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Introduction Date: Apri128, 2008
Public Hearing: May 12, 2008
Enactment Date: May 12, 2008
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2008-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
AI_,AShA, AMENDING THE CITY OF SEWARD CODE SECTION 12.05.011
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC), INCLUDING
REVISIONS
WHEREAS, as of September 13, 2007, the State of Alaska adopted the 2006 Edition of the
International Building Code (IBC} replacing the 2003 International Building Code (IBC); and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is regl~ired to adopt a code at least as restrictive as that
w}lich the State adopts; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska adopts amendments to modifythe code specific to the State
of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward adopts amendments specific to Seward including
il~oc~i (ieatiorls 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 asterisks note changes made by the State of Alaska, and cannot be changed.
The asterisks are for Council and public benefit noting items that were changed by the State. These
marks will be I-emoved by the City Clerk before being codified.
Section 2. The Seward City Code, Section 12.OS.011, Codes of Technical Regulation, is
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:.
12.05.011 International Building Code Adopted.
A. The International Building Code, Chapters 1-12, 14-2$, 30-35, and appendix
C, 2006 Edition, approved and published by the International Code Council ,
is hereby designated and shall be known as the Seward building code and
shall constitute the laws of the city relating to building regulation. Although
not published in full in this section, all of the provisions of the International
Building 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 121 this SeCt1011, except to the extent that the International
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Building Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant ordinance
later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall prey-ail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies ofthe city designated edition of~
the International Building Code, for public use. inspection and examinatior~~.
so long as the provisions thereof remain in force.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, remove, improve, convert, demolish, or equip any building or structL~re
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 Building Code adopted and
incorporated as the Seward building code by this section.
D. The International Building Code (I.B.C.}, 2006 edition, adopted in Subsection
A of this section, Chapters 1-12, 14-28, 30-35, and appendix C, are adopted
by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings with the following
revisions:
(1) *Chapter 1 of the 7.B. C. is revised by deleting Sections 101.4.5, 101.4.7, 104.8, 108.4 and
115;
(2) *Chapter 1, Subsection 101.2 (Scope), last sentence of the exception of the I.B.C. is revised
by adding: "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080":
(3) *Chapter 1, Section 101.4.1 (Electrical) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the refierenr~~ to
the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 <~~AC 7O.0~'~. as
amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time';
(4) *Chapter 1, Subsection 101.4.4 (Plumbing) of the LB.C. is revised by deleting the reference
to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
70.025, as amended of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
(5) *Chapter 1, Subsection 102.6 (Existing Structures) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the
reference to the "International Property Maintenance Code";
(6) Chapter 1, Section 103 (Department of Building Safety), of the LB.C. is revised by replacing
the existing title "DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" with "DUTIES AND POWERS
OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL".
(7) Chapter 1, Section 103.1 (Creation of Enforcement Agency), is revised by deleting the entire
paragraph and title and replacing it with "GENERAL.. The official in charge of enfo--cin~ the
provisions of this code will be known as the Building Off cial. The Building Qfficial shat l ha~c the
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authority to render interpretations ofthis 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
~~~ith the intent and purpose ohthis code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of
~~~aiving requirements specifically provided for in this code."
(~) Chapter 1, Subsection 105.1 (Permits), is amended by inserting the phrase "if such work
exceeds $1000 in materials and labor expense," after the words "...., or cause any such work to be
done,'' and before the words "...shall first make application to the building official ........";
(9) Table 1-A::
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
X501.00 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
x;2.001.00 to ~25,OOU.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
$50,001.00 to $ l 00,000.00 $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.
X500,001.00 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.
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$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first X1,000,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each $1,000.00, or fraction Choreo f.
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside of normal business
hours...
........................................$47.00 per hour
2. Inspections for which no fee is specifically
,indicated. .......................................47.00 per hour
'~ 3. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge -
one-half hour). ........................................$47.00 per hour
4. For use of outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or
both ................................................. .......................................Actual Costs
(10) *Chapter 1, Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit} of the LH C~., is rep ised b~~ delct~n~,~
items 2, 4, and 5 and, adding a new item 14 to read_ "14. Buildings classified as ~~ Group ~
Occupancy, other than those in Appendix L, that are not offered for use by persons other than the
property owner or the owner's employees, not open to the public, and not containing harardo~ls
materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.7(1} and 307.7(2). This exemption includes
buildings in which. the public has no access, such as farm, dairy operations, or greenhouse
operations.";
(11) *Chapter 1, Section 106.1.1.1 (Fire protection system shop drawings) oftheLB.C., is revised by
adding the sentence "A copy of the approved stamped plans are to be retained on site." at the end of the
section;
(12} *Chapter 1, Section l Ob.3. l (Approval of constnlction documents) of the LB. C., is revised to
read: "One set of bound construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building
official.";
(13) *Chapter I, Subsection 106.3.4.1 (General), third paragraph, first sentence of the LB. C'. is
revised to read: "Structural observation shall be as required by Section 1709.'-
(14) The Fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 1-A.
(15) When construction documents are required in accordance with Section 106, a plan revie~~ (ee
equivalent to 65% of the Permit Fee, as shown in Table 1-A, shall be paid.
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(1(i) *Chapter 1, Section 107.3 (Temporary power) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the
refere-~ce to the "IC'C Elec. trical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC
70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
(17) Chapter 1, Section 112.1 (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. The last sentence is also deleted in its entirety.
(18) Chapter 1, Section 1.12.3, (Qualifications) is deleted in its entirety.
(19) *Chapter 2, Subsection 201.3 (Terms defined in other codes) of the LB. C. is revised by
deleting the references ``International Plumbing Code":
(20) *Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) of the LB.C. is revised by adding a definition to read:
~~F3L~[I.DING, EX1S"fING. is a building that:
(.A) was erected before December 5, 1956; or
(B) was erected before the adoption of the 2006 International Building Code, 2006
international Fire Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code and the 2006 International Fuel
Gas Code and complies with the building code regulations in effect at the time of
construction.";
(21) *Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Day care) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "The use of a building
or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than
five children older than. two and one-half years of age, including children related to the staff, shall be
classified as a Group E occupancy.";
(22) *Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Day care) of the LB.C., is revised by adding a new exception to
read: "Exception: Family child care homes (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the
requirements of this regulation (Group E occupancy}, except for smoke alarms as described in
Subsection 907.2.10, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are described in Section 422, means of
egress requircments of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings (as required
by Section 1026) in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in
the [nt~rnational Firi; Code;
(2 ~) * [. B.C`. Chapter 3, Section 308.2 (Group I-1) revised by adding a new paragraph between the
first and second paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have
occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must complywith Section
423..'.
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(24) *LB.C. Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group I-2) revised by changing the last se~~tence to read:
"A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall
be classified as a Group R-3.";
(25} *Chapter 3, Section 308.3.1 (Child care facility) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "A child
care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than. five children of two and one-half
years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classif ed as Group I-2.";
(26) *Chapter 3, Section 308.5 (Group I-4, day care facilities), second sentence of the I.B.C., is
revised to read: "A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to
the staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.";
(27) *Chapter 3, Section 310.1 (Residential Group R} of the LB. C., is revised by adding a new
paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to read: "For facilities within this occupancy
classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations, see.
Section 419.";
(28} *Chapter 4, Section 406.1.4 (Separation} of the I.B.C., paragraph 1 is revised by deleting " 12
inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board" and replacing it with "Si8 inch (15.88 mm) Type X ~~ypsui~•t hoard"_
(29) *Chapter 4, Section 412.2.1 (Exterior walls) of t11e LB. C., is revised by deleting "30 f~e~et (~)
144 mm)" and replacing it with "20 feet (6,098 mm)";
(30) *Chapter 4, Subsection 415.6.3 of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the reference to the
"International Fuel Gas Code "and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC. 63.010,
as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
(31) *Chapter 4, Section 415.6.4 of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the reference to the
"International Plumbing Code "and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010.
as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
(32) Chapter 4, Section 415.8.2.8.1 of the LB. C. is revised by deleting the reference to the "IC'C
Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Alaska and as
amended from time to time.";
(33) *Chapter 4 (Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy) o f~ the 1. B. C~., i s
revised by adding new Section 421 (Special Security Requirements for Elevated Buildings), Section
422 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms), and Section 423 (Occupants Needing Sh~;cial
Assistance) (Group I-1 and R-4} to read:
SECTION 421
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SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATED BUILDINGS
=~? 1.1 .All elevated buildings with the lower floor level above grade and open on the sides must be
fenced around the building exterior or have skirting below the exterior walls to prevent unauthorized
access.
Exceptions:
1. Normally unoccupied buildings;
2. Buildings with F, H, S, and U occupancies.
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SECTION 422
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS
422.1 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms) The provisions ofthis section shall apply- to C ruup~
I-1, I-2, and all R occupancies. At least one carbon monoxide detector or alan~~ shall be installed on
each floor level. If a floor level contains bedrooms or sleeping rooms, at least one detector shall he
located in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area, outside of the bedraoms or sleeping roo~,~s.
Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall be installed in accordance with their listing. The alat-m
shall be clearly audible in all sleeping rooms, even if the intervening doors are closed.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required in dwelling units and structures that have
no combustion appliances, attached garage, or other vehicle parking within 25 feet of any direct
opening.
2. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required in dwelling units and structures that have
only direct vent combustion appliances, and no attached garage, or other vehicle parking within 25
feet of any direct opening.
3. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required if all combustion equipment ~s located
within amechanical room separated from the rest of the building by construction cap~~ble of~rc;sistin
the passage of smoke. If the structure has an attached and enclosed parking gar-age.. the gara~~~ sh~~l l
be ventilated by an approved automatic carbon monoxide exhaust system desigi~ted in accorda~~cc
with the 2006 LM. C.
422.2 Interconnection. In new construction, all carbon monoxide detectors and alarms located wit}yin
a single dwelling unit shall be interconnected in such a manner that actuation of one alarm shall
activate all of the alarms within the individual dwelling unit.
422.3 Power source. In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall receive their
primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source, and shat l
be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch
other than what is required for overcurrent protection. In existing constriction, carbon monoxide
detectors and alarms maybe powered by battery or acord-and-plug with battery backup.
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SECTION 423
OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE
423.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-I and R-4 occupancies
where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to respond to emergencies.
423.2 Definitions. In this section
"Evacuation Capability" means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as a group either to
evacuate a bui Iding or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a point of safety;
"Point of Safety" means a location that (a} is exterior to and away from a building; or (b) is within a
huildin~ of any type co~lstruction protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system
and that is either (1) within an exit enc1osi~re meeting the requirements ofSection 1020; or (2) within
another portion of t11e building that is separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of
Section 710, with not less than aone-half hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the building
has access to a ~~leans of escape or exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and does not
require return to the area of the fire."
423.3 Fire Drills And Evacuation Capability Determination. The initial determination ofevaeuation
capability will be detern~ined by a fire drill conducted by a fire code official or by an employee ofthe
Department of Health and Social Services responsible for licensing the facility. Changes to the
evacuation capability will be made by a fire code official, based on a record of fire drills conducted
by the facility staff. The drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly basis, with at least
two drills conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the time
taken to reach a point of safety, date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire origin, escape
paths used, and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills.
423.4 Evacuation Capability and Fire Protection Requirements. Fire protection requirements of a
facility under this section are as follows:
123.4.1 Prompt Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes or less indicates
prompt evacuation capability. h~ facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the
requirements of the code for Groups I-1 or R-4 occupancies must be followed.
42 3.4.2 Slow Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of more than three but less than 14
minutes indicates slaw evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining slow evacuation capability, the
facility must be protected by (a) an automatic smoke detection system, using addressable smoke
detectors, designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and N.F.P.A. 72-
2007; and (b) an automatic sprinkler system, with quick-response or residential sprinklers, installed
in accordance with section 903.3.1.2 (N.F.P.A. 13R-2007 (Sprinkler Systems)) or 903.3.1.3 (N.F.P.A
. 13D-2007 (Sprinkler Systems)).
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423.4.3 Impractical Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of 14 minutes or more indicat~;s
impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation capability, the
facility must be protected by (a) the protections for a facility with slow evacuation capability under
Section 423.4.2; (b) one-half hour fire-resistive construction throughout the facility; and (c) direct
egress from sleeping rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the exterior at
grade level, to an exterior porch or landing via a 3 feet 60 inches wide door; or (ii) if tl~te sleeping
rooms are separated from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance with
Section 710, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of Section 1026.
(34) *Chapter 5 (General Building Heights and Areas), of the LB.C. is revised by adding a new
Section 501.3 to read as follows: "Location on property. Buildings must adjoin or have access to a
permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards by this section must be
permanently maintained.";
(35) *Chapter 5, Section 504 (Height) of the LB. C. is revised by adding a new Section 504.4 to
read: "Day care facilities. Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (Group R-3) bete-een
the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and accommodating up to a total of 12 children of any age
may use the second story of the building without providing an automatic sprinkler system or
complying with Table 302.3.2, Table 602, and the Type VA requirements set out in Table 50~, if al l
other applicable legal provisions for a Group E occupancy are met";
(36) *Chapter 5, Table 508.2 (Incidental Use Areas) of the LB. C., is revised by changing the
wording in the first block under the left column to read: "Furnace rooms in Group E, 1, and R- l , R-?.
and R-4 occupancies regardless of Btu input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies where thc:
largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input";
(37) *Chapter 7, Subsection 717.4.2 (groups R-l and R-2) of the LB. C., is revised to r-eaci:
"Draftstopping must be provided in attics, mansards, overhangs, or other concealed roof spaces of
Group R-2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all Group R-1 buildings. The
intervening space between any two draftstops or walls must be designed for adequate cross
ventilation as described in Section 1203.2. Draftstopping must be installed above, and in line with,
tenant and dwelling separation walls that do not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing
above.";
(38) *Chapter 7, Subsection 717.4.2 (Groups R-1 and R-2}, Exception 3 ofthe LB.C., is revised to
read: "Draftstopping in attic spaces of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies that do not exceed four
stories in height may be installed so that the area between draftstops that extends from the ceiling to
the roof does not exceed 3,000 square feet, and the greatest horizontal dimension does not exceed 6C1
feet. The draftstops do not have to be located directly above or in line with walls separating tenant
spaces, unless part of construction required by other provisions of this code. Adequate cross
ventilation must be provided in accordance with Section 1203.2.'';
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(39} *Chapter 8, Section 806.1 (General requirements) of the LB. C., is revised by adding "or
treated by a method approved by the fire code official." at the end of the fourth paragraph;
(40} *Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.2 (Group E)of the LB. C., is revised to read: "Group E. An
autolliatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings
below the level of exit discharge.
Exceptions:
(1 } Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load
of 49 or less.
Day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours
of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed
and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by
the building official."
41) *Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7 (Group R} of the LB. C., is revised to read: "Group R. An automatic
sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies as required in 903.2.7.1 through
9032.7.3";
42} *Chapter 9 of the LB.C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.7.1 to read: "903.2.7.1 Group
R- l . An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-1 fire area";
4 ; } *Chapter 9 o f the 1. B. C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.7.2 to read: "903.2.7.2 Group
R-?. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 0(.13.3. ] ,2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2 fire area that are
rZ~~~re then two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than sixteen dwelling
units or sleep rooms.
44} *Chapter ~) of the LB. C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.7.3 to read: "903.2.7.3
Gaup R-4. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-4
fire area":
45 } *Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.1.1 of the LB. C., is revised by adding a new Subsection 903.3.1.1.2
to read: "Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms. When the provisions of this code require
the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and
machine rooms must occur as described in N.F.P.A. 13-2007, Elevator hoist ways and machine
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rooms}, and adopted by reference, and American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.N1.E.)
A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of
June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine
room is: (1) separated from the remainder of the building as described in
Section 3006.4; (2}smoke detection is provided in accordance with'~.F.P.;~~a
72-2007 and adopted by reference: and, (3) notification of alarr~~ acti~~ation is
received at a constantly monitored location.";
46) *Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.5 (Water supplies)of the LB. C. is revised by deleting the reference
"International Plumbing Code "and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
47) *Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the LB.G, is revised by deleting "the Lire code
official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084 ";
48) *Chapter 9, Subsection 904.3.1 (Electrical wiring) of the I: B. C. is revised by deleting the
reference "ICC Electrical Code "and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC
70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
49) *Chapter 9, Section 907.1.1 (Construction documents) of the LB. C., is revised by adding the
following required construction documents for plan review:
12. System. riser diagrams.;
54) *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting Exception ~;
51) *Chapter 9, Subsection 907.2.3 (Group E) of the LB. C., is revised by adding a second paragraph
to read: "Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group l:
occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.?.10.1.?.'",
52) *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting Exception 1;
53) *Chapter 9, Subsection 907.2.10 (single and multiple station smoke alarms) of the LB. C., is
revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is required for an existing
Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.10.1.";
54) *Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1..3 (Group I-1) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the Exception;
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5~} *Chapter 9, Subsection 907.5 (Wiring} of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the reference "ICC
Flect~°ical Code " and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as
amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
56) *Chapter 9, Subsection 907.17 (Record of completion) of the LB. C., is revised by adding a new
sentence to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance
~~ ith N.F. P..A. 72-2007 must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the state fire marshal
or the ~lefen-ed jurisdiction having authority within 30 days of the completion of the
Il1tita~~i~Cl(11'1. :
>?) *Chapter 9, Subsection 909.1 1 (Power systems) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the
references "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC
70.02_S_ as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
58) *Chapter 9, Subsection 909.1.2.1 (Wir7ng)of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the reference "ICC
Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as
amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
59) *Chapter 9, Subsection 909.16.3 (Control action and priorities) of the LB. C exception, is revised
by deleting the reference "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted
by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
60) *Chapter 9, Section 910.1 (General) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting Exception 2;
61) *C1lapter 10, Subsection 1009.1 (Stairway width) of the LB. C.., is revised by adding exception 5
t~~ read: "Exception: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the
requirements of this section.";
(~?} *C~~l~aptcr 10, Section 1009.5.2 (outdoor conditions) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a
sentence: "In occupancies ot]-~er than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to
Group R-~ occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with
snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice;
t~ ) *C'hapter 10, Section 1010.7.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the LB.C, is revised by adding a
sentence: "In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to
Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings that are part of exterior ramps in climates with
snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice;
64) *Chapter 10, Section 1014.5 (Egress balconies) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence:
"Exterior balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the
means of egress.' ;
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65) *Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2 (Three or more exits or exit access doorways) of the 1. B. C.. is
revised by adding an exception to read: "Where access to three or more exits is required, the
separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one-third
of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.";
66) *Chapter 10, Table 1017.1 (Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating) of the I B. C., is revised by adding a
note to read: "R Occupancies shall be allowed to have aone-hour rated corridor ~~ ithout ~~
sprinkler system when the corridor
1. serves any occupant load greater than 10;
2. serves less than 17 dwelling units; and
3. is less than three stories in height.";
67) *Chapter 10, Subsection 1019.1 {Minimum number of exits) of the LB. C., is revised by adding
an exception to read: "Exception: Basements or the first level below the first story in all
occupancies except Group R-3 occupancies, used exclusively for the service of t1~e building, may
have access to only one exit. Any other use of the basement, or first level below the first story
must have at least two exits arranged as described in Section 1014.2. For purposes of this
exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be
considered as providing service to the building.";
68) *Chapter 10, Section 1026.1 (General } of the LB. C., is revised by deleting Exceptions 1, 2, 3,
and 7;
69} *Chapter 11, Section 1101.1 (Scope) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the first sentence and
adding sentences at the end ofthe section to read: "Compliance review by the state fire marshal's
office is limited to the review of the accessible route, means of egress requireme~~~ts of the code.
and at least one accessible toilet room along the accessible route. Compliance ~~irh the
requirements of this chapter and other provisions within this code for accessibility of• persons
with physical disabilities is the exclusive responsibility of the ownez- of the structure or design
professional of record. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design tar
accessibility of a structure from the off ce of the state coordinator for Americans with Disabilities
Act at 801 West lOthAvenue, Suite A, Juneau, Alaska 99801; telephone (907) 465-6929.";
70) *Chapter 12, Subsection 1203.3.2 (Exceptions)of the LB. C., Exception 4, is revised by deleting
"in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code ";
71) *Chapter 12, Subsection 1205.4.1 (Controls) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting tl~te reference
"ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as
amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
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72) *Chapter 12, Section 1206.3.3 (Court drainage} of the I.B. C., is revised by deleting the reference
to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
7~j *Chapter 14, Subsection 1403.2 (Weather protection) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the
~~ ords "in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code "from the last sentence
ol~the fiirst paragraph;
?4) *C'hapter 14, Subsection 1405.10.4 (Grounding) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the reference
t~~ the "ICC t~:lectrical Code" and replacing it with ``Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025,
as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
75) *Chapter 15, Subsection 1503.4 (Roofdrainage)ofthe LB. C., is revised by deleting the reference
"International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
76) *Chapter 16, Section 1601.1 (Scope) of the LB. C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to
read: "This chapter is adopted as design criteria for the structural safety of buildings constructed
under this code. Review for conformance with this criteria is not performed by the office of the
state fire marshal. Compliance with the requirements ofthis chapter, other provisions in this code
for structural design, the Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction
ordinances, and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under C.F.R. 44, Parts 59 - 60,
revised as of October 1, 2006, is the exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design
professional of record.";
~ - Chapter 16, Subsection 1608.1 of the LB.C., is revised by deleting "Design snow loads shall be
~ictermi~~td in accordance with Section 7 of ASCE 7," and replacing it with "Design snow loads in
the City of Seward shall be no less than 80 pounds/sq. ft.,";
?8 } *Chapter ] 7, Subsection 1701.1 (Scope) of the LB. C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to
read: ""hhe provisions of this chapter are adopted as criteria to guide the owner and the registered
design professional in meeting the tests and special inspections necessary to assure confornance
with the applicable standards adopted under this code. Tests and inspections required bythis code
are not performed by the City of Seward, but are the responsibility of the building owner or design
professional of record. The findings of these tests and inspections must be kept for the life of the
building.";
79) *Chapter 27, Subsection 2701.1 (Scope) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the reference "ICC
I:lectriccal Cocle" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended.
as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
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80) *Chapter 27, Subsection 2702.1 (Installation) of the LB.C., is revised by deleting the reference to
the "ICC Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as
amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time";
81) *Chapter 31, Section 3103.1 (Temporary Structures) of the LB. C., the first sentence is revised to
read: "The provisions of this section apply in deferred jurisdictions as allowed under 13 AAC
50.075 only, for structures other than tents and membrane structures, erected for a period of less
than 180 days.";
82) *Chapter 31 of the LB. C. is revised by deleting Section 3107 (Signs] and Section ~ 1 r~<~
(Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices);
83} *Chapter 33, Section 3305.1 (Facilities reduired) of the LB. C., is revised by deleting the reference
to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time";
84} *Chapter 34, Section 3401.3 of the LB. C., is revised to read: "Compliance with other codes.
Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures must comply with
the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in the International
Fire Code (2006 Edition) as adopted by reference; the Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC
63.010, as amended as of December 6, 2003 and as amended from time to time; t11e International
Mechanical Code as adopted by reference; and the Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025,
as amended as of June 14, 2006 and as amended from time to time.";
85} *Chapter 34, Section. 3403.1.1 (Flood hazard areas) ofthe LB.C., is revised to read: "This Section
3403 is adopted as criteria to guide the owner or the registered design professional of record.
Plans are not reviewed by the office ofthe state fire marshal for compliance. Compliance ~ ith the
requirements of this section, Alaska Administrative Order No. 175. local ~;overilment flood
reduction ordinances, and federal oversight ar~d authority through the Federal F,mergency
Management Agency(FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under C.F.R. 4~, Par-ts
59 - 60, revised as of October 1, 2006, is the exclusive responsibility of the owner or tl-re
registered design professional of record.";
86) *Chapter 34, Section 3406 {Change of Occupancy) of the LB.C., is revised by deletin` Section
3406.2 (Certificate of occupancy);
87) *Chapter 34, Section 3409.1 (Scope) of the LB.C., is revised by adding a sentence at the end of
the first paragraph to read: "This Section 3409 is adopted as a guidance for accessibility";
88) *Chapter 34, Section 3410.2 of the LB.C., is revised to read: "Applicability. Structures meeting
the definition of "existing structure" under Section 202 of this code in which there is work
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involving additions, alterations, or changes ofoccupancymust conform to the requirements ofthis
section or the provisions of Sections 3403 - 3407 ofthis code.";
8c)} *C'hapter 34, Subsection 3410.3.2 (Compliance with other codes) of the LB. C., is revised by
deleting the vv~ords "and Intc~rnationcrl Property Maintenance Code ";
~)(i) *C~hapter 35 (R~fer-enced Standards) of the LB. C. is revised by changing or adding the referenced
standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, grid the standards are adopted
by reference:
'~' l~:P. ~~~1. 10-2007 Portable Fire Extinga.cishers;
:?V.F~.P.A. 13-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems ;
,~~`. F~. P..A. 13 D-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
,~LlanuJactvrred Horzies;
,?V'.F.P.A. 13R-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and
Including Four Stories in Height;
a`. F. P..A. l 4-2007 Standpipe and Hose System;
N. F.P.A. 20-2007 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection;
N`. F.P.A. 72-2007 National Fire Alarm 'ode;
N. F.P.A. 750-2006 Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems;
(1. o) * Appendix of the LB. C is revised by adding a new Appendix K as follows:
1 P1'1-:NDIX K REPAIRS TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY THEOCCURRENCE
t~t~ n ti,~"T~URAi. DISASTER"
K 101 Nurpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a defined level of repair for buildings or
~tru~tur~ damaged by a natural disaster in jurisdictions where the governor has declared a formal
~~~nciiti~~n of disaster emergency under AS 26.23 by proclamation.
K 102 General. Required repair levels must be based on the ratio of the estimated value of the repairs
requ iri;d to restore the structural members to their pre-disaster condition to the estimated replacement value
of the bui}ding or structure.
K 103 Structural repairs. When the ratio described in Section K102 does not exceed 10 percent, as
determined by design professionals who are professional architects or professional engineers who meet the
requirements of AS 08.48 buildings and structures, except essential facilities included as Category III
buildings and stn.tctures in Table 1604.5 ofthis code, must, at a minimum, be restored to their pre-disaster
condition. When the ratio described in Section K102 is greater than 10 percent but less than 50 percent,
buildings and structures, except essential facilities included as Category III buildings and structures in
Table 1604.5 of this code, must have the damaged structural members, including all critical ties and
connections associated with the damaged structural members, all structural members supported by the
damaged member, and all structural members supporting the damaged members repaired and strengthened
to bring them into compliance with the force levels and connection requirements of this code. These
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requirements apply to those essential facilities when the ratio described in Section K 102 is less than 30
percent.
Exception: For buildings or structures with rigid diaphragms where the above-required repair and
strengthening increases the rigidity of the resisting members, the entire lateral force-resisting system of the
building or structure must be investigated.
When, in the opinion of the building official, an unsafe or adverse condition has been created as a result of
the increase in rigidity, the condition must be corrected. When the ratio described in Section K 102 is
greater than 50 percent, buildings and structures, except essential facilities included as Category (I]
buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a minimum, have the entire building or
structure strengthened to comply with the force level and connection requirements of this code. l'hese
requirements apply to essential facilities when the ratio described in Section K 102 is greater that or e~~ual
to 30 percent.
K104 Nonstructural repairs to light fixtures and suspended ceilings. Under all ratios calculated under
K102, when light fixtures and the suspension systems of a suspended acoustical ceiling are damaged, the
damaged light fixtures and suspension systems must be repaired to fully comply with the requirements ol`
Section $03.9.1.1 of this code. Undamaged light fixtures and suspension systems must have the additional
support and bracing that is required in Section 803.9.1 of this code.";
(91) *Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new APPENDIX L as follows:
"APPENDIX L OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING BUILDINGS
L101 General. These provisions have been established to provide engineering methods for the design and
construction of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings in this state.
L102 Scope. These standards supersede the respective requirements of the 2006 International Builcli~z~~
Code (LB. C. ),International Mechanical Code (LM. C. ),International Fire Code (I. F. C.) and Internatic~ncrl
Fuel Gas Code (LF. G. C.) as the minimum requirements for occupancies when designing and constructing
hydrocarbon buildings in this state.
L102.2 Small unoccupied structures, shelters, and enclosures, such as a we1111e:ad shelter (an~~ item th~~~ ~~
put over the top of the wellhead that totally encloses the wellhead), comrl~LU~ications shelters (unocru}~ie~i
buildings with no hazardous vapors, gases, or products open to the atmosphere within the structure: and that
is utilized solely for the housing of wires and their components), meter building, and shut-down vale c
enclosures maybe classified as a Group U occupancy if the following conditions are met:
1. The building is less than 1,000 square feet;
2. The contents of the building include only meters, valves, or pipe work;
3. The building is not normally occupied more than once during a 12-hour period; and
4. If the building exceeds 250 square feet, the building has at least two exits.
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1.103 Basic allowable module size, height, and separation. The basic allowable module size, height, and
separation for Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings must comply with Appendix L103.1 - L103.3 of this
('ode.
! 10 ~ I Area and height. The maximum allowable floor area for Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings using a
ti~iil~inulm ol~ ~1 ~e IlR construction is 10,000 square feet and the building may only be one story. The
r»ax,mum allowable height shall be 65 feet; the reference datum shall be the top of the first floor framing
system. Penthouse and roof structures are permitted to extend above the 65 foot height limit to meet special
requirements, including aerial coolers, towers, and tower enclosures. Allowable area and building height
increases permitted by Sections S04 and 506 of the LB.C. do not apply.
L.1 ~?3.1.1 Service area platforms. An elevated platform or series of platforms of Hydrocarbon Processing
Buildings may not be classified as a floor or mezzanine within a building, and are not subject to the
requirements of Section 505 of the LB. C. Access and egress requirements for service area platforms must
be served by at least two exits per level, with one being directly to an exterior stair. Platforms must be
constructed of grating-type material so that the main floor level below is visible through the platform.
Upper service area platforms must be kept to the minimum size that is necessary to accomplish occasional
service, operating duties, and safe egress. Virtual
wall-to-wall grating on upper levels is considered a story and must be included in floor area calculations.
l _ 103.2 Module separation. Hydrocarbon processing buildings must comply with the provisions of Section
501.? as amended by this code and Sections 704 and 721.6.2.3 of the LB.C., for all occupancies. Elevated
pipe ways extending from a building may not be considered "extensions" of the building.
1.1(1Z.?.1 Bui Iding extensions and service area platforms. Building extensions of Hydrocarbon Processing
1-3ui Idi»gs into the ,yard, inchide landings, platforms, stairs, vessels, vessel enclosures, tanks, and exhaustor
~ make hoods. C'leai- and unobstructed access for fire fighting is to be no less than 40 feet. Bridging between
buildings mist be designed to allow access and operation for firefighting.
I.1 U4 Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails. Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails must meet the
minimum requirements of 8 AAC 61, as amended as of March 9, 2001 and as amended from time to time;
these regulations supersede the respective requirements of the LB.C.
L 104.1 Floor level at doors. Floors or landings may be more than one inch lower than the threshold of
doorways if an attempt is made to minimize the drop through the use of ramps at interior doorways as
described in Section 100$.3,1.6 of the T.B.C.
L~ 105 C: onstruction specifics. The constz~uction of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings must comply with
Appendix L 105.1 - L 105.4 of this Code.
1.,105.1 Fire walls. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 705 of the LB. C., the wall must
comply with that section. If the fire wall does not extend to the ground, the structural supports for the wall
must rest upon, and be completely supported by the pilings.
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L105.2 Tank support fireproofing. Fire proofing requirements for steel tank supports, as described in
Section 3404.2.9.1.3 of the I F. G (2006 Edition) as adopted by reference, may be waived by the building
official when justified, based on the remoteness of the facility and lack of public access, or analytical or
empirical results indicating that sufficient heat could be transmitted to the permafrost to cause foundation
settlement.
L105.3 Foam plastic insulated building panels. For hydrocarbon processing buildings used in the actual
processing of hydrocarbons and, not normally used in other mineral extraction or manufacturing activities,
foam plastic insulated building panels used on these buildings shall apply a foam plastic insulated building
panel with a thermal barrier with an index of 15. Factory Mutual appraval Standard 4880 or Llnderw~riters
Laboratory (UL) Subject 1040 are acceptable tests for the purposes of approval under Section 260 ~.4 of
the LB. C.
L105.4 Electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead shelters. ~1'hermal hai~r;cr
requirements as described in Section 2603.4 of the LB.C. are not required for fiberglass or metal sheeting
used for construction of electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead shelters i f the
following conditions are met:
1. Foam used must meet the requirements described in Section 2603.3 of the 1. B. C. ;
2. The area of an individual shelter may not exceed 1,000 square feet;
3. Separation between individual shelters must be a minimum of six feet;
4. Each wellhead shelter shall only enclose one wellhead;
5. The electrical or communication shelter or wellhead shelter must normally be unoccupied. it is
understood that operators need to spend approximately 10 minutes per day taking readings in wellhead
shelters and that maintenance is infrequently required. The most extensive maintenance is well wireline
work. This work may extend to a week per well and occur once every several year per well. Most of this
work is accomplished from outside the wellhead shelter. All maintenance is strictly controlled with a
permit system;
6. The electrical or communication shelters designed with workstations in the facility do not qualify for
this modification.
L106 Fire suppression. The provisions in Sections L106.1 - L106.3 establish the standards for fire
suppression at Oil and Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings.
L106.1 Alternate Automatic Fire-Extinguishing (AAFE) system automatic activation for gas detection_ l~~
areas of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings where (1) both fire and explosion hazards exist, (2) 1~oth hire
and gas detection systems are installed, (3) the fire and gas detection devices alarm at a continuously
staffed control room and trained operators can quickly respond to the fire and gas alan»s follov~ ing
specific fire and gas alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal. the
following (AAFE) operating activation mode is acceptable: Automatic activation of the (:~.Ahl~~) system
upon gas detection coupled with manual activation of the same (AAFE} system on fire detection.
L 106.2 Manual activation of total flooding fire suppression systems. In areas where (1) the only hazard is
fire, not explosion, (2) fire detection devices alarm at continuously staffed control rooms, (3) trained
operators can quickly respond to the fire alarms following specific fire alarm response procedures, and (4)
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collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal, manual activation of the total flooding fire suppression agent
is acceptable. These areas also include continuously staffed control rooms.
L 106.3 Platform width. In buildings protected with fire sprinkler systems, any platform that exceeds four
feet in width or length is considered an obstruction for the purposes of the installation of sprinkler systems
under Section 903.3.1. ] of the LB. C. ".
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
12`x' day of May, 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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~' Willard unham, Vice Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Dunham
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Amberg, Smith, Corbridge
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri128, 2008
To: Mayor and Council Members
Thru: City Manager Phillip Oates KK~
From: Building Inspector Stefan Nilsson
Agenda Item: Adoption of the 2006 International Building Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
September 13, 2007, the State of Alaska adopted the 2006 edition of the International Building Code
(IBC). In order to maintain our Deferment Agreement with the State of Alaska, the City of Seward is
required to also adopt the 2006 IBC. These laws and regulations set the minimum acceptable
standard and variances below the standard will not be granted. In other words, the City of Seward is
required to adopt a code at least as restrictive as the State's adopted code.
The Ordinance includes revisions made by the State and also suggested local revisions. The State of
Alaska adopts amendments to modify the Code specific to the State of Alaska. These amendments
are highlighted with an asterisk to clearly illustrate for the public and Council which amendments
can not be changed or deleted. The asterisks will be removed prior to the Ordinance being codified.
The City of Seward also adopts amendments specific to Seward including modifications 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. The Iocal suggested
modifications are not asterisked and can be modified by Council.
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: ~
Approved by the Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION: ~
Approve Ordinance 2008-,amending the City of Seward Code Section 12.05.011 International
Building Code by Adopting the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including
revisions.
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