FY2006-02 Amending Title 15 Buildings and ConstructionWHEREAS, the Committee also reviewed the 2003 International Residential Code to replace the 1997
Uniform Building Codes residential code provisions for single - family dwellings and duplexes; and
WHEREAS, the Committee, at their July 11, 2005 meeting made the motion to: Adopt the 2003 International
Building Code including, Appendix H, Signs; 2003 International Fire Code; 2003 International Mechanical Code;
2003 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2005 National Electrical Code. Also included are the State of Alaska's
Amendments to the 2003 IBC; 2003 IFC, and 2003 IMC; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Building Code Review Committee met on June 20 and July 11, 2005 to review the 2003
IBC, 2003 IMC, 2003 IFC, and 2003 UPC; and 2003 State of Alaska amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Committee also reviewed the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code and 2005 National Electric Code;
and
Sections:
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. FY 2006 -02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TO STANDARDIZE THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AND
THE CITY OF KODIAK BUILDING CODES
WHEREAS, the motion passed by a majority vote of the Committee;
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 hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODES
15.04.010 Adoption of building and other codes.
15.04.015 Repealed.
15.04.020 Copies on file for sale.
15.04.030 Permit required Repealed.
15.04.031 Remote area exemption.
15.04.035 Plan check and approval.
15.04.040 Repealed.
15.04.050 Uniform Building Code section 2305 amended.
15.04.055 Uniform Building Code appendix chapter 33 amended.
16.04.060 Sanitation facilities.
15.04.070 Building permit fees.
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Building Inspector
Drafted by: Building Inspector /Borough Clerk
Introduced: 00/04/2005
Public Hearing: 09/01/2005
Adopted: 09/01/2005
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15.04.080 Temporary structures.
15.04.090 Roof snow load
15.04.100 Basis- wind-speed Repealed
15.04.110 Repealed.
15.04.120 Footings -- General.
15.04.130 Certificate of occupancy.
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. the 29802003 International Building Code including 2003 State amendments and appendix H, Signs for
all buildings except one and two family dwellings and residential accessory buildings, '
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; 1997
Uniform Building Code:
C. 1997 Uniform Building Code: Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading;
D. the 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, including State amendments
E. the 2004 2003 International Mechanical Code, including State amendments;
F. the 2002 2005 National Electrical Code;
1. Section 300 -4 -g is amended to read as allows:
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 allows:
410 -8 Fixtures and Transformers in Closets.
G. the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; and
H. 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 15.04 Building Codes Section 15.04.030 Permit
required is hereby repealed as follows:
15.04.030 Permit required.
A. It shall bc unlawful for any porcon, firm, association, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
specified in subsection B-ef this section, or cause samc to bc done without first obtaining a separate permit for
1. onc (1) story, detached acccscory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar
ucoc provided tho projected roof ar a of these buildings docs not exceed onc hundred twenty (120) square feet;
2. fences not over six (6) fcct high;
3. oil derricks;
4. cases, counters, and partitions not o er five (5) feet high;
the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding lammable liquids;
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C. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for
the above exempted items.
D. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any
work to be done in any manner in violation of the provision of this code or any other laws or ordinance of this
jurisdiction.
E. A violation of any of the provisions of this code or any other federal, state, or municipal laws,
ordinances, or regulations affecting a proposed structure shall be grounds for denial of a building permit.
Section 4: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.04 Building Codes Section 15.04.035 Plan check
and approval is hereby amended as follows:
15.04.035 Plan check and approval. BWhen the building official determines it advisable because of the
complexity of the plans submitted, the plans may be submitted to the
Officials (I.C.B.O.),, International Code Council (ICC), or a professional plan review service approved by the
building official. The person submitting the plans to the building official shall be responsible for the plan review
fee.
Section 5: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.04 Building Codes Section 15.04.100 Basic
Wind speed is hereby repealed as follows:
15.04.100 Basic wind speed.
Section 6: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.04 Building Codes Section 15.04.120
Footings -- Genera / is hereby amended as follows:
15.04.120 Footings -- General. Exterior porch and entrance platforms or landings constructed of any material
shall be anchored to and supported by the building foundation wall at the point of junction. The outer edges of
such platforms or landings shall be supported on approved footings or piers buried a minimum of thirty- twe{32.)
thirty -six (36) inches below finish grade. This shall not apply to cantilevered platforms or landings, nor shall it
apply to concrete platforms or landings not supporting any part of a building and extending no more than eight
(8) inches above finish grade.
EXCEPTIONS: In lieu of extending footings below the frost line, one (1) of the following may be used, but in no
case shall the footing extend less than minimum cover depth required by the Uniferra Building Code:
A. Place footings on natural sand or gravel backfill compacted to ninety-five (95) percent standard density.
The minimum width of the compacted sand or gravel shall be twice the depth plus the width of the footings,
except where the water table is within the depth of frost below frost line, thirty -six (36) inches, or as required by
the building official; or
B. Place footings at a depth and in a type of soil so that allowable soil bearing pressure may be calculated
as prescribed elsewhere in this code.
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Section 7: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.12 Plumbing Code Section 15.12.080 Code-
- Exception is hereby repealed as follows:
Sections:
Chapter 15.12
PLUMBING CODE
15.12.010 Administration and enforcement.
15.12.020 License required.
15.12.030 Use of licensee's name by another.
15.12.040 Inspections.
15.12.050 Permit— Exception.
15.12.060 Permit application.
15.12.070 Permit fee schedule.
15.12.080 Gecko—Exception Repealed.
15.12.080 Code -- Exception.
Section 8:
Title 15 Building and Construction Chapter 15.24 Fire Code Section 15.24.010 Adoption is
hereby amended as follows:
15.24.010 Adoption. The 2000 2003 International Fire Code including State amendments is hereby adopted
by reference as the fire code for the borough.
Section 9: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.26 Driveway Access Section 15.26.010
Administration and enforcement is hereby amended as follows:
15.26.010 Administration and enforcement. The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the
duty of the borough building official who is authorized to take sash action as may -be- reasonably necessary to
enforce the purposes provisions of this code. The manager may appoint or authorize an assistant or agent to
the building official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this code.
Section 10: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.26 Driveway Access Section 15.26.040
General requirements is hereby amended as follows:
15.26.040 General requirements. The following requirements shall apply to all construction govemed by this
chapter:
A. All drive accesses, driveways, or road approaches shall be constructed and maintained in such a
manner that the street and all its appurtenances or facilities including, but not limited to pavement, sidewalks all
drainage pipes, culverts, and underground utilities shall not be impaired or endangered in any way by the
construction or maintenance of this facility.
B. Standard drhe access width shall be twelve (12) feet.
C. Standard grade from sheuldoro€ the edge of the traveled roadway or sidewalk toward-the property line, for
a distance of ten (10) feet, shall be minus two (2) percent down toward the property line.
D. The grade slope should not exceed fifteen (15) percent from the end of the down slope of the off street
right -of -way to the parking area.
E. If a culvert is required, the ditch depth, cul ert type, length, and size shall be determined by the borough
engineer.
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F. All construction, materials, and workmanship within the right of way must comply with the latest edition
of the City of Kodiak Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details.
Section 11: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.26 Driveway Access Section 15.26.050
Inspections is hereby amended as follows:
15.26.050 Inspections.
A. All construction or wo rk for which a permit is issued under this chapter shall be subject to inspection and
testing by the building official and the Engineering and Facilities Department of the borough. A survey of the
property may be required by the building official to verify that the facility is located in accordance with the approved
plans. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause make the work te-be accessible and exposed for
inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the borough shall be liable for expense entailed in the
removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
B. A copy of the permit must be on the construction site. If it is not, the borough reserves the right to stop
construction until such time as the permit is posted.
C. The borough reserves the right to inspect and reject materials or workmanship not to borough standards, to
stop construction until corrections are made, or to require removal of the facility and to charge time and equipment
to the permittee for correction.
Section 12: Title 15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.36 Building Code Board of Appeals Section
15.36.020 Administrative jurisdiction is hereby amended as follows:
15.36.020 Administrative jurisdiction.
A. The duties of the board shall be as stated in the adopted building codes including the building, mechanical,
and plumbing, and electrical codes.
B. The building code board of appeals by resolution may adopt rules consistent with this title to implement,
interpret, or make specific its provisions. Copies of all rules adopted under this subsection shall be available to the
public in the offices of the building official and the borough clerk.
C. The board shall hear and decide appeals from the actions of administrative officials relating to building
regulations under title 15. The board may determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construc-
tion and provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of title 15.
D. The board shall also recommend such amendments to title 15 as maybe necessary.
E. The board of appeals is the final appellate board of the borough for matters heard by it.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005
ATTEST:
Judi i,V( A. Nielsen, CMC, rough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Je(cjme M. Selby, Bor
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