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October 14, 2002
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD CODE, CHAPTER 12.05,
CODES OF TECHNICAL REGULATION, REPEALING THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, AND ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRq, INCLUDING REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of September 15,2001, the State of Alaska has adopted the 2000 Edition of
the International Residential Code (IRC); and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is required to adopt a code at least as restrictive as that
which the State adopts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has included the State of Alaska amendments to the IRC
and additional amendments to modify the code for Seward climatic conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1.
The Seward City Code, Section 12.05.020, Uniform Housing Code, is
hereby-repealed effective January 1, 2003.
Section 2
The Seward City Code, Chapter 12.05, Codes of Technical Regulation, is
hereby amended by adding of Section, to be numbered, 12.05.021, effective
January 1,2003, which section reads as follows:
12.05.021
International Residential Code Adopted.
A.
The International Residential Code, 2000 Edition, as on file with the City
Clerk, 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 ofthe city
relating to residential building regulation. Although not published in full in
this section, all ofthe provisions ofthe International Residential Code, 2000
Edition, except as provided in subsection D. ofthis section, shall be and are
hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in full in this
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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 ofthe 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 (I.R.C.) 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.
D. The International Residential Code, 2000 Edition, adopted in Subsection A of
this section, is hereby amended by adopting the following revisions and
exceptions to the LR.C.:
(1) Chapter 1, Section RI01.1, ofthe LR.C. is revised by inserting "City of Seward" as
"name of jurisdiction."
(2) Chapter 1, Section RI02.7, of the I.R.e. is revised by deleting the words "the
International Property Maintenance Code or".
Table I-A
TABLE I-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 $25.000.60 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for
each additional $1000.00. or fraction thereof,
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to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 )Jlus $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.
Sl,OOO,OO1.00 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 ...............................................$47.00 per hour
hOllrs. .. ........................................$47.00 per hour
2. Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated.
3. Additional plan review required bv ........................................$47.00 per hour
changes, additions or revisions to
plans (minimum charge - one-half ........................................Actual Costs
hour).
4. For use of outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or
both.................................................
(3)
Chapter 1, Section RI03, of the IRC is revised by replacing the existing title
"DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" with" DUTIES AND POWERS
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OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL".
(4) Chapter 1, Section RI03.1 CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, is
revised by deleting the entire paragraph and title and replacing it with "GENERAL.
The official in charge of enforcing the provisions ofthis 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 106.1.3, Information for construction in areas prone to
flooding, is revised by deleting "Table R301.2(1)" and inserting the words "City of
Seward Ordinance 15.25".
(6) Chapter 1, Section Rl 07, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES, is deleted
in its entirety.
(7) Chapter 1, Section Rill, SERVICE UTILITIES, is deleted in its entirety.
(8) Chapter 1, Section Rl 05.3.1.1, 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.
(9) Chapter 1, Section RI12.3, Qualifications, is amended by deleting the entire
paragraph and title.
(10) Chapter 1, SectionRI08.2, Schedule ofpermitfees, is amended by deleting all after
"in accordance with" and inserting the words" Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees"
and inserting Table I-A in the text.
(11) Chapter 1, Section 112.1 GENERAL, is amended by adding the words "consisting of
the City COlmcil ofthe 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.
(12) Chapter 3, Table R301.2(1), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN
CRITERIA, Insert information as shown:
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TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
RO WIN SEISMIC Weathe Frost Termite Decav WINTE FLOO
OF D DESIGN rin!!: Line R D
SNO CATEGO Depth DESIG HAZA
W RY N RDS
LO TEMP.
AD
60 100 E Severe 42 in. None- Slight- -20 Deg. Yes, see
~ mph Slight Moderat F flood
~ hazard
maps.
(13) (Deleted - Duplicate)
(14) Chapter 3, Table R301.2(1), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN
CRITERIA, delete items (a) through (h).
(15) Chapter 3, section R327.1.6 Protection of water supply and sanitary sewage
systems. In the last sentence, delete all after "......plumbing provisions ofthis code"
and insert a period after "code".
(16) Chapter 3, Table R30 1.2( 1 ),FOOTN OTES, footnote (f) is amended by deleting the
words" ..Appendix D ofthe International....." and adding the word "the" after"... .for
winter from...".
(17) Chapter 3, Section R301.2.2.1.1 ALTERNATE DETERMINATION OF
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY. Delete paragraphs R30 1.2.2.1.1, R30 1.2.2.1.2,
R301.2.2.2, and table 301.2.2.1.1 and replace with the following: "The seismic
design category for Seward shall be E."
(18) Chapter 3, Section R309.1 OPENING PROTECTION FOR FIRE RATINGS
FOR ATTACHED GARAGES. Add a third sentence which reads "All openings
must be smoke-gasketed and self-closing."
(19) Chapter3, SectionR309.2 SEPARATION REQUIRED is amended by deleting all
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words after".. ...and its attic area by" and replacing them with "a one-hour occupancy
separation."
(20) Chapter 3, Section R31 0.1 EXITS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPES is amended by
adding:
"EXCEPTION: 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."
(21) Chapter 3, Section R314.8 UNDER STAIR PROTECTION is amended by deleting
all after "...enclosed side with" and replacing it with "...a one-hour fire-wall".
(22) Chapter 3, Section 314.8 HANDRAILS is amended by changing the words "two or
more risers" to "four or more risers".
(23) Chapter 3, R321.l, TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, is amended by adding the
words "from the foundation" after "...shall extend" and before "to the underside of
the roof sheathing."
(24) Chapter 3, R322, MOISTURE VAPOR RETARDERS, is amended by adding the
words "...having aperill rating of 0.06 (equivalent to 6 mils polyethvlene sheeting) or
other material approved by the Building Official" after the words "....a vapor
retarder" and before the words" shall be installed...".
(25) Chapter 3, Section R323.3, FASTENERS is amended by deleting the exception.
(26) Chapter 3, Section R327.1 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.
(27) Chapter 3, Section R327.1.8 MANUFACTURED HOUSING, is amended by
replacing the words "by Table 301.2(1)" with the words "by the City of Seward
Flood Zone Maps"
(28) Chapter 4, Section R401.l APPLICATION is amended by deleting the second
sentence and Exception 1 in its entirety. Exception 2 is renumbered to exception 1.
The last paragraph of the Section is deleted.
(29) Chapter 4, Section R402.1 WOOD FOUNDATIONS is deleted in its entirety
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(30) Chapter 4, Section R403.1 GENERAL, is amended by deleting the words "wood
foundations" after "...concrete foundations," in the first sentence.
(31) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.1 MINIMUM SIZE, is amended by deleting the last
sentence beginning with the words "Footings for wood foundations.....".
(32) Chapter 4, Section R403 FOOTINGS, is amended by deleting Figures R403.1(l),
R403.1(2), andR403.1(3).
(33) Chapter 4, Section R403.1, GENERAL, is amended by deleting the words "wood
foundations," after "...concrete footings,"
(34) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.1, MINIMUM SIZE, is amended by deleting the last
sentence starting with "Footings for wood ......" in its entirety.
(35) Chapter 4, Figures R403. 1 (2) and R403.1(3) are deleted.
(36) Chapter 4, R403.1.3.2 SLABS-ON-GROUND WITH TURNED-DOWN
FOOTINGS, is amended by adding the words "will be allowed for Detached
Garages and Outbuildings, and" after the words ".....turned down footings" and
before the words "shall have a minimum of......."
(37) Chapter 4, R403.1.4 MINIMUM DEPTH, is amended by changing "12 inches (305
mm)" in the last sentence to "18 inches (457 mm)".
(38) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.6, FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE, is amended by
deleting the last two sentences of the first paragraph, starting with "In Seismic
Design.....", in their entirety, and by changing "Bolts shall be at least 1/2 inch......." to
"Bolts shall be at least 5/8 inch (I 5.9mm) ..... " in the fourth sentence of the second
paragraph.
(39) Chapter 4, Section R403.3. FROST PROTECTED SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS,
is deleted in its entirety.
(40) Chapter 4, Table R403.3, MINIMUM INSULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
FROST-PROTECTED FOOTINGS IN HEATED BUILDINGS, is deleted in its
entirety.
(41) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.l, MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in
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its entirety.
(42) Chapter 4, SectionR404.1.2, CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in
its entirety.
(43) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.3, DESIGN REQUIRED is deleted in its entirety.
(44) Chapter 4, SectionR404.1.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D1 AND D2, is
deleted in its entirety.
(45) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.l(1), PLAIN CONCRETE AND PLAIN MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(46) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.l(2), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(47) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.l(3), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(48) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1 (4), REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(49) Chapter 4, Sections R404.1.5 thru R404.2.6, including Table R404.2.3, dealing with
wood foundations are deleted in their entirety.
(50) Chapter 4, Section R404.3.1 is created, REINFORCED CONCRETE.
1. The minimum reinforcement for reinforced concrete shall be as follows:
12" Walls
#4 (iv 12" o.c. each face horizontal
#4 @ 18" o.c. each face vertical
10" Walls
#4" ((iJ, 8" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 12" o.c. vertical
8" Walls
#4 ((V 10" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 16" o.c. vertical
6" Walls
#4 ((V 12" o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 18" o.c. vertical
2. Reinforced concrete walls shall be anchored to all floors and roofs in
accordance with Chapter 16 and 19 ofthe International Building Code, 2000
edition.
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TYPICAL EXTERIOR
FOUNDATION
INTERIOR PONY WALL INTERIOR PONY WALL
ON fOOTING ON CONCRETE FLOOR
'I:oc\,.,..,pkrn......"p.or.~..r
..."'I....."'J-I6clpw'..
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.
AL TERNATE REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE WALLS
6" Walls
)#4 @ 12" hor.
)#4 @ 18" vert.
#3 @ 8" hor. #5 @ 13" hor.
#3 @ 12" vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
8" Walls
)#4 @ 10" hor.
)#4 @ 16" vert.
#3 @ 5 1/2" hor. #5 @ 15" hor.
#3 @ 9" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
10" Walls
)#4 @ 8" hor.
)#4 @ 12" vert
#3 @ 9" E.F. hor. #5 @ 12" hor.
#3 @ 15" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" vert.
12" Walls
)#4 @ 12" E.F. Hor.
)#4 @ 18" E.F. vert.
#3 @ 7 1/2" E.F. hor. #5 @ 18" E.F. hor.
#3 @ 12" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18" E.F. vert.
(E.F. -Each Face)
(51) Chapter4,Figure404-31, TYPICAL FOUNDATION AND FOOTING DEPTH, is added
as shown:
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(52)
Chapter 4, Figure 404-31, TYPICAL PONY WALL FOR SPLIT LEVEL, is added as
shown:
(53)
Chapter 4, figure 404-37, TYPICAL BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL, is added as
shown:
8" poured or emu foundation
'0" wall required when woll
.3 floors or engineered design
2X treated hem~fir sill with sill sealer - thicker sill
required for some nailing patterns (cedar co,", be
w~ed when sheor wall edge nailing and anchor
bolt spacing ore designed for cedar ).
shear wall edge noil
minimum
R-l & commercial: 5/8)(10 gOl'l, anchor bolts
wi 7" embed. 0 48" oc 2)(2)(3/16 plate washers.
Single family &: duplex: 5/8)(10 golll. anchor bolts
wI 7" embed.O 48" oc,
o. 5 rebar continuous
eMU: ....ertical no. 5 rebar G .32"
oe, horizontal no. 5 rebar
48" oe. 40 bar diameter splices.
Poured: vertical no. 5 rebar C 18"
oe , horizontal no. 5 rebar C 15" 0
or per Handout 16. 12" lop splices.
15# felt 2 ply hot mop
or bituthone or opprolled
water proof bottom of
footir'lg 10 above grade
Maximum 5' differential fill between inside versus
utside or engineered restraint required
(2) no. 5 rebar eontinuOus,
3"" cover ond 12" splice. Hook
os required.
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DO NOT BACKFILL ABOVE 4' UNTIL
BLOCKING. rRAMING ANCHORS &
PLYWOOD NAILS ARE INSTALLED
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(54) Chapter 4, R404.3, WOOD SILL PLATES, delete paragraph and substitute with the
following:
"Wood Sill Plates shall be minimum 2-inch x 6-inch and shall be bolted to thc
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) inchcs into
the concrete or in fullv grouted cells of reinforced masonry and spaced not more than
four (4) feet zero (0) inches apart. Thcre shall be a minimum of two bolts pcrpiecc
with one bolt located within 12 inches of each end of each piece. Wood sill plates
must be treated material specified in Section R323.1."
(55) Chapter 4, R406.1, CONCRETE AND MASONRY FOUND A nON DAMPPROOFING,
is amended by changing the reference to Section R406.1 to read "Section R406.2", and
adding the words "and lap over the outer edgc a minimum of I-inch." to the end of the first
sentence.
(56) Chapter 4, Section R406.2, CONCRETE AND MASONRY FOUNDATION
WATERPROOFING, is amended by deleting the words "In areas where a high water table
or other severe soil-water conditions are known to exist," from the first sentence, and adding
the words "...and waterproofing shall cover the top of the footing, and lap over the outer edge
a minimum of I-inch." to the end ofthe first sentence.
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(57) Chapter 4, Section R406.3.2, BELOW GRADE MOISTURE BARRIER, delete the
existing paragraph and substitute the following:
"Folmdation
walls located below grade shall be dampproofed with either 2-plv of 15lb. Hot-mopped felt,
or I-ply of 30 lb hot-mopped felt or other approved materials."
(58) Chapter 4, Section R408.5, FINISHED GRADE, is deleted in its entirety.
(59) Chapter 6, Section R602.3.2, TOP PLATE, delete exception.
(60) Chapter 6, Section R602.6, DRILLING AND NOTCHING - STUDS, is amended by
deleting R602.6, R602.6.1, 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 of6" nominal width unless otherwise approved."
(61) Chapter 6, Section R602.11.1 , WALL ANCHORAGE, is amended by deleting the reference
to 1/4" in the second sentence and replacing it with 3/16".
(62) Chapter 8, Section R803.1, LUMBER SHEATHING, is deleted in its entirety including
Table R803.1.
(63) Chapter 8, Section R806.1, VENTILATION REQUIRED, is amended by adding the
following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
"A non-ventilated roof system maybe allowed as an altematemethod when its design
is approved by the Building Official."
(64) Chapter 8, Section R806.2, MINIMUM AREA, is amended by revising the first sentence by
deleting the phrase, "except that total area is permitted to be reduced to 1 to 300, provided"
and adding the word "and" in its place.
(65) Chapter R807.1 , ATTIC ACCESS, is amended by adding the following: "Attic access shall
not be located in a room containing bathing facilities. Access may be located in closets with
minimum depth of23 inches and minimum width of 48 inches."
(66) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.2, is amended by deleting the entire section and replacing it with
the following:
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"Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. Underlavment shall be in accordance with Section R905.2.7
and ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2. 7.1."
(67) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.4, ASPHALT SHINGLES is amended by adding the following
sentence to the end of the paragraph:
"Asphalt shingles shall have a minimum weight of235 lbs per square."
(68)
Chapter 9, Section R905.2.7, 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 of non-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 ~reater that 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (4:12) underlaymcnt
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 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.
(69) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.7.1, ICE PROTECTION, amend section by deleting from the
paragraph the words "......of at least two layers ofunderlayment cemented together or....".
Amend by adding to the end of the paragraph the words:
"...for slopes greater than 4 inches in 12 and 36 inches for slopes from 3 inches in 12
UP to and including 4 inches in 12."
(70) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.8, FLASHING, is amended by adding the following at the end of
the paragraph:
I "Flashing shall be no less than 4 inches by 4 inches in width."
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(71) 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:
"......wlderlayment shall be ice and water shield covering the entire roof."
Delete Items 1 and 2.
(72) 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 "
(73) Chapter 9, Section R905.4, METAL ROOF SHINGLES, is amended by deleting the
paragraph and replacing it with the following:
"Installation of metal roof shingles shall be in accordance with R905.2 and all
subsections and local amendments."
Delete subsections R905.5.1 through R905.4.3.
(74) Chapter 9, Section R905.5, MINERAL-SURFACED ROLL ROOFING, is amended by
deleting the paragraph and replacing with the following:
"Installation of mineral-surfaced roll roofing shall be in accordance with R905.2 and
all subsections and local anunendments."
Delete subsections R905.5.1 through R905.5.4
(75) Chapter 9, Section R905.6, SLATE AND SLATE-TYPE SHINGLES, is amended by
deleting the paragraph and replacing with the following:
"hlstallation of slate and slate-type shingles shall be in accordance with R905.2 and
all subsections and local amendments."
Delete subsections R905.6.2 and R905.6.3.
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(76) Chapter 9, Section R905.6.3, UNDERLAYMENT (SLATE), is amended by adding the
following:
"One layer of self-adhering modified bitunlen shall be applied from the eaves to a
line 36 inches inside thc extcrior wall."
(77) Chapter 9, Section R905. 7, WOOD SHINGLES, is amended by deleting the paragraph and
replacing it with the following:
"Installation of wood shingles shall be in accordance with R905.2 and all subsections
and local amendments."
Dcletc subscction R905.7.l through R905. 7.3.
(78)
Chapter 9, Section R905.8, WOOD SHAKES, is amended by deleting the paragraph and
replacing it with the following:
"Installation of wood shakes shall be in accordance with R905.2 and all subsections
ancllocal anlendments."
Delete subsection R905.8.1 through R905.8.3.
(79) 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 (I-percent slope)."
(80) Chapter 9, Section R905.1 0.2, SLOPE is amended by adding the following to the end ofthe
paragraph:
"lnstallunderlaymcnt under all mctal roof panels. Underlayment shall be onc laycr
ofTvpe 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed, starting with 4-inch lap-over ice
protection. Each subsequent layer shan be lapped 2 inches horizontally, and 4-inch
vertically to shed water continuing to the ridge. Fasten sufficiently to hold ill place.
Ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2. 7. I "
(81)
Chapter 11, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, is amended by deleting the chapter in its entirety and
replace it with the following:
"Chapter 11. Energy Efficiencv. All one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
shall comply with the following insulation standards."
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2002-10
Minimwn Insulation R-Value r(hrft2degF)/Btul
Minimum CeiliDl!:s Walls Basement Crawlspac Exposed
Glazinl!: Walls e Walls Floors
V-Factor Above
Grade
(Cantileve
red
Floors)
Minimum 0.35 R-38 R-19 R-19 R-19 R-30
R-Value
(82) Chapters 12 to 38 are deleted in their entirety. (Mechanical and Plumbing)
(83) Chapters 39 to 46 are deleted in their entirety. (Electrical)
Section 3.
This ordinance shall take effect ten days after enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council ofthe city of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of October 2002.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Shafer, Branson, Clark, Orr, Valdatta, Blatchford
None
Calhoon
None
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