Group B Hearing Report Description Impact of Code Committee APC ADM44-16 Adds new language supporting the concept of safety layering, which would look at building systems as a whole and require redundancy for fire and life safety systems. The impact of this code change would change the overall philosophy of the code from minimum safety measures to redundant safety measures. ADM82-16 Part I Revise language regarding inspections and the need for certain phases of construction to be left exposed prior to concealment. The code currently uses the term accessible in two ways, the first is in reference to individuals with disabilitiess and the other is in a way to allow easy or immediate access to equipment or systems. This proposal would alleviate problems where some inspectors are confusing the terms requiring that access to systems and equipment be installed to meet the ADA guidelines or the provisions of the A117.1 disability standard. Support As Modified Win ADM83-16 Revise language regarding inspections and the need for certain phases of construction to be left exposed prior to concealment. The code currently uses the term accessible in two ways, the first is in reference to individuals with disabilitiess and the other is in a way to allow easy or immediate access to equipment or systems. This proposal would alleviate problems where some inspectors are confusing the terms requiring that access to systems and equipment be installed to meet the ADA guidelines or the provisions of the A117.1 disability standard. Support Disapproved Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 1 of 21
Description Impact of ADM85-16 Part I Adds language for the proper record retention program and access to records by the AHJ for work related to lead abatement and remediation. Based on the language added, this would require the permit holder to have on file copies of all regulations, laws and ordinances applicable to the project. ADM94-16 Part I Update referenced standards to the most recent edition of the standards. The A117.1 Accessibility standard is do to be released this year, with major changes that will exceed the requirements of the ADAAG for dimensional uniformity. Oppose As Modified Win Code Committee IBC-S S127-16 Creates a new section on structural peer review explains when the peer review is required, what is required to be reviewed and the qualifications for the person performing such review. This section would require the building owner to retain a third party engineered to peer review the work of the original engineer prior to submittal of foundation plans for permitting ad throughout the phases of construction. S133-16 Increases the required structural observations to be conducted for the following projects; 1. The structure is classified as Risk Category IV. 2. The structure is a high-rise building. 3. The structure has an occupant load of more than 1000. 4. When so designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. 5. When such observation is specifically required by the building official. Currently, the code only requires the structural observation in limited applications such as seismic wind resistance, by adding the same requirements on general buildings not considered to be in a high risk areas adds additional work that is not warranted. Oppose As Modified Loss Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 2 of 21
Description Impact of G11-16 Revises the definition of joint to now include language that it refers to a material or system installed in the void space. This is a backdoor attempt by the firestop council to require all joints to be sealed using an approved material or system which has bee repeatedly turned down by the code committees. Code Committee IEEC-C ADM42-16 Part I Revises the intent of the IECC by including language that reduces the effective net energy use of a building. If approved, this code change would clarify the difference between energy use and the conservation of energy over the useful life of the building. Focusing on the net energy use of the building would ensure future code changes focus solely on building envelope, electrical, mechanical, water heating and illumination systems based on building energy usage and avoid going in the direction of occupancy usage and controls. Support Disapproved Loss ADM82-16 Part II Revise language regarding inspections and the need for certain phases of construction to be left exposed prior to concealment. The code currently uses the term accessible in two ways, the first is in reference to individuals with disabilitiess and the other is in a way to allow easy or immediate access to equipment or systems. This proposal would alleviate problems where some inspectors are confusing the terms requiring that access to systems and equipment be installed to meet the ADA guidelines or the provisions of the A117.1 disability standard. Support As Modified Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 3 of 21
Description Impact of CE21-16 Part I Deletes current climate zone maps and list of cities in favor of Figure B-1 or Table B- 1reference to ASHRAE 169 The new proposed maps in ASHRAE 169 moves several areas into warmer climate zones, which would reduce the amount insulation needed in the buildings thermal envelope. However, deleting the current climate maps and list of cities would require deisgners and building owners to purchase new standards to detemine if their areas have been changed. CE38-16 Part I Revises the code by removing the terms mandatory, putting all of the mandatory requirements into a single section required by this code and lists all the alternative pathways in another location which calls out those sections that must be met. This proposal improves the usability of the code and aligns the language within the IECC to that used in other I-Codes. Support As ted Win CE39-16 Adds language that would maintain the usage of the IECC climate zones in C301, when using ASHRAE 90.1 as an alternative. Proponent states that in the ASHRAE climate zones locations changed in about 10% of the locations from the 2013 to the 2016 version. However, the changes actually result in less stringent requirements for building envelopes for the areas affected by the changes. CE43-16 Changes the threshold for the performance path to show the building energy cost shall be equal to or less than 80 percent of the standard reference design building. Previous value was 85%. Also requires building owners to use two alternatives listed in section C406.1. Would raise the bar for building owners choosing to use the performance path for code compliance. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 4 of 21
Description Impact of CE62-16 Revises the R values of heated slabs by lowering the R-values for all climate zones and requires the installation to be the full area of the slab and deletes the requirement of perimeter installation. The proposal reduces the insulation values for heated slabs to match the values in ASHRAE 90.1, adds language that the insulation must be installed continously under the full slab (exceept under footings and columns) and deltes the requirements for perimeter insluation. Oppose As ted Loss CE91-16 Adds language that commercial buildings more than three stories in height above grade plane must use Table C402.4 C402.4(1) and commercial buildings three stories or less in height above grade plane must use Table C402.4(2). The proposal would essentially require all low-rise construction to meet the reqirements for residential construction, prohibiting the use of metal frame glazing and lowering the u-factors for all fenestrations. Projected increase in cost for smaller commercial buildings to the tune of $57- $288 across all climate zones with a positive life cycle cost at 30 year payback. CE95-16 Revises the existing values of the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) requirements for fenestration in Climate Zones 1 and 2 from 0.25 to 0.22 The proposal would limit the types of glazing treatments in northern climates, which typically depend on more transperant windows with less tinting to capitalize on the eat transfer into the building during the winter. To improve the SHGC of window cost are expected to range from $1.40 to $1.50 per square foot of glass area with a savings of $0.087 to $0.141 per square foot of glazing area. Putting the payback for first cost between 17 to 19 years. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 5 of 21
Description Impact of CE100-16 Restore the more stringent SHGC values from the 2012 IECC (and the 2013 ASHRAE 90.1 Standard) and eliminate projection factor trade-offs in the prescriptive path. Rolling back the requirements on the SHGC on all fenestrations and eliminating the prescriptive projection factor trade-off would push designers to using the performance path method which still allows the projection factor to be taken into account. CE105-16 Reorganizes the building thermal envelope section to require air leakage testing of certain buildings based on climate zone, building use and the floor area of the conditioned space. Adds exception for whole building testing of buildings greater than 50,000 sf, with certain exceptions for individual component visual inspection/testing. would require whole building air leakage testing for buildings that do not exceed 50,000 square feet which has been shown to be the threshold for accurate air leakage testing. For buildings exceeding 50,000 SF, limited testing of areas would suffice in liue of the entire building envelope to be tested. Oppose As ted Loss CE106-16 Part I Revises the charging language for testing of air leakage and adds an exception for lowering the testing requirements for building greater than 100,000 sf. would require whole building air leakage testing for buildings that exceed 100,000 feet which has been shown to be well above the threshold for accurate air leakage testing. CE107-16 Adds new language requiring commission air barrier by the commissioning agent by field verifying the proper storage, prepping and installation of the air barrier has meet the prescriptive requirements, or to perform an air leakage test to verify that the air barrier has been properly installed. This adds additional requirements for the commissioning agent that is duplicative to the inspection conducted by the code official. Commissioning would not be required where air leakage testing is conducted on the entire building. Oppose As ted Loss Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 6 of 21
Description Impact of CE117-16 Delete C402.5.7 exception 7, air curtain option, for vestibules. Deleting the allowance for air curtains would eliminate one of the most common methods for avoiding the installation of a vestibule at entrances. CE133-16 Adds language the would require controls in the same zone or in neighboring zones connected by openings larger than 10 percent of the floor area of either zone shall not allow for simultaneous heating and cooling. Each floor of a building shall be considered as a separate zone. Would significantly change the common HVAC design in open office floor plans, where the system requires a core zone and a perimeter zone with separate heating and cooling controls for proper air flow and ventilation. CE137-16 Part I Revises the use of the terms accessible and readily accessible to provide access to and to have ready access to avoid confusions where some have inferred the meaning to be associated with handicap accessibility. The code currently uses the term accessible in two ways, the first is in reference to individuals with disabilitiess and the other is in a way to allow easy or immediate access to equipment or systems. This proposal would alleviate problems where some inspectors are confusing the terms requiring that access to systems and equipment be installed to meet the ADA guidelines or the provisions of the A117.1 disability standard. Support As ted Win CE140-16 Adds language limiting ventilation to a maximum of 135% of the required minimum outdoor air intake flow rate or if additional intake airflow is requested than a heat recovery system must be used to offset the energy cost if higher ventilation rates are desired. Limiting the amount of ventilation could create problems where the maximum amount of exchanged air cannot exceed 135%, could impact indoor air quality and lead to problems with trapping moisture within the building. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 7 of 21
Description Impact of CE150-16 Adds new language that allows the use a plenum return with lower pressure drop than a fully ducted return system. The proposal allows designers the option of using fully ducted intake systems for higher energy efficiency in buildings and continues to allow the common practice of using return plenums with lower pressure drops. Support As ted Win CE185-16 Revises the list of spaces where occupant sensor controls are installed to control lights to include open plan office areas and provides additional requirements for open office spaces greater than 600 sf to be provided with lighting controls. Open floor office space would now be required to provide lighting control and sensors to turn lighting off after 20 minutes of the space being vacated and to provide daylight responsive control that activates the general lighting or control zone general lighting only when occupancy for the same area is detected Oppose As Modified Loss CE189-16 Replaces light reduction switching requirements with dimming controls and lowers the dimming capability of luminaires to go from 100% illumination to down to 15% (previous lower level was 50%) provided the lighting control uses preset level. In addition, the previous limitation for providing dimming capabilities in spaces using 100 watt lighting power to spaces with 60 watt lighting levels. Lowering the wattage level of the luminaires will increase the areas where dimming controls will be required, artificially increasing the market share for manufacturers of these products and driving up the cost of construction. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 8 of 21
Description Impact of CE196-16 Adds new requirement for a programmable exterior time-switch control for exterior lighting that has a clock that is not less than 7 day, capable of being set for seven different day types per weekly incorporate an automatic holiday setback feature and program backup capabilities that prevent the loss of program and time settings for not less than 10 hours, if power is interrupted. Would prohibit the use of mechanical exterior time switches for the control of exterior lighting and would require digital lighting controls even on exterior lighting components which are equipped with daylight sensors. During the hearings the proposal was modified to reinsert the language for emergency lighting and removed the requirement for a holiday setting on the time switch controller, thereby reinstating the use of mechanical time switchess. Oppose As Modified Win CE197-16 Adds a new requirement for exterior lighting controls for outdoor parking areas with luminaires greater than 78 Watts and a maximum mounting height of 24 feet (7.3 m) above the ground, to reduce the lighting level to 50% when activity has not been detected in the area for 15 minutes. Also limits a maximum 1,500 watts of lighting power per control. Adds additional cost for the lighting of outdoor parking areas and reduces the lighting level to 50% of its capacity when no activity is detected. CE214-16 Adds a new footnote that eliminates base site allowance for additions and will lower exterior lighting power. Will prevent any increase in exterior lighting when additions are added to an existing code compliant building. CE218-16 Adds new language requiring individual energy metering and monitoring for all buildings and common areas of R-2 occupancies for all HVAC systems, interior lighting, exterior lighting and circuits associated with electrical receptacles. Would also require individual monitoring for each separate tenant. This requirement would require meter/monitoring of all systems in the building, including tenant spaces. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 9 of 21
Description Impact of CE219-16 Adds new requirements for plug load controls for 50 percent of all 125 volt 15- and 20-Ampere receptacles in private offices, conference rooms, printing and copying rooms, break rooms, classrooms and individual workstations in Group B and E occupancies and for not less than 25 percent of branch circuits installed to supply electrical power to modular furniture in Group B and E occupancies. Adding receptacles controls to 50% of the business space to include receptacles that may not be used by office equipment will not reduce energy consumption. CE222-16 Adds new requirements for energy monitoring buildings with a gross conditioned floor area over 25,000 square feet to be equipped to measure, monitor, record and report energy consumption data for each end-use category required as listed in Table C405.8.2. Also would require data to be collected and stored for 3 years, recorded information must provide hourly/daily/monthly/yearly results and displayed on a permanently installed building reporting system. Essentially, this would make mandatory benchmarking a requirement along with full disclosure of the recorded data. CE225-16 Adds new requirements for the electrical system in buildings to be designed for the future installation of energy monitoring buildings with a gross conditioned floor area over 25,000 square feet to be equipped to measure, monitor, record and report energy consumption data for each end-use category required as listed in Table C405.10. Essentially, this would require all electrical systems to be designed for the future installation of monitoring and metering equipment to track energy usage. This proposal does not promote any reduction in energyusage. Oppose As Modified Loss Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 10 of 21
Description Impact of CE228-16 Adds new requirements for plug load controls for 50 percent of all 125 volt 15- and 20-Ampere receptacles in private offices, conference rooms, printing and copying rooms, break rooms, classrooms and individual workstations. Also would require a controlled receptacle within 72 inches of every uncontrolled receptacle and labeled as such. Adding receptacles controls to 50% of the business space to include receptacles that may not be used by office equipment will not reduce energy consumption. CE231-16 Revises section C406.1 for building owners who choose to use on-site renewable generation as one of the package options, that they must also choose another additional efficiency option to reduce energy consumption. Adding a requirement to choose an additional energy efficiency option when the user decides to install an onsite renewable energy production source will deter this option from being chosen. CE232-16 Revises section C406.1 for building owners to choose two efficiency options to reduce energy consumption rather than one currently required. Would raise the bar for building owners choosing to use the performance path for code compliance. CE234-16 Deletes Section 406.7 which allows certain buildings from using the reduced energy option for service water heating. Still a good percentage of buildings in the united States that could benefit from the use of this option. CE235-16 Adds a new exception for previously occupied tenant spaces that complied with the IECC code in accordance with Section C501 are not required to comply with the C406.1. Currently, buildings and tenant spaces previously occupied and that are in compliance are not exempt from meeting the requirements of C406.1 again when there is a change in tenant. Support As ted Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 11 of 21
Description Impact of CE236-16 Adds language that new tenant spaces in core and shell buildings must comply with sections C406.2, C406.3, C406.4, C406.6, or C406.7 unless the alterations meets the exceptions found in section C503.1. This change would require tenants to be responsible for improvements in areas that they have no authority to improve (specifically improvements to any onsite renewable energy sources). CE261-16 Adds new requirement to include thewater heating system to be part of the commissioning documentation and clarifies that the commissioning agent must included documentation showing the building and the as built drawings are compliance with their applicable code sections. Will result in additional documentation and inspection to be conducted by the commissioning agent. CE262-16 Adds a new definition for the individual who is certified by an ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited organization to be deemed the certified commissioning professional. Several standards already in existence and that are on the horizon address the duties and qualifications fro the commissioning professional, and it is not customary for the ICC to get involved in the certification/licensing requirement of design professionals. Oppose Disapproved 10-2 Win CE263-16 Adds a new definition for the individual who shows two year experience in providing commissioning service of similar buildings and is accredited by a state agency be fore be deemed a certified commissioning professional. Several standards already in existence and that are on the horizon address the duties and qualifications fro the commissioning professional, and it is not customary for the ICC to get involved in the certification/licensing requirement of design professionals. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 12 of 21
Description Impact of CE270-16 Adds new requirements and a defection of solar zones, which would require a certain percentage of the roof or roofs of accessory buildings on the site to be reserved for the installation of on-site renewable generation systems (PV). Puts an undue burden on building projects by having to reserve and prepare roof space for systems the owner may never choose to install. In addition these requirements would still be required on projects where the owner has already decided to provide vegetative roofs or provide other methods of reducing heat island effects. CE277-16 Extracts the description of level 3 alterations from the IEBC and adds language requiring that buildings undergoing a level three alteration to choose two improvement packages from a list of 14 items. Adding selective portions from the IEBC is neither helpful or provides additional clarity for the IECC and how alterations are to be conducted. CE296-16 Adds new requirements for plug load controls for 50 percent of all 125 volt 15- and 20-Ampere receptacles in private offices, conference rooms, printing and copying rooms, break rooms, classrooms and individual workstations. Adding receptacles controls to 50% of the business space to include receptacles that may not be used by office equipment will not reduce energy consumption. Code Committee IFCC F6-16 Clarifies the exceptions for dumpster and containers inside and adjacent to buildings where protected by automatic sprinkler systems. Currently, the code is unclear on ther permitted use of dumpsters and the protection required when rubbish continers and dumpsters are locaated adjacent to the building. The proposal specifies the proper protective measures to be inacted depending on the location of the dumpsters and which type of system is required. Support As ted Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 13 of 21
Description Impact of F12-16 Revises language throughout the IFC, by replacing accessible and readily accessible with the terms with access and ready access to avoid confusion with terms used to describe handicap accessibility. The code currently uses the term accessible in two ways, the first is in reference to individuals with disabilitiess and the other is in a way to allow easy or immediate access to equipment or systems. This proposal would alleviate problems where some inspectors are confusing the terms requiring that access to systems and equipment be installed to meet the ADA guidelines or the provisions of the A117.1 disability standard. Support Disapproved Loss F13-16 Adds new exception for seasonally occupied buildings from having to have the fire alarm, sprinkler and stand-pipe systems to be maintained year round. would allow for these systems to be taken off-line and reduce heating and maintenance costs for these structures when they are not in use. Support As Modified Win F20-16 Clarifies the prohibition of storing combustible materials in exits, stairways, ramps and exit access corridors serving parts of the means of egress, for buildings with an occupant load greater than 30. The proposal addresses a major concern with reasonable limitations of storing combustible materials in certain parts of the means of egress that could significantly impact the safe evacuation of buildings. F28-16 Adds language that states the building engineer or designated representative shall be available/identified during emergencies. would require the building engineer or representative to be available 24-7, which may not be possible in buildings that are operated seasonally or that are unoccupied/unsupervised during off hours. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 14 of 21
Description Impact of F37-16 Would require the additional access roads for buildings of type III, IV and V construction to provide two access roads that terminate a distance of one-thirds apart. aligns the requirements of multiple access with both the IFC and NFPA, but requires an unreasonable requirement for termination of the access roads to be no less than a third apart for certain building types. F38-16 Adds requirements for fire apparatus access roads to sites during the construction phase to comply with a new referenced standard for soil compaction and specifies turning radius of the road surfaces. Sets minimum requirements for the compaction of unpaved fire apparatus access roads during construction and dictates turning radius for fire service vehicles. F46-16 Adds requirements for the labeling of solar photovoltaic panels and modules in the Fire Command Center. Would require additional safety labeling of all solar photovoltaic systems, in a location that is not associated with the disconnecting means. F51-16 Revises the parameters for minimum signal strength from db to Delivered Audio Quality of 3.0 or better. Changing the testing requirements would require re-evaluation of existing systems and require older systems to be redesigned/configured to meet changes to the system parameters. Oppose As Modified Loss F56-16 Revises the duration for stand-by power to the emergency responders communication to last a minimum of 12 hours versus the 24 hours currently required. would significantly reduce the cost of providing standby-by power for the communication system. Support As ted Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 15 of 21
Description Impact of F57-16 Revises the duration for stand-by power to the emergency responders communication to last a minimum of 12 hours versus the 24 hours currently required. would significantly reduce the cost of providing standby-by power for the communication system. Support As ted Win F59-16 Adds new requirements for the monitoring the emergency radio enhancement system by a listed fire alarm control unit or by an audible signal at a constantly attended on-site location. The code never intended the emergency responder radio enhancement system to be monitored by an FACP or constantly attended on-site location. Oppose As ted Loss F77-16 Revises existing language for emergency lighting testing, by relocating language to chapter 10 and deleting the requirement for disconnecting electricity to verify the emergency lighting activates. In those jurisdiction that require the electrical service to be disconnected for the emergency lighting inspection, relief will be provided by allowing the inspector to use a visual test or diagnostic test with out turning power off to the facility. Support As ted Win F79-16 Adds language requiring fuel lines supplying generators in a building to be protected by a method or assembly providing 2-hour protection, or allows 1-hour protection if the building is equipped throughout with sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13. This proposal fails to justify the increased cost of providing additional protection of refueling lines for generators, which have not been shown to be a hazard. F85-16 Part I Revises the provisions related to fire fighter safety in and around solar photovoltaic systems when installed in residential and non-residential occupancies. The proposal would require a minimum of 4'- 0'' pathways around all PV panels to allow firefighter access to conduct rooftop operations for smoke extraction, by providing 4'x8' clear areas every 20'-0" along the pathways to provide venting cutouts. Oppose As ted Loss Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 16 of 21
Description Impact of F113-16 Comprehensive rewrite of chapter 7, outlining the requirements that building owners must follow to maintain the passive fire protection in buildings, to include fire and smoke resistive wall, fire doors, and fire/smoke dampers. The proposal intends to provide building owners with the list of items for properly maintaining the existing passive fire protection systems in buildings, that have been damaged or fallen into disrepair. F115-16 Comprehensive rewrite of chapter 7, outlining the requirements that building owners must follow to maintain the passive fire protection in buildings. Intends to provide building owners with the list of items needed to maintain the fire rated and smoke rated systems within the building. The proposal would also require all existing conditions where there are unprotected openings and penetrations in the building, to be installed with proper opening protections, fireblocking or draftstopping as required for new construction. F117-16 Add new language requiring spray fire resistance coating to be maintained. Also adds requirements for signage to be provided listing the material manufacturers product information. As written, this would require (retroactively) signage and the need to investigate construction documents for the source of the spray fire resistance. F141-16 Adds requirements for a sprinkler riser room, with a minimum 16 sf of space, heating and cooling for the protection of the riser and exterior access to the room for the fire service. As written the proposaal would have required additional space to be provided strictly for the sprinkler risers. The modification approved by the committee alleviated the concern we had with the proposal. Oppose As Modified Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 17 of 21
Description Impact of F150-16 Adds the IBC Table 1604.5.category risk based into chapter 9 and requires buildings in category III and IV to be protected by sprinklers. Most buildings listed in the table are already required to be equipped with sprinklers, others have lower thresholds than those listed in the table. Will lead to confusion when the table has higher or lower thresholds than those listed in Section 903.2. F185-16 Adds exception for group B and E occupancies from installing class III standpipes, where a class I standpipe is provided. Eliminates the need for providing occupantuse hose from B and E occupancies by switching from a Class III to a Class I standpipe system. Support As ted Win F189-16 Reintroduces language previously approved in other editions of the I-codes that only required limited installation of portable extinguishers in Group B occupancies. Would limit the number of portable extinguishers required in business occupancies, when the building is equipped with automatic suppression systems and fire alarms. Support Disapproved Loss F197-16 Adds language to require multi-channel notifications in the alarm systems of high-rise buildings, in lieu of single channel systems. Would require multi-channel notifications for all alarm systems of high-rise building, regardless if the emergency plan calls for phased evacuation of the building. F229-16 Adds locking arrangement requirements for educational occupancies, where installed for the purpose of lockdown plans. Similar to language approved in the IEBC last cycle, these devices will be permitted so that they do not obstruct egress or create conditions that could put students and staff at risk. Support As ted Win Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 18 of 21
Description Impact of F232-16 Coordinate the IFC with a code change which occurred during the Group A Cycle which added prescriptive requirements for fire ratings in the IEBC. No technical changes to the current requirements. SUPPORT As ted Win F234-16 Limit the requirement to install emergency responder radio coverage systems to buildings where the building has one or more basements or below-grade building levels, underground buildings or buildings more than five stories in height. Currently, all buildings are required to install emergency responder radio coverage systems when the IFC is adopted. During the adoption of the IFC, severaal states have decided that it is inappropriate to have a blanket requirement that goes into effect at the time the code is adopted. This proposal would provide some relief to certain buildings thata were never designed to accommodate the radio coverage. Support Disapproved Loss F246-16 Coordinates that language approved last cycle for the IEBC regarding fire escape openings. No technical changes to the current requirements. SUPPORT As Modified Win F247-16 Editorial revisions related to dead end corridors in existing buildings. Conflicts with the length of dead-end corridors with the IEBC. Suggest adding a new footnote to the table referring back to the IEBC. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 19 of 21
Description Impact of F327-16 Adds new language extending the duties and responsibilities of fire watch personnel and fire watch plan or recordation. The proposal would require all personel performing fire watch duties to include daily inspection and testing of all fire protection equipment, keep daily logs of inspections and report all fires immediately to the fire department. During the hearings, the proposal was modified to limit the fire watch to only employed when construction incuded hot works and other hazardous work conditions exist. Oppose As Modified Win F329-16 Adds new language requiring all construction projects dealing with combustible materials to employ a fire watch when the structure exceeds 40 feet in height. During the committee hearings, the proposal was modified to limit the requirements for fire watch to only the hours during and after hot work and other hazardous work is performed. Oppose As Modified Win F336-16 Adds language that would prevent construction in combustible buildings not to exceed 40 feet until the sprinkler system installed is operational in the stories below. This would limit the progress of construction for structures of type combustible, heavy timber or light frame construction, by not permitting work to continue unless the automatic suppressions systems are connected and in service. This is an unrealistic requirement, since in order for the system to function as intended would require the building to be water tight and climate controlled in all areas still undergoing construction. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 20 of 21
Description Impact of G38-16 Adds new requirement for each elevator shall be provided with standby power to allow elevator to return to the designated floor level established in accordance with Section 607.2.2, to stop at that floor level and open the cab door. Currently the fire code allows phase recall of elevators when loss of normal power occurs, this would significantly add additional expense to require the capacity of stand by power proposed in this code change. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Page 21 of 21