City of Sierra Vista2015 Major code changePresentationWelcome and thank you for attendingThis presentation will cover

Major IRC changesIBC & other code handoutsDiscussions for City Amendments

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Table 301.2(1)Wind design has changed from 90 to 115 for our

region97% of the country is now 115 mph wind category. This doesn’t

effect much. Chapter 6 tables are basically the same.

301.3 Story HeightThe exception for wall bracing increases were taken out

Other story heights changed to 11’ 7”

Table 302.1(1)Small changes to minimum fire separation distance

304.1- Habitable roomsTook out 120 sq ft rule- “All habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 sq ft”

315.3 NEW

C/O detectors –”Where a fuel burning appliance is located within a bedroom or it’s attached bathroom, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed within the bedroom

Now <3 feet &3 feet - was 5’

Add <2 feet -not allowed

NEW 324Solar- brought in Fire Code requirements

for accessible clearances on roofs- no change

NEW 326All pool and spa requirements

are now in the

International Pool & Spa Code

403.1 footing tables and figuresNEW figures with references

602.10 Braced Walls

602.10.3(1)- use the 115 mph wind charts(from301.2(1)) very little change- formulas still the same- all prescriptive methods for BWL & BWP remain the same

But be careful on the wall height 11’7” now for wind and seismic (301.3)

602.12Simplified wall bracing

This section now applies to our area- Exposure C

The design must include all the criteria listed in 602.12

602.12- Other methods not allowed- must meet all the requirements

1. No more than 3 stories

2. Floors not cantilevered more than 24”

3. 10’ Max wall height

4. 15’ Max eave-to-ridge height

5. ½” gyp board on interior

6. Exposure B or C (SV)

7. Seismic A, B (SV) or C

8. No cripple walls in the 3rd story

602.12.1- Circumscribed Rectangle- 60’ max per side (all encompassing)

602.12.2- Min. Sheathing either 3/8 wood or ½ fiber board- NO mixing methods

602.12.3- Bracing units- Exterior only, full height, no openings, no offsets

1. Full shear- minimum 3’ bracing unit

2. Intermittent shear- 4’ bracing unit

602.12.3.1- no contributing length narrower than required

602.12.4- Required number of BU- table 602.12.4

602.12.5- Placement of BU’s

1. Less than 12’ from a wall corner

2. less than 20’ between BU’s

3. Walls 8’ and greater, no less than one BU

602.12.6- Narrow panels methods for;

- CS-G 50% of required BU (garage)

- CS-PF 75% of required BU (Full shear)

- ABW & PFH- 100% of required BU

- PFG- 75% of required BU

Sections 606, 607, 608 &609Organized into one section- 606 General Masonry

Construction

802 tablesAll 802 tables have small changes to spans

-Chapter 11- Energy EfficiencyThe amendment still applies for Energy Code

requirements. The City is still on the 2006 Chapter 11Energy section of the IRC.

1411.4Condensate pump- when the pump fails, it shuts off the

equipment it serves.

1502.4.2The amendment still remains- no screws in the dryer duct.

Chapter 23

Was Solar Energy Systems, now Solar Thermal Energy Systems

2301.4

Heat transfer liquids- no Ethylene Glycol in closed PV water heaters

2439.7.2

Again, no screws in the dryer duct.

2502.1

Test of UG plumbing system-

Entire system replace shall be

internally examined.

2708.2

Shower drain now specified as 1 ½”

2802New thermostatic mixing valve for solar thermal

2901.2 Identification of

Non potable water

systems

2906.4.1Sewer/water separation- 5’ if listed pipe is not used

Table 3001.1(2) took out asbestos

2910, 2911, 2912 & 2913 ALL NEW

New non potable water, reuse, rainwater collection and reclaimed water usage requirements

3005.2.- Clean outs required2.2- building sewers, c/o manholes2.3- took out inside or outside2.9- Clearance to obstructions for differing pipe sizes18” & 36”2.10- no concealed c/o

New 3009Subsurface landscaping irrigation

3405.4Panel board indoor or outdoorOutdoor, nothing in the required space

Most changes to chapter 36 & 39Most changes are just adjusting to 2014 NEC

4204.3Conductive surface in a poolUpdated from 2014 NEC

IRC Appendix G- DeletedAll pool regulations are now in the International Pool & Spa CodeAll the same regulations andamendments- save the electrical

Major local amendment changes

IRC local amendment #4

At section 105.1, add section 105.1.1;

“Permit requirements based on size for accessory, detached structure-

-0-200 sq. ft. – permit required; only plot plan required, no plans.

-201-399 sq. ft.- - permit and construction plans required; foundation with minimum 8” turn down, 1- #4 cont., std AB’s, UFER.

-Exception: In lieu of required foundation, an engineered anchoring system prepared by an Arizona Registered Design Professional may be used.

-400+ sq. ft. – permit and construction plans required; full foundation and UFER

(All from City standards already in place)

IBC local Amendment #17

At Section 708.1, insert number 6 to read: Walls separating tenant spaces. Except in existing buildings where the occupancy change does not increase the hazard level based on life and fire risk.

IMC local amendment #8

At section 202, add the definition, “Warming Kitchen- A facility or portion thereof, for the utilization of domestic cooking appliances used to reheat precooked and/or pre-prepared meals.

IMC local Amendment #10

At section 507.1.2, insert after the paragraph, “Exception- Domestic cooking appliances used in a “Warming Kitchen”. Domestic appliances must still meet the provisions of section 505.

This ends the major 2015 changesAll other code changes have been compiled for

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