Ordinance 2025-1907 - 1st Reading

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Sec. 15.04.120. - Section 1809.5 amended —Frost protection. Item 1 of Section 1809.5 of the International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Extending 36 inches below finished grade; Sec. 15.04.130.- Section 2704 added- Energy Storage Systems ESS Chapter 27 of the International Building Code is amended by the addition of a new Section 2704 to reads as follows: 2704. Lithium Energy Storage Systems (ESS). 2704.1 Lithium Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Energy storage systems shall not be installed inside the thermal building envelope of a commercial structure, primary residence, or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The ESS shall be installed on the outside of the thermal envelope or in an exterior insulated shed attached or detached to the building envelope to protect from extreme heat and cold . The ESS shall have electrical disconnects within 3 to 6 ft of the ESS. Installation of an ESS in garages that are attached to a residence or ADU must have One Hour Fire rated walls and ceiling and or an approved Fire Suppression system in the garage. The ESS shall be installed on the wall farthest away from the residence inside the garage the ESS shall have a Heat Detector that is tied into the Smoke Detectors and shall have a flashing light on the battery with the fault. EXCEPTION: 1. Commercial Buildings with a 1 hour rated room where mechanical ventilation is separate from the rest of the building and shall have a Heat Detector at each battery with a flashing light on the battery with the fault. Sec.15.04.140.- Section 3001.1 amended —Scope. Section 3001.1 of the International Building Code is amended to read as follows: 3001.1 Scope. This chapter governs the design, construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators and conveying systems and their components. All elevators that serve accessible residential units shall Ordinance No. 1907, Series 2025 Page 8 of 59