10-10553 Adopt 2006 IRC and Local Amendments(Published in the Salina Journal on July" 2010.)
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 10-10553
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 2 OF THE SALINA
CODE ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND LOCAL
AMENDMENTMS.
w BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Sect' on 1. That Division 2 of Chapter 8, Article I of the Salina Code is hereby amended as follows:
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"DIVISION 2. ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
Sec. 8-31. International Residential Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of providing minimum standards to
safeguard li e or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design,
construction, quality of materials, location, operation, alteration, repair, maintenance, use and occupancy of
all buildings and structures within the city and certain equipment specifically regulated therein, that certain
building code known as the International Residential Code, recommended and published by the International
Code Council for One- and Two -Family Dwellings, being particularly the 2006 edition including Appendix
G, but not including any other appendices thereto, except as amended in this article of the Salina Code, of
which not fewer than three (3) copies have been, and are now filed in the office of the city clerk and the same
are hereby incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in
the construction of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the city.
State law references: Authority to incorporate standard codes by reference, K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq.
Sec. 8-32. Amendment to Section 12101.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings
shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-
family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their
accessory structures.
Exception: The demolition of these structures shall be governed by Chapter 33 of the International
Building Code.
Sec. 8-33. Am endment to Section R101.7 of the International Residential Code.
[Sec -lion RIO 1.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
8102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this
code shall bel permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, Chapter 18
of the Salina Municipal Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building
official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
Sec. 8-34. Amendment to Section R105.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R105. is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
demolish, or ichange the occupancy of a building or structure, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first
make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Sec. 8-35. Amendment of Section 8105.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section RI05.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.-]
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the
permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet
(118.58 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 min) in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18927
L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways, platforms and decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above
adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372
Min) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Sec. 8-36. Amendment to Section R105.2.1 of the International Residential Code.
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cation for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in
irm furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose.
on shall:
Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street
address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section
R106.1.
For work to be performed by a contractor on or within a residential property originally
constructed before 1978, the contractor shall provide evidence of compliance with Kansas
law regarding notification of owners and occupants in accordance with forms and procedures
promulgated by the building official.
State the valuation of the proposed work when the application is for an alteration or
renovation.
Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
to Section R106.3.1 of the International Residential Code.
of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R106.3.1i Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construct
documents shall be approved in writing or by stamp. One set of construction documents so reviewed shall
retained by the building official.
Sec. 8-39. Amendment of Section R112 of the International Residential Code.
[Section RI12 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R112.1 General. The Building Advisory Board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. The
building official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the
board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official. See Article ll, Chapter 8 of
Salina Municipal Code
R112.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted
R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding. Deleted
R112.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for areas prone to flooding. Deleted
R112.3 Qualifications. Deleted
12112.4 Administration. Deleted
Sec. 8-40. Amendment to Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R302.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R302.1 Exterior walls. Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of exterior walls of dwellings
and accessory buildings shall comply with Table R302.1. These provisions shall not apply to walls,
projections, openings or penetrations in walls that are perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire
separation distance. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend more than 12 inches (305 nun) into
the areas where openings are prohibited.
I_ Detached tool sheds and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits
are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the
exterior wall shall not extend over the lot Zine.
2. Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (6 10 min) of a lot line are permitted
to have roof eave projections not exceeding 4 inches (102.mm).
3. Foundation vents installed in compliance with this code are permitted.
4. Walls of detached accessory structures, not containing habitable space, shall not be required to be
fire -resistance rated when located three (3) feet or more from a lot line.
Sec. 8-41. Amendment to Section R303.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R303.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R303.1 Habitable rooms. All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than
8 percent of the floor area of such rooms. All habitable rooms, except habitable rooms in basements, shall be
provided with natural ventilation. Such ventilation shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other
approved opienings to the outdoor air. Such openings shall be provided with ready access or shall otherwise
be readily controllable by the building occupants. The minimum operable area to the outdoors shall be 4
percent of the floor area being ventilated.
Exceptions:
1. The glazed areas need not be openable where the opening is not required by Section R310 and an
approved mechanical ventilation system is provided capable of producing 0.35 air change per hour in
z the room or a whole -house mechanical ventilation system is installed capable of supplying outdoor
w ventilation air of 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (7.08 L/s) per occupant computed on the basis of
two occupants for the first bedroom and one occupant for each additional bedroom.
2. The glazed areas need not be provided in rooms where Exception 1 above is satisfied and artificial
' o light is provided capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot candles (6.46 lux) over the
area of the room at a height of 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor level.
3. Use of sunroom additions and patio covers, as defined in Section R202, shall be permitted for natural
ventilation if in excess of 40 percent of the exterior sunroom walls are open, or are enclosed only by
insect screening.
Sec. 8-42. Amendment of Section R303.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with
aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be
openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical ventilation
system are provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent
ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be
exhausted directly to the outside. Bathroom exhaust air ducts may terminate in an attic that is
provided with ventilation conforming to the requirements of Section R806, provided further that
such ventilation requirements may not be reduced by the installation of a vapor barrier.
Sec. 8-42. Amendment of Section R309.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R309.3 Flooi• surface. Garage floor surfaces shall be of concrete or similar noncombustible and
nonabsorbent materials.
Sec. 8-43. Amendment to Section R309.4 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.4 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R309.4 Carports. Carports shall be open on at least two sides. Carport floor surfaces shall be of
concrete or similar noncombustible and nonabsorbent materials. Carports not open on at least two
sides shall be considered a garage and shall comply with the provisions of this section for garages.
Exception: Asphalt surfaces shall be permitted at ground level in carports.
Sec. 8-44. Amendment to Section R309.5 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R309.5 is hereby amended to read as follows.-]
R309.5 Flood hazard areas. For detached garages located in flood hazard areas as established by Table
R301.2(1), garage floors shall be:
1. Elevated to or above the design flood elevation as determined in Section R323; or
2. Located below the design flood elevation provided they are at or above grade on all sides, are
used solely for parking, building access, or storage, meet the requirements of Section R323, and
are otherwise constructed in accordance with this code.
Sec. 8-45. Amendment to Section R311.4.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R311.4.3 Landings at doors. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. The floor
or landing at the exterior door shall not be more than 1.5 inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.
The landing shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2 -
percent).
1. Where a stairway of four or fewer risers or 30 inches or less of elevation change is located on the
' exterior side of a door, other than the required exit door, a landing is not required for the exterior side
of the door.
2. The exterior landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 73/4 inches (196 mm) below the
top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing
over the landing.
3. The height of floors at exterior doors other than the exit door required by Section R31 1.4.1 shall not
be more than 73/4 inches (186 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.
The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served. Every landing shall have a minimum
dimension of,36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel.
Sec. 8-46. Amendment to Section R311.5.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.5.3 is hereby amended to read as.follows.]
R311.5.3 Stair treads and risers.
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11311.5.3.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (196 mm). The riser shall be
measured) vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any
flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
11311.5.3. 12 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (254 mm). The tread depth shall be
measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a
right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not
w exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of
9 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point 12 inches (305) mm from the side where the treads are
narrower.) Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any
flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the 12 inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the
smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
R311.5.3.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater than 9/16
inch (14 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 11/4 inch (32 mm) shall be
provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest
nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level
of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or
sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees
(0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does
not permit the passage of a 4 -inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 1 1 inches (279 mm).
2. fhe opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches (762
mm) or less.
Sec. 8-47. Amendment to Section R311.5.6.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R311.5.6.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.-
R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the following types or provide
equivalent graspability.
1. Type 1. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least 11/4 inches
(32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 min). If the handrail is not circular it shall have a
perimeter dimension of at least 4 inches (102 min) and not greater than 61/4 inches (160 min) with a
maxiiInum cross section of dimension of 21/4 inches (57 mm).
2. Type Ill. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 61/4 inches (160mm)shall provide a graspable finger
recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess.shall begin within a distance of 3/4 inch (19
mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16
inch (8mm) within 7/8 inch (22mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall
continue for at least 3/8 inch (10mm) to a level that is not less than 13/4 inches (45 min) below the
tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 11/4
inches (32 mm) to a maximum of 2 3/4 inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01
inches (0.25 mm).
Exception: Handrails for exterior stairs of 4 risers or less need not be provided with finger recesses.
Sec. 8-48. Amendment to Section R317.2.2 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R317.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
11317.2.2 Parapets. Parapets shall not be required for townhouses as an extension of common walls.
Where roof surfaces adjacent to the wall or walls are at different elevations and the higher roof is more
than 30 inches (762 mm) above the lower roof. The common wall construction from the lower roof to the
underside of the higher roof deck shall not have less than a 1 -hour fire -resistive rating. The wall shall be
rated for exoosure from both sides.
Sec. 8-49. Amendment to Section R318.1 of the International Residential Code.
Section 8318; 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 8-50. Amendment of Section R324 of the International Residential Code.
Section R3241and all of its subsections are hereby deleted in their entirety.
Sec. 8-51. Amendment to Section R401.3 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R401.3 is hereby amended to read as follows.]
R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of
collection so as to not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded so as to drain surface water away from foundation
walls. The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 2% within the first 10 feet (3048 mm).
Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 2% of fall within 10 feet
(3048 mm), the final grade shall slope away from the foundation at a minimum slope of 5 percent
and the water shall be directed to drains or swales to ensure drainage away from the structure.
Swales shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent when located within 10 feet (3048 min) of the
building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation shall
be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building
Sec. 8-52. Amendment to Section R403.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R403.1 is hereby amended to read as follows with subsections remaining unchanged.]
R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or
concrete footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design
to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the
limitations asI determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural
soils or engineered fill. The City of Salina standard "Residential Foundation Design' may be used for any
z design submitted under this code for structures greater than 1000 feet from the centerlines of the levees.
Exception: A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over
200 square feet may be constructed with walls supported on wood foundation plates laid directly on
' o the ground when approved by the building official.
U Sec. 8-53. Amendment to Section R403.1.4.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R403.1.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.-]
R403.1.4.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other
permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following
methods:
1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2.(1);
2. Constructing in accordance with Section R403.3;
3. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
4. Erected on solid rock.
Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 m2) or
less, of light -framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 min) or less shall not
be required.
Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (371n2) or
less, of other than light -framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or
less shall not be required.
Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend below the
frost line. Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.
Sec. 8-54. Amendment to Section R404.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R404.1 is hereby amended to read as follows except that subsections 404.1.1 through 404.1.8
remain unchanged unless specifically amended elsewhere in this code.)
R404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be selected
and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R404 or in accordance with ACI 318, ACI
332,NCMA TR68—A or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or other approved structural standards. When ACI 318,
ACI 332 or ACI 530/ASCE 5/"CMS 402 or the provisions of Section R404 are used to design concrete or
masonry foundation walls, project drawings, typical details and specifications are not required to bear the
seal of the architect or engineer responsible for design, unless otherwise required by the state law of the
jurisdiction having authority.
See. 8-55. Amendment to Section R404.1.7 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R404.1.7 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:]
R404.1.7 Backfill placement. Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until one of following conditions
has been meet:
1. The wall has cured fora minimum of 7 days or,
2. The wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or,
3. The wall has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.
Exception: Bracing is not required for walls supporting less than 4 feet (1219 mm) of
unbalanced backfill.
Compaction of backfill shall not be initiated until the wall has been anchored to the floor above or provided
with temporary bracing.
Exception: Backfill against contiguous basement walls beneath garage floors may be compacted
before the walls have been anchored to the floor above provided that the walls have cured for a
minimum of 7 days.
' Sec. 8-56. Amendment to Section R405.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R405.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.-]
R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry
foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles, ,
perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall be installed either inside or outside of the
foundation and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system. The top of
open joints of drain tiles shall be protected with strips of building paper, and perforated pipe shall be covered
with an approved filter membrane material. When installed outside of the foundation, the drainage tiles or
perforated pipe shall be placed on a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) of sand -gravel mixture soils according to
the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1 and covered with not less
than 6 inches (153 mm)of the same material.
Exception: The pump and discharge piping for a drainage system designed to be discharged by
mechanical means is not required when the foundation is installed on well -drained ground or sand -gravel
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mixture soils according to the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils, as detailed in Table
R405.1 unless or until water is found to be infiltrating the system.
These requirements shall not be deemed to reduce any other more restrictive requirements that may be
mandated by subdivision regulation or flood fringe construction.
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size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in accordance with
ity grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall not support
e than a roof and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls
load-bearing walls or 10 feet (3048mm) for interior non -load-bearing walls.
Is more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table R602.1.3.
ninal dimension 2" by 6", Grade #2 or better, Spruce/Pine/Fir studs not to exceed 16" on
er may be used without lateral bracing up to 12 feet in height in walls supporting no more
i a roof/ceiling load. The span of rafter/ceiling joist assemblies supported by such walls shall
exceed 16 feet nor shall the wall support trusses with more than 32 feet of clear span. Such
Is may also support other minor accessory loads from roof projections or overhangs. The
gn loads of such roof/ceiling assemblies shall not exceed 20 pounds per square foot live load
20 pounds per square foot dead load. The minor axis of the studs must be braced on at least
side by exterior wall sheathing or wall finish panels.
ent to Chapters 11 through 40 of the International Residential Code.
40 are hereby deleted in their entirety.
adment to Section AG 105 of Appendix G of the International Residential Code.
of Appendix G is hereby amended to read as follows:]
utdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in -ground, aboveground or
)iol, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier which shall comply with the following:
top of the barrier for portable, on -ground pools shall be at least 42 inches (1219 min) above
I measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The top of the
er for permanent pools shall be at least 72 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side
[e barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between
e and the bottom of all barriers shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier
h faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such
I aboveground pool, the barrier may be mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier
ounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
:ture and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
?ings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch -diameter (102 min) sphere.
I barriers which do not have openings,, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain
stations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
re the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
e horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located
ie swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75
eis (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within
utouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
re the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
e horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall
;xceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing
in the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width:
imum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 -inch (57 mm) square unless the fence is
ided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75
I (44 min).
re the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening
ied by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).
ss gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AGI 05.2, Items I through 7, and shall be
Aped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from
pool and shall be self-closing and have a self -latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access
shall have a self -latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self -latching device is
.ed less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and
pings shall comply with the following:
The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm)
below the top of the gate, and
The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches
(457 mm) of the release mechanism.
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size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in accordance with
ity grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall not support
e than a roof and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls
load-bearing walls or 10 feet (3048mm) for interior non -load-bearing walls.
Is more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table R602.1.3.
ninal dimension 2" by 6", Grade #2 or better, Spruce/Pine/Fir studs not to exceed 16" on
er may be used without lateral bracing up to 12 feet in height in walls supporting no more
i a roof/ceiling load. The span of rafter/ceiling joist assemblies supported by such walls shall
exceed 16 feet nor shall the wall support trusses with more than 32 feet of clear span. Such
Is may also support other minor accessory loads from roof projections or overhangs. The
gn loads of such roof/ceiling assemblies shall not exceed 20 pounds per square foot live load
20 pounds per square foot dead load. The minor axis of the studs must be braced on at least
side by exterior wall sheathing or wall finish panels.
ent to Chapters 11 through 40 of the International Residential Code.
40 are hereby deleted in their entirety.
adment to Section AG 105 of Appendix G of the International Residential Code.
of Appendix G is hereby amended to read as follows:]
utdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in -ground, aboveground or
)iol, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier which shall comply with the following:
top of the barrier for portable, on -ground pools shall be at least 42 inches (1219 min) above
I measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The top of the
er for permanent pools shall be at least 72 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side
[e barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between
e and the bottom of all barriers shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier
h faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such
I aboveground pool, the barrier may be mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier
ounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
:ture and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
?ings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch -diameter (102 min) sphere.
I barriers which do not have openings,, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain
stations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
re the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
e horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located
ie swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75
eis (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within
utouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
re the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
e horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall
;xceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing
in the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width:
imum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 -inch (57 mm) square unless the fence is
ided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75
I (44 min).
re the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening
ied by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).
ss gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AGI 05.2, Items I through 7, and shall be
Aped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from
pool and shall be self-closing and have a self -latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access
shall have a self -latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self -latching device is
.ed less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and
pings shall comply with the following:
The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm)
below the top of the gate, and
The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches
(457 mm) of the release mechanism.
Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier for a permanent pool, one of the following
conditions shall be met:
9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F1346; or
9.2. All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which
produces an audible warning when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm
shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and
be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal house -hold activities. The alarm
shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual
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eans, such as touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening.
Such deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch(es) shall be
located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door; or 9.3. Other means of
protection, such as self-closing doors with self -latching devices, which are approved by the
governing body, shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than
the protection afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.
10. Whe�lre the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure and the means of access is a ladder or
steps, then:
10.1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or
10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Section
AG105.2, Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any
opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4 -inch -diameter (102 mm) sphere."
Section 2. That the existing Division 2 of Chapter 8, Article I of the Salina Code is hereby repealed. .
Sect Ion 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and 90 days
after
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Shandi
once in the official city newspaper.
Deputy City Clerk
Introduced: July 12, 2010
Passed: July 19, 2010
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Aarhn G. Peck, Mayor