Ordinances-2019-458 - Chapter 106 & Chapter 156

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 the residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors. R302.2.13: Delete Section R302.13 of the IRC in its entirety. R312.2: Delete Section R312.2 of the IRC in its entirety. R313: Delete Section R313 of the IRC in its entirety. R314.4 Amend Section R314.4 in the IRC by adding an exception as follows: Exception: Interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide access for interconnection with removal of the interior finish. R404.1.3.2: Amend Section R404.1.3.2 by adding table R404.1.2.10. (see below) <table> <tr> <th>Wall</th> <th>Vertical Reinforcement Bar Size and Spacing</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Less than 6 feet</td> <td>NSR</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6ft-8ft</td> <td>#4 @ 32” o.c.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9ft-10ft</td> <td>#4 @ 10” o.c. #5 @16” o.c. #6 @22” o.c.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Greater than 10ft</td> <td>Design Required</td> </tr> </table> Table 404.1.2.10 Minimum Vertical Reinforcement for 8 inch Thick Concrete Wall 1015.8: Delete Section 1015.8 of the IBC in its entirety R317.1 Location required. Chapter 11: Delete Chapter 11 of the IRC in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, Section N1101. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings regulated by this code shall be as required by chapter 661-303 of the Iowa Administrative Code. Chapter 11: Delete Chapter 11 of the IBC in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Accessibility, Section 1101. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by 661-302 of the Iowa Administrative Code. Part V: Mechanical, Chapter 12 through 23 of the IRC: Delete Part V Mechanical, Chapters 12 through 23 of the International Residential Code in its entirety. Mechanical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Mechanical Code. Administrative Provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Chapter 13: Delete Chapter 13 of the IBC in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency, Section N1101. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings regulated by this code shall be as required by chapter 661-303 of the Iowa Administrative Code. Section 1402.6 and 1402.7: Delete Sections 1402.6 and 1402.7 of the IBC and insert the following: 1403.6 Flood –Resistant Construction. See Floodplain Management Ordinance within the City of Tiffin Code of Ordinance.