City of Union, MO Adoption of Building Codes

[R.O. 2012 §500.010; CC 1992 §5-3; Ord. No. 1723 §1, 5-12-1986; Ord. No. 1941 §1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2133 §1, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 2403 §2, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2700 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3598 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Building Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.020 of this Article.

Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Code adopted in this Section shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.

Section 500.020 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.020; Ord. No. 2700 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3598 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

B-101.4.6 Energy: Delete in its entirety.

B-105.2 Permits — Building: Delete #1 and #2.

Electric: Repairs and Maintenance — Add to last sentence: as long as the existing branch circuit is not lengthened or added on to.

B-105.5 Expiration: Change from 180 days to 365 days.

B-109.2 Schedule of permit fees: ICC Fee Schedule.

B-308.5.1 Adult care facility: Delete the exception.

B-406.1.3 Garages and carports: Delete the exception.

B-406.1.4 Separation: Change #1 — ½ inch to ⅝ inch type X gypsum board. Delete #2 in its entirety.

B-419 Live/Work Units: Delete in its entirety.

B-906.1 Where required: Add the following: #1 group R-3 and U.

Add new #7 One- and two-family dwelling shall have minimum of 1 — 5 lb ABC extinguisher in dwelling.

B-907.2.3 Group-E: Delete exception #3.

B-907.2.4 Group-F: Delete the exception.

B-907.2.6.1 Group-I-1: Delete exception #1.

B-907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarms: Delete exception #2 thru 2.3.

B-907.11.5 New Section: Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

B-907.11.5.1 Where required: In use groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1, that rely on fuel gas or combustible liquid or wood burning appliance for heat, ventilation or hot water or has a garage attached to the structure, shall be equipped with at least one (1) approved carbon monoxide detector alarm in operating condition within fifteen (15) feet of every room used for sleeping purposes.

B-907.11.5.3 Type of Alarm: The required carbon monoxide detector(s) shall be one (1) of the following:

1. In new construction, required carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery back-up.

B-907.2.13 High-rise buildings: Change 75 feet to 35 feet.

B-907.2.14 Atriums more than two stories: Change to read: Connects two or more stories.

B-907.2.18.1 Smoke Detectors: Change #4 from 5,000 cfm to 2,000 cfm.

B-907.2.23 Battery Rooms: Delete the following: with a liquid capacity of 50 gallons.

B-1004.3 Posting of Occupant Load: Add the following: Use Group-E.

B-1011.1 Where Required: Delete exception #2.

B-1011.2 Illumination: Delete the exception.

B-1011.3 Tactile Exit Sign: Delete in its entirety.

B-1013.3 Opening Limitations: Change the following: Exception #1 change from 4 ⅜ inches to 4 inches. And Exception #6 change 4 ⅜ inches to 4 inches.

B-1024.1 General: Change 75 ft. to be 35 ft.

B-1029.1 General: Delete exception #4.

B-1804.4 Flood Zone Fill: Delete all, See Chapter 415 Code of Ordinances.

B-1805.2 Dampproofing: Delete the last sentence.

B-1807.1.4 Permanent Wood Foundations: Delete in its entirety.

B-1807.1.6.2 Concrete Foundation Walls: Delete #1 and Table 1807.1.6.2. Add the following: All concrete foundation walls shall be designed by a design professional.

B-1809.4 Depth and width of footings: Delete last sentence.

B-1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction: Delete Table 1809.7. Insert the following table.

Add the following table.

	Minimum Width and Thickness of Concrete or Masonry Footings Load-Bearing Value of Soil (psf) 1500 to 4000
	1-story	8" thick x 20" wide
	2-story	8" thick x 20" wide
	3-story	10" thick x 24" wide

Reinforcement: Two (2) No. 4 rebar continuous and in place.

B-1809.8 Plain Concrete Footings: Delete in its entirety.

B-1809.12 Timber Footings: Delete in its entirety.

B-1905.6.2 Frequency of testing: Delete exception.

B-2901.1 Scope: Delete last sentence.

The following Appendix will be adopted: Must review, committee recommends the following:

E. Supplementary accessibility requirements.

F. Rodent proofing.

I. Patio covers.

Section 500.030 Adoption of Electrical Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.030; CC 1992 §5-4; Ord. No. 1723 §2, 5-12-1986; Ord. No. 1941 §2, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2133 §2, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 2403 §5, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2702 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3595 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the National Electrical Code 2008 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, be it hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Electrical Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.035 of this Chapter.

Section 500.035 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.035; Ord. No. 2702 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3595 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

210.8 Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel:

Exception to (2): Garage door opener receptacles located in the ceiling and dedicated appliance receptacle shall be a simplex receptacle.

210.8 Exception to (5): Dedicated appliance receptacle and sump pump receptacle shall be a simplex receptacle.

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection: Delete in its entirety.

210.52 Small Appliances.

210.52(B)(1): Exception (2) Delete in its entirety and add the following: A receptacle for a built-in microwave or refrigeration appliance shall be required to be supplied from an individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater.

334.10 Uses Permitted.

334.10(2): Add the following: Not to exceed two (2) story in height.

334.10(3): Delete in its entirety.

334.10(4): Delete in its entirety.

334.15 Exposed Work.

334.15(B) Protection from Physical Damage: Add the following: All cables and wires that run out from the panel box location shall be protected and covered by an approved finish.

Section 500.040 Adoption of Plumbing Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.040; CC 1992 §5-6; Ord. No. 1723 §4, 5-12-1986; Ord. No. 1941 §4, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2133 §4, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 2403 §7, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2703 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3600 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Plumbing Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Plumbing Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.045 of this Chapter.

Section 500.045 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.045; Ord. No. 2703 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3600 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

P-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Union, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this code".

P-106.5.3 Expiration: Change the following — 180 days to 365 days.

P-106.6.2 Fees Schedule: The fees for plumbing work shall be as indicated in the schedule established in Article III Section 500.100 of this Chapter.

P-106.3 Fee Refund: Delete in its entirety.

P-108.4 Violation Penalties: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any of the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.

P-108.5 Stop Work Orders: Upon notice from the Code Official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

P-109.2 Membership of Board: The Board of Appeals shall consist of the Board of Adjustment as prescribed in Article II, Sections 400.050 through 400.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Union.

P-305.6.1 Sewer Depth: Delete in its entirety and add the following: All building sewers shall be a minimum depth of thirty (30) inches (76 cm) below grade.

P-312.5 Water supply system test: Change 50 psi to 80 psi for 15 minutes.

P-417.3 Shower waste outlet: Change from 1½" to 2" in diameter.

P-502.6 Prohibited Location: (New Section) Gas-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a sleeping room, bathroom, or a closet accessed through a sleeping room or bathroom.

P-602.3 thru P-602.5.1 Individual Water Supply: Delete in its entirety.

P-602.3 Separation of Water Service and Building Sewer: Delete exception #2.

P-Table 702.1 Above-ground Drainage and Vent Pipe: Delete Cellular Core.

P-Table 702.2 Underground Drainage and Vent Pipe: Delete Cellular Core.

P-Table 702.3 Building Sewer Pipe: Delete, replace with "See Chapter 700 of the Code of Ordinances."

P-Table 904.1 Roof Extension: All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches (305 mm) above the roof.

P-1113.1.5 Discharge Piping: (New Section) All sump pump piping shall be discharged to the outside only. Discharge to sanitary sewer is prohibited.

Section 500.050 Adoption of Mechanical Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.050; CC 1992 §5-7; Ord. No. 2403 §10, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2704 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3601 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Mechanical Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.051 of this Chapter.

Section 500.051 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.051; Ord. No. 2704 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3601 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

M-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Union, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this code".

M-105.2 Fees Schedule: The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the schedule established in Article III Section 500.100 of this Chapter.

M-106.4.3 Expiration: Change from 180 days to 365 days.

M-106.5.3 Fee Refunds: Delete #2 and #3.

M-108.4 Violation Penalties: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any of the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.

M-108.5 Stop Work Orders: Upon notice from the Code Official, work on any mechanical system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work.

The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

M-109 Delete entire section, replace with: The Board of Appeals shall consist of the Board of Adjustment as prescribed in Article II, Sections 400.050 through 400.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Union.

M-306.5 Equipment and Appliance on Roofs or Elevated Structures: Change: 16 ft. to 10 ft. or more. Delete: Exception.

M-502.16 Repair Garages for natural gas and hydrogen-fueled Vehicles: Delete the exception.

M-508.1 Make-up Air: Add the following — The make-up air shall automatically shut down at the time of discharge of the fire extinguishing system.

Section 500.052 Adoption of Fuel Gas Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.052; Ord. No. 2701 §1, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3597 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Fuel Gas Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fuel Gas Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.054 of this Chapter.

Section 500.054 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.054; Ord. No. 2701 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3597 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

FG-101.1 Title: Add the Name of City.

FG-106.5.3 Expiration: Change 180 days to 365 days.

FG-106.6.2 Fee Schedule: The permit fees for work shall be as indicated in the schedule established in Article III Section 500.100 of this Chapter.

FG-106.6.3 Fee Refund: Delete items 2 and 3.

FG-108.4 Violation Penalties: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any of the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.

FG-108.5 Stop Work Orders: Upon notice from the Code Official that any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

FG-109 Replace with: The Board of Appeals shall consist of the Board of Adjustment as prescribed in Article II, Sections 400.050 through 400.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Union.

FG-301.2 Energy Utilization: Delete in its entirety.

FG-401.5 Identification: Delete "for other than steel pipe".

FG-404.15.3 Tracer: Change tracer wire size from 18 AWG to 12 AWG.

FG-409.5.3 Located at manifold: Delete in its entirety.

FG-603 Log Lighters: Delete in its entirety.

Section 500.060 Adoption of International Residential Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.060; Ord. No. 2705 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3599 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Residential Building Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Residential Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 500.065 of this Chapter.

Section 500.065 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes.

[R.O. 2012 §500.065; CC 1992 §5-3.2; Ord. No. 1941 §5, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2133 §5, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 2403 §3, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2705 §2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 3599 §1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

The following Sections of the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

R-105.2 Work exempt from permit: Delete Building: #1, #2 and #10.

R-105.5 Expiration: Change first sentence: Every permit issued shall be valid for 365 days after its issuance.

R-202 Definitions: Add the following:

Balcony, Exterior: An exterior floor projecting from and supported by a structure without additional independent supports.

Decks: An exterior floor system supported on at least two opposing sides by adjoining structure and/ or posts, piers or other independent supports.

R-Table 301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:

	R-Table 301.2
	Ground snow load	20 psf
	Wind speed	90 mph (3 sec. gust) 76 mph (fastest mile)
	Seismic design	Category C
	Weathering	Severe
	Frost depth	30 inches
	Termite	Moderate to heavy
	Winter design temp.	0 to 10 degrees F
	Ice barrier underlayment	No
	Flood hazards	October 9, 2000 — Ordinance #2607
	Current FIRM	Panel 290137 0005 B Panel 290493 0160 B

R-Table 301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads: Delete the following words from footnote G — a pull down stairs.

R-Table 302.6 Dwelling/Garage Separation: Delete ½-inch gypsum board and insert ⅝-inch gypsum board.

R-302.11 Fireblocking: Add the following #7. Fireblocking is required in common wall between the living space and garage at midpoint.

R-303.3 Bathrooms — Exception: Add to last sentence: Outside will be considered as ridge vent, gable vent and soffit vent.

R-309.2 Carports: Delete the exception.

R-311.3.2 Floor elevations for other exterior doors: Delete the word "not" in the exception.

R-311.7.7 Handrails: Change to read as followed: Handrails shall be provided on at least one (1) side of each continuous run of treads or flight with three (3) or more risers.

R-312.3 Guards opening limitations: Delete exception #2.

R-313.2: Delete in its entirety.

R-317.1 Location required: Change #2 to read as followed: All sills or plates that rest on concrete or masonry slabs.

R-318.2 Chemical soil Treatment: Add to last sentence. When treating soil with chemicals a certification will be required from a licensed exterminator.

R-402.1 Wood Foundations: Delete in its entirety.

R-403.1 General: Delete the words — Wood Foundations.

Table R-403.1: Delete in its entirety. Add the following table.

Table 403.1
Minimum Width and Thickness of Concrete or Masonry Footings Load-Bearing Value of Soil (psf) 1,500 to 12,000
1-story 2-story 3-story	8" thick X 24" wide 8" thick X 24" wide 10" thick X 24" wide
Reinforcement — Two (2) #4 rebar continuous and tied in place.

Figure R-403.1 (2) Permanent Wood Foundation Wall Section: Delete in its entirety.

Figure R-403.1 (3) Permanent Wood Foundation Crawl Space Section: Delete in its entirety.

R-403.1.4.1 Frost Protection: Exceptions: Change #1 to 200 square feet and delete #2 and #3.

R-403.1.4.3 Cold Weather Requirements: Add the following: No concrete shall be poured or installed below a temperature of twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit (25°F).

R-403.1.4.4 Hot Weather Requirements: Add the following: During hot weather, proper attention shall be given to ingredients, production methods, handling placing, protection during curing to prevent excessive concrete temperatures or water evaporation that could impair the required strength or serviceability of the member or structure. No concrete shall be poured or installed when the temperature is above one hundred five degrees Fahrenheit (105°F).

R-403.2 Footing for Wood Foundations: Delete in its entirety.

R-403.3.3.3 Drainage: Delete last sentence — "or into an approved sewer system".

Table R-404.1.1 (1) Plain Concrete and Plain Masonry Foundation Walls: Delete in its entirety. Add the following table.

Table R-404.1.1(1)
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls
Maximum Wall and Spacing	Minimum Vertical/Horizontal Reinforcement Size and Spacing
Height	For 8" — 10" — 12" Walls All Soil Classes
4 ft.	Vertical — #4 @ 4 ft. O.C. Horizontal — #4 @ 2 ft. O.C.
8 ft.	Vertical — #4 @ 2 ft. O.C. Horizontal — #4 @ 2 ft. O.C. (minimum 4)
9 ft.	Vertical — #4 @ 2 ft. O.C. Horizontal — #4 @ 2 ft. O.C.
Over 10 ft.	Design required

Note:	a)	Mortar shall be type M or S; and masonry shall be laid in running board.
	b)	Vertical/horizontal reinforcement shall be grade 40 minimum. The distance from the face of the soil side of the wall to the center of vertical reinforcement shall be at least 5 inches for 8 inch walls, 6.76 inches for 10 inch walls and 8.75 inches for 12 inch walls.
	c)	Vertical rebar shall extend to within 6 inches from the top of foundation wall.

R-404.2 Wood Foundation Walls: Delete in its entirety. Add the following: are prohibited.

Table R-404.2.3 Plywood Grade and Thickness for Wood Foundation Construction: Delete in its entirety.

R-405.2 Wood Foundations: Delete in its entirety.

R-406.3 Dampproofing for Wood Foundations: Delete in its entirety.

R-408.4 Access: Change to the following: All access opening in this section shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches.

Table R-503.2.1.1(1) Allowable Spans and loads for wood Structural Panels for Roofs and Subfloors and combination Subfloor Underlayment:

Delete Minimum Nominal Panel Thickness ⅜" for Sheathing, Roof, Subfloor.

Delete Minimum Nominal Panel Thickness 19/23" and ⅝" for Underlayment, C-C Plugged, Single Floor, Roof, Combination subfloor underlayment.

R-504.0 Pressure Preservatively Treated — Wood Floors (On Ground): Delete in its entirety.

R-506.2.3 Concrete Floors (On Ground): Vapor Retarder: Delete exception #2.

R-702.3.8 Water Resistant Gypsum Board: Add the following sentence: Water resistant gypsum board shall be extended at least twenty-four (24) inches past any tub or shower enclosure or area.

M-1401.4.1 Height Limitation — Add New Section: Equipment installed outdoors shall be installed with a maximum height of three feet (3') from finish grade.

M-1502.4.4.1 Specified Length — Change: The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be 35 feet from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminal.

M-1507.4 Duct Material: New Section: All single-wall ventilation ducts serving toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be constructed of an approved rigid or flexible metal material. Vinyl duct is not allowed.

G-2412.5 Identification: Delete last sentence.

G-2420.5.1 Appliance shutoff valve.

G-2420.5.3 Located at Manifold: Delete in its entirety.

P-2902.5.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems: Change to read as follows:

The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.

P-2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems: Delete in entirety.

P-2905.4 thru P-2905.4.2: Delete in entirety.

P-2905.5 Table 2905.5 — Water Distribution System: The following shall not be used for water distribution piping. PE-AL-PEX pipe, PE-AL-HDPE, PE-AL-PE pipe, PP pipe or tubing.

P-2905.5.1 Under Concrete Slabs: New — Inaccessible water distribution piping under slabs shall be copper Type K, brass, ductile iron pressure pipe, all to be installed with approved fittings or bends. The minimum pressure rating tubing installed under slabs shall be 100 psi at 180' F.

P-2905.6 Table 2905.6 — Pipe Fitting: Delete the following materials from this table. ABS, PEX-AL-HDPE, PE-AL-PE, PEX-AL-PEX, PE, PP, PVC and Steel.

P-3002.1 Table 3002.1(1) Above-Ground Drainage and Vent Pipe: Delete the following materials from this table. ABS Pipe Sch. 40, solid, or cellular core, or composite wall, Polyolefin Pipe, PVC cellular core or composite wall.

P-3002.1 Table 3002.1(2) Underground Building Drainage And Vent Pipe: Delete the following materials from this table. ABS pipe Sch. 40, DR 22 (PS200) and DR-24 (PS140) with a solid, cellular core, or composite wall, Asbestos-cement pipe, Polyolefin pipe, PVC-Sch. 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140) cellular core or composite wall.

P-3002.2 Table 3002.2 Building Sewer Pipe: Delete the following materials from the table. ABS pipe Sch. 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140 ) with a solid, cellular core or composite wall. PVC in cellular core or composite wall, PE Plastic pipe SDR-PR, Polyolefin pipe, PVC 3.25 O.D. cellular core or composite wall, Vitrified clay pipe.

P-3002.3 Table 3002.3 Pipe Fittings: Delete the following materials from this table. ABS Plastic Pipe, Asbestos Cement, Polyolefin, Vitrified clay.

P-3005.4.1 Branch and stack sizing: Change the following: Below grade drain pipes shall be not less than two (2) inches in diameter.

P-3102.1 Required vent extension: Add the following: Every building shall have a main stack vent a minimum of three (3) inches in diameter that is either a vent stack or a vent stack. Such shall run undiminished in size and as directly as possible from the building drain through to the open air above the roof. All other vents to no less than two (2) inches in diameters.

P-3102.4 Vent Termination: New — Every vent stack or stack vent shall terminate to the open air outside.

P-3103.1 Roof Extension: Change the following: Six (6) inches above roof, to Twelve (12) inches above the roof.

P-3114.1 General: Add the following sentence: Where approved by the Building Official.

P-3303.1.5 Discharge piping location: New — All sump pumps piping shall be piped to discharge to the outside only. Discharge into a sanitary sewer is prohibited.

International Residential Code

Chapter 34 through 41. Delete in its entirety. Insert NEC 2008, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.

Chapter 42 — Swimming Pools

Delete in its entirety.

Chapter 43 — Class 2 Remote Control Signaling and power limiting circuits.

Delete in its entirety.

Appendix: Verbage seems to indicate that these sections are not mandatory, unless specifically adopted. Will not be adopted.

Chapter 11 — Energey Efficiency: Delete in its entirety.

Section 500.070 Property Maintenance Code Adopted.

[R.O. 2012 §500.070; CC 1992 §5-5; Ord. No. 1723 §3, 5-12-1986; Ord. No. 1941 §3, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2133 §3, 1-10-1994; Ord. No. 2403 §6, 11-10-1997]

For the purpose of the protection of the public health, safety and welfare with respect to establishing minimum standards for buildings used for dwelling purposes, there is hereby adopted the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, 1996 Edition, as recommended by the Building Officials Conference of America. One (1) copy of the Property Maintenance Code adopted in this Section shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City for public inspection.

Section 500.080 Fire Prevention Code.

[R.O. 2012 §500.080; Ord. No. 2706 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 2828 §1, 5-12-2003; Ord. No. 3596 §§1 — 2, 10-11-2010]

Adoption Of The Fire Code. A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Union, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council Inc., be it hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Union, Missouri, for the control of building and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (B) of this Section.

Additions, Insertions, Deletions And Changes. The following Sections of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby revised as follows:

F-101.1 Title: Add the Name of City.

F-103.2.2 Inspections Authorized: Delete in its entirety.

F-105.1.2 Type of Permits: Delete #1. Operational Permits.

F-105.1.3 Permits for the same location: Delete in its entirety.

F-105.3.1 Expiration: Change 180 days to 365 days.

F-105.6 Thru F-105.46 Required Operational Permits: Delete in its entirety.

F-108.1 Board of Appeals: The Board of Appeals shall consist of the Board of Adjustment as prescribed in Article II, Sections 400.050 through 400.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Union.

F-109.3 Violation Penalties: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any of the codes adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.

F-111.4 Stop Work Orders: Upon notice from the Code Official, any work that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

F-307.1 Thru F-307.5 Open Burning: Delete in its entirety. Add the following: Open burning shall be conducted in accordance with 10CSR10-6.045.

F-309.7 Forklifts: Add new Section: Forklifts powered by a liquid fuel or LP gas are not allowed to be used within a strip center that is occupied by more than one (1) tenant unless approved by the Code Official.

F-505.1 Address Identification: Change to read as follows: Letters and numbers shall be a minimum of three (4) inches in height for residential, and six (6) inches in height for commercial, and a minimum stroke of one-half (½) inches wide.

F-903.3.8 Inspector's Test Outlet: New Section: An inspector's test outlet, equivalent to the flow from a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system, shall be installed on each floor where a water flow alarm device is required in Section 903.4.2.

F-907.2.6.2 Group I-2: Delete exception #1 and #2.

F-907.2.8.1 Group R-1: Delete exception #1.

F-1007.1 Accessible means of egress Required: Delete all exceptions. (1, 2 and 3).

F-1013.3 Opening Limitations: Delete exception #1. Change #6 from 4 ⅜ inches to 4 inches.

F-1029.1 Emergency Escape and Rescue General: Delete exceptions #4 and #7.

Section 500.081 Applicability of BOCA Code — Participation in Fire Protection District — Inspections.

[R.O. 2012 §500.081; CC 1992 §9-2; Ord. No. 1945 §1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2403 §11, 11-10-1997; Ord. No. 2706 §2, 1-14-2002]

Adoption of the Fire Prevention Code as set out in Section 500.080 will therefore join the City with the Union Fire Protection District to allow their inspection of buildings within the City as needed for compliance with the BOCA Codes.

Section 500.082 Permits.

[R.O. 2012 §500.082; CC 1992 §9-3; Ord. No. 1945 §1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2706 §2, 1-14-2002]

The City does not issue building permits in relation to the Fire Prevention Code; however, the City does hereby encourage all its citizenry to comply with all Codes required by the Fire Protection District.

Section 500.083 Cooperation by City With Fire Protection District.

[R.O. 2012 §500.083; CC 1992 §9-4; Ord. No. 1945 §1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2706 §2, 1-14-2002]

It shall be the policy of the City to work with the appropriate Fire Protection District for the purpose of fire prevention.

Section 500.084 Charges by City to Fire Protection District — Exemption of City From Permit Fees.

[R.O. 2012 §500.084; CC 1992 §9-5; Ord. No. 1945 §1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 2706 §2, 1-14-2002]

The City shall not charge the Fire Protection District for any water usage or cost of maintenance of City-owned fire hydrants in its duties, excluding domestic water at the various stations, which shall be charged at the normal rate as provided for by this Code, and, in return, the Fire Protection District shall not charge the City for any fire permits that may be needed within the City-owned buildings or future buildings.