Transcript Document

Presented by the
Codes Division of the
Public Works Department of the
City of Mt. Juliet
*MODIFICATION*
105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Exemptions from 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.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
2. Fences not over 6 feet 7 feet high.
*MOD* SECTION 410
STAGES, AND PLATFORMS, AND TECHNICAL
AREAS
410.2 Definitions.
The following words and terms shall, for the
purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in
this code, have the meanings shown herein. Are
defined in Chapter 2:
FLY GALLERY. A raised floor area above a stage
from which the movement of scenery and operation
of other stage effects are controlled.
GRIDIRON. The structural framing over a stage
supporting equipment for hanging or flying scenery
and other stage effects.
PINRAIL. A rail on or above a stage through which
belaying pins are inserted and to which lines are
fastened.
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AREA. Open
elevated areas or spaces intended for entertainment
technicians to walk on and occupy for servicing and
operating entertainment technology systems and
equipment. Galleries, including fly and lighting
galleries, gridirons, catwalks, and similar areas are
designed for these purposes.
410.6.3 Technical production areas.
Technical production areas shall be provided with
means of egress and means of escape in accordance
with Sections 410.6.3.1 through 410.6.3.5.
410.6.3.1 Means of egress.
No fewer than one means of egress shall be
provided from technical production areas.
410.6.3.2 Travel distance.
The length of exit access travel shall be not greater
than 300 feet for buildings without a sprinkler
system and 400 feet for buildings equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
*NEW*
423.1 General.
In addition to other applicable
requirements in this
code, storm shelters
shall be constructed
in accordance with
ICC-500.
*NEW*
423.1.1 Scope.
This section applies to the construction of
storm shelters constructed as separate
detached buildings or constructed as safe
rooms within buildings for the purpose of
providing safe refuge from storms that
produce high winds, such as tornados and
hurricanes. Such structures shall be
designated to be hurricane shelters, tornado
shelters, or combined hurricane and tornado
shelters.
[F] 501.2 Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved address numbers or letters. Each character
shall be not less than 4 inches in height and not less
than 0.5 inch in width. They 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 to
facilitate emergency response. Where access is by
means of a private road and 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. Address numbers shall be
maintained.
*MOD* 505.3 505.2.2 Egress. The means of egress
for mezzanines shall comply with the applicable
provisions of Chapter 10.
Each occupant of a mezzanine shall have access to
at least two independent means of egress where the
common path of egress travel exceeds the
limitations of Section 1014.3. Where a stairway
provides a means of exit access from a mezzanine ,
the maximum travel distance includes the distance
traveled on the stairway measured in the plane of
the tread nosing. Accessible means of egress shall
be provided in accordance with Section 1007.
Exception: A single means of egress shall be
permitted in accordance with Section 1015.1.
*MOD* 703.6 Marking and identification.
Fire walls , fire barriers , fire partitions , smoke
barriers and smoke partitions or any other wall
required to have protected openings or
penetrations shall be effectively and permanently
identified with signs or stenciling. Such
identification shall:
1.
Be located in accessible concealed floor,
floor-ceiling or attic spaces;
2.
Be located within 15 feet of the end of each
wall and repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet
measured horizontally along the wall or partition;
and
3. Include lettering not less than 0.5 inch 3
inches in height with a minimum 3/8 inch
stroke in a contrasting color , incorporating
the suggested wording: "FIRE AND/OR
SMOKE BARRIER-PROTECT ALL
OPENINGS," or other wording.
*MOD* 705.2 Projections.
Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and
similar projections extending beyond the
exterior wall shall conform to the requirements
of this section and Section 1406. Exterior egress
balconies and exterior exit stairways shall also
comply with Sections 1019 and 1026,
respectively. Projections shall not extend
beyond the distance determined by the
following three methods, whichever results in
the lesser projection: any closer to the line used
to determine the fire separation distance than
shown in Table 705.2.
1.
A point one-third the distance from the
exterior face of the wall to the lot line where
protected openings or a combination of protected
and unprotected openings are required in the
exterior wall .
2.
A point one-half the distance from the exterior
face of the wall to the lot line where all openings in
the exterior wall are permitted to be unprotected or
the building is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system installed under the
provisions of Section 705.8.2.
3.
More than 12 inches into areas where
openings are prohibited.
Exception: Buildings on the same lot and considered
as portions of one building in accordance with
Section 705.3 are not required to comply with this
section.
*MOD* 706.2 Structural stability.
Fire walls shall have sufficient structural
stability under fire conditions to allow
collapse of construction on either side
without collapse of the wall for the duration
of time indicated by the required fireresistance rating or shall be constructed as
double fire walls in accordance with NFPA
221.
*MOD* 202 DEFINITIONS
FIRE-RATED GLAZING. Glazing with either a fire
protection rating or a fire-resistance rating.
*NEW* 716.3 Marking fire-rated glazing
assemblies.
Fire-rated glazing assemblies shall be marked in
accordance with Tables 716.3, 716.5, and 716.6.
716.3.1 Fire-rated glazing that exceeds the code
requirements.
Fire-rated glazing assemblies marked as complying
with hose stream requirements (H) shall be
permitted in applications that do not require
compliance with hose stream requirements.
Fire-rated glazing assemblies marked as complying
with temperature rise requirements (T) shall be
permitted in applications that do not require
compliance with temperature rise requirements.
Fire-rated glazing assemblies marked with ratings
(XXX) that exceed the ratings required by this code
shall be permitted.
Glazing to be labeled with a 4part identifier:
“D” applicable for fire-door
assemblies and meets
applicable fire-resistance
requirements
“H” meets hose stream
requirements (If Applicable)
“T” meets temperature
requirements (If Applicable)
“XXX” fire-protection rating in
minutes
* MOD* 716.5.4 717.5.4 Fire partitions.
Ducts and air transfer openings that penetrate fire
partitions shall be protected with listed fire
dampers installed in accordance with their listing.
Exceptions: In occupancies other than Group H, fire
dampers are not required where any of the
following apply:
1-3 No changes
4.
Such walls are penetrated by ducted HVAC
systems, have a required fire-resistance rating of 1
hour or less, and are in buildings equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
For the purposes of this exception, a ducted
HVAC system shall be a duct system for
conveying supply, return or exhaust air as
part of the structure’s HVAC system. Such a
duct system shall be constructed of sheet
steel not less than No. 26 gage thickness and
shall be continuous from the air-handling
appliance or equipment to the air outlet and
inlet terminals.
* MOD* [F] 903.2.4 Group F-1.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1
occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1.
A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square
feet.
2.
A Group F-1 fire area is located more than
three stories above grade plane.
3.
The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas
on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
24,000 square feet.
4.
A Group F-1 occupancy used for the
manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 2,500 square feet.
* MOD* [F] 903.2.7 Group M.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a Group M
occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1.
A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet.
2.
A Group M fire area is located more than three
stories above grade plane.
3.
The combined area of all Group M fire areas on
all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000
square feet.
4.
A Group M occupancy used for the display and
sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds
5,000 square feet.
* MOD* [F] 903.2.9 Group S-1.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1
occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1.
A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square
feet.
2.
A Group S-1 fire area is located more than
three stories above grade plane.
3.
The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas
on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
24,000 square feet.
4.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of
commercial trucks or buses where the fire area
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
* ADD* [F] 903.2.11.1.3 Basements.
Where any portion of a basement is located more
than 75 feet from openings required by Section
903.2.11.1, or where walls, partitions or other
obstructions are installed that restrict the
application of water from hose streams, the
basement shall be equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
75 x 40
[F] 906.1 Where required.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the
following locations.
1.
In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.
Exception: In new and existing Group A, B and E
occupancies equipped throughout with quick
response sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers shall
be required only in locations specified in Items 2
through 6. In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire
extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling
unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher
having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.
* MOD* [F] 907.2.11.3 Interconnection.
Where more than one smoke alarm is required to
be installed within an individual dwelling unit
or sleeping unit in Group R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4,R
or I-1 occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be
interconnected in such a manner that the
activation of one alarm will activate all of the
alarms in the individual unit. Physical
interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be
required where listed wireless alarms are
installed and all alarms sound upon activation of
one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in
all bedrooms over background noise levels with
all intervening doors closed.
*NEW*
[F] 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms.
Group I or R occupancies located in a building
containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building
which has an attached garage shall be equipped
with single-station carbon monoxide alarms. The
carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as
complying with UL 2034 and be installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the
manufacturer’s instructions. An open parking
garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed
parking garage ventilated in accordance with
Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code
shall not be considered an attached garage.
* MOD* 1009.1 General.
Stairways serving occupied portions of a building
shall comply with the requirements of this section.
*NEW*
1011.2 Floor-level exit signs in Group R-1.
Where exit signs are required in Group R-1
occupancies by Section 1011.1, additional low-level
exit signs shall be provided in all areas serving
guestrooms in Group R-1 occupancies and shall
comply with Section 1011.5.
The bottom of the sign shall be not less than 10
inches nor more than 12 inches above the floor
level. The sign shall be flush mounted to the door
or wall. Where mounted on the wall, the edge of
the sign shall be within 4 inches of the door frame
on the latch side.
1011.4 Internally illuminated exit signs.
Internally illuminated exit signs shall be listed and
labeled and shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and Section 2702.
Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times.
1011.5 Internally illuminated exit signs.
Electrically powered, self-luminous and
photoluminescent exit signs shall be listed and
labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and Chapter 27. Exit signs shall be
illuminated at all times.
Photoluminescent Exit Signs
Self-luminous Exit Signs
*NEW*
1013.1 General.
Guards shall comply with the provisions of
Sections 1013.2 through 1013.7. Operable windows
with sills located more than 72 inches above
finished grade or other surface below shall comply
with Section 1013.8.
1013.2 Where required.
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking
surfaces, including mezzanines, industrial
equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and
landings that are located more than 30 inches above
measured vertically to the floor or grade below at
any point within 36 inches horizontally to the edge
of the open side.
> 42”
Guard Height
36”
Grade
> 30”
1013.8 Window sills.
In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3, one- and twofamily and multiple-family dwellings, where the
opening of the sill portion of an operable window
is located more than 72 inches above the finished
grade or other surface below, the lowest part of the
clear opening of the window shall be at a height
not less than 36 inches above the finished floor
surface of the room in which the window is located.
Operable sections of windows shall not permit
openings that allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter
sphere where such openings are located within 36
inches of the finished floor.
Exceptions:
1.
Operable windows where the sill portion of the
opening is located more than 75 feet above the finished
grade or other surface below and that are provided with
window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F
2006.
2.
Windows whose openings will not allow a 4-inchdiameter sphere to pass through the opening when the
window is in its largest opened position.
3.
Openings that are provided with window fall
prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2090.
4.
Windows that are provided with window opening
control devices that comply with Section 1013.8.1.
*NEW*
1203.1 General.
Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation
in accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical
ventilation in accordance with the International
Mechanical Code.
Where the air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is
less than 5 air changes per hour when tested with a
blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in
accordance with Section 402.4.1.2 of the International
Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall
be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance
with Section 403 of the International Mechanical
Code.
*ADD* 1505.8 Photovoltaic systems.
Rooftop installed photovoltaic systems that are
adhered or attached to the roof covering or
photovoltaic modules/shingles installed as roof
coverings shall be labeled to identify their fire
classification in accordance with the testing
required in Section 1505.1.
*ADD* 1509.7.4 Photovoltaic panels and modules.
Photovoltaic panels and modules mounted on top of
a roof shall be listed and labeled in accordance with
UL 1703 and shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
1704.1 General.
This section provides minimum requirements for
special inspections, the statement of special
inspections, contractor responsibility and structural
observations.
1704.2 Special inspections.
Where application is made for construction as
described in this section, the owner or the registered
design professional in responsible charge acting as
the owner’s agent shall employ one or more
approved agencies to perform inspections during
construction on the types of work listed under
Section 1705. These inspections are in addition to
the inspections identified in Section 110.
1704.1 General.
This section provides minimum requirements for
special inspections, the statement of special
inspections, contractor responsibility and structural
observations.
1704.2 Special inspections.
Where application is made for construction as
described in this section, the owner or the registered
design professional in responsible charge acting as
the owner’s agent shall employ one or more
approved agencies to perform inspections during
construction on the types of work listed under
Section 1705. These inspections are in addition to
the inspections identified in Section 110.
1704.1.1 Statement of special inspections.
The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections
prepared by the registered design professional in responsible
charge in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for
issuance. This statement shall be in accordance with Section
1705.
Exceptions:
1.
A statement of special inspections is not required for
structures designed and constructed in accordance with the
conventional construction provisions of Section 2308.
2.
The statement of special inspections is permitted to be
prepared by a qualified person approved by the building
official for construction not designed by a registered design
professional .
1704.2.4 Report requirement.
Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections. The
special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the
building official, and to the registered design professional
in responsible charge. Reports shall indicate that work
inspected was or was not completed in conformance to
approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be
brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for
correction. If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall
be brought to the attention of the building official and to
the registered design professional in responsible charge
prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final
report documenting required special inspections and
correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections
shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon prior to
the start of work by the applicant and the building
official.
1705.1 General.
Where special inspection or testing is required by
Section 1704, 1707 or 1708, the registered design
professional in responsible charge shall prepare a
statement of special inspections in accordance with
Section 1705 for submittal by the applicant (see
Section 1704.1.1).
1705.2 Content of statement of special inspections.
The statement of special inspections shall identify the
following:
1.
The materials, systems, components and work
required to have special inspection or testing by the
building official or by the registered design professional
responsible for each portion of the work.
2.
The type and extent of each special inspection .
3.
The type and extent of each test.
4. Additional requirements for special inspection or
testing for seismic or wind resistance as specified in
Section 1705.10, 1705.11 and 1705.12.
5.
For each type of special inspection , identification
as to whether it will be continuous special inspection or
periodic special inspection .
1704.5 Structural observations.
Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.5.1
or 1704.5.2, the owner shall employ a registered design
professional to perform structural observations as
defined in Section 1702. Prior to the commencement of
observations, the structural observer shall submit to
the building official a written statement identifying
the frequency and extent of structural observations.
At the conclusion of the work included in the permit,
the structural observer shall submit to the building
official a written statement that the site visits have
been made and identify any reported deficiencies
which, to the best of the structural observer’s
knowledge, have not been resolved.
1807.2.2 Design lateral soil loads.
Retaining walls shall be designed for the lateral soil
loads set forth in Section 1610.
*NEW*
1807.2.3 Safety factor.
Retaining walls shall be designed to resist the lateral
action of soil to produce sliding and overturning with a
minimum safety factor of 1.5 in each case. The load
combinations of Section 1605 shall not apply to this
requirement. Instead, design shall be based on 0.7 times
nominal earthquake loads, 1.0 times other nominal
loads, and investigation with one or more of the variable
loads set to zero. The safety factor against lateral sliding
shall be taken as the available soil resistance at the base
of the retaining wall foundation divided by the net
lateral force applied to the retaining wall.
[P] 2902.2 Separate facilities.
Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate
facilities shall be provided for each sex.
Exceptions:
1.
Separate facilities shall not be required for
dwelling units and sleeping units.
2.
Separate facilities shall not be required in
structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant
load , including both employees and customers, of
15 or less.
3.
Separate facilities shall not be required in
mercantile occupancies in which the maximum
occupant load is 100 or less.
[P] 2902.2.1 Family or assisted-use toilet facilities
serving as separate facilities.
Where a building or tenant space requires a
separate toilet facility for each sex and each toilet
facility is required to have only one water closet,
two family/assisted-use toilet facilities shall be
permitted to serve as the required separate
facilities. Family or assisted
-use toilet facilities shall not
be required to be identified
for exclusive use by either
sex as required by Section
2902.4.
*NEW*
[P] 2902.3.5 Door locking.
Where a toilet room is provided for the use of
multiple occupants, the egress door for the room
shall not be lockable from the inside of the room.
This section does not apply to family or assisted-use
toilet rooms.
*NEW*
[A] 105.1.1 Permits required.
Any property owner or authorized agent who
intends to conduct an operation or business, or
install or modify systems and equipment which is
regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to
be done, shall first make application to the fire code
official and obtain the required permit.
[A] 105.1.2 Types of permits.
There shall be two types of permits as follows:
1.
Operational permit. An operational permit allows
the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for
which a permit is required by Section 105.6 for either:
1.1.
A prescribed period.
1.2.
Until renewed or revoked.
2.
Construction permit. A construction permit
allows the applicant to install or modify systems and
equipment for which a permit is required by Section
105.7.
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed
in any manner, including the parking of vehicles.
The minimum widths and clearances established in
Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
*NEW*
503.4.1. Traffic calming devices.
Traffic calming devices
shall be prohibited
unless approved by
the fire code official.
*NEW*
604.5 Emergency lighting equipment.
Emergency lighting shall be inspected and tested in
accordance with Sections 604.5.1 through 604.5.2.1.
604.5.1 Activation test.
An activation test of the emergency lighting
equipment shall be completed monthly. The
activation test shall ensure the emergency lighting
activates automatically upon normal electrical
disconnect and stays sufficiently illuminated for a
minimum of 30 seconds.
604.5.1.1 Activation test record.
Records shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of three years and submitted to the fire
code official upon request. The record shall include
the location of the emergency lighting tested,
whether the unit passed or failed, the date of the
test, and the person completing the test.
604.5.2 Power test.
For battery-powered emergency lighting, a power
test of the emergency lighting equipment shall be
completed annually. The power test shall operate
the emergency lighting for a minimum of 90
minutes and shall remain sufficiently illuminated
for the duration of the test.
604.5.2.1 Power test record.
Records shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of three years and submitted to the fire
code official upon request. The record shall
include the location of the emergency lighting
tested, whether the unit passed or failed, the date
of the test, and the person completing the test.
*NEW*
605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems.
Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed
in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.4,
the International Building Code and NFPA 70.
Exception: Detached, nonhabitable Group U
structures including, but not limited to, parking
shade structures, carports, solar trellises and similar
structures shall not be subject to
the requirements of this section.
*NEW*
901.9 Termination of monitoring service.
For fire alarm systems required to be monitored by
this code, notice shall be made to the fire code
official whenever alarm monitoring services are
terminated. Notice shall be made in writing, to the
fire code official by the monitoring service provider
being terminated.
903.2.7 Group M.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a Group M
occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
*NEW*
1 – 3. Remains Unchanged
4.
A Group M occupancy used for the display
and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
*NEW*
903.2.9.5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the
storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 2,500 square feet.
*NEW*
907.2.11.3 Interconnection.
Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be
installed within an individual dwelling unit or
sleeping unit in Group R or I-1 occupancies, the
smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a
manner that the activation of one alarm will
activate all of the alarms in the individual
unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms
shall not be required where listed wireless alarms
are installed and all alarms sound upon activation
of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in
all bedrooms over background noise levels with all
intervening doors closed.
*NEW*
908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms.
Group I or R occupancies located in a building
containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a
building which has an attached garage shall be
equipped with single-station carbon monoxide
alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed
as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the
manufacturer’s instructions. An open parking
garage, as defined in Chapter 2 of the International
Building Code, or an enclosed parking garage
ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the
International Mechanical Code shall not be
considered an attached garage.
908.7.1 Carbon monoxide detection systems.
Carbon monoxide detection systems, which include
carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification
appliances, installed and maintained in accordance
with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and
NFPA 720 shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide
detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 2075.
[B] 1028.1.1 Bleachers.
Bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic
seating, that are not building elements, shall comply
with ICC 300.
*NEW*
[B] 1028.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and
bleachers.
When spaces under grandstands or bleachers are
used for purposes other than ticket booths less than
100 square feet and toilet rooms, such spaces shall be
separated by fire barriers complying with Section
707 of the International Building Code and
horizontal assemblies complying with Section 711 of
the International Building Code with not less than
1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
1104.16.5 Materials and strength.
Components of fire escape stairs shall be constructed of
noncombustible materials. Fire escape stairs and
balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of
not less than 100 pounds per square foot. Fire escape
stairs and balconies shall be provided with a top and
intermediate handrail on each side.
*NEW*
1104.16.5.1 Examination.
Fire escape stairs and balconies shall be examined for
structural adequacy and safety in accordance with
Section 1104.16.5 by a registered design professional or
others acceptable to the fire code official every five
years, or as required by the fire code official. An
inspection report shall be submitted to the fire code
official after such examination.
*NEW*
J101.1 Scope.
New buildings shall have a building information
sign(s) that shall comply with Sections J101.1.1
through J101.7. Existing buildings shall be brought
into conformance with Sections J101.1 through
J101.9 when one of the following occurs:
1.
The fire / codes department conducts an
annual inspection intended to verify compliance
with this section, or any required inspection.
2.
When a change in use or occupancy has
occurred.
Exceptions:
1.
Group U occupancies.
2.
One- and two-family dwellings.
J101.1.1 Sign location.
The building information sign shall be placed at
one of the following locations:
1.
Upon the entry door or sidelight at a
minimum height of 42 inches above the walking
surface on the address side of the building or
structure.
2.
Upon the exterior surface of the building or
structure on either side of the entry door, not more
than 3 feet from the entrance door, at a minimum
height of 42 inches above the walking surface on
the address side of the building or structure.
3.
Conspicuously placed inside an enclosed
entrance lobby, on any vertical surface within 10
feet of the entrance door at a minimum height of
42 inches above the walking surface.
4.
Inside the building’s fire command center.
5.
On the exterior of the fire alarm control unit
or on the wall immediately adjacent to the fire
alarm control unit door where the alarm panel is
located in the enclosed main lobby.
J101.1.2 Sign features.
The building information sign shall consist of:
1.
White reflective background with red letters;
2.
Durable material;
3.
Numerals shall be Roman or Latin numerals,
as required, or alphabet letters; and
4.
Permanently affixed to the building or
structure in an approved manner.
J101.1.3 Sign shape.
The building information sign shall be a Maltese
cross as shown in Figure J101.1.3.
J101.1.4 Sign size and lettering.
The minimum size of the building information
sign and lettering shall be in accordance with the
following:
1.
The width and height shall be 6 inches by 6
inches.
2.
The height or width of each Maltese cross
wing area shall be 1 1/8 inches and have a stroke
width of 1/2 inch.
3.
The center of the Maltese cross, a circle or
oval, shall be 3 inches in diameter and have a
stroke width of 1/2 inch.
J101.2 Sign designations.
Designations shall be made based upon the
construction type, content, hazard, fire protection
systems, life safety and occupancy. Where multiple
designations occur within a classification category,
the designation used shall be based on the greatest
potential risk.
J101.3 Construction type (top wing).
The construction types shall be designated by
assigning the appropriate Roman numeral, and
letter, placed inside the top wing of the Maltese
cross. The hourly rating provided is for the
structural framing in accordance with Table 601 of
the International Building Code,
J101.4 Fire protection systems (right wing).
The fire protection system shall be designated by
determining its level of protection and assigning
the appropriate designation to the right wing of
the Maltese cross. Where multiple systems are
provided, all shall be listed:
J101.5 Occupancy type (bottom wing).
The occupancy of a building or structure shall be
designated in accordance with the occupancy
classification found in Section 302.1 of the
International Building Code and the corresponding
designation shall be placed in the bottom wing of
the Maltese cross. When a building or structure
contains a mixture of uses and occupancies; all uses
and occupancies shall be identified.
J101.6 Hazards of content (left wing).
The hazards of building contents shall be
designated by one of the following classifications as
defined in NFPA 13 and the appropriate
designation shall be placed inside the left wing of
the Maltese cross:
J101.7 Tactical considerations (center circle).
The center circle shall include the name of the local
fire service and when required the letters TC for
tactical considerations. When fire fighters conduct
preplan operations, a unique situation(s) for tactical
considerations shall be identified and the
information provided to the fire dispatch
communications center to further assist fire fighters
in identifying that there is special consideration(s)
for this occupancy. Special consideration
designations include, but are not limited to:
J101.8 Sign classification maintenance, building
information.
Sign maintenance shall comply with each of the following:
1.
Fire / Codes Departments in the jurisdiction shall
define the designations to be placed within the sign.
2.
Fire / Codes Departments in the jurisdiction shall
conduct annual inspections to verify compliance with this
section of the code and shall notify the owner, or the
owner’s agent, of any required updates to the sign in
accordance with fire department designations and the
owner, or the owner’s agent, shall comply within 30 days.
3.
The owner of a building shall be responsible for the
maintenance and updates to the sign in accordance with fire
/ codes department designations.
GRAY WATER.
Waste discharged from lavatories, bathtubs, showers, clothes
washers and laundry trays.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR.
Hydromechanical. Plumbing appurtenances that are installed
in the sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating fats,
oils and grease from waste water discharge. Continuous
separation is accomplished by air entrainment, buoyancy and
interior baffling.
Gravity. Plumbing appurtenances of not less than 500 gallons
capacity that are installed in the sanitary drainage system to
intercept free-floating fats, oils and grease from waste water
discharge. Separation is accomplished by gravity during a
retention time of not less than 30 minutes.
PLUMBING FIXTURE.
A receptacle or device that is connected to a water
supply system or discharges to a drainage system or
both. Such receptacles or devices require a supply
of water; or discharge liquid waste or liquid-borne
solid waste; or require a supply of water and
discharge waste to a drainage system.
301.3 Connections to drainage system.
Plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances and
appliances used to receive or discharge liquid wastes
or sewage shall be directly connected to the sanitary
drainage system of the building or premises, in
accordance with the requirements of this code. This
section shall not be construed to prevent indirect
waste systems required by Chapter 8.
Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes
washers and laundry trays shall not be required to
discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such
fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system
for flushing of water closets and urinals or for
subsurface landscape irrigation.
607.2 Hot or tempered water supply to fixtures.
The developed length of hot or tempered water
piping, from the source of hot water to the fixtures
that require hot or tempered water, shall not exceed
100 50 feet. Recirculating system piping and heattraced piping shall be considered to be sources of
hot or
tempered
water.
1003.1 Where required.
Interceptors and separators shall be provided to
prevent the discharge of oil, grease, sand and other
substances harmful or hazardous to the public
sewer, the private sewage system or the sewage
treatment plant or processes.
1003.3.4.1 Grease interceptor capacity.
Grease interceptors shall have the grease retention
capacity indicated in Table 1003.3.4.1 for the flowthrough rates indicated.
1003.3.1 Grease interceptors and automatic grease
removal devices required.
A grease interceptor or automatic grease removal
device shall be required to receive the drainage from
fixtures and equipment with grease-laden waste
located in food preparation areas, such as in
restaurants, hotel kitchens, hospitals, school kitchens,
bars, factory cafeterias and clubs. Fixtures and
equipment shall include pot sinks, pre-rinse sinks;
soup kettles or similar devices; wok stations; floor
drains or sinks into which kettles are drained;
automatic hood wash units and dishwashers without
pre-rinse sinks. Grease interceptors and automatic
grease removal devices shall receive waste only from
fixtures and equipment that allow fats, oils or grease to
be discharged.
Where lack of space or other constraints prevent the
installation or replacement of a grease interceptor,
one or more grease interceptors shall be permitted to
be installed on or above the floor and upstream of an
existing grease interceptor.
*NEW*
CHAPTER 13
GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS
1301.1 Scope.
The provisions of Chapter 13 shall govern the
materials, design, construction and installation of
gray water systems for flushing of water closets and
urinals and for subsurface landscape irrigation.
SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS
AND URINALS
1301.7 Waste water connections.
Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the
waste discharge of bathtubs, showers, lavatories,
clothes washers or laundry trays.
1301.8 Collection reservoir.
Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir
constructed of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosionresistant materials. The reservoir shall be a closed and
gas-tight vessel. Access openings shall be provided to
allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior.
1301.9 Filtration.
Gray water entering the reservoir shall pass through an
approved filter such as a media, sand or diatomaceous
earth filter.
1301.10 Overflow.
The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an
overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as
the influent pipe for the gray water. The overflow
pipe shall be trapped and shall be indirectly
connected to the sanitary drainage system.
1301.11 Drain.
A drain shall be located at the lowest point of the
collection reservoir and shall be indirectly connected
to the sanitary drainage system. The drain shall be
the same diameter as the overflow pipe required in
Section 1301.10.
1301.12 Vent required.
The reservoir shall be provided with a vent sized in
accordance with Chapter 9 and based on the
diameter of the reservoir influent pipe.
1302.1 Collection reservoir.
The holding capacity of the reservoir shall be a
minimum of twice the volume of water required to
meet the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures
supplied with gray water, but not less than 50
gallons. The reservoir shall be sized to limit the
retention time of gray water to a maximum of 72
hours.
1302.2 Disinfection.
Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved
method that employs one or more disinfectants such
as chlorine, iodine or ozone that are recommended
for use with the pipes, fittings and equipment by the
manufacturer of the pipes, fittings and equipment.
1302.4 Coloring.
The gray water shall be dyed blue or green with a
food grade vegetable dye before such water is
supplied to the fixtures.
SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
SYSTEMS
1303.1 Collection reservoir.
Reservoirs shall be sized to limit the retention time
of gray water to a maximum of 24 hours.
1303.1.1 Identification.
The reservoir shall be identified as containing
nonpotable water.
1303.5 Coloring.
Gray water used for subsurface landscape
irrigation systems shall not be required to be dyed.
1303.6 Estimating gray water discharge.
The system shall be sized in accordance with the
gallons-per-day-per-occupant number based on the
type of fixtures connected to the gray water system.
The discharge shall be calculated by the following
equation:
C=AxB
(Equation 13-1)
A= Number of occupants:
Residential–Number of occupants shall be determined by
the actual number of occupants, but not less than two
occupants for one bedroom and one occupant for each
additional bedroom.
Commercial–Number of occupants shall be determined by
the International Building Code®.
B=Estimated flow demands for each occupant:
Residential–25 gallons per day per occupant for
showers, bathtubs and lavatories and 15 gallons per
day per occupant for clothes washers or laundry
trays.
Commercial–Based on type of fixture or water use
records minus the discharge of fixtures other than
those discharging gray water.
C=Estimated gray water discharge based on the
total number of occupants.
*NEW*
306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated
structures.
Where equipment requiring access or appliances are
located on an elevated structure or the roof of a
building such that personnel will have to climb
higher than 16 feet above grade to access such
equipment or appliances, an interior or exterior
means of access shall be provided. Such access shall
not require climbing over obstructions greater than
30 inches in height or walking on roofs having a
slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33-percent slope). Such access shall not
require the use of portable ladders.
*NEW*
b.
Mechanical exhaust required and the
recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited
h.
For nail salons, each nail station shall be
provided with a source capture system capable of
exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station.
1101.10 Locking access port caps.
Refrigerant circuit access ports located outdoors shall
be fitted with locking-type tamper-resistant caps or
shall be otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized
access.
1105.6 Ventilation.
Machinery rooms shall be mechanically ventilated to
the outdoors.
COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS
2012
2006
C402.4.1.2.3 Building test.
The completed building shall be tested and the air
leakage rate of the building envelope shall not
exceed 0.40 cfm/ft2 at a pressure differential of 0.3
inches water gauge in accordance with ASTM E 779
or an equivalent method approved by the code
official.
C402.4.7 Vestibules.
All building entrances shall be protected with an
enclosed vestibule, with all doors opening into and
out of the vestibule equipped with self-closing
devices. Vestibules shall be designed so that in
passing through the vestibule it is not necessary for
the interior and exterior doors to open at the same
time.
The installation of one or more revolving doors in
the building entrance shall not eliminate the
requirement that a vestibule be provided on any
doors adjacent to revolving doors.
Exceptions:
1.
Buildings in Climate Zones 1 and 2.
2.
Doors not intended to be used by the public,
such as doors to mechanical or electrical equipment
rooms, or intended solely for employee use.
3.
Doors opening directly from a sleeping unit or
dwelling unit.
4.
Doors that open directly from a space less than
3,000 square feet in area.
5.
Revolving doors.
6.
Doors used primarily to facilitate vehicular
movement or material handling and adjacent
personnel doors.
C405.2.1.2 Light reduction controls.
Each area that is required to have a manual control
shall also allow the occupant to reduce the connected
lighting load in a reasonably uniform illumination
pattern by at least 50 percent. Lighting reduction
shall be achieved by one of the following or other
approved method:
1.
Controlling all lamps or luminaires;
2.
Dual switching of alternate rows of
luminaires, alternate luminaires or alternate lamps;
3.
Switching the middle lamp luminaires
independently of the outer lamps; or
4.
Switching each luminaire or each lamp.
C405.2.2.1 Automatic time switch control devices.
Automatic time switch controls shall be installed to
control lighting in all areas of the building.
C405.2.2.2 Occupancy sensors.
Occupancy sensors shall be installed in all
classrooms, conference/meeting rooms, employee
lunch and break rooms, private offices, restrooms,
storage rooms and janitorial closets, and other
spaces 300 square feet or less enclosed by floor-toceiling height partitions. These automatic control
devices shall be installed to automatically turn off
lights within 30 minutes of all occupants leaving
the space, and shall either be manual on or shall be
controlled to automatically turn the lighting on to
not more than 50 percent power.
C408.2 Mechanical systems commissioning and
completion requirements.
Prior to passing the final mechanical inspection, the
registered design professional shall provide
evidence of mechanical systems commissioning and
completion in accordance the provisions of this
section.
Construction document notes shall clearly indicate
provisions for commissioning and completion
requirements in accordance with this section and
are permitted to refer to specifications for further
requirements. Copies of all documentation shall be
given to the owner and made available to the code
official upon request in accordance with Sections
C408.2.4 and C408.2.5.
Exception: The following systems are exempt from
the commissioning requirements:
1.
Mechanical systems in buildings where the
total mechanical equipment capacity is less than
480,000 Btu/h cooling capacity and 600,000 Btu/h
heating capacity.
2.
Systems included in Section C403.3 that serve
dwelling units and sleeping units in hotels, motels,
boarding houses or similar units.
C408.2.2 Systems adjusting and balancing.
HVAC systems shall be balanced in accordance with
generally accepted engineering standards. Air and
water flow rates shall be measured and adjusted to
deliver final flow rates within the tolerances
provided in the product specifications. Test and
balance activities shall include air system and
hydronic system balancing.
C408.2.5.3 System balancing report.
A written report describing the activities and
measurements completed in accordance with Section
C408.2.2.
RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS
2006
R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope.
The building thermal envelope shall comply with
Sections R402.4.1.1 and R402.4.1.2. The sealing
methods between dissimilar materials shall allow
for differential expansion and contraction.
R402.4.1.1 Installation.
The components of the building thermal envelope
as listed in Table R402.4.1.1 shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
the criteria listed in Table R402.4.1.1, as applicable
to the method of construction. Where required by
the code official, an approved third party shall
inspect all components and verify compliance.
R402.4.1.2 Testing.
The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and
verified as having an air leakage rate of not
exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1
and 2, and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3
through 8. Testing shall be conducted with a blower
door at a pressure of 0.2 inches w.g. (50 Pascals).
Where required by the code official, 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 after
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 weatherstripping 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; and
6.
Supply and return registers, if installed at the
time of the test, shall be fully open.
R402.4.4 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 pressure differential. All recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk
between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling
covering.
R403.1 Controls (Mandatory).
At least one thermostat shall be provided for each
separate heating and cooling system.
R403.1.1 Programmable thermostat.
Where the primary heating system is a forced-air
furnace, at least one thermostat per dwelling unit shall
be capable of controlling the heating and cooling system
on a daily schedule to maintain different temperature set
points at different times of the day. This thermostat shall
include the capability to set back or temporarily operate
the system to maintain zone temperatures down to 55°F
or up to 85°F. The thermostat shall initially be
programmed with a heating temperature set point no
higher than 70°F and a cooling temperature set point no
lower than 78°F.
R403.1.2 Heat pump supplementary heat
(Mandatory).
Heat pumps having supplementary electricresistance heat shall have controls that, except
during defrost, prevent supplemental heat
operation when the heat pump compressor can
meet the heating load.
R403.2.2 Sealing (Mandatory).
Ducts, air handlers, and filter boxes shall be sealed. Joints
and seams shall comply with either the International
Mechanical Code or International Residential Code, as
applicable.
Exceptions:
1.
Air-impermeable spray foam products shall be
permitted to be applied without additional joint seals.
2.
Where a duct connection is made that is partially
inaccessible, three screws or rivets shall be equally spaced
on the exposed portion of the joint so as to prevent a hinge
effect.
3.
Continuously welded and locking-type longitudinal
joints and seams in ducts operating at static pressures less
than 2 inches of water column pressure classification shall
not require additional closure systems.
Duct tightness shall be verified by either of the following:
1.
Postconstruction 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. across
the entire 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. across the
system, including the manufacturer’s 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.
R403.4.2 Hot water pipe insulation (Prescriptive).
Insulation for hot water pipe with a minimum thermal
resistance (R-value) of R-3 shall be applied to the following:
1.
Piping larger than 3/4 inch nominal diameter.
2.
Piping serving more than one dwelling unit.
3.
Piping from the water heater to kitchen outlets.
4.
Piping located outside the conditioned space.
5.
Piping from the water heater to a distribution
manifold.
6.
Piping located under a floor slab.
7.
Buried piping.
8.
Supply and return piping in recirculation systems
other than demand recirculation systems.
9.
Piping with run lengths greater than the maximum
run lengths for the nominal pipe diameter given in Table
R403.4.2.
All remaining piping shall be insulated to at least R3 or meet the run length requirements of Table
R403.4.2.
*NEW*
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory).
A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in
permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be
high-efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of
the permanently installed lighting fixtures shall
contain only high efficacy lamps.
Exception: Low-voltage lighting shall not be
required to utilize high-efficiency lamps.
*NEW*
R302.5.1 Opening protection.
Openings from a private garage directly into a
room used for sleeping purposes shall not be
permitted. Other openings between the garage and
residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors
not less than 1 3/8 inches in thickness, solid or
honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 1 3/8
inches thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors,
equipped with a self-closing device.
*NEW*
R303.4 Mechanical ventilation.
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is
less than 5 air changes per hour when tested with a
blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.c in
accordance with Section N1102.4.1.2, the dwelling
unit shall be provided with whole-house mechanical
ventilation in accordance with Section M1507.3.
R312.2 Window fall protection.
Window fall protection shall be provided in
accordance with Sections R312.2.1 and R312.2.2.
*MODIFICATION*
R312.2.1 Window sills.
In dwelling units, where the opening of an
operable window is located more than 72 inches
above the finished grade or surface below, the
lowest part of the clear opening of the window
shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the finished
floor of the room in which the window is located.
Operable sections of windows shall not permit
openings that allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter
sphere where such openings are located within 24
inches of the finished floor.
*NEW*
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic
fire systems.
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall
be installed in one- and two-family dwellings.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall not be required for additions or
alterations to existing buildings that are not already
provided with an automatic residential sprinkler
system.
*NEW*
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 and in dwelling units that
have attached garages.
R315.3 Where required in existing dwellings.
Where work requiring a permit occurs in existing
dwellings that have attached garages or in existing
dwellings within which fuel-fired appliances exist,
carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in
accordance with Section R315.1.
*NEW*
R501.3 Fire protection of floors.
Floor assemblies, not required elsewhere in this
code to be fire-resistance
rated, shall be provided
with a 1/2-inch gypsum
wallboard membrane,
5/8-inch wood structural
panel membrane, or
equivalent on the
underside of the floor
framing member.
Exceptions:
1.
Floor assemblies located directly over a space
protected by an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section P2904, NFPA13D, or other
approved equivalent sprinkler system.
2.
Floor assemblies located directly over a crawl
space not intended for storage or fuel-fired
appliances.
3.
Portions of floor assemblies can be
unprotected when complying with the following:
3.1. The aggregate area of the unprotected
portions shall not exceed 80 square feet per story
3.2. Fire blocking in accordance with
Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the
perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate
the unprotected portion from the remainder of the
floor assembly.
4.
Wood floor assemblies using dimension
lumber or structural composite lumber equal to or
greater than 2-inch by 10-inch nominal dimension,
or other approved floor assemblies demonstrating
equivalent fire performance.
*NEW*
R507.1 Decks.
Where supported by attachment to an exterior wall,
decks shall be positively anchored to the primary
structure and designed for both vertical and lateral
loads. Such attachment shall not be accomplished by
the use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal.
Where positive connection to the primary building
structure cannot be verified during inspection, decks
shall be self-supporting. For decks with cantilevered
framing members, connections to exterior walls or
other framing members, shall be designed and
constructed to resist uplift resulting from the full live
load specified in Table R301.5 acting on the
cantilevered portion of the deck.
R507.2 Deck ledger connection to band joist.
For decks supporting a total design load of 50
pounds per square foot [40 pounds per square foot
live load plus 10 pounds per square foot dead load],
the connection between a deck ledger of pressurepreservative-treated Southern Pine, incised
pressure-preservative-treated Hem-Fir or approved
decay-resistant species, and a 2-inch nominal
lumber band joist bearing on a sill plate or wall
plate shall be constructed with 1/2-inch lag screws
or bolts with washers in accordance with Table
R507.2. Lag screws, bolts and washers shall be hotdipped galvanized or stainless steel.
a.
The tip of the lag screw shall fully extend beyond the
inside face of the band joist.
b.
The maximum gap between the face of the ledger
board and face of the wall sheathing shall be 1/2 inch.
c.
Ledgers shall be flashed to prevent water from
contacting the house band joist.
d.
Lag screws and bolts shall be staggered in accordance
with Section R507.2.1.
e.
Deck ledger shall be minimum 2 × 8 pressurepreservative-treated No. 2 grade lumber, or other approved
materials as established by standard engineering practice.
f.
When solid-sawn pressure-preservative-treated deck
ledgers are attached to a minimum 1-inch-thick engineered
wood product (structural composite lumber, laminated
veneer lumber or wood structural panel band joist), the
ledger attachment shall be designed in accordance with
accepted engineering practice.
g.
A minimum 1 × 9 1/2 Douglas Fir laminated veneer
lumber rimboard shall be permitted in lieu of the 2-inch
nominal band joist.
h.
Wood structural panel sheathing, gypsum board
sheathing or foam sheathing not exceeding 1 inch in
thickness shall be permitted. The maximum distance
between the face of the ledger board and the face of the band
joist shall be 1 inch.
R507.2.1 Placement of lag screws or bolts in deck
ledgers and band joists.
The lag screws or bolts in deck ledgers and band
joists shall be placed in accordance with Table
R507.2.1 and Figures R507.2.1(1) and R507.2.1(2).
R507.2.2 Alternate deck ledger connections.
Deck ledger connections not conforming to Table
R507.2 shall be designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice. Girders supporting deck joists
shall not be supported on deck ledgers or band joists.
Deck ledgers shall not be supported on stone or
masonry veneer.
R507.2.3 Deck lateral load connection.
The lateral load connection required by Section R507.1
shall be permitted to be in accordance with Figure
R507.2.3. Where the lateral load connection is provided
in accordance with Figure R507.2.3, hold-down tension
devices shall be installed in not less than two locations
per deck, and each device shall have an allowable
stress design capacity of not less than 1500 pounds.
TABLE R602.3(1)
FASTENER SCHEDULE FOR
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
*ADDED 2 NEW LINES TO CHART*
*MODIFICATION*
R703.7.4 Anchorage.
Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting
wall studs with corrosion-resistant metal ties
embedded in mortar or grout and extending into the
veneer a minimum of 1 1/2 inches, with not less than
5/8-inch mortar or grout cover to outside
face. Masonry veneer shall conform to Table
R703.7.4.
R703.7.4.1 Size and spacing.
Veneer ties, if strand wire, shall not be less in thickness than
No. 9 U.S. gage wire and shall have a hook embedded in the
mortar joint, or if sheet metal, shall be not less than No. 22
U.S. gage by 7/8 inch corrugated. Each tie shall support not
more than 2.67 square feet of wall area and shall be spaced not
more than 32 inches on center horizontally and 24 inches on
center vertically.
*NEW*
R703.8 Flashing.
Approved corrosion-resistant flashing shall be
applied shingle-fashion in a manner to prevent
entry of water into the wall cavity or penetration of
water to the building structural framing
components. Self-adhered membranes used as
flashing shall comply with AAMA 711. The flashing
shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish.
Approved corrosion-resistant flashings shall be
installed at all of the following locations:
1.
Exterior window and door openings. Flashing at
exterior window and door openings shall extend to
the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the waterresistive barrier for subsequent drainage. Flashing at
exterior window and door openings shall be installed
in accordance with one or more of the following:
1.1. The fenestration manufacturer’s
installation and flashing instructions, or for
applications not addressed in the fenestration
manufacturer’s instructions, in accordance with the
flashing manufacturer’s instructions. Where flashing
instructions or details are not provided, pan flashing
shall be installed at the sill of exterior window and
door openings..
Pan flashing shall be sealed or sloped in such a
manner as to direct water to the surface of the
exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier
for subsequent drainage. Openings using pan
flashing shall also incorporate flashing or
protection at the head and sides.
1.2. In accordance with the flashing design
or method of a registered design professional.
1.3.
methods
In accordance with other approved
2.
At the intersection of chimneys or other masonry
construction with frame or stucco walls, with
projecting lips on both sides under stucco copings.
3.
Under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal
copings and sills.
4.
Continuously above all projecting wood trim.
5.
Where exterior porches, decks or stairs attach to a
wall or floor assembly of wood-frame construction.
6.
At wall and roof intersections.
7.
At built-in gutters.
R703.12 Adhered masonry veneer installation.
Adhered masonry veneer shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
R703.12.1 Clearances.
On exterior stud walls, adhered masonry veneer
shall be installed:
1.
Minimum of 4 inches above the earth;
2.
Minimum of 2 inches above paved areas; or
3.
Minimum of 1/2 inch above exterior walking
surfaces which are supported by the same
foundation that supports the exterior wall.
R802.11.1 Uplift resistance.
Roof assemblies shall have uplift resistance in
accordance with Sections R802.11.1.2 and R802.11.1.3.
Where the uplift force does not exceed 200 pounds,
rafters and trusses spaced not more than 24 inches on
center shall be permitted to be attached to their
supporting wall assemblies in accordance with Table
R602.3(1).
Where the basic wind speed does not exceed 90 mph,
the wind exposure category is B, the roof pitch is 5:12
or greater, and the roof span is 32 feet or less, rafters
and trusses spaced not more than 24 inches on center
shall be permitted to be attached to their supporting
wall assemblies in accordance with Table R602.3(1).
R802.11.1.2 Truss uplift resistance.
Trusses shall be attached to supporting wall
assemblies by connections capable of resisting uplift
forces as specified on the truss design drawings.
Uplift forces shall be permitted to be determined as
specified by Table R802.11, if applicable, or as
determined by accepted engineering practice.
R802.11.1.3 Rafter uplift resistance.
Individual rafters shall be attached to supporting wall
assemblies by connections capable of resisting uplift
forces as determined by Table R802.11 or as
determined by accepted engineering practice.
Connections for beams used in a roof system shall be
designed in accordance with accepted engineering
practice.
*NEW*
R903.2 Flashing.
Flashings shall be installed in a manner that prevents
moisture from entering the wall and roof through joints
in copings, through moisture permeable materials and at
intersections with parapet walls and other penetrations
through the roof plane.
R903.2.1 Locations.
Flashings shall be installed at wall and roof
intersections, wherever there is a change in roof slope or
direction and around roof openings. A flashing shall be
installed to divert the water away from where the eave
of a sloped roof intersects a vertical sidewall. Where
flashing is of metal, the metal shall be corrosion
resistant with a thickness of not less than 0.019 inch (No.
26 galvanized sheet).
*NEW*
R905.2.8.5 Drip edge.
A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and gables of
shingle roofs. Adjacent pieces of drip edge shall be
overlapped a minimum of 2 inches. Drip edges shall
extend a minimum of 0.25 inch below the roof
sheathing and extend up the roof deck a minimum
of 2 inches. Drip edges shall be mechanically
fastened to the roof deck at a maximum of 12 inches
o.c. with fasteners as specified in Section R905.2.5.
Underlayment shall be installed over the drip edge
along eaves and under the underlayment on gables.
Unless specified differently by the shingle
manufacturer, shingles are permitted to be flush
with the drip edge.
*NEW*
R1005.7 Factory-built chimney offsets.
Where a factory-built chimney assembly
incorporates offsets, no part of the chimney shall be
at an angle of more than 30 degrees from vertical at
any point in the assembly
and the chimney assembly
shall not include more than
four elbows.
N1101.3 (R101.4.3) Additions, alterations, renovations
or repairs.
Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to an
existing building, building system or portion thereof
shall conform to the provisions of this code as they
relate to new construction without requiring the
unaltered portion(s) of the existing building or
building system to comply with this code. Additions,
alterations, renovations or repairs shall not create an
unsafe or hazardous condition or overload existing
building systems. An addition shall be deemed to
comply with this code if the addition alone complies
or if the existing building and addition comply with
this code as a single building.
N1101.4 (R101.4.5) Change in space conditioning.
Any non-conditioned space that is altered to become
conditioned space shall be required to be brought
into full compliance with this chapter.
N1101.8 (R103.2) Information on construction documents.
Construction documents shall be drawn to scale upon
suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted
to be submitted when approved by the building official.
Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to
indicate the location, nature and extent of the work
proposed, and show in sufficient detail pertinent data and
features of the building, systems and equipment as herein
governed. Details shall include, but are not limited to, as
applicable, insulation materials and their R-values;
fenestration U-factors and SHGCs; area-weighted U-factor
and SHGC calculations; mechanical system design criteria;
mechanical and service water heating system and equipment
types, sizes and efficiencies; economizer description;
equipment and systems controls; fan motor horsepower (hp)
and controls; duct sealing, duct and pipe insulation and
location; lighting fixture schedule with wattage and control
narrative; and air sealing details.
N1101.16 (R401.3) Certificate (Mandatory).
A permanent certificate shall be completed and
posted on or in the electrical distribution panel by
the builder or registered design professional. The
certificate shall not cover or obstruct the visibility of
the circuit directory label, service disconnect label or
other required labels. The certificate shall list the
predominant R-values of insulation installed in or
on ceiling/roof, walls, foundation (slab, basement
wall, crawl space wall and/or floor) and ducts
outside conditioned spaces; U-factors for
fenestration and the solar heat gain coefficient
(SHGC) of fenestration, and the results from any
required duct system and building envelope air
leakage testing done on the building.
Where there is more than one value for each
component, the certificate shall list the value
covering the largest area. The certificate shall list
the types and efficiencies of heating, cooling and
service water heating equipment. Where a gasfired unvented room heater, electric furnace, or
baseboard electric heater is installed in the
residence, the certificate shall list “gas-fired
unvented room heater,” “electric furnace” or
“baseboard electric heater,” as appropriate. An
efficiency shall not be listed for gas-fired unvented
room heaters, electric furnaces or electric
baseboard heaters.
2006
2012
h.
First value is cavity insulation, second is
continuous insulation or insulated siding, so “13 + 5”
means R-13 cavity insulation plus R-5 continuous
insulation or insulated siding. If structural sheathing
covers 40 percent or less of the exterior, continuous
insulation R-value shall be permitted to be reduced by
no more than R-3 in the locations where structural
sheathing is used – to maintain a consistent total
sheathing thickness.
N1102.2 (R402.2) Specific insulation requirements
(Prescriptive).
In addition to the requirements of Section N1102.1,
insulation shall meet the specific requirements of
Sections N1102.2.1 through N1102.2.12.
N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1) Ceilings with attic spaces.
When Section N1102.1.1 would require R-38 in the
ceiling, R-30 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement
for R-38 wherever the full height of uncompressed R-30
insulation extends over the wall top plate at the eaves.
Similarly, R-38 shall be deemed to satisfy the
requirement for R-49 wherever the full height of
uncompressed R-38 insulation extends over the wall top
plate at the eaves. This reduction shall not apply to the
U-factor alternative approach in Section N1102.1.3 and
the total UA alternative in Section N1102.1.4.
N1102.2.2 (R402.2.2) Ceilings without attic spaces.
Where Section N1102.1.1 would require insulation
levels above R-30 and the design of the roof/ceiling
assembly does not allow sufficient space for the
required insulation, the minimum required
insulation for such roof/ceiling assemblies shall be
R-30. This reduction of insulation from the
requirements of Section N1102.1.1 shall be limited to
500 square feet or 20 percent of the total insulated
ceiling area, whichever is less. This reduction shall
not apply to the U-factor alternative approach in
Section N1102.1.3 and the total UA alternative in
Section N1102.1.4.
N1102.2.3 (R402.2.3) Eave baffle.
For air permeable insulations in vented attics, a
baffle shall be installed adjacent to soffit and eave
vents. Baffles shall maintain an opening equal or
greater than the size of the vent. The baffle shall
extend over the top of the attic insulation. The baffle
shall be permitted to be any solid material.
N1102.2.4 (R402.2.4) Access hatches and doors.
Access doors from conditioned spaces to
unconditioned spaces (e.g., attics and crawl spaces)
shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level
equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding
surfaces. Access shall be provided to all equipment
that prevents damaging or compressing the
insulation. A wood framed or equivalent baffle or
retainer is required to be provided when loose fill
insulation is installed, the purpose of which is to
prevent the loose fill insulation from spilling into
the living space when the attic access is opened, and
to provide a permanent means of maintaining the
installed R-value of the loose fill insulation.
N1102.2.7 (R402.2.7) Floors.
Floor insulation shall be installed to maintain
permanent contact with the underside of the
subfloor decking.
N1102.2.10 (R402.2.10) Crawl space walls.
As an alternative to insulating floors over crawl
spaces, crawl space walls shall be permitted to be
insulated when the crawl space is not vented to the
outside. Crawl space wall insulation shall be
permanently fastened to the wall and extend
downward from the floor to the finished grade level
and then vertically and/or horizontally for at least an
additional 24 inches.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl space foundations
shall be covered with a continuous Class I vapor
retarder in accordance with this code. All joints of
the vapor retarder shall overlap by 6 inches and be
sealed or taped. The edges of the vapor retarder
shall extend at least 6 inches up the stem wall and
shall be attached to the stem wall.
N1102.4 (R402.4) Air leakage (Mandatory).
The building thermal envelope shall be constructed
to limit air leakage in accordance with the
requirements of Sections N1102.4.1 through
N1102.4.4.
*NEW*
N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) Testing.
The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and
verified as having an air leakage rate of not
exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Zones 1 and 2,
and 3 air changes per hour in Zones 3 through 8.
Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a
pressure of 0.2 inches w.g. Where required by the
building official, 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 building official.
Testing shall be performed at any time after
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 weatherstripping 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; and
6.
Supply and return registers, if installed at the time
of the test, shall be fully open.
*NEW*
N1102.4.4 (R402.4.4) 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 pressure differential. All recessed luminaires
shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the
housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.
*NEW*
N1103.1.1 (R403.1.1) Programmable thermostat.
Where the primary heating system is a forced-air
furnace, at least one thermostat per dwelling unit
shall be capable of controlling the heating and
cooling system on a daily schedule to maintain
different temperature set points at different times of
the day. This thermostat shall include the capability
to set back or temporarily operate the system to
maintain zone temperatures down to 55°F or up to
85°F. The thermostat shall initially be programmed
with a heating temperature set point no higher than
70°F and a cooling temperature set point no lower
than 78°F.
N1103.2.2 (R403.2.2) Sealing (Mandatory).
Ducts, air handlers, and filter boxes shall be sealed.
Joints and seams shall comply with Section
M1601.4.1 of this code.
Duct tightness shall be verified by either of the
following:
1.
Postconstruction 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. across the entire
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 ft2 of conditioned floor
area when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1
inches w.g. across the system, including the
manufacturer’s 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.
Exception: The total leakage test is not required for
ducts and air handlers located entirely within the
building thermal envelope.
N1103.6 (R403.6) Equipment sizing (Mandatory).
Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in
accordance with ACCA Manual S based on building
loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J
or other approved heating and cooling calculation
methodologies.
N1104.1 (R404.1) Lighting equipment (Mandatory).
A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in
permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be
high-efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of
the permanently installed lighting fixtures shall
contain only high-efficacy lamps.
*NEW*
M1411.6 Locking access port caps.
Refrigerant circuit access ports located
outdoors shall be fitted with locking-type
tamper-resistant caps or shall be otherwise
secured to prevent unauthorized access.
*MODIFICATION*
CLOTHES DRYER VENTS
M1502.4.1 Material and size.
Exhaust ducts shall have a smooth interior
finish and be constructed of metal having a
minimum thickness of 0.0157 inches (No. 28
gage). The duct shall be 4 inches nominal in
diameter.
M1502.4.2 Duct installation.
Exhaust ducts shall be supported at 4 foot
intervals not to exceed 12 feet and shall be
secured in place. The insert end of the duct
shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting
in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints
shall be sealed in accordance with Section
M1601.4.1 and shall be mechanically fastened.
Ducts shall not be joined with screws or
similar fasteners that protrude more than 1/8
inch into the inside of the duct.
M1502.4.4.1 Specified length.
The maximum length of the exhaust duct
shall be 25 35 feet from the connection to the
transition duct from the dryer to the outlet
terminal. Where fittings are used, the
maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be
reduced in accordance with Table
M1502.4.4.1. The maximum length of the
exhaust duct does not include the transition
duct.
M1501.1 Outdoor discharge.
The air removed by every mechanical
exhaust system shall be discharged to the
outdoors in accordance with Section M1506.2.
Air shall not be exhausted into an attic,
soffit, ridge vent or crawl space.
Exception: Whole-house ventilation-type
attic fans that discharge into the attic space of
dwelling units having private attics shall be
permitted.
*NEW*
M1506.2 Exhaust openings.
Air exhaust openings shall terminate not less
than 3 feet from property lines; 3 feet from
operable and non-operable openings into the
building and 10 feet from mechanical air
intakes except where the opening is located 3
feet above the air intake. Openings shall
comply with Sections R303.5.2 and R303.6.
*NEW*
M1507.1 General.
Where local exhaust or whole-house mechanical
ventilation is provided, the equipment shall be
designed in accordance with this section.
M1507.2 Recirculation of air.
Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms
shall not be recirculated within a residence or to
another dwelling unit and shall be exhausted
directly to the outdoors. Exhaust air from
bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not discharge
into an attic, crawl space or other areas inside the
building.
M1507.3 Whole-house mechanical ventilation
system.
Whole-house mechanical ventilation systems shall
be designed in accordance with Sections M1507.3.1
through M1507.3.3.
M1507.3.1 System design.
The whole-house ventilation system shall consist
of one or more supply or exhaust fans, or a
combination of such, and associated ducts and
controls. Local exhaust or supply fans are
permitted to serve as such a system. Outdoor air
ducts connected to the return side of an air handler
shall be considered to provide supply ventilation.
M1507.3.2 System controls.
The whole-house mechanical ventilation system
shall be provided with controls that enable manual
override.
M1507.3.3 Mechanical ventilation rate.
The whole-house mechanical ventilation system
shall provide outdoor air at a continuous rate of not
less than that determined in accordance with Table
M1507.3.3(1).
*NEW*
M1601.1 Duct design.
Duct systems serving heating, cooling and
ventilation equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the provisions of this section and
ACCA Manual D or other approved methods.
*MODIFICATION*
M1601.4.1 Joints, seams and connections.
All longitudal and transverse joints, seams
and connections in metallic and nonmetallic
ducts shall be constructed as specified in
SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction
Standards—Metal and Flexible and NAIMA
Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards.
All joints, longitudinal and transverse seams,
and connections in ductwork shall be
securely fastened and sealed with welds,
gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic-plusembedded-fabric systems or tapes.
Closure systems used to seal flexible air ducts
and flexible air connectors shall comply with UL
181B and shall be marked “181 B-FX” for
pressure-sensitive tape or “181 B-M” for mastic.
Duct connections to flanges of air distribution
system equipment shall be sealed and
mechanically fastened. Mechanical fasteners for
use with flexible nonmetallic air ducts shall
comply with UL 181B and shall be marked 181BC. Crimp joints for round metallic ducts shall
have a contact lap of not less than 1 inch and
shall be mechanically fastened by means of not
less than three sheet-metal screws or rivets
equally spaced around the joint.
Closure systems used to seal metal ductwork
shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Round metallic
ducts shall be mechanically fastened by means
of at least three sheet metal screws or rivets
spaced equally around the joint.
Unlisted duct tape shall not be permitted as a
sealant on any duct.
*NEW*
G2412.9 (401.9) Identification.
Each length of pipe and tubing and each pipe
fitting, utilized in a fuel gas system, shall bear the
identification of the manufacturer.
G2412.10 (401.10) Third-party testing and
certification.
All piping, tubing and fittings shall comply with
the applicable referenced standards, specifications
and performance criteria of this code and shall be
identified in accordance with Section G2412.9.
Piping, tubing and fittings shall either be tested by
an approved third-party testing agency or certified
by an approved third-party certification agency.
*NEW*
P2503.5 DWV systems testing.
Rough and finished plumbing installations shall
be tested in accordance with Sections P2503.5.1
and P2503.5.2.
P2503.5.1 Rough plumbing.
DWV systems shall be tested on completion of
the rough piping installation by water or for
piping systems other than plastic, by air with no
evidence of leakage. Either test shall be applied
to the drainage system in its entirety or in
sections after rough piping has been installed, as
follows:
1.
Water test. Each section shall be filled with
water to a point not less than 10 feet above the
highest fitting connection in that section, or to the
highest point in the completed system. Water shall
be held in the section under test for a period of 15
minutes. The system shall prove leak free by visual
inspection.
2.
Air test. The portion under test shall be
maintained at a gauge pressure of 5 pounds per
square inch (psi) or 10 inches of mercury column.
This pressure shall be held without introduction of
additional air for a period of 15 minutes.
P2503.5.2 Finished plumbing.
After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their
traps filled with water, their connections shall be
tested and proved gas tight and/or water tight as
follows:
1.
Water tightness. Each fixture shall be filled
and then drained. Traps and fixture connections
shall be proven water tight by visual inspection.
2.
Gas tightness. When required by the local
administrative authority, a final test for gas
tightness of the DWV system shall be made by the
smoke or peppermint test as follows:
2.1. Smoke test. Introduce a pungent, thick
smoke into the system. When the smoke
appears at vent terminals, such terminals shall
be sealed and a pressure equivalent to a 1-inch
water column shall be applied and maintained
for a test period of not less than 15 minutes.
2.2. Peppermint test. Introduce 2 ounces of oil
of peppermint into the system. Add 10 quarts of
hot water and seal all vent terminals. The odor
of peppermint shall not be detected at any trap
or other point in the system.
*MODIFICATION*
P3103.5 Location of vent terminal.
An open vent terminal from a drainage
system shall not be located less than 4 feet
directly beneath any door, openable window,
or other air intake opening of the building or
of an adjacent building, nor shall any such
vent terminal be within 10 feet Horizontally
of such an opening unless it is not less than 2
3 feet above the top of such opening.
705.14 PVC plastic.
Joints between PVC plastic pipe or fittings
shall comply with Sections 705.14.1 through
705.14.3.
705.14.1 Mechanical joints.
Mechanical joints on drainage pipe shall be
made with an elastomeric seal conforming to
ASTM C 1173, ASTM D 3212 or CSA B602.
Mechanical joints shall not be installed in
above-ground systems, unless otherwise
approved. Joints shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
705.14.2 Solvent cementing.
Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from
moisture. A purple primer that conforms to
ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement
not purple in color and conforming to ASTM
D 2564, CSA B137.3, CSA B181.2 or CSA
B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces.
The joint shall be made while the cement is
wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D
2855. Solvent-cement joints shall be
permitted above or below ground.
707.1 Prohibited joints.
The following types of joints and connections
shall be prohibited:
1. Cement or concrete joints.
2. Mastic or hot-pour bituminous joints.
3. Joints made with fittings not approved
for the specific installation.
4. Joints between different diameter pipes
made with elastomeric rolling O-rings.
5
Solvent-cement joints between different
types of plastic pipe.
6. Saddle-type fittings.