(a)
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 Edition, is expressly referred to and adopted as the energy code of the city, and by this reference and adoption made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein, save and except those specific deletions, amendments, revisions and additions made in subsection (b) of this section. One copy of the International Energy Conservation Code and appendices shall be filed and kept in the office of the city clerk.
(b)
The following provisions designated "deletion" are deleted and excepted from the chapters adopted in subsection (a) of this section. The following provisions designated "addition" are added to the chapters in subsection (a) of this section. The following provisions designated "amendment" are amendments to the chapters in subsection (a) of this section.
(1)
Amendments to Cross-References. The IECC is amended by deleting all the references to the "IECC Electrical Code or NFPA 70" and replacing them with "Electrical Code" adopted under Chapter 19.12 KMC, by deleting all the references to the "International Fuel Gas Code" and all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code" adopted under Chapter 19.14 KMC, and by deleting all the references to the "International Property Maintenance Code" and replacing them with "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" as adopted under Chapter 19.28 KMC.
(2)
Amendment. Chapter 3 [CE], Section C301.1 (General) of the IECC is amended to read as follows:
C301.1 General. The Climate Zone for the City of Ketchikan is Zone Number 5 based on table C301.3 (2). The Heating Degree Day is 7127 HDD, based on 65 degrees Fahrenheit. |
(3)
Deletion. Chapter 3 [CE], Table C301.1 (Climate Zones, Moisture Regimes, and Warm-Humid Designations by State, County and Territory) of the IECC is deleted in its entirety.
(4)
Amendment. Chapter 3 [RE], Section R301.1 (General) of the IECC is amended to read as follows:
R301.1 General. The Climate Zone for the City of Ketchikan is Zone Number 5, based on Table R301.3 (2). The heating Degree Day is 7127 HDD, based on 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (A.H.F.C.) energy efficiency programs are allowed under Climate Zone Number 6. |
(5)
Deletion. Chapter 3 [RE], Table R301.1 (Climate Zones, Moisture Regimes, and Warm-Humid Designations by State, County and Territory) of the IECC is deleted in its entirety.
(6)
Addition. Chapter 4 [RE], Section R402.4.1.2 (Testing) of the IECC is amended by adding a new sentence to the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
Blower door testing may be performed by a certified energy rater as approved by A.H.F.C. and the State of Alaska Division of Professional Licensing. |
(7)
Addition. Chapter 4 [RE], Section R405.3.2 (Compliance report) of the IECC is amended by adding a new sentence to the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
The AK Warm TM software as provided by A.H.F.C. is approved for this Section. |
(8)
Addition. Chapter 6 (Referenced Standards) of the IECC is amended by adding a new sentence under the heading ASHRAE to read as follows:
Standard reference number 62.2-2022, Title: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. |
(Ord. 2005 § 6, 2025)