2002-08 Amending Buildings and Construction - Fire Code SectionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -08
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: Community
Development Department
Drafted by: Community
Development Department
Introduced: 06/04/2002
Public Hearing: 06/20/2002
Amended: 06/20/2002
Adopted: 06/20/2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AMENDING
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 15.04 BUILDING CODES
SECTION 15.04.010 ADOPTION OF BUILDING AND OTHER CODES AND
CHAPTER 15.24 FIRE CODE SECTION 15.24.010 ADOPTION
TO STANDARDIZE THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
AND THE CITY OF KODIAK BUILDING CODES
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak operate a combined
building inspection program and have agreed to coordinate the building codes adopted by
each of the local governments in order to ensure continuity throughout the jurisdiction
of this joint program; and
WHEREAS, a joint Borough -City committee has met to review the building codes
adopted by the Borough and City, and that committee has recommended the Borough
Assembly and City Council adopt up -dated versions of the various building code;
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: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.04 Building Codes Section 15.04.010
Adoption of building and other codes is amended as follows:
15.04.010 Adoption of building and other codes. The following codes are hereby adopted by
reference as the building codes for the borough:
A.
74ppcndix Chaptcr 3, Division II- Agricultural Buildings; Appendix Chaptcr 11, Acccssibility,
, the 2000 International Building
Code for all buildings except one and two family dwellings and residential accessory buildings,
including Appendix H, Signs.
B. 1997 Uniform Building Code for one and two family dwellings and residential accessory
buildings, including excerpts from Appendix Chapter 23, which are included in the Uniform Building
Code Vol. 1; options to Appendix Chapter 23, for exposure C and D High Wind Wall Framing and
Wood Piles, by Barry Still;
Building Code:
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
, 1997 Uniform
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C. Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading;
&rnetures-;
13D. the 1997 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code including 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 1997 Uuifoiin 2000 International Mechanical Code
Confcrcncc of Building
1'ypc 13 V cnts;
DF. the 1999 2002 National Electrical Code;
1. Section 300 -4 -g is amended to read as follows:
Thermoplastic type insulated conductors may not be installed when the working environment is below
20 ° Fahrenheit.
2. Section 410 -8 is amended to read as follows:
410 -8 Fixtures and Transformers in Closets.
L. tnc 1 / unirorm sign uoac;
FG. the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; and
GH. the 1997 Uniform Housing Code.
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 therefore; 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.
Section 3: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.24 Fire Code Section 15.24.010
Adoption is amended as follows:
15.24.010 Adoption. The 1997 Uniform 2000 International Fire Code is hereby adopted by
reference as the fire code for the borough.
Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2002.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF JUNE, 2002.
Judith A. Nielse , CMC, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Gabrielle LeDoux, Boro • h Mayor
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