§ 6-2. International Residential Code adopted.

The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition excluding Part VIII, Electrical, Chapters 33 through 42, and including Appendix Chapter K, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though it was copied herein fully as the Residential Code of the City of Shavano Park. The following sections are hereby revised:

(1)

Section R101.1. Insert: City of Shavano Park.

(2)

Section R105.2 Building list of exemptions, delete the following items:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m )

2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high

(3)

Section R105.2 Building list of exemptions, amend the following items:

5. Non-concrete sidewalks and driveways. Concrete sidewalks and driveways require a permit.

(4)

Section R105.2, add the following amendment:

Additional exempted work from permitting is listed in Article II (Permits) of Chapter 6 of the City of Shavano Park Code of Ordinances.

(5)

Add Section R105.5.1 to read as follows:

R105.5.1 Master permit expiration. Master permits are valid for 15 months. The City Manager is authorized to grant 180-day extensions in writing with justifiable cause demonstrated

(6)

Add Section R105.5.2 to read as follows:

R105.5.2 Swimming Pool expiration. Permits issued for swimming pool construction are valid for 90 days. The building official is authorized to grant 90-day extensions with justifiable cause.

(7)

Add Section R106.6 to read as follows:

R106.6 As Built Construction Documents. On completion of construction the building official may request a copy of finished drawings (as built) to be provided to the City in an electronic format acceptable by the building official.

(8)

Section R108.5, amend to read as follows:

The City Manager may authorize the refunding of fees based upon the percentage of work completed.

(9)

Section R110 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

(10)

Section R112 is hereby repealed

(11)

Section R202, amend the following definition to read as follows:

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The building official is the City Manager, or their designee.

(12)

Section R301.2 introductory language is amended to read as follows:

Buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code as limited by the provisions of this section. Additional criteria shall be established, as determined by a licensed engineer.

(13)

Section R801, add paragraph R801.4 to read as follows:

A roof constructed of any other material than metal or composition shingle requires a heavy roof letter from a licensed engineer.

(14)

Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2015 International Residential Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and substituted with Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2009 International Residential Code. All references in other adopted codes to Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code will hereby refer to the substituted chapter.

(15)

Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, add the following amendment:

Solar-Ready Conduit — ¾" or larger conduit must be installed from an accessible attic/roof area at a potential south or west facing solar roof area to the space reserved for an inverter near the electric panel. Each end of this conduit must be terminated in a 4" x 4" recessed metal box with a metal cover clearly labeled "Reserved for Solar." The location of the solar-ready conduit must be indicated on the electric service panel.

(16)

Section M2005.1, add the following amendments:

M2005.1.1 Any new construction or remodel involving a water heater will be required to have a walk-through doorway measuring no less than 30 inches wide and 60 inches high and be approved by the Building Official.

M2005.1.2. In new construction or a remodel it is prohibited to install new water heaters in an attic. Attics containing existing water heaters shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the water heater. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide and not more than 20 feet in length when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches wide. A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches where such dimensions are large enough to allow removal of the water heater.

Exception: Same-level direct access through a walk thru door minimum of 30 inches wide and 60 inches in height and to be lighted.

(17)

Section P 2603.1 Insert: 6 inches, 6 inches.

( Ord. No. 0-2015-018 , § 2, 9-28-2015)