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International Residential and Energy Conservation Codes
TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE
of the
City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
January 18, 2017
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dan Klindt,Chair Dan Roling
Paulette Kreter, Vice Chair Jude Markway
Dean Holtmeyer
Bob Scruggs
Lynn Gastineau
EX-OFFICIO MEMEBERS PRESENT: Public Present:
Mark Luebbering, Cole County none
Brian Allen, City of Jefferson, PPS
Larry Burkhardt, City of Jefferson, PPS
1. Call to Order
Chair Dan Klindt called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm in the Small Conference Room of City
Hall. A quorum was present.
2. Review minutes for approval of meeting held December 21, 2016.
The minutes for the meeting were reviewed and approved by the committee.
3. Old Business
None was discussed
4. Start review of bill for adoption of IRC and ISPSC.
The IRC draft bill was reviewed and modifications were made. Section R301.2(1)was to be
reviewed again by city staff to make a recommendation to the committee.
5. Determine next meeting assignment
The committee would be able to make a final review of the bill drafts (IRC and ISPSC) and then
send them to the Steering Committee for review.
6. New Business
None was discussed.
7. Public Comments
No public comments were presented.
8. Next meeting date?^'February 15th?
The next meeting will be will be from 2 to 4 pm, February 15, 2017.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:44 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.)
Section R313.3-add- A builder of one or two family dwellings or townhouses 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 or
townhouse. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, no purchaser
of such a one or two family dwelling or townhouse shall be denied the right to choose or
decline an automatic fire sprinkler in such dwelling or townhouse being purchased.
12. Section R314.4-replace first sentence of 2"d paragraph- "Exception: Interconnection of
smoke alarms in existing areas may use wireless technology or shall not..."
13. 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.
14. Section R403.1.3.3-Delete seismic categories. This will require steel reinforcement in
turned-down footings.
15. Section R404.4-Add standard concrete designs for retaining walls and suspended garage
slabs. Retaining wall designs should include lateral tie-backs and#4 bars for standards.
16. R602.3.1,Add the following sentence to the end of Exception number 2: "Alternatively,2"x
6" No.2 grade studs supporting a roof and floor load with not more than 10' of tributary
length shall have a maximum stud height of 14'."
17. Chapter 11-Energy Efficiency-use the 2009 version of this chapter in lieu of the 2015
version.
Sec.8-21 Adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code
The 2015 International Residential Code, for One and Two Family Dwellings, published by the International Code
Council, including Appendix J, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the residential building
code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes contained within this
this ordinance.
Sec.8-22 Amendments
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are made to the 2015 International Residential
Code,for One-and Two-Family Dwellings otherwise referred to herein as the Residential Building Code of the City
of Jefferson:
Section R101.1: Insert the words"City of Jefferson"as the name of jurisdiction.
Section R103: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY
Delete Sections R103.1 thru R103.3,and insert the following in its place:
Section R103.1: Creation of enforcement agency
The department of building safety known as the Department of Planning and Protective Services is
hereby continued and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the Director of
Planning and Protective Services. Wherever the words building official appear in this code, it
shall mean the Director of Planning and Protective Services or his or her designee.
Section R103.2: APPOINTMENT
The Director of Planning and Protective Services shall be appointed and removed is provided by
ordinance.
Section R103.3: DEPUTIES
The Director of Planning and Protective Services shall recommend to the City Administrator the
employment of building inspectors, plan examiners and other employees in sufficient numbers to
assure enforcement of the building code.
Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permits
Replace R105.2, item # 2, (fences not over 7 feet high) with "Non-structural building envelope
repair work for existing structures."
Section R108 FEES
Add sections R108.7 and R108.8 to this section:
R108.7 Fee Schedule.The fees for building construction permits shall be set in Appendix Y of the
City Code for the City of Jefferson.
R108.8 Fee for penalty for failure to obtain a building permit. Where work for which a permit is
required by this Code is started prior to obtaining said permit,the fees specified in Appendix Y of
the Code of the City of Jefferson shall be doubled. Should any person,firm or corporation commit
a second offense by starting work without permit after so doing on a previous occasion, he shall
pay three times the customary fee in order to obtain the necessary permit. Any offense shall
subject the offender to prosecution under section 116.4. In the event any person firm or
corporation fails to obtain the necessary permit(s)within 5 days after being notified in writing to
do so by the Code official, he shall pay in addition to the usual fee or increased penalty as
provided above the sum of$25.00 for each day in excess of the aforesaid 5 days that transpire
prior to his or her obtaining the necessary permit. The payment of any or several of the above
stated penalty fees shall not relieve any person, firm or corporation from fully complying with the
requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed
herein. (Ord.No. 14972,§1,5-2102-12)
(Code 1977, § 8-10; Ord. No. 9536, §§ 2, 3, 10-20-80; Ord. 13577, §2, 7-21-2003; Ord. 14272, §5, 10-15-2007;
Ord. 14437,§1, 11-17-2008;Ord. 14483,§2,3-2-2009)
Section RI 12 MEANS OF APPEALS
Delete Sections RI 12.1,R 112.2,R112.3 and R112.4 and insert the following in its place:
Section R112.1 General.Any owner,agent or other person shall have the right to appeal a decision
of the code official refusing to grant a modification to the provisions of this code covering the
manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection,alteration or repair of a building or
structure. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or
the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code
do not fully apply, or an equivalent form of construction can be used. The appeal shall be to the
circuit court of Cole County as established in Article 536 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
Section RI 13 VIOLATIONS
Delete Section RI 13.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Section RI 13.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a
building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building official,or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code,shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $100 or more than$500,or by imprisonment not exceeding 180 days,or both such fine and
imprisonment.Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section RI 14.2 Delete this section and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Section RI 14.2 Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the
structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a minimum fine
of$100 plus$25 for each day of the unlawful continuance.
Table R301.2(1) Use the following values for the table:
Ground Snow Load:20 psf
Wind Design: Speed— 115 mph
Topographic effects—no
Special wind region—no
Wind-borne debris zone—no
Seismic Design Category: B
Subject to damage from: Weathering—Severe
Frost line depth—24"
Termite—moderate to heavy
Winter design temperature:4°
Ice barrier underlayment required:yes
Flood hazards:ordinance passed March 19, 1980;flood maps dated November 2,2012
Air freezing index:903
Mean annual temperature:55°
Section R302.5.I —delete"equipped with a self-closing device"from the end of this section.
Section R302.11 —delete item"4"(fire blocking around vents,pipes,etc.)
Section R302.13—add the following exceptions:
"5.Open-web wood truss floor joists with draft stopping per 1,000 square feet."
"6.Closed-web wood joists with one(1)hour fire treating."
Section R303.6—Add the following:
"Exception:. Bathroom exhaust fans may be exhausted into a soffit vent if composed of approved
materials as determined by the Building Official."
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."
Section R309.5—delete section—garage sprinklers are required if walls are built to Table R302.1 (2)
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."
Section R312.2—delete section—window fall protection
Section R313.1 —delete-townhouse fire sprinkler
Section R3.13.2—delete—One and Two family sprinklers
Section R313.3—add the following per Section 67.281.1 RsMO:
"A builder of one or two family dwellings or townhouses 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 or townhouse. Notwithstanding any other
provision of the law to the contrary, no purchaser of such a one or two family dwelling or
townhouse shall be denied the right to choose or decline an automatic fire sprinkler in such
dwelling or townhouse being purchased."
Section R314.4—replace a portion of the first sentence of 2nd paragraph:
"Exception: Interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas may use wireless technology or
shall not be required..."
Section R403.1.3.3 — Delete seismic categories. This will require steel reinforcement in turned-down
footings.
Section R404.4—Replace"48 inches"with"9 feet"and replace"24 inches"with"5 feet."
Section R602.3.1 -Add the following sentence to the end of Exception number 2:
"Alternatively, 2"x 6"No. 2 grade studs supporting a roof and floor load with not more than 10'
of tributary length shall have a maximum stud height of 14'."
Chapter 11 —Energy Efficiency—use the 2009 version of this chapter in lieu of the 2015 version.
Section AJ 102.4.4—delete this section
Sec.8-29 Adoption of the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
The 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code,published by the International Code Council,Inc.,is
hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the swimming pool and spa code of the City of Jefferson,
Missouri with the additions,insertions,deletions and changes contained within this ordinance.
Sec.8-30 Amendments
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are made to the 2015 International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code,otherwise referred to herein as the swimming pool and spa code of the City of Jefferson:
Sectionl0l.1: Insert the words"City of Jefferson"as the name of jurisdiction.
Section 103: Department of Building Safety
Delete Sections 103.1 thru 103.3,and insert the following in its place:
Section 103.1: CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
The department of building safety known as the Department of Planning and Protective Services is
hereby continued and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the Director of
Planning and Protective Services. Wherever the words code official appears in this code, it shall
mean the Director of Planning and Protective Services or his or her designee.
Section 103.2: APPOINTMENT
The Director of Planning and Protective Services shall be appointed and removed is provided by
ordinance.
Section 103.3: DEPUTIES
The Director of Planning and Protective Services shall recommend to the City Administrator the
employment of building inspectors in sufficient numbers to assure enforcement of the swimming
pool and spa code.
Section 105.6.2 Add to this section the following:
"The fees for building construction permits shall be set in Appendix Y of the City Code of the
City of Jefferson."
Section 105.6.3 Delete this section(fee refunds)
Section 107 VIOLATIONS
Delete Section 107.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Section 107.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who repairs or alters or changes the
occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code,
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 or by imprisonment not
exceeding 180 days,or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall
be deemed a separate offense.
Section 107.5 Stop work orders: —replace a portion the last sentence(..shall be
liable to a fine of not less than [AMOUNT] dollars or more than [AMOUNT]
dollars.)with"...shall be liable for penalities specified in Section 107.4."
Rev.2/6/2017
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Section 108 MEANS OF APPEALS—replace this section with the following:
Section 108.1 Appeals. Any owner,agent or other person shall have the right to appeal a decision
of the code official refusing to grant a modification to the provisions of this code covering the
manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection,alteration or repair of work covered
by this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or
the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code
do not fully apply, or an equivalent form of construction can be used. The appeal shall be to the
circuit court of Cole County as established in Article 536 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
Rev,2/6/2017
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