ARTICLE II

ARTICLE II. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Sec. 8-200. Adopted; where filed; amendments.

(a) That certain document known as the "International Building Code, 2003 Edition," which has been published as a code in book form by the International Code Council, chapters two through thirty-five and appendix chapters C, I and J, three (3) copies with amendments of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, and this same code and appendices are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article.

(b) The provisions of this article, other than subsections (a) and (b) of this section, are amendments to the International Building Code as now or hereafter adopted in subsection (a). All sections in this article, other than subsections (a) and (b) of this section, shall be considered to be both a part of this code and a part of the International Building Code.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Charter reference—Adoption by reference, § 2.14.

State law reference—Adoption by reference, A.R.S. § 9-801 et seq.

Sec. 306. Factory Group F.

Section 306.2 Factory Industrial F-1 Moderate-Hazard Occupancy, Woodworking is hereby amended as follows:

Woodworking (cabinet) (establishments with more than three (3) woodworking appliances.)

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 308. Institutional Group I.

Section 308.2 is hereby amended as follows:

308.2. Group I-1. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof housing more than ten (10) persons, on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a residential environment that provides personal care and or supervisory care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Residential board and care facilities

Assisted living centers

Halfway houses

Group homes

Congregate care facilities

Social rehabilitation facilities

Alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers

Convalescent facilities

A facility such as the above with five (5) or fewer persons, excluding staff, shall be classified as Group R-3 and shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. A facility such as the above housing at least six (6) but not more than ten (10) persons, excluding staff, shall be classified as a Group R-4 and may comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with the Tempe Administrative Code where the building is in compliance with Section 419 of this code.

Section 308.3 is hereby amended as follows:

308.3. Group I-2. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, custodial, personal, or directed care on a twenty-four (24) hour basis of persons who are not capable of self-preservation by responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Hospitals

Nursing homes (both intermediate-care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)

Mental hospitals (where patients are not restrained)

Detoxification facilities

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 310. Residential Group R.

Section 310.1 is hereby amended as follows:

R-1. Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily transient in nature, including:

Boarding houses

Hotels

Motels

R-2. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two (2) dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:

Apartment houses

Convents

Dormitories

Fraternities and sororities

Monasteries

Vacation timeshare properties

R-3. Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as R-1, R-2, R-4 or I and where buildings do not contain more than two (2) dwelling units as applicable in Section 101.2, or adult and child care facilities that provide accommodation for five (5) or fewer persons, excluding staff, of any age. Adult and child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

R-4. Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for occupancy as residential care/assisted living facilities including at least six (6) but not more than ten (10) occupants, excluding staff.

Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3 except as otherwise provided for in this code or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2 and the provisions of Section 419 of this code.

Section 310.2 Definitions is hereby amended as follows:

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of residents who do not require chronic or convalescent medical or nursing care. Personal care involves assistance with activities of daily living that can be performed by persons without professional skills or professional training and includes the coordination or provision of intermittent nursing services, the administration of medications and treatments, and responsibility for the safety of the residents while inside the building.

RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A building or part thereof housing at least six (6) but not more than ten (10) persons, excluding staff, on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides supervisory and/or personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This classification shall include, but not be limited to, the following: residential board and care facilities, assisted living homes, halfway houses, group homes, congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers and convalescent facilities.

SUPERVISORY CARE SERVICE. General supervision, including daily awareness of resident functioning and continuing needs.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 406. Motor-vehicle-related occupancies.

Section 406.1.4. item 1. is hereby amended as follows:

406.1.4. Separation. Separations shall comply with the following:

1. The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by means of a minimum one-half (1/2) inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than five-eighths (5/8) inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Door openings between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with either solid wood doors, or solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than one and three-eighths (1-3/8) inches (34.9 mm) thick, or doors in compliance with Section 715.3.3. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Doors shall be self-closing and self-latching.

Section 406.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

406.1.5. Parking Lot Carport Canopies. A parking lot carport canopy is a non-combustible building comprised of a freestanding roof supported by columns and entirely open on all sides with no enclosures beneath the roof. Parking lot carport canopies shall be used exclusively for the solar protection of parked motor vehicles and shall not be used to shelter any other use.

Parking lot canopies which do not comply with all the provisions of this section shall be constructed in accordance with the other provisions of the code.

406.1.5.1. Construction and Height. Parking lot carport canopies shall be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials, except that the roof covering may have a flame-spread rating of not more than fifty (50). Parking lot carport canopies shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16.

Parking lot carport canopies shall have a clear height of not less than seven (7) feet (2134 mm). Where van accessible shaded parking is required by this code the clear height shall meet Tempe’s accessibility requirements.

406.1.5.2. Location on Property. Parking lot carport canopies shall be located not less than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) from any building or property line. A clear separation of not less than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) shall be maintained between canopies on the same property. No canopy shall cover or encroach into any required fire lane.

Parking lot carport canopies which meet all of the requirements of this section may be located in any required yard without affecting any of the general building limitations of this code.

406.1.5.3. Allowable Area. Parking lot carport canopies shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet in length or forty (40) feet in width.

406.1.5.4. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Parking lot carport canopies which meet all the requirements of this section shall be permitted without automatic sprinkler system protection.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 410. Stages and platforms.

Section 410.3.1 is hereby amended as follows:

410.3.1. Stage construction. Stages shall be constructed of materials as required for floors for the type of construction of the building in which such stages are located.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Stages of Type IIB or IV construction with a nominal two (2) inch (51mm) wood deck, provided that the stage is separated from the other areas in accordance with Section 410.3.5.

2. In buildings of Type IIA, IIIA and VA construction, a fire-resistive-rated floor is not required, provided the space below the stage is equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 903 or 904.

3. In all types of construction, the finished floor shall be constructed of wood or approved noncombustible materials. Openings through the floors shall be equipped with tight-fitting, solid wood trap doors with approved safety locks.

4. When the space beneath a stage is not used for any purpose other than electrical wiring or plumbing and contains concealed spaces of combustible materials, the space shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section 717.2.7.

Section 410.4 is hereby amended as follows:

410.4. Platform construction. Permanent platforms shall be constructed of materials as required for the type of construction of the building in which the permanent platform is located. Permanent platforms are permitted to be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood for Type I, II and IV construction where the platforms are not more than thirty (30) inches (762mm) above the main floor and not more than three thousand (3,000) square feet (279 m2) in area. Where the space beneath the permanent platform is used for storage or any other purpose other then electrical wiring or plumbing, the floor construction shall be not less than 1-hour fire-resistive construction. Where the space beneath the permanent platform is used only for electrical wiring or plumbing, the underside of the permanent platform need not be protected. Platforms containing concealed spaces of combustible materials shall comply with Section 717.2.7.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 415. Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5.

Section 415.7.4 is hereby amended as follows:

415.7.4. Dry cleaning plants. The construction and installation of dry cleaning plant shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the Arizona Plumbing Code and NFPA 32. Dry cleaning solvents and systems shall be classified in accordance with the International Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 419. Residential care/assisted living homes.

Section 419 is hereby added as follows:

419.1. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to a building or part thereof housing at least six (6) but not more than ten (10) persons, excluding staff, on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides licensed care services. Except as specifically required by this division, R-4 occupancies shall meet all applicable provisions of Group R-3.

419.2. General. Buildings or portions of buildings classified as R-4 occupancies shall meet all the applicable provisions of Group R-3, may be constructed of any materials allowed by this code, shall not exceed two (2) stories in height nor be located above the second story in any building, and shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet above the first story except as provided in Section 506.

419.3. Special Provisions. R-4 occupancies having more than two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area above the first floor shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction throughout.

419.3.1. Mixed Uses. R-4 occupancies shall be separated from other uses as provided in Table 302.3.2.

419.4.1. Accessibility. R-4 occupancies shall be provided with at least one accessible route per Chapter 11 of this code. Sleeping rooms and associated toilets shall be accessible.

EXCEPTION: Existing buildings shall comply with Section 3409. Bathing and toilet facilities need not be made accessible, but shall be provided with grab bars in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code.

419.4.2.1. Number of Exits. Every story, basement, or portion thereof shall have not less than two (2) exits.

EXCEPTION: Basements and stories above the first floor containing no sleeping rooms may have one means of egress as provided in Chapter 10.

419.4.2.2. Distance to Exits. The maximum travel distance shall comply with Section 1004, except that the maximum travel distance from the center point of any sleeping room to an exit shall not exceed seventy (75) feet.

419.4.2.3. Exit Signs/Illumination. Required exits doors shall be provide with illuminated exit signs in accordance with Section 1011 of this code.

419.4.2.4. Emergency Escape and Rescue. R-4 occupancies shall comply with the egress requirements of Section 1025, 1.

419.4.2.5. Delayed egress locks. In R-4 occupancies, delayed egress locks shall be permitted in accordance with Sections 1008.1.8.6, items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

419.5.1. Smoke Alarms. All habitable rooms and hallways in R-4 occupancies shall be provided with smoke alarms. The smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.2.10.

419.5.2. Sprinkler Systems. R-4 occupancies shall be provided with a sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.2.7. Sprinkler systems installed under this section shall be installed throughout, including attached garages. Such systems may not contain unsupervised valves between the domestic water riser control valve and the sprinklers.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 501. General.

Section 501.2 is hereby amended as follows:

501.2. Premises identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for new buildings in such a position as to be clearly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property. The size, location and illumination shall be as detailed in the Tempe Zoning and Development Code.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 507. Unlimited area buildings.

Section 507.2 is hereby amended as follows:

507.2. Sprinklered, one story. The area of a one-story, Group B, F, M or S building or a one-story Group A-4 building of other than Type V construction shall not be limited when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, and is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than sixty (60) feet (18 288 mm) in width.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. (No change)

2. (No change)

Such buildings may contain other occupancies provided that such occupancies do not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the area of any floor of a building, nor more than the tabular values permitted in the occupancy by Table 503 for such occupancy. Such buildings having Group F and S occupancies may also have Group H-2, H-3 and H-4 fire areas within the building as provided by the limitations in Section 507.6.

Section 507.3 is hereby amended as follows:

507.3. Two story. The area of a two (2) story, Group B, F, M or S building shall not be limited when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 throughout, and is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than sixty (60) feet (18 288 mm) in width.

(Ord. No. 2005.89, 12-1-05)

Sec. 903. Automatic sprinkler systems.

Section 903.2 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2. Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

903.2.1. New buildings or structures. All areas of new buildings or structures, and other locations required by this chapter, shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system complying with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 as applicable.

EXCEPTIONS: Unless the use of the facility otherwise requires automatic fire sprinkler protection, fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

1. R-3 occupancies of five thousand (5,000) square feet or less and other buildings or structures accessory to R-3 occupancies.

2. Detached non-combustible carports of five thousand (5,000) square feet or less in roof area.

3. Detached non-residential buildings of one thousand (1,000) square feet or less in floor area.

4. Detached non-combustible canopies less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in roof area used exclusively for vehicle washing facilities or vehicle fuel dispensing stations.

5. Shade canopies less than five thousand (5,000) square feet; not closer than five (5) feet to any building, property line or other shade canopy; and shading one of the following: vehicles for sale at a dealership, playground equipment, or outdoor eating areas without cooking.

6. Shipping containers used for storage purposes and not closer than five (5) feet to any building, property line or other container.

7. Exterior roofs, overhangs or canopies of Type I, II or III construction with no combustible storage beneath.

8. Exterior covered/enclosed walkways of Type I, II or III construction with enclosing walls that are at least fifty percent (50%) open.

This section is not intended to indicate all instances or circumstances where fire sprinkler systems are required; refer to this chapter and the Tempe Fire Code for other requirements.

Section 903.2.1.1 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.1.2 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.1.3 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.1.4 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.1.5 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.2. Group H-5 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group H-5 occupancies. The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required by this code for the occupancy hazard classifications in accordance with Table 903.2.2. Where the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is thirteen (13).

TABLE 903.2.2

GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA

LOCATION	OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Fabrication areas	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Service corridors	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms without dispensing	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms with dispensing	Extra Hazard Group 2
Corridors	Ordinary Hazard Group 2

Section 903.2.3 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.3. Change of occupancy. An automatic sprinkler system complying with Section 903.3 shall be provided for an existing building or portion thereof undergoing a change of occupancy as follows, based upon the relative hazard levels indicated in Table 903.2.5:

1. When a change of occupancy is made to a higher level as shown in Table 903.2.5, the area or building shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

2. When a change of occupancy is made within hazard level 1 as shown in Table 903.2.5, the area or building shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

3. Any change of occupancy of a building or area of more than five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be retrofit with a fire sprinkler system.

TABLE 903.2.3

EXISTING BUILDING HAZARD LEVELS

HAZARD LEVEL	BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE
1 (highest)	H, I, R-1, R-2, R-4
2	A-2, A-5
3	A-1, A-3, A-4
4	B, E, F-1, M, S-1
5 (lowest)	F-2, S-2, U

Notes: Occupancies are as defined in this code.

When a change of occupancy of five thousand (5,000) square feet or less is made to a lower hazard level or within a hazard level (except hazard level 1), as shown in Table 903.2.3, the building is not required to be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

This section is not intended to indicate all instances or circumstances where fire sprinkler systems are required; refer to this chapter and the Tempe Fire Code for other requirements.

Section 903.2.3.1 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.4 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.4. Additions. All additions to existing buildings or structures and all buildings or structures that are expanded by an addition(s) shall be provided with an automatic fire protection system complying with Section 903.3 as applicable.

EXCEPTION: An existing non-sprinklered building or structure and additions to such existing building, provided the occupancy of the existing building is not changed, the addition is the same occupancy, and the total area of all such additions to the building do not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet.

The above exception does not supersede other requirements of this chapter or the Tempe Fire Code.

Section 903.2.4.1 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.4.2 is hereby repealed.

Section Table 903.2.4.3 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.4.3 is hereby repealed.

Section 903.2.5 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.5. Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three (3) or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.

Section 903.2.6 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.6. During construction. Automatic sprinkler systems required during construction, alternation and demolition operations shall be provided in accordance with the Tempe Fire Code.