The following portions of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, are adopted by reference as though they were copied fully in this section: Chapters 2-14, Appendix A, and Resource A.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-710; Ordinance 73-2008, sec. 1, adopted 11/18/08; Ordinance 33-2011, sec. 6, adopted 7/5/11; Ordinance 57-2015, sec. 6, adopted 12/1/15)
The following changes, deletions and amendments are made to the specified sections in the 2015 International Existing Building Code adopted in Section 22-710. Where an adopted section of the 2015 International Existing Building Code has not been changed, deleted, or amended by this ordinance, it is adopted as worded in the 2015 International Existing Building Code. Except where noted as deleted or amended, all definitions in the 2015 International Existing Building Code Section 202 are adopted as written.
1401.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to 1945. in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter or the provisions of Chapters 5 through 13. The provisions of Sections 1401.2.1 through 1401.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, I-2, M, R and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I-1, I-3 or I-4.
1401.4 Investigation and evaluation. For proposed work covered by this chapter, the building owner shall cause the existing building to be investigated and evaluated by a Registered Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1401.4 through 1401.9.
(2001 Code, sec. 22-711; Ordinance 33-2011, sec. 6, adopted 7/5/11; Ordinance 57-2015, sec. 6, adopted 12/1/15)