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Introduction Date: April 28, 2008
Public Hearing: May 12, 2008
Enactment: May 12, 2008
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2008-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD CODE, CHAPTER
12.05.021, ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC), INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently administers the 2000 IRC; and
WHEREAS, the most recent IRC is the 2006 edition; and
WHEREAS, it is important to remain current for the purpose of recognizing new building
techniques and materials; and
WHEREAS, because the current 2006 IRC is the most commonly used industry standard by
architects and engineers, our citizens will benefit from more efficient and cost-effective design
services if the City of Seward adopts this edition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has included additional amendments to modify the code for
Seward's climatic, geographic and seismic conditions and to set local fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. T11e Seward City Code Section 12.05.021 is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
12.OS.021 International Residential Code Adopted.
A. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, approved and published by
the International Code Council (Consisting of the Building Officials Code
Administrators (BOLA); the International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO), and the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.
(SBCCI}), is hereby designated and shall be known as the Seward residential
code and shall constitute the laws of the city relating to residential building
regulation.. Although not published in full in this section, all of the
provisions of the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, except as
provided in subsection D. of this section, shall be and are hereby adopted by
reference to the same extent as if set forth in full in this section except to the
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extent that the International Residential Code shall be in conflict with this
code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of
this code shall prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of
the International Residential Code, for public use, inspection and
examination, so long as the provisions thereof remain in force.
C. The International Residential Code (IRC) is adopted to regulate all residential
occupancies and buildings in the City of Seward. It shall be unlawful for any
person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, improve,
convert, demolish, or equip any building or structut-e in the city, or- cause or
permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the
provisions of the International Residential Code adopted and incorporated as
the Seward residential building code by this section.
D. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, adopted in Subsection A of
this section, is hereby amended by adopting the following revisions and
exceptions to the I.R.C.:
(1) Chapter 1, Section R101.1, of the I.R.C. is revised. by inserting "City of Seward" as ``name of
jurisdiction."
(2) Chapter 1, Section RI02.7, of the LR.C. is revised by deleting the words "the Internatioczccl
Property Maintenance Code or".
Table 1-A
TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus X3.05 for
each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 foF-
each additional $1000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
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$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, up to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, up to and including
$1,000,000.00.
$1.,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees
~'~, 1. Lnspections outside of normal business
!hours...
2. Lnspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated.
3. Additional plan review required by
changes. additions or revisions to plans
(minimum charge -one-half hour).
4. For use of outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or
both .................................................
.......................................$47.00 per hour
........................................ $47.00 per hour
........................................$47.00 per hour
........................................Actual Costs
(3) Chapter 1, Section R103, of the IRC is revised by replacing the existing title
"DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" with "DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL".
(4) Chapter 1, Section R103.1 CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, is revised by
deleting the entire paragraph and title and replacing it with "GENERAL. The official in charge of
enfo--cing the provisions of this code will be known as the Building Official. The Building Official
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shall have the authority to render interpretations ofthis code and to adopt policies and procedures i n
order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures steal l be
incompliance with the intent and purpose ofthis code. Such policies and procedures shall not have
the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code."
(5) Chapter 1, Section 8105.3.1.1, SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED OR SUBSTANTI,4L[_Y
DAMAGED EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, is revised by deleting ~"Table R3~ l .?
(1}" and inserting the words "City of Seward Ordinance Section 9.15.140.'
(6) Chapter 1, Section 8106.1.3, INFORMATIONAL FOR CONSTRUCTION IN AREAS
PRONE TO FLOODING, is revised by deleting "Table 8301.2(1)" and inserting the words "City
of Seward Ordinance 15.25".
(7) Chapter 1, Section 8108.2, SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES, is amended by deleting all
after "in accordance with "and inserting the words "Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees" and inserting
Table 1-A in the text.
(8) Chapter 1, Section 8111, SERVICE UTILITIES, is deleted in its entirety.
(10) Chapter 1, Section 8112.1 GENERAL, is amended by adding the words '`consisting of the
City Council of the City of Seward." after the words "hereby created a board of appeals." The period
after the word "appeals" is deleted and the third sentence starting with the words "the board of
appeals shall...." is deleted in its entirety.
(11) Chapter 1, Section 8112.3, QUALIFICATIONS, is amended by deleting the entire
paragraph and title.
(12) Chapter 3, Table 8301.2(1), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.
TABLE 8301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Add the following information in the table:
Roof Snow Load 80 psf
Wind Speed 100 mph
Seismic Design Category E
Weathering Severe
Frost Line Dept 42 inches
Termite None -Slight
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Winter Design Temp.
Ice Barrier Ilnderlayment required
1=1ood Hazards
fir 1=mere Index
'~1ean ,annual Temp.
L~eca~
-20 Degrees F
Yes
Yes, see Flood Hazards Maps
1673
39 Degrees F
S 1 i ght -Moderate
(l 3 } C`hapte~- 3, Section R301.2.2.1.1 ALTERNATE DETERMINATION OF SEISMIC
DESIGN CATEGORY. Delete paragraphs R301.2.2.1.1, R301.2.2.1.2, R301.2.2.2, and table
3012.2.1.1 and replace with the following: "The seismic design category for Seward shall be E."
(14) Chapter 3, Section R309.1 OPENING PROTECTION FOR FIRE RATINGS FOR
ATTACHED GARAGES. Add a third sentence which reads "All openings must be smoke-
gasi<eted and self-closing."
(15} Chapter 3, Section R309.2 SEPARATION REQUIRED is amended by deleting all words
after ".....and its attic area by" and replacing them with "a one-hour occupancy separation."
(16) Chapter 3, Section R309.2 SEPARATION REQUIRED is amended by replacing `/z inch
gypsum board with 5/8 inch Type X gypsum board in all locations within section.
(1 ?) Chapter 3, Section R310.1 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE REQUIRED is
~~uncn~led by numbering exception in the IRC Code 1. and adding exception number 2:
?. Where windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue in abasement, they shall have
a finished sill height of not more than 48 inches above the finished floor."
(18) Chapter 3, Section R311.22 Under stair protection is amended by replacing''/z inch gypsum
board with Sib inch "Type X gypsum board.
(19) Chapter3, Section R317.2 Townhouses, add to the end of the second to the last sentence, ".. .
in accordance with the NEC as adopted by the State of Alaska and as amended from time to time."
(20) Chapter 3, Section R318.1, MOISTURE VAPOR RETARDERS, is amended by adding the
words "...having a perm rating of 0.06 (equivalent to 6 mils polyethylene sheeting) or other material
approved by the Building Off cial" after the words "....a vapor retarder" and before the words "shall
be installed..."
(? 1 } Chapter 3, Section R319.3, FASTENERS is amended by deleting the exception.
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(22} Chapter 3, Section R324.1 GENERAL is amended by replacing the words "Table 301.2(1)'
with the words "City of Seward Flood Zone Maps" in the first sentence and in the Exception.
(23) Chapter 3, section R324.1.6 PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY
SEWAGE SYSTEMS, In the last sentence, delete all after "plumbing provisions of this code'' and
insert a period after "code".
(24) Chapter 3, Section R324.1.8 MANUFACTURED HOUSING, is amended by replacing the
words "by Table 301.2(1)" with the words "by the City of Seward Flood Zone Maps'
(25) Chapter 3, Section R325 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Add new Section:
Add new section:
At least one carbon monoxide detector shall be installed on each floor level. If a floor
level contains bedrooms, at least one detector shall be located in the immediate vicinity
but outside of the bedrooms. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed and installed in
accordance with their listing. Combination carbon monoxide/smoke detectors are
acceptable as long as they meet all requirements.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detectors are not required in dwelling units that have no combustion
appliances and that do not have an attached garage.
2. Carbon monoxide detectors are not required in dwelling units that have only direct vent
combustion appliances and that do not have an attached garage.
(26) Chapter 3, Section R325.1 INTERCONNECTION Add new subsectio~-~:
In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors shall be interconnected in such a manner
that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual dwelling unit.
(27) Chapter 3, R325.2 POWER SOURCE Add new subsection:
In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their primary power from the
building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source anal shall be equipped
with a battery back-up. Wiring shall be permanent and without disconnecting switch other
than those required for overcurrent protection. In existing construction., carbon monoxide
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detectors shall be permitted to be battery powered or cord-and-plug type with battery back-
up.
(2~) Chapter 4, Section 8401.1 APPLICATION is amended by deleting the third sentence and
Exception 1 and 2 in their entirety. Exception 2 is renumbered to exception 1. The last paragraph of
the Section is deleted.
(29) Chapter 4, Section 8402.1 WOOD FOUNDATIONS is deleted in its entirety
(30) Chapter 4, Section 8403.1 GENERAL, is amended by deleting the words "wood
foundations'' after ".concrete foundations," in the first sentence.
(31) Chapter 4, Section 8403.1.1 MINIMUM SIZE, is amended by deleting the last sentence
beginning with the words "Footings for wood foundations....."
(3 2 } Chapter 4, Section 8403 FOOTINGS, is amended by deleting Figures 8403.1 (1), 8403.1
(2), and 8403.1 (3).
(3 3) Chapter 4, Section 8403.1.3 SEISMIC REINFORCING, by deleting the Exception.
(_34) Chapter 4, 8403.1.3.2 SLABS-ON-GROUND WITH TURNED-DOWN FOOTINGS, is
arn~ndc:d b~ adding the. ~~~ords '`will be allowed for Detached Garages and Outbuildings, and" after
the poi°ds ~~_...t~irned down footings" and before the words "shall have a minimum o£......"
(3>) Chapter 4, 8403.1.4 MINIMUM DEPTH, is amended by changing "12 inches (305 mm)" in
the last sentence to "i 8 inches (457 mm)".
(36) Chapter 4, Section 8403.1.6, FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE, is amended by deleting the
first four sentences of the second paragraph ending with "...masonry or concrete." Refer to 8404.3
FOOTINGS in the local amendments.
(37) Chapter 4, Section 8404.1.1, MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its
entirety.
(38) Chapter 4, Section 8404.1.2, CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its
entirety.
(3~)) Chapter 4, Section 8404.1.3, DESIGN REQUIRED is deleted in its entirety.
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(40} Chapter 4, Section R404.1.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D1 AND D2, is deleted in
its entirety.
(41) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (1), PLAIN CONCRETE AND PLAIN MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(42) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (2), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(43) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (3), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY'
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(44) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (4), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(45) Chapter 4, Sections R404.1.5 thru R404.2.6, including Table R404.2.3, dealing with wood
foundations are deleted in their entirety.
(46) Chapter 4, Section R404.3, WOOD SILL PLATES, Delete paragraph and substitute with
the following:
Wood sill plates shall be minimum 2-inch by 6-inch nominal lumber and shall be bolted to
the foundation or foundation wall with not less than ten (10) inch by five-eights (5/8) inch
nominal diameter galvanized steel bolts embedded at least seven (7) inches into the concrete
or in fully grouted cells of reinforced masonry and spaced not more than four (4) feet zero (0}
inches apart. There shall be a minimum of two bolts per piece with one bolt located within 12
inches of each end of each piece. Wood sill plates must be treated material specified in
Section R319.1.
(47) Chapter 4, Section R404.3.1 is created, REINFORCED CONCRETE.
1. The minimum reinforcement for reinforced concrete shall be as follows:
12" Walls
#4 @ 12" o.c. each face horizontal
#4 @ 2 8" o.c. each face vertical
8" Walls
#4 @ 10" o.c. horizontal
10" Walls
#4 @ 8" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 12" o.c. vertical
6" Walls
#4 @ 12" o.c. horizontal
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r~4 ,~r 16" u.c.. vertical #4 @ 18" o.c. vertical
?. Reinforced concrete walls shall be anchored to all floors and roofs in accordance with
C~ha~ter 16 and l 9 of the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
3. All intersecting reinforced concrete walls shall be tied together.
4. All interior and exterior concrete walls shall be reinforced.
5. All structural members framing into or supported on concrete walls or columns shall be
anchored.
ALTERNATE REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE WALLS
6" Walls )#4 ~u,) 12" hor. #3 @ 8" hor. #5 @ 13" hor.
#4 @ 18" vert. #3 @ 12" vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
8" Walls )#4 (u~ 10" hor. #3 @ 5 1/2" hor. #5 @ 15" hor.
#4 ~«` l6" vert. #3 (~~ 9" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
l ~~" V~~'alls )#4 ~~~ b" hor. #3 {cc~ 9" E.F. hor. #5 @ 12" hor.
#4 ~u; 12" vert #3 (@ 15" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
12" Walls )#4 @; 12" E.F. Hor. #3 @ 7 1/2" E.F. hor. #5 @ 18" E.F. hor.
#4 @ 18" E.F. vert. #3 @ 12" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" E.F. vert.
(E.F. -Each Face)
(48) Chapter 4, Figure 404-3 1, TYPICAL FOUNDATION AND FOOTING DEPTH, is added
as shown:
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TYPICAL EXTERIOR INTERIOR PONY WALL INTERIOR PONY IJvAL
FOUNDATION ON FOOTING ON CONCRETE Fl_OOp
bottom pole n ~ per engY.eer
minimum J-tad per 16'
4pximum s' Oiltpronliol fll bet+een :Heide versus
sn<or +afl lays Heil d: rim to u4fde or gngin«ntl rNtroinl required
nq conne<lion. per engineer
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CwU verbem no. 5 rebor O 3Y ./ 7' embed. O ea' D 2x2xJ/ta aenc .u ^ n
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(49) Chapter 4, Figure 404-31, TYPICAL PONY WALL FOR SPLIT LEVEL, is added as
shown:
shear wall edge nail per engineer,
minimum 8tl ~ 6" oc.
8" poured or cmu foundation wall,
10" wall required when wolf supports
3 floors or engineered design required.
6 1~ _
CL1U: verticoi no. 5 rebor ~ 32"
oc, horizontal no. 5 rebor @----j-
48" x. 40 bar diameter splices.
Fbured: verlicol no. 5 rebor @ '8" 42
ac horizontal no. 5 rebor ® 15'~ ac--~--
or per Handout 16. 12" lop splices.
t 5jj felt 2 ply hot mop - i ,
or bituihane or approved X
water proof bottom of
footing to above grade
_2x6 studs,
exterior sheathing.
bottom aloes nail aer engineer
minimum 3-16d per 16"
2X treated hem-fir sit: with sill sealer -- Chic Ker sal!
required for some nailing patterns {cedar cn^ be
used when shear wai! edge nclr,ng and o.nc!~or
bolt spacing ere designed for cedar ).
R-t & commerr.~al 5 text'
~" J gory oncnb` bolts
_w/ 7" embed. n 48" oc 222x3!15 ple'~.e ~~•asr,PrS
Single family & d~u'~ex S/8x'Q ~~clv ,1nc-,nr :~<>.t=
w~ 7" embed,C~ a3" -~c.
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Maximum ,, dif`e r~-;i ~~ till bet~v ears nS~ae ,~,. ~., .,
outside 0; enyl^.ee'e„ :f.tifrn,nl ~NC1:;~r=C
10` ~ ~~._-3 '/2'~ slate mir~mum
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(5O) Chapter 4, figure X04-37, TYPICAL BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL, is added as
shown:
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(51) Chapter 4, Section 8406.3.2, SELOW GRADE MOISTURE BARRIER, delete the
existing paragraph and substitute the following: "Foundation walls located below grade shall be
dampproofed with either 2-ply of 15 lb. hot-mopped felt, or 1-ply of 30 lb hot-mopped felt or other
approved materials."
(52) Chapter 4, Section 8408.6, FINISHED GRADE, is deleted in its entirety.
(53) Chapter 6, Section 8602.3.2, TOP PLATE, delete exception.
(~4) Chapter 6, Section 8602.6, DRILLING AND NOTCHING -STUDS, is amended by
deleting 8602.6, 8602.6.1, and referenced tables in their entirety, and adding a paragraph to read:
"All studs in shear walls, bearing walls or exterior walls containing plumbing drains
and vents shall be a minimum of 6" nominal width unless otherwise approved."
(~ ~) Chapter ?, Section 8703.8, FLASHING, is amended by deleting Items 1 and 4.
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(56) Chapter 8, Section R802.10.3, BRACING, is amended by adding the following details anal
verbiage to the section:
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OPTION 3: THIS CON~IGURAT{ON MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF FULL
HEIGHT BLOCKS ABOVE EXTERIOR WALLS FOR TRUSSES WITH
HEELS OF 1 1 1 /4".
GLID 2x BLOCK
lN. 2X4
6" h1A.X - Z° M
8D ~ 4" OC. MAX. TIGHTER NAILING
PATTERNS REQUIRE ENGINEERED DESIGN.-~~
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TRUSS ~~_IPLIF7 ~_DNNE{~Ti;_~;'~; =~E~'
DE~:~GI~IER >R H.:~rac~c;~.' PD ?~'
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NAIL SHEATHING! T~~
BLOCKING PER SHEAR
~1+A.LL SCHEDULE. MIN.
Sd ~ 6' OC.
IvIIN _~ IC F~~R ~},~ HEEL
-!=.~GI'dNECT TL''F' RLaTr~;
TC BLOCK PER. 5HE?.R ~Ai.ALL
SCHEDULE ~ C?ESU;NER
SHEAP. 't4?A.LL
Other configurations maybe deemed acceptable when supported. by calculations.
(57) Chapter 8, Section R806.1, VENTILATION REQUIRED, is amended by adding the
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following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
"A non-ventilated roof system maybe allowed as an alternate method when its design
is approved by the Building Official."
(58) Chapter 8, Section 8806.2, MINIMUM AREA, is amended by revising the first sentence of
Section 8806.2 by replacing the phrase, "except that reduction of the total area to 1 to 300, is
permitted, provided that", with the word "and". Delete the last sentence of 8806.2.
(59) Chapter 8, Section 8806.4, CONDITIONED ATTIC ASSEMBLIES, is deleted in its
entirety.
((~0) Chapter 8, 8807.1, ATTIC ACCESS, is amended by adding the following: "Attic access
steal I not he located in a room containing bathing facilities. Access maybe located in closets with
minimum depth of 23 inches and minimum width of 48 inches."
(61) Chapter ~), 890>.4, ROOF DRAINAGE, is amended by adding the following sentence:
Roots and gutter downspouts shall not create a water flow that damages neighboring
properties
(62) Chapter 9, 8905.2.1 SHEATHING REQUIREMENTS, is amended by deleting the words,
``Asphalt shingles" and replacing with "The roof covering"
(63) Chapter 9, Section 8905.2.2 SLOPE, is amended by deleting the entire section and replacing
it with the following:
"Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. Underlayment shall be in accordance with Section 8905.2.7
and ice protection shall be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1."
(64) Chapter 9, Section 8905.2.4, ASPHALT SHINGLES is amended by adding the following
sentence; to the end of the paragraph:
,~=lsphalt shingles shall have a minimum weight of 235 lbs per square."
((>> 1 Chapter 9, Section 8905.2.7, UNDERLAYMENT APPLICATION, is amended by deleting
the paragraph and replacing it with the following:
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"For roof slopes from 3 vertical units in 12 horizontal units (3:12) up to and
including 4 vertical units in 12 horizontal units (4:12), underlayment shall be two
layers ofnon-perforated Type 15 felt applied shingle fashion, underlayment shall be
installed starting with a 19 inch lap over ice protection. Each subsequent sheet shall
be lapped 19 inches horizontally, continuing to the ridge, fastened sufficiently to hold
in place.
For slopes greater that 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal {4:12} underlayment
shall be one layer of Type 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed starting with ~-
inch lap over ice protection. Each subsequent layer shall be lapped 2 inches
horizontally, and 4 inches vertically to shed water continuing to the ridge, fastened
sufficiently to hold in place. Ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7.1.
(66) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.7.1, ICE BARRIER, amend section by deleting from the
paragraph the words "......of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or~....'~ car amend
by changing the dimension at the end of the paragraph from 24 inches to 3<~ inches.
(67) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.8, FLASHING, is amended by adding the following at the end of
the paragraph:
"Flashing shall be no less than 4 inches by 4 inches in width.''
(68) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.8.2 VALLEYS, is amended by deleting items 1, 2, and 3. Refer
to R903.1.
{69) Chapter 9, Section 905.3.3.1, LOW SLOPE ROOFS, is amended by deleting the words
"...... underlayment shall be a minimum of two layers underlayment applies as follows:" and replace
with:
"......underlayment shall be ice and water shield covering the entire roof.~~
Delete Items 1 and 2.
(70) Chapter 9, Section R905.3.3.2, HIGH SLOPED ROOFS, is amended by deleting the words
"......parallel to and starting from the eaves and lapped 2 inches (51 mm), fastened suflicientl~ in
place" and replacing with:
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~~....lapped 4 inches over ice protection. Lap subsequent layers 2 inches horizontally
and 4 inches vertically to shed water continuing to the ridge, fastened sufficiently in
place. Ice protection shall be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1"
(71 } Chapter 9, Section 8905.4, METAL ROOF SHINGLES, is amended by deleting
subsections 8905.4.1 through 8905.4.3 and referring to 8905.2.1, 8905.2.2, 8905.2.7 and
8905.2.7.1.
(72) Chapter 9, Section 8905.5, MINERAL-SURFACED ROLL ROOFING, is amended by
deleting subsections 8905.4.1 through 8905.5.3. Refer to 8905.2.1; 8905.2.2; 8905.2.7 and
8905.2.7.1.
(73) Chapter 9, Section 8905.6, SLATE AND SLATE-TYPE SHINGLES, is amended by
deleting subsections 8905.6.3. Refer to 8905.2.7 and 8905.2.7.1.
(74) Chapter 9, Section. 8905.7, WOOD SHINGLES, is amended by deleting subsections
8905.7.1 through 8905.8.3. Refer to 8905.2.1; 8905.2.2; 8905.2.7 and 8905.2.7.1.
(75) Chapter 9, Section 8905.8, WOOD SHAKES, is amended by deleting subsections 8905.8.1
through 8905.7.3. Refer to 8905.2.1; 8905.2.2; 89052.7 and 89052.7.1.
(~'~~ i Chapter 9, Section 8905.9.1, SLOPE, is amended by deleting the words: "...except for coal-
tar bu i It-up roofs, which shall have a design slope of a minimum one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal (1-percent slope).'"
(77) Chapter 9, Section 8905.10, METAL ROOF PANELS, is amended by deleting subsections
8905.10.1 through 8905.10.2. Refer to 8905.2.1; 8905.2.2; 8905.2.7 and 8905.2.7.1.
(78) Chapter 9, Section 8905.10.2, SLOPE is amended by adding the following to the end of the
paragraph
"Install Underlayment under all metal roof panels. Underlayment shall be one layer
of Type 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed, starting with 4-inch lap-over ice
protection. Each subsequent layer shall be lapped 2 inches horizontally, and 4-inch
vertically to shed water continuing to the ridge. Fasten sufficiently to hold in place.
Ice protection shall be in accordance with 8905.2.7.1"
(79) Chapter 1 1, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, is amended by deleting the chapter in its entirety and
repia~e it with the following:
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"Chapter 1 1, Energy Efficiency. All one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
shall comply with the following insulation. standards."
Minimum Insulation R-Value [(hrft2degF)/Btu]
Minimum Ceilings Walls Basement Crawlspace Exposed ''
Glazing Walls Walls Floors
U-Factor Above
Grade
(Cantile
vered
Floors}
Minimum 0.35 R-38 R-19 R-19 R-19 R-30
R-Value
(80) Chapters 12 to 38 are deleted in their entirety. (Mechanical and Plumbing)
(81) Chapters 39 to 42 are deleted in their entirety. (Electrical)
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after et7actment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12t~' day of May, 2008.
THE CITE . EWA_ ,ALASKA
illard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amberg, Smith, Corbridge
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri128, 2008
To: Mayor and Council Members
Thru: City Manager Phillip Oates ~1~
From: Building Inspector Stefan Nilsson
Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2006 International Residential Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward currently administers the 2000 International Residential Code. Every three years
the International Residential Code is approved and published by the International Code Council. The
most recently published IRC is the 2006 edition.
The Building Department supports adopting the 2006 edition of the IRC because it is important to
remain current for the purpose of recognizing new building techniques and materials. The current
2006 IRC is the most commonly used industry standard by architects and engineers, our citizens will
benefit from more efficient and cost-effective design services if the City of Seward adopts this
edition.
The City of Seward has included additional amendments to modify the code for Seward's climatic,
geographic and seismic conditions. Additional local amendments were also added to set local fees.
The local fees are not being increased at this time.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this Ordinance is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE: ,1.,~(i
Approved by the Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance 2008- ~ amending the City of Seward Code Section 12.05.021, adopting the
2006 edition of the International Residential Code, including revisions.
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