01-10025 1997 UBC(Published in the Salina Journal March9, 2001)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 01-10025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE III,
OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SALINA CODE PERTAINING TO BUILDINGS BY
ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That Sections 8-36, through 8-36.13, of Chapter 8 of the Salina Code
are hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 8-36. Uniform Building Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted, by reference, by the city for the purpose of
providing minimum standards to safeguard life 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 Uniform Building Code, recommended and published by the
International conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 1997
edition not including 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.
Section 8-36.1— Amendment of Section 106.2 of the Uniform Building
Code
[Section 106.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows:]
106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for
the following:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet (11.15 m2).
2. Oil derricks.
3. Movable cases, movable counters and movable partitions not over 5 feet
9 inches (1753 mm) high.
4. 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 or impounding Class I, II or III -A liquids.
5. 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 2:1.
6. Platforms, uncovered decks, walks and driveways not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story
below.
7. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
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9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division
3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches
(1372 mm).
10. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3
Occupancy with the capacity for not more than two feet of water.
11. Roof coverings not involving structural components.
12. Installation of replacement windows not requiring wall or structural
changes, however the lack of a requirement for a permit does not allow
the installation of windows smaller than required for light, ventilation
or egress.
13. Installation of exterior siding.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical
permits will be required for the above -exempted items.
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.
Section 8-36.2 — Amendment of Section 107.2 of the Uniform Building
Code
[Section 107.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
107.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth -in the fee
schedule adopted pursuant to section 2-2 of the Salina Code of
Ordinances, which is 60% of the amounts established by the 1997
Uniform Building Code.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this
code shall be calculated by the Building Official using the most current
version of the "Building Valuation Data" as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials in the publication "Building Standards".
Guidelines are as follows:
a. Renovation of an existing residential structure use - 30% of
the cost of new construction.
b. Renovations of an existing nonresidential structure use -
20% of the cost of new construction.
c. Additions are to be calculated using the per square foot cost
of new construction.
d. When a specific occupancy is not listed in the "Building
Valuation Data" an occupancy most similar to it that is
listed is to be used.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this
code shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in
computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well
as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire- extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment. The valuation is determined by the total
construction cost, including material and labor, even though the labor may
be performed by the owner.
Section 8-36.3 — Amendment of Section 107.3 of the Uniform Building
Code
[Section 107.3 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows:]
107.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by
Section 106.3.2, a non-refundable plan review fee for commercial projects
shall be paid at the time of document submittal for plan review. Said plan
review fee shall be 20 percent of the building permit fee or a minimum of
$30 as established in Section 107.2 and shall apply toward the building
permit fee.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at
the rate established in Section 107.2. The plan review fee specified in this
paragraph is in addition to the building permit fees.
Section 8-36.4 — Amendment of Section 108.5.5 of the Uniform
Building Code
[Section 108.5.5 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:l
Section 108.5.5 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby deleted.
Section 8-36.5 — Amendment of Section 304.4 of the Uniform Building
Code.
[Section 302.4 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
302.4 Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations. Occupancy separations
shall be provided between the various groups and division of occupancies
as set forth in Table 3-B. For required separation of specific uses in
Group I, Division 1 hospitals and nursing homes, see Table 3-C. See also
Section 504.6.1.
EXCEPTIONS:
A three-hour occupancy separation may be used between a Group A,
Division 1 and a Group S, Division 3 Occupancy used exclusively for
the parking or storage of private or pleasure -type motor vehicles
provided no repair or fueling is done. A two-hour occupancy
separation may be used between a Group A, Division 2, 2.1, 3 or 4 or
E or I occupancy and a Group S, Division 3 Occupancy used
exclusively for the parking or storage of private or pleasure -type motor
vehicles provided no repair or fueling is done.
2. Unless required by section 311.2.2, the three-hour occupancy
separation between a Group R, Division 1 Occupancy and a Group S,
Division 3 Occupancy used only for the parking or storage or private
or pleasure -type motor vehicles with no repair or fueling may be
reduced to two hours. Such occupancy separation may be further
reduced to one hour where the area of such Group S, Division 3
Occupancy does not exceed 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
3. In the one-hour occupancy separation between Group R, Division 3
and Group U Occupancies, the separation may be limited to the
installation of materials approved for one-hour fire -resistive
construction on the garage side (or standard %2 inch sheet rock with
joints properly finished on all garage walls and ceilings) and a self-
closing, tightfitting solid -wood door 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness,
or a self-closing, tightfitting door having a fire -protection rating of not
less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with Part II of UBC
Standard 7-2, which is a part of this code, is permitted in lieu of a one-
hour fire assembly. Fire dampers need not be installed in air ducts
passing through the wall, floor or ceiling separating a Group R,
Division 3 Occupancy from a Group U Occupancy, provided such
ducts within the Group U Occupancy are constructed of steel having a
thickness not less than 0.019 inch (0.48 mm) (No. 26 galvanized sheet
gage) and have no openings into the Group U Occupancy.
4. Group H, Division 2 and Group H, Division 3 Occupancies need not
be separated from Group H, Division 7 Occupancies when such
occupancies also comply with the requirements for a Group H,
Division 7 Occupancy.
Section 8-36.6 — Amendment of Section 305.1 of the Uniform Building
Code.
[Section 305.1 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
305.1 Group E Occupancies Defined. Group E Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Any building used for educational purposes through the 12th
grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week or four
hours in any one day.
Division 2. Any building used for educational purposes through the 12th
grade by less than 50 persons for more than 12 hours per week or four
hours in any one day.
Division 3. Any building or portion thereof used for day-care purposes for
more than 12 persons.
For occupancy separations, see Table 3-B.
Section 8-36.7 — Amendment of Section 310.5 of the Uniform Building
Code.
[Section 310.5 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
310.5 Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. Light and ventilation shall be as
specified in Chapter 12. The number of plumbing fixtures shall not be less
than specified in Section 2902.6.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In R-3 occupancies a mechanical ventilation system for bathrooms and
laundry rooms may be vented into a ventilated attic.
2. In R-3 occupancies basement electrical lighting and mechanical
ventilation is an approved alternative to natural light and natural
ventilation requirements.
Section 8-36.8 — Amendment of Section 709.4.1 of the Uniform
Building Code.
[Section 709.4.1 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
709.4.1 General. Parapets shall be provided on all exterior walls of
buildings.
EXCEPTION: A parapet need not be provided on an exterior wall when
any of the following conditions exist:
1. The wall is not required to be of fire -resistive construction.
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2. The wall, due to location on property line, may have unprotected
openings.
3. The building has an area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2)
on any floor.
4. Walls that terminate at roofs of not less than two-hour fire -resistive
construction or roofs constructed entirely of noncombustible materials.
5. One-hour fire -resistive exterior walls may terminate at the underside
of the roof sheathing, deck or slab, provided:
5.1 Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the
walls, such framing and elements supporting such framing
shall not be of less than one-hour fire -resistive construction for
a width of 5 feet (1524 mm) measured from the interior side of
the wall for Groups R and U Occupancies and 10 feet (3048
mm) for all other occupancies.
5.2 Where roof -ceiling framing elements are not parallel to the
wall, the entire span of such framing and elements supporting
such framing shall not be of less than one-hour fire -resistive
construction.
5.3 Openings in the roof shall not be located within 5 feet (1524
mm) of the one-hour fire -resistive exterior wall for Groups R
and U Occupancies and 10 feet (3048 mm) for all other
occupancies.
5.4 The entire building shall be provided with not less than a Class
B roofing assembly.
6. A parapet is not required for buildings that are classified as single
family attached dwellings as defined in Chapter 42 of the Salina Code
of Ordinances.
Section 8-36.9 — Amendment of Section 1003.3.3.6 of the Uniform
Building Code.
[Section 1003.3.3.6 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
1003.3.3.6 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and
every stairway required to be more than 88 inches (2235 mm) in width
shall be provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88
inches (2235 mm) of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be
spaced approximately equally across with the entire width of the stairway.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Stairways less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width or stairways serving
one individual dwelling unit in Group R, division 1 or 3 Occupancy or
a Group R, Division 3 congregate residence may have one handrail.
2. Private stairways 30 inches (762 mm) or less in height may have a
handrail on one side only.
3. Stairways having less than four risers and serving one individual
dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3, or a Group R, Division 3
congregate residence or Group U Occupancies need not have
handrails.
The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall not be placed less than
34 inches (864 mm) nor more than 38 inches (965 mm) above landings
and the nosing of treads. Handrails shall be continuous the full length of
the stairs and at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair
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run not less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser nor less than 12
inches (305 mm) beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall
have rounded terminations or bends.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Private stairways do not require handrail extensions.
2. Handrails may have starting or volute newels within the first tread on
stairways in Group R, Division.
2. Occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies.
The handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 11/4 inches (32
mm) nor more than 2 inches (51 mm) in cross- sectional dimension or the
shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. The handgrip portion
of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Handrails
projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than 11/2 inches (38
mm) between the wall and the handrail. In R3 Occupancies - exterior
stairways - handgrip width up to 51/2" will be allowed.
Section 8-36.10 — Amendment of Chapter 11 of the Uniform Building
Code
[Chapter 11 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows:]
Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with
disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG).
Section 8-36.11 — Amendment of Section 2320.8.3 of the Uniform
Building Code
[Section 2320.8.3 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
2320.8.3 Framing details. Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends and
at each support by solid blocking except where the ends of joists are nailed
to a header, band or rim joist or to an adjoining stud or by other approved
means. Solid blocking shall not be less than 2 inches (51 mm) in thickness
and the full depth of joist.
EXCEPTION:
Solid blocking shall not be required on the first and second story floors if
the floor membrane is glued in addition to mechanical fasteners.
Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one-fourth the joist depth.
Holes bored in joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the top or
bottom of the joist, and the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed
one-third the depth of the joist. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall
not exceed one-sixth the depth and shall not be located in the middle third
of the span.
Joist framing from opposite sides of a beam, girder or partition shall be
lapped at least 3 inches (76 mm) or the opposing joists shall be tied
together in an approved manner.
Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall be supported by framing
anchors or on ledger strips not less than 2 inches by 2 inches (51 mm by
51 mm)
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Section 8-36.12 — Amendment of Section 2320.12.8 of the Uniform
Building Code
[Section 2320.12.8 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
2320.12.8 Blocking. Roof rafters and ceiling joists shall be supported
laterally to prevent rotation and lateral displacement when required by
Division III, Part I, Section 4.4.1.2. Roof trusses shall be supported
laterally at points of bearing as recommended by the manufacturer
Section 8-36.13 — Amendment of Section 2902.3 of the Uniform
Building Code
[Section 2902.3 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:]
Section 2902.3 Groups B, F, H, M and S Occupancies. In Groups B, F, H,
M and S Occupancies, buildings or portions thereof where persons are
employed shall be provided with at least one water closet. Separate
facilities shall be provided for each sex when the number of employees
exceeds 15 and/or the total occupant load, including employees and
customers exceeds 15. Such toilet facilities shall be located either in such
building or conveniently in a building adjacent thereto on the same
property.
Such water closet rooms in connection with food establishments where
food is prepared, stored or served shall have a nonabsorbent interior finish
as specified in Section 807.1, shall have hand -washing facilities therein or
adjacent thereto, and shall be separated from food preparation or storage
rooms as specified in Section 302.6.
For other requirements on water closets, see Section 2903."
Section 3. That the existing Sections 8-36, through 8-36.13 of Chapter 8 of the
Salina Code are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption and publication once in the official city newspaper
Introduced: February 26, 2001
Passed: March 5, 2001
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Barb a R. Weber, Acting �CityClerk