Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2018 06 21

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2018 International Building Code adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of their provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code along with scientific data and engineering practices. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code but should give latitude for good science and engineering practices. • Sec. 15.04.070. - Section [A] 105.5 amended—Permit expiration. The first paragraph of Section [AJ105.5 of the 2018 International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: [A] 105.5 Expiration. Except for permits for alterations involving only one discipline, every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Every permit for alterations involving only one discipline which is issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 90 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. • Sec. 15.04.075.- Section 1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches. • Section 1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exist: • 1. Places of detention or restraint. • 2. In buildings in occupancy Groups B, F, M and S, the main door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key -operated locking devices from the egress side provided: • 2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked. • 2.2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background. • 2.3. The use of the key -operated locking device is revokable by the fire code official for due cause. • 3. Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts does not have a doorknob or surface - mounted hardware. • 4. Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool. • 5. Fire doors after the minimum elevated temperature has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test procedures. • 6. Doors serving roofs not intended to be occupied shall be permitted to be locked, preventing entry to the building from the roof. Page 2 of 5