A. General Amendments to the IBC, IRC and IEBC:
Any references to the International Electrical Code shall be amended to read currently adopted electrical code.
Any references to the International Plumbing Code shall be amended to read currently adopted plumbing code.
B. Amendments To The IBC:
Section 101 Scope and General Requirements
101.1. Insert: City of Waterloo
101.4 Reference Codes.
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. Delete the following sentence:
The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 103.1 Permits
105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Building:
1. “One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet. Delete in its entirety.
2. Delete and replace with: “Fences not over 4 feet high.”
10. “Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.” Delete in its entirety.
Add the following exemptions:
14. Installation or replacement of storm windows and doors.
15. Replacement of broken glass in windows.
16. Repair or replacement of an overhead garage door when the opening remains the same size.
17. Minor wall repair in connection with Item 7.
18. Exterior arbors not over 5 foot 9 inches in height used for support of plants and not over 120 square feet in overall area.
Delete in its entirety:
Electrical
Gas
Mechanical
Plumbing
Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses.
Add Subsection 108.1.1: Storage containers may be used for storage of construction materials associated with construction on a construction site without requiring a temporary permit. Storage containers are not allowed to be used as permanent storage unless the structure and use conforms to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare.
Section 109 Fees.
Add Subsection 109.2.1: By request of the Building Official, all building permit and inspection fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid prior to issuance of a permit or re-inspection. See table 1-B.
Add Subsection 109.5.1: By request of the Building Official, plan review fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid at time of permit application.
Section 1612 Flood Loads.
1612.3. Establishment of flood hazard areas. Delete in its entirety.
1612.4. Flood hazard documentation. Delete in its entirety.
C. Amendments To The IRC:
Adopt Appendix AJ - Existing Buildings and Structures in its entirety.
Amend the IRC as follows:
Section R105 Permits
R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Building.
1. Delete in its entirety and replace with: “Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and no taller than 10' in height measured to the highest point of the structure.”
2. Delete in its entirety and replace with: “Fences not over 4 feet high.”
7. Delete in its entirety and replace with: “Swimming pools that are accessory to one and two family dwellings.”
10. Delete entire exemption for decks.
Delete in its entirety:
Electrical
Gas
Mechanical
Plumbing
R105.3.1.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding. Delete this section in its entirety.
TABLE R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria amended as follows:
Ground Snow Load | Wind Design | Seismic Design Category | Subject To Damage From | |||||
Speed (mph) | Topographic Effects | Special Wind Region | Windbourne Debris Zone | Weathering | Frost Line Depth | Termite | ||
30 psf | 107 (48) | no | no | no | A | Severe | 42" | Moderate |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Flood Hazards | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temp |
Yes | 7/18/201 1 | 2500 | 46.3 |
Table R302.1(1) Exterior Walls is amended as follows:
Exterior Wall Element | Minimum Fire-Resistance Rating | Minimum Fire Separation Distance | |
Exterior Wall Element | Minimum Fire-Resistance Rating | Minimum Fire Separation Distance | |
Walls | (Fire-resistance rated) | 1 hour-tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure from both sides | < 3 feet |
(Not fire-resistance rated) | 0 hours | 3 feet | |
Projections | (Fire-resistance rated) | 1 hour on the underside | 3 feet to < 5 feet |
(Not fire-resistance rated) | 0 hours | 5 feet | |
Openings in walls | Not allowed | N/A | < 3 feet |
Unlimited | 0 hours | > 3 feet | |
Penetrations | All | Comply with R317.3 | < 3 feet |
None required | > 3 feet | ||
Section R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors - Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R313. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems - Delete this section in its entirety.
The IRC Section R322. Flood Resistant Construction - Delete this section in its entirety.
The IRC Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection. Amend Exception 1 by deleting the exception in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “Detached accessory buildings 849 square feet or less need only have a Monolithic slab-on-ground with turned-down footing. A minimum of 12 inches deep and 8 inches wide at the base, including two #4 rebar continuous around the outside perimeter, within the top and bottom one-third of the footing.”
Section R408.3, Unvented crawl space, Item number 1 is amended as follows: And capped with a concrete slab having a minimum thickness of two inches.
IRC Part V-Mechanical: Chapters 12 through 23.
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
IRC Part VI Fuel Gas: Chapter 24.
Delete this chapter in its entirety.
Part VII Plumbing: Chapters 25 through 33.
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
Part VIII - Electrical: Chapters 34 through 43.
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
D. Amendments To The IEBC:
Amend the IEBC as follows:
Section 101.1. Insert: City of Waterloo
Section 109.3.8. Delete “that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety”. (Ord. 5629, 12-20-2021)