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To: Mayor& Council members
Thru: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Date: July 29, 2011
Re: Local changes to 2009 edition of the adopted codes
Our purpose of this memorandum is to discuss possible local changes that we have
had requests for, compliance with other City codes additional requests from Council
and/or the public. This document does not cover any of the State of Alaska changes
to any of the adopted codes, nor will it cover local amendments that have been
passed by Council for past code adoptions.
International Building Code (IBC):
1. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit — Building 1. change 120 square feet
to 200 square feet.
2. Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses — It has suggested allowing for
more time for temporary structures operate in the City. Currently temporary
structures can operate for 180 days. If an applicant gets their permit on the
first of May, they would have to cease use on the first of October. It has been
proposed the Section would read: Section 108 Temporary Structures and
Uses: The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary
structures and temporary uses. The permit for a temporary structure is annual
permit that can be issued for no more than five years. After the fifth permit
year the structure must be removed from the property or upgraded to a
permanent structure following the current adopted building code. Any
complaints on the use of the temporary structure will be corrected before
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another annual permit is issued. A temporary use permit shall be limited to
time of service, but shall not exceed 180 days. The building official is
authorized to grant a one time extension for temporary use permits not to
exceed 90 days.
3. Section 406.1.4 Separation. (has to do with garages and carports) is revised
to read: Separations shall comply with the following: 1. The private garage
shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic by means of a 1hour
rated fire separation. Doors openings between
4. Delete Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency in its entirety.
5. Revise Table 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads, Pg 1 For Alaskan Locations — for
Seward change to 80.
International Residential Code (IRC):
1. Delete all references to the International Property Maintenance Code
throughout the code. . )
2. Section R103 "Department of Building Safety' change to Section R103
"Building ivt4, . Create Section R108.2.1 Table of Building permit Fees. LA444--feth
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a,v1.4(14Ae 4. Delete Section R110.1 Exemptions: 2. Accessory building or structures.�''4 1 7
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r� 5. Delete Section R112 Board of Appeals and replace with Section R112 Board
of Appeals. 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, shall follow the requirements of SCC Chapter 9.15
Section 9.15.112.
6. Insert for Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Ground snow load - 80psf (N 0
Wind design— Speed 100 mph Topographic effects (C1,rp ppe d fyo An. 110 1^
Seismic Design category— D2 Cc:IA(000-64 �► .• E 1
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Subject to Damage From — Weathenng sever , Froost linne epth 4 �
inches), Termite (none-slight) aka. 1p
Winter Design Temp — minus 20 degrees U. �°*?V
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required —Yes
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Flood Hazards-Yes, see Flood Hazard Maps
Air Freezing Index- 1673
Mean Annual Temp - 39 degrees F
7. Revise Section R301.2.3 Snow loads - ..."with ground snow loads 70
pounds per square foot or less,".... to "with ground snow loads 80 pounds
per square foot or less," and "with ground snow loads greater than 70
pounds per square foot".... to "with ground snow loads greater than 80
pounds per square foot"... .l�-�► O
8. Revise Section R302.1 by adding to exception #2 ...."on the same lot
provided they are 5 feet or more from each other and it does not block any
egress areas."
9. Revise Section R302.1 by deleting exception #4 "Detached garages
accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (610 mm) of a lot line are
permitted to have roof eaves projections not exceeding 4 inches (1212 mm)."
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10. Revise Table R302.6 Dwelling/Gar g Separation on the material section v
delete 1/2", add 5/8" and add "to obtain a 1 hour separation." to the end of
each sentence. ` J t Z NO a coint.,4 4 c ti '0)4
11. Revise Section R313.1 Townhouses automatic fire sprinkler systems. At the
end of the sentence add; "that exceeds 3600 square feet or as required by - /
Adel the International Fire Code as adopted. . -eitCh �" ,v�, i i1� 7V
fitj),_ 12. Revise Section R 13.1 xception; at the end of the sentence add; "unless
the combined square footage exceeds 3600 square feet.".
13. Revise Section R313.2 One - and two - family dwellings automatic fire
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systems. At the end of the sentence add; "that exceeds 3600 square feet or
CJI required by the International Fire Code as adopted.".
14. Revise Section R313.2 Exception; at the end of the sentence add; "unless ,,J�
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15. Revise Section R314.1 Smoke detection and notification. In the third line
after; .."provisions of this code..." add ", AAC18.70.095 ...".
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16. Revise Section R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Delete "For new
A15 construction" and replace it with "As required by AAC 18.70.095..".
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17. Revise Section R315.3 Where required in existing dwellings. Delete "Where
work requiring a permit occurs in.." and replace it with "As required by AAC
18.70.095, ".
18. In Section R/401.1 Application. Delete all verbiage after "..shall meet the
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provisions of Section R322.".
61 W 19. Delete Sections R402.1, R402.1.1 and R402.1.2 in their entirety.
20. In Section R403.1 General —delete "wood foundations" in the third line.
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International Fire Code (IFC):
1. Section 101.1 Title insert in "Name of Jurisdiction" City of Seward.
-- 2.,R 2. Section 105.6 Required operational permits. Revise by deleting all operational
pmits t o , 0a & ,
105.6.17erFloorexcepfinishingfr: 105.6.14, 105.6.30ExplosivesOpen burning15.6.15, 105.6.36 Fire Pyrotechnichydrnts vs
1(<\),3, 1).).../ effects material, 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures.
3. Section 105.7 Required construction permits. Revise by deleting all permits
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except for: 105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, 105.7.5 Fire alarm
and detection systems and related equipment, 105.7.6 Fire pumps and
related equipment, 105.7.11 Private fire hydrants, 105.7.13 Standpipe
'' systems, 105.7.14 Temporary membrane structures and tents,
4. Section 108 Board of Appeals is revised by deleting Sections 108.1 and 108.3
and substituting Section 108.1 to read "Shall follow the procedure in SCC
9.15.112."
5. Section 506 Key Boxes section 506.1; is revised by adding the sentence
"When the structure has an automatic alarm system and/or has a fire
suppression system an approved key box shall be installed."
6. Section 507.5.1 Where required. Delete "400 feet". Replace with "250 feet". Arf-riAe.e..
7. Section 507.5.1 Exceptions are deleted. 111 rri �L.. ��' 't
8. Section 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards. After "Sections
903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6." add "and where required by IFC Appendix B
Section B105, the International Building Code & International Residential
Code."
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9. Chapter 45 Marinas Section 4505.2 Standpipes — delete "150 feet' to "75
feet".
10.Section 4504.5 Communications— is deleted in its entirety.
11.Adoption of Appendix B Fire— Flow Requirements For Buildings
12.Section B105.1 One and two family dwellings. Add the sentence "In structures
where the hydrant location exceeds 250' or a onsite water supply meeting the
required fire flow and duration can not be supplied; an automatic sprinkler
system meeting the requirements of 13D may be substituted for the fire flow
demand when approved by the Fire Chief."
13.Adoption of Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
14.Adoption of Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
International Mechanical Code (IMC):
There have been no proposed local changes to this code.
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Memo
To: Mayor & Council members
Thru: Phillip Oates, City Manager
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Date: July 29, 2011
Re: Local changes to 2009 edition of the adopted codes
Our purpose of this memorandum is to discuss possible local changes that we have
had requests for, compliance with other City codes additional requests from Council
and/or the public. This document does not cover any of the State of Alaska changes
to any of the adopted codes, nor will it cover local amendments that have been
passed by Council for past code adoptions.
International Building Code (IBC):
1. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit — Building 1. change 120 square feet
to 200 square feet.
2. Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses — It has suggested allowing for
more time for temporary structures operate in the City. Currently temporary
structures can operate for 180 days. If an applicant gets their permit on the
first of May, they would have to cease use on the first of October. It has been
proposed the Section would read: Section 108 Temporary Structures and
Uses: The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary
structures and temporary uses. The permit for a temporary structure is annual
permit that can be issued for no more than five years. After the fifth permit
year the structure must be removed from the property or upgraded to a
permanent structure following the current adopted building code. Any
complaints on the use of the temporary structure will be corrected before
another annual permit is issued. A temporary use permit shall be limited to
time of service, but shall not exceed 180 days. The building official is
authorized to grant a one time extension for temporary use permits not to
exceed 90 days.
3. Section 406.1.4 Separation. (has to do with garages and carports) is revised
to read: Separations shall comply with the following: 1. The private garage
shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic by means of a 9hour
rated fire separation. Doors openings between
4. Delete Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency in its entirety.
5. Revise Table 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads, Pg 1 For Alaskan Locations — for
Seward change to 80.
International Residential Code (IRC):
1. Delete all references to the International Property Maintenance Code
throughout the code.
2. Section R103 "Department of Building Safety' change to Section R103
"Building Department".
3. Create Section R108.2.1 Table of Building permit Fees.
4. Delete Section R110.1 Exemptions: 2. Accessory building or structures.
5. Delete Section R112 Board of Appeals and replace with Section R112 Board
of Appeals. 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, shall follow the requirements of SCC Chapter 9.15
Section 9.15.112.
6. Insert for Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Ground snow load - 80psf
Wind design— Speed 100 mph Topographic effects
Seismic Design category— D2
Subject to Damage From — Weathering (severe), Frost line depth (42
inches), Termite (none-slight)
Winter Design Temp — minus 20 degrees
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required — Yes
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Flood Hazards—Yes, see Flood Hazard Maps
Air Freezing Index— 1673
Mean Annual Temp — 39 degrees F o� `
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7. Revise Section R301.2.3 Snow loads - ..."with ground snow loads 70
pounds per square foot or less,".... to "with ground snow loads 80 pounds
per square foot or less," and "with ground snow loads greater than 70
pounds per square foot".... to "with ground snow loads greater than 80
pounds per square foot"...
8. Revise Section R302.1 by adding to exception #2 ...."on the same lot
provided they are 5 feet or more from each other and it does not block any
egress areas."
9. Revise Section R302.1 by deleting exception #4 "Detached garages
accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (610 mm) of a lot line are
permitted to have roof eaves projections not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm)."
10. Revise Table R302.6 Dwelling/Garage Separation on the material section
delete 1/2", add 5/8" and add "to obtain a 1 hour separation." to the end of
each sentence.
11. Revise Section R313.1 Townhouses automatic fire sprinkler systems. At the
end of the sentence add; "that exceeds 3600 square feet or as required by
the International Fire Code as adopted.".
12. Revise Section R313.1 Exception; at the end of the sentence add; "unless
the combined square footage exceeds 3600 square feet.".
13. Revise Section R313.2 One — and two — family dwellings automatic fire
systems. At the end of the sentence add; "that exceeds 3600 square feet or
required by the International Fire Code as adopted.".
14. Revise Section R313.2 Exception; at the end of the sentence add; "unless
the combined square footage exceeds 3600 square feet.".
15. Revise Section R314.1 Smoke detection and notification. In the third line
after; .."provisions of this code..." add ", AAC18.70.095 ...".
16. Revise Section R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Delete "For new
construction" and replace it with "As required by AAC 18.70.095..".
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17. Revise Section R315.3 Where required in existing dwellings. Delete "Where
work requiring a permit occurs in.." and replace it with "As required by AAC
18.70.095, ".
18. In Section R4401.1 Application. Delete all verbiage after "..shall meet the
provisions of Section R322.".
19. Delete Sections R402.1, R402.1.1 and R402.1.2 in their entirety.
20. In Section R403.1 General —delete "wood foundations" in the third line.
21. Delete in its entirety Section R403.2 Footings for wood foundations.
22.2Delete Chapter 241 Fuel Gas in its entirety.
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International Fire Code (IFC):
1. Section 101.1 Title insert in "Name of Jurisdiction" City of Seward.
2. Section 105.6 Required operational permits. Revise by deleting all operational
permits except for: 105.6.14 Explosives, 105.6.15 Fire hydrants & valves,
105.6.17 Floor finishing, 105.6.30 Open burning, 105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special
effects material, 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures.
3. Section 105.7 Required construction permits. Revise by deleting all permits
except for: 105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, 105.7.5 Fire alarm
and detection systems and related equipment, 105.7.6 Fire pumps and
related equipment, 105.7.11 Private fire hydrants, 105.7.13 Standpipe
systems, 105.7.14 Temporary membrane structures and tents,
4. Section 108 Board of Appeals is revised by deleting Sections 108.1 and 108.3
and substituting Section 108.1 to read "Shall follow the procedure in SCC
9.15.112."
5. Section 506 Key Boxes section 506.1; is revised by adding the sentence
"When the structure has an automatic alarm system and/or has a fire
suppression system an approved key box shall be installed."
6. Section 507.5.1 Where required. Delete "400 feet". Replace with "250 feet".
7. Section 507.5.1 Exceptions are deleted.
8. Section 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards. After "Sections
903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6." add "and where required by IFC Appendix B
Section B105, the International Building Code & International Residential
Code."
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9. Chapter 45 Marinas Section 4505.2 Standpipes — delete "150 feet' to "75
feet".
10.Section 4504.5 Communications— is deleted in its entirety.
11.Adoption of Appendix B Fire— Flow Requirements For Buildings
12.Section B105.1 One and two family dwellings. Add the sentence "In structures
where the hydrant location exceeds 250' or a onsite water supply meeting the
required fire flow and duration can not be supplied; an automatic sprinkler
system meeting the requirements of 13D may be substituted for the fire flow
demand when approved by the Fire Chief."
13.Adoption of Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
14.Adoption of Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
International Mechanical Code (IMC):
There have been no proposed local changes to this code.
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LAWS OF ALASKA
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Source Chapter No.
CSHB 130(L&C)
AN ACT
Relating to municipal building code requirements for fire sprinkler systems in certain
residential buildings.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1
Enrolled HB 130
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AN ACT
1 Relating to municipal building code requirements for fire sprinkler systems in certain
2 residential buildings.
3
4 * Section 1. AS 29.10.200 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read:
5 (62) AS 29.35.144(sprinkler fire protection systems).
6 * Sec.2.AS 29.35 is amended by adding a new section to read:
7 Sec. 29.35.144. Sprinkler systems in certain residential buildings. (a)
8 Except as provided by (b) of this section, a municipality may not require a sprinkler
9 fire protection system to be included in the construction of all new single-family
10 residential buildings or in the construction of all new residential buildings with not
11 more than two dwelling units.
12 (b) A municipality may, by ordinance, require a sprinkler fire protection
13 system to be included in the construction of all new single-family residential
14 buildings, in the construction of all new residential buildings with not more than two
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1 dwelling units, or in both types of buildings. Before adopting an ordinance to
2 implement this subsection, or before amending an ordinance to extend its coverage to
3 residential buildings described in this subsection, in addition to complying with the
4 other requirements relating to the adoption of an ordinance, the governing body of the
5 municipality shall
6 (1) notwithstanding the publication requirement in AS 29.25.020(b)(3)
7 or a comparable notice publication requirement of a home rule municipality, at least
8 30 days before the first scheduled public hearing for the ordinance, publish
9 (A) a summary of the ordinance or ordinance amendment; and
10 (B) a notice of the time and place of each scheduled public
11 hearing on the proposed ordinance or amendment; and
12 (2) notwithstanding the public hearing schedule requirement of
13 AS 29.25.020(b)(6) or comparable public hearing scheduling requirement of a home
14 rule municipality, schedule at least three public hearings on the proposed ordinance or
15 ordinance amendment to be held within a period of not less than 60 days and not more
16 than 180 days.
17 (c) This section applies to home rule and general law municipalities.
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