[Ord. No. 1378 §17, 3-20-2013; Ord.
No. 1570, 12-21-2022]
A.
There
is hereby adopted the International Residential Code 2018, to include
Appendices E, H, J, K, and P, published by the International Code
Council, for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment,
use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in
the City of Mission, providing for the issuance of permits and collection
of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of such International Residential Code, 2018
edition, on file in the office of the Building Official are hereby
referred to as the IRC, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this chapter, subject only to the express amendments and
deletions provided herein.
B.
Wherever
the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Building Code,
adopted hereby, said term shall mean the City of Mission.
[Ord. No. 1378 §18, 3-20-2013; Ord.
No. 1570, 12-21-2022]
Any person violating any provision of such code shall be punished as provided in Section 100.100 of the Mission City Code.
[Ord. No. 1378 §19, 3-20-2013; Ord.
No. 1570, 12-21-2022]
For the purposes of the International Residential Code, 2018
Edition, as adopted, the following words and phrases shall have the
following meanings:
The term "approved certified sprinkler system" shall mean one that has been designed by an engineer who is licensed
in the State of Kansas, and installed by a contractor licensed to
do so by the Kansas State Fire Marshall, and approved by the County
Building Code Official.
[Ord. No. 1378 §20, 3-20-2013; Ord.
No. 1570, 12-21-2022]
The following provisions of the International Residential Code,
as adopted, shall be omitted and not applicable under this code unless
amended:
a)
Section
R112 Board of Appeals.
b)
Section
R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation.
c)
Section
R309.5 Fire Sprinklers.
d)
Section
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
e)
Section
R314.2.2 Alterations, Repairs and Additions.
f)
Section
R402.1 Wood Foundations.
g)
Section
R404.1.1 Design Required.
h)
Section
R404.4 Retaining Walls.
i)
Section
R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundations.
j)
Section
R502.6.2 Joist Framing.
k)
Section
R703.2 Water-Resistive Barrier.
l)
Section
N1101.5 Information on Construction Documents.
m)
Section
N1101.13 Compliance.
n)
Table
N1102.1.2 Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component.
o)
Section
N1102.4.1.2 Testing.
p)
Section
N1102.4.4 Rooms Containing Fuel Burning Appliances.
q)
Section
N1103.3.2.1 Sealed Air Handler.
r)
Section
N1103.3.3 Duct Testing.
s)
Section
N1103.3.5 Building Cavities.
t)
Section
N1104 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems.
u)
Section
N1106.2 Mandatory Requirements.
v)
Table
N1106.4 Maximum Energy Rating Index.
[Ord. No. 1378 §21, 3-20-2013; Ord.
No. 1570, 12-21-2022]
The following amendments shall be made:
a)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Sections R103 through R114 and adding a new Section
R103 to read as follows:
R103.1 Administrative Provisions. The administrative provisions
of the 2018 International Building Code, Chapter 1 and as amended
in the Mission Municipal Code, along with Sections R101 and R102 of
the IRC shall govern all matters within the scope of this code.
b)
Amend
Section R108.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures,
electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring
a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as set forth by resolution
of the City Council. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed
so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves
deferred submittal items, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
Applications shall be considered inactive and/or abandoned thereby
becoming null and void by expiration of the following:
1.
The building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such permit; or
2.
The building or work authorized by such permit has not progressed
to the point of the next required inspection within ninety (90) days
of either the issuance of the permit, or from the date of the last
inspection.
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Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one-half (1/2) the
amount required for a new permit for such work, provided, no changes
have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications
for such work; and provided, further, that the untimely progress has
not exceeded one year.
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In order to renew action on a permit that has expired for a
period exceeding one (1) year, the permittee shall pay a new full
permit fee. The Building Code Official is authorized to grant, in
writing, one (1) extension of time, for a period not to exceed one
hundred eighty (180) days. The extension shall be requested in writing
and justifiable cause demonstrated.
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c)
Amend
Section R113.4 of the IRC to read as follows:
Section R113.4 Violation Penalties. At the end of the paragraph add the following language: Violation of any provision of this code shall be an unlawful act. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this code occurs or continues, shall also be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and shall be punishable as provided in Municipal Code Section 100.100.
d)
Amend
Table R301.2 (1) of the IRC to read as follows:
Table R301.2(1); The following values shall be inserted into
the table:
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Ground snow load (psf)
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20
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Wind design speed (mph)
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115
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Topographical effects
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No
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Windborne debris zone
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No
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Special wind region
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No
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Seismic design category
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A
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Weathering
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Severe
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Frost line depth
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36 inches
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Termite
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Moderate to heavy
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Winter design temp
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6 degrees F.
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Ice barrier required
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Yes
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Air freezing index
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1,000
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Mean annual temp
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54.7 degrees F.
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Flood hazard
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Current FIRM
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e)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section 303.4 to read as follows:
R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation. Where the air infiltration rate
of a dwelling unit is less than three (3) air changes per hour when
tested with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in
accordance with Section N1102.4.1.2, the dwelling unit shall be provided
with whole-house ventilation in accordance with Section M1507.3.
f)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R306.5 to read as follows:
R306.5 New single-family dwellings toilet facilities. Toilet
facilities shall be provided within five hundred (500) feet (measured
from the property line adjacent to the street for platted subdivisions
along the public way) for all new single-family dwellings starting
from the time of the first footing inspection until facilities are
available in the dwelling. If the facilities are not located on the
job site, the location of the required facilities shall be posted
on the job site or other certification provided to the Building Code
Official to verify the availability of toilet facilities. The facilities
on the site shall be removed prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy.
g)
Amend the IRC by adding a new Section
R306.6 to read as follows:
R306.6 New single-family dwellings construction site maintenance.
All construction sites shall be maintained in a good, clean, and safe
condition, including, but not limited to, the following minimum requirements:
A)
Construction materials shall be stored, maintained and secured so
as to prevent safety risk or danger. Accumulated construction debris
shall be hauled away and disposed of at an approved landfill. Dumpsters
shall be emptied or removed when full and may be used only for construction
debris. Construction materials shall not be stored in a public right-of-way.
B)
All mud, dirt, or debris deposited on any street, crosswalk, sidewalk,
or other public property as a result of excavation, construction,
or demolition shall be immediately broom cleaned to the extent possible
and disposed of in an acceptable manner.
C)
It shall be unlawful to intentionally place, deposit, or otherwise
dispose of construction debris in any public or private sewer.
D)
Airborne particles shall be controlled on the property at all times
during work by means of a water truck and/or spraying equipment, or
other water sources capable of spraying and thoroughly saturating
all portions of the structure and surrounding property affected by
the work. Spraying shall be undertaken at all times necessary to thoroughly
control the creation and migration of airborne particles, including,
without limitation, dust, from the subject property.
E)
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any radio, media
player, telecommunications device or other such object at such a volume
or in any other manner that would cause a nuisance or disturbance
to any person.
F)
Every contractor shall be responsible for all actions of their employees,
agents, and subcontractors under this Subsection, and shall be responsible
for all violations of the provisions of this Subsection committed
by such employees, agents, or subcontractors.
h)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R309.6 to read as follows:
R309.6 Residential driveways. Residential concrete and asphalt
driveway slabs shall be a minimum of 4-inches thick. The driveway
shall have a constant slope so as to avoid ponding of water. The slope
shall be away from the house or building or drain by means approved
by the City.
i)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R313 to read as follows:
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
R313.1 General. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all structures that contain four (4) or more townhouses.
R313.2 Design and Installation. Automatic sprinkler systems
required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance
with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
j)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R314.2.2 to read as follows:
R314.2.2 Alterations, Repairs and Additions. Where alterations,
repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, the individual dwelling
unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms
as required for new dwellings.
Exceptions:
1.
Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement
of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or
doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements
of this Section.
2.
Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or electrical
systems are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
k)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R314.8 to read as follows:
R314.8 Heat Detectors. Any integral or attached garage to the
principal dwelling shall be provided with a single heat detector.
Heat detectors shall be hard wired and interconnected with the household
smoke alarm system, such that the activation of the heat detector
will activate all the audible alarms of the required household smoke
alarm system. The heat detector is not required to incorporate audible
alarm notification nor is any audible notification device required
in the garage. The heat detector shall be listed for the ambient environment
and installed per the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Exceptions:
1.
Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement
of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or
doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements
of this Section.
2.
Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or electrical
systems are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
l)
Amend
Section 401.3 to read as follows:
R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage from lots shall be diverted
to a storm sewer conveyance or other point of collection as approved
by the Public Works Director. The surface drainage shall not create
a hazard or nuisance onto adjacent properties, sidewalks, driveways
or streets. Lots shall be graded to drain water away from foundation
walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of six (6) inches within the
first ten (10) feet.
Where lot lines, walls, slopes, or other physical barriers prohibit
six (6) inches of fall within ten (10) feet, drains or swales shall
be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. The grade
shall not alter any existing drainage course or re-route excessive
surface drainage onto adjacent properties.
Downspouts shall not discharge closer than five (5) feet to
any side property line, nor closer than ten (10) feet to any front
or rear property line. In most cases, these setbacks will allow the
discharge water from downspouts to percolate naturally through the
soil on private property without adversely affecting or altering drainage
onto adjacent properties.
These requirements are not intended to address seasonal extreme
weather events and discharges associated with same. The Director of
Public Works retains the authority to waive or modify elements or
conditions of this policy when it is determined that unique conditions
exist and such waiver or modification would be in the best interest
to the City and/or adjacent properties.
m)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R401.4.3 to read as follows:
R401.4.3 Soils report required. Foundation designs for new dwellings
using the standards referenced in Subsection R404.1.2 shall submit
a report from a registered design professional specifying the properties
of the soil based on Table 405.1 prior the inspection of footings,
if deemed necessary by the Building Code Official.
n)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R401.4.4 to read as follows:
R401.4.4 Johnson County Residential Foundation Guideline. Foundation
designs for one- and two-family dwellings may use the approved standard
design provided in the Johnson County Residential Foundation Guidelines
in lieu of the prescriptive requirements of the 2018 International
Residential Code as approved by the Building Code Official.
o)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R402.1 to read as follows:
R402.1 Wood Foundations. Wood foundation systems are not allowed.
All other references in this code to wood foundation systems are null
and void.
p)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R403.1.1.1 to read as follows:
R403.1.1.1 Continuous footing reinforcement. Continuous footings
for basement foundation walls shall have minimum reinforcement consisting
of not less than two (2) No. 4 bars, uniformly spaced, located a minimum
three (3) inches clear from the bottom of the footing.
q)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R403.1.1.2 to read as follows:
R403.1.1.2 Column pads. Column pads shall be a minimum of twenty-four
inches by twenty-four inches and eight inches deep (24" x 24" x 8").
Reinforcement shall consist of a minimum of three (3) No. 4 bars each
way, uniformly spaced.
r)
Amend the IRC by adding a new Section
R404.1.1 to read as follows:
R404.1.1 Design required. A design in accordance with accepted
engineering practice shall be provided for concrete or masonry foundation
walls when any of the conditions listed below exist:
1)
Walls are subject to hydrostatic pressure from ground water.
2)
Walls supporting more than forty-eight (48) inches of unbalanced
backfill that do not have permanent lateral support at the top and
bottom.
3)
Sites containing CH, MH, OL, or OH soils as identified in Table R405.1.
4)
Foundation walls nine (9) feet or greater in height, measured from
the top of the wall to the bottom of the slab.
5)
Lots identified on the subdivision grading plan as having more than
six (6) feet of fill or having a finished slope steeper than four
(4) horizontal to one (1) vertical before grading.
6)
Footings and foundations with existing fill soils below the footing
level.
7)
Sloping lots steeper than four (4) to one (1) before grading.
8)
Lots where some footings will bear on soil and others will bear on
a different soil type, including rock.
9)
Areas where problems have historically occurred.
10)
Stepped footing and foundation walls.
11)
Concrete floor slabs supported on more than twenty-four (24) inches
of clean sand or gravel fill or eight (8) inches of earth fill.
s)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R404.4 to read as follows:
R404.4 Retaining Walls. Retaining walls that are not laterally
supported at the top and that retain in excess of forty-eight (48)
inches of unbalanced fill shall be designed by a professional engineer
to ensure stability against overturning, sliding, excessive foundation
pressure and water uplift. Retaining walls shall be designed for a
safety factor of 1.5 times against lateral sliding and overturning.
t)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R405.1 to read as follows:
R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundations. Drains shall be provided
around all concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose
habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles, gravel
or crushed stone drains, perforated pipe or other approved systems
or material shall be installed at or below the area to be protected
and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved
drainage system. Gravel or crushed stone drains shall extend at least
one (1) foot beyond the outside edge of the footing and six (6) inches
above the top of the footing and be covered with an approved filter
membrane material. The top of open joints of drain tiles shall be
protected with strips of building paper. Perforated drains shall be
surrounded with an approved filter membrane or the filter membrane
shall cover the washed gravel or crushed rock covering the drain.
Drainage tiles or perforated pipe shall be placed on a minimum of
two (2) inches of washed gravel or crushed rock at least one sieve
size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and covered
with not less than six (6) inches of the same material.
Exceptions:
1.
A drainage system is not required when the foundation is installed
on well drained ground or sand-gravel mixture soils according to the
Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils, as detailed in
Table R405.1.
2.
A filter membrane is not required where perforated drains are covered
with a minimum of eighteen (18) inches of washed gravel or crushed
rock.
3.
For gravel or crushed stone drains a filter membrane is not required
when the gravel or crushed stone extends at least eighteen (18) inches
above the top of the footing.
u)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R502.6.2 to read as follows:
R502.6.2 Joist Framing. Joist framing into the side of a wood
girder shall be supported by approved framing anchors or on a ledger
strip not less than nominal two inches by two inches (2" x 2"). Where
joists run parallel to foundation walls, solid blocking of a minimum
of three (3) joist spaces shall be provided at a maximum of three
(3) feet on center to transfer lateral loads on the wall to the floor
diaphragm. Each piece of blocking shall be securely nailed to joists,
sill plate and flooring with not less than three (3) eight-penny nails
at each connection. Where applicable, a standard design approved by
the City and shown on the approved plans may be used in lieu of this
requirement.
v)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R506.3 to read as follows:
R506.2.5 Basement floor slab isolation. Basement floor slabs
shall be isolated from column pads, interior columns and interior
bearing walls to facilitate differential movement. Interior columns
and bearing walls shall be supported on a separate interior footing,
not on top of the floor slab. Non-bearing walls supported on basement
floor slabs shall be provided with a minimum one (1) inch expansion
joint to facilitate differential movement between the floor slab and
the floor framing above. Two (2) layers of fifteen (15) pound asphalt-impregnated
felt will be considered adequate to act as a bond-breaker between
the basement floor slab, columns, column footings and interior bearing
walls.
w)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R602.6.1 to read as follows:
R602.6.1 Drilling and Notching of Top Plate. When piping or
ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing
wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate
by more than fifty percent (50%) of its width, a galvanized metal
tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 ga) and 1 1/2 inches
(38 mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate not less than
four 10d (0.148 inch diameter) nails having a minimum length of 1
1/2 inches (38 mm) at each side or equivalent. The metal tie must
extend a minimum of six (6) inches past the opening. See Figure R602.6.1.
x)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section R703.2 to read as follows:
R703.2 Water Resistive Barrier. One (1) layer of 15 pound felt,
free from holes, tears or breaks, complying with ASTM D226 for Type
1 felt or other approved water resistive barrier shall be applied
over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls. Such felt or material
shall be applied horizontally, with the upper layer overlapping the
lower layer not less than two (2) inches. Where joints occur such
felt or material shall be lapped not less than six (6) inches. The
felt or other approved material shall be continuous to the top of
walls and terminated at penetrations and building appendages in a
manner to meet the requirements of exterior wall envelope as described
in Section R703.1.
Exceptions:
Omission of the water-resistive barrier is permitted in the
following situations:
1.
In detached accessory buildings.
y)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1101.5 (R103.2) Information on Construction
Documents.
z)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section N1101.33 (R401.2) to read as follows:
N1101.13 (R401.2) Compliance. Projects may comply with one (1)
of the following:
1.
Sections N1104.14 through N1104.
2.
Section N1105 and the provisions of Sections N1101.14 through N1104
indicated as mandatory.
3.
The energy rating index (ERI) approach in Section N1106.
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The permit applicant of record must elect which compliance option
will be followed at the time the permit application is made.
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As an alternative to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this code,
structures validated by an energy rater accredited by the Residential
Energy Services Network (RESNET) to meet a HERS rating score of eighty
(80) or less shall be deemed to meet this code. A preliminary HERS
Certificate with "Draft" watermark or a copy of a REM/rate compliance
report with "Draft" watermark must be submitted with building permit
plans. The "Draft" HERS certificate or report shall identify the project
address and include the HERS raters name and contact information.
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The HERS rater is required to perform a blower door test, duct
blaster test, pre-drywall inspection and final inspection as part
of the standard HERS Index rating process. The final HERS Index score
must be posted on the Certificate required by Section N1101.14 R401.3).
The final HERS certificate which indicates the dwelling unit achieved
a compliant HERS score must be submitted to the City before issuance
of the Certificate of Occupancy. The final HERS Certificate shall
identify the project address and include the HERS raters name and
contact information.
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aa)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Table N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) to read as follows:
Table N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) Insulation and Fenestration Requirements
by Component (a).
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Climate Zone
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Fenestration U-factorb
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Skylight U-factorb
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Glazed Fenestration SHGC
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Ceiling R-value
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Wood frame
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Mass wall R-value
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Floor R-valuec
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Basement wall R-valuec
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Slab R-value
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Crawl space wall R-valuec
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4
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0.32
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0.55
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0.40
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49
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13
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8/13
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19
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10/13
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NR
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10/13
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Notes:
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(a)
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R-values are minimums. U-factors and SHGC are maximums.
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(b)
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The fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights. The SHGC
column applies to all glazed fenestration.
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(c)
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10/13" means R-10 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior
of the home or R-13 cavity insulation on the interior of the basement
walls.
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(d)
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NR shall mean "no requirement."
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(e)
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The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation
is on the interior of the mass wall.
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ab)
Amend the IRC by adding a new Section
N1102.4.1.2 (R402.1.2) to read as follows:
N1102.4.1.2 (R402.1.2) Testing (Mandatory). The building or
dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage
rate of not exceeding five (5) air changes per hour. Testing shall
be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inches w.g. (50
Pascals). Where required by the Building Official, testing shall be
conducted by an approved third party. A written report of the results
of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided
to the Building Official. Testing shall be performed at any time after
creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope. During
testing:
1)
Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed,
but not sealed, beyond the intended weather stripping or other infiltration
control measures;
2)
Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue
dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended infiltration
control measures;
3)
Interior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open;
4)
Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery
ventilators shall be closed and sealed;
5)
Heating and cooling systems, if installed at the time of the test,
shall be turned off; and
6)
Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test,
shall be fully open.
ac)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1102.4.4 (R402.4.4) Rooms Containing
Fuel Burning Appliances.
ad)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1103.3.2.1 (R403.3.2.1) Sealed Air Handler.
ae)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3) to read as follows:
N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3) Duct Testing (Mandatory). Where required
by the Building Official, duct tightness shall be verified by either
of the following:
1.
Post construction test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal
to 4 cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area when tested
at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire
system, including the manufacturer's air handler enclosure. All register
boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
2.
Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm
per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure
differential of 0.1 w.g. (25 Pa) across the system, including the
manufacturer's air handler enclosure. All registers shall be taped
or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is not installed
at the time of the test, total leakage shall be less than or equal
to 3 cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers
located entirely within the building thermal envelope.
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2.
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On the post construction test, it is permissible to test for
"leakage to the outdoors" versus "total leakage." Leakage to the outdoors
shall be less than or equal to 8 cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned
floor area.
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af)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5) Building Cavities.
ag)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5) Building Cavities.
ah)
Amend
the IRC by omitting Section N1104 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems.
ai)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Section N1106.2 (R406.2) to read as follows:
N1106.2 (R406.2) Mandatory Requirements. Compliance with this
Section requires that the provisions identified in Section N1101.13
through N1104 indicated as "mandatory" be met. The building thermal
envelope shall be greater than or equal to the levels of efficiency
and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients in Table N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and
N1102.1.4 (R402.1.4).
Exceptions:
aj)
Amend
the IRC by adding a new Table N1106.4 (R406.4) to read as follows:
N1106.4 (R406.4) Maximum Energy Rating Index.
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Climate Zone
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Energy Rating Index
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4
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80
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Where on-site renewable energy is included for compliance using
the ERI analysis of Section N1106.4, the building shall meet the mandatory
requirements of Section N1106.2 and the building thermal envelope
shall be greater than or equal to the levels of efficiency and SHGC
in Table N1102.1.2 or Table N1102.1.4.
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Amend
Section G2414.5.3 of the IRC to read as follows:
G2414.5.3 Copper or copper-alloy tubing. Copper tubing shall
comply with Standard Type K or L of ASTM B88 or ASTM B280. Copper
and brass tubing shall not be utilized to distribute natural gas,
nor shall it be utilized to distribute any other fuel gas within a
building or structure.
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Amend
Section G2417.4.1 of the IRC to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall
not be less than one and one-half (1 1/2) times the proposed maximum
working pressure, but in no case less than ten (10) psig regardless
of design pressure. For welded piping and for piping carrying gas
at pressure in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column, the test
pressure shall not be less than sixty (60) psig.
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Amend
Section P2603.5 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2603.5 Freezing. Water, soil, or waste pipe shall not be installed
outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces,
or in any other place subject to freezing temperature unless adequate
provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat
or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two
(42) inches in depth below grade.
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Amend
Section P2503.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2503.2 Concealment. A plumbing or drainage system, or part
thereof, shall not be covered, concealed or put into use until it
has been inspected and approved by the Building Official, or his/her
authorized representative. A plumbing or drainage system, or part
thereof, shall not be covered, concealed or put into use until it
has been tested by the permittee, or his/her designated representative.
The Building Official may require that any test of the plumbing or
drainage system be witnessed by the Building Official or his/her designated
representative.
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Amend
Section P2603.5.1 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2603.5.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall not be less than
twelve (12) inches below grade.
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Amend
Section P2604.5 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2604.5 Inspection. Excavations required for the installation
of the building sewer system shall be open trench work and shall be
kept open until the piping has been inspected and approved to cover.
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Amend
Section P2902.5.3 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply
to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by
an approved device. Backflow devices within structures shall be installed
between twelve (12) inches and forty-eight (48) inches above the floor
and shall be accessible.
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Amend
Section P2902.6.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
P2902.6.2 Protection of backflow preventers. Backflow preventers
shall not be located in areas subject to freezing except where they
can be removed by means of unions, or are protected by heat, insulation
or both. EXCEPTION: In-ground backflow preventers installed for lawn
irrigation systems.
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Amend
Section P2902.6.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
P3005.4.2 Building sewer size. The minimum size of a building
sewer serving a dwelling unit shall be four (4) inches.
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Amend
Section P3008.1 of the IRC to read as follows:
P3008.1 Where required. All sewer connections require a backwater
valve which shall be provided with access.
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Amend
Section P3114.3 of the IRC to read as follows:
P3114.3 Where permitted. Individual vents, branch vents, circuit
vents, and stack vents shall be permitted to terminate with a connection
to an air admittance valve only when approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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Amend
Section P3303.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
P3303.2 Sump pump. Whenever a sump pit is installed, a sump
pump and piping for discharge must also be provided. The sump pump
discharge must be day-lighted and shall not be discharged into the
public sewer system or onto adjacent properties.
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Amend
Section E3601.6.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
E3601.6.2 Service disconnect location. The service disconnecting
means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside
of a building or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service
conductors. When service conductors are more than ten (10) feet in
length from the point of entry to the service panel, a separate means
of disconnect shall be installed at the service cable entrance to
the building or structure. Service disconnecting means shall not be
installed in bathrooms. Each occupant shall have access to the disconnect
servicing the dwelling unit in which they reside.
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Amend
Section E3902.2 of the IRC to read as follows:
E3902.2 Garage, Unfinished Basements and Accessory Building
Receptacles. All 125-volt, single phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles
installed in garages and grade level portions of unfinished accessory
buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter
protection for personnel.
Exceptions:
1.
A dedicated single receptacle for a garage door opener.
2.
A dedicated single receptacle on a dedicated circuit that is specifically
identified for cord and plug connected use of an appliance such as
a refrigerator or freezer.
3.
A dedicated single receptacle for a sump pump.
4.
A dedicated receptacle supplying a permanently installed fire alarm
or security alarm system.
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Amend
the IRC by adding a new Chapter 45 to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 45
SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
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SECTION 4501 - GENERAL
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SECTION 4502 - DEFINITIONS
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Above-Ground Pool. See "swimming pool."
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Barrier. A fence, wall, building wall, or combination
thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs
access to the swimming pool, hot tub, or spa. The term "permanent"
shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted, or relocated without
the use of a tool.
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Hot Tub. See "swimming pool."
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In-Ground Pool. See "swimming pool."
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On-Ground Pool. A pool than can be disassembled
for storage or transport. This includes portable pools with flexible
or non-rigid walls that achieve their structural integrity by means
of uniform shape, a support frame, or a combination thereof, and that
can be disassembled for storage or relocation.
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Residential. That which is situated on the
premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling, or a one-family
townhouse not more than three (3) stories in height.
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Spa, Non-Portable. See "swimming pool."
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Spa, Portable. A non-permanent structure intended
for recreational bathing, in which all controls, water-heating and
water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.
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Swimming Pool. Any structure intended for swimming
or recreational bathing that contains water more than twenty-four
(24) inches deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground
swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
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Swimming Pool, Indoor. A swimming pool which
is totally contained within a structure and surrounded on all four
(4) sides by the walls of the enclosing structure.
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Swimming Pool, Outdoor. Any swimming pool which
is not an indoor pool.
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