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Title 19
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONChapters:
19.01 Building Code
19.02 Electrical Code
19.03 Plumbing Code
19.04 Mechanical Code
19.05 Fire Code
19.06 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
19.07 Demolition or Removal of Municipally Owned Buildings
19.08 Code Applicability
19.09 Electrical Code for Islands
19.10 Plumbing Code for Islands
19.11 Mechanical Code for Islands
19.12 Fire Code for Islands
19.14 Building Code for Islands
19.20 Fire Marshal Deferral Standards
Chapter 19.01
BUILDING CODESections:
19.01.010 Adoption by reference.
19.01.013 Adoption of excavation and grading standards.
19.01.014 Adoption by reference of International Residential Code.
19.01.015 Power of assembly to grant a variance or waiver by motion.
19.01.016 International Building Code Chapter 1 amended.
19.01.017 International Residential Code Chapter 1 amended.
19.01.018 International Building Code Chapter 2 amended.
19.01.020 Permit fees.
19.01.021 International Building Code Section 108.4.
19.01.030 International Residential Code Section R303.8—Required heating—Amended.
19.01.040 Table 508.2 amended—Incidental use areas.
19.01.041 International Building Code Section 508.3.2 amended—Nonseparated uses.
19.01.042 International Residential Code Section R322 deleted—Accessibility.
19.01.045 International Residential Code Chapter 14 amended.
19.01.050 International Residential Code Section 313.2 amended—Garage smoke.
19.01.065 International Building Code amended to add new Section 110.2.1.
19.01.070 International Building Code Section 903.2 is amended—Automatic fire suppression systems—Where required.
19.01.071 Waivers to Section 19.01.070.
19.01.072 Administrative waivers for minor additions or structures.
19.01.081 International Residential Code amended—Stairways.
19.01.082 International Residential Code amended—Gutters required.
19.01.083 International Residential Code amended—Seismic engineering not required.
19.01.085 International Residential Code amended—Grinder pumps to be accessible.
19.01.088 International Building Code Section 1003—General means of egress—Amended.
19.01.092 Certificates of occupancy.
19.01.095 The International Building Code Chapter 11 amended.
19.01.100 Chapter 17 amended—Earth support and danger trees.
19.01.125 Chapter 31, Section 3102, Membrane structures, modified.
19.01.150 Chapter 34, Section 3401, Scope, modified.
19.01.155 Chapter 34, Section 3409, Accessibility for existing buildings, modified.
19.01.200 Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, modified.
19.01.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 International Building Code, written by the International Code Council, Chapters 1 through 12, 14 through 28, and 30 through 35, is adopted and included herein by reference, including the following appendices:
Appendix B—Board of appeals, modified as follows:
B101.2(1) is modified to read, “One for 3 years, one for 2 years, and one for 1 year.”
B101.2(2) is modified to read, “Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 3 years or until a successor has been appointed.”
B101.2.1 is modified as follows: The last sentence shall read, “Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership and shall be appointed for three years, or until a successor has been appointed.”
B101.2.2 sentence one, is modified to read, “The board of appeals shall consist of three individuals, one from any of the following five professions or disciplines:”
A new section B101.2.3 is added to read as follows: “The cost of filing an appeal case to be considered by the Appeals Board is $100.00 and must accompany the filing of the appeal. If the appeal is granted the application fee shall be refunded.”
Appendix C—Group U agricultural buildings.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.013 Adoption of excavation and grading standards.
1997 UBC Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading, as modified by the published building department policy, is adopted and included in the building code by reference. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.014 Adoption by reference of International Residential Code.
The 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings by the International Code Council, Chapters 1 through 10, and 12 through 43, is adopted and included herein by reference. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.015 Power of assembly to grant a variance or waiver by motion.
The assembly shall have the power to grant by motion a variance or waiver from the requirements of the codes adopted in this chapter, provided such variance or waiver is not in conflict with Alaska state adopted codes. The assembly shall take into consideration the recommendations of the building official and the fire chief in making the decision to grant such a variance or waiver. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 00-1580 § 4A, 2000.)
19.01.016 International Building Code Chapter 1 amended.
A. International Building Code Section 101.4 is deleted.
B. International Building Code Section 103.2 is amended to read: “The Building Official shall be appointed by the Municipal Administrator.”
C. International Building Code Section 103.3 is amended by deleting the last sentence of the section.
D. International Building Code Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following phrase to the end of sentence one: “...; and for such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.”
E. International Building Code Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following phrase to the end of sentence two: “...and to rule on applicability in the event of conflicting provisions with other codes.”
International Building Code Section 104.1 sentence three is amended to read: “Such interpretations, rulings, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this and related code.”
F. International Building Code Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are deleted.
G. International Building Code Section 105.2, Work Except from Permit, is modified as follows:
1. 105.2 Item 2 is amended to read: “Fences not over 8 feet high.”
2. 105.2 Item 10 is amended to have an additional sentence which reads: “Private membrane structures used as ‘U’ occupancies which are not in excess of 240 square feet and have no electrical service. Such structures must be anchored in an approved manner.”
H. International Building Code Section 106.5 is deleted.
I. International Building Code Section 102.6 is amended by deleting the words, “International Property Maintenance Code.”
J. International Building Code Section 109.3.3 is amended to read: “In flood hazard area, prior to issuing the Certificate of Occupancy required in Section 110, the elevation certification required in Section 1612.5 shall be submittted to the Building Official.”
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.017 International Residential Code Chapter 1 amended.
A. International Residential Code Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following phrase to the end of sentence two: “...and to rule on applicability in the event of conflicting provisions with other codes.”
B. International Residential Code Section 104.1 sentence three is amended to read: “Such interpretations, rulings, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this and related codes.”
C. International Residential Code Section 105 is amended as follows:
1. R105.2 number 1 is amended to read: “One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.”
2. R105.2 number 2 is amended to read: “Fences not over 8 feet high.”
3. R105.2 number 9 is deleted. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.018 International Building Code Chapter 2 amended.
International Building Code Section 201.3 is amended by deleting the references to “International Fuel Gas Code” and “International Plumbing Code.” (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.020 Permit fees.
International Building Code Section 108.2, Fees, is amended by adding a second sentence to read:
The following schedule is established:
Permit fees for A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-l, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies shall be calculated using Table 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, and plan review fees shall be calculated as 65% of the permit fee. Permit fees for R-3 and U occupancies shall be calculated using the following table; plan review fees shall be calculated as 33% of the permit fee.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE FOR R-3 AND U OCCUPANCIES
TOTAL VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$46.35
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$46.35 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.27 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$259.56 for the first $25,000.00 plus $6.70 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$426.94 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.64 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$658.69 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.61 for each additional $1,000.000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$2,100.69 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$3,645.69 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (Minimum charge – two hours) $55.00 per hour*
2. Reinspection fees as determined by the building official 55.00 per hour*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
(Minimum charge – one half hour) 55.00 per hour*4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans
(Minimum charge – one half hour) 55.00 per hour*5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or professional assistance Actual costs**
*Or the total cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
**Actual costs include administrative, overhead, and handling charges.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 99-1524 § 4, 1999; Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.021 International Building Code Section 108.4.
International Building Code Section 108.4 is amended to read:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits may be subject to a fee established by the Building Official that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. The additional fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. A person who commences grading without a required permit shall be subject to, in addition to the regular grading permit fee, an additional permit fee of one hundred dollars for the first occurrence, two hundred fifty dollars for a second occurrence, and five hundred dollars for subsequent occurrences in any three-year period.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.030 International Residential Code Section R303.8—Required heating—Amended.
International Residential Code Section R303.8, Required heating, is amended to include the following paragraph:
If a dwelling should be designed to use electricity as the primary energy source to provide heat to habitable spaces, a permanently installed code-compliant secondary heat source must be provided. The secondary heat source must be either a solid fuel-burning appliance, an oil-burning appliance, a compressed gas-burning appliance, or approved alternate heat source. The secondary heat source must be listed, be designed for general heating, and be capable of providing a heat output of no less than twenty thousand BTU/hr at design output.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008.)
19.01.040 Table 508.2 amended—Incidental use areas.
International Building Code Table 508.2 Amended—Incidental Use Areas. Cell one in the table is amended to read, “All furnace or boiler rooms.” Cell two in the table is amended to read, “1 hour.” (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.041 International Building Code Section 508.3.2 amended—Nonseparated uses.
International Building Code Section 508.3.2, Nonseparated occupancies, is amended by the addition of the sentence: “Portions of buildings designated occupancy classification R shall be separated from all other occupancy classification areas by a minimum one-hour fire separation.” (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.042 International Residential Code Section R322 deleted—Accessibility.
International Residential Code Section R322, Accessibility, is deleted. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.045 International Residential Code Chapter 14 amended.
International Residential Code Chapter 14 is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:
Section M 1402.1.1 Furnaces, boilers, and similar central fuel burning appliances shall be separated from habitable spaces by one-hour fire resistive construction. This provision does not apply to appliances listed for use in unprotected spaces.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.050 International Residential Code Section 313.2 amended—Garage smoke.
International Residential Code Section 313.2 is amended to include:
4. Private garages and shops attached to residential structures and having heated or tempered interior spaces shall be equipped with smoke detectors hard wired with battery backup. The building official may require the garage detector(s) to be intertwined with the dwellings’ smoke detection system.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.065 International Building Code amended to add new Section 110.2.1.
The International Building Code is amended by adding a new Section 110.2.1 which reads:
Before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, approved numbers or addresses shall be provided in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.070 International Building Code Section 903.2 is amended—Automatic fire suppression systems—Where required.
International Building Code Section 903.2, Automatic Fire Suppression Systems, is modified by deleting the exception and adding the following paragraph(s) which read:
A. All new buildings, and additions, having a new or existing fire area designated by the building official as occupancy classification A, B, Group E (excluding day-cares with an occupant load less than 50), Group F, H, I, M, R-l, and R-2’s which are 5-plex or larger or which have an occupant load greater than 10, R-4, or S occupancies and all new buildings over thirty-five (35) feet in height, shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire suppression system.
B. Automatic sprinkler systems required by this section, but which are not required by other provisions of the State or City and Borough building codes, do not require remote electric supervision or monitoring provided the system has fewer than 100 sprinkler heads.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1704 § 4, 2003; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.071 Waivers to Section 19.01.070.
If IBC Section 903.2 as amended results in a required automatic fire extinguishing system which would not otherwise have been required under the unamended building code, a waiver may be applied for. An application for such waiver shall be made in a form and manner as prescribed by the building department. Application for waiver shall be considered by a committee consisting of the fire chief or designee, the building official or designee, and the chair of the police and fire commission or designee. The committee shall grant or deny the application for waiver. The committee’s decision shall be reviewed, and affirmed or rejected, by the municipal administrator. If the administrator fails to affirm the committee’s decision, the application for waiver shall go to the assembly for consideration. Decisions of the committee and administrator are appealable to the assembly under Section 19.01.015. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.072 Administrative waivers for minor additions or structures.
The building official may administratively grant waivers to Section 19.01.070 for minor additions or structures under three hundred square feet which in the building official’s judgment present negligible hazard to persons or property. Records of such waivers shall be permanently maintained in the building department. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.081 International Residential Code amended—Stairways.
A new section R314.10 is added which reads: “For cupolas and similar small, one-room spaces not to be used as sleeping spaces, the Building Official may approve permanent ladders as a means of access and egress.” (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.082 International Residential Code amended—Gutters required.
International Residential Code Section R903 is modified by adding the following section: “R903.6 Gutters. Roofs shall be provided with gutters which discharge in an approved manner.” (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.083 International Residential Code amended—Seismic engineering not required.
International Residential Code Section R601.1 is modified by adding an additional sentence which reads: “One and two family dwellings of conventional light frame construction are exempt from the seismic design requirements of this code.” (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.085 International Residential Code amended—Grinder pumps to be accessible.
International Residential Code Section P3007.1 is amended by adding the following sentence: “Grinder pumps shall be installed outside the foundation perimeter of the structure or at an alternate accessible location approved by the building official.” (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.088 International Building Code Section 1003—General means of egress—Amended.
International Building Code Section 1003 is amended to include the following section: “1003.8 Hazards from sliding snow from roofs. Means of egress discharge paths shall be protected from sliding snow from roofs by the use of snow stops or in an approved manner.” (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008.)
19.01.092 Certificates of occupancy.
In new subdivisions, a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for a dwelling or a building with water and sanitary plumbing facilities, unless that dwelling or building is connected to a city and borough accepted and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation approved water and sanitary sewer system. In new subdivisions, a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for a dwelling or a building unless all streets within the municipal right-of-way that serve the dwelling or building have been accepted by the city and borough. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.095 The International Building Code Chapter 11 amended.
The International Building Code is amended by adding to Chapter 11, Section 1101.1 of the IBC the following two sentences:
This chapter is adopted as a design reference for accessibility and is not reviewed by the Sitka Building Department for compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other provisions within this code for accessibility of physically disabled persons is the exclusive responsibility of the owner of the structure. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a structure from the Alaska State ADA Coordinator’s Office located at 801 West 10th Ave, Juneau, AK 99801, phone number 907-465-6929.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.100 Chapter 17 amended—Earth support and danger trees.
International Building Code Chapter 17, Special Inspections, is modified by adding a new item Section 1716 to read as follows:
1716. The Building Official may cause to be inspected, any clearing, excavation or fill or construction project regulated by this code to identify risks to subject or adjacent property caused by damage to trees, their support systems, or disruption of the “forest canopy.”
The Building Official may revoke or withhold development permits until dangers identified by special inspection have been satisfactorily mitigated.
It is the intent of the Assembly that matters of concern under this subsection be handled as expeditiously as possibly and that the Building Official handle them in-house whenever possible to avoid delay from frivolous complaints or concerns.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.01.125 Chapter 31, Section 3102, Membrane Structures, modified.
IBC 3102.1 is amended by adding a sentence:
Membrane structures installed as of the date of the enactment of this ordinance are “grandfathered” and need meet no additional requirements or standards as a result of adoption of this code. If such a membrane structure undergoes a change in occupancy designation, it must meet requirements as for a new installation.
An additional Section 3102.1.2 is added which reads:
All non-heated, open on the interior, non-hazardous occupancies are exempt from the requirements to install an automatic sprinkler system, provided they are used for storage of non-hazardous materials only.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.01.150 Chapter 34, Section 3401, Scope, modified.
IBC 3401.3 is amended to read:
Compliance with other codes. Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures must comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in the International Fire Code as adopted; the International Mechanical Code as adopted; the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted; and the National Electrical Code as adopted.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.155 Chapter 34, Section 3409, Accessibility for existing buildings, modified.
IBC 3409.1, Scope, is amended to read:
This section is adopted as a design reference for accessibility and is not reviewed by the office of the state fire marshal for compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter is the exclusive responsibility of the owner of the structure. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a structure from the office of the state coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act at 801 West 10th Avenue, Suite A, Juneau, Alaska 99801, phone (907) 465-6929.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
19.01.200 Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, modified.
Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, of the IBC is revised by changing or adding the referenced standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, and the standards are adopted by reference:
N.F.P.A. 10-2007, Portable Fire Extinguishers;
N.F.P.A. 13-2007, Installation of Sprinkler Systems;
N.F.P.A. 13D-2007, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes;
N.F.P.A. 13R-2007, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height;
N.F.P.A. 14-2007, Standpipe and Hose System;
N.F.P.A. 20-2007, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection;
N.F.P.A. 72-2007, National Fire Alarm Code;
N.F.P.A. 750-2006, Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
Chapter 19.02
ELECTRICAL CODESections:
19.02.010 Adoption by reference.
19.02.020 Application for permit.
19.02.030 Section 230-70(A) amended—Service disconnecting means—Location.
19.02.031 International Residential Code Chapter 35 amended.
19.02.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.02.020 Application for permit.
Fees for electrical permits shall be calculated using Section 19.01.020. Separate electrical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.02.030 Section 230-70(A) amended—Service disconnecting means—Location.
National Electrical Code Article 230-VI, Service Equipment Disconnecting Means, Section 230-70(A), Location, is amended by revising the wording to read as follows:
The service disconnecting means shall be installed outside of a building or other structure at a location approved by the Building Official.
EXCEPTION: The Building Official may approve an interior disconnect means, provided a shunt trip or other approved equivalent device or method is used.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.02.031 International Residential Code Chapter 35 amended.
Section E3501.6.2 of Chapter 35 of the International Residential Code is modified by revising the first sentence to read as follows:
The service disconnecting means shall be installed outside of a building or other structure at a location approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
Chapter 19.03
PLUMBING CODESections:
19.03.010 Adoption by reference.
19.03.020 Application for permit.
19.03.025 Minimum fixture requirements.
19.03.026 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code amended.
19.03.027 Roof drainage.
19.03.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference, including the following appendices:
Appendix A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.
Appendix B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
Appendix E, Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks.
Appendix I, Installation Standards.
Appendix K, Private Sewage Disposal Systems. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.03.020 Application for permit.
Fees for plumbing permits shall be calculated using Section 19.01.020. Separate plumbing permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.03.025 Minimum fixture requirements.
1997 Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapter 29 Table A-29-A is adopted as the minimum plumbing fixture requirements for new construction. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.03.026 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code amended.
2006 Uniform Plumbing Code Section 603.3.3, requiring annual testing and certification of backflow prevention devices, is deleted. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.03.027 Roof drainage.
1997 Uniform Building Code Section 1506, Roof Drainage, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
Chapter 19.04
MECHANICAL CODESections:
19.04.010 Adoption by reference.
19.04.020 Application for permit.
19.04.030 Heat pump appliances.
19.04.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and included herein by reference, including the following appendices:
Appendix A, Combustion Air Opening and Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.04.020 Application for permit.
Fees for mechanical permits shall be calculated using Section 19.01.020. Separate mechanical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.04.030 Heat pump appliances.
The International Mechanical Code is modified by including a new Section 313:
Prohibited Equipment. The installation and use of open loop heat pumps connected to the municipal water system is prohibited.
a) No open loop heat pump installed after June 1, 1997 will be provided municipal water.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1477 § 4, 1998.)
Chapter 19.05
FIRE CODESections:
19.05.010 Adoption by reference.
19.05.050 Chapter 9, Section 907.1.1 amended.
19.05.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, as promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and included herein by reference. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.05.050 Chapter 9, Section 907.1.1 amended.
Section 907.1.1 is amended to include:
13. A design summary including the following information: a) N.F.P.A. 72 edition under which the system is designed, b) the standard of coverage the system is designed to meet under N.F.P.A. 72 Chapter 5, whether total, partial, selective, or non-required, c) if associated with a preaction system, type of preaction system.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
Chapter 19.06
UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGSSections:
19.06.010 Adoption by reference.
19.06.020 Section 205 amended—Board of appeals.
19.06.030 Section 205 amended—Board of appeals.
19.06.040 Section 302 amended—Dangerous building.
19.06.010 Adoption by reference.
The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted and included herein by reference. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.06.020 Section 205 amended—Board of appeals.
Sentence 1 is amended to read as follows:
In order to provide for final interpretation of the provisions of this code and to hear appeals hereunder, there is established a board of appeals consisting of the municipal assembly members and the ex officio, non-voting building official.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.06.030 Section 205 amended—Board of appeals.
Sentences two and three are deleted. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.06.040 Section 302 amended—Dangerous building.
The first sentence is amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of this code, any building, structure, or site which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, provided that such conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are endangered, or there exists a public nuisance as defined in section 18.04.010(J) of the Sitka General Code.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
Chapter 19.07
DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED BUILDINGSSections:
19.07.010 Assembly authority.
19.07.020 Bidding.
19.07.030 Buildings considered personal property.
19.07.040 Authorization by ordinance or election.
19.07.050 Value determination.
19.07.060 Scope.
19.07.010 Assembly authority.
The assembly may by resolution or ordinance provide for the demolition or removal of municipally owned buildings. The assembly may use its discretion in deciding to demolish or remove any building. It may consider such facts and hire such experts as it may see fit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.07.020 Bidding.
Demolition or removal shall be by competitive bidding, or the assembly may authorize the administrator to have the building demolished or removed by municipal employees. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.07.030 Buildings considered personal property.
For all purposes, any building being considered for demolition or removal from its site shall be considered to be personal property and not real property. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.07.040 Authorization by ordinance or election.
If the value of the building exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars, its removal or demolition shall be authorized by ordinance. If the value is more than one hundred thousand dollars, the removal must be approved by the voters at a general or special election. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.07.050 Value determination.
Value shall be determined as the amount by which the salvage value of the building, after removal, or the materials in it, after removal, exceed the estimated cost of removal or demolition. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.07.060 Scope.
This chapter and the procedures contained herein shall take precedence to and prevail over any other ordinances of the municipality passed prior to the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
Chapter 19.08
CODE APPLICABILITYSections:
19.08.010 Geographical limits.
19.08.020 Sitka road system.
19.08.025 Docks and floating buildings.
19.08.030 Islands.
19.08.040 Definition of “islands” for purposes of this title and Title 22.
19.08.010 Geographical limits.
Except for the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (which shall apply throughout the entire municipality), the provisions of Title 19 apply as construction standards for the areas of the municipality served by the Sitka road system only, except as modified by Chapters 19.09 through 19.14 (Island Codes). (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.08.020 Sitka road system.
The Sitka road system shall be considered to include Halibut Point Road, Saw Mill Creek Road, Harbor Drive, and all of their connecting roads, collectors, access roadways and easements. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 97-1446 § 4 (part), 1997.)
19.08.025 Docks and floating buildings.
Docks and floating buildings require permitting and plan review for non-structural fire and life safety project components only. Section 19.01.070 does not apply to docks and floating buildings. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.08.030 Islands.
A. Application of Code to Islands. Chapters 19.09, 19.10, 19.11, 19.12 and 19.14 of this code shall apply to structures on islands in the general island, large island and open space districts.
B. Site Plan and As-Built Requirements for Island Properties. To ensure compliance with this code, site plans are required for all structures and docks on islands within the open general and open residential low density zoning districts. Site plans and surveys shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the administrative official charged with the enforcement of Title 22.
C. Building codes apply to island construction projects as set out in this chapter irrespective of the start date of the island project, unless:
1. A person applies to the building department prior to March 1, 2005, to register the project as “grandfathered”; and
2. The applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the building official that substantial progress had been made on the project prior to the effective date of the Island Codes ordinance in July 1999.
(Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.08.040 Definition of “islands” for purposes of this title and Title 22.
For purposes of this title and Title 22, the definition of “islands” will be the islands in Sitka Sound from the Siginaka Islands to Cape Buronof which are not on the Sitka road system. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004.)
Chapter 19.09
ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ISLANDSSections:
19.09.010 Adoption by reference.
19.09.020 Application for permit.
19.09.030 Article 220, Branch-circuit, feeder and service calculations, Section 220-1, Scope.
19.09.010 Adoption by reference.
The 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference. (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
19.09.020 Application for permit.
Fees for electrical permits shall be calculated as defined in Section 19.01.020. Separate electrical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
19.09.030 Article 220, Branch-circuit, feeder and service calculations, Section 220-1, Scope.
The mandatory provisions of Article 220, as they apply to residential construction are modified to be elective by adding a first paragraph as follows:
The residential provisions of this article are elective rather than mandatory. The portions of this article that mandate branch-circuit numbers, sizes, or locations are modified to become optional. In dwellings or their accessory buildings supplied with branch-circuits, feeders, or services, those installations shall be designed and installed in compliance with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
Chapter 19.10
PLUMBING CODE FOR ISLANDSSections:
19.10.010 Adoption by reference.
19.10.020 Application for permit.
19.10.010 Adoption by reference.
Certain portions of the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code are adopted and included herein by reference. Adopted portions are: Chapters 1 (Administration), 2 (Definitions), 3 (General Regulations (as modified)), Chapter 12 (Fuel Piping), Appendix K (Private Sewage Disposal Systems). (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
19.10.020 Application for permit.
Fees for plumbing permits shall be calculated as defined in Section 19.01.020. Separate plumbing permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
Chapter 19.11
MECHANICAL CODE FOR ISLANDSSections:
19.11.010 Adoption by reference.
19.11.020 Application for permit.
19.11.010 Adoption by reference.
Certain portions of the 2006 International Mechanical Code are adopted and included herein by reference. Adopted portions are: Chapters 1 (Administration), 2 (Definitions), 3 (General Regulations), 4 (Ventilation), 7 (Combustion Air), 8 (Chimneys and Vents), Chapter 9 (Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment), Chapter 10 (Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels), and Chapter 13 (Fuel Oil Piping and Storage). (Ord. 08-02 § 4 (part), 2008: Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
19.11.020 Application for permit.
Fees for mechanical permits shall be calculated as defined in Section 19.01.020. Separate mechanical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
Chapter 19.12
FIRE CODE FOR ISLANDSSections:
19.12.010 Adoption by reference.
19.12.010 Adoption by reference.
Certain portions of the 2003 International Fire Code are adopted and included herein by reference. Adopted portions are: Article 1 (Administration), Article 2 (Definitions and Abbreviations), Chapter 3 (General Precautions Against Fire), excluding Sec-
tion 307 (Open and Recreational Fires). (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
Chapter 19.14
BUILDING CODE FOR ISLANDSSections:
19.14.010 Adoption by reference of certain portions of International Building Code as modified.
19.14.012 Adoption by reference of International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
19.14.013 Adoption of excavation and grading standards.
19.14.010 Adoption by reference of certain portions of International Building Code as modified.
Certain portions of the 2003 International Building Code published by the International Code Council, and as modified in other sections of this title, are adopted and included herein by reference. Adopted portions are: Chapters 1 (Administration), 2 (Definitions), 3 (Use and Occupancy Classification), 5 (General Building Heights and Areas), 6 (Types of Construction), 7 (Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction), 8 (Interior Finishes), 10 (Means of Egress), 14 (Exterior Walls), 15 (Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures), 16 (Structural Design), 18 (Soil and Foundations), 19 (Concrete), 22 (Steel), 23 (Wood), 24 (Glass and Glazing), 25 (Gypsum Board and Plaster), 33 (Safeguards During Construction), including Appendix B, Board of Appeals, and Appendix C, Group U Agricultural Buildings. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002: Ord. 98-1478 § 4 (part), 1998.)
19.14.012 Adoption by reference of International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
The 2003 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings by the International Code Council, as modified in other sections of this title, is adopted and included herein by reference. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
19.14.013 Adoption of excavation and grading standards.
1997 UBC Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading, as modified by published building department policy, is adopted and included in the building code by reference. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002.)
Chapter 19.20
FIRE MARSHAL DEFERRAL STANDARDSSections:
19.20.010 Plan review and state building code enforcement.
19.20.020 Enforcement of state fire statutes and regulations.
19.20.030 Fire and life safety inspection program.
19.20.010 Plan review and state building code enforcement.
As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the state fire marshal under the authority of 13AAC50.075, the city will perform nonstructural plan reviews and will approve construction plans and specifications as stipulated in 13AAC50.027. At a minimum, the municipality will enforce the State Building Code, (13AAC50.010 and 13AAC50.020). (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 98-1518 § 4, 1999.)
19.20.020 Enforcement of state fire statutes and regulations.
As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the state fire marshal under the authority of 13AAC50.075, the city will enforce applicable sections of AS 18.70 and 13AAC50, 51, and 55. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 98-1518 § 4, 1999.)
19.20.030 Fire and life safety inspection program.
As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the state fire marshal under the authority of 13AAC50.075, the city will conduct a building fire safety inspection program which meets or exceeds the standards of the program which would be conducted by the state fire marshal. (Ord. 04-64 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 98-1518 § 4, 1999.)
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