International Existing Building Code

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Who is ? Shawn Bergeron, Sr – Owner/Manager & Code Consultant First certified by BOCA International in October of 1987 First certified by BOCA International in October of years teaching building code and fire code seminars 11 years teaching building code and fire code seminars 6 years as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for Town of Conway 6 years as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for Town of Conway 17 years independent code consultant 17 years independent code consultant NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist Maintains Several ICC and Legacy Certifications Maintains Several ICC and Legacy Certifications Kate Richardson – Project Manager, Accessibility Specialist, NH Licensed Subsurface System Designer, NH Licensed Home Inspector, lead civil-site draftsperson Kyle Bergeron – Project Administrator, lead architectural draftsperson

What services does Bergeron Technical provide? ICC & NFPA Codes & Standards Seminars ICC & NFPA Codes & Standards Seminars Forensic Building Analysis Forensic Building Analysis Code Based Building Code Inspections and Reviews Code Based Building Code Inspections and Reviews Fire Code & Life Safety Inspections Fire Code & Life Safety Inspections ICC and NFPA Based Plan Reviews ICC and NFPA Based Plan Reviews Local & State Permitting Local & State Permitting Construction Project Administration Construction Project Administration Accessibility Inspection & Certification Accessibility Inspection & Certification Small Batch & Boutique Distillery Consulting Small Batch & Boutique Distillery Consulting

During Today’s Session I’m looking for questions, comments and thoughts from all of you. Some of my thoughts may not agree with yours… I want to hear them. I’m looking for questions, comments and thoughts from all of you. Some of my thoughts may not agree with yours… I want to hear them. Let me tell you about my first “mentor”. Let me tell you about my first “mentor”.noun noun: mentor; plural noun: mentors 1. an experienced and trusted adviser.

Where Do We Begin When We Are Considering The Requirements of The IEBC? Remember how the various codes are adopted in the State of Maine and, review the State of Maine amendments to the IEBC. Here’s a handy link: Chapter 1 – Scope & Administration Applicability. This code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of all existing buildings, regardless of occupancy, subject to the criteria of Sections and – Compliance Methods. The repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation of existing buildings shall comply with ONE of the methods listed in Sections through AS SELECTED BY THE APPLICANT. SECTIONS THROUGH SHALL NOT BE APPLIED IN COMBINATION WITH EACH OTHER. See

Maine Amendments To The 2009 IEBC

Would The Work That Is Taking Place Here Have To Comply With The Requirements of The IEBC?

Are Other States Requiring Compliance with the Requirements of The IEBC?

REPAIR - The restoration to good or sound condition of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance. ALTERATION - Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition. Alterations are classified as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. ADDITION - An extension or increase in floor area, number of stories, or height of a building or structure. Important Definitions from Chapter 2 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY - A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building that involves a change in application of the requirements of this code.

Section Prescriptive Compliance Method Repairs, alterations, additions and changes of occupancy complying with Chapter 3 of this code in buildings complying with the (Fill In This Blank) shall be considered to be in compliance with this code. See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 302 – Additions “Additions must comply with IBC requirements for new construction” Alterations to the existing building shall be made to ensure that the existing structure with the addition are no less conforming with code requirements than the existing building was prior to the addition “An existing building together with its additions shall comply with height and area provision of Chapter 5 of the IBC” See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 302 – Additions “Any existing gravity load-carrying structural element for which an addition and its related alterations cause an increase in design gravity load of more than 5% shall be strengthened as needed to carry the increased load required by this code for new structures” See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 303 – Alterations Exception 1 “An existing stairway shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1009 of the International Building Code where the existing space and construction does not allow a reduction in pitch or slope” See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 304 – Repairs Dangerous Conditions “The building official shall have the authority to require the elimination of conditions deemed dangerous” Also see unsafe See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 304 – Repairs Substantial Structural Damage to Gravity Load Carrying Components “Gravity load-carrying components that have sustained substantial structural damage shall be rehabilitated to comply with the applicable provisions of this code for dead and live loads.” See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section Substantial Structural Damage

Chapter 3 - Fire Escapes Section 305 – Fire Escapes See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 307 – Change of Occupancy [B] Conformance. No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any building that would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the International Building Code for such division or group of occupancy. Subject to the approval of the building official, the use or occupancy of existing buildings shall be permitted to be changed and the building is allowed to be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 308 Historic Buildings & Section 309 – Moved Structures Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, repair, alteration, addition, restoration and movement of structures, and change of occupancy shall not be mandatory for historic buildings where such buildings are judged by the building official to not constitute a distinct life safety hazard Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. See

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 308 Historic Buildings & Section 309 – Moved Structures

Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Section 310 – Accessibility Scope. The provisions of Sections through apply to maintenance, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings. END OF PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD See

Section Work Area Compliance Method Repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy and relocated buildings complying with the applicable requirements of Chapters 4 through 12 of this code shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code See

Chapter 4 – Classification of Work Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall be used in conjunction with Chapters 5 through 12 and shall apply to the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing structures, including historic and moved structures, as referenced in Section The work performed on an existing building shall be classified in accordance with this chapter. See

Chapter 4 – Classification of Work Work area. The work area, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be identified on the construction documents Occupancy and use. When determining the appropriate application of the referenced sections of this code, the occupancy and use of a building shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the International Building Code See

SECTION 402 REPAIRS Scope. Repairs, as defined in Chapter 2, include the patching or restoration or replacement of damaged materials, elements, equipment or fixtures for the purpose of maintaining such components in good or sound condition with respect to existing loads or performance requirements Application. Repairs shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5. See

REPAIR RELATED WORK Related work. Work on non damaged components that is necessary for the required repair of damaged components shall be considered part of the repair and shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. See

CHAPTER 5 REPAIRS Existing building materials New and replacement materials Glazing in hazardous locations General fire protection General means of egress General accessibility General structural Structural repairs for minor damage Structural repairs for substantial damage Electrical can be repaired with like materials Mechanical systems shall not be less conforming Plumbing repairs shall use only allowed material See Chapter

CHAPTER 5 REPAIRS Existing building materials – if they don’t threaten life safety they can remain New and replacement materials – new materials shall generally meet requirements for new construction however… Glazing in hazardous locations – if replacing, make it compliant General fire protection, General means of egress, General accessibility, General structural – maintain at least equal levels of compliance unless life safety is threatened See

CHAPTER 5 REPAIRS Structural repairs for minor damage – restore to pre- damaged condition unless… Structural repairs for substantial damage – the building is to be evaluated by a registered design professional Electrical installation can be repaired with like materials but… see the details Mechanical systems shall not be less conforming – what code do we consider? Plumbing repairs shall use only allowed materials …. see the details END OF REPAIRS CLASSIFICATION OF WORK See

SECTION 403 Alterations Alteration – Level Scope. Level 1 alterations include the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures that serve the same purpose Application. Level 1 alterations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 6. See

Chapter 6 Alterations – Level Conformance. An existing building or portion thereof shall not be altered such that the building becomes less safe than its existing condition. Exception: Where the current level of safety or sanitation is proposed to be reduced, the portion altered shall conform to the requirements of the International Building Code. See

Chapter 6 Alterations – Level 1 Building Elements & Materials Interior finishes Interior floor Finishes Interior trim Materials & Methods International Fuel Gas Code Fire protection Means of egress General accessibility General structural Re-roofing Energy conservation See

Chapter 6 Alterations – Level 1 Building Elements & Materials Interior finishes, Floor Finishes, Interior trim, Materials & methods – comply with requirements for new International Fuel Gas Code Fire protection, Means of egress – maintain the levels already provided General accessibility – significant requirements & General structural & Re-roofing Energy conservation – Alterations shall conform to IECC requirements for new construction END OF LEVEL 1 ALTERATIONS See

SECTION 404 Alterations Alteration – Level Scope. Level 2 alterations include the reconfiguration of space, the addition or elimination of any door or window, the reconfiguration or extension of any system, or the installation of any additional equipment Application. Level 2 alterations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 for Level 1 alterations as well as the provisions of Chapter 7. See

Chapter 7 Alterations – Level Scope. Level 2 alterations as described in Section 404 shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. Exception: Buildings in which the reconfiguration is exclusively the result of compliance with the accessibility requirements of Section shall be permitted to comply with Chapter 6. See

Section 703 Building Elements & Materials Special use and occupancy Building elements and materials Vertical openings - looks LSC “ish” Smoke barriers - ditto Interior finishes - ditto Guards - ditto Automatic fire protection - ditto Standpipes - ditto Fire alarm & detection - ditto See

Section 703 Building Elements & Materials 705 Means of egress - looks LSC “ish” 706 Accessibility – expanded from Chapter Structural 708 Electrical – expanded. See Mechanical – expanded. See & Plumbing 711 Energy Conservation – Altered areas shall comply with the requirements of IECC END OF LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS See

SECTION 405 Alterations Alteration – Level Scope. Level 3 alterations apply where the work area exceeds 50 percent of the aggregate area of the building Application. Level 3 alterations shall comply with the provisions of Chapters 6 and 7 for Level 1 and 2 alterations, respectively, as well as the provisions of Chapter 8. See

SECTION 405 Alterations Alteration – Level 3 Quick Summary: A Level 3 Alteration requires full compliance with Chapters 6, 7 and 8. Chapter 8 addresses special occupancies and boiler and furnace equipment rooms and from there, moves into the elements and materials, fire protection, M.O.E, accessibility and structural and IECC, similar to the two previous chapters.

CHAPTER 9 - Change of Occupancy Let’s do this!

CHAPTER 9 - Change of Occupancy What About Accessibility? What About Energy Conservation?

Some Closing Thoughts 1.We’re all in this together 2.No Building Official can possibly know it all 3.We all need to better ourselves to better our profession. 4.Sometimes, more often then I’d like to admit, the proper response is “I don’t know”. 5.The response in number four has to be followed with: “but I’ll get that answered and get right back to you”, and then do it. 6.The Building and Fire Codes needs your help