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Home My WebLink About990751.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Bryant Gimlin that the following resolution be introduced for passage, along with the recommendation to bring in expert testimony with respect to the International Plumbing Code versus the Uniform Plumbing Code, by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE: Weld County Building Code Ordinance 119 REQUEST: For the repealing and reenacting of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance 119. Many changes relate to technical and terminology changes contained in recent code editions. The intention is to adopt the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 International Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1998 International Mechanical Code, and 1999 National Electrical Code. Motion seconded by Stephan Mokray. VOTE: r ,. For Passage Against Passage : 0 rn t - o Cristie Nicklas Fred Walker Arlan Marrs Stephan Mokray Marie Koolstra t:J Bruce Fitzgerald Michael Miller Bryant Gimlin The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Jennifer Mehring, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on February 16, 1999. Dated the 16th of February, 1999. Jennifer Mehring Secretary 990751 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case ORDINANCE #119-0 - BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description A. County Attorney Memorandum re: Home Rule Entities to Enact Local Codes (03/31/99) B. Courtney Arford, R.I.A., Inc. Letter of opposition (03/02/99) C. Planning Staff Proposed Changes D. Construction Code Consultants Letter re: Comparison of IPC and UPC (04/16/99) E. City of Thornton Letter of response from ICBO (04/22/99) F. Larry Frank Letter of opposition and back-up information G. Larry Frank Colorado State Law, Rules and Regulations, and Code Amendments H. Larry Frank Engineering Comparison of 1997 IPC and 1997 UPC Planning Staff Two videos J. Planning Staff Notebook of Issues and Answers re: IPC and UPC K. Planning Staff Letter from City of Fort Lupton (05/10/99) L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 01 KRASSA, MADSEN & MILLER, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law FACSMI E COVER SHEET DATE: April 5, 1999 SEND TO: Bruce T. Barker, Esq. FAX #: 970-352-0242 County Attorney BUSINESS/FIRM: WELD COUNTY PHONE it: 970-356-4000, ext 4391 RE: Plumbing Codes PAGES SENT: 7 (including this sheet) An original of this FAX will not follow vi mail. MESSAGE: FROM: Shayne NI. Madsen TIME: 4:25 p.m. IF THERE IS ANY PROBLEM RECEIVING TRANSMISSION, CA:_I (303) 449-0120 The information contained hi this facsimile message is privileged and confidential Information intended only for the we of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this n>essage is not the Seeded recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this commurdcation in error, please immediately notify as by telephone,and return the original of this transmittal to us at the above address via the U.S.Postal Service. Thank you. 1680 38ie Street, Suite 800 Boulder, Colorado 80301 303/442-2156 facsimile 303/443-3617 t EXHIBIT ® , A-o 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 02 State of Colorado Committee eh Dlnmar Legal aeMeas Douglas G.bream . j, DaplW e(er 'at. Z � neboeea L_blrenitro n Senator bound When,Chairman ety AadetarN Dhemo Belem atlemov- Mp e:tr a Pill Benham, Alae Belot Aaermaa PIN Welling Yrce- alive an Bert W.Miller Repnrerdative Can Cowman Doder rFAIr.v Repnoentabve Cad Mp ben h F. i Jan.Aid-Smys IbpnuMative Mroy Mprdson ; DeboraM1 F.1lsaklna Jano AM-Smith Har Repreeernara:Matt mnh Jan AM P.Berry Senator Tom Blldunner/ar Senior Attorney• Path Brain Senator Stan Mateunaaa ratan 1.Nolaata Charles!hackney Sandler Ed p.m.,. ShMan L.Ea Mad Jane L.Brawn Sonolm Darn Wittenberg r, Mlehele D.Frown COLORADO GENERAL ASSEMBLY Smile Stall Attorneys Jett J.Conway Dan L.Benin Paula Convoke. OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE LEGAL SERVICES Duns H. . Gregg W.Nano 0➢1 Nale CaappRel BuB01n Jennifer O.Nevin Jason oelerder Ualalar,l:oMatlo PDmO-1�tl7 Juh A.Pyleprin Jule Know fseWmine I137081 Bffap WB Rattan 11,Nell Faa ;ee ,DO iefar 7 Radler al Statutes Rotten I aliens,Nell Jr. Emma;Otago etap.eo,ua Charley W.So PuWWyueny Coadlnetor Cheryl L.Boman MEMORANDUM March 31, 1999 TO: Senator Norma Anderson FROM: Office of Legislative Legal Services RE: Intent of General Assembly to Preempt Authority of Home Rule Cities to Enact Local Plumbing Codes' You have asked for a legal opinion c`- the following issues relating to the laws regulating plumbing: 1. Has the General Assembly c' :"actively preempted home rule cities from enacting municipal plumbing codes by requiring the Examining Board of Plumbers to adopt a Colorado plumbing code? • 2. Does § 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S., permit local governments to enact local plumbing codes that amend the state plumbing code by authorizing alternative products, materials, applications, or methods of construction that are at least equal to the minimum requirements of the Colorado plumbing code? 'This legal memorandum results from a request made to the Office of Legislative Legal Services(OLLS), a staff agency of the General Assembly, in its capacity as in-house counsel for the General Assembly. OLLS legal memoranda do not represent an official legal position of the General Assembly or the state of Colorado and do not bind the members of the General Assembly. They are intended for use in the legislative process and as information to assist the members in the performance of their legislative duties_ Consistent with the OILS' position as a staff agency of the General Assembly,OLLS legal memoranda generally resolve doubts about whether the General Assembly has authority to enact a particular piece of legislation in favor of the General Assembly's plenary power. 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 03 3_ Do the plumbing laws authorize the Examining Board of Plumbers to review decisions of local governments to amend the Coloracu plumbing code under § 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S.? CONCLUSIONS: 1. No. The Colorado plumbing laws contain no legislative declaration that plumbing codes are a matter of statewide concern. Section 12-58- 04.5 (1)2, C.R.S., requires the Examining Board of Plumbers to adopt a Colorado p ambing code representing "the minimum standards . . . throughout the state." Ho avever, § 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S., specifically permits local governments "to amend the code when adopting a plumbing code for their jurisdictions so long as such amendments are at least equal to the minimum requirements set forth in the Colo=•ado lumbing code." if a court were to hold that under the plumbing laws the details off, 'w a plumbing job is done, as distinguished from the actual licensing of plumbers, ~e a matter of purely local concern, then the provisions of§ 12-58-104.5, C.R.S., vt >uld not be a restriction on home rule cities with respect to the specific contents of plumbing codes for home rule jurisdictions. 2. Yes. Section 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S., specifically permits local governments to amend the Colorado plumbing code "when adopting a plumbing code for their jurisdictions so long as such amendments are at lei 't equal to the minimum requirements set forth in the Colorado plumbing code." Therefore, Colorado plumbing laws allow local governments to amend the Colorado plumbing code to provide for alternative products, materials, applications, or methods of construction so long as they are at least equal to the minimum req iiretnents of the Colorado plumbing code. 2In relevant pan, section 12-58-104.5, C.R.S., provides: 12-58-104.5. Colorado plumbing code-amendmet:is-variances.(1) In accordance with the provisions of article 4 oftitle 24,C.R.S.,the board shall establish a Colorado plumbing code, as defined in section 12-58-102 (4). Such code shall represent the minimum standards for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing equipment and systems throughout the state. (2) Local governments shall be permitted to amend the code when adopting a plumbing code for their jurisdictions as long as such amendments are at least equal to the minimum requirements set forth in the Colorado plumbing code. 2 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 04 3. No. There is no provision in the statutes that requires local governments to submit proposed amendment to the Colorado plumbing code to the Examining Board of Plumbers for approval or rejection. Decisions of local governments on these issues are subject to judicial review through a declaratory judgment ction or an action under Rule 106 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. ANALYSIS: Article XX generally grants to the citizens of a home rule city,upon the adoption of a home rule charter, the right to legislate independently of the General Assembly in matters that directly affect those citizens and have little or no effect on other citizens of the state. The general rule is that: In matters of"purely local and municipal concern," ordinan es adopted by home rule municipalities supersede conflicting gate statutes. In matter of"mixed statewide and local concern,"state statutes and home rule municipal ordinn ices may co-exist if they do not conflict. Otherwise, the state statute will be deemeC controlling. In matters of"purely statewide concern," municipal legislation is tota'ly preempted. McCullough, "A Printer on Municipal Home Rule in Colorado," 18 COLO,LAW.443 (March 1989)(footnotes omitted). Sometimes the General Assembly includes in bills a legislative declaration that the measure is deemed to be a matter of statewide concern. ht commenting on such declarations, the Colorado Supreme Court noted in a case involving residency regnirements for employees at Denver international Airport: "While the statutory declaration is relevant, it is not binding. If the constitutional provisions establishing the right of borne rule municipalities to legislate as to their local affairs is to have any meaning, we must look beyond the mere declaration of a state interest and determine whether in fact the interest is present." City and County of Denver v. State of'Colorado, 788 P.2d 764 (Colo. 1990). The laws regulating plumbing do not contain a specific legislative declaration or finding that the enactment of the Colorado plumbing code is a matter of statewide concern. However, the courts would probably not view this fact alone as meaning that the General Assembly intended plumbing codes to be matters of local or municipal concern. The Colorado Supreme Court--the ultimate arbiter of whether a matter is "local", "state", or "mixed" in character—has steadfastly refused to announce any ironclad rules for determining the issue. Instead, in over 200 individual, case-by-case determinations, Colorado's appellate courts have weighed and-balanced a number of factors, including: • The need for statewide uniformity of regulation; 3 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 05 • The impact of municipal regulation on person living outside the municipality; • Historical or traditional treatment of the matter at a s to or local level; • Thenecessity of cooperation among govenunent units. td local interests;and • Whether the state con: titution conunils a matter to sta t or local regulation. in Century Electric Serviced Repair, Inc. v. Son.,564 P.2d 953(Cole.1977),the Colorado Supreme Court analyzed Co;orado laws regarding the licensing of electricians. The state statute specifically declared t ie licensing of electricians to ben matter of statewide concern and prohibited local govcrnm :nts from licensing electricians. §12-23-111 (15),C.R.S.' The Supreme Court held that the lr gislalive declaration of the Hems mg of electricians as a matter of statewide concern r, as ea titled to "great weight." The Court reasoned that uniform licensing of electricians state,vide ensured electricians free access to job markets statewide. In this situation, the Supreme Court held the state had preempted home rule cities from requiring the licensint of electricians. Under the Colorado Supreme Court's criteria for determining whether matters are of statewide concern, local concern, or of mixed state and local concern, the need to license plumbers in a way that ensures minimwn competen;ywould probably be considered amatter of statewide concern by the courts even though tht plumbing statutes contain no legislative declaration of a matter of statewide concern wit:n respect to the licensing of plumbers. However,the plumbing statutes display an intent treat the details of how a plumbing job is done differently front the licensure of plumbers. Specifically,the plumbing laws assume that local governments may adopt plumbing cods for their jurisdictions, and they are expressly authorized to amend the state code so long.as such amendments at least meet the 'Section 12-23-111 (15), C.R.S., provides: 12-23-111. Exemptions. (15) Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical work is a matter of statewide concern, no examination,certificathran,licensing,or registration ofelectrical contractors,master electricians,journeymen electricians, residenda; wiremen, or apprentices who are licensed,registered,or certified under this article shall be required by any city,town, county, or city and county; however, any such local governmental authority may impose reasonable regisrration requirements on any electrical contractor as a condition ofperforming services within the jurisdiction of such authority. No fee shall be charged for such registration. 4 04/05/1999 16:26 3038601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PA'E 06 minimum requirements of the Colorado plumbing code. § 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S. The plumbing laws also specifically allow local governments to license plumbing contractors as long as such licensing schemes do not prohibit a lawfully licensed plumber from practicing the trade. §12-58.115 (2), C.R.S T„•the courts were to hole that under the plumbing laws the details of how a plumbing job is done, n s distinguished from the actual licensing of plumbers, are amatter of purely local concern, then the provisions of§ 12-58-104.5,C.R.S., would not be a restriction on home rule cit es with respect to the specific contents of plumbing codes for home rule jurisdictions. Historically, it appears that with respect to :crtain inspects of the construction trade of plumbing, the state has shared regulatory authority with local governments. Generally,the state handles the actual licensing of plumbers by testing applicants to ensure basic competency. If local governments have inspection programs in place, they provide inspections ofpremises to ensure that plwnbing is installed in accordance with the Colorado plumbing code or the plumbing code in force for the local jurisdiction,which local code must at least meet the minimum requirements of the Colorado plumbing code. §12-58-114.5 (1), C.R.S. The plumbing laws do not contain specifle authority for the Examining Board of Plumbers to review plumbing codes adopted by local governments. The statutes delegate authority over these decisions to the local governments_ § 12-58-104.5 (2), C.R.S. If a person were to allege that a local plumbing code did not meet the"minimum requirements set firth in the Colorado plumbing code",the local goverrunent's action.s would be subject to judicial review by way of an action in district court for a declaratory judgment under article 51 of title 13, C.K.S., or an action under Rule 106 (a) (4) of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure for certiorari review, depending upon whether the local g wertuuent had acted in a legislative capacity or a quasi-judicial capacity. 'Section 12-58-115, C.R.S., provides: 12-58-115. Municipal and county regulations.(1) Any city,town,county, or city and county of this state may provide for the licensing of plumbing contractors. (2) No local government agency may promulgate rules or regulations or provide for licenses which would preclude the holder of a valid license issued under this article from practicing his trade. 5 04/05/1999 16:26 34330601232 BEACON PUBLIC AFFAIR PAGE 07 CONCLUSION: Because the Colorado statutes regulating plumbers d not contain a 1el 'slative statement declaring that these laws are dealing with a subject of.•tatewide concern, and because these laws have historically authorized local government; to than authority with the state Examining Board of Plumbers, it appears that local governments have the authority to adopt. local plumbing codes for their jurisdictions that inclade alternative products, materials, applications, or methods of construction that are at least equal to the minimum requirements of the Colorado plumbing code, if the courts were to determine that the details of how a plumbing job is done, as distinguished from the actual licensing of plumbers, are a matter of purely local concern,then the provisions of§ 12-58-104.5,C.R.S ,would not he a restriction on home rule cities with respect to the specific contents of plumbing codes for home rule jurisdictions. The plumbing statutes contain no specific authority for the Examining Board of Plumbers to review local plumbing codes adopted by local governments. Persons alleging that a local plumbing code is not equal to the minimum requirements of the Colorado plumbing code would be entitled to file a civil action for a declaratory judstnent or an action under Rule 106 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, depending on whether the local government acted in u..legislative capacity or a quasi-judicial capacity. • R.Z.A. INC. k_) C bgional Inspectors Association Inc. 7672 S. Gray St., Littleton, CO 80128 CLEF" County Commissioner Dale Hall Centennial Center 915 10`h. St. Greeley, CO 80631 Our organization has learned that Weld County will soon be conducting hearings regarding the adoption of building codes, and that the 1997 International Plumbing Code(IPC) is proposed for sole consideration as the plumbing code of Weld County. We request that this letter regarding same be included in your adoption hearing process. We, the members of the Regional Inspectors Association of Colorado,oppose the adoption of the IPC for the following reasons. I. In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Title 24,C.R.S.,the State Examining Board of Plumbers has adopted the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC)as the Colorado Plumbing Code. It represents the minimum standards for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing equipment and systems throughout the state. Numerous sections of the IPC do not meet the minimum levels of protection set forth by the Colorado Plumbing Code. We will be happy to provide specific examples of these if you need them. 2. Unlike the Uniform Plumbing Code, the IPC is not an international code or standard. Its authors have written it only recently and there is no history of performance. The UPC,on the other hand,has been used extensively throughout this country for over 60 years, and in Colorado since 1982. It is so well respected that in the last few years some countries in other parts of the world have adopted it as well. 3. The adoption of a building standard that is not recognized by the state will inevitably lead to confusion within the industry. Licensed plumbers in this state are not trained or tested in the IPC, only in the Colorado Plumbing Code. When crossing jurisdictional lines, they will require further training to gain the knowledge of and proficiency in the use of its code. In this day of labor shortages, it is unreasonable to expect that workers will seek out this new training. Mistakes will be made, and the public welfare could he at risk. 4. Most of the people in Colorado (including your own chief building official) pushing for the adoption of the IPC are members of,or are on the Board of Directors of,the group that has written this new code. They stand to receive acclaim from their fellow members, and their organization will profit greatly, if it is adopted in their jurisdictions. We believe that the citizens and consumers of Weld County, as well as the general public doing business within its confines, should be afforded the same level of protection as provided by the Colorado Plumbing Code. We also believe that the IPC is not up to this task. We request the consideration of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, also known as the Colorado Plumbing Code, and strongly support its adoption by Weld County. C j' Courtney Arford Secretary, Regional Inspectors Association Inc. EXHIBIT 10 *IN- Proposed Changes to Planning Commission Recommendation Add a new 20.1.11 as follows: 20.1.11 Add the following after the second paragraph of Section 1103.1.9.1: In addition, all Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in 1973 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 9 Article 5 Section 111. Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations, structural repairs, or additions are made to such a building or facility. This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific alteration, structural repair, or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this application. (Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 1997 UBC and other State and Federal regulations, the most restrictive shall apply.) C.R.S. 9-5-111 is included below for reference: Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not apply to privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or to other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units. For larger residential and transient accommodation projects, this article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows: Number of Units Required to Units Comply 7 0 8-14 1 15-21 2 22-28 3 29-35 4 36-42 5 etc. "Separate houses designed as single-family residences" shall not include townhouses. Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom. Change 20.1.11 to: 20.1.12 Add Section 1402.4.1: Approved methods shall include the removal of metal wall ties from the exterior of foundation walls and the holes sealed. Change 20.1.12 to: 20.1.13 Add Section 1806.1.1: All foundations shall be engineered foundations designed by a licensed Colorado engineer. The engineered foundation shall be based on a soils analysis for the specific location where the foundation is to be ins(ailed = EXHIBIT 0_. . ! 7.9_ Change 20.1.12.1 to: 20.1.13.1 Add section 1806.1.1 Exception 1: When not required under the provisions of this Code or any other Weld County ordinances or development standards, an engineered foundation shall not be required for foundations conforming to Table 18-I-C of the UBC provided that a written soils report prepared by a Colorado licensed engineer is filed with the building official. The soils analysis must reference the specific location where the construction will take place, contain the information required by Section 1804.3 of the UBC, and indicate that there are no problems or concerns with the load bearing capacity of the soil. When an engineered foundation is not required under the provisions of Section 20.1.12.1 of this Code, the following standards shall apply: Change 20.1.12.1.1 to: 20.1.13.2 Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 1.1: The spread footing is to be 8" thick by 16" wide. The foundation wall shall be 8" thick. (Foundations supporting three floors shall follow the footing and wall sizes outlined in Table 18-I-C of the UBC.) Continuous # 4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wall 12" above the footing and spaced every two feet horizontally thereafter. Minimum #3 rebar shall be spaced vertically every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing. The bottom of the foundation shall be a minimum of 30" below grade. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 1806.6 of the UBC. Change 20.1.12.1.2 to: 20.1.13.3 Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 1.2: Horizontal rebar is not required for stem walls less than four feet in height. Minimum #3 rebar shall be spaced vertically every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing. In place of the vertical rebar, a keyway may be inserted into the footing. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 1806.6 of the UBC. Change 20.1.12.2 to: 20.1.13.4 Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 2: Foundations for additions or attached garages to single family dwellings may follow the original design drawings drawn by a licensed Colorado engineer for the existing home provided those drawing contain a soil analysis report. The original engineered foundation drawings shall be duplicated and a copy placed in the building permit for the addition. When an engineered foundation is not required under the provisions of Section 20.1.12.1 of this Code, the following standards shall apply: Change 20.1.12.2.1 to: 20.1.13.5 Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 2.1: An addition or attached garage may be installed on a monolithic foundation with an 8" footing that extends 30" below grade. The footing will have continuous #4 rebar top and bottom equally spaced Concrete shall extend 6" above grade with a thickened edge and a minimum 3 ''A " slab. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 1806.6 of the UBC. Change 20.1.12.3 to: 20.1.13.6 Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 3: Detached garages with wood framing and no brick or masonry may use a monolithic foundation with an 8" thick footing which extends 12" below grade. Two #4 rebar shall be installed horizontally along the footing, one 4" to 6" above the bottom of the wall. The second is to be installed above grade two inches below the top of the slab in the thickened portion of the foundation. The slab shall be a minimum 3 'A " thick. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 1806.6 of the UBC. Change 20.1.12.4 to: 20.1.13.7 Add Section 1806.1.1, Exception 4: When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, a foundation consisting of block piers and tie-downs is permitted when installed according to the manufacturer's installation manual. When a mobile or manufactured home has been previously set up and the manufacturer's installation manual is no longer available, the foundation shall meet the standards set out in Section 20.8.2.1 of this Code. Change 20.1.12.5 to: 20.1.13.8 Add Section 1806.1.1, Exception 5: Pole structures shall meet the requirements of the Weld County Building Inspection Department. Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued. (Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as agricultural exempt, as defined in Section 30.1.13 of this Code.) Change 20.1.13 to: 20.1.14 Amend the first sentence of Section 2320.11.4 # 1, to read: In one story buildings, each panel shall have a height of not more than 10 feet (3408mm). Change 90.1 to read as follows: 90.1 Creation. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the adopted codes, there shall be, and is hereby created, a Weld County Code Board of Appeals consisting of seven (7) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, mechanical construction, electrical installations, plumbing systems, and abatement of dangerous buildings. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the adopted codes nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of the adopted codes. 4-16-1999 3:57PM FROM CODE CONSULTANTS 972 960 6911 P_ 1 Robert Friedlander • ConstructionCodeConsultants April 16, 1999 VIA TELECOPY 97'0-352-0242 Bruce T. Baker, Esq. Weld County Attorney • 915 10th Street P.O. Box 1948 Greeley, CO 80632 RE: The International Plumbing Code Dear Mr. Baker: As a code consultants who deals with code officials and building codes in all fifty states I have been asked to provide you with my opinion gathered from my knowledge and expertise in this field. I am very familiar with both the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). I have compared both codes and have concluded that one of the major diffe rences between the IPC and the UPC is in the requirements for the protection of drinking water. The IPC excised; the minimum relquitarnwntte of thy UPC. THIN 1N klUu to two main diffare:nowe between the two codes. 1. The IPC requires that all piping materials "shall conform to NSF 61". 2. The IPC in the body of the code specifically cites the consensus standards for materials that are allowed. For your review I have included a detailed explanation of the above differences. I hope that this information is of assistance in the decision making process for Weld County. If I can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me at 972-960-2828. • Sincere Robert Frie ander Enc. Which Plumbing Code Is More Restrictive in Protecting the Public Health and Safety? 12810 Hillcrest Road, Suite 131 Dallas, Texas 75230 (972) 960-2828 Fax(972) 960-6911 EXHIBIT 1191N 4-16-1999 3:58PM FROM CODE CONSULTANTS 972 960 6911 P. 2 Which Plumbing Code Is More Restrictive in Protecting the Public Health and Safety? Regarding the use of materials for potable water, the International Plumbing Code (IPC) is "more restrictive in protecting the public health and safety" than the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). This statement is based on the following two facts: 1) The IPC requires that all piping materials "shall conform to NSF 61", the UPC does not. NSF 61 is an American National Standard developed by NSF International, in response to a competitive request for proposals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The title of NSF 61 is "Drinking Water System Components — Health Effects". Standard 61 was developed to establish minimum requirements for the control of potential adverse human health effects from products, which contact drinking water. Standard 61, and subsequent product certification against it, has replaced the EPS Additives Advisory Program for drinking water system components. 2) The IPC in the body of the code specifically cites the consensus standards for materials that are allowed. The UPC cites the materials that are allowed in the code with the added statements "or other approved materials". This aided satement allows for interpretation by the inspector as to what are "other approved materials". That statement allows the installation of materials without the rigorous requirements set out in both codes for the use of "alternate materials and methods of construction". The UPC cites the standards for approved materials in Table 14-1 of the code, and not in the Individual sections of the code as the IPC does. Uniform Plumbing Code "604.0 Materials 604.1 Water pipe rind fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, • galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved materials. Cast iron fittings used for water need not be galvanized.if over two (2) inches (51 mm) in size. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for cold water distribution systems outside a building. CPVC water pipe and tubing may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within a building. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority." International Plumbing Code • "605.4 Water service pipe. Water service pipe shall conform to NSF 61 and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.4. All water service pipe or tubing, installed underground and outside of the structure, shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 160 pounds per square inch (psi) (1100 kPa) at 73.4°F. (23°C.). Where the water pressure exceeds 160 psi (1100 kPa), piping material shall have a minimum rated working pressure equal to the highest available pressure. Plastic water service piping shall terminate within 5 feet (1524 mm) inside the point of entry into a building. All ductile iron water pipe shall be cement mortar lined in accordance with AW WA C104" "605.5 Water distribution pipe. Water distribution pipe shall conform to NSF 61 and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.5. All hot water distribution pipe and tubing shall have a minimum pressure rating of 100 psi (690 kPa) at 180°F. (82°C.)." 04/23/99 14:33 FAX [111002 APR-23-1999 14.12 CITY OF THORNTON 303 539 7373 P.02/04 1 OE colorado chapter, inc. of the international conference of building officials April 22, 1999 President County f'nmmiasioncr Dale Hall WHOILSACityof Thornton Weld County 7a[Vas President Centennial Center • 9RICE MILLER 915 It Street Lana Cams Greeley,CO 80631 2nd Vios President GREG HUTCHISON RE: Response to the Regional Inspectors Association Letter Dated City or tuna:City Apri14,1999 Stamen! MbNOe Town of Fbeo Dear Commissioner Hall: TR G L Thankyou far the opportunity In information in support of Weld Floe enan°t opp tYpresent Pueblo Roston' Comity's code adoption- Dating the fast zwd1ng,a letter received lions the ammo Regional Inspectors Assoidadonrogerding dieInternational Plumbing Coda was briefly discussed. I would like to respond to that letter in greater detaiL DAVE HORRAS City of Westminster . In response to the four statements: TOM MEYERS City O1 BfDO"°Ld° 1. .in accordance with the pmvistons of Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S., the J.D.POTTER state Examining Hoard of Plumbers has adopted the 1997 Uniform Rtetlp RegiOneliaeg Code(UPC)as the Colorado Plumbing Cede It represent'the TOM TALSOOM Olbtuttam standards for installation, alteration,ad repair ofplwnbing cry of tours ile irquipment and systems throughout the state_ Thane roes sections of the JIM T ELEN ;pC do not meet the minimum levels of protection set forth by the car et Weston Colorado Plumbing Code We will be happy to provide specific examples Past PRESIDENT isf these gyou need them. GARY oTown or Vat1 The Colorado Legislature has given the State Fatftnffiug Board of Plumbers the authority,under Article 58 of Title 12(12-58-101),to promulgate a model plumbing code. However,in this same Article(12-58-104.5),under Item 2 local governments are permitted to emend the Colorado Plumbing Code when adopting a plumbing codei heiefare,it is allowed to amend the Colorado Plumbing Code in its entirety with another model plumbing code as long as it is equal to the minimum requi[eNteatts as set forth by the Colorado Plumbing Code. post office boot 961, arvada, colorado 80001 1. EXHIBIT • (L& 04/23/99 13:00 TX/R%. NO.5499 P_002 04/23/99 14:33 FAX rj004 APR-23-1999 14=13 CITY OF THORhflON 303 539 7373 P.03'64 - Commissioner Dale Hall April 23, 1999 Page 2 The Colorado Chapter,Inc. of the International Conference of Building Officials position is that the International Plumbing Code does meet the requirements as set forth in Article 58 ofTitle 12,C.R.S. Included is a comparison of the 1994 and 1997 Upifonn Plumbing Code and the 1997 International Plumbing Code_ 2_ Unlike the Uniform Plumbing Code, the IPC is not an international code or standard. • Its authors have written it only recently and there is no history of performance. The UPC, on the other hand has been used extensively throughout this country for over 60 years, and in Colorado since 1982. It is so well respected that in the last few years some countries in other parts of the world have adopted it as well: The name International Plumbing('Me does not nw.oesaily mean it is an international code or standard,just as the name Uniform Plumbing Code does not mean that it is uniformly interrupted,enforce uniformly,or compatible with other building codes. The International Plamnbing Code is apart of"International"code family,just as the Uniform Plumbing Code once was part of the'Uniform"code family_ The Uniform Plumbing Code was formerly the Western Plumbing Association Code. Since the 1920's.codes in the United States were developed and maintained on a regional basis: Pacific(ICBO),Southern(SBCCI),and New England(BOCA). Recently the task of uniting the regional codes to create a comprehensive nationwide set of codes was undertaken in response to manufacturers,design professions and other industry needs. The results,the International Codes,were developed through a cooperative effort of the three model code groups. The drat draft of the International Plumbing Code contained only excerpts from the three plumbing codes,the BOCA National Plumbing Code,the ICBO Plumbing Code,and the SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code.with no new concepts or ideas added. All of the allowable practices were already permitted and used by one of the model plumbing codes. The origin of the WC is based solely on the code content of the existing plumbing codes.There have since been three code cycles to improve upon the original publication. 3. The adoption ofa building standard that is not recognized by the state will inevitably lead to confusion within the industry. Licnsed plumbers in this stare are not trained or tested In the WC only in the Colorado Plumbing Code. Wizen crossingfurisdictional lines. they will nrqulrefurther training to gain the knowledge of and proficiency in the use of its code in this day of labor shortages, it is unreasonable to expect that workers will seek out this new training. Mistakes will be made,and the public welfare could be at risk The International Plumbing Code has been adopted by nine Colorado jurisdictions and by the Colorado Division of Housing to date,with more jurisdictions pending. Additionally, as art example,the State of Texas Plumbing Board adopts all three model phnnbing • codes, and has for several decades without repercussion. • • 04/23/99 13:00 TX/RI NO.5499 P.003 04/23/99 14:33 FAX 0 003 APR-23-1999 14:14 CITY ar m ORNTON 303 530 isr i P.04/04 Commissioner Dale Hall Apri123, 1999 Page 3 Contractors already check local codes when acquiring a permit_ Almost all jurisdictions amend their codes to address local conditions such as expansive soils or high winds_. . With these local amendments;more costly standards are'only imposed where justified. Additionally,loam amendments are easily identified by the jurisdiction when the contactor is issued a permit There are ample resources and opportunities for plumbers to stay current in their trade. As one example,the Colorado Chapter of ICBO offers code classes every year during March which include a full week of instruction on the]PC. Lastly,regardless of which code is utilired,mistakes will be made,and that in part is why local governments have inspectors. 4. Most of the people in Colorado(tncludotgyour own chief building official)pushing for the adoption of the IPC are members of, or are on the Board ofDirectors of the group that has written this new code. They stand to receive acclaim from tleirfellow members, and their organization will profit greatly, fit is adopted in their jurisdictions. Jurisdictions that are members of the International Conference of Building Officials are automatically members of the International Code Council(ICC),which publishes the International Plumbing Code. Members earn all three model code groups were appointed to a committee to draft the plumbing code. Hundreds of interested people including code officials,industry,suppliers,manufacturers,and trade representatives participate in the public process. All of us present at the April 7, 1999 hearing are actively involved in the code development process. • I do not know how to answer or respond to how someone stands to receive acclaim, . therefore t will move onto the profit aspect The three model code groups and the ICC are non-profit,public benefit organizations,which generate revenue from code book sales- as would their organization. However,the Uniform Plumbing Code costs approximately $65.00 verses the International Plumbing Code at approximately$48.00. Thank you once again for the opportunity to provide Thither information in support of the County's code adoption. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance on this,or any other related matter. incetely, j Gregk‘ig ester I President cc: correspondence file • TOTAL. P.04 04/23/99 13;00 TX/RX NO.5499 P.004 LARRY G. FRANK 1596 Weld County Road 15 Brighton, Colorado 80601 (303) 659-3795 April 22, 1999 Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Ladies and Gentlemen: House Bill 1145, designed to dissolve the current Colorado State Plumbing Code and allow the State Examining Board of Plumbers to be ineffective,passed in the House of Representatives but died in the Senate. This Bill would have allowed for local governments to adopt a "nationally recognized model plumbing code" and "approve alternate products, materials, applications or methods of constn:.ction". The testimony in favor of the Bill indicated that they favor the International Plumbing Code (I.P.C.) as opposed to the current Uniform Plumbing Code (U.P.C.). As a result of the failure of this Bill, plumbers in Colorado continue to be regulated by the State Plumbing Code and the State Examining Board of Plumbers which provide for testing, licensing and inspection. Weld County's proposed repeal and reenactment of Ordinance#119 would repeal the U.P.C. and other codes and adopt the I.P.C. I am writing to urge the Weld County Commissioners to vote against the repeal and reenactment of Ordinance #119 and adoption of the I.P.C. If the I.P.C. is adopted by Weld County it could have the following results: • Different counties could have different codes; projects across the street from each other, but in different counties, could be subject to different codes. • If there are a variety of codes, which would be used for testing and licensing? • Will each individual county test and license under their own codes? The current State Examining Board of Plumbers is composed of experts who are familiar with all of the aspects pertaining to the field. • Confusion would be created for business and plumbers who work in more than one county who would be required to constantly check to be sure under which county codes they were operating. • A financial burden would be placed on contractors and plumbers who would be required to buy new code books for each different set of codes adopted. = EXHIBIT P. okb/ty-o Board of County Commissioners Page 2 April22, 1999 • If Weld County approved alternative materials, would the county be liable, with the manufacturer, if the product is faulty? • The State Plumbing Board is currently being sued by the manufacturer of an alternative product that was rejected by the Board. Weld County could possibly incur legal expenses for the same type of lawsuit if it rejected products. • The people of Weld County could be "guinea pigs" for manufacturers of new products. • Currently, schools constructed in Colorado are, by State law, plumbed under the U.P.C. and inspected by State plumbing inspectors only. Unless the State law is changed, schools in Weld County would still have to be plumbed in accordance with the U.P.C. and thus if Weld County adopts the I.P.C.,two different codes would be in effect in the county, one for schools and one for all other projects. • The health and safety of Weld County citizens could be jeopardized if adequate testing, licensing and inspection are not in effect, or if faulty alternative products are adopted. I have enclosed copies of the following: • The Examining Board of Plumbers - Colorado State Law, Rules and Regulations, Colorado Plumbing Code Amendments • Installation Cost Comparison under the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1997 International Plumbing Code • Engineering Comparison of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1997 International Plumbing Code (made by independent engineers) I urge you to study this material before you vote. Very truly yours, . /, >' - -_ Larry G. Frank Enclosures ENGINEERING COMPARISON OF THE 199'7 INTERNATIONAL• PLUMBING CODE AND THE 1997 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE CPC/UPC CompC.I an 42 l azy 7,1998 1. The IPC preface contains a disclaimer that relieves any liability to the IPC code writing bodies for compliance with the provisions of this code or for the completeness of the text. Any prudent individual would not normally adopt a document which its creators do not stand behind. 2. The UPC is self-contained and incorporates most of the documents that are needed to use or enforce this code and, therefore, is more user friendly. The 1PC is not self-contained, it re- fers to numerous other code documents and, therefore, these other documents must be adopted at the time of adoption of the IPC. This makes the IPC far more difficult to use for the engineer, the plumbing contractor, and the plumbing officials. 3. Being that the UPC is more self-contained, it can be used as a teaching document for the members of the plumbing community, i.e., the inspectors, the designers, and the plumbing contractors. Whereas the IPC does not contain all of this information, but relies on other engineering manuals or other documents and, therefore, it is awkward to utilize. 4. [PC Section 105.4 which permits "alternative engineered design" contradicts Section 105.2, Alternative materials, methods and equipment. Furthermore, the alternative engineered de- sign deletes all requirements for compliance with Code Sections 3 through 13. UPC Section 301.2, Alternate Materials and Methods, allows engineering substitutions without deleting the body of the code. 5. The IPC requires far less fixtures for various types of occupancies than the UPC. This is contrary to the "potty parity" movement which demands more fixtures for women's toilet rooms to avoid the long waiting lines. 6. The IPC does not contain a water heating section or gas piping section except that a gas section is included in the appendix. The UPC provides both sections within the body of the code. 7. The IPC is extremely lax and incomplete in its requirements for water pipe sizing. Its ex- tensive use of 3/8" branch piping is not consistent with accepted practices in the plumbing trade and will produce water distribution systems having significantly reduced and variable water flow rates at the fixtures. The problem is of particular concern in dwellings having well pumps as their source of water pressure or low initial water pressure. 8. The IPC is inconsistent in its requirements as to the degree of regulation that it provides. For example, in the water section it requires two water services for all hospitals, but in the sanitary drainage section only one sewage ejector is required in public buildings. This type of inconsistency exists throughout the IPC. 9. The IPC does not distinguish between new 1.6 gpf water closets and existing 3 5 gpf water closets in either water pipe sizing or drainage pipe sizing. The UPC recognizes both. The lower fixture unit values for water conserving fixtures in the UPC provide for reduced pipe sizes in many cases. rpC/UPC Canpazison 43 January 7.1998 10. The IPC requirements for back low protection are less than those in the UPC and provide less protection for the public against contamination of their potable water supply. 11. The [PC does not recognize the different use patterns for plumbing fixtures in different oc- cupancies except for the traditional "private" and "public" water closets. The UPC recog- nizes four (4) different use patterns and has appropriate fixture unit values for both water supply and drainage which allows the water and waste systems to be sized more correctly based on the usage. 12. The IPC horizontal branch drain pipe sizing is more restrictive than the UPC horizontal drain sizing. Therefore, the UPC horizontal drain can carry more DFUs which results in smaller pipe sizing with most UPC installations. 13. The IPC drainage stack sizing is far more liberal than the UPC in one respect. The IPC al- lows as many as 12 bathroom groups including water closets on a 3" drainage stack. How- ever, the UPC allows more DFUs on vertical stacks having three or less branch intervals than does the IPC which results in smaller UPC sized stacks for most installations. • 14. IPC Section 714 allows computerized drainage design which conflicts with IPC Section 105.4, Alternative engineered design, and IPC Section 105.2, Alternative materials, methods and equipment. The UPC requires that all engineered designs be in compliance with UPC Section 301.2, Alternate Materials and Methods. 15. The IPC requires more cleanouts in its drainage piping than does the UPC. Furthermore, these additional cleanouts are of limited value and if used, could contribute to unsanitary conditions within the building. 16. The IPC drainage and vent pipe sizing tables are more difficult to use than those in the UPC. 17. The UPC is more conservative than the IPC in its requirement of when to prevent frost clo- sure of vent terminals. However, the IPC is more conservative than the UPC by requiring 3" IPC minimum vent size rather than 2" UPC minimum to avoid frost closure. 18. The TPC permits sidewall venting, which is less positive than the rooftop venting required by the UPC. 19. The IPC allows the extensive use of mechanical vent devices (air admittance valves). These devices are not universally accepted in the plumbing industry and they are not approved in the UPC. 20. The IPC allows 1/2" and 3/4" vent pipe sizes in engineered vent systems. The 1JPC requires the traditional 1-1/4" minimum vent pipe size without the need for special engineering and approvals. BC/UPC Comport3oo 44 January 7,199S 21. The UPC does not recognize the single-pipe waste stack vent that the IPC allows. Further- more, the inherent restrictions on the configuration of the stack limit its practical use. 22. The IPC does not recognize the problem of suds pressure in drainage stacks serving suds- producing fixtures, whereas the UPC does to protect the consumer. 23. The IPC permits horizontal wet venting and also circuit venting. The writers have some concerns about the allowances permitted in 1PC Section 909. They have both participated in an IAPMO ad hoc committee which has written proposed UPC changes for the proper allowance for horizontal wet venting and circuit venting. These proposed code changes will be submitted at the next IAPMO conference and, when adopted, will be incorporated into the 2000 UPC. 24. The UPC requires more separation between well locations and potential sources of contami- nation than does the IPC, thereby providing a higher degree of public safety. 25. IPC Appendix C allows the use of semi-treated waste water for flushing water closets and urinals in all types of applications. The UPC restricts "reclaimed water" (Appendix J) only to commercial buildings and "gray water systems" (Appendix G) to residential units for un- derground irrigation only. Thus, the UPC provides a higher degree of public safety in the use of recycled water systems. 26. Where controlled flow roof drainage is used, the UPC requires fewer roof drains on roofs between 10,001 square foot area and 20,000 square foot area, but more roof drains on roofs over 30,000 square foot area. Subsequently, the IPC is more conservative than the UPC on small roofs. However, the UPC is more conservative on large roofs because the IPC pro- vides no code criteria for the required number of controlled flow roof drains for large buildings. 27. The 1PC requires more engineering input to design, install, and inspect plumbing systems that meet its requirements. The UPC permits engineered systems but employs a more pre- scriptive format that allows most plumbing systems to be designed, installed, and inspected without the need for special engineering and approvals. Subsequently, any supposed savings created through the use of the IPC will be more than offset by additional engineering cost required. Therefore, what the 1PC has done is increased engineering costs for lack of prac- tical code language. 28. The numerous vagaries and inconsistencies in the iPC leave it open to interpretation by the various members of the plumbing and legal professions. In conclusion, based on all of the items noted in this engineering comparison, it is the writers' professional opinions that the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code is a far superior and preferable plumbing code than the 1997 International Plumbing Code on technical, practical, economic, pub- lic health, and safety matters. Furthermore, the coordinated input from plumbing officials, plumbing engineers, plumbing contractors, and the manufacturers of plumbing materials and IPC/UPC Companion 45 January),1998 products is far more evident in the UPC than in the IPC. Therefore, plumbing code adopting agencies should be aware of the distinct differences between the IPC and the UPC when consider- ing plumbing code adoption. Edward Saltzbe�*, PE, C C E aer* pS ,Date: Date: 8 ao. qo State Licenses: State Licenses: Active Not Active Maryland Arizona Massachucns Connecticut California Nevada Iowa Colorado New Jersey Kansas Florida New Mexico Michigan Georgia Ohio Tennessee Illinois Oklahoma Texas Indiana Pennsylvania Washington Co • <fpsdci� \CHARD (I or N V+ t*�1 > .it. Z, a °` No. 12692 = ° 1't`=t A 4 ( g 4 �s 9es TEREo st, J}' F4. CI'�At11, ��t �e4%'ONAL EN> t 44timutmmm «r.saircpj [Engineers Stan,] J. Richard Wagner, PE, CIPE, is the principal engineer for the Environmental Engineering Company in Baltimore, Maryland. He has forty-three (43) years of experience in the design and construction of mechanical systems and is active on various plumbing code committees including Baltimore County, the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC), the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and the A.40 Safety Requirements for Plumbing. Edward Saltzberg, PE, CEM, CIPE, is a consulting engineer with over forty years of experience in the design and forensic review of plumbing, piping, HVAC, indoor air quality, and fire protec- tion systems for all types of structures and systems. He has physically worked at most facets of construction, taught plumbing and mechanical system design, has been very active in code writing and interpretation, and has written and spoken extensively on plumbing matters. Second Regular Session Fifty-ninth General Assembly LLS NO. 94-0292.01 ns HOUSE BILL 94- I o z 6 STATE OF COLORADO gr:`MS Affairs P labor BY REPRESENTATIVE Grampsas; also SENATOR Rizzuto. A BILL FOR AN ACT 101 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO INSTALL MEDICAL GAS 102 PIPING SYSTEMS. Bill Summary (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not necessarily reflect any amendments which may be subsequently adopted.) Provides that the installation of medical gas and vacuum systems in health care facilities is within the definition of "plumbing" . Makes plumbers who install such systems subject to the laws that regulate plumbing installations generally. 1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: 2 SECTION 1. 12-58-102 (5) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, 3 1991 Repl . Vol . , is amended to read: 4 12-58-102. Definitions. (5) (a) "Plumbing" includes the 5 following items located within the building or extending five 6 feet from the building foundation to the first joint, excluding 7 any service line extending from the first joint to the property 8 line: All potable water supply and distribution pipes and 9 piping, all plumbing fixtures and traps, all drainage and vent 10 pipes, and all building drains, including their respective 11 joints and connections, devices, receptacles, and appurtenances, 12 AND ALL MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS IN HEALTH CARE Capital Utters indicate mew material to be added to aisdng statute. Dashes through the words indicate deletions front exiting statute. 1 FACILITIES. "Plumbing" does not include: The installation, 2 extension, alteration, or maintenance, including the related 3 water piping and the indirect waste piping therefrom, of 4 domestic appliances equipped with backflow preventers, including 5 lawn sprinkling systems, residential ice makers, humidifiers, 6 electrostatic filter washers, water heating appliances, water 7 conditioning appliances not directly connected to the sanitary 8 sewer system, building heating appliances and systems, fire 9 protection systems, air conditioning installations, process and 10 industrial equipment and piping systems, or indirect drainage 11 systems not a part of a sanitary sewer system or the repair and 12 replacement of garbage disposal units and dishwashers directly 13 connected to the sanitary sewer system, including the necessary 14 replacement of all tail pipes and traps, or the repair, 15 maintenance, and replacement of sinks, faucets, drains, showers, 16 tubs, and toilets. 17 SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby 18 finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for 19 the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and 20 safety. 102E INSTALLATION COST COMPARISON UNDER THE 1997 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND THE 1997 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE BY J. RICHARD WAGNER, PE, CIPE EDWARD W. SALTZBERG, PE, CEM, CIPE ROBERT C. PAYNE MAY 15, 1998 DATE: May 15, 1998 TO: Code Enforcement Officials, Members of Plumbing Code Adoption Boards, and Interested Members of the Plumbing Community FROM: Edward Saltzberg,* PE, CEM, CIPE J. Richard Wagner,* PE, CIPE Robert Payne* RE: Uniform Plumbing Code/International Plumbing Code - Plumbing Cost Comparison for Various Types of Residential Installations There have been a number of claims over the last few months as to the supposed savings in using the minimum required plumbing installations with the International Plumbing Code over the Uniform Plumbing Code. The authors of this report, in order to either substantiate or refute the claims of rough plumbing cost variances, decided to independently evaluate three various plumbing installations. The following are the results of our investigation and our conclusions. CONCLUSIONS • ROUGH PLUMBING SYSTEM COST APPROXIMATE DIFFERENCE APPROXIMATE OF TOTAL DIFFERENCE _ COST OF FINISH PLUMBING UPC SYSTEM IPC SYSTEM UPC>IPC IPC>UPC DIFFERENCE PLUMBING SYSTEM COST TOWNHOUSE S 3,[83.47 S 3.371.57 S 111.90 -- 3.2% $2,975.00 1.7% SMALL RESIDENCE $ 3,190.74 $3,246.05 -- $55.31 1.7% $2,720.00 0.9% LARGE RESIDENCE $ 10,C85.81 S 9,720.92 $364.89 — 3.6% $6,847.50 2.2% 1. For breakdown of costs for the various installations, see individual schedules in this report. 2. Cost of finish plumbing for fixtures is shown on Page 5. As indicated by the summary above, there is not much difference in total cost between the rough plumbing installations under the two competing plumbing codes for most residential projects. Furthermore, any differences that do occur could be easily changed by local plumbing contractor bidding procedures. Also, the writers feel that, whereas there are some small cost differences, there are significant quality differences in the subject plumbing installations between the two competing systems. The writers feel that using air admittance valves, with their required wall boxes and wail grilles in finished walls, as opposed to installing vents through the roof, and *A brier bio on each writer is included at the end or this report. A complete Curriculum Vitae on each writer is included UPC/IPC Cost Comparison 2 May!5.11 reduced pipe sizing for water is not in the consumers' best interest and does not achie appreciable savings for the developer, the contractor, or the homeowner. The authors hope this independent cost comparison of three different residential installatit puts to rest any discussion regarding the supposed significant cost savings achieved through! use of one plumbing code over the other. In addition, even though there is little cost differet between the two code systems, the authors wish to emphasize that initial cost should never bet leading criteria for a plumbing system design. We believe the workability, the long-term} cycle costing of a plumbing system. as well as the health and safety of the public, should be. major deciding factors. Based on all of these criteria, we feel that the installation provide!! an. the Uniform Plumbing Code provides a better minimum system for the ultimate user and superior to that provided under the International Plumbing Code and still does not cost consumer much more. REPORT In order to establish the actual minimum rough plumbing costs for installations required by the Uniform Plumbing code and the International Plumbing code, the authors decided tot three typical type projects and bid the rough plumbing costs for each project. The auth therefore, took three types of typical residential construction which were representative of great variety of residential construction nationally. These three types of residential construct projects comprise the bulk of the residential market and the authors were interested in seeing! comparing the actual cost of the rough plumbing systems designed per the minimums of Uniform Plumbing Code and the International Plumbing Code. These three projects were ac projects the authors had encountered in their current practices. These projects did not rout any unique or abnormal construction features not normally encountered in common constructs As part of the rough plumbing cost comparison, the authors excluded the cost of the plum[ fixtures or shower mixing valves, fixture connections, the water service to the building. sewer lateral, the trenching, plumbing permits, etc., as all these items would be the same ur both code rough plumbing installations. Therefore, the authors used only the actual ro plumbing systems which theoretically would incorporate any difference in plumbing o created by the two different plumbing codes. Furthermore, sales tax was excluded, as this! varies considerably from state to state across the nation. Also, as part of the rough plum} cost, no amount was added for overhead and profit, as this varies considerably from contracts contractor. To obtain the approximate percentage difference of the total plumbing syst shown on Page 1, the approximate finish cost of the individual plumbing fixtures as show! Page 5 was multiplied by the specific quantity of fixtures in each project. This amount was! added to the rough plumbing cost to obtain the approximate total plumbing system cost. rough plumbing cost difference between the two code systems was divided by the approxit total plumbing system cost to determined the approximate percentage difference. The authors designed minimum plumbing systems as allowed and required by the 1997 Und Plumbing Code and the 1997 International Plumbing code. Edward Saltzberg designed the plumbing systems due to his knowledge of the UPC, and J. Richard Wagner designed the plumbing systems due to his knowledge of the BOCA/IPC codes. Robert Payne, for UPC/IPC Cost Comparison 3 May 15. 1998 plumbing contractor, prepared an actual plumbing takeoff of materials and labor in consultation with other plumbing contractors in order to obtain actual current labor factors. The results of this study are shown in the conclusion at the beginning of this report, and the breakdowns of the various rough plumbing systems and drawings for the various individual projects and piping systems are included later in this report. The authors wish to acknowledge that the following items were incorporated into the rough plumbing system pricing. 1. IPC PEX water piping - 3/8" piping increased to 1/2" piping because 3/8" PEX fittings cost double 1/2" fittings, plus extra fittings are required to reduce down in sizing. It is, therefore, cheaper to use 1/2" PEX pipe and fittings. 2. ABS fittings - Changed 1-1/4" pipe and fittings to 1-1/2" pipe and fittings because 1-1/4" fittings are double the cost of I-1/2" fittings and there is only a small selection of 1-1/4" fittings. Therefore, it is cheaper to use 1-1/2" ABS pipe and fittings. 3. Used sanitary tees in place of vent tees because they cost less. 4. Used 1/4 bends ',n place of vent ells because they cost less. 5. Increased size of IPC waste lines in some places to install cleanouts as required by the IPC. The three representative residential building types used in the plumbing cost comparison consist of: I. A two-story townhouse consisting of approximately 1,353 square feet, with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. The townhouse contains three water closets, four lavatories, two bathtub/showers. one kitchen sink with garbage disposer, one dishwasher, one refrigerator with icemaker, two hose bibbs, one forced air unit, one washing machine, one clothes dryer, one water heater, one fireplace, and one barbecue connection. The approximate cost of fixtures, trim and final installation is $2,975.00. The townhouse is shown on drawings identified with a T. 2. A small single-story residence consisting of approximately 1,593 square feet, excluding the garage, with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. The small residence contains two water closets, three lavatories. two bathtub/showers, one kitchen sink with garbage disposer, one dishwasher, one refrigerator with icemaker, two hose bibbs, one forced air unit, one washing machine, one clothes dryer, one water heater, one fireplace. and one barbecue connection. The approximate cost of fixtures, trim and final installation is $2,720.00. The small residence is shown on drawings identified with an S. 3. A large two-story residence consisting of approximately 5,400 square feet with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bath. The large residence contains six water closets, seven lavatories, one bathtub/shower, one whirlpool tub, four showers, one kitchen `�apNtwt+aL ASSOC, (909; 595-8449 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF va ti PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS PAX (909) 594-:3690 20001 Walnut Drive South. /'� E Mal: http;/www iapmc.org.com Walnut, California 91789-2825 A , V Q e3(0 FOUNDED 1926 f?v FreIfre MECH aM1e'l'� • PRESS RELEASE MIIMIN1111111•111 Walnut, CA • Wichita, KS • Houston, TX•Brussels, Belgium CONTACT: RUSS CHANEY Executive Director(909) 595-8445 Ext. 130 DATE: March 2, 1999 The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) announced that they have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in the publication of the year 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Under the agreement,the Uniform Fire Code 2000, the Uniform Plumbing Code 2000 and the Uniform Mechanical Code 2000 will be licensed to contain cross-references and code duplications that ensure consistency and ease of application of related provisions. A Code Correlation Committee has been authorized that will provide cross-representation of IAPMO at WFCA code deliberations. and of WFCA at IAPMO code deliberations. According to James Rankin... President of WFCA, 'We have worked with IAPMO before and we are glad to resume cooperative efforts. For decades, communities throughout the nation have relied on the Uniform Codes for sound construction and public safety. This agreement ensures that the many jurisdictions who have used and trusted the Uniform Codes may continue to adopt updated, correlated Uniform Codes. Western Fire Chiefs will continue to promulgate a salt, trustworthy fire colt through correlation agreements with established code bodies such as IAPMO. We are dedicated to fostering communication, mutual understanding and cooperation directed to continual code evolution and improvement. The year 2000 will be another in a tradition of excellence proven through nearly 30 years experience with the Uniform Fire Code" Denvert Boney, President of IAPMO says. 'We are extremely pleased to join together with the Western Fire Chiefs Association in publishing the Uniform Family of Codes. This Agreement will permit adopting jurisdictions to Willie 'time tested codes that will now be integrated to eliminate duplication and to add provisions for innovative technologies. We will continue to utilize a process whereby these life safety codes are developed and maintained by industry professionals who possess the necessary experience and expertise. We now look to the future in protecting the health and safety of our nation's citizens." The Agreement provides for consistency and correlation between the members of the continuing Uniform Code family for the future and for the cross representation of members between the two organizations. The Agreement also M provides that WFCA and LA O and also MCAA and PHCC-NA,two internationally respected and recogntzul trade organizations representing plumbing and mechanical contractors, will jointly support and endorse the year 2000 editions of the UPC, UMC, and UFC. The Uniform Fire Code has been published sine.? 1961. the Uniform Plumbing Code since 1945 and the Uniform Mechanical Code since 1967. AO* 'll'orhin.g in Conccrt mica yo.crn.n(nt and forSafe, _contrary P(ur. Ling STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES Roy Romer, Governor • THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS Colorado State Law, Rules and Regulations, Colorado Plumbing Code Amendments O� COl TCt IC) 8�NJ J EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS 1580 Logan Street, Suite 550 Denver, Colorado 80203-1941 (303)-894-2319 TITLE 12 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ARTICLE 58 Plumbers 12-58-101. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds that: (a) Improper plumbing can adversely affect the health of the public and that faulty plumbing is potentially lethal and can cause widespread disease and an epidemic of disastrous consequences; (b) To protect the health of the public, it is essential that plumbing be installed by persons who have proven their knowledge of the sciences of pneumatics and hydraulics and their skill in installing plumbing. (2) Consistent with its duty to safeguard the health of the people of this state, the general assembly hereby declares that individuals who plan, install, alter, extend, repair, and maintain plumbing systems should be individuals of proven skill. To provide standards of skill for those in the plumbing trade and to authoritatively establish what shall be good plumbing practice, the general assembly hereby provides for the licensing of plumbers and for the promulgation of a model plumbing code of standards by the examining board of plumbers, and this article is therefore declared to be essential to the public interest. 12-58-102. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the examining board of plumbers. (1.5) "Gas piping" means any arrangement of piping used to convey fuel gas, supplied by one meter, and each arrangement of gas piping serving a building, structure, or premises, whether individually metered or not. "Gas piping" or "gas piping system" does not include the installation of gas appliances where existing service connections are already installed, nor does such term include the installations, alterations, or maintenance of gas utilities owned by a public utility certified pursuant to article 5 of title 40, C.R.S., or a public utility owned or acquired by a city or town pursuant to article 32 of title 31, C.R.S. (2) "Journeyman plumber" means any person other than a master plumber, residential plumber, or plumber's apprentice who engages in or works at the actual installation, alteration, repair, and renovation of plumbing in accordance with the standards, rules, and regulations established by the board. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TAB 1 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TAB 2 - THE ICC TAB 3 - FOUNDATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE IPC AND THE IMC TAB 4 - ICC CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TAB 5 - THE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TAB 6 - SERVICES TAB 7 - EVALUATION SERVICES TAB 8 - JURISDICTIONS ADOPTING IPC, IMC AND REFERENCE LETTERS TAB 9 - COMPARISON TABLE OF 1997 UPC, 1994 UPC AND 1997 IPC TAB 10 - PUBLIC LAW 104 TAB 11 - PUBLIC LAW 100 TAB 12 - RESPONSE TO PUBLIC LAW 104 TAB 13 - ANSI A-40 PROCEDURE TAB 14 - ANSI COUNCILS APPEALS PANEL SUMMARY DECISION PPFA RECOMMENDED ANSI A-40 ACCREDITATION PLAN TAB 15 - RELATED ARTICLES AND A SAMPLE COST COMPARISON TAB 16 - POLICY STATEMENTS ENDORSING THE ICC TAB 17 - VIEWS AND COMMENTS OF IPC USERS TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATION FULL TEXT ANSI American National Standards Institute BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc CABO Council of American Building Officials CBT Computer Based Testing GSA General Services Administration IBC International Building Code ICBO International Conference of Building Officials ICC International Code Council IMC International Mechanical Code IPC International Plumbing Code IPSDC International Private Sewage Disposal Code NES National Evaluation Service, Inc. NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology PPFA Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. UMC Uniform Mechanical Code UPC Uniform Plumbing Code EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On behalf of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and the International Code Council (ICC), we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to present this information in support of the International Plumbing Code'(IPC) and the International Mechanical Code"(IMC)for adoption by the State. We have developed these materials for your review and use in your deliberations of the appropriate plumbing and mechanical code to adopt. TAB l contains a series of questions arid answers which have been posed to us by various interested parties. We trust that these materials will answer many of the questions about the ICC and its current codes. The effort to develop a single set of model building codes was inspired by a number of factors and forces, including the encouragement of design professional associations, construction industry needs, international pressures for the removal of unnecessary barriers to free trade, and an understanding that a single family of codes will help slow the rising cost of construction. The decision of the three model code organizations to form the ICC is intended to help address all of these issues. Additionally, the creation of the ICC has established a mechanism through which the major model code organizations can continuously promulgate, maintain and promote the single set of codes. The complete family of the ICC codes will be available in the year 2000, states would, nevertheless, be well advised to begin adoptions with the already published IPC and IMC. This will facilitate the ultimate adoption of a consistent and correlated set of regulations as a gradual and orderly process rather than simultaneously changing all of the codes at once. Only the codes published by the ICC will be correlated and maintained as compatible documents. While other documents are currently available for adoption, they may not be compatible or consistent with the ICC family of codes and only the IPC and IMC will be compatible with the International Building Code (IBC). The IBC will be the only building code available for adoption from the three model code groups in the year 2000. We feel that after you have considered the issues, you will agree that the State should adopt the IPC and IMC. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES Q1: What is the International Code Council and what is its mission and purpose? Al: The International Code Council was founded in December 1994 as the mechanism for the development of a single set of codes replacing those currently published by BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI. For the purpose, mission statement and additional information concerning the ICC, reference TAB 2. Q2: Does the international Plumbing Code (IPC) provide minimum regulations to protect the health and sanitation of occupants of buildings? A2: YES. Section 101 of the PC discusses the scope and intent of the code. Section 101.2 states that "That the provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing equipment within this jurisdiction." Further, Section 101.3 states that, "the purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of plumbing, equipment and systems." The origin of the IPC is primarily that of the 1990 BOCA National Plumbing Code and the 1991. Standard Plumbing Code, and the 1979 ICBO Plumbing Crda. Thus, the foundation of this document is clearly based on proven plumbing regulations which have been applied in many parts of the United States and abroad for decades. Reference TAB 3. Q3: Does the International Mechanical Code (IMC) provide minimum regulations to protect the health and sanitation of occupants of buildings? A3: YES. Section 101 of the IMC discusses the scope and intent of the code in a similar fashion to that of the PC directed toward mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically regulated therein. The origin of the IMC is that of the 1991 International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Uniform Mechanical Code, the 1990 BOCA National Mechanical Code, and the 1991 Standard Mechanical Code. These documents have also been adopted and applied across the United States and in other territories and countries for decades. Reference TAB 3. Q4: What are the underlying principles for the development of IPC and IMC? A4: The development concept is noted in the preface to each current ICC document on Page iii as follows: "Technical content of the latest plumbing/mechanical codes promulgated by BOCA, ICBBO and SBCCI was utilized as the basis for the development of this document. While there were a great many similarities among the three codes, careful consideration was given to identified differences. The development committee followed certain principles as guidance in the resolution of technical differences. The principles were based on the intent to establish provisions consistent with the scope of a plumbing/mechanical code that 1 adequately protects public health, safety and welfare; provisions that do not unnecessarily increase construction costs; provisions that do not restrict the use of new materials, products or methods of construction; and provisions that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials, products or methods of construction." For a comparison of the IPC to the UPC, reference TAB 9. For an article entitled "What's wrong with the International Mechanical Code? Nothing!". Reference TAB 3, pages 6 and 7. Q5: Is medical gas regulation included in the IPC? A5: YES. The [PC provides for the regulation of medical gas installations in Chapter 13 by a reference to NFPA 99C which has long been the most widely recognized and commonly available standard for the design and evaluation of these systems. Q6: What educational products are currently available to help with one's understanding and application of the International Mechanical Code and the International Plumbing Code? Also, what endeavors by ICC, and its member model code organizations, are taken to meet the demand of changing construction methods and inspection in the application of new mechanical and plumbing products? A6: Currently, two one-day training seminars and handbooks providing detailed explanations of the provisions of the IMC and IPC are available from the three model code organizations. These educational products provide thorough explanations of the IMC and IPC provisions using exhaustive narratives, "real-world" case studies and detailed graphics. To support the educational needs of the code regulator and designer on a more localized level, each model code organization has developed several supporting educational products and services. Concerning supporting products and services, the International Conference of Building officials has produced three educational seminars that focus on the specific inspection provisions of the IMC and IPC. Other educational products developed by ICBO that support the use of the IPC include a series of video training tapes and self-instructional workbooks. Using advanced graphics and imagery, each video training tape discusses the major provisions of the IPC in concise, clear presentations. Enhancing the material discussed in each video training tape is an abridged version of the respective code handbook currently available from each model code organization. Concerning document publications, ICBO offers two self-instructional workbooks designed to assist the reader in understanding the code provisions and their applications as noted in the IMC and IPC. These self-instructional workbooks contain many study sessions, each giving clear guidance in the application of the various provisions of the IMC and IPC, using study session objectives, enhanced graphics and quizzes. As educational needs arise for users of the IMC and IPC, the ICC is prepared to aggressively develop additional support educational products and services. The combined efforts and 2 experiences of the staff of the three model code organizations yield impressive supporting IMC and IPC educational products and services. It is this zeal that makes the supporting educational products and services for the IMC and IPC exceptional training resources for the code regulator and designer. Q7: The International Code Council is a young organization; established only in December 1994. What qualifications do its trainers and instructors possess that validate the information presented in the seminar? A7: The ICC depends primarily on the staff of the three model code organizations to develop and maintain educational products and services. Staff of the three organizations is comprised of several licenaed engineers and architects, code regulators and private consultants, individuals with several years of experience in the code regulatory arena and extensive knowledge of construction methods and products. ICBO currently has three instructors assigned to the delivery of its educational seminars based on the IPC. These individuals are: Mr. Brent Snyder C.B.O., Conference Service Manager, ICBO's Indianapolis, Indiana office,Mr. Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O., Building Official for the city of Canyon Lake, California, and Mr. Roger Davidson, C.B.O., former Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Code Administrator for the city of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Brent Snyder, C.B.O., is the Conference Service Manager for ICBO's office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Snyder's extensive background in the code regulatory and construction areas for more than 26 years, combined with his knowledge of field inspection and application of the various building codes, gives him an excellent basis for relating to the student's educational needs. Mr. Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O., is currently the building official for the city of Canyon Lake, California. Mr. Larsen has been a seminar instructor for ICBO since 1986. An active participant in the Conference's educational programs, Mr. Larsen is a certified building official with the Council of American Building Officials (CABO). He currently holds six ICBO certifications. As an instructor, he draws from a wealth of experience in the construction trades (as a plumber), in code enforcement, and administration to instruct numerous plan review and inspection seminars. Mr. Larsen has also assisted the Conference in the development of several seminars and a series of administrative programs. Mr. Roger Davidson, C.B.O., retired from the city of Dallas, Texas, where he was the Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Code Administrator, brings more than 28 years of code enforcement and construction-related experience to the excellent cadre of plumbing code instructors. During his career, he was responsible for developing and teaching several in-house training programs for the city of Dallas. He has also conducted several seminars on the mechanical and plumbing code 3 inspection. Besides holding certification as a certified building official with ICC, Mr. Davidson holds inspector certifications from ICBO as a plans examiner and a plumbing, mechanical, building and combination inspector. Seminar Evaluations for these individuals are always outstanding. Seminar participants consistently report feeling "rewarded" and satisfied that the seminar training goals and objectives were satisfied. Q8: As awareness for the importance of continuing education in the code regulatory and design community rises, what efforts by ICC and its member organizations are being taken to address the demand for seminars meeting minimum educational standards? A8: Seminars based on the IMC and IPC offered by ICBO are recognized for adherence to strict standards established by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This organization is the founder for the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) widely used today by several life-safety industries (construction, medical, fabrication, etc.). Q9: What educational standards and methods are employed for use in the development of the educational products and seminars for the IMC and IPC? A9: The development of worthy educational products and services is very important to ICBO and to the most important goal of any educational product or service is its application to "real life" situations. To achieve this goal, and to obtain a high level of success in retention and application of the IMC and 1PC provisions, ICBO employs the Knowledge, Skill and Ability (KSA's) information gathered in the development of its mechanical and plumbing code certification examinations to develop supporting educational products and services. KSA's are vital in the development of appropriate certification examination questions and answers. Without this information, certification examinations and educational products may lack application to "real life" inspection and construction methods. KSA's are derived from surveys of code enforcement personnel and practitioners active in the skill area of the exam area being developed. The information gathered from the survey is then reviewed for appropriateness by committees of code enforcement personnel who possess extensive experience in the application of the provisions and regulations outlined in the respective construction codes. Since industry products and methods of construction are constantly changing, these certification examination committees meet periodically to reevaluate the KSA's for application to the latest edition of the mechanical and plumbing codes. The data gathered from surveys, and the efforts of the certification examination committees, is important in validating the appropriateness of the information presented in the IMC and IPC supporting products and services. Q10: What is ICBO or the ICC doing to support plumbing inspector certification on the International Plumbing Code? 4 A10: Since January 1995, ICBO has provided Plumbing Inspector certification which is fully compatible with the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Q11: What are 1CBO and ICC doing to expand national recognition of Plumbing Inspector certification? All: The three Model Code Organizations (BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI) are working together to create nationally recognized certification standards - including Plumbing Inspector - which will serve to standardize professional credentials for code enforcement personnel throughout the United States. Q12: What are possible benefits of nationally-recognized certification to inspectors? Al2: Through pooling the full influence and resources of BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI into a standardized, national credential, code-enforcement professionals will finally have recognition by any agency throughout the U.S. Through possible additional recognition of this standardized national credential by federal agencies for federal agencies and federally-funded projects, it is likely that employment opportunities and other professional benefits for inspectors will be enhanced. Precedent for this type of credential can already be seen in the ICC Building Official Certification, the Joint Certification for Special Inspectors and Energy Conservation Inspector's Certification. Q13: What is ICBO and ICC doing to make it easier for inspectors to participate in its certification program? A13: The ICBO certification programs are available by either traditional paper/pencil media, or computer. ]:CBO's new Computer-Based Testing (CBT) service provides its members with a number of additional benefits not previously available-including telephone registration with as little as 3-days' advance notice, weekly testing, and immediate test scoring. Q14: Is there any inherent advantage to a model plumbing code being maintained under a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)? Is there currently a model plumbing code which is developed and maintained under such a procedure Q. a The ANSI A-40). What are the current procedures for the ANSI A-40 committee? A14: Any standard or model code offered for adoption by governmental jurisdictions should be maintained by a procedure which assures jurisdictions that its provisions are, and will remain, free of undue influence or control by parties with a vested interest in its requirements. Inasmuch as ANSI accreditation requires such features as mandating a balance of interests on standard;writing panels and requiring a written response to all negative ballots, the ANSI accreditation process offers one method by which such an assurance might be given. ICC procedures. which openly invite industry participation but are controlled by jurisdictional public safety officials with no personal or corporate vested interest in the code development process, offers an equally sound assurance of the objectivity of outcome. Indeed, many argue that a public-official-controlled-process offers both a less complex and more responsive 5 system. This is so because there is inherently less need for the time-consuming, intricate checks and balances which are necessary in industry-dominated systems. In 1993, the National Association of Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC), acting as secretariat, published the most recent ANSI A-40 Safety Standard for Plumbing Installations. Beginning in 1995 NAPHCC joined with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCA) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as co-secretariat in an effort to assume development and publication responsibilities for a plumbing code document based on the former IAPMO document known as the Uniform Plumbing Code and to transform that document into ANSI A-40 standard. To date, this co-secretariat group has been unable to satisfy the ANSI Executive Standards Council Appeals Panel of its ability to satisfy ANSI standards requirements in the development and publication of this document. The current procedures for the ANSI A-40 Committee are reproduced in TAB 13. The Summary Decision of the ANSI Executive Standards Council Appeals Panel on that issue may be found in TAB 14. One industry group's perspective on this issue may be found in the October 4, 1996 recommendation on procedures for the A-40 Committee Reaccreditation submitted by the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA)which may also be found in TAB 14. Q15: What services are available for IPC and IMC? A15: The services of ICC,which include training seminars, certification, plan review and technical consultation, are available across the United States through the model code organizations. ICBO, SBCCI and BOCA have fourteen offices which provide support services for the 1PC and IMC, including both the ICBO Evaluation Service and the National Service for evaluation of products. Reference TAB 6 and TAB 7. Q16: What other miscellaneous information is available regarding the International Codes? A16: For additional information reference TAB 15 for several related articles, and a sample cost comparison study showing the economic impact of the recognition of innovative technology by the IPC. Q17. Have any major construction industry-related professional or technical associations endorsed the ICC and its family of codes? A17. Yes. Please see Tab 16 for policy statements from the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Home Builders endorsing the ICC and its family of codes. Q18. We have heard that the ICC is reluctant to stand behind the IPC. Is this true? A18. This assertion is based on the disclaimer language included in the maintenance section of the preface to the IPC. In the section in question, the ICC cites the degree of care provided by its code development process but notes that it is responsible neither for compliance nor 6 noncompliance with the provisions of the code. That is, of course, the responsibility of the property owner. For a relatively small, non-profit organization such as the ICC or its constituent organizations to claim to assume total liability for all compliance and noncompliance with the IPC, such an assumption of liability might be a courageous but, finally, empty pledge. Given the levels of loss which we often see in construction liability cases, little real restitution could be had from ICC coffers before bankruptcy took over. Primary liability for product performance must lie where it always has, with the product manufacturers and distributors who stand to profit significantly from their products. Q19. What do current users of the International Plumbing Code say about the code? A19. Please see Tab 17 for views and comments of current IPC users (plumbing officials, plumbing engineers, building officials, homebuilders, architects, federal officials, etc.) 7 Aw Q � • • 1-• PS� � 7 ►�I A ^i EioW• UdI (s) =:1 PM" o 4011 L ck, 4,_i Eis I° owwW y Cy tei � V1 .C: F 61 • • Z ~ Ct - O •O Q. Li a? 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These different approaches can Aeronautical engineers tall us that the ally being reactive, disasters such as result in possible over-building by a the Great Chicago Fire and the San manufacturer so that a product can be bumblebee, theoretically, siould not be able to fly, and a number of observers Francisco earthquake forced the devek marketed under all the codes. A manu- of the United States code system tell us opment of regulations to protect both facturer may also be forced to build a that we can never develop a single property and human life. The dispersal different product for each area that is his of power created a variety of codes in governed by a different code. In most national voluntary model code for country. We know, however, that the this country. cases, these differences add unneces- bumblebee does fly, and we can make While the regional approach to code sary costs without improving the product the single code system fly. The stage for development had substantial benefits, or the public's safety. Congressman success has been set with the develop- some problems began to develop from George Brown (DCalif.), chairman of ment of the International Plumbing the lack of uniformity. In other countries, the House Committee on Science, CodeTM' (I.P.C.), the International Private the federal (or central) government is Space and Technology, was correct Sewage Disposal Code II.PS.D.C.) responsible for the development of when he said, "America has put up so and the International Mechanical codes, which creates national uniformi- many barriers to innovations, it is self- Code`'. ty. Although such a system does not destructing." generate the level of interest and volun- tary em effort that we have in our code sys- The of Globalization y tem, other countries have the advantage The founding fathers of our govern- of national uniformity and the benefit This self-destructive nature is hindering mental system feared a powerful central that it provides to the construction us not only within our borders, but out- government, so they vestec much of the industry. side them as well. The era of globaliza- tion is here: Rapid technological advances are causing production, mar- keting and financial systems at all levels to become increasingly linked. The inter- ICC Mission Statement national connection of the financial sys- tem is now so strong that what happens To promulgate a comprehensive and compatible regulatory system for the in one country can literally affect the built environment through consistent performance-based regulations that are whole world. effective, efficient and meet government, industry and public needs. The ISO 9000 standards are helping to facilitate global acceptance of manu- u 1 — CF • factured products and product approval Creation of ICC A major advantage of our private systems, allowing products to flow sector code development process is the across borders. I believe that within 10 To move forward with the concept of democratic nature in which changes are years, ISO approval will be needed to creating a single model code system for incorporated into our codes. The code do any international business. he nation, the International Code Coun- development process for the Internation- cil (ICC) was created. We have been What does this mean to BOCA, al Codes is very similar to the current asked, "Why the word International?' ICBO and SBCCI, and what is global- One reason is that we received requests systems of the three model code groups. ization forcing our business to do? For from other countries that we put a name one thing, we are going to have to on the new codes that would allow compete, head to head, in an interna- these countries to be part of the system tional marketplace. How well 13 country in the future. Use of the word Internation- Our current code system performs in this international arena is al opens the door for other countries to going to determine the living sondards use the codes. Additionally, International simply does not provide the of its citizens. appears in all three names of our model national uniformity essential code organizations. to allow our construction • The Role of Building Codes The International Code Council is on industry to become as corn- _ umbrella organization consisting of the petitive as possible. The codes have a large impact on three model code groups, the details construction. It is easy to see why our and activities of which have been docu- activities as code writers and enforcers mented in various magazines and are important to our nation's ability to newsletters. Accordingto the council's be competitive on an international basis One noteworthy difference, however, Our current code system simply does not bylaws, ICUs purposes include "mainte- occurs at the meetings of the ICC code Hance and publication of model statutes development committees. These commit- provide the national uniformity essential and standards in connection with the tee hearings include a code develop- to allow our construction industry to administration of buildinglaws and rese g- as competitive as possible. "performance ment committee,eehavry similaro to mth lia ulations" and of certain with which we have become familiar, services for the benefit of federal, state consisting of voting representatives from and local governments in connection each of the three groups. This committee with the administration of building laws will review all code change submittals Congressman "George Brown and regulations." The ICC Board of g9 and take actions of "approval as submii- (D-Calif.), chairman of the Directors consists of 12 members, four ted," "approval as modified" or "disap- House Committee on Science, from each model code organization. provai." At that point, there is an Space and Technology; was The International Code Council has opportunity for all voting members correct when he said, "Aimed- been very busy this past year. Initial assembled at the hearings to challenge efforts have resulted in the publication of the action of the code development ca has put up so many bard- the I.P.C. and I.P.S.D.C., which all three committee, and this action can be over- ers to innovations, it is model code groups voted unanimously turned by the assembly. This provision self-destructing." to support. The first edition of the Inter- for an "assembly action" is the main dif- national Mechanical Code is scheduled ference in the code development for publication in the first part of this process. Of course, anyone who still year. Additionally, the Council of Amen- disagrees with the action of the commit- I am convinced that we are going to can Building Officials (CABO) Board of tee or assembly will have the opportuni- have to create a public-private partner- Directors voted to transfer the mainte- ty to challenge that item, and the ship. By working in unison, we can nance of the CABO One and Two Porn- challenge will be placed on the agenda accomplish what neither is likely to ily Dwelling Code and the Model of the annual business meetings of the accomplish alone. We must produce a Energy Code to ICC. There has also model code groups. At that point, it will single, coordinated, voluntary set of been some initial work done on estab- not be possible to amend or modify the codes for the entire nation, and we must lishing a development schedule for an item; if an item needs amending or look toward industry and government to International Building Code, and meet- modifying, it will need to go back to the work as partners to help do the research ings have been held with fire officials to code development hearing. This process necessary to make the codes as reapon- determine the correct process allows an extra step and should improve sive as possible to the needs of the for the production of an International the attendance at the code development country. Fire Code. hearings. nni CF Development of a Single building code is not a good code and the Americans with Disabilities Act will National Code that we are not going to work with it? occur at the federal level. Consider the And will industry, who will also face issue of affordable housing. Nonuniform- The building code process will be far change, work with us? ity in this country has been a factor in more time consuming than the plumbing Our attitudes toward the "other" creating unnecessary costs. The Federal code, because it is much more complex. model code groups must also change. Manufactured Housing Low had to be Consider the provisions that establish We have spent years competing and passed because there was no uniformly light and ventilation in our dwellings. now we need to cooperate; our staffs in our system and, if a housing product The code requires that a window area have already begun working together. is to be marketed nationally, it cannot must be equal to or greater than 10 per- There is no question in my mind that we be done through the system that we • cent of the floor area, and that one half must move forward as quickly as possi- have created. of that window area must be openable. ble. Other countries already have One of the easiest things in the world This is an absolute. There are nooprovrovi- uniformiy and are now developing to do is to sit on the sideline and criti- n however, to account for the performance codes. European countries cize. What we need are committed incredible ble differences that occur as well as Australia, New Zealand, individuals who, instead of criticizing, between climates in Phoenix, Arizona, Japan, Canada and other countries are will get involved and make this work. and International Falls,, Minnesota. We ahead of us in this area. Performance all know that there are many differences codes encourage innovation, resulting in in north-and south-facing exposures, yet new courage, openmindedness and the codes require the same light and willingness to do what is necessary to ventilation. cooperate with the rest of the nation to As splintered regional groups, Another similar issue is that of heights come up with a document to serve this and areas. There are very elaborate country and take us into the twenty-first we have been ineffective at tables that spell out the maximum allow- centu the federal level. able area for a certain type of construe ry tion. The height of the building is also limited based on its type of construction Cooperation and and occupancy. This is a good theory; buildings with greater fire protection and Commitment Are you willing to change? Are you safety should be allowed to be larger. We have much work to do and we willing to commit to making the national But where did these limits come from? cannot do it as splintered groups. Issues system of voluntary model codes into a Was it someone's best guess or did such as risk assessment, research, public single, complete, integrated set of research prove the exact numbers? awareness and involvement, retrofitting, codes? We need you to work with the legislative updates, and better training new ICC documents, to make them the of code enforcement officials will need codes this country needs and to use to be addressed to deal with our many them in your jurisdiction. There is no question in my natural hazards. We will also be far It's time for a change, a time to be mind that we must move for- more effective in working with the Feder- bold, a time to consider new ideas, a al government in solving issues. time to prepare the United States for ward as quickly as possible. As splintered regional groups, we the challenges of the tweny-first century. Other countries already have have been ineffective at the federal Bumblebees can fly, and I believe that uniformity and are now level. On a number of occasions, we we can create a single national developing performance have met with various senators and rep- voluntary model code system for our resentatives and have asked them why country. • codes. they will not work with us. The answer is that they simply do not understand how to work with our three-headed system, Bob Fowler, PE., FAIA, C8O, is the After using certain provisions for and they do not have the time or energy building official for the City of Pasadena, years, we tend to believe that they ace to do so. California. A Fellow of the American absolutes. I know that the cevelopment I am convinced that the very survival Institute of Architects, Mr. Fowler is a of the International Building Code will of the voluntary model code system is at past chairman of both the ICBO and reveal some differences in the existing stake. If we don't change and produce ICC boards of directors and is a current codes. Will we be able to accept the much-needed national uniformity, we will member of the ICC: board. change, or will we claim tFat the new be discredited. More actions similar to Development of the joint Model Plumbing Code by Bob Fowler, P.E., FAIA, C.B.O. Director of Building Inspection City of Abilene Abilene,Texas Chairman of the Board International Conference of Building Officials and John LaTorra Building Official City of Redwood City Redwood City,California Chairman Joint Model Plumbing Code Hearing Committee INTRODUCTION discussion, it was agreed to begin work immediately on expand- The last five years have produced some of the most rapid ing the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code with the hanges any of us have ever experienced. Events such as the cre- expressed interest of making it the residential code for the nation. ation of the European Common Market and the North American This code will contain a complete set of provisions, including Free Trade Agreement have resulted in a new "global economy." plumbing, electrical and mechanical requirements. The code is How these changes affect those of us in the code enforcement intended to be applicable and usable for both site- and factory- field is of immediate concern. built residential structures. New committees were established by Our regional method of code development has been effective CABO and have begun working in this direction. and responsive to the country's needs. We have been able to address technical design issues such as high winds, snow loads, Plumbing Code Development seismic conditions and other localized situations by producing A more significant step was the establishment of a plan to start codes aimed at specific regions. Flowever,the new global econo- work on a jointly sponsored plumbing code. A plumbing code my has caused our regional code system to become outdated. As was appropriate for ICBO since the contractual agreement the construction industry expands its scope from national to inter- between ICBO and the International Association of Plumbing and national, we have begun to work within an expanded environ- Mechanical Officials was not renewed. The CABO Planning ment and must continue to move in this direction. Committee met again in February in Dallas, Texas, where the For several years, the three model code groups have worked three model code organizations made plans to create a draft of a together to produce the Council of American Building Officials' new joint plumbing code derived from the most current plumbing (CABO) CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code and Model codes of each organization: the ICBO Plumbing Code (1979), Energy Code and have further coordinated the model codes Building Officials and Code Administrators International's through CABO's Board for the Ccordination of the Model Codes. (BOCA) National Plumbing Code (1993), and Southern Building More recently, our latest code editions have been published in a Code Congress International's (SBCCI) Standard Plumbing Code common code format, a major advancement for those who must (1994). Each of these model plumbing codes consists of provi- use all three model codes. But this common code format is not sions that have been adopted and enforced by jurisdictions. the final solution. The common format makes us aware of the A task committee consisting of three volunteers and three staff differences and inconsistencies among our codes, and justifying members from each organization began work immediately to these differences is becoming increasingly difficult. In fact, these meet an aggressive timeframe established by the planning com- differences are considered by some to discredit the validity and mittee. The initial development was done without public input; accuracy of the codes and to unnecessarily add to the cost of the task committee's goal was simply to combine the features of construction. The American Institute of Architects (ALA) recog- each existing document into an integrated and usable single code nized these problems and called for national uniformity in codes which could be presented to the memberships at each groups' with its Resolution L-1, passed uranimously at AIA's annual con- annual fall meeting. ention in 1991.With these conditions identified, the question is, The code organizations agreed to produce the draft in common Nhat are we going to do about it? code format and include metrication, and the task committee The Council of American Building Officials Planning Commit- strove to include gender-neutral text, avoid permissive language, tee met in November 1993 to address these issues. After much provide a table format of allowable materials and reference stand- Reprinted from the July-August, 1994, issue of Building Standards with permission of the International Conference of Building Officials, copyright 621994. (1 n ards within the text, provide appropriate reference material and has only agreed to assist ICBO in the development of a plumbing :ext in the appendices, and address certain format issues. code for use by ICBO. At ICBO's Annual Conference in Indi- In the event of conflicting provisions, the task committee anapolis, Indiana, the code will be presented during the business adhered to the following principles: session scheduled for Thursday morning, September 15. At • Provisions shall adequately protect public health, safety and BOCA's Annual Conference in Dearborn, Michigan,the code will welfare be presented on Tuesday morning, September 20. • Provisions shall not tend to unnecessarily increase construe- Although there will be some technical disparities with other tion costs codes, users will be familiar with most of the provisions since the • Provisions shall not restrict the use of new materials, prod- majority of plumbing codes were developed or amended based ucts or methods of construction on technical studies done in the 1920s through 7940s. Much of that early work was sponsored by the United States Department • Provisions shall not give preferential treatment to types or of Commerce and the National Bureau of Standards (i.e., Report classes of materials, products or methods of construction BMS 66). In addition, all codes have a similar development • Provisions shall not obstruct the substantive uniformity of process that responds to new materials„ significant events and the code industry concerns in the same general timeframe, and many code In addition, the task committee did not attempt to address new changes have been promoted by industry. code issues. In addition to the common code format and metrication, two The task committee did a highly creditable job and published other differences will be noticed:the only specific water pipe siz- the first draft on May 16, 1994. This draft was made available to ing method is included in Appendix E and fuel piping will be interested parties who wished to comment on its contents. included in other model mechanical or gas codes. In general, however, provisions in the joint code will not lead to major new Public Hearing construction practices; they are based on provisions from the Two sessions of a public hearing were scheduled to receive time-tested and nationally recognized model plumbing codes of feedback from interested parties on the content of the first draft. ICBO, BOCA and SBCCI.The code considers methods of installa- The first hearing session was held in Fairfax, Virginia,June 20-21, tion that have been used regionally with proven safety records to 1994,and the second in Reno, Nevada,June 23-25, 1994. apply on a national basis. A special hearing committee was created to debate and estab- The new plumbing code is not a perfect document and will not lish recommendations for revisions to the first draft. The hearing satisfy everyone's concerns. As with all model codes, this docu- committee consisted of the following jurisdictional members of ment should be continually updated. If the final draft document is each of the model code organizations: accepted by the memberships, it will immediately be subject to John LaTorra—Chair(ICBC) an established code development process similar to the type to Carole McLemore, Building Official, City of LaMarque, which we are accustomed. The greater the participation, the bet- ter the code will be. Texas—Vice-Chair(SBCCI) Bob Croft, Combination Inspector, Town of Parker, Colorado Impact of This Effort (ICBO) If this effort proves to be successful and is accepted by the Robert Storchheim, Building Official, City of Irvine, California memberships of the model code organizations, it will most likely (ICBO) serve as the pattern for moving to national uniformity in our Robert Konyndyk, Chief, Plumbing Division, State of Michigan model code systems. If our organizations are able to cooperative- Department of Labor(BOCA) ly produce this model plumbing code, plans would then be made Jud Collins, Programs Supervisor, State of Oklahoma Depart- to move quickly toward a joint mechanical code using a similar ment of Health (BOCA) process. Ernest Lester, Plumbing/Mechanical/Building Inspector, Town The benefits to be derived from national uniformity in our code of Haymarket, Sterling, Virginia (BOCA) system are enormous. One set of regulations developed by the model code organizations would facilitate working relationships The two hearing sessions were facilitated by moderators Joe with the federal government. Groups such as the United States Bertoni and Glenn Erickson. Assigned to provide staff support Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Hous- were Had Ramanathan, staff engineer, ICBO; Ken Schoonover, ing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency vice-president, Code Development, BOCA; and Richard Beck, and Department of Energy could easily reference the joint model assistant manager, Code Development, SBCCI. codes. Schools of architecture and engineering could teach The hearing committee's task was to accept comments and the joint codes, educational material could be developed at make modifications to the draft document. Based on input, the less cost per student, and more funds could be put into research hearing committee voted on each specific revision to the first and development. draft. The public hearings were not intended to be equivalent to Joint codes could be the basis for professional architectural and our code development committee hearings, and the hearing com- engineering exams and credentials for building officials and mittee was not intended to be a code change committee. Howev- inspectors could be accepted nationwide, providing more profes- er, there were some similarities. Specific proposals were sional flexibility. Manufacturers could put more money into inno- submitted in writing and debate and committee voting was simi- vative products rather than trying to comply with multiple codes. lar to the code change process. Since the document is not yet a Our nation could work more effectively with our neighbors to the code and is not following established code development proce- north and south,as well as with the European Common Market. dures, staff will further revise the document to clarify and coordi- If we work together on the same set of codes, new concerns late the provisions, with concurrence from the hearing will be easier to handle. Current efforts to mitigate losses from committee. disasters such as earthquakes, floods and high winds could be Final Draft expanded through national cooperation. The bottom line is that The final draft document, scheduled to be available in early we must try to overlook minor difficulties and personal interests August, will be presented to the memberships of ICBO and BOCA to see the long-term benefits to our nation and to our system of for acceptance at each groups' annual meeting. Thus far, SBCCI voluntary code development. ■ nc What's Wrong with the Int ernational Mechanical Code? N othing! by Michael J. Fegles Inspection Services Manager City of Corvallis, Oregon Robert C. Guenther Chief Mechanical Officer City of Long Beach, California and • Robert N. Miner, P.E., C.B.O. Mechanical Field Inspection Supervisor Regional Building Department Colorado Springs, Colorado Members, International Mechanical Code Development Committee Michael J. Fegles is the inspection services manager for the these new features may complicate the acceptance process, but city of Corvallis, Oregon. Mr. Fegles has been involved in code they certainly should not sentence the code to failure. The gratifi- enforcement for the past eight years and has 15 years'experience cation has been in developing the document cooperatively with in the construction industry. Very active in the Oregon Mechani- the two other major code-writing memberships and finding cal Officials Association (OMOA), he has served as OMOA presi- enough common ground to enable us to draft a code that is func- dent and is currently a member cf the OMOA Executive Board. tional and effective and one that will work in all jurisdictions. Robert C. Guenther is the mechanical official for the City of If this is true, then why are several significant prohibitions and Long Beach, California, and was the vice-chair of the committee restrictions, so evident in the U.M.C., not contained in the new that developed the International Iviechanical Code' (IMC).Mr. code? The fact is that some of our past "pet" code concepts and Guenther has over 20 years'experience in mechanical code restrictions were not completely founded on good engineering enforcement, has served on several ICBO code development principles. Other portions contained "nice to have" bells and committees and teaches mechanical code classes throughout the whistles that were not found in the other model codes or stan- country. dards. A discussion on how the IMC was developed will help in Robert N.Miner, P.E., C.B.O., is the mechanical field inspec- understanding why some of these changes occurred. tion supervisor for the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department in Colorado Springs, Colorado.A 15-year employee of the THE PROCESS department,Mr.Miner is a professional engineer, a certified The original draft of the IMC was created by a group of six building official people. This group consisted of one jurisdictional member and and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating one staff member from each of the three model code organiza- and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE). tions: Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), ICBO, and the Southern Building Code Congress Inter- national (SBCCI). INTRODUCTION The International Mechanical Code is a totally satisfactory At the initial meetings, the six committee members reviewed code, no less polished than ICBO's current Uniform Mechanical the content and text of the three model mechanical codes and, by CodeTM (U.M.C.). Although that statement may prompt debate consensus, created a new draft text. Generally, where all three from the membership, it must be made clear that ICBO partici- model codes took the same position on an item, it was simply a pants in the development of the IMC are quite comfortable with matter of selecting the best and clearest wording. Where a con- the finished product. flict occurred within the model codes, the item was discussed and the resulting consensus was included in the draft text. Upon The development of the IMC has been an exhaustive and diffi- completion of this process, the text was submitted to the Interna- cult birthing process. It required participants to endure long days tional Code Council (ICC), the newly created governing body for and voluminous amounts of documentation and, as with any the International Codes. The text was published by ICC as the first birth, the experience has been both painful and gratifying. The draft of the proposed International Mechanical Code and was pain resulted from incorporating new procedures, a new format made available to the membership of each of the three model and new code criteria that was unfamiliar to everybody. Granted, code groups. 4 fl f; BUILDING STANDARDS/Mav-lune 1996 Once this task was completed, a public hearing was Furthermore,the data could not substantiate a greater risk of acci- announced and comments to the draft were requested. To review dents in below-grade installations of propane appliances when these comments, an expanded hearing committee was created compared to above-grade installations. This letter helped alleviate consisting of the original jurisdictional member plus two addi- much of the committee's apprehension regarding below-grade tional jurisdictional members from each of the three model code LP-gas installations. organizations. For ICBO, the three representatives were members Refrigeration Requirements of the ICBO Mechanical Code Development Committee and thus possessed a reasonable understanding of the U.M.C.'s history and There has been much discussion regarding the controversy philosophy. over the IMC refrigeration chapter. The updated refrigeration chapter that appears in the 1994 U.M.C:. and the refrigeration The newly formed code development committee's first public chapter from SBCCI's mechanical code, both of which were hearing was held in June 1995 in New Orleans, Louisiana. What based on ASHRAE Standard 15, were considered for the IMC. made this meeting unique was that not only were the previously Naturally, both contingents believed that its version was the bet- submitted comments reviewed and addressed, additional com- ter adaptation of the ASHRAE standard.The final consensus of the menu were accepted from the floor throughout the hearing. The committee was that both versions were flawed. The U.M.C. ver- committee met for 42 hours over a three-day period, a healthy sion added requirements not found in the standard that were con- agenda by any measure. Those of us from ICBO were truly sidered unnecessary by the other committee members.The SBCCI impressed by the knowledge and experience of the other mem- version, while more in keeping with the standard, was difficult to bers of the committee, and a sense of openness and a lack of comprehend on the first reading. The final draft incorporated parochialism made for a pleasant and productive session. changes that produced a technically sufficient chapter, true to the Because of the large number of revisions incorporated into the intent of ASHRAE Standard 15 and acceptable to all. The chap- draft and the committee's concerns that there were some loose ter's verbal content will be polished for future IMC editions. ends, the ICC Board of Directors decided to publish a second - draft of the IMC and solicit a second round of comments. The Unvented Heaters plan was to have this second draft and comments available The most controversial and time-consuming issue was the before the annual conferences of the three code groups. Hearings acceptance of unvented heaters in residential occupancies. Nei- would then be held at each a'the three conferences to consider ther BOCA's nor SBCCI's model codes prohibited unvented testimony on the comments from each group. The committee was heaters. The U.M.C.'s prohibition was based originally on the then to meet in Atlanta upon the conclusion of SBCCI's annual carbon monoxide threat and, more recently, the potential prob- meeting and take final actions on the second round of comments. lems with indoor air quality. The carbon monoxide concern has In a perfect world, nothing would have gone wrong with this been allayed by the successful use of oxygen-depletion sensors in drocess. The proposals would have all been "brilliant" and "well all heaters. thought out," the committee's actions insightful, and the first edi- The indoor air quality issue was an area of concern to all com- tion of the IMC would have been an "awesome" piece of work. mittee members. Industry was asked to present data to substanti- Unfortunately, the process was not totally perfect. A glitch ate assertions that the combustion products were well within safe occurred at the ICBO Annual Conference when the publication environmental limits. A special study was performed by the containing the second round of comments wasn't received by the American Gas Association's Research Division that determined membership until the morning of the hearing. Subsequently,there that all the key emissions from unventedi appliances were well was no time for members to review and digest the new com- below the national indoor air quality standard's acceptable safe ments, and those who were in attendance are not likely to forget exposure levels. To further allay the committee's concerns, spe- the prevailing aura of frustration and unhappiness. Thankfully, cific suggestions were adopted to prohibit unvented heaters as the this was the only complication associated with the development sole source of heating in dwellings and to restrict the input rating of the final draft;the other hearings were productive and our final of individual units to a maximum rating of 40,000 Btu/h (11.7 meeting reflected a singleness of mind. The revised second draft kW). Manufacturers provide further sizing restrictions in their is now the 1996 edition of the International Mechanical Code. installation instructions, which further limit the possibility of mis- application. THE DIFFERENCES CONCLUSION Just how does the IMC differ from the U.M.C.? Granted, the The new International Mechanical Code is a good code. It may IMC lacks that "comfort" level we have gained through years of not be perfect, but neither are any of the other published codes. U.M.C. use. But remember, users of BOCA and SBCCI codes are Model codes are working, living documents that continue to going through the same adjustment;the IMC is not a comfortable change and evolve with time, effort and knowledge. The Uniform code for them either. Mechanical Code has undergone continual change and refine- Some of the more substantive differences between the U.M.C. ment since its conception, and continues to be scrutinized and and IMC are discussed below. modified with each code development cycle. To expect the IMC, at this stage of development, to be head and shoulders above any LP-gas Appliances individual model code is unrealistic; however, with the combined The IMC does not prohibit the installation of liquefied petrole- efforts, expertise and energy of all three model code groups, this urn gas (LP-gas) appliances in basements or crawl spaces. For document can and will evolve into a national model code of years, the U.M.C. has been the only model code with this restric- which we can all be proud. The development of the IMC was a tion. Industry representatives have always asserted that LP-gas is necessary step in the direction of national code development and to more hazardous in basements or crawl spaces than in above- uniformity,and the process must be allowed to continue. grade installations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission No, Virginia, this is not a perfect world. But by supporting staff released a letter in April .995 that confirmed a study under- those whom we have elected to represent our membership, and taken in 1993 regarding fuel gas detectors. The data examined by supporting the vision our leaders have for a common, "coast- did not support the engineering hypothesis of an increased likeli- to-coast" code, we will play a critical role in the creation and hood of ignition of leaking fuel gas in a below-grade installation. future evolution of valuable code documents. ■ RLlll DING STANDARDS/Mav-lune 1996 f1 '7 5 1- z a 5 ah) Aidimmim. C? ( c)Or) ~ ate 4) CAA co mil A .••4 Jrrc we ... o ao c� �. IJ U •omi as © r/ ♦, F51 v 0 40 0t 8 iI O C Q� Ec=.1 C) "e) z� x c) mom y Ce cia 03 A •E411's a? smi rr■ � W o ` z � c, i W o ay c ; O — �� J The International Code Council Code Development Process by Raymond B. Bizal, P.E. Manager, Code Development International Conference of Building Officials Whittier,California Most of you are aware of the effort to consolidate the model one may suggest modifications to proposals prior to the commit- codes in the United States.The International Code Council (ICC) tee action, but only the committee may make motions to modify was formed in 1994 by the three model code organizations, proposed code changes. Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), Unlike at the ICBO code development hearing, participants the International Conference of Building Officials(ICBO),and the assembled at the ICC code hearing are given the opportunity to Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI),to devel- object to a committee's recommendation immediately following op a complete set of comprehensive and coordinated codes. the committee action on each item. If anyone in the assembly The International Code Council currently publishes the 1995 objects to a committee recommendation, a motion to override International Plumbing Code' (IPC), the 1995 International Pri- the recommendation may be made. This motion may be either vate Sewage Disposal Coder" and the 1996 International for Approval or Disapproval. Once seconded, the floor is open Mechanical Coder"(IMC).This article introduces the current ICC for debate on the code change, followed by an assembly vote of process for maintaining the provisions in these codes. While the eligible ICC voting members. If the assembly vote fails, the com- Model Energy Code (MEC) and the One and Two Family mittee's recommendation stands. If the assembly vote passes, the Dwelling Code(OTFDC) are now under the auspices of ICC, the result of the public hearing is the assembly action. An assembly MEC and OTFDC continue to follow the Council of American motion for Approval requires a two-thirds majority vote of the Building Officials code development process. assembly. Following consideration of each item, the results of the public: The Code Development Process hearing are published in a monograph. Objections to the results The ICC code development process follows an open mainte- of the public hearing may be expressed in the form of a challenge nance process under the control of the eligible voting member- submitted to the secretariat for processing. ship. Eligible voters in the ICC process are those public officials The rules for challenges vary from ICBO's rules. Because the who have voting rights through their membership in BOCA, ICC membership is currently comprised of the combined mem- ICBO or SBCCI. berships of BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI, consideration of challenges In general, the ICC code development process is similar to the is held at the annual meetings of each of those three organiza- ICBO code development process, in which anyone may submit a tions. Challenges may be submitted for Approval, Approval as proposed code change. Code change proposals should be sub- Modified by the Committee or Disapproval. Other revisions are mined to the ICC secretariat on the ICC code change submittal not allowed in the challenge process. form. Once received, the secretariat processes the proposals and Challenges are considered at each of the three annual meet- suggested revisions are published in a monograph. ings, and voting is conducted on written ballots. Unchallenged The suggested revisions monograph is used as an agenda for items are ratified by a vote on the ballot and debate is then heard the ICC code development committees at their public hearings on each challenged item, with a short period designated at the each spring. After each item is discussed, the code development end of debate for voting members to marlc their ballots. The bal- committee makes one of the following recommendations: lots are counted at the conclusion of the last annual meeting,and \pproval, Approval as Modified or Disapproval. Note that any- the combined results are available shortly thereafter. Reprinted from the July-August, 1996, issue of Building Standards with permission of the International Conference of Building Officials, copyright O 1996. n1 The Future of the Code Development Process As noted, there are differences between the ICC and ICBO code development processes. Some differences could be revised if ICC considers challenges at a single annual meeting. A single code change session is ant cipated in 1999, when BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI have scheduled a joint annual meeting. It has not been determined whether this will occur for ensuing annual meetings. As ICC grows and changes, so tco will its rules for code devel- opment. Becoming familiar with these rules will assist ICBO mem- bers in the transition to code development for the International Codes. For a copy of the comp ete ICC code development process, contact ICBO Technical Services at (310) 699-0541, extension 3284. ■ ..4,s D O i'4 raw"w`Ps3� ro " ' '"a Proposed changes submitted °`1.�".,r «-WE,' �t te, by any party e Processed by secretariat staff 1Mr';., '4 (number assigned and a analysis developed) Suggested revisions published M wl Y a a 'w"i ,i./.""w w Withdrawals Code development 4 (prior to action committees hold hearings: ,: at the:hearing) 1. Committee action 2 Assembly action(if any) I4.1 >r' r„- '.aa. ,e,s , ,tE i ;,- Report of the public �° ", `t� hearing published ' K ., Challenges by any part za- t*/ xz• ' "�. processed by secretariat staff % . - • '"� 'w :4 ��''' Unchallenged items ', ^„'"� �2 `fi e+ ` " ix ' `, 'A�`r ,+ a „R '. ,y;, �� ,a,„�a� ��,�"c Challenge agenda published it,�' '� M w,a ��: C , ,4,,-fb R'.i h' ,, 4 ffiM1� w,. r '- Code change cessions held at * a ;r Dis<rpprovals •' annual meetings of BOCA, bw �,o,` ICBO and SBCCI: ‘ , , 1. Consent on unchallenged items '2.4**) „ ,M , 2 Consideration of challenges ,,,,?v +" F . ;1 t M '. y-xF "r ,, .. .Y 0w -t- �' ')& d�4pA bt ` Items approved or approved as , a ��,fw `' a � modified published in supplement r �,�""S t iti „ '� -f'` or new edition of code ',': " ew �'r�' '�""i. 02 CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS at% for the INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CODES coDE COUNCIL 1.0 Introduction video tape may be required to provide the ICC with appropriate releases of responsibility and proof of insurance. 1.1 Purpose: The purpose of the.International Code Council (ICC) Code Development Process is to prescribe the Rules of Procedure 2.0 Code Development Cycle utilized in the continued development and maintenance of the International Codes(Codes). 2.1 Intent:The code development cycle shall consist of the complete consideration of code change proposals in accordance with the 1.2 Objectives: The ICC Code Development Process has the procedures herein specified, commencing with the deadline Ibr following objectives: submission of code change proposals(see Section 3.5)and ending with publication of final action on the code change proposals (see I. The timely evaluation and recognition of technological Section 7.7). developments pertaining to construction regulations. 2.2 New Editions: The ICC Board shall determine the schedule for 2. The open discussion of proposals by all parties desiring to publishing new editions of the Codes. Each new edition shall participate. incorporate the results of the code development activity since the last edition 3. The final determination of Code text by officials representing code enforcement and regulatory agencies. 2.3 Supplements: The results of the code development activity between editions shall be published as a supplement to the Codes. 1.3 Code Publication: The ICC Board of Directors (ICC Board) shall determine the title and the general purpose and scope of each 2.4 Emergency Procedure: In the event that the ICC Board Code published by the ICC. determines an emergency amendment to any Code or supplement thereto is warranted,the same may be adopted by the Board. Such 1.3.1 Code Correlation: The provisions of all Codes shall be action shall require an affirmative vole of at least nine members of consistent one with another so that conflicts between the Codes the Board. do not occur. Where a given subject matter or code text could appear in more than one Code,the ICC Board shall determine Changes resulting from an emergency procedure shall he effect nc which Code shall be the primary document, and therefore immediately, but shall be subject to a vote for ratification or which code development committee shall be responsible Ibr revocation on the next published agenda Ibr final action public review and maintenance of the code text.Duplication of content testimony and individual consideration(see Section 7.2). or text between Codes shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary for practical useability of the Codes,as determined in The model code groups memberships shall be notified, in writing, accordance with Section 4.4. of any emergency change to the Codes or supplements thereto adopted by the ICC Board_ All code revisions pursuant to these 1.4 Process Maintenance:The rcmiew and maintenance of the Code emergency procedures and the reasons for such corrective action Development Process and these Rules of Procedure shall he by the shall be published as soon as practicable after Board action. ICC Board. 3.0 Submittal of Code Change Proposals 1.5 Secretariat:The ICC Board shall appoint a Secretariat Ibr each of the Codes. All correspondence relating to code change proposals 3.1 Intent: Any interested person,persons or group may submit a and public comments shall be addressed to the Secretariat. code change proposal which will he duly considered when in conformance to these Rules of Procedure. 1.6 Video Taping: Individuals desiring to videotape any meeting, or portion thereof must receive approval to do so from the ICC 3.2 Withdrawal of Proposal: A code change proposal may be Secretariat. Such requests shall be submitted to the ICC President tvitmdrawn by the proponent(WI')at any time prior to Final Action in writing indicating the portion of the meeting to be video taped. Consideration of that proposal. A withdrawn code change proposal The location of the equipment and personnel shall be subject to the shall not be subject to a public hearing, motions, or Final Action approval of the ICC Secretariat. Equipment and the process used to Consideratiori. video tape shall in the judgement of the ICC Secretariat be conducted in a manner that is not disruptive to the meeting. The 3.3 Form and Content of Code Change Submittals: Each code ICC shall not be responsible fir equipment,personnel or any other change proposal shall be submitted separately and shall be complete provision necessary to accomplish the video taping. An unedited in itself. Each submittal shall contain the following information: copy of the video tape shall be forwarded to the ICC President 3 within 30 days of the meeting. Parties requesting permission to The International Code Council-Code Development Process for the International Codes/November 16, 1998 fate 1 3.3.1 Proponent: Each code change proposal shall include the which clearly shows why the current Code provisions are name, title, mailing address and telephone number of the inadequate or overly restrictive,specifies the shortcomings of proponent the current Code provisions and explains how such proposals will improve the Code. I. If a group, organization or committee submits a code change proposal,an individual with prime responsibility 3. Substantiation: The proponent shall substantiate tl shall be indicated. proposed code change based on technical information and substantiation. The burden of providing substantiating 2. If a proponent submits a code change on behalf of a material lies with the proponent of the code change proposal_ client, group, organization or committee, the name and mailing address of the client, group, organization or 4.Bibliography: The proponent shall submit a bibliography committee shall be indicated of any substantiating material submitted with code change proposal. The bibliography shall be published with the code 3.3.2 Code Reference:Each code change proposal shall relate change and the proponent shall make the substantiating to the applicable code section(s)in the latest edition of the Code materials available for review at the I3OCA, ICBO and and any supplement thereto. SRCCI offices and during the public hearing. I. If more than one section in the Code is affected by a code 5.Copyright Release:The proponent shall sign a copyright change proposal,appropriate proposals shall he included release reading: "I hereby grant the International Code for all such affected sections. Council the nonexclusive, royalty-free rights, including nonexclusive,royalty-face rights in copyright, in this proposal 2. If more than one Code is affected by a code change and I understand that I acquire no rights in any publication proposal,appropriate proposals shall he included Ihr all of the International Code Council in which this proposal in such affected Codes and appropriate cross referencing this or another similar analogous form is used. I hereby atleet shall be included in the supporting information. that I have the authority and I am empowered to grant this copyright release." 3.3.3 Text Presentation: The text proposal shall be presented in the specific wording desired with deletions shown struck out 3.4 Number: Twelve copies of each code change proposal and with a single line and additions shown underlined with a single twelve copies of all substantiating information shall he submitted line. Additional copies may he requested when determined necessary by the Secretariat. A copy of the code change proposal in electronic I. A charging statement shall indicate the referenced code form may be requested. section(s)and whether the proposal is intended to be an addition,a deletion or a revision to existing Code text. 3.5 Submittal Deadline: Each code change proposal shall be received at the office of the Secretariat by the close of business oil 2. Whenever practical,the existing wording of the text shall the first workday in November of the year preceding that in which be preserved with only such deletions and additions as the code change proposal is to he considered. The submitter of a necessary to aceomplism the desired change. proposed code change is responsible for the proper and timely receipt of all pertinent materials by the Secretariat. 3. Each proposal shall be in proper code format and terminology. 3.6 Referenced Standards: In order for a standard to he considered for reference or to continue to be referenced by the Codes,a standard 4. Each proposal shall be complete and specific in the text shall meet the following criteria: to eliminate unnecessary_ confusion or misinterpretation. 3.6.1 Code References: 5. The proposed text shal he in mandatory terms. I. 'the standard and the manner in which it is to be utilized 3.3.4 Supporting Information: Each code change proposal shall he specifically referenced in the Code text. shall include sufficient supporting information to indicate how the proposal is intended to a Elect the intent and application of 2. The need for the standard to he referenced shall be the Code. established. I.Purpose: 'Me proponent shall clearly state the purpose of 3.6.2 Standard Content: the proposed code change (e.g., clarify the Code; revise outdated material, substi'.ute new or revised material for I. A standard or portions of a standard intended to be current provisions of the Code,add new requirements to the enforced shall he written in mandatory language. Code;delete current requirements,etc.). 2 The standard shall be appropriate for the subject covered. 2.Reasons:The proponent shall justify changing the current Code provisions,stating v.hy the proposal is superior to the 4 3. All terms shall be defined when they deviate front cummt provisions of the Cede.Proposals which add or delete ordinarily accepted meaning or a dictionary definition. requirements shall he supported by a logical explanation The International Code Council-('ode Development Process film the International('odrs/Novem her 16, 1996 I'ag' 4. The scope or application of a standard shall be clearly times to make editorial and format changes to the Code text,or any described. approved changes,consistent with the intent,provisions and style of the Code. An editorial or format change is a text change that does 5. The standard shall not have the effect of requiring not affect the scope or application of the code requirements. proprietary materials. Editorial and format changes with reasons shall be submitted to the Secretariat and considered by the pertinent code committee for 6. The standard shall not prescribe a proprietary agency Crb advice and comment to the ICC President. quality control or testing. 4.5 Updating Standards: The subsequent updating of standards 7. The test standard shall describe,in detail,preparation of referenced by the Codes shall be accomplished administratively by the test sample,sample selection or both. the appropriate code development committee. A notice of the committee's intent to update standards referenced by the Codes shall 8. The test standard shall prescribe the reporting format for be printed for public review and comment in the report of the results the test results. The format shall identify the key of the public hearing(see Section 5.8). Parties desiring to comment performance criteria ibr the element(s)tested. on a referenced standard due for updating shall file their remarks with the Secretariat no later than the deadline date for receipt of 9. The measure of perlhnnanee for which the test is public comments(see Section 6.2). conducted shall be clearly defined in either the test standard or in Code text. 4.6 Preparation: All code change proposals in compliance with these procedures shall be prepared in a standard manner by the 10. The standard shall :aot state that its provisions shall Secretariat and be assigned separate, distinct and consecutive govern whenever the referenced standard is in conflict numbers. with the requirements of the referencing Code. 4.7 Publication: All code change proposals shall be published and I I. The preface to the standard shall announce that the made available at least 30 days prior to the public hearing on those standard is promulgated according to a consensus proposals and shall constitute the agenda for the public hearing. procedure. Code change proposals which have not been published shall not he considered. 3.6.3 Standard Promulgation: 5.0 Public Hearing I. The standard shall be readily available. 5.1 Intent: The intent of the public hearing is to permit interested 2. The standard shall be developed and maintained parties to present their views including'the cost and benefits on the through a consensus process such as ASTM or ANSI. code change proposals on the published agenda. The code development committee will consider such comments as may be 4.0 Processing of Proposals presented in the development of their action on the disposition of such proposals. At the conclusion of the code development 4.1 Intent: The processing of code change proposals is intended to conmmitte:deliberations,the committee action on each code elm nge insure that each proposal complies with these Rules of Procedure proposal shall he placed before the hearing assembly Crb and that the resulting draft of We proposal accurately reflects the consideration in accordance with Section 5.7. proponent's intent. 5.2 Committee: The Code Development Committees shall be 4.2 Review:Upon receipt in die Se retariat's office,the code change appointed by the ICC Board. The committee may consist of multiple proposals will be checked for compliance with these Rules of interest representation including academic, research and design Procedure as to division, separation, number of copies, thnn, communities.A minimum of fifty percent(SO%)plus one(I)of the language, terminology, supporting statements and substantiating appointees are regulators. data. 5.2.1 Chairman/Moderator: The Chairman and Vice- 4.3 Incomplete Proposals: When a code change proposal is Chairman shall be elected by the Committee from the appointed submitted with incorrect format or without the required infornmtion, members of the committee. The ICC Board shall appoint one the secretariat shall notify the proponent of the specific deficiencies or more Moderators who shall act as presiding officer for the and the proposal shall he held until the deficiencies are corrected, public hearing. The Moderator shall be a non-voting member with a final date set for receipt of a corrected submittal. If the of the code development committee. Secretariat receives the corrected proposal after the final date, the proposal shall be held over until the next code development cycle. 5.2.2 Conflict of Interest: A committee member shall Where there are otherwise no deficiencies addressed by this section, withdraw from and take no part in those matters with which the a proposal that incorporates a new referenced standard shall be committee member has a financial, business or property processed with an analysis of a referenced standard's compliance interest. The committee member shall not participate in any with the criteria set forth in Section 3.6. committee discussion on the matter or any committee v5 ote. Violatbum thereof shall result in the immediate removal of the 4.4 Editorial: The ICC President shall have the authority at all committee member from the committee. The International Code Conrail-Code Development Process for 11ae International Codes/November 16, 1998 Page 3 5.2.3 Representation of Interest: Committee members shall proposal, those opposed thereto, if any, shall have the not represent themselves as oil cial or unofficial representatives opportunity to present their views. of the ICC except at regularly convened meetings of the committee. 3 Rebuttal. Proponents shall then have the opportunity to rebut points raised by the opponents. 5.3 Date and Location: The date and location of each public hearing shall be announced not less than 60 days prior to the date of 4. Re-rebuttal Opponents shall then have the opportunity the public hearing, to respond to the proponent's rebuttal. 5.4 General Procedures: The Robert's Rules ofOrder shall be the 5.5.2 Modifications: Modifications to proposals may he formal procedure for the conduct of the public hearing except as a suggested from the floor by any person participating in the specific provision of these Rules of Procedure may otherwise dictate. public hearing. The person proposing the modification is A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the deemed to be the proponent of the modification. committee. I. Written Copies. Modifications ofered from the floor 5.4.1 Open Meetings: Public hearings of the Code shall be in writing. The modification proponent shall Development Committees are open meetings. Any interested provide a minimum of twelve (12) copies to the Iison may attend and participate in the Floor Discussion and Moderator. Assembly Consideration portions of the hearing. Only eligible voters (see Section 5.7.4) are permitted to vote. Only Code 2. Testimony. When a modification is offered from the Development Committee members may participate in the floor and accepted by the Moderator, a specific floor Committee Action portion of the hearings(see Section 5.6). discussion on that modification is to confluence in accordance with the procedures listed in Section 5 5.I 5.4.2 Agenda Order: The Secretariat shall publish an agenda for each public hearing, placing individual code change 5.6 Committee Action:Following the floor discussion of each code proposals in a logical order to facilitate the hearing. The change proposal, one of the following motions shall be made and proponents or opponents of any proposal may move to revise seconded by members of the committee. the agenda order as the first order of business at the public hearing,or at any time during the hearing except svhi lc another I. approve the code change proposal as submitted(AS),or proposal is being discussed. Preference shall be given to grouping like subjects together,and for moving items back to 2. approve the code change proposal as modified with specific a later position on the agenda as opposed to moving items modifications(AM),or forward to an earlier position. A motion to revise the agenda order is subject to a 2/3 vote of those present and voting. 3. disapprove the code change proposal (D). 5.4.3 Reconsideration: That shall he no reconsideration of a Discussion on this motion shall be lintited to Code Development proposed code change alter it has been voted on by the Committee members. If a committee member raises a matter of issue committee in accordance with Section 5.6; or, in the ease of which has not been proposed or discussed during the floor assembly consideration,there shall be no reconsideration of a discussion, the Moderator shall suspend the committee discussion proposed code change after it has been voted on by the and shall reopen the floor discussion for comments on the specific assembly in accordance with Section 5.7. matter or issue. Upon receipt of all comments from the floor, the Moderator shall resume committee discussion. 5.4.4 Limitations on Debate: The Moderator shall have the authority to establish rules and time limitations on debate in the The Code Development Committee shall vote on each motion with interest of time and fairness'.o all hearing participants. the majority dictating the committee's action. Each committee vote shall be supported by a reason. 5.4.5 Points of Order: Any person participating in the public hearing may challenge a procedural ruling of the Moderator. A The Code Development Committee shall maintain a record of its majority vote of the eligible voters as detemiined in Section proceedings including the action on each code change proposal. 5.7.4 shall determine the decision. 5.7 Assembly Consideration: At the conclusion of the committee's 5.5 Floor Discussion: The Moderator shall place each code change action on a code change proposal and before the next code change proposal before the hearing far discussion by identifying the proposal is called to the floor, the Moderator shall ask for a motion proposal and by regulating discussion as follows: from the public hearing attendees who may object to the committee's action. If a motion in accordance with Section 5.7.1 is not brought 5.5.1 Discussion Order: tbrward on the committee's action,the results of the public hearing shall be established by the committee's action. If a motion in I. Proponents. The Moderator shall begin by asking the accordance with Section 5.7.I is brought forward and is sustained proponent and then ofncrs in support of the proposal for in accordance with Section 5.7.3, both the committee's action an,' their comments. 6 the assemblies' action shall be reported as the results of the pub hearing. 2. Opponents. After discussion by those in support of a The International Code('on twit-Code Development Process fin.the International Codes/Navennber 16, 1998 1'ag:' 4 5.7.1 Floor Motion:Any attend may raise an objection to the name,title,mailing address and telephone number of the public committee's action in which ease the attendee will be able to comment. If a group, organization or committee submits a make a motion to: public comment,an individual with prime responsibility shall be indicated. If a public comment is submitted on behalf of a I. approve the code change proposal as submitted(ASP), client,group,organization or committee,the name and mailing or address of the client,group,organization or committee shall be indicated. 2. disapprove the code change proposal(DF). 6.3.2 Code Reference:Each public comment shall include the 5.7.2 Discussion: On receipt of a second to the floor motion, name of the Code to which the public comment is directed,the the Moderator shall place the motion before the hearing for code change proposal number and the results of the public discussion in accordance with Section 5.5.1. hearing on the code change proposal to which the public comment is directed. 5.7.3 Assembly Action: The assembly action shall be in accordance with the following majorities based on the number 6.3.3 Desired Final Action:The public comment shall indicate of votes cast by eligible voters(see Section 5.7.4). the desired final action as one of the following: Committee Desired Assembly Action I. approve the code change proposal (AS),or Action ASF DF 2. approve the code change proposal as modified(AM)by AS -- Majority the Code Development Committee(see Section 5.6.2), or AM 2/3 Majority D 2/3 3. disapprove the code change proposal (D). 6.3.4 Supporting Information: The public comment shall 5.7.4 Eligible Voters: Only Active Members of BOCA,Class include a statement containing a reason and justification for the A voting representatives of !LBO and Active Member desired final action on the code change proposal. A representatives of SBCCI shall be permitted to vote on any bibliography of any substantiating material submitted with a motion.Only one vote is authorized per eligible attendee. Code public comment shall be published with the public comment. Development Committee members shall be eligible to vote on floor motions. 6.4 Review: The Secretariat shall be responsible for reviewing all submitted Public Comments from an editorial and technical 5.8 Report of the Public Hearing:The results of the public hearing viewpoint similar to the review of code change proposals (see shall be published and made available not less than 60 days prior to Section 4.2). Final Action Consideration except as approved by the ICC Board. 6.4.1 Incomplete Public Comment: When a public comment 6.0 Public Comments is submitted with incorrect format or without the required information, the public comment shall not be processed. The 6.1 Intent: The purpose of the public continent process is twofold. Secretariat shall notify the public commenter of the specific First, it expedites the Final Action Consideration in that only the deficiencies and the public conunent shall he held until the results of the public hearing on which there is assembly action or on deficiencies are corrected, or the public comment shall be which there is public comment are discussed. returned to the public commenter with instructions to correct the deficiencies with a final date set for receipt of the corrected Second,the public comment process gives attendees an opportunity public comment. to consider specific objections to the results of the public hearing and more thoughtfully prepare for the discussion for Final Action 6.4.2 Duplications: On receipt of duplicate or parallel Public Consideration. Comments, the Secretariat may consolidate such Public Comments for Final Action Consideration. Each public 6.2 Deadline: The deadline for receipt of a public comment to the commenter shall he notified of this action when it occurs. results of the public hearing shall be announced at the public hearing but shall not be less than 30 days from the availability of the report 6.4.3 Deadline: Public Comments received by the Secretariat of the results of the public hearing(see Section 5.S). after the deadline set for receipt shall not be published and shall not he considered as part of the Final Action Consideration. 6.3 Form and Content of Public Comments: Any interested person,persons or group may submit a public comment to the results 6.5 Publication: The list of public[caring results on code change of the public hearing which will I:me considered when in conformance proposals that have not been public commented and the code change to these requirements. Each public comment to a code change proposals with public commented public hearing results shall proposal shall be submitted separately and shall be complete in constitute the final action agenda. The final action agenda shall be itself Each public comment shall contain the following intonation. 7 published:aid mode available at least 30 days prior to Final Action Consideration. 6.3.1 Public comment:Each public comment shall include the The International Code Comical-Code Development Process fin.the International C'odes.Wovem her It, 1998 Page 5 7.0 Final Action Consideration to vole on the final action consent vote and the final action ballot: 7.1 Intent:The purpose of Final Action Consideration is to make a 7.5.1 BOCA: Active Members of 13OCA in attendance al the final determination of all code change proposals which have been BOCA annual meeting shall have one vole per eligible considered in a code development cycle by a vote cast by eligible attendee. voters(see Section 7.5). 7.5.2 1CBO: Class A voting representatives of ICBO in 7.2 Agenda: The agenda lhr the final action consent vote shall be attendance at the ICBO annual meeting shall have one vote per comprised of the results of the public hearing which have neither an eligible attendee. assembly action or public comment.The agenda for public testimony and individual consideration shall be comprised of the results of the 7.5.3 SBCCI: Active Member representatives of SBCCI in public hearing which have an assembly action or public comment attendance at the SBCCI annual meeting shall have one vote. (see Sections 5.7 and 6.0). per eligible attendee. 7.3 Procedure: The Robert's Rides of Order shall be the formal 7.6 Final Action: The final action on all code change proposals procedure for the conduct of the Final Action Consideration except having an assembly action or public comment shall he the majorities as these Rules of Procedure may otherwise dictate. in the following table hosed on the aggregate count of all ballots received in accordance with the following majorities: 7.3.1 Final Action Consent Vote: All public hearing results which do not have assembly action in accordance with Section FINAL ACTION REQUIRED MAJORITIES 5.7 or a public comment in accordance with Section 6.0 shall AS 2/3 be placed before the assembly with a single motion for final _ action in accordance with tfc results of the public hearing. AM 2/3 When the motion has been seconded, the vote shall be taken D MAJORITY with no testimony being allowed. A majority of votes cast by — eligible voters (see Section 7.5)shall decide the motion. 7.6.1 Failure to Achieve Majority Vote: In the event that a code 7.3.2 Public Comments and Assembly Actions: Upon change proposal does not receive any of the required majorities for completion of the final act.on consent vote, all proposed final action in 7.6, final action on the code change proposal in changes which have an assembly action or public comment question shall be disapproval. shall be placed before the assembly with a motion to ballot vote each item individually with discussion on each item 7.7 Publication:The final action on all proposed code changes shut' individually. When the notion has been seconded, individual he published as soon as practicable after the determination of lin consideration al:each proposed change having an assembly action. The exact wording of any resulting text modifications shall action or public comment shall commence. be made available to any interested part y. 7.3.3 Discussion: The discussion of results of the public 8.0 Appeals hearing having an assembly action and/or public comment shall he in accordance with the following procedures by identifying 8.1 Right to Appeal: Any person shall have the right to appeal a each item and by regulating discussion as follows: substantive or procedural action or inaction in accordance with the policy of the ICC Board. I. Proponents. The Moderator shall begin by asking for those in support of a desired final action of AS if AS is a committee Appeals shall be based on substantive or procedural criteria,or both, action,assembly action or is desired by a public comment. and include a statement as to why the ICC action should he 2. Opponents. After discussion by those in support of a final modified. The ICC will not render decisions on the relative merits action of AS, those opposed there to, if any, shall have the of technical matters, hut will consider whether due process was opportunity to present their'views. afforded technical concerns_ 3. Rebuttal Proponents shall then have the opportunity to rebut points raised by the opponent. 4. Re-rebuttal: Opponents sl all then have the opportunity to respond to the proponent's rebuttal. 5. 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Perrone, C.B.O. 900 Montclair Road Director/Department of Building and Housing Birmingham, AL, 35213-1206 Borough of West Chester (205) 599-9777; FAX: (205) 599-9893 401 East Gay Street e-mail: btangye@sbcci.org West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 696-1773 FAX: (610) 436-0009 Richard P. Kuchnicki e-mail: mperrone@westchester.com Executive Vice President International Code Council First Vice Chairman 5203 Leesburg Pike- #708 Dan Nickle, C.B.O. Falls Church, VA 22041 Codes Administrator (703) 931-4533; FAX (703) 379-1546 City of Lakewood e-mail: kuchnicki@inticode.org 445 S. Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226 DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (303) 987-7554 FAX: (303) 987-7979 Rodney A. Blanc, C.B.O. Second Vice-Chairman Director of Building& Zoning Larry Bell City of Rolling Meadows Building Director 3600 Kirchoff Road City of Starkville Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 101 Lampkin Street (847) 506-6030; FAX: (847) 394-8710 Starkville,MS 39759 (601) 323-8012 FAX: (601) 324-4015 Nick D'Andrea, C.B.O. Manager of Commercial Development Services CORPORATE OFFICERS City of Tampa 1400 North Boulevard President Tampa, FL 33607-5608 Jon S. Traw, P.E. (813) 259-1768; FAX (813) 259-1712 President e-mail: HS2Y@ci.tampa.fl.us International Conference of Building Officials mailing address: 5360 Workman Mill Road 3312 West Paris Street Whittier, CA 90601-2298 Tampa,FL 33614 (562) 699-0541 ext 3228; FAX: (562) 699-8031 e-mail: traw@icbo.org William L. Duck,Jr., C.B.O. Chief, Inspections/Code Enforcement Div. Vice President/Treasurer City of Columbus Paul K. Heilstedt, P.E. 110- 10th Street (Zip 31901-2736) Chief Executive Officer P. O. Box 1340 Building Officials and Code Administrators Columbus, GA 31902-1340 International, Inc. (706) 653-4126; FAX: (706) 653-4123 4051 West Flossmoor Rd. Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300 ext. 203;FAX: (708) 7994981 e-mail heilsted@bocai.org Page 1 of 31 Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O. Director of Community Development Services COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD Berryman&Henigar 11590 West Bernardo Court, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92127-1624 BUDGET COMMITTEE ;619) 451-6100;FAX(619) 451-2846 z-mail: larsen@bhiinc.com Paul Myers, C.B.O. -BOCA Asst. Dir.,Dept. Of Buildings&Inspection.s Paul E. Myers, C.B.O. City of Cincinnati Assistant Director 801 Plum Street-Room 336 Department of Buildings &Inspections Cincinnati, OH 45202 amity of Cincinnati (513) 352-6217; FAX: (513) 352-1598 301 Plum Street, Room 338 e-mail:paul.myers@cinbldgs.rcc.org Cincinnati, OH 45202 513) 352-6217;FAX: (513) 352-1.598 Ronald Nienaber, C.B.O. -ICBO -mail: paul.myers@cinbldgs.rcc.,org Director of Inspections 9401 Fernbrook Lane North Eton Nienaber, C.B.O. Maple Grove,Minnesota 55369 Director of Inspections Tel. (612) 494-6061; FAX: (612) 494-6425) )401 Fernbrook Lane North rnienaber@ci.maple-grove.mn.us Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369 tel. (612) 494-6061; fax (612) 494-6425) Nick D'Andrea, C.B.O. -SBCCI -nienaber@ci.maple-grove.mn.us Manager of Commercial Development Services City of Tampa Alan Olson, C.B.O. 1400 North Boulevard Assistant Development Services Director Tampa, FL 33607-5608 ity of Phoenix (813) 259-1768 FAX: (813) 259-1712 100 West Washington Street e-mail: HS2Y@ci.tampa.fl.us ?hoenix, AZ 85003 mailing address: 602) 262-6901; FAX: (602) 495-0904 3312 West Paris Street Tampa,FL 33614 immy Pollard, C.B.O. 3uilding Official Staff Liaison: City of Opelika 700 Fox Trail Richard P. Kuchnicki Dpelika, AL 36803 Executive Vice President 334) 705-5420; FAX: (334) 705-5452 International Code Council,Inc. 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708 Emory R.Rodgers Falls Church,VA 22041 Director, Inspection Services Division (703) 931-4533; fax: (703) 379-1546 Arlington County e-mail: kuchnicki@inticode.org 1100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 804 Arlington, VA 22201 703) 358-3839; FAX: (703) 228-7046 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Paul Myers, C.B.O. -BOCA Asst. Dir.,Dept. Of Buildings&Inspections City of Cincinnati 801 Plum Street-Room 336 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 352-6217;FAX: (513) 352-1598 e-mail: paul.myers@cinbldgs.rcc.org Page 2 of 31 Paul Heilstedt, P.E.-BOCA Chief Executive Officer ICC COMMITTEES . BOCA International, Inc. 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795 BOARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE (708) 799-2300, ext. 203;FAX: (708) 799-4981 MODEL CODES e-mail: heilsted@bocai.org William Dupler- BOCA Alan Olson ,RA, C.B.O. -ICBO Building Official Asst. Development Services Director County of Chesterfield City of Phoenix Department of Building Inspection 200 West Washington Street, Third Floor P.O. Box 40/9901 Lori Road Phoenix, AZ 85003 Chesterfield, VA 23832 (602) 262-6901; FAX: (602) 495-0904 (804) 748-1611; FAX: (804) 751-4713 e-mail: aolson@ci.phoenix.az.us e-mail: duplerb@co.chesterfield.va.us Jon S. Traw-ICBO David Wismer, PE, C.B.O. -BOCA President Director of Planning and Code Development International Conference of Building Officials Department of Licenses&Inspections 5360 Workman Mill Road City of Philadelphia Whittier, CA 90601 Suite 1180, Municipal Services Building (562) 699-0541 (1-800-423-6587), ext 3228; FAX: (562) 1401 J. F. Kennedy Blvd. 699-8031 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1687 e-mail: traw@icbo.org (215) 686-2549; FAX: (215) 686-1443 e-mail: dave.wismer@phila.gov William J. Tangye, PE-SBCCI ICC Secretary Tom Thompson - ICBO SBCCI Chief Executive Officer Building Official Southern Building Code Congress International ,Inc. City of Broomfield 900 Montclair Road One Des Combes Drive Birmingham,AL, 35213-1206 Broomfield, CO 80038-1415 (205) 599-9777;FAX: (205) 599-9893 (303) 438-6374; FAX: (303) 465-1238 e-mail: btangye@sbcci.org Robert D. Weber- ICBO William L. Duck,Jr., C.B.O. -SBCCI Director Chief,Inspections/Code Enforcement Div. County of Clark Building Department City of Columbus First Floor, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway 110- 10th Street (Zip 31901-2736) Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 P. O. Box 1340 (702) 455-3030; FAX: (702) 455-5810 Columbus, GA 31902-1340 e-mail: rdw@co.clark.nv.us (706) 571-4772; FAX: (706) 571-2017 Steve Howard - SBCCI Staff Liaison: Building Official City of Perry Richard P. Kuchnicki P. O. Drawer A Executive Vice President Perry, GA 31069 International Code Council,Inc. (912) 987-1911 FAX: (912) 988-1124 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708 Falls Church, VA 22041 Philip McMahan, C.B.O. - SBCCI (703) 931-4533; fax: (703) 379-1546 Building Official e-mail: kuchnicki@inticode.org City of Lake Mary P.O. Box 950700 100 North Country Club Road Lake Mary,FL 32795-0700 (407) 324-3055 FAX: (407) 324-3098 Page 3 of 31 Staff Liaisons: Larry Richards, C.B.O. -ICBO Director,Building Safety fohn R.Battles, PE, C.B.O. (Secretariat) City of Glendale iouthern Building Code Congress International 5850 W. Glendale Avenue )00 Montclair Road Glendale, AZ 85301 3irmingham,AL 35213-1206 (602) 930-3121;FAX: (602) 915-2695 "205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 ma l: jbattles@sbcci.org Nick D'Andrea, C.B.O. -SBCCI Manager of Commercial Development Services ?aul Armstrong, PE City of Tampa nternational Conference of Building Officials 1400 North Boulevard 3360 Workman Mill Road Tampa,FL 33607-5608 Whittier, CA 90601 (813) 259-1768 FAX: (813) 259-1712 562) 699-0541; FAX: (562) 6994522 e-mail: HS2Y@ci.tampa.fl.us mail: armstron@icbo.org mailing address: 3312 West Paris Street Michael J. Pfeiffer,PE Tampa,FL 33614 3OCA International 1051 West Flossmoor Road Terry Williams, ALA, C.B.O. - SBCCI ountry Club Hills, IL 60478-57 95 Building Official 708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 City of El Paso mail: mpfeiffe@bocai.org Department of Public Inspection 2 Civic Center Plaza El Paso, TX 79999 3OARD FOR INTERNATIONAL (915) 541-4556 FAX: (915) 541-4815 ?ROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Staff Liaisons: ohn Gibson,Jr.,MCO -BOC.A Director, Permits and Inspections Bruce J. Burdette,P.E. county of Frederick Manager/Examination Services .2 East Church Street Southern Building Code Congress International 7rederick,MD 21701 900 Montclair Road 301) 694-1081;FAX: (301) 631-2309 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 -mail: john-gibson@co.frederick.md.us (205) 591-1853;FAX: (205) 599-9897 e-mail: bburdett@sbcci.org William Bryant,MCO-BOCA nspector Services Administrator Kathleen Mihelich knne Arundel County Vice President,Professional Dev. Services '664 Riva Road/P.O. Box 6675 BOCA International \nnapolis,MD 21401 4051 West Flossmoor Road 410)222-7737;FAX: (410) 222-7970 Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 ma l: mstcode@aol.com (708) 799-2300, ext 335; FAX: (708) 799-0310 e-mail: kmihelic@bocai.org .onald L. Lynn, C.B.O. -ICEO kssistant Director David S.Nelson,Ph.D., P.E. (Secretarial:) �ounty of Clark Certification Programs Manager 3051 S. Paradise Road International Conference of Building Officials _as Vegas, Nevada 89111 5360 Workman Mill Road 702) 455-7416;FAX: (702) 455-7464 Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541, ext 3218;FAX: (562) 692-2845 e-mail: nelson@icbo.org Page 4 of 31 BUILDING CODE COUNCIL IFig CLJAECvitt + �':k` . Edwin Berkel, CFI-BOCA Gale Haag-NASFM Fire Marshal 700 S. W.Jackson, Suite 600 Mehlville Fire Protection District Topeka, KS 66603-3714 11020 Mueller Road (785) 296-3401 St. Louis,MO 63123-6943 (314) 894-0420 ext. 1703; FAX: (314) 894-3964 4,414£(Et"afxg vgcant e-mail: emb@cdmnet.com Robert McCluer,PE, SE James T. Ryan, C.B.O. -BOCA BOCA International Codes Administrator 4051 West Flossmoor Road City of Overland Park Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 8500 Santa Fe Drive (708) 799-2300, ext. 344;FAX: (708) 799-0320 Overland Park,KS 66212 e-mail: bmccluer@bocai.org (913) 895-6251;FAX: (913) 895-5016 e-mail:jtryan@opkansas.org ICC/CABO C.B.O. CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE Steve P. Regoli,AIA-BOCA Ohio Department of Commerce Wayne Jewell, C.B.O. -BOCA 6606 Tussing Road Department of Building and Safety Engineering P.O. Box 4009 City of Southfield Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9009 26000 Evergreen Road (614) 644-2613; FAX: (614) 644-3147 Southfield,MI 48076 (248) 354-9162; FAX: (248) 354-2644 Tom Anderson-ICBO Building Official John N. Terry, C.B.O. -BOCA City of Hopkins Code Specialist,Building 1010 South 1st Street State of New Jersey Hopkins,MN 55343 Dept. Community Affairs (612) 939-1345;FAX: (612) 935-1834 Division of Codes and Standards e-mail: hopinsp@ci.hopkins.mn.us PO Box 802 Trenton, NJ 08625-0802 Ron Watts, C.B.O. -ICBO (609) 984-7609; FAX: (609) 984-7717 Municipality of Anchorage COURIER PACKAGES ONLY: Chief Building Official 101 South Broad Street, 66 Floor Building Safety Division Trenton, NJ 08608 3500 E. Tudor Road (for packages) Anchorage, AK 99507; Larry Richards, C.B.O. -ICBO POB 196650 (for letters) Director,Building Safety Anchorage, AK 99519-6650 City of Glendale (907) 343-8301;FAX: (907) 343-8200 5850 W. Glendale Avenue e-mail: wattsrk@ci.anchorage.ak.us Glendale, AZ 85301 (602) 930-3121; FAX: (602) 915-2695 David Mann-ICBO Building Code Administrator Edmund Domian, C.B.O. - ICBO City of Tucson Chief Building Official POB 27210 City of West Valley 201 N. Stone Avenue 3600 S. Constitution Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85726-7210 West Valley,Utah 84119 (520) 791-5550; FAX: (520) 791-4340 (706) 963-3276; FAX: (706) 966-8455 e-mail: dmann@ci.tucson, az.us e-mail: domian@utahinter.net SBCCI (3 vacancies) Page 5 of 31 William L. Duck,Jr., C.B.O. -SBCCI Gaddis Fanner, C.B.O. -ICBO Chief, Inspections/Code Enforcement Div. Dep. Dir/Bldg. Ofc City of Columbus City of Simi Valley 110- 10th Street (Zip 31901-2736) 2929 Tapo Canyon Road P. O. Box 1340 Simi Valley, CA 93063 Columbus, GA 31902-1340 (805) 583-6843;FAX: (805) 583-6301 (706) 571-4772 FAX: (706) 5712017 gfarmer@simivalley.org Michael Gustafson, C.B.O. - SBCCI Jimmy Pollard, C.B.O. -SBCCI Building Development Director Building Official City of Pinellas Park City of Opelika 6051 -78th Avenue North 700 Fox Trail Pinellas Park,FL 33781 Opelika, AL 36803 (813) 541-0779 FAX: (813) 541-0780 (334) 705-5420;FAX: (334) 705-5452 Staff Liaisons: Staff Liaisons: Bruce J. Burdette,PE Cheryl Melendez Manager/Examination Services International Conference of Building Officials, Inc. Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. 5360 Workman Mill Road 900 Montclair Road Whittier, CA 90601-2298 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (562) 699-0541, ext 3278; FAX: (562) 699-9721 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 599-9897 e-mail: bburdett@sbcci.org Bruce J. Burdette, P.E. Manager/Examination Services Bill Hartz Southern Building Code Congress International BOCA International, Inc. 900 Montclair Road One Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 201 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 Trevose,PA 19053-6931 (205) 591-1853;FAX: (205) 599-9897 (215) 638-0554; FAX: (215) 638-4438 e-mail: bburdett@sbcci.org David S. Nelson,Ph.D.,PE Gregg Gress Certification Programs Manager BOCA International International Conference of Building Officials, Inc. 4051 West Flossmoor Road 5360 Workman Mill Road Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795 Whittier, CA 90601-2298 (708) 799-2300, ext. 343;FAX: (708) 799-0320 (562) 699-0541, ext 3218;FAX: (562) 692-2845 e-mail: ggress@bocai.org e-ma l: nelson@icbo.org EXISTING BUILDING CODE DRAFTING ELECTRICAL CODE DRAFTING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE lack Murphy-BOCA Ron Wetmore-BOCA City of Lorain Code Enforcement Department 200 West Erie Avenue Town of Bedford City Hall, 3rd Floor 10 Mudge Way Lorain, OH 44052 Bedford,MA 01730 (440) 204-2044;FAX: (440) 244-6920 (781) 275-7446; FAX: (781) 275-1334 e-mail: ronw@town.bedford.ma.us Charles Huber-BOCA 500 Viking View Drive Fairborn, OH 45324-3946 (937) 878-8898 e-mail: beezer.@worldnet.att.net Page 6 of 31 ICBO„{2> tt0 Chief Philip D.McGouldrick-IAFC Cape Elizabeth Fire Department SA.CPMI,S4i0 325 Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth,ME 04107 Stgf"Lr4 O>u K, ?AVICG'IP10.4t4 (207) 767-7417;FAX: (207) 767-0681 Ken Schoonover,PE Chief Ronnie Few-IAFC BOCA International Fire Chief 4051 West Flossmoor Road Augusta Richmond County Fire Dept. Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 1 Tenth Street, Suite f420 (708) 799-2300, ext. 338; FAX: (708) 799-0320 Augusta, GA 30901 e-mail: Kschoonover@bocai.org (706) 821-2912; FAX: (207) 821-2907 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE COUNCIL Executive Deputy Chief J. L. Tidwell-IAFC City of Fort Worth Fire Department Edwin Berkel, CFI-BOCA 1000 Throckmorton Street Fire Marshal Fort Worth,TX 76102 Mehlville Fire Protection District (817) 871-6808;FAX: (817) 871-6867 11020 Mueller Road St. Louis, MO 63123-6943 Assistant Chief Wayne Senter-IAFC (314) 894-0420 ext. 1703; FAX: (314) 894-3964 Kitsap Fire District 7 e-mail: emb@cdmnet.com 1974 Fircrest Drive Southeast Post Office Box 1517 Lee Wheeler-ICBO Port Orchard, Washington 98366 Fire Chief (360) 871-2411;FAX: (360) 871-2426; home tele 206- Renton Fire Department 862-1841 1055 S. Grady Way Renton,WA 98055 (206) 235-2636 Staff Liaisons: George H.McCall-SBCCI Fire Marshal Kenneth M. Schoonover, PE (Secretariat) Wade Hampton Fire Department Vice President, Codes and Standards 4211 East North Street BOCA International,Inc. Greenville, SC 29615 4051 West Flossmoor Road (864) 244-7679; FAX: (864) 244-7916 Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 e-mail: can01@juno.com (708) 799-2300, ext 338; FAX: (708) 799-0320 IAI?C-(1's� ?311a11 ,..jP y. . t e-mail: kschoono@bocai.org Ray Bizal Chief Robert G. Stahl,Jr. -IAFC Manager, Code Development 1317 Provident Road International Conference of Building Officials/ Southhampton,PA 18966-4148 International Fire Code Institute (215) 357-7487;FAX: (215) 357-6880 5360 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Chief Steven Woltz -IAFC (562) 699-0541, ext. 3280;FAX: (562) 699-4522 3675 Parsons Avenue email: bizal@icbo.org Columbus, OH 432074054 (614) 645-7533; FAX: (614) 645-4203 John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. Southern Building Code Congress International Deputy Chief Chuck Thacker -IAFC 900 Montclair Road Overland Park Fire Department Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 9550 West 95th Street (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 Overland Park,KS 66212 e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org (913) 888-6066; FAX: (913) 888-8348 Page 7 of 31 MECHANICAL/PLUMBING CODES COUNCIL Gregg Gress BOCA International Leo Belval -BOCA 4051 West Flossmoor Road Chief Building Inspector Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795 Town of Manchester (708) 799-2300, ext. 343;FAX: (708) 799-0320 494 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040 SCOPING COORDINATION COMMITTEE (860) 647-3184, ext. 3056; FAX: (860) 647-3144) Ed Berkel, CFI -BOCA Judson Collins -BOCA Fire Marshal Programs Supervisor Mehlville Fire Protection District OL-0509 Occupational Licensing 11020 Mueller Road Oklahoma State Department of Health St. Louis,MO 63123-6943 1000 NE lath Street (314) 894-0420 ext. 1703; FAX: (314) 894-3964 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299 e-mail: emb@cdmnet.com (405) 271-5217;FAX: (405) 271-5254 e-mail:judc@health.state.ok.us Jud Collins, C.B.O. -BOCA Programs Supervisor Steven Shapiro-BOCA OL-0509 Occupational Licensing Director Department of Codes Compliance Oklahoma State Department of Health City of Hampton 1000 NE 10th Street 22 Lincoln Street Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299 Hampton,VA 23669 (405) 271-5217;FAX: (405) 271-5254 (757) 727-6246;FAX: (757) 727-6557 e-mail: judc@health.state.ok.us e-mail: sshapiro@city.hampton.va.us Paul Myers, C.B.O. -BOCA tGBQ � .444444.0 Department of Buildings&Inspections City of Cincinnati SA:C sC') 3 0.!1's 801 Plum Street-Room 336 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Bill Cousins -BOCA (513) 352-6217; FAX: (513) 352-1598 Village of Holly e-mail: paul.myers@cinbldgs.rcc.org 202 S. Saginaw Holly,MI 48442-1694 James T. Ryan, C.B.O. -BOCA (248) 634-9591;FAX: (248) 634-3211 Codes Administrator City of Overland Park Joseph Perrone -BOCA Codes Administrator City of North York 8500 Santa Fe Drive 5100 Yonge Street Overland Park,KS 66212 North York, Ontario M9C 2Y2 (913) 895-6251;FAX: (913) 895-5016 (416) 395-7016;FAX: (416) 395-7056 e-mail: jtryan@opkansas.org (ohn Watson-BOCA Steven Shapiro, C.B.O. -BOCA City of Lorain Director of Codes Compliance 4M Staunton Court City of Hampton Farmington, CT 06032 22 Lincoln Street (860) 543-8571;FAX: (860) 722-6374 Hampton,VA 23669 (757) 727-6246; FAX: (757) 727-6557 LCBO(3 vataticits) a-mail: sshapiro@city.hampton.va.us SBCCI(3 vacancies) Staff Liaisons: Page 8 of 31 John Darnall -ICBO Victor Gray-Lewis- SBCCI Building Safety Official Building Official City of Tumwater Canton Municipal Utility 555 Israel Road SW P. O. Box 114 Tumwater, WA 98501 Canton,MS 39046-0114 (360) 754-4180; FAX: (360) 754-4126 (601) 859-2921 FAX: (601) 859-1441 Robert Guenther-ICBO George H.McCall - SBCCI Mechanical Official Fire Marshal City of Long Beach Wade Hampton Fire Department 4th Floor, 333 W. Ocean Boulevard 4211 East North Street Long Beach, CA 90802 Greenville, SC 29615 (562) 570-6263; FAX: (562) 570-6753 (864) 244-7679 FAX: (864) 244-7916 John T. LaTorra-ICBO Dominic P. Sims, C.B.O. - SBCCI Building Official Executive Director City of Redwood City Palm Beach County PZB Post Office Box 391 100 Australian Avenue 1017 Middlefield Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Redwood City, CA 94064 (561) 233-5008; FAX: (561) 233-5212 (650) 780-7348;FAX: (650) 780-7348 e-mail: dsims@co.palm-beach.fl.us Lee Wheeler-ICBO Staff Liaisons: Fire Chief Renton Fire Department Ray Bizal (Secretariat) 1055 S. Grady Way Manager, Code Development Renton, WA 98055 International Conference of Building Officials (206) 235-2636 5360 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Robert D. Weber- ICBO (562) 699-0541, ext. 3280; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Director email: bizal@icbo.org County of Clark Building Department First Floor, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway Ken Schoonover, PE Las Vegas,Nevada 89101 BOCA International (702) 455-3030;FAX: (702) 455-5810 4051 West Flossmoor Road e-mail: rdw@co.clark.nv.us Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 338;FAX: (708) 799-0320 Bruce Boulineau, C.B.O. - SBCCI e-mail: Kschoonov@bocai.org Chief Building Official City of Myrtle Beach Richard A. Vognild,P.E., C.B.O. 901 Oak Street Director/Technical Services P. O. Box 2468 SBCCI Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 900 Montclair Road (843)918-1176 FAX: (842) 918-1158 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001. William H. Chambless,Jr., C.B.O. -SBCCI e-mail: rvognild@sbcci.org Director/Inspection and Fees City of Macon P. O. Box 247 STANDARDS COUNCIL 682 Cherry Street, #800 Macon, GA 31298 Sophie Zager-BOCA (912) 751-7298; FAX: (912) 751-7268 Fairfax County Dept of Environmental Management 12055 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035-5504 Page 9 of 31 Ron Estepp, C.B.O. -BOCA James Johnson -ICBO Construction Official Building Official Township of Hillsborough City of Des Moines 555 Amwell Road 602 East First Street Neshanic, NJ 08853 Des Moines,IA 50309 (908) 369-5882, ext. 168; FAX: (908) 369-3954) 515-283-4226;FAX: 515-283-4270 e-mail: Resteppl0@aol.com James D. Langhorne -ICBO ICBQ(7,k AnciSSS Fire Marshal Montecito FPD SBCCI(2 t4caacit) 595 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2124 sc41.44 dtts B 3;:. fl C 16t C t (805) 969-7762; FAX: (805) 969-3598 Robert McCluer, PE, SE Frank Mellas -ICBO BOCA International Building Official 4051 West Flossmoor Road City of Covington Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 17210 SE 272nd Street (708) 799-2300, ext. 344;FAX: (708) 799-0320 Covington,WA 98042 e-mail: bmccluer@bocai.org (253) 638-1110; FAX: (253) 638-1122 e-mail: pappaf@worldnet.net.att CODE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES Betts Barbier- SBCCI Director/Building& Codes City of Murfreesboro IBC FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE P.O. Box 1139 111 W. Vine Street John Terry-BOCA Murfreesboro,TN 37133-1139 Code Specialist,Building (615) 904-6500; FAX: (615) 848-3248 State of New Jersey Dept. Community Affairs, CN 816 Perry Caldwell, C.B.O. - SBCCI 101 South Broad Street Building Official Trenton, NJ 08608 Lowndes County Building Inspection (609) 984-7609; FAX: (609) 984-7717 17 Airline Road Columbus,MS 39702 Greg Revels, CPCA -BOCA (601) 329-5860; FAX: (601) 329-5846 Building Official Henrico County Steve Howard- SBCCI Parham&Hungary Spring Road Building Official P.O. Box 27032 City of Perry Richmond, VA 23273 P.O. Drawer A (804) 501-4374; FAX: (804) 501-4984 1207 Washington Street Perry, GA 31069 Ed Steiner-BOCA (912) 988-2700; FAX: (912) 988-2725 Fire Protection Engineer City of Edmond Fire Department John E.Tunstall -IAFC 10 South Littler Division Chief Edmond, OK 73083 Richmond Department of Fire& EMS (405) 359-4325;FAX: (405) 359-4767 501 North 96 Street, Room 134 e-mail: esteiner@edmondok.mhs.compuserv.com Richmond,VA 23219 (804) 780-5430; FAX: (804) 780-7465 Page 10 of 31 Les Townzen-NASFM Michael Redifer-BOCA Chief Deputy SFM Code/Fire Official Office of the State Fire Marshal County of Nelson PO Box 42600 PO Box 336 210 11`h Avenue SW 84 Courthouse Square Olympia,WA 98504-2600 Lovingston, VA 22949 (804) 263-4048; FAX: (804) 263-5050 Jay Whisenant, MA-General Interest (MA e-mail: planman82@hotmail.com Nominee) NTD Architects Gary Montroy-BOCA 4719 Viewridge Avenue, Suite 200 Construction Official San Diego, CA 92123-1685 Township of Mahwah (619) 277-5115;FAX: (619) 277-7680 300 B. Route 175 e-mail: jayw@ntd.com Mahwah,NJ 07430 (201) 529-4129; FAX: (201) 512-0537 Staff Liaisons: Daniel Kostelec-ICBO Mike Pfeiffer, PE(Secretariat) Building Official Manager, Technical Services City of Capitola BOCA International 420 Capitola Avenue 4051 West Flossmoor Road Capitola, CA 95010 Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (831) 475-7300; FAX: (831) 479-8879 (708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 e-mail: danielk@cruzio.com e-mail: mpfeiffe@bocai.org Susan M. Kelley-ICBO Sergio Barrueto Chief Building Inspector Staff Engineer City of Omaha Planning Department International Conference of Building Officials 1819 Farnam Street, Room 1110 5360 Workman Mill Road Omaha, NE 68183-0110 Whittier, CA 90601 (402) 444-5364; FAX: (402) 444-6140 (562) 699-0541, ext 3303;FAX: (562) 692-3425 e-mail: barrueto@icbo.org Derek Horn-ICBO Structural Plans Engineer John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. City of Phoenix Southern Building Code Congress International Third Floor, 200 W. Washington 900 Montclair Road Phoenix, AZ 85003 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (602) 256-3556; FAX: (602) 495-5784 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org William H. Chambless,Jr. - SBCCI Director/Inspection and Fees City of Macon IBC GENERAL COMMITTEE P.O. Box 247 Macon, GA 31298 Ken Andrews -BOCA (912) 751-7298;FAX: (912) 751-7268 Code Enforcement Officer/Building Department Town of Hooksett Jimmie Deer, C.B.O. -SBCCI 16 Main Street Building Official Hooksett,NH 03106-1397 City of Fort Smith (603) 485-4117; FAX: (603) 485-4423 P. O. Box 1908 623 Garrison Avenue (Zip 72901) Fort Smith, AR 72902 (501) 784-2206, ext. 2235; FAX: (501) 784-2407 Page 11 of 31 Victor Gray-Lewis - SBCCI William Dupler-BOCA Building Official Building Official Canton Municipal Utility County of Chesterfield P.O. Box 114 Department of Building Inspection Canton,MS 39046-0114 P.O. Box 40/9901 Lori Road (601) 859-2921; FAX: (601) 859-1441 Chesterfield,VA 23832 (804) 748-1611; FAX: (804) 751-4713 David Frable -General Interest(GSA) e-mail: duplerb@co.chesterfield.va.us General Services Administration 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3820 David Wismer,PE, C.B.O. - BOCA Chicago, IL 60604 Director of Planning and Code Development (312) 353-7739; FAX: (312) 353-6808 Department of Licenses &Inspections City of Philadelphia Perry A. Haviland, FAIA, -General Interest(AIA Suite 1180,Municipal Services Building nominee) 1401 J. F. Kennedy Blvd. Haviland Associates Architects Philadelphia, PA 19102-1687 27 Embarcadero Cove (215) 686-2549; FAX: (215) 686-1443 Oakland, CA 94606-5214 e-mail: dave.wismer@phila.gov (510) 532-6996;FAX: (510) 532-6998 e-mail: pahaviland@aol.com Hugh McCurley-BOCA Construction Official William W. Stewart,FAIA,-General Interest(AIA Delran Township nominee) 900 Chester Avenue Stewart Schaberg Architects Delran, NJ 08075 165 North Meramec, Suite 520 (609) 461-8667; FAX: (609) 461-1147 Clayton,MO 63105 (314) 721-7927; FAX: (314) 721-0095 Greg Wheeler- ICBO e-mail: ssarch2@aol.com Chief Building Official City of Thornton Staff Liaisons: 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, CO 80229 Vaughn P. Wicker, C.B.O. (Secretariat) (303) 538-7253; FAX: (303) 538-7373 Manager Southern Building Code Congress International Anne vonWeller, C.B.O. -ICBO 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite G-26 Chief Building Official Greenville, SC 29607-9443 City of Murray (864) 281-1006; FAX: (864) 281-1030 4646 South 500 W e-mail: vwicker@sbcci.org Murray, UT 84123 (801) 270-2408;FAX: (801) 270-2414 Tom Campbell, PE e-mail: vonweller@ci.murray.ut.us Education Programs Manager International Conference of Building Officials Kermit Robinson-ICBO 5360 Workman Mill Road Code Development Specialist Whittier, CA 90601 City of Portland (562) 699-0541, ext 3266; FAX: (562) 692-2845 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 930 e-mail: campbell@icbo.org Portland, OR 97204 (503) 823-7619;FAX: (503) 823-7250 Paul Coats, PE e-mail: robinsonk@ci.portland.or.us BOCA International 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 346; FAX: (708) 799-0320 e-mail: pcoats@bocai.org IBC MEANS OF EGRESS COMMITTEE Page 12 of 31 Mike Ashley, C.B.O. -SBCCI Robert McCluer, PE, SE(Secretariat) Building Official Manager/Codes City of Rome BOCA International P.O. Box 1433 (Zip 30162-1433) 4051 West Flossmoor Road 6 West 6th Avenue Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Rome, GA 30161 (708) 799-2300, ext. 344;FAX: (708) 799-0320 (706) 236-4481 FAX: (706) 236-5019 e-mail: bmccluer@bocai.org John Barrios, C.B.O. - SECCI Mark W. Wales , C.B.O. Manager/Inspection Services Division Code Analyst City of Tampa Southern Building Code Congress International Construction Services Center 900 Montclair Road 1400 North Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 Tampa,FL 33607 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 (813) 259-1820 FAX: (813) 259-1838 e-mail: morales@sbcci.org David Stanford, C.B.O. -SBCCI Jay Woodward Assistant Building Official Sr. Staff Architect City of Richardson International Conference of Building Officials P.O. Box 830309 2900 N.E. 606 Street, Suite 206 411 West Arapaho Gladstone,MO 54119 Richardson, TX 75083 (816) 455-3330 (972) 238-4183 FAX: (972) 952-0872 e-mail: woodward@icbo.org Chief Rick Beaty- IAFC Grand Junction Fire Department IBC OCCUPANCIES COMMITTEE 330 South 6th Street Grand Junction, CO 8150:.-1106 Mike Brady-BOCA (970) 244-1400; FAX: (970) 244-1471 Staff Architect/Ohio Department of Commerce State of Ohio, Board of Building Standards Kenneth Bush-NASFM 6606 Tussing Road/P.O. Box 4009 Fire Protection Engineer Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Office of the State Fire Marshal (614) 644-2613; FAX: (614) 644-3147' Eastern Regional Office 315 Aurora Park Drive-Unit 2 Jim Martin -BOCA Easton, MD 21601 Senior Fire Protection Engineer (410) 822-7609; FAX: (410) 819-0485 Arlington County 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 804 Larry Perry,AIA- General Interest (BOMA Arlington, VA 22201 nominee), (703) 228-3880; FAX: (703) 228-7046 BOMA e-mail: jmarti@co.arlington.va.us 604 Cobblestone Court Silver Spring,MD 20905-5806 Nicholas Altieri-BOCA (301) 879-4720 Assistant Director of Code Enforcement e-mail: LperryAIA@aol.com City of Syracuse 201 E.Washington Street William E. Koffel, P.E. -General Interest(Koffel Syracuse, NY 13202 Associates nominee) (315) 448-8601; FAX: (same as phone) President e-mail: altieri@nysnet.net Koffel Associates, Inc. 3300 North Ridge Road-Suite 120 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Staff Liaisons: Page 13 of 31 Gerald D. George, C.B.O. -ICBO William A. Kinninger, AIA-General Interest (AIA Chief Building Official nominee) Boulder County Fluor Daniel, Inc. 2045 13th Street 6 Gilder Point Court Boulder, CO 80306 Simpsonville, SC 29681-5249 (303) 441-3925, ext. 5178; FAX: (303) 441-4856 (864) 281-6621; FAX: (864) 281-4086 e-mail: gdglu@co.boulder.co.us Jerry R.Tepe,AIA General Interest (AIA nominee) Dale Smith-ICBO JRT AIA Architect Building Official 741 Upper Straw Road City of Garland Hopkington, NH 03229 800 Main Street-POB 469002 (603) 223-9938; FAX: (603) 225-2438 Garland, TX 75046-9002 e-mail:jrtaia@aol.com (214) 205-2304;FAX: (214) 20:5-2839 Staff Liaisons: Loren Kohnen-ICBO Building Official Dennis McCreary, P.E. (Secretariat) City of Independence International Conference of Building Officials PO Box 248 5360 Workman Mill Road Loretto, MN 55357 Whittier, CA 90601 (612) 479-1720 (562) 699-0541, ext 3298; FAX: (562) 699-4522 e-mail: mccreary@icbo.org Gregori Anderson, C.B.O. - SBCCI Director of Inspections John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. Chatham County Manager/Codes P.O. Box 8161 Southern Building Code Congress International Savannah, GA 31402 900 Montclair Road (912) 652-7830 FAX: (912) 652-7846 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 Andrea Lanier-SBCCI e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org Manager, Codes Section Georgia Department of Comnranity Affairs Tom Frost,AIA 60 Executive Park South, N.E. VP/Engineering Atlanta, GA 30329-2231 BOCA International (404) 679-3106 FAX: (404) 679-0646 4051 West Flossmoor Road e-mail: alanier@dca.state.ga.us Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 325; FAX: (708) 799-0310 Christ T. Sanidas, C.B.O. -SBCCI e-mail: tfrost@bocai.org Building Official Orange County Building Department P.O. Box 2687 IBC PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32802 William Dupler-BOCA (407) 836-5562 FAX: (407) 836-5510 Building Official/County of Chesterfield Department of Building Inspection Steven Walker-General Interest (NAHB nominee) P.O. Box 40/9901 Lori Road Olcoa South Carolina,Inc. Chesterfield,VA 23832 211 Cotton Dike Road (804) 748-1611; FAX: (804) 751-4713 Dataw Island, SC 29920 e-mail: duplerb@co.chesterfield.va.us (843) 838-8259 Page 14 of 31 Irvin Poke,ALA-BOCA Cory Smith-SBCCI Chief,Plan Review Division Technical Deputy Director Department of Consumer&Industry Services City of Birmingham Bureau of Construction Codes City Hall, Room 210 State of MI 710 North 20th Street PO Box 30254 Birmingham, AL 35203 Lansing,MI 48909 (205) 254-2744;FAX: (205) 254-2925 (517) 241-9325; FAX: (517) 241-9308 Richard Bukowski, PE-General Interest(NIST) Jan Sokolnicki-BOCA Senior Research Engineer Ohio Department of Commerce Building &Fire Research Laboratory Board of Building Standards National Institute of Standards &Technology 6606 Tussing Road Building 224, Room A249 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (614) 644-2613;FAX: (614) 644-3147 (301) 975-6853; FAX: (301) 975-4052 e-mail: magbus@aol.com e-mail: rbukowski@nist.gov Robert D. Weber -ICBO Do Kim, PE-General Interest (IBHS) Director Director,Engineering Services County of Clark Building Department Institute for Business and Home Safety First Floor, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway 175 Federal Street, Suite 500 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Boston, MA 02110-2222 (702) 455-3030;FAX: (702) 455-5810 (617) 722-0200, ext 232; FAX: (617) 722-0202 e-mail: rdw@co.clark.nv.us e-mail: dkim@ibhs.org Gary Goodell-ICBO David Lucht, PE-General Interest ( WPI) Chief Building Official Professor and Director Town of Vail Worcester Polytechnic Institute 75 S. Frontage Road Center for Firesafety Studies Vail, CO 81657 100 Institute Road (970) 479-2321;FAX: (970) 479-2452 Worcester,MA 01609-2280 (508) 831-5593; FAX: (509) 831-5680 Jay Elbetar-ICBO e-mail: dalucht@wpi.edu Building Department Director City of Newport Beach Brian Meacham, PE-General Interest ( SFPE 3300 Newport Boulevard nominee) Newport Beach, CA 92658 Technical Director (949) 644-3282; FAX: (949) 644-3250 Society of Fire Protection Engineers e-mail: jelbetter@city.newport-beach. 390 Main Street,Suite 842 Worcester,MA 01608 Edward D. Owens -SBCCI (508) 752-8239; FAX: (508) 752-8214 Inspections Director e-mail: tdsfpe@delphi.com City of Raleigh P.O. Box 590 Maryann T. Phipps -General Interest (NCSEA 222 West Hargett Street nominee) Raleigh, NC 27602 Degenkolb Engineers (919) 890-3495 FAX: (919) 890-3016 225 Bush Street, Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94104 Christ T. Sanidas, C.B.O. - SBCCI Building Official Jim W. Sealy, FAIA - General Interest (Architect) Orange County Building Department Architect/Building Code Consultant. P.O. Box 2687 1320 Prudential Drive, Suite 101 201 South Rosalind Avent.e Dallas,TX 75235 Orlando, FL 32802 (214) 637-3047; FAX: (214) 637-3229 (407) 836-5562 FAX: (407) 836-5510 e-mail: jseabird@fastlane.netjuno.com Page 15 of 31 Staff Liaisons: Greg Revels, CPCA -BOCA Building Official/Henrico County Paul Armstrong(Secretariat-Structural) Parham&Hungary Spring Road Staff Engineer P.O. Box 27032 International Conference of Building Officials Richmond,VA 23273 5360 Workman Mill Road (804) 501-4374; FAX: (804) 501-4984 Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541, ext. 3298; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Roger Evans, C.B.O. -ICBO e-mail: armstron@icbo.org; Director of Building Services and Licensing City of Salt Lake City Beth Tubbs (Secretariat-Fire) 451 South State Street, Room 406 Staff Engineer Salt Lake City,Utah 84111 International Conference of Building Officials/IFCI (801) 535-6436; FAX: (801) 535-6174 5360 Workman Mill Road e-mail: roger.evans@ci.slc.ut.us Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541, ext. 3298; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Fred Herman-ICBO e-mail: tubbs@icbo.org Chief Building Official City of Palo Alto John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. Post Office Box 10250 Manager/Codes 250 Hamilton (94301) Southern Building Code Congress International Palo Alto, CA 94303 900 Montclair Road (650) 329-2550; FAX: (650) 617-3180 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 e-mail: fred_herman@city.palo-alto.ca.us (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org Donald L. Wolfe, PE-ICBO County of Los Angeles Jim Dolan Assistant Director of Public Works BOCA International 900 S. Fremont Avenue Eastern Regional Office (215) 638-0554 PO Box 1460 One Neshaminy Interplex Alhambra, CA 91802-1460 Trevose, PA 19053-6931 (626) 458-4014;FAX: (626) 458-4022 (732) 270-0277; FAX: (732) 270-1366 e-mail: dwolfe@co.la.ca.us e-mail: jdolan@bocai.org Wally Bailey, C.B.O. - SBCCI Director of Development&Construction IBC STEERING COMMITTEE City of Fort Smith P. O. Box 1908 David Wismer, PE, C.B.O. -BOCA 623 Garrison Avenue (Zip 72901) Director of Planning and Code:'development Fort Smith, AR 72902 Department of Licenses &Inspections (501) 784-2216 FAX: (501) 784-2462 City of Philadelphia e-mail: wbailfsa@aol.com Suite 1180,Municipal Services Building 1401 J. F. Kennedy Blvd. Dominic P. Sims, C.B.O. Philadelphia,PA 19102-1687 Executive Director (215) 686-2549;FAX: (215) 686-1443 Palm Beach County PZB e-mail: dave.wismer@phila.gov 100 Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Mike Brady-BOCA (561) 233-5008 FAX: (561) 233-5212 Staff Architect/Ohio Department of Commerce e-mail: dsims@co.palm-beach.fl.us State of Ohio, Board of Building Standards 6606 Tussing Road/P.O. Box 4009 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 644-2613;FAX: (614) 644-3147 Page 16 of 31 David Stanford, C.B.O. -SBCCI Jim Lowery-BOCA Assistant Building Official Senior Structural Engineer City of Richardson Fairfax County Government P.O. Box 830309 Department of Environmental Management 411 West Arapaho Building Plan Review Branch Richardson, TX 75083 12055 Government Center Parkway' (972) 238-4183 FAX: (972) 952-0872 Fairfax,VA 22035-5504 e-mail: stanford@cor.net (703) 324-1687; FAX: (703) 324-1856 USE HOME ADDRESS FOR MAILING Staff Liaisons: 4422 San Carlos Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-5370 Richard Vognild, P.E., C.B.O. (Secretariat) Director/Technical Services Jonathan Siu-ICBO Southern Building Code Congress International Structural Plans Engineer Manager 900 Montclair Road City of Seattle Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 710 Second Avenue (205) 591-1853;FAX: (205) 592-7001 Seattle,WA 98104-1703 e-mail: rvognild@sbcci.org (206) 233-5163; FAX: (206) 233-7'302 Rick Okawa, P.E. Chris Tokas -ICBO Vice President Senior Structural Engineer International Conference of Building Officials California State OSHPD 5360 Workman Mill Road Room 420, 1600 9th Street Whittier, CA 90601 Sacramento, CA 95814 (562) 699-0541, ext 3285;FAX: (562) 699-4522 (916) 654-8779;FAX: (916) 653-075 e-mail: ctokas@ashpd.cohnet.gov Ken Schoonover, PE Building Officials and Code Administrators Intl Roger Sharpe-ICBO 4051 West Flossmoor Road Chief Building Official Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 City of Walnut Creek (708) 799-2300, ext. 338;FAX: (708) 799-0320 1666 North Main Street e-mail: kschoono@bocai.org Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 943-5828; FAX: (925) 256-3500 IBC STRUCTURAL COMMITTEE David E. Beitz, PE, C.B.O. -SBCCI Building/Fire Official Ron Brendel-BOCA Seminole County Senior Plan Review Engi:aeer 1101 East First Street City of St. Louis Sanford, FL 32771 1200 Market Street, Room 400 (407) 665-7460 Ext. 7460; FAX: (407) 665-7407 St. Louis,MO 63103 (314) 622-3332; FAX: (31.4) 552-7617 Durall LeGrone,Jr.,PE- SBCCI Building Plans Reviewer Majed Dabdoub -BOCA Mecklenburg County Senior Plans Examiner 700 North Tryon Street (Zip 28202) City of Cincinnati/Room 328/City Hall P. O. Box 31097 801 Plum Street Charlotte,NC 28231-1097 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (704) 336-4358 FAX: (704) 336-3839 (513) 352-3313; FAX: (513) 352-2579 e-mail: majed.dabdoub@cinbldgs.rcc.org Grover Sawyer,PE-SBCCI Chief Engineer North Carolina Department of Insurance 410 North Boylan Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 733-3901, ext. 229 FAX: (919) 733-9171 Page 17 of 31 James Delahay,PE-General Interest (NCSEA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE nominee) DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Lane Bishop York Delahay, Inc. 716 30th Street South Jim Jorgenson, PE, C.B.O. -BOCA S. Birmingham, Al.35233 Assistant Code Administrator (205) 251-4500;FAX: (205) 324-4181 City of Overland Park e-mail: jdelahay@ibyd.com 8500 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park,KS 66212 John D. Hooper, PE- General Interest (NCSEA (913) 895-6264;FAX: (913) 895-5016 nominee) e-mail: jjorgens@opkansas.org SWMB, Inc. 1301 5th Avenue, Suite 3200 Joseph Moore, C.B.O. -BOCA Seattle, WA 98101 Deputy Building Commissioner (206) 292-1200;FAX: (206) 29.2-1201 City of University City e-mail: jdh@skilling.com 6801 Delmar Boulevard,4th Floor University City,MO 63130 James Rongoe,PE-General Interest(NCSEA (314) 862-0770;FAX: (314) 862-3168 nominee) James Rongoe Engineering Gary Brydges -ICBO 1003 Boston Post Road Chief Building Inspector Darien, CT 06820 City of Lansing (203) 656-3716; FAX: (203) 655-4439 Suite Cl, 316 Capitol Avenue e-mail: rongoengrs@aol.com Lansing,MI 48933-1200 (517) 483-4363; FAX: (517) 377-0169 Bill Hunt - General Interest(NAHB nominee) 218 Seaton Glen I's' Houston, TX 77094 (281) 646-0081;FAX: (281) 646-8968 Richard Dixon, PE-SBCCI home e-mail: unclebillkaren@email.msn.com Community Program Administrator Florida Department of Community Affairs Staff Liaisons: 2555 Shumard.: ak Boulevard Tallahassee,FL 32399-2100 Susan Dowty, PE, SE(Secretariat) (904) 487-1824;FAX: (904) 414-8436 Senior Staff Engineer International Conference of Building Officials Phillip H. Pfeifer, C.B.O. -SBCCI 5360 Workman Mill Road Architectural Engineer Whittier, CA 90601 Gwinnett County (562) 699-0541, ext. 3440; FAX: (562) 692-2845 Department of Planning and Development Home Office Phone/Fax (949) 249-3739 75 Langley Drive e-mail: dowtyicbo@aol.com Lawrenceville, GA 30245-6900 (770) 822-7543; FAX: (770) 822-7513 Robert McCluer, PE, SE BOCA International Melvin Fink -General Interest (NAHB nominee) 4051 West Flossmoor Road President Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Melvin Fink&Associates (708) 799-2300, ext. 344;FAX: (708) 799-0320 619 Sacksony-M e-mail: bmccluer@bocai.org Delray Beach,FL 33446-1057 (561) 638-9005;FAX: (561) 392-3085 Richard A.Vognild, P.E., C.B.O. Director/Technical Services Maury Jacobson- General Interest (Contractor) Southern Building Code Congress International Vice President 900 Montclair Road Florida Heating and Air Conditioning Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 1300 North Florida Mango Road, Suite 6 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 e-mail: rvognild@sbcci.org (561) 655-7000;FAX: (561) 684-8654 Page 18 of 31 Andy Lau,PE-General Interest (Engineer) N.Brad Hissong-BOCA Professor of Engineering County of Alcona Penn State Harrisburgh P.O. Box 292 777 West Harrisburgh Pile Harrisville,MI 48740 Middletown, PA 17057 (517) 724-6812;FAX: (517) 724-5684 (717) 948-6361; FAX: (717) 948-6401 John Clancy-BOCA R. Christopher Mathis -General Interest (Engineer) Town of Burlington President 29 Center Street Mathis Consulting Company MC' Burlington,MA 01803 5249 Columbia Rd. (781) 270-161; FAX: (781) 270-1608 Columbia, MD 21044 (301) 596-1931;FAX: (410) 964-1424 Gary Brydges -ICBO Chief Building Inspector Steven Turchen, C.B.O. - General Interest (DOE) City of Lansing U.S. Department of Energy Suite Cl, 316 Capitol Avenue Mail Code EE-432 Lansing,MI 48933-1200 Office of Codes and Standards, US DOE (517) 483-4363;FAX: (517) 377-0169 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20585 IIyB9,itala114es) (202) 586-6262; FAX: (232) 586-4617 SBEaF : vac%n,Ges) Staff Liaisons: Darren Meyers (Secretariat) BOCA International Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE 4051 West Flossmoor Road BOCA International Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 4051 West Flossmoor Road (708) 799-2300, ext. 307;FAX: (708) 799-0310 Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 Gordon Clyde International Conference of Building Officials 5360 Workman Mill Road IPC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Dennis S. Smith -BOCA Building/Zoning Administrator Larry Simpson, PE City of Grand Blanc Senior Engineer 203 E. Grand Blanc Road Southern Building Code Congress International Grand Blanc, MI 48439 900 Montclair Road (810) 694-1118; FAX: (810) 694-9517 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (205) 591-1853 FAX: (205) 592-7001 Ed Berkel, CFI-BOCA e-mail: lsimpson@sbcci.org Fire Marshal Mehlville Fire Protection District 11020 Mueller Road ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE St. Louis,MO 63123-6943 INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE (314) 894-0420 ext. 1703; FAX: (31.4) 894-3964 e-mail: emb@cdmnet.com Dennis Grim-BOCA City of Bethlehem 10 East Church Street Bethlehem,PA 18018 (610) 865-709;FAX: (610) 865-7330 Page 19 of 31 Barbara Koffron-ICBO Leslie D. Townzen-NASFM Fire Prevention Manager Chief Deputy SFM City of Phoenix Fire Department Office of the State Fire Marshal Urban Fire Department Fire Prevention 210 116 Avenue SW,PO Box 42600 150 South 12th Street Olympia,WA 98504-2600 Phoenix, AZ 85034-2301 (360) 758-0400; FAX: (360) 753-0398 (602) 262-7741; (602) 271-9243 e-mail: ltownzen@wsp.wa.gov e-mail: bkoffron@ci.phoenix.az.us Carl Baldassarra, PE- General Interest (Schirmer Kevin H. Scott-ICBO Engineering) Kern County Fire Department President 5642 Victor Street Schirmer Engineering Corporation Bakersfield, CA 93308-4056 707 Lake Cook Road (805) 391-7084; FAX: (805) 391-7077 Deerfield,IL 60015 e-mail: kscott@co.kem.ca.us (847) 272-8340, ext. 222; (847) 272-2365 e-mail: schirmerhq@aol.com Jackie T. Gibbs - SBCCI Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Randolph W. Tucker, PE-General Interest (RJA Marietta Fire Department Associates) 112 Haynes Street Rolf Jensen and Associates, Inc. Marietta, GA 30060-1973 13831 Northwest Freeway, Suite 330 (770) 794-5463;FAX: (770) 794-5465 Houston, TX 77040-5215 e-mail:jgibbs@ci.marietta.ga.us (713) 462-1840;FAX: (713) 462-0812 e-mail: rtucker@rjagroup.corn Jeri "Bo" Roberts -SBCCI Fire Chief Staff Liaisons: Shreveport Fire Department 801 Crockett Street Bill Rehr(BOCA) Secretariat Shreveport, LA 71101 BOCA International (318) 673-6655;FAX: (318) 673-6656 4051 West Flossmoor Road e-mail: mtompkins@hotmail.com Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 (708) 799-2300, ext 342;FAX: (708) 799-0320 Jennifer DeWeese-General Insterest e-mail: brehr@bocai.org Project Director Weeks Corporation Sergio Barrueto 4497 Park Drive ICBO Norcross, GA 30093 5360 Workman Mill Road (770) 717-3285;FAX: (770) 717-3312 Whittier, CA 90601 e-mail:jdeweese@weekscorp.ccm (562) 699-0541;FAX: (562)699-4522 e-mail: barrueto@icbo.org IAFC- f vacant)? John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. John Nisja-NASFM SBCCI Bureau Chief SFM 900 Montclair Road 444 Cedar Street, Suite 145 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 St. paul,MN 55101-2156 (205) 591-1853;FAX: (205) 592-7001 (612) 215-0506;FAX: (612) 21.5-0502 e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org e-mail: jon.nisja@dps.state.mn gas IFC PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE Page 20 of 31 Wayne Maynard, Chairman-ICBO Fulton R. Cochran-IAFC Fire Captain Deputy Fire Marshal Ventura County FPD Henderson Fire Department 10633 Encino Drive 223 Lead Street Oak View, CA 93022 Henderson,NV 89015 (805) 649-9687; FAX: (805) 639-2880 Phone: (702) 565-2300, Fax: (702) 564-9380 e-mail: wayne@ojai.net e-mail: frc@gty.ci.henderson.nv.us Gary Lewis -BOCA Joe Gott-General Interest (NAVFAC) Chief Inspector/Code Administration US Naval FAC Engineering Command City of Summit 200 Stoval Street, Code 150 512 Springfield Avenue Alexandria, VA 22332 Summit, NJ 07901 (703) 325-0036; FAX: (703) 325-4450 (908) 273-6408;FAX: (908) 273-2977 e-mail: jegott@hq.navfac.navy.mil e-mail: garylewisl@aol.com Mike Madden -General Interest (Gage Babcock) Dan Strohl -BOCA Principal Captian Gage-Babcock &Associates Office of Fire Prevention 1 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240 Upper Arlington Fire Department La Palma, CA 90623 3600 Tremont Road (714) 739-3870; FAX: (714) 739-3869 Upper Arlington, OH 43221-1595 e-mail: gbalafpe@aol.com (614) 459-6112; FAX: (614) 457-6620 e-mail: rhtb66d@prodigy.com Doug Crawford- General Interest Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Poncelow -ICBO Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal Battalion Chief Place Nouveau Building Poudre Fire Authority 5775 Younge Street, 7th Floor 505 Peterson Street North York Ontario, Canada M2M 4J1 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (416) 325-3104; FAX: (416) 325-3119 Phone: (970) 416-2895, Fax: (970) 221-0854 e-mail: doug.crawford@jus.gov.on.ca Pager: (970) 498-7995 pager 8009 e-mail: bponcelow@ci.fort-collins.co.0 Richard Bukowski, PE-NIST Senior Research Engineer Diane Breedlove-SBCCI Building&Fire Research Laboratory Director of Finance Admin. National Institute of Standards & Technology City of Sugar Land 100 Bureau Drive-Stop 8642 10405 Corporate Drive Gaithersburg,MD 20899 Sugarland, TX 77478 (301) 975-6853;FAX: (301) 975-4052 Phone: (281) 275-2740, Far:: 281-275-2741 e-mail: rbukowski@nist.gov e-mail: dbreedlove@cityhdl.ci.sugar.land.tx.us Scott Adams -NIST Donald W. Harkins,Jr. - SBCCI Fire Marshal Fire Chief Park City Fire Dist Orlando Fire Department 1353 Park Ave (84060) 400 S. Orange Avenue, 7th Floor PO Box 680967 (84068-0967) (PO Box 2846) Park City,UT Orlando, FL 32802-2846 (32801) Phone: (435) 649-6706, Fax: (435) 658-5247 Phone: (407) 246-2390, Fax: (407) 246-2512 e-mail: sadams@parkcityus.com e-mail: dharkins@ci.orlando.fl.us Page 21 of 31 James R. Quiter, PE-NIST David Rock-ICBO Senior Vice President Senior Mechanical Inspector Rolf Jensen Associates City of Portland 2125 Oak Grove Road, Suite 300 Room 930, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Portland, OR 97207 Phone: (925) 938-3550, Fax: (925) 938-3818 (503) 823-7401; FAX: (503) 823-7250 e-mail: jquiter@rjagroup.com Jody Hilton -ICBO Staff Liaisons: Building Official City of Sandy City Beth Tubbs (Secretariat) Sandy City Corporation IFCl/ICBO Staff Engineer 10000 Centennial Parkway International Conference of Building Officials Sandy,UT 84070 5360 Workman Mill Road (801) 568-7263; FAX: (801) 562-5141 Whittier, CA 90605 (562) 699-0541, ext. 3303; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Jim W. Brown-SBCCI email: tubbs@icbo.org Chief Plumbing/Gas Inspector Jefferson County Mark Chubb Court House, Room 208 Fire Code Coordinator 716-21st Street North Southern Building Code Congress International Birmingham, AL 35263 300 Montclair Road (205) 325-5150 FAX: (205) 325-5743 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 Phone: 205-591-1853, Fax: 205-592-7001 John Wasson,Jr. - SBCCI Email: mchubb@sbcci.org Sr. Mechanical/Gas Inspector City of Greenville Tim Dolan P. O. Box 2207 BOCA International 206 South Main Street Eastern Regional Office (215) 638-0554 Greenville, SC 29602 One Neshaminy Interplex (864) 467-4565 FAX: (864) 467-5715 Tresove,PA 19053-6931 (732) 270-0277;FAX: (732) 270-1366 Craig Christiansen -General Interest(AGA) e-ma l: jdolan@bocai.org Coordinator, Technical Service Questar Gas Company PO Box 45360 FUEL GAS CODE DEVELOPMENT Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360 COMMITTEE Donald Dockray-General Interest (AGA) Fames Anjam-BOCA Codes&Standards Administrator Plumbing Plans Examiner Southern California Gas Company Arlington County 555 W. Fifth Avenue, M.L. 25H0 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 804 Los Angeles, CA 90013-1011 Arlington,VA 22201 (703) 358-3875; FAX: (703) 358-7046 Kenneth Padgett- General Interest Greenville mail: janjam@co.arlington.va.us (AGA) District Manager Terry Carolan-BOCA Piedmont Natural Gas Company Mechanical Inspector PO Box 1905 Emmett County Greenville, SC 29602 200 Division Street Petoskey, MI 49700 (616) 348-1735;FAX: (616) 348-0633 e-mail: tcaro@sunny.ncmc.cc.mi.us Page 22 of 31 Martin P. Petchul, PE, GEM -General Interest George Mann -BOCA (AGA) Dept. Hsng. &Bldng. Construction Energy Consulant 1047 US 127 S Suite#1 Columbia Energy Group Frankfort, KY 40601-4337 200 Civic Center Drive (501) 564-8090; FAX: (501) 564-6799 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 460-6974; FAX: (614) 460-4946 James F. Kelly-BOCA e-mail: Mpetchul@Columbiaenergygroup.com City of Prospect Heights 14 E. Camp McDonald Jack Rea-General Interest(AGA) Prospect Heights, IL 60070 General Manager, Customer Services Field (847) 398-6070, ext 207;FAX: (847) 392-4244 Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 100 West Fifth Street,PO Box 871 Butch Visser- BOCA Tulsa, Oklahoma 74102-0871 6810 Old 28th Street #6 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Larry Westling-General Interest (AGA) (616) 949-3765; FAX: (616) 949-7271 Director,Building Codes Northwest Natural Gas Company David Rock-ICBO One Pacific Square Senior Mechanical Inspector 220 Northwest Second Avenue City of Portland Portland, OR 97209 Room 930, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue Portland, OR 97207 Staff Liaisons: (503) 823-7401; FAX: (503) 823-7250 Larry Simpson, PE(Secretariat) Jody Hilton -ICBO Senior Engineer Building Official Southern Building Code Congress International City of Sandy City 900 Montclair Road Sandy City Corporation Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 10000 Centennial Parkway (205) 591-1853 FAX: (205) 592-7001 Sandy, UT 84070 e-mail: lsimpson@sbcci.org (801) 568-7263; FAX: (801) 562-5141 Hari Ramanathan IC$O (1 Yacaticy) International Conference of Building Officials 5360 Workman Mill Road SRCCiI- ttaca)hcie ) Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541, ext. 3285;FAX: (562) 699-4522 Staff Liaisons: Gregg Gress Michael J.Pfeiffer, PE BOCA International BOCA International 4051 West Flossmoor Road 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 343; FAX: (708) 799-0310 (708) 799-2300, ext. 326;FAX: (708) 799-0310 e-mail: ggress@bocai.org MECHANICAL CODE DEVELOPMENT James A. Ranfone COMMITTEE Director/Codes, Standards and Technical Support American Gas Association Tennison Barry-BOCA 1515 Wilson Boulevard Chief, Mechanical Division Arlington, VA 22209-2469 State of Michigan Department of Labor (703) 841-8648;FAX: (702) 841-8689 Bureau of Construction Codes/P.O. Box 30254 Lansing,MI 48909 (517) 241-9325;FAX: (517) 241-930E: FUEL GAS CODE INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE Page 23 of 31 Guy Tomberlin -BOCA Henry L. Stobaugh-SBCCI Supervisor, Commercial Mech Insp Chief Mechanical Inspector Fairfax County Hillsborough County Permit Services Div. 12055 Government Parkway 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard Fairfax, VA 22035-5504 Tampa,FL 33602 (703) 324-1611;FAX (703) 324-1846 (813) 307-4542, ext. 163;FAX: (813) 272-5293 e-mail: gtombe@co.fairfax.va.us David Conover-General Interest (Battelle) Steve Schmidt- BOCA Battelle,Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Plumbing-HVAC Inspector 901 D Street, Southwest, Suite 900 Town of Normal Washington, DC 20024 100 E. Phoenix/PO Box 589 (202) 646-5252; FAX: (202) 646-7845 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 454-9584;FAX: (309) 454-9609 Phil Former-General Interest(NAHB nominee) Allendale Heating Co. Inc. Robert Guenther-ICBO 11672 60th Ave. Mechanical/Plumbing Official P.O. Box 296 City of Long Beach Allendale, MI 49401 4913 Verdura (616) 895-4949;FAX: (616) 895-5020 Lakewood, CA 90712 e-mail: aheat@altelco.net (310) 570-6263 John Wiggins - General Interest (UT) Michael J. Fegles-ICBO Underwriters Laboratories Assistant Building Official 12 Laboratory Drive City of Corvallis Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 501 SW Madison (919) 549-1400 Ext. 1502; FAX: (919) 549-1842 Corvalis, OR 97333 e-mail: wigginsj@ul.com (541) 757-6929; FAX: (541) 757-6936 Staff Liaisons: Jody Hilton -ICBO Building Official Gregg Gress (Secretariat) City of Sandy City BOCA International Sandy City Corporation 4051 West Flossmoor Road 10000 Centennial Parkway Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Sandy, UT 84070 (708) 799-2300, ext. 343; FAX: (708) 799-0310 (801) 568-7263; FAX: (801) 562-5141 e-mail: ggress@bocai.org Bruce Boulineau, C.B.O. - SBCCI Gordon Clyde Chief Building Official International Conference of Building Officials City of Myrtle Beach. 5360 Workman Mill Road 921 North Oak Street (Zip 295 77) Whittier, 90601 P. O. Box 2468 (562) 699-0541; FAX: (562) 699-4522 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 e-mail: clyde@icbo.org (843) 918-1176 FAX: (843) 91E-1158 Larry Simpson, PE Tim Ferguson, C.B.O. - SBCCI Senior Engineer Project Coordinator Southern Building Code Congress International City of Jackson 900 Montclair Road 119 East Main Street, Suite 208 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 Jackson, TN 38301- (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 (901) 425-8262; FAX: (901) 425 8228 e-mail: lsimpson@sbcci.org MECHANICAL CODE INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE Page 24 of 31 Joseph Otis -BOCA Gerald Anderson -BOCA 3221 Big Beaver Rd. Assistant Codes Administrator Troy,MI 48084 City of Overland Park (517) 278-2643; FAX: (51i) 278-2643 8500 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park,KS 66212 Thomas Chandler-BOCA (913) 895-6244; FAX: (913) 895-5018 City of Tulsa e-mail:janderso@opkansas.com 200 Civic Center#405 Tulsa, OK 74103-3827 Robert Schutz, PE, PS, C.B.O. -BOCA (918) 596-9679;FAX: (9181 596-7244 Chief Building Official Village of Powell Morris McDaniel-BOCA PO Box 1028/260 Village Park Drive 609 E. College Street Powell, OH 43065 P O Box 2047 (614) 885-1028; FAX: (614) 885-5339 Carbondale, IL 62902-2047 (618) 549-5302 Joel Shelton -BOCA Plumbing Field Investigator Robert Guenther-ICBO Oklahoma State Department of Health Mechanical/Plumbing Official P.O. Box 1676 City of Long Beach Claremore, OK 74018-1676 4913 Verdura (918) 825-4224; FAX: (918) 825-3817 Lakewood, CA 90712 e-mail: sheltone@merck.utulsa.edu (310) 570-6263 Brett Cook-ICBO Michael J. Fegles -ICBO Building Official Assistant Building Official City of Boardman City of Corvallis 202 Main Street N 501 SW Madison PO Box 229 Corvalis, OR 97333 Boardman, OR 97818 (541) 757-6929; FAX: (54 ) 757-6936 (541) 481-9252 Jody Hilton -ICBO Grace Harper-ICBO Building Official Assistant Deputy Superintendent City of Sandy City City of Los Angeles Sandy City Corporation 201 N. Figueroa Street, Room 830 10000 Centennial Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90012 Sandy, UT 84070 (213) 977-5960; FAX: (213) 977-5950 (801) 568-7263; FAX: (801) 562-5141 John T. LaTorra-ICBO SBCCI-:(3'vacances) Building Official City of Redwood City Staff Liaisons: Post Office Box 391 1017 Middlefield Road Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE Redwood City, CA 94064 BOCA International (650) 780-7348; FAX: (650) 780-7348 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 Jimmy Brothers - SBCCI (708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 Building Director City of Decatur 402 Lee Street N.E. PLUMBING CODE DEVELOPMENT P. O. Box 488 COMMITTEE Decatur, AL 35602 (205) 351-7584 FAX: (205) 351-7581. Page 25 of 31 Don McCarty-SBCCI Larry Simpson, PE Building Official Senior Engineer City of Newnan Southern Building Code Congress International P. O. Box 1193 900 Montclair Road Newnan, GA 30264 Birmingham,AL 35213-1206 (770) 253-2682 FAX: (770) 254-2353 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 e-mail: Isimpson@sbcci.org Steven Wood- SBCCI Deputy Building Official Lynne Arie City of Lake Mary BOCA International 100 North Country Club Road 4051 West Flossmoor Road Lake Mary,FL 32795-0700 Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 (407) 324-3096 FAX: (407) 324-3064 (708) 799-2300, ext. 354; FAX: (708) 799-0320 e-mail: larie@bocai.org Phil Hancock General Interest (NAHB nominee) Hancock &Associates 5100 South Washington Blvd. PLUMBING AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Ogden,Utah 84405 CODE INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE (801) 479-0443;FAX: (801) 476•8521 Mitchell Hort,MCO -BOCA Carl G. Schroeder-General Interest (UA nominee) City of Yukon Director of Training 532 W. Main Street Plumbing Industry Training Center Post Office Box 850500 531 E. 7 Mile Road Yukon, OK 73085-0500 Detroit, MI 48203 (405) 354-6676 (313) 891-5755; FAX: (313) 891-5890 Roy N.McFarland,Jr. -BOCA J.Joe Scott-General Interest (ASPE nominee) City of Roanoke Chief Plumbing Engineer 215 Church Avenue#170 Phillips Swager Associates Roanoke,VA 24011 3622 N. Knoxville (540) 853-1132; FAX: (540) 853-1594 Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 688-9511; FAX: (309) 688-6490 Dennis Rapson -BOCA City of East Lansing Gary Singel -General Interest(Contractor) 410 Abbott Road Singel Plumbing Company East Lansing,MI 48823 6529 Fredmoor (517) 337-1731, ext. 240;FAX: (517) 337-1607 Troy, MI 48098 (248) 879-9134; Fax is same as phone Brett Cook-ICBO Building Official Sid Cavanaugh -General Interest(UA nominee) City of Boardman Special Representative 202 Main Street N United Association PO Box 229 3511 Encinal Avenue Boardman, OR 97818 LaCrescenta, CA 91214 (541) 481-9252 Staff Liaisons: Grace Harper-ICBO Assistant Deputy Superintendent Hari Ramanathan, (Secretariat) City of Los Angeles International Conference of Building Officials 201 N. Figueroa Street, Room 830 5360 Workman Mill Road Los Angeles, CA 90012 Whittier, CA 90601 (213) 977-5960; FAX: (213) 977-5950 (562) 699-0541; FAX: (562) 699-4522 e-mail: ramanath@icbo.org Page 26 of 31 John T. LaTorra-ICBO Randy Childers - SBCCI Building Official Inspection Supervisor City of Redwood City City of Waco Post Office Box 391 300 Austin Avenue 1017 Middlefield Road P. O. Box 2570 Redwood City,CA 94064 Waco, TX 76702-5970 (650) 780-7348;FAX: (650) 780-7348 (254) 750-5671; FAX: (254) 750-5624 SB�CI;, a(a3c Morgan Wheeler- SBCCI Manager/Structural Inspections Staff Liaisons: DeKalb County 1300 Commerce Drive, 3rd Floor Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE Decatur, GA 30030 BOCA International (404) 371-2518 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 Gray Smith, AIA, AICP- General Interest (708) 799-2300, ext. 326;FAX: (708) 799-0310 (Architect) Penthouse 1324 Locust Street PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Philadelphia, PA 19107 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (215) 546-4985; FAX: (215) 546-4960 William Lopez -BOCA Bruce D. Kennett,AIA-General interest Building Commissioner (Architect) City of Charleston CHK Architects &Planners, Inc. PO Box 2749 1300 Spring Street,#500 Charleston,WV 25301 Silver Spring,MD 20910-3616 (304) 348-6833;FAX: (304) 348-6836 (301) 588-4800 Amy Sackman-Odum-BOCA Staff Liaisons: Neighborhood Support Manager City of Lima Paul Coats, PE(Secretariat) 50 Town Square. BOCA International Lima, OH 45801 4051 West Flossmoor Road (419) 221-5146;FAX: (419) 221-5214 Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 e-mail: dcd@cityhall.lima.oh.us (708) 799-2300, ext. 346; FAX: (708) 799-0310 e-mail: pcoats@bocai.org Connie Fournier-ICBO Deputy Director, Inspections John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. City of Minneapolis Manager/Codes Room 300, 250 S. 4th Street Southern Building Code Congress International Minneapolis,MN 55415 900 Montclair Road (612) 673-5824; FAX: (612) 673-5819 Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 Dan Mousseau,P. Eng. - ICBO e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org Director of Building City of Burlington Paul Armstrong, PE 426 Brant Street Senior Staff Engineer Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 3Z6 International Conference of Building Officials (905) 335-7600, ext. 7628; :PAX: (906) 335-7876 5360 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541, ext. 3280; FAX: (562) 699-4522 e-mail: armstron@icbo.org Page 27 of 31 PROPERTYMAINTENANCs Richard Bartell -BOCA CODE INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE Building Official Hanover County 7497 County Complex Road Bill Cousins -BOCA Hanover,VA 23069 Village of Holly (804) 537-6039; FAX: (804) 537-6247 202 S. Saginaw Holly,MI 48442-1694 John Kelly-ICBO (248) 634-9591;FAX: (248) 634-3211 Superintendent of Building County of Los Angeles Joseph Perrone -BOCA Third Floor,900 S. Fremont Avenue City of North York Alhambra, CA 91803-1331 5100 Yonge Street (626) 458-6385; FAX: (626) 979-5444 North York, Ontario M9C 2Y2 e-mail: jkelly@co.la.ca.us (416) 395-7016;FAX: (416) 395-7056 Terry Cobb- SBCCI John Watson -BOCA Building Official City of Lorain Nashville/Davidson County 4M Staunton Court 700 2nd Avenue South Farmington, CT 06032 Nashville, TN 37210-6013 (860) 543-8571;FAX: (860) 722-6374 (615) 862-6600; FAX: (615) 862-6514 e-mail: terry_cobb@metro.nashville.org Connie Fournier-ICBO Deputy Director Rose Grant,AIA-(Insurance) (IAC City of Minneapolis recommendation) Room 300, 250 S. 4th Street Associate Research Administrator Minneapolis, MN 55415 State Farm Insurance Company (612) 673-5824;FAX: (612) 673 5819 1 State Farm Plaza#D-3 Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 Dan Mousseau-ICBO (309) 766-1449;FAX: (309) 766-3662 Director of Building e-mail: rose.grant.gsxj@statefarm.com City of Burlington 426 Brant Street John Loscheider, PE, SE-(Structural En,gineer)(IAC Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 3Z6 recommendation) (905) 335-7628;FAX: (906) 335-7876 PO Box 2440 Renton,WA 98056 [PAP-O t +) (425) 228-9797; FAX: (425) 228-9798 e-mail: jvl@loscheider.com SBcE:I1, 0):4 ..__) Jim Sealy, FAIA -(Architect)(IAC recommendation) Staff Liaisons: Architect/Building Code Consultant 1320 Prudential Drive, Suite 101 Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE Dallas, TX 75235 BOCA International (214) 637-3047; FAX: (214) 637-3229 4051 West Flossmoor Road e-mail: jwseabird@juno.com Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 (708) 799-2300, ext. 326;FAX: (708) 799-0310 Frank C.Thompson-NAHB nominee Sweetwater Builders, Inc. 245 Wises Grove Road RESIDENTIAL CODE DEVELOPMENT New Brighton,PA 15066 COMMITTEE- BUILDING oc ENERGY (724) 891-0200; FAX: (724) 891-0298 e-mail: fct@usaor.net Page 28 of 31 Eric Borsting -NAHB nominee Charles Gerber-BOCA Consol Plumbing Plan Reviewer 19425 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Suite B-342 County of Henrico Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2600 Parham and Hungary Spring Roads (310) 446-1237; FAX: (310) 446-1290 P.O. Box 27032 e-mail: eric@comfortwise.com Richmond, VA 23273 (804) 501-4374;FAX: (804) 501-4984 E. Ray Kothe -NAHB nominee e-mail: ger02@co.henrico.va.us Koventry Homes, Ins. 14360 Laguna Drive West Richard Brooks - ICBO Ft. Meyer,FL 33908 Assistant Building Official (941)482-2809;FAX: (941) 481-8585 City of Corona 815 W. Sixth Street Staff Liaisons: Corona, CA 91718 (909) 736-2251; FAX: (909) 279-3561 Paul Armstrong(Secretariat) Staff Engineer James "Bob" Glaze - SBCCI International Conference of Building Officials Chief Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspector 5360 Workman Mill Road 710 N. 20th St., Room 207 Whittier, CA, 90601-2298 Birmingham, AL 35203 (562) 699-0541, ext 3298; FAX: (562) 699-4522 e-mail: armstron@icbo.org David Conover-(Battelle)(IAC recommendation) Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. 901 D Street, Southwest, Suite 900 Manager/Codes Washington,DC 20024 Southern Building Code Congress International (202) 646-5252; FAX: (202) 646-7845 900 Montclair Road Birmingham, AL 35213-1206 Charles Spitz - (Architect)(IAC recommendation) (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org 3406 Round Hill Court Wall,NJ 07719-9690 Ron Burton (732) 282-1122; FAX: (732) 222-112C Asst Staff VP for Construction Codes and Standards e-mail: wlbjayhawk@aol.com National Association of Home Builders 1201 15th St,NW John Taecker, PE- (UL)(IAC recommendation) Washington DC 20005-28C0 Underwriters Laboratories (800) 368-5242; ext 475;FAX: (202) 822-0369 1655 Scott Boulevard e-mail: 76176.2425@compuserve.com Santa Clara, CA 95050-4169 (800) 595-9843;FAX: (408) 556-6045 Michael J. Pfeiffer,PE e-mail: taeckerj@ul.com Manager/Technical Services BOCA International Rick Wenner-NAHB nominee 4051 West Flossmoor Road Staff Engineer Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 PSF Corporation (708) 799-2300 ext 326;FAX: (708) 799-4981 401 Market Street e-mail: mpfeiffe@bocai.org. Bloomsburg,PA 17815 (717) 784-0777; FAX: (570) 784-5961 RESIDENTIAL CODE DEVELOPMENT Chuck L. Koon-NAHB nominee COMMIT I LE-PLUMBING &MECHANICAL C Corp 6860 Thunderbird Ct. Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 923-0777; FAX: (541) 923-7543 Page 29 of 31 Dwight Richardson-NAHB nominee Robert John Smith -BOCA 1300 Mallard Circle Code Enforcement Officer Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Borough of Fox Chapel (home address) 401 Fox Chapel Road Pittsburgh,PA 15238 Staff Liaisons: (412) 963-1100; FAX: (412) 963-1819 Paul Armstrong (Secretariat) Don Clark-ICBO Staff Engineer Building and Planning Official International Conference of Building Officials City of Kingsburg 5360 Workman Mill Road 1401 Draper Street Whittier, CA, 90601-2298 Kingsburg, CA 93631 (562) 699-0541, ext 3298; FAX: (562) 699-4522 (209) 897-5328; FAX: (209) 897-5568 e-mail: armstron@icbo.org Richard Davidson-ICBO John R. Battles, PE, C.B.O. Building Official Manager/Codes City of Moorhead Southern Building Code Congress International 111 N. 12th Street 900 Montclair Road Moorhead,MN 56560 Birmingham,AL 35213-1206 (218) 299-5438 (205) 591-1853; FAX: (205) 592-7001 e-mail:jbattles@sbcci.org Marty Hodgkins - SBCCI Zoning Director Ron Burton Palm Beach County PZB Assistant Staff Vice President 100 Australian Avenue Construction Codes and Standards West Palm Beach,FL 33406 National Association of Home Builders (561) 233-5234 FAX: (561) 233-5165 1201 15th St, NW Washington DC 20005-2800 Ronald R.Jones -SBCCI (800) 368-5242; ext 475; FAX: (202) 822-0369 Planning Division Administrator e-mail: 76176.2425@compuserve.com City of Gulfport P. O. Box 59 Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE 1410 24th Avenue, Room 206 Manager/Technical Services Gulfport,MS 39501 BOCA International (228) 868-5710; FAX: (228) 868-5708 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Gray Smith, AIA, AICP -General Interest (708) 799-2300 ext 326; FAX: (7'08) 799-0310 (Architect) e-mail: mpfeiffe@bocai.org Penthouse 1324 Locust Street Philadelphia,PA 19107 ZONING CODE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (215) 546-4985; FAX: (215) 546-4960 David Skurkis -BOCA Staff Liaisons: Building&Health Commissior.er Building& Zoning Department Paul Armstrong, PE(Secretariat) Village of North Riverside Staff Engineer 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue International Conference of Building Officials North Riverside, IL 60546 5360 Workman Mill Road (708) 447-4211; FAX: (708) 44','-4292 Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0541,ext. 3280;FAX: (562) 699-4522) e-mail: armstron@icbo.org Page 30 of 31 John R. Battles,PE, C.B.O. Staff Liaisons: Manager/Codes Southern Building Code Congress International Michael J. Pfeiffer, PE 900 Montclair Road BOCA International Birmingham,Al. 35213-1206 4051 West Flossmoor Road (205) 591-1853;FAX: (205) 592-7001 Country Club Hills, IL 60478=5795 e-mail: jbattles@sbcci.org (708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 Steven Thorsell, LA ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING BOCA International CODE INTERPRETATIONS COMMITTEE 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 Andrew Rizzo,Jr. -BOCA (708) 799-2300, ext. 313; FAX: (708) 799-0310 275 Broad Street e-mail: sthorsel@bocai.org Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 285-1960 ZONING CODE INTERPRETATIONS Ron Smith -BOCA COMMITTEE City of St Louis 1200 Market Street#426 Roger Nowick, C.B.O..CEI -BOCA St. Louis,MO 63103 City of Wood Dale (314) 622-3318; FAX: (314) 662-3235 404 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 Richard C. Witt -BOCA (630) 787-3730; FAX: (63C) 766-4251 Chesterfield County Post Office Box 40 Thomas Millar-BOCA Chesterfield,VA 23832 West Windsor Township (804) 751-4161; FAX: (804) 751-4713 271 Clarksville P.O. Box 38 1 E {eS Princeton Junction, NJ 08350 (609) 799-8490; FAX: (609) 275-4850 T',n:* eis) Renee' Carter-BOCA Staff Liaisons: Town of Gray P.O. Box 258 Michael J. Pfeiffer,PE Gray,ME 04039 BOCA International (207) 657-3112;FAX: (207) 657-2852 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills,IL 60478=5795 Don Clark-ICBO (708) 799-2300, ext. 326; FAX: (708) 799-0310 Building and Planning Official City of Kingsburg 1401 Draper Street Kingsburg, CA 93631 (209) 897-5328;FAX: (209) 897-5568 Richard Davidson -ICBO Building Official City of Moorhead 111 N. 12th Street Moorhead,MN 56560 (218) 299-5438 ICBO-(1 vacancy) SBCCI=(3 vacanciS's) Page 31 of 31 CP#6-1996 This policy establishes the ICC Industry Advisory Committee and sets forth the objectives, procedures and organization of POLICY RE: the Committee. Industry Advisory Committee 1.0 Name: This committee shall be known as the ICC Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). 2.0 Objectives of the Committee: 2.1 To advise the ICC Board of Directors on matters that will affect the working relationship or coordination of efforts of the ICC and industry, Federal agencies and standards writing organizations. 2.2 To advise the ICC of methods to implement and improve the Codes and other documents and services provided by the ICC. 2.3 To advise the ICC as to policies and programs to enhance the codes administration and enforcement profession. 3.0 Procedure and Rules: 3.1 Agenda: The Committee shall address those matters brought to their attention by committee members, members of industry and referred to the Committee by the ICC Board of Directors. 3.2 Staff Support: The President of the ICC shall provide the necessary staff support to permit the Committee to accomplish its work. The staff support shall consist of generating and circulating meeting notices and minutes, arranging meeting space and distribution of pertinent materials. 3.3 Appointment:The ICC Board of Directors shall appoint the members of the Committee and one alternate to each member. 3.4 Member Representation: Each member shall represent an association, organization, profession or interest such as the following: 01 Policy CP#6-1996 September 26, 1996 Page 1 POLICY RE: Industry Advisory Committee (Cont'd) Page 2 Design Professions Associations of Construction Materials Standards Writing Organizations Federal Agencies Associations of State Agencies Testing Laboratories Associations of Builders and Contractors Associations of Producers and Manufacturers Labor Insurance 3.5 Committee Officers: The Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected by the Committee from the appointed members of the committee. Such officers shall serve a one year term without a limitation as to consecutive terms. 3.6 Voting: Each committee member shall be entitled one vote with the member alternate eligible for one vote in the absence of the member.All attendees at a committee meeting are entitled to make and second a motion. 3.7 Meetings:All meetings shall be announced in advance and open to all interested parties. 3.8 Expenses: All members shall be responsible for their own expenses. 4.0 Reports and Minutes: The committee agendas, reports and minutes shall be placed on the following meeting agenda of the ICC Board of Directors. 02 Policy CP46-1996 September 26,1996 Page 2 Industry Advisory Committee (Alphabetical Listing): Charles A. Spitz,AIA(CHAIRMAN) Peter H. Billing National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Director of Codes and Standards 3406 Round Hill Court Institute for Business and Home Safety Wall,NJ 07719-9690 175 Federal Street, Suite 500 (732) 282-1122; FAX(732)222-1120 Boston, MA 02110-2222 e-mail: WLBJayhawk@aol.com (617) 292-2003 ext. 240; FAX (61'7) 292-2022 [Alternate: Rents O. Jones, Jr. e-mail: pbilling@ibhs.org PH&.1 Architecs /Alternate-: Do Y. Kim P. O. Box 215 Director of Engineering Montgomery, AL 36101 Institute for Business & Home Safety (334) 265-8781J (SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE)) (617) 722-0200; FAX(617) 722-0202 Lawrence G. Perry, MA (VICE CHAIRMAN) e-mail: dkim@ibhs.orgJ Building Owners and Managers Assoc. Int'l 604 Cobblestone Court W.J.Birch Silver Spring, MD 20905-5806 Executive Vice President (301) 879-4720; FAX(301) 879-4705 Glass Association of North America e-mail: 1perryaia@aol.com 2945 SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite A Topeka, KS 66614-5321 Kenneth Adams (785) 271-0208; FAX (785)271-0166 Technical Affairs [Alternate: Valerie L. Block The Society of the Plastics Industry Glass Association of North America 1801 K Street, NW, Suite 600K P.O. Box 947 Washington, D.C. 20(106-1301 Narberth, PA 19072 (202) 974-5296 FAX(202) 296-7005 (610) 664-7045, FAX(610) 664-1255 e-mail: kadams@socplas.org e-mail: valblock@aol.com] [Alternate: Patrick Toner Vice President/ Technical Affairs Kenneth E. Bland,PE (SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE) Director/Building Codes and Standards (202) 974-5202; FAX(202) 296-7005 American Forest and Paper Assn. e-mail: ptoner@socplasorgJ 1111 19th Street N.W. - Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 Kim A. Beasley,AIA. (202)463-2765; FAX (202)463-.2'791 Director of Architecture and Barrier Free Design e-mail: kenneth bland@afandpa.org Paralyzed Veterans of America [Alternate: Dennis L Pitts 801 - 18th Street,N.W. Regional Manager Washington, DC 20006 American Forest and Paper Assn (202)416-7644; FAX (202)416-7647] 508 University Village Cenrer Richardson, TX 75081 James E. Bihr (972) 690-0242; FAX(972) 437-1553 American Society for Testing& Materials 7816 Bowen Drive Dennis M. Bradshaw Whittier, CA 90602 Executive Director/Member Services tele/fax: (562) 945-6714 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' e-mail: jehihr@msn.com National Association, Inc. [Alternate: Teresa J. Cendrowska P.O. Box 221230 Manager, Tech Committee Operations Division Chantilly, VA 20 1 5 3-1 23 0 American Society for Testing&Materials (703) 803-2984; FAX (703) 803-3732 100 Barr Harbor Drive e-mail: dbaadshaw@smacna.org West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 [Alternate:John H. Stratton (610) 832-9718; FAX(610) 832-9555 (ADDRESS SAME AS ABOVE) e-mail tcendrow@astm.orgJ (703) 803-2980 FAX(703) 803-37.32J ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster I November 4, 1998 Ron Burton Barbara Ebstein, FASID, ISP National Association of Home Builders Vinick Associates, Inc. 1201 15th Street N.W. 211 Wethersfield Avenue Washington, DC 20005-2800 Hartford, CT 06114 (202) 822-0475; FAX(202) 822-0369 (860) 525-4293; FAX (860) 527-0625 E-mail: rburton.nahb.com e-mail: vinick@erols.com [Alternate: Linda Newton, ASID Sidney L. Cavanaugh 1050 Autumn Lane Special Representative Los Altos, CA 94024 United Association 3511 Encinal Avenue Herbert W.Eisenberg,AIA LaCrescenta, CA 91214 Sullivan Code Group (818)248-3360; FAX(818) 248-2553 Unit 302/Union Wharf [Alternate: George Bliss, III Boston, MA 02109 Director of Training (617) 523-8227; FAX (617) 523-8016 United Association hwe@rwsullivan.com 901 Massachusetts Avene, NW [Alternate: David Bullen, ALA Washington, DC 20001-4397 Dir, Center for Bldg Performance& Regulations American Institute of Architects Richard W. Church 1735 New York Avenue N.W. Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association Washington, DC 20006 CM Services,Inc. (202) 626-7448, FAX(202) 6.26-7518J 800 Roosevelt Road, Suite 20 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Terrel M.Emmons,FAIA (630) 858-7337; FAX(630) 790-3095 Chief Architect and Associate Dir. for Engineering [Alternate: Michael Gillespie Naval Facilities Engineering Command Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association 1322 Patterson Avenue, SE 17545 Daleview Washington, DC 20374-5065 Lakewood, OH 44107-5309 (202)685-9170; FAX(202) 685-1577 tele/Jax: (216) 228-2685J e-mail: emmonstm@hq.navfac.navy.mil Charles N. Claar,PE Edward R.Estes,Jr. Director of Research Technical Consultant International Facility Management Association Nat'l Assoc. of Architectural Metal Manufacturers 1 East Greenway Plaza- Suite 1100 7611 Nancy Drive Houston,TX 77025 Norfolk, VA 23518 (713) 623-4362; FAX(713) 623-6124 e-mail: charles.claar@ifma.org Gene Endthoff National Fire Sprinkler Association Randy Clark 429 South Locus President Sycamore, IL 60178 International Fire Code Council (815) 895-5521; FAX (815) 899-`521 c/o Rectorseal Corporation e-mail: nfsagene@tbcnet.com 2601 Spenwick Houston, TX 77055 Daniel W. Falconer 1- (800) 231-3345;FAX 1-(800)452-2824 Managing Director of Engineering American Concrete Institute Todd Daniel PO Box 9094 NOMMA Standards Committee Liaison Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094 Natl Ornamental and Misc Metals Assn (NOMMA) (248) 848-3726; FAX (248) 848-3701 804-10 Main Street- Suite E e-mail: Dfalcone@aci-int.org Forest Park,GA 30050 (404) 363-4009; FAX i,404) 366-1852 Gene Fisher Indoor Environments Division E.D.Dorchester, PE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Society of Professional Engineers Washington, DC 20460 78 Winay Terrace Long Valley, NJ 07853 (908) 876-8488 FAX (908) 876-8461 ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 2 November 4, 1998 William Fitch,PE Steven Grover,R.E.H.S. American Council of Independent Laboratories Vice President,Technical Services Omega Point Laboratories Public Health and Safety 16015 Shady Fall Road National Restaurant Association Elmendorf, TX 78112 1200 - 17th Street N.W. (210) 635-8100; FAX(210)635-8101 Washington, DC 20036-3097 e-mail: wm_fitch@ix.netcom.com (202) 331-5986; FAX(202) 331-3671 [Alternate: Dennis Thayer, R.S. Wayne Geyer (SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE) Exec VP, Steel Tank Institute (202) 331-5985; FAX(202) 9'73-3671] 570 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Robert L. Hall,Jr. (847)438-8265; FAX(847)438-8766 Southeast Regional Manager e-mail: wgeyer@interaccess.com Copper Development Association Inc. P.O. Box 468 David A. Gilda Snellville,GA 30278 Product Standards Coordinator (770) 736-0435; FAX (770)736-0238 Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association [Alternate: Andy Kireta, Jr. 355 Lexington Avenue - 17th Floor Midwest Regional Manager New York, NY 1001'7-6603 Copper Development Association Inc. (212) 661-4261; FAX (212) 370-9047 P.O. Box 390 4-mail: daveg60@ao1.com Crown Point, IN 46307-0390 (219) 662-7645] Charles Goehring Truss Plate Institute, Inc. Darrell W. Harguth 583 D'Onofrio Drive - Suite 200 Code Consultant Madison, WI 53719 Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Assn. (608) 833-5900; FAX(608) 833-4360 2989 Putnam Boulevard Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Gordon W. Greene (510) 932-7716; FAX (510) 926-1333 Semiconductor Industry Association e-mail: dmharguth@aol.com Cherry Semiconductor 2000 South County Trail David A. Harris, FAIA East Greenwich,RI 02818 President (401) 886-3809; (401) 886-3373 National Institute of Building Sciences [Alternate: Lee Neal, Dir of Safety 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Health and Environmental Affairs Washington, DC 20005-4905 Semiconductor industry Association (202)289-7800; FAX (202) 289-1092 181 Metro Drive-Suite 450 e-mail: dharris@nibs.org San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 436-6600; FAX(408) 436-6646] Joseph R. Hetzel, PE Technical Director Jeffrey H. Greenwald, PE Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards Association International National Concrete Masonry Association 1300 Sumner Avenue 2302 Horse Pen Road Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 Herndon, VA 22071-3499 (216)241-7333; FAX (216)241-0105 (703) 713-1900; FAX(703) 713-1910 e-mail: jhetzel@taol.com [Alternate: Charles B. Clark, Jr. Brick Institute of America Barbara Higgens 11490 Commerce Park Drive Executive Director Reston, VA 22091 Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (703) 620-0010;FAX(703) 620-3928] 1340 Remington Road, Suite A Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 884-9764; (847) 884-9775 ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 3 November 4, 1998 Patrick Higgins , Consultant, Water Quality Association c/o P. J. Higgins&Associates, Inc. Bruce D. Hunn,Ph.D. 305 East Patrick Street Director of Technology Frederick, MD 21701-5614 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and (301) 694-6607; FAX i 301) 694-6609 Air-Conditioning Engrs. e-mail: pjhinc@fred.net 1791 Tullie Circle N.E. [Alternate:Joseph Harrison, PE Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 Water Quality Association (404) 636-8400; FAX (404) 321-5478 4051 Naperville Road e-mail: bhunn@ashrae.org Lisle, IL 60532 Alternate: Claire Rant.speck (630) 505-0160;FAX(630) 505-9637] (SAME ADDRESS AS ABO VE) Samuel J. Hodges,III,AIA Edward L. Keith Architect Technical Services Division USDA- Rural Housing Service APA The Engineer Wood Assn. Stop 0761 - Room 6309 7011 South 19th Street 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Tacoma, WA 98411-0700 Washington,DC 20250-0761 (202) 720-9653; FAX(202) 690-4335 Stephan E. Klamke E-mail: sam.hodges@usda Executive Director [Alternate:Larry B. Fleming EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Program Support Staff/Rural Housing Service 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270 U.S. Department of Morrow, GA 30260 (202) 720-8547; FAX(202) 690-43351 (770)968-7945; FAX (770) 968-5818 [Alternate: Peter Harrison Patricia B. Horton Chairman/EIMA'.c Technical Committee Steel Tube Institute of North America Parex, Inc., P.O. Box /89 Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation Redan, GA 30074 16100 Lathrop Avenue (800) 537-2739 FAX(770) 432-6878J Harvey, IL 60426 (708) 339-1610; FAX(708) 339-9827 Marshall A. Klein, PE e-mail: patbhorton@aol.com Convenient Automotive Services Institute Marshall A. Klein and Associates, Inc. Karl D. Houser 6815 Autumn View Drive Director/Codes and Technical Services Eldersburg, MD 21784-63(14 Gypsum Association (410) 781-6474; FAX (410) 795-7360 810 First Street N.E. - Suite 510 Washington, DC 20002 Daniel Lea (202)289-5440; FAX (202)289-3707 Executive Director [Alternate: Jerry A. Walker Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association Executive Director 136 South Keowee Street (SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE) Dayton, OH 45402 (202) 289-5440: FAX(202) 289-3707] (937)222-2462; FAX(937) 222-5794 e-mail: cima@dayton.net * Jonathan Humble, AIA Regional Director-Codes and Standards David L. Ledvinka American Iron and Steel Institute Designated Representative OCCNIBS 45 South Main Street, Suite 312 Ohio Consultative Council of the National West Hartford, CT 06.07-2402 Institute of Building Sciences (OCC/NIBS) (860)231-7520; FAX(860) 231-0003 1250 Autumn Park Court e-mail: jhumble@steel.org] Westerville, OH 43081 * /Alternate: Hank Martin tele/fax (614) 891-4875 Senior Regional Director-Codes and Standards American Iron and Steel Institute William H. LeVan 11899 Edgewood Road, Suite G Executive Vice President Auburn, CA 95603 Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (503) 887-8335; FAX(503) 887-0713 5959 Shallowford Road - Suite 419 e-mail. IlmartiO@steel.orgJ Chattanooga,TN 37421 ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 4 November 4, 1998 (423) 892-0137; FAX(423) 892-0817 Vicki Lovell Intercode Incorporated 787 South State Road 7, Suite 7 Margate, FL 33068-2822 (954)977-6985; FAX(954)977-0278 e-mail: vjlovell@mindspring.com Michael E. Lyden Vice President, Storage and Transport The Chlorine Institute, Inc. 2001 L Street N.W., Suite 506 Washington, DC 20036-4919 (202) 872-4732; FAX (202) 223-7225 e-mail: mlyden@cl2.com [Alternate:Peter Mayo Olin Corporation 2400 Buffalo Avenue- P.O. Box 748 Niagara Falls, NY 14302-0748 (716) 278-6446;FAX(716) 278-6495 e-mail: pmmayo@corp.olin.comJ Pat McLaughlin American Petroleum Institute McLaughlin and Associates 10116 Fair Oaks Boulevard Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-1071; FAX(916) 962-1859 Katherine L. McQueen Executive Director Building Codes Assistance Program 1200 18' Street,NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 530-2200; FAX (202) 331-9588 e-mail: kmcqueen_bcap@ase.org Brian J. Meacham,PE Research Director Society of Fire Protection Engineers 390 Main Street, Suite 842 Worcester, MA 01608 (508)752-8239; FAX (508) 752-8214 [Alternate:James R. Quiter, PE, Vice President Rolf Jensen and Associates Inc. 2125 Oak Grove Road- Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (510) 938-3550; FAX(510) 938-38181 ICC Industry Advisory Com mittee Roster 5 November 4, 1998 Ronald Mengel Robert Nelson Pittway Systems Technology Group National Lime Association 4225 Naperville Road, Suite 155 Robert Nelson and Associates Lisle, IL 60532 1220 Remington Road (630) 577-3700; FAX(630) 577-0808 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4812 e-mail: ron_mengel@pittway.com (847) 882-1146 FAX (847) 882-1 148 [Alternate: Charles W. Forsberg [Alternate: Arlene Seeger Vice President Industry Affairs National Lime Association Lamson and Sessions 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 800 25701 Science Park Drive Arlington, VA 22203-7328 Cleveland, OH 44122 (703) 24 3-5463; FAX(703) 243-5489 (216) 766-6648; FAX(216) 831-0438 e-mail: natlime@aol.comJ e-mail: cwforsborg@psineccom] Ronald G. Nickson Joseph J. Messersmith,Jr. Vice President/Building Codes Coordinating Manager National Multi Housing Council Regional Code Services 1850 M Street N.W. - Suite 540 Portland Cement Association Washington, DC 20036 11479 Primrose Lane (202)974-2327; FAX(202) 775-0112 Rockville,VA 23146 e-mail: mickson@nmhc.org (804) 749-3584; FAX(804) 749-3584 e-mail:jjsmith@mnsing.com James T. Otenbaker [Alternate: K. Mark Kluver National Assoc. of Ventilation Manufacturers Manager Regional Code Services Randell Air Systems Portland Cement Association 0520 Coldwater Road 4105 Terra Alta Drive Weidman, MI 48893 San Ramon, CA 94'583 (517)644-3331; FAX (517) 644-3186 (510) 828-0543; FAX(510) 828-0204] Jake Pauls R. Donald Murphy American Public Health Association Director 12507 Winexhurg Manor Drive, Suite 201 Steel Joist Institute Silver Spring, MD 20906-3442 3127 - 10th Avenue North Ext. (301) 933-5275; FAX (301) 933-5541 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-6760 e-mail: bldguse@aol.com (803) 626-1995; FAX(803) 626-5565 George Phelps Larry L. Neibauer Director,Government and Industry Affairs President/Executive Director North American Insulation Manufacturers Assoc. Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. 44 Canal Center Plaza- Suite 310 P.O. Box 951807 Alexandria, VA 22314 Lake Mary, FL 32795-1807 (703) 684-0084; FAX (703) 684-0427 (407) 322-6288; FAX (407) 322-7488 e-mail: gphelps@naima.org [Alternate: Dave Lovich Raven Nelson Owens Corning Structural Engineer 2995 Johnson Ferry Road- A601 R. F. Nelson& Associates Marietta, GA 30062 160 The Village, #11 (770) 594-9431, FAX (770) 594-9175 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 e-mail: dave.lovich@owenscorning.com] (310) 937-4846; FAX(310) 937-9655 e-mail: yawn 1 @gte.net [Alternate: Maryann T. Phipps Degenkolb Engineers 225 Bush Street, Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 392-6952] ICC Industry Advisory CommiAtee Roster 6 November 4, 1998 Robert J. Pollock J.Joe Scott, CIPE Manager/Codes and Technical Services Vice President Legislative Underwriters Laboratories Inc. American Society of Plumbing Engineers 333 Pfingsten Road Phillips Swager Associates Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 3622 North Knoxville (847)272-8800, ext.4.3878; FAX(847)509-6219 Peoria, IL 61603 e-mail: pollockr@ul.com (309) 688-9591;FAX (309) 688-6490 [Alternate: Howard Hopper e-mail:jscott5809@aol.com; Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (805)495-7120; FAX (805) 495-4861 1655 Scott Boulevard [Alternate: Patrick L. Whitworth, CIPE Santa Clara, CA 95050 Vice President Technical (408) 3985-2406', ext. 32347; American Society of Plumbing Engineers FAX(408) 556-6045 5 Guyton Street e-mail: hopperh@utcomJ Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 370-1200; FAX(864) 271-7500 James A. Ranfone Director/Codes, Standards and Technical Support Paul Shepard American Gas Association National Sanitation Foundation 1515 Wilson Boulevard 5951 West Via Montoya Drive Arlington, VA 22209-2469 Glendale, AZ 85310 (703) 841-8648; FAX (703) 841-8689 (602) 561-5061; FAX (602) 561-2551 [Alternate: Larry Wessling Director, Building Codes W. Lee Shoemaker,Ph.D., PE Northwest Natural Gas Company Director of Research and Engineering One Pacific Square Metal Building Manufacturers Association 220 Northwest Second Avenue 1300 Sumner Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Cleveland, OH 441 1 5-28 5 1 (503) 226-4211 ext. 4328;FAX(503) 721-25251 (216) 241-7333; FAX (216) 241-0105 [Alternate: Daniel Walker Jim Rossberg Staff Engineer Manager/Building Standards Metal Building Manufacturers Association] American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Roger A. Smith Reston, VA 20191-4400 Technical Director (703)295-6360, Ext. 6196 FAX(703) 295-6361 Compressed Gas Association, Inc. e-mail: jrossberg@asce.org 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 1004 Arlington, VA 22202-4102 Wayne Ruga, AIA, IIDA (703)412-0900; FAX (703)412-0128 President and Chief Executive Officer [Alternate:John T. Pavlovcak The Center for Health Design, Inc. Manager/Industry Affairs Gases Group 4550 Alhambra Way Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Martinez, CA 94553-4406 7201 Hamilton Boulevard (510)370-0345; FAX(510)228-4018 Allentown, PA 18195-1501 (610) 481-8161; FAX(612) 706-6272) Gary T. Satterfield Director of Technical Affairs David C. Tabar,CSP North American Food Equipment Manufacturers Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association 1200 19th Street N.W. - Suite 300 Sherwin-Williams Company Washington, DC 20036-2422 101 Prospect Avenue N.W. (202) 857-1175; FAX(202) 223-4579 Cleveland, OH 44115-1075 e-mail: gary-satterfield@dc.sba.com (216) 566-2161; FAX (216) 566-3266 e-mail: dctabar@sherwin.com [Alternate: Don Rowson President Industrial Hydrocarbons, Inc. P.O. Box 4309 Blue Jay, CA 92317-4309 (909) 336-4400; FAX(909) 336-50011 ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 7 November 4, 1998 * Thomas S. Zaremba, Esq. Mike Trafton Roetzel&Andress, L.P.A. National Association of the Remodeling Industry One Seagate- Suite 999 c/o Trafton Builders Toledo,OH 43604 7094 N. Harrison, Suite 161 (419) 242-7985; FAX(419) 242-0316 Pinedale, CA 93650 e-mail: ratomz@ralaw.com (209)435-6327; FAX(209)435-6371 [Alternate: Kim Mann [Alternate: Roberti J. DuBree 1850 M Street, NW, Suite 280 Creative Contracting Inc. Washington, DC 20036-5803 584 Woodford Road (202) 331-7900; FAX(202) 331-0726 North Wales, PA 19454-2661 e-mail: kmann@smslaw.com) (215) 661-8581J Joel Zingeser Stephen J.Turchen BFRL Room B250 Bldg. 226 U.S. Department of Energy National Institute for Standards and Technology EE-432/US DOE Gaithersburg, MD 20899 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. (301)975-4630; FAX(301) 975-4737 Washington, DC 20585 e-mail:joelz@nist.gov (202) 586-6262; FAX(202) 586-4617 [Alternate: Richard Bukowski e-mail: stephen.turchen@ee.doe.gov (National Institute for Standards & Technology] Jim Vogt,P.E. Wood Truss Council o:'America One WTCA Center 6425 Normandy Lane Madison, WI 53719 (608) 274-4849; FAX (608) 274-3329 [Alternate: Kirk Crundahl, P.E. Executive Director Wood Truss Council of America] Bob Vondrasek Asst. Vice President/Engineering National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (617) 770-3000 FAX(517) 984-7110 e-mail: rondrasek@m=pa.org [Alternate: Art Cote Senior Vice President/Operations National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (617) 984-7240; FAX(617) 984-7777] Robert C.Wible Executive Director NCSBCS 505 Huntmar Park Drive - Suite 210 Herndon, VA 22070 (703)437-0100; FAX (703)481-3596 e-mail: rwible@ncsbcs.org Staff Liaison Executive Vice President Richard P. Kuchnicki 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708 IAC Secretary Falls Church, VA 22041 International Code Co.mcil, Inc. (703) 931-4533; FAX(703) 379-1546 ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster ft November 4, 1998 e-mail kuchnicki@icticode.org ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 9 November 4, 1998 ICC Industry Advisory Committee(By Discipline): Design Professionals: E. D. Dorchester,PE, National Society of Professional Engineers Barbara Ebstein, Vinick Associates, Inc. Herbert W. Eisenberg, AIA, American Institute of Architects Brian Meacham, PE, Society of Fire Protection Engineers Rawn Nelson, PE, Structural Engineers Association of California Jim Rossberg, American Society of Civil Engineers Wayne Ruga, The Center for Health Design, Inc. J. Joe Scott, CIPE, American Society of Plumbing Engineers Charles A. Spitz, AIA, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Product and Material Associations: Kenneth Adams, Society of the Plastics Industries W. J. Birch, Glass Association of North American Kenneth E. Bland, PE, American Forest and Paper Association Richard Church, CM Services/PPFA Gene Endthoff,National Fire Sprinkler Association Edward R. Estes, Jr., National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers Daniel W. Falconer, American Concrete Institute Wayne Geyer, Steel Tank Institute David A. Gilda, Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Charles Goehring, Truss Plate Institute Gordon F. Greene, Semiconductor Industry Association Jeffrey H. Greenwald, PE, National Concrete Masonry Association Robert L. Hall, Jr., Copper Development Association Darrel W. Harguth, Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association Joseph R. Hetzel, PE, Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association Barbara Higgens, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Patricia B. Horton, Steel Tube Institute of North America Karl D. Houser,Gypsum Association Jonathan Humble, AIA, American Iron and Steel Institute Edward L. Keith, American Plywood Association Stephan E. Klamke, EIFS Industry Members Association Daniel Lea,Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association William H. LeVan, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Michael E. Lyden, The Chlorine Institute Ronald Mengel, Pittway Systems Technology Group Joseph J. Messersmith, Jr., PE, Portland Cement Association R. Donald Murphy, Steel Joist Institute Larry L. Neibauer, Automatic Fire Alarm Association Robert Nelson,National Lime Association James T. Otenbaker,National Association of Ventilation Manufacturers George Phelps,North American Insulation Manufacturers Association James A. Ranfone, American Gas Association Gary T. Satterfield, North American Food Equipment Manufacturers W. Lee Shoemaker, PhD., PE, Metal Building Manufacturers Association Roger A. Smith,Compressed Gas Associations David Tabar, Chemical' Specialties Manufacturers Association Thomas S. Zaremba, Roetzel & Andres, L.P.A. Standards Organizations: James E. Bihr, American Society for Testing& Materials Bruce D. Hunn, Ph.D., American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Paul Shepard,National Sanitation Foundation Bob Vondrasek, National Fire Protection Association Regulatory Officials Associations: ICC Industry Advisory Committee Roster 10 November 4, 1998 Robert C. Wible,National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards Testing Laboratories: William Fitch, PE, Omega Point Laboratories Robert J. Pollock, Underwriter's Laboratories Builders Associations: Ron Burton, National Association of Home Builders Ronald G. Nickson,National Multi Housing Council Federal Government: Terre] M. Emmons, FAIA,Naval Facilities Engineering Command Gene Fisher,U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Samuel J. Hodges, III, AIA,U.S. Department of Agriculture Stephen J.Turchen, U.S. Department of Energy Joel Zingeser,National Institute for Standards&Technology Others: Kim A. Beasley, AIA, Paralyzed Veterans of America Peter H. Billing, Institute for Business&Home Safety Dennis M. Bradshaw, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association Sidney L. Cavanaugh, United Association Charles N. Claar, PE, International Facility Management Association Randy Clark, International Fire Code Council Todd Daniel, National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association Steven F. Grover, National Restaurant Association David A. Harris, FAIR, National Institute of Building Sciences Patrick Higgins, Water Quality Association Marshall Klein, PE, Convenient Automotive Services Institute David L. Ledvinka, Ohio Consultative Council of the NIBS Vicki Lovell, Intercode Incorporated Pat McLaughlin, American Petroleum Institute Katherine L. McQueen, Building Codes Assistance Program Jake Pauls, American Public Health Association Lawrence G. 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In 1992,NES was Code Council (ICC) is nor the first incorporated as an independent body, NES Introduces Innovative effort to consolidate services among providing product evaluation support Evaluation Program the model code organizations for the for users of codes promulgated by To streamline the process, sake of efficiency and use. BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI. NES recently approved an innovative evaluation program designed to Model Code Organizations Create Code Officials Rely on NES provide timely and.cost-effective Evaluation System Evaluation evaluations under the International In 1975, the three model A report issued through a Plumbing Cad/TM,the first of the new code organizations created a system to national product evaluation system code documents. This program provide an evaluation of new and such as NES typically contains a allows the creation of"master reports" innovative products for compliance description of the product or system, known as product category reports, with the three model codes. It was installation and identification which will describe a category of intended that an evaluation by this requirements,and conditions of use. plumbing products as regulated by National Research Board would Code officials rely on this information the International Plumbing Code. replace the need for separate evalua- in considering acceptance of new Manufacturers may then,for a tions by each of the three model code products. In the absence of a national nominal fee, request that their organizations. Renamed in 1984, the system,a product manufacturer must products be evaluated for listing under these master reports. - (Continued on Page 3) (Continued from Page 2) I NES Active in International trade, the regulatory agencies cannot Activities afford to create technical'barriers. It National Review Process... NES has been active for is essential that we gain information several years in international develop- and develop a technical relationship The test laboratories and ment activities. By participating in that can be used to evaluate products quality control agencies will be given the first meeting of the World for compliance with the codes that we a checklist or"brief"by NES which Federation of Technical Assessment use in our local communities. Our they will fill out, in effect certifying Organizations in 1994, NES contin- evaluation services are currently one the results of their testing and other ues to support this new organization's of the only tools For managing the review activities. This process will purpose of eliminating barriers to global construction industry at the streamline the evaluation.and is trade. local level."' intended to drastically reduce the costs and processing time tradition- �, Bob Fowler. former Chair- ! 'Fowler. Bob (1995). Managing a ally associated with product evalua- man of the ICC recently stated. "As Global Construction Industry at the tion. political forces throughout the world Local Level. Building Standards, are directed toward international 64(31:7. asses CABO NEWSLETTER 3 CI A April, 1996 JURISDICTIONS ADOPTING IPC ARIZONA MICHIGAN(cont'dl Apache County*** Chesaning Township* Casa Grande China Township Yuma*** Genese County Yuma County*** James Township* Jonesfield COLORADO Jonesville Boulder Kent County Carbondale Kochville Central City* Lakefield Colorado Div. Of Housing* Maple Grove Commerce City* Marion Township* Ft. Lupton Marysville Glenwood Springs Merrill Village Longmont Monroe North Glen Montrose* Vail* Nelson Township Port Huron NANS&SI Richland Arkansas Saginaw Junction Saginaw County Leawood* Saginaw Township* Lenexa* St. Charles Township* Manhattan St. Charles Village* Olathe* St. Clair County Overland Park* Swan Creek Township Prairie Village Taymouth Township Wayne County MAINE; Williamston* Belfast Wyoming MLCHIGAN: MISSOURI, Albee Branson* Albion Cape Girardeu* Bangor Township* Clinton* Berkley Columbia* Birch Run Gladstone Bloomfield Hills Jefferson Brady Township* Jefferson County Brant Township* Joplin* Carrollton Osage Beach* *Also adopted IMC **Adopted 1997 Standard Plumbing Code(1997 Standard Plumbing Code is the 1997 IPC) ***Adopted IMC Only 1 rev.3/11/99/cr JURISDICTIONS ADOPTING IPC MISSOURI (cont'd): OKLAHOMA (cont'd): Springfield Lawton St. Charles County Mangum St. Louis*** McLoud Newcastle NEBRASKA Nicoma Park Cozad Oklahoma City Sarpy County Owasso Perry NEW Pryor HAMPSHIRE Roland Claremont Sand Springs Hooksett Seminole Spencer OHO: Stilwell STATE OF OHIO Stroud Tonkawa OKLAHOMA: Village STATE OF OKLAHOMA Vinita Bartlesville Wagoner Bethany Bixby PENNSYLVANIA: Chandler Bethlehem Choctaw Borough of West Chester Cleveland Lower Macungie Clinton Radnor Township Collinsville Salisbury Township Coweta Upper Providence Township Crescent Durant RHODE ISLAND; Edmond STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Eufaula Fairview TEXAS; Grove Abilene Guymon Ames" Harrah Beaumont* Henryetta Benbrook* Hildenville Brazoria** Inola. Carrollton* Kingfisher Chandler** Krebs Clebum *Also adopted IMC "Adopted 1997 Standard Plumbing Code(1997 Standard Plumbing Code is the 1997 IPC) ***Adopted IMC Only 2 rev.3/11/99/cr JURISDICTIONS ADOPTING IPC TEXAS (cont'd): WYOMING Conroe** Rock Springs Dallas/Ft. Wrth Int Airport* Elgin** UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT Ft. 'Worth * OF NAVY* Giddings** Glen Rose** Groves** Heath* Hedwig Village Hillsboro** Irving* La Marque** Lubbock* Mexia** Oak Leaf** Pantego Plano* Port Neches** Runaway Bay* Sint on** South Padre Island** Sou.thlake* Taft" Texas City Texas Dept of Licensing& Reg. Indus. Hsg& Bldgs* Texas Jail Stds Commission- Long Term Incarc. Facilities Thomdale** Waco" Waxahachie** UTAH: STATE OF UTAH YIRGINIA: STATE OF VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA *Also adopted IMC "Adopted 1997 Standard Plumbing Code(1997 Standard Plumbing Code is the 1997 IPC) ***Adopted IMC Only 3 rev.3/11/99/cr DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY _ z NAVAL IACIUTES [NGIN[[RIMG COMMAND 600 STOVALL iTREET ,� ALE[AN Db&. vs. 22331 2300 u+ mire. -EA[m TO f 28 January 1997 Jon Traw, P.E President International Conference of Building Officials 5380 South Woitanan Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Dear Mr.Traw Circular No.A-119, issued by the Executive Office of the President of the United States and Ned, 'Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Standards,'established policy tag for federal agencies to adopt and use commercial standards and building codes whenever possible. Even prior to this, the three design-construction agencies of the Department of Defense, by Attachment A, endorsed this same position, specifically with respect to building codes. After noting that the existence of many different codes for different parts of the country discouraged the Department of Defense from adopting any single code as a standard for its design and construction, the memorandum signed by the senior engineering civilian within each of the three services noted that-The existence of a single model building code would provide the Air Force, the Army and the Navy with a common basis for future criteria and standards development Referencing industry standards promotes communication in the marketplace, improves competition and would uttimately lead to cost savings for the U. S.taxpayer.' Subsequent to the November 1992 memorandum of Attachment A.staff of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) have participated in Initiatives to bring the various modal codes agencies to the point where a single model code would be applicable throughout the United States. Although the use of commercial bung codes for DoD design and construction has never been mandatory, all parties, but especially the designers and the construction contractors who accomplish the vast majority of design and construction for NAVFAC and the rest of DoD, have readily recognized the benefits of such a practice. The January 1995 publication of the International Plumbing Code, carrying the endorsement of the three nationally-based model code agencies OCBO, BOCA and SBCCI), provided, for the first time, a basis for NAVFAC to adopt and use a model code for an of its design and construction of Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force facilities worldwide-a $5 billion annual program accomplished through over 5,000 individual contracts annually with all member groups of the construction industry. 04 • To that end, on 22 February 1995, I issued a formal policy statement, applicable to all of the NAVFAC organization worldwide, regarding the use of building codes, and specifically called for use of the International Plumbina Code as the guide for all plumbing design and construction. Subsequently, NAVFAC has modified it guide specifications data base and changed all of its aiteria documents to reflect this policy. The use of this code is providing us with greater flexibility with respect to choices in materials and systems which in tern is accommodating greater use of new technology and innovative engineering concepts. When the International Mechanical Code was published in the spring of 1996„we adopted it:in the same manner as we had the International Plumbing Code. We look forward to the completion of the main building and fire code, projected for the year 2000. With the complete suite of single model codes in place and adopted NAVFAC-wide, we anticipate significantly greater reductions in the amount of design criteria we maintain and corresponding reductions in the expenditure of funds necessary to maintain our criteria and guide specifications database. Very Respectfully, Terre)M. Emmons,AlA Associate Director for Design AC) • 05 • t= • Oklahoma Stale Dew of Health lmoe nt loth St °bobs fa at73117429i 3.t.lnda ao_ethowathothor Effective September 1, 1996, the 1995 International Plumbing Code will be the istandard nstallationrstandard plumbing thoselicense n areasxaminations and will be the minimum under state Jurisdiction. Effective September 1, 1996, the 1996 International Mechanical Code will be the standard for mechanical license examinations and will be the minimum installation standard in those areas under state Jurisdiction. 0 s aeeaafaseiih _. Itlisflebr.71.0.14pin Casa IL OarAt.Is tiara MAIM ,-„aw. Sat CMOSnSS a,tanaatatta. AA Ge.. a .'..` .r.Mutt RltassrwYn CMS.mw.D-rn .....,,, ::r' ' ' 10. ~•1 TheeCity of to ^ -t: OKLAHOMA CITY October 16, 1996 Carroll Pruitt Senior Manager of ICBO Office 9300 Jollyville Road, Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78759 This is to confirm that the City of Oklahoma City,Oklahoma, on July 9, 1996 adopted the International Plumbing Code, 1995 Edition. The State of Oklahoma on September 1, 1996, adopted as a minimum state standard, the International Plumbing Code 1995,the International Mechanical Code 1996,the National Electrical Code 1996, and the BOCA National Building Code 1996. The codes adopted by the City of Oklahoma City arc consistent with state statutes. Sincerely, L. i Inspection Services Superintendent 07 \\\ October 15, 1996 CITY OF ABILENE Toffs"W Abk•A DIIkte'o• Mr. Carroll Pruitt, SCSM International Conference of Building Officials 9300 Jolleyville Rd., Suite 101 Austin, TX 78759-7455 SUBJECT: International Plumbing Code Dear Mr. Pruitt: In May 1995, The City of Abilene established an Ad-hoc review committee for the purpose of comparing and reviewing the 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code with the 1995 International Plumbing Code. The core committee that remained through-out the review was primarily comprised of licensed master plumbers, however,industry representatives from plumbing supply houses, and maintenance engineers from the local schools and universities also participated. The committee review was completed in September 1995 and we completed the public hearing process through the M.P.E. Board and City Council for final adoption on March 14, 1996. Areas of modification pertain primarily to the administrative chapter regarding permits, exemptions from licensing that specifically correlate and reference State Law,bonds, fees, etc. In Chapter 4, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures, Table 404.1 was deleted and the Table from the 1994 Uniform Building Code added so there would not be inconsistencies in our adopted codes. One area of concern pertains to Chapter 5, Water Heaters. The IPC is more performance based and the committee felt more prescriptive provisions were needed for water heater installation. The major area of revision,included provisions for gas fuel piping. The provisions in the IPC simply reference other recognized codes and standards. Locally we believed it to be a benefit to allow our plumbing contractors to have this information in one document rather than incur the expense of purchasing the mechanical code or gas code. Our addendum booklet sells for $2.50 which is a minimum fee to cover cost of printing. A copy is enclosed for your use. Our staff entered into the transition phase of the IPC in March, allowing a time frame for the contractors to become familiar with the new code. Jobs which complied with the previous code but not the IPC were given correction notices as a means of education but not rejected. Approximately 90 days was provided for this transition period. Overall,the change has been without major criticism of the code requirements. The concerns from our plumbing contractors has been to change in general. Many of them are pleased with the performance based opportunities provided in the IPC. 08 P.O.Box w•555 Walnut•Abilene.Texas 79E04 Philosophically, it is important that municipalities, states, and the nation move to a single code, whether it is plumbing, building, fire, or mechanical. This is a benefit for everyone in the construction industry. Abilene chose to move forward by adopting the 1995 International Plumbing Code and has not regretted the decision. David Sartor,Plumbing Inspector and myself will be present at the meeting scheduled for October 29, 1996. We will be happy to answer any questions at that time. 4. Sincerely,- ' � l O —"' Cassie Hughes Building Official cc: Mike Morrison, Assistant City Manager 39 DFW J!ffrlyp Fenn Dal las / Furt w Eamon/ Director� ouch 7 nIe rna l i o n ; 1 Airport October 15, 1996 Mr. Carroll Pruitt, AIA Senior Manager IOC 9300 Iolieyville Road, Ste. 101 Austin. Texas 78759-7455 Dear Mr. Pruitt: This is to notify you that the Airport Board approved at its October 3, 1996 meeting amendments to the Dallas/Fort Worth .International Airport Consauction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution. Included in these amendments is the adoption of the 1995 International Plumbing Code and the 1996 International Mechanical Code. DFW Airport: currently has a major concession expansion underway. Over 250 construction applications have been received for new concrc ion space in the terminal buildings. Most of these are resctutants and other food concessions requiring extensive mechanical and plumbing work. Although some of this work has already been completed, much remains to be done. We have faced many challenges to ensure that the existing infrastructure adequately supports the new concession spaces. Facing these challenges influenced our selection of the International.Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code becalm. of their emphasis on performance and the clarity of performance criteria found in these codes. We feel we have made the best choice and look forward to adopting the complete line of International Codes. Please let me know if you need additional information. Sincerely, Curtis Building Official CLI/cli 32.6.-vod Mrrtattmove OfFca > 3200 Fast Avticld D wv + Nst Otf cc nitrate n1942s . WW %soon. :ts:ts 7526l-ttas + 211 f,i4.aI00 2 0 j.. ,HSo...641'vi&w °a 1111111111IM — ,a.%aj 333 W. McLeroy P.O. Drawer zgozo • Saginaw, Texas z6,z9 (air) 232-464o • Fax (alz) 232-4644 October 14, 1996 ICBO Regional Office Attn: Mr. Carroll L. Pruitt 9300 Jolleyville Road Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78759-7455 Re: City of Saginaw on adoption of the International Codes Dear Mr. Pruitt, The City of Saginaw adopted the International Mechanical Code 1996 Edition by Ordinance 96-11 and the International Plumbing Code 1995 Edition by Ordinance 96-12 on June 4th this year. These codes have gone into effect on August 4th this year and we are experiencing good reception in the field from contractors. We have reviewed these codes and do not find any substantial variances from any of the other codes that are produced. I have particularly enjoyed the ease of format used in these codes and the ability to explain to our contractors the areas of question that they may need. Our staff has found the transition from the former Uniform Codes which we were under has gone remarkably well and has presented one of the best switching of codes that I have personally experienced. I hope this will provide you with our feelings on this matter and if you have further questions, please contact me. Yours truly, #1 f Doc HuffW-#4.107t..7 CBO Director of Community Development Oct- 14-96 04:08P Town of Pantego 817 265 1375 P.01 NAkiigi PANT GO *r= October 14, I996 Carol Pruitt ICBO Austin Division Dear Carol: The Town of Pantego adopted the 1994 International Plumbing Code when it first came out We have had no problems with this code in carrying it out and enforcing it. If you have any additional questions or problems,please feel free to call me.iSin ely, dogi ,7 Counts Building Official/Code Enforcement 12 PO BOX 13210 * 161t 60YT1DOWEN ROAD PANTEi O.TEXAS 76094d210 PANTEGO.TEXAS 760134336 FAX(8171266.137s 0117)274.1361AtTT102614507 10/16/96 15:37 p512 475 2872 TDLR ENFORCEMENT 4002/005 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATIO: T. %&te o F , W c^it c^ :a hp.\ \ Enforcement Division P.O. Box 12157 Austin, Texas 78711 (512)463-2906 FAX(512)475-2872 October 16, 1996 Carroll L. Pruitt, AIA,NCARB ViaFAX(512)343-9116 Senior Regional Manager International Conference of Building Officials 9300 Jollyville Road, Ste. 101 . Austin, Texas 78759-7455 Dear Mr. Pruitt: As requested ]! have attached a copy of the Texas Register updating the editions of the model building codes for the Texas Industrialized Housing and Building Program. As noted on page 21 Tex. Reg. 6621 of the attachment,the only comment received was in favor of the amendments but advised that the code groups responsible for publishing the International Building Code as stated in the proposal was incomplete. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (512)463-7356. Sincerely, 1 y G. MaLn ager, Consumer Protection Section Attachment JGM:tpg 3 Austin Headquarters: E.O.Thompson State Office Building • 920 Colorado •Austin, Texas 78701 ADOPTED RULES . An agency may take final action on a section 30 days after a proposal has been published in the Texas Register The section becomes effective 20 days after the agency files the correct document with the Texas Register, unless a later date is specified or unless a federal statute or regulation requires implementation of the action on shorter notice. _ If an agency adopts the section without any changes to the proposed text,only the preamble of the notice and statement of legal authority will be published. If art agency'adopts the section with changes to the proposed text,the proposal will be republished with the changes. . TITLE 16. ECONOMIC REGULATION This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been re- viewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the Part IV. Texas Department of Licensing agency's legal authority.- and Regulation Issued in Austin,Texas,on July 5. 1996.. • Chapter.65. Boiler Division TRD-9609688 p Tommy V.Small 16 TAC §§65.10,6520, 6550,65.80 Executive Director The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopts Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation amendments to 65.10. 65.20, 65.50 and 65.80 concerning Effective date: August 1, 1996 boiler installers. Section 65.10 is adopted with changes to the Proposal Publication date: May 31. 1996 proposed text as published in the May 31, 1996, issue of the For further information,please call: (512)463-7357 . Tens Register(21 TexReg 4879). Sections 65.20. 65.50, and • • • • 65.80 are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 31, 1996, issue of the Texas Register Chapter 70. Industrialized Housing and Buildings (21 TexReg 4879) and will not be republished:. 16 TAC §§70.50, 7051,70.60, 70.61,'70.70,70.73,70.75, The amendments as adapted will eliminate improper or incom- 70.77 plete boiler installations by determining the scope and capabl- ities.of the installers, reduce the economic impact on owned The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopts operators due to down time for installation completion or car- amendments to §§70.50, 70.51, 70.60, 70.61, 70.70, 70.73, rection, and increase public safety by ensuring the completed 70.75, and 70.77 concerning industrialised housing and build- installation meets minimum safety standards. In§65.10 the del- ings. Section 70.70 is adopted with changes to the proposed inition of.installer was reworded for clarification. text as published in the April 5, 1996, issue of the Texas Reg- ister(21 TexReg 2897). Sections 70.50, 70.51, 70:60, 70.61, The amendments as adopted 70.73, 70.75, and 70.77 are adopted without changes to the termining boilers and their appurtenances meet all requirements proposed text as published in the April 5, 1996, Issue of the . of the appropriate construction codes and the Texas Boiler Law Texas Register(21 TexReg 2897) and will not be republished. and Rules prior to operation,decease the risk of accidents,and reduce expense and equipment down time for owner/operators The amendment to §70.50 identifies the minimum time period to correct installation deficiencies. manufacturers and builders must keep reports ort file and clar- ifies the information that must be reported to the Department. No comments were received regarding adoption of the amend- This amendment also requires manufacturers and builders to merits. file amended reports when the final destination is not known at The amendments are adopted under the Health and Safety the time of the original report. Code. Chapter 755,which provides the Texas Department of The amendment to§70.51.identifies which copy of the inspeo. Licensing and Regulation with the authority to promulgate and_ lion report must be filed with the Department enforce a code of rules in keeping with standard usage for the The amendment to §70.fi0 emended the requirement that a construction, inspection, installation, use, maintenance, repair, alteration,and operation of boilers. representative of a design review agency has to be present during the manufacturers certification inspection. The rule §65.I0. Defuruioru. now requires a representative of the design review agency The following words and terms. when used in this chapter, shall to be present for the certification inspection only when the have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates certification inspection team feels that it is necessary. This rule otherwise was amended because having a representative of the design • Installer-Any person, firm, or corporation who installs boilers and review agency present for the certification inspection can be appurtenances within the state. 1 4 very costly for the manufacturer when there is no need for that no longer valid for industrialized housing, buildings, modules. and representative. - modular components constructed after the effective date of adoption. The amendment to§70.61 changed the requirement every Manufacturers will be notified of the change in code editions 180 module be inspected at least at one point during the that every days before the effective date of the change. Manufacturers who turing process to at one point prior to completion of the struc,ufac- wtsh to continuethesedocuments building to previously-approved documents must tural, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical phase end to require resubmit these to their DRA for review and approval system testing to be observed.by the inspector at least once to the new code tion of•a newApprovat of these documentsandthe will be every third inspection. evidenced by application of a approval date and the coundl's stamp of approval to each document The manufacturer may make The amendment to§70.70 deleted the choice of the Department the transition from current code edition to new code editiori'in any as a design review agency because the Department does of the following ways. not have adequate manpower to perform this function end (A) (No change.) • added the National Elecrical Code to the section requiring resubmission of plans upon adoption of the new code editions. B) The manufacturer may transition approval of This was amended to clarify that adoption of any new code documents in his design package 180 days prior to the.effective edition requires resubmission of plans. date of adoption of the new edition of the Uniform Building Code, The amendment to§70.73 deleted the choice of the Department the Standard Building Code, and the National Electrical Code. The to perform site inspections because the Department does not documentsmanufacturcr provedmustn within Chet department of their intent to do so. Al! have adequate manpower to perform this function. §70.73(e) appr approved the 180 day transition period must be was deleted because it was basically the same as §70.73(d). Buildingdved to both the current and thu new eg Codeods gr u aUnd he Section 70.73(f) was changed to §70.73(e) and the minimum al ectr group, the Standard Building getup, and the time period a builder must keep inspection reports on file National Electrical Code. was defined. Section 70.73(g) was deleted as unnecessary (C) (No change.) because the adopted building codes define when a certificate (6)-(8) (No change.) of occupancy is issued and where it shall be posted. The amendment to§70.75 added the requirement that the man- (WI) (No change.) ufacturer provide the industrialized builder with documentation This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been re- thet will assist the builder to obtain a permit from the city where viewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the the industrialized house or building is to be sited and also clar- agency's legal authority. ified the information the builder must provide the owner of the Issued in Austin,Texas,on July 5. 1996. building. The amendment to §70.77 added that it is the responsibility of 7R0.9fi09669 the manufacturer to assure that his•facility has been certified Tonvnt'v-SmAh and that it is the manufacturer's responsibility to assure that Executor • an in-plant inspection has been performed before a decal or Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation insignia is affixed to the unit.- Effective dale: August 1, 1996 The justification for the amendments is to clarify the responsibil- Proposal publication dale: April 5,1996 , • ides of the registrants which will ensure clearer implementation further information,please cat (512)463-7357 of the statute. In§70.70 the word election was changed to se- ♦ - ♦ ♦ . lecton in subparagraph(a)(1). The manufacturer is selecting a 16 TAC §70.100, *70.101 third party,not electing a third party. No comments were received regarding adoption of the amend- The Texas Department of licensing and Regoation adopts menu. amendments to§70.100 end§70.101 concerning industrialized housing and buildings. §70.100 Is adopted with changes to the The amendments are adopted under Texas CivilStatutes, proposed text as published in the April 5, 1996, issue of the Article 52211-1 which authorizes the department to regulate Tens Register(21 TexReg 2897). Section 70.101 is adopted industrialized housing and buildings. without changes to the proposed text as published in the April §70.70. Responsibilities of the Registrants-Manufacturer's Design 5, 1996, issue of the Texas Register(21 TexReg 2897) and Package will not be republished. The amendment to §70.100 adopts the current editions of the (a) REVIEW AND APPROVAL.The manufacturer's design model building codes. Article 5221 f-1 gives the Industrialized package must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the Building Code Council the authority to adopt more recent following. editions of the building cede if the council determines.that the• (1)-(4) (No change.) revision is in the public interest and consistent with the purposes (5) Upon adoption of a new edition of the Uniform of the Act. The council determined that it would be In the Building Code, the pti Building Code. and the Unior public interest and consistent with the purposes of the Act.to adopt the current code editions. The code groups responsible Electrical Code in §70.100 of this title (relating to Mandatory State for publishing the International Plumbing Code was changed Codes),approvals dated before the effective date of the adoption are because it was incomplete es originally slated in the-proposal. . 15 • • Section 70.101 was changed to amend the Uniform Building Part I. Texas Department of Health Code and the Standard Building Code to adopt the same edition of the One end Two Family Dwelling Code; to adopt Chapter 39. Primary Health Care Services Pro- the Texas Accessibility Standards; and to adopt the CABO gram Model Energy Code and ASHRAERES 90.1/89 energy code. The same edition of the One and Two Family Dwelling Code Medically Underserved Community-State Match- was adopted because the Council wanted to be consistent in the code requirements for industrialized housing. The Texas ling Incentive Program . Accessibility Standards ware adopted because-the-Council 30 TAC §539.61-39.75 did not feel that industrialized housing and buldings should have to meet two different codes for accessibility. The CABO The Texas Department of Health (department) adopts new Model Energy Code and ASHRAE 90.1R39 were adopted to §§39.61-39.75, concerning assistance to communities in re- comply with federal requirements for energy efficiency in new cruiting primary care physicians to high need areas. Section construction 39.70 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as pub- • lished in the April 12. 1996, issue of the Texas Register(21 The justification for the amendments is to adopt the latest .Tex Reg 3117). Sections 39.61-39.69, and 39.71-39.75 are edition of the applicable building codes to ensure dearer adopted without changes and therefore the sections will not be implementation of the statute. republished. The comment received was favorable to the amendments but The new sections will implement the Medically Underserved advised that the code groups responsible for publishing the Community-State Matching Incentive Program as established International Building Code as stated in the proposal was by Health and Safety Code, Chapter 46,which directs the de- incomplete. pertinent to allocate funds to qualified community groups in The amendments are adopted under Texas Civil Statutes:. medically underserved areas to cover certain costs of estab- Artide 5221f-1 which authorizes the department to regulate fishing physicians'practices. "industrialized housing end buildings. These sections define eligibility criteria for contributing commu- §70.100. Mandatory Pate Codes. nities,participating physicians, and state designation as a med- ically underserved area; establish procedures for applying for All industrialized housing and buildings. modules, and modular funds and the prioritization of need among eligible applicant . components, stall be constructed in accordance with the following communities; and establish specifications for matching fund codes and their appendices: contracts, including requirement for community contributions . (1) National Fire Protection Association-National Elea- of funds. trical Code. 1996 Edition;and• A summary of comments received and the departments re- (2) either. sponses follow. (A) the Uniform Building Code. 1994 Edition.'pub- COMMENT:Concerning§39.63(2),one commenter questioned fished by the International Conference of Building Officials;the Uni- the requirement that contributing communities must be non- form Mechanical Code. 1994 Edition,published by the International profit entities to apply for matching funds. Conference of Building Officials: and the International plumbing RESPONSE: Because limited funds are available, the depart- ' Code, 1995 Edition, published by the International Code Council. . 'ment believes they should be directed to community-based or- and Building Officials and Code Administrators International, and ganizations, as corporate and other for-profit entities already International Conference of Building Officials and Southern Building have resources to support practice start-up costs. However, Code Congress International; or physicians who are recruited to partner with the community or- (B) (No change.) .. - ganizations are not required to practice as non-profit entities. This agency hereby certifies that the adoption his been re- COMMENT: Concerning §39.63(2)(C), two commenters ques- viewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the boned the reason for requiring at least S15.000 in contributions agency's legal authority. toward the physician recruitment project from communities op- Issued in Austin,Texas, on July 5, 1996. • plying for funding. RESPONSE: The department feels the $15.000 minimum is TRD-9609690 • . reasonable to ensure that total project funding will be significant Tommy V.Smith enough to launch-a successful project beneficial to both the Executive Director - physician and the community irivoheed, since start up costs Texas Department of licensing and Regulation are expected to be substantial. . Also, adding necessary Effective date: December 7,1996 _ . administrative costs to contracts for significantly lesser amounts Proposal publication date: April 5, 19% could prove uneconomical for the state. For Whet information,!lease call: (512)463-7357 . COMMENT: Concerning §39.64(2), one commenter asked • e e about the requirement that physicians recruited must have • completed a primary care residency program within seven TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES _ years of their application for this program. • 16 U.S . ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Washington, D. C. NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND Alexandria, Virginia HEADQUARTERS, U. S. AIR FORCE Washington, D.C. MEMORANDUM TO W. CECIL STEWARD, FAIR PRESIDENT, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Subject: SINGLE MODEL BUILDING CODE FOR THE UNITED STATES 1 . At the present time, there are three model building codes in use in the United States . These are currently inconsistent in both format and content, with each being the adopted code in a given geographical region. 2 . These variations discourage the Department of Defense, and specifically the Civil Engineer, Headquarters, U.S . Air Force, the U. S . Army Corps of Engineers, and the U. S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, from adopting and using a nationally-based, single model code as a standard for design and construction. 3 . In recognition of this situation, as well as other factors pertaining to the overall improvement in construction quality, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) , at its Board of Directors Meeting on September 30, 1991, formally adopted AIA Resolution L-1, "A Single Model Building Code for the United States . " 4 . The existence of a single model building code would provide the Air Force, the Army and the Navy with a common basis for future criteria and standards development. Referencing industry standards promotes communication in the marketplace, improves competition and would ultimately lead to cost savings for the U.S. taxpayer. 5. Consequently, the Civil Engineer, Headquarters, U. S . Air Force, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command hereby endorse the concept of a single building code for the United States, and specifically endorse. AIA 1991 Resolution L-l . (signed) _ (signed) (signed) RICHARD C. ARMSTRONG HARRY H. ZIMMERMAN GARY S . FLORA. Chief, Engr. Div. Asst. Commander for The Assoc. Civil Engr. U. S. Army Corps Engr. and Design HQ USAF of Engineers NAVFACENGCOM 11-19-92 11-19-92 11-19-92 Date Date Date Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 3 17 NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND PLANNING AND DESIGN POLICY STATEMENT - 95-02 USE OF BUILDING CODES 22 February 1995 References : a. NAVFAC Code 15D (Emmons) memorandum of 19 January 1995 b. NAVFAC Code 15 (Zimmerman) memorandum of 5 January 1995 Attachments : 1. The Use of Building Codes in the United States 2 . The Single Model Building Code Initiative in the United States. 3. HQ USAF, USACOE and NAVFAC memorandum of 19 November 1992 Purpose: This PDP Statement establishes policy on the adoption and use of model building codes for the planning, design and construction of facilities . It also provides guidance relative to participation in, and support for current industry initiatives for merging the various model building codes into a single model building code. Background: Building codes identify safety requirements related to all facets of building construction and are made mandatory by local and state legislation. Their authority comes from the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States wherein public health, safety and welfare can be regulated. Most jurisdictions within the U.S. adopt one of three model building codes, sometimes with local amendments. A more comprehensive discussion on the private sector use of building codes is provided in Attachment 1 . Unlike most other construction in the United States, DoD facilities built on DoD-owned property are exempt from the jurisdiction of state or local governments, and consequently, do not fall under the requirements of locally- or state-adopted building codes . This is not to say, however, that standards governing the safety, health and welfare of building occupants and users do not exist and are not adhered to. On the contrary, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) routinely utilizes nationally-recognized standards and criteria that typically exceed the minimum requirements of building codes . Page 1 of 4 18 These standards and criteria are essential, in the absence of local policing of building code compliance, to providing facilities that not only accommodate the health, safety and welfare needs of their occupants and users, but also fulfill life-cycle performance expectations . It is also recognized that many of NAVFAC' s facilities support military missions for which there are no counterparts in the private sector, and thus, require special and unique standards and criteria. Taken as a whole, these standards and criteria require an extensive application of scarce resources to maintain. There are some concerns regarding NAVFAC' s ability to continually accommodate new materials and technologies and to make changes in criteria and guide specifications based on lessons learned from the performance of buildings during earthquakes, hurricanes, or other occurrences that test the materials and methods of construction traditionally used. There are additional concerns regarding how inconsistencies between NAVFAC' s criteria, standards and guide specifications and those of the remainder of the design and construction industry potentially increase project costs through the limiting of competition and the creation of additional work for those who do compete. Constructing facilities utilizing criteria, standards and guide specifications which have been based on recognized building codes potentially offers opportunities to reduce the amount of criteria internally developed and maintained by NAVFAC, improve competition, and ultimately lead to cost savings for the U. S. taxpayer . However, as addressed in Attachment 2, the three model building codes have traditionally been inconsistent in both content and format . With a need to significantly expand on the minimum criteria of building codes in a nationally uniform manner, NAVFAC has found it technically unworkable and economically inadvisable to either (1) build its criteria independently around all three model building codes, or (2) adopt one of the model building codes for national use . In the former case, the work effort to develop criteria would be tripled; in the latter case, any construction in the areas of the U. S. covered by the two model building codes not adopted would potentially require designers and constructors to utilize a building code with which they were unfamiliar, potentially resulting in higher costs and unsafe practices . As a result of the situation where three very different model building codes are in use in various regions of the U. S . , not to mention two additional states that have their own building codes, NAVFAC, up to now, has been unable to bring its practices in line with private industry. This situation is further complicated with respect to plumbing, mechanical and other areas where there are recognized codes in addition to those issued by the three model code organizations . Page 2 of 4 I9 Recent industry initiatives toward the development of single model building codes applicable throughout the Unites States, however, offer new opportunities for NAVFAC to build its criteria, standards, and guide specifications around commercially-utilized model building codes and bring its design practices more in line with those of the private sector. Attachment 2 addresses in detail the significant progress made in the development of single model building codes . With the January 1995 publication of the International Plumbing Code, the first segment of a group of model building codes which carry the endorsement of all three model building code agencies, and the expected publication of a single model mechanical code within the next year or so, the opportunity now exists for NAVFAC to take the first steps in the adoption and use of model codes - this in fulfillment of a commitment made jointly with the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers and the Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, in the Memorandum of Attachment 3. To that end, reference (a) , which incorporated reference (b) , has already tasked the NAVFAC Criteria Office (FAC 15C/LANT 04C) and the Guide Specifications Division (FAC 15G/CESO-158) with the development of a plan for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code . As additional single model codes become available, they too will be adopted. Given the current momentum within industry and the importance of these initiatives, NAVFAC personnel should actively participate in industry efforts toward the development of single model building codes . Through active participation in their development, these products can better meet the long range needs and requirements of NAVFAC. Policy Statement: It is the policy of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to seek to come in line with industry standards and norms whenever doing so has the potential to: (a) simplify and improve contracting and associated communications; (b) improve design and construction quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness; (c) keep the American construction industry competitive on a world scale; and (d) generate cost savings for the American taxpayer. With respect to single model building codes, they will be adopted and used, with the minimum number of modifications necessary, as a basis for criteria, standards, guide specifications, and applicable policies and procedures for the planning, design and construction of facilities . NAVFAC personnel will actively seek to participate in, and support continuing industry efforts toward the further development of single model building codes . Page 3 of 4 20 Action and Procedures : 1 . NAVFAC Headquarters, Engineering Field Divisions (EFDs) , Engineering Field Activities (EFAs) , Officers in Charge of Construction (OICCs) , Navy Public Works Centers (PWCs) , and any other NAVFAC components with planning-, design- or construction- related responsibilities where criteria, specifications and constructions standards are utilized will seek to utilize single model codes whenever possible. 2 . The NAVFAC Criteria Office (FAC 15C/LANT 04C) and the Guide Specifications Division (FAC 15G/CESO-158) will continue the development of a plan for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code in criteria and guide specifications, respectively, consistent with the requirements of reference (a) . 3. The NAVFAC Criteria Office (FAC 15C/LANT 04C) and the Guide Specifications Division (FAC 15G/CESO-158) will maintain an awareness of progress on other single model codes and will undertake preparations to incorporate these into criteria and guide specifications as they are published. 4 . The NAVFAC Planning and Engineering Support Directorate, specifically Code 15D, will continue to coordinate participation in the development and adoption of single model codes, and will provide oversight and guidance relative to their incorporation into NAVFAC' s business practices . Points of Contact: NAVFAC Headquarters POC for building code related policy issues is Terrel M. Emmons, NAVFAC Code 15D, on DSN 221-0450 or Commercial 703- 325-0032; the POC within the NAVFAC Criteria Office (Code 15C) for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code is Thomas Harris, DSN 564- 9843 or Commercial 804-444-9843. Additional POC will be identified in time as other codes come up for adoption. Page 4 of 4 21 The Use of Building Codes in the United States A building code is an organized, systematic presentation of a set of safety criteria related to all facets of building construction made mandatory by a state or local legislative body and enforced under the police powers granted by the 10th Amendment to the U. S . Constitution. Building code provisions are directed toward public health, safety and general welfare. They represent established "minimum" criteria that must be met by the design and construction industry. These minimum standards exist to protect the occupants and users of a building and the public at large . A building code regulates, among other things, materials, methods of construction, and the installation of fixtures, equipment and accessories . Building codes do not guarantee quality designs, economical designs, or even useful designs . Building code requirements are based on nationally accepted safety, material and testing standards . Some portions of building codes are specification-based in that they specify the materials and methods to be used in achieving the required results . Other portions are performance-based in that they emphasize the purpose to be accomplished rather than the materials and methods to be used in achieving the required results . Traditionally, building codes have been municipal and county ordinances . This local jurisdictional independence has led to differences in building code requirements within relatively close geographical areas . Even when the same model code has been the basis for the requirements, different editions and amendments of that code may be in effect in neighboring areas . In response to this problem, some states have established statewide codes to eliminate the confusion of dealing with numerous municipal code jurisdictions . This, however, does not eliminate the variations as one moves from state to state across the United States . Most states have adopted one of three model building codes, albeit typically with changes and amendments . These three model codes are: the National Building Code, published by the Building Officials Conference of America (BOCA) and generally used in the eastern and Midwestern regions of the U. S . ; the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and generally used in the western region of the U.S. ; and the Standard Building Code, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) and generally used in the southern region of the U. S. There are two states which have their own building codes and a number of states where either two or all three of the model codes are used in different areas of the state . This situation has generally caused problems for product manufacturers, designers and constructors seeking to operate at a national level . Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 1 22 The Single Model Building Code Initiative in the United States Since the early 1970s, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has spearheaded a movement toward the development of a single model building code for the U. S . Its most recent action of national significance was the passing of Resolution L-1 at its 1991 national convention, herein quoted as follows : WHEREAS the international marketplace strives toward more standardization and uniformity in building performance regulations and code requirements, and WHEREAS one of the primary missions of the AIA is to "coordinate the building industry", and WHEREAS there is a continuing request that the architectural profession lead the nation through the design and construction processes in concert with other construction industry participants, and WHEREAS the recognized model building codes currently in use in the Unites States need to be more consistent, uniform in format and content, and more applicable to all areas of the country, and WHEREAS more and more federal agencies are deferring their building performance requirements and standards to model building codes instead of their own previous individual standards, and WHEREAS conditions that previously were considered sensitive to only certain geographic areas of the country, such as seismic concerns in the far West, hurricane wind conditions in the Southeast, flood conditions in the Mississippi Valley, etc. , are now being addressed in equal importance throughout the entire country, and WHEREAS the advent of reciprocal architectural licensing throughout the U.S . , coupled with the latest state-of-the-art telecommunications and facsimile transmissions as well as with easily accessible air travel, makes the practice of architecture on a national and global scale a very practical situation for firms of all sizes, and WHEREAS the simplicity of using a single model building code, which addresses multi-regional needs, will assist in keeping the United States in a competitive position on a world scale in the field of building construction; therefore be it Page 1 of 3 ATTACHMENT 2 23 RESOLVED that the AIA endorses the concept of a single building code for the United States which could be administered by the present model code organizations in their respective geographical areas, and FURTHER RESOLVED that the AIA, through its Building Performance and Regulations program, develop and promote the concept of A Single Model Building Code for the United States . In November 1992, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and the Headquarters, U. S. Air Force endorsed Resolution L-1, noting that "The existence of a single model building code would provide the Air Force, the Army and the Navy with a common basis for future criteria and standards development. " To bring about the existence of a single model building code (or three codes that, for practical purposes, are identical) , the AIA' s Building Performance and Regulations (BP&R) Committee identified three areas where the three model code organizations needed to work toward uniformity: (1) a common code format; (2) common terminology and definitions; and (3) common technical requirements . In 1991 and 1992, the three model code agencies passed resolutions at their annual conventions endorsing the concept of a common code format. Subsequently, a common code format was developed and adopted by the model code agencies. The 1993 version of BOCA' s National Building Code follows this common code format as do the 1994 versions of the Uniform Building Code and the Standard Building Code. In 1993, the Board for the Coordination of the Model Codes (BCMC) of the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) , an umbrella organization made up of representatives from the three model building code organizations, began to consider the development of common definitions and terminology. This initiative is currently ongoing with completion expected later in 1995 . The final area to be addressed to bring the three model building codes together centers around varying technical requirements . Traditionally, the National Building Code was considered to be the most up to date regarding snow loads and associated conditions, the Standard Building Code the most advanced regarding design for hurricane wind conditions, and the Uniform Building Code the most up- to-date regarding seismic concerns. While many of these traditional differences have dissolved in recent years, there continues to be technical differences between the model codes . In 1994,. BCMC initiated task groups to seek to resolve these technical differences . Page 2 of 3 74 Currently, all three model building code organizations are on 3-year cycles for the issuance of new codes . BOCA's cycles are 1993, 1996 and 1999; ICBO and SBCCI are on a cycle of 1994, 1997 and 2000. The speed with which varying technical requirements are addressed is the key to the date when there will be a single model building code . Page 3 of 3 25 Comparison between the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code 1994 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1997 International Plumbing Code Plumbing Code Comparison General Notes This study was made to determine the extent of the variations between the 1997 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), the 1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the 1997 edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC). All sections of each code have not been listed and sections listed may not describe all of the requirements of that section in the code. In general, any differences that were likely to impact the plumbing installations were listed in the chart. There are many areas that are not covered in the same detail in all three codes. If an item was not covered by a particular code, the corresponding box was left blank. A careful review will reveal very few items that could be judged to be less restrictive. All of these relate to relatively minor issues. The following items do indicate some variation: 1. The IPC would allow brass plated closet bolts where the other two codes require solid brass bolts. 2. The IPC does not require the use of an air gap fitting on the drain connection for domestic dishwashers where the other codes do. 3. The IPC permits the use of 3.25 OD PVC pipe where the other two codes do not. Some of the wording has been paraphrased to save space. On any given row of boxes the subjects line up as closely as possible. Information given in the chart avoids editorial commentary and attempts to focus on substantive factual issues.. 1 Plumbing Code Comparison 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC APPENDIX L ALTERNATE No comparable appendix 202 ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERING. PLUMBING SYSTEMS. section. Design systems are equivalent in Specific criteria and procedures given for 301.2 ALTERNATE performance but are not specifically alternate systems. This is an entirely new MATERIALS and regulated by Chapters 3-13. appendix chapter. * METHODS Alternate designs and methods must comply with purpose and intent of code or meet acceptable national standards. APPENDIX L ALTERNATE No comparable appendix 202 BATHROOM GROUP defined for PLUMBING SYSTEMS. section. use in sizing water and D W V Specific building projects submitted with drawings prepared by a licensed engineer may use Tables L-1 and L-2 for bathroom groups. * 203 Definitions Added AIR CHAMBER ANCHORS AREA DRAIN ASPIRATOR 204 BUILDING DRAIN extends 24" 202.0 No change except in 202 BUILDING DRAIN extends 30" outside building wall section number. outside building wall 204 Definitions added * BATTERY of FIXTURES No comparable definition No comparable definition BUILDING DRAIN(SANITARY) Identical definition BUILDING DRAIN(STORM) No comparable definition Identical definition BUILDING SEWER(COMBINED) No comparable definition Identical definition BUILDING SEWER(SANITARY) No comparable definition Identical definition BUILDING SEWER(STORM) No comparable definition Identical definition 205.0 CODE This book. 202.0 CODE This book,later 202.0 This hook,later amendment,and amendment, and emergency emergency rules rules 205.0 CONDUCTOR An inside pipe that No comparable definition 202 CONDUCTOR An inside pipe that conveys water from roof to a storm drain,a conveys water from roof to a storm or combined building drain,or other approved combined building drain. disposal area. * 206.0 DEAD END New definition added. * No comparable definition No comparable definition 2 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 206.0 DOWNSPOUT An outside No comparable definition. No comparable definition. rainleader that convey water from the roof to storm drain,combined building drain,or approved disposal area. * 218.0 PIPE A cylinder with inside diameter No comparable definition. No comparable definition. smaller than the outside diameter. * 218.0 PLUMBING SYSTEM All 202.0 PLUMBING SYSTEM. 202 PLUMBING SYSTEM.All domestic domestic water piping,DWV sanitary All domestic water piping, water piping,DWV sanitary system, system,fixtures,connections,fuel gas, DWV sanitary system,fixtures, fixtures,connections,fixtures,water fixtures,water heaters,vents for water connections,fixtures,fuel gas, heaters,water treating equipment,and heaters,water treating equipment,medical water heaters,water treating storm sewers. gas,and MEDICAL vacuum systems. * equipment,and vent for water Note:fuel gas and medical gas systems heaters. not included. 221.0 STORM SEWER New definition No comparable definition. Identical definition added. * 221.0 SUBSOIL DRAIN New No comparable definition. Identical definition definition added. * 301.1 APPROVALS.Except in specific No Change 304.3 PLASTIC PIPE,FITTINGS,AND cases(water and DWV)all materials must COMPONENTS must be labeled by an be approved by the Administrative Authority. approved agency to comply with NSF 14 Everything must be labeled and listed. 304.4 LABELED.All plumbing appliances,plastic pipe,plastic components, and items in contact with potable water must be labeled. 301.1.3 STANDARDS.A list of generally No Change except the word 102.8 REFERENCED CODES AND accepted standards is included in Table "MANDATORY'has been STANDARDS.The codes and standards 14-1. added on each page in chapter lists in Chapter 14 are considered part of 14 the code. 312.0 INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS.Each No change. 701.3 SEPARATE SEWER building shall have a separate connection to a CONNECTION.Where located on the public or private sewer. same lot each building may connect to a building sewer that connects to the public sewer. 313.9 Requires 18 gauge nail plates for Covered in Installation standards 306.8 PROTECTION AGAINST plastic and copper piping through framing only. PHYSICAL DAMAGE. In concealed within 1 inch of the surface. * locations pipes other than cast iron or steel 313.10 SLEEVES Five new sections on require 1/16" steel plates. sleeves added. * 313.11 Framing damaged by cutting,boring, No comparable section. 308.2 CUTTING,NOTCHING, OR notching,or other means shall be left in a BORED HOLES. A framing member condition satisfactory to the shall not be cut,bored or notched in excess building official. * of the limits allowed in the building code. See Appendix F Structural Safety. 3 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 313.12 RATPROOFING Three new 305.4 OPENINGS FOR PIPES sections on RATPROOFING added. * Approved metal collars are required to be secured to the structure around pipe openings. 316.1.5 SOLVENT CEMENT PLASTIC No change Covered in standard PIPE JOINTS. Listed solvent cements shall be used to join CPVC and PVC pipe fittings. 318 FOOD HANDLING No comparable section. ESTABLISHMENTS Several sections give detailed requirements for plumbing adjacent to or over food preparation areas. * 319. TEST GAUGES. Specifications 712.4 TEST GAUGES. given for test gauges. * Specifications given for test gauges in drainage chapter. 405.1 STRAINERS. With some exceptions No change Covered in Chapter 4 for showers such as water closets,other fixtures are required to be equipped with strainers. The waterway area of the strainers for showers is required to have an area equivalent to the tailpiece. 405.2 CONNECTIONS. No change 406.11 ACCESS TO CONCEALED An access panel with a minimum of 12"in CONNECTIONS. the smallest dimension shall be provided for An access panel with a minimum of 12"in all fixtures with slip joins. the smallest dimension shall be provided for all fixtures with slip joints. Where such access cannot be provided all joints shall be soldered,solvent-cemented,or screwed to form a solid connection. 408.6 SETTING. The distance between 408.6 SETTING. The distance 406.3.1 SETTING. Water closets and urinals must be at least 24"center to center between urinals must be at least urinals must he at least 30 inches apart. and for water closets at least 30"center to 24"center to center and for Clear space in front of water closets and center. 24"is the required space in front of water closets at least 30"center lavatories is 18 inches. the water closet. * to center. 409.1 Public use water closets are required 409.1 Public use water closets 421.2 WATER CLOSETS FOR to be elongated type. Where plumbing are required to he elongated type PUBLIC OR EMPLOYEE TOILET fixtures are provided for children younger FACILITIES. Water closets for public or than six years old,water closets are required employee use shall be or the elongated type. to be suitable for children's use in relation to size and height. 412.2 LOCATION OF FLOOR DRAINS. No comparable section. 413.4 REQUIRED LOCATION AND Floor drains shall be installed in toilet rooms CONSTRUCTION. In coin laundries and with two or more water closets,commercial washing facilities for multi-family dwellings kitchens,laundry rooms in commercial a 3-inch floor drain shall be provided. buildings,and in common laundry facilities in multi-family buildings. * 4 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 412.7 Shower compartments of any shape No change 418.4.1 SHOWER COMPARTMENTS. shall be a minimum of 1024 square inches All shower compartments shall be a and be able to inscribe a 30-inch circle on the minimum of 900 square inches on the inside. interior with the least dimension 30 inches 412.8 Shower pans shall extend 3 inches No change 418.5.2 PANS. Shower pans shall turn up above a finished threshold. The weep holes on all sides at least 2 inches above the at the drain shall be protected from clogging. finished threshold. 412.8.1 TEST FOR SHOWER No change RECEPTORS. The test plug shall be placed in the standpipe at a point that will subject both sides of the pan to the required water test. 413.3 SEPARATE FACILITIES. No comparable section. 404.2 SEPARATE FACILITIES. Separate facilities shall be provided for each Where more than 15 people are employed sex when the occupant load exceeds 10. separate facilities shall be provided for each Certain exceptions are provided for uses such sex. as residential and small size business and mercantile. * Table 4-1 MINIMUM PLUMBING No change TABLE 403.1 MINIMUM NUMBER FACILITIES Assembly places 1000 OF PLUMBING FACILITIES Theaters: males would require five water closets and 1000 males would require eight water seven urinals. For 1000 females 15 water closets and 1000 females would require 16 closets would be required. water closets. Section 419.2 would permit urinals to be substituted for up to 50 percent of the required water closets. Section 404 Accessible Plumbing Facilities 404.1 WHERE REQUIRED NOT COVERED NOT COVERED 404.2 TYPE B DWELLING UNIT KITCHENS 404.2.1 CLEARANCES 404.2.2 CLEAR FLOOR SPACE 404.2.2.1 SINK 404.2.2.2 APPLIANCES 404.3 TYPE B DWELLING UNIT TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES 404.3.1 SINGLE ACCESSIBLE FIXTURES 404.3.1.1 LAVATORY 404.3.1.1.1 FLOOD LEVEL RIM 404.3.1.2 WATER CLOSETS 5 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 404.3.1.2 PARALLEL WHEELCHAIR APPROACH 404.3.2.2 FORWARD WHEELCHAIR APPROACH 404.3.2.3 PARALLEL AND FORWARD WHEELCHAIR APPROACH 404.3.1.3 BATHTUBS 412.7 Showers for accessibility see 14-1 404.3.1.4 SHOWER COMPARTMENTS 404.3.2 MULTIPLE ACCESSIBLE FIXTURES 404.3.2.1 LAVATORY 404.3.2.2 WATER CLOSETS 404.3.2.3 BATHTUBS 404.3.2.1 PARALLEL WHEELCHAIR APPROACH 404.3.2.3.2 FORWARD WHEELCHAIR APPROACH 404.3.2.4 SHOWER COMPARTMENTS 414.1 WATER CONNECTION to garbage can washer shall be protected against backflow. 414.2 WASTE CONNECTION to a garbage can washer shall have a receptacle equipped with a removable strainer or basket. 417.6 GLAZING Window and door within a shower shall comply with the safety glazing requirements of the building code. Section 422 Health Care Fixtures and Equipment 422.1 SCOPE 422.3 PROTECTION 422.4 MATERIALS 422.5 ACCESS 422.6 CLINICAL SINK 6 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 422.7 PROHIBITED USAGE OF CLINICAL SINKS AND SERVICE SINKS 422.8 ICE PROHIBITED IN SOILED UTILITY ROOM 422.9.1 STERILIZER PIPING 422.9.2 STEAM SUPPLY 422.9.3 STEAM CONDENSATE RETURN 422.9.4 CONDENSERS 422.10 SPECIAL ELEVATIONS WATER HEATERS WATER HEATERS WATER HEATERS 502.1 CHIMNEY No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 502.2 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 502.3 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL No change Covered in IMC Chapter 2 502.4 DIELECTRIC INSULATOR No change 502.5 DIRECT VENT APPLIANCE No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 502.7 UNUSUALLY TIGHT No change Covered in IMC Chapter 2 CONSTRUCTION 502.8 VENT No change Covered in IMC Chapter 2 502.9 VENT COLLAR No change Covered in IMC Chapter 2 502.10 VENT CONNECTOR No change Covered in IMC Chapter 2 503.0 PERMIT A permit is required to No change 106.1 PERMITS,WHEN REQUIRED. install,remove,or replace a water heater. A permit is required to install,repair,or replace any plumbing system regulated. 504.0 INSPECTION Chimneys and vents No change 107 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING. must be inspected before being concealed. No specific requirements on the inspection of vents and chimneys. 504.2 FINAL WATER HEATER No change 107.1 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS INSPECTION AND TEST 507.0 COMBUSTION AIR No change Covered in IMC Chapter 7 507.4 LOUVERS AND GRILLS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 7 507.5 ALTERNATE METHODS OF No change Covered in IMC Chapter 7 SUPPLYING COMBUSTION AIR 7 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 510.2 Water heaters may be installed at floor No change level in a closet that is enclosed within the confines of the garage provided the access and combustion air is from outside the garage. 510.3 Water heaters subject to mechanical No change damage must be behind bathers or elevated above the path of vehicles. 510.7 Water heaters in attics must have a No change 504.8 REQUIRED PAN. Water heaters water tight corrosion resistant pan.The pan installed in areas where damage will occur must be equipped with a 3/4 inch drain that from leakage shall be in a galvanized or is terminated in an approved manner. other metal pan of 24 gage material with a 1 inch drain to the outside or an indirect waste receptor. 511.0 ACCESS AND WORKING No change 501.4 Water heaters shall be located and SPACE. A door at least 24 wide is required connected such that they will be readily for service and replacement accessible for observation,maintenance, service,and replacement. 511.1 The opening or door and passageway No change must be a minimum of 24 inches by 30 inches in size. 511.2 Water heaters located more than 8 feet No change above the ground of floor level must have a permanent ladder or stairway. 512 VENTING OF WATER HEATERS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 GENERAL 513 LIMITATIONS Type B vents or for 513 LIMITATIONS Type B Covered in IMC Chapter 8 gas fired water heaters vents are for gas fired water heaters. 513.2 DAMPERS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 514.0 VENT CONNECTORS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 Table 5-1 SIZE OF COMBUSTION AIR No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 OPENINGS 515.0 LOCATION AND SUPPORT OF No change Covered in [MC Chapter 8 VENTING SYSTEMS 516.1 VENT OFFSETS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 516.4 RISE No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 516.5 CLEARANCE No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 517.0 VENT TERMINATION No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 GENERAL 517.2 GRAVITY-TYPE No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 8 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 517.3 TYPE B No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 517.4 TYPE L TERMINATIONS No change 517.5 VENTING TERMINATION Direct No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 vent appliances have termination requirements spelled out 518.0 AREA OF VENTING SYSTEM No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 520.0 EXISTING VENTING SYSTEM No change 521.0 DRAFT HOODS No change 522.0 GAS VENTING INTO EXISTING No change MASONRY CHIMNEYS 523.0 CHIMNEY CONNECTORS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 523.1 MATERIALS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 523.2 SINGLE WALL STEEL No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 523.3 INSTALLATION Two or more No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 connectors that are joined together must be properly sized. 524.1 FORCED OR INDUCED DRAFT No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 SYSTEMS 524.3 INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 524.4 INTERLOCK CONTROLS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 524.5 EXIT TERMINAIS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 525.1 COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 Water heaters may be vented into ventilating hoods in commercial work 525.2 DAMPERS PROHIBITED Damper No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 may not be installed in natural draft system using hoods to vent water heaters 525.3 INTERLOCK CONTROLS No change Covered in IMC Chapter 8 504.1 ANTI-SIPHON DEVICES in the form of a dip tube with a hole or a vacuum relief device is required. 504.2 VACUUM RELIEF DEVICES are required on bottom fed heaters. 9 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 603.4.4 HEAT EXCHANGERS Double No change wall heat exchangers shall separate the potable water from the heat transfer medium by providing a space between the two walls which is vented to atmosphere. 603.4.7 POTABLE WATER OUTLETS No change 608.15.4.2 HOSE CONNECTIONS. WITH HOSE ATTACHMENTS. In Hose bibbs shall be protected by a climates where freezing temperatures occur permanently attached vacuum breaker. listed self-draining frost proof with factory Stalled vacuum breaker shall be used. 603.4.11 POTABLE WATER MAKE UP 603.3.10 POTABLE WATER CONNECTIONS TO STEAM OR HOT MAKE UP CONNECTIONS WATER BOILERS are required to be TO STEAM OR HOT provided with a backflow preventer. WATER BOILERS are required to he provided with a backflow preventer. 603.4.12 NON-POTABLE WATER No change 608.8 IDENTIFICATION OF PIPING. A sign shall be posted near each POTABLE AND NONPOTABLE outlet on a non-potable water outlet that WATER. reads: " CAUTION NONPOTABLE WATER-DO NOT DRINK 603.4.13 POTABLE WATER SUPPLY No change. 608.16.1 BEVERAGE DISPENSERS. TO CARBONATORS. A RP device The water supply to carbonated beverage designed especially for CARBONATORS dispensers shall be protected by a backflow and acceptable to the code official shall be preventer with an atmospheric vent. installed in the supply line. 604 MATERIALS. Water pipe must be of No change Table 605.4 WATER SERVICE PIPE. brass,copper,galvanized steel,cast iron,or Asbestos cement,copper.,copper alloy, other approved materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC,Ductile iron,galvanized,PB,PE, CPVC,PE,or PVC may be allowed for cold Cross-linked polyethylene, PEX-AL-PEX, water outside the buildings. CPVC maybe PE, or PVC used for hot and cold water distribution outside and within the buildings. Table 605.5 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. Brass CPVC, copper,copper alloy, PEX, PEX-AL-PEX,galvanized,or PB. 606.2.2 PLASTIC FITTINGS. Plastic No change adapter fittings shall not be used in water systems if constructed with female threads. 609.4 TESTING. Water systems may he No change 313.5 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM tested by connecting to the supply and TEST. Water supply system shall be turning water on or by applying 50 psi air. tested at a water pressure not less than the working pressure the system 10 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 610.0 SIZE OF POTABLE WATER No change 604.3 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING. Water piping and meters must be SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA. The sized in accordance with this section. water distribution system shall be designed, and pipe sizes shall be selected such that under conditions of peak demand,the capacities at the fixture supply outlet shall not be less than shown in Table 604.3 610.4 Systems less than 200 feet in total No change length and not more than 50 fixture units must be sized according to this chapter. Other systems may he sized according to Appendix A or other acceptable methods. 610.10 SIZING FOR FLUSHOMETER No change VALVES. TABLE 6-6 Flushometer Fixture Units. No change 610.11 SIZING.SYSTEMS FOR No change FLUSHOMETER TANKS 610.14 EXCEPTIONS.Water systems that No change serve domestic and landscape irrigation systems shall be sized to supply the full connected load of both simultaneously. 604.10.1 MANIFOLD SIZING. Manifolds shall be sized according to table 604.10.1 601.2 SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION. The use of solar energy shall not compromise cross connection requirements. 602.3 INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY. Where a potable public water supply is not available,private supply may be used. 607.1 HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS,WHERE REQUIRED.In all occupied structures hot water shall be supplied. 607.2 HOT WATER SUPPLY TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE. Where the length of hot water piping exceeds 100 feet,a method of maintaining the hot water temperature within 100 feet of the last outlet shall be provided. Section 609 Health Care Plumbing 11 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 609.1 SCOPE applies to nursing homes, homes for the aged,orphanages, infirmaries,first aid stations,psychiatric facilities,clinics,professional offices of dentists and doctors,mortuaries, educational facilities,surgery,dentistry, research and testing laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing,and similar structures. 609.2 WATER SERVICE.Hospitals shall have two water services installed in a manner to prevent the potential for interruptions. 609.3 HOT WATER. 609.4 VACUUM BREAKER INSTALLATION. 609.5 PROHIBITED WATER CLOSET AND CLINICAL SINK SUPPLY 609.6 CLINICAL, HYDROTHERAPEUT'IC AND RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT. 609.7 CONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP SEAL 609.8 VALVE LEAKAGE DIVERTER 701.1 MATERIALS. With certain No change Table 702.1 ABOVE GROUND limitations and exceptions piping materials DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE for use in drainage piping are specified to be ABS,brass,cast iron,copper,copper alloy, clay pipe,schedule 40 PVC,ABS,lead, galvanized steel, glass, polyolefin,PVC copper,galvanized steel,cast iron,brass or schedule 40,and PVC 3.25 OD. other approved materials.ABS&PVC are limited to 3 stories or less. 701.1.3 The distance below ground for clay No change Table 702.2 UNDERGROUND pipe shall be at least 12 inches. BUILDING DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE. ABS, asbestos-cement,cast-iron, copper,copper alloy,polyolefin,or PVC TABLE 7-3 Domestic kitchen sinks require No change TABLE 710.1(2) Domestic kitchen sink a 1- 1/2 inch trap and trap arm with a 2-inch would be permitted on a I-1/2"trap,trap drain. arm,stack,and horizontal drain. Clothes washers in groups of three or more shall be rated at 6 units each. 12 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 1PC 704.45 The only approved closet bolt or No change 405.4.2 SECURING FLOOR OUTLET brass and copper. FIXTURES. Floor outlet fixtures shall be secured to the floor or floor flanges by screws or bolts of corrosion-resistant material. 706.0 CHANGES IN DIRECTION OF No change Table 706.3 FITTINGS FOR CHANGE FLOW. OF DIRECTION. 706.2 Horizontal to vertical connections may No change 706.3 INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS. be accomplished using any drainage fitting. Double sanitary patterns shall not receive Crosses may be used in the upright position the discharge of back to back water closets when the barrel of the fitting is at least I inch and fixtures with pumping action larger than n the branches. discharge. 706.3 Horizontal to horizontal changes must No change Table 706.3 FITTINGS FOR CHANGE use 45 degree fittings OF DIRECTION FOOT NOTE" A " Quarter bends and short sweeps may be used for fixture drains 2 inch and smaller in horizontal to horizontal changes of direction. 706.4 The fitting at the base of the stack shall No change Table 706.3 FITTINGS OF CHANGE be a 45 degree wye type. IN DIRECTION.Quarter bends and short sweeps may be used in 2 inch and smaller fixture drains in vertical to horizontal changes of direction. 707.4 All horizontal lines must be provide 708.3.3 CHANGES OF DIRECTION. with a cleanout at the base of the most Cleanouts shall be installed at each change upstream stack. of direction greater than 45 degrees. Where more than one change of direction occurs Exceptions: in a run of piping only one cleanout will be (I) Lines less than 5 feet in length required. unless serving sink or urinals. (2) Lines sloping less than 72 degrees from the vertical. (3) Lines above the first floor except the building drain. 707.5 If the total flat turns in the pipe add up No change 708.7 MINIMUM SIZE. to more than 135 degrees,more than one Exception: "P"trap connections with cleanout will be required. ground joints or slip nuts shall be approved as Cleanouts. 13 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 708.0 GRADE OF HORIZONTAL No change Table 704.1 SLOPE OF DRAINAGE PIPING Pipes must slope at HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE PIPE. least 1/4 inch per foot. Pipes 4 inch or larger may be installed at 1/8 inch per foot with Size Minimum Slone prior approval. 2 1/2 or less 1/4 3 to 6 I/8 8orlarger 1/16 TABLE 7-8 MAXIMUM AND No change TABLE 701.1 BUILDING DRAIN MINIMUM FIXTURE UNIT LOADING AND SEWERS.MAXIMUM FIXTURE ON BUILDING SEWER PIPING. UNIT CONNECTED TO ANY Building sewers, 8 inch and larger may be PORTION OF BUILDING DRAIN OR installed with 1/16 inch per foot slope. SEWER Maximum and minimum fixture loading is Figures given for 1/16,/1/8, 1/4,and 1/2 given for 1/16, 1/8,and 1/4 inch of slopes inches per foot fall. per foot. 711.0 SUDS RELIEF Connections shall No change 711.1 Horizontal branch connections not be made within any vertical to horizontal above or below vertical. stack offsets. In change of direction of a stack containing buildings more than 5 stories in height suds-producing fixtures,bathtubs laundries, branches may not enter within 2 feet above washing machines,kitchen sinks and or below an offset. dishwashers shall be considered suds- producing fixtures. In buildings 10 or more stories in height the vent stack must connect 10 feet above the base of the drainage stack. Single family dwellings and buildings less than three stories in height are exempt from these provisions. 718.3 No building sewer constructed of No change materials not approved for use under the building may be within 2 feet of the building, nor less than I foot below the surface of the ground. 719.1 Cleanouts shall he installed near the No change 708.3.2 BUILDING SEWERS.All junction of the building drain and building building sewers shall be provided with sewer. Cleanouts not more than 100 feet apart measured from the upstream entrance of the Additional Cleanouts are required when the cleanout. total change in flat turns is more than 135 degrees. 708.3.5 BUILDING DRAIN AND BUILDING SEWER JUNCTION. Cleanouts shall be installed near the junction of the building drain and the building sewer. 14 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 719.6 It allows installation of manholes with No change 708.8 PIPES 8 INCHES NOMINAL maximum separation distance of 300 feet in SIZE.For building sewers 8 inches and lieu of clean-outs if such is approved by the larger manholes shall be provided and code official. located at each change of direction and at intervals of not more than 400 feet. Manholes shall be of an approved type. 720.0 SEWER AND WATER PIPES. No change 703.1 BUILDING SEWER IN THE Building sewers run of clay or of materials SAME TRENCH WITH WATER not approved for use under the building may SERVICE. Where the building sewer is be run in the same trench if the water line is installed in the same trench as the water placed on a solid shelf 12 inches above the service the sewer shall be of ABS, sewer line. cast-iron,copper or copper alloy,or PVC. 723.0 BUILDING SEWER TEST. No change 312.6 GRAVITY SEWER TEST. Building sewers shall be tested by filling the Building sewers shall be tested by filling pipe with water from the lowest point to the the pipe with water,testing with a 10-foot highest point. Approved low pressure test head of water,and maintaining the test for may also be used. at least 15 minutes. 312.7 FORCED SEWER TEST. Table 7-5 MAXIMUM UNIT AND No change Table 710.1(1)BUILDING DRAINS MAXIMUM LENGTH OF DRAINAGE AND SEWERS. AND VENT PIPING. TABLE 710.1(2)HORIZONTAL FIXTURES AND STACKS. Separate NOTE: Three water closets allowed on a columns for horizontal branches,discharge 3-inch horizontal branch or building sewer. into one branch interval,total stack of three branch intervals or less,and total for stacks greater than three branch intervals. No specific limit of water closets on three inch piping. Twelve water closets could be on a 3-inch line with 1!2 inch slope. Five would be the maximum on a horizontal branch Section 713 Health Care Plumbing 713.1 SCOPE. This section shall apply to special devices and equipment installed in the following occupancies:nursing homes, homes for the aged,orphanages, infirmaries,first aid stations,psychiatric facilities,clinics,doctor and dentist offices, mortuaries,educational facilities,surgery, dentistry,research and testing laboratories, drug factories,and other structures with similar plumbing. 713.2 BED PAN WASHERS AND CLINICAL SINKS. 15 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 713.8 LOCAL VENTS AND STACKS FOR BEDPAN WASHERS. 713.9.1 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS. 713.9.3 TRAP SEAL MAINTENANCE 713.10 STERILIZER VENTS AND STACKS 713.10.1 DRAINAGE. 713.11 STERILIZER VENT STACK SIZES. 713.11.1 BEDPAN STEAMERS. TABLE 713.11.1 STACK SIZES FOR BEDPAN STEAMERS AND BOWING TYPE STERILIZERS. 713.11.2 BOWING TYPE STERILIZERS. 713.11.3 PRESSURE STERILIZERS. TABLE 713.11.3 STACK SIZES FOR PRESSURE STERILIZER. 713.11.4 PRESSURE INSTRUMENT WASHER STERILIZER SIZE. Section 714 Computerized drainage Design 714.2 LOAD ON DRAINAGE SYSTEM 714.2 FIXTURE PROFILES. 714.3 SELECTIONS OF DRAINAGE PIPE SIZES 714.3.1 SELECTING PIPE WALL ROUGHNESS 714.3.2 SLOPE OF HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE PIPING 801.1 INDIRECT WASTES AIR GAP This was covered in section 802.2.1 AIR GAP.The air gap shall be a OR AIR BREAK REQUIRED.The 801.3 minimum of twice the effective opening of minimum air gap is 1 inch. * the indirect waste pipe. 16 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 801.2.2 It allows floor drains to be connected No comparable section 802.1.3 FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD to a separate drainage line which discharges STORAGE AREAS. Floor drains in into an outside receptor,for walk-in coolers refrigerators shall be indirectly connected to if the flood level rim of the receptor is at least the sanitary system by means of an air gap. 6 inches lower than the lowest floor drain, and the floor drain is trapped and individually Exception: Where protected by a vented,and the waste is discharged through backwater valve,such floor drains shall be an air break or air gap into a receptor which indirectly connected by means of an air is vented or trapped. When the indirect break or an air gap. waste may be under vacuum,then a hill size air gap is required to be provided. * 804.0 INDIRECT WASTE No change 802.3 WASTE RECEPTORS. Every RECEPTORS. Any fixture accepting waste receptor shall be of an approved type. drainage from indirect waste pipes is A removable strainer shall cover the outlet required to be designed an approved for the of the waste receptor. Ready access shall specific use. All indirect waste receptors he provided to waste receptors. shall be in an exposed location. 802.3.1 SIZE OF RECEPTORS. A receptor shall be sized for the maximum discharge of all indirect waste served by the receptor. Receptors shall be installed to prevent splashing or flooding. 802.3.2 OPEN HUB RECEPTORS. Waste receptors shall be permitted in the form of hub or pipe extending not less than one inch above a water impervious floor and are not required to have a strainer. 807.4 Air gap fitting are required on the No change 409.3 WASTE CONNECTIONS. drain line of residential dishwashers. Dishwashing machines shall discharge separately into a trap,trapped fixture, tailpieces of the kitchen sink,or the dishwasher connection of a disposer. 704.All restaurant type sinks and No comparable section 803.1 WHERE REQUIRED.Equipment dishwashers must be connected directly to a and fixtures utilized for the storage, tailpiece of an adjacent floor drain.Both the preparation,and handling of food shall fixture and floor drain must be individually discharge through an indirect waste pipe by trapped and vented. means of an air gap. This is a new section. * Exception: This requirement shall not apply to dishwashing machines and dishwashing sinks. 17 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 1PC 901.0 VENTS REQUIRED. With certain No change 901.2 TRAP SEAL PROTECTION. The exceptions,traps of all fixtures must be plumbing system shall be provided with a protected against back pressure and back system of vent piping that will permit the siphonage. Vent pipes installed in admission of air so that the seal of any accordance with this code are to assure air fixture trap shall not be subjected to a circulation throughout the drainage system. pneumatic pressure differential of more than 1 inch of water. 901.2.I Venting required. Every trap and trapped fixture shall be vented in accordance with one of the venting methods specified in this chapter 904.1 SIZE OF VENTS. The total cross- No change 903.1 MAIN VENT REQUIRED. Every section of all vents required for a building sanitary drainage system receiving the shall be at least equal to the cross-section of discharge of a water closet shall have a the largest required sewer. main vent run undiminished in size from the building drain through to the open air above the roof 905.0 VENT PIPE GRADES AND No change 905.2 GRADE.All vent and branch pipes CONNECTIONS. Vent pipes may be level shall be so graded and connected to drain or slope back to the connected drain. back to the drainage pipe by gravity. 906.0 VENT TERMINATION. No change 904.1 ROOF EXTENSION. All open Vent pipes shall extend in a vertical position vent pipes that extend through a roof shall through the roof and terminate at least 6 be terminated at least(NUMBER)inches inches from the roof surface and at least one above the roof,except where the roof is foot away from any wall or similar used for any purpose other than weather obstruction. protection,the vent extension shall be at least 7 feet above the roof 906.2 Vents must terminate at least 10 feet No change 904.5 LOCATION OF VENT from any opening into a building unless it is TERMINAL. An open vent terminal shall 3 feet above such opening. Vents must not be beneath any door,operable window terminate at least 3 feet from.a lot line except or other air intake opening,and shall not be a lot line on the street or alley side. within 10 feet horizontally of such opening unless it is at least 2 feet above the top of such opening. 904.6 EXTENSIONS'THROUGH WALL Vents through the wall shall be at least 10 feet above grade and 10 feet from the lot line. 907.1 VENT STACKS AND RELIEF No change 903.2 VENT STACK REQUIRED. A VENT.Parallel vent stacks must he provided vent stack shall he required for every to serve any drainage stack which extends 10 drainage stack that is five branch intervals stories or more above the building drain. The or more. size of such vent stacks is to be undiminshed 903.4 The vent stack shall connect at or in size from the upper terminal and must below the lowest horizontal branch. Where connect to the drainage stack at the lowest the vent stack connects to the building fixture drain or immediately below it.Every drain,it shall connect within 10 pipe five floors,counting down from the top,yoke diameters downstream of the drainage vents shall be installed. stack. 18 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 908.1 VERTICAL WET VENTING. No change 908.3 CONNECTION AT DIFFERENT In vertical drains only fixtures,may be wet LEVELS. vented by fixture trap arms that are a maximum of two units each. Maximum of TABLE 909.3 four fixtures maybe on a single wet vented COMMON VENT SIZES system. The total length of a wet vented system is 6 feet. 1 1/2" maximum fixture units I 2" maximum fixture units 4 3" maximum fixture units 6 908.2 A wet vent shall not be smaller than 2 inches and at least one size larger than normally required. Editorial note: 2"maximum fixture units 2 3"maximum fixture units 8 Editorial note: Two lavatories would be permitted on a 2" One lavatory would be permitted on a 1- stack over a water closet 1/2"stack over a water closet. 910 COMBINATION WASTE AND No change 912.1 TYPE OF FIXTURES. A VENT SYSTEMS. When the design of the combination waste and vent system shall building does not permit the use of not serve fixtures other than floor drains, conventional systems a combination waste standpipes,sinks,and lavatories. and vent system may be installed. 910.3 Vents installed in a combination waste No change 912.2.3 VENT SIZE. The vent shall be and vent system must have a minimum area sized for the total drainage fixture unit load at least one half of the cross sectional area of per Section 916.2 the drain pipe it is serving. 311 PROHIBITED FITTINGS AND SECTION 910 PRACTICES WASTE STACK VENT 311.4 Every drainage stack must be served No change 910.1 WASTE STACK VENT by a separate vent unless part of a wet vented PERMITTED.A waste stack shall be system,an island vent,or a combination considered a vent for all fixtures waste and vent system. A drain stack may discharging to the stack where installed in not be used as a vent. Systems that employ accordance with this section. branches that are unvented are not permitted. 19 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 EPC 910.2 STACK INSTALLATION. The waste stack shall be vertical and offsets are prohibited. Every fixture drain shall connect separately to the stack. The stack shall not receive the discharge of water closets or urinals. 910.3 STACK VENT. A stack vent shall be provided for the waste stack. The size of the stack vent shall be equal to the size of the waste stack. Offsets shall be permitted in the stack vent and shall be located at least 6 inches above the floors level rim of the highest fixture. 910.4 WASTE STACK SIZE. The waste stack shall be sized based of the total discharge to the stack and the discharge within a branch interval in accordance with table 910.4 909.1 WET VENT PERMITTED. Any combination of fixtures within two bathroom groups located on the same floor level are permitted to be'vented by a wet vent. 909.2 VENT CONNECTION. The dry vent connection to the wet vent shall be an individual vent or common vent to the lavatory,bidet,shower.,or bathtub. 909.3 SIZE. The wet vent shall be of a minimum size as specified in table 911.4 Wet Vent Size Fixture Units 11/2 1 2 4 2 1/2 6 3 12 91 1.I CIRCUIT VENT PERMITTED. A maximum of eight fixtures connected to a horizontal branch drain shall be permitted to be circuit vented. Section 914 Vents For Stack Offsets 20 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 915.1 VENTS FOR HORIZONTAL OFFSETS OF DRAINAGE STACK Horizontal offsets of drainage stacks shall he vented where five of more branch intervals are located above the offset. The offset shall he vented by venting the upper section of the drainage stack and the lower section of the drainage stack. 915.2 UPPER SECTION. The upper section of the drainage stack shall be vented as a separate stack with a vent stack connection installed in accordance with Section 903.4. The offset shall be considered the base of the stack. 915.3 LOWER SECTION. The lower section of the drainage stack shall be vented by a yoke vent connecting between the offset and the next lower horizontal branch. The yoke vent connection shall be permitted to he a vertical extension of the drainage stack. The size of the yoke vent shall be a minimum of the size required for the vent stack'r the drainage stack. AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES No change 917 AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES Not addressed The individual horizontal branch,and circuit vents shall be permitted to terminate with a connection to an air admittance valve. 1001.0 TRAPS REQUIRED. Each No change 1002.1 FIXTURE TRAPS. Each plumbing fixture,except for those having plumbing fixture shall be separately trapped integral traps,shall be separately trapped by by a water seal trap,except as otherwise a water seal trap. Not more than one trap permitted by this code. shall be permitted on one arm. 1002.1 Each plumbing fixture trap,except as No change otherwise provided shall be protected against siphonage and back pressure,and air circulation shall be provided by means of vent pipes. 1002.3 When the change of direction of a No change trap arm does not exceed 90 degrees,such trap arm may change direction without use of a cleanout. Exception: Trap arms 3 inch and larger may have a change of direction not exceeding 135 degrees without the use of a cleanout. 21 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC TABLE 10-1 No change TABLE 906.1 Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF TRAP FROM VENT Trap Arm Distance (inches) (feet) Size of Size of Distance Trap Drain to trap 1-1/4 2-1/2 (inches) (inches) (feet) 1-1/2 3-1/2 2 5 Slope I/4 inch per foot 3 6 1-1/4 1-1/4 3-1/2 4&larger 10 1-1/4 1-1/2 5 1-1/2 1-1/2 5 Slope 1/4 inch per foot 1-I/2 2 8 2 2 6 Slope I/8 inch per foot 3 3 10 4 4 12 1003.1 TRAPS DESCRIBED. An exposed and readily accessible drawn brass trap may, be used on fixtures discharging domestic sewerage,except urinals. 1014.2 Except when approved by No change Administrative Authority,no grease trap shall be installed with a flow rate of more than 55 gallons per minute or with a flow rate of less than 20 gallons per minute. 1014.4 The total capacity of fixtures No change discharging into any grease trap shall not exceed 2-1/2 the certified g.p.m. of the flow rate of the grease trap per table 10-2 1014.5 An approved type grease trap may No change be used as a fixture trap for a single fixture when the horizontal distance does not exceed 4 feet and the vertical distance does not exceed 2-12 feet. 1014.7 Water jacketed grease traps and No change grease interceptors are completely prohibited. 1014.10 GREASE INTERCEPTORS No change FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS. Outside installed required grease interceptors shall comply with Appendix"H." 22 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 1015.0 FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL AND No change 1002.1 FIXTURE TRAP.A grease trap DISHWASHER PROHIBITED. intended to serve as a fixture trap must Food waste disposals or dishwashers shall comply with manufacturers installation not connect to or discharge into any grease instructions. The maximum vertical trap unless required or permitted by the distance shall not exceed 30 inches and the Administrative Authority. total developed length shall not exceed 60 inches Table 10-2 GREASE TRAPS No change Table 1003.3.1 CAPACITY OF GREASE TRAPS. Number of Pounds Fixtures GPM GPM Pounds Retention Retention 1 20 40 4 8 2 25 50 6 12 3 35 70 7 14 4 50 100 9 18 12 24 14 28 15 30 18 36 20 40 25 50 35 70 50 100 1101.9 FILLING STATION AND No comparable section. New MOTOR VEHICLE WASHING restrictions have been placed in ESTABLISHMENTS.The paved areas of the 1997 UPC on the use of motor vehicle washing establishments and ABS and PVC for rainwater public filling stations shall be sloped toward systems within the building sumps or gratings at the property line. Curbs below grade. with a minimum height of 6 inches shall be used where required to direct water to such sumps or gratings. * 1101.11.1 PRIMARY ROOF In the 1994 UPC chapter I I 1106.1 GENERAL The size of the DRAINAGE. Primary roof drainage contained only a reference to vertical conductors or leaders,building elements such as gutters,roof drains, Appendix D on rain water storm drains,building storm sewers,and horizontal storm drains and vertical systems. In the 1997 UPC any horizontal branches of such drains or conductors or leaders shall be sized for a 60 chapter I I is a complete new sewers shall be based on the 100-year minute duration storm with a 100-year return chapter never before in the code. hourly rainfall rate indicated in Figure period unless otherwise required by the A lot of new information has 1106.1 or in other rainfall rates determined Administrative Authority. * also been added to Appendix D from approved weather data. in the 1997 UPC 23 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 1101.11.2.1 Overflow drains shall be 1107.3 SIZING OF SECONDARY installed independent from the roof drains DRAINS. Secondary (emergency)roof and shall have the same size as the roof drain system shall be sized in accordance drains. The inlet flow line of the overflow with Section 1 106 based on the rainfall rate drains are required to be 2 inches above the for which the primary system is sized but low point of the roof with the sizing adjusted by dividing the values for horizontally projected roof areas in Tables 1106.2, 1106.3,and 1106.6 by two. 1101.11.2.2 Where roof drains or stand 1107.2 SEPARATE SYSTEMS pipes are provided as the secondary roof REQUIRED. Secondary roof drainage drainage,such secondary system shall systems shall have piping and point of discharge independently at the grade or discharge separate from the primary system. approved point. Discharge shall be above grade in a location which would be normally observed by the building occupants or maintenance personnel. 1201.0 GENERAL This chapter governs No change APPENDIX G FUEL,-GAS PIPING the installation of all fuel gas piping for any building or structure within the property lines C I01.1 SCOPE This appendix chapter except service pipe. shall govern the installation,modification, and maintenance of fuel gas piping systems. 1202.3 FUEL GAS. Natural gas and LPG. FUEL GAS defined in Chapter 2 IMC 1204.3.2 FINAL PIPING INSPECTION. No effective change. The gauge G103.9 APPROVAL Joints and Required test for low pressure piping is 10 requirements were in the connections shall be tested to be gas tight at PSI. See Section 319.0 Test Gauges. drainage chapter in the 1994 the pressures required for the application. UPC 319.1 For test pressures of 10 psi or less the G104.18 TESTING OF PIPING. gauge shall be marked at a maximum of 1/10 Testing, inspection and purging of gas pound marks. piping systems shall comply with NFPA 54. 319.2 For test pressures between 10 and 60 psi the gauge shall be marked at a maximum G104.18.1 TEST INSTRUMENTS. Test of 1 pond marks. pressure shall be measured with an 319.4 All test shall be applied at more than approved instrument. 50%of the maximum marking on the gauge. 1210.1 MATERIALS FOR GAS PIPING. TABLE GI03.2 Gas piping shall be black steel,galvanized FUEL GAS PIPE steel ,or brass. Copper may not be more than 75%of the content of brass pipe. PE may be Aluminum-alloy pipe and tubing used outside below ground. Brass pipe Copper or copper-alloy pipe Copper or copper-alloy tube Copper tube Corrugated stainless steel tubing Ductile iron pipe Plastic pipe and tubing Steel pipe Steel tubing 24 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 1211.2 Persons who weld gas piping must be No change G 103.18 STEEL PIPE. Joints between certified. steel pipe or fittings shall be threaded or welded conforming to Section Cr103.11 or mechanical joints conforming to Section G103.18.1 1211.3 Piping shall not be installed in such a Requirements of conduit not in G104.12 BURIED BUILDING PIPING. way as to be in contact wit the ground or fill 1994 UPC Piping shall not be installed in such a way under a building or floor slab. Piping must as to be in contact with the ground or fill clear the ground by at least 6 inches or be under a building or floor slab. installed in a sleeve. 1211.4 Drip legs must he installed at low No change. points in the system if the gas contains moisture. 1211.5 Buried steel pipe must have a factory No change G 103.21 CORROSION coating and be installed at least 12 inches PROTECTION. Metallic pipe or tubing deep. Plastic pipe must be at lest 18 inches exposed to corrosive action,such as soil deep.Metal pipe including risers for plastic conditions or moisture.,shall be protected in pipe must be coated or wrapped to a point an approved manner.Ferrous metals not less than 6 inches above ground level. exposed in exterior locations,shall be protected from corrosion in a manner satisfactory to the code official. G 104.11 MINIMUM BU RIAL DEPTH. Underground piping systems shall be installed in a minimum depth of 18 inches 1211.6 When steel pipe is used underground This section was deleted in the G 104.4 GROUNDING.Gas piping shall an approved dielectric union must be 1994 UPC and was replaced in not be used as a grounding electrode. installed in the system at least 6 inches above the 1997 UPC. ground level. 1211.8 Hangers for gas pipe must be metal. No change G 104.13 HANGER AND SUPPORT. See table 12-2 for spacing requirements. Pipe supports shall be in accordance with section 308. 1211.10 Unions of the ground joint type may No change G 104.3 PIPING IN CONCEALED be installed in appliance connection and LOCATIONS.Portions of gas piping downstream of the stop located outside installed in concealed locations shall not buildings.Otherwise right and left nipples have unions,tubing fittings,or running and couplings shall be used. threads. 1211.11 If air or oxygen is mixed with the No change incoming gas supply approved backflow preventers designed to handle the maximum possible shall he installed. 1211.12 If a standby fuel such as LPG is No change used an approved method such as a three port-two way valve shall be used to prevent cross flow. 25 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC 1211.13 Gas valves must be approved and No change G 105.3 VALVE APPROVAL. Shutoff installed in accessible locations. valves shall he of an approved type. G 105.5 ACCESSIBILITY OF SHUTOFF VALVES. Shutoff valves controlling separate gas piping systems shall be placed at an adequate distance so they will be readily accessible. 1211.14 Log lighters and other appliances No change. in fireplaces must he equipped with valve in the same room within 4 feet of the outlet. Valve may not be installed in the hearth. 1211.17 Fitting are required for changes of No change G 104.14 PIPE BENDS. Changes in direction in gas piping. PE pipe may have direction of gas piping shall be made by the bends with a minimum radius of at least 20 use of fittings or by the use of bends made times the diameter of the pipe. in accordance with Sections G 104.14.1 PLASTIC PIPE BENDS. Bending of plastic pipe shall comply with manufacturers installation instructions. 1213.1 LPG systems must comply with 1213.1 LPG systems must G 101.2 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM approved standards listed in chapter 14. comply with applicable GAS STORAGE. The storage system for LPG systems must also comply with other standards listed in chapter 14. liquefied petroleum gas.shall be designed authorities that have jurisdiction. LPG systems must also comply and installed in accordance with the fire with other authorities that have prevention code and NFPA 58. jurisdiction. 1213.6 Gas water heaters located in a pit or No change basement are not allowed to be served by liquefied petroleum gas piping because heavier than air gas might collect to forth a flammable mixture. 1214.0 Soapy water may be:applied to the No change exterior of piping to locate leaks in gas piping. 1301.0 SCOPE. This chapter contains the In the 1994 UPC medical gas 1302.1 NONFLAMMABLE MEDICAL requirements for medical gas and vacuum and vacuum systems were GASES.Medical gas and vacuum systems systems in health facilities. The installation, covered in Appendix F shall be installed in accordance with NFPA certification,and testing must comply with 99C. these requirements.NOTE:This chapter has been rewritten and is in the body of the code for the first time. 1303.1 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION. Non medical oxygen systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 50 and NFPA,51. 26 1997 UPC 1994 UPC 1997 IPC G 104.9 SEPARATE DITCH FOR GAS PIPING. The laying or installing of gas piping in the same trench with water,sewer, or drainage piping is prohibited except where approved. 27 BIBLIOGRAPHY 1997 UPC-Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 edition;International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,20001 Walnut Drive South,Walnut,California 91789 1997 UPC-Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 edition;International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,20001 Walnut Drive South,Walnut,California 91789 1997 IPC-International Plumbing Code®, 1997 edition;International Code Council,5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601 28 Hello