8-1-2-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:
Section R101.1 Insert: [City of Sun Valley, Idaho].
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit is amended as follows:
      2.   Fences not over six (6) feet high unless regulated by Sun Valley Development Code.
Section R108.2 is amended to read:
   Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit based on the total value of construction shall be in accordance with the schedule set forth in Table 1-A as established by resolution of the City of Sun Valley.
Section R105.10 is amended as follows:
   R105.10 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Every permit shall be valid for a total of twenty-four (24) months from the date of commencement of work after which it shall automatically terminate and become null and void. The building official and/or the city council may extend the time of completion for the building or work for successive periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated which prevented completion within the original (24) month period or any subsequent extensions. If the building or work authorized by the permit has not been completed during the said twenty-four (24) months, plus the 6-month extensions, then before work can proceed, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so. The applicant shall resubmit and apply for a new permit and shall pay all fees as required, and if applicable, shall obtain design review approval.
Section R108.2 is amended to read:
   R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as set forth in Table 1-A as established by resolution 2020-13 of the city of Sun Valley.
Sections R115, R116, and R117 are added as follows:
   R115 Indemnity. Every person, firm, or corporation to whom permission has been granted under the terms of this code and the general ordinances to utilize public property for any construction activity shall at all times assume full responsibility for all work associated with the permit. Such permission shall be further conditioned for the use of public property to all at all times release, hold harmless and indemnify the city of Sun Valley and all of its agents and employees from any and all responsibility, liability, loss or damage resulting to any persons or property or caused by or incidental to the construction activity.
   R116 Insurance. Any person, firm or corporation, demolishing or moving any building, structure or utility, shall deposit with the building official a certificate of insurance showing the city of Sun Valley as a named insured on the insurance policy. The certificate of insurance shall evidence that the liability insurance policy covers the policy holder and the city of Sun Valley as named insured. Such insurance shall be valid at all times during demolition or moving operations. Said liability insurance coverage shall be in the amount of at least $1,000,000 for bodily or personal injury, death, or property damage or loss as the result of any one (1) occurrence or accident, regardless of the number of persons injured or the number of claimants. The purpose of the insurance required hearing is specified in section 3301 of the 2018 International Building Code.
   R117 Damage To Public Property. As a condition to obtaining a building permit, the permittee assumes liability for any damage to public property occasioned by such work associated with the permit.
Section R202 is amended by adding the following definition:
   Commencement of Work. Any excavation including the removal of topsoil or any removal of trees or brush preparatory to excavation shall be defined as the commencement of work authorized by a permit.
Table R301.2.(1) Insert:
 
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOADo
120 PSF
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf
D1
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Speedd (mph)
90 mph
Topographic Effectsk
No
Special wind regionl
No
Windborne debris zonem
No
Weatheringa
Severe
 
 
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WINTER DESIGN TEMPe
 
-20 F
ICE BARRIER UNDER- LAYMENT REQUIREDh
YES 24" inside of wall line
FLOOD HAZARDSg
 
6/5/1978
AIR FREEZING INDEXi
 
2000
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPi
 
40° F
Frost line depthb
32"
Termitec
Slight to Moderate
 
 
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation
5945
Latitude
44 N
Winter Heating
70
Summer Cooling
75
Cooling temperature difference
25
Wind velocity heating
15
Wind velocity Cooling
7.5
Coincident wet bulb
61
 
 
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Altitude correction factor
0.92
Indoor design Temperature
72
Design temperature cooling
75
Heating temperature difference
90
Daily Range
H
Winter Humidity
30%
Summer Humidity
30%
 
Section R310.7 is added as follows:
   R310.7 Key Boxes. A Supra brand key box shall be installed in an approved location containing keys necessary to gain access as required by the fire code official.
Section R313.3 is added to read:
   R313.3 One and two family dwellings automatic fire systems. All new construction of one and two-family dwellings and townhome buildings of six thousand (6,000) square feet or greater shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed. Where an addition or alteration to an existing building brings the total area of the building over six thousand (6,000) square feet, only the additional or altered area must have an approved automatic sprinkler system. Square footage is calculated using the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior surface of the walls in addition to the area of horizontal roof projections that are greater than 4 feet.
   Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where an addition or alteration to an existing building brings the total area of the building over six thousand (6,000) square feet and the addition or alteration in under one thousand (1,000) square feet. The addition or alteration will not require an automatic fire suppression system to be installed.
Section R319.1 sentence six is amended to read:
   R319.1 Address identification. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inches and shall be placed a minimum of 4 feet above finished grade.
Section R902.1 is amended to read:
   R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with a Class A roof covering or assembly containing no wood products as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Where an addition to an existing structure exceeds 1,000 square feet of roof area, the entire structure must be upgraded to a class A roof covering or assembly containing no wood products. Class A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108.
Section R905.1.4 is added as follows:
   R905.1.4 Reroof Requirements. When a structure is being reroofed it is required to have a class A roof covering or assembly containing no wood products. Class A or the highest rated covering that matches existing covering is required when less than twenty-five (25) percent of the roof areas is being repaired and additional areas are not subsequently repaired within five (5) years.
Section R910 is added to read:
   R910 Snow Retention Devices. These devises are permanently attached to the roofing assembly and shall be placed on the roof above, including but not limited to, skylights, sun rooms, greenhouses, and pedestrian areas, to limit the potential for sliding snow or ice onto pedestrian areas below said roof areas for all occupancies. Minimum design shall be equal to the design roof snow load of 100 pounds per square foot.
Section R1003.9.2 is amended to read:
   R1003.9.2 Spark arrestors. A spark arrestor is required on masonry chimneys and shall meet all of the following requirements:
Section R1005.9 is added to read:
   R1005.9 Chimney Chases. Factory-built solid fuel burning appliances within a shaft or chase shall be protected on the interior (flue) side with a layer of 5/8" Type X drywall or equivalent.
Section R1007 is added to read:
   R1007 Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces. Temporary fire pits, non-temporary fire pits, and outdoor fireplaces shall burn non-solid fuel only.
Section A0103.3 is added to Appendix O to read:
   Section A0103.2 Vehicular Gate Approval. Vehicular gates shall be approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 550, 12-3-2020)