2012 International Building Code Update ATTACHMENT 2 MINOR CHANGES

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1 1 IPC Pipe penetration sealing N/A Identical to current enforcement practice 2 IPC Restrooms in commercial kitchens N/A New requirement prohibits a restroom to open into a commercial kitchen. This revision would not impact municipalities in DuPage county, as the health department already has this as one of it's amendments. 3 IPC Standard Toilet Stall Dimensions Less This revision would reduce the minimum size for a standard toilet stall from 30"X 60" for wall mounted toilets to a minimum size of 30" X 56". 4 IPC Relief valves for storage tanks N/A Addition of storage tanks to relief valve requirement. The 2006 Illinois Plumbing Code already has this requirement so there would be no net code change. 5 IBC Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code or the International Codes listed Sect N/A CLARIFICATION TO ELIMINATE CONFLICT: The provisions of this code or the International Codes listed in Section 101.4, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard. 6 IBC 7 IBC IBC IBC (2012 code 424 (Child play structures inside all occupancies IBC) Exempt from permit SFR (item 11) (2012 code Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. EXEMPT: Fences not over 7 feet high. DELETE: Items #1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9. ADDED: Section 424 N/A Items are addressed in Muncipal Code (6' max. height for fence). General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each permit application. N/A Varies - Depending on type of review (COMM, TBO, Counter) DEFINITIONS: All definitions of terms specifically defined in the IBC have now been moved to a single location in Chap 2. N/A Definitions and terms were located throughout the 35 chapters of IBC Assembly Group A-2 ADDED: Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink consumption including, but not limited to: Add Casinos (gaming areas). CLARIFICATION TO ELIMINATE CONFLICT: Assigning an occupancy group to casino gaming has varied due to lack of code specifics and typically defaulted to an A3 occupancy. New classification based on similar hazards such as, distracting lights, sounds, decorations, and in many areas alcoholic beverages are being consumed. 10 IBC 11 IBC 12 IBC (2012 code (2012 code). Institutional (I- 2) similar requirement for Sect (2009, (2012) Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1. ADDED: Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities to be classified as F-1 Moderate Hazard. Less Food processing and commercial kitchens such as catering has been clarified. Clarification - that a commercial kitchen does not pose the same types of hazards as an assembly use. Institutional Group I-1 ADDED: Supervised environment with custodial care and with five or fewer persons receiving care. Shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed. Sprinkler protection is required in accordance with Section or with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code. Residential Group R-1 ADDED: Boarding houses (bed and breakfast) with 10 or fewer occupants (transient) are now classified as R-3. Less Transient residential occupancies had been classified as R-1 regardless of occupant load. Page 1 of 8

2 13 IBC 14 IBC 15 IBC 16 IBC 17 IBC 18 IBC 19 IBC 20 IBC 21 IBC 22 IBC 23 IBC 24 IBC (2012 code 402 (2009, 403 (2009 code (2009, 419 (2009, 422 (2009, (2009 code (2012 code TABLE 503 (2009 code) (2009, (2009 code (2009 code Residential Group R-4: The allowance for constructing Group R-4 supervised residential facilities per IRC has been eliminated. Shall construct as defined for Group R-3 except as provided in the code. Consistency with the changes affecting R-3 care facilities with 5 or fewer receiving care. OPEN MALL BUILDINGS - ADDED: Several structures housing a number of tenants, such as retail stores, drinking and dining, entertainment and amusement facilities, offices, and other similar uses. High-rise buildings ADDED: 1. Fire pumps shall be located in rooms protected (by 2-hour fire barriers) 2. Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided. 3. Buildings shall be equipped with natural or mechanical ventilation for smoke removal. 4. Luminous egress path markings shall be provided. 5. No fewer than two fire service access elevator (occupied floor more than 120 feet, 3500 Becoming increasingly popular. Fundamental to the concept is that they be designed and constructed to construction criteria imposed on covered malls except for smoke control. pounds capacity each). Multiple code changes with respect to high-rise construction. See below. Fire service access elevator ADDED: High Rise buildings with an occupied floor more than 120 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, no fewer than two fire service access Originally modified in 2009 to require at least one fire service access elevator, and from one to two in To facilitate the elevators. rapid deployment of fire fighters. LIVE/WORK UNITS ADDED: See item 9 above. Dwellings that include an office that is less than 10 percent of unit may be classified as dwelling units w/ accessory use. Less than 10 percent. This item will require revisions - Permitted home occupation at 25 percent. Use Group B (AMBULATORY) ADDED: Businesses that provide medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to individuals who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided. Storm shelters ADDED: Construct as separate detached buildings or as safe rooms within buildings for providing safe refuge from storms that produce high winds, such as tornados and hurricanes. In addition to other code requirements, storm shelters shall be constructed in Special provisions added in 09 for Smoke compartments, refuge area, and sprinkler system (four or more care recipients are incapable of self preservation, or any incapable patient located at other than the level of exit discharge). accordance with ICC-500. Regulations added to the code for these types of structures. Need to order copies of ICC-500 publication. Children s play structures ADDED: Child play structures installed inside all occupancies that exceed 10' in height and 150 sf in area shall comply. Modification - Child play structure were regulated for covered mall structures only. ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS ADDED: Reduced the allowable story height in Groups B, M, S-1, and S-2 buildings of Type IIB and IIIB construction. Reduced the allowable story height for nonsprinklered buildings. Marking and identification ADDED: Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall be To maintain the integrity of fire and smoke separation walls. Lettering not less than 3" in height. Suggested wording. FIRE permanently identified with signs or stenciling. AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER - PROTECT ALL OPENINGS Sprayed fire-resistant materials (SFRM) ADDED: Sprayed Protect the in-place durability of SFRM. The application of SFRM is now regulated to minimize the potential for material being fire-resistant materials (SFRM) shall comply with this section. dislodged. Fire-resistance ratings. Exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than or equal to 10 feet shall be rated for exposure to fire from Change from 2006 which "fire separation distance of 5 feet or less". The wall is required to be tested for exposure from both both sides. sides. Due to Page 2 of 8

3 25 IBC (2012 code Fire wall ADDED: Fire walls shall have sufficient structural stability under fire conditions with a required fire-resistance rating or constructed as double fire walls in accordance with NFPA 221. N/A Allow the use of a double fire wall complying w/ NFPA 221 as an alternative to a single fire wall. Per NFPA 221 each individual wall of a double fire wall assembly is permitted to be reduced to 1-HR less than the minimum required for a single fire wall. NEED COPIES NFPA IBC 27 IBC 28 IBC 29 IBC 30 IBC 31 IBC 32 IBC 35 IBC 37 IBC 38 IBC 39 IBC 706.6, (2012) (2009, (2009, DELETE Wired glass in the 2006 IBC. (2012 code ( (2012 code ( ( ( (2009 code (2012 FIRE WALL - Buildings with sloped roofs ADDED: Fire wall shall extend to a height equal to the height of the roof located within four feet of the fire wall plus 30 inches. In no case shall the extension be less than 30". VERTICAL OPENINGS ADDED: Shaft enclosure protection is not required for elevator shaft connecting only two floors where the opening Old code assumption of flat roof surface on each side of parapet. Where roof slopes significantly upward adjacent to a parapet there is increased potential for fire spread. complies with Section Less Generally shaft protection is required for vertical openings through floors. Exterior curtain wall/non fire-resistance-rated floor assembly intersections ADDED: Voids at this intersection shall be sealed with an approved material or system to retard the interior spread of fire and New provision added in recognition of the need to provide some degree of protection where the floor/assembly does not require hot gases between stories. a fire resistance rating. Marking fire-rated glazing assemblies ADDED 716.3: Fire-rated glazing assemblies shall be marked in accordance with Tables 716.3, 716.5, and NA The allowance for the use of wired glass without compliance with the appropriate test standards has been deleted. Protection of air openings in exterior walls ADDED: Ducts and air transfer openings in fire-resistance-rated exterior walls shall be protected with listed fire dampers. Same Now stated where exterior walls require protected openings - duct and air transfer openings shall be protected w/ fire dampers. Fire pump and riser room size ADDED: Rooms shall be provided with a door(s) and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment. Working room around the equipment Instead of the code prescribing arbitrary dimensions - Given the cost of the equipment it is important that these systems be (as defined by mfgr.) maintained. Balconies and decks ADDED: Sprinkler protection required for exterior Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, balconies, decks. decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Emergency voice/alarm communication captions ADDED: Stadiums, arenas and grandstands - Required to caption audible public announcements where fixed seats 15,000. NA At this current time there are no such facilities in town. Smoke detectors interconnection ADDED: Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. Less Similar requirements in IRC, IFC, and IEBC for both new and existing buildings. Protection of fire pump rooms ADDED: Shall separated from all other areas of the building by 2-hour fire barriers. Exceptions: In other than high-rise separation by 1-hr fire barriers, or physically separated in accordance with NFPA 20 To comply with the requirements of NFPA 20, fire pump must be located at least 50 feet from any exposed building. Fire safety and evacuation plans ADDED: Where required by Sect (IFC) a fire safety and evacuation plans shall be provided for all occupancies and buildings. N/A Coordinate document submittal requirements with fire dept. Page 3 of 8

4 40 IBC 41 IBC (2009, (2009 Reduced exit width factors established for sprinklered bldg's were removed in 2009 code. Revised 2012: Where equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and an emergency voice/alarm communication system - reductions allowed for other than Groups H and I-2. Stairways accessible means of egress MODIFIED: Areas of refuge are not required at stairways in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. N/A Width factors for sprinklered buildings that had been in the 2000 through 2006 IBC (removed in 2009) have been reintroduced but only where an emergency voice/communication alarm system is provided. Area of rescue assistance controlled by the Illinois Accessibility Code. In 2006 IBC exit stairways considered part of the accessible means of egress were required to incorporate an area of refuge. 42 IBC 43 IBC 44 IBC 45 IBC 46 IBC 47 IBC 48 IBC 49 IBC 50 IBC 51 IBC 52 IBC ( ( , , ( ( ( ( ( (2009, (2009 code (2012 code (2009 code Exterior area for assisted rescue MODIFIED: Exterior areas for assisted rescue are permitted on stories above the level of exit discharge. N/A Exterior area of rescue shall be separated from the interior of the building (min.) fire-resistance rating of 1-hr. and wall construction shall extend horizontally 10 feet on either side. Two-way communication ADDED: Shall be provided at each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below the story of exit discharge. Exceptions: Where provided in areas of refuge, or floors provided with compliant ramps. Less Coordination with fire department required. Changes to address locks and latching devices. Alternatives that will allow owners a greater degree of security in specific occupancies. N/A See code - Items are addressed in detail. Solid risers ADDED: Not required for Group I-3 or F, H and S. Other than areas accessible to the public. Less No restrictions on the size of the opening in the riser. Roof access to elevator equipment ADDED: Roofs and penthouses containing elevator equipment. Must be provided with a stairway for Consistent w/ ASME A17.1 "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators". The use of a ladder as the only means to access the maintenance. elevator equipment is prohibited. Floor level exit signs in Group R-1 ADDED: In Group R-1 occupancies lowlevel exit signs shall be provided in all areas serving guestrooms. The bottom of the sign shall be not less than 10 inches nor more than 12 inches above the floor. COST - This revision allows the exit sign to be internally or externally illuminated. Where a tactile sign is required (area of refuge, exterior area of rescue, exit stairway, exit ramp, etc) illumination is not required. Handrail graspability ADDED: Type II handrails are permitted in the IBC. Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies. Less Consistent w/ the allowance of a Type II rail in IRC Req'd guards shall not be less than 42" ADDED: Group R-3 and R-2 not more than three stories above grade - guards shall not be less than 36" in height measured vertically above the adjacent walking surfaces or Fixed seating adjacent to required guards are considered a walking surface and the minimum height is measured from the adjacent fixed seating. Less surface rather than the floor. Guard opening limitations ADDED: From a height of 36 inches to 42 inches, guards shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4 3/8 inches in diameter. Revised 2006 IBC - A sphere 8 inches in diameter shall not pass. Window sill fall protection ADDED: R-2 and R-3 lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall not less than 36" above the finished floor surface (room that window is located). Where the opening of the sill portion of an operable window is located more than 72 inches above the finished grade or other surface below. Revised from 2006 IBC (24" above the finished floor surface) Common path of egress travel ADDED: Increased common path of travel for Group R-3 (125 feet with sprinklers). NA Consistent - This limitation on travel had previously been granted for R-2 occupancies protected with sprinklers. Page 4 of 8

5 53 IBC 54 IBC 55 IBC 56 IBC 57 IBC 58 IBC (2009 code ( ( ( (2009 code (2012 Maximum dead end corridor ADDED: Dead-end corridor has been extended to 50-feet in Groups B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S and U, where the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system Less 2006 IBC permitted Groups B and F up to 50 feet with sprinkler protection. Separation of spaces under grandstands/bleachers ADDED: Other than ticket booths less than 100 sf and toilet rooms, such spaces shall be separated by fire barriers of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Added in order to protect assembly seating from exposure to hazard. Live/work unit ADDED: The portion of the unit utilized for nonresidential use is required to be accessible. The live/work unit must be evaluated separately in accordance with Sections and Natural ventilation ADDED: The option of natural ventilation rather than mechanical is now unavailable when a dwelling unit is provided with an inadequate number of air changes. Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) ADDED: Limited code provisions have been added. N/A The degree of accessibility has been established based on a distinction between the residential and the related business or retail activity. This item requires additional discussion. Similar to IRC and IECC. If less than 5 air changes per hour when tested with a blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) per IECC, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means. Although; additional code section added, may want to maintain this as a special inspection item only IBC addressed EFIS in Chap 17 Special inspections - Which is required for all EIFS applications. Photovoltaic modules/shingles ADDED: The installation of photovoltaic modules/shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section. Guidance is now provided (wind resistance, fire classification, attachment, and material standards). 59 IBC 60 IBC 61 IBC 62 IBC 63 IBC 64 IFC ( (2009, ( (2009, 3401 (2012 code ( , , , and 3007 (2009) 65 IFC (2009) 66 IFC (2012) Locking of toilet room doors ADDED: The egress door of multiple occupant toilet rooms shall not be lockable from the inside of the room. In other than family/assisted use toilets, the door from a toilet room can no longer be lockable from inside, unless the toilet room is a single user facility. FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATOR ADDED: Operation (high-rise) requirements, and fire service access symbol. See sect 403 Overall impact on Naperville projects small (no buildings over 120 ft). Occupant self-evacuation elevator ADDED: Operation (high-rise) requirements. Specific provisions have been added to address the use of passenger elevators for occupant evacuation purposes. Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this "Chapter 34", the provisions of Chapter 34 shall take precedence. N/A Specifically states that the provisions of Chapter 34 take precedence over the requirements in other codes. Additional review required in order to implement existing sprinkler coverage requirements for the following. Alterations, repairs, The use of the International Existing Building Code specifically listed as additions and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing buildings and structures - 10 yr of immediate sprinkler an alternative to Chap 34 provisions. N/A protection. Additional sections added for High-rise buildings more than 120 feet above the lowest level of fire Department vehicle access are now required to have a dedicated elevator for use by the fire service. Recommend to adopt as changed in this edition. Addition - Requirements for unsafe conditions caused by the lack of fireresistive construction or assemblies in existing buildings. N/A Recommend to adopt as changed in this edition as City Inspectors attempt to correct deficiencies already. New - Fire code official approval is required before a traffic calming device can be constructed. N/A Recommend to adopt as changed in this edition. Page 5 of 8

6 67 IFC (2012) Modification - Basements that are modified by the addition of a wall, partition, or fixture that can obstruct fire streams will require automatic sprinkler protection. Recommend to adopt as changed in this edition. New - Carbon Monoxide alarms are required in Group R and I occupancies with fuel - burning appliances or attached garages in new and existing buildings Recommend to adopt as changed in this edition. If a home occupation area is limited to less than 10% of the house area it can be built under this code. Same No change in building methods. Zoning code allows for 25% of home to be business. Decks not attached to the house and less than 200 square feet are except from codes. less Should keep the code as is for decks. 68 IFC (2012) R IRC Exception 1 &2 R105.2 Except 70 IRC #10 R IRC Electrical Exemptions for electrical work quantified. Less Same language exists in current code R105.9 Preliminary 72 IRC Inspection Details preliminary inspection authorized by building official Same Same provisions exists now for preliminary inspections 73 IRC R106.1 Info on construction docs New language for electronic media more Details to be coordinate with Title IRC R106.2 Site or Plot Plan Waiver of site plan requirement Same 75 IRC R New language for compliance Same No significant changes 76 IRC R106.5 Retention of docs Same Must alter to reflect IL FOIA regulations 77 IRC R Elevation documentation Need to coordinate with administrative plan review process 78 IRC Table R301.5 Reduction in live loads for balconies from 60Lb to 40Lb Less 79 IRC R An automatic door closer is required for the door between and attached garage and the home. Small change 80 IRC R302.6 Detached garages less then 3' from the home needs at least 1/2" of gypsum board on the inside of the garage wall toward the house. Not used much 81 IRC R303.4 Mechanical ventilation systems are required for new homes with less than 5 air changes an hour when measured with a blower door test. Same Need to coordinate with IECC State Code - To be discussed with the IECC code at a later date. 82 IRC R306.4 Hot water required to plumbing fixtures that need them (i.e. sinks, washers, showers, bathtubs, etc. ) Same 83 IRC R Glazing within 5' of a tub or shower and the bottom edge is less 5' above the surface safety glazing is required. 84 IRC R R Edge of glazing < 36" from landings or stairs are now hazardous location. Previous code was < 60" Good change 85 IRC R310.2 exception An emergency escape ladder when required from a basement into a window well must not encroach into the window well opening more than 6". Same Small change 86 IRC R Window well drainage is required Same Standard construction method 87 IRC R311.4 Habitable attics, as defined in the code, need to have compliant stairs Same Page 6 of 8

7 88 IRC R Disregard the carpeting on the stairs for measuring tread and riser dimensions. Less 89 IRC R315.3 Carbon monoxide detector is required to be installed for any work requiring a permit. Same Coordinate with State requirements 90 IRC R405.1 Foundation drain tile to have filter membrane Small Change 91 IRC R501.3 If floor framing is less than 2X10 construction, drywall is required on the bottom side of the floor joist over a basement or crawl area used for storage. Most floor construction is 2x10 framing or better. 92 IRC R507.1 New code sections for deck. This was spread out in the code. Same 93 IRC R507.1 If connection of the deck to the structure cannot be field verified, then the deck needs to be self supporting. Coordinate with inspection policies 94 IRC R Lateral load hold devices are needed. Same 95 IRC R Lintels that support masonry veneer need to be shop coated to inhibit rust. Same Standard construction method 96 IRC R Prescriptive method of making a brick veneer lintels bond beam. This requires the use of a steel lintel. Less Will not be used much 97 IRC R703.8 Requirement for pan flashing (new Definition) for job built windows. Same Will not be used much 98 IRC R This section is for adhered masonry. Use manufacture's install instructions and the code notes to add a weep screed. Small Change 99 IRC R802.7 Cutting, Drilling & Notching roof Members -Moved to R " nominal Dimension Replaced with 3 1/2" for Remaining Portion of Rafter -Cantilever Joist Dimensions & Ceiling Joist Taper Cuts 100 IRC R Roof Uplift Resistance -New Chart (R802.11) for Uplift Forces by Wind Speed & Roof Pitch Provided a chart 101 IRC R804 Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Roof Construction Not used in this area 102 IRC R806 Attic Ventilation -Minimum Mesh Size Reduced -Vapor Retarder in 3 Classes -Unvented Attic Assemblies Clarified 103 IRC R806 Roof Ventilation -Clearer General Rules with 2 Exceptions 104 IRC R806.5 Unvented Attic Assemblies -Also Applies to Enclosed Rafter Assemblies 105 IRC R807.1 Attic Access -Clarify Methods to Measure Height of Attics Requiring Access and Height Above Attic Access Opening Same 106 IRC R Roof Flashing Locations -Require Kick-out Flashing Where Eaves Intersect Wall Same Small change Crickets & Saddles -Previously Required for Chimneys or Penetrations >30" Wide -Exempts 107 IRC R Skylights/Roof Windows to Follow Manufacturer's Installation Instructions Less 108 IRC R905.2 Asphalt Shingles -Wind Resistance Tested to ASTM D7158 -Installed per Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - Ice & Water Shield Allowed for Closed Valleys -Vertical Sidewall Flashing by Step-Flashing Method IRC R Underlayment and High Wind -For >110 mph N/A 110 IRC R Sidewall Flashing -Continuous Flashing Also Allowed Less Page 7 of 8

8 111 IRC R Roof Drip Edge - Drip Edge Required at Eaves & Gables of Asphalt Shingle Roofs 112 IRC R Wood Shake Installation -Minimum Spacing Between Shakes now 3/8" Same 113 IRC R907.3 Recovering vs. Replacement of Roof -Deleted Mod/High Hail Exposure -On Tearoffs, Ice & Water Shield Not Required to be Removed Less 114 IRC IRC Page IRC IRC Page IRC IRC Page 462 New: R Chimney Caps. Masonry Chimneys shall have a concrete, metal or stone cap, sloped to shed water, a drip edge and a caulked bond break around any flue lines in accordance w/astm C 1283 NEW: R Rain Caps. Where a masonry or metal rain cap is installed on a masonry chimney, the net free area under the cap shall not be less than (4) times the net area of the outlet of the chimney flue it serves. Added wording R104.2 Hearth Extensions - "listed and labeled hearth extensions shall comply with UL Small change Page 8 of 8

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