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Home My WebLink About1991-12` 1/9/91(ORD1)Legal(Ob) ORDINANCE __9.1 -12 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 401 - BUILDING CODES OF TITLE IV, PROVIDING REPEAL; PROVIDING. SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, that: SECTION 1. BUILDING CODES. Chapter 40] - Building Cokes oTrtf�V as set forth in,Attachment A to this ordinance is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. REPEAL. s -- T-hose—po-rt-i-ons -o-f- the-1ndi-an River Caunt-y Cad? (1974 edition) superseded or in conflict with the provisions herein adopted, in particular Chapter 4, are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, or if any sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ord.inance shall become effective upon becoming law. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 26 day of March 1991. SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:50 - OfficialDocuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 1 This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on the 7 day of March , 1991, for a public hearing to be held on the day of March w_ 1991, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert seconded by Commissioner Wheeler , and adopted by the following vote: Cha-1-rma n -R -i sha r -d N-. B i Ay e- Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye' Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By - Cha i rman e Attest By 7e rey K dart ClerkQ�' Ac-knowledgment--b-y—the-Depa-r-tmen"f Sta+ Stage of . Florida, this 1St day of 1991 Effective date: Acknowledgment from the Department of State received on this 8th day of Aril , 1991, at 9:30_ a.m./p.m. and filed in the Office of the�lerk of the 9-6573 oT-County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. 102n Aivtr Ca Approved Date Admin 7c Legal TPo i- 9. Budget -Dept- '- _Q /— Risk Mgr. SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:51 - OfficialDocument5:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 2 CHAPTER 40-1BUILDING-CODES Part I Standard Codes Generally Section 401.01 Standard Technical Codes Section 401.02 Florida Thermal Effiency Code Section 401.03 Minimum Standards for Mobile Homes Section 401.04 Fire Prevention Codes and Standards Section 401.05 Construction and Application of the Technical Codes Section 401.06 Violation of Technical Codes Part II Amendments to SBC Section 401.10 Building Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals Section 401.11 Violation and Penalties Section 401.12 Fire Districts Section 401.13 Standpipes Section 401.14 Footings and foundat ons Section 401.15 Hurricane requirements Section 401,16 Agricultural exemption Part -Ii Amendments to NEC - Section 401.20 Section 401.21 Section 401.22 Section 401.23 Section 401.24 Section 401.25 Constrcution and Application of the National Electrical Code Electrical maintenance Service entrance standards Commercial construction General requirements Signs using electrical convent ' Part I Standard Codes Generally Section 401.01 Standard technical codes Indian River County hereby adopts and incorporates the following standards technical codes as part of the Code of Indian River County, except to the extent that specific additions, deletions, or amendments are set forth in this title, or the zoning ordinances, provided, however, should the State of' Florida enact standards which adopt later editions than herein specified, the editions set forth in the Florida Statutes shall apply. Standard Building Code (SBC), 1988 Edition with 1989/90 revisions. SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:51 - OfficialDocuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 3 Standard Plumbing Code (SPB), 1988 Edition with 1989/90 1CV12D1V1LD• Standard Mechanical Code (SMC), 1988 Edition with 1989/90 revisions. Standard Gas Code (SGC), 1988 Edition with 1989 revisions. Standard Housing Code (SHC), 1988 Edition with 1989 revisions. Standard Unsafe Buildings Abatement Code (SUBAC), 1985 Edition. Standard Swimming Pool Code (SSPC), 1985 Edition with 1990 revisions, National Electrical Code (NEC), 1990 Edition. Section 401.02 Florida Thermal Efficiency Code Compliance with the "Florida Thermal Efficiency Code," Chapter 553, Florida Statutes, and all requirements promulgated under this code, but -not limited to-, the c=r-ent "Florida Model Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction" is required. Section 401.03— The -minimum standards for mobile -homes The minimum standards for mobile homes, house trailers, or modular homes shall be as specified in the Florida Administrative Codes. Secti-on-401.04 Fire prevention codes and standards Indian River County and the respective fire districts in Indian River County adopt the following codes for the purpose of prescribing rules and regulations governing conditions that could cause a potential hazard to life and property: (1) The National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA) 1, 1987 edition and its supplement codes (2) The State Fire Marshal's Rules and Regulations (also known as Florida Fire Prevention Code). (3) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, 1985 Edition. Section 401.05 - Construction and application of the technical codes In order to better protect -and preserve the public health, welfare, and safety, whenever any provisions contained in the technical codes adopted by this chapter is in conflict or inconsistent with 2 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:51 - OfficialDocumentr:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 4 an application provision contained in the fire prevention code then in force in the County dealing with or pertaining to the same subject, then and in that 'event the mote stringent provision shall apply and govern to the exclusion of the less stringent provision. Section 401.06 Violation of technical codes The violation of any applicable provision of a technical code adopted by this chapter is a violation of the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County and any violator is subject to the penalties as prescribed in this Code. 3 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:,04:51 - OfficialDocument5:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 5 'PART II AMENDMENTS TO SBC Section 401.10 Building Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals 1.�Membershlp The membership provisions of the SBC are amended to read as follows: The membership of the board shall consist of at least one architect, one engineer, one general contractor, and four (4) members with experience in the building industry. One member of the board shall be a representative of the board of zoning adjustments. , Section 401.11 Fire Districts Chapter III, Fire Districts of the SBC is hereby repealed. Section 401.12 Standpipes Section 902 of the SBC is amended to read as follows: (1) Section 902 shallapp y only tobuildings -to— be constructed with a height of three (3) or more stories. (2) All requirements of section 902, except to the extent modified by paragraph (a) of this section, shall apply. Section 401.13 Hurricane requirements Appendix D, Hurricane requirements of the SBC are hereby declar to be mandatory. Section 401.14 Agricultural exemption Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to apply to or affect buildings, structures or appurtenances located outside the corporate limits of municipalities and used solely for housing of storing agricultural animals, supplies, equipment or products by person, firm, or corporations engaged in agriculture. The exemption shall be construed consistent with applicable state exemptions. SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:52 - OfficialDocuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 6 , 1 PART III. Section 401.20 AMENDMENTS TO.NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Construction and application of the National Electrical code (1) The provision of this code shall apply to any electrical construction, installation, alteration, repair, electrical equipment, or material connected to or installed in any building, structure or appurtenance subject to this article as well as maintenance thereof. 12) All plans shall have the stamp of approval of the electrical inspector before a construction permit is issued. (3) If an existing wiring system whichdoe�orm tie present code is remodeled or added to and such changes cover more than 50 per cent of the nonconforming existing system, then the entire system shall be reconstructed to conform to this code. (4) A circuit of an existing system which does not conform to this code shall not be extended or added to until the entire circuit shall have been reconstructed to conform to this code. Section 401.21 Electrical maintenance All electrical systems, wiring, materials, devices, and apparatus as now existing, or as hereater—installed, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The owner shall be responsible for such maintenance. Section 401.22 Service entrance standards (1) Service masts shall be run in galvanized rigid conduit and shall be a minimum 2 inch trade size. (2) All conduit exposed to the elements shall be galvanized rigid conduit or schedule 80 PVCL.Service entrance conductors shall be installed in conduit. 31 )1Meter rooms shall be provided in all buildings of multiple occupancy ( 4 or more occupancies) and shall have the following inside minimum dimensions: 4_ to 8 meters - 4 feet by 6 feet by 7 feet. If the electrical requirements or demand is larger, the meter room shall. be increased accordingly. This meter room may be reduced in depth providing doors are installed the same width as the requirement. All meter rooms shall be equipped with ventilated door(s). The meter room shall be accessible to the power company and to all occupants of the building at all times. The meter room shall be provided with adequate ventilation. The purpose of the meter room shall be 10 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:52 - Officiaftcuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 7 to, house electrical equipment, telephone equipment, and television equipment which serve the occupants of the entire building. There shallbe —no storage of any kind permitted in this room, (4) Service disconnecting switches must be located in a convenient and readily accessible location inside the building when a meter room is not required. Service disconnecting switches and other related equipment located in enclosed or semi - enclosed porches not exposed to the weather, shall be considered as being located inside the building;Exceptions may be allowed by the electrical inspector on existing installations if strict compliance is deemed by him impractical. (5) A service disconnect shall be located at the nearest point of service entry (conduit not to exceed 20 feet inside building) and shall not be installed in bathrooms, bedrooms, clothes closets, or kitchens cabinets. 6) All service equipment of 225 amps or less shall be equipped with a single main disconnect. (T) The grounding electrode conductors shall be a minimum wire size #4 cooper. There shall be a jumper between the hot and cold water pipes above the water heater and before the shutoff valves. The following sharr-also be required: a) All water pipe connections shall be visible. (b) Teardrop or acorn type clamps shall be used at the ground --0d. (c)All clamps shall be of compatible materials (ex. brass or copper). y The ground rod shall be of copper or copper -clad. Note: Galvanized rods may be used on construction temporary service, Section 401.23 Commercial construction The sub -feed to each unit space must provide at least 3 wire, single-phase current, or 4 -wire, 3-phase of 100 ampere capacity. The conduit shall be a minimum 1 1/2 -inch trade size. Section 401.24 General requirements All interior and/or exterior wiring for heat, light, and power in all commercial buildings, schools, churches, theatres, warehouses, and similar locations shall utilize'an approved raceway system. In multifamily residential projects, a (1) 11 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:52 - OfficialDocuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 8 ' #.y.�• ISL — nQiaetallic-sheathed cable will be allowed with the exception that all conductors which penetrate outside the envelope of the individual unit shall be installed in an approved raceway. (2-) All electrical ranges and double ovens have a minimum 50 - ampere circuit and all cooktops and single ovens a minimum 40 - ampere circuit. (3) All electric water heaters shall be wired with a minimum #10 copper wire. (4 ) There shall be nor more than 2 receptacles per circuit at kitchen counters and no more than 5 per circuit in dining and breakfast rooms. All refrigeration equipment and garbage disposals shall be on a separate circuit. (5) All air conditioning compressors and air handler units shall have a disconnect within 6 feet. (6) When an air handler is located in an attic there shall be a light within 10 feet of the equipment and a toggle switch at or below the scuttle hole. (T Z17-w-iring shade copper except IAT -wiring on -the -line side of the meter and (2) aluminum wire #2 or larger installed in a raceway -west of the Indian River. (8) All motors of 1/3 horsepower and larger shall be wired on a separate circuit. Exceptions—Residential garage door openers may be wired to a lighting or power circuit. (9) Any fixture located less than 7 1/2 feet above the maximum water level of a shower or tub shall be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. (10 ) Swimming pools. The common bonding grid shall be a continuous solid copper conductor insulated, covered or bare, not smaller than No. B. ' Section 401.25 Signs using electrical current Signs using or designed to use electrical current shall com ly with the SBC, NEC, and the sign ordinance. 12 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 12:04:52 - OfficialDocuments:610, Attachment Id 0, Page 9