The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2018 as published by the International Code Council, Inc., Chapters 1 through 23, 42 and 44, Section P2904, and Appendixes A through E, G, H, J, K, as amended through 2018, a copy of which is on file with the Department of Planning of the City of Havre de Grace, is hereby adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Havre de Grace.
The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2018 shall be adopted with the following amendments:
A. 
The name of the jurisdiction in the second line of R101.1, Title, on page 1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2018 shall be "the City of Havre de Grace."
B. 
Add a new section, Section R101.4, Safeguards during construction: "The provisions of Chapter 33 of the 2018 International Building Code, as amended, shall be applicable to all construction sites possessing a valid building permit."
C. 
Section R102.7, Existing structures: References to the "International Fire Code" shall be changed to the "State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code."
D. 
Sections R103 through R114 are deleted, and Sections 103 through 116 of the 2018 International Building Code, as amended, shall apply.
E. 
Section R202 "fire separation distance" definition shall be amended as follows: add new item 4. To an exclusive use easement line.
F. 
Section R202, "manufactured home" definition shall be amended as follows: in the 7th line, delete "or without," and delete the last two sentences of the definition.
G. 
Table R301.2(1) shall read as follows:
Ground snow load:
30 lbs
Wind speed:
90 mph
Topographic effects:
No
Special wind region:
No
Wind-borne debris zone:
No
Seismic design category:
A
Weathering:
Severe
Frost line depth:
30 inches
Termite:
Moderate to heavy
Winter design temp.:
13° F.
Ice barrier underlayment:
No
Flood hazards:
FIRM date 04/19/2016
Air freezing index:
645
Mean annual temp.:
53.2° F.
H. 
Add Section R302.1.1 Balconies and decks on townhomes: "All portions of balconies and decks on townhomes constructed of combustible materials shall not be located closer than 24 inches ( 609. 6 mm) to any property line."
I. 
Tables R302.1(1) and R302.1(2) shall have the following line added to the bottom of each table:
All portions of attached decks and open roof covered decks. Open roof covered decks may have a maximum opaque wall surface area of 50%
Not allowed
N/A
<2 feet
J. 
Add a new section, Section R312.1.1.1, Areaway guards: "A guardrail or other approved barrier shall be installed on areaway walls with a grade level elevation difference of greater than 48 inches (1,219.2 mm). Guards shall be constructed in accordance with Section R312."
K. 
Section R326.1, General, shall read as follows: "All swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be provided with barrier protection in accordance with Section 305 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. No property owner or contractor shall fill a new swimming pool or spa with water until a permanent or temporary barrier has been approved. A temporary barrier may remain in place for no more than 30 days unless approved by the Building Official."
L. 
New Subsection 326.2 is added as follows: "326.2 Suction entrapment avoidance. All swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be provided with suction entrapment avoidance in accordance with Section 310 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code."
M. 
New Subsection 326.3 is added as follows: "326.3 Grading. In-ground swimming pools require silt fencing to be installed around work area. Final grading cannot impact stormwater runoff onto neighboring properties. Excavated material to be removed from property."
N. 
Section R405.1 is amended by deleting the exception at the end of the section, and adding the words "in accordance with the Harford County Plumbing Code" after the word "system" in the seventh line.
O. 
Section R506.2.2 is amended by deleting the exception at the end of the section.
P. 
Add Section R703.9.3, Special inspections: "Special inspections shall be required for all EIFS applications.
Exceptions:
1.
Special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications installed over a water-resistive barrier with a means of draining moisture to the exterior.
2.
Special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications installed over masonry or concrete walls."
Q. 
Add Section R903.4.2, Gutters and leaders: "Gutters and leaders shall be installed in accordance with the Harford County Plumbing Code. No rain leader shall discharge closer than 10 feet to any lot line or encroach upon a stormwater management easement."
R. 
Chapter 11 is deleted in its entirety, and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code is inserted in lieu thereof.
Nothing in this article or in the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2018 hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any existing suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any vested rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed, and any amendments thereto; nor shall any preexisting legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected merely by the passage of this article.