4-1-2: AMENDMENTS:
The following amendments shall be applicable to the codes adopted:
Table 1607.1 of the international building code is amended to require a minimum uniform live load of 40 psf in item 25 for habitable attics and sleeping rooms.
Section 1608 of the international building code is amended to include that the minimum uniformly distributed roof design snow load shall be 25 psf. The live load of 10 psf in uninhabitable attics without storage of residential buildings need not be simultaneously applied with this minimum roof snow load.
Section R102.7 of the international residential code is amended to delete the words "the international property maintenance code or".
Section R105.2, of the international residential code, delete the entire paragraph titled "Electrical"; and delete the last two paragraphs beginning with "The stopping of leaks..." and "The clearing of stoppages..." in their entirety.
Section R301.2.3 of the international residential code is amended to include that the minimum uniformly distributed roof design snow load shall be 25 psf. The live load of 10 psf in uninhabitable attics without storage need not be simultaneously applied with this minimum roof snow load.
Table R301.5 of the international residential code is amended to require a minimum uniformly distributed live load in sleeping rooms of 40 psf.
Section R403.1.1 of the international residential code is amended to add the subsection R403.1.1.1, "Foundations With Stemwalls. Foundations with stemwalls shall be provided with a minimum of one no. 4 bar at the top of the wall and one no. 4 bar at the bottom of the footing. Where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one no. 4 bar shall be provided at not more than 6 feet on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches clear of the bottom of the footing and extend a minimum of 14 inches into the stem wall."
Table R404.1.1(2) of the international residential code is amended as follows: Add footnote reference "f" after the word concrete in the title. Add footnote "f. One no. 4 bar horizontal reinforcement is required at 4 feet on center, with the top bar to be placed 3" to 6" below the top of the wall. One no. 4 bar is required horizontally and vertically around formed openings, extending 2 feet beyond the opening. One no. 4 bar shall be placed diagonally at corners of openings subject to cracking".
(Ord. 3072, 6-2-2014)