The International Building Code, adopted by § 4-301, is hereby changed, altered, modified or otherwise amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wamego, Kansas, herein after known as “this code”.
(b) Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authority for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
1. One story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 7 feet in height measured from grade on the low side to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
6. Sidewalks, driveways and non-enclosed or covered decks not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade at any point, not over any story or basement below and not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
13. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
14. Changes of occupancy to an equal or lesser hazard category as denoted in both Table 1012.4 and Table 1012.5 of the 2012 International Existing Building Code where no other work requiring a permit is being done.
15. Application of siding materials and roofing materials which do not increase the load on the structure (i.e. removal and replacement work is exempt).
(c) Section 109.4 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee equal to one-half of the permit fee in addition to the required permit fees at the discretion of the Building Official.
(d) Section 406.3.4 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 406.3.4 Separation. Separations shall comply with the following:
1. The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic by means of gypsum board, not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in thickness, applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms by not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) type X gypsum board and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to structures supporting the separation from habitable rooms above the garage. Door openings between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with either solid wood doors or solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) in thickness, or in compliance with Section 716.5.3 with a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted.
2. Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating the dwelling unit, including its attic area, from the garage shall be constructed of sheet steel of not less than 0.019 inches (0.48 mm), in thickness, and shall have no openings into the garage.
3. A separation is not required between a Group R-3 and a U carport, provided the carport is entirely open on at least two or more sides and there are not enclosed areas above.
(e) Section 903.3.1.2.1 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and Decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, breezeways of combustible construction, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies, breezeways and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
(f) Section 903.4.2 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible/visual devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building directly above the fire department connection or an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
(g) Section 906.1.1 Exception, of the International Building Code is hereby deleted.
(h) Section 1008.1.9.3 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1008.1.9.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent the operation of doors where any of the following exists:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Group B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main exterior door or doors is permitted to be equipped with thumb turn operated locking devices from the egress side provided:
2.1 A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. This sign shall be in letters one inch high on a contrasting background.
2.2. Doors other than those regulated by exception 2 in Group B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, having an occupant load of 500 or less, the secondary exterior door or doors is permitted to be equipped with thumb turn operated locking devices from the egress side.
2.3. Doors serving rooms or spaces accessory to group A occupancies not in the means of egress for the group A occupancy, are permitted to be equipped with thumb turn operated locking devices from the egress side.
2.4. The use of key operated or thumb turn locking devices is revocable by the Building Official for due cause.
3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.
4. Doors from individual dwelling units or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool.
5. Fire doors after the minimum elevated temperature has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test procedures.
(i) Section 1009.16 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1009.16 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than four units vertical in twelve units horizontal (33 percent slope) or unless deemed not necessary by the Building Official. In buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device.
(j) Section 1013.4 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1013.4. Opening limitations. Open guards shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4-1/2 inches (102 mm) in diameter cannot pass through.
Exceptions:
1. The open space between the intermediate rails or ornamental pattern of guardrails in areas of commercial and industrial-type occupancies which are not accessible to the public may be such that a sphere 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter cannot pass through.
2. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom element of a guardrail at the open side of a stairway may be of such size that a sphere 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter cannot pass through.
3. At elevated walking surfaces for access to and use of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems or equipment, guards shall have balusters or be of solid materials such that a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches cannot pass through any opening.
(k) Section 1013.8 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1013.8 Window sills. In occupancy groups R-2 and R-3, one and two family and multiple family dwellings, where the opening of the sill portion of an operable window is located more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be at a height not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above the finished floor surface of the room in which the window is located. Operable sections of windows located lower than 18 inches (457.2 mm) shall be limited to a 4 inch (101.6 mm) opening or be supplied with approved guards when more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or surface below.
(l) Section 1029.1 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1029.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue in group R as applicable in Section 101.2 and Group I-1 occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Such openings shall open directly into a public street, public alley, yard or court.
Exception:
In other than Group R-3 occupancies, buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 may have the required above grade egress windows fixed in a closed position as long as the required ventilation is maintained.
(m) Section 1029.2 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1029.2 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.
(n) Chapter 11 of the International Building Code is hereby deleted.
(o) Section 1704.2 Exceptions of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 1704.2 Exception: Special inspections are not required when approved by the Building Official. The Building Official may also accept inspector qualifications other than those required in this code for specific projects.
(p) Section 2701.1 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 2701.1 Scope. This chapter governs the electrical components, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code as adopted in § 4-402 of the city code of ordinances.
(q) Section 2702.1 of the International Building Code is hereby changed to read as follows:
Section 2702.1 Installation. Emergency and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with this code, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111.
(r) Chapter 34 of the International Building Code is hereby deleted.
(Ord. 1629, passed 5-4-2014; Ord. 1772, passed 6-21-2022)