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CITY OF PHOENIX ADOPTED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) AMENDMENTS

IBC Chapter 1 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION

Note: For deleted sections herein, refer to the City of Phoenix Building Construction Code-Administrative Provisions for these code requirements. SECTION 101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the City of Phoenix Building Construction Code, hereinafter referred to as this Code. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Exceptions: 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. 2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code. 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Code. Although the Development Service Director (hereinafter referred to as the “Director”) or designee is directed to obtain substantial compliance with the provisions of this Code, a guarantee that all buildings, structures or utilities have been constructed in accordance with all the provisions of the Code is neither intended nor implied. 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the ICC Electrical Code National Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. 101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories. 101.4.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the International Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related systems. 101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code Uniform Plumbing Code shall also apply to private sewage disposal systems. 101.4.5 Property maintenance. In addition to the provisions of this Code, the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 39 of the Phoenix City Code (the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance) shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures. 101.4.6 Fire prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. 101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.

SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 103

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 104

DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 105

PERMITS Delete in its entirety. SECTION 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Delete in its entirety. SECTION 107 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 108

FEES Delete in its entirety. SECTION 109 INSPECTIONS Delete in its entirety. SECTION 110 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 111

SERVICE UTILITIES Delete in its entirety. SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 113

VIOLATIONS Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 114

STOP WORK ORDER Delete in its entirety.

SECTION 115

UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT Delete in its entirety. IBC Chapter 2 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS

201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code or International Uniform Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes. SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS ARTIST LIVE/WORK UNIT. A unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living , sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, with an area dedicated to an Artist’s work and exhibit studio not exceeding 500 square feet.

ARTIST WORK AND EXHIBIT STUDIO. A unit complying with all the building code requirements for a “B” occupancy. Special events in conjunction with these units shall require a Special Event permit from the Phoenix Fire Department.

STANDARD PLANS. Plans authorized by the Development Services Department to be used in construction on a repetitive basis. Standard plans may include options allowing variations to the building design that may alter the interior and exterior appearance.

IBC CHAPTER 3 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY

SECTION 303 ASSEMBLY GROUP A 303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation. A room or space used for assembly purposes by less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be included as a part of that occupancy. Assembly areas with less than 750 square feet (69.7 m2) and which are accessory to another occupancy according to Section 302.2.1 are not assembly occupancies. Assembly occupancies which are accessory to Group E in accordance with Section 302.2 are not considered assembly occupancies. Religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums which are accessory to churches in accordance with Section 302.2 and which have occupant loads of less than 100 shall be classified as A-3. Assembly occupancies shall include the following:

A-1 Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures including, but not limited to: Motion picture theaters Symphony and concert halls Television and radio studios admitting an audience Theaters Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including, but not limited to: Banquet halls Night clubs Restaurants Taverns and bars Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A including, but not limited to:

Amusement arcades Art galleries Bowling alleys Churches Community halls Court rooms Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption) Exhibition halls Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code SECTION 304 BUSINESS GROUP B 304.1 Business Group B. Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts. Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Airport traffic control towers Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Artist Work and Exhibit Studio Banks Barber and beauty shops Car wash Civic administration Clinic—outpatient Dry cleaning and laundries; pick-up and delivery stations and self-service Educational occupancies above the 12th grade Electronic data processing Laboratories; testing and research Motor vehicle showrooms Post offices Print shops Professional services (architects, attorneys, dentists, physicians, engineers, etc.) Radio and television stations Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code. Telephone exchanges SECTION 309 MERCANTILE GROUP M 309.1 Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occupancy includes, among others, buildings and structures or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public. Mercantile occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Department stores Drug stores

Markets Motor fuel-dispensing facilities Retail or whole sale stores Sales rooms Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code. SECTION 310 RESIDENTIAL GROUP R 310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I. Residential occupancies shall include the following: R-1 Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily transient in nature, including: Boarding houses (transient) Hotels (transient) Motels (transient) Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 10 of the Phoenix City Code. R-3 Residential occupancies are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as R-1, R-2, R-4 or I and where buildings do not contain more than two dwelling units as applicable in Section 101.2 of the Phoenix Building Construction Code-Administrative Provisions, or adult and child care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Adult and child care facilities that are within a single-family home and artist live/work units are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2 of the Phoenix Building Construction Code-Administrative Provisions.

SECTION 311 STORAGE GROUP S 311.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage, Group S-3. Includes any storage room or area as defined by the International Fire Code where the top of the storage of commodities is greater than 12 feet (3660 mm) in height for combustible materials or greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height for high-hazard commodities as defined by the International Fire Code. The fire protection systems, access and life safety requirements as set forth in the International Fire Code shall be applicable to all high pile storage. In addition to requirements of this section, S-3 occupancy shall comply with all requirements of an S-1 occupancy. SECTION 312 UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U 312.1 General. Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy. Group U shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Agricultural buildings Aircraft hangars, accessory to a one- or two-family residence (see Section 412.3) Barns Car ports Fences more than 6 3 feet (1829 mm 915 mm) high Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy Greenhouses Livestock shelters Private garages Retaining walls Sheds Stables Tanks Towers International Building Code Chapter 3, USE AND OCCUPANCY, to be revised as follows:

SECTION 304 Business Group B 304.1 Business Group B. Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts. Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Airport traffic control towers Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds Banks Barber and beauty shops Car wash Civic administration Clinic—outpatient (Non-accredited) Dry cleaning and laundries; pick-up and delivery stations and self-service Educational occupancies above the 12th grade Electronic data processing Laboratories; testing and research Motor vehicle showrooms Post offices Print shops Professional services (architects, attorneys, dentists, physicians, engineers, etc.) Radio and television stations Sexually oriented businesses as defined… Telephone exchanges 308.6 Group I-5 Independently accredited health care facilities. This group shall include health care facilities intended to be designed and constructed to be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation organization to meet federal or state requirements and which follow the requirements of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. I-5 occupancies shall comply with the provisions of Section 308.6 and that of I-2 occupancy

as required by this code. Where the code requirements create a conflict, the more restrictive code requirement shall apply. Accredited health care facilities include: 308.6.1 Group I-5.1 New health care. A new occupancy used for the purpose of medical or other treatment or care of four (4) or more persons where such occupants are mostly incapable of self-preservation due to age, physical or mental disability or because of security measures not under the occupant’s control and following the provisions of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Chapter 18 as required by the Accreditation organization. (See Chapter 35, Referenced Standards). 308.6.2 Group I-5.2 Existing health care. An existing occupancy or portions thereof occupied as health care occupancies following the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Chapter 19 as required by the accreditation organization. (See Chapter 35, Referenced Standards). 308.6.3 Group I-5.3 New ambulatory health care. A building or portion thereof used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four (4) or more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis, one or more of the following: 1. Treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for the self preservation under emergency conditions without action from others; 2. Anesthesia that renders a patient incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions without action from others; 3. Emergency or urgent care for patients who, due to the nature of their illness or injuries, are incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions, and follow the provisions of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Chapter 20 as required by the accreditation organization. (See Chapter 35, Referenced Standards). 308.6.4 Group I-5.4 Existing ambulatory health care occupancies. Existing health care buildings or a portion thereof currently occupied as ambulatory health care occupancies following the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, Chapter 21 as required by the accreditation organization. (See Chapter 35, Referenced Standards). ** APPENDIX CHAPTER 35 - ADD 308.6 To the list under life safety code 101-03 Staff recommendation: IBC-General Review Committee recommends approval, provided the following text is added: I-5 occupancy shall comply with the provisions of Section 308.6 and that of I-2 occupancy as required by this code. Where the code requirements create a conflict, the more restrictive code requirement shall apply. IBC CHAPTER 4 to be revised as follows:

CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED

ON USE AND OCCUPANCY

[F] 402.8 Automatic sprinkler system. The covered mall building and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, which shall comply with the following: 1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be complete and operative throughout occupied space in the covered mall building prior to occupancy of any of the tenant spaces. Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be similarly protected unless provided with approved alternate protection. 2. Sprinkler protection for the mall shall be independent from that provided for tenant spaces or anchors. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system, they shall be independently controlled. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of open parking garages constructed in accordance with Section 406.2. SECTION 404 ATRIUMS [F] 404.3 Automatic sprinkler protection. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building. Exceptions: 1. That area of a building adjacent to or above the atrium need not be sprinklered, provided that portion of the building is separated from the atrium portion by not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barrier or horizontal assembly, or both. SECTION 411 SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDINGS [F] 411.4 Automatic sprinkler system. Special amusement buildings shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Where the special amusement building is temporary, the sprinkler water supply shall be of an approved temporary means. Exception: Automatic sprinklers are not required where the total floor area of a temporary special amusement building is less than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) and the travel distance from any point to an exit is less than 50 feet (15 240 mm).

SECTION 421

DWELLING UNIT SECURITY 421.1 General. All dwellings covered by this Code shall be provided with security devices as required by this section. 421.2 Swinging doors. Doors leading from the garage or carport area into dwelling units shall conform to one of the following types of construction: 1. Solid core wood flush-type doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (34 mm) in

thickness.

2. Ferrous metal doors with surfaces not less than 24 gage in thickness. 3. Aluminum doors with surfaces not less than 0.2 inch (5 mm) in thickness. 4. Any door having a listed and labeled fire-protection rating of not less than 20

minutes. 421.3 Door Hardware. The hardware on exterior doors and doors leading from garage or carport areas into dwelling units shall conform to the following requirements: 1. A single swinging door and the active leaf of a pair of doors shall be equipped

with a dead-locking latch or dead bolt. The lock or locks shall be key operated from the exterior side of the door and openable from the interior side by a device which does not require special knowledge or special effort to operate, except that a key may be used. The inactive leaf of a pair of doors shall have a dead bolt at the top and bottom of the door.

2. All pin-type hinges which are accessible from the outside the secured area when the door is closed shall have two jamb studs which prevent removal of the door if the pins are removed from the hinges. Jamb studs shall not be less than a 16d box nail in diameter and shall project into the door and jamb not less than ¼ inch (6 mm).

421.4 Sliding glass doors and sliding glass windows. Sliding glass doors and windows shall be equipped with locking devices and with a means or a device to prohibit the raising or removal of the moving panel while in the closed position.

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE – FIRE SAFETY

Revise IBC Chapter 4 as follows: [F] 402.8 Automatic sprinkler system. The covered mall building and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, which shall comply with the following: 1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be complete and operative throughout occupied space in the covered mall building prior to occupancy of any of the tenant spaces. Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be similarly protected unless provided with approved alternate protection. 2. Sprinkler protection for the mall shall be independent from that provided for tenant spaces or anchors. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system, they shall be independently controlled. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of open parking garages constructed in accordance with Section 406.2. SECTION 403 HIGH RISE BUILDINGS [F] 403.2 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings and structures shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and a secondary water supply where required by Section 903.3.5.2. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of: 1. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3.

2. Telecommunications equipment buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies. [F] 403.8 Fire command. A fire command center complying with Section 911 shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department. The fire command center shall be in a location that is easily identifiable and accessible from the main entrance lobby of the building and provide quick access to the building tower stairways. Responding fire fighters will most likely access the building through the main entrance and will need to quickly access the fire alarm panel in the fire control room to determine the floor in alarm, access phones for the fire fighters communication system, and access the stairways to reach the fire floor. 403.15 Firefighter Air System. A firefighter breathing air system shall be installed in high-rise buildings in accordance with Section 915 of the Phoenix Fire Code. [F] 404.3 Automatic sprinkler protection. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building. Exceptions: 1. That area of a building adjacent to or above the atrium need not be sprinklered, provided that portion of the building is separated from the atrium portion by not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barrier or horizontal assembly, or both. 2. Where the ceiling of the atrium is more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the floor, sprinkler protection at the ceiling of the atrium is not required. may be removed upon the review and approval of a rational analysis by a registered design professional to justify the removal of the sprinklers at the atrium ceiling. The rational analysis must address the fuel load to be present in the atrium, egress through the atrium, and protection of structural components in the atrium and how removal of the ceiling sprinklers will affect these components. IBC CHAPTER 5 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS

507.3 Sprinklered, one story. The area of a one-story, Group B, F, M or S building or a one-story Group A-4 building, of other than Type V construction, shall not be limited when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width.

Exceptions: 1. Buildings and structures of Type I and II construction for rack storage facilities that do not have access by the public shall not be limited in height, provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of Sections 507.2 and 903.3.1.1 and NFPA 230. 2. The automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in areas occupied for indoor participant sports, such as tennis, skating, swimming and equestrian activities in occupancies in Group A-4, provided that: 2.1. Exit doors directly to the outside are provided for occupants of the participant sports areas; and 2.2. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes installed in accordance with Section 907. 3. Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies of other than Type V construction shall be permitted, provided: 3.1. All assembly occupancies are separated from other spaces as required for separated uses in Section 508.3.3.4 with no reduction allowed in the fire-resistance rating of the separation based upon the installation of an automatic sprinkler system; 3.2. Each Group A occupancy shall not exceed the maximum allowable area permitted in Section 503.1; and 3.3. All required exits shall discharge directly to the exterior. Adopt the Section 509 of the 2005 IBC amendments and create a new section, since 2006 IBC has a current Section 509. The proposed new Code Section for the Location on Property is Section 510.

SECTION 510 LOCATION ON PROPERTY 510.1 General. Buildings shall adjoin or have access to a public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards shall be permanently maintained. For the purpose of this section, the center line of an adjoining public way shall be considered an adjacent property line. (See also Section 1206.) Required yards and all sewer and water services shall be on the same property as the building, and no building or sewer or water service shall be built across a recorded property line, except in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Utility Easements. A modification request is required to approve the provision of private sewer or water services to a lot or building site when such service is located within a permanent, non-revocable private utility easement duly-recorded in the deed records of Maricopa County for all the properties involved.

2. Lot Combinations. Where two or more adjacent lots or parcels are owned by the same person or persons, such lots or parcels shall be combined into a single building site by platting or replatting such lots or parcels into a single lot, or shall be combined by recording in the deed records of Maricopa County for all of the lots or parcels involved, a permanent, non-revocable lot combination agreement in a form approved by the building official. In addition, the property owner shall provide evidence that all of the lots or parcels combined are taxed and assessed by the Maricopa County Assessor as a single tax parcel.

3. Integrated Developments with Multiple Owners. As a modification to the

Building Code (see Section 104.9, Item 3), the building official may approve a permanent agreement between multiple property owners for purposes of considering two or more separately owned properties as one building site for purposes of this code. Such agreement shall stipulate the reasons for the lot consolidation and the permanent requirements or prohibitions necessary to fully comply with this code as if all improvements were located on the same single lot.

4. Open Space Easements. As a modification to the Building Code (see

Section 104.9, Item 3), the building official may approve a permanent open space, nonbuilding easement on one property for purposes of providing yard areas or open space sufficient to satisfy building code setback or egress requirements on the adjacent property.

5. Agreement Conditions. Agreements proposed or required under this

section shall be permanent and binding on all property owners, their heirs and assigns. The agreements shall be in writing, shall be approved by the building official and shall be recorded in the deed records of Maricopa County for all the properties involved. The agreements shall be enforceable by the building official and by each of the property owners, their heirs and assigns. The agreements shall require physical modification of any structures to fully comply with all applicable code requirements prior to alteration or expiration of the agreement. Alteration of the agreements or any condition or provision therein, or expiration or elimination of any such agreement, is prohibited except with the prior written approval of the building official. The building official shall have authority to revoke any agreement for noncompliance with any of its provisions, and thereafter to require the property owners to individually make each of their properties physically and fully compliant with all applicable code requirements without benefit of the agreement conditions. The building official shall not initiate or negotiate any such agreement, but shall consider agreements offered jointly by adjacent property owners.

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) –FIRE LIFE SAFETY AMENDMENTS Revise IBC Chapter 7 as follows: 707.14.1 Elevator lobby. An enclosed elevator lobby shall be provided at each floor where an elevator shaft enclosure connects more than three stories. The lobby shall

separate the elevator shaft enclosure doors from each floor by fire partitions equal to the fire-resistance rating of the corridor and the required opening protection. Elevator lobbies shall have at least one means of egress complying with Chapter 10 and other provisions within this code. Exceptions: 1. Enclosed elevator lobbies are not required at the street floor, provided the entire street floor is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 2. Elevators not required to be located in a shaft in accordance with Section 707.2 are not required to have enclosed elevator lobbies. 3. Where additional doors are provided at the hoistway opening in accordance with Section 3002.6. Such doors shall be tested in accordance with UL 1784 without an artificial bottom seal. 4. In other than Group I-3, and buildings having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 5. Smoke partitions shall be permitted in lieu of fire partitions to separate the elevator lobby at each floor where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 6. Enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the elevator hoistway is pressurized in accordance with Section 707.14.2 and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, 707.14.2 Enclosed elevator lobby pressurization alternative. Where elevator hoistway pressurization is provided in lieu of required enclosed elevator lobbies, the pressurization system shall comply with this section and Section 909. 707.14.2.1 Pressurization requirements. Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a positive pressure differential, with respect to adjacent space on all floors, of 0.05 inches of water column minimum and a maximum positive pressure differential of 0.30 inches water column or such a pressure differential that does not interfere with elevator door operation, which ever is greater. In no case may the pressure differential interfere with elevator door operation. And a maximum positive pressure of 0.06 inches of water column . This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door, with all ground floor level hoistway doors open and all other hoistway doors closed. It is not intended that the pressure differential be achieved on the level of elevator recall when the elevator doors are open. The supply air intake shall be from an outside, uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet. DSD Life Safety – Fire Protection Review Committee Proposal: Revise IBC Chapter 9 as follows: 901.2 Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with this code and the International Phoenix Fire Code. The most restrictive provision of either the Phoenix Fire Code or this code shall govern in accordance with Section 102.1 of this code.

Any fire protection system for which an exception or reduction to the provisions of this code has been granted shall be considered to be a required system. Exception: Any fire protection system or portion thereof not required by this code shall be permitted to be installed for partial or complete protection provided that such system meets the requirements of this code. [F] 909.4 Analysis. A rational analysis supporting the types of smoke control systems to be employed, their methods of operation, the systems supporting them and the methods of construction to be utilized shall accompany the submitted construction documents and shall include, but not be limited to, the items indicated in Sections 909.4.1 through 909.4.6 909.4.7. A report documenting this analysis shall be provided as part of the smoke control plans submitted with the construction documents. Where the project also requires a fire protection and life safety report in accordance with Section 106.1.1.2 of the Phoenix Building Construction Code-Administrative Provisions, the smoke control rational analysis report shall be included as part of the Fire and Life Safety Report. 909.4.7 Open doors in pressurized exit enclosures. The design shall consider the effects of open doors on pressurized exit enclosures where such enclosures are required. The analysis shall consider the use, occupancy, and egress strategy for the building. [F] 909.18.8 Special inspections for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector prior to the final acceptance test. The City of Phoenix Development Services Department and Phoenix Fire Department shall witness and approve the final acceptance test of the system. 909.20.5 Stair pressurization alternative. Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the vestibule is not required, provided that interior exit stairways are pressurized to a minimum of 0.15 inch of water (37 Pa) and a maximum of 0.35 inch of water (87 Pa) in the shaft relative to the building measured with all stairway doors closed under maximum anticipated stack pressures. The stair pressurization system shall be designed in accordance with the applicable smoke control sections of this code. 909.20.6.3 Acceptance and testing. Before the mechanical equipment is approved, the system shall be tested in the presence of the building official to confirm that the system is operating in compliance with these requirements and with the requirements of the approved smoke control rational analysis report. The testing of the system shall be done by a special inspector, or special inspection agency, in accordance with the requirements of Section 909.18 and 1704.14. [F] 910.3.2 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3. Smoke and heat vents shall operate automatically by actuation of a heat-responsive device.

The device shall be rated a minimum of 50°F above the rating of the automatic sprinklers but not more than 386°F above ambient temperature. SECTION 911 FIRE COMMAND CENTER [F] 911.1 Features. Where required by other sections of this code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The fire command center shall be in a location that is easily identifiable and accessible from the main entrance lobby of the building and provide quick access to the building tower stairways. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire department. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). A layout of the fire command center and all features required by the section to be contained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA72 and shall contain the following features: 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit. 2. The fire department communications unit. 3. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator unit. 4. Annunciator unit visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 6. The fire-fighter’s control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke control systems installed in the building. 7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously. 8. Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels. 9. Emergency and standby power status indicators. 10. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 11. Fire pump status indicators. 12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment and fire department access. 13. Worktable. 14. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features. 15. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code.

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)- GENERAL CODE AMENDMENTS


CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS

1008.1.3.4 Access-controlled egress doors. The entrance doors in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E,I, M, R-1 or R-2 and entrance doors to tenant spaces in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I, M, R-1 and R-2 are permitted to be equipped with an approved entrance and egress access control system which shall be installed in accordance with all of the following criteria: Exception: Access Control Systems equipped with panic hardware arranged to directly interrupt the power to the locking device. 1. A sensor shall be provided on the egress side arranged to detect an occupant approaching the doors. The doors shall be arranged to unlock by a signal from or loss of power to the sensor. 2. Loss of power to that part of the access control system which locks the doors shall automatically unlock the doors. 3. The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016mmto 1219 mm) vertically above the floor and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors. Ready access shall be provided to the manual unlocking device and the device shall be clearly identified by a sign that reads “PUSH TO EXIT.” When operated, the manual unlocking device shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock—independent of the access control system electronics—and the doors shall remain unlocked for a minimum of 30 seconds. 4. Activation of the building fire alarm system, if provided, shall automatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset. 5. Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system, if provided, shall automatically unlock the doors. The doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset. 6. Entrance doors in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E or M shall not be secured from the egress side during periods that the building is open to the general public.


CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) –ACCESSIBILITY CODE

AMENDMENTS Chapter 10

MEANS OF EGRESS SECTION 1007 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS 1007.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1015.1 or 1019.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress, separated in accordance with Section 1015.2. Exceptions:

1. Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buildings.

2. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1007.3, 1007.4 or 1007.5.

3. In assembly spaces with sloped floors, one accessible means of egress is required from a space where the common path of travel of the accessible route for access to the wheelchair spaces meets the requirements in Section 1025.8.


Chapter 11 ACCESSIBILITY

SECTION 1101 GENERAL 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and Arizona Revised statutes, ARS sections 41-1492 through 41-1492.12 shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility to physically disabled persons. 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC A117.1 and in accordance with provisions State of Arizona Attorney General Administrative Rules R10-3-401 through R-10-3-404 (ADAAG currently enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice), whichever standard provides the greatest degree of accessibility. This dual-reference provision shall apply in all cases where ICC A117.1 is referenced in this chapter.

SECTION 1102 DEFINITIONS 1102.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this Code, have the following meanings: MULTISTORY UNIT. A dwelling unit or sleeping unit with habitable space located on more than one story, or above a private garage. SECTION 1103 SCOPING REQUIREMENTS 1103.2.4. Detached dwellings. Detached one and two family dwellings and accessory structures, and their associated sites and facilities as applicable in section 101.2 are not required to be accessible. Home Occupations as defined in the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance are not required to be accessible. For all other combinations of businesses in dwellings, the business portion shall be accessible and shall include a minimum of one accessible toilet room and an accessible route from the business portion to the accessible toilet room, accessible parking space and public sidewalk. 1103.2.6 Construction sites. Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of construction including, but not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage or construction trailers are not required to be accessible. The public portions of temporary sales offices/trailers are required to be accessible. There shall be accessible parking and an accessible route from the accessible parking aisle to the sales office/trailer and throughout the public portion of the sales office/trailer, including the design center. Accessible toilet rooms shall be provided according to this code. SECTION 1106 PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING FACILITIES 1106.1 Required. Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1, except as required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. General. When parking lots or garages are provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and section 1106.6. 1106.2 Groups R-2 and R-3. . . . 1106.3 Hospital outpatient facilities. . . . 1106.4 Rehabilitation facilities and outpatient physical therapy facilities. . . . 1106.5 Van spaces. . . .

SECTION 1107 DWELLING UNITS AND SLEEPING UNITS 1107.6.2.1.1 Type A units. In Group R-2 occupancies containing more than 20 dwelling units or sleeping units, at least 2 percent, but not less than one, of the units shall be a type A unit. All units on a site shall be considered to determine the total number of units and the required number of type A units. Type A units shall be dispersed among the various classes of units. In Group R-2 occupancies containing more than 20 dwelling units or sleeping units, which are located within 1320 feet of the light rail station platform, at least 6 percent, but not less than one, of the units shall be a type A unit. 1107.7.2 Multistory units. A multistory dwelling or sleeping unit which is not provided with elevator service is not required to be a Type A or Type B unit. Where a multistory unit is provided with external elevator service to only one floor, the floor provided with elevator service shall be the primary entry to the unit, shall comply with the requirements for a Type B unit and a toilet facility shall be provided on that floor. SECTION 1109 OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES 1109.2 Toilet and bathing facilities. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toiler rooms or bathing facilities provided within the facility shall not be located on the accessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispensing each accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be accessible. Exceptions:

1. In toilet rooms or bathing facilities accessed only through a private office, not for common or public use and intended for use only by a single occupant, any of the following alternatives are allowed:

1.1 Doors are permitted to swing into the clear floor space, provided the door swing can be reversed to meet the requirements in A117.1;

1.2 The height requirements for the water closet in ICC A117.1 are not applicable;

1.3 Grab bars are not required to be installed in a toilet room, provided that reinforcement has been installed in the walls and located so as to permit the installation of such grab bars; and

1.4 The requirement for height, knee and toe clearance shall not apply to a lavatory.

2. This section is not applicable to toilet and bathing facilities that serve dwelling units or sleeping units that are not required to be accessible by Section 1107. 3. Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are clustered at a single location, at least 50 percent but not less than one room for each use at each cluster shall be accessible. 4. Where no more than one urinal is provided in a toilet room or bathing facility, the urinal is not required to be accessible 5. Toilet rooms that are part of critical-care or intensive care patient sleeping rooms are not required to be accessible.

A paraphernalia shelf shall be provided at all accessible toilets. It shall be located adjacent to or integral with the toilet paper dispenser. The shelf shall be located a minimum of 15 inches (381 mm) above the finish floor with a minimum clearance of 6 inches (152 mm) below the grab bar. It shall be a minimum 8 inches (203 mm) wide and 5 inches (137 mm) deep. If adjacent to the toilet paper dispenser, it shall be located on the side of the dispenser closest to the toilet. 1109.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent but not less than one provided in accessible spaces shall comply with ICC A117.1. Exception: Mop or service sinks are not required to be accessible. Exceptions:

1. Mop or service sinks. 2. Manufacturing process sinks. 3. Commercial sinks in kitchens, other than hand sinks.

1109.11.1 Dispersion. Accessible fixed or built-in seating at tables, counters or work surfaces shall be distributed throughout the space or facility containing such elements. In areas with fixed or built-in tables that include a service counter dedicated to food or beverage a minimum of one accessible space shall be located at the counter.

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)- GENERAL CODE AMENDMENTS


CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT

SECTION 1204 TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1204.1 Equipment and systems. Habitable spaces Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space-heating and space-cooling systems capable of maintaining a minimum indoor temperatures between 70 of 68°F (21°C) and 90°F (32°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor on the design heating day. The installation of portable space heaters or coolers shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section. Exception: Interior spaces where the primary purpose is not associated with human comfort. SECTION 1206 COURTS 1206.3.3 Court Drainage. The bottom of every court shall be properly graded and drained to a public storm drain sewer ,retention area, or other approved disposal system complying with the Uniform Plumbing Code. IBC CHAPTER 14 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 14 EXTERIOR WALLS

1405.9.2 Area and use limitations. The area and length of interior adhered veneer areas shall be unlimited except as required to control expansion and contraction. The use of exterior adhered veneer shall be limited as follows:

1. Exterior adhered veneer shall not be applied to overhead horizontal or overhead sloping surfaces.

2. Exterior adhered veneer shall not be located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above any adjacent grade, roof, walkway or similar surface.

3. Special inspection in accordance with Section 1704 shall be provided for installation of all exterior adhered veneer located more than eight feet (2438 mm) above any adjacent grade, roof, walkway or similar surface. Exception: Group R-3 Residential Occupancies

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)- STRUCTURAL CODE AMENDMENTS

IBC Chapter 16 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

SECTION 1607 LIVE LOADS 1607.6 Truck and bus garages. Minimum live loads for garages having trucks or buses shall be as specified in Table 1607.6, but shall not be less than 50 psf (2.40 kN/m2), unless other loads are specifically justified and approved by the building official. Actual loads shall be used where they are greater than the loads specified in the table. Plazas subject to emergency vehicle traffic shall be designed for the worst case of either 250 psf (12kN/m2) or a fire truck with a wheel base of 230 inches (5842 mm) with the following weight distribution: 20,000 lbs (89 kN) on the front axle and 30,000 lbs (134 kN) on each of the two tandem rear axles. Basement and retaining walls adjacent to these areas shall also be designed for these loads as a surcharge. Table 1607.1 28. Residential One- and two-family dwellings Uninhabitable attics without storage 10 Uninhabitable attics with limited storage 20 Habitable attics and sleeping areas 30 40 All other areas except balconies and decks 40 Hotels and multiple-family dwellings Private rooms and corridors serving them 40 Public rooms and corridors serving them 100

SECTION 1609

WIND LOADS Add Figure 1609.1 (Attachment) 1609.1.1 Determination of wind loads. Wind loads on every building or structure shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 6 of ASCE 7. The type of opening protection required, the basic wind speed and the exposure category for a site is permitted to be determined in accordance with Section 1609 or ASCE 7. Wind shall be assumed to come from any horizontal direction and wind pressures shall be assumed to act normal to the surface considered. Exceptions:

1. Subject to the limitations of Section 1609.1.1.1, the provisions of SBCCISSTD 10 shall be permitted for applicable Group R-2 and R-3 buildings.

2. Subject to the limitations of Section 1609.1.1.1, residential structures using the provisions of the AF&PA WFCM.

3. Designs using NAAMM FP 1001.

4. Designs using TIA/EIA-222 for antenna-supporting structures and antennas.

5. For Design Wind Loads on Solid Freestanding Walls and Solid Signs per

ASCE 7-05, Section 6.5.14, Figure 6-20 of ASCE 7-02 may be used. 1609.4 Exposure category. For each wind direction considered, an exposure category that adequately reflects the characteristics of ground surface irregularities shall be determined for the site at which the building or structure is to be constructed. For a site located in the transition zone between categories, the category resulting in the largest wind forces shall apply. Account shall be taken of variations in ground surface roughness that arise from natural topography and vegetation as well as from constructed features. Refer to Figure 1609.1 for wind exposure zones in the City of Phoenix. This Figure identifies areas within the City of Phoenix in which Exposure B may be used for structures three stories or 45 ft. (13.7 m.) or less in height. The RDP may use Exposure C in this area if this is more appropriate based on their judgment. Exposure C shall be used outside this region unless the registered design professional can provide evidence of a lesser exposure.

SECTION 1610

SOIL LATERAL LOAD 1610.1.1 Presumptive active pressure. For typical unsaturated soils in the City of Phoenix, a presumptive active lateral pressure of 35 psf per foot of depth may be used for unrestrained retaining walls or 60 psf per foot for restrained retaining walls without a geotechnical investigation report. This applies only to walls not over 10 feet (3048 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. The backfill is assumed level with the top of the wall and surcharge shall be applied as necessary. Exception: For swimming pools that are not backfilled, a presumptive active lateral pressure of 30 psf (1436 Pa) per foot of depth may be used. SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS 1612.2 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings shown herein. BASE FLOOD. The flood having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year as defined by the Phoenix City Code. FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS). The official report provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) containing the Flood Insurance Rate Map

(FIRM), the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM), the flood profiles, the water surface elevation of the base flood and supporting technical data. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. The land within a floodplain which is area subject to inundation by the base flood flood hazards and shown on a Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard map as Zone A, AE, A1-30, A99, AR, AO, AH, V, VO, VE or V1-30. 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the governing body shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study, Maricopa County, Arizona and Incorporated Areas, Revised July 19, 2001, for [INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION],” dated [INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE], as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. SECTION 1613 EARTHQUAKE LOADS 1613.5.1 Mapped acceleration parameters. The parameters Ss and S1 shall be determined from the 0.2 and 1-second spectral response accelerations shown on Figures 1613.5(1) through 1613.5(14). Alternatively, Ss can be taken as equal to 0.26 and S1 as equal to 0.08 in the City of Phoenix. Where S1 is less than or equal to 0.04 and Ss is less than or equal to 0.15, the structure is permitted to be assigned to Seismic Design Category A. IBC Chapter 17 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SECTION 1704 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 1704.1 General. 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 special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 109. Exceptions:

1. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.

2. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by

applicable state statutes and regulations governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects.

3. Unless otherwise required by the building official, special inspections are not required for occupancies in Group R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 and occupancies in Group U that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Section 312.1.

1704.5 Masonry construction. Masonry construction shall be inspected and evaluated in accordance with the requirements of Sections 1704.5.1 through 1704.5.3, depending on the classification of the building or structure or nature of occupancy, as defined by this code. Exception: Special inspections shall not be required for:

1. Empirically designed masonry, glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed by Section 2109, 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, or by Chapter 5, 7 or 6 of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, respectively, when they are part of structures classified as Occupancy Category I, II or III in accordance with Section 1604.5.

2. Masonry foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table

1805.5(1), 1805.5(2), 1805.5(3) or 1805.5(4).

3. Masonry fireplaces, masonry heaters or masonry chimneys installed or constructed in accordance with Section 2111, 2112 or 2113, respectively.

4. Fences and retaining walls designed in accordance with Section 2107,

with allowable masonry stresses reduced by one half, and the maximum value of f’m limited to 1500 psi for concrete or clay masonry. This exception is subject to the following limitations:

4.1. The height-to-thickness ratio shall not exceed 10 for a cantilevered

masonry fence or a combination masonry fence and retaining wall as measured from the top of footing to the top of wall. If a combination retaining/fence wall consists of more than one wall thickness, the smallest thickness shall be used in determining the height-to-thickness ratio.

4.2. The soil retaining height for a retaining wall shall not exceed 4’-0”

measured from the top of the footing for an 8-inch-thick wall or 6’-0” for a 12-inch-thick wall.

1704.15 Adhered veneer. Special inspections shall be required for the installation of all exterior adhered veneer located more than eight feet (2438 mm) above any adjacent grade, roof, walkway or similar surface. Exception: Group R-3 Residential Occupancies.

SECTION 1709 STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS 1709.1 General. Where required by the provisions of Section 1709.2 or, 1709.3 or 1709.4 the owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observations as defined in Section 1702. 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 that, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved. 1709.4 Structural observation for special conditions. Structural observations shall be provided for those structures where one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. The height of the structure is greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm), or greater than three stories above the base.

2. For elevated post-tensioned concrete structures.

3. Prefabricated deferred units and their connections, when such units are utilized

structurally in the lateral-force-resisting system of a structure.

4. When such observation is specifically required by the building official. IBC CHAPTER 18 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS

SECTION 1802 FOUNDATION AND SOILS INVESTIGATIONS 1802.2.8 Post-tensioned slabs on ground. A soil investigation is required for the design of all post-tensioned slabs on ground. The investigation report shall include all soil parameters as outlined in the applicable design manuals published by the Post-Tensioning Institute. Information required on the drawings includes, but is not limited to, slab type, soil parameters, bearing value and depth, coefficient of subgrade friction, soil subgrade modulous, em and ym for expansive soils, and all special inspection requirements. SECTION 1804 ALLOWABLE LOAD-BEARING VALUES OF SOILS 1804.1 Design. The presumptive load-bearing values provided in Table 1804.2 shall be used with the allowable stress design load combinations specified in Section 1605.3. 1804.1 Exception: Allowable foundation and lateral pressure values for class 1,2 and 3 soils shall be determined as classified by a soil investigation or in accordance with ASTM D 2487.

SECTION 1805 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS 1805.8.2 Slab-on-ground foundations. Use of this section is limited to buildings three stories or less in height in which gravity loads are transmitted to the foundation primarily by means of bearing walls constructed of masonry, wood, or steel studs. Moments, shears and deflections for use in designing slab-on-ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be determined in accordance with WRI/CRSI Design of Slab-on-Ground Foundations or PTI Standard Requirements for Analysis of Shallow Concrete Foundations on Expansive Soils. Using the moments, shears and deflections determined above, nonprestressed slabs-on-ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with WRI/CRSI Design of Slab-on-Ground Foundations and post-tensioned slab-on-ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with PTI Standard Requirements for Design of ShallowPost-Tensioned Concrete Foundations on Expansive Soils. It shall be permitted to analyze and design such slabs by other methods that account for soil-structure interaction, the deformed shape of the soil support, the plate or stiffened plate action of the slab as well as both center lift and edge lift conditions. Such alternative methods shall be rational and the basis for all aspects and parameters of the method shall be available for peer review. 1805.10 Design for concrete slab foundations for non-occupied minor structural elements such as pallet racks, equipment, and similar uses. Plain concrete foundations shall be designed under the provisions of ACI 318-05 section 22.4. With the approval of the building official, alternative methods may be considered such as the PCA (PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION) chart method for slabs on ground or the finite element analysis method by Shentu in accordance with the Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol 123, No. 1, January 1997, p 95-103.

SECTION 1807 DAMPPROOFING AND WATERPROOFING 1807.4.3 Drainage discharge. The floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with the International Plumbing Code Uniform Plumbing Code. Exception: Where a site is located in well-drained gravel or sand/gravel mixture soils, a dedicated drainage system is not required. IBC CHAPTER 19 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 19

CONCRETE

SECTION 1901 GENERAL 1901.2 Plain and reinforced concrete. Structural concrete shall be de signed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and ACI 318 as amended in Section 1908 of this code. Except for the provisions of Sections 1904 and 1911, the design and construction of slabs on grade shall not be governed by this chapter unless they transmit vertical loads or lateral forces from other parts of the structure to the soil. Appendix A from the 1999 ACI 318 may be used as an alternate design method for minor concrete elements and structures. 1901.4 Construction documents. The construction documents for structural concrete construction shall include:

1. The specified compressive strength of concrete at the stated ages or stages of construction for which each

2. concrete element is designed. 3. The specified strength or grade of reinforcement. Concrete cover to reinforcing

including cover required for fire protection. 4. The size and location of structural elements, reinforcement, and anchors. 5. Provision for dimensional changes resulting from creep, shrinkage and

temperature. 6. The magnitude and location of prestressing forces. 7. Anchorage length of reinforcement and location and length of lap splices. 8. Type and location of mechanical and welded splices of reinforcement. 9. Details and location of contraction or isolation joints specified for plain concrete. 10. Minimum concrete compressive strength at time of posttensioning. 11. Stressing sequence for posttensioning tendons. 12. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, a statement if

slab on grade is designed as a structural diaphragm (see Section 21.10.3.4 of ACI 318).

SECTION 1907 DETAILS OF REINFORCEMENT 1907.7.7 Fire protection. When this code requires a thickness of cover for fire protection greater than the minimum concrete cover specified in Section 1907.7, such greater thickness shall be used. See Chapter 7 for guidance. 1908.1.15 ACI 318, Section 22.10. Delete ACI 318, Section 22.10, and replace with the following: 22.10 – Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. 22.10.1 – Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, and structures of any Seismic Design Category shall not have new elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:

a) Structural plain concrete basement, foundation or other walls below the base are permitted in detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height constructed with stud-bearing walls. In dwellings assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, the height of the wall shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm), the thickness shall not be less than 71/2 inches (190 mm), and the wall shall retain no more than 4 feet (1219 mm) of unbalanced fill. Walls shall have reinforcement in accordance with 22.6.6.5.

b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are

permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.

Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height, the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member is permitted to exceed the footing thickness.

c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. For footings that exceed 8 inches (203 mm) in thickness, a minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

Exceptions:

1. In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud-bearing walls, plain concrete footings without longitudinal reinforcement supporting walls are permitted.

2. For foundation systems consisting of a plain concrete footing and a plain concrete stemwall, a minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top of the stemwall and at the bottom of the footing.

3. Where a slab on ground is cast monolithically with the footing, one No. 5 bar is permitted to be located at either the top of the slab or bottom of the footing.

SECTION 1911

MINIMUM SLAB PROVISIONS 1911.2 Post-Tensioned Slabs on Ground. All post-tensioned slabs on ground shall be stamped, marked or otherwise identified in a conspicuous location indicating the slab is a post-tensioned slab. Conspicuous locations include but are not limited to, entrance porches, slabs at garage doors or patio slabs.


Chapter 21

MASONRY

SECTION 2106 SEISMIC DESIGN 2106.1 Seismic design requirements for masonry. Masonry structures and components shall comply with the requirements in Section 1.14.2.2 and Section 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.14.5, 1.14.6 or 1.14.7 of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 depending on the structure’s seismic design category as determined in Section 1613. All masonry walls, unless isolated on three edges from in-plane motion of the basic structural systems, shall be considered to be part of the seismic-force-resisting system. All new masonry elements, regardless of Seismic Design Category, shall meet the following minimum reinforcement requirements:

1. Connections to columns shall comply with Section 1.14.5.3.1 of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402.

2. Vertical wall reinforcement of at least 0.20 square inch (130 mm2) in cross-

sectional area shall be provided continuously from support to support at each corner, at each side of each opening, at the ends of walls and at maximum spacing of 4 feet (1219 mm) apart horizontally throughout the wall.

3. Horizontal wall reinforcement not less than 0.20 square inch (130 mm2) in cross-

sectional area shall be provided (1) at the bottom and top of wall openings and shall extend not less than 24 inches (610 mm) or less than 40 bar diameters past the opening, (2) continuously at structurally connected roof and floor levels and at the top of walls, (3) at the bottom of walls or in the top of foundations when doweled in walls, and (4) at maximum spacing of 10 feet (3048 mm) unless uniformly distributed joint reinforcement is provided.

4. Where anchor bolts are used to connect horizontal elements to the tops of

columns, anchor bolts shall be placed within lateral ties. Lateral ties shall enclose both the vertical bars in the column and the anchor bolts. There shall be a minimum of two No. 4 (M #13) lateral ties provided in the top 5 in. (127 mm) of the column.

In addition, the following requirements shall be met.


Chapter 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 2801

GENERAL

2801.1 Scope. Mechanical appliances, equipment and systems shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code. Masonry chimneys, fireplaces and barbecues shall comply with the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 21 of this code.

SECTION 2802

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

2802.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 109 of the Phoenix Building Construction Code - Administrative Provisions, the owner, engineer or architect of record acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 2802.5.

Exception: Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.

2802.2 Special inspector. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection.

Special inspectors shall be independent, third-party individuals, firms or testing agencies and shall not be the installing contractor or any other person responsible for performing the work.

2802.3 Duties and responsibilities of the special inspector. The special inspector shall observe the work assigned for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications.

The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the building official, the engineer or architect of record or other designated persons. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction, then, if uncorrected, to the proper design authority and to the building official.

The special inspector shall submit a final signed report stating whether the work requiring special inspection was, to the best of the inspector’s knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans and specifications and the applicable workman ship provisions of this Code.

2802.4 Standard of quality. Testing and inspection procedures for Mechanical special inspection shall be in accordance with regulations established by the building official.

2802.5 Types of work. Except as provided in Section 2802.1, the types of equipment or installations noted below shall be tested or inspected by a special inspector.

1. Duct smoke detectors for air distribution systems as required by International Mechanical Code section 606.

2. Fire and smoke damper operation for dampers required by International Mechanical Code section 607.

3. Installation of grease duct enclosure alternative systems allowed under the exceptions to the International Mechanical Code section 506.3.10.

4. Special cases—Work which, in the opinion of the building official, involves unusual hazards or conditions.

SECTION 2803

MECHANICAL OBSERVATION

2803.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 109 of the Phoenix Building Construction Code - Administrative Provisions and the special inspections required by Section 2802, Mechanical observation shall be provided when such observation is specifically required by the building official.

The owner shall employ the engineer responsible for the Mechanical design, or another engineer designated by the engineer responsible for the Mechanical design, to perform visual observation of complex Mechanical equipment and systems for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, including, but not limited to, placement and interconnection of equipment. Mechanical observation shall be performed at significant stages of the construction and when the installation is complete and ready to be inspected.

2803.2 Procedures. The engineer responsible for Mechanical observation shall personally visit the site prior to completion of the Certificate of Compliance and periodically during the course of construction requiring Mechanical observation as set forth in the inspection and observation program for each project.

The engineer responsible for performing Mechanical observation shall complete a signed written report after each site visit. A copy of each report shall be kept on the job site for review by an inspector at all times until the inspector has issued final approval. Any and all deviations from the approved plans or specifications shall be immediately reported to the contractor for correction and then, if uncorrected, shall be reported to the engineer or architect of record and to the building official.

In addition to individual reports, the engineer or architect of record shall file with the building official a written monthly progress report indicating the dates of each site visit, the special inspections or observations performed, any deviations noted from approved plans and specifications and any resulting instructions or change orders issued to the contractor.

2803.3 Certificate of Compliance. Upon completion of the portions of the work requiring Mechanical observation, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to the building official under the seal and signature of the engineer responsible for such observation. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the building official receives all required special inspection reports and the Certificates of Compliance.

The Certificate of Compliance for Mechanical observation shall read as follows:

“I certify to the best of my knowledge the Mechanical requirements of the Phoenix Building Construction Code and approved plans and specifications have been complied with insofar as the portion of the work requiring Mechanical observation is concerned, except for those deviations that have been previously reported. A guarantee that the contractor has constructed the building in full accord with the plans and specifications is neither intended nor implied”


Chapter 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS

(Table and footnote revisions as follows)

SECTION 2901.1

GENERAL

[P] 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the International Phoenix

Plumbing Code shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation,

replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems.

Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in

accordance with the International Uniform Plumbing Code. Private sewage disposal

systems shall conform to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code.

[P] Table 2902.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURESa (See Sections 2902.2 and 2902.3) The amended table is attached.

Footnote changes

a) The fixtures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction of the number of persons indicated. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. b) Toilet facilities for employees shall be separate from facilities for inmates or patients. c) A single-occupant toilet room with one water closet and one lavatory serving not more than two adjacent patient rooms shall be permitted where such room is provided with direct access from each patient room and with provisions for privacy.

d) The occupant load for seasonal outdoor seating and entertainment areas shall be included when determining the minimum number of facilities required. e) A drinking fountain shall not be required in occupancies of 30 50 or less.

f) Each floor level of a multistory building shall have a drinking fountain available within one floor level, either above or below the level that has no fountain

g) Where food is consumed indoors, water stations may be substituted for drinking fountains.

h) Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.

i) A restaurant is defined as a business that sells food to be consumed on the premises.

a. The number of occupants for a drive-in restaurant shall be considered as equal to the number

of parking stalls.

b. Separate hand-washing facilities shall be available in the kitchen for employees.

j) When urinals are installed they may be substituted for water closets, provided the number of water closets is not reduced to less than two-thirds of the minimum required by Table 2902.1.

k) Schools shall be provided with toilet facilities and drinking fountains on each floor that has

classrooms.

l) Twenty four inches (24) lineal inches rectangular wash sink, or eighteen (18) inches of a circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory.

m) The total number of water closes for females shall be at least equal to the total number of water

closets and urinals required for males.

n) Building categories not shown on this Table shall be considered separately by the Building

Official.

[P] Section 2902.2 Separate Facilities. (Amended Section 2902.2 Exception #2) Exceptions: 2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customer visitors, of 15 or less.

SECTION 2901.1

GENERAL

[P] 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the International Phoenix

Plumbing Code shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation,

replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems.

Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in

accordance with the International Uniform Plumbing Code. Private sewage disposal

systems shall conform to the International Private Sewage Disposal Code.

SECTION 2903

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

2903.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 109 of the Phoenix

Building Construction Code - Administrative Provisions, the owner, engineer or architect

of record acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors who

shall provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section

2903.5.

Exception: Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as

warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.

2903.2 Special inspector. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall

demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the building official, for inspection of the

particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection.

Special inspectors shall be independent, third-party individuals, firms or testing agencies

and shall not be the installing contractor or any other person responsible for performing

the work.

2903.3 Duties and responsibilities of the special inspector. The special inspector shall

observe the work assigned for conformance with the approved design drawings and

specifications.

The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the building official, the engineer

or architect of record or other designated persons. All discrepancies shall be brought to

the immediate attention of the contractor for correction, then, if uncorrected, to the proper

design authority and to the building official.

The special inspector shall submit a final signed report stating whether the work requiring

special inspection was, to the best of the inspector’s knowledge, in conformance with the

approved plans and specifications and the applicable workman ship provisions of this

Code.

2903.4 Standard of quality. Testing and inspection procedures for Plumbing special

inspection shall be in accordance with regulations established by the building official.

2903.5 Types of work. Except as provided in Section 2903.1, the types of equipment or

installations noted below shall be tested or inspected by a special inspector.

1. Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems as required by Uniform Plumbing Code section

320.0.

2. Special cases—Work which, in the opinion of the building official, involves unusual

hazards or conditions.

SECTION 2904

PLUMBING OBSERVATION

2904.1 General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 109 of the Phoenix

Building Construction Code - Administrative Provisions and the special inspections

required by Section 2903, Plumbing observation shall be provided when one of the

following conditions exist:

1. When such observation is specifically required by the building official.

The owner shall employ the engineer responsible for the Plumbing design, or another

engineer designated by the engineer responsible for the Plumbing design, to perform

visual observation of complex Plumbing equipment and systems for general conformance

to the approved plans and specifications, including, but not limited to, placement and

interconnection of equipment. Plumbing observation shall be performed at significant

stages of the construction and when the installation is complete and ready to be inspected.

2904.2 Procedures. The engineer responsible for Plumbing observation shall personally

visit the site prior to completion of the Certificate of Compliance and periodically during

the course of construction requiring Plumbing observation as set forth in the inspection

and observation program for each project.

The engineer responsible for performing Plumbing observation shall complete a signed

written report after each site visit. A copy of each report shall be kept on the job site for

review by an inspector at all times until the inspector has issued final approval. Any and

all deviations from the approved plans or specifications shall be immediately reported to

the contractor for correction and then, if uncorrected, shall be reported to the engineer or

architect of record and to the building official.

In addition to individual reports, the engineer or architect of record shall file with the

building official a written monthly progress report indicating the dates of each site visit,

the special inspections or observations performed, any deviations noted from approved

plans and specifications and any resulting instructions or change orders issued to the

contractor.

2904.3 Certificate of Compliance. Upon completion of the portions of the work

requiring Plumbing observation, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to the

building official under the seal and signature of the engineer responsible for such

observation. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the building official

receives all required special inspection reports and the Certificates of Compliance.

The Certificate of Compliance for Plumbing observation shall read as follows:

“I certify to the best of my knowledge the Plumbing requirements of the Phoenix

Building Construction Code and approved plans and specifications have been complied

with insofar as the portion of the work requiring Plumbing observation is concerned,

except for those deviations that have been previously reported. A guarantee that the

contractor has constructed the building in full accord with the plans and specifications is

neither intended nor implied”

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) –ELEVATOR CODE AMENDMENTS Revise IBC Chapter 30 as follows: 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above grade plane or four or more stories below grade plane, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access and emergency medical access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610 mm by 1930 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame. The emergency medical elevator(s) shall respond to priority service as follows:

1. Priority service shall be activated via keyed switch located at each elevator lobby.

2. Activation of the keyed switch at any floor shall cause the selected Emergency Medical Service (EMS) elevator to return non-stop to floor of activation.

3. Activation of the keyed switch in the EMS car operating panel will allow emergency medical personnel to retain control of the elevator until the key is removed. Returning the keyed switch to “off” position, shall cause the car to be automatically restored to normal service within 90 seconds.

4. The key for EMS elevator(s) shall be designated by the fire code official and shall be labeled EMS.

5. Firefighters’ Emergency Service as provided for in ASME A17.1 Section 2.27.3 shall override EMS priority service. 3003.1.4 Venting. Where standby power is connected to elevators, the machine spaces and control room ventilation or air conditioning shall be connected to the standby power source. 3006.1 Access. An approved means of access shall be provided to elevator machine and control rooms and overhead machinery spaces. 3006.2 Venting Elevator machine rooms, control rooms and machine spaces that contain solid-state equipment for elevator operation shall be provided with an independent ventilation or air-conditioning system to protect against the overheating of the electrical equipment. The system shall be capable of maintaining temperatures within the range established for the elevator equipment. 3006.3 Pressurization. The An atmospherically connected elevator machine or control room serving a pressurized elevator hoistway shall be pressurized upon activation of a heat or smoke detector located in the elevator machine or control room.


CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONA BUILDING CODE (IBC) –GENERAL CODE AMENDMENTS

Chapter 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

3102.2 Definitions. SHADE STRUCTURE. A freestanding structure which provides solar protection for otherwise outdoor property uses. SECTION 3103 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES 3103.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to structures erected for a period of less than 180 days. Tents and other membrane structures erected for a period of less than 180 days shall comply with the International Fire Code. Those erected for a longer period of time shall comply with applicable sections of this code. Exception: Provisions of the International Fire Code shall apply to tents and membrane structures erected for a period of less than 180 days. REPLACE ENTIRE SECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 3105 AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES, AND SHADE STRUCTURES 3105.1 General. Awnings, shade structures or canopies shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this Code. All provisions of this Code shall apply to nonresidential shade structures except as specifically modified by this section. The intent of this section is to provide less restrictive construction standards than this Code would otherwise require, provided all of the special design and construction requirements of these sections are met. 3105.2 Definitions. The following terms shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this Code, have the meanings shown herein. INDUSTRIAL SHADE CANOPY. An industrial shade canopy is an awning, canopy or roof structure which provides solar protection for outdoor Group F or Group S factor, industrial or storage uses or equipment. Industrial shade canopies shall be classified as to Occupancy Group in accordance with Chapter 3 of this Code. MERCANTILE SHADE CANOPY. A mercantile shade canopy is an awning, canopy or roof structure which provides solar protection for the outdoor storage, display or sale of merchandise as part of a Group M occupancy and includes the following: 1. A roof structure with not less than 50 percent of its perimeter wall area unenclosed; or

2. A slatted, lattice or louvered roof structure with not less than 25 percent of the roof area open to the sky; or 3. An open structural framework covered with shade cloth fabric as specified in Section 3105.5.2. NON-RESIDENTIAL PATIO COVER. A non-residential patio cover is an awning, canopy or roof structure which provides solar protection for outdoor seating, dining, walkway or pedestrian entry areas accessory to a building of any occupancy and includes the following: 1. A roof structure with not less than 50 percent of its perimeter wall area unenclosed; or 2. A slatted, lattice or louvered roof structure with not less than 25 percent of the roof area open to the sky; or 3. An open structural framework covered with shade cloth fabric as specified in Section 3105.5.2. Non-residential patio covers shall not apply to canopies or roof structures over vehicle drive-through lanes or portecocheres used by motor vehicles. PARKING LOT SHADE STRUCTURE. A parking lot shade structure is a modified Group S-2 open parking garage. A parking lot shade structure is a freestanding roof supported on columns and entirely open on all sides with no enclosures beneath the roof. RETRACTABLE AWNING. A retractable awning is a cover with a frame that retracts against a building or other structure to which it is entirely supported. 3105.3 Design and construction. Awnings, shade structures and canopies shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required by Chapter 16 with due allowance for shape, open construction and similar features that relieve the pressures or loads. Structural members shall be protected to prevent deterioration. Awnings shall have frames of noncombustible material, fire-retardant-treated wood, wood of Type IV size, or 1-hour construction with combustible or noncombustible covers and shall be either fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible. 3105.4 Canopy and shade structure materials. Canopies and shade structures shall be constructed of a rigid frame work with an approved covering, that is flame resistant in accordance with NFPA 701 or has a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. 3105.5 Industrial shade canopies. Industrial shade canopies shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 3 for their designated occupancy except as specifically modified below. 3105.5.1 Construction and Height. Industrial shade canopies shall be limited to one story in height and shall be entirely of type I or type II non-combustible construction. Industrial shade canopies shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 16. 3105.5.2 Location on Property and Exterior Walls. Industrial shade canopies shall comply with Section 602 for the fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and the protection of openings as determined by the location on property. Shade canopies

attached to unlimited area buildings shall not encroach within the required 60 foot (18288 mm) open yard area. Not less than 50 percent of the shade canopy perimeter wall area shall be unenclosed. 3105.5.3 Allowable Area. Industrial shade canopies may be attached to a Group F or a Group S occupancy building of any construction type when the total combined area of the building and the shade canopy does not exceed the area limits specified in Sections 503 and 506 for the type of construction for the building. 3105.5.4 Sprinkler Systems. Industrial shade canopies shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Chapter 9. Exceptions: 1. Industrial shade canopies attached to buildings not otherwise required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. 2. Industrial shade canopies which do not exceed 100 square feet (9.3m²) in area. 3. Industrial shade canopies which do not exceed 1000 square feet (93m²) in area and which are separated from the building by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. 4. Industrial shade canopies which do not exceed 2500 square feet (232m²) in area and which are separated from the building by not less than a two-hour area separation wall. 3105.5.5 Special Hazards. Outdoor hazardous material storage areas including compressed gas storage tanks, portable tanks or cylinders and related equipment, required by the Phoenix Fire Code to be weather protected, may be covered by a non-combustible industrial shade canopy when all of the following additional conditions are met. In all cases, the most restrictive requirement of the building code or the fire code shall apply: 3105.5.5.1 Fire code requirements. The location of outdoor hazardous material storage areas and weather-protection shade canopies shall comply with the Phoenix Fire Code for distance to buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways and exits to a public way based upon the type and quantity of material stored. No hazardous material shall be stored or used under an industrial shade canopy except in compliance with the fire code. 3105.5.5.2 Building code requirements. In addition to fire code requirements, weather-protection shade canopies attached to buildings shall also comply with Section 602 for the fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and the protection of openings as determined by the location on property for the building. Weather-protection shade canopies shall not encroach into or obstruct any yard area, fire access or exit path required by this code. 3105.5.5.3 Extent of enclosure. Weather-protection shade canopy supports and walls shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of the perimeter wall area of the canopy or storage area. Openings shall be arranged to permit natural ventilation and air flow through the space.

1. Where a weather-protection shade canopy is located less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from a building or a property line, a four-hour fire-resistive concrete or masonry separation wall without openings shall be provided. 2. Where a weather-protection shade canopy is located 5 feet (1524 mm) or more but less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from a building or a property line, a two-hour fire-resistive concrete or masonry separation wall without openings shall be provided. Where allowed by the Phoenix Fire Code, this two-hour separation wall may be a line of sight shield or protective structure less than the full height of the canopy. 3. Where a weather-protection shade canopy is located 20 feet (6096) or more from a building or a property line, the requirement for installation of a fire-resistive separation wall, shield or protective structure shall be as determined by the Phoenix Fire Code. 3105.5.5.4 Sprinkler Systems. Weather-protection shade canopies shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system when required by Section 3105.5.5 or when required by the Phoenix Fire Code. 3105.6 Mercantile shade canopies. Mercantile shade canopies shall comply with the provisions of Section 309 except as specifically modified below. 3105.6.1 Construction and Height. Mercantile shade canopies shall be limited to one story in height and shall be entirely of type I or type II non-combustible construction. Exception: Membrane fabric shall be permitted to have a combustible covering that is flame resistant, as determined in accordance with NFPA 701 when supported by a non-combustible structural framework. Mercantile shade canopies including the supporting framework for membrane fabric shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 16. 3105.6.2 Location on Property and Exterior Walls. Mercantile shade canopies shall comply with the fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and the protection of openings as specified in Table 602 and in Section 704. Exception: Exterior wall opening protection and opening limitations shall not apply when the shade canopy is not less than 90 percent open to the sky within the setback distance from the property line where section 704 requires protection of openings. Mercantile shade canopies attached to unlimited area buildings shall not encroach within the required 60 foot (18 288 mm) open yard area. 3105.6.3 Allowable Area. Mercantile shade canopies may be attached to a Group M occupancy building of any construction type when the total combined area of the building and the shade canopy does not exceed the area limits specified in Sections 503 and 506 for the type of construction of the building. 3105.6.4 Sprinkler Systems. Mercantile shade canopies shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Chapter 9. Exceptions:

1. Where the total combined area of the shade canopy and any attached building does not exceed 12,000 square feet (1114 mm); or 2. Where a slatted, lattice or louvered canopy roof system is not less than 50 percent open to the sky; or 3. Where shade membrane fabric is used to cover garden, greenhouse, landscaping or plant nursery products or materials, and the unsprinklered shade canopy is separated from any attached building by not less than a two-hour area separation wall. 3105.7 Non-residential patio covers. Non-residential patio covers shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 3 for their designated occupancy except as specifically modified below. 3105.7.1 Construction and Height. Non-residential patio covers shall be limited to one story in height and shall be entirely of Type I or Type II non-combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. Shade membrane fabric which does not support combustion and which has a Class I or Class II flame-spread rating may be used when supported by a non-combustible structural framework. 2. Patio covers may be of combustible construction when attached to buildings of type III type V construction. Non-residential patio covers including the supporting framework for shade cloth fabric shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 16. 3105.7.2 Location on Property and Exterior Walls. Non-residential patio covers shall comply with the fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and the protection of openings as specified in Table 602 and in Section 704. Exception: Exterior wall opening protection and opening limitation shall not apply when the patio cover is not less than 90 percent open to the sky within the setback distance from the property line where section 704 requires protection of openings. Non-residential patio covers attached to unlimited area buildings shall not encroach within the required 60 foot (18, 288 mm) open yard area. 3105.7.3 Allowable Area. Non-residential patio covers may be attached to a building of any occupancy when the total combined area of the building and the patio cover does not exceed the area limits specified in Sections 503 and 506 for the occupancy and type of construction of the building. 3105.7.4 Sprinkler Systems. Non-residential patio covers shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Chapter 9. Exceptions:

1. Patio covers attached to buildings not otherwise required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. 2. Patio covers which do not exceed 400 square feet (37m²) in area. 3. Where a slatted, lattice or louvered patio roof system is not less than 50 percent open to the sky. 4. Where shade membrane fabric is used and the patio cover is separated from any attached building by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. 5. Where sprinkler deletion is permitted for non-combustible shaded walkway or pedestrian entry areas. 3105.8 Parking lot shade structures. Parking lot shade structures shall be used exclusively for the solar protection of parked motor vehicles and shall not be used to shelter any other use. 3105.8.1 Construction and Height. Parking lot shade structures shall be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials, except that the roof covering may have a flame-spread rating of not more than 50. Parking lot shade structures shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 16. Parking lot shade structures shall have a clear height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Where van accessible shaded parking is required by this code or by the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, the clear height shall be not less than 98 inches (2490 mm). 3105.8.2 Location on Property. Parking lot shade structures shall be located not less than 3 feet (915 mm) from any building or property line. a clear separation of not less than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall be maintained between shade structures on the same property. No shade structure shall cover or encroach into any required fire lane. Parking lot shade structures which meet all the requirements of this section shall be permitted in any required yard without affecting any of the general building limitations specified in Chapter 5 of this code. 3105.8.3 Allowable Area. Parking lot shade structures shall not exceed 300 feet (91440 mm) in length or 40 feet (12192 mm) in width. 3105.8.4 Roof-top Shade Structures. Parking lot shade structures complying with the provisions of this section may be installed to shade open parking on the roof of Group S-2 parking garages. This installation shall not be construed as affecting the construction type, allowable area, height, or number of tiers of the parking garage. Where the parking garage is required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system, all parking lot shade structures on the roof shall also be so protected.

SECTION 3107

SIGNS 3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with this code and the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. DELETE ENTIRE SECTION 3109 AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 3109 SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES 3109.1 General. The provisions of this Section shall control the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. 3109.2 Definitions. For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used shall be defined as follows and as set forth in Chapter 2. ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See Swimming pool. BARRIER. A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. HOT TUB. See Swimming pool. IN-GROUND POOL. See Swimming pool. SPA, NONPORTABLE. See Swimming pool. SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product. SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches (610mm) deep. This includes in-ground, above ground and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and fixed in place wading pools. SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR. A swimming pool which is totally contained within a structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure. SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool. 3109.3 SWIMMING POOLS 3109.3.1 In-ground pools. In-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in conformancewithANSI/NSPI-5 as listed in Section 3109.7

3109.3.2 Above-ground and on-ground pools. Above-ground and on-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in conformancewithANSI/NSPI-4 as listed in Section 3109.7. 3109.4 SPAS AND HOT TUBS 3109.4.1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs. Permanently installed spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with ANSI/NSPI-3 as listed in Section 3109.7. 3109.4.2 Portable spas and hot tubs. Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with ANSI/NSPI-6 as listed in Section 3109.7. 3109.5 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS 3109.5.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design of barriers for all swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and near drownings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. The swimming pool barrier detail requirements of this section apply to all new swimming pools installed on or after May 4, 1990, and to all additions, alterations, repairs or replacements made to existing swimming pool barriers. All swimming pools installed prior to May 4, 1990, shall be completely enclosed as required in this section on or before May 4, 1991 except as provided in Section 3109.5.5.3.

3109.5.2 Outdoor swimming pool. It is the responsibility of the property owner and any other person in responsible charge of a swimming pool to ensure that the required swimming pool barrier, including all gates, doors, locks, latches, and other portions of the barrier are maintained safe and in good working order at all times. No person shall alter or remove any portion of a swimming pool barrier except to repair, reconstruct, or replace the barrier in compliance with the provisions of this section. All barriers shall be installed, inspected , and approved prior to plastering or filling with water. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, aboveground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier that shall comply with the following: 1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 5 feet (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum clearance at the bottom of the barrier may be increased to 4 inches (102 mm) when grade is a solid, non-removable surface. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm). 2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.

3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stonewall, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints. 4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. 5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. 6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25-inch (57 mm) square and provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75 inches (44 mm). The mesh shall not be less than 11 gage. 7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches (44 mm). 8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Section 3109.4.2 3109.5.2, Items 1 through 7, and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates need not be self-closing or self-latching and shall be equipped with a padlock or similar locking device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and openings shall comply with the following: 8.1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and 8.2. The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism. 9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the following conditions shall be met: 9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a key operated powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F1346. The keyed pool cover switch shall be located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor or adjacent ground level and where the entire pool cover can be visually inspected; or 9.2. All doors leading from the dwelling unit or guest room, directly into a yard with a swimming pool, shall swing away from the pool, shall be self closing and self latching,

and shall be equipped with a locking device. The release mechanism for the latch or a secondary locking device, shall be located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor. A locking latch which uses a key, electronic opener, or integral combination lock may be located at any height on the door. Sliding doors shall not form any part of a required barrier unless the self-closing and self-latching mechanism is specifically approved. Windows used for emergency escape or rescue which face into a yard with a swimming pool shall be equipped with a latching device located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor. All other operable dwelling unit windows facing into a yard with a swimming pool shall be equipped with a screwed in place wire mesh screen, a keyed lock that prevents opening the window more than 4 inches (102 mm), or a latching device not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor. 10. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then: 10.1.The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured in an inaccessible position with a lock or latch located 54 inches (1372 mm) above the adjacent ground level, or

10.2.The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Section 3109.4.2, Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere. 11. Where there are natural barriers between properties, such as lakes and solid rock

vertical cliffs not less than 10 feet (3050 mm) in height and a slope of not less than 1 horizontal to 10 vertical, fence barriers shall not be required between properties where the natural barriers exist. To ensure proper natural barriers are maintained, barrier fences shall project a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) into lakes to where there is at least 24 inches (610 mm) depth from the lake surface to the top of the submerged horizontal member or the lake bottom when there is no submerged horizontal member. There shall be no horizontal member less than 45 inches above the lake surface. Where the solid rock cliff extends above the property, the intersecting barriers, with the solid rock cliff, shall not allow passage of a 4 inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.

3109.5.3 Indoor swimming pool. All walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall comply with Section 3109.4.2, Item 9. 3109.5.4 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located not less than 45 inches (1143 mm), measured horizontally from permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. 3109.5.5 Barrier exceptions.

1. For portable spas and hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346, as listed in Section 3109, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.

2. For spas and hot tubs, a hard safety cover that is latched or locked may be used provided the spa or hot tub is not more than 8 feet (2.44 m) in width at any point.

3. Existing swimming pools located on one-family dwelling property on or before May 4, 1990, need not be retroactively fitted with a barrier between the dwelling and the pool provided all occupants of the dwelling are at least six years of age or older. All other portions of the swimming pool barrier separating properties shall be installed and maintained as required by Section 105.2.

1. This exception does not eliminate an owner’s responsibility for

providing a temporary barrier or otherwise physically restricting visiting children’s direct access from the dwelling to the swimming pool.

2. This exception shall expire and the required permanent barrier shall be retroactively installed between the dwelling and the swimming pool whenever:

1. One or more children under six years of age become

occupants of the property 2. There is a change of use or character to the primary building

occupancy on the property 3. A new pool or spa is being installed on the same property

including spa additions to the existing swimming pool. 3109.6 PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS 3109.6.1 Suction Entrapment Avoidance. Pools, spas, hot tubs, catch basins and other similar bather accessible bodies of water associated with swimming pool construction shall be designed to produce circulation throughout the body of water and provide means to protect against user suction entrapment.

3109.6.2 Surface skimming or perimeter overflow system. To avoid suction entrapment, fully submerged suction outlets (main drains) shall not be required is swimming pools, wading pools, spas, hot tubs and catch basins. Surface skimming or perimeter overflow system shall be permitted in lieu of fully submerged suction outlet fittings and shall provide 100% of the required system flow.

3109.6.3 Fully submerged suction outlets (main drains). Fully submerged manufactured suction outlets (main drains) for use in swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and catch basins shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory in accordance with ASME/ANSI A112.19.9M.

Exception: Custom designed suction outlet fittings certified by a licensed professional engineer that conform to Section3. General requirements of ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M.

3109.6.4 Methods of entrapment avoidance. Entrapment avoidance of fully submerged suction outlets can be achieved by one of the following methods:

3109.6.4.1 Dual Drains. A minimum of two (2) suction outlets shall be provided for each pump or pumps in the suction outlet system, separated by a minimum of three

feet (3’) [91.44 cm] measured from center to center of suction pipes or located on two (2) different planes; i.e. one (1) on the bottom and one (1) on the vertical wall, or one (1) each on two (2) separate vertical walls. These suction outlets shall be plumbed such that water is drawn through them simultaneously through a common line to the system. Each suction outlet fitting shall be rated for the maximum system flow. 3109.6.4.2 Channel Drain System. One or more channel gates shall be acceptable as protection against suction entrapment if they are 3 inches or greater in width and 31 inches or greater in length and fastened to prevent removal as specified in ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M. 3109.6.4.3 Gravity flow system. A Gravity Flow system shall be acceptable as protection against suction entrapment if it has one or more submerged suction outlet(s) with approved cover/grates in any combination fed by gravity into a collection tank vented to atmosphere. However, a modulating float valve allowing direct suction is not permitted. 3109.6.4.4 Combination Inlet/Outlet Fixtures for Swim Jets. Combination Inlet/Outlet Fixtures shall be acceptable as protection against suction entrapment for a Swim Jet system not related to the filtration system, if they are manufactured and have their own dedicated pump(s), and the suction outlet and the return are located in a single fitting. 3109.6.4.5 Venturi Debris Removal Systems. Venturi Debris Removal Systems shall be acceptable as protection against suction entrapment if they are intended to remove debris through a single, floor mount suction outlet where low pressure is created by the entrainment of water within a deck mount canister that is not directly or indirectly connected to a pump’s suction. The single action outlet shall have an approved cover/gate. 3109.6.5 Shallow Water Suction Outlets. Where all suction fittings are located less than 24 inches below normal operating water level, one of the following shall be required:

1. gravity flow system 2. one (1) additional drain 3. vent system to atmosphere 4. suction vacuum release device tested and approved for the purpose by a

nationally recognized testing laboratory in accordance with ASME A112.19.17.

3109.6.6 Wall Vacuum Fittings. Where provided, the vacuum cleaner fitting(s) shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least 6 inches and no greater than 18 inches below the water level and shall comply with IAPMO SPS 4.

SECTION 3109.7 ABBREVIATIONS 3109.6.1 General. ANSI. American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 ASTM. American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 NSPI. National Spa and Pool Institute 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 SECTION 3109.8 STANDARDS 3109.8.1 General. IAPMO IAPMO SPS-4-2000 Special Use Suction Fittings for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs (for suction side automatic swimming pool cleaners)……………………………

ANSI/NSPI ANSI/NSPI-3-99 Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas 3109.3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/NSPI-4-99 Standard for Above-ground/On-ground Residential Swimming Pools 3109.3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANSI/NSPI-5-99 Standard for Residential In-ground

Swimming Pools 3109.3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/NSPI-6-99 Standard for Residential Portable Spas 3109.3.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/ASME A112.19.8M-1987 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Whirlpool Bathing Appliances 3109.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM ASTM F 1346-91 (1996) Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3109.4.2, 3109.5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ASME ASME A112.19.17 Manufacturers Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub and Wading Pool 3109.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTION:

SECTION 3110 FACTORY- BUILT BUILDINGS

3110.1General. Factory-built buildings, manufactured homes and mobile homes shall comply with applicable laws of the State of Arizona and this code. The provisions of this section for factory-built buildings, manufactured homes and mobile homes take precedence over other code provisions which are inconsistent therewith. The general provisions of this code shall apply in all areas where there are not specific provisions in this section. 3110.1.1 Arizona law. The construction of factory-built buildings and manufactured homes is regulated by the State of Arizona, Arizona Revised Statutes ARS 41-2142 et seq, and is not included in this Code. 3110.1.2 Manufactured home installation. The installation of manufactured homes and mobile homes, including connection to utilities, is regulated by the State of Arizona and is not included in this code, except that a City of Phoenix On-Site Permit is required for Zoning Code administration purposes. Connection to a City water or sewer tap requires a separate permit from the Development Services Department. 3110.1.3 Factory-built building installation. The installation of factory-built buildings including their foundations and direct connection to sewer, water, gas or electric utilities, is regulated by the State of Arizona and is not included in this code, except that a City of Phoenix On-Site Permit is required for compliance with Zoning Code requirements and with Building Code requirements pertaining to location on property and setback from other buildings or structures on the property. A City of Phoenix building permit is required for all on-site construction (except foundations) including connection to or alteration of existing on-site sewer, water, gas or electrical systems, and for construction of all site improvements required by the Zoning Code such as design review elements, signs, parking, landscaping, site amenities and disabled accessibility. Connection to a City water or sewer tap requires a separate permit from the Development Services Department. 3110.1.4 Alterations and additions. Repairs, alterations and site-built additions to factory-built buildings, mobile homes and manufactured homes are regulated by this code and by the Zoning Code and require City of Phoenix permits. 3110.1.5. Occupancy and Use. Occupancy and use of a factory built-building, manufactured home or mobile home is prohibited without first obtaining inspection approval and a certificate of occupancy from the building official, to verify compliance with the Zoning Code and other applicable city codes and ordinances.

3110.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: FACTORY BUILT BUILDING is a residential or non-residential building including a dwelling unit or habitable room thereof which is either wholly or in substantial part manufactured at an off-site location to be assembled on-site, except it does not include a manufactured home, recreational vehicle or mobile home (ARS 41-2142). MANUFACTURED HOME is a structure built in accordance with the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act. MOBILE HOME is a structure built prior to June 15, 1976, on a permanent chassis, capable of being transported in one or more sections and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation as a dwelling when connected to on-site utilities except that it does not include recreational vehicles or factory-built buildings. ON-SITE PERMIT is the permit issued by the building official which authorizes the placement of a factory-built building, manufactured home or mobile home on a site. The on-site permit shall authorize only the placement, foundation or unit tie-down, and specific connections to utility services which are authorized by a permit issued by the State of Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing. All other work on the site shall require a building permit issued by the building official in accordance with Section 106 of this code. Connection to a City water or sewer tap requires a separate permit from the Development Services Department. 3110.3 Installation Requirements. No factory-built building, manufactured home or mobile home shall be moved onto or installed on any lot or site in the City of Phoenix except in compliance with these provisions. 3110.3.1 State insignia required. No person, firm or corporation shall move onto any site any factory-built building or manufactured home building unless such building bears a current, valid insignia of approval of the State of Arizona. 3110.3.2 State permit required. No person, firm or corporation shall move onto any site any factory-built building, manufactured home or mobile home unless and until a permit for such installation has been obtained from the State of Arizona. 3110.3.3 On-site permit required. No person firm or corporation shall move onto any site, or relocate on any site, any factory-built building, manufactured home or mobile home until an On-Site Permit has been issued by the City of Phoenix building official. A site plan shall be submitted to the building official which shows all utility connections and all other information necessary to ascertain compliance with the separation and area restrictions of other sections of this code and with all provisions of the Zoning Code. If the building official is satisfied that the work described by the documents submitted conform to this section and other applicable law, the On-Site Permit shall be issued to the owner of the site or his authorized agent. 3110.3.4 Building permit required. The person, firm or corporation obtaining the On-Site Permit shall also apply for and obtain a building permit from the building official when one or more of the following conditions apply:

1. For all on-site construction which connects to or alters existing buildings or existing on-site sewer, water, gas or electrical systems. 2. For all on-site construction which is required by or regulated by the Zoning Code, such as for design review elements, signs, parking, landscaping, site amenities and disabled accessibility. 3. For all construction or alteration which is not part of the State-approved factory-built building, manufactured home, or mobile home including all interior fit-up, tenant improvement or remodeling work which is not specifically included in such State permit. 4. When a City of Phoenix inspection is requested by the installer for work otherwise included in the State of Arizona installation permit, including but not limited to requests for utility clearance inspections. All work subject to a building permit under this section is subject to all inspections and all technical requirements of this code and all other applicable city codes and ordinances. For administrative purposes, the building official may combine the On-Site Permit and the city building permit into a single document. 3110.4 Repairs, Alterations, and Additions. No person shall repair, alter or add on to a factory-built building, manufactured home or a mobile home after the unit has been installed without first having obtained a permit from the building official for the specific work to be performed. All such work shall comply with the requirements of this Code. 3110.5 Fire Protection. Factory-built buildings shall be protected pursuant to the Phoenix Fire Code.

CITY OF PHOENIX PROPOSED 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)- ACCESSIBILITY CODE

AMENDMENTS IBC CHAPTER 34 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES

3410.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to [DATE TO BE INSERTED BY THE JURISDICTION. NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS DATE COINCIDE WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF BUILDING CODES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION] January 1, 1965, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I. IBC CHAPTER 34 to be revised as follows:

Chapter 34

EXISTING STRUCTURES SECTION 3409 ACCESSIBILITY FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES 3409.4 Change of Occupancy. Existing buildings, or portions thereof, that undergo a change of group or occupancy shall have all of the following accessible features: 1. At least one accessible building entrance. 2. At least one accessible route from an accessible building entrance to primary function area. 3. Signage complying with Section 1110. 4. Accessible parking, where parking is being provided. 5. At least one accessible passenger loading zone, when loading zones are provided. 6. At least one accessible route connecting accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones to an accessible entrance. 7. In other than Group R occupancies, a minimum of one accessible toilet room. 3409.7.1 Order of priority. In choosing which accessible elements to provide, priority shall be given to those elements that will provide the greatest access, in the following order: 1. Accessible entrance 2. Minimum of one accessible parking space when on site parking is provided.

Accessible route from the required accessible parking space and existing public sidewalk

3. Accessible route from the accessible entrance to the area of primary use 4. Accessible restroom(s) serving the altered area 5. Accessible phone bank(s) (where provided) 6. Accessible drinking fountain(s) 7. Additional accessible elements such as additional parking, storage and alarms

3409.8.9 Toilet rooms. Where it is technically infeasible to alter existing toilet and bathing facilities to be accessible, an accessible unisex toilet or bathing facility is permitted. The unisex facility shall be located on the same floor and in the same area as the existing facilities. . In existing construction, one of two or more fixtures (water closets and/or urinals) may be removed to create space for one accessible stall in each existing toilet room. This may result in the reduction of one required water closet which shall be permitted when this reduction is needed to create a conforming accessible toilet stall. Reduction in the number of required fixtures in accordance with this section shall not be permitted where a urinal had been previously used to reduce the minimum number of required water closets. Any alteration under this section shall not reduce other accessibility requirements including, but not limited to required clear floor spaces and maneuvering spaces. 3410.2.5 Accessibility requirements. All portions of the buildings proposed for change of occupancy shall conform to the accessibility provisions of chapter 11. For accessibility requirements see Section 3409 of this code. Recommendation to adopt Appendices as follows:

Appendix Chapter Recommendation Reason A Employee qualification Not to adopt Admin provisions apply B Board of Appeals Not to adopt Admin Code applies C Group U-Agricultural Buildings Not to adopt Covered in IBC D Fire Districts Not to adopt Covered in Fire Code E Suppl Accessibility Requirements Not to adopt Covered in the IBC F Rodent proofing Not to adopt Outside DSD jurisdiction G Flood Control Not to adopt Outside DSD jurisdiction H Signs Not to adopt Zoning/Sign Ordinance I Patio Cover Not to adopt Covered in the IBC J Grading Not to adopt Covered by City Code K ICC Electrical Code Not to adopt 2005 NEC applies L (New) Sound Mitigation ADOPT City Ordinance Recommendation to adopt NEW Appendix L as follows:

APPENDIX L SOUND MITIGATION

SECTION L101

SCOPE L101.1 General. For all residential occupancies, except for hotels, shall be required to have sound mitigation due to noise generated by aircraft operations at Sky Harbor International and Deer Valley airports. The defined boundaries for airport sound mitigation requirements are shown in figures L101.1 (a) and (b). The defined boundaries are composed of the three noise overlay areas: Zone 1: 65 dB DNL noise exposure area Zone 2: 70 dB DNL noise exposure area Zone 3: >75dB DNL noise exposure area

SECTION L102

REQUIREMENTS L102.1 General. All new structures referenced in L101.1 shall be sound mitigated so indoor noise levels do not exceed a DNL of 45 decibels in any zone. If any portion of a

parcel is located in a zone, the structure on the parcel shall be sound mitigated. If a parcel is located in two zones, the structure shall be sound mitigated to the requirements of the higher zone. L102.2 Plans required. Plans shall be signed and sealed by an engineer licensed in Arizona with a proficiency in residential sound mitigation or noise control. The engineer shall note on the building plans: “The building design is capable of achieving the required Noise Level Reduction.” A notice recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder shall be submitted with the plans at time of permit application. The notice shall state that the property is within an airport noise impact area and the property, as a result of the improvements, is not eligible for purchase through the Phoenix Sky Harbor International or any other Airport Community Noise Reduction Program. The recorded document shall be on a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

L102.3 Airport Sound Mitigation Observation. The engineer of record is responsible for verifying that the construction meets the sound mitigation requirements for the zone in which the structure has been constructed. An airport sound mitigation observation certificate that has been signed and sealed by the engineer of record shall be present at the time of final inspection. The engineer shall note: “The structure as constructed complies with the Noise Level Reduction requirements for the overlay zone in which the structure has been constructed.” The certificate shall be retained by the Development Services Department Records Section for the life of the building.

(Figures L101.1 (a) and (b) attached)

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