03/11/2014 Ordinances 9475 ORDINANCE NO. 9475
An ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Sections 8-1 through 8-4; Sections 8-7; 8-9.1; 8-9.2; 8-15; 8-16; 8-18; and 8-19 and add Section
8-20.1 to make general corrections to various code sections as now existing, and any ordinance
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date
of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Sections 8-1 through 8-4; Sections 8-7; 8-9.1; 8-9.2; 8-15; 8-16; 8-18; 8-19
and 8-20.1 of the Grand Island City Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Article I. General
Division 1. International Building Code
§8-1. International Building Code (IBC) Adopted
The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, is hereby adopted, together with any amendments thereto as may be made from time to
time, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance and set
forth in this chapter of the City Code. The following sections of the Appendix shall also be
adopted:
Appendix C Group U—Agricultural Buildings
Appendix I—Patio Covers
One copy of the International Building Code, 2012 Edition, and all supplements or
amendments thereto shall be filed in the office of the city clerk as provided by law.
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-2. International Residential Code (IRC) Adopted
The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, is hereby adopted, together with any amendments thereto as may be made from time to
time, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance and set
forth in this chapter of the City Code.
One copy of the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, and all supplements or
amendments thereto shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk as provided by law.
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Approved as to Form
March 10,2014 a Ci orney
ORDINANCE NO. 9475 (Cont.)
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-3. International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC);
Standards Adopted
The following standards shall be used with the International Building Code and the International
Residential Code adopted by §8-1 and §8-2 above:
Acceptable Wind Load Design Procedures:
2012 I.B.C. - Basic Wind Speed
The ultimate design wind speed shall be 120 mph, in risk category II,III,&IV.
Exposure C only
Roof Snow Load - 30 pounds per sq. ft.
Frost Depth - 36 inch minimum
Seismic Design Category A, Site Class D
IRC, Table R301.5 Amend live load for sleeping rooms from 30 pounds to 40 pounds per
square foot.
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
§8-4. IBC - Certain Sections Not Adopted
It is especially provided that the following chapters, sections, and tables of the
International Building Code are not adopted or approved, and the same shall be of no force and
effect:
Chapter 1
Section 101.4.1 Gas
Section 101.4.2 Mechanical
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing
Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance
Section 101.4.6 Energy
Section 103 Department of Safety
Section 106 Floor and Roof design Loads
Section 107.2.5.1 Design Flood Elevations
Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses
Section 112 Service Utilities
Section 113 Board of Appeals
Chapter 13 —Energy Efficiency
Section 1809.5 —Frost Protection; #2 Constructing in accordance with ASCE-32, and
Exception: 1,2,3.
Chapter 27—Electrical
Chapter 28 —Mechanical
Chapter 30—Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 32—Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33 —Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34—Existing Structures
Appendix A Employee Qualifications
Appendix B Board of Appeals
Appendix D Fire Districts
Appendix E Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
Appendix F Rodent Proofing
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ORDINANCE NO. 9475 (Cont.)
— Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix H Signs
Appendix J Grading
Appendix K Administrative Provisions
Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation
Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-7. IBC -Amendment of Section 1704
Section 1704.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
Section 1704.2 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 may be required to employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections
during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1705.
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-9.1. IBC—Amend Section 309 by adding section 309.3 Tenant Separation
A tenant separation wall complying with section 708 shall be required between any
tenant space in all buildings with independent tenants with exits to the exterior.
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-9.2. IBC—Amend Section 406.3.2 #2 by adding 2' or more in residential zoned properties.
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-15. Amend Chapter 29 section 2901.1 replace reference to International Plumbing code
to Uniform Plumbing Code and International Private Sewage Disposal Code to State of
Nebraska Title 124.
Amend table 2902.1 footnote F replace the number 15 to 30. Reserved
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 03-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-16. IRC—Amendment of Table R301.2(1) and Table 301.5
Section R301.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended by adding criteria as set
forth in Table R301.2(1). Ground snow load—25#
Wind Speed-- 90
Seismic Design Category A, Site Class D.
Weathering--sever
Frost line Depth--36"
Termite -- M/H
Winter Design Temp -- -3
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required—NO
Flood Hazard—Firm
Air Freezing Index -- >1000-2000
Mean Annual Temp—50 F
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ORDINANCE NO. 9475 (Cont.)
Amend Table R301.5 Minimum Unifoiin Distributed Live Loads— Sleeping Rooms—40#
Amended by Ordinance No. 8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-18. IRC. Amend Section R302.5.1 and R501.3
Section R302.5.1 Opening protection., delete, equipped with a self-closing device.
Section R501.3 Fire protection of floors, delete entire section.
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9162,effective 05-01-2008
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-19. IRC—Amendment of Section R311.7.5.1
Section R311.7.5.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to reflect that the
maximum riser height shall be 8 inches.
Amended by Ordinance No.8955,effective 3-31-2005
Amended by Ordinance No.9365,effective 03-30-2012
§8-20.1 IRC Section R907 Reroof#2. Add or asphalt shingle.
#3. Delete
SECTION 2. Sections 8-1 through 8-4; Sections 8-7; 8-9.1; 8-9.2; 8-15; 8-16; 8-
18; 8-19 and 8-20.1 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are repealed.
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect April 15, 2014
and shall be published within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: March 11, 2014.
Agdif
Jay avricek, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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