FY2016-12 Amending Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.10 Building Codes 1997 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
Requested by: Borough Assembly
I Drafted by: By Direction of
2 Borough Assembly
Introduced: 01/21/2016
3 Public Hearing: 02/04/2016
4 Postponed: 02/04/2016
5 Postponed: 05/05/2016
Amended/Postponed: 05/19/2016
6 Public Hearing: 06/02/2016
7 Amended: 06/02/2016
8 Adopted: 06/02/2016
9 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
10 ORDINANCE NO. FY2016-12
lI
12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
13 BOROUGH AMENDING TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
14 CHAPTER 15.10 BUILDING CODES TO READOPT THE 1997
15 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY
16 DWELLINGS; AND TO ADD A LOCAL EXCEPTION TO ELIMINATE
17 THE REQUIREMENT FOR ENGINEERING FOR CERTAIN
18 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE BOROUGH
19
20 WHEREAS, as a second class Borough, the Kodiak Island Borough has adopted KIBC
21 Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) to regulate erection, construction, enlargement,
22 alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use,
23 height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the borough; and
24
25 WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 15.10 KIBC, the Kodiak Island Borough
26 adopted by reference the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-
27 Family Dwellings (Ordinance FY 2013-09); and
28
29 WHEREAS, the IRC requires engineering certification for structures that are not
30 designed to meet the prescriptive standards of the building code; and
31
32 WHEREAS, chapter 15.10 KIBC includes a number of local exemptions, exceptions, and
33 amendments to the standard building code requirements to reflect local conditons and
34 building practices; and
35
36 WHEREAS, in discussions related to the high cost of home construction in Kodiak, the
37 additional expense of engineering for certain new construction, additions, or remodeling
38 projects has been noted as a significant expense; and
39
40 WHEREAS, there are very few licensed practicing engineers in Kodiak, further adding to
41 the cost of complying with applicable engineering requirements for construction; and
42
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2016-12
Page 1 of 5
43 WHEREAS, for decades, prior to the 2013 adoption of the IRC, safe and structurally
44 sound residential buildings were erected without the need or expense of engineering
45 required by the IRC; and
46
47 WHEREAS, the public necessity and general welfare of the community may be better
48 served by amending the code to reduce or eliminate some engineering requirements for
49 new or expanded residential construction; and
50 WHEREAS, the Borough Assembly set aside time for public input and discussion; and
51
52 WHEREAS, the Borough Assembly, as a part of process, would hold public hearings to
53 adopt the amendments to eliminate certain engineering requirements for residential
54 construction; and
55
56 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
57 BOROUGH that:
58
59 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a
60 part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
61
62 Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.
63
64 Section 3: Title 15 Buildings and Consturction, Chapter 15.10 Building Codes,
65 Sections 15.10.010 Adoption of building and other codes and 15.10.050
66 Remote area exemptions are hereby amended as follows:
67
68 15.10.010 Adoption of building and other codes.
69 The following codes are hereby adopted by reference as the building codes for the
70 borough:
71 A. The 2009 International Building Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.020, and
72 including Appendix H, Signs, for all buildings except one- and two-family dwellings and
73 residential accessory buildings; provided, that the following revisions to the 2009
74 International Building Code in 13 AAC 50.020 are not adopted: (1) the deletion in 13 AAC
75 50.020(1) of Sections 103, 104.4, 104.6, 104.8, 105.4, 107.5, 108.4, 109.2, 109.5 and 110
76 to 115; and (2) the revisions in 13 AAC 50.020(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (16), (17), (66), (73),
77 (74) and (77);
78
79 B. 1997' its°riiifor�°rr Ill"tr:�IIIIIdIii�rn 1fod�a for oirie and two.,fa�°rruli°ol drrur rlllhiin ,� arrd resir eintialll
"" . q y mm.....m.........m.........g......�-..... w--. - .
80 aar a aso�w. t rrPllld'tli ry r rr irmoludiiriu° auxr:aur°to fr°2m. A°r rarrrflil ffI°ra fay d,5 rrplmruurrllrm are
. y t t1.m..m.........................Jiff......-. f I I
81 RICIr�:dledl form tJll e t�t*fforni Illtfrriuldiurr t crta 7 ICI ��rmrr 1 u o.rllr in! trru A .rrm�u furx t 111 aiirrim gut m Id
- t pull t .
82 for o , rorrr;ire C ai nort i II @°°tliii Il ui ff7li rd Wall Ill-irarith°r ar�d ffi 20d I Mlles,
if...w...ww.-- - f 1............_. . .
83
84 od n4' ff . to
85 frr4orinp.,...rw -
86
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2016-12
Page 2 of 5
87 1 4 4"06-2 4" )Fk-, m t'--fromv
88
89 .0
1- 6,, 762 mpr, 41 rim do-at", rq".t
) i l;,
90
92 11�- I„r1 ;1rf li rf �
93
94 4 *acs'p'qFff Wed Wemq
96 = � . . r1 -, ,+adfM )R#1*4 ,1..fRCOO 1 oat
97 r—ea 1,.41he.
98 d '1 - m�P ' � 1 1 �1 ,, , i i,. r, ,. 1 � ,f � f . ,,, id d e x F.rli
99ilafu ",
100 )'-CAh(-o" pt ar"will”
101 .""ffl.,q, :, ,ry"", i ,,""gulf
102 Thfa,--4,T- Fv;tt ,""".f i r, W, height " 1w-;4 r 6-hM,
1031'i1G e Ii 6dgF045, rf� �lmfu; -nfi�flI �+
104 any-fi
105 at-a r4,,aRq 1
106 �1, �
107 1a1,"" 1 :, '� � :,,.�1u „uf; fw1
108 u�rlrry:
109
110 4, 'Im1w1 a' . k :1mf 1 iWl
d fpt4 ° vall#.x 44 440,40 4;4- ed
112 (1e-an'd
113 ata—rl p*i at
114 9z' mr;4
115
116 E6 R434 ff - d0,d 4k)-r,&ad 1 �
117 Aa iffl-..R.. ') .
118
l 19 4-134 u- ri
120 fe-raad— ,Aawa2
121
122 dwallinq
123
124
125
12 o �w �°, ,r�r :..�, ;�� �,�-;-� . w � ,..p � , �` � �" -f, , ,�„,� �--� ” -f3, . ;� ; -' : i�i ��; f
127 M : 4G -!ice
128
129 r 6 434, 397..414j � '44,: 1 . :KK ; � .49j 4,,W
130 1,,N,,it
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2016-12
Page 3 of 5
131
132 tG. ' ( 2-; 4ow - lo-read-aa,044 w
133 All,,,,ateam- i w-mita r,,,,. LA;Jf$
134 IkM 4....thf) PkZ4 wh-e;l ttwq....w ater...lavei
135 dr r,�I-)ej,ww 0io,..1 we- r i-;.... aMer..l vel a c abk(0;i;
136
137 C. 2009 International Building Code Appendix J, Grading;
138
139 D. The 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted with revisions in 8 AAC 63.010 in effect
140 as of February 23, 2011, Appendix Chapter B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste
141 and Vent Systems; and Appendix Chapter H, Recommended Procedures for Sizing
142 Commercial Kitchen Grease Interceptors;
143
144 E. The 2009 International Mechanical Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.023,
145 except for the deletions in 13 AAC 50.023(1) of Sections 103, 104, and 106 to 110 of the
146 2009 International Mechanical Code;
147
148 F. The 2011 National Electrical Code.
149 1. 300.4, Protection Against Physical Damage, is amended to read as follows:
150 Where subject to physical damage, conductors, raceways, and cables shall be
151 protected. Thermoplastic type insulated conductors may not be installed when the
152 working environment is below 20° Fahrenheit.
153 2. 410.16 is amended to read as follows:
154 410.16 Luminaries and Transformers in Closets.
155
156 G. The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings;
157
158 H. The 1997 Uniform Housing Code; and
159
160 1. 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 6 and 7.
161 They are adopted to regulate erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair,
162 moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and
163 maintenance of buildings or structures in the borough; to provide for the issuance of
164 permits and collection of fees therefor; and to provide penalties for violations of these
165 regulations. The building codes so adopted shall be interpreted, administered, and
166 enforced with the local amendments hereinafter specifically set forth, by the borough
167 building official, who is authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to
168 enforce the purposes of this section. The borough manager may appoint or authorize an
169 assistant or agent to the building official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this
170 section. [Ord. FY2013-09 §2, 2013; Ord. FY2009-12 §2, 2008; Ord. FY2006-02 §2, 2005;
171 Ord. 02-08 §2, 2002; Ord. 99-04 §2, 1999; Ord. 97-05 §3, 1997; Ord. 92-11 §2, 1992; Ord.
I72 91-13 §2, 1991; Ord. 91-01 §2, 1991; Ord. 88-1B-0 §3, 1988; Ord. 85-13-0 §1, 1985; Ord.
I73 84-61-0 §10, 1984; Ord. 84-42-0 §2, 1984. Formerly §15.04.010].
174
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2016-12
Page 4 of 5
175
177
17
1 .
l
11 The b—ough de,er, net
182
183
184
185
,,,,,bled I refiwe
l � ...vi��m�
187 "e�Opli n�Gas! of w it
188 -;eWonsiWlit w lie
189 e"ed at
a , �.........ed.,„ e .
ll
192 Clerk's note: Ordinance was amended on June 2, 2016 to delete lines 175-190.
1
194 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
195 THIS SECOND DAY OF JUNE, 2016
1
KODIAK ISLAND BOROU tl
9
2 �
202 ,p rroI Friend, Borough Mayor
203
204 ATTEST:
205
208 Nova M. Javier, MMC, Boroqgh Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. FY2016-12
Page 5 of