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FY2017-22 Amending Title 15 Building And Construction Chapter 15.10 Building Codes To Readopt The 2012 Uniform Building Code For One And Two-Family Dwellings And Providing For Exemptions In Section 15.10.050 Remote Area Exemptions.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Introduced by: Borough Assembly MW Drafted by: CDD Director Introduced on: 12/01/2016 Amended: 12/15/2016 Public Hearing Date: 12/15/2016 Postponed to: 01/19/2017 Postponed to: 02/02/2017 Adopted on: 02/02/2017 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. FY2017-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 15.10 BUILDING CODES TO READOPT THE 2012 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS IN SECTION 15.10.050 REMOTE AREA EXEMPTIONS WHEREAS, as a second class Borough, the Kodiak Island Borough (Borough) has adopted KIBC Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) to regulate erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the borough; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 15.10 KIBC, the Kodiak Island Borough adopted by reference the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) for One- and Two -Family Dwellings (Ordinance FY 2016-12); and WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak (City) has indicated a desire to administer a single building code under the City and Borough's Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough to continue contracted building department functions and services with the City through the existing MOA; and WHEREAS, in discussions related to the high cost of home construction in Kodiak, the additional expense of engineering for certain new construction, additions, or remodeling projects has been noted as a significant expense; and WHEREAS, there are very few licensed practicing engineers in Kodiak, further adding to the cost of complying with applicable engineering requirements for construction; and WHEREAS, the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) allows more flexibility in prescriptive construction methods; and WHEREAS, specific revisions to the 2012 IRC may be made to reflect local construction conditions and constraints; and Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Deletion — Red, Strikeout Insertion — Bold, Blue, Underlined Ordinance No. FY2017-22 Pa e 1 of 5 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 WHEREAS, circumstances may arise where it is appropriate to exempt some single-family dwellings from building regulations; and WHEREAS, the Borough Assembly set aside time for public and agency input and discussion; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT: Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. Section 2: That chapter 15.10 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 15.10.010 Adoption of building and other codes. The following codes are hereby adopted by reference as the building codes for the borough: A. The 2009 International Building Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.020, and including Appendix H, Signs, for all buildings except one- and two-family dwellings and residential accessory buildings; provided, that the following revisions to the 2009 International Building Code in 13 AAC 50.020 are not adopted: (1) the deletion in 13 AAC 50.020(1) of Sections 103, 104.4, 104.6, 104.8, 105.4, 107.5, 108.4, 109.2, 109.5 and 110 to 115; and (2) the revisions in 13 AAC 50.020(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (16), (17), (66), (73), (74) and (77); R 1AA7.,,U,,,nmfnrm Building accessory buildings,' redo for ..e -err entiat thp '-'n*fnrm R-diding Cede Volume and C High Wend Wall FFaming 1; eptions to Appendix Champter and Afeed Piles. 23, iG-r exposure C B. 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings with the following revisions: 1. R105.2, Work exempt from permit, is amended to read as follows: Building: #10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at anV point. 2. R301.2.1.1. Wind limitations and wind desian reauired. is amended to read as follows at the end of the section: The following may be built to Seismic design categorV D2 with 110 MPH wind speed in B and C wind exposure areas provided that the house was permitted before the adoption of the 2012 Residential Building Code. 1) One permit only. An addition that is not more than 15% of the total gross square foot area of the existing building that the addition will be attached to. Roof pitch is a Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Deletion — Red, Strikeout Insertion — Bold, Blue, Underlined Ordinance No. FY2017-22 Pa e 2 of 5 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 maximum of 5/12 or less. One storV additions maV be built on a piling foundation provided existing building has a piling foundation. 2) Other exempt structures in section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. 3. R311.7.5.1, Risers, is amended to read as follows: The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within anV flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest bV more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the nosing of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4 -inch - diameter (102 mm) sphere. 4. R311.7.5.2, Treads, is amended to read as follows: The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228mm). The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost prosection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within anV flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). 5. R313.1, Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems, is amended to read as follows: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in townhouses. 6. R313.2, One- and two-familV dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems, IS amended to read as follows: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system maV be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. 7. Chapter 11, EnergV Efficiency Remove. 8. Chapters 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. Remove plumbing chapters related to the International Residential Code and insert the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code. 9. Chapters 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43. Remove electrical chapters of the International Residential Code and insert the 2011 National Electrical Code. 10. M2002.5, Boiler low-water cutoff, is amended to read as follows: All steam boilers shall be protected with a low-water cutoff control. The low-water cutoff shall automatically stop the combustion operation of the appliance when the water level drops below the lowest safe water level as established bV the manufacturer. C. 2009 International Building Code Appendix J, Grading; Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Deletion — Red, Strikeout Insertion — Bold, Blue, Underlined Ordinance No. FY2017-22 P 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 D. The 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted with revisions in 8 AAC 63.010 in effect as of February 23, 2011, Appendix Chapter B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems; and Appendix Chapter H, Recommended Procedures for Sizing Commercial Kitchen Grease Interceptors; E. The 2009 International Mechanical Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.023, except for the deletions in 13 AAC 50.023(1) of Sections 103, 104, and 106 to 110 of the 2009 International Mechanical Code; F. The 2011 National Electrical Code 1. 300.4, Protection Against Physical Damage, is amended to read as follows: Where subject to physical damage, conductors, raceways, and cables shall be protected. Thermoplastic type insulated conductors may not be installed when the working environment is below 20° Fahrenheit. 2. 410.16 is amended to read as follows: 410.16 Luminaries and Transformers in Closets. G. The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; H. The 1997 Uniform Housing Code; and I. 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 6 and 7. They are adopted to regulate erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the borough; to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and to provide penalties for violations of these regulations. The building codes so adopted shall be interpreted, administered, and enforced with the local amendments hereinafter specifically set forth, by the borough building official, who is authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce the purposes of this section. The borough manager may appoint or authorize an assistant or agent to the building official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [Ord. FY2013-09 §2, 2013; Ord. FY2009-12 §2, 2008; Ord. FY2006-02 §2, 2005; Ord. 02-08 §2, 2002; Ord. 99-04 §2, 1999; Ord. 97-05 §3, 1997; Ord. 92- 11 §2, 1992; Ord. 91-13 §2, 1991; Ord. 91-01 §2, 1991; Ord. 88-18-0 §3, 1988; Ord. 85-13-0 §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-0 §10, 1984; Ord. 84-42-0 §2, 1984. Formerly §15.04.0101. 15.10.050 Exemptions. A. Notwithstanding the construction requirements contained within this code, owner -occupied residential buildings and accessory buildings associated with residential use, when located in remote areas are exempt from the building regulations of the borough. B. The borough does not certify that any building built under this exemption meets any of the adopted codes or ordinances. No physical inspections will be made of the structure. Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Deletion — Red, Strikeout Insertion — Bold, Blue, Underlined Ordinance No. FY2017-22 Pa a 4 of 5 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 C. Permits and inspection services are available in this exempt area at the owner's option. Cost of these permits and inspection services are the responsibility of the property owner and will be charged at the same rate as the nonexempt portions of the borough. Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption. (Note: KIBC 2.30.070 states an ordinance takes effect upon adoption or at a later date specified in the ordinance.) ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS SECOND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATT ST: Daniel A. Rohrer, Mayor Nova M. Javier, MMC, I rk VOTES: Ayes: Crow, LeDoux, Smiley, Symmons, Townsend, VanDaele Absent: Skinner Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Deletion — Red, Strikeout Insertion — Bold, Blue, Underlined Ordinance No. FY2017-22 Pa e5of5