§ 14-151. Building codes adopted.

(a)

There are hereby adopted by reference the following building codes subject to the following additions and modifications, to wit:

(1)

The International Building Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1 as amended by Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein, and less and except the following Chapters, to wit: Chapter 11 Accessibility, Chapter 27 Electrical Section, and Chapter 29 Plumbing Section. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state. Furthermore, IBC shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Building Code:

a.

Amend Chapter 10, Section 1018.1, Construction. Exceptions: Add the following Exception Number 5:

5. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy Group B with an occupant load greater than 30 if the corridor serves a single tenant and meets the IBC definition of aisle.

b.

Amend Chapter 23, Section 2308.2, Limitations. Exceptions 4 as follows: Wind speeds shall not exceed 110 miles per hour (mph) (48.4m/s) (3-second gust) for buildings in Exposure Category B.

(2)

The International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, including Chapter 1 as amended by Exhibit 2 attached hereto and incorporated herein. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state.

a.

For purposes of this part, section R301.2.1.1 of the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code is hereby specifically adopted in lieu of the 2009 Edition. Part IV—Energy Conservation of the latest edition of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to require that supply and return ducts be insulated to a minimum of R-6. Furthermore, IRC R301.2.1.1 (Design Criteria) shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Residential Code:

1.

Amendment of R301.2.1.1 (Design Criteria);

2.

Item 5, Concrete construction shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of the 2009 IRC;

3.

Item 6, the American Concrete Institute, Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Winds Areas, shall be added;

4.

Item 7, Institute for Business and Home Safety, Optional Code—plus Fortified for Safer Living, shall be added;

5.

Item 8, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Optional Code—plus Blueprint for Safety, shall be added.

6.

Item 9, International Code Council ICC Standards for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions. (ICC-600), shall be added;

7.

Item 10, Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) wall shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of the 2009 IRC.

b.

Additionally, Section 302, R302.1, Exterior Walls shall be amended to add the following exception:

1.

On lots that are 50 feet or less in width and that contain a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse that was in existence prior to October 1, 2005, the following are permitted for rebuilding:

i.

A projection 2 feet from the property line with a 1-hour minimum fire-resistance rating on the underside.

ii.

A wall 3 feet or more from the property with a 0 hour minimum fire-resistance rating.

c.

Additionally, IRC shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Residential Code.

1.

Substitute Chapter 3, Section R317, Dwelling Unit Separation, of the 2006 IRC, in lieu of the Section 313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, of the 2009 IRC. In addition, Chapter 3, Section R 302.2, Townhouses, of the 2009 IRC is amended as follows: Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4. Furthermore, Chapter 3, Section R302.2.4, Structural Independence, of the 2009 IRC, is amended as follows: Exceptions: Number 5, Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2, Townhouses, as amended above.

2.

Amend Chapter 3, Section R315.2, Where required in existing dwellings. When alterations, repairs or additions occur or where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings that have attached garages or in existing dwellings within which fuel fired appliances exist, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in accordance with Section R315.1.

3.

Substitute Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2006 IRC, in lieu of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2009 IRC.

(3)

The International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state, including Chapter 1 as amended by Exhibit 3 attached hereto and incorporated herein. Also included for regulation, the Louisiana One-and Two-Family Supplement to the 2006 International Mechanical Code. Furthermore, the International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, Chapter 1, Section 101.2, Scope, is amended as follows: Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Louisiana One- and Two- Family Supplement to the 2006 International Mechanical Code. Furthermore, IMC shall be amended to include the following:

a.

Amend Chapter 6, Section 606.4.1, Supervision. The duct smoke detectors shall be connected to a fire alarm system where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code or locally-adopted fire code. The actuation of a duct smoke detector shall activate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly-attended location.

(4)

The International Existing Building Code, 2009 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state, including Chapter 1 as amended by Exhibit 4 attached hereto and incorporated herein.

a.

The following codes are specifically not adopted as part of the codes adopted pursuant to subsections 14-151(a)(1), (2), (3) and (4) set forth above:

2009 International Property Maintenance Code;

2009 International Fire Prevention Code;

2009 International Electrical Code; and

2009 International Plumbing Code.

b.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the International Building Code, Section 105.2, and the International Residential Code, Section R105.2, with respect to permits, no structure which would otherwise be exempted from permit application by said sections shall be exempt if the foundation of the structure is of a permanent nature, such as a concrete slab, and a permit shall be required for such construction. If the foundation of the structure is of a movable nature, such as on skids or blocks, a permit shall not be required if the structure otherwise complies with Sections 105.2 of the respective codes. However, the owner/contractor shall comply with setback requirements as per the Carencro Code of Ordinances and such other ordinances as may be applicable.

(Ord. No. 2010-019, § 2, 1-18-2011)