HomeMy WebLinkAbout056 - 06/05/1990 - REPEALING CHAPTER 5, DIVISION 2 OF CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, W ORDINANCE NO. 56, 1990
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REPEALING CHAPTER 5, DIVISION 2 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND ADOPTING THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Chapter
5, Division 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be repealed and
readopted to read as follows:
Section 5-26. Adoption of standards.
Pursuant to the power and authority conferred upon the City Council by
Section 31-16-201 et sec. ; C.R.S. , there is hereby adopted by reference as
the building code of the city, the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, together
with the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1988 Edition, as if set forth in
full herein. The subject matter of the codes adopted herein includes
comprehensive provisions and standards regulating the erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal , conversion,
demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of
buildings and structures for the purpose of protecting the public health,
safety and general welfare.
Section 5-27. Amendments and deletions to code.
The Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, adopted herein is hereby
amended and changed in the following respects:
(1) Section 204 is amended to read as follows:
"(a) The Building Review Board as established in Section 2-101
of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby empowered
to determine the suitability of alternate materials or
alternate methods of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code.
The Building Permits and Inspections Administrator shall be
an ex officio member of the Board without vote and acts as
Secretary of the Board.
"(b) Whenever the Building Permits and Inspections Administrator
or other authorized representative of the City charged with
the enforcement of building regulations, but specifically
not to include the zoning laws of the city, refuses to
issue a building permit for the reason that the proposed
building or structure does not comply with the building
regulations of the city or when the holder of a permit
previously issued, or any person desires relief from any
decision of the Administrator related to the enforcement of
this code, such person, permit holder, or permit applicant
may file with the Building Review Board a request for
relief from the decision of the Administrator stating that
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the refusal to issue the building permit or such decision
by the Administrator was based on erroneous interpretation
of the building regulations. The Building Review Board
shall hear and decide all appeals made to it and shall have
the authority to direct the Administrator to issue such
permit or rule in favor of the appellant when the Board
determines that the interpretation of the building
regulations of the city by the Administrator was, in fact,
erroneous, or when the Board determines that the alternate
design, alternate materials and/or alternate methods of
construction proposed by the appellant are, in fact,
equivalent to those prescribed by the code considering a
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability, safety and all other pertinent factors.
"(c) The Building Review Board shall require that sufficient
evidence of proof be submitted to substantiate any claims
that may be made regarding the design, alternate materials
or alternate methods. Unless specifically extended by the
Board, the authorization for any variance shall be valid
for not more than six (6) months from the date granted.
"(d) Persons desiring to appeal a decision of the Building
Permits and Inspections Administrator to the Building
Review Board shall , at the time of making such appeal , pay
to the Financial Officer a docket fee in the amount of
fifty dollars ($50) . Written notice of hearings shall be
given to all parties concerned at least three (3) days
prior to the hearing or by mailing the same to such party' s
last known address by regular mail . The Board shall from
time to time adopt such additional rules and regulations as
it deems necessary and advisable for the conduct of its
hearings and for carrying out the provisions hereof.
"(e) A quorum of four (4) members shall be necessary for any
meeting of the Building Review Board, and affirmative vote
of at least four (4) members shall be necessary to
authorize any action of the Board.
"(f) Nothing herein shall preclude the Building Permits and
Inspections Administrator from convening the Board for
purposes of ruling on clarification, intent, alternate
methods and materials, related to the enforcement of this
code. "
(2) Section 304(c) is amended by adding the following after the first
paragraph:
"EXCEPTIONS:
1. After a plan review fee is collected as specified above for
a building or structure to be constructed by a contractor
licensed by this jurisdiction and plans are subsequently
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submitted for another essentially identical building or
structure as determined by the Building Permits and
Inspections Administrator, a complete plan review need not
be performed on said subsequent plans. Such identical sets
of plans submitted for each permit shall be accompanied by a
plan verification fee equal to one dollar ($1) per $1000 of
valuation.
" 2 . When it is determined by the Building Permits and
Inspections Administrator to be in the best interest of the
public to maintain acceptable levels of service, a plan
review required herein may be performed by an approved
private individual or firm qualified for such, provided such
individual or firm submits written proof of performance. A
plan verification fee equal to $1 .00 per $1000 of valuation
shall accompany such plans submitted for purposes of each
building permit.
"3 . Plans submitted for projects which do not involve
significant structural work, electrical systems, plumbing
structures, nor which exceed $3000 in valuation are exempt
from the plan review fee as specified herein. "
(3) Section 305(e)4 is amended by adding a second sentence to read as
follows:
"Inspection is not required when the wall is not part of a
fire-resistive assembly or shear wall required by this code. "
(4) Section 307(a), Exception is amended to read as follows:
"EXCEPTION: M Occupancies"
(5) Table No. 3-A, Building permit fees, is amended as follows:
"The building permit fee prescribed herein shall be calculated
according to the following schedule except that no such fee shall
be less than fifteen dollars ($15) :
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TABLE W. 3-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1 . TO $500. $15.
$501 . TO $2,000. $10. FOR THE FIRST $500. PLUS $1 .50
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $100. OR FRACTION
THEREOF, TO AND INCLUDING $2,000.
$2,001. TO $25,000 $32.50 FOR THE FIRST $2,000 PLUS $6.
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $1 ,000. OR FRACTION
THEREOF, TO AND INCLUDING $25,000.
$25,001 TO $50,000. $170.50 FOR THE FIRST $25,000. PLUS
$4.50 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $1,000. OR
FRACTION THEREOF, TO AND INCLUDING
$100,000.
$50,001 . TO $100,000. $283. FOR THE FIRST $50,000. PLUS $3.
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $1,000. OR FRACTION
THEREOF, TO AND INCLUDING $100,000.
$100,001 . AND UP $433. FOR THE FIRST $100,000. PLUS
$2.50 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $1 ,000. OR
FRACTION THEREOF
Other Inspections and Fees:
1 . Inspections outside of normal business hours . . . .$30. per hour
(minimum charge -- one hour)
2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of
Section 305(g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30. each
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
(minimum charge -- one hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30. per hour
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to approved plans . . . . . . . . . . .$30. per hour
(Minimum charge - - one hour)
5. The permit fees stated in the above table shall be increased thirty-
five (35%) for those projects which also include the plumbing,
electrical and mechanical permits issued under a single combined
permit. Such increase shall be considered to be full payment of
permits fees des.:ribed in other regulations adopted by this
jurisdiction for issuance of individual plumbing, electrical , and
mechanical permits. "
(6) Section 407 is amended by rewording the definition of "FAMILY" to
read as follows:
"Section 407. FAMILY is an individual living alone or either one
of the following groups living together as a single housekeeping
unit and sharing common living, sleeping, cooking and eating
facilities:
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" (1) Any number of persons, related by blood, marriage, adoption
or guardianship or other duly authorized custodial
relationship, or
"(2) Any unrelated group of persons consisting of:
"a. Not more than three (3) persons, or
"b. Not more than two (2) unrelated adults and their
related children, if any."
(7) Section 503(d), exception 3, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 503(d) , Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"3. The one-hour occupancy separation specified between a Group
R , Division 3 and an M occupancy may be limited to
installation of materials approved for one- hour ,
construction on the M occupancy side only, or the separation
may be full , forty-five (45) minute, fire-resistive
assembly. A tight-fitting, solid 1-3/8-inch thick wood door
shall be permitted in the separation and fire dampers need
not be required where ducts piercing the separation are
entirely constructed of not less than 26 gauge galvanized
steel and have no openings into the Group M Occupancy. "
(8) Section 504(a) is amended by adding a fourth paragraph to read as
follows:
"Lines or walls which are established solely in order to
delineate ownership of individual portions of a single building
need not be considered as property lines for the purposes of
this code, provided such building is entirely located on
property which is under common ownership. "
(9) Section 508 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 508. Where one-hour fire-resistive construction
throughout is required by this code, an approved automatic
sprinkler system as specified in Chapter 38 may be substituted,
providing such system is not otherwise required throughout the
building.
"EXCEPTION:
"An automatic sprinkler system when installed as an alternate to
providing fire containment areas as specified in Chapter 38 may
be used as a substitution for one-hour fire-resistive
construction throughout.
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"Any substitution permitted under this section shall not waive
nor reduce required fire-resistive construction for occupancy
separations [Section 503(d)] , exterior wall protection due to
proximity to property lines [Section 504(b)] , area separations
[Section 505(e)] , shaft enclosures [Section 1706 (h)] , stair
enclosures [Section 3309] , exit passageways [Section 3312(a)] ,
and type of construction separation [Section 1701] . "
(10) Section 510(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 510 (b) Floors and Walls in Water Closet Compartment and
Showers. In other than dwelling units and private areas not
available to the public, toilet room floors shall have a smooth,
nonabsorbent surface such as sealed portland cement and
concrete, glazed ceramic tile, approved synthetic sheet
material , or other approved material which extends upward onto
the walls at least 4 inches. Walls within toilet stool
compartments and walls within 2 feet of the front and sides of
urinals shall be similarly finished to a height of 4 feet above
the floor and, except for structural elements, the materials
used on such wall shall not be adversely affected by exposure to
moisture or urine. See Section 4712 for other limitations.
"In all occupancies, accessories such as grab bars, paper
dispensers and soap dishes, etc. provided on or within walls,
shall be installed and sealed to protect structural elements
from moisture. Showers in all occupancies shall be finished as
specified above to a height of not less than 70 inches above the
drain inlet. Materials other than structural elements used in
such walls shall be of a type which is not adversely affected by
moisture. "
(11) Section 511(b)(1) and (3) are amended to read as follows:
"Section 511(b) Access to Lavatories, Mirrors, and Towel Fixtures
"l . Except for the projection of bowls and waste piping, a clear
unobstructed space 30 inches wide, 30 inches high, and 17
inches deep shall be provided under at least one lavatory.
Exposed water lines and waste piping serving such lavatories
shall be insulated when such exposed surfaces are likely to
reach temperatures sufficient to inflict injury to
individuals with sensory limitations.
"3. Where towel , dryer, and disposal fixtures are provided they
shall be accessible to the physically handicapped and at
least one of each shall be within 40 inches of the floor. "
(12) Section 511(d) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 511(d) Telephones. Where public telephones are provided
at least one shall be installed so that the handset, dial and
coin receiver are within 48 inches of the floor. Unobstructed
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access within 12 inches of the telephone shall be provided.
Such access shall be not less than 30 inches in width. "
(13) Table No. 5-A, Wall and Opening Protection of Occupancies Based
on Location on Property, is amended as follows:
"The "Fire Resistance of Exterior Walls" column entry for "Group
A, Division 3" occupancies shall read as follows:
"Two hours less than five feet, one hour less than twenty feet
"The "Fire Resistance of Exterior Walls" column entry for "Group
B, Division 1 and 2 " occupancies shall read as follows:
One hour less than ten feet. "
(14) Table No. 5-B, Required Separation in Buildings of Mixed
Occupancy, is amended to add a footnote #4 to the requirement for
8-2/R-3 in the table to read as follows:
"For licensed home occupations, as defined in the zoning
regulations of the city of Fort Collins, located in a Group R
Occupancy no separation is required. "
(15) Section 605 is amended by deleting the second sentence thereof
and inserting the following:
" In other than dining or drinking establishments , the
mechanically operated ventilating system shall be capable of
supplying a minimum of 10 cubic feet per minute of outside air
per occupant in all portions of the building when occupied. In
dining or drinking establishments, or in portions of buildings
where patron smoking is permitted, such system shall be capable
of supplying 15 cubic feet per minute of outside air per
occupant in all dining rooms, bars, cocktail lounges, and
smoking rooms when such places are occupied. "
(16) Section 605 is amended by rewording the third paragraph to read
as follows:
"Public toilet facilities and drinking fountains shall be
provided as specified by Appendix C of the 1988 Uniform Plumbing
Code. "
(17) Section 705 is amended by deleting the second sentence thereof
and inserting the following:
"Mechanically operated ventilation systems shall be provided as
specified in Sec. 605" .
(18) Section 705 is amended by deleting the first and second sentences
of the fourth paragraph and inserting the following:
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"Every building which is occupied by workers or customers shall
be provided with toilet facilities specified by Appendix C of
the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code, but in no case less than one
stool and lavatory. "
(19) Section 805 is amended by deleting the second, third, and fourth
paragraphs and inserting the following:
"Toilet facilities and drinking fountains shall be provided as
specified by Appendix C of the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code. "
(20) Section 905 is amended by deleting the second and third sentences
and inserting the following:
"Mechanically operated ventilation systems shall be provided as
specified in Sec. 605 except as otherwise required herein. "
(21) Section 905(d) is amended by deleting the first and second
sentence of the first paragraph and inserting the following.
"Toilet facilities shall be provided as required in Section 705. "
(22) Section 1005 is amended by inserting after the first paragraph a
new paragraph to read as follows:
"Toilet facilities shall be provided as specified by Appendix C
of the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code. "
(23) Section 1205 is amended by deleting subsections (b) and (c) ,
relettering subsection (d) to subsection (b) , and amending
subsection (a) to read as follows:
"Section 1205. (a) Light and Ventilation. All guest rooms,
dormitories, and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall
be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed
openings with an area not less than one-twentieth (1/20) of the
floor area of such rooms and no less than 5 square feet. All
bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar
rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of
openable exterior openings with an area not less than
one-twentieth (1/20) of the floor area of such rooms and no less
than 1-1/2 square feet.
"EXCEPTIONS:
'I . Artificial light may be substituted for natural light for
all habitable rooms in basements other than in sleeping
rooms provided such rooms do not constitute a basement
dwelling unit.
"2. Ventilation is not required in laundry rooms within
individual dwelling units.
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3. Water closets which do not contain showers or bathing
facilities may be ventilated with an approved recirculating
fan designed to remove odors only.
"All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable rooms within a
dwelling unit shall be provided with natural ventilation by
means of openable exterior openings with an area of not less
than one-fortieth (1/40) of the floor area of such rooms and no
less than 2-1/2 square feet.
"In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, a
mechanical venting system may be provided. Such systems shall
be capable of providing two air changes per hour in all guest
rooms, dormitories, habitable rooms and in public corridors.
One fifth of the air supply shall be taken from the outside. In
bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar
rooms a mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the
outside, capable of providing five air changes per hour, shall
be provided.
" For the purpose of determining light and ventilation
requirements, any room may be considered as a portion of an
adjoining room when one-half of the area of the common wall is
open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than
one tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square
feet, whichever is greater.
"Required exterior openings for natural light and ventilation
shall open directly onto a street or public alley or a yard or
court located on the same lot as the building.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1 . Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the
porch: Abuts a street, yard or court; and has a ceiling
height of not less than 7 feet; and has the longer side at
least 65% open and unobstructed.
"2. Light and ventilation for an interior room may be supplied
from an adjoining exterior room provided the following
conditions are met:
"i The common wall is provided with openable interior
openings with an aggregate area of not less than
one-twentieth of the floor area of the interior room.
"ii The adjoining exterior room has openable exterior
openings for light and ventilation as required in this
section, plus additional such openings not less in area
than the amount required for the interior room. "
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(24) Section 1207(a) is amended by the addition thereto of an
exception following the last paragraph thereof to read as
follows:
"EXCEPTION: A habitable basement room which is accessory to a
dwelling unit located above may have a ceiling height of 7 feet
as measured from the floor to finish ceiling. Projections from
such ceiling for beams, piping, and ducts shall not reduce the
ceiling height to less than 78 inches. "
(25) Section 1210(a)2, Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R
Occupancies, is amended to read as follows:
"When one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing
Group R Occupancies, the entire dwelling unit shall be provided
with smoke detectors located as required for new Group R
Occupancies described herein. "
(26) Section 1214 is amended by revising the first paragragh to read
as follows:
"Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling
units or guest rooms accessible to physically handicapped as
specified in Section 9-5-101 C.R.S. et seq."
(27) The Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, adopted herein is
amended by the addition of a new Chapter 13 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 13
ALTERNATE DESIGN CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTAIL BUILDINGS EQUIPPED WITH
APPROVED RESIDENTIAL-TYPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Section 1301. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide
alternate code equivalent fire protection for residential occupancies by
the use of fast response fire sprinkler technology.
(b) Scope. When Approved Residential -Type Fire Sprinklers are
installed in accordance with Poudre Fire Authority design criteria in
residential buildings, not otherwise required to be protected by an
approved automatic system, the design and construction modifications of
this chapter may be applied. Occupancies eligible for review under this
chapter are those occupancies defined as R-1 or R-3 and their accessory M
occupancies. Provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to
residential buildings of four or more stories or more than 55 feet in
height.
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms are
defined as follows:
ADJACENT DWELLING UNIT - is a dwelling unit which adjoins
another dwelling unit at some point or along a common line.
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APPROVED RESIDENTIAL-TYPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - is an automatic
fire protection system capable of applying water to a fire in
accordance with the performance criteria of Poudre Fire Authority
for design, installation and maintenance.
Fire Resistance of Exterior Walls
Section 1302. Exterior walls on buildings described in Section 1301
(b) , which are required to be fire-rated due to proximity to property line
(Table 5-A) , may be non-rated when all adjacent dwelling units and adjacent
buildings are protected by an approved residential -type fire sprinkler
system.
Allowable Area Increases and Maximum Height of Buildings and Fire-Resistive
Construction Substitions
Section 1303. Approved residential -type fire sprinklers shall be
considered for the purpose of increasing floor areas, Section 506(c) ;
increasing height, Section 507; and substitution of fire-resistive
construction, Section 508. Substitution for fire-resistive construction
may include dwelling unit separations (Section 1202 (b) . The one-story
increase of Section 507 may be compounded with either increases for
allowable area or fire-resistive construction.
Special Provisions
Section 1304. (a) Group R, Division 1 occupancies more than two (2)
stories in height or having more than 3,000 square foot of floor area above
the first story, may be non-rated up to the limitations of Section 1303,
when an approved residential -type fire sprinkler system is installed.
(b) Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division 1
occupancies that are used in common by tenants, shall be separated from the
rest of the building. This separation may be non-rated when an approved
residential -type fire sprinkler is installed.
(c) An approved fire alarm system as specified in the Uniform Fire
Code will not be required when the building is equipped with an approved
residential -type fire sprinkler system and each dwelling unit does not exit
through an interior corridor. This exception applies only for applicable
buildings as defined in 1301 (b) of this chapter.
Special Hazards
Section 1305. Boiler or central heating plant rooms in Group R,
Division 1 occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building.
This separation need not be one-hour fire-resistive construction provided
the BTU output of the largest single unit does not exceed 400,000 BTU's and
the building is equipped with an approved residential -type fire sprinkler
system. EXCEPTION: A separation shall not be required for such rooms with
equipment servicing only one dwelling unit.
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Mezzanines
Section 1306. The aggregate area of a mezzanine may be one-half the
area of the room in which it is located, without being considered an
additional story and sides adjacent to the room in which it is located may
be closed provided the building is equipped with an approved
residential -type fire sprinkler system and exits from the mezzanine conform
to the requirements of Chapter 33.
Attic Draft Stops
Section 1307. Draft stops must be provided in all attics, mansards,
overhangs, and false fronts. When an approved residential -type fire
sprinkler system is installed the area between draft stops may be 3,000
square feet.
Exits
Section 1308. Every building or portion thereof shall be provided
with exits as required by Chapter 33.
EXCEPTIONS: 1 . When an approved residential -type fire
sprinkler system is installed in buildings eligible for review
under the provisions of this chapter, the second story may be
provided with one exit when the occupant load does not exceed 15
or the number of dwelling units does not exceed 5, whichever is
least restrictive.
2. When an approved residential -type fire sprinkler system is
installed in buildings eligible for review under the provisions
of this chapter, occupants on the third story may have access to
one (1) conforming exit when all exits are exterior and continue
directly to grade level and when a single exit serves no more
than two (2) dwelling units on the third story.
Exit Corridor Rating
Section 1309. In buildings where an approved residential -type fire
sprinkler system is installed in buildings eligible for review under the
provisions of this chapter, walls, ceilings, and floors of corridors in
Group R, Division I occupancies shall be required to be one-hour,
fire-resistive construction when serving an occupant load of 30 or more.
Exit Corridor Doors
Section 1310. In buildings where an approved residential -type fire
sprinkler system is installed under provisions of this chapter, door
openings in corridors serving an occupant load of more than 10, but less
than 30, will be required to have a non-combustible or a solid core, 1-3/8
inch thick door. Doors must be self-closing and equipped with a smoke
gasket to provide a seal where the door meets the top and sides.
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Fire Containment Areas
Section 1311. In buildings where an approved residential -type fire
sprinkler system is installed under the provisions of this chapter, the
requirement for Fire Containment Areas as specified in Section 3801 amended
shall not apply. "
(28) Section 1703 is amended by adding two exceptions to read as
follows:
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1. Such enclosures need not be provided in individual dwelling
units of Group R, Division 1, occupancies when each dwelling
unit is separated by one-hour, fire-resistive construction.
"2. Such enclosures need not be provided when useable space is
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system
in accordance with Chapter 38 or Chapter 13 of this code
whichever is applicable. "
(29) Section 1706(a) is amended by adding an exception as follows:
9. Concealed laundry chutes in dwelling units need not be
enclosed as specified above provided all of the following
conditions are met:
" i . The chute is no more than 4 square feet in
cross-sectional area and
"ii . The chute is constructed of not less than No. 26 gauge,
corrosion resistant sheet steel , and
"iii . Openings are protected with self-closing doors
constructed of not less than No. 26 gauge, corrosion
resistant sheet steel or equivalent material .
"iv. The chute does not pass through more than two floors. "
(30) Section 1711 is amended by the revising the third paragraph and
adding a new fourth paragraph, both to read as follows:
"Open guardrails shall be constructed such that intermediate
rails or balusters are spaced no more than 4 inches apart.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"l . Guardrails constructed with both horizontal and vertical
elements or other multi-directional patterns which prevent a
sphere 6 inches in diameter from passing through.
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"2. Guardrails which will prevent a sphere 12 inches in diameter
from passing through them when located in non-public areas
for production, manufacturing, storage, servicing equipment
or similar uses.
"All area, stair, and light wells adjacent to any building which
are less than 36 inches from an intended walking surface and
deeper than 48-inches below the surrounding ground level creating
an opening greater than 24 inches measured perpendicular from the
building, and having a slope steeper than 2 horizontal to one
vertical shall be barricaded with guardrails conforming to this
section around the entire opening, or be provided with an
equivalent barrier.
"EXCEPTIONS:
'I . The access side of stairways need not be barricaded.
"2. Area wells provided for emergency escape and rescue windows
shall not be obstructed with grates or covers unless such
barricades comply with Section 1204 of this code.
3. Security covers and grates may be used over stairways and
other openings used exclusively for service access or for
admitting light or ventilation. "
(31) Section 1716(4) is amended by the addition thereto of an
exception to read as follows:
4. Mezzanines located within individual dwelling units may be
enclosed. "
(32) Section 1716 is amended by the addition thereto of a paragraph
following the last paragraph thereof to read as follows:
"7. Mezzanines which are devoted entirely to storage or other
similar uses and mezzanines within dwelling units which are
70 square feet or less in floor area may be served by a
permanently installed ladder capable of supporting all
potentially imposed loads. "
(33) Section 1717 is added to read as follows:
"Barriers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
"Sec. 1717. (a) General . The provisions of this section shall
control the design of barriers for outdoor swimming pools, spas
and hot tubs as defined below.
" (b) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms, words and phrases are defined as follows:
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"ABOVEGROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See Definition of Swimming Pool .
"BARRIER is a fence, a wall , a building wall or a combination
thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool intended
to prevent unsupervised access to the swimming pool .
"HOT TUB. See definition of swimming pool .
"IN-GROUND POOL. See definition of swimming pool .
"SPA. See definition of swimming pool .
"SWIMMING POOL is any permanent structure intended for swimming,
diving or recreational bathing that contains water over 24
inches deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and
on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, and does not
include portable spas and hot tubs.
"SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR, is any swimming pool which is not an
indoor pool .
"(c) Requirements. An outdoor swimming pool , including an
in-ground, above-ground or on-ground pool , hot tub or spa shall
be provided with a barrier which shall comply with the
following:
"1 . The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above
grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away
from the swimming pool . The maximum vertical clearances
between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2
inches measured on the side of the barrier which faces
away from the swimming pool . Where the top of the pool
structure is above grade, such as an above-ground pool ,
the barrier may be at ground level or mounted on the top
of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on
the top of pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance
between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of
the barrier shall be 2 inches.
"2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a
4-inch diameter sphere.
"3. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1
and 2 and shall be equipped with a locking device. Access
gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be
self-closing and self-latching.
"(d) Exceptions. A spa or hot tub with a safety cover capable
of supporting 40 pounds or which complies with ASTM ES 13-89,
Emergency Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers
and Labeling Requirements for all Covers for Swimming Pools,
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Spas and Hot Tubs, is exempt from the provisions of this
section. "
(34) Section 1807(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1807(a) Scope. This section shall apply to all Group B,
Division 2 office buildings and Group R, Division I, Occupancies
each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75
feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Such buildings shall be provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 3802(b) and Section
1807(c) ."
(35) Section 2305(d) is amended by the deletion therefrom of the
second paragraph and substitution therefor of the following:
"Potential accumulation of snow at valleys, parapets, roof
structures and offsets in roofs of uneven configuration shall be
considered. Design snowload shall be thirty (30) pounds per
square foot. "
(36) Section 2311(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 2311(b) Basic Wind Speed. The minimum basic wind speed
for determining design wind pressure shall be 100 miles per
hour. "
(37) Section 2516(c)6 is amended by deleting the last sentence thereof
and replacing it with new language to read as follows:
"Where groundwater conditions do not pose a potential for
saturating exposed soil in such spaces, the total free area of
all such ventilation openings shall be a minimum of one square
inch per 10 square feet of under-floor area, with at least two
openings placed as remotely as practical from one another. All
exposed soil within buildings shall be completely covered with
an approved vapor barrier not less than 6-mils thick or
equivalent material . "
(38) Section 2517(h)6 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 2517(h)6. Blocking. Roofing rafters and ceiling joists
shall be supported laterally to prevent rotation and lateral
displacement when required by Section 2506(g) . Roof trusses
shall be supported laterally at points of bearing to prevent
rotation and lateral displacement. "
(39) Section 2903(a) is amended by replacing the first and second
sentences of the second paragraph with the following:
"Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not be steeper than 2
horizontal to 1 vertical , and slopes for permanent fills shall
not be steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical with a maximum
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vertical rise of 12 feet, unless substantiating data justifying
steeper slopes is submitted."
(40) Section 2907(b) is amended by adding an exception as follows:
"3. An addition to a single family dwelling may be supported on
a continuous concrete foundation, eight (8) inches wide that
extends thirty (30) inches below grade and is reinforced with
one (1) #4 bar located not less than three (3) inches nor more
than six (6) inches from the top and one (1) #4 bar located not
less than three (3) inches nor more than six (6) inches from the
bottom. Such foundation shall support no more than a roof load
with a clear span of said roof not exceeding sixteen (16) feet. "
(41) Table 29-A, Foundations for Stud Bearing Walls, Minimum
Requirements, is amended to read as follows:
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"TABLE NO. 29A
FOUNDATION FOR STUD BEARING WALLS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS7
UNDER CONDITIONS NOT REQUIRING SPECIAL DESIGN
DEPTH OF
FOUNDATION
BELOW
THICKNESS OF NATURAL
FOUNDATION SURFACE
WALL (INCHES) OF
# OF GROUND
FLOORS AND
SUPPORTED UNIT HEIGHT WIDTH OF8 THICKNESS FINISH
BY THE MASONRY OF WALL FOOTING OF FOOTING GRADE
FOUNDATION ]. CONCRETE (NOMINAL) (IN FEET) (INCHES) (INCHES) (INCHES)
1 5-1/2 62 3 OR LESS3 16 8 30
7-1/2 82 MORE THAN
3 TO 5, 6
2 Same as Same as Same as 20 10 30
required required required
for 1 for 1 for 1
story story story
3 9-1/2 10 Same as 24 12 30
required
for 1
story
"Footnotes:
"1 . Foundations may also support a roof. A foundation supporting a
roof only, shall be considered as supporting one floor.
"2 The minimum reinforcement for masonry foundations shall be as
follows:
"a) Foundation walls three (3) feet or less in height shall be
reinforced with #4 vertical bars spaced a maximum of 32
inches on center. Vertical bars shall be bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of six (6) inches imbedded a
minimum of three (3) inches below the top of the footing.
All cells containing the vertical reinforcement shall be
filled solidly with grout.
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"b) Foundation walls greater than three (3) feet, to nine (9)
feet in height shall be reinforced with #5 vertical bars
spaced a maximum of 32 inches on center. Vertical bars shall
be bent so as to form a minimum horizontal extension of six
(6) inches imbedded aminimum of three (3) inches below the
top of the footing. All cells containing the vertical
reinforcement shall be filled solidlywith grout.
"c) Horizontal reinforcement shall consist of approved wire
reinforcement with a minimum of 9 gauge side and cross runs.
Such reinforcement shall be laid continuously in alternate
bed joints.
"d) The top course of foundation walls shall be a bond beam
course. Bond beam courses for walls three (3) feet or less
in height shall be reinforced with one #4 bar. Bond beam
courses for walls three (3) to nine (9) feet in height shall
be reinforced with two #4 bars. Vertical bars shall be tied
to the bond beam longitudinal bars.
3. Concrete foundation walls three (3) feet or less in height shall
be reinforced with one (1) #4 bar located not less than three (3)
inches nor more than six (6) inches from the top of the wall and
one (1) #4 bar located not less than three (3) inches nor more
than six (6) inches from the bottom of the wall . The bars shall
be centered within the width of the wall .
"4. Concrete foundation walls more than three (3) feet and less than
five (5) feet in height shall be reinforced with three (3) #4 bars
equally spaced with the top and bottom bar not less than three (3)
inches nor more than six (6) inches from the top and bottom of the
wall . The bars shall be placed not less than one and one-half
(1-1/2) inch from the vertical edges of the wall .
"5. Concrete foundation walls five (5) feet and less than seven (7)
feet in height shall be reinforced with four (4) #4 bars equally
spaced with the top and bottom bar not less than three (3) inches
nor more than six (6) inches from the top and bottom of the wall .
The bars shall be placed not less than one and one-half (1-1/2)
inches from the vertical edge.
"6. Concrete foundation walls between seven (7) feet and nine (9) feet
in height shall be reinforced with five (5) #4 bars equally spaced
with the top and bottom bar not less than three (3) inches nor
more than six (6) inches from the top and bottom of the wall . The
bars shall be placed not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) inches
from the vertical edge.
7. Concrete foundation walls greater than nine (9) feet in height
shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer.
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8. Minimum requirements for conditions not requiring an engineered
foundation design or when an engineered foundation design is not
provided. Foundations subject to excessive surcharge loads or
lateral pressures created by unstable soil or groundwater
conditions or where expansive soil swelling pressures exceed 500
pounds per square foot, shall be designed by an engineer licensed
in this State to practice as such and in accordance with Section
2905.
"9. An acceptable method to prevent movement of the foundation wall on
the footing shall be provided. "
(42) Section 3208(b)3 is amended by the addition thereto of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
"Asphalt shingles shall be of an interlocking or self-sealing
type or shall be sealed down with an approved material . "
(43) Table No. 32-B-1 Shingle Application, Asphalt and Fiberglass
Shingles is amended to revise the entire subheading labeled
"UNDERLAYMENT" to read as follows:
"2: 12 to less than 4:12 , 4: 12 and over
"UNDERLAYMENT
Underlayment shall consist of two One layer of Type
layers of Type 15 felt applied shingle 15 felt lapped 2 inches
fashion. Starting with an 18-inch horizontally and 4 inches
wide sheet and a 36-inch wide sheet vertically to shed water,
over it at the eaves solid cemented starting with one layer #40
together with approved cementing coated glass base sheet, under
materials extending from the eaves up layment starter course shall
slope to a line 24 inches inside the be applied from the eaves up-
building. Thereafter, subsequent to a line 12 inches inside
sheets shall be lapped 19 inches the exterior wall line with
horizontally until the roof is completely all laps cemented together.
covered. As an alternate to the starter The previous alternate ap-
course underlayment method above, an proved membrane may also be
approved membrane may be used. used as the underlayment
starter course. "
(44) Table No. 32-B-2, Shingle or Shake Application, is amended to
delete the entire line labeled "Temperate Climate" under the
heading, "UNDERLAYMENT", to revise "UNDERLAYMENT" under the
column labeled "Wood Shakes" and to revise the entries labeled
"Deck Requirement" to read as follows:
"DECK REQUIREMENT Shakes and shingles shall be applied over
solid sheathing. Sheathing shall conform
to Sections 2516(i ) and 2517(h)7.
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UNDERLAYMENT Shakes shall be applied over an
underlayment of not less than Type 15
felt with not less than 18-inch-wide
strips of not less than Type 30 felt
shingled between each course in such a
manner that no felt is exposed to the
weather below the shake butts, or shakes
shall be applied over an underlayment
consisting of not less than two
layers of Type 30 felt applied shingle
fashion.
An underlayment starter course consisting
of two layers of felt applied
shingle fashion shall be installed and
solid cemented together with approved
cementing material between the plies
extending from the eave up the roof to
a line 36 inches inside the exterior
wall line of the building. As an
alternate to the underlayment starter
course, an approved membrane may be
used provided nationally recognized
listing and testing data is submitted. "
(45) Table No. 32-D-1 Roofing Tile Application for All Tiles is
amended to delete the line labeled "Other Climate Areas" and
revise the line labeled "UNDERLAYMENT" to read as follows:
2-1/2:12 to less that 3:12 3:12 and over
"UNDERLAYMENT
Built-up roofing membrane, three plies One layer heavy-duty felt or Type
minimum, applied per Section 3208(b)4. 30 felt side lapped 2 inches and
Surfacing not required. end lapped 6 inches, starting
with two layers of underlayment
applied shingle fashion solidly
cemented together with approved
cementing materials extending
upslope from the eaves to a line
24-inches inside the exterior
wall line. Alternate approved
membranes noted in Table
No. 32-B-1 may be used for
starter course underlayment. "
(46) Table No 32-D-2, Clay or Concrete Roofing Tile Application
Interlocking Tile with Projecting Anchor Lugs, is amended to
delete the line labeled "Other Climates" .
(47) Revise Section 3304(b) by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
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"Where access for the physically handicapped must be provided as
determined by Chapter 33, at least one accessible door shall be
provided with a power-assisted door, or shall , once set in
motion, be fully opened when subjected to a 8.5-pound force.
This door shall be identified with the international symbol of
accessibility."
(48) Section 3304(c) is amended to read as follows:
" (c) Type of Lock or Latch. Exit doors shall be openable from
the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort and require no more than one operation
for opening at all times the building or room served is
occupied. Manually operated edge or surfaced-mounted flush
bolts and surface bolts are prohibited except as otherwise
stated below. Approved automatic flush bolts and may be
used on exit door pairs provided the door leaf having such
devices has no knob, handle, push bar or similar hardware.
"EXCEPTIONS:
"l . Exit doors serving individual dwelling units need not
comply with this section.
"2. In Group B Occupancies, key-locking hardware may be
used on the main exit when the main exit consists of a
single door or pair of doors if there is a readily
visible, durable sign on or adjacent to the door
stating THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS
HOURS. The sign shall be in letters not less than 1
inch high on a contrasting background. When unlocked
the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors,
must be free to swing without operation of any
latching device.
"3. Exit doors from buildings or rooms having an occupant
load of 10 or less may have a night latch dead bolt
security chain, or other security a device which can
be readily inactivated provided a sign conforming to
"exception 2" above is posted.
"4. One leaf of a pair of exterior doors or one leaf of a
pair of doors which serve a single tenant space, may
be inactivated with manual edge or surface bolts
provided such doors serve only those buildings or
portions thereof having an occupant load of ten or
less or serve Group B occupancies having an occupant
load of less than 50. In addition, the inactivated
leaf shall not have any knob handle, push bar, or
similar hardware and the leaf shall be clearly
identified as not being usable for exit purposes. No
door leaf that is required for exit width shall be
inactivated. "
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(49) Section 3304(1) is amended by the addition thereto of two
exceptions to read as follows:
4. Doors which are provided for access only and are not
required for exit purposes need not conform to this chapter,
provided such doors cannot be construed as exits.
"5. Doors which are rendered inoperable and are not required for
exit purposes by this code shall have all hardware and
closers removed and shall be made to resemble the adjacent
wall or be provided with an obvious barricade. "
(50) Section 3305(g) is amended by rewording "exception 5. " to read as
follows:
5. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive
construction as specified herein within Group B occupancies
provided all the following conditions are met:
"i . The building does not exceed three stories in height,
and
"ii . The building is protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system throughout, and,
"iii . An approved automatic evacuation alarm, which is
activated by operation of the sprinkler system, is
installed throughout. "
(51) Section 3306(b) is amended by adding an exception to the first
paragraph to read as follows:
"EXCEPTION: Private stairways serving an occupant load of less
than 10 may be no less than 30 inches in width."
(52) Section 3306(j) the first sentence of the second paragraph is
amended to read as follows:
"The top of handrails shall be placed not less than 32 inches
nor more than 38 inches above the nosing of the treads. "
(53) Section 3307(b) is amended by rewording as follows:
" (b) Width. The required width shall be as required for
stairways, except that when required by Table 33-A for
accessibility to physically handicapped individuals, the minimum
width shall be 36 inches. "
(54) Section 3403 is amended by replacing the first sentence with the
following:
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"Annealed and ordinary glass shall be protected by screens
installed below the glazing.
(55) Section 3403 is amended by deleting the last sentence of the
first paragraph and adding the following:
"When multiple-layer glazing systems are used and the layer
facing the interior is laminated, wired, or tempered glass, a
protective screen need not be installed below the skylight. "
(56) Section 3703(f) is amended by the deletion therefrom of the
second paragraph and the substitution therefor of the following:
"All incinerator chimneys and chimneys and vents for fireplaces,
stoves and other solid-fuel burning appliances shall terminate in
a spark arrestor approved for the use. "
( 57 ) Section 3801 (c) is amended by the addition thereto in
alphabetical sequence of the definition of "Fire Containment
Area" to read as follows:
"FIRE CONTAINMENT AREA is a portion of a story or basement which
is totally enclosed by a smoke and draft barrier of not less
than 1-hour, fire resistive construction. All door openings
penetrating such fire-containment areas shall be protected by a
tight-fitting, smoke and draft control assembly as specified in
Section 3305(h)l except that such doors shall be automatic
closing by actuation of a smoke detector in accordance with
Section 4306(b) . Openings other than doors and ducts shall be
protected as specified in Section 3305(h)2. and shall be limited
to a maximum of 25 percent of any one wall . All duct
penetrations shall be protected by dampers as specified in
Section 4306 except that such dampers shall be automatic closing
by actuation of a smoke detector.
"Walls which comprise such fire containment area and which also
function as a required one-hour fire-resistive corridor wall
meeting the requirements of Section 3305(g) , and serving as an
exit corridor for office use tenant spaces which do not exceed
3000 square feet in a single tenant space may have openings that
comply with Section 3305 (h) . "
(58) Section 3802(b) is amended by the addition thereto in numerical
sequence of two subsections to read as follows:
" 5 . In all buildings which are not divided into fire
containment areas as specified in Table 38-B.
6. In all buildings which are 4 stories and above, or more
than 55 feet in height."
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(59) Section 38O2(b)1 is amended by the addition thereto of the
following exception after the first paragraph thereof to read as
follows:
"EXCEPTION: An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall not be
required in a Group R, Division 1 basement, provided that the
following conditions exist:
"1 . The basement area is accessory to and incorporated within an
individual dwelling unit.
"2. The individual basement area does not exceed 1500 square
feet of floor area.
3. Individual dwelling unit is separated by one-hour fire
resistive construction.
(60) Table 38-8, Maximum Allowable Fire-Containment Area, is added to
read as follows:
TABLE 38-B MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FIRE-CONTAINMENT AREA (IN SQUARE FEET)
Occupancy Types of Construction
I II III IV V
F.R. R.R. 1 HR. N 1 HR. N H.T. 1 HR. N
A) 1 10,000 10,000 ---------------NOT PERMITTED-----------------
A) 2-2. 1 10,000 10,000 5,000 N.P. 5,000 N.P. 5,000 5,000 N.P.
A) 3-4 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
B) 1-2-3 10,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 7,000 5,000
B) 4 20,000 20,000 10,000 7,000 10,000 7,000 10,000 10,000 5,000
E) 10,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 7,000 5,000
R) 1 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
H) 4 10,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 7,000 5,000
(61) Chapter 51 is amended by adding a new section 5107 to read as
follows:
"Emergency Operation
"Section 5107. (a) General . For purposes of this subsection,
reference to "ANSI Code: is the "ANSI/ASME A17. 1 Code 1981
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, published by the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers. "
" (b) Commandeering Switch. In other than dwelling units, all
elevators shall be provided with emergency recall switches near
their entrances on main floors of each building and in the cars
as specified in "Section 211 .3(a) . " of the ANSI Code."
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"(c) Smoke Detection. Smoke detectors and automatic return
shall be provided as specified in "Section 211 .3(a)" of the ANSI
Code."
"(d) Emergency Operation Keys. Keys for emergency operation
shall be provided as specified in "Section 211 .3(a)" of the ANSI
Code. "
(62) Section 5103(d)7 is amended by changing the first sentence of the
second paragraph to read as follows:
"The center line of the alarm button and emergency stop switch
shall be at a nominal 35 inches, and the highest floor button no
higher than 48 inches from the floor. "
(63) Section 5103(d)9 is amended by changing the first sentence of the
second paragraph to read as follows:
"If a telephone is provided, it shall be located a maximum of 48
inches from the floor with a minimum cord length of 29 inches. "
(64) Section 5207(a)6 is amended by the addition thereto of the
following exception #2 to read as follows:
"2. In Group R, Division 1, apartment house and Division 3
Occupancies, the minimum separation may be 18 inches. "
(65) Section 5406(d) is amended by replacing exception #5 with the
following:
5. Glazing in walls and doors of shower and bathtub enclosures
when either one of the following conditions exist:
"i . Any portion of such glazing is within 60 inches above the
drain inlet of a tub and/or shower.
"ii . Any portion of such glazing is within 48 inches of the
nearest interior surface of a bathtub.
(66) The Appendix Chapter 11 is adopted, and amended by adding an
exception at the end of Item 4 of Section 1107 to read as
follows:
"EXCEPTION: Greenhouses and similar structures attached to Group
R occupancies for the purpose of providing light and ventilation
and do not exceed 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit may
be classified as Group R occupancies."
(67) The Appendix Chapters 49 and 55 are hereby adopted.
(68) Chapter 12, Division H of the Appendix is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
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a. Section 1224 (a) General is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings or portions of buildings classified as Group R,
Division 4 may be constructed of any materials allowed by
this code. "
b. Secton 1224(b) Special Provisions, is amended to read as
follows:
"Group R, Division 4 Occupancies shall be provided with
automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
Appendix III-E of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and
amended by the City of Fort Collins. "
c. Section 1226 is amended by deleting subsection (b)1 . Number
of exits.
(69) Chapter 32 of the Appendix is adopted, and amended by deleting
Sec. 3210.
(70) Chapter 53 of the Appendix is adopted, and amended by adding
subsection " (c)" to Section 5301 to read as follows:
"(c) Alternate Provisions. In lieu of providing calculations to
verify compliance with the requirements in the above standards
for buildings identified as "Type A-1 and Type A-2" residential
buildings, the following provisions shall be considered as
acceptable practice:
"1 . All insulated wall cavities forming the exterior thermal
envelope above the foundation of any such building shall
have a minimum, total combined "R-value" of "R-17" for all
of the materials comprising the wall assembly, provided the
average amount of exposed foundation above the adjoining
ground level does not exceed six (6) inches.
"2. All insulated roof/ceiling framing cavities forming the
exterior thermal envelope of any such building shall have a
minimum, total combined "R-value" of "R-38" for all of the
materials comprising the assembly. Openings in such roofs
such as skylights and plumbing and mechanical vents shall
not exceed five (5) percent of the total roof area.
"3. Slab-on-grade floors in heated spaces shall be provided
with insulation having a minimum "R-value" of "R-7" which
extends twenty-four (24) inches below grade along the
perimeter of every such floor forming the exterior thermal
envelope.
"4. All exterior windows and skylights shall be double-glazed.
All exterior doors shall have an overall "R-value" of not
less than "R-4" . The total area of all such windows and
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doors shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total
exterior wall area,and have the following maximum air
infiltration rates:
windows . . . 0.34 cfm per foot of operable sash crack
doors . . .0.50 cfm per square foot of door area
"5. Excessive air infiltration shall be restricted by sealing
in an approved manner all exterior joints in the exterior
thermal envelope of any such building, such as around
window anddoor frames, between exterior wall plates and
foundations, exterior penetrations for utilities mechanical
and plumbing vents. In addition, all windows and doors
shall have weather stripping installed around all openings.
"6. Gas fired heating equipment in all such buildings shall
have a minimum combustion efficiency rating of eighty (80)
percent.
"7. Any such building evaluated using the City of Fort Collins'
ENERGY SCORE HOME ENERGY RATING PROGRAM and achieving an
ENERGY SCORE of G-70 for gas heating equipment E-65 for
electric heating equipment shall be considered as meeting
the provisions of this standard.
Section 5-28. Definitions.
The following terms as used in the Uniform Building Code, shall have
the meanings indicated:
Building Official shall be synonymous with the Building Permits and
Inspections Administrator.
This jurisdiction, municipality, or city shall mean the City of Fort
Collins.
Section 5-29. Violations and penalties.
The following section of the Uniform Building Code contains a penalty
clause, which is amended to read as follows:
"205. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or
demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the
city or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the
provisions of this code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and
subject to penalties set forth in Sec. 1-15 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins. "
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered
published in summary form this 15th day of May, A.D. 1990, and to be
presented for final passage on the 5th day of June, A.D. 1990.
(J
May r
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading t is 5th day of June, A.D. 1990.
Mayor
TTEST:
City Clerk
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