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The following codes are hereby adopted by reference as the building codes for the borough:

A. The 2009 International Building Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.020, and including Appendix H, Signs, for all buildings except one- and two-family dwellings and residential accessory buildings; provided, that the following revisions to the 2009 International Building Code in 13 AAC 50.020 are not adopted: (1) the deletion in 13 AAC 50.020(1) of Sections 103, 104.4, 104.6, 104.8, 105.4, 107.5, 108.4, 109.2, 109.5 and 110 to 115; and (2) the revisions in 13 AAC 50.020(7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (16), (17), (66), (73), (74) and (77);

B. 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings with the following revisions:

1. R105.2, Work exempt from permit, is amended to read as follows:

Building: #10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point.

2. R301.2.1.1, Wind limitations and wind design required, is amended to read as follows at the end of the section:

The following may be built to Seismic design category D2 with 110 MPH wind speed in B and C wind exposure areas provided that the house was permitted before the adoption of the 2012 Residential Building Code.

1) One permit only. An addition that is not more than 15% of the total gross square foot area of the existing building that the addition will be attached to. Roof pitch is a maximum of 5/12 or less. One story additions may be built on a piling foundation provided existing building has a piling foundation.

2) Other exempt structures in section R105.2 Work exempt from permit.

3. R311.7.5.1, Risers, is amended to read as follows:

The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the nosing of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.

4. R311.7.5.2, Treads, is amended to read as follows:

The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

5. R313.1, Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems, is amended to read as follows:

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in townhouses.

6. R313.2, One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems, is amended to read as follows:

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in one- and two-family dwellings.

7. Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency. Remove.

8. Chapters 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. Remove plumbing chapters related to the International Residential Code and insert the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code.

9. Chapters 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43. Remove electrical chapters of the International Residential Code and insert the 2011 National Electrical Code.

10. M2002.5, Boiler low-water cutoff, is amended to read as follows:

All steam boilers shall be protected with a low-water cutoff control. The low-water cutoff shall automatically stop the combustion operation of the appliance when the water level drops below the lowest safe water level as established by the manufacturer.

C. 2009 International Building Code Appendix J, Grading;

D. The 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted with revisions in 8 AAC 63.010 in effect as of February 23, 2011, Appendix Chapter B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems; and Appendix Chapter H, Recommended Procedures for Sizing Commercial Kitchen Grease Interceptors;

E. The 2009 International Mechanical Code, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.023, except for the deletions in 13 AAC 50.023(1) of Sections 103, 104, and 106 to 110 of the 2009 International Mechanical Code;

F. The 2011 National Electrical Code.

1. 300.4, Protection Against Physical Damage, is amended to read as follows:

Where subject to physical damage, conductors, raceways, and cables shall be protected. Thermoplastic type insulated conductors may not be installed when the working environment is below 20° Fahrenheit.

2. 410.16 is amended to read as follows:

410.16 Luminaries and Transformers in Closets.

G. The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings;

H. The 1997 Uniform Housing Code; and

I. 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 6 and 7.

They are adopted to regulate erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the borough; to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and to provide penalties for violations of these regulations. The building codes so adopted shall be interpreted, administered, and enforced with the local amendments hereinafter specifically set forth by the borough building official, who is authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce the purposes of this section. The borough manager may appoint or authorize an assistant or agent to the building official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [Ord. FY2017-22 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2016-12 §3, 2016; Ord. FY2013-09 §2, 2013; Ord. FY2009-12 §2, 2008; Ord. FY2006-02 §2, 2005; Ord. 02-08 §2, 2002; Ord. 99-04 §2, 1999; Ord. 97-05 §3, 1997; Ord. 92-11 §2, 1992; Ord. 91-13 §2, 1991; Ord. 91-01 §2, 1991; Ord. 88-18-O §3, 1988; Ord. 85-13-O §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 84-42-O §2, 1984. Formerly §15.04.010].