[Adopted as Ch. 160 of the 2000 Code]
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
Except as hereinafter added to, deleted, modified or amended,
there is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City that certain
Building Code known as the "International Building Code, 2021 Edition"
(IBC) and "International Residential Code, 2021 Edition" (IRC), first
printings, including Appendix K, Administrative Provisions of the
IBC, and Appendix AF, Radon Control Methods of the IRC, as well as
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, as prepared
and edited by the International Code Council, Inc.; and the provisions
of said Building Code shall be controlling in the construction of
buildings and other structures and in all matters covered by said
Building Code within the corporate limits of the City and shall be
known as the "Marion Building Code." (Note: Interpretations of the
Building Official may be guided by publications of the International
Code Council, Inc.)
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
Certain sections and portions of sections of the International
Building Code, 2021 Edition, and International Residential Code, 2021
Edition, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition,
are hereby amended, deleted, modified or added to as more specifically
set forth in the following sections of this article.
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by inserting "City
of Marion" as the name of jurisdiction into Section 101.1 of the International
Building Code, 2021 Edition, Section R101.1 of the International Residential
Code, 2021 Edition, and Section 101.1 of the International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition.
A.
The Marion
Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new numbered item to Section
105.2 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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Building:
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14. Unenclosed residential dwelling unit platforms
or decks not exceeding 200 square feet, that are not more than 30
inches above grade at any point, are not over any basement or story,
are not supporting a roof or unusual loads.
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B.
The Marion
Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section R105.2 Building:
Exception #1 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
and by replacing said exception with a new exception, as follows:
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Building:
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1. Other than storm shelters, one-story detached
accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
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C.
IRC decks.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section R105.2
Building: Exception #10 of the International Residential Code, 2021
Edition, and by replacing said exception with a new exception, as
follows:
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Building:
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10. Unenclosed platforms or decks not exceeding
200 square feet, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any
point, are not over any basement or story, are not supporting a roof
or unusual loads, and do not serve the exit door required by Section
R311.2.
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[Amended 8-17-2023 by Ord. No. 23-21]
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
105.5.1 to the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and International
Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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105.5.1 Every building permit issued
under the provisions of the Code shall expire 12 months from the date
of issue, unless the application is accompanied by a construction
schedule of specific longer duration, in which instance the permit
may be issued for the term of the construction schedule. If the work
has not been completed by the expiration date of the permit, no further
work shall be done until the permit shall have been renewed by the
owner or their agent and by payment of the renewal fee as set forth
in Table 1-A, Schedule of Fees, as adopted by resolution of the Marion
City Council and provided no changes have been made in plans or location.
No permit shall be renewed more than once.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
109.2 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R108.2 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said sections with a new section, as follows:
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109.2/R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures or alterations requiring a permit, a fee
for each permit shall be paid as set forth in Table 1-A, Schedule
of Fees, as adopted by resolution.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
109.3.1 to the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R108.3.1 to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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109.3.1/R108.3.1 Valuation. Valuation
for the purpose of establishing permit fees for new construction,
additions or alterations to existing buildings shall be determined
by the Building Official from the Marion Valuation Sheet as adopted
by resolution of the City of Marion City Council.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
109.7 to the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R108.7 to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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109.7/R108.7 Reinspections. A reinspection
fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such
portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or
when corrections called for are not made.
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This section is not to be interpreted as requiring
reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to
comply with requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice
of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection
or reinspection.
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Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection
card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the property
and building address are not properly posted, the approved plans are
not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access
on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from
plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
111.2, Number (3), of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition,
and Section R110.3, Number (3), of the International Residential Code,
2021 Edition, and leaving said section numbers (3) blank.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
113.1 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R112.1 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said sections with new sections, as follows:
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113.1/R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of the members of the Construction Code Review Board as established in City of Marion Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Article III. The Building Official or designated representative shall be an ex-officio member without a vote and shall act as Secretary of the Board.
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The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations
for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the Building Official, with a duplicate copy
to the appellant, and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation
as is consistent therewith. The Board shall hold a regular meeting
on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless there are no appeals or
business on file for a hearing.
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A nominal appeal fee to the Board of Appeals shall
be paid as set forth in Table 1-A, Schedule of Fees, as adopted by
resolution of the City Council. The appeal shall be valid for one
year from the date of the Board approval to the commencement of work
and to the completion of work undertaken pursuant to the approval.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
114.4 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R113.4 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said sections with new sections, as follows:
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114.4/R113.4 Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violations such person shall be punished in a manner provided in Chapter 55, Article I, of the Code of Ordinances.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing the
definition of "townhouse" in Section 202 of the International Building
Code, 2021 Edition, and International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
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TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling
unit constructed in a group of two or more townhouse units as defined
in the International Residential Code.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by inserting climate
and geographical design criteria into Table R301.2(1) of the International
Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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Ground Snow Load
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Wind Speed Mph
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Topo. Special Wind
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Seismic Design Category
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Subject to Damage From
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Winter Design Temp
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Ice Shield Underlayment Required
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Flood Hazards
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Air Freezing Index
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Mean Annual Temp
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Weathering
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Frost Line Depth
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Termite
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Decay
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NFIP Adoption
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FIRM Maps
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30 PSF
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115
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NO
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A
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Severe
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42"
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Moderate-Heavy
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Slight-Moderate
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-5F
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YES
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1982
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7/20/21
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1784
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48.9
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing R802.11
of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by replacing
said section with a new Section R802.11 as follows:
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R802.11 Roof-to-wall uplift resistance. Connections for residential structures, the intersection of roof
framing with the wall below shall be strengthened by adding metal
connectors, clips, straps or fasteners in addition to the requirements
of Sections R802.11.1, R802.11.2, R802.11, and the exceptions listed
for using Table R602.3(1).
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R302.1, Exception 2, of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
and by replacing said exception with a new Exception 2 as follows:
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Exception 2. Fire separation distance based on an
imaginary line between two buildings on the same lot shall not apply
to walls separating dwellings from their accessory structures.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing in its
entirety Section R302.3 of the International Residential Code, 2021
Edition, and by replacing said section with a new Section R302.3 as
follows:
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R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling
units in two-family dwellings shall be constructed as townhouses and
shall be separated from each other with wall assemblies in compliance
with Section R302.2 or shall be constructed as a two-unit dwelling
in compliance with the International Building Code.
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Exception: Wall assemblies separating
two-unit townhouses need not extend through attic spaces when the
ceiling is protected by not less than 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board
and an attic draft stop constructed as specified in Section R302.12.1
is provided above and along the wall assembly separating dwellings.
The structural framing supporting the ceiling shall also be protected
by not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board or equivalent.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R302.5.1 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and
by replacing said section with a new Section R302.5.1 as follows:
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R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings
from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes
shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence
shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches
in thickness, solid- or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 1 3/8
inches thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors. Door hardware shall be
of a latching type.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R302.13 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and leaving
said section blank.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R308.4.2 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and
by replacing said section with a new Section R308.4.2 as follows:
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R308.4.2 Glazing adjacent to doors. Glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel adjacent to a door
where the nearest vertical edge of the glazing is within a 24-inch
arc of either vertical edge of the door in a closed position and where
the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches above
the floor or walking surface shall be considered to be a hazardous
location.
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Exceptions:
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1. Decorative glazing.
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2. Where there is an intervening wall or other permanent
barrier between the door and the glazing.
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3. Where access through the door is to a closet
or storage area three feet or less in depth. Glazing in this application
shall comply with Section R308.4.3.
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4. Glazing that is adjacent to the fixed panel of
patio doors.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a Section
1010.1.5.1 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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1010.1.5.1 Exterior landings at doors
shall be provided with frost protection regardless of door swing.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Exception
#3 to Section R311.7.8.4 of the International Residential Code, 2021
Edition, and a new exception #6 to Section 1014.4 as follows:
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R311.7.8.4 Exception 3. Offsets or
interruptions of six inches or less in total length shall be considered
to be continuous.
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1014.4 Exception 6. Handrails within
a dwelling unit or serving an individual dwelling unit may have offsets
or interruptions of six inches or less in total length and shall be
considered, for the purpose of this Code, to be continuous.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing in its
entirety Section R312 of the International Residential Code, 2021
Edition, and leaving said section blank.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R313 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by replacing
said section with a new section as follows:
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SECTION R313
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AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all attached townhouse dwelling units when any of the following
conditions exist:
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The townhouses are constructed in a group of more than four
attached units.
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2.
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Any individual townhouse dwelling unit of a structure with four
or fewer attached townhouses has a floor area greater than 4,000 square
feet on any one story or greater than 8,000 square feet of total floor
area for all stories, excluding nonhabitable areas separated from
the rest of the building by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction
and containing smoke or heat detection interconnected with the dwelling
unit smoke detectors.
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Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made
to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire
sprinkler system installed.
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R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential
fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed
in accordance with Section P2904.
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R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler
systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall
be installed in one- and two-family dwellings when the following conditions
exist:
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The one- or two-family dwelling has a floor area greater than
4,000 square feet on any one story or greater than 8,000 square feet
of total floor area for all stories, excluding nonhabitable areas
separated from the rest of the building by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive
construction and containing smoke or heat detection interconnected
with the dwelling unit smoke alarms.
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Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made
to existing one- and two-family dwellings that do not have an automatic
residential fire sprinkler system installed.
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R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential
fire sprinkler systems for one- and two-family dwellings shall be
designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904.
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R313.3 Alternative methods. Maximum floor area
square footages of Sections R313.1 and R313.2 may be increased by
25% for buildings or floors containing more than one egress door as
specified in Section R311.2 or more than one vertical egress as specified
in Section R311.4 or other approved alternate methods of building
occupant egress enhancement.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
R314 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by replacing
said section with a new Section R314 as follows:
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SECTION R314 SMOKE ALARMS
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R314.1 Smoke detection and notification. Smoke
alarms shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 217 and installed
in accordance with the provisions of this Code and the household fire
warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72.
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R314.2 Smoke detection systems. Household fire
alarm systems installed in accordance with NFPA 72 that include smoke
alarms, or a combination of smoke detector and audible notification
devices installed as required by this section for smoke alarms, shall
be permitted.
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R314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed
in the following locations:
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1.
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In each sleeping room.
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2.
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Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity
of the bedrooms.
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3.
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On each story of the dwelling, including basements.
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R314.3.1 Alterations, repairs and additions. When
alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when
one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings,
the dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms in locations
as required in R314.3 for new dwellings.
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Exceptions:
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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 an open porch or deck, are exempt
from the requirements of this section.
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2.
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Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical
systems are exempt from the requirements of this section.
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R314.4 Power source. Smoke alarms shall receive
their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served
from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall
receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without
a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.
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Exception: Hard wiring of smoke alarms
in existing areas shall not be required where the alterations or repairs
do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement
available which could provide access for hard wiring without the removal
of interior finishes.
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R314.5 Combination alarms. Combination smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms shall be permitted to be used in place of smoke
alarms.
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R314.6 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke
alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit
in accordance with Section R314.3, the alarm devices shall be interconnected
in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all
of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of
smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are
installed and all alarms sound upon activation of any one alarm.
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Exception: Interconnection of smoke
alarms in existing areas shall not be required where alterations or
repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement
available which could provide access for interconnection without removal
of interior finishes.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
305.1 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition,
and replacing it with the following.
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305.1 General. The provisions of this
section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry
into areas having pools, hot tubs and spas. Where spas or hot tubs
are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346,
areas where those spas or hot tubs are located shall not be required
to comply with Sections 305.2 through 305.7.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
R327.1.1 to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as follows:
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R327.1.1 Swimming pool drainage discharge. Swimming pools shall be designed and constructed so as to provide
for appropriate drainage of water resulting from overfilling, draining
and maintenance operations. The site plan for a proposed swimming
pool shall indicate where pool drainage is to be directed in such
a manner that:
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(A)
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Swimming pool drainage water shall be directed away from any
structure foundation.
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(B)
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Ponding of surface water shall be avoided.
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(C)
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Swimming pool drainage water shall, whenever possible, be directed
to available drainage tile or storm sewer systems.
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(D)
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Surface water shall not be discharged to any adjacent private
property except upon drainage easements or established waterways shall
not be altered so that upstream water flow is adversely affected.
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(E)
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Water flow shall be controlled to avoid excessive volume or
velocity which could cause soil erosion or create other possible hazards.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
429 to the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and Section
R331 to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, respectively,
as follows:
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429/R331 Chimney enclosures. All enclosed
chimneys serving solid-fuel-burning fireplaces and appliances shall
be separated from the structure to which they are attached by installation
of materials approved for one-hour fire-resistive construction on
the chimney side of the enclosure. The separation shall extend from
the base of the appliance to the outer roofline.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Chapter
11 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and replacing
it with Chapter 303 of the State of Iowa Building Code.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new exception
to Section 1031.3.3 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition,
and Section R310.2.3 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
as follows:
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Exception: Basement escape windows
required for remodel or finish of rooms in existing buildings may
have windowsill height measured from an elevated landing not less
than 36 inches wide, extending not less than 18 inches out from the
interior finish of the exterior wall and not more than 24 inches in
height. The landing shall be permanently affixed to the floor below
and the wall under the window it serves.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
903.3.1.2 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said section with a new section as follows:
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903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies of 12 or fewer
dwelling units or 12 or fewer sleeping rooms and up to and including
four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet in height
above grade plane are permitted to be installed throughout in accordance
with NFPA 13R.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
907.2.9.1 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said section with a new section as follows:
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907.2.9.1 Group R-2. A fire alarm system
shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where:
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Any dwelling unit is located three or more stories above the
lowest level of exit discharge;
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2.
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Any dwelling unit is located more than one story below the highest
level of exit discharge of exits serving the dwelling unit;
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3.
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The building contains 12 or more dwelling units; or
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4.
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Any dwelling unit, or portion thereof, is more than one story
above any other dwelling unit in the same building.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not over two
stories in height where all dwelling units and contiguous attic and
crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas
by at least one-hour fire partitions and each dwelling unit has an
exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard.
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A separate fire alarm system is not required in buildings that
are equipped throughout with an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 903.3.1.2
and which have a local alarm that meets the notification requirements
of Section 907.5.2.1.
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For purposes of this section, firewalls shall not
define separate buildings.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing the
ICC A117.1 2017 Accessibility and Usable Buildings and Facilities
Standard of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and replacing
it with the ICC A117.1 2009 Accessibility and Usable Buildings and
Facilities Standard.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section
1010.2.4, Item 3 ("This Door to Remain Unlocked"), of the International
Building Code, 2021 Edition, and leaving said item blank.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
G2415.3 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said section with a new Section G2415.3 as follows:
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G2415.3 Prohibited locations. Piping
shall not be installed in or through a duct supply, return or exhaust,
or a clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter or elevator shaft.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
AF104 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, Appendix
AF, and leaving said section blank.
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new exception
to Section P3008.1 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
as follows:
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Exception: The requirements of this
section shall apply only at locations determined necessary by the
City of Marion Engineer based on local conditions.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section
P3103.2 from the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and
inserting in lieu thereof the following:
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P3103.2 Frost closure. Where the 97.5%
value for outside design temperature is 0° F. or less, every
vent extension through a roof or wall shall be not less than three
inches in diameter. Any increase in the size of the vent shall be
made inside the structure at a point not less than one foot below
the roof or inside the wall.
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The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Exception
(4) to Section 1809.5 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition,
and R403.1.4.1 of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
respectively, as follows:
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Exception:
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(4)
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Slab-on-grade foundations. The Building Official may approve
slab-on-grade foundation designs for wood or metal frame, detached
buildings of Group U occupancy or accessory to buildings constructed
under the provisions of the International Residential Code and 1,250
square feet in floor area or less, without additional engineering,
provided the design meets all of the following:
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Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least six inches
above the adjacent finish grade.
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2.
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The entire perimeter of the foundation shall be provided with
a thickened portion of slab with cross-section dimensions of 12 inches
minimum width and 12 inches minimum thickness.
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3.
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The slab floor shall be a minimum of four-inch-thick concrete
with six inches by six inches reinforcing mesh or #4 reinforcing bars
24 inches on center front-to-back and side-to-side.
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4.
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Slab floor and thickened edge shall be one continuous pour,
interconnected with reinforcing.
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5.
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Vertical distance from the top of the foundation floor to the
lowest point of the footing base shall not be more than 24 inches.
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[Amended 8-17-2023 by Ord. No. 23-21]
The Marion Building Code is hereby amended by repealing Section
1805.4.3 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, and by
replacing said section with a new Section 1805.4.3 and adding a new
Section R401.3.1 to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition,
as follows:
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R401.3.1. Drainage discharge. The floor
base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity or
mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with
the following:
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(A)
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Sump pit located inside building. Exception: Sump
pit may be omitted if drainage tile can be designed with natural fall
and drain on same property if approved by the Building Official.
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(B)
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For each sump pit installed a pump discharge pipe shall be provided
running continuous from a point directly outside the sump pit to the
City storm sewer or other approved discharge location.
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(C)
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Pump discharge pipe shall be installed as per the requirements
of the City of Marion Plumbing Code with connections to City storm
sewer as provided in the latest edition of SUDAS as approved by the
City Council.
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(D)
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Installation of sump pump if one is found by the Building Official
to be necessary. It shall be equipped to automatically provide for
discharge of sump pit water outside the basement wall and above grade
and/or approved by the City Engineer.
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FPN: A sump pump will be considered to be necessary
if water inside the sump pit will not recede to a level four inches
or more below the lowest basement floor surface by gravity or absorption
into the earth within a reasonable period of time.
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(E)
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The outlet line from the sump pump shall discharge a minimum
of two feet from the outside foundation wall and/or be approved by
the City Engineer.
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(F)
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Where groundwater conditions warrant, the Building Official
may require additional drain tile as they deem necessary.
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Final graded lots shall comply with the grading
plan and any terms of the memorandum of agreement for the approved
subdivision.
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[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
An official copy of the Marion Building Code hereby adopted,
including a certificate by the Clerk as to its adoption and the effective
date thereof, shall be on file in the Office of the Clerk in City
Hall and shall be kept there on file, and copies shall be available
for public inspection. Copies of this article shall be available in
the Building Division office. A copy of the Marion Building Code hereby
adopted shall also be placed in the collection of the Marion Public
Library for public reference.
A.
No person
shall record in the office of the Linn County Recorder a condominium
conversion relating to property within the corporate limits of the
City of Marion without first complying with the provisions of Section
499B.3 of the Iowa Code and having satisfactorily corrected any deficiency
noted in the City inspection and having received a certificate of
compliance.
B.
For the
purposes of condominium conversion, structures completed prior to
the date of adoption of this Code, and thereafter converted to a horizontal
property regime (condominium) are not required to be updated to comply
with the Building Code in effect at the time of the conversion, except
the following Building Code provisions shall be complied with:
C.
The Building
Official may waive compliance with any or all of the above exceptions
where the Building Official determines compliance to be unduly burdensome
or not practical or reasonable given the nature of the structure.
