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Introduction Date: April 22, 2013
i First Public Hearing: May 28, 2013
Second Public Hearing: August 12, 2013
Third Public Hearing, Amendment and Enactment: September 9, 2013
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2013 -007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD CODE, SECTION
12.05.021, ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC), INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently administers the 2006 International Residential
Code (IRC); and
WHEREAS, the most recent International Residential Code (IRC) is the 2012 edition; and
WHEREAS, it is important to remain current for the purpose of recognizing new building
techniques and materials; and
WHEREAS, because the current 2012 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. The Seward City Code Section 12.05.021 is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
12.05.021 International Residential Code Adopted.
A. The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, approved and published by
the International Code Council (Consisting of the Building Officials Code
Administrators (BOCA); 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
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provisions of the International Residential Code, 2012 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
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 structure 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. See Section RI05.2 for
Work Exempt From Permit.
D. The International Residential Code (IRC), 2012 Edition, adopted in
Subsection A of this section, is hereby amended by adopting the following
revisions and exceptions to the I.R.C.:
The IRC is revised by deleting all references to the "International Fuel Gas Code ", with the
exception of chapter 6 and 7 and all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by the Department of Labor ".
(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 R102.7, of the I.R.C. is revised by deleting the words "the International
Property Maintenance Code or ".
(3) Chapter 1, Section R103, of the IRC is revised by replacing the existing title
"DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" with "BUILDING DEPARTMENT ".
(4) Chapter 1, Section R103.1 CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, is revised by
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deleting the entire paragraph and title and replacing it with "GENERAL. The official in charge of
enforcing the provisions of this code will be known as the Building Official. The Building Official
shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in
order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be
in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have
the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code."
(5) Chapter 1, Section R105.3.1.1, SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED OR SUBSTANTIALLY
DAMAGED EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, is revised by deleting "Table R301.2
(1)" and inserting the words "City of Seward Ordinance Section 9.15.140."
(6) Chapter 1, Section R106.1.3, INFORMATIONAL FOR CONSTRUCTION IN FLOOD
HAZARD ARES, is revised by deleting "Table R301.2(1)" and inserting the words "City of Seward
Ordinance 15.25 ".
(7) Chapter 1, Section R108.2, 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.
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 $3.05 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 for
each additional $1000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$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
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$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. Inspections outside of normal business
hours...
2. Inspections 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
(8) Chapter 1, Section R111, SERVICE UTILITIES, is deleted in its entirety.
(9) Chapter 1, Section R112.1 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.
(10) Chapter 1, Section R112.3, QUALIFICATIONS, is amended by deleting the entire
paragraph and title.
(11) Chapter 3, Table R301.2(1), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA,
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TABLE R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Add the following information in the table:
Roof Snow Load
80 psf
Uniform Roof Snow Load
80 psf
Wind Speed
100 mph
Seismic Design Category
D 2
Weathering
Severe
Frost Line Depth
42 inches
Termite
None — Slight
Winter Design Temp.
-20 Degrees F
Ice Barrier Underlayment required
Yes
Flood Hazards
Yes, see Flood Hazards Maps
Air Freeze Index
1673
Mean Annual Temp.
39 Degrees F
Decay
Slight — Moderate
(12) Chapter 3, Section R302.5.1 Opening protection is amended by adding a sentence at the end
of the section "All door openings between garage and residence must be equipped with smoke
gaskets."
(13) Chapter 3, Section R302.6 Dwelling /Garage fire separation is amended by changing the
first sentence to read "The garage shall be separated from the residence by a minimum of one hour
occupancy separation" and delete table R302.6.
(14) Chapter 3, SectionR302.7 Under -stair protection is amended by replacing '/2- inch with
"5/8- inch"
(15) Chapter 3, Section R310.1 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE REQUIRED is
amended by numbering exception in the IRC Code 1. and adding exception number 2:
2. Where windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue in a basement, they
shall have a finished sill height of not more than 48 inches above the finished floor."
(16) Chapter 3, Section R313.1 TOWNHOUSE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS is amended by at the end of the sentence adding; "that exceeds a total of 3600
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square feet per unit or as required by the International Fire Code as adopted ".
(17) Chapter 3, R315 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS Add new subsection: R315.1.1
In new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the building
wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and 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 detectors shall be permitted to be
battery powered or cord - and -plug type with battery backup.
(18) Chapter 3, Section R317.3.1 FASTENERS FOR PRESERVATIVE - TREATED WOOD is
amended by deleting the exceptions.
(19) Chapter 3, section R322.1 GENERAL is amended by replacing the words " in Table
301.2(1)" with the words "by the City of Seward Flood Zone Maps"
(20) Chapter 3 Section 322.1.7 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 ".
(21) 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 ".
(22) Chapter 4, Section R401.1 APPLICATION is amended by deleting "Table R301.2 (1)" and
replacing it with "City of Seward Flood Zone Maps ".
(23) Chapter 4, Section R401.2 REQUIREMENTS. Add a new sentence to the end of the
paragraph that states, "Wood foundations shall have a minimum 16 -inch x 10 -inch reinforced
concrete footing."
(24) Chapter 4, Section R402.1.3 RESTRAINT FOR WOOD FOUNDATION. Add a new
subsection that states:
Basement. A 4 -inch thick concrete slab poured against the studs. If a wooden screed is used,
it shall be pressure treated Douglas fir or hem fir.
Crawlspace.
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Option 1: A minimum 5 -inch wide by 4 -inch deep concrete curb poured against the inside
face of the studs. The kicker shall be reinforced with a continuous horizontal No. 3
reinforcing bar. If the kicker is not poured with the continuous concrete footing, it may be
poured later provided vertical #3 reinforcing bars x 10 inches long shall be cast into the
footing at 2 feet on center. They shall extend 2 inches above the top of the footing. The
continuous 43 bar shall be secured to the vertical #3 bars.
Option 2: Installation of preservative treated 4" x 4 "s with a minimum 1/2" x 12" galvanized
anchor bolts at 24" O.C. installed in footing against the inside face of studs along the entire
perimeter.
Exception: The above need not apply if a suitable alternate design is prepared by an engineer
registered in the State of Alaska and is approved by the Building Official.
(25) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.3 SEISMIC REINFORCING, by deleting the Exception.
(26) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.6.1 FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE IN SEISMIC DESIGN
CATEGORIES C, D0, D1 and D2 is amended by changing the anchor bolt spacing in item #2 and
#3 to read "not more than 4 feet ".
(27) Chapter 4, Section 403.2 FOOTINGS FOR WOOD FOUNDATIONS. Strike current
paragraph and replace with the following sentence: "Footings for wood foundations shall be in
accordance with section 401.2 requirements.
(28) Chapter 4, Section R404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls is deleted in its
entirety.
(29) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.1, MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its
entirety.
(30) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.2, CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its
entirety.
(31) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.3, DESIGN REQUIRED is deleted in its entirety.
(32) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D1 AND D2, is deleted in
its entirety.
(33) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (1), PLAIN CONCRETE AND PLAIN MASONRY
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FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(34) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (2), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(35) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (3), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(36) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (4), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(37) 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. Washers shall be galvanized and in accordance with
R602.11.1. Wood sill plates must be preservative- treated material as specified in Section
R317.1.
(38) Chapter 4, Section R404.3.1 is created, REINFORCED CONCRETE.
1. The minimum reinforcement for reinforced concrete shall be as follows:
12" Walls 10" Walls
#4 @ 12" o.c. each face horizontal #4 @ 8" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 18" o.c. each face vertical #4 @ 12" o.c. vertical
8" Walls 6" Walls
#4 @ 10" o.c. horizontal #4 @ 12" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 16" o.c. vertical #4 @ 18" o.c. vertical
2. Reinforced concrete walls shall be anchored to all floors and roofs in accordance with
Chapter 16 and 19 of the International Building Code, 2000 edition.
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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 @ 12" hor. #3 @ 8" hor. #5 @ 13" hor.
) #4 @ 18" vert. #3 @ 12" vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
8" Walls ) #4 @ 10" hor. #3 @ 5 1/2" hor. #5 @ 15" hor.
) #4 @ 16" vert. #3 @ 9" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
10" Walls ) #4 @ 8" hor. #3 @ 9" E.F. hor. #5 @ 12" hor.
) #4 @ 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 - double row of bars)
(39) Chapter 4, Figure 404 -31, TYPICAL FOUNDATION AND FOOTING DEPTH, is added
as shown:
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TYPICAL EXTERIOR
FOUNDATION
bottom plate nail per engineer
minimum 3_160 per I6•'
INTERIOR PONY WALL INTERIOR PONY WALL
ON FOOTING ON CONCRETE FLOOR
I
Movimum 5" dil/erentiol fill between infide versus
e wa!I edge noil b rm to
eei11
utaide or engineered restraint required .
cpnneclion per engineer
JOISTS PER PUN
B' poured p u Ioundotion xa
10' roll reGuir.at Then won f,p:ort;
3 floors or engineered design raguired.
10' 6'
2% lr,ot,d hem -fir Gill - Ihici,er fill required tar
tome noiling patterns (odor c n be ue ed when
6•�
ear wall edge noting nd anchor bolt aP_Fg
re deigned for ..do, ).
R -I k t eiat: 5/6a 10 o,. anchor
16 plots x
win a a e6' /16 .he
ebalte
C MU: vertical no 5 rebar O 32
o w/ 30 0.0- lop, h onto n
c
le : 19.10
Single Ibmily 8 duplex: 5 /Bv 10
mils anchor
w/ 7' embed.0 a6" oq.
reeor a e6" oc w %40 dlom lop
Peered. r <al ne. 5 rebar O IB' a
�R8 �naulatbn, thermal barrier loam plastic Insulation
e" l p•1tilli no n 5 rebar
c15('
afar
or .labon approved for ue without Uermpl earner.
oc w/ 12' ap. SeeoMdndnul 16.
woe mean optwnaH�
15/ felt 2 ply hot mop
polyeldylene maielure Carrier
or bltutnane or approved
bottom I
water p•oa(a
foat-ng to Dove grade
6"
I , 8'
IOv16 Footing. (2) no. 5
(2) no. 5 reeor cant.,
In— it require
rebar onlinuaue.
16'
3" cover k 12' splice
3' cover Bc12' aplite
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(40) Chapter 4, Figure 404 -31, TYPICAL PONY WALL FOR SPLIT LEVEL, is added as
shown:
o
CMU: vertical no. 5 rebor ® no. 5 rebar continuous 32"
oc, horizontal no. 5 rebor
48" oc. 40 bar diameter splices.
42„ Maximum 5' differential fill between Inside versus
Poured: vertical no. 5 rebor ® 18" utside or engineered restraint required.
oc horizontal no. 5 rebor ® 15" o
or per Handout 16, 12" lap splices.
15# felt 2 ply hot mop
or bituthane or approved
water proof bottom of 0"
footing to above grade
3 1/2" slob minimum
�(2) no. 5 rebor continuous,
—16 "— 3" cover and 12" splice. Hook
as required.
2x6 studs,
exterior sheathing.
shear wall edge nail per engineer,
bottom plate nail per engineer
minimum 8d ® 6" oc.
minimum 3 -16d per 16"
8" poured or cmu foundation wall,
10" wall required when wall supports
2X treated hem —fir sill with sill sealer — thicker sil,
3 floors or engineered design required.
required for some nailing patterns (cedar can be
used when shear wall edge nailing end anchor
bolt spacing are designed for cedar ).
10' 6" min.
R -1 & commercial: 5/8x10 golv. anchor bolts
w/ 7" embed. ® 48" oc 2x2x3/16 plate washers.
Single family & duplex: 5 /8x10 goiv. anchor colts
w/ 7' embed.® 48" oc.
o
CMU: vertical no. 5 rebor ® no. 5 rebar continuous 32"
oc, horizontal no. 5 rebor
48" oc. 40 bar diameter splices.
42„ Maximum 5' differential fill between Inside versus
Poured: vertical no. 5 rebor ® 18" utside or engineered restraint required.
oc horizontal no. 5 rebor ® 15" o
or per Handout 16, 12" lap splices.
15# felt 2 ply hot mop
or bituthane or approved
water proof bottom of 0"
footing to above grade
3 1/2" slob minimum
�(2) no. 5 rebor continuous,
—16 "— 3" cover and 12" splice. Hook
as required.
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(41) Chapter 4, figure 404 -37, TYPICAL BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL, is added as
shown:
DO NOT BACKFILL ABOVE 4' UNTIL
BLOCKING, FRAMING ANCHORS &
PLYWOOD NAILS ARE INSTALLED.
(42) Chapter 4, Section R406.1, BELOW GRADE MOISTURE BARRIER, delete the existing
paragraph and substitute the following: "Foundation walls located below grade shall be damp
proofed with either 2 -ply of 15 lb. hot - mopped felt, or 1 -ply of 30 lb hot - mopped felt, Bituthane or
other approved materials."
(43) Chapter 4, Section R406.3, Damp proofing for wood foundations, is deleted in its entirety
bottom plot, nail per engineer
minimum 3 -16d per 16"
5 -10d commor or
shear wall edge nail k nm to
e
sill connect ion engineer
7 -10d box sheathing
�to joist — blocking
per
flash rigid foam
plastic insulation
above grade
10
block 2 bays ® 16' oc when
6�
'01919 po rollel to foundation wall,
foists 16' oc max. for foist]
perpendicular to foundation wall,
6" clear to wood
above soil min.
2X8 treated hem —fir sill (cedar requires
bolts k edge nailing to be en9ineered).
R10 insulation
/8' gory, anchor bolts ® 12' oc.
interior
At ea. joist /block 1-1,70 f0-10d
—
exterior or
or A35 w/ 12 -8d eo, side h offset I
CMU: vertical no. 5 ® 16" oc,
horizontal no. 5 ® 48� oc.
❑ ❑ ❑ ��
40 bar diomeler splices.
Inside face
15# fell 2 ply hot mop
poured: vertical no. 5 ® 18" oc,
or bit uthane or approved
horizontal no. 5 ® 15' oc
Place reinforcement o inside face .
water proof bottom of footing
or per Handout 16. 24" s lices.
P
1.5" clear for you retl conc•ete.
to above grade
1/4" to cell for cmu w/ fine grout.
max. wall height 13 course cmu or 8.5'
1/2 to cell for cmu w/ coarse grout
8" poured or cmu foundation wall,
10° wall required when wall supports
3 floors or analysis required
free draining granular back fill
standard hook: 7.5" extension,
10.16 footing .
3.25 bend radius if required.
(2) no. 5 continuou
12' lap splice
4" slab w/ WWF6x6- 1.4x1.4,
6 mil. visquene below slob or
4' drain the or
use treated sills for int. walls
perforoted pipe if
_
indicated
0O O
00 7 7 O
O00„o,.o
,O �C..�
(42) Chapter 4, Section R406.1, BELOW GRADE MOISTURE BARRIER, delete the existing
paragraph and substitute the following: "Foundation walls located below grade shall be damp
proofed with either 2 -ply of 15 lb. hot - mopped felt, or 1 -ply of 30 lb hot - mopped felt, Bituthane or
other approved materials."
(43) Chapter 4, Section R406.3, Damp proofing for wood foundations, is deleted in its entirety
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(44) Chapter 6, Section R601.3 MOISTURE CONTROL, In all framed walls, floors and
roof /ceiling comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder shall be installed
on the warm -in- winter side of the insulation.
(45) Chapter 6, Section R602.3.2, TOP PLATE, delete exception.
(46) Chapter 7, Section R702.7 is amended to delete the words "interior side of frame walls" and
replacing it with "warm in the winter side of the insulation"
(47) Chapter 8, Section R802.10.3, BRACING, is amended by adding the following details and
verbiage to the section:
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OPTION 3: THIS CONFIGURATION MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF FULL
HEIGHT BLOCKS ABOVE EXTERIOR WALLS FOR TRUSSES WITH
HEELS OF 11 1/4",
6" MAX - 2" M
8D 0 4" OC. MAX. TIGHTER NAILING --,.,.,
PATTERNS REQUIRE ENGINEERED DESIGN.
a
NAIL SHEATHING TO
BLOCKING PER SHEAR
WALL SCHEDULE. MIN.
8d a 6" OC.
SLID 2X BLOCK
IN. 2x4
" MAX.
TRUSS UPLIFT CONNECTION PER
DESIGNER OR HANDOUT RD.12
-PARTIAL HEIGHT 2X BLOCK
MIN. 2X10 FOR A 11 1/4" HEEL.
CONNECT TOP PLATES
TO BLOCK PER SHEAR WALL
SCHEDULE / DESIGNER
SHEAR WALL
Other configurations may be deemed acceptable when supported by calculations.
(48) Chapter 8, R807.1, ATTIC ACCESS, is amended by adding the following: "Attic access
shall not be located in a room containing bathing facilities.
(49) Chapter 9, R903.4, ROOF DRAINAGE, is amended by adding the following sentence:
Roofs and gutter downspouts shall not create a water flow that damages neighboring
properties.
(50) Chapter 9, Section R905.1 ROOF COVERING APPLICATION, is amended by adding a
new sentence at the end of the paragraph " All roof coverings shall be fastened to 5/8" minimum
solidly sheathed decks"
(51) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.2 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 R905.2.7
and ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7. L"
(52) 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
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with:
"......underlayment shall be ice and water shield adhesive type of membrane covering
the entire roof."
Delete Items 1 and 2.
(53) 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 (51mm), fastened sufficiently in
place" and replacing with:
"....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 R905.2.7.1 "
(54) Chapter 9, Section R905.4, METAL ROOF SHINGLES, is amended by deleting
subsections R905.4.1 through R905.4.3 and referring to R905.1, R905.2.2, R905.2.7 and R905.2.7.1.
(55) Chapter 9, Section R905.5, MINERAL- SURFACED ROLL ROOFING, is amended by
deleting subsections R905.4.1 through R905.5.3. Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; R905.2.7 and
R905.2.7.1.
(56) Chapter 9, Section R905.6, SLATE AND SLATE -TYPE SHINGLES, is amended by
deleting subsections R905.6.3. Refer to R905.2.7 and R905.2.7.1.
(57) Chapter 9, Section R905.7, WOOD SHINGLES, is amended by deleting subsections
R905.7.1 through R905.8.3. Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; R905.2.7 and R905.2.7.1.
(58) Chapter 9, Section R905.8, WOOD SHAKES, is amended by deleting subsections R905.8.1
through R905.7.3. Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; R9052.7 and R9052.7.1.
(59) Chapter 9, Section R905.9.1, SLOPE, is amended by deleting the words: "...except for coal -
tar built -up roofs, which shall have a design slope of a minimum one - eighth unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal (1- percent slope)."
(60) Chapter 9, Section R905.10, METAL ROOF PANELS, is amended by deleting subsections
R905.10.1 through R905.10.2. Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; R905.2.7 and R905.2.7.1.
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(61) Chapter 9, Section R905.10.2, 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 R905.2.7.I"
(62) Chapter 11, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, is amended by deleting the chapter in its entirety and
replace it with the following:
"Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency. All one- and two - family dwellings and townhouses
shall comply with the following insulation standards."
Minimum Insulation R -Value [(hrft2degF) /Btu]
(63) Chapter 13, Section M1301.1 SCOPE is amended by in the last sentence deleting "and the
International Fuel Gas Code."
(64) Chapter 13, Section M1307.2 Anchorage of Appliances is amended by at the end of the
section adding a sentence "Boilers shall be secured to resist earthquake motion by anchoring boiler
and stand to wall or floor.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after enactment.
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
(63) Chapter 13, Section M1301.1 SCOPE is amended by in the last sentence deleting "and the
International Fuel Gas Code."
(64) Chapter 13, Section M1307.2 Anchorage of Appliances is amended by at the end of the
section adding a sentence "Boilers shall be secured to resist earthquake motion by anchoring boiler
and stand to wall or floor.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after enactment.
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ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska on this 9"' day of September,
2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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