02-10076 Buildings(Published in the Salina Journal on Aprilog2002)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 02-10076
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8 INCLUDING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AND UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That Sections 8-16, 8-22, 8-36.9, 8-43, 8-44, 8-58, 8-67, 8-68, 8-182, 8-
183, 8-202, 8-285, and 8-508 of Chapter 8 of the Salina Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE H. BUILDING ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 8-16. Created.
There is hereby created the building advisory board (hereinafter referred to as "the
board") for the purpose of consolidating the functions previously preformed by the
building codes advisory and appeals board, building code advisory board, board of building
code appeals, electrical panel, electrical board of examiners, board of plumbing examiners,
board of plumbing appeals, housing advisory and appeals board, and mobile home
craftsman board of examiners.
Sec. 8-22. Purpose.
The purpose of the board shall be to:
1. Study all uniform codes and local ordinances adopted by the city regarding the
residential and commercial building industry.
2. Make recommendations to the board of city commissioners regarding any
update of the city building codes and advise the Department of Building
Services as needed.
3. Act in an advisory capacity to the board of city commissioners on any requests
for ordinance changes affecting the city building codes.
4. Serve as a board of appeals to hear any appeal from a code interpretation by
the chief building official.
5. Recommend rules and regulations to be adopted by resolution to the board of
city commissioners regarding the registration and licensure of contractors,
tradesman, plumbers, and electricians, including rules and regulations.
Sec. 8-36.9. Amendments to Chapter 10 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code — Means
of Egress.
1003.3 Means of Egress Components. Doors, gates, stairways and ramps that are
incorporated into the design of any portion of the means of egress system shall comply
with the requirements of this section. These means of egress components may be
selectively included in the exit access, the exit or the exit discharge portions of the means
of egress system.
1003.3.1.6 Floor level at doors. Regardless of the occupant load served, there shall be a
floor or a landing on each side of the door. Where access of persons with disabilities is
required by Chapter 11, the floor or landing shall not be more than %2 inch (12.7) lower
than the threshold of the doorway. Were such access is not required, the threshold shall not
exceed one (1) inch (25 mm). Landings shall be level except that exterior landings may
have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 unit horizontal (2% slope).
Exceptions: 1. In Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies and within
individual units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
1.1 A door may open at the top step of an interior flight of stairs,
provided the door does not swing over the top step.
1.2 A door may open at a landing that is not more than 8 inches
(203 mm) lower that the floor level, provided the door does not
swing over the landing.
1.3 Screen doors and storm doors may swing over stairs, steps or
landings.
1.4 With the exception of main entry doors, exterior doors may
open at the top step or steps of a flight of stairs not exceeding 30
inches or 4 risers, provided the door does not swing over the top
step.
2. Doors serving building equipment rooms that are not normally
occupied.
1003.3.3.6 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and every
stairway required to be more than 88 inches (2235 mm) in width shall be
provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches (2235
mm) of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately
equally across with the entire width of the stairway.
Exceptions:
1. Stairways less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width or stairways
serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, division 1 or 3
Occupancy or a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence may have
one handrail.
2. Private stairways 30 inches (762 mm) or less in height may have a
handrail on one side only.
3. Stairways having less than four risers and serving one individual
dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3, or a Group R, Division 3
congregate residence or Group U Occupancies need not have
handrails.
The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall not be placed less than 34
inches (864 mm) nor more than 38 inches (965 mm) above landings and the
nosing of treads. Handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and at
least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair run not less than 12
inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond
the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall have rounded terminations or
bends.
Exceptions:
1. Private stairways do not require handrail extensions.
2. Handrails may have starting or volute newels within the first tread
on stairways in Group R, Division.
. Occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies.
The handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 11/4 inches (32 mm) nor
more than 2 inches (51 mm) in cross- sectional dimension or the shape shall
provide an equivalent gripping surface. The handgrip portion of handrails shall
have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Handrails projecting from a wall
shall have a space of not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) between the wall and the
handrail. In R3 Occupancies - exterior stairways - handgrip width up to 51/2"
will be allowed.
Sec. 8-43. Amendment of Section 2326.8 of the Uniform Building Code.
[Section 2320.8 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:]
2320.8 Floor Joists.
2320.8.1 General. Spans for joists shall be in accordance with Tables 23 -1 -V -J-1
and 23 -1 -V -J-2.
2320.8.2 Bearing. Except where supported on a I -inch by 4 -inch (25 mm by 102
mm) ribbon strip and nailed to the adjoining stud, the ends of each joist shall not
have less than 1%2 inches (38 mm) of bearing on wood or metal, or less than 3
inches (76 mm) on masonry.
2320.8.3 Framing details. Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends and at
each support by solid blocking except where the ends of joists are nailed to a
header, band or rim joist or to an adjoining stud or by other approved means. Solid
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blocking shall not be less than 2 inches (51 mm) in thickness and the full depth of
joist.
Exception: Solid blocking shall not be required on the first and second story
floors if the floor membrane is glued in addition to mechanical fasteners.
Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one- fourth the joist depth. Holes
bored in joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the top or bottom of the
joist, and the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed one- third the depth of the
joist. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed one-sixth the depth
and shall not be located in the middle third of the span.
Joist framing from opposite sides of a beam, girder or partition shall be lapped at
least 3 inches or the opposing joists shall be tied together in an approved manner.
Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall be supported by framing anchors
or on ledger strips not less than 2 inches by 2 inches (51 mm by 51 mm).
2320.8.4 Framing around openings. Trimmer and header joists shall be doubled,
or of lumber of equivalent cross section, when the span of the header exceeds 4
feet (1219 mm). The ends of header joists more than 6 feet (1829 mm) long shall
be supported by framing anchors or joist hangers unless bearing on a beam,
partition or wall. Tail joists over 12 feet (3658 mm) long shall be supported at
header by framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than 2 inches by 2 inches (51
mm by 51 mm)..
2320.8.5 Supporting bearing partitions. Bearing partitions perpendicular to joists
shall not be offset from supporting girders, walls or partitions more than the joist
depth.
Joists under and parallel to bearing partitions shall be doubled.
2320.8.6 Blocking. Floor joists shall be blocked when required by the provisions
of Sections 2306.7 and 2326.8.3.
Sec. 8-44. Amendment of Section 2320.12 of the Uniform Building Code.
[Section 2320.12 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:]
2320.12 Roof and Ceiling Framing.
2320.12.1 General. The framing details required in this section apply to roofs
having a minimum slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25% slope) or
greater. When the roof slope is less than 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25%
slope), members supporting rafters and ceiling joists such as ridge board, hips and
valleys shall be designed as beams.
2320.12.2 Spans. Allowable spans for ceiling joists shall be in accordance with
Tables 23 -1 -V -J-3 and 23 -1 -V -J-4. Allowable spans for rafters shall be in
accordance with Tables 23 -1 -V -R- I through 23 -1 -V -R- 12, where applicable.
2320.12.3 Framing. Rafters shall be framed directly opposite each other at the
ridge. There shall be a ridge board at least 1 -inch (25 mm) nominal thickness at all
ridges and not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter. At all valleys and hips
there shall be a single valley or hip rafter not less than 2 -inch (51 mm) nominal
thickness and not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter.
2320.12.4 Notches and holes. Notching at the ends of rafters or ceiling joists shall
not exceed one-fourth the depth. Notches in the top or bottom of the rafter or
ceiling joist shall not exceed one sixth the depth and shall not be located in the
middle one third of the span, except that a notch not exceeding one third of the
depth is permitted in the top of the rafter or ceiling joist not further from the face of
the support than the depth of the member.
Holes bored in rafters or ceiling joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the
top and bottom and their diameter shall not exceed one-third the depth of the
member.
2320.12.5 Framing around openings. Trimmer and header rafters shall be
doubled, or of lumber of equivalent cross-section, when the span of the header
exceeds 4 feet (1219 mm). The ends of header rafters more than 6 feet (1829 mm)
long shall be supported by framing anchors or rafter hangers unless bearing on a
beam, partition or wall.
2320.12.6 Rafter ties. Rafters shall be nailed to adjacent ceiling joists to form a
continuous tie between exterior walls when such joists are parallel to the rafters.
Where not parallel, rafters shall be tied to I -inch by 4 -inch (25 mm by 102 mm)
(nominal) minimum -size crossties. Rafter ties shall be spaced not more than 4 feet
(1219 mm) on center.
2320.12.7 Purlins. Purlins to support roof loads may be installed to reduce the
span of rafters within allowable limits and shall be supported by struts to bearing
walls. The maximum span of 2 -inch by 4 -inch (51 mm by 102 mm) purlins shall
be 4 feet (1219 mm). The maximum span of the 2 -inch by 6 -inch (51 mm by 152
mm) purlin shall be 6 feet (I 829 mm) but in no case shall the purlin be smaller
than the supported rafter. Struts shall not be smaller than 2 -inch by 4 -inch (51 mm
by 102 mm) members. The unbraced length of struts shall not exceed 8 feet (2438
mm) and the minimum slope of the struts shall not be less than 45 degrees from the
horizontal.
2320.12.8 Blocking. Roof rafters and ceiling joists shall be supported laterally to
prevent rotation and lateral displacement when required by Section 2300.7. Roof
trusses shall be supported laterally at points of bearing by solid blocking to prevent
rotation and lateral displacement.
2320.12.9 Roof sheathing. Roof sheathing shall be in accordance with Tables
23-1-5-1 and 23-1-5-2 for wood structural panels, Tables 23-1-R- I and 23-1-R-2
for lumber or Table 23-1-5-3 for particleboard.
Joints in lumber sheathing shall occur over supports unless approved end -matched
lumber is used, in which case each piece shall bear on at least two supports.
Wood structural panels used for roof sheathing shall be bonded by intermediate or
exterior glue. Wood structural panel roof sheathing exposed on the underside shall
be bonded with exterior glue.
2320.12. 10 Roof planking. Planking shall be designed in accordance with the
general provisions of this code.
In lieu of such design, 2 -inch (51 mm) tongue -and -groove planking may be used in
accordance with Table 23-1-U. Joints in such planking may be randomly spaced,
provided the system is applied to not less than three continuous spans, planks are
center -matched and end -matched or splined, each plank bears on at least one
support, and joints are separated by at least 24 inches (6 10 mm) in adjacent pieces.
Sec. 8-58. Insurance Required.
Each license shall procure and maintain in full force, for the duration of the
license, public liability insurance, with limits of not less than the maximum
liability for claims which could be asserted against the city, for any number of
claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort Claims
Act, as amended (currently $500,000). Each registrant shall also procure and
maintain in full force, for the duration of the registration, Workman's
Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Kansas. Proof of coverage for
all required insurance policies shall be on file with the city at all times. Each
insurance policy shall contain a clause to the effect that the policy shall not at any
time during the license period be canceled or reduced, restricted or limited, unless
the city license period be canceled or reduced, restricted or limited, unless the city
clerk's office is given ten (10) days written notice.
Sec. 8-67. Amendments to Chapter 2 of the 1999 National Electric Code —
Wiring and Protection.
210-63. Heating, Air -Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet.
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A 125 -volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere—rated receptacle outlet shall be installed
at an accessible location for the servicing of heating, air-conditioning, and
refrigeration equipment on rooftops and in attics and crawl spaces. This is not
required for replacement of existing equipment in the same location. The receptacle
shall be located on the same level and within 25 ft (7.62 m) of the heating, air-
conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be
connected to the load side of the equipment disconnecting means.
Exception: Rooftop equipment on one- and two-family dwellings.
230.70. General.
Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other
structure from the service -entrance conductors.
(a) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily
accessible location either outside of a building or structure or inside
nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. If the service
disconnect is to be located inside of a building or structure, the maximum
length of conductors between the meter and the disconnect shall be
limited to 10'. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in
bathrooms.
Sec. 8-68. Amendments to Chapter 3 of the 1999 National Electric Code — Wiring
Methods and Materials.
300-22 Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other Air -Handling Spaces.
(c) Other spaces Used for Environmental Air.
(1) Wiring Methods. The wiring methods for such other space shall be
limited to totally enclosed, nonventilated, insulated buswqy having no
provisions for plug-in connections, Type MI cable, Type MC cable
without an overall nonmetallic covering Type AC cable, or other
factory -assembled multiconductor control or power cable that is
specifically listed for the use, or listed prefabricated cable assemblies
of metallic manufactured wiring systems without nonmetallic sheath.
Other type cables and conductors shall be installed in electrical
metallic tubing, flexible metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit,
rigid metal conduit, flexible metal conduit, or, where accessible,
surface metal raceway or metal wireway with metal covers or solid
bottom metal cable tray with solid metal covers.
Exception 1: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit shall be
permitted in single lengths not exceeding 6 feet
(1.83m).
Exception 2: In occupancies and buildings in which the use of
nonmetallic sheathed cable is permitted, the use
of plenum -rated nonmetallic sheathed cable in
these spaces shall be permitted.
Sec. 8-182. Amendments to Chapter 5 - Water Heaters of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
505.3 Except as otherwise provided in the code, the installation of appliances
regulated by this code shall conform to the conditions of listing. The appliance
installer shall leave the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions
attached to the appliance. When installation instructions reference the National
Fuel Gas Code, vent design shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sizing
of Category I Venting Systems.
505.3.1 Gas storage -type water heaters and hot water boilers shall be provided
with, in addition to the primary temperature controls, an over -temperature safety
protection device constructed, listed, and installed in accordance with nationally
recognized applicable standards for such devices and a combination temperature
and pressure relief valve.
509.0 Locations
Water heaters which depend on the combustion of fuel for heat shall not be
installed in a room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes, bathroom,
clothes closets or in a closet or other confined space opening into a bath or
bedroom.
Exception: Direct vent water heaters. Where not prohibited by other
regulations, water heaters may be located under a stairway or landing. The
replacement of fuel burning water heaters that are located in bathrooms or
closets accessible from a bathroom shall be permitted provided that the only
access to such spaces is not through a bedroom.
511.0 Access and Working Space
511.2 Every attic, roof, mezzanine, or platform more than eight (8) feet (610 mm)
above the ground floor or floor level shall be made accessible by a stairway or
ladder permanently fastened to the building. Such a ladder or stairway shall not be
more than eighteen (18) feet (5486 mm) in length between landings and not less
than fourteen (14) inches (355 mm) in width. Such a ladder shall have rungs spaced
not more than fourteen (14) inches (355 mm) center to center and not less than six
(6) inches (152.4 mm) from the face of the wall. Each stile is to extend thirty (30)
inches (762 mm) above the surface to be reached, or as high as possible, if height is
limited. Permanent ladders for water heater access need not be provided at parapets
or walls less than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) in height.
Exception: (1) A portable ladder may be used for access for water heaters in
attics on the single -story portion of a Group U, Division 1 or
R Occupancy.
(2) A portable ladder may be used for access for water heaters
installed above lay -in ceilings in any occupancy.
511.4 Every passageway to an attic water heater shall have an unobstructed solid
continuous flooring not less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) wide from the
trap door or opening to the water heater. If the trap door or opening is more than
eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the floor, a stairway or ladder permanently fastened
to the building shall be provided. Such stairway or ladder shall lead directly to the
edge of the trap door or opening and shall comply with the provisions of this
section.
Exception: (1) A portable ladder may be used for access for water heaters in
attics on the single -story portion of a Group U, Division 1 or
R Occupancy.
(2) A portable ladder may be used for access to catwalks for
water heaters installed above lay -in ceilings in any
occupancy.
511.5 By an unobstructed catwalk not less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm)
wide. Access to the catwalk shall be by ladder or stairs complying with the
provisions of this section.
Exception: A portable ladder may be used for access to catwalks for water
heaters installed above lay -in ceilings in any occupancy
Attic and underfloor water heater locations shall be provided with an electric
outlet and lighting fixture at or near the water heater. The lighting fixture shall be
controlled by a switch located adjacent to the opening or trap door.
Exception: (1) These requirements shall not apply to the replacement of
existing water heaters.
(2) These requirements shall not apply to water heaters located
above lay -in ceilings when ceiling panels immediately
adjacent to the appliance can be removed.
An unobstructed solidly floored working space not less than thirty (30) inches
(762 mm) in depth and width shall be provided immediately in front of the firebox
access opening. A door opening into such space shall not be considered as an
obstruction.
Exception: Such space need not be furnished for water heaters installed above a
lay -in ceiling when removable ceiling panels are immediately adjacent to the
firebox access opening.
Sec. 8-183. Amendments to Chapter 6 — Water Supply and Distribution of the
Uniform Plumbing Code.
603.3.2 The premise owner responsible person shall have the backflow prevention
assembly tested by a certified backflow assembly tester at the time of installation,
repair, or relocation and tested and overhauled on the schedule listed in Chapter 41
Division 4 Cross Connections of the City of Salina Code of Ordinances. The periodic
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testing shall be performed in accordance with the procedures referenced in Table 14-1
by a tester qualified in accordance with those standards.
603.4.6.1 Potable water supplies systems having no pumps or connections for pumping
equipment, and no chemical injection or provision for chemical injection, shall be
protected from backflow by one of the following devices:
1. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
2. Pressure vacuum breaker
3. Reduced pressure backflow preventer
4. Double check valve assembly
603.4.6.4 Systems which include a chemical injector or have any provision for
chemical injection designed to add chemicals to the potable water system shall be
prohibited.
608.5 Relief valves located inside a building shall be provided with a drain, not smaller
than the relief valve outlet, of galvanized steel, hard drawn copper piping and fittings,
CPVC, or listed relief valve drain tube with fittings which will not reduce the internal
boor of the pipe or tubing (straight lengths as opposed to coils) and shall extend from
the valve to an indirect waste receptor if drainage piping is readily accessible or to
within six inches of the floor and shall be pointed downward if drainage piping is not
readily accessible. The discharge pipe shall be installed in a manner to minimize
personal injury or property damage and so that draining water is readily observable by
the building occupants. A pan may be utilized to prevent property damage. A pan
installed for this purpose is not required to be drained. Such drains may terminate at
other approved locations. No part of such drainpipe shall be trapped and the terminal
end of the drainpipe shall not be threaded.
609.9.5 All new or repaired public or private water mains or plumbing lines serving
more than one property shall be disinfected prior to use as required by the City of Salina
Department of Utilities.
609.10 Water Hammer. All building water supplies systems in which quick acting
valves over installed shall be provided with devices to absorb high pressures
resulting from the quick closing of these valves. Quick closing valves are defined
as valves operated by an electrical solenoid or a ball valve operated by a lever.
Gate valves or wheel valves are not considered quick closing valves. These
pressure absorbing devices shall be either air chambers or approved mechanical
devices. Water pressure shock arresters shall be installed as close as possible to
quick acting valves at the end of long pipe or near batteries of fixtures or both.
Water pressure shock arresters or pressure absorbing devices are not required for
residential structures with separate water services.
610.0 Size of Potable Water Piping
610.7 On any proposed water piping installation sized using Table 6-5, the
following conditions shall be determined.
(1) Total number of fixture units as determined from Table 6-4, Equivalent
Fixture Units, for the fixtures to be installed. For the purpose of
calculating building supply pipe sizing, fixture units for lawn sprinkling
system need not be included.
(2) Developed length of supply pipe from meter to most remote outlet.
(3) Difference in elevation between the meter of other source of supply and
the highest fixture or outlet.
(4) Pressure in the street main or other source of supply at the locality
where the installation is to be made.
(5) In localities where there is a fluctuation of pressure in the main
throughout the day, the water piping system shall be designed on the
basis of the minimum pressure available.
610.8 Size of Meter and Building Supply Pipe Using Table 6-5.
Knowing the available pressure oat the water meter or other source of supply,
and after subtracting one-half pound per square inch pressure (3.4 kPa) for each
foot (305 mm) of difference of elevation between such source of supply and
highest water supply outlet in the building or on the premises, use the "pressure
range" group within which this pressure will fall. Select the "length" column
which is equal to or longer than the required length. Follow down the column to a
fixture unit value equal to a greater than the total number of fixture units required
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by installation. Having located the proper fixture unit value for the required
length, sizes of meter and building supply pipe will be found in the two left-hand
columns.
No building supply pipe shall be less than one (1) inch (25.4 mm) in
diameter. All replaced portions of a building supply pipe shall be a minimum of
one inch (25.4 mm) in diameter.
Sec. 8-202. Certification required; exception.
It shall be unlawful for any person to labor at the trade of plumbing without
first having been issued a plumbing license and or a plumbing contractors license,
except as follows:
(1) Any person employed by the water and sewerage department shall be
exempt from the provisions of this section when performing labor on
property owned and maintained by the city; and provided further,
that any person holding a valid mobile home craftsman license
issued by the city shall be exempt from the provisions of this section
while performing those services for which they are licensed under
Article IV of Chapter 22.
(2) A bona fide owner of a single-family dwelling being used
exclusively as the owner's dwelling, including the usual accessory
building, may be granted a permit provided that said owner
personally purchases and installs all material used in the plumbing
installation, and further provided all other portions of this article are
adhered to. The same shall apply to a new dwelling.
(3) Persons who own or are regularly employed by the property owner
are exempt from the licensing requirement when they are performing
work on a property that is exempt from the requirements for a
permit. An appropriate license is required for all work that requires
a permit.
(4) Persons or firms who are installing private sewer mains or private
water mains and who have a supervising employee on the job site at
all times who has passed the Underground Utilities 331 test as given
by Block and Associates. The Building Code Advisory and Appeals
Board may also approve alternate tests. All other minimum
requirements for insurance and bonding will be the same as for a
plumbing contractor. Written proof of this information shall be
submitted to the city clerk as required for the plumbing contractor.
Sec. 8-285. Amendments to Chapter 9 — Special Fuel -Burning and Energy -Utilizing
Equipment.
908.0 Attic Furnaces.
Upright furnaces may be installed in an attic or furred space more than five
(5) feet (1524 mm) in height, provided the required listing sand furnace and duct
clearances are observed.
Clearances of a warm -air attic furnace from combustibles shall be as
specified in Section 304.1.
An attic or furred space in which a warm -air furnace is installed shall be
accessible by an opening and passageway as large as the largest piece of the furnace
and in no case less than 30 inches by 30 inches (762 mm x 762 mm) continuous
from the opening to the furnace and its controls.
Exception: The access opening into the space may be 22 inches by 30
inches (559 mm x 762 mm), provided the largest piece of equipment can be
removed through the opening.
The distance from the passageway access to furnace shall not exceed 20 feet
(2096 mm) measured along the center line of the passageway. The passageway
shall be unobstructed and shall have continuous solid flooring not less than 24
inches (610 mm) wide from the entrance opening to the furnace.
A level working platform not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in depth and
width shall be provided in front of the entire firebox side of the warm -air furnace
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and if the furnace temperature -limit control, air filter, fuel -control valve, vent collar
or air -handling unit in not serviceable from the firebox side of the furnace, a
continuous floor not less than 24 inches (610 mm) in width shall be provided from
the platform in front of the firebox side of the furnace to and in front of this
equipment.
Exception: A working platform need not be provided when the furnace can
be serviced from the required access opening.
A permanent electric outlet and lighting fixture controlled by a switch
located at the required passageway opening shall be provided at or near the furnace.
Exception: Neither an outlet nor a light shall be required for furnaces
installed above a lay -in ceiling when tiles immediately adjacent to the
furnace can be removed.
910.8 Access. Every Furnace installed in or on an exterior wall of a building, which
is designed so that the burners or controls must be serviced from outside the
building, shall be readily accessible.
Furnaces located on the roof of a building shall be readily accessible.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer
than 12 feet to the finish grade.
2. A portable ladder may be used for access for furnaces on the single -
story portion of a Group R or U Occupancy.
3. Permanent ladders for equipment access need not be provided at
parapets or walls less than 30 inches (762 mm) in height.
4. New equipment replacing existing equipment in the same location shall
not be required to conform with this requirement.
916.3 Unvented. Unvented fuel -burning room heaters shall not be installed, used,
maintained or permitted to exist in a Group I or R Occupancy, nor shall an unvented
heater be installed in any building, whether as a new or as a replacement
installation, unless permitted by this section. This subsection shall not apply to
portable oil -fired unvented heating used as supplemental heating in Group S,
Divisions 3, 4, and 5 and Group U Occupancies, and regulated by the Fire Code.
Exception: Unvented heaters, gas logs and fireplaces may be installed in
Group A, B, and M occupancies and R3 single family dwellings (except
bathrooms and bedrooms). Unvented gas log is a listed natural gas or
liquefied petroleum gas burning log with an open flame consisting of a
metal frame or base supporting simulated logs which is designed so that its
primary function lies in the aesthetic effect of the logs and flame. An
unvented fireplace is a listed unvented gas log permanently installed in a
freestanding enclosure designed and approved for installation in walls or
other building structures.
Unvented heaters, gas logs, and fireplaces:
1. Shall be equipped with an approved oxygen -depletion sensor
2. Shall be listed
3. Shall not be the installed in any room which does not have an
alternative source of primary heating (does not apply to heaters)
4. Shall have free air volume of at least 50 cubic feet for each 1000 BTUs
of thermal input
5. Shall be permanently installed
6. Shall not be equipped or connected to any automatic ignition or shut-off
device except the oxygen depletion sensor
7. Must be fueled by natural gas or liquid propane
8. Must bear the label of the American Gas Association or be UL listed
Sec. 8-508. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
following meaning respectively ascribed to them:
Contractor: a person that plans and supervises the unlimited
construction, alternation, remodeling, addition, improvement or repair
of any building or structure.
2. Registrant: any contractor or tradesman registered as required by this
article.
3. Tradesman: a person that plans and supervises the construction,
alternation, remodeling, addition, improvement or repair of any
building or structure in an amount not to exceed $25,000."
IISection 2. That the existing Sections 8-16, 8-22, 8-36.9, 8-43, 8-44, 8-58, 8-67, 8-68, 8-
182, 8-183, 8-202, 8-285, and 8-508 of Chapter 8 of the Salina Code are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
and publication once in the official city newspaper
Introduced: April 22, 2002
Passed: April 22, 2002
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Kr'stin M. eatonVlayor
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Lieu Arm Nicola, City Clerk