Ordinances-2013-322

on-site generator set is used. Luminance on the face of an exit sign shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot-candles (53.82 lux). 1011.5.4 Combination Lights. Combination exit sign/emergency light devices are prohibited in all new construction. 1011.5.5 Separation of Emergency Lighting. In new construction, emergency lighting shall be separated from the exit sign by a minimum of 6 feet. 1011.5.6 Self-luminous and Photo luminescent exit signs. Self-luminous and photo luminescent exit signs are not allowed. Exception: Approved self-luminous and/or photo luminescent exit may be allowed in tents by approval of the Code Official. 1011.5.7 Self-Testing Exit Signs and Emergency Lights. Exit signs and/or emergency lights mounted higher than 8 1/2 feet from floor level to the bottom of the exit sign or emergency light or if the exit sign or emergency light is mounted in a location where it cannot be manually tested, the exit sign and/or emergency light shall be self-testing and have a visual diagnostic indicator. 4. Delete the following Section from Chapter Thirteen of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the State of Iowa Energy Conservation Code. 5. Delete the following Sections from Chapter Twenty-seven of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 2701.1 Scope. This chapter governs the electrical components, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment, and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the 2011 National Electrical Code, except as hereafter modified: Delete section 210.8, paragraph (A) and insert in lieu thereof the following paragraph: (A) Dwellings Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms. (2) Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use. Exceptions: 1. Receptacles not readily accessible. 2. A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8). Receptacles installed under exception 210.8(A) (2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G). (3) Outdoors.