16-10847 Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 2 Adopting 2012 International Residential Code(Summary published in The Salina Journal on October -7 2016)
(Published on the City of Salina's website for a minimum of one week from October to a, 2016)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 16-10847
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 2 OF THE SALINA
CODE BY REPEALING THE EXISTING SECTIONS 8-31 THROUGH 8-60; ADOPTING
w THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS BY REFERENCE; AND ADOPTING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS.
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina Kansas:
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Section 1. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-1. International Residential Code Adopted.
The International Residential Code for One and Two -Family Dwellings, 2012 Edition,
promulgated and published by the htternational Code Council, including Appendices F and
G, but not any other of its appendices, (IRC) is adopted and incorporated by reference, except
as amended in this division.
Section 2. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R101.2 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-11101.2 Amendment to Section R101.2 of the IRC.
Section R101.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 11101.2 Scope. The provisions of the IRC 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 townhouses not
more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and
their accessory structures.
Exceptions:
1. Live Avork units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International
Building Code, as adopted and amended in Division 1. (IBC) shall be permitted to be built
as one -and t-vo-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section
4195 of the IBC when constructed under the IRC shall conform to Section P2904.
2. Owner -occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be
constructed in accordance with the IRC when equipped with a fire -sprinkler system in
accordance with Section P2904.
The demolition of these structures shall be governed by Chapter 33- Safeguards During
Construction of the IBC and Salina Code Chapter 31.
3. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R102.7 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R102.7 Amendment to Section R102.7 of the IRC.
Section R 102.7 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the
date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change; except as
specifically covered in this code; Salina Code Chapter 31; the International Fire Code, as
adopted and amended in Chapter 14, Article III; Division I: or as is deemed necessary by
the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
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Section 4. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-8103 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R103 Amendment to Section 8103 of the IRC.
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Section R103 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
See. R103 Appointment and delegation of authority. The city manager shall appoint
and hereby delegates to the building official and any other city employees in designated
technical roles the authority necessary to administer and enforce this code.
Section 5. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R105.2 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-11105.2 Amendment to Section R105.2 of the IRC.
Section R105.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 sq. ft (18.58 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) 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 (18.927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to
1.
Sidewalks. 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.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54
inches (1 372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Electrical:
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A I . Listed cord -and -plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Re -installation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefore.
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the
same location.
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4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less
w than 25 volts and not capable of supplying over 50 watts of energy.
N 5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of
approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed
receptacles.
Gas:
I . Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable -fuel -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not inter -connected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
I.
Portable heating appliances.
2.
Portable ventilation appliances.
3.
4.
Portable cooling units.
Steam, hot -or chilled -water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5.
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval or equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
6.
Portable evaporative coolers.
7.
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant
or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
8.
Portable -fuel -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not connected to a power grid.
Plumbine:
1.
The stoppage of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided,
however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with
new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be
obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures,
and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not
involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Section 6. New
Article 1, Division
Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R105.2.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the city for that purpose. Such
application shall:
1. Identifv and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
2. 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.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in
Section R106.1.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
Expiration: Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the
work has commenced. All work shall be documented by an inspection as described in
Section 110 of this code. Failure to request an inspection of newly completed work for
any period of 90 days or more shall constitute suspension or abandonment of work; at
which time said permit. shall become invalid. Notification may be provided to the permit
applicant in writing upon the 90 day expiration. The building official is authorized to
grant, in writing; one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days
each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The
building official may place reasonable conditions as necessary on the issuance of
extensions.
Section 8. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8.
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R112.1 which section reads as follows:
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Sec. 8-1-2-8105.2.1 Amendment to Section R105.2.1 of the IRC.
Section R105.2.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.2.1 Emergency Repairs. Where the equipment replacements and repairs must
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be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within
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the next working business day to the building official.
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Section 7. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
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Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R105.3 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R105.3 Amendment to Section R105.3 of the IRC.
Section R105.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the city for that purpose. Such
application shall:
1. Identifv and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
2. 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.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in
Section R106.1.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
Expiration: Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the
work has commenced. All work shall be documented by an inspection as described in
Section 110 of this code. Failure to request an inspection of newly completed work for
any period of 90 days or more shall constitute suspension or abandonment of work; at
which time said permit. shall become invalid. Notification may be provided to the permit
applicant in writing upon the 90 day expiration. The building official is authorized to
grant, in writing; one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days
each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The
building official may place reasonable conditions as necessary on the issuance of
extensions.
Section 8. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8.
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R112.1 which section reads as follows:
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Sec. 8-1-2-11112.1 Amendment to Section R105.3 of the IRC.
Section 8-1-2-R112.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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
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R112.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted
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R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding. Deleted
RI 12.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for areas prone to flooding. Deleted
R112.3 Qualifications. Deleted
R112.4 Administration. Deleted
Section 9. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R301 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-11301 Amendment to Section 8301 of the IRC.
Section R301 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R301 Design Criteria
Table R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Groun
Wind Design
Seismic
Subject to Damage
Winter Design
Ice Barrier
Flood
Air
Mea
Snow
Design
From:
Temperature
Underlaym
Hazards
Freezin
Ann
Load
1. Speed
Category
ent
g Index
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(mph)
1. Weathering
Required
Tem
2. Topograp
2. Frost line
hic effects
depth
I. 90
3. Termite
20
A
2. No
50 F
No
Cuirent
1000
540
FIRM
1. Severe
2. 36 inches
3. Moderate
to severe
Section 10. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
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I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R301.5 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R301.5 Amendment to Section R301.5 of the IRC.
Section R301 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Table R301.5.
Table R301.5
MINIMUM UNIFORtMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS
(IN POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT)
USE
LIVE LOAD
Attics with limited storage (b,, -,h)
20
Attics without storage (b)
10
Habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs
30
Balconies (exterior) and decks (e)
40
Fire escapes
40
Guardrails and handrails (d)
200 (i)
Guardrail in -fill components (i)
50 (i)
Passenger vehicle garages (a)
50 (a)
Rooms other than sleeping rooms
40
Sleeping rooms
30
Stairs
40 (c)
a. Elevated garage floors shall be capable of supporting a 2,000 pound load applied over a 20
square inch area.
b. Uninhabitable attics without storage are those attic areas that are not accessed by a pull
down stair, or a scuttle with a dimension less than or equal to 30 inches high by 24 inches
wide.
c. Individual stair treads shall be designed for the uniformly distributed live load or a 300
pound concentrated load acting over an area of 4 square inches, whichever produces the
greatest stresses.
d. A single concentrated load applied in any direction at any point along the top.
e. See Section R502.2.2 for decks attached to exterior walls.
f. Guard in -fill components (all those except the handrail), balusters and panel fillers shall be
designed to withstand a horizontally applied normal load of 50 pounds on an area equal to 1
square foot. This load need not be assumed to act concurrently with any other live load
requirement.
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g. For attics with limited storage and constructed with trusses, this live load need be applied
only to those portions of the bottom chord where there are two or more adjacent trusses with
the same web configuration capable of containing a rectangle 42 inches high by 2 feet wide
or greater, located within the plane of the truss. The rectangle shall fit between the top of the
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bottom chord and the bottom of any other truss member.
h. Attic spaces served by a fixed stair shall be designed to support the minimum live load
specified for sleeping rooms.
i. Glazing used in handrail assemblies and guards shall be designed with a safety factor of 4.
The safety factor shall be applied to each of the concentrated loads applied to the top of the
rail, and to the load on the in -fill components. These loads shall be determined independent
of one another, and loads are assumed not to occur with any other live load.
11. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R302.2.2 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R302.2.2 Amendment to Section R302.2.2 of the IRC.
Section R302.2.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
II Sec. 8302.2.2 Parapets.—Parapets shall not be required for towrthouses 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 ]-hour fire -resistive rating. The wall shall be rated for
exposure from both sides.
12. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R303.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R303.1 Amendment to Section R303.1 of the IRC.
Section R303.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R303.1 Habitable rooms. All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate
glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area of such rooms. Natural ventilation shall
be through windows, doors, louvers or other approved openings to the outdoor air. Such
openings shall be provided with ready access or shall otherwise be readily controllable by
the building occupants. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4% 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 installed in accordance with
Sections 402.3 and 403 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in
Division 4.
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2. The glazed areas need not be provided in rooms where Exception 1 above is satisfied
and artificial light is provided capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot
candles (65 lux) over the area of the room at a height of 30 inches (762 mm) above
the floor level.
3. Use of sunroom and patio covers, as defined in Section R202, shall be permitted for
w natural ventilation if in excess of 40 percent of the exterior sunroom walls are open, or
= are enclosed only by insect screening.
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Section 13. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
g Article L Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R303.3 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R303.3 Amendment to Section R303.3 of the IRC.
Section R303.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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 local exhaust
system are provided. The minimum local exhaust rates shall be determined in accordance
with Table 403.7 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4.
Exhaust air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outdoors.
Section 14. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R309.2 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R309.2 Amendment to Section R309.2 of the IRC.
Section R309.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R309.2 Carports. Carports shall be open on at least two sides. Carport floor
surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material. 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.
The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to
facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry door.
Section 15. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R309.3 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R309.3 Amendment to Section R309.3 of the IRC.
Section R309.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R309.3 Flood hazard areas. For buildings located in flood hazard areas as
established by Table R301.2(1), 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 at
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least one side; are used solely for parking, building access, or storage; meet the
requirements of Section R322, and are otherwise constructed in accordance with
this code.
Section 16. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R310.1 which section reads as follows:
y Sec. 8-1-2-R310.1 Amendment to Section R310.1 of the IRC.
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Section R310.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. All basements, habitable attics
and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue
opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and
rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room. Where emergency escape and
rescue openings are provided, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches
measured from the finished floor to the bottom of the clear opening. Where a door having
a threshold below the adjacent ground level serves as an emergency escape and rescue
opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure. the bulkhead enclosure shall comply
with Section R310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by this section shall be
obtained by the normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the
inside. Emergency escape and rescue openings with a finished sill height below the
adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with
Section 310.2.
Exception: Basements used only to house mechanical equipment and not exceeding total
floor area of 200 square feet.
Section 17. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R311.7.5 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-8311.7.5 Amendment to Section R311.7.5 of the IRC.
Section R31 1.7.5 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R311.7.5 Stair treads and risers.
8311.7.5.1 Risers. 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 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
R311.7.5.2 Treads. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (254 mm). The tread depth
be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent t
and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of
' shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
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R311.7.5.2.1 Winder treads. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 9 inches (25
mm) measured at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Wind(
treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 nun) at any point. Within any flight c
stairs; the greatest winder tread depth at the 12 inches (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed th
smallest by more than 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
w 8311.7.5.3 Nosings. The radius of curvature at the nosing shall be no greater than 9/16 inchc
(14 mm). A nosing not less than 1/4 inches (19 mm) but not more than 1'/< inches (32 nun) sha
be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed th
smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inches (9.5 mm) between two stories; including th
nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed % inches (12.
mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread abo),
at an angle not more than 300 (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provide
that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4inch diameter (102 mrr
sphere.
Exceptions:
1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of i l inches (279 mm).
2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
(762 mm) or less.
Section 18. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R111.7.8.3 which section reads as follows:
See. 8-1-2-R311.7.8.3 Amendment to Section R311.7.8.3 of the IRC.
Section R311.7.8.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8311.7.8.3 Grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the following types or
provide equivalent graspability.
1. Type I. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least 1'/4
inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm). If the handrail is not circular it
shall have a perimeter dimension of at least 4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6%4
inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross section of dimension of 2'/< inches (57 mm).
2. Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6'/< inches (160mm) shall provide a
graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin
within a distance of/< inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the
profile and achieve a depth of at least '/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 (1 Omm)
to a level that is not less than 1'/4 inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile.
The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 1'/< inches (32 mm) to a
maximum of 21/4 inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25
mm).
i. Exception: Handrails for exterior stairs of 4 risers or less need not be
provided with finger recesses.
e Section 19. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R315.1 which section reads as follows:
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Sec. 8-1-2-11315.1 Amendment to Section R315.1 of the IRC.
Section R315.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R315.1 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. For new construction, an approved carbon
monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel -fired appliances are installed
y and in dwelling units that have attached garages.
Section 20. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
vertirla t Tli vicinn 7 to hr mimharrrt Q_1 _'J_R , 1 Q 1 tx,hirh cPrtinn rvartc ac fnllnuvc-
Sec. 8-1-2-11319.1 Amendment to Section R319.1 of the IRC.
Section R319.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R319.1. Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved Arabic address numbers in accordance with the requirements set forth in City
Code Chapter 35, Article V. as follows:
Dist
and
nce From the Edge of Property Line
Road
Minimum Number Height
Minimum Stroke Width
0-2
feet
4 inches
0.5 inch
26-f
feet
6 inches
finch
51-1
0 feet
8 inches
1.25 inches
101
50 feet
10 inches
1.75 inches
Ove
150 feet
12 inches
2 inches
• The address numbers shall be installed on a contrasting background and be plainly visible
from the street or road fronting the property.
• When required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional
approved locations and sizes to facilitate emergency response.
• When the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure as directed by the fire
code official.
• Address numbers shall be maintained.
Section 21. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R324 which section reads as follows:
See. 8-1-2-R324 Amendment to Section 8324 of the IRC.
Section R324 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R324 Flood Resistant Construction. Deleted.
Section 22. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-8403.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-11403.1 Amendment to Section R403.1 of the IRC.
w Section R403.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
N Sec. 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 as
determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed
natural soils or engineered fill.
The Cite of Salina standard 'Residential Foundation Design' may be used for any 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 the ground when approved by the building official.
Section 23. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R404.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R404.1 Amendment to Section 8404.1 of the IRC.
Section R404.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry found
walls shall be selected and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sc
R404.1.2. Masonry foundation walls shall be selected and constructed in accordance
the provisions of Section 8404.1.1. , or in accordance with ACI 318,
332,NCMATR68—A or ACI 530/ASCE 51TMS 402 or other approved structural stanc
When ACI 318, ACI 332 or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or the provisions of Section
are used to design concrete or masonry foundation walls, project drawings, typical d
and specifications are not required to bear the seal of the architect or engineer respor
for design, unless otherwise required by state law.
Section 24. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R404.1.7 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R404.1.7 Amendment to Section R404.1.7 of the IRC.
Section R404.1.7 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R404.1.7 Backfill placement. Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until one
following conditions has been met:
1. The wall has cured for a minimum of 7 days or,
2. The wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or,
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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.
Section 25. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R405.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-11405.1 Amendment to Section R405.1 of the IRC.
Section R405.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. Subsoil drains shall be installed in
accordance with Sections 1101.5 through 1101.5.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code. as
adopted and amended in Division 3.
Section 26. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8.
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R506.2.3 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R506.2.3 Amendment to Section R506.2.3 of the IRC.
Section 8506.2.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R506.2.3 Vapor retarder. A 6 -mil (0.0006 inch; 152mm) polyethylene or
approved vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches shall be placed
between the concrete floor slab and the base course or the prepared subgrade
where no base course exists.
Exception: The vapor retarder may be omitted:
1. From garages, utility buildings and other unheated accessory structures.
2. For unheated storage rooms having an area of less than 70 square feet.
3. From driveways; walks, patios and other flai<vork not likely to be enclosed
and heated at a later date.
Section 27. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8.
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-R602.3.I which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-R602.3.1 Amendment to Section R602.3.1 of the IRC.
Section R602.3.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R602.3.1 Stud size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall
be in accordance with Table R602.3 (5).
Exceptions:
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I . Utility grade studs.shall not be spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall
not support more than a roof and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in
height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10 feet (3048mm) for interior non -
load -bearing walls.
2. Studs more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table
w R602.3.1.
H 3. Nominal dimension 2 inches by 6 inches. Grade 92 or better, Spruce/Pine/Fir studs not
to exceed 16 inches on center may be used without lateral bracing up to 12 feet in
height in walls supporting no more than a roof/ceiling load. The span of rafter/ceiling
joist assemblies supported by such walls shall not exceed 16 feet nor shall the wall
support trusses with more than 32 feet of clear span. Such walls may also support other
minor accessory loads from roof projections or overhangs. The design loads of such
roof/ceiling assemblies shall not exceed 20 lbs. per square foot live load and 20 lbs. per
square foot dead load. The minor axis of the studs must be braced on at least one side
by exterior wall sheathing or wall finish panels.
Section 28. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-N1102.1.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-N1102.1.1 Amendment to Section N1102.1.1 of the IRC.
Section N 1102.1.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. N1102.1.1. Table 1102.1.1 Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component
TABLE N1102.1.1
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT (a)
Climate
Fenestra
Skylig
Glazed
Ceiling
Wood
Mass
Floor
Basement
Foundat
Crawl
Zone
tion
ht
Fenestr
R -value
frame
wall
R-
wall R-
ion
space
ation
(t)
wall
R-
value
value (c)
perimet
U -factor
U-
R-
value(
er R-
wall R -
(b)
factor
SHGC
value
e)
value
value (c)
(b)
(b)
(d)
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0.35
0.55
0.40
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10/13
10, 2 ft
10/13
a.
R -values are minimums. U -factors and SHGC are maximums. When insulation is installed
in a cavity which is less than the label or design thickness of the insulation, the installed R -
value shall not be less than the R -value specified in the table.
b.
The fenestration U -factor column excludes skylights. The SHGC column applies to all
glazed fenestration.
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c. 10/13 means R-10 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior, or R-13 cavity insulation
at the interior of the finished basement walls only.
d. R-10, 2 ft. around perimeter of slab. R-5 shall be added to the required slab edge R -values
for heated slabs.
e. The second R -value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the wall
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mass.
f Loose fill insulation shall be installed at the rate recommended by the manufacturer's
Bstatement "so many bags per 1000 square feet` XMhere the pitch of the roof restricts the
s "minimum thickness" at the exterior wall line, the insulation shall be blown into the cavity
so as to achieve a greater compacted density to a point where the "minimum thickness" can
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be achieved. An alternate is to install high-density baits around the perimeter edge per
N 1102.2.
Section 29. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-N1102.4 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-N1102.4 Amendment to Section N1102.4 of the IRC.
Section N1102.4 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
II Sec. N1102.4 Air Leakage. The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit
air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Section N 1102.4.1 through N1102.4.4.
N1102.4.1 Building Thermal Envelope. The components of the building thermal
envelope as listed in Table N1102.4.1.1 shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and the criteria listed in Table N1102.4.1.1, as applicable to
the method of construction. When required by the code official an approved third party
shall inspect all components and verify compliance.
N1102.4.1.2 Testing. When required by the code official, on a case by case basis, the
building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not
exceeding five (5) air changes per hour. Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at
a pressure of 0.2 inches w.g. (50 Pascals).
Testing shall be conducted by an approved third party. A written report of the results of
the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official.
Testing shall be performed at any time creation of all penetrations of the building thermal
envelope.
During testing:
1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed,
beyond the intended weather-stripping or other infiltration control measures.
2. Dampers, including exhaust. intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue dampers shall be
closed. but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control measures.
3. Interior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
4. Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall
be closed and sealed.
5. Heating and cooling systems. if installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off.
6. Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
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N1102.4.2 Fireplaces. New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight -fitting flue dampers
and outdoor combustion air.
N1102.4.3 Fenestration Air Leakage. Windows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall
have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm per square foot, and swinging doors
w no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot, when tested in accordance with NFRC 400 or
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 01/I.S.2/A 440 by an accredited, independent laboratory and listed
I? and labeled by the manufacturer. Exception: Site -built windows, skylights and doors.
N1102.4.4 Recessed Lighting. Recessed luminaires installed in the building thermal
envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage between conditioned and unconditioned
spaces. All recessed luminaires shall be IC -rated and labeled as having an air leakage rate
not more than 2.0 cfm when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a 1.57 psf (75 pa)
pressure differential. All recessed luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk
between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.
Section 30. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-N1102.4.1.1 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-N1102.4.1.1 Amendment to Section N1102.4.1.1 of the IRC.
Section N1102.4.LI of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. N1102.4.1.1 Table N1102.4.1.1 Air Barrier and Insulation Installation.
TABLE N1102.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSTALLATION
COMPONENT
CRITERIA (a)
Air barrier and thermal barrier
A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building
envelope. Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous
air barrier. Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be
sealed. Air -permeable insulation shall not be used as
sealing material.
Ceiling/attic
The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be
aligned with the insulation and any gaps in the air barrier
sealed. Access opening, dropdown stair or knee wall doors
to unconditioned attic spaces shall be sealed.
Walls
Comers and the junction of the foundation and sill plate
shall be sealed from the interior. Exterior thermal
envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in
substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air
barrier. Knee walls shall be sealed.
Windows, skylights and doors
The space between window/door jambs and framing and
skylights and framing shall be sealed.
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Rim joists
Rim shall be sealed to prevent air leakage.
Floors (including above -garage and cantilevered floors)
Insulation shall be installed maintain permanent contact
with the underside of subfloor decking. The air barrier
shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation.
Crawl space walls
Where provided in lieu of floor insulation, insulation shall
be permanently attached to crawl space walls. Exposed
earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a
class 1 vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
Shafts, penetrations
Duct shafts, utility penetrations and flue shafts opening to
exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Narrow cavities
Batu in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit, or narrow
cavities shall be filled with insulation that on installation
readily conforms to the available cavity space.
Garage separation
Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and
conditioned spaces.
Recessed lighting
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal
envelope shall be air tight, IC -rated, and sealed to the
drywall.
Plumbing and wiring
Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring and
plumbing in exterior walls, or insulation that on
installation readily conforms to the available space shall
extend behind piping and wiring.
Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be
insulated and the air barrier installed separating them from
Shower/tub on exterior wall
the showers and tubs.
Electrical/ phone boxes on exterior walls
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or
communication boxes or air -sealed boxes shall be
installed.
HVAC register boots
HVAC register boots that penetrate the building thermal
envelope shall be sealed to the subfloor or drywall.
Fireplace
An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls.
Section 31. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1. Division 2 to be numbered 8 -1 -2 -NI 103.2.2 which section reads as follows:
See. 8-1-2-N1103.2.2 Amendment to Section Nl 103.2.2 of the IRC.
Section N1 103.2.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
See. N1103.2.2 Sealing. Ducts, air handlers; and filter boxes shall be sealed. Joints and
seams shall comply with Section E503.4.4 of the Uniform Mechanical Code; as adopted
and amended in Division 4. Joints of duct systems shall be made substantially airtight by
means of tapes, mastics, gasketing, or other means. Crimp joints for round ducts shall
have a contact lap of not less than 1 Yz inches and shall be mechanically fastened by
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means of not less than three sheet metal screws equally spaced around the joint. or an
equivalent fastening method. An example of an equivalent fastening method is where a
duct connection is made that is partially inaccessible; three screws shall be equally
spaced on the exposed portion of the joint so as to prevent a hinge effect.
Duct tightness, in unconditioned spaces excluding unfinished basements, shall be verified
w by either of the following:
1. Post -construction test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4cfm per 100
8 square feet of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1
inches w.g (25 pa) across the system, including the manufacturer's air handler
enclosure. All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
2. Rough -in test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm per 100 square feet
of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g. (25
pa) across the system, including the manufacturers air handler enclosure. All
registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is not
installed at the time of the test, total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm per
100 square feet of conditioned floor area.
Exceptions:
1. The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely
within the building thermal envelope or unfinished basements.
2. On the post -construction test it is permissible to test for `leakage to the outdoors"
versus "total leakage". Leakage to the outdoors shall be less than or equal to 8
cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area.
Section 32. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8 -1 -2 -NI 103.2.3 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-N1103.2.3 Amendment to Section N1103.2.3 of the IRC.
Section N1 103.2.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. N1103.2.3 Building cavities Building framing cavities shall not be used as suuyly
ducts or plenums. Building framing cavities may be used as return ducts if both of the
following conditions exist:
1. Return ducts must be properly sealed to prevent the likelihood of spreading smoke
and other contaminants to other spaces via the plenum or introducing smoke and
other contaminants to the system.
2. Exterior wall cavities shall not be used for return ducts.
Section 33. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article 1. Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-N1 103.5 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-N1103.5 Amendment to Section N1103.5 of the IRC.
Section N1 103.5 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
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See. N1103.5 Mechanical ventilation. The building shall be provided with ventilation
that meets the requirements of Chapter 4 and Appendix E of the Uniform Mechanical
Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4.
Section 34. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
w Article 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-N1104.1 which section reads as follows:
N Sec. 8-1-2-N1104.1 Amendment to Section N1104.1 of the IRC.
Section N1104.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. N1104.1 Lighting Equipment. Fuel gas systems shall not have a continuous
burning pilot light.
Section 35. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-12 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-12 Chapters 12 through 43 of the IRC. Chapters 12 through 43 of the IRC
are deleted. (See instead Divisions 3 through 5.)
Section 36. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
Article I. Division 2 to be numbered 8 -1 -2 -AF 103 which section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-1-2-AF103 Amendment to Section AF103 of the IRC.
Section AF103 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
SECTION AF103 - REQUIREMENTS
AF103.1 General. The following construction techniques are intended to resist radon
entry and prepare the building for post -construction radon mitigation.
AF103.2 Subfloor preparation. A layer of gas -permeable material shall be placed under
all concrete slabs and other floor systems that directly contact the ground and are within
the walls of the living spaces of the building, to facilitate future installation of a sub -slab
depressurization system, if needed.
The gas -permeable laver shall consist of one of the following:
1. A uniform laver of clean aggregate, a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) thick. The
aggregate shall consist of material that will pass through a 2 -inch (51mm) sieve and be
retained by a 1/4 -inch (6.4 mm) sieve.
2. A uniform layer of sand (native or fill), a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) thick,
overlain by a layer or strips of geotextile drainage matting designed to allow the lateral
flow of soil gases. As an alternative to the geotextile material, interior perimeter drain
tile connected to the sealed sump pit may be used.
3. Other materials, systems or floor designs with demonstrated capability to permit
depressurization across the entire sub -floor area.
AF103.4.8 Ducts. Ductwork passing through or beneath a slab shall be of seamless
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material unless the air -handling system is designed to maintain continuous positive
pressure within such ducting. Joints in such ductwork shall be sealed to prevent air
leakage. Ductwork located in crawl spaces shall have all seams and joints sealed by
closure systems in accordance with Section 602.4 of the UMC.
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Section 37. New Section. The Salina Code is amended by adding a new section to Chapter 8,
aArticle 1, Division 2 to be numbered 8-1-2-AG105.2 which section reads as follows:
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Sec. 8-1-2-AG105.2 Amendment to Section AG105.2 of the IRC.
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Section AG105.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows
Sec. AG105.2 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in -
ground, aboveground or on -ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier
which shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier for portable, on -ground pools shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm)
above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
The top of the barrier for permanent pools shall be at least 72 inches (1219 mm) above grade
measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The
maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of all barriers shall be 2 inches
(51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier
may be mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure. the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the
bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 nun).
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch -diameter (102 mm) sphere.
3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not
contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled
masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing
between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. Where there
are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not
exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing
between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative
cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches
(44 mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 inches (57 mm) square unless
the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the
openings to not more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).
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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 38. Repealer. Existing Salina Code Sections 8-31 through 8-60 are repealed.
Section 39. Effective. That this ordinance shall be in full force on January 1, 2017 after its
adoption and publication once in the official city newspaper by the following summary:
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7.
Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the
maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches
(44 mm).
8.
Access gates shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates
shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self -latching
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device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self -latching device. Where
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the release mechanism of the self -latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372
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mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and openings shall comply with
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the following:
8.1.
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
8.2.
The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than % inch (12.7 mm) within 18
inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism.
9.
Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier for a permanent pool, one of tl
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.
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 means, 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.
Where 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
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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 38. Repealer. Existing Salina Code Sections 8-31 through 8-60 are repealed.
Section 39. Effective. That this ordinance shall be in full force on January 1, 2017 after its
adoption and publication once in the official city newspaper by the following summary:
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Ordinance No. 16- 10847 Summary
s On October 3, 2016 the City Commission passed Ordinance No. 16- 10847. The Ordinance amends
Chapter 8, Article I; Division 2 of the Salina Code; repeals existing sections 8-31 through 8-60:
adopts and incorporates the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code by reference: and
adopts local amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2017. A complete copy of the
ordinance can be found at kv% w.salina-ks.gov or in the office of the City Clerk, 300 W Ash Street,
free of charge. This summary is certified by the City's legal counsel.
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ATTEST:
Introduced: August 22, 2016
Passed: October 3, 2016
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Shandi Wicks, CMC. City Clerk
Certification of Publication Summary: