Transitioning to the 2013 Kentucky Building Code

1. Transitioning to the 2013 Kentucky Building Code

2. Approximately 926 changes to the 2006 IBC proposed and heard by committee • Approximately 1077 changes to the 2009 IBC proposed and heard by committee • Only about 25% passed

3. Chapter 1Scope and Administration • Chapter 1 has historically been re-written by Kentucky so as to address Kentucky specific needs and interests regarding building construction and code application. • The 2013 KBC follows the same formatting as the 2012 IBC. • Many of the KY amendments to Chapter 1 is code text carried forward from the previous edition and many you have seen since the1980 edition of the KBC. However, there are a few new sections we will review.

4. The underscored language is not new to the code but is new to the KBC. The 2013 KBC no longer deletes this text. The new language extends the codes intent beyond that of establishing safeguards for the public and building occupants. It extends application to the protection of our fire fighters and first responders during any emergency operation and event. 2007 KBC 2013 KBC Section 101.3 Purpose IBC text was deleted as an amendment to create this section in the 2007 edition. New text added via IBC Section 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum/maximum requirements … and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

5. Except for compliance with Chapter 16, this new exception seems to exempt all industrialized buildings from compliance with all other provisions of the code. 2007 KBC 2013 KBC 102.6.1 Moved structures. Buildings and structures moved into or within … New exception added via KY amendment. 102.6.1 Moved structures. Buildings and structures moved into or within the Commonwealth shall comply with the provisions of this code for new buildings and structures … This provision does not apply to manufactured homes. Exception: Industrialized buildings moved into or within the jurisdiction meeting the requirements of Chapter 16 of this code.

6. Section 104.15.7 added for clarity and better understanding as to when a mixed use building is local jurisdiction.Section 104.15.8 added to clarify exemption from local jurisdiction those buildings built on state owned property. 2007 KBC 2013 KBC 104.15.8 State-owned buildings. Buildings owned by the Commonwealth shall not be subject to local plan review, inspection or approval, regardless of size, occupant load or occupancy. New text added via KY amendment. 104.15.7 Mixed occupancies. All buildings containing more than one occupancy with a total occupant load that does not exceed 100. 104.15.8 State owned property.Buildings owned by or built on property owned by the Commonwealth shall not be subject to local plan review, inspection or approval, regardless of size, occupant load or occupancy.

7. Like 104.15.7 and 104.15.8, both these amendments added for clarity and better understanding of jurisdictional thresholds. 2007 KBC 2013 KBC 104.1.7 State-owned buildings. Buildings owned by the Commonwealth regardless of occupancy classification or size. New text added via KY amendment. 104.16.7 Mixed occupancies. All buildings containing more than one occupancy with a total occupant load that does not exceed 100. 104.16.8 State owned property. Buildings owned by or built on property owned by the Commonwealth regardless of occupancy classification or size.

8. 2013 KBC New code language via the 2009 IBC SECTION 106 FLOOR AND ROOF DESIGN LOADS 106.1 Live loads posted. Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building is or has been designed to exceed 50 psf (2.40 kN/m2), such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices. 106.2 Issuance of certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy required by Section 111 shall not be issued until the floor load signs, required by Section 106.1, have been installed.

9. KRS 322ENGINEERS LAW 322.360 Public work required to be done under professional engineer or licensed architect. • Neither the state nor any of its political subdivisions shall engage in the construction of any public work involving engineering, unless the plans, specifications, and estimates have been prepared and the construction executed under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or a licensed architect. • Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any public work, including a highway or capital project under KRS 56.491, that involves only maintenance or repair of the facility. Maintenance or repair shall not include any work which alters, modifies, or changes the original characteristics of the design.

10. KRS 323ARCHITECTS LAW 323.033 Buildings requiring services of licensed architect. (5) Neither the state nor any of its political subdivisions shall engage in the construction of any public work involving the practice of architecture or engineering unless the plans, specifications, and estimates have been prepared and the administration of construction contracts executed under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or a professional engineer. This subsection shall not apply to: (a) Any public work, including a building or capital project under KRS 56.491, that involves only maintenance or repair of the facility. Maintenance or repair shall not include any work which alters, modifies, or changes the original characteristics of the design; or (b) Any residential dwelling that falls under the Kentucky Residential Code.

11. Table 122.1Licensed Design Professional Seals

12. Chapter 2Definitions Following the 2012 IBC format, all definitions are once again located in Chapter 2. Also returning to the code via 2009 IBC changes, the use of italics to identify defined terms. Where terms appear in both the IBC and KBC, the corresponding definition found in the KBC shall supersede.

13. New Definitions KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Fireworks related definitions Consumer fireworks retail sales facility Consumer fireworks retail sales stand Permanent Store Temporary Day care center, Type I 13 or more clients Day care center, Type II 7 but not more than 12 clients kept in home or dwelling Egress related definitions Exit Access Doorway Door or access point along path of egress entering intervening room, corridor, exit access ramp or exit access stairway Exit Access Ramp Interior ramp that is not required exit ramp Exit Access Stairway Interior stairway that is not required exit stairway Interior exit ramp Exit component to meet exits or exit access travel distance and provides protected path of egress travel Interior exit stairway Same as above

14. New Definitions KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Tent & Temporary structure related definitions Private event Public event Temporary structure ADA related Private building or facility. public accommodation or commercial building subject to title III of ADA … Public building or facility. Building or facility designed for use of public entity subject to title II of ADA … Primary structural frame Columns Structural members with direct connection to columns, girders, beams, trusses Floor/roof members directly connected to columns Bracing members essential to vertical stability of primary frame Secondary members Structure not having direct connection to column Floor/roof members no direct column connection Bracing not part of primary structure

15. New Definitions 2007 KBC definition 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Fire Area The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls, fire barriers, exterior walls or fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies of a building. 2007 KBC no sprinkler protection 2013 KBC full sprinkler protection Fire Area The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls, fire barriers, exterior walls or fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies of a building. Areas of the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above. Group M 10,000 sf Covered 3000 sf Sales area

16. Chapter 3Use and Occupancy Classification • Chapter 3 establishes the occupancy classification, single occupancy or mixed occupancy, which is necessary to apply many of the requirements of the code. • A building, room or space intended to be used for different uses at different times shall comply with all code requirements applicable for each occupancy type.

17. Section 303Assembly Group A • A-1: theaters, concert halls • A-2: uses intended for consumption of food and/or drink; restaurants, bars, casinos • A-3: uses intended for worship, recreation, other assembly purposes not classified elsewhere; churches, courtrooms, funeral parlors, indoor sports facilities with no spectator seating • A-4: indoor sporting venues with spectator seating • A-5: participation in or viewing outdoor activities

18. Assembly Group A KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes 303.1.4 Accessory to places of religious worship Deleted Deleted text is covered by KY amendment to Section 303.4 303.3 Assembly Group 2 ADDED: Dance halls 303.4 Assembly Group A-3 ADDED: “Places of religious worship, including fellowship halls, religious education classrooms, recreation and family life centers.” 303.1.3 Associated with Group E “A room or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with a Group E in not considered a separate occupancy.” 303.3 Assembly Group 2 Restaurants, cafeterias, … (including associated commercial kitchens)

19. Section 304Business Group B KY Amendments Business Group B occupancy includes but not is limited to office buildings and buildings and structures used for professional and service type transactions 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Deleted: “educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade” Amended “Ambulatory care facilities” to be nonlicensed facilities as Group B (implications under Chapter 4) Retained 2007 KY amendment “Ambulatory surgical centers” No changes due to KY amendments

20. Section 305Educational Group E KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Delete all Sec. 305 of IBC and retain all 2007 KY text with one amendment. 305.1 Group E. … includes schools, academies, colleges and universities. 305.2 Day care… shall comply with Section 425.1. 305.3 Business or vocational training… classified in same group as business or vocation taught. No changes due to KY amendments

21. Section 306Factory Group F KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes None 306.2 Moderate hazard F-1 Additional information added to food processing; Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities. 306.3 Low-hazard F-2 Beverages: up to and including 1216 percent alcohol content.

22. Section 307High-Hazard Group H KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes New section added 307.1.2 Referenced codes. The fire code official shall have exclusive jurisdiction for enforcement of the storage, handling, processing and transportation of flammable and combustible liquids … Modified Table 307.1(1 & (2) Created new row for combustible dust and for Inert gas with maximum allowable quantities identified Modified quantities for corrosive, highly toxic, and toxic materials

23. New to Table 307.1(1) “Combustible Dust”

24. Section 308 Institutional Group I KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes KY continues to modify Section 308.3 for Group I-1 by stating I-1 are licensed through CFHS. Delete Sections 308.3.1- I-1 Five or fewer persons and 308.3.2 – I-1 6 to 16 persons Delete 308.6 which is IBC text for Institutional I-4 Day Care facilities. None due to KY amendments

25. Section 310Storage Group S KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes None Aircraft hangers now classified as S-1 and not S-2 as identified in 2007 KBC Beverages up to and including 12% 16% alcohol in metal, glass or ceramic containers

26. Chapter 4Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy • In addition to the provisions found throughout the code for each given occupancy, this chapter provides special requirements due to special situations or conditions occurring in specific occupancies.

27. Typical KY amendments are carried forward to the 2013 Chapter 4 • Deleted Section 407 for I-1 and I-2 occupancies • insert text directing user to NFPA 101 and specific sections of KBC that apply to I-1 and I-2 occupancies • Section 408 Group I-3 • Provisions for local jails • Section 425 Day Care Centers • Section 427 Subterranean Spaces • Section 428 Barreled Spirit Storage Buildings

28. Chapter 4Changes via the 2009 and 2012 IBC • Section 402 Mall Buildings • Open Mall. An unroofed pedestrian way serving a number of tenants not exceeding 3 levels … • Open Mall Building. Several structures housing a number of tenants, such as retail stores, drinking and dining establishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, offices, and other similar uses, wherein 2 or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more open malls. Anchor buildings are not considered as part of the open mall building.

29. Section 402 Mall Buildings • The new provisions permit open mall buildings to be treated the same as covered mall buildings. • A perimeter line must be established around an open mall bldg defining the extent of the open mall bldg. Parking garages and anchor bldgs shall be outside perimeter line and are not considered part of open mall bldg

30. Section 403High-Rise Buildings • 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Modifications to section made as result of info learned from post 9/11 terrorism study • Bond strength for spray on fire proofing increased – 403.2.4 • Fire pump water supply must be from two different sources – 403.3.2 • Smoke removal system required – 403.4.7 • Interior exit stairways to be separated at least 30 feet or ¼ of the diagonal, which ever is less – 403.5.1 • Luminous egress path markings required – 403.5.5 • Bldgs more than 120 feet in height must have 2 fire service access elevators – 403.6.1 • Occupant self-evacuation elevators permitted to be installed – 403.6.2 • New provisions only for high-rise buildings exceeding 420 feet in height

31. Section 422Ambulatory Care Facilities KY amendment defines “Ambulatory Care Facility” • Non-licensed clinics per 902 KAR 20:073 are Group B Occupancy and therefore subject to the special provisions of this section Non-licensed facilities: • Separation – with potential for 4 or more patients incapable of self-preservation, facility separated from other tenants and corridors by fire partition • Create smoke compartments when exceeding 10,000 sf with no compartment > 22,500 sf • Create area of refuge • Independent egress from each smoke compartment • Automatic sprinklers per Section 903.2.2 • Fire alarm per 907.2.2.1

32. Section 423Storm Shelters • Constructed to ICC-500 standard • Applies to shelters constructed as separate detached buildings or safe rooms within buildings to be used as safe refuge

33. Section 424 Children’s Play Structures • 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes • Children’s play structures installed in all occupancies regulated by this code shall comply with this section when: • Exceeding 10 feet in height and • 150 square feet in area • Maximum 300 square feet in area unless special investigation, approved by building official, demonstrates adequate fire safety

34. Section 425Day Care Centers • KY amendment • Previously located in Section 421 • Creates 2 categories of Day Care Centers • Type I • What was regulated by BCE under Section 421 of the 2007 KBC • Type II • Recall definition - home or dwelling caring for 7 but not more than 12 clients

35. Section 429Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales • KY amendments • Shall comply with Group M and provisions of NFPA 1124. • Not applicable to buildings used for storage of consumer fireworks • Identifies 2 types of “Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Facility” • Permanent buildings • Used primarily for sale of consumer fireworks in detached stand alone buildings • Must comply with specified sections of NFPA 1124 • Temporary Structures • Tents, Stands, Canopy or membrane structures • Must comply with specified sections of NFPA 1124

36. Section 430Temporary Structures • All temporary structures, tents, canopies and membrane structures erected for less than 180 days regulated by this new section. • All tents > 400 sf submitted to DHBC for model approval or on an individual use basis • Exceptions include; • Recreational tents • Fabric canopies up to 700 sf • Private event “Event involves use of temporary structures not open to public, no charge for admission and occupied by less than 1000”

37. Chapter 5General Building Heights and Areas • This chapter regulates the height and area of buildings erected and additions to existing buildings. • KY amendments seen in past editions of KBC are continued in 2013: • Day care centers (referring back to Table 425.13) • Open space limits (fire lane specifications per 503.2 of IFC) • Unlimited area buildings (exclusion of Type V construction) • Use Group R (1-hour horizontal assembly when above other occupancy)

38. Section 501.2Address Numbers KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum 4” high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5”. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address numbers or letter. Each character shall be not less than 4” in height …. When required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be virewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address number shall be maintained.

39. Table 503 • Number of stories for B, M, S-1 and S-2 occupancies reduced by 1 story in Type IIB and IIIB construction

40. Section 506.2.1Width Limits • Revised text and new equation via 2012 IBC added for clarification • 506.2.1 Width limits. To apply this section the value of W shall not be less than 20 feet. Where the value of W varies along the perimeter of the building, the calculation performed in accordance with Equation 5-2 shall be based on the weighted average calculated in accordance with Equation 5-3 for portions of the exterior perimeter walls where the value of W is greater than 20 feet…W shall be measured perpendicular from the face of the building to the closest interior lot line. Where the building fronts on a public way, the entire width of the public way shall be used. Where two or more buildings are on the same lot, W shall be measured from the exterior face of each building to the opposing exterior face of each adjacent building, as applicable.

41. Equation 5-3W=(L1 x w1+ L2 x w2+ L3 x w3+ L4 x w4)/F • L = length of a portion of exterior perimeter wall • w = width of open space associated with that portion of exterior perimeter wall (Remember: must be greater than 20) • F = building perimeter that fronts on a public way or open space having a width of 20’ or more

42. W=(L1 x w1 + L2 x w2 + L3 x w3 + L4 x w4)/FW = (75 x 30 + 125 x 20 + 75 x 0 + 125 x 30)/325W = (2250 + 2500 + 0 + 3750)/325 W = 8500/325W = 26.15 w2=20” w1 = 30’ w3 = 15’ w4 = 35 ‘ Public Way Wall 2 = 125” Wall 3 = 75’ Wall 1= 75” Wall 4 = 125’

43. Where does “W = 26.15 “ go?If = [F/P – 0.25]W/30 (F = fronting on 20’ or more – P = entire perimeter) If= [325/400 – 0.25] 26.15/30 If = [ 0.81 – 0.25] .87 If = .48 or 48% increase for open frontage w=20” w = 30’ w = 15’ w = 35 ‘ Public Way Wall 2 = 125” Wall 3 = 75’ Wall 1= 75” Wall 4 = 125’

44. Section 509Incidental Uses 2007 KBC 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Incidental uses was located Section 508 with MIXED USE and OCCUPANY New section 509 Incidental Uses incidental uses are no longer associated with accessory occupancy provisions no longer considered mixed use occupancies. Incidental uses are classified as part of the occupancy within which they are located. Incidental uses shall not occupy more than 10% of building area of the story Mandates automatic sprinklers in lieu of fire extinguishing system under 2007 KBC No longer requires protection of storage rooms > 100 square feet

45. Chapter 6Types of Construction KY Amendments 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes None 602.1 General. Clarifies openings, ducts and air transfer openings not required to be protected unless specified elsewhere in code. Slight changes to Table 601 – added primary and secondary framing terms

46. KY Amendments Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features • KY amendments seen in past editions of KBC are continued in 2013: • Fire wall construction restricted to concrete or masonry • Draftstopping alternative in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies

47. Changes via 2009 and 2012 IBC • 703.6 Marking and Identification: Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions to be identified by stenciling or sign: • Located in accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic space, • Within 15’ of end of wall and at intervals not more than 30’ • Lettering not less than 3” high, 3/8 stroke width, and contrasting color • Recommended wording: • Fire and/or Smoke Barrier – Protect all openings

48. Section 704 Fire resistance Rating of Structural Members 2007 KBC 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes Fire resistance protection of structural members Moved from 714 to 704 714.2 Column Protection: … columns, girders, trusses, beams could be protected by individual protection or membrane or encasement depending on loading conditions 704.2 Column protection: Where required to have protection to be fire-resistance rated, the entire column shall be provided with individual encasement protection by protecting on all sides for full column length …

49. Section 705 Exterior Walls 2007 KBC 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes 704.2 Projections: Established permissible projection limits using 2 methods: 1/3 distance to lot line from assumed vertical plane More than 12” into areas where openings prohibited 705.2 Projections: Table 705.2 Minimum Distance of Projection The minimum clear distance required is now measured from edge of projection to line establishing fire separation distance; i.e. interior lot line

50. Section 705 Exterior Walls 2007 KBC 2009 and 2012 IBC Changes 704.5 Fire-resistance rating: … The fire resistance rating of exterior walls with fire separation distance greater than 5’ shall be rated for exposure to fire from the inside. The fire resistance … 5’ or less rated for exposure from both sides. 705.5 Fire-resistance rating: … The required fire resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of greater than 10 feet shall be rated for exposure to fire from the inside. The required fire resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than or equal to 10 feet shall be rated for exposure to fire from both sides.