with the processes and standards set forth in this chapter. However, the City Administrator has the authority to place any application, including but not limited to licensing, construction plans, building permits, or certificates of occupancy, on hold indefinitely or to withdraw the City's consent at any stage in the respective process by providing written notice of the same by regular mail, in the event the residential building contractor has not fulfilled any significant obligations to the City with respect to current or previous building activities within the City. For the purposes of this section, "building activities" include activities and actions related to construction plans, building permits, certificates of occupancy, and site plans.
B. For the purposes of this section, "applicant" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, or any other business entity or proprietor of land who has applied or is applying for a residential building contractor's license. Any individual person or business entity with a five percent interest or more in the ownership or development of any particular property, whether previously approved or currently proposed, is an "applicant" for the purpose of enforcement of this section.
C. In the event the City Administrator exercises the discretion and authority set forth in this section by placing an application on hold or withdrawing a permit, any applicant may appeal that decision to the City Council within ten days of the date of the notice. The City Council shall hear and decide the appeal of the City Administrator's decision within thirty days after the applicant provides written notice of appeal to the City Administrator. If the City Council decides the appeal in favor of the applicant, the City Administrator shall immediately lift the administrative hold and ensure that the application is processed or the permit is reissued in accordance with the City's ordinances, processes, and procedures.
R108.3 Building permit valuation. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. The building official shall verify the applicant's valuation by using the most current Building Valuation Data Table published in Building Safety Journal to determine the permit value. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
7. The introductory paragraph of Section R.105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
8. The first subsection of Section R.105.2, entitled “Building:” is amended to read as follows:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
11. Reapplication of shingles and roof sheathing provided less than 50%> of the sheathing is replaced and other structural alterations are not required.
12. Reapplication of siding.
13. Window replacement provided window opening sizes are not altered and conforming rescue and escape windows are present in all sleeping rooms.
9. Amend, modify, or delete the following Sections from Chapter Three of the IRC as follows:
R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria. Buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code as limited by the provisions of this section. Additional criteria shall be established by the local jurisdiction and set forth in Table R301.2 (1).
Subject To Damage From | |||||||||||
Ground Snow Load |
Wind (mph) |
Seismic Design Category |
Weathering (a) |
Frost Line Depth (b) |
Termite (c) |
Decay (c) |
Winter Design Temp (e) |
Ice Shield Under- layment Required (h) |
Flood Hazards (g) |
Air Freezing Index (i) |
Mean Annual Temp G) |
25 |
115 |
A |
Severe |
42² |
M–H |
S–M |
-5° F |
Yes |
8/22/2002 |
2000 |
50 F |
R302.5.1 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 solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors.
Delete R302.13 Fire protection of Floors.
Delete R309.5 Fire sprinklers.
Delete R312.2 Window fall protection.
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses with five or more units.
Exceptions:
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
Delete Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.
Amend Section R314.4 of the IRC is to include the following Exception:
Exception: Interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required where alterations or repairs do not result in 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.
Add New Section R328: Data Communication Conduit. Minimum one inch (1”) diameter conduits shall be installed as specified by the Building Official.
10. Modify the following Sections from Chapter four of the IRC and inserting the following:
Add the following exception to Section R403.1.4.1. One story detached accessory building not used for human occupancy and not exceeding thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area may be constructed using reinforced concrete thicken slab edge on grade approved by the Building Official.
Add the following alternative foundation table to section 404.1.
Minimum Vertical Reinforcement for 8-inch Thick Concrete Wall
Wall Height | Vertical Reinforcement Bar Size and Spacing |
Less than 6-ft | Not Required |
6-ft to 8-ft | #4@ 32" o.c. |
9-ft to 10-ft | #4@ 10" o.c. #5@ 16" #6@ 22" o.c |
Greater than 10-ft | Design Required by Engineer
|
11. Delete Section R507.10.2 Wood post at deck guards
(Ord. 2023-20 – Sep. 23 Supp.)