HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2023-020 Title 12 Buildings and Constructions Sponsored by: City Clerk
Introduction: August 28, 2023
Public Hearing: September 11, 2023
Enactment: September 11, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 12 — BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE CITY'S RECODIFICATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS,in May 2020,Seward City Council approved Resolution 2020-040 to review,
update, and recodify Seward City Code; and
WHEREAS,the reason for performing a recodification of the city code is to align the code
with the city's ordinances and Charter, and State Law and State Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary recodification review was performed by the Municode
attorney who was charged with uncovering any discrepancies in the language; the attorney
produced a report of findings; and
EWHEREAS, Seward's city attorney reviewed the report and provided input, and then
department heads and city administration added additional input; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is focused on Title 12 — Buildings and Construction and
reflects input from department heads, city manager, and city attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 12 — Buildings and Construction is hereby amended as
follows:
(Changes from current code are identified as:
Deletions= Bold StrilEethFeug#s; Additions = Bold Italics Underlined.)
TITLE 12—BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 12.01 —General Provisions
12.01.010 - Timber, pilings, posts or piers prohibited.
Construction of structures with timber piling, posts, or piers as the sole structural support, is
prohibited except for docks, wharves, and other engineered stand-alone structures expressly
approved by the building official in accordance with the IBC as adopted by the city.
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12.01.020 - Numbering of buildings.
(a) The city manager, or his designee, shall assign an address to each lot or building within the
city limits.
(b) The property owner of any building to which an address has been assigned within the city
limits shall affix to the exterior thereof the numbers assigned to that lot or building. Accessory
buildings not assigned a separate address need not have numbers affixed to them.
(c) The numbers shall be affixed at a height of between five and eight feet so as to be clearly
visible from the street to which the address refers. Buildings situated a considerable distance
from their street frontage or obscured by trees, shrubs, etc., shall have the address number
posted on a plainly visible man-made feature, such as a post, within at least 50 feet of the
street named in the address.
(d) The figures making up an address shall not be less than four inches in height and shall clearly
contrast with their immediate background.
12.01.025 -Receipt for water and sewer connections prerequisite to issuance of building,etc.,
permit.
Before a building, electrical or plumbing permit is issued for a building or structure requiring a
water or sewer connection, the applicant shall submit with his application for such building,
electrical or plumbing permit a receipt from the water or sewer department for the required water
or sewer connection. The water and sewer departments shall submit to the building inspector once
each month a list of the water or sewer permits issued during the month covered by the list.
12.01.030 - Platted property lines.
No building, except a single-family residence, may be constructed across platted property lines.
Chapter 12.05 - Codes of Technical Regulation
12.05.010 - Uniform Building Code adopted (Repealed by Ord. 2002-09, § 1).
12.05.011 - International Building Code adopted.
(a) The International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition, Chapters 1-12, 14-28, 30-35, and
appendix C, 2006 Edition, ' , '
are adopted by reference to regulate all
occupancies and buildings, except that the IBC is revised by deleting all the references to "ICC
Electrical Code" or "NFPA 70" and replacing those references with "Electrical Code as
adopted by SCC 12.05.035" and the IBC is revised by deleting all the references to
"International Fuel Gas Code", with the exception of Chapter 3 Section 304 and Chapters 6
and 7, deleting all the references to "International Plumbing Code", and replacing the
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references to "International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing Code" with
"Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.025."Although not published in full in this
section, all of the provisions of the International Building Code, 2006 2021 Edition, except as
provided in subsection D E of this section, shall be and are hereby adopted by reference to the
same extent as if set forth in full in this section, except to the extent that the International Building
Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the
provisions of this code shall prevail.
(b)The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the International
Building Code,for public use,inspection and examination,so long as the provisions thereof remain
in force:one copy is kept in the Seward City Library(239 Sixth Ave)and two sets are kept at the
Seward Fire Station (316 Fourth Ave,Seward,AK 99664).
(c) Copies of the International Building Code 2021 Edition (IBC) may be obtained from the
International Code Council Inc., 900 Montclair Rd,Birmingham,Alabama 35213; Telephone:
(888) 422-7233 or at www.iccsafe.org.
(e)fd1 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 Building
Code adopted and incorporated as the Seward building code by this section.
{d}( The International Building Code (I.B.C.), 2006 2021 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 I.B.C. is revised by deleting Sections 104.4, 104.4.4, 101.4.5, 101.4.6, 103,
105.4, 106, 101.4.7, 104.8, 108.4, 107.5, 109.2, 109.4, 109.5, and 110-115; and is revised by
deleting the references to the "International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)",
"International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)", "International Private Sewage Disposal
Code (IPSDC)", "International Residential Code (IRC)", and "International Wildland-Urban
Interface Code(IWUIC)":
(2) Chapter 1, Subsection 101.2 (Scope), the last sentence of the exeeptien—ef—the4713-k,
paragraph is revised by adding: "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080"; and the
exception is revised to read as follows:
"Exceptions:
1. Detached one-, two-, and three-family dwellings
2. Multiple single-family dwellings(townhouses) not more than three stories above grade
plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. These
structures shall be plan reviewed to the IBC. Fire walls between townhouses may be designed
to meet Section 706 of the IBC or by two one-hour fire resistance-rated wall assemblies tested
in accordance with Section 703.2.2 of the IBC.;
re€erenee-to he "IC ectrical Cod " and-replaeing_k_i itot i "Elec'cal Code as-adopted4y
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(4)-Q Chapter 1, Subsection 101.4.43 (Plumbing)of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting the reference
to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted
by SCC 12.05.025 "•
(-5)j Chapter 1, Subsection 102.6 (Existing Structures) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the
reference to the "International Property Maintenance Code";
(6)f Chapter 1, Section 103 (Department of Building Safet.. Code Compliance Agency), of
the I.B.C. is revised by replacing the existing title "
S",� F—YCODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY" with "DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL".
(7) (6) 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 enforcing
the provisions of this code will be known as the Building Official. The Building Official shall have
the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to
clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have
the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code."
(7) Chapter 1, Section 104.2 (Applications and permits) of the IBC, is revised by deleting the
words "and permits"from the heading, and the section is revised to read: "The building official
shall receive applications and review construction documents for the on-site erection,alteration,
demolition, and moving of buildings and structures and, at the agency's discretion, will inspect
the premises to enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.
(8) Chapter 1, Subsection 105A (Permits), is-mended- sertingth ""
to be done "� n efore- orris "...shall first make ., plication to the building_official
" is revised by deleting the heading and replacing it with "Application for Plan Review";
(9) Chapter 1,Section 105.2(Work exempt from permit) of the IBC Section 105.2 is also revised
by adding a new Item 14 to the Building subsection to read: "14. Buildings classified as a Group
U Occupancy, other than those in Appendix LL, 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
hazardous materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2). This exemption
includes buildings in which the public has no access, such as farm, dairy operations, or
greenhouse operations.";
(10) in Chapter 1,Section 105.3(Application for permit)of the IBC,the first sentence is revised
to read: "To obtain a plan review approval, the applicant must first file an application in writing
on a form furnished for that purpose by the code enforcement agency.";
(11) Chapter 1, Section 107.2.2 (Fire protection system shop drawings) of the IBC, is revised
by adding the sentences "Shop drawings shall be sealed by a registered design professional of
this state and of appropriate discipline in accordance with AS 08.48,or shall be signed and dated
by a fire systems permit holder under AS 18.70.090 and 13 AAC 50.035. At least two sets, one
of which may be electronic, of shop drawings shall be submitted. The building official shall
retain one set, and one approved set stamped by the building official shall be retained on site
during the installation of the system."at the end of the section;
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(12) Chapter 1, Section 107.3.1 (Approval of construction documents) of the IBC, is revised to
read: "One set of bound or one electronic set of construction documents so reviewed shall be
retained by the building official.";
(13) The Fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 1-A. When construction documents
are required in accordance with Section 107, a plan review fee equivalent to 65%of the Permit
Fee, as shown in Table 1-A, shall be paid.
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to$500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first$500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional
$100.00,or fraction thereof,to and including$2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional
$1000.00, or fraction thereof,to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to$50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including$50,000.00
$50,001.00 to$100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including$100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to$500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus$3.15 for each
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees
1 Inspections outside of normal business hours $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
(14) Chapter 1,Section 109.3 (Permit valuations) of the IBC', is revised to read: "Building plan
review valuations. The applicant for a plan review involving an addition to an existing structure,
a remodel of an existing structure, or a fuel system shall provide an estimated building
construction value at the time of application. The valuation shall include the total value of work,
including design, materials and labor for which the plan review is being issued. The total value
of work must include the electrical,gas, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and permanent
systems, including fire protection systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the
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valuation is underestimated on the application, the building official shall deny the plan review,
unless the applicant can show detailed estimates that meet the approval of the building official.
The building official shall set the final building construction valuation.
The valuation for all new construction not involving remodel work or additions to existing
structures must be based on the valuation schedule established in 13 AAC 50.027.";
site." at the end „f the s ction.
review fee-equivalent to 65% of the-R t_Fe , ,
(13) (15) Chapter 1, Section 1076.3.1 (Approval of construction documents) of the I.B.C., is
revised to read: "One set of bound construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the
building official.";
(13) (16) Chapter 1, Subsection 1076.3.4:4- (General), third paragraph, first sentence of the I.B.C.
is revised to read: "Structural observation shall be as required by Section 1709."
(44) (17) The Fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 1-A.
(16) (18) Chapter 1, Section 1087.3 (Temporary power) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the
reference to the"IC'C Electrical CodeNFPA 70" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted
by SCC 12.05.035 Q A C 7n.025, as-amend f rune 14, 2006 and a mendedd-rom-time ..J
to-time";
(17) (19) Chapter 1, Section 1132.1 (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) (20) Chapter 1, Section 1132.3, (Qualifications) is deleted in its entirety.
(19) (21) Chapter 2, Subsection 201.3 (Terms defined in other codes) of the I.B.C. is revised by
deleting the references "International Plumbing Code":
(20) (22) Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a definition to
read: " X-I.STII, ,—is a building that: "EXISTING BUILDING (EXISTING
CONSTRUCTION OR EXISTING STRUCTURE). Any building or structure:
(A) for which the start of construction commenced before the earlier o1i
(i) the effective date of the community's first code, ordinance, or standard; or
(A).(di was erected before December 5, 1956;-or
(B) that received a legal building review. The certificate of fire and life safety or plan review
number shall be provided."
(B)-�ti -erected--before—the adoption efthe 2 n«ational Building Code 2nn6
eenstructio
(23) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the IBC, is revised by adding a definition to read: "BED AND
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BREAKFAST. A building constructed as a single family home that is the owner's primary
residence and contains more than five sleeping rooms, including all sleeping rooms located in
cabins on the same property. A bed and breakfast requires a plan review and will be considered
a commercial property.";
(20) (24) Chapter 2, Section 202 of the IBC, is revised by adding a definition to read:
"NONCOMPLIANT OR UN-REVIEWED EXISTING BUILDING. Any building or structure for
which the start of construction commenced without a legal plan review after the earlier of
(A) the effective date of the community's first code, ordinance, or standard; or
(B) December 5, 1956.";
(21) (25) Chapter 3, Section 305.2 305 (Dad Bare-Educational group E) of the I.B.C., is revised
by adding a new Section 305.2.4 to read: " ,
"305.2.4 Family child care homes. Family child care
homes occupied as their primary residence (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 for Group E occupancy, except for fire extinguishers as required by Section
906, smoke alarms as required by Section 907.2.11.2, carbon monoxide alarms as required by
Section 908, means of egress requirements of Section 1003, and emergency escape and rescue
openings, as required by Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher
requirements as described in the International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted by reference in 13
AAC-50.025, including children related to the staff All stories that are not at grade plane shall
have access to two exits.";
(22) (26)Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Group E, dDay care) of the I.B.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 907.2T1-0, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are described in
Section 422, means of egress requirements 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 International Fire Code;
(27)Chapter 3,Section 305(Educational group E)of the IBC,is revised by adding a new Section
305.4 to read: "305.4 Combination shops. Shop classrooms that combine wood working with
any other fabrication using flame or causing spark shall be considered an F-1 occupancy and
must be separated from the E occupancy in accordance with Table 602.";
(23) (28) I.B.C. Chapter 3, Section 308.2 (Institutional Group I-1) is revised by adding a new
paragraph betweenafter the first and-see-end paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy
classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations
must comply with Section 423.";
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(27)(29) Chapter 3, Section 310.1 (Residential Group R)of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new
paragraph betweenafter the first and-see-end paragraphs to read: "For facilities within this
occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency
situations, see Section 4201-9.";
(283 (30) Chapter 4, Section 406.3.2.1- 4—(Dwelling unit sSeparation) of the I.B.C., paragraph 1
is revised by deleting "gypsum board, not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in thicknessgypstint
beard" and replacing it with "5/8 inch (15.88 mm)Type X gypsum board";
(29) (31) Chapter 4, Section 412.2.1 (Exterior walls) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting "30 feet
(9 144 mm)" and replacing it with "20 feet (6,098 mm)";
(32) Chapter 4,Section 412.3.1 (Exterior walls) of the IBC, is revised by deleting "30 feet(9144
mm)"and replacing it with "20 feet(6,098 mm)";
(30)(33)Chapter 4, Subsection 415.9.26 3 of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the reference to the
"International Fuel Gas Code" and replacing it with "Plumbing Code as adopted by SCC
12.05.0258 " "r 6z.010 a „„ded of A„ril 24 2020";
(31) (34) Chapter 4, Section 415.9.36A 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 SCC
12.05.025 , "
(32) (35) Chapter 4, Section 415.11.1.888 of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting the reference to
the "NFPA 701-C-C--Eleetrieal-Cede" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted SCC
12.05.035 8-i AC 70.025 end nd a mended Mime-to tip.";
(33) (36) Chapter 4 (Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy) of the I.B.C.,
is revised by adding new Section 424-9 (Special Security Requirements for Elevated Buildings),
and Section /12230 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms ,
Needing Special Nssistance) (Croup I , and n 4) to read:
SECTION 424-429
SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATED BUILDINGS
4121.1 429.1 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, if a building is higher than two foot to the underside of floor framing.
Exceptions:
1. Normally unoccupied buildings;
2. Buildings with F, H, S, and U occupancies.
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3. A11 occupancies within an industrial area that is secured and there is no public access.
SECTION 42330
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS
422.1 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms) The provisions of this section shall apply to
Groups I-1, I-2, and all R occupancies. At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be
installed on each floor level. If a floor level contains bedrooms or sleeping rooms, at least one
detector shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area,outside of the bedrooms or
sleeping rooms. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall be installed in accordance with their
listing. The alarm 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
is located within a mechanical room separated from the rest of the building by
construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. If the structure has an attached
and enclosed parking garage,the garage shall be ventilated by an approved automatic
carbon monoxide exhaust system designed in accordance with the International
Mechanical Code as adopted in SCC 12.05.031.
422.2 Interconnection. In new construction, all carbon monoxide detectors and alarms located
within 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
shall 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 construction, carbon
monoxide detectors and alarms may be powered by battery or a cord-and-plug with battery backup.
OCCUPANTS NEEDINC PHYSI! A i ASSISTANCE
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{34)LEZChapter 5 (General ), of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a
new Section 501.3 501.2 to read as follows: "501.2 Location on property. Buildings must adjoin
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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.";
between+th—hettr-s- r 6:00 „d 10:00odating , p to ., total of 12
met";
R -1, R 2 d--R 4 eeexP e}es-re iless e€Btu input, and furnace „f all „ther
(38) Chapter 5, Table 509.1 (Incidental uses) of the IBC, is revised by changing the wording in
the first block under the left column to read: "Furnace rooms in Group E, I, and R-1, R-2,R-
3, and R-4 occupancies regardless of Btu input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies
where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input";
(39) Chapter 7,Section 706.6 of the IBC, is revised by adding a paragraph before the exceptions
to read: "If buildings are constructed on pilings, the first floor is above ground, and the area
below is completely open to the outside (not affected by skirting), a fire wall may terminate at
the first floor level if it complies with the following:
1. The wall must terminate on a structural support that extends completely the length of the
wall.
2. The structural support must rest upon and be completely supported by pilings.
3. The rest of the fire wall must comply with IBC Section 706.2.
4. If there is concealed space between the structural supports that are directly supported by
piles, the concealed space must have the same fire wall protection rating for the depth of the
concealed space.";
(37r)-Chapter 7r, Subsection '71'7.A.2 ( ps Dc- ) of tie I. �is i evisedrto read:
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(40) Chapter 7, Section 718.4.2 (Groups R-1 and R-2) Exception 3 of the IBC, is revised by
adding a new sentence at the end of the exception to read: "Adequate cross ventilation must be
provided in accordance with Section 1202.2.1.";
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(41) Chapter 9,Section 901.5(Acceptance tests) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new sentence
at the end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a
copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the
division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
Exceptions:
!1) Buildings with Group E o s having a nt load of 49 less
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(42) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the IBC, is revised to read: "Group E. An
automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E
occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area
for purposes of this section.
As determined by the building official, an automatic fire-extinguishing system approved under
Section 904 shall be installed in a Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3
whenever alterations or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E
occupancy.
Exception:Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or less.
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings
below the level of exit discharge.
Family child care homes that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 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.";
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(43) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the IBC', is revised to read: "903.2.8 Group R. An
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided
throughout buildings containing Group R occupancies as provided in this section.
903.2.8.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
that contain an R-1 occupancy.
903.2.8.2 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
that contain an R-2 occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and
contain four or fewer dwelling units.
2. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and
contain 16 or fewer sleeping rooms.
For the purpose of this section, fire walls may be used to create up to three separate attached
buildings.Any additional buildings must be physically separated in accordance with IBC Table
602.
903.2.8.3 Group R-4. A 13R automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings that contain an R-4 occupancy.";
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(-45) (44) Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.1.1 of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new Subsection
903.3.1.1.23 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
rooms), and adopted by reference, and American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.)
A 17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of
June 14, 2006 ";
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 N.F.P.A. 72-2007 and adopted by reference: and, (3)
notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location.";
(46) (45) Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.5 (Water supplies) of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting the
reference "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as
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adopted by SCC 12.05.025 8 " C 63.01 n as ended as of December 2003
(4-7) (46) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting "the fire
code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084 ";
(47) Chapter 9, Section 904.1 (General) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the
end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the installation, a copy of
the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division
of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
(48) Chapter 9, Subsection 904.3.1 (Electrical wiring) of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting the
reference "NFPA 701CCC-Eleetri a'e�.,-Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by
SCC 12.05.035 8 " 0-4?5, aas-^ammend„a ^ ^f June 14, 2006 a„d ^ mended ne-te
time;
(49) Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the IBC, is revised by deleting the exception
in item 1;
(49) Chapter 9Seetion nn7. ., (Construction dog^ f the I . s .e� ddin.
the ollowing-required-ee�ctiet�-docu �l^n review: ' yste n-riser d gra ts.•
(50) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the IBC, Exception 1 is revised by replacing "50"
with "49".
(50) (51) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting Exception 3;
(51) (52) Chapter 9, Subsection 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.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
E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.10.101.2.";
(52) (53) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting Exception
1;
(53) (54) Chapter 9, Subsection 907.2.101 (Ssingle- and multiple-station smoke alarms) of the
I.B.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
907.2.101.1.";
(54 ter--9,Seetion-90 2.'n (Croup-IE 4) o:the i s revised by deleting-the
Exception
(55) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.5 (Interconnection) of the IBC', is revised by adding a new
paragraph to read: "If more than 12 smoke alarms are interconnected the interconnecting
means must be supervised in accordance with Electrical Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035.";
{55)(56)Chapter 9, Subsection 907.56.1(Wiring)of the I.B.C.,is revised by deleting the reference
"ICC Electrical CodeNFPA 70" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by SCC
12.05.0358 " "C 07025 e d 14,2006 and ^ mend^d mime-te time";
(57) Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2 (Record of completion) of the IBC', is revised by adding a new
sentence to read: "Within 30 days after completion of the installation, a copy of record of
completion must be forwarded by the firm conducting the acceptance test to the division of fire
and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
(5 pte 9,Subsection nn (R�eeord a completion)-of the�I= ,is revis by addin-
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(58) Chapter 9, Subsection 909.12.24 (Wiring) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the reference
"NFPA 7 1CC Eleetrieal-C-ode" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by SCC
12.05.035 ";
(59) Chapter 9, Subsection 909.16.3 (Control action and priorities) of the I.B.0 exception, is
revised by deleting the reference"NFPA 7 "and replacing it with"Electrical
Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035 8 AC 70.025 -anicnded-as-ef-June14, 2006 and-as
;
(60) Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance testing) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new
sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "Within 30 days after the completion of the
installation, a copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded by the firm conducting
the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction.";
(67) (61) Chapter 10, Subsection 1006.3.3494 (Egress based on occupant load
)of the I.B.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 the 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 10164.2. For purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance
offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building.";
(65)(6 LChapter 10, Section 1007.1.215.2.2(Three or more exits or exit access doorways)of the
I.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.";
(61)(63) Chapter 10, Subsection 1009.43_2 (Stairway width) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding
exception 53 to read: "Exception: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from
the requirements of this section.";
(62) (64) Chapter 10, Section 1009.11.7.252 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.B.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 which are part of exterior stairs in
climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice;
(66)(Chapter 10,Table 1020.2474(Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating)of the I.B.C., is revised
by adding a note to read: "R Occupancies shall be allowed to have a one-hour rated corridor
without a 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.";
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tee;
(66) Chapter 10, Table 1020.2 f1018.11 (Corridor fire-resistance rating) of the IBC, is revised
by inserting a superscript "e"footnote reference after "R"in the "occupancy" column and is
revised by adding footnote "e"to read: "R occupancies with an occupant load greater than 10
shall have one-hour rated corridors when the R occupancies are allowed to not have a sprinkler
system and
1. serve four or fewer dwelling units or 16 or fewer sleeping rooms; and
2. are not more than two stories.";
(64) (67) Chapter 10, Section 1021.1.1.4 5 (GeneralEgress-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.";
(68) Chapter 10, Section 1031.2 (Where required) of the IBC, is revised by replacing the first
sentence to read: "In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter provisions shall
be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R and I-1 occupancies.";
(68) (69) Chapter 10, Section 1031.226A- (Where requiredGeeeral-) of the I.B.C., is revised by
deleting Exceptions 1 and 3 ;
(69) (70) *Chapter 11, Section 1101.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised to read:
f r with Disabilities ,tat 80 W'cst 10" venue Suit„ 7unea. laska 9980 .
."; Compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other
provisions within this code for accessibility of persons with disabilities is the exclusive
responsibility of the owner of the structure or design professional of record.";
(70) (71) Chapter 12, Subsection 1202.4.3.23.3.2 (Conditioned spacesExeeptiens) of the I.B.C.,
Exception 4, is revised by deleting "in accordance with the International Energy Conservation
Code";
(71) (72) Chapter 12, Subsection 12045.4.1 (Controls) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the
reference "NFPA 701GC Eleetrieal-Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by
SCC 12.05.0358-2424 s-amended ., „f rune 14, 2006 and ., me ded-fro.` me
time";
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adopted b y 8 A A C 63 n1 n „ led ^ „f December 6 2003 and_as ^ nded from time to
time";
the_wordsrr• "
L Chapter 14, Subsection 1404.3 (Vapor retarders)of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting the phrase
"The appropriate climate zone shall be selected in accordance with Chapter 3 of the International
Energy Conservation Code." And replacing it with, "The appropriate climate zone for the Kenai
Peninsula is Climate Zone 7."
(74) !'hapter 1 Subsection 1 A 05 1 n 4 (C..,,unding) „f the 1 u � ed by deleting the
n n rr
8 AA€40.025,—asr-a-mended •• of iune 14, 2006 and a mendecd-fromrtime-to t ";
(75) Chapter 15, Subsection 15023:-4 (Roof drainage) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the
reference "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as
adopted by SCC 12.05.025 8 " C 63.n1 n as ended as efDecember 2003
(76) Chapter 16, Section 1601.1 (Scope) of the I.B.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. The Building Department does not perform review for conformance with these
criteria. Compliance with the requirements of this 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
,is the exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design professional
of record." Information regarding the National Flood Insurance Program is available from the
Department of Commerce, Community,and Economic Development,division of community and
regional affairs at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/
PlanningLandManagement/FloodplainManagement.aspx. Information on approaches and
grants for mitigating natural hazards in construction, including seismic hazards, is available
through the Department of Military and Veterans'Affairs, division of homeland security and
emergency management at http://www.ready.alaska.gov.";
(77) Chapter 16, Subsection 1608.1 of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting "Design snow loads shall
be determined in accordance with Section 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
than that determined by Section 1607" and replacing it with "Design snow loads in the City of
Seward shall be no less than 80 pounds/sq. ft.,";
(78) Chapter 17, Subsection 1701.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph
to read: "The 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 conformance
with the applicable standards adopted under this code. Tests and inspections required by this code
are not performed by the Building Department, but are the responsibility of the
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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 I.B.C.,is revised by deleting the reference"ICC
Electrical Code" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035. 8 AAC
(80) Chapter 27, Section 2701.1 (Scope) of the IBC', is revised by adding a new sentence at the
end of the section to read: "Electrical weather heads must be installed on the gable ends when
a metal roof is installed.";
(80)(81) *Chapter 27, Subsection 270124(Scopelnrstallatien)of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting
the reference to the "NFPA 701CC Eleetrieal-Cade" and replacing it with "Electrical Code as
adopted by SCC 12.05.035 8 " A C 7n.n25, .. mende s,f une 14, 2006 a„d as amended
(84-) (82) Chapter 31, Section 3103.1 (Temporary Structures: General) of the I.B.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.";
(83) Chapter 31, Section 3103.2 (Construction documents) of the IBC, is revised by adding a
second sentence to read: "Structures of less than 3-0-0-120 square feet in floor area that are
designed for the specific purpose of providing an enclosure for non-hazardous equipment, and
not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2)
are not required to be sealed by a registered design professional.";
(82) (84) Chapter 31 of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting Section 3107 (Signs) and Sectio„ 3109
(83) (85) Chapter 33, Section 3305.1 (Facilities required) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the
reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with "Uniform Plumbing Code as
adopted by SCC 12.05.025-8-A-A-C--6-104-4)Fas-ttmen-ded-as-ef-Deeemher-6T-204)-3 and-as-amended
from time t„ time";
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(90) (86) Chapter 35 (Referenced Standards) of the I.B.C. is revised by changing or adding the
referenced standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, and the standards
are adopted by reference:
N.F.P.A. 10-2007 Portable Fire Extinguishers;
N.F.P.A. 13-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems;
N.F.P.A. 13D-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes;
N.F.P.A. 13R-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and
Including Four Stories in Height;
N.F.P.A. 14-2007 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 Code;
N.F.P.A. 750-2006 Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems;
(18) (84) *Appendix of the I.B.0 is revised by adding a new Appendix CNN as follows:
APPENDIX K-NN
REPAIRS TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY THE OCCURRENCE OF A
NATURAL DISASTER
CNN 101 Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a defined level of repair for
buildings or structures damaged by a natural disaster in jurisdictions where the governor has
declared a formal condition of disaster emergency under AS 26.23 by proclamation.
INN 102 General. Required repair levels must be based on the ratio of the estimated value of the
repairs required to restore the structural members to their pre-disaster condition to the estimated
replacement value of the building or structure.
K-NN 103 Structural repairs. When the ratio described in Section K-NN 102 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 other structures, except essential
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facilities included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a
minimum, be restored to their pre-disaster condition. When the ratio described in Section CNN
102 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 requirements
apply to those essential facilities when the ratio described in Section K-NN 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-NN 102 is greater than 50 percent, buildings and other structures, except essential
facilities included as Category III 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. These requirements apply to essential facilities when the
ratio described in Section INN 102 is greater that or equal to 30 percent.
KNN 104 Nonstructural repairs to light fixtures and suspended ceilings.Under all ratios calculated
under K-NN 102,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 of Section 803.944 of this code. Undamaged light fixtures and suspension
systems must have the additional support and bracing that is required in Section 803.94/0 of this
code.";
{91)(85) Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new APPENDIX PAL as follows:
APPENDIX IPA
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING BUILDINGS
PAL101 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 codes as adopted in
SCC 12.05 . ,
(L . , Internationa-Nre Co C. ana International u ode (LF.r 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 wellhead shelter(any item
that is put over the top of the wellhead that totally encloses the wellhead),communications shelters
(unoccupied buildings with no hazardous vapors,gases,or products open to the atmosphere within
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the structure and that is utilized solely for the housing of wires and their components), meter
building, and shut-down valve enclosures may be 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.
PAL103 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 Code.
PAL103.1 Area and height. The maximum allowable floor area for Hydrocarbon Processing
Buildings using a minimum of Type IIB construction is 10,000 square feet and the building may
only be one story. The maximum 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 504 and 506
of the I.B.C. do not apply.
PAL103.1.1 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 I.B.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.
PAL103.2 Module separation.Hydrocarbon processing buildings must comply with the provisions
of Section 501.2 as amended by this code and Sections 704 and 721.6.2.3 of the I.B.C., for all
occupancies. Elevated pipe ways extending from a building may not be considered "extensions"
of the building.
PAL103.2.1 Building extensions and service area platforms. Building extensions of Hydrocarbon
Processing Buildings into the yard, include landings, platforms, stairs, vessels, vessel enclosures,
tanks, and exhaust or intake hoods. Clear and unobstructed access for fire fighting is to be no less
than 40 feet. Bridging between buildings must be designed to allow access and operation for
firefighting.
PAL104 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
these regulations supersede the respective requirements of the I.B.C.
PAL104.1 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 1008.3.1.6 of the I.B.C.
PAL105 Construction specifics. The construction of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings must
comply with Appendix L105.1 - L105.4 of this Code.
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PAL105.1 Fire walls. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 705 of the I.B.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.
PAL105.2 Tank support fireproofing. Fire proofing requirements for steel tank supports, as
described in Section 3404.2.9.1.3 of the I.F.C. (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.
PA16105.3 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
approval Standard 4880 or Underwriters Laboratory(UL)Subject 1040 are acceptable tests for the
purposes of approval under Section 2603.4 of the I.B.C.
PAL105.4 Electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead shelters.Thermal barrier
requirements as described in Section 2603.4 of the I.B.C. are not required for fiberglass or metal
sheeting used for construction of electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead
shelters if the following conditions are met:
1 Foam used must meet the requirements described in Section 2603.3 of the I.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.
PAL106 Fire suppression. The provisions in Sections L106.1 - L106.3 establish the standards for
fire suppression at Oil and Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings.
PAL106.1 Alternate Automatic Fire-Extinguishing (AAFE) system automatic activation for gas
detection. In areas of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings where(1)both fire and explosion hazards
exist, (2) both fire 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 alarms following 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(AAFE)system upon gas detection coupled with manual activation of
the same(AAFE) system on fire detection.
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PALI 06.2 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) 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.
PAL'06.3 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 903.3.1.1 of the I.B.C.".
(a)- �niform Co le-for tthe bati-:rR.,,+rlr-o -Dang Buildings, 199 editions as
Whittier,ci, Cal fornia�-is hereby- ardopted��v`y rreference-to t# xtent ;f all
,.f that volume I „t f rth in full in this c teae pt to the extent that the
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12.05.020 - Uniform Housing Code adopted (Repealed by Ord. 2002-10, § 1, effective Jan. 1,
2003).
12.05.021 - International Residential Code adopted.
A. The International Residential Code, 2012 2021 Edition, approved and published by the
International Code Council (Consisting of the Building Officials Code Administrators
(BOCA); the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI)), is hereby designated and shall be
known as the Seward residential code and shall constitute the laws of the city relating to
residential building regulation. Although not published in full in this section, all of the
provisions of the International Residential Code, 2042 2021 Edition, except as provided in
subsection D of this section, shall be and are hereby adopted by reference to the same extent
as if set forth in full in this section except to the extent that the International Residential Code
shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the
provisions of this code shall prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the
International Residential Code for public use, inspection and examination, so long as the
provisions thereof remain in force.
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C. The International Residential Code (IRC) is adopted to regulate all residential occupancies
and buildings in the City of Seward. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, improve, convert, demolish, or equip any building or
structure in the city,or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any
of the provisions of the International Residential Code adopted and incorporated as the
Seward residential building code by this section. See Section R105.2 for Work Exempt From
Permit.
D. The International Residential Code(IRC),2042 2021 Edition,adopted in subsection A of this
section, is hereby amended by adopting the following revisions and exceptions to the I.R.C.:
The IRC is revised by deleting all references to the "International Fuel Gas Code", with the
exception of Chapters 6 and 7 and all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing them with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.025 the
(1) Chapter 1, Section R101.1, of the I.R.C. is revised by inserting "City of Seward" as
"name of jurisdiction."
(2) Chapter 1, Section R102.7, of the I.R.C. is revised by deleting the words "the
International Property Maintenance Code or".
(3) Chapter 1, Section R103, of the IRC is revised by replacing the existing title
"DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" with "BUILDING DEPARTMENT".
(4) Chapter 1, Section R103.1 CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, is revised by
deleting the entire paragraph and title and replacing it with "GENERAL. The official in
charge of enforcing the provisions of this code will be known as the Building Official.
The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and
to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such
interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and
purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving
requirements specifically provided for in this code."
(5) Chapter 1, Section R105.3.1.1, (Determination of substantially improved or
substantially damaged existing building in flood hazard areas)SUBSTANTIALLV
STRUCTURES,is revised by deleting"Table R301.2(4)" and inserting the words"City
of Seward Ordinance Section 9.15.140."
(6) Chapter 1, Section R106.1.34, (Information for construction in flood hazard areas)
, is
revised by deleting "Table R301.2(4-)" and inserting the words "City of Seward
Ordinance 15.25".
(7) Chapter 1, Section R108.2, (Schedule of permit fees)
FEES, is amended by deleting evervthinzall after "in accordance with " and inserting
the words"Table 1-A, Building Permit Fees"and inserting Table 1-A in the text.
TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to$500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to$2,000.00 $23.50 for the first$500.00 plus$3.05 for each
additional$100.00,or fraction thereof,to and
including$2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to$25,000.00 $69.25 for first$2,000.00 plus$14.00 for each
additional$1,000.00,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$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.
S 100,001.00 to S500,000.00 $993.75 for the first$100,000.00 plus$5.60 for
each additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof,up
to and including$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first$500,000.00 plus$4.75 for
each additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof,up
to and including$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first$1,000,000.00 plus$3.15
for each$1,000.00,or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours,per hour $47.00
2. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated,per hour $47.00
3. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans
(minimum charge—one-half hour),per hour $47.00
4. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections,or both—Actual
costs
(8) Chapter 1, Section RI 11, (Service utilities) , is deleted in its
entirety.
(9) Chapter 1, Section RI12.1 (General)CENERAL, is amended by adding the words
"consisting of the City Council of the City of Seward." after the words in the first
sentence "hereby created a board of appeals." The period after the word "appeals" is
deleted and the third sentence starting with the words "the board of appeals shall...." is
deleted in its entirety.
(10) Chapter 1,Section R112.3,(Qualifications),is amended by deleting the entire paragraph
and title.
(11) Chapter 3,Table R301.2O, (Climatic and Reooraphic design criteria)C L I M AT IC
TABLE R301.2413
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J
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Add the following information in the table:
Roof Snow Load 80 psf
Uniform Roof Snow Load 80 psf
Wind Speed 100 mph
Seismic Design Category D 2
Weathering Severe
Frost Line Depth 42 inches
Termite None - Slight
Winter Design Temp. -20 Degrees F
Ice Barrier Underlayment required Yes
Flood Hazards Yes, see Flood Hazards Maps
Air Freeze Index 1673
Mean Annual Temp. 39 Degrees F
Decay Slight - Moderate
(12) Chapter 3, Section R301.1.4 (Intermodal shipping containers), is deleted in its
entirety.
{12) (13) Chapter 3, Section R302.5.1 (Opening protection)OPENINC PROTECTION is
amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section "All door openings between
garage and residence must be equipped with smoke gaskets."
(13) (14) Chapter 3, Section R302.6 (Dwelling-garage fire separation)D IingiCarage
fire separation is amended by changing the first sentence to read "The garage shall be
separated from the residence by a minimum of one hour occupancy separation" and
delete the last sentence and liable R302.6.
(14) (15) Chapter 3, Section R302.7 (Under-stair protection) is
amended by replacing 1/4-inch (12.7mm) with "%-inch"
(15) Chapter Z Sectio., R31 0 1 EME CEN!`V ES A P A ND R SCUi. RIi QI iIUED
number-ill
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foot.'
{16) (17) Chapter 3, Section R313.1 (Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler
system) is amended
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by at the end of the sentence adding; "that exceeds a total of 3600 square feet per unit or
as required by the International Fire Code as adopted".
(18) Chapter 3, Section R313.2 (One- and two-family dwellings automatic sprinkler
systems) is amended by deleting the section, including R313.2.1 and exception.
(17) (19) Chapter 3, R315.2.1 (New construction) is
amended by deleting the current text and replacing it with,
112.454171.
"In new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from
the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be
equipped with a battery back-up. Wiring shall be permanent and without disconnecting
switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. In existing construction,
carbon monoxide detectors shall be permitted to be battery powered or cord-and-plug
type with battery backup."
(18)(20) Chapter 3, Section R317.3.1 (Fasteners for preservation-treated
wood)FASTENERS-FOR-PRESERVATIVE-TREATED-WOOD is amended by
deleting the exceptions.
(19) (21)Chapter 3,section R322.1(General)GENERAL is amended by replacing the words
"in Table 301.2(1)" with the words "by the City of Seward Flood Zone Maps".
(20) (22) Chapter 3 Section 322.1.7(Protection of water supply and sanitary sewage
systems)P OTT.CTION O1 mil A --SUUPPLY AND SANITARY SEW A CE
SYSTEMS, in the last sentence,delete everythingall after"plumbing provisions of this
code" and insert a period after"code".
(2 ter 3, section R324.1.6 P OTT.CTION OO.F--xl ER SUUPPLY=ANA N.D
n
n neede
(22)(23) Chapter 4, Section R401.1 (Application)APPLIGATION is amended by deleting
"Table R301.2(1)" and replacing it with "City of Seward Flood Zone Maps".
(23) giLChapter 4, Section R401.2 REQUIREMENTS. Add a new sentence to the end of
the paragraph that states, "Wood foundations shall have a minimum 16-inch x 10-inch
reinforced concrete footing."
(24) (25) Chapter 4, Section R402.1:3 (Wood foundations)
FOUNDAT1ONTis amended by adding Add a new subsection,R402.1.3 (Restraint for
wood foundation) that states:
`Basement. A 4-inch thick concrete slab poured against the studs. If a wooden screed is
used, it shall be pressure treated Douglas fir or hem fir.
Crawlspaee.
Option 1: A minimum 5-inch wide by 4-inch deep concrete curb poured against the
inside face of the studs. The kicker shall be reinforced with a continuous horizontal No.
3 reinforcing bar. If the kicker is not poured with the continuous concrete footing,it may
be poured later provided vertical #3 reinforcing bars x 10 inches long shall be cast into
the footing at 2 feet on center. They shall extend 2 inches above the top of the footing.
The continuous#3 bar shall be secured to the vertical#3 bars.
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Option 2: Installation of preservative treated 4" x 4"s with a minimum %" x 12"
galvanized anchor bolts at 24" O.C. installed in footing against the inside face of studs
along the entire perimeter.
Exception: The above need not apply if a suitable alternate design is prepared by an
engineer registered in the State of Alaska and is approved by the Building Official."
(25) Chapter A Section R403 1 3 S iSMIC REINFORCING by delet��g the Ti xception
(26) Chapter 4, Section R403.1.6.1 (Foundation anchorage in seismic design categories C,
DO, Dl and D2)FO 1ND A Tin ANCHOR A C IN SEiSMiC D SIGN
is amended by changing the anchor bolt spacing in
item #2 and #3 from "not more than 6 feet"to read "not more than 4 feet".
(27) Chapter 4, Section 403.2 (Footings for wood foundations)
FOUNDATIONS. Strike current paragraph and replace with the following sentence:
"Footings for wood foundations shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Ssection 401.2ements.
(28) Chapter 4,Section R404 is amended by removing all references to Masonry or CMU
foundation walls. Masonry orCMU walls shall not be allowed for use in residential
foundations.
(29) Chapter 4, Section R404.1 (Concrete and masonry foundation walls) erete-and
is deleted in its entirety.
(30) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.1, (Masonry foundation walls)M A SONRY
FOUNDATION-WALLS, is deleted in its entirety.
(31) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.2, (Concrete foundation walls)CONCRE,Tr.
is deleted in its entirety.
(32) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.3, (Design required) is deleted in its
entirety.
(32) (33) Chapter 4, Section R404.1.4 (Seismic design categories DI and D2)SEISM-IC
is deleted in its entirety.
(33) (34) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1(1), (Plain concrete and plain masonry foundation
walls)Di A iN CONCRETE A Nil Di A iN MASONRY FOUNDATION-WALLS, is
deleted in its entirety.
(34) (35) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1(2), (Reinforced concrete and masonry foundation
walls) , is
deleted in its entirety.
(35) (36) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1(3), (Reinforced concrete and masonry foundation
walls) , is
deleted in its entirety.
(36) (37) Chapter 4, Table R404.1.1(4), (Reinforced concrete and masonry foundation
walls) , is
deleted in its entirety.
(37) (38) Chapter 4, Section R404.3, (Wood sill plates) ,is amended
by deleting the fie-paragraph and substituting ite with the following:
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
Wood sill plates shall be minimum 2-inch by 6-inch nominal lumber and shall be bolted
to the foundation or foundation wall with not less than ten (10) inch by five-eights (S/s)
inch nominal diameter galvanized steel bolts embedded at least seven(7)inches into the
concrete or in fully grouted cells of reinforced masonry and spaced not more than four
(4) feet zero (0)inches apart. There shall be a minimum of two bolts per piece with one
bolt located within 12 inches of each end of each piece. Washers shall be galvanized and
in accordance with R602.11.1. Wood sill plates must be preservative-treated material as
specified in Section R317.1.
(3S)(39) A new section, Chapter 4, Section R404.3.1 is created as, (Reinforced concrete)
1. The minimum reinforcement for reinforced concrete shall be as follows:
12"Walls 10"Walls
#4 @ 12"o.c. each face horizontal #4 @ 8"o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 18"o.c. each face vertical #4 @ 12"o.c. vertical
8" Walls 6"Walls
#4 @ 10"o.c. horizontal #4 @ 12"o.c. horizontal
#4 @ 16"o.c. vertical #4 @ 18"o.c. vertical
2. Reinforced concrete walls shall be anchored to all floors and roofs in accordance
with Chapter 16 and 19 of the International Building Code, as adopted in SCC
12.05.0112000-edition.
3. All intersecting reinforced concrete walls shall be tied together.
4. All interior and exterior concrete walls shall be reinforced.
5. All structural members framing into or supported on concrete walls or columns
shall be anchored.
ALTERNATE REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE WALLS
6"Walls #4 @ 12"hor. #3 @ 8"hor. #5 @ 13"hor.
#4 @ 18"vert. #3 @ 12"vert. #5 @ 18"vert.
8"Walls #4 @ 10"hor. #3 @ 5%s"hor. #5 @ 15"hor.
#4 @ 16"vert. #3 @ 9" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18"vert.
10"Walls #4 @ 8"hor. #3 @ 9" E.F. hor. #5 @ 12"hor.
#4 @ 12"vert. #3 @ 15"E.F. vert. #5 @ 18"vert.
12"Walls #4 @ 12"E.F. hor. #3 @ 7%2" E.F. hor. #5 @ 18"E.F. hor.
#4 @ 18" E.F. vert. #3 @ 12" E.F. vert. #5 @ 18"E.F. vert.
(E.F. -Each Face-double row of bars)
(39) (40) Chapter 4, Figure 404-31,TYPICAL FOUNDATION AND FOOTING DEPTH,
is added as shown:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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added as shown:
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exterior sheathing
shear wall edge nail per engineer, bottom plate nail per engineer
minimum 8d 0 6" oc. minimum 3-16d per 16"
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(4-1)(42) Chapter 4,Figure 404-37,TYPICAL BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL, is
added as shown:
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
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(43) Chapter 4, Section R406.3.21, (Below grade moisture barrier) -GRADE_
delete the existing paragraph and substitute the following:
"Foundation walls located below grade shall be damp proofed with either 2-ply of 15 lb.
hot-mopped felt, or 1-ply of 30 lb hot-mopped felt, Bituthane or other approved
materials."
(44) A new section, Chapter 6, Section R601.3 (Moisture control)MOISTURE
CONTROL, is added, "In all framed walls, floors and roof/ceiling comprising
elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder shall be installed on the
warm-in-winter side of the insulation."
(45) Chapter 6, Section R602.3.2, (Top plate)TOP PLATE, is amended by deleting the
exceptions.
(46) Chapter 7, Section R702.7 (Vapor retarders), is amended by deleting the words
"interior side of frame walls" and replacing it with "warm in the winter side of the
insulation," and by adding the following at the end of the first paragraph, "In all
framed walls, floors and roof/ceiling comprising elements of the building thermal
envelope, a vapor retarder shall be installed on the warm-in-winter side of the
insulation."
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(47) Chapter 8, Section R802.10.3, (Bracinj)BRACINC, is amended by adding the
following details and verbiage to the section:
OPTION 1: FULL HEIGHT BLOCK IN EVERY SPACE WITH 3 OR MORE 2" DIAMETER OR LARGER
HOLES AT TOP OF BLOCK.
OPTION 2: ALTERNATE FULL HEIGHT BLOCK WITH 3 OR MORE 2" DIAMETER HOLES AT TOP OF
BLOCK AND PARTIAL HEIGHT BLOCK EVERY OTHER SPACE WITH AN AIR GAP BETWEEN 1"-2" FROM
ROOF SHEATHING TO TOP OF PARTIAL HEIGHT BLOCK — MIN. 2X10 BLOCK.
FULL HEIGHT SOLID BLOCK. A BEVELED BLOCK
ROOF DIAPHRAGM BOUNDARY NAIL INTO FULL HEIGHT S REQUIRED WHERE THE ROOF PITCH EXCEEDS 4:12
BLOCK PER THE DESIGNER. MINIMUM 8d 06" O.C. AND THE ROOF SHEATHING IS REQUIRED TO BE BLOCKED.
FOR OPTION 1 AND 8d ® 3" OC FOR OPTION 2.
APA SHEATHING WITH SPAN RATING
REATER THAN OR EQUAL TO FRAMING
SPACING.
400 LB CAPACITY HURRICANE CLIP EACH
TRUSS. STUD PLATE CONNECTORS PER
HANDOUT RD.12 FOR INTERIOR PLACEMENT.
DOUBLED TOP PLATES. LAP SPLICE
NAIL SHEATHING TO BLOCKING PER / N—PER DESIGNER. MINIMUM 8-16d WITH
SHEAR WALL SCHEDULE. MINIMUM 4' END JOINT OFFSETS.
8d 0 6" OC.
BRACED WALL PANELS / SHEAR
WALLS FULLY BLOCKED.
OPTION 3: THIS CONFIGURATION MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF FULL
HEIGHT BLOCKS ABOVE EXTERIOR WALLS FOR TRUSSES WITH
HEELS OF 11 1/4".
SOLID 2X BLOCK
MIN. 2X4
6" MAX — 2" MIN
8D 4" OC. MAX. TIGHTER NAILING 2" MAX.
PATTERNS REQUIRE ENGINEERED DESIGN.
TRUSS UPLIFT CONNECTION PER
DESIGNER OR HANDOUT RDA2
ARTIAL HEIGHT 2X BLOCK
MIN. 2X10 FOR A 11 1/4" HEEL.
NAIL SHEATHING TO CONNECT TOP PLATES
BLOCKING PER SHEAR TO BLOCK PER SHEAR WALL
WALL SCHEDULE. MIN. SCHEDULE / DESIGNER
8d 0 6" OC.
SHEAR WALL
Other configurations may be deemed acceptable when supported by calculations.
(48) Chapter 8, R807.1, (Attic access)ATTIC ACCESS, is amended by adding the following
to the end of the first paragraph: "Attic access shall not be located in a room containing
bathing facilities.
(49) Chapter 9, R903.4, (Roof drainage) , is amended by adding the
following sentence after the first sentence:
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Roofs and gutter downspouts shall not create a water flow that damages neighboring
properties.
(50) Chapter 9, Section R905.1 (Roof covering application)
APPLICATION,I! A TION,is amended by adding a new sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All
roof coverings shall be fastened to S/a" minimum solidly sheathed decks".
(51) Chapter 9, Section R905.2.2 SLOPE, is amended by deleting the entire section and
replacing it with the following:
"Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. Underlayment shall be in accordance with Section R905.2.7 and
ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7.1."
(52) Chapter 9, Section 905.1.1 (Underlayment), 3.3.1, LOW SLOPE ROOFS, Table
R905.1.1(2) UNDERLAYMENT APPLICATION is amended by deleting the words,in
each place it is found, "— Uunderlayment shall be a minimum of two layers applied in
the following manner:apply 19-inch strip of underlayment felt parallel to and starting
at the eave. Starting at the eave, apply 36-inch wide sheets of underlayment,
overlapping successive sheets 19 inches. Distortions in the underlayment shall not
interfere with the ability of the shingles to seal. End laps shall be 4 inches and shall
be offset by 6 feet." :" and replace with:
" underlayment shall be ice and water shield adhesive type of membrane covering the
entire roof."
Delete Items 1 and 2
(53) Chapter 9, Section R905. 1.1 (Underlayment), 33..2., HICU Sr OPED ROOFS, Table
R905.1.1(2) UNDERLAYMENT APPLICATION is amended by deleting the
paragraphs under the column "Areas where wind design is not required in accordance
with Figure R301.2.1"and in the "Asphalt Shingles," "Clay and concrete tile"and
Photovoltaic Shingles"rows, the Table cell text will be deleted and replaced with the
following: "For roof slopes front 2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12),
underlayment shall be two layers applied in the following manner: apply a 19-inch
strip of underlayment felt parallel to and starting at the eaves. Starting at the eave,
apply 36-inch-wide sheets of underlayment, overlapping successive sheets 19 inches.
Distortions in the underlayment shall not interfere with the ability of the shingles to
seal. End laps shall be 4 inches and shall be offset by 6 feet. For rool slopes of 4 units
vertical in 12 units horizontal (4:12) or greater, underlayment shall be one layer
applied in the following manner: underlayment shall be applied shingle fashion,
lapped 4 inches over ice protection. Lap subsequent layers 2 inches horizontally and
4 inches vertivally to shed water continuing to the ridge,fastened sufficiently in place.
Ice protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7" "
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i lee.Ice protectio shall be in accor ee-with R 05
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(54) Chapter 9, Section R905.4, (Metal roof shingles) , is
amended by deleting subsections R905.4.1 through R905.4.3 and replacing 905.4.1
with, "Refer to R905.1, R905.2.2,and R905.2.7"and R905 74
(55) Chapter 9, Section R905.5, (Mineral-surfaced roll roofing)
is amended by deleting subsections R905.54.1 through R905.5.3:
Refer-to and replacing 905.5.1 with "Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; and R905.2.7."and
R905.2.7.1.
(56) Chapter 9,Section R905.6,(Slate shingles) ,
is amended by deleting subsections R905.6.1 through R905.6.3..R�iertte and replacing
905.6.1 with "Refer to R905.1;R 905.2.2 and R905.2.7."and R905 74
(57) Chapter 9, Section R905.7, (Wood shingles) , is amended by
deleting subsections R905.7.1 through R905.7 . .-Refer-te and replacing it with
"Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2; and R905.2.7."and R905 7A
(58) Chapter 9, Section R905.8, (Wood shakes) , is amended by deleting
subsections R905.8.1 through R905.8_87.3. Ref r to and replacing it with "Refer to
R905.1; R905.2.2; and R9052.7."an-R9052 A-.
(59) Chapter 9, Section R905.9.1, (Slope)SLOPE, is amended by deleting the words:
"...except for coal-tar built-up roofs,which shall have a design slope of a minimum one-
eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slop")."
(60) Chapter 9, Section R905.10, (Metal roof panels) , is
amended by deleting subsections R905.10.1 through R905.10.2..Reo and
replacing it with "Refer to R905.1; R905.2.2;and R905.2.7."an-' R905 ,7.,.
(61) Chapter 9, Section R905.10.2, (Slope)SLORE is amended by adding the following as
the fourth paragraph:
"4. Install underlayment under all metal roof panels. Underlayment shall be one layer of
Type 15 felt. Underlayment shall be installed, starting with 4-inch lap-over ice
protection. Each subsequent layer shall be lapped 2 inches horizontally, and 4-inch
vertically to shed water continuing to the ridge. Fasten sufficiently to hold in place. Ice
protection shall be in accordance with R905.2.7.1".
(62) Chapter 11, (Mel Energy efficiency) ,is amended by deleting
the chapter in its entirety and replace it with the following:
"Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency. All one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
shall comply with the following insulation standards."
Minimum Insulation R-Value [(hrft2degF)/Btu]
Minimum Ceilings Walls Basement Crawlspace Exposed
Glazing U- Walls Walls Floors Above
Factor Grade
(Cantilevered
Floors)
Minimum (L 5 R-38 R-19 R-19 R-19 R-30
R-Value
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
(63) Chapter 13, Section M1301.1 (Scope)SCOPE is amended by '
deleting the last sentence that begins with "Installations of mechanical appliances .
PO N "
(64) Chapter 13, Section M1307.2 (Anchorage of appliances) is
amended at the ewd of the section by adding then sentence in between the first and
second sentences, "Boilers shall be secured to resist earthquake motion by anchoring
boiler and stand to wall or floor."
12.05.025-Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
(a) The Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by SCC 12.05.025 ,
, is
hereby designated and shall be known as the Seward Plumbing Code and shall constitute the
laws of the city relating to plumbing regulation.Although not published in full in this section,
all of the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall be and are hereby adopted by
reference to the same extent as if set forth in full herein,except to the extent that the Uniform
Plumbing Code shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in
which case the provisions of this code shall prevail.
(b) The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, for public use, inspection and examination.
(c) 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 Uniform
Plumbing Code adopted and incorporated as the Seward plumbing code by this section.
12.05.030-Uniform Mechanical Code adopted (Repealed by Ord.2002-011, § 1, effective
Jan. 1,2003).
12.05.031 -International Mechanical Code—Adopted.
(a) The 2042 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), including appendix
chapters listed in subsection(b)below,published by the International Code Council is hereby
designated and shall be known as the Seward Mechanical Code and shall constitute the laws
of the city relating to mechanical systems. Although not published in full in this section, all
of the provisions of the International Mechanical Code and the appendices cited shall be and
are hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in full herein, except to the
extent that the International Mechanical Code is amended by or in conflict with this code or
any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall apply.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
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mounting-on Automatic 36 4-2 12 4-2
9il-or
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Room Heaters(3) Oil-Of 36 -24 1-2 4-2
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
"Table 304 9 Ci E A D A NCES IN IlU!'HES W'ITII SPEGIFii. it CORMS OF P OTECTiON"
TYPE OF 417h ERE. THE STANDARD C L ErArPaANCE-IN—TABLE-30A 7 WITii NO DDoi� =oNISS:
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and or Vent and or---Vent and or Vent and orVent
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1. 'A6 inch 30 4-8 30 4S 9 9 6 6 3 2 3
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ink
millboard
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standard-gage)
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
steel sheet cd
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4. 0.013 inch(No. 4-8 4-2 -I-8 13 6 9 6 4 4 2 2 2
steel sheet on 1/_
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5 4-inches 48 4-2 36 9 6 4-8 6 4 9 2 1 6
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insulating
with . sh
equivalent
1 Fora pliances c plying with Sections 30 '1 and 30 2
material.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-020
ofthe sentence:"and t-Ite-manufaeturers' speeifieatiens.'r
r ' Ater Seet:on 312.1 ( oad Calculations) of the „d by deleting the
wi ds 'using the-cdeessign-parameterss-speeifeed--in-cnapter 3 ^f the International
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ed by adding Section 929 to read.
r►S>:CTION 929 UTNVENTED DOOM 14EATERS
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
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119) Chapter 10 „f th„ IMC ed ha, d„l„ting Section 101 1
(20) Chapter14 (Solar System)-efthe IMC, is a ei ^d deletes t# he-, the
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NFD A '72 2013 Nation al Fire Alarm Code.
NFD A [l6 201 1 Ventilation Co„trol and Fire Protection. of Co„ merc:.al Cooking
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
(b) The International Mechanical Code 2021 Edition (IMC), Chapters 1 - 15 and Appendix A,
are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings, except that the IMC is ..r
revised by deleting all the references to "ICC Electrical Code" or "NFPA 70" and replacing
those references with "Electrical Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035 and-MS-AMENDED-AS
"and the IMC is revised by deleting
all the references to "International Fuel Gas Code", with the exception of Chapter 3 Section
304 and Chapters 6 and 7, deleting all the references to "International Plumbing Code", and
replacing the references to "International Fuel Gas Code"and "International Plumbing Code"
with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.025".Additionally,the IMC is changed
with the following revisions:
(1) Chapter 1 of the IMC is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104, and 106- 110 and is revised
by deleting references to the f"INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)",I
"International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)" 1,1 and "International Residential Code
(IRC)";
(2) Chapter 3, Section 301.6 (Fuel gas appliances and equipment) of the IMC, is revised by
deleting the words "fuel gas distribution piping and equipment"and "fuel gas fired appliance
venting systems";
(3) Chapter 6, Section 605.1 (General) of the IMC, is revised by adding an exception to read:
"Exception: Filters may be installed downstream of any heat exchanger or coil when
environmental conditions are such that filters installed upstream of a heat exchanger or coil
degrade system performance.";
(4) Chapter 8,Section 804.1 (Direct-vent terminations)of the IMC,is revised by adding a second
sentence to read: "Combustion vents for direct-vent chambers are at least three feet high or
provide snowdrift prevention.";
(5) Chapter 9, Section 907.1 (General) of the IMC, is revised by adding a second sentence to
read: "Commercial standard UL 2790 may be accepted as an alternative to UL 791 and
residential standard UL 508 and UL 698 may not be acceptable as an alternative to UL 791.";
(6) Chapter 10,Section 1001.1 (Scope) of the IMC, is revised, with the exceptions remaining, to
read: "Scope. This chapter governs the installation, alteration, and repair of boilers, water
heaters, and pressure vessels not subject to the provisions of the Department of Labor and
Workforce Development under AS 18.60.180- 18.60.395.";
(7) Chapter 10 of the IMC is revised by deleting Section 1011;
(8) Chapter 14(Solar thermal systems) of the IMC, is revised by deleting the body of the chapter
and inserting a new Section 1401.1 to read: "Section 1401.1 General. Solar energy equipment
and appliances must be installed in compliance with the Solar Energy Code as adopted by 8
AAC63.010, .";
(9) Chapter 15(Referenced Standards)of the IMC is revised by adding,to the list of referenced
UL standards, UL 2790 - 2019 Revision Standard for Commercial Incinerators, adopted by
reference.
12.05.035 - National Electrical Code adopted.
(a) The Electrical Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035
the minimum electrical code for the City of Seward. .�
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Although not published in full in this section, all of the provisions of the National Electric
Code shall be and are hereby adopted by reference to the same extent as if set forth in full in
this section, except to the extent that the National Electric Code shall be in conflict with this
code or any relevant ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall
prevail.
(b) The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the National
Electrical Code,for public use,inspection and examination, so long as the provisions thereof
remain in force.
(c) The National Electric Code, shall regulate all 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
National Electric Code adopted and incorporated as the Seward electrical building code by
this section.
12.05.040-Uniform Sign Code adopted.
(a) The Uniform Sign Code, 1997 edition, as recommended and approved by the International
Conference of Building Officials of Whittler California, is hereby designated and shall be
incorporated in the Seward sign code and shall constitute the laws of the city relating to sign
regulation. All of the provisions of the Uniform Sign Code are hereby adopted by reference
to the same extent as if set forth in full herein, except to the extent that if the Uniform Sign
Code conflicts with this chapter or any relevant ordinance later adopted,the provisions of the
ordinance shall prevail.
(b) The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the city designated edition of the electric
code as adopted in SCC 12.05.03 , for public use, inspection, and
examination.
(c) 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 to permit
the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the National
Electrical Code adopted and incorporated as the Seward electrical code by this section.
12.05.045-Appeals.
(a) Any person aggrieved by an administrative officer's interpretation and enforcement of the
codes of technical regulation as adopted by this chapter may appeal the administrative ruling
to the city council pursuant to the provisions of section 9.15.112.
12.05.050-International Fuel Gas Code
A. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition (IFGC) Chapter 3 Section 304 and Chapters
6-7, are adopted by reference and approved and published by the International Code
Council, is hereby designated and shall be known as the Seward Fuel Gas Code and shall
constitute the laws of the City relating to building regulation.Although not published in full
in this section, all provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition, except as
provided in subsection D of this section, shall be and hereby adopted by reference to the
same extent as if set forth in full in this section, except to the extent that the International
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ORDINANCE 2023-020
Building Code as adopted in SCC 12.05.011 shall be in conflict with this code or any relevant
ordinance later adopted, in which case the provisions of this code shall prevail.
B. The City of Seward shall possess three copies of the City designated edition of the
International Fuel Gas Code, for public use, inspection and examination, 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,
convert, demolish, or equip any building or structure in the city, or cause or permit the same
to be done, contrary of any provision of the provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code
adopted and incorporated as the Seward Building Code by this section.
D. The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 Edition, adopted in Subsection A of this
section is adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings, except that the
IFGS is revised by deleting all the references to "ICC Electrical Code"or "NFPA 70"and
replacing those references with "Electrical Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.035" and the
IFGC is revised by deleting all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing them with "Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by SCC 12.05.025".Additionally,
Chapter 1 if the IFGC is revised by deleting references to the "International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC)".
Chapter 12.10 - Signs
Repealed effective March 5, 1998.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 11 Ph day of September, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ajrmeckl?0 te.__
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: o��s„issi,�
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Kris Peck
: • : SEAL •City Clerk =
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: August 28, 2023
To: City Council
From: Kris Peck, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Ordinance 2023-020: Amending Seward City Code Title 12 — Buildings and
Construction
Background and Justification:
The purpose of this ordinance is to complete the recodification for Title 12 — Buildings and
Construction. This recodification adopts newer code editions with revisions to specific code
provisions that meet local conditions.
Key:
The Source column indicates who brought the change forward (Atty=City Attorney, Mgr=City
Manager, DH = Department Head, Clerk=City Clerk)
Code Citation Source Amendment
12.01.015 Atty, DH Delete as obsolete.
12.05.010 Atty, DH Replace the entire section to update from 2006 to 2021 editions.
12.05.011 a Atty, DH Replace the entire section to update from 2006 to 2018.
12.05.011 b Atty, DH Replace the entire section to update from 2006 to 2018.
12.05.011(c) Atty, DH Create brand new section clarifying where copies of IBC can be
obtained.
12.05.011 e Atty, DH Update 85 specific provisions of the IBC to reflect local circumstances.
12.05.015 Atty, DH Delete as obsolete.
12.05.021 a Atty, DH Update from 2012 to 2021 edition.
12.05.021(d) Atty, DH Update from 2012 to 2021 edition and update 64 specific provisions of
the IRC to reflect local conditions.
12.05.025 Atty, DH Update from the 1991 to the 2018 edition.
12.05.031 a Atty, DH Update from the 2012 to the 2021 edition.
12.05.031(b) Atty, DH Update and replace 21 specific provisions of the IMC with 9 provisions
to reflect local conditions.
12.05.035 Atty, DH Update from the 2005 NEC to the 2020 edition of the NFPA.
12.05.040 b Atty, DH Change from NEC to"electric code as adopted in SCC 12.05.035."
12.05.050 Atty, DH Create brand new section adopting the International Fuel Gas Code
2021 edition with certain provisions reflecting local conditions.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.8 and 3.7.1.3: Continue to review and update the city code.
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
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Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Finance Signature: N/A
Attorney Review
✓ Yes Attorney Signature: is Ko±l P.cL Loe
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Ordinance
Other:
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