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City of Jefferson, Missouri
Ad Hoc Steering Committee on Building Construction Codes
Monday, March 20, 2017
10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Boone-Bancroft Conference Room#201
John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of previous meeting minutes from February 23, 2017.
3. JCFD guest presentation
4. Public Comments
5. Code review progress updates from the subcommittee chairs and vice chairs
6. Old Business—review timeline of proposed bills for code adoption
7. Review proposed bills for adoption of the 2015 IEBC, IRC and ISPSC.
8. New Business
9. Next meeting date? —April 27th?
10. Adjourn
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MINUTES
City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
February 23, 2017
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kyle Kittrell,Chair Larry Kolb
Randy Allen,Vice Chair Jim Dove
Dan Klindt
Jim Crabtree
Jim Wisch
Larry Brandhorst
Paulette Kreter
EX-OFFICIO MEMEBERS PRESENT: Public Present:
Jason Turner,City of Jefferson none
Larry Burkhardt,City of Jefferson
Mark Luebbering,Cole County
1. Call to Order
Chair Kittrell called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Approval of previous meeting minutes from January 26,2017.
The meeting minutes were approved.
3. Code review progress updates from the subcommittee chairs and vice chairs
a. The Building and Energy Conservation code committee started its review of Chapters 16, 17
and 18. Special guests were invited. Dave Weber(structural engineer)discussed Columbia's
action on these chapters. Bruce Dawson (geotechnical engineer)supplemented the
discussion from his viewpoint about special structural inspections.
b. The Existing Building committee is through the code book and is ready to present their draft
bill. Discussions may continue on the definition of"historic locally."
c. The Mechanical, Fuel Gas,and Energy code committee is ready to review a draft ordinance.
d. The Residential and Energy Conservation code committee bill is ready for review.
e. The Fire and Property Maintenance code review is through Chapter 34. Discussed what
Columbia did to put sprinklers into fraternities and sororities.
4. Old Business—review timeline of proposed bills for code adoption
The schedule was reviewed and revised. It is attached to the minutes.
5. Review proposed bills for adoption of the 2015 IMC and IFGC
The draft bills were reviewed and approved unanimously by the committee.
6. New Business
none
7. Public Comments
No public comments were made.
8. Next Meeting Date? "'March 9th?
The next meeting date will be on the 20th of March 2017. The timeline revision eliminated
meeting every two weeks. Also, it was requested by JCFD to meet on March 20th since they will
have a special guest visiting that day for the City Council to advocate sprinklers.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 am.
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Possible amendments to Chapter One of the 2015 Building Code:
1. Section 105—revisit exempt work from permit.
2. Section 106—posting of structural design live load—delete section.
3. Section 113—delete
4. Section 114—amend violation to meet current city standard
5. Section 116—compare against Dangerous building city code sections
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New Building Code Proposed Timeline
As a planning guide, below is a proposed timeline for the approval process of the adoption of the
new building codes.
Overview
In general, the technical sub-committees will make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
Upon code adoption approval by the Steering Committee, a public comment period will be held that
includes 2 to 3 public forums. After any adjustments, the proposed ordinances will then be
submitted to the City Council by city staff for their consideration and possible approval. Since this
is an Ad Hoc Committee made by resolution, all meetings are public and will have time allocated
for public comments within their agendas.
Codes under consideration for adoption:
A. 2014 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 or the National Electric Code (NEC)
B. 2015 International Code Council (ICC) versions:
1. International Fire Code (IFC)
2. International Residential Code (IRC)
3. International Building Code (IBC)
4. International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
5. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
6. International Mechanical Code (IMC)
7. International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
8. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
9. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
10. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
11. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)*
12. International Green Construction Code (IGCC)*
13. ICC Performance Code (ICCPC)*
*- potentially will not be adopted
The adoption of the new codes will need to be in at least two (2) bills—one for City Code Chapter 8
(Buildings and Building Regulations) and the other for Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection).
The IFC is administered by the Fire Department and the remaining codes by Planning and
Protective Services Department.
Process and Estimated Timeline
January 26, 2017—Proposed review timeline proposed to Steering Committee
February 23, 2017—Review draft bills for adoption of the IMC and IFGC
March 9, 2017— Review draft bills for adoption for the IRC, ISPSC and IEBC
March 23, 2017— Review draft bills for adoption for the IPC and NEC (assumes the Electrical and
Plumbing Licensing Boards have approved proposed bills)
April 13, 2017— Review draft bill for adoption of the IBC
April 27, 2017— Review draft bill for adoption of the IFC, IPMC and IWUIC
May 11, 2017—Review draft bills for adoption that required any revisions.
May-June— Hold public comment meetings
July 10, 2017— Introduce bills into City Council agenda.
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New Building Code Proposed Timeline
As a planning guide, below is a proposed timeline for the approval process of the adoption of the
new building codes.
Overview
In general, the technical sub-committees will make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
Upon code adoption approval by the Steering Committee, a public comment period will be held that
includes 2 to 3 public forums. After any adjustments, the proposed ordinances will then be
submitted to the City Council by city staff for their consideration and possible approval. Since this
is an Ad Hoc Committee made by resolution, all meetings are public and will have time allocated
for public comments within their agendas.
Codes under consideration for adoption:
A. 2014 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 or the National Electric Code (NEC)*
B. 2015 International Code Council (ICC) versions:
1. International Fire Code (IFC)
2. International Residential Code (IRC)
3. International Building Code (IBC)
4. International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
5. International Mechanical Code (IMC) - recommended
6. International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) -recommended
7. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
8. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
9. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
10. International Plumbing Code (IPC)*
11. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)**
12. International Green Construction Code (1GCC)**
13. /CC Performance Code (I CCPC)**
*-recommendation from Electrical and Plumbing Licensing Boards
**-potentially will not be adopted
The adoption of the new codes will need to be in at least three (3) bills—one for modifications to
City Code Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), one bill for new building codes and the
other for Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection). The IFC is administered by the Fire
Department and the remaining codes by Planning and Protective Services Department.
Process and Estimated Timeline
February 23, 2017— Review draft bills for adoption of the IMC and IFGC—DONE, bills approved
March 20, 2017— Special guest plus review draft bills for adoption for the IRC, ISPSC and IEBC
April 27, 2017—Review draft bill for adoption of the IFC, IPMC and IWUIC
May 11, 2017 —Review draft bill for adoption of the IBC and any other revisions to other codes
plus finalize plans for public comment period
May-June— Hold public comment meetings
June 22, 2017— Review and revise bills based on public comments
July 17, 2017 — Introduce adoption bills into City Council agenda (first reading).
August 7, 2017—Approval of pending adoption bills
New Codes Effective date—60 days after approval of City Council
Rev February 24,2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Sec.8-27 Adoption of the 2015 International Existing Building Code
The 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is
hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the existing building code of the City of Jefferson,Missouri
with the additions,insertions,deletions and changes contained within this ordinance.
Sec.8-28 Amendments
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are made to the 2015 International Existing
Building Code,otherwise referred to herein as the existing building code of the City of Jefferson:
Section 101.1: 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 existing
building code.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit—add the following under the"Building"portion:
"7. Non-structural building envelope repair work for existing structures covered under the
International Residential Code—one and two family dwellings."
Section 108.7 Add this section:
"Section 108.7 Fee Schedule. The fees for building construction permits shall be set in Appendix
Y of the City Code of the City of Jefferson."
Section 112 BOARD OF APPEALS—replace this section with the following:
Section 112.1 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. 1/27/2017
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Section 113 VIOLATIONS
Delete Section 113.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Section 113.4 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 116.6 Hearing—delete this section
Section 702.4 Window opening control devices.—Delete in the main paragraph"and one-and two-family
dwellings and townhouses regulated by the International Residential Code"
Section 708 ENERGY CONSERVATION—delete section
Section 811 ENERGY CONSERVATION—delete section
Section 908 ENERGY CONSERVATION—delete section
Section 1002.1 Compliance with the building code. Modify the last sentence of the first paragraph to"...,
the building or only the affected portion of the building shall comply..."
Section 1012.8 Accessibility.Change"shall"to"should"in the first sentence.
Section 1 106 ENERGY CONSERVATION—delete section
Section 1401.2 Applicability. — Change the first sentence to read "Existing structures in which there is
work..."
Section 1401.2.5 Accessibility.Change"shall"to"should"
Rev. 1/27/2017
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
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 RI01.1: 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 RI05.2. 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 RI08.8 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
Thursday, February 16, 2017
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,RI 12.2,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 R113 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 R302.5.1 —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."
Thursday, February 16, 2017
"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 R31 1.7.5.1 —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 R313.2—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
Thursday, February 16, 2017
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:
Section 101.1: 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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