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International Residential and Energy Conservation Codes
TECHNICAL SUB -COMMITTEE
of the
City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
July 6, 2016
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dan Klindt, Chair
Paulette Kreter, Vice Chair
Dan Roling
Bob Scruggs
EX -OFFICIO MEMEBERS PRESENT:
Mark Luebbering, County
Jason Turner, City of Jefferson, JCFD
Brian Alien, City of Jefferson, PPS
Larry Burkhardt, City of Jefferson, PPS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jude Markway
Dean Holtmeyer
Lynn Gastineau
Public Present:
Emad Faddoul
1. Call to Order
Chair Klindt called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. in the Small Conference Room of City Hall.
A quorum was present.
2. Review minutes for approval of meeting held June 1, 2016.
The minutes of the meeting were reviewed and approved by the committee.
3. Old Business
The list of proposed amendments was reviewed. Minor revision to Section R404.4 to
standardize design of suspended garage slab. Discussion was held with structural engineer
guest Emad Faddoul concerning design requirements of concrete structures. A request was
made to have City Staff to discuss concrete standard designs with engineers and contractors.
4. Start review of Chapter 5
Review of Chapter 5 started. The committee went through the chapter. No exceptions were
noted.
5. Determine next chapters for review
Review of Chapter 6 will be the next chapter for review.
6. New Business
No new business was discussed.
7. Public Comments
No public comments were presented.
8. Next meeting date? ^' July 20th?
The next meeting date will be July 20, 2016.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.
Proposed 2015 International Residential Code Amendments:
1. Section R302.5.1 - delete "equipped with a self-closing device" from the end of this section.
2. Section R302.11 - delete item 4 (fire blocking around vents, pipes, etc.)
3. Section R302.13 - add the following exceptions:
a. "5. Open -web wood truss floor joists with draft stopping per 1,000 square feet."
b. "6. Closed -web wood joists with one (1) hour fire treating."
4. Section R303.4 - needs more information - Columbia is using a whole -house mechanical
ventilation system. What do we want to do?
5. Section R303.6 - Add Exception "1. Bathroom exhaust fans may be exhausted into a soffit
vent if composed of approved materials as determined by the Building Official."
6. Figure R307.1 - Add the following: Water closet: All water closets shall be spaced at least
fifteen (15) inches from the centerline of the fixture to any wall or plumbing fixture, except
the centerline of the water closet may be spaced twelve (12) inches if located next to a
bathtub/shower unit.
7. Section R309.5 - delete section - garage sprinklers are required if walls are built to Table
R302.1(2)
8. Section R311.7.5.1 - add exception - "3. Closed risers are not required on exterior stairs
where the riser is less than 10' above grade."
9. Section R312.2 - delete section - window fall protection
10. Section R313.1 - delete - townhouse fire sprinkler
11. Section R313.2 - delete - One and Two family sprinklers
(NOTE: The JCFD has requested that the committee reconsider this recommendation after a
demonstration system has been installed into a Habitat for Humanity home.)
12. Section R313.3 - add - A builder of a single-family dwelling or residences or multi -unit
dwellings of four (4) or fewer units shall offer to any purchaser, on or before the time of
entering into the purchase contract, the option at the purchaser's cost to install or equip an
automatic fire sprinkler system in the dwelling, residence or unit. Notwithstanding any
other provision of the law to the contrary, no purchaser of such a single family dwelling,
residence, or multi -unit dwelling shall be denied the right to choose or decline an automatic
fire sprinkler in such dwelling or residence being purchased by any code, ordinance, rule,
regulation, order or resolution by any county or other political subdivision. Pursuant to
RsMO 67.281, the mandatory option for purchasers to have the right to choose and the
requirement that the builders offer to purchasers the option to purchase an automatic fire
sprinkler system in connection with the purchase of any single-family dwelling, residence, or
multi -unit dwelling of four (4) or fewer units is hereby incorporated into the code.
13. Section R314.4 - replace first sentence of 2nd paragraph - "Exception: Interconnection of
smoke alarms in existing areas may use wireless technology or shall not..."
14. Section R322 - Flood resistant construction - shall be reviewed by City storm water
engineer to see if there are any conflicts with existing City codes. Recommendation will be
forthcoming.
15. Section R403.1.3.3 - Delete seismic categories. This will require steel reinforcement in
turned -down footings.
16. Section R404.4 - Add standard concrete designs for retaining walls, suspended garage slabs,
and possibly decks. Retaining wall designs should include lateral tie -backs and #4 bars for
standards.