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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0876.001 2008-2010KENNETH G. GOODENOW County Clerk County of Hawai `i Office of the County Clerk 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961 -8255 • Fax (808) 961 -8912 July 20, 2010 TO: J Yoshimoto, Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council FROM: *enneth Goodenow, County Clerk y RE: Bill 270; Ramseyer Format Version of Amendments to International Building Code 2006 Edition Bill 270 repeals Chapter 5 of the Hawaii County Code (Building), and provides a new Chapter 5, which in part adopts the International Building Code 2006 Edition (IBC), with certain amendments. Those amendments are cleanly incorporated into Bill 270, as they would appear in the County Code should Bill 270 be enacted as an ordinance. Amendments to the IBC, as provided in Section 2 of Bill 270 (codified as article 3, section 5 -71 of the County Code), are indicated below via Ramseyer format. This Ramseyer format version of the amendments is provided for illustrative purposes only. NOTE: Chapter 11 of the IBC is proposed for repeal in its entirety to be replaced with new language (Item (14) herein). Chapter 11 consists of roughly 13 pages of text that have not been added to this document as bracketed and stricken through. For reference to Chapter 11, please see pages 235 -247 of the IBC. Similarly, Item (24) herein repeals IBC Section 1705, which contains nearly two pages of text. Section 1705 has also been omitted from this document. Please see IBC pages 336- 338 for the full text of Section 1705. The amendments to the International Building Code 2006 Edition, as contained in Section 2 of Bill 270, read as follows (material to be deleted is bracketed and stricken through; material to be added is underscored): (1) Amending Section 202. Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions: "BUILDING. A building is anv structure used or intended for supporting any use or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to any structure mounted on wheels such as a trailer, wagon or vehicle which is parked and stationary for any 24 -hour period, and is used for business or living purposes; provided, howe that the term RODNEY OSHIRO Deputy County Clerk C_ *Y, C= - 1 ._ Com!u. too. g - 7(o• I Raf. To: W l R_ C, Ref. Date JUL 2 0 2010 shall not include a push cart or push wagon which is readily movable and which does not exceed 25 square feet in area, nor shall the term include a trailer or vehicle, used exclusively for the purpose of selling any commercial product therefrom, which hold a vehicle license and actually travels on public or private streets. BUILDING OFFICIAL is the director of the County department of public works or the director's authorized deputy. CARPORT is a private garage which is at least 100 percent open on one side and with 50 percent net openings on another side or which is provided with an equivalent of such openings on two or more sides. A private garage which is 100 percent open on one side and 25 percent open on another side with the latter opening so located to provide adequate cross ventilation may be considered a carport when approved by the building official. EXISTING BUILDING is a building for which a legal building permit has been issued, or one which complied with this Code in effect at the time the building was erected. FAMILY shall be as defined in the Zoning Code except that a nursing care home or other similar facility with not more than five patients may be considered a family under this code. FIRE CODE. The State Fire Code as adopted by the State Fire Council." (2) Amending Section 308.2. Section 308.2 is amended to read as follows: "308.2 Group I -1. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof housing more than 16 persons, on a 24 -hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment that provides personal care services[.] in an assisted livin fg acility_. The residents participate in fire drills, are self starting, and may require some physical assistance from up to one staff to reach a point of safety in an emergency situation. Facilities with residents who require assistance by more than one staff member, are not self starting, who are bedridden beyond 14 days, or require intermittent nursing care beyond 45 days, shall reside on the first floor in all Type III, IV. and V construction. or shall be classified as Grout) 1 -2. P',1i.2C 12 0 t' -? Rolnsc7 cr lorme tt .l rrwiii hnc m.c ro 2000 1P( pry lr Ocr! io bill ' � 1 Ce iigf e g tee f: e ,e:l't' v C t r-e h a bilit a ti on f 'l't' A le h l and d rug ente !`,.., le fneil: tie A facility such as the above with five -or fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R -3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. A facility such as above, housing at least six and not more than 16 persons, shall be classified as Group R -4." (3) Amending Section 308.3. Section 308.3 is amended to read as follows: "308.3 Group I -2. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for personal, medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or custodial care on a 24 -hour basis of more than five persons who are not capable of self - preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Hospitals Nursing homes (both intermediate -care facilities and skilled nursing facilities) Mental hospitals Detoxification facilities Specialized Alzheimer's Facilities or areas Assisted Livinjz Facilities (with residents beyond group I -1 limitations for capability) A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons shall be classified as Group R -3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2." (4) Amending Section 310.1. Section 310.1 is amended to read as follows: "310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I or when not regulated by the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. Residential occupancies shall include the following: R -1 Residential occupancies [ ] where the occupants are primarily transient in nature, including: Boarding houses (transient) Hotels (transient) Motels (transient) R -2 Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, and facilities providing personal care services that have residents that are capable of self evacuation in an emergency situation including: Apartment houses Boarding houses (not transient) Page ol2" /t�arr��c�ler lz�r�rtct� 9��rt����.lrlr��ra�� to 2000 ILA(" ,/,c prol-ided it) Bill 2_0 Convents Dormitories Facilities providing personal care services (with residents that are capable of self evacuation) Fraternities and sororities Hotels (nontransient) Monasteries Motels (nontransient) Vacation timeshare properties [ Gongr-ega4e livi f eilities with Facilities providing_ personal care services with 16 or fewer occupants are permitted to comply with the construction requirements for Group R -3. R -3 Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R -1, R -2, R -4 or I including: Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units. Adult facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Child care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer persons. Adult and child care facilities that are within a single - family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code[.] in accordance with Section 101.2. R -4 Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for occupancy as [ r-esidential ea ]assisted living facilities including more than five but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff. Residents shall meet the ability to evacuate requirements and other limitations as required in Group I -1. Group R -4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R -3, except as otherwise provided for in this code, or shall comply with the International Residential Code." (5) Amending Section 310.2. The definition of "Personal Care Service" in Section 310.2 is amended to read as follows: "PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of residents who do not require chronic or convalescent health, medical or nursing care. Personal care involves responsibility for the safety of the resident while inside the building. The types of facilities providing_ personal care services shall include, but not be limited to the following: assisted living facilities, residential care facilities halfway houses group homes congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities alcohol and drug abuse centers and convalescent facilities. Pa 1�'crrit���t ei formal , III/ /id"Ients to 2000 IM r�r�n rr�t �,' in Dill "10 (6) Amending Section 310.2. The definition of "Residential Care /Assisted Living Facilities" in Section 310.2 is amended to read as follows: "[ ]ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24 -hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides personal care services[...] and are licensed by the State. I T-he ° nts afe eae ab le of r° n dine to a (7) Adding Section 310.3. Section 310.3 is added as an interim provision until the International Residential Codes are adopted, to read as follows: " 310.3.1 Dwellings and Lodging Houses. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less). 310.3.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area. Buildings or parts of building classed Group R because of the use or character of the occupancy shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in Table 503 and shall not exceed allowable height as allowed by the IBC. 310.3.3 Location on Property. For fire- resistive protection of exterior walls and openings, as determined by location on property, see Section 503, Section 601, Section 704, Section 705 and Section 715 of the IBC 310.3.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escapes. Exits shall be provided as specified in Chapter 10. Access to, and egress from, buildings required to be accessible shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11. Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable window or door approved for emergency escape or rescue which shall open directly into a public street public alley, yard or exit court. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. All escape or rescue windows shall have a minimum net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear openable height dimension shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear openable width dimension shall be 20 inches. When windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue they shall have a finished sill height of not more than 44 inches above the floor. Bars, riles grates or similar devices may be installed on emergency escape or rescue windows or doors, provided: i'a.,e � of'- Rom c for mat , IInc rrclnrents to 2000 IM', cr.c Pro ritler./ il! 81il 2 _tt residential beafd r � �> and ear-e € 4eilities, assisted living t�6ar�fa iliti h 1. biit. rr 9uJCS �vir @ ✓ir �r r cTS6cia-l�crru l l� airccutf6n (7) Adding Section 310.3. Section 310.3 is added as an interim provision until the International Residential Codes are adopted, to read as follows: " 310.3.1 Dwellings and Lodging Houses. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less). 310.3.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area. Buildings or parts of building classed Group R because of the use or character of the occupancy shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in Table 503 and shall not exceed allowable height as allowed by the IBC. 310.3.3 Location on Property. For fire- resistive protection of exterior walls and openings, as determined by location on property, see Section 503, Section 601, Section 704, Section 705 and Section 715 of the IBC 310.3.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escapes. Exits shall be provided as specified in Chapter 10. Access to, and egress from, buildings required to be accessible shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11. Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable window or door approved for emergency escape or rescue which shall open directly into a public street public alley, yard or exit court. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. All escape or rescue windows shall have a minimum net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear openable height dimension shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear openable width dimension shall be 20 inches. When windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue they shall have a finished sill height of not more than 44 inches above the floor. Bars, riles grates or similar devices may be installed on emergency escape or rescue windows or doors, provided: i'a.,e � of'- Rom c for mat , IInc rrclnrents to 2000 IM', cr.c Pro ritler./ il! 81il 2 _tt (1) The devices are equipped with approved released mechanisms which are openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort; and (2) The building is equipped with smoke detectors installed in accordance with Section 310.3.10. Exceptions: (1) Glass jalousie blade windows and fixed glass may be used for emergency e scap e or rescue. (2) Escape or rescue windows in Group R Division 1 Occupancies opening into an exterior exit balcony serving more than two dwelling units or hotel guest rooms shall have a finished sill height not more than 68 inches above the floor. 310.3.5 Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. (a) General. For the purpose of determining the he light or ventilation required by this section, any room may be considered as a portion of an adjoining room when 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. Exterior openings for natural light or ventilation required by this section shall open directly onto a public way or a yard or court located on the same lot as the building. Exceptions: (1 ) Required windows may pen into a roofed porch where the op rch: (A) Abuts a public way, yard or court; and (B) Has a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet; and (C) Has a longer side at least 65 percent open and unobstructed. (2) Skylights. (b) Light. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed opening with an area not less than one tenth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 5 square feet. (c) Ventilation. Guest rooms and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of an openable exterior opening with an area of not less than one twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 5 square feet. In lieu of required exterior opening for natural ventilation,a mechanical ventilating system may be provided. Such system shall be capable of providing two air changes per hour in all guest rooms Pa , -�c 6 o1' 2' licr�tzti��t ch 1vr ri�cr� 1 rt�����clrrlc�rt�s to `006 113C.', cts provided in hill ' -0 dormitories, habitable rooms and in public corridors. One fifth of the air supply shall be taken from the outside. 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 of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 11/2 square feet. In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation in bathrooms containing a bathtub or shower or combination thereof, 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. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 3 feet from any opening into the building. Bathrooms which contain only a water closet or lavatory or combination thereof, and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. (d) Sanitation. Every building shall be provided with at least one water closet. Hotels or subdivisions thereof where both sexes are accommodated shall contain at least two separate toilet facilities which are conspicuously identified for male or female use each of which contains at least one water closet. The water closet stool shall be located in a clear space not less than 30 inches in width The clear space in front of the water closet stool shall not be less than 24 inches. Dwellings shall be provided with a kitchen equipped with a kitchen sink. Dwelling units congregate residences and lodging houses shall be provided with a bathroom equipped with facilities consisting of a water closet, lavatory and either a bathtub or shower. Each sink lavatory and either a bathtub or shower shall be equipped with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation. No dwelling or dwelling unit containing two or more guests rooms shall have room arrangements such that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for use by occupants of more than one sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room, nor shall room arrangements be such that access to a sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room or a bathroom or water closet compartment. 310.3.6 Yards and Courts. (a) Scope. This section shall apply to yards and courts having required windows opening therein. (b) Yards. Yards shall not be less than 3 feet in width for one -story and two -story buildings. For buildings more than two stories in height the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate of 1 foot for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height, the required width of the yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories (c) Courts shall not be less than 3 feet in width. Courts having windows opening on opposite sides shall not be less than 6 feet in width Courts bounded on three or more sides by the walls of the building shall not be less than 10 feet in length unless bounded on one end by a public P',igc 7 of'-' Rom (c 'er /iwmot ,Iran /mews io 20(16 IB(', us prmvidet.l in hill 2 -0 way or yard. For buildings more than two stories in height, the court shall be increased 1 foot in width and 2 feet in length for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height, the required dimensions shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories Adequate access shall be provided to the bottom of all courts for cleaning_ purposes. Every court more than two stories in height shall be provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom not less than 10 square feet in area and leading to the exterior of the building unless abutting a yard or public way. The construction of the air intake shall be as required for the court walls of the building, but in no case shall be less than one -hour fire resistive. 310.3.7 Room dimensions. (a) Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling hei hg t of not less than 7 feet 6 inches except as otherwise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at 48 inches or more on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the deck supported by these members, provided that the bottom of the members is not less than 7 feet above the floor. If any room in a building has a sloping g eiling the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in only one half the area thereof. No portion of the room measuring less than 5 feet from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof. If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet. (b) Floor Area. Dwelling units and congregate residences shall have at least one room which shall have not less than 120 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms except kitchens shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet. Efficiency dwelling units shall comply with the requirements of Section 310.3.8. (c) Width. Habitable rooms other than kitchen shall not be less than 7 feet in any dimension. 310.3.8 Efficiency Dwellings Units. An efficiency dwelling unit shall conform to the requirements of the code except as herein provided: (1) The unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square feet of superficial floor area. An additional 100 square feet of superficial floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two. (2) The unit shall be provided with a separate closet. Pa <dc 8 01' 2 l<',i iNever lol . 11IaI - . 1r72c')9c;trrerlts to 2000 IM" as provided in Bill -0 (3) The unit sha be_vrr ovided w ith a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches in front. Light ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided. ( 4) The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower. 310.3.9 Shaft and Exit Enclosures. Exits shall be enclosed as specified in Section 1020. Elevator shafts, vent shafts, dumbwaiter shafts, clothes chutes and other vertical openings shall be enclosed and the enclosure shall be as specified in Section 707. 310.3.10 Smoke Detectors. (a) General. Dwelling units, congregate residences and hotel or lodging house guest rooms that are used for sleeping purposes shall be provided- with smoke detectors. Detectors shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's instructions. (b) Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R Occupancies. When the valuation of an addition, alteration or repair to a Group "R Occupancy sleeping room exceeds $1,000 and a permit is required, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with subsections (c), (d , and e) of this section. (c) Power Source. In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. The detector shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Smoke detectors may be solely battery operated when installed in existing buildings; or in buildings without commercial power, or in buildings which undergo alterations, repairs or additions regulated by subsection (b) of this section. (d) Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area ig ving access to each separate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one story and in dwellings with basements, a detector shall be installed on each story and in the basement. In dwelling units where a story or basement split into two or more levels, the smoke detector shall be installed on the upper level, except that when the lower level contains a sleeping area, a detector shall be installed on each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. In dwellings units where the ceiling height of a room open to the hallway serving the bedrooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches or more, smoke detectors shall be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located. Page Rcifm'P6'e fin'lijal :ji3 ?C'11tt'iliE'ms to 2000 /M" [tS provided in Bill 2-0 (e) Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate residences and hotels. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel suites and in hotel and congregate residences sleeping rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or each sleeping room. When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwelling unit or hotel suite are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. When actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping room in which it is located. 310.3.11 Fire Alarm Systems. Fire alarm systems shall comply with the Fire Code and be approved by the fire chief. 310.3.12 Cooking Unit Clearance. (a) Minimum Vertical Clearance. There shall be a minimum vertical clearance of not less than 30 inches between the cooking top of domestic oil, gas, and electric ranges and the underside of unprotected combustible material above such ranges. When the underside of such combustible material is protected with insulated millboard of at least '/4 inch thick covered with sheet metal of not less than 0.021 inch thick (No 28 U.S. gauge) or a metal ventilating hood, the distance shall be not less than 24 inches. (b) Minimum Horizontal Clearance. The minimum horizontal clearance from edge of the burner head(s) of top (or surface) cooking unit to combustible walls extending above the cooking surface shall be not less than 12 inches. Exception: Walls of combustible materials to be installed within 12 inches of a cooking unit shall be provided with protection equivalent to '/z -inch gypsum wallboard covered with laminated plastic. The height of the laminated plastic shall be 12 inch minimum. (c) Alternate Materials. Where alternate materials other than as specified in subsections (a) and b) are used as approved by the building official, the surface of such material shall have a smooth nonabsorbent finish. (8) Amending Section 403.8. Section 403.8 is amended to read as follows: "403.8 Fire command[.] station. [ with Seetion 911 shall be pr-evided in a laeation approved by the fife dew] Fire command stations shall comply with the Fire Code and be approved by the fire chief. (9) Adding Section 419.4. Section 419.4 is added to read as follows: " 419.4 Group I -1 Assisted Living Facilities. Group I -1 Assisted Living Facilities shall comply with the provisions of Sections 419.4.1 and 419.4.2. PaL 1O of 2 Ram scver lorrruri 4111errc to 2000 /1 ?( provic(e(I in Bill 2 -0 419.4.1 Building Story Limitations. Buildings shall not exceed one story in Type VB construction, two stories in Types I113, IIl, N, and VA construction, and three stories in Type IIA construction, including any allowable automatic sprinkler increases. Other construction type limitations on stories shall be limited by the provisions of Chapter 5. 4.19.4.2 Group I -1 Smoke Barriers. Group I -1 occupancies shall be provided with at least one smoke barrier in accordance with Section 709. Smoke barriers shall subdivide every story used by residents for sleeping or treatment into at least two smoke compartments. Each compartment shall have not more than 16 sleeping rooms, and the travel distance from any point in a smoke compartment to a smoke barrier door shall not exceed 150 feet (45,720 mm). At least 10 square feet (0.93 m of refuge area per resident shall be provided within the aggregate area of corridors, treatment rooms, or other low hazard common space rooms on each side of each smoke barrier. (10) Amending Section 903.2.5. Section 903.2.5 is amended to read as follows: "903.2.5 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with Group I fire area. w ith Section 903 903 sh be allowed i Group 14 f eilities. (11) Amending Section 903.2.7. Section 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows: "903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. Exception: R -3 residential occupancies. (12) Amending Section 911.1. Section 911.1 is amended to read as follows: "911.1 Features. Where required by other sections of this code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided[...] and shall comply with the Fire Code and be aaproved by the fire chief. WWI Pa 1 1 (, i` 2 jIv)0 iWV(:'r Ji�rmal 1177c'lOrreytts lo 2000 1 /3C, ccc;nruri�lc��I s . • • (13) Amending Section 1008.2. Section 1008.2 is amended to read as follows: "1008.2 Gates. Gates serving the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. Gates used as a component in a means of egress shall conform to the applicable requirements for doors. [Exeeption:] Exceptions: (1) Horizontal sliding or swinging gates exceeding the 4 -foot (1219 mm) maximum leaf width limitation are permitted in fences and walls surrounding a stadium. (2) Security gates may be permitted across corridors or passageways in school buildings if there is a readily visible durable sign on or adjacent to the gate, stating `THIS GATE IS TO REMAIN SECURED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER THIS BUILDING IS IN USE'. The sign shall be in letters not less than one inch high on a contrasting background. The use of this exception may revoked by the building official for due cause. (14) Repealing and Replacing Chapter 11. Chapter 11 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows: NOTE: Chapter 11 consists of roughly 13 pages of text that have not been added to this document as bracketed and stricken through. For reference to Chapter 11, please see pages 235 -247 of the IBC. " Chapter 11- Accessibility 1101 Scope. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the following regulations: Pa — e 12 0l`2> 1�vrnsC>> tol 1/11 1,l1ut io 2 080 1B('. to Iwo vic((i1 in Bill 2 -o (1) For construction of buildings or facilities of the State and CountX Governments, compliance with section 103 -50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, administered by the Disability and Communication Access Board, State of Hawaii. (2) Americans with Disabilities Act, administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice. (3) Fair Housing Act, administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (4) Other pertinent laws relating to disabilities shall be administered and enforced by gencies responsible for their enforcement. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the owner (or the owner's representative, professional architect, or engineer) shall submit a statement that all requirements, relating to accessibilfty for persons with disabilities, shall be complied with. (15) Adding Section 1203.2.2. Section 1203.2.2 is added to read as follows: " 1203.2.2 Unvented Attic Spaces. The attic space shall be permitted to be unvented when the design professional determines it would be beneficial to eliminate ventilation openings to reduce salt -laden air and maintain relative humidity 60 percent or lower to: (1) Avoid corrosion to steel components, (2) Avoid moisture condensation in the attic space, or (3) Minimize energy consumption for air conditioning or ventilation by maintaining satisfactory space conditions in both the attic and occupied space below. (16) Amending Section 1603.3. Section 1603.3 is amended to read as follows: "1603.3 Live loads posted. Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building is or has been designed to exceed [50 psf (2.40 !N- m )] 100 psf (4.80 kN /m such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices." (17) Amending Section 1611.1. Section 1611.1 is amended to read as follows: "1611.1 Design rain loads. Each portion of a roof shall be designed to sustain the load of rainwater that will accumulate on it if the primary drainage system for that portion is blocked plus the uniform load caused by water that rises above the inlet of the secondary drainage system at its design flow. [R — 5.2 (ds 4= d.) (E quation 16 F SI n — n 0no4 ('a =6 dR) .. I'a�- 13 o1 ?' l�crit2vc'ver fr)! °rtru� - :41110 c/n/ews to 2000 11A'. (t,5 pr•r i3Octl in Bill ? -t� 1 — Additional na l d o f I , ;y .,to r on th , n d e fl ee t e d .,F above th i o f ( se e see .> > in inehes ofifi . d Depth e f..,.,to.- en th . n d e fl ee t e d o f up to th i o f seeon .1,..,; system when the pr-imar-y- drainage system is sleeked (i.e. the s t.,ti e h i h �.v m ) �rT R Rain lead on the undefleeted foofi, in psf (104/m). When the phrase " unde€leeted r is used, f+om loads (ineltiding dead — leads) shall not be eonsider when detef:Fnining the amount of min on thee reefl design rainfall rate shall be based on the 100 -year 1 -hour rainfall rate indicated in Figure 1611.1 as published by the National Weather Service or on other rainfall rates determined from approved local weather data. MAUI I .T. LANAI •,' a0.( :• : - .J�'� ..................,._ KAUAI MOLOKAI 77 55._ FIGURE 1611.1 — continued 100 -YEAR, 1 -HOUR RAINFALL (INCHES) HAWAII For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. Source: National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington D.C. (18) Amending Table 1613.5.6(1). Table 1613.5.6(1) is amended to read as follows: TABLE 1613.5.6(1) SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY BASED ON SHORT- PERIOD RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS VALUE OF SDS Occupancy Cate o I or II 1 III 1 IV I'a�c 14 of _1 � i ?crrn.Eelver I forn1(1/ _blic/1,ii cla.s to 2000 113(" Il.c proviciccl ire Bill 2 -(J Sos < 0. 167g A A A 0.167g:5 S 0.33 B B C 0.33g S < 0. 50 C C D 0.50 < SDs < 0.60 [O] C D D 0.608 < S, D D D (19) Amending Table 1613.5.6(2). Table 1613.5.6(2) is amended to read as follows: TABLE 1613.5.6(2) SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY BASED ON 1- SECOND PERIOD RESPONSE ACCELERATION VALUE OF SDI Occup ancy Catelgo I or II III IV Snl < 0.067g A A A 0.067g SDI 0. 133 B B C 0. 13 3 g < < 0.20g C C D 0.20g:5 S < 0.25 [D] - Q D D 0.258 <S,, D D D (20) Amending Section 1702. The definition of "Structural Observation" in Section 1702 is amended to read as follows: "STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION. e8 StRietiffli stages and at eampletion of the stmetur ] Structural Observation defined in accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Title 16, Chapter 115. imnlementina Hawaii Revised Statutes chanter 464. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspection required by Section 109, 1704 or other sections of this code." (2 1) Amending Section 1704.1. Section 1704.1 is amended to read as follows: "1704.1 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under [ ] Sections 1704 and 1707. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 109. ('aL,C 1 > cif �t,aa�r.�et'er loant�tt - .4rnelklmetvs to 2000 1B(" (o prol'Oe(.l ill Bill 2-0 Exceptions: (1) Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official. (2) Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by applicable state statutes and regulations governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects. (3) Unless otherwise required by the building official, special inspections are not required for occupancies in Group R -3 as applicable in Section 101.2 and occupancies in Group U that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Section 312.1." (22) Amending Section 1704.1.1. Section 1704. 1.1 is amended to read as follows: "1704.1.1 Statement of special inspections. The construction drawings shall include a complete list of special inspections required by this section. [q=1ie pefm plie"..t sh submit " s tat emen t o f s ;"1 ; ee l i ,r,n_r " 1 1.., tl," Fegistered design professional in responsible ehaFge in aeear-danee with Seetion 10 st ateme nt 1, ll 1, rv� raS- E1- EA# �t�9�e�n�' t �.r�.r�h'kl hiS $riz�rrvc n d °mic e wi Section 1I05 Exeeptions- 1 A stateme of special i i n et r rod f r stFuetures desi a eenstfue i n aeeer- w i t h th e eenven eens 7 The "t.,t " meri t o f " .,1 i i per mit4ed t be p repa rod ean stmetio n not desi b " reg istered design prof (23) Amending Section 1704.1.2. Section 1704.1.2 is amended to read as follows: "1704.1.2 Report requirement. Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections. The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the [ building o ffs ial a nd to the r desi r o fess;onal i ehafge.] owner, and licensed engineer or architect of record. Reports shall indicate that work inspected was done in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction[...] then, if uncorrected, to the licensed engineer or architect of record and to the building official. [If th dicer "r..,neies a n ot , ` ee t e d th is s h a ll b b t the atteation of the building effieial and to the r-egistefed design r ss al i . 1 L . r t the eem pletion of th ph ase o f th . er- A fin r ei 4 .Ieetimenting r equ i red s .,1 i "tea ee - c eet i on of any disc fe. i in the inspeetions sh" --ve s ubmitted at st : , t:.,,o " gr eed upo b the p , pli an d th building E)ffi 'he staft of NN ] The special inspector shall submit a final signed report to the owner and licensed engineer or 1'aLC 10 o1 l�crltr.� E�l�er lurfrnal l me ll� /we sits to 2000 IM " ct.s proririell ill Bill 2 _0 architect of record, stating whether the work requiring_ special inspection was, to the best of the inspector's knowledge, in conformance to the approved plans and specifications and the applicable workmanship provisions of this code. Prior to the final inspection required under Section 109.3.10, the licensed engineer or architect of record shall submit a written statement verifying receipt of the final special inspection reports and documenting that there are no known unresolved code requirements that create significant public safety deficiencies. (24) Repealing Section 1705. Section 1705 is deleted in its entirety. NOTE: Section 1705 contains nearly two pages of text that have not been added to this document as bracketed and stricken through. Please see IBC pages 336 -338 for the full text of Section 1705. (25) Amending Section 1709. Section 1709 is amended to read as follows: "1709 Structural Observations. Structural observations shall be performed in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes, chanter 464. section 5, administered and enforced by the department of commerce and consumer affairs. e -ya as def i ned i Section 1 702 . submit to the building effieial awr-44en sta4emefit tha4 the site visits have been made and idefifif-y any repefted defieieneies that, to the best of the stfuetUFal observer's knowledge, have fiet been resolved. or s d e t ef rr,i ne d i See Tien 1 61 3 , wh 0 e o f th foli r Xitior n4. Section 1604 , 2. The height of the str-ueture is gfeater than 75 fiaet (22 860 mm) above the base, 3. The stfuet .- 1 to Seismie Design Categofy E, is elassified as twe steFies in height. 4. When so designated by the registefed design professional in r-espensible ehar-ge of t h e '` Alhp,n quo, 1709 Vl•✓ ll{l Y{.{YI Yl VVJL.I v YLIV YJ IVI wind • St me t ura l e b se m , a4i shall be provided fof! those str-tiettir-es sitedwhefe the basiewind speed exeeeds 110 mph (49 ' ' ,to4o.•.v,i f of T;;,.,,fe 1609 ,.l.o «o ., of the , o 0 following , md iit: > -ns e ;s4• 1. Th2 struet#r Elassified as Oeetipaney categof M or W in aeeordaflee with Table 1604.5. - 0 i6all e ("ver forillul .In1('11i.Imcnis to 2000 lh(.', r1.� I)rO1' 0ecl ill Bill _' (26) Amending Section 1808.2.7. Section 1808.2.7 is amended to read as follows: "1808.2.7 Splices. Splices shall be constructed so as to provide and maintain true alignment and position of the component parts of the pier or pile during installation and subsequent thereto and shall be of adequate strength to transmit the vertical and lateral loads and moments occurring at the location of the splice during driving and under service loading. [ Splices Tall develop- net less than 50 pereent eft#e least eapaeit� of the pier or pile in bending. in additien, ]Slices occurring in the upper 10 feet (3 048 mm) of the embedded portion of the pier or pile shall be capable of resisting at allowable working stresses the moment and shear that would result from an assumed eccentricity of the pier or pile load of 3 inches (76 mm), or the pier or pile shall be braced in accordance with Section 1808.2.5 to other piers or piles that do not have splices in the upper 10 feet (3048 mm) of embedment." (27) Adding Section 2104.1.9. Section 2104.1.9 is added to read as follows: " 2104.1.9 Cleanouts. Cleanouts shall be provided for all rg out pours over 5 feet 4 inches in height. Special provisions shall be made to keep the bottom and sides of the r�paces, as well as the minimum total clear area required by ACI 530.1- 05 /ASCE 6- 05 /TMS 602 -05 clean and clear prior to grouting Exception: Cleanouts are not required for grout pours 8 feet or less in height providing all of the following conditions are met: (1) The hollow masonry unit is 8 -inch nominal width or greater with specified compressive strength f less than or equal to 1,500 psi; (2) Fine grout is used complying with ASTM C -476 minimum compressive strength of 2,500 psi; and (3) Special Inspection is provided. follows: (28) Amending Section 2303.1.8. Section 2303.1.8 is repealed and replaced to read as Pa,c 18 () i R(mrscYcr jol-Illot - ,Imell(lruefirs to 2000 IN" (I.v provided ill Bill 2_0 �, - . -, Pa,c 18 () i R(mrscYcr jol-Illot - ,Imell(lruefirs to 2000 IN" (I.v provided ill Bill 2_0 ,I1 i IIiM � i 41I .IiIIIi III 2303.1.8.2 Moisture eentent. Wher-e preserwative treated weed is used in enelosed leea4ions where drying in 0 0 eanna r oeeu woo sh b a t " mo isture , ntent of 19 p n t or - l s b f rte eovered - with t +ear,- interier- wall fi n i sh, f'^ ^r o a. othe mater ials.] 2303.1.8 Preservative- treated wood. Structural lumber, including plywood, posts, beams, rafters, joists, trusses, studs, plates, sills, sleepers, roof and floor sheathing, flooring and headers of new wood -frame buildings and additions shall be: (1) Treated in accordance with AWPA Standard U1 (UCI thru UC4B) for AWPA Standardized Preservatives, all marked or branded and monitored by an approving agency. Incising is not required, providing that the retention and penetration requirements of these standards are met. (2) For SBX disodium octaborate tetrah drate DOT), retention shall be not less than 0.28 pcf B (0.42 pcf DOT) for exposure to Formosan termites. All such lumber shall be protected from direct weather exposure as directed in AWPA UC1 and UC2. (3) For structural glued - laminated members made up of dimensional lumber, engineered wood products, or structural composite lumber, pressure treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (UC1 thru UC4B) or by Light Oil Solvent Preservative (LOSP) treatment standard as approved by the building official. Water based treatment processes as listed in paragraphs 1 and 2 are not allowed to be used on these products unless specified by a structural engineer for use with reduced load values and permitted by the product manufacturer. (4) For structural composite wood products, treated by non- pressure processes in accordance with AWPA Standard U1 (UC1, UC2 and UC3A) or approved by the building official. 2303.1.8.1 Treatment. Wood treatment shall include the following: (1) A quality control and inspection program which meets or exceeds the current requirements of AWPA Standards M2 -01 and M3 -03; (2) Inspection and testing for the treatment standards as adopted by this code shall be by an independent agency pproved by the building official, accredited by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSO) and contracted by the treating company; P & 19 , ,)t'2; ;�;I lOPmal I171C'lli - /91t'}�/J' to x'006 IN , 11.0 j)IY)l'I c "I in Pill -, -0 (3 ) Field protection of all cut surfaces with a preservative, which shall be applied in accordance with AWPA Standard M -4 -02 or in accordance with the approved preservative manufacturer's ICC- Evaluation Services report requirements. 2303.1.8.2 Labeling. Labeling shall be applied to all structural lumber 2 inches or greater nominal thickness, with the following information provided on each piece as a permanent ink stamp on one face or on a durable tag permanently fastened to ends with the following information: (1) Name of treating facility; (2) Type of preservative; (3) AWPA use category; (4) Quality mark of third paqy inspection agency, (5) Retention minimum requirements; and (6) Year of treatment. All lumber less than 2 inches in nominal thickness, shall be identified per bundle by means of a label consisting of the above requirements. Labels measuring no less than 6 inches by 8 inches shall be placed on the lower left corner of the strapped bundle. 2303.1.8.3 Moisture Content of Treated Wood. When wood pressure treated with a water -borne preservative is used in enclosed locations where drying in service cannot readily occur, such wood shall be at a moisture content of 19 percent or less before being covered with insulation, interior wall finish, floor covering or other material. (29) Amending Section 2304.9.5. Section 2304.9.5 is amended to read as follows: "2304.9.5 Fasteners in non - borate - preservative- treated and fire - retardant- treated wood. Fasteners for preservative- treated and fire - retardant- treated wood other than Borate (SBX, ZB) or LSOP treatments as approved in Section 2303.1.8 Preservative- Treated Wood, shall be of hot dipped zinc - coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicone bronze or copper. The coating weights for zinc- coated fasteners shall be in accordance with ASTM A 153. Exception: Fasteners other than nails, timber rivets, wood screws and lag screws shall be permitted to be of mechanically deposited zinc - coated steel with coating weights in accordance with ASTM B 695, Class 55 minimum. Fastenings for wood foundations shall be as required in AF &PA Technical Report No. 7." (30) Amending Section 2304.11. Section 2304.11 is amended to read as follows: "2304.11 Protection against decay and termites. I'a(,c 20 01' 25 Kurtz cYer, 10 I'M (It :IIIICII&IIC171c 10 2000 HA'. CIA I)MVidecl in Bd/ 2 -t1 2304.11.1 General. Where required by this section, protection from decay and termites shall be provided by the use of naturally durable or preservative- treated wood. 2304.11.2 Wood used above ground. [ leea4ians spee-i€ red-- i-n— Seetions- 2304.4T.2.1 through —X304 -4 .7, 2304.11.3 and 2304.11.5 shall be nattir-ally dufable weed or- pfesen tFeated weed using water berne pFeseB in aeeardanee with ] Structural lumber installed above ground shall be preservative- treated wood in accordance with Section 2303.1.8. 1. ! i 1 1 MM IN 1. 1 1. _M I II INS. I RNEWINA, litrrusc>l lormal ..1111(1/ 011 to 2000 HA" to 1)l - oI , icle,.1 ill Bill _0 2304.11.3 Wood in Ground Contact. Wood supporting permanent buildings and structures, which is in direct soil contact or is embedded in concrete or masonry in direct contact with earth shall be treated to the appropriate commodity specification of AWPA Standard U1. Wood in direct soil contact but not supporting any permanent buildings or structures shall be treated to the appropriate commodity specification of AWPA Standard U 1 for ground contact. Page 22 ol'25 Ranr,w,yer 101-111(11 9rncildmews to 2000 [B(" ci.5 provided ill Bill 2 -) 1 1. pq 1 a Iw, ED MOP." .......... 1 6-MI'l I 10 ! . VVI go.. ft-ftll —01111100 XM ! . 1 1 M MOM 2304.11.3 Wood in Ground Contact. Wood supporting permanent buildings and structures, which is in direct soil contact or is embedded in concrete or masonry in direct contact with earth shall be treated to the appropriate commodity specification of AWPA Standard U1. Wood in direct soil contact but not supporting any permanent buildings or structures shall be treated to the appropriate commodity specification of AWPA Standard U 1 for ground contact. Page 22 ol'25 Ranr,w,yer 101-111(11 9rncildmews to 2000 [B(" ci.5 provided ill Bill 2 -) 2304.11.4 Retaining Walls. Wood in retaining or crib wall shall be treated to AWPA Standard U1. 2304.11.5 Wood and Earth Separation. Where wood is used with less than 6 -inch vertical separation from earth (finish grade), it shall be treated for ground- contact use. Where planter boxes are installed adjacent to wood frame walls, a 2- inch -wide (51 mm) air space shall be provided between the planter and the wall. Flashings shall be installed when the air space is less than 6 inches (152 mm) in width. Where flashing is used, provisions shall be made to permit circulation of air in the air space. The wood -frame wall shall be provided with an exterior wall covering conforming to the provisions of section 2304.6. 2304.11.6 Under -Floor Clearance for Access and Inspection. Minimum clearance between the bottom of floor joists or bottom of floors without joists and the ground beneath shall be 24 inches; the minimum clearance between the bottom of girders and the rg ound beneath shall be 18 inches. Exception: Open slat wood decks shall have ground clearance of at least 6 inches for any wood member. Accessible under -floor areas shall be provided with a minimum 18 inch -by 24 inch access opening, effectively screened or covered. Pipes, ducts and other construction shall not interfere with the accessibility to or within under -floor areas. 2304.11.7 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specifications A or F) for soil and fresh water use. [2304.11.8 Attie ventilation. For- at4ie ventilation, see Seetion 1203.1] 1 . ME MIN S ! . 2304.11.8 Weather Exposure. All portions of timbers (over 5 -inch nominal width) and glued - laminated timbers that form structural supports of a building or other structure shall be protected by a roof, eave, overhangs, flashings, or similar coverings. All wood or wood composite panels, in weather - exposed applications, shall be of exterior type. 2304.11.9 Water Splash. Where wood -frame walls and partitions are covered on the interior with plaster, tile or similar materials and are subject to water splash, the framing shall be protected with approved waterproof paper conforming to section 1404.2. 2304.11.10 Pipe and Other Penetrations. Insulations around plumbing pipes shall not pass through ground floor slabs. Openings around pipes or similar penetrations in a concrete or masonry slab, which is in direct Page 7 , of'? R aylr ewer format .1111( '1011zenr.s le) 2000 11A'. ci.N p1 h Bill '��) contact with earth, shall be filled with non - shrink grout, BTB, or other approved physical barrier (3 1) Amending Section 2308.1. Section 2308.1 is amended to read as follows: "2308.1 General. The requirements of this section are intended for conventional light -frame construction. Other methods are permitted to be used, provided a satisfactory design is submitted showing compliance with other provisions of this code. Interior nonload- bearing partitions, ceilings and curtain walls of conventional light -frame construction are not subject to the limitations of this section. Alternatively, compliance with AF &PA WFCM shall be permitted subject to the limitations therein and the limitations of this code. Met-ael} d efie a nd twe farm , Residential Code.]" (32) Amending Section 2701.1. Section 2701.1 is amended to read as follows: "2701.1 Scope. This chapter governs the electrical components, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the [! Eleetr-iea Code.] National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. (33) Amending Section 2901.1. Section 2901.1 is amended to read as follows: "2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the [Atemationa ] Uniform Plumbing Code shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the [IwerHatioHal Plumbiffg Go ] Uniform Plumbing Code and adopted amendments. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code." (34) Amending Section 3001.1. Section 3001.1 is amended to read as follows: "3001.1 Scope. This chapter shall be a guideline and governs the design, construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators and conveying systems and their components. If this chapter conflicts with another applicable law of the jurisdiction, then said applicable law shall prevail over this chapter. 1'a-e '4 ol'? lIII (11 1iwnts io 2000 113C. as provicler.i in Blil ' - ri (35) Amending Section 3109.3. Section 3109.3 is amended to read as follows: "3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet ([42-90] 1219 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4- inch - diameter (102 mm) sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self - closing and self - latching gates. EXCEPTION: Swimming, dipping, or wading pools located on the premises of a hotel are not required to be enclosed. (36) Amending Section 3405.1. Section 3405.1 is amended to read as follows: "3405.1 Conformance. The installation or replacement of glass shall be as required by Chapter 24 for new installations." (37) Amending Section 3410.3.2. Section 3410.3.2 is amended to read as follows: "3410.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section shall comply with the [ Intemation l ] State Fire Code. If you have any questions related to this memorandum, please contact the Legislative Research Branch. KG /jdh Pa ?5 o1'2_` F���ltt�et'e1 jt�rr�rt�t 1111cil(imews to 2000 114" (1,5 prol'it./cd ir, hi // , -ii