The Kentucky

Building Code
Ninth Edition
2007
Revised November 2011

As Adopted by:

KENTUCKY BOARD OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS

AND CONSTRUCTION

Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

Administered by Jerry Lunsford, Commissioner

101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5405

Telephone: (502) 573-0365 or 0373

FAX: (502) 573-1059
 Kentucky Information on Code Enforcement

The Kentucky Building Code, now in its 27th year, is essentially

the 2006 International Building Code published by the International
Code Council, Inc., with the specific Kentucky code. Amendments to
the code will be published as a separate document. It provides
minimum standards to ensure the public safety, health and welfare
insofar as they are affected by building construction and to secure
safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy
of buildings, structures or premises. This edition presents the code
with changes approved by the Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings
and Construction through August 2009.

The Kentucky Building Code may be amended from time to

time by proposals from code enforcement officials, industry and
design professionals, and other interested persons and organizations.
Changes are discussed in an open meeting of the board. Changes
approved are printed in the Kentucky Administrative Register and
posted on the OHBC website.

The Kentucky Building Code is a “mini/maxi” code, meaning

that it is a statewide uniform mandatory building code and no local
government shall adopt or enforce any other building code; except
that the Kentucky Residential Code shall govern detached single
family dwellings, two-family dwellings and townhouses.

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 ADOPTION INFORMATION

The Kentucky Building Code 2007 is a uniform statewide mandatory building code
and applies to all buildings to be constructed, altered or remodeled with the exception of
farm dwellings or farm buildings and manufactured houses. The following sample
adoption ordinance addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance,
including the information required for insertion into the code text.

SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE MANDATORY

BUILDING CODE
(CITY/COUNTY) ORDINANCE

Ordinance Number __________

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING

CODE AS PROMULGATED IN 815 KAR 7:120 and 815 KAR 7:125 BY THE BOARD OF
HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Be it ordained by the (Governing Board) of the (Name of Jurisdiction) as follows:

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(1), requires that all buildings constructed in____

(CitylCounty)______________shall be built in compliance with the uniform state building code as
adopted by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(1) authorizes any city, county or urban county government to
require, by ordinance, permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy for single family
dwellings; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(11) requires the local government to employ or contract for or
with electrical inspection services; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(18) authorizes each local government to establish a

schedule of fees which are designed to cover the cost of the service performed but not to exceed
it;

Now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the Fiscal County and/or legislative body of

____________(City/County) _____________, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY:

SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE KENTUCKY BUILDING CODE.

THAT, the KENTUCKY BUILDING CODE, promulgated in 815 KAR 7:120 and the
KENTUCKY RESIDENTIAL CODE promulgated in 815 KAR 7:125 by the Board of Housing,
Buildings and Construction, Commonwealth of Kentucky, are hereby adopted in full as an
Ordinance of _________________(CitylCounty) ___________of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
as if set out at length herein;

THAT, a copy of said Kentucky Building Code is on file in the Office of the
___________________ County Clerk, and the Clerk shall at all times keep a copy of said building
code for reference;

THAT, an attested copy of this Ordinance shall be transmitted to the Office of Housing,
Buildings and Construction of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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SECTION 2. DESIGNATED ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

THAT, ____________ (Officer)___________, shall be designated as the local enforcement

agent/agency for said Kentucky Building Code. All building code inspections shall be performed
by persons certified by the Kentucky Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction. All electrical
inspections shall be performed by a state certified electrical inspector specifically approved by
this jurisdiction.

SECTION 3. BUILDING INSPECTION PROGRAM.

THAT, pursuant to KRS 198B.060(8), a building inspection program is hereby established in

_____________(City-County)_______________ for application to all buildings. Local
jurisdictions may adopt by ordinance detached single family dwellings as provided in the adopted
codes.

SECTION 4. PERMITS AND FEES.

THAT, the fees for permits and inspections shall be as provided for in the attached schedule.

SECTION 5. INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES REPEALED.

THAT, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.

THAT, this resolution shall take effect and be in full force when passed, published and
recorded according to law.

___________________________________
COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE OR MAYOR

ATTEST:

___________________________________
CITY/COUNTY CLERK

___________________________________
DATE PASSED

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Commonwealth of Kentucky gratefully acknowledges the contribution of time, expertise

and diligent effort generously given by members of the Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and
Construction in the continuing development of the Kentucky Building Code. Current Board
members are as follows:
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS:

Jerry Lunsford, Chairman

Frankfort, Kentucky

Ethan Buell Russell Todd

Kentucky Society of Professional Kentucky Firemen’s Association
Engineers Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
Versailles, Kentucky
Charles Lewis
Kevin McGuire Kentucky Society of Professional
AIA Kentucky Engineers
Frankfort, Kentucky Grayson, Kentucky

Andrew Coyle James Martin

Kentucky Housing Corporation Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers
Frankfort, Kentucky Versailles, Kentucky

Robert Kirchdorfer Greg Wilson

Code Administrators Association of KAPHCC
Kentucky Owensboro, Kentucky
Berea, Kentucky
Steve Willinghurst
Tod Allan Griffin National Electrical Contractors Association
Kentucky Retail Federation Louisville, Kentucky
Owenton, Kentucky
Kathy Fowler
Debra L. Fitzgerald Public Health
Kentucky Association of Realtors Frankfort, Kentucky
Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Nicole Pang
David B. Jackson Attorney General’s Office
Associated General Contractors Association Frankfort, Kentucky
of Kentucky Dennis T. Meiman, Jr.
Richmond, Kentucky Mechanical Contractors Association
McDaniels, Kentucky
Bill Jagoe, Jr.
Kentucky Home Builders Association Robert Johnson
Owensboro, Kentucky Building & Construction Trade Council
Tyrone D. Tyra Salyersville, Kentucky
Citizen at Large G. Davis Boland
Lexington, Kentucky Buildings Materials Association
Carolyn Skees Franklin Louisville, Kentucky
Citizen at Large
Louisville, Kentucky

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
422 Bed and Breakfast Establishments…...………………25
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION…………………..1 423 Subterranean Spaces…………………………………25
424. Barreled Spirit Storage Building ................................. 27
Section
101 General ………………………………………….…….1 CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND
102 Applicability …………………….…………………….2 AREAS…………………….……………………………..26
103 Department of Building Inspection................................2
104 Jurisdiction for Plan Review and Inspection….…… ....4 Section
105 Permits ……………….……...……………… ………. 5 503 General Height and Area Limitations………………..26
106 Construction Documents……………………………... 7 506 Area Modifications…………………………… …...26
107 Temporary Structures and Uses ………………………8 507 Unlimited Area Buildings……………………...…….26
108 Fees .......................................................................... 9 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy…………………………..26
109 Inspection.......................................................................9
110 Certificate of Occupancy ……………….………...….10 CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS AND
111 Service Utilities………………………………………11 FIRE TESTS
112 Violations……...……………………………………..11
113 Stop Work Order …………………………………….11 Section
114 Unsafe Structures and Equipment …………………...12 703.3 Alternative methods of determine fire resistance.….27
115 Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 705 Fire Walls…………………………………………….27
Regulated Buildings………………………………...12 717 Concealed spaces….………………………………….27
116 Proof of Insurance……………………………………12
117 Local Board of Appeals………………………………12 CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS……..29
118 State Board of Appeals…………………………….…13
119 Posting Structures…………………………………….14 Section
120 Effective Dates……………………………………….14 901 General……………………………………………….29
121 Plan Review and Inspection Fees for the Office of 902 Definitions……………………………………………29
Housing, Buildings and Construction………………..14 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems….…………………..…29
122 Design Professionals………………...……………….15 904 Alternative Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems…30
905 Standpipe Systems………………………………...…30
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS………………….……..17 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems…………………..30
909 Smoke Control Systems…..………………………….32
910 Smoke and Heat Vents……………………………….33
Section
912 Fire Department Connections………………………..33
202 Definitions…………………………………………17
913 Yard Hydrants………………………………………..33
914 Carbon Monoxide Detectors…………………………42
CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY…………..…19
CLASSIFICATIONS CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS………………..34
Section
Section 1004 Occupant Load……………….……….…………….34
303 Assembly Group A...…………………………………19 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles……….….…………….35
304 Business Group B………...…………………………..19 1009 Stairways……………………………..……………..35
305 Educational Group E……..…………………………..19 1012 Handrails……………………………..……………..36
307 High-Hazard Group H……..…………………………19 1013 Guards…………………...………….………………36
308 Institutional Group I-1…………..……………………19 1014 Exit Access…..….……………….………………….36
310 Residential Group R…………..……………………...20 1017 Corridors………...…………….……………….……37
1019 Number of Exits and Continuity….………….….….38
CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED 1020 Vertical Exit Enclosures………….…………....……38
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND 1024 Exit Discharge……………………….……………...38
OCCUPANCY………………………………………..….21 1025 Assembly……………………….…………………...39
1026 Emergency Escape and Rescue…….……………….39
Section
405 Underground Buildings……………………..………..21 CHAPTER 11 ACCESSIBILITY……………………..40
407 Group 1-2………………………………….…………21
408 Definitions……………………………..……………..21 Section
412 Aircraft-Related Occupancies………….…………….22 1103 Scoping Requirements………………...…………….40
415 Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5…………………22 1104 Accessible Route……………………...…………….40
421 Day Care Centers…………………………………….23 1109 Other Features and Facilities………………………..40

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CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT……….42 CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL…………………………58

Section Section
1203 Ventilation……………………………….………….42 2701 General……………………………………………..58
1205 Lighting………………………………….………….42 2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems…………..58
1206 Yards or Courts…………………………….……….42 2703 Permit and Certificates of Inspection………………58
1209 Access to Unoccupied Spaces………………………42 2704 Inspections and Tests………………………………59
2705 Temporary Use…………………………………….59
CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS…………………43
CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS……….….60
Section
1405 Installation of Wall Coverings……………….……..43 Section
1408 Window Cleaning Safeguards……….……………..43 2801 General…………….………………………………..60

CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS……………….61

ROOFTOP STRUCTURES……………...……………..43
Section
Section 2901 General…………………………………….………..61
1503 Weather Protection………………………………….43 2902 Minimum Plumbing Facilities……………..………..61
1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings…….…………….43
CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING
CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN…….……….45 SYSTEMS……………………………………………….62

Section Section
1602 Definitions and Notations………...…………………45 3001 General…………….………………………………..62
1604 General Design Requirements………...…………….45 3002 Hoistway Enclosures………………….…………….62
1605 Load Combinations………………...……………….45 3003 Emergency Operations.......…………………………62
1608 Snow Loads………………………...……………….45 3006 Machine Rooms…………………………………….62
1609 Wind Loads……………………..…………………..49 3007 Construction Documents and Permits………………62
1613 Earthquake Loads………………..………………….49 3008 Certificate of Compliance…………………………..63
1614 Ice Loads……………………………………………50 3009 Power Elevator Operation…………………………..63
3010 Stairway Chairlifts and Wheelchair Lifts….………..64
CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL 3011 Maintenance and Accidents.……………...………...64
INSPECTIONS………………………………………..…51
CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION………..35
Section
1702 Definitions…………………………………………..51 Section
1704 Special Inspections………………………………….51 3108 Radio and Television Towers……………………..35
1705 Statement of Special Inspections……………………53 3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices….35

1706 Contractor Responsibility…………………………...54 CHAPTER 33 SAFEGURADS DURING

1707 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance………...54 CONSTRUCTION……………………...……………….70
1709 Structural Observations……………………………..54
Section
CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS………..56 3305 Sanitary………………..……………………………70

Section CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES………..…71

1801 General……………………………………...……....56
1805 Footings and Foundations…...……………………...56 Section
1806 Guards ……………......………………………….57 3401 General…………………………….……………… 71

CHAPTER 22 STEEL…………………………………57 CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS……...72

Section
2208 Steel Storage Racks………………………….……..57

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 CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101 1. The religious group applying for the waiver
GENERAL exists for spiritual and religious purposes and
was not formed solely to request this waiver;
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the
Kentucky Building Code, hereinafter referred to as “this 2. The religious group’s belief system conflicts with
code.” This edition of the Kentucky Building Code a requirement of the Kentucky Building Code,
(KBC) is essentially the 2006 International Building Kentucky Residential Code, Kentucky Plumbing
Code (IBC) and shall be utilized in conjunction with the Code or referenced standard;
2006 IBC except where specifically amended in these 3. The religious group can demonstrate that the
regulations. portion of its belief system which conflicts with
the Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Kentucky Building
Residential Code, Kentucky Plumbing Code, or
Code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
referenced standard is historical and not created
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
solely in response to the project for which the
equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance
waiver is being requested;
and removal of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings 4. The waiver is not being requested solely for
or structures, whether hereafter erected or, where economic, aesthetic or convenience reasons;
expressly stated in this code, existing; and whether on 5. The waiver would not create a situation so
land, over water, or on water, permanently moored to unsafe that there is an overriding interest in
land, and substantially a land structure. protecting the health and safety of the general
public; and
Exceptions:
6. The religious group has taken adequate steps to
1. Farm dwellings and other buildings. Farm ensure the project will be brought up to code in
dwellings and other buildings and structures the event the religious group no longer owns the
located on farms which are incident to the building or otherwise no longer qualifies for the
operation of the farm and located outside the waiver.
boundary of a municipality; but only if they are
101.3 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to
not used in the business of retail trade, as a
establish the minimum and maximum requirements to
regular place of work for 10 or more people or
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare
for the processing or storage of timber products
through structural strength, means of egress facilities,
2. Manufactured homes. Manufactured homes stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation,
constructed under federal HUD standards. energy conservation, and safety to life and property
However, the exterior electric, water and sewer from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
connections and additions to the home are not environment. No local government shall adopt or
exempt. enforce any other building code; except that the
3. Single-family dwellings. Detached single- Kentucky Residential Code shall govern detached
family dwellings shall comply with Section single family dwellings, two-family dwellings and
101.4.7, except that, permits, inspections and townhouses. (change effective July 29, 2009)
certificates of occupancy are required only as 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in
set forth in local ordinances. Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced
4. Swimming pools. Swimming Pools elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the
constructed completely above grade. requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference.
101.2.1 Special religious use group. Upon
application by a religious group whose religious 101.4.1 Electrical. In every instance in which
beliefs would be violated by the application of the the ICC Electrical Code is listed, it shall be replaced
Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky Residential with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. The
Code, Kentucky Plumbing Code or any of the provisions of NFPA 70 shall apply to the installation
standards referenced therein, the Board of Housing, of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs,
Building and Construction may place the affected replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
building into the “Special Religious Use” group and and appurtenances thereto. The inspection of
waive any requirement of the Kentucky Building electrical installations shall be performed by a
Code, the Kentucky Residential Code, the Kentucky Certified Electrical Inspector pursuant to 815 KAR
Plumbing Code or any referenced standard. The 35:015.
Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction may
place a project into the Special Religious Use Group
101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of NFPA 54, National
only if it finds after a hearing that:
Fuel Gas Code, shall apply to the installation of gas
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 piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and APPLICABILITY
related accessories as covered in this code. These 102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending sections of this code specify different materials,
from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of methods of construction or other requirements, the
appliances and the installation and operation of most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict
residential and commercial gas appliances and between a general requirement and a specific
related accessories. requirement, the specific requirement shall be
101.4.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the applicable.
International Mechanical Code shall apply to the 102.2 Other laws. Other local or state law shall be
installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of consulted to determine the existence of other powers
mechanical systems, including equipment, given to the code official, such as those related to
appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, demolition or authority over unsafe structures unless a
including ventilating, heating, cooling, air- change of occupancy as required by Chapter 34 is
conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, made or proposed. Otherwise, this code shall not be
and other energy-related systems. cited as authority for upgrading existing structures
101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the Kentucky which are not under construction.
State Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, 102.3 Application of references. References to
alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not
systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, specifically identified by number, shall be construed to
fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code.
a water or sewage system and all aspects of a
medical gas system. All plumbing installations shall 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes
be installed under the supervision of a Kentucky and standards referenced in this code shall be
Licensed Master Plumber, and inspected and considered part of the requirements of this code to the
approved by the state plumbing inspector prior to prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
usage. differences occur between provisions of this code and
referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this
101.4.5 Fire protection. The provisions of the code shall apply; and newer editions of any standards
International Fire Code shall apply to matters may be used to meet the intent of the code in lieu of the
affecting or relating to new construction in buildings adopted edition.
where specifically referenced in this code, only.
102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event any part or
101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this
Energy Conservation Code as referenced in Chapter shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of
13 of this code shall apply to all matters governing the other parts or provisions.
the design and construction of buildings for energy
efficiency. 102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any
structure existing on the date of adoption of this code
101.4.7 One- and two-family dwellings. shall be permitted to continue without change, except
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple as is specifically covered in this code, the Kentucky Fire
single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official
three stories high with separate means of egress for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and
and their accessory structures shall comply with the the public. Application of this code to existing buildings
Kentucky Residential Code. shall apply as required by Section 3401 when
101.5 Fire safety authority. The State Fire Marshal alterations, additions or changes of occupancy as set
and the local fire code official shall continue to be the forth in Chapter 34 of this code are proposed or occur.
authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the 102.6.1 Moved structures. Buildings and
Kentucky Standards of Safety (Fire Prevention Code) in structures moved into or within the Commonwealth
existing buildings not regulated by this code, and for shall comply with the provisions of this code for new
continued fire safety maintenance in buildings buildings and structures and shall not be used or
constructed and approved under this code. occupied until the certificate of occupancy, if
101.6 Accepted engineering practice. In the absence required, has been issued by the code official. This
of provisions not specifically contained in this code or provision does not apply to manufactured homes.
final decisions of the appeals board, the specifications
SECTION 103
and standards listed in Chapter 35 shall be deemed to
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION
represent accepted engineering practice with respect to
materials, equipment, system or method of construction 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The
as specified and shall be acceptable. department of building inspection is hereby created and
the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official.
SECTION 102
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103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the authorized to enter the structure or premises at
jurisdiction and the official shall be certified as required reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
by law. imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or
103.3 Enforcement personnel. In accordance with the premises be occupied that credentials be presented to
prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or
concurrence of the appointing authority, the building premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first
official shall have the authority to appoint trainees and make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
other certified inspectors as necessary. Such person having charge or control of the structure or
employees shall have powers as allowed by law and premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the
delegated by the building official. building official shall have recourse to the remedies
103.4 Certified inspectors. The local government shall provided by law to secure entry.
provide at least one Kentucky Certified Building 103.11 Department records. The building official shall
Inspector, Level I, pursuant to 815 KAR 7:070 and keep official records of applications received, permits
employ or contract with a certified electrical inspector in and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of
accordance with KRS 198B.060 (1) and (11). The local inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such
government shall report the name of all inspectors to records shall be retained in the official records for the
the Office and the Office shall be notified of any period required for retention of public records as
changes in inspector personnel. promulgated by the Kentucky Department of Libraries
103.5 General authority. The building official is hereby and Archives pursuant to KRS 171.450.
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this 103.12 Liability. The building official, member of the
code. The building official shall have the authority to Board of Appeals or employee charged with the
render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies enforcement of this code, while acting for the
and procedures in order to clarify the application of its jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the
provisions. Such interpretations, policies and discharge of the duties required by this code or other
procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be
purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from
shall not have the effect of waiving requirements personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or
specifically provided for in this code. property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or
103.6 Applications and permits. The building official omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit
shall receive applications; review construction instituted against an officer or employee because of an
documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful
and moving of buildings and structures; inspect the discharge of duties and under the provisions of this
premises for which such permits have been issued; and code shall be defended by legal representative of the
enforce compliance with the provisions of this code. jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings.
The building official or any subordinate shall not be
103.7 Notices and orders. The building official shall liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is
issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
compliance with this code.
103.13 Approved materials and equipment.
103.8 Inspections. The building official shall make all Materials, equipment and devices approved by the
of the required inspections, or the building official shall building official shall be constructed and installed in
have the authority to accept reports of inspection by accordance with such approval.
approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such
inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a 103.14 Used materials and equipment. The use of
responsible officer of such approved agency or by the used materials that meet the requirements of this code
responsible individual. The building official is authorized for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and
to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to devices shall not be reused unless approved by the
report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject building official.
to the approval of the appointing authority. 103.15 Modifications. Wherever there are practical
103.9 Identification. The building official shall carry difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this
proper identification when inspecting structures or code, the building official shall have the authority to
premises in the performance of duties under this code. grant modifications for individual cases, upon
application of the owner or owner’s representative,
103.10 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make provided the building official shall first find that special
an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or individual reason makes the strict letter of this code
where the building official has reasonable cause to impractical and the modification is in compliance with
believe that there exists in a structure or upon a the intent and purpose of this code, and that such
premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life
of this code which makes the structure or premises and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of
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action granting modifications shall be recorded and accordance with Section 1004 of this code.
entered in the files of the department of building safety. 104.1.1 Assembly occupancies. All buildings
103.16 Alternative materials, design and methods of classified as assembly occupancies, except
construction and equipment. The provisions of this churches as indicated in Section 104.1.3, having a
code are not intended to prevent the installation of any capacity which does not exceed 100 persons.
material or to prohibit any design or method of (change effective 07/29/2009)
construction not specifically prescribed by this code, 104.1.2 Business occupancies. All buildings
provided that any such alternative has been approved. classified as business occupancies having a
An alternative material, design or method of capacity that does not exceed 100 persons. except
construction shall be approved where the building for ambulatory surgical centers regulated by 902
official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and KAR 20:101 which shall be under the jurisdiction of
complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, the Department of Housing, Buildings and
and that the material, method or work offered is, for the Construction. (change effective 07/29/2009)
purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this code in quality, strength, 104.1.3 Churches. All church buildings having a
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. capacity of 400 or less persons and all church
2
103.17 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence buildings having 6,000 square feet (558 m ) or less
of compliance with the provisions of this code, or of total floor area.
evidence that a material or method does not conform to 104.1.4 Factory or industrial occupancies. All
the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate buildings classified as factory or industrial
claims for alternative materials or methods, the building occupancies having a capacity that does not exceed
official shall have the authority to require tests as 100 persons. (change effective 07/29/2009)
evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to 104.1.5 Mercantile occupancies. All mercantile
the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in occupancies having a capacity that does not exceed
this code or by other recognized test standards. In the 100 persons. (change effective 07/29/2009)
absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the
building official shall approve the testing procedures. 104.1.6 Residential, storage or utility
Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. occupancies. All buildings classified as residential,
Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building storage or utility occupancies as long as the
official for the period required for retention of public buildings do not exceed three stories in height or
2
records as promulgated by the Kentucky Department of 20,000 square feet (1860 m ) or less of total floor
Libraries and Archives pursuant to KRS 171.450. area.
103.18 Rule-making-authority. By means of the 104.1.7 State buildings exempt. Buildings owned
board’s appeals procedures, the board may issue by the Commonwealth shall not be subject to local
interpretations which shall be binding upon the Appellee plan review, inspection or approval, regardless of
and the code official, and the code official shall size, occupant load or occupancy classification.
implement the provisions of this code to secure its 104.2 State jurisdiction. The Office shall have
intent as determined by the board. jurisdiction to review construction documents, issue
103.19 Nonstructural repairs. Nonstructural permits, and make inspections to determine compliance
alterations or repairs, which do not adversely affect a with this code for the buildings listed in Sections 104.2.1
structural member having a required fire-resistance through 104.2.8 and all buildings except single-family
rating, may be made with the same materials of which dwellings where no local building inspection program
the structure was constructed. exists as required by Section 103.4 of this code.
103.20 Building size includes fire wall. To determine 104.2.1 Assembly occupancies. All buildings
plan review jurisdiction and the necessity for design classified as assembly occupancies having a
professionals, the calculation of the total square footage capacity in excess of 100 persons, except church
and occupant load for any project shall include areas on buildings having a capacity of 400 or less persons
both sides of fire walls. and church buildings having 6,000 square feet (558
2
m ) or less of total floor area. (change effective
SECTION 104 07/29/2009)
JURISDICTION FOR PLAN REVIEW
104.2.2 Business occupancies. All buildings
AND INSPECTION classified as business occupancies having a
104.1 Local jurisdiction. The local code official, having capacity in excess of 100 personsand all ambulatory
minimum Kentucky Building Inspector Certification of surgical centers regulated by 902 KAR 20:101.
Level I, shall be responsible for the examination and (change effective 07/29/2009)
approval of plans and specifications and the inspections
necessary to determine compliance for buildings as 104.2.3 Educational, high-hazard or institutional
listed in this section. The determination of jurisdiction occupancies. All buildings classified as educational,
shall be based upon occupant load calculations in high-hazard or institutional occupancies regardless

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 of occupant capacity or building size. 2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
104.2.4 Factory or industrial occupancies. All 3. Oil derricks.
buildings classified as factory or industrial 4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219
occupancies having a capacity in excess of 100 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the
persons. (change effective 07/29/2009) footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
104.2.5 Industrialized building systems. All surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
buildings classified as industrialized building 5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the
systems regardless of occupancy size or occupancy capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 930 L)
classification. and the ratio of height to diameter or width does
104.2.6 Mercantile occupancies. All buildings not exceed 2 to 1.
classified as mercantile occupancies having a 6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches
capacity in excess of 100 persons. (change (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any
effective 07/29/2009) basement or story below, and are not part of an
104.2.7 Other buildings. All other buildings accessible route.
containing in excess of three stories or 20,000 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets,
2
square feet (1858 m ) of total floor area. counter tops and similar finish work.
104.2.8 State-owned buildings. All buildings owned 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
by the Commonwealth regardless of occupancy stage sets and scenery.
classification or size.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a
group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section
SECTION 105 101.2, which are installed entirely above ground.
PERMITS 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who agricultural purposes and not including service
intends to construct, enlarge, remodel or change the systems.
occupancy of a building, or to erect, install, enlarge, 11. Swings and other playground equipment
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, accessory to detached one- and two-family
gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of dwellings.
which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such
work to be done, shall first make application to the 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
building official and obtain the required permit. which do not project more than 54 inches (1372
mm) from the exterior wall and do not require
105.1.1 Annual permit. In lieu of an individual additional support of Group R-3 and Group U
permit for each alteration to an already approved occupancies.
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation,
the building official is authorized to issue an annual 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks,
permit upon application therefore to any person, firm counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches
or corporation regularly employing one or more (1753 mm) in height.
qualified trade persons in the building, structure or Electrical:
on the premises owned or operated by the applicant 1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work,
for the permit. including the replacement of lamps or the
105.1.2 Annual permit records. The person to connection of approved portable electrical
whom an annual permit is issued shall keep a equipment to approved permanently installed
detailed record of alterations made under such receptacles.
annual permits. The building official shall have 2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The
access to such records at all times or such records provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical
shall be filed with the building official as designated. equipment used for radio and television
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from transmissions.
permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to 3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be
grant authorization for any work to be done in any required for the installation of any temporary
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any system required for the testing or servicing of
other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits electrical equipment or apparatus.
shall not be required for the following:
Gas:
Building:
1. Portable heating appliance.
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as
tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter
uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 approval of equipment or make such equipment
2
square feet (11.15 m ). unsafe.
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 105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the
Mechanical: applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing
on a form furnished by the department of building
1. Portable heating appliance. inspection for that purpose. Such application shall:
2. Portable ventilation equipment. 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by
3. Portable cooling unit. the permit for which application is made.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is
heating or cooling equipment regulated by this to be done by legal description, street address or
code. similar description that will readily identify and
5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its definitely locate the proposed building or work.
approval or make it unsafe. New buildings or additions shall be accompanied
by a copy of the current site survey bearing the
6. Portable evaporative cooler. seal and signature of a Kentucky Registered Land
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10
pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and
actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or Surveyor, except the code official may, at the
less. official’s discretion, accept other proof of location.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the
Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, proposed work is intended.
waste or vent. If any concealed trap, drainpipe, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it 4. Be accompanied by construction documents and
becomes necessary to remove and replace the same other information as required in Section 106.3.
with new material, such work shall be considered as 5. Give such other data and information as required
new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection by the building official.
made as provided in this code. 105.3.1 Action on application. The building official
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in shall examine or cause to be examined applications
pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and for permits and amendments thereto within a
reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do reasonable time after filing. If the application or the
not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement construction documents do not conform to the
of valves, pipes or fixtures. requirements of pertinent laws, the building official
shall reject such application in writing, stating the
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment
reasons therefore. If the building official is satisfied
replacements and repairs must be performed in an that the proposed work conforms to the
emergency situation, the permit application shall be requirements of this code and laws and ordinances
submitted within the next working business day to applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a
the building official. permit therefore as soon as practicable.
105.2.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An
official is not required for ordinary repairs to application for a permit for any proposed work shall
structures, replacement of lamps or the connection
be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after
of approved portable electrical equipment to
the date of filing, unless such application has been
approved permanently installed receptacles. Such pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued;
repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, except that the building official is authorized to grant
partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of one or more extensions of time for additional periods
any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be
removal or change of any required means of egress,
requested in writing and justifiable cause
or emergency escape windows, or rearrangement of
demonstrated.
parts of a structure affecting the egress
requirements; nor shall ordinary repair include 105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a
addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an
any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this
leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
public health or general safety. the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the
jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit
105.2.3 Public service agencies. A permit shall not
based on construction documents and other data shall
be required for the installation, alteration or repair of not prevent the building official from requiring the
generation, transmission, distribution or metering or correction of efforts in the construction documents and
other related equipment that is under the ownership other data. The building official is also authorized to
and control of public service agencies by established
prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in
right. violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this
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jurisdiction. construction documents is not necessary to
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become obtain compliance with this code.
invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such 106.1.1 Information on construction
permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, documents. Construction documents shall be
or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is dimensioned upon suitable material. Electronic
suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after media documents are permitted to be submitted
the time the work is commenced. The building official is when approved by the building official. Construction
authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the
of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The location, nature and extent of the work proposed and
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of
cause demonstrated. this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations, as determined by the building official.
105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official 106.1.1.1 Fire protection system shop
is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection
under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is system(s) shall be submitted to indicate
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or conformance to this code and the construction
incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance documents and shall be approved prior to the
or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. start of system installation. Shop drawings shall
contain all information as required by the
105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or referenced installation standards in Chapter 9.
copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the
completion of the project. 106.1.2 Means of egress. The construction
documents shall show in sufficient detail the
105.8 Local permit limitation. Local permits shall not location, construction, size and character of all
be issued for buildings subject to state plan review portions of the means of egress in compliance with
jurisdiction in accordance with Section 104.2 until the the provisions of this code. In other than
Office has approved construction to begin. occupancies in Groups R-2 and R-3 as applicable in
Section 101.2 and I-1, the construction documents
SECTION 106 shall designate the number of occupants to be
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and
spaces.
106.1 Submittal documents. One set of construction
documents, statement of special inspections and other 106.1.3 Exterior wall envelope. Construction
data shall be submitted with each application for a documents for all buildings shall describe the
permit. Additional plans and documents may be exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to
required by the Kentucky Division of Plumbing or by determine compliance with this code. The
local ordinance for buildings under local plan review construction documents shall provide details of the
jurisdiction. Construction documents involving the exterior wall envelope as required, including
practice of professional architecture or engineering, as flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials,
defined by KRS Chapters 322 and 323, shall be corners, end details, control joints, intersections at
prepared by a Kentucky-licensed design professional roof, eaves, or parapets, means of drainage, water-
and all construction documents required for a building resistive membrane, and details around openings.
permit application for the work shall bear the required The construction documents shall include
signature and seals of the professionals as required by manufacturer’s installation instructions that provide
Section 122 of this chapter. Where special conditions supporting documentation that the proposed
exist, the building official is authorized to require penetration and opening details described in the
additional construction documents to be prepared by a construction documents maintain the weather
registered design professional. resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The
Exceptions: supporting documentation shall fully describe the
exterior wall system which was tested, where
1. Seals of design professionals shall not be applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
required for tenant space alterations unless the
space itself is of a size that would require the 106.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted
design professional seals if it were a new with the application for permit shall be accompanied by
building. a site plan showing to scale the size and location of
2. The building official is authorized to waive the new construction and existing structures on the site,
submission of construction documents and other distances from lot lines, the established street grades
data not required to be prepared by a registered and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable,
design professional if it is found that the nature flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood
of the work applied for is such that reviewing of elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundary line survey. In the case of
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demolition, the site plan shall show the construction to professional in responsible charge is changed or
be demolished, the location and size of existing is unable to continue to perform the duties.
structures, and any construction that is to remain on the The registered design professional in responsible
site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or charge shall be responsible for reviewing and
modify the requirement for a site plan when the coordinating submittal documents prepared by
application for permit is for alteration or repair or when others, including phased and deferred submittal
otherwise warranted. items for compatibility with the design of the
106.3 Examination of documents. The building official building.
shall examine or cause to be examined the
Where structural observation is required by
accompanying construction documents and shall
Section 1709, the statement of special inspections
ascertain by such examinations whether the
shall name the individual or firms who are to
construction indicated and described is in accordance
perform structural observation and describe the
with the requirements of this code.
stages of construction at which structural
106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. observation is to occur. See also duties specified in
Construction documents shall be approved, in Section 1704.
writing or by stamp, as “Reviewed for Code
Compliance” or “Released for Construction.” The 106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes
construction documents that have been approved or of this section, deferred submittals are defined as
those portions of the design that are not submitted
released for construction shall be kept at the site of at the time of the application and that are to be
work and shall be open to inspection by the building submitted to the building official within a specified
official or his or her authorized representative. period.
106.3.2 Previous approvals. This code shall not
Deferral of any submittal items shall have the
require changes in the construction documents,
prior approval of the building official. The registered
construction or designated occupancy of a structure
design professional in responsible charge shall list
for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued
the deferred submittals on the construction
or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the
documents for review by the building official.
construction of which has been pursued in good faith
within 180 days after the effective date of this code Submittal documents for deferred submittal items
and has not been abandoned. shall be submitted to the registered design
106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official is professional in responsible charge who shall review
authorized to issue a permit for the construction of them and forward them to the building official with a
foundations or any other part of a building or notation indicating that the deferred submittal
structure before the construction documents for the documents have been reviewed and that they have
whole building or structure have been submitted, been found to be in general compliance with the
provided that adequate information and detailed design of the building. The deferred submittal items
statements have been filed complying with pertinent shall not be installed until their design and submittal
requirements of this code. The holder of such permit documents have been approved by the building
for the foundation or other parts of a building or official.
structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with 106.3.4.3 Seismic design professional in
the building operation and without assurance that a responsible charge. When Sections 106.1 and
permit for the entire structure will be granted. 122.1 require construction documents to be
106.3.4 Design professional in responsible prepared by a registered design professional, the
design professional in responsible charge shall
charge. provide on or with the initial application documents
106.3.4.1 General. When Section 106.1 requires presented to the building official having jurisdiction,
that documents be prepared by a registered the seismic design category, design loads and other
design professional, the building official shall be information pertinent to the structural design
authorized to require the owner to engage and required by Section 1603 and 1621. If the design
designate on the building permit application a professional determines that the building or any
registered design professional who shall act as component part thereof is exempt from any of the
the registered design professional in responsible seismic construction provisions of this code, a
charge. If the circumstances require, the owner statement to that effect shall be included with the
shall designate a substitute registered design initial application documents presented to the
professional in responsible charge who shall building official having jurisdiction. (EFFECTIVE 02-
perform the duties required of the official 01-2008)
registered design professional in responsible
106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall
charge. The building official shall be notified in
be installed in accordance with the approved
writing by the owner if the registered design
construction documents, and any changes made during
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construction that are not in compliance with the 108.4 Refunds. The building official is authorized to
approved construction documents shall be resubmitted establish a refund policy.
for approval as an amended set of construction SECTION 109
documents. INSPECTIONS
106.5 Retention of construction documents. The 109.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit
building official shall retain approved construction is required shall be subject to inspection by the building
documents as required by the Kentucky Department of official and such construction or work shall remain
Libraries and Archives administrative regulations. accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until
approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall
SECTION 107 not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
107.1 General. The building official is authorized to jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to
issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other
uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall
service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to
days. The building official is authorized to grant remain accessible and exposed for inspection
extensions for demonstrated cause. purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction
107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or
shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, replacement of any material required to allow
means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and inspection.
sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to 109.2 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit,
ensure the public health, safety and general welfare. the building official is authorized to examine, or cause
107.3 Temporary power. The building official with the to be examined, buildings, structures and sites for
agreement of the certified electrical inspector is which an application has been filed.
authorized to give permission to supply and use power 109.3 Construction phases. The building official is
temporarily in part of an electric installation before such allowed to make periodic inspections in accordance
installation has been fully completed and the final with Sections 109.3.1 through 109.3.10.
certificate of completion has been issued. The part 109.3.1 Footing or foundation inspection. Footing
covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with and foundation inspections are appropriate after
the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat excavations for footings are complete and any
or power in the National Electrical Code. required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete
107.4 Termination of approval. The building official is foundations, any required forms shall be in place
authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary prior to inspection approval. Materials for the
structure or use and to order the temporary structure or foundation shall be on the job.
use to be discontinued. Exception: Where concrete is ready mixed in
SECTION 108 accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not
FEES be on the job.
108.1 Payment of fees. A permit or letter of permission
109.3.2 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection.
to begin construction shall not be valid until the
Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be
applicable fees prescribed by local ordinance and
made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel
Section 121 has been paid. Nor shall an amendment to
and building service equipment, conduit, piping
a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has
accessories and other ancillary equipment items are
been paid.
in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor
108.2 Work commencing before permit issuance. sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
Any person who commences any work on a building,
109.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including
system before obtaining the necessary permits may be
the basement, and prior to further vertical
subject to an additional fee established by the building
construction, the elevation certification required in
official. The additional fee shall be in addition to and
Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the building
equal to the amount of the original fee but not less than
official.
$500. (change effective 07/29/2009)
109.3.4 Frame inspection. Framing inspections
108.3 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the
shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all
construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work
framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place;
done in connection with or concurrently with the work
pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are
authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the
complete; and the rough electrical, plumbing,
applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
other fees that are prescribed by law.

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 109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection. Lath industrialized building systems as well as on-site
and gypsum board inspections shall be made after inspection for all industrialized building systems,
lath and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in except those classified as detached one- and two-
place, but before any plastering is applied or before family dwellings as indicated in Section 109.7.2,
gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and shall be conducted by the Office or its authorized
finished. agent. The local code official shall be responsible for
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire- inspection of these systems for zoning, water supply
and sewage disposal, and other applicable local
resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.
ordinance purposes.
109.3.6 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of 109.7.2 On-site construction: On-site construction
joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated related to modular homes or one- and two-family
assemblies shall not be concealed from view until dwelling installations may be permitted and
inspected and approved. inspected by the local code official having
109.3.7 Energy-efficiency inspections. Inspections jurisdiction. The local code official having jurisdiction
may be made to determine compliance with Chapter shall be responsible for the inspection of foundation
13 for envelope insulation R and U value, system, placement of the building, connections of
fenestration U value, duct system R value, and the units, final set-up of the unit and the issuance of
HVAC and water heating equipment efficiency. the certificate of occupancy.
109.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the 109.8 Fire code official inspections. The code official
inspections specified above, the building official is shall cooperate with the fire code official by allowing the
authorized to make or require other inspections of fire code official to inspect all buildings during
any construction work to ascertain compliance with construction. Recommendations made by the fire code
the provisions of this code and other laws that are official relating to fire safety in construction of a building
enforced by the department of building safety. shall be considered by the code official, and if a
109.3.9 Special inspections. For special certificate of occupancy is issued contrary to the written
inspections, see Section 1704. recommendations, the code official shall give written
notification of the decision to the fire code official at
109.3.10 Final inspection. The final inspection shall once.
be made after all work required by the building
109.9 Final inspections. Upon completion of the
permit is completed.
building, the owner or agent of the facility shall request
109.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is a final inspection. The code official shall set a time for
authorized to accept reports of approved inspection the inspection and notify the owner or agent. If
agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the substantial compliance with the approved construction
requirements for qualifications and reliability. documents and permit has been achieved, a certificate
109.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the of occupancy shall be issued, as described in Section
holder of the building permit or their duly authorized 110. If compliance has not been achieved, violations of
agent to notify the building official when work is ready the approved construction documents and permit shall
for inspection at the various stages. It shall be the duty be noted and immediately communicated to the owner,
of the permit holder to provide access to and means for agency or other person holding the permit and the fire
inspection of such work for the inspections. code official. It shall be the owner’s responsibility and
the responsibility of the person of company responsible
109.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done
for the construction work to fulfill any compliance
beyond the point indicated in each successive
deficiencies noted.
inspection without the approval of the building official.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the
requested inspections and shall either indicate the SECTION 110
portion of the construction that is satisfactory as CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent
of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply 110.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure
with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be shall be used or occupied, and no change in the
corrected and such portion shall not be covered or existing occupancy classification of a building or
concealed until authorized by the building official. structure or portion thereof shall be made until the
building official has issued a certificate of occupancy
109.7 Industrialized building system inspections. therefore as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of
The inspection of all buildings classified as occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a
industrialized building systems, regardless of size or violation of the provisions of this code or of other
occupancy classification shall be in accordance with ordinances of the jurisdiction.
this section.
110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use
109.7.1 Off-site construction: In-plant inspections of an existing structure shall not be made except as
in production and manufacturing facilities for specified in Chapter 34.
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110.3 Certificate issued. After the building official building official shall notify the serving utility, and
inspects the building or structure and finds no violations wherever possible the owner and occupant of the
of the provisions of this code or other laws that are building, structure or service system of the decision to
enforced by the department of building safety, the disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified
building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the
that contains the following: building, structure or service system shall be notified in
1. The building permit number. writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
2. The address of the structure. 111.4 Enforcement by local government. The
3. The name and address of the owner. electrical system shall be inspected and approved by a
certified electrical inspector pursuant to KRS 227.489
4. A description of that portion of the structure for
and 815 KAR 35:015. The plumbing system shall be
which the certificate is issued.
inspected and approve pursuant to KRS Chapter 318 of
5. A statement that the described portion of the the Kentucky Revised Statutes and the Kentucky State
structure has been inspected for compliance with Plumbing Code as set out in Title 815, Chapter 20,
the requirements of this code for the occupancy Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
and division of occupancy and the use for which
the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official. SECTION 112
7. The edition of the code under which the permit VIOLATIONS
was issued. 112.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter,
8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the extend, repair, move, remove, or occupy any building,
provisions of Chapter 3. structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of
9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
the provisions of this code.
10. The design occupant load.
112.2 Notice of violation. The building official is
11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the
whether the sprinkler system is required. person responsible for the erection, construction,
12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, or
building permit. occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the
110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official is provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or
authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
before the completion of the entire work covered by the Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal
permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
occupied safely. The building official shall set a time 112.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of
period during which the temporary certificate of violation is not complied with promptly, the building
occupancy is valid. official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the
jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law
or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation,
SECTION 111
or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful
SERVICE UTILITIES occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the
111.1 Connection of service utilities. No person shall provisions of this code or of the order or direction made
make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel pursuant thereto.
or power to any building or system that is regulated by 112.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a
this code for which a permit is required, until released
provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the
by the applicable licensed and certified persons listed in
requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
Section 111.4. repairs a building or structure in violation of the
111.2 Temporary connection. The authority to approved construction documents or directive of the
authorize the temporary connection of the building or building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under
system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties
shall be by the applicable licensed and certified persons provided by KRS 198B.990 and other applicable law.
listed in Section 111.4.
111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The
SECTION 113
building official shall have the authority to authorize
STOP WORK ORDER
disconnection of utility service to the building, structure
or system regulated by this code and the codes 113.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds
referenced in case of emergency where necessary to any work regulated by this code being performed in a
eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a
dangerous or unsafe manner, the building official is
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authorized to issue a stop work order. addressed to the owner at the last known address with
113.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing the return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in any
and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, other manner as prescribed by local law. If the certified
or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. or registered letter is returned showing that the letter
Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a
immediately cease according to the time limitation on conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by
the order. The stop work order shall state the reason for such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing
the order, and the conditions under which the cited work manner upon the owner’s agent or upon the person
will be permitted to resume. responsible for the structure shall constitute service of
notice upon the owner.
113.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall
continue any work after having been served with a stop 114.5 Restoration. The structure or equipment
work order, except such work as that person is directed determined to be unsafe by the building official is
to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the
shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or
a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of
113.4 Limitation on changes. No inspector shall be the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or
authorized to require changes on-site which are change of occupancy shall comply with the
contrary to the approved construction documents. If an requirements of Section 105.2.2 and Chapter 34.
inspector finds a code discrepancy in an on-site
inspection, the inspector shall refer the matter to the 114.6 Unsafe conditions in existing buildings. In
official having construction document review buildings or portions which are not under construction
responsibility who shall require corrections if the code or under the jurisdiction of the building official, unsafe
so requires. conditions shall be referred to the fire official for
complaints regarding unsafe conditions.

SECTION 114 SECTION 115

UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
114.1 Discovery of unsafe conditions. If a building is (CHFS) REGULATED BUILDINGS
under construction or alteration as regulated by this
code, and during the construction any structure or 115.1 Hospitals, nursing homes and institutional
equipment is or becomes unsafe, unsanitary or deficient (Groups I-1 & I-2) facilities. Hospitals, nursing homes
because of inadequate means of egress facilities, and other institutional (Groups I-1 & I-2) facilities
inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitutes a licensed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services
fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life or (CHFS) shall comply with the institutional group
the public welfare, or which involves illegal or improper requirements specified in Chapter 4, including specific
occupancy or inadequate maintenance, it shall be references to other sections of this code, and the
deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be applicable provisions of NFPA 101. (EFFECTIVE 02-
taken down and removed or made safe, as the building 01-2008)
official deems necessary and as provided for in this 115.2 Day care centers. Day care centers that comply
section. A vacant structure that is not secured against with the provisions of NFPA 101 and as approved by
entry shall be deemed unsafe. the State Fire Marshal shall be deemed to satisfy the
114.2 Record. The building official shall cause a report life safety requirements of this code.
to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state Exception: Day care centers governed by Section
the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the 420 and other similar care facilities licensed by the
unsafe condition. Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
114.3 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found as
SECTION 116
described in Section 114.1, the building official shall
PROOF OF INSURANCE
serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the
structure, a written notice that describes the condition 116.1 Compliance with law. The issuance of a building
deemed unsafe and that specifies the required repairs permit shall be contingent upon presentation of proof to
or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe the effect that all contractors and subcontractors
condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be employed or that will be employed in the construction,
demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall alteration or repair under the permit are in compliance
require the person thus notified to declare immediately with the Kentucky law relating to worker’s compensation
to the building official acceptance or rejection of the and unemployment insurance.
terms of the order. 116.2 General applicability. Compliance with this
114.4 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed section shall be achieved by presenting certificates or
properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the other forms approved by law to the code official issuing
owner personally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail the permit.

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 SECTION 117 117.5 Board decision. The board shall modify or
LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL reverse the decision of the code official by a concurring
117.1 Local appeals board. Local appeals boards may vote of three members.
be appointed to hear appeals from the decisions of the SECTION 118
local code official in accordance with the provisions of STATE BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections 117.1.1 through 117.5. 118.1 General. All appeals from the decisions of code
117.1.1 Appointment. The mayor or county judge officials shall be conducted in accordance with the
executive of a local government which is enforcing appeals provisions of KRS 198B.070. Where a local
the Kentucky Building Code may, upon approval of appeals board exists, a party must first appeal to the
the local legislative body, appoint a local appeals local board when aggrieved by a decision of the local
board, consisting of at least five technically qualified code official. The board shall further hear appeals
persons with professional experience related to the directly from a party aggrieved by the decision of an
building industry, three of which shall not be agent of the Office.
employees of the local government, to hear appeals 118.2 Appeal by fire code official. Decisions rendered
from the decisions of the local code official regarding by the code official with respect to enforcement of the
building code requirements. Kentucky Building Code on any building may be
117.1.2 Cooperative agreements. Local appealed by the local fire code official of the jurisdiction
governments which are enforcing the Kentucky if the fire code official is aggrieved by that decision.
Building Code may cooperate with each other and 118.3 Method of appeal. Application for appeal by a
provide a local appeals board and shall adhere to property owner may be made when it is claimed in
the provisions of KRS Chapter 65 when entering into writing that the true intent of this code or the rules
a cooperative agreement. legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
117.1.3 Disqualification of member. Local code interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully
officials or employees of a local inspection apply, or an equally good or better form of construction
department shall not sit on a local appeals board if can be used, or that the code official has refused to
the board is hearing an appeal to a decision grant a modification to the provisions of this code
rendered by the local department. A member of a covering the manner of construction or material to be
local appeals board shall not hear an appeal in a used in the erection, alteration or repair of a building or
case in which the member has a financial interest. structure.
117.1.4 Right to appeal. Any party to a decision by 118.4 Application procedure. Appeals to the board
the local code official may appeal that decision to shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the
the local appeals board. Upon receipt of an appeal Executive Director of the Office of Housing, Buildings
from a qualified party, the local appeals board shall and Construction, 101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100,
convene a hearing to consider the appeal within 15 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5405; Attention: Appeals
days of receipt. Board. The appeal shall include citations of those
117.2 Notice of meeting. All parties to the appeal shall provisions of the Kentucky Building Code which are at
be notified of the time and place of the hearing by letter issue, an explanation of why the decision of the state
sent by certified mail not later than 10 days prior to the code official or local code official relative to those
date of the hearing. provisions is being contested and a copy of the decision
rendered by the local appeals board, if any.
117.3 Board decision. The local appeals board shall
render a decision within five working days after the 118.5 Investigation of appeal. The executive director
hearing. The board may uphold, amend or reverse the shall immediately notify the board or the five-member
decision of the local code official, and there shall be no committee authorized by the board when an appeal is
appeal from the decision of the local appeals board received. The executive director or a designated
other than by appeal to the Board of Housing, Buildings employee of the Office shall then investigate the
and Construction. evidence pertaining to the appeal and, based on the
results of the investigation, make written
117.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board recommendations to the board or committee on the
shall be open to the public. The appellant, the disposition of the case in question, within 30 days.
appellant’s representative, the code official and any all
persons whose interests are affected shall be given an 118.6 Employee deferral. Employees of the Office
opportunity to be heard. shall not investigate or make recommendations on an
appeal to his or her decision, but shall defer in this case
117.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and to employees who are not party to the decision which
make available to the public through the secretary led to the appeal.
procedures under which a hearing will be
conducted. The procedures shall not require 118.7 Investigative authority. In conducting an
compliance with strict rules of evidence but shall investigation, the executive director or the designated
mandate that only relevant information be received. representatives, acting for the Office, shall have the

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authority to administer oaths and affirmations, issue for water taps, sewer connections, electrical permits,
subpoenas authorized by law, rule upon offers of proof erection of signs and display structures, marquees or
and receive relevant evidence, take or cause other appurtenant structures, or fees of inspections or
depositions to be taken, regulate the course of any certificates of occupancy or other privileges or
hearings they may schedule, and hold conferences for requirements established by law.
the settlement or simplification of the issue by consent 121.3 State jurisdiction. The fees for plan examination
of the parties. and inspection functions required by the Department of
118.8 Administrative hearing. Pursuant to KRS Housing, Buildings and Construction shall be as
Chapter 13B, if the issue has not been settled by prescribed in Sections 121.3.1 through 121.3.17, as
agreement of the parties within limitations set by applicable.
Section 118.5, the Board shall schedule an 121.3.1 Fee schedule. The fees shall be paid in
administrative hearing on the matter. The cost of any accordance with Table 121.3.1.
appeal forwarded to the Office because there is no local
appeals board shall be borne by the local government. 121.3.1.1 Fast-track elective. For permit
The Office shall calculate the actual cost of processing applicants seeking early site and foundation
the appeal and bill the local government at the approval prior to full review of complete set of
conclusion of all proceedings. construction documents, the fee shall be that as
calculated from Table 121.3.1 plus 50 percent of
118.9 Judicial appeals. Final orders of the Board are the full fee. The additional 50-percent fee shall
appealable to the Circuit Court in the county in which not be less than $400 and not more than $3,000.
the property is located. The entire fee shall be paid at the time of the
initial plan submission.
SECTION 119 TABLE 121.3.1
POSTING STRUCTURES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND
119.1 Posting. All signs required by this code to be CONSTRUCTION FEE SCHEDULE
posted shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of a (effective October 1, 2009)
permanent design. The signs shall not be removed or
Occupancy type Cost per square foot
defaced and, if lost, removed or defaced, shall be
immediately replaced. Assembly 14 cents
Business 13 cents

SECTION 120 Day Care Centers 13 cents

EFFECTIVE DATES Educational 13 cents
120.1 General. The building official shall accept plans High Hazard 12 cents
in compliance with the requirements of either the 2002 Factory/Industrial 12 cents
or 2007 edition of the Kentucky Building Code. Effective
Institutional 14 cents
July 1, 2007, all plans shall be designed and submitted
to conform to this code. Mercantile 13 cents
Residential 13 cents
SECTION 121 Storage 11 cents
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEES FOR Utility and Miscellaneous 11 cents
THE OFFICE OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION 121.3.2 Submission of plans and fees. All plans
121.1 General. A permit to begin work for new and specifications required to be submitted to the
construction, alteration, removal or other building Office by this code shall be accompanied by the
operations shall not be issued until the fees prescribed applicable fee as set forth herein, rounded to the
by law shall have been paid to the Office, if applicable, nearest dollar.
and to the local building department. If an amendment 121.3.3 Method of payment. All fees required
to a permit necessitates an additional fee because of an herein shall be in check form payable to the
increase in the estimated cost of the work involved, the Kentucky State Treasurer.
permit shall not be approved until the additional fee has 121.3.4 Construction approval. Approval for
been paid. construction shall not be issued by the Office until all
121.2 Special fees. Payment of fees for construction, required fees have been paid.
alteration or removal, and for all work done in 121.3.5 New construction. Departmental plan
connection with or concurrently with the work review fees for new buildings shall be calculated by
contemplated by a building permit shall not relieve the multiplying the total building area under construction
applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of by the cost per square foot of each occupancy type
other fees that may be prescribed by law or ordinance as listed in Table 121.3.1. Total square footage shall

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be determined by the outside dimensions of the square feet. (effective date October 1, 2010)
building. The minimum fee for review of plans under 121.3.11 Standpipe plan review fee. $275
this section shall be $250. The fee for buildings with (combination standpipe and riser plans shall be
multiple or mixed occupancies may be calculated reviewed under the automatic sprinkler review fee
using the cost per square foot multiplier of the schedule). (effective date October 1, 2010)
predominant use. (effective date October 1, 2010)
121.3.12 Carbon dioxide suppression system
121.3.6 Additions to existing buildings. Plan review fee. One to 200 pounds of agent shall be
review fees for additions to existing buildings, which $275, over 200 pounds of agent shall be $275 plus 5
shall not require the entire building to conform to the cents per pound in excess of 200 pounds. (effective
Kentucky Building Code, shall be calculated in date October 1, 2010)
accordance with Table 121.3.1 by the measurement
121.3.13 Clean agent suppression system review
of the square footage of the addition, as determined
fee. Up to 35 pounds of agent shall be $275; over 35
by the outside dimensions of the addition. Minimum
pounds shall be $275 plus 10 cents per pound in
fee for review of plans under this section shall be
excess of 35 pounds. The fee for gaseous systems
$250.
shall be 10 cents per cubic foot and not less than
121.3.7 Change in use. Plan review fees for $200. (effective date October 1, 2010)
existing buildings in which the group or occupancy
121.3.14 Foam suppression system review fee.
type is changed shall be calculated in accordance
$0.50 per gallon of foam concentrates where the
with Table 121.3.1 by using the total square footage
system is not part of an automatic sprinkler system.
of the entire building or structure under the new
Foam suppression system plans that are submitted
occupancy type as determined by the outside
as part of an automatic sprinkler system shall be
dimensions. Minimum fee for review of plans under
reviewed under the automatic sprinkler review fee
this section shall be $250. (effective date Oct. 1,
schedule. The fee for review of plans under this
2010)
section shall not be less than $275 or more than
121.3.8 Alterations and repairs. Plan review fees $1,500. (effective date October 10, 2010)
for alterations and repairs not otherwise covered by
121.3.15 Commercial range hood review fee.
this fee schedule shall be calculated by multiplying
$225 per hood. Includes range hood and
the cost for the alterations or repairs by 0.0025; or
suppression system plans. (effective date Oct 1, 2010)
calculated by multiplying the total area being altered
or repaired by the cost per square foot of each 121.3.15.1 Commercial range hood
occupancy type as listed in Table 121.3.1, extinguishing system review fee. $150 per
whichever is less. The total square footage shall be system when the range hood extinguishing
determined by the outside dimensions of the area system is submitted separate from the range
being altered or repaired. The minimum fee for hood system.
review of plans under this section shall be $250. 121.3.16 Dry chemical systems review fee
(effective date October 1, 2010) (except range hoods). One to 30 pounds of agent
121.3.9 Specialized fees. In addition to the above shall be $275: over 30 pounds of agent shall be
fees, the fees in Table 121.3.9 shall be applied for $275 plus 25 cents per pound in excess of 30
the specialized plan reviews listed. pounds. (effective date October 1, 2010)
TABLE 121.3.9 121.3.17 Spectator seating system review fee.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER Seating systems having 1 to 1,000 seats shall be
PLAN REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE $275; over 1,000 seats shall be $275 plus $20 for
(effective date May 7, 2010) each additional 200 seats in excess of 1,000 seats.
Number Of Sprinklers Fee The total number of seats in seating systems without
dividing arms shall be calculated at 18 inches per
004 - 025 $150 seat as required by Section 1004.1.1 of this code.
026 – 100 $200 Effective date October 1, 2010)
101 - 200 $250 121.4 Local jurisdiction. Each local government shall
201 – 300 $275 adopt its own schedule of reasonable fees for building
301 – 400 $325 permits and the performance of functions under this
code. The fees shall be designed to cover fully the cost
401 – 750 $375
of the service performed but shall not exceed the cost
OVER 750 $375 plus 30 cents per sprinkler over of the service performed.
750
121.5 Accounting. The code official shall keep an
accurate account of all fees collected and such
121.3.10 Fire detection system review fee. Zero to
collected fees shall be deposited monthly in the
20,000 square feet shall be $275 over 20,000
jurisdiction treasury, or otherwise disposed of as
square feet shall be $275 plus $30 for each
required by law.
additional 10,000 square feet in excess of 20,000
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 special inspections and reports if necessary to
SECTION 122 ensure safety.
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS 122.2.2 Fees and costs. Fees and costs related to
122.1 General. All construction documents required by the performance of special inspections by
Section 106.1 are to be prepared by a design professional services shall be borne by the owner.
professional, and bear the required signature and seals 122.3 Licensed HVAC contractors. All work involving
as indicated in Table 122.1. HVAC as defined and required by KRS Chapter 198B
Exception: Seals of design professionals shall not shall be provided by a licensed Journeyman HVAC
be required for tenant space alterations unless the Mechanic working under the supervision of a licensed
space itself is of a size that would require the seal if Master HVAC Contractor. The code official may require
it were a new building. proof of licensure when making inspections.
122.2 Special inspections. Special inspections shall 122.4 Quality work. All work shall be conducted,
be made as required by and in accordance with Section installed and completed in a workmanlike and
1704. acceptable manner so as to secure the results intended
122.2.1 Code assurances. If construction on a by this code.
building began prior to approval by the code official
or the construction does not conform to the
approved construction documents or the standards
required by the code, the code official may require

TABLE 122.1
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SEALS
NOTE: Projects involving new structures, additions or renovations require design professional services when the
building size or calculated occupant load exceeds the limits indicated by Table 122.1.
GROUP
e e
CLASSIFICATION OR BUILDING SIZE CALCULATED
SPECIAL USE (square feet) OCCUPANT LOAD ARCHITECT ENGINEER EITHER NONE
Assembly ― 100a X X ― ―
Business 10,000 100 X X ― ―
Educational Any size Any size X X ― ―
Factory & industrial 20,000 ― ― ― X ―
High hazard Any size Any size ― ― X ―
Institutional Any size Any size X X ― ―
Mercantile ― 100 X X ― ―
Residential 12 dwelling units g 50g X X ― ―
e
Storage 20,000 ― ― ― X ―
Special Uses
Church buildings f 6,000 400 X X ― ―
b b
Day care 3,500 100 X X ― ―
Farm Structures Any size Any size ― ― ― X
Mixed uses Note c Note c X X ― ―
Smaller buildings Note d Note d ― ― ― X
Nonbuilding structures ― ― ― ― ― X
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.093 m2.
a. Assembly uses having 700 square feet to 1,500 square feet may actually have calculated occupant load exceeding 100 persons depending on the
specific use of assembly areas.
b. Net floor area occupied by clients is 35 square feet per client and calculated occupant load is actually client load.
c. Buildings having two or more different uses require both architect and engineer when the combined calculated occupant loads exceed 100 persons
unless the mixed uses are exclusively used for factory, high hazard or storage.
d. Smaller buildings of any use having total area or calculated occupant load less than specified for that use do not require design professional services.
e. Projects involving additions to existing buildings shall include existing building areas and/or calculated occupant loads when determining requirements
for design professional services. Use the actual occupant load if it is greater than the calculated occupant load.
f. No architect or engineer is required unless the church building size reaches 6,000 total square feet and a calculated occupant load of 400 persons.
g. The number of dwelling units shall be the determining factor except where dormitories or boarding homes are concerned. In these cases, the occupant
load shall be determined by area or actual occupant load.

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 CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are added or replaced definitions

in Chapter 2 of the International Building Code: 4. CODE OFFICIAL OR OFFICIAL. A building
inspector certified by the Office in accordance with
815 KAR 7:070 and designated by the Office or by
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms a local government as an enforcement official for
are not defined in this code and are defined in the the Kentucky Building Code pursuant to KRS
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, International Chapter 198B.
Mechanical Code or Kentucky Plumbing Code, such
terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Executive Director
those codes. (effective date May 7, 2010) of the Office of Housing, Buildings and
Construction.

SECTION 202 6. OFFICE. The Office of Housing, Buildings and

DEFINITIONS Construction.

1. AGRICULTURAL, BUILDING. A building or 7. DEVELOPED SPACE. Subterranean space that

structure, other than one exempt from the code as has been altered for the use of advanced industrial
a building or structure incident to the operation of a capability, technological sophistication, or
farm under Section 101.2, utilized to store farm economic productivity.
implements, hay, feed, grain or other agricultural or
horticultural products or to house poultry, livestock 8. FARM. Property located outside the corporate
or other farm animals. Such structure shall not limits of a municipality on at least 10 acres and
include habitable or occupiable spaces, spaces in having a bona fide agricultural or horticultural use
which agricultural products are processed, treated as defined by KRS 132.010(9) and (10) and
or packages, nor shall an agricultural building be a qualified by and registered with the property
place of occupancy by the general public. valuation administrator in that county.

2. BOARD OF HOUSING OR BOARD. The 9. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The State Fire Marshal,
Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and fire chief or other enforcement officer designated
Construction. by the appointing authority of the jurisdiction for the
enforcement of the provisions of KRS 227.300 and
3. BUILDING. Any combination of materials, whether the Kentucky Standards of Safety (Fire Prevention
portable or fixed, which comprises a structure or Code) as set forth in Title 815, Chapter 10, of the
non-mine underground area affording facilities or Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
shelter for any human occupancy, whether
infrequent or regular. The word “building” shall be 10. INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM OR
construed wherever used herein as if followed by BUILDING SYSTEM. As defined in KRS
the words “or part or parts thereof, and all 198B.010(18) and shall apply to buildings of any
equipment therein,” unless the context clearly size or use, all or any component parts of which
requires a different meaning. “Building” shall also are of closed construction made from precast
mean swimming pools constructed below grade on concrete panels or precut wood sections fabricated
site, but not swimming pools assembled above to individual specifications in an off-site
grade on site. “Building” shall not mean a mobile manufacturing facility and assembled in
home, manufactured home, farm dwelling or other accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
farm buildings and structures incident to the
operation and maintenance of the farm, if such 11. KAR. Kentucky Administrative Regulation.
farm structures are located outside the boundary of
a municipality and are not used in the business of 12. KENTUCKY STANDARDS OF SAFETY. The
retail trade or used as a place of regular Kentucky Administrative Regulations established
employment for ten (10) or more people or by the Executive Director of the Office of Housing,
structures used in the storage or processing of Buildings and Construction pursuant to KRS
timber products. For application of this code, each 227.300 to serve as the fire prevention code for
portion of a building which is completely separated existing buildings as well as a supplement to this
from other portions by fire walls complying with code, where applicable.
Section 705 of this code shall be considered as a
separate building. 13. KRS. Kentucky Revised Statutes.

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14. MANUFACTURED HOME. A factory built structure
on a permanent chassis designed to be used as a
dwelling and which is regulated by the federal
government and the State Fire Marshal. These
homes are required to carry a “HUD” seal applied
by the manufacturer.

15. MODULAR HOME. An industrialized building

system which is designed to be used as a
residence which is not a manufactured or mobile
home.

16. ORDINARY REPAIR. Any nonstructural

reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing
building for the purpose of its maintenance or
decoration, and shall include, but not be limited to,
the replacement or installation of nonstructural
components of the building such as roofing, siding,
windows, storm windows, insulation, drywall or lath
and plaster, or any other replacement, in kind, that
does not alter the structural integrity or alter the
occupancy or use of the building, or affect, by
rearrangement, exits and means of egress; but
shall not include additions to, or alterations of, or
relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer,
drainage, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping,
electric wiring or mechanical equipment including
furnaces and hot water heaters or other work
affecting public health and safety.

17. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. A single unit

providing complete independent living facilities for
one or more persons including permanent
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and
sanitation, and which shall not be connected to any
other unit or building.

18, SPECTATOR SEATING. A single section or

sections of permanent, temporary or portable
tiered or stepped seating facilities, such as
bleachers, grand stands or folding and telescoping
seating, having an aggregate capacity of more
than fifty (50).

19. SUBTERRANEAN SPACE. A cavern resulting

from the extraction of subsurface-located material
from underground areas in a manner that the
surface area of the property is not disturbed except
in the vicinity of the entrances and ventilation
openings.

20. UNDEVELOPED SPACE. Subterranean space

that has been mined but has not been altered for
the use of advanced industrial capability,
technological sophistication, or economic
productivity.

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 CHAPTER 3
USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION

The following use and occupancy classifications are added A-4 Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor
or replaced in Chapter 3 of the International Building Code: sporting events and activities with spectator seating,
including, but not limited to:
SECTION 303
• Arenas
ASSEMBLY GROUP A
• Gymnasiums
A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink • Skating rinks
consumption including, but not limited to: • Swimming pools
• Tennis courts
• Banquet halls
SECTION 304
• Dance halls
BUSINESS GROUP B
• Night clubs
• Restaurant
304.1 Business Group B. Business Group B
• Taverns and bars occupancy includes, among others, the use of a
building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office,
A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation professional or service-type transactions, including
or amusement and other assembly uses not classified storage of records and accounts. Business
elsewhere in Group A, including, but not limited to: occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
• Amusement arcades Airport traffic control towers
• Art galleries Ambulatory surgical centers regulated by 902 KAR
• Auction houses 20:101
• Auditoriums (Ambulatory surgical facilities as regulated
• Bowling alleys by 902 KAR 20:101 shall comply with the
• Churches including fellowship halls, religious provisions of this code and Chapter 20 of
education classrooms, recreation and family life NFPA 101, as referenced in Chapter 35,
centers whichever is more restrictive).
• Community halls Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds
• Courtrooms Banks
• Dance halls not including food or drink Barber and beauty shops
consumption Car wash
• Exhibition halls Civic administration
• Fitness clubs Clinic – outpatient
• Funeral parlors Dry cleaning and laundries: pick-up and delivery
• Gymnasiums without spectator seating stations and self-service
• Gymnastic centers without spectator seating Electronic data processing
Laboratories: testing and research
• Health clubs
Motor vehicle showrooms
• Indoor swimming pools without spectator
Post offices
seating
Print shops
• Indoor tennis courts without spectator seating Professional services (architects, attorneys,
• Lecture halls dentists, physicians, engineers, etc.)
• Libraries Radio and television stations
• Museums Telephone exchanges
• Passenger Stations (waiting areas)
• Places of religious worship, including fellowship SECTION 305
halls, religious education classrooms, recreation EDUCATIONAL GROUP E
and family life centers
• Pool and billiard parlors 305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E
occupancy includes the use of a building or structure,
or a portion thereof, other than those occupied for
business training or vocational training, by six or more
persons at any one time for educational purposes
including, among others, schools, academies, colleges
and universities.

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 307.1.3 Flammable, combustible liquids or gases
Exception: A room or space occupied for and hazardous materials plan review fee: $100 per
educational purposes by less than 50 persons, 5 tank, plus $50 for each additional tank and $100 per
years of age or more, and which is accessory to piping system including valves, fill pipes, vents, leak
another group shall be classified as part of the detection, spill and overfill detection, cathodic
main group. protection or associated components.

305.2 Day care. Any licensed facility which is not SECTION 308
classified as Group I-1 or I-2 and provides care for INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I
13 or more children or other persons for less than 24
hours per day shall be classified as Group E. 308.2 Group I-1. This occupancy shall include a
Licensed facility providing for care of less than 13 building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour
persons shall be inspected by the State Fire Marshal basis, who because of age, mental disability or other
in accordance with NFPA 101. reasons, live in a supervised residential environment
that provides personal care services. The occupants
305.3 Business or vocational training. Structures are capable of responding to an emergency situation
occupied for business training shall be classified in without physical assistance from staff. This group shall
the same group as the business or vocation taught. include, but not be limited to, the following: residential
board and care facilities, half-way houses, group
SECTION 307 homes, congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation
HIGH-HAZARD GROUP H facilities, alcohol and drug centers and convalescent
facilities. A facility such as the above with five or fewer
SECTION 307 persons shall be classified as Group R-3.
HIGH-HAZARD GROUP H
308.5 Group I-4, day care facilities. DELETE
[F] Table 307.1(1) Maximum Allowable Quantity per section 308.5 in its entirety including subsections
Control, Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a 308.5.1 and 308.5.2.
Physical Hazard
SECTION 310
Table 307.1(1) in the 2006 International Building RESIDENTIAL GROUP R
Code will remain as is with the exception of
footnote “p” which will read as follows


effective 310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R
date May 7, 2010 includes, among others, the use of a building or
structure, or portion thereof, for sleeping purposes
p. The following shall not be included in when not classified as an Institutional Group I or not
determining the maximum allowable quantities: regulated by the International Residential Code in
accordance with Section 101.2. Residential
1. Liquid or gaseous fuel in fuel tanks on occupancies shall include the following:
vehicles.
2. Liquid or gaseous fuel in fuel tanks on R-1 Residential occupancies containing sleeping
motorized equipment operated in accordance units where the occupants are primarily transient in
with this code. nature, including:
3. Gaseous fuels in piping systems and fixed
appliances regulated by the NFPA 54, Boarding houses (transient)
National Fuel Gas Code. Hotels (transient)
4, Liquid fuels in piping systems and fixed Motels (transient)
appliances regulated by the International
Mechanical Code. R-2 Residential occupancies containing more than
two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily
permanent in nature, including:
307.1.2 Referenced codes. The fire code official shall
have exclusive jurisdiction for code enforcement of the Apartment houses
storage, handling, processing and transportation of Assisted living facilities
flammable and combustible liquids and other Boarding houses (not transient)
hazardous materials pursuant to 815 KAR 10:060 Convents
(Kentucky Standards of Safety); and fees for the Dormitories
installation and alteration of tanks and piping systems Fraternities and sororities
shall be paid in accordance with Section 307.1.2. Hotels (non transient)
Monasteries
Motels (nontransient)

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 Vacation time share properties

Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer occupants

are permitted to comply with the construction
requirements for Group R-3.

R-3 Residential occupancies where the occupants

are primarily permanent in nature and not classified
as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:

Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling

units and exceed 3 stories in height.
.
Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer persons.

R-4 Residential occupancies shall include buildings

arranged for occupancy as non-licensed Residential
Care Facilities including more than five occupants,
excluding staff. Group R-4 occupancies shall meet
the requirements for construction as defined for
Group R-3 except for the height and area limitations
provided in Section 503. (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008)

310.2. Definitions.

BED-AND-BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT. A
building occupied as a one-family dwelling unit, but
which also has guestrooms or suites, which are used,
rented or hired out to be occupied or which are
occupied for sleeping purposes by persons not
members of the single-family unit. The building shall be
known as either a bed-and-breakfast inn or a bed-and-
breakfast home.

RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. A building or part

thereof housing persons on a 24-hour basis, who
because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live
in a supervised residential environment which provides
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, halfway houses, group homes,
congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities,
alcohol and drug abuse centers and convalescent
facilities.

BED-AND–BREAKFAST HOME. A bed-and-breakfast

establishment having five or less guestrooms or suites
shall comply with the requirements of this code
applicable to Use Group R-3 and with Section 421.1.
(change effective 07/29/2009)

BED-AND-BREAKFAST INN. A bed-and-breakfast

establishment having six or more guestrooms or suites
shall comply with the requirements of this code
applicable to Use Group R-1.

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 CHAPTER 4 407.5 Deleted.
SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
407.6 Deleted.
BASED ON USE SECTION 408
AND OCCUPANCY GROUP 1-3
The following special detailed requirements based
on use and occupancy are added or replaced in 408.1.1 Definitions.
Chapter 4 of the International Building Code:
STATE JAILS. Any Use Group I-3 facility under
SECTION 405 the direct supervision and operation of the
UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS Commonwealth of Kentucky. State jails shall
comply with Sections 408.2 through 408.8 of this
405.1 General. The provisions of this section apply to code.
building spaces having a floor level used for human
occupancy more than 30 feet (9144) below the lowest LOCAL JAILS. Any Use Group I-3 facility under
level of exit discharge. the supervision of a county, regional jail authority,
Exceptions: city or urban county government. Local jails shall
comply with the special requirements of Section
1. One-and two-family dwellings, sprinkled in 408.9 in addition to the requirements of Sections
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3. 408.2 through 408.8 of this code.
2. Parking garages with automatic sprinkler
systems in compliance with Section 405.3. 408.1.1.1 Local jails terminology. For the
3. Fixed guideway transit systems. purpose of applying the special requirements of
4. Grandstands, bleachers, stadiums, arenas Section 408.9 for local jails the following
and similar facilities. definitions shall be applicable:
5. Where the lowest story is the only story
that would qualify the building as an INMATE LIVING AREA. Those areas where
underground building and has an area not inmates are normally confined and where
2
exceeding 1,500 square feet (139 m ) and their movement is restricted by penal doors,
has an occupant load less than 10. including cells, dayrooms, dormitories,
6. Developed subterranean spaces in detoxification cells, isolation cells and
compliance with Section 423 of this code temporary holding cells.
and NFPA 520.
PENAL DOOR. A door required by the
SECTION 407 Kentucky Jail Standards to enclose inmate
GROUP 1-2 living area or restrict inmate movement
407.1 General. All occupancies in Group I-2 shall through other areas of a local jail.
comply with the provisions of NFPA 101. In
addition, the following sections of this code shall 408.9 Local jails. Local jails shall comply with the
apply: Table 503 (Area Limitations Only), Sections requirements of this section and where conflicts
106.1.1.1, 410, 412.5, 506, 507, Chapter 6, 704, exist with other requirements of this code, this
705, 707.11, 707.12, 711, 712, 715, 717, 718, 805, section shall take precedent. Local jails shall be
806, 1009.11, 1017.4, 1024.3, Chapter 11, further classified as one of the following:
1209.2, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, 2406.3, and
Chapters 16 through 34.” JAIL. Jail means county jails and
correctional or detention facilities, including
407.2 Deleted. correctional facilities defined in KRS 67B.020
407.2.1 Deleted. which are operated under 501 KAR 3:010 by
407.2.2 Deleted. and under the supervision of any county,
407.2.3 Deleted. regional jail authority, city or urban county
407.2.4 Deleted. government.
407.3 Deleted. RESTRICTED CUSTODY CENTER.
407.3.1 Deleted. Restricted custody center means a facility or
407.3.2 Deleted. area separate from the jail used for the
housing of sentenced inmates who have
407.4 Deleted. been approved for educational, work or
407.4.1 Deleted. program participation release and pretrial
407.4.2 Deleted. inmates who have been approved by the
court for educational, work or program

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 participation release and operated under 501 Section 705.1 of this code. The Jail or Life Safety
KAR 7:010. Jail shall be separated from all other
occupancies with fire-resistant construction of
LIFE SAFETY JAIL. Life Safety Jail means not less than 2-hours.
county jails and correctional or detention
facilities, including correctional facilities 408.9.4 Doors and glazing. The Department of
defined in KRS 67B.020 which are operated corrections shall approve penal doors in Jails
under 501 KAR 13:010 by and under the and Life Safety Jails. Glass-clad polycarbonate
supervision of any county government which glazing shall be an acceptable alternate to wired
does not house state prisoners as defined by glazing. All door openings that do not require a
KRS 532.100. penal door and hardware shall be protected by
opening protectives as required by other
408.9.1 Emergency smoke control/ sections of this code.
evacuation. In all areas of Jails and Life Safety
Jails where an inmate may be confined, shall be 408.9.5 Restricted Custody Centers. All
provided with an emergency smoke control/ restricted custody centers attached to or
evacuation system meeting the requirements of separate from a jail shall be considered as
this section. The system shall be activated by Occupancy Condition 1 and shall have free
smoke detectors and shall be connected to an egress or automatic time delayed emergency
emergency power supply. The system shall be release doors with a maximum time delay of
engineered as an independent system or may be thirty- (30) seconds.
engineered to work in conjunction with the
building HVAC system. 408.9.5.1 Automatic sprinkler system. All
restricted custody centers attached to or
408.9.1.1. Design. All floors which house separated from a jail shall be equipped
inmates shall be designed to have a minimum throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
of two smoke compartments of approximately in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
equal size and separated by a smoke barrier
wall constructed in accordance with Section 408.9.6 Existing facilities. All existing Jails, Life
709 of this code. The smoke control system Safety Jails and Restricted Custody Centers,
shall be capable of maintaining a negative which are in operation and have prior approval
pressure in the contaminated smoke from the Department of Corrections shall be
compartment. The smoke control system shall exempt from these requirements until such time
be capable of six- (6) air changes per hour. the facilities are renovated.
The plan review of the system; the operation of
the system and the final operational test shall SECTION 412
be subject to approval by the Department of AIRCRAFT-RELATED OCCUPANCIES
Corrections.
412.5.5 Rooftop heliports and helistops. Rooftop
408.9.2 Automatic sprinkler system. In all heliports and helistops shall comply with NFPA 418.
areas of Jails and Life Safety Jails where Heliports and helistops may be erected on buildings or
inmates will not be confined, including but not other locations if they are approved by the Federal
limited to corridors, storage areas, laundry Aviation Administration and are constructed in
rooms, mechanical rooms, closets and office accordance with this chapter.
areas shall be equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with SECTION 415
Section 903.3.1.1. Facilities that are equipped GROUPS H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 AND H-5
with an automatic sprinkler system as required
by this section and an emergency smoke control/ 415.6.1 Combustible dusts, grain processing and
evacuation system as required by Section storage. The provisions of Sections 415.6.1.1 through
408.9.1 are entitled to all height or area 415.6.1.6 shall apply to buildings in which materials
increases; and other reductions of code that produce combustible dusts are stored or handled.
requirements normally allowed for fully sprinkled Buildings that store or handle combustible dusts shall
buildings. comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA 61,
NFPA 120, NFPA 484, NFPA 651, NFPA 654, NFPA
408.9.3 Mixed use buildings. Where a Jail or 655, NFPA 664, NFPA 85, the Kentucky Standards of
Life Safety Jail is attached to; located above or Safety and the International Fire Code. (EFFECTIVE
below another occupancy or is otherwise a part 02-01-2008)
of a building not of the I-3 occupancy, the
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 415.6.2.3 Tanks. Storage tanks shall be approved International Mechanical Code and Section
tanks conforming to the requirements of the 415.6.3.1.
Kentucky Standards of Safety.
415.8.2.8.1 General. Electrical equipment
415.6.2.5 Leakage containment. A liquid-tight and devices within the fabrication area
containment area compatible with the stored liquid shall comply with NFPA 70.
shall be provided. The method of spill control,
drainage control and secondary containment shall Create the following Section:
be in accordance with the International Fire Code.
SECTION 421
Exception: In rooms where only double-wall DAY CARE CENTERS
storage tanks are used to store Class 1, 2 and 3
liquids, flammable and combustible liquids shall 421.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall
not be required to have a leakage containment apply to buildings or structures or portions thereof,
area. required to be licensed as a day care center, which
are classified in Chapter 3 under Use Group E.
415.6.3 Liquefied petroleum gas distribution Except as specifically modified by Sections 421.1
facilities. The design and construction of propane, through 421.12, day care centers shall meet all
butane, propylene, butylene and other liquefied applicable provisions of this code.
petroleum gas distribution facilities shall conform to
the applicable provisions of Sections 415.6.3.1 Exception: After school programs that are also
through 415.6.3.5.2. The storage and handling of licensed day care centers and are located in
liquefied petroleum gas systems shall conform to schools, shall not be made to comply with the
the Kentucky Standards of Safety and NFPA 58 requirements of this section where all clients of the
listed in Chapter 35. The design and installation of day care and after school program are also
piping, equipment and systems that utilize liquefied students of that school.
petroleum gas shall be in accordance with the
applicable provisions of NFPA 54 listed in Chapter 421.2 Location and construction. Day care centers
35. Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities shall be limited to the location/construction types
shall be ventilated in accordance with the specified in Table 421.2.

TABLE 421.2
LOCATION/CONSTRUCTION TYPE LIMITATIONS

Location of day care Sprinkled Construction type permitted

building
1 story below LED Yes Any type other than 3B & 5B
Story of exit discharge No Any type
1 story above LED Yes Any type
No 1A, 1B
2 or 3 stories above LED Yes Any type other than 3B, 4, & 5B
>3 stories above LED Yes 1A, 1B, 2A
but not high rise
High Rise Yes 1A, 1B
421.3 Mixed use. Where centers are located in a
421.2.1 Smoke barriers. Where day care centers with building containing another occupancy, the occupancy
clients 24 months or less in age or incapable of self- shall be completely separated from the day care center
preservation are located one or more stories above the by fire barriers having a fire-resistance-rating not less
level of exit discharge or where day care centers are than 1-hour.
located two or more stories above the level of exit
discharge, smoke barriers shall be provided to divide Exceptions:
such stories into a minimum of two smoke
compartments. The smoke barriers shall be 1. In assembly occupancies used primarily for
constructed in accordance with section 709 but shall worship.
not be required to have a fire-resistance rating. 2. Centers in apartment buildings.
2.1 If the two exit accesses from the center
enter the same corridor as the apartment
occupancy, the exit accesses shall be
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 separated in the corridor by a smoke 1. This corridor protection shall not be
barrier having not less than a 1-hour fire- required when all classrooms served by
resistance rating constructed in the corridors have at least one door
accordance with Section 709. The smoke directly to the outside or to an exterior
barrier shall be so located that there is an balcony constructed in accordance with
exit on each side of it. Section 1014.5.
2.2 The door in the smoke barrier shall be not 2. As allowed by Section 1017.1.
less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide. 3. Toilet rooms need not be separated
from the corridors, provided they are
421.3.1 Accessory uses. Any heating equipment separated from all other spaces by fire
in spaces occupied by children shall be provided partitions having not less than a 1-hour
with partitions, screens, or other means to protect fire-resistance rating in accordance with
children under 6 years of age from hot surfaces Section 708.
and open flames.
421.5.4 Special features.
421.4 Client load. The client load established for any
floor or floors shall be computed at a rate of 1 person 1. Every closet door latch shall be such
2
for each 35 square feet (3.25 m ) of net floor area that children can open the door from
occupied by the persons being cared for who shall inside the closet.
otherwise be referred to in this code as clients. 2. Every bathroom door lock shall be
designed to permit opening of the
421.5 Egress: Each floor occupied by clients shall locked door from the outside in an
have not less than two remote exits. A mezzanine shall emergency.
be considered a floor for the purpose of this Section.
421.6 Protection from hazards. Cooking appliances
421.5.1 Length of travel (travel distance). Travel and food preparation areas shall be protected in
distances shall be as follows: accordance with Sections 421.6.1 through 421.6.3.
1. The travel distance between any room
door intended as exit access and an exit 421.6.1 Commercial cooking appliance. When a
shall not exceed 100 feet (30480 mm). day care center has commercial cooking appliances
2. The travel distance between any point in a such as ranges, deep fryers and/or a griddle, both
room and an exit shall not exceed 150 feet of the following shall apply:
(45720 mm).
3. The travel distance between any point in a 1. The kitchen or room in which the
sleeping room and an exit access door of appliance(s) is located shall be enclosed by
that room shall not exceed 50 feet (15240 non-fire-resistance rated walls and ceiling
mm). designed to resist the passage of smoke.
Pass-through openings and door openings
Exception: The travel distance in Item shall be equipped with an assembly, which
Nos. 1 and 2 of this section may be will screen possible flash fires from view.
increased by 50 feet (15240 mm) in build-
ings protected throughout by an approved, 2. All cooking appliances shall be protected by
supervised automatic sprinkler system. a commercial exhaust system designed and
installed in accordance with the mechanical
421.5.2 Corridor width. The minimum width of code listed in Chapter 35.
exit access corridors shall be 44 inches (1118
mm). 421.6.2 Domestic cooking appliance. When
a day care center has a domestic range with
Exceptions: food preparation which does not produce
grease-laden vapors, one of the following shall
1. Thirty-six inches (914 mm) where apply:
serving an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. The width required for capacity as 1. The kitchen or room in which the
determined by Section 1005.1. appliance is located shall be enclosed
by a 1 -hour fire partition constructed in
421.5.3 Interior corridors. All corridors shall be accordance with Section 708. A range
1-hour fire-resistance rated. The corridor walls hood exhaust and suppression system
shall comply with Section 708. is not required in this situation; or
Exceptions:

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 2. The kitchen or room in which the 421.11 Barrier-free design. All new work shall comply
appliance is located shall comply with with the applicable provisions of Chapter 11.
Section 421.6.1, Item Nos. 1 and 2.
Exception: Church-operated day care centers.
421.6.3 Non-grease-producing cooking
applicances. Day care centers using non-grease- SECTION 422
generating cooking appliances such as microwave BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS
ovens, wall ovens and crock pots, shall locate
these appliances so as not to be accessible to the 422.1 Bed-and-breakfast homes. In addition to the
clients. requirements of Section 310.2, bed-and-breakfast
homes shall comply with the following conditions:
421.7 Interior finish. All walls and ceilings shall have
a Class I or Class II finish rating in accordance with 1. All hallways and means of egress serving
ASTM E84 listed in Chapter 35. guestrooms shall be permanently illuminated
and emergency lighting shall be provided.
421.7.1 Floor finish. All floor coverings within 2. The maximum overnight guest occupant load
a corridor and exit shall be Class I or Class II shall be 10 and it shall be posted.
in accordance with NFPA 253 listed in Chapter 3. Interconnected smoke alarms shall be
35. (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008) provided in accordance with Sections
907.2.10.1.2, 907.2.10.2 and 907.2.10.3.
421.8 Fire protective signaling system. A manual 4. Each door between guest sleeping rooms and
fire alarm system shall be provided throughout the the main egress hallway or corridor shall be
center. equipped with an approved self-closing device.
5. There shall be two remote exits to the outside
Exceptions: from the ground floor.

1. Day care centers housed in one room. 422.2 Bed-and-breakfast inns. Bed-and-breakfast
2. Day care centers with a calculated client inns shall comply with Section 310.2.
occupant load less than 50.

421.9 Automatic fire detection system. Automatic SECTION 423

smoke detection systems shall be provided throughout SUBTERRANEAN SPACES
all the day care centers regulated by Section 421.1.
The automatic smoke detectors shall be provided in 423.1 General. The provisions of this section shall
the following locations: apply to developed subterranean spaces of any
occupancy except Group H for the use of advanced
1. On the ceiling in front of the doors to industrial capability, technological sophistication, or
stairways; economic productivity.
2. At no greater spacing than 30-feet (9144
mm) in the corridors of all floors Exception:
containing the center; and
3. In all rooms within the center that are 1. Tourist caverns.
classified as a habitable space or an 2. Wine storage caverns.
occupiable space in accordance with 3. Gas and oil storage reservoirs.
Section 202 of this code. 4. Hazardous waste repositories.
5. Utility installations such as pumping stations.
Exceptions: 6. Working mines.
7. Transportation and pedestrian tunnels.
1. Centers housed in one room. 8. Aboveground buildings with belowground
2. Hard-wired, single-station smoke detectors stories.
may be installed in day care centers with a 9. Cut and cover underground buildings
calculated client occupant load of less than specifically addressed in Section 405.
50, provided the detectors can be heard
throughout the center. 423.2 Referenced standards. Developed
subterranean spaces shall comply with the
421.10 Engineers/architects law. Plans for the requirements of this section and NFPA 520 as
construction or redesign of centers having a client load referenced in Chapter 35. Where NFPA 520
calculated pursuant to Section 421.4 which exceeds references other NFPA standards, those standards
100 shall bear the seal and signature of a Kentucky shall not be applicable unless specifically referenced in
licensed architect and engineer. this code.

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Create a new section as follows: 1. Non-sprinkled rack supported structures shall
not exceed 55’-0” in height.
SECTION 424 2. Sprinkled rack supported structures shall not
BARRELED SPIRIT STORAGE BUILDINGS exceed 60’-0” in height.
(new section effective date May 7, 2010) 3. Sprinkled pallet storage buildings shall not
exceed 27’-0” in height.
424.1 Scope. Barreled spirit storage buildings shall
comply with the Kentucky Building Code or shall 424.6 Building location on property. The following
comply with the provisions of this section. The fire separation distances shall be maintained between
provisions of this section shall apply to buildings and the barreled spirit storage buildings and any other
structures utilized solely for the purpose of storing buildings on the property and to the opposite edge of a
barreled spirits after manufacture during the aging street, alley or other public way.
process. Except as specifically modified by Sections
424.1 through 424.15, barreled spirit storage buildings 1. Non-sprinkled rack supported structures shall
shall meet all applicable provisions of the Kentucky have a minimum separation distance of 200
Building Code. feet.
2. Sprinkled pallet storage and sprinkled rack
424.2 Type of construction. Barreled spirit storage supported structures shall have a minimum
buildings shall be constructed of the following separation distance of 100 feet.
materials:
Exception: The fire separation distance may
1. Non-sprinkled and sprinkled rack supported be reduced to not less than 100 feet to an
structures shall be constructed of any adjacent sprinkled barreled spirit storage
approved materials. warehouse when the exposed exterior wall of
2. Pallet storage buildings shall be constructed of the non-sprinkled barreled spirit storage
Type IIB construction. Pallet storage buildings warehouse is protected by an exterior water-
shall be sprinkled in accordance with Section curtain.
903.1 of the Kentucky Building Code.
424.7 Spill and runoff protection. Earthen dykes
424.2.1 Design professional. The structural and/or containment trenches shall surround each
design shall bear the seal and signature of an barreled spirit storage building to contain spills and any
engineer licensed in Kentucky. fire protection water run-off.

424.2.2 Earthquake loads. Rack supported 424.8 Mezzanines. The number of mezzanine levels
barreled spirit storage buildings shall be shall not exceed the following:
exempt from seismic design and Section
1613.1 of the Kentucky Building Code. 1. Non-sprinkled rack supported structures shall
not exceed five (5) mezzanine levels.
424.3.1 Emergency alarms. An audible 2. Sprinkled rack supported structures shall not
alarm will be provided at the sprinkler valve exceed six (6) mezzanine levels.
house, which will be automatically activated in 3. Sprinkled pallet storage buildings shall not
the event of water flow. have mezzanine levels.

424.4 Building area. Barreled spirit storage buildings 424.8.1 Aggregate area of mezzanines. Rack
shall not exceed the following areas: supported barreled spirit storage buildings shall be
exempt from Section 505.2 of the Kentucky
1. Non-sprinkled rack supported structures shall Building Code.
not exceed 20,000 square feet.
2. Rack supported structures protected 424.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Pallet storage
throughout by an automatic fire suppression buildings shall have fire extinguishers installed at each
system shall not exceed 40,000 square feet. exit door and on the forklifts used within the pallet
storage building.
3. Pallet storage buildings protected throughout
by an automatic fire suppression system shall 424.10 Means of egress. Each rack supported
not exceed 55,000 square feet. barreled spirit storage buildings shall have means of
egress as required by this section and Chapter 10 of
424.5 Building height. Barreled spirit storage the Kentucky Building Code.
buildings shall be a one story, not to exceed the
following heights: 424.10.1 Number of exits. The first story and all
mezzanine levels shall be provided with a

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 minimum of two exits. Exits shall be located at
each end of the building on each level and shall be 424.14 Building ventilation and illumination.
enclosed or separated from the building interior by Mechanical ventilation and artificial illumination shall
fire barriers having not less than a one hour fire not be required, but shall not be prohibited.
resistance rating.

424.10.2 Egress doors and hardware. All

egress doors shall swing in the direction of egress
travel. 424.14.1 Artificial illumination and ventilation.
Artificial illumination and ventilation inside the
424.10.3 Locks and latches. Section 1008.1.8.3 barreled spirit storage buildings shall be listed for
shall not apply for all barreled spirit storage Class I, Group D and Division II hazardous
buildings when documentation from the owner is locations when located within the restricted
filed with the permit application confirming proximity of barreled bourbon.
compliance with Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade Bureau requirements for security 424.15 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical
locking on barreled spirit warehouses and wiring and equipment within the building shall be listed
documenting all padlocks required by the TTB are for Class II, Group D and Division II hazardous
removed from all exterior doors while the building locations throughout, with the exception of ordinary
is occupied. electrics which are attached to the underside of the
room or are located in a penthouse above the roof line.
424.10.4 Means of egress illumination. The
means of egress in rack supported barreled spirit
storage buildings shall be illuminated by the
buildings electrical system if the building is to be
constantly energized or natural lighting if an
electrical system is not provided. The illumination
level shall not be less than one (1) foot candle at
the walking surface. Pallet storage buildings shall
comply with Section 1006 of this code.

424.10.5 Exit signs. Rack supported barreled

spirit storage buildings shall not be required to
have illuminated exit signs, only placards and shall
be exempt from Section 1011.2 of the Kentucky
Building Code. Directional exit signs shall point the
way to the exit itself. Exit doors shall have signs
with no arrows that simply read EXIT.

Pallet storage building exit signs shall comply with

Section 1011.

424.11 Travel distance. The exit access travel

distance shall not exceed the following:

1. Non-sprinkled rack supported buildings shall

have an exit access travel distance not to
exceed 150 feet.
2. Sprinkled pallet storage and rack supported
buildings shall have an exit access travel
distance not to exceed 200 feet.

424.12 Roof covering. The roof covering of all

barreled spirit storage buildings shall not consist of a
tar based material and shall have a Class A rating.

424.13 Automatic sprinkler system. An automatic

fire sprinkler system shall not be required for rack
supported barreled spirit storage buildings when they
comply with Section 424 of this code.

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 CHAPTER 5
GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS

The following general building heights and areas are boxes installed in accordance with
added or replaced in Chapter 5 of the International Section 907; and
Building Code: 2.3 All other areas of the building shall
be protected with an automatic
sprinkler system.
SECTION 503
GENERAL HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS 3. Group A-1 and A-2 occupancies of other than
Type V construction shall be permitted,
503.1.4 Day care centers. Day care center location provided:
and construction type shall be further limited in
accordance with Table 421.2 in addition to compliance 3.1 All assembly occupancies are
with the height and area limitations of Table 503 for the separated from other spaces as
building construction type.” required for separated uses in
Section 508.3.3.4 with no reduction
allowed in the fire-resistance rating
SECTION 506 of the separation based upon the
AREA MODIFICATIONS installation of an automatic sprinkler
system;
506.2.2 Open space limits. Such open space shall be 3.2 Each Group A occupancy shall not
either on the same lot or dedicated for public use and exceed the maximum allowable area
shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane permitted in Section 503.1; and
constructed in accordance with the Specifications of 3.3 All required exits shall discharge
the International Fire Code. directly to the exterior. (EFFECTIVE
02-01-2008)
SECTION 507
UNLIMITED AREA BUILDINGS SECTION 508
MIXED USE AND OCCUPANCY
507.3 Sprinkled, one story. The area of a one-story,
Group B, F, M or S building or a one-story Group A-4 508.3.1.1 Occupancy classification. Accessory
building, of other than Type V construction, shall not be occupancies shall be individually classified in
limited when the building is provided with an automatic accordance with Section 302.1. Code
sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section requirements shall apply to each portion of the
903.3.1.1 and is surrounded and adjoined by public building based on the occupancy classification of
ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18288) in width. that accessory space.
(EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008)
Exceptions: SECTION 509
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. Buildings and structures of Types I and II
construction for rack storage facilities, which 509.9 Use Group R. In buildings of Type 2B, 3B or
do not have access by the public, shall not 5B construction with an occupancy of R, the first floor
be limited in height provided that such shall not be occupied for any other occupancy
buildings conform to the requirements of classification unless the R occupancy is separated
Section 507.1 and NFPA 13. (EFFECTIVE from the other occupancies, whether along side or
02-01-2008) below the R occupancy, by a horizontal assembly and
2. The automatic sprinkler system shall not be fire barrier constructed to afford a 1-hour fire resistance
required over the spectator seating area or in rating and the exits from the residential floors are
areas occupied for indoor participant sports, separately enclosed in accordance with the
such as tennis, skating, swimming and requirements of Chapter 10. (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008)
equestrian activities, in occupancies in
Group A-4, provided that: Exception: Buildings protected throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
2.1. Exit doors directly to the outside Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 where allowed.
are provided for occupants of the (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008)
participant sports areas;
2.2 The building is equipped with a fire
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 CHAPTER 7
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

The following fire-resistance-rated construction areas shall only be required above one of the
are added or replaced in Chapter 7 of the International corridor walls.
Building Code: 2. Draftstopping is not required in buildings
equipped throughout with an automatic
SECTION 703 sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS AND FIRE TESTS
3. In occupancies in Group R-2 that do not
exceed four stories in height, the attic space
703.3 Alternative methods of determining fire shall be subdivided by draftstops into areas
resistance. The application of any of the alternative 2
not exceeding 3.000 square feet (279 m ) or
methods listed in this section shall be based on the fire above every two dwelling units, whichever is
exposure and acceptance criteria specified in ASTME smaller.
119. The required fire resistance of a building element 4. Draftstopping in not required in buildings
shall be permitted to be established by any of the equipped throughout with an automatic
following methods or procedures: sprinkler system in accordance with Section
1. Fire-resistance designs documented in 903.3.1.2, provided that automatic sprinklers
approved sources. are also installed in the combustible
2. Prescriptive designs of fire-resistance-rated concealed spaces.
building elements as prescribed in Section 720. 5. When tenant, guestroom and dwelling unit
3. Calculations in accordance with Section 721. separation walls are constructed to the
4. Engineering analysis based on a comparison of underside of a fire-resistance-rated
building element designs having fire-resistance floor/ceiling assembly or to a ceiling with a
ratings as determined by the test procedures 60-minute finish rating, the attic draftstopping
set forth in ASTME 119. complying with Section 717.4.3 shall be
5. Alternative protection methods as allowed by deemed equivalent.
Section 103.16.
717.5 Combustible materials in concealed spaces in
Type I or II construction. Combustible materials shall
SECTION 705 not be permitted in concealed spaces of buildings of
FIRE WALLS type I or II construction.

705.3 Materials. Fire walls shall be constructed of Exceptions:

approved masonry or concrete materials that provide
the strength and fire-resistance rating as specified by 1. Combustible materials in accordance with
this code. Section 603.
2. Combustible material exposed within
plenums complying with Section 602 of the
SECTION 717 International Mechanical Code.
CONCEALED SPACES 3. Class A interior finish materials classified in
accordance with Section 803.
717.4.2 Groups R-1 and R-2: Draftstopping shall be 4. Combustible piping within partitions or shaft
provided in attics, mansards, overhangs or other enclosures installed in accordance with the
concealed roof spaces of Group R-2 buildings with provisions of this code.
three or more dwelling units and in all Group R 5. Combustible piping within concealed ceiling
buildings. Draftstopping shall be installed above, and in spaces installed in accordance with the
line with, sleeping unit and dwelling unit separation International Mechanical Code and the
walls that do not extend to the underside of the roof Kentucky Plumbing Code.
sheathing above. 6. Combustible insulation and covering on pipe
and tubing, installed in concealed spaces
Exceptions: other than plenums, complying with Section
719.7
1. Where corridor walls provide a sleeping unit
or dwelling unit separation, draftstopping

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 CHAPTER 9 [F] CONSTANTLY ATTENDED LOCATION. Delete
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS this definition.

The following fire protection system areas are added or SECTION 903
replaced in Chapter 9 of the International Building AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Code:
SECTION 901 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative
GENERAL automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying
with 904 shall be permitted in lieu of automatic
901.2 Fire protection systems. Fire protection sprinkler protection where recognized by the
systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and applicable standard and approved by the building
maintained in accordance with this code and the official.
Kentucky Standards of Safety. (EFFECTIVE 02-
01-2008) 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout a fire area
Any fire protection system for which an containing a Group A-1 occupancy where one
exception or reduction to the provisions of this of the following conditions exists:
code has been granted shall be considered to be
a required system. 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square
2
feet (1115 m ).
Exception: Any fire protection system or 2. The fire area is located on a floor other
portion thereof not required by this code shall be than the level of exit discharge.
permitted to be installed for partial or complete
protection provided that such system meets the 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler
requirements of this code. (EFFECTIVE 02-01- system shall be provided throughout a fire area
2008) containing Group A-2 occupancy where one of
the following conditions exists:

901.6.2 Fire alarm systems. Fire alarm 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square
systems shall be monitored by an approved feet (465 m2).
supervising station. 2. The fire area has an occupant load of
300 or more.
Exceptions: 3. The fire area is located on a floor other
than the level of exit discharge.
1. Single and multiple-station smoke
alarms required by Section 907.2.10. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler
2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 system shall be provided throughout a fire area
occupancies. containing a Group A-3 occupancy where one
3. Supervisory service is not required for of the following conditions exists:
automatic sprinkler systems in one- and
two-family dwellings. 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square
4. Day care centers with 100 or less clients. feet.
5. Churches or other similar religious 2. The fire area is located on a floor other
facilities. than the level of exit discharge.”

901.6.3 Group H. Manual fire alarm, automatic Exception:

fire extinguishing and emergency alarm 1. Churches buildings and similar
systems in Group H occupancies shall be religious facilities / buildings
monitored by an approved supervising station. utilized for worship or religious
fellowship.
2. Areas used exclusively as
SECTION 902 participant sports areas where the
DEFINITIONS main floor area is located at the
same level as the level of exit
902.1 Definitions: The following words and terms discharge of the main entrance
shall, for the purpose of this chapter, and as used and exit. (EFFECTIVE 02-01-
elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown 2008)
herein.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout a fire area
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 containing a Group A-4 occupancy where one 903.3.1.3 shall be allowed in Group R-4
of the following conditions exists: facilities.

1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations. Automatic
2
feet (1115 m ). sprinklers shall not be required in the
2. The fire area is located on a floor other following rooms or areas where such rooms
than the level of exit discharge. or areas are protected with an approved
automatic fire detection system in
Exception: Areas used exclusively as accordance with 907.2 that will respond to
participant sports areas where the main visible or invisible particles of combustion.
floor area is located at the same level as Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any
the level of exit discharge of the main room merely because it is damp, of fire-
entrance and exit. (EFFECTIVE 02-01- resistance-rated construction or contains
2008) electrical equipment.

903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system 1. Any room where the application of
installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be water, or flame and water,
provided throughout all buildings with a Group R constitutes a serious life or fire
fire area. hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers
903.2.7.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler are considered undesirable because
system shall be provided throughout buildings of the nature of the contents, when
with a Group R-1 fire area. approved by the building official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms
Exceptions: separated from the remainder of the
building by walls and floor/ceiling
1. Where guestrooms are not more than assemblies having a fire-resistance
three stories above the lowest level of rating of not less than 2 hours.
exit discharge and each guestroom 4. In rooms or areas that are of
has at least one door leading directly noncombustible construction with
to an exterior exit access that leads wholly noncombustible contents.
directly to approved exits. 5. Spaces or areas in
2. A residential sprinkler system installed telecommunications buildings used
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 exclusively for telecommunications
shall be allowed in buildings, or equipment, associated electrical
portions thereof, of Group R-1. power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines,
903.2.7.2 Group R-2 and R-3. An automatic provided those spaces or areas are
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout equipped throughout with an
all buildings with a Group R-2 and R-3 fire area automatic fire alarm system and are
where more than two stories in height, separated from the remainder of the
including basements. building by a wall with a fire-
resistance rating of not less than 1
EXCEPTION: hour and a floor/ceiling assembly
1. A residential sprinkler system with a fire resistance rating of not
installed in accordance with Section less than 2 hours.
903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in 6. In elevator machine rooms fully
buildings, or portions thereof, of enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-
Group R-2 and R-3. rated construction and where signs
2. Bed-and-breakfast homes as are posted on the entry door and
defined in Section 310.2 (change within the room to prohibit storage of
effective 07/29/2009) any king.

903.2.7.3 Group R-4. An automatic sprinkler 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for
system shall be provided throughout all automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with
buildings with a Group R-4 fire area with more this section and the standards referenced in
than eight occupants. 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be
protected against backflow by two (one-way)
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system check valves, one of which may be an alarm
installed in accordance with 903.3.1.2 or check valve, installed at the point where the

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 automatic sprinkler system piping is connected Exception: The residual pressures of 100 psi
to the domestic water piping. (6.9 bar) and 65 psi (4.5 bar) are not required
in buildings equipped throughout with an
903.4.1 Signals. Alarm, supervisory and trouble automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
signals shall be distinctly different and shall be Section 903.3.1.1 and where the highest floor
automatically transmitted to an approved central level is not more than 150 feet (45720-mm)
station, remote supervising station or proprietary above the lowest level of fire department
supervising station as defined in NFPA 72. vehicle access.

Exceptions: 905.3.4 Stages. Stages greater than 1,000 square

feet in area (93 m2) and having a stage height
1. Underground key or hub valves in greater than 50 feet shall be equipped with a Class
roadway boxes provided by the III wet standpipe system with 1.5-inch and 2.5-inch
municipality or public utility are not (38 mm and 64 mm) hose connections on each
required to be monitored. side of the stage.
2. Backflow prevention device test
valves, located in limited area sprinkler Exception: Where the building or area is
system supply piping, shall be locked equipped throughout with an automatic
in the open position. In occupancies sprinkler system, the hose connections are
required to be equipped with a fire allowed to be supplied from the automatic
alarm system, the backflow preventer sprinkler system and shall have a flow rate of
valves shall be electrically supervised not less than that required by NFPA 14 for
by a tamper switch installed in Class III standpipes.
accordance with NFPA 72 and
separately annunciated.
SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 904
ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system
FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS shall be installed in Group E occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors
904.3.1 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
shall be in accordance with the NFPA 70 connected to the building fire alarm system.
National Electrical Code.
Exceptions:
904.12 Water mist systems. Water mist fire-
extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, 1. Group E occupancies with an occupant
periodically inspected and tested in accordance with load of less than 50.
NFPA 750 and their listing. 2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in
Group E occupancies where all the
following apply:
SECTION 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS 2.1 Interior corridors are protected by
smoke detectors with alarm
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems verification.
required by this code shall be installed in accordance 2.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums
with this section and NFPA 14 as referenced in and the like are protected by heat
Chapter 35 of this code. detectors or other approved detection
devices.
905.2.1 Piping design. The riser piping, supply 2.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts
piping and the water service piping shall be or vapors are protected by heat
hydraulically designed or pipe scheduled in detectors or other approved detection
accordance with NFPA 14 as referenced in devices.
Chapter 35 of this code. The system piping shall 2.4 Off-premises monitoring is provided.
be sized to maintain the minimum residual 2.5 The capability to activate the
pressure of 100 psi (6.9 bar) at the outlet of the evacuation signal from a central point
hydraulically most remote 2 ½-inch (63.5-mm) is provided.
hose connection and 65 psi (4.5 bar) at the outlet 2.6 In buildings where normally occupied
of the hydraulically most remote 1 ½-inch (38.1- spaces are provided with a two-way
mm) hose station. communication system between such
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 spaces and a constantly attended Exception:
receiving station from where a general
evacuation alarm can be sounded, 1. Smoke alarms are not required to
except in locations specifically be equipped with battery backup in
designated by the fire code official. Group R-1 where they are
connected to an emergency
3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be electrical system.
required in Group E occupancies where 2. Smoke alarms are permitted to be
the building is equipped throughout with an solely battery operated in existing
approved automatic sprinkler system, the buildings, buildings not served
notification appliances will activate on from a commercial power source
sprinkler water flow and manual activation and in existing areas where
is provided from a normally occupies alterations or repairs regulated by
location. 907.2.10.1.4 do not result in the
4. Modular or portable educational buildings removal of interior wall or ceiling
or clusters of such buildings in which the finishes exposing the structure,
main building fire alarm is extended to the unless there is an attic, crawl
buildings or in which single-station smoke space or basement available
detectors are installed under the which could provide access for
following conditions: building wiring without the removal
of interior finishes.
4.1 Individual buildings or cluster of
buildings with a total aggregate floor 907.2.10.3 Interconnection. Where more than
area of not more than 7200 square one smoke alarm is required to be installed
2
feet (672 m ). within an individual dwelling unit in Group R-2,
4.2 Each modular or portable building is R-3 or R-4, or within an individual guestroom
separated from all other school or suite in Group R-1, the smoke alarms shall
buildings on the campus by a be interconnected in such a manner that the
minimum horizontal distance of 10 feet activation of one alarm will activate all of the
(3048 mm). alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall
4.3 Smoke alarms are installed in each be clearly audible in all bedrooms over
classroom and wired in series so as to background noise levels with all intervening
sound an alarm in each classroom of doors closed.
the building or cluster of buildings.
Spacing shall be 30 feet (9144mm) on Exceptions:
center in corridors and 900 square feet
2
(84m ) per detector in open spaces, or 1. Smoke alarms that are permitted
in accordance with the manufacturer to be solely battery operated in
specifications. accordance with 907.2.10.2 are
not required to be interconnected.
907.2.6.2 Group I-2. Corridors in nursing 2. Smoke alarms in existing areas
homes (both intermediate care and skilled are not required to be
nursing facilities), detoxification facilities and interconnected where alterations
permitted to be open to the corridors by or repairs regulated by
section 407.1 shall be equipped with an 907.2.10.1.4 do not result in the
automatic fire detection system. Hospitals shall removal of interior wall or ceiling
be equipped with smoke detection as required finishes exposing the structure,
in section 407.1. unless there is an attic, crawl
space or basement available
907.2.10.2 Power source. In new which could provide access for
construction, required smoke alarms shall interconnection without the
receive their primary power from the building removal of interior finishes.
wiring where such wiring is served from a
commercial source and shall be equipped with 907.2.12.3 Fire department communication
a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a system. An approved two-way, fire
signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall department communication system designed
be permanent and without a disconnecting and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 shall
switch other than as required for overcurrent be provided for fire department use. It shall
protection. operate between a fire command center
complying with 911 and elevators, elevator

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 machine rooms not located on the top of the quantities of air unless the engineered design
floor of a building, elevator lobbies, emergency complies with 909.8.1 and allows for a lesser
and standby power rooms, fire pump rooms, air change rate, but in no case shall the rate be
areas of refuge and inside enclosed exit less than two air changes per hour:
stairways. The fire department communication
device shall be provided at each floor level 1. For atriums and malls having a volume
within the enclosed stairway. of not more than 600,000 cubic feet
(16800 m3), including the volume of any
Exception: Fire department radio systems levels not physically separated from the
where approved by the fire department. atrium or mall, not less than 40,000
cubic feet per minute (18.88 m3/s) nor
907.3.5.1 Use Group I-3. In all occupancies in less than six air changes per hour.
Group I-3, the manual fire alarm boxes shall be 2. For atriums and malls having a volume
permitted to be locked in areas where staff is of more than 600,000 cubic feet (16800
present whenever such areas are occupied
m3), including the volume of any levels
and keys are readily available to unlock the
not physically separated from the atrium
boxes, or the boxes shall be located in a
or mall, not less than four air changes
manned staff location which has direct
per hour.
supervision of the sleeping area.
909.11 Power systems. The smoke control system
907.5 Wiring. Wiring shall comply with the
shall be supplied with two sources of power. Primary
requirements of the National Electrical Code and NFPA
power shall be the normal building power systems.
72. Wireless protection systems utilizing radio-
Secondary power shall be from an approved source
frequency transmitting devices shall comply with the
complying with the National Electrical Code as
special requirements for supervision of low-power
referenced in Chapter 35 of this code. The standby
wireless system in NFPA 72.
power source and its transfer switches shall be in a
separate room from the normal power transformers
SECTION 909
and switch gear and shall be enclosed in a room of not
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction
ventilated directly to and from the exterior, unless the
909.8 Exhaust method. When approved by the
standby power system and equipment is approved and
building official, mechanical smoke control for large
listed for exterior installation. Power distribution from
enclosed volumes, such as in atriums or malls, shall be
the two sources shall be by independent routes.
permitted to utilize the exhaust method. The design
Transfer to full standby power shall be automatic and
exhaust volumes shall be in accordance with this
within 60 seconds of failure of the primary power. The
section.
systems shall comply with the National Electrical Code
of this code.
909.8.1 Exhaust rate. The height of the lowest
horizontal surface of the accumulating smoke layer
909.12.1 Wiring. In addition to meeting the
shall be maintained at least 10 feet (3048 mm)
requirements of the National Electric Code, all
above any walking surface which forms a portion of
wiring, regardless of voltage, shall be fully
a required egress system within the smoke zone.
enclosed in continuous raceways.
The required exhaust rate for the zone shall be the
largest of the calculated plume mass flow rates for
909.16.3 Control action and priorities. The
the possible plume configurations. Provisions shall
fire-fighter’s control panel actions shall be as
be made for natural or mechanical supply of air
follows:
from outside or adjacent smoke zones to make up
for the air exhausted. Makeup airflow rates, when
1. ON-OFF and OPEN-CLOSE control
measured at the potential fire location, shall not
actions shall have the highest priority of
exceed 200 feet per minute (60960 mm per
any control point within the building.
minute) toward the fire. The temperature of the
Once issued from the fire-fighter’s
makeup air shall be such that it does not expose
control panel, no automatic or manual
temperature-sensitive fire protection systems
control from any other control point with
beyond their limits.
the building shall contradict the control
action. Where automatic means are
909.8.1.1 Exhaust rate alternative. Where
provided to interrupt normal, non-
the design exhaust rate of 909.8.1 would
emergency equipment operation or
require excessive air changes per hour, the
produce a specific result to safeguard
smoke control system shall be capable of
the building or equipment (i.e., duct
exhausting not less than the following
freezestats, duct smoke detectors, high-
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 temperature cutouts, temperature- SECTION 912
actuated linkage and similar devices), FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
such means shall be capable of being
overridden by the fire-fighter’s control 912.5 BACKFLOW PREVENTION. The potable water
pane. The last control panel switch supply to an automatic sprinkler and standpipe system
position shall prevail. In no case shall shall be protected against backflow by two (one-way)
control actions require the smoke control check valves, one of which may be an alarm check
system to assume more than one valve, installed at the point where the automatic
configuration at any one time. sprinkler system piping is connected to the domestic
water piping.
Exception: Power disconnects Create a new section as follows:
required by the National Electric Code.
SECTION 913
2. Only the AUTO position of each tree- YARD HYDRANTS
position fire-fighter’s control panel switch 913.1 Private hydrants. Fire hydrants installed on
shall allow automatic or manual control private property as part of a private fire protection
action from other control points within system shall be located so as to meet the requirements
the building. The AUTO position shall be of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
the NORMAL, nonemergency, building Pamphlet #24 listed in Chapter 35, except that
control position. Where a fire-fighter’s hydrants shall be spaced so that the hose line does not
control panel is in the AUTO position, the exceed 500 feet (152m). Yard hydrant installation shall
actual status of the device (on, off, open, be coordinated with the local fire code officials who
closed) shall continue to be indicated by shall not make recommendations which exceed the
the status indicator described above. requirements of National Fire Protection Association
When directed by an automatic signal to (NFPA) Pamphlet #24. Yard hydrants shall not be
assume an emergency condition, the installed on a water main less than 6 inches (152mm)
NORMAL position shall become the in diameter.
emergency condition for that device or
group of devices within the zone. In no 913.2 Public hydrants. Public hydrants not covered
case shall control require the smoke by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
control system to assume more than one Pamphlet #24 listed in Chapter 35 shall conform to the
configuration at any one time. standards of the administrative authority of the
jurisdiction as provided by local government.
SECTION 910
SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS Create a new section as follows: (effective 03-06-
2011 mandatory enforcement 06-01-2011)
910.2 Where required. Approved smoke and heat SECTION 914
vents shall be installed in the roofs of one-story CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
buildings or portions thereof occupied for the uses set
forth in 910.2.1 through 910.2.3. 914.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. For new
construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm
910.2.1 Deleted in its entirety. (EFFECTIVE shall be installed in the immediate vicinity of all
02-01-2008) bedrooms in dwelling units and sleeping units of
occupancies R-2, R-3 and R-4 in which fuel-fired
910.2.2 High-piled combustible storage. appliances are installed or have attached garages.
Buildings and portions thereof containing high- 914.2 Where required in existing dwellings. Where
piled combustible stock or rack storage in any work requiring a permit occurs within an existing
occupancy group in accordance with Section dwelling of an R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancy equipped
413 and the International Fire Code. with fuel-fired appliance(s) or an existing dwelling that
(EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008) has an attached garage(s), the permitting authority
shall inform the owner/occupant that carbon monoxide
910.2.3 Exit access travel distance alarms are required to be installed in accordance with
increase. Buildings and portions thereof used Section 914.3 of the code.
as Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy where the
maximum exit access travel distance is 914.3 Alarm requirements. Single station carbon
increased in accordance with 1016.2. monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL
(EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008) 2034. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in
accordance with this code and the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.

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 CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1004 the occupant load shall not be less than that
OCCUPANT LOAD number determined by dividing the floor area
under consideration by the occupant as set forth in
1004.1.1 Areas without fixed seating. The Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use in not
number of occupants shall be computed at the rate listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall
of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in establish a use based on a listed use that most
Table 1004.1.1. For areas without fixed seating, nearly resembles the intended use.

Table 1004.1.1
Maximum Floor Area Allowances Per Occupant.
FLOOR AREA IN SQ. FT. PER
OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT
Agricultural building 300 gross
Aircraft hangars 500 gross
Airport terminal
Baggage claim 20 gross
Baggage handling 300 gross
Concourse 100 gross
Waiting areas 15 gross
Assembly
Gaming floors (keno, slots, etc.) 11 gross
Assembly with fixed seats See Section 1004.7
Assembly without fixed seats
Concentrated (chairs only ---- not fixed) 7 net
Standing space 5 net
Unconcentrated (tables and chairs) 15 net
Bowling centers, allow 5 persons for each lane
including 15 feet of runway, and for additional
areas 7 net
Business areas 100 gross
Courtrooms ---- other than fixed seating areas 40 net
Dormitories 50 gross
Educational
Classroom area 20 net
Shops and other vocational room areas 50 net
Exercise rooms 50 gross
H-5 Fabrication and manufacturing areas 200 gross
Industrial areasa 100 gross
Institutional areas
Inpatient treatment areas 240 gross
Outpatient areas 100 gross
Sleeping areas 120 gross
Kitchens, commercial 200 gross
Library
Reading rooms 50 net
Stack area 100 gross
Locker rooms 50 gross
Mercantile
Areas on other floors 60 gross
Basements and grade floor areas 30 gross
Storage, stock and shipping areas 300 gross
Parking garages 200 gross
Residential 200 gross
Skating rinks, swimming pools
Rinks and pools 50 gross
Decks 15 gross
Stages and platforms 15 net
Accessory storage areas, mechanical
equipment room 300 gross
Warehouses 500 gross

2
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m .
a. Use a value of 200 gross for purposes of determining jurisdiction under Section 104.1 and 104.2 and design
professional seal requirements in Section 122.1.
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 system installed in accordance with
SECTION 1007 Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2
ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS 3. Elevators not required to be located in a
shaft in accordance with Section 707.2 are
1007.3 Exit Stairways. In order to be considered not required to be accessed from an area
part of an accessible means of egress, an exit of refuge or horizontal exit.
stairway shall have a clear width of 48 inches 4. Elevators are not required to be accessed
(1219 mm) minimum between handrails and shall from an area of refuge or horizontal exit for
either incorporate an area of refuge within an smoke protected seating areas complying
enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed with Section 1025.6.2.
from either an area of refuge complying with (Change effective 07/29/2009)
Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit.
1007.6 Areas of refuge. Every required area of
Exceptions: refuge shall be accessible from the space it serves by
1. The area of refuge is not required at an accessible means of egress. The maximum travel
unenclosed exit stairways as permitted by distance from any accessible space to an area of
section 1020.1 in buildings or facilities that refuge shall not exceed the travel distance permitted
are equipped throughout with an automatic for the occupancy in accordance with Section 1016.1.
sprinkler system installed in accordance Every required area of refuge shall have direct access
with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. to an enclosed stairway complying with Sections
2. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) 1007.3 and 1020.1 or an elevator complying with
between handrails is not required at exit Section 1007.4. Where an elevator lobby is used as
stairways I buildings or facilities equipped an area of refuge, the shaft and lobby shall comply with
throughout with an automatic sprinkler Section 1020.1.7 for smokeproof enclosures except
system installed in accordance with where the elevators are in an area of refuge formed by
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. a horizontal exit or smoke barrier.
3. Areas of refuge are not required at exit
stairways in buildings of facilities equipped Exceptions:
throughout by an automatic sprinkler 1. A stairway serving an area of refuge is not
system installed in accordance with required to be enclosed where permitted in
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Section 1020.1.
4. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) 2. Smokeproof enclosure is not required for an
between handrails is not required for exit elevator lobby used as an area of refuge not
stairways accessed from a horizontal exit. required to be enclosed. (change effective
5. Areas of refuge are not required at exit 07/29/2009)
stairways serving open parking garages.
6. Areas of refuge are not required for 1007.6.2 Separation. Each area of refuge
smoke protected seating areas complying shall be separated from the remainder of the
with Section 1025.6.2. story by a smoke barrier complying with
7. The areas of refuge are not required in Section 709 or a horizontal exit complying with
Group R-2 occupancies. Section 1022. Each area of refuge shall be
(changes effective 07/29/2009) designed to minimize the intrusion of smoke.
(change effective 07/29/2008)

1007.4 Elevators. In order to be considered part of an Exception: Areas of refuge located within an exit
accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply enclosure. (change effective 07/29/2008)
with emergency operation and signaling device
requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1. Standby SECTION 1008
power shall be provided in accordance with Section DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES
2702 and 3003. The elevator shall be accessed from
either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6 1008.1.5 Landings at doors. Landings shall have
or a horizontal exit. a width not less than the width of the stairway or
Exception: the door, whichever is greater. Doors in the fully
1. Elevators are not required to be access open position shall not reduce a required
from an area of refuge or horizontal exit in dimension by more than 7 inches (178 mm). When
open parking garages. a landing serves an occupant load of 50 or more,
2. Elevators are not required to be accessed doors in any position shall not reduce the landing
from an area of refuge or horizontal exit in to less than one-half its required width. Landings
buildings and facilities equipped shall have a length measured in the direction of
throughout by an automatic sprinkler travel of not less than 44 inches (1118 mm).

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 the doors. The doors shall remain
Exception: Landing length in the direction of unlocked until the fire alarm system
travel in Group R-3 as applicable in Section has been reset.
101.2 and Group U and within individual units 6. Entrance doors in building with an
of Group R-2 as applicable in Section 101.2 occupancy in Group A, B, E or m
need not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). The shall not be secured from the egress
floor or landing shall not be greater than 1.5 side during periods that the building
inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the is open to the general public.
threshold.
1008.1.6 Thresholds. Thresholds at doorways
1008.1.3.4 Access-controlled egress doors. shall not exceed 1 inch (25 mm) in height for
The entrance doors in a means of egress in exterior sliding doors serving dwelling units or 0.5
buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, inch (12.7 mm) for other doors. Raised thresholds
M, R-1 or R-2 and entrance doors to tenant and floor level changes greater than 0.25 inch (6.5
spaces in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, M, mm) at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not
R-1 or R-2 are permitted to be equipped with greater than one unit vertical in two units horizontal
an approved entrance and egress access (50-percent slope).”
control system which shall be installed in
accordance with all of the following criteria: SECTION 1009
Exception: The requirements of this STAIRWAYS
section shall not be applicable to egress
doors where only the entrance access is 1009.3 Stair treads and risers. Stair riser heights
controlled and the operation of the door shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches
unlatching hardware unlocks the door and (102 mm) minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11
permits immediate egress. inches (279 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be
measured vertically between the leading edges of
1. A sensor shall be provided on the adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured
egress side arranged to detect an horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost
occupant approaching the doors. projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the
The doors shall be arranged to tread’s leading edge. Winder treads shall have a
unlock by a signal from or loss of minimum tread depth of 11 inches (279 mm) measured
power to the sensor. at right angle to the tread’s leading edge at a point 12
2. Loss of power to that part of the inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are
access control system which locks narrower and a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254
the doors shall automatically unlock mm).
the doors.
3. The doors shall be arranged to Exceptions:
unlock from manual unlocking 1. Alternating tread devices in accordance
device located 40 inches to 48 with Section 1009.9.
inches (1016 mm t 1219 mm) 2. Spiral stairways in accordance with Section
vertically above the floor and within 1009.8
5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured 3. Aisle stairs in assembly seating areas
doors. Ready access shall be where the stair pitch or slope is set, for
provided to the manual unlocking sightline reasons, by the slope of the
device and the device shall be adjacent seating area in accordance with
clearly identified by a sign that reads Section 1025.11.2.
“PUSH TO EXIT.” When operated,
the manual unlocking device shall
result in direct interruption of power
to the lock – and the doors shall
remain unlocked for a minimum of
30 seconds.
4. Activation of the building fire alarm
system, if provided, shall
automatically unlock the doors, and
the doors shall remain unlocked until
the fire alarm system has been
reset.
5. Activation of the building automatic
sprinkler or fire detection system, if
provided, shall automatically unlock
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 4. In Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling
units in Group R-2 occupancies; and in
Group U occupancies that are accessory to
a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to Exceptions:
individual dwelling units in Group R-2
occupancies; the maximum riser height 1. Handrails within dwelling units are permitted
shall be 8 ¼ inches (210 mm); the minimum to be interrupted by a newel post at a stair
tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm); the landing.
minimum winder tread depth at the walk line 2. Within a dwelling unit, the use of a volute,
shall be 10 inches (254 mm); and the turnout or starting easing is allowed on the
minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 lowest tread.
inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 3. Handrail brackets or balusters attached to
0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 the bottom surface of the handrail that do
inches (32 mm) shall be provided on not project horizontally beyond the sides of
stairways with solid risers where the tread the handrail within 1.5 inches (38 mm ) of
depth is less than 11 inches (279 mm). the bottom of the handrail shall not be
5. See the Section 3403.4 for the replacement considered obstructions. For each 0.5 inch
of existing stairways. (12.7 mm) of additional handrail perimeter
6. Existing stairways not scheduled for dimension above 4 inches (102 mm), the
replacement during renovation of an vertical clearance dimension of 1.5 inches
existing building. (38 mm) shall be permitted to be reduced
7. Stairways providing access into or from by 0.125 inch (3 mm).
swimming pools, spas or baptisteries with 4. Stair handrails within dwelling units shall be
the tread surface entirely below water shall permitted to be discontinuous between the
have treads and risers that conform to the top and bottom of a flight of stairs where the
following: ends of the discontinued rails are returned
to a wall or post and the maximum distance
7.1. Step treads shall have a minimum between the discontinued rails is not
unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches greater than 4 inches (102 mm).
(254 mm) and a minimum unobstructed
surface area of 240 square inches (0.15
2
m ). Figure 1012.3
7.2 Risers shall have a maximum uniform
height of 12 inches (305 mm) as measured HANDRAIL PROFILES
at the centerline of the tread. The height of
the bottom riser shall not vary more than
plus or minus 2 inches (51 mm) from the
uniform riser height.

SECTION 1012
HARDRAILS

1012.3 Handrail graspability. Handrails with a

circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of
at least 1.25 inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2
inches (51 mm) or shall provide equivalent graspability
as detailed by Figure 1012.3. If the handrail is not
circular, it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least
4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6.25 inches
(159 mm) with a maximum cross-section dimension of
2.625 inches (57 mm). Edges shall have a minimum
radius of 0.125 inch (3.2 mm).

1012.4 Continuity. Handrail-gripping surfaces shall

be continuous, without interruption by newel posts or
other obstructions.

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 SECTION 1013 7. In assembly seating where guards in
GUARDS accordance with Section 1025.14 are
permitted and provided.
1013.1 Where required. Guards shall be located
along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, SECTION 1014
industrial equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and EXIT ACCESS
landings that are located more than 30 inches (762
mm) above the floor or grade below. Guards shall be Modify section 1014.3, Exception 4 to read as
adequate in strength and attachment in accordance follows:
with Section 1607.7. Where glass is used to provide a
guard or as a portion of the guard system, the guard 4. The length of a common path of egress travel
shall also comply with Section 2407. Guards shall also in a Group R-2 occupancy shall not be more
be located along glazed sides of stairways, ramps and that 125 feet (38 100 mm), provided that the
landings that are located more than 30 inches (792 building is protected throughout with an
mm) above the floor or grade below where the glazing approved automatic sprinkler system in
provided does not meet the strength and attachment accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and
requirements in Section 1607.7. 903.3.1.2
Table 1015.1
Exception: SPACES WITH ONE MEANS OF EGRESS

1. On the loading side of loading docks or OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD

piers. A, B, Eª, F, M, U 49
2. On the audience side of stages and raised H-1, H-2, H-3 3
platforms, including steps leading up to the H-4, H-5, I-1, I-3, I-4, R 10
stage raised platforms. S 29
3. On raised stage and platform floor areas
such as runways, ramps, altar platforms for Delete footnote “a”.
religious purposes and side stages used for (change effective 2/01/2008)
entertainment or presentations.
4. At vertical openings in the performance area
of stages and platforms.
5. At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to
stages and platforms for access to and
utilization of special lighting or equipment.
6. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to
the public.

SECTION 1017
CORRIDORS

TABLE 1017.1
CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING

REQUIRED FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED BY CORRIDOR
(hours)
Without sprinkler system With sprinkler systemc
H-1, H-2, H-3 All Not Permitted 1
H-4, H-5 Greater than 30 Not Permitted 1
A, B, E, F, M, S, U Greater than 30 1 0
R Greater than 10 1 0.5
a
I-2 All Not Permitted 0
I-1, I-3, I-4 All Not Permitted 1b

a. For requirements for occupancies in Group I-2, see Section 407.3.

b. For a reduction in the fire-resistance rating for occupancies in Group I-3, see Section 408.7.
c. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 where allowed.
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 SECTION 1019
EXITS

Amend the following table to create an additional SECTION 1020

note (f). VERTICAL EXIT ENCLOSURES

Table 1019.2 Buildings with One Exit. 1020.1.2 Penetrations. Penetrations into and
openings through an exit enclosure are prohibited
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
except for required exit doors, noncombustible
HEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS (OR refrigerant or hydronic piping necessary for heating or
OCCUPANCY BUILDING DWELLING UNITS) cooling the exit enclosure, equipment and ductwork
AVOVE GRADE PER FLOOR AND necessary for independent pressurization, sprinkler
PLANE TRAVEL DISTANCE
piping, standpipes, electrical raceway for fire
department communication systems and electrical
A, Bd, Ee, F, M, U 1 Story 49 occupants and 75 raceway serving the exit enclosure and terminating at a
feet travel distance 2
steel box not exceeding 16 square inches (0.010 m ).
Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance
3 occupants and 25 feet with Section 712. There shall be no penetrations or
H-2, H-3 1 Story
travel distance communication openings, whether protected or not,
between adjacent exit enclosures.
H-4, H-5, I, R 1 Story 10 occupants and 75
feet travel distance 1020.1.3 Ventilation. Equipment and ductwork for
exit enclosure ventilation as permitted by Section
Sa 1 Story 29 occupants and 100
feet travel distance
1020.1.2 shall comply with one of the following items:

30 occupants and 75 1. Such equipment and ductwork shall be located

Bd, F, M, Sa 2 Stories
feet travel distance exterior to the building and shall be directly
connected to the exit enclosure by ductwork
R-2f 2 StoriesC 4 dwelling units and 50 enclosed in construction as required for shafts.
feet travel distance 2. Where such equipment and ductwork is located
a. For the required number of exits for open parking within the exit enclosure, the intake air shall be
structures, see Section 1019.1.1. taken directly from the outdoors and the
b. For the required number of exits for air traffic exhaust air shall be discharged directly to the
control tower, see Section 412.1. outdoors, or such air shall be conveyed through
c. Buildings classified as Group R-2 equipped ducts enclosed in construction as required for
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in shafts.
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 of 903.3.1.2 3. Where located within the building, such
and provided with emergency escape and equipment and ductwork shall be separated
rescue openings in accordance with Section from the remainder of the building, including
1026 shall have a maximum height of three other mechanical equipment, with construction
stories above grade plane. as required for shafts.
d. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic 4. Unitary HVAC equipment utilizing refrigerant or
sprinkler system in accordance with Section chilled and hot water for cooling and heating,
903.3.1.1 with an occupancy in Group B shall such as fan coil units, shall be permitted to be
have a maximum travel distance of 100 feet. installed within the exit enclosure.
e. Day care maximum occupant load is 10. Noncombustible supply, return and condensate
f. The number of dwelling units that share a single piping required for the operation of the fan coil
exit may exceed 4 per floor where each 4 unit, shall be allowed to penetrate the exit
dwelling units sharing a single exit are separated enclosure at one location each.
from other groups of 4 dwelling units sharing a
single exit by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier In each case, openings into the fire-resistance-rated
wall constructed in accordance with Section 706 construction shall be limited to those needed for
of this code. A 2-hour fire wall is not required maintenance and operation and shall be protected by
unless it is needed to reduce building areas to opening protectives in accordance with Section 715 for
within the limits of Table 503 for the type of shaft enclosures.
construction.
Exit enclosure ventilation systems shall be
independent of other building ventilation systems.

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 SECTION 1024 Exceptions:
EXIT DISCHARGE
1. In other than Group R-3 occupancies,
1024.7 Exit discharge protection. A required means buildings equipped throughout with an
of egress shall not discharge directly into a vehicular approved automatic sprinkler system in
path unless guards are provided to prevent vehicles accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
from hitting the exit door in its outward opened position 903.3.1.2.
and to direct pedestrians in a path running parallel to
the vehicular path. The guards shall prevent the exit
discharge door from being blocked by movable objects 2. In other than Group R-3 occupancies,
such as dumpsters or parked vehicles. sleeping rooms provided with a door to a
fire-resistance-rated corridor having
access to two remote exits in opposite
SECTION 1025 directions.
ASSEMBLY 3. The emergency escape and rescue
opening is permitted to open onto a
1025.13.1 Discontinuous rails. Where there is balcony within an atrium in accordance
seating on both sides of the aisle, the handrails shall with the requirements of Section 404,
be discontinuous with gaps or breaks at intervals not provided the balcony provides access to
less than three rows and not exceeding five rows to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping
facilitate access to seating and to permit crossing from unit has a means of egress that is not
one side of the aisle to the other. These gaps or breaks open to the atrium.
shall have a clear width of at least 22 inches (559 mm) 4. Basements with a ceiling height of less
and not greater than 36 inches (914 mm), measured than 80 inches (2032 mm) shall not be
horizontally. Where handrails are not a continuous required to have emergency escape and
single rail between cross-over gaps or breaks, multiple rescue windows.
shorter handrails shall be allowed with the horizontal 5. High-rise buildings in accordance with
spacing between the rails measured parallel to the rail Section 403.
support, being less than or equal to 10 ½ inches. The 6. Emergency escape and rescue openings
handrail shall have rounded terminations or bends. are not required from basements or
(effective date 03-06-2011 mandatory enforcement 06- sleeping rooms that have an exit door or
01-2011) exit access door that opens directly into a
public way or to a yard, court or exterior
1025.13.1.1 Handrail extensions. Within aisle stairs, exit balcony that opens to a public way.
the horizontal extension is not required beyond the 7. Basements without habitable spaces and
bottom or top riser, provided the handrail begins at the having no more than 200 square feet (18.6
2
first riser and is continuous, except where gaps or m ) in floor area shall not be required t
breaks are permitted in Section 1025.13.1 to the top have emergency escape windows.
row of seats. 8. Replacement of emergency escape and
rescue windows which meet or exceed the
provisions of the applicable code at the
SECTION 1026 time the facility was originally constructed.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE

1026.1 General. In addition to the means of

egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be
made for emergency escape and rescue in Group
R and I-1 occupancies. Sleeping rooms below the
fourth story above grade plane shall have at least
one exterior emergency escape and rescue
opening in accordance with this section. Where
basements contain one or more sleeping rooms,
emergency egress and rescue openings shall be
required in each sleeping room, but shall not be
required in adjoining areas of the basement. Such
openings shall open directly into a public way or to
a yard or court that opens to a public way.

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 CHAPTER 11
ACCESSIBILITY
SECTION 1103
SCOPING REQUIREMENTS 4. An accessible route is not required to levels
located above or below the accessible level
Create new sections as follows: in residential facilities where accessible
dwelling units complying with this code, all
1103.2.16 Church buildings. Buildings or portions common use areas serving such dwelling
thereof used as a church are not required to be units, and all public use areas are on an
accessible. accessible route.
1103.2.17 Child day care facilities. Buildings or 5. An accessible route is not required to levels
portions thereof used as a child day care facility are not located above or below the accessible level
required to comply with the provisions found in this in multi-story transient lodging guest rooms
chapter for children. Those areas of child day care provided that spaces complying with this
facilities used by staff or parents of the children shall code are on an accessible route and are
be made accessible. This would include, but not be suitable for dual occupancy.
limited to, accessible parking, accessible route to the
building/facility entrance, accessible route within the 6. In assembly areas required to comply with
facility to all occupiable rooms and spaces. this code, an accessible route is not required
to serve seating where wheelchair spaces or
SECTION 1104 designated aisle seats required to be on an
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE accessible route are not provided.
1104.4 Multilevel building and facilities. At least
one accessible route shall connect each accessible 7. In air traffic control towers, an accessible
route is not required to serve the cab and the
level, including mezzanines, in multilevel buildings and
floor immediately below the cab.
facilities.
Exceptions: Create a new section as follows:
1104.7 Public toilet facilities. An accessible route
1. An accessible route is not required to levels
shall be provided to all public toilet facilities when
located above or below the accessible level
provided or otherwise required by the Kentucky
in private buildings or facilities that are less
Plumbing Code. The accessible route shall be
than three stories or that have less than
accessible to the general public and shall not be
3000 square feet per story unless the
building or facility is a shopping center, a located in areas of the building that are restricted or
shopping mall, the professional office of a noted as restricted to "Employees Only”.
health care provider, or another type of
facility as determined by the Attorney
SECTION 1106
General. In addition, Exception 1 shall not
PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING FACILITIES
apply to a terminal, depot or other station
used for specified public transportation or to
Create a new section as follows:
an airport passenger terminal.

2. An accessible route is not required to levels 1106.5.1 Parking lots. A parking lot that contains
located above or below the accessible level over one thousand (1000) parking spaces shall
in public buildings or facilities that are less maintain at least one (1) additional disabled-accessible
than three stories and that are not open to parking space designated as a van-accessible parking
the public if the level above or below the space. (effective date May 7, 2010)
accessible level houses no more than five
persons and is less than 500 square feet.
SECTION 1109
3. An accessible route is not required to levels OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES
located above or below the accessible level
in detention and correctional facilities where 1109.2 TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES. Toilet
accessible cells or rooms provided in and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a
accordance with this code, all common use floor level is not required to be connected by an
areas serving such cells or rooms, and all accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing
public use areas are on an accessible route. facilities provided within the facility shall not be located
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on an inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of 1. Mop and service sinks are not required to be
fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible.
accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be 2. Sinks designated for use by children in day
accessible. care occupancies.

Exceptions:

1. In toilet rooms or bathing facilities accessed

only through a private office, not for common
or public use, and intended for use by a
single occupant, any of the following
alternatives are allowed:

1.1. Doors are permitted to swing into the

clear floor space provided the door swing
can be reversed to meet the requirements in
ICC A117.1.

1.2. The height requirements for the water

closet in ICC A117.1 are not applicable,

1.3. Grab bars are not required to be

installed in a toilet room, provided that the
reinforcement has been installed in the walls
and located so as to permit the installation of
such grab bars,

1.4. The requirement for height, knee and

toe clearance shall not apply to a lavatory.

2. This section is not applicable to toilet and

bathing facilities that serve dwelling units or
sleeping accommodations that are not
required to be accessible by Section 1107.

3. Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or

bathing facilities are clustered at a single
location, at least 50% but not less than one
room for each use at each cluster, shall be
accessible.

4. Where no more than one urinal is provided in

a toilet room or bathing facility, the urinal is
not required to be accessible.

5. Toilet rooms that are part of a critical care or

intensive care patient sleeping rooms are not
required to be accessible.

6. Toilet room fixtures that are in excess of

those required by the plumbing code and
that are designated for use by children in day
care occupancies.
1109.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5
percent but not less than one provided in accessible
spaces shall comply with ICC A117.1.

Exception:

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 CHAPTER 12
INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
SECTION 1203
VENTILATION

Create a new section as follows:

1203.6 Alternative mechanical system. “Heating,

ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in
occupancies reviewed under NFPA 101 pursuant to
Section 115.1 of this code shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B in lieu of the
mechanical code listed in Chapter 35.”

SECTION 1205
LIGHTING

1205.4.1 Controls. The control for activation of the

required stairway lighting shall be in accordance
with the NFPA 70.

SECTION 1206
YARDS OR COURTS

1206.3.3 Court drainage. The bottom of every

court shall be properly graded and drained to a
public sewer or other approved disposal system
complying with the Kentucky Plumbing Code.

SECTION 1209
ACCESS TO UNOCCUPIED SPACES

1209.2 Attic spaces. A clear opening not less than 20

inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm) shall be
provided to any attic area having a clear height of over
30 inches (762 mm). A 30-inch (762 mm) minimum
clear headroom shall be provided in the attic space at
or directly above the access opening.

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 CHAPTER 14
EXTERIOR WALLS
SECTION 1405
INSTALLATION OF WALL COVERINGS

1405.10.4 Grounding. Grounding of metal veneers on

buildings shall comply with the requirements of
Chapter 27 of this code or the National Electrical Code.

1405.12.2 Window sills. Delete Subsection 1405.12.2

regarding window sill height in Group R occupancies in
its entirety.

Create a new section as follows:

SECTION 1408
WINDOW-CLEANING SAFEGUARDS

1408 General. All buildings and structures over 50

feet (15240 mm) or four stories in height, in which the
windows are cleaned from the outside, shall be
provided with anchors, belt terminals or other approved
safety devices for all window openings. Such devices
shall be of an approved design, and shall be
constructed of corrosion-resistant materials securely
attached to the window frames or anchored in the
enclosure walls of the building. Cast-iron or cast-
bronze anchors shall be prohibited.

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 CHAPTER 15
ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES

SECTION 1503 1503.4.3.3 Sizing of secondary drains.

WEATHER PROTECTION Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems
shall be sized in accordance with the Kentucky
1503.4 Roof drainage. Design and installation of roof Plumbing Code based on the rainfall rate for
drainage systems shall comply with the Kentucky which the primary system is designed. The
Plumbing code. secondary drain system shall be equal in size to
the primary drain system. Scuppers shall be
Create new sections as follows: sized to prevent the depth of ponding water
from exceeding that for which the roof was
1503.4.2 Roof drains. Primary and secondary designed as determined by Section 1611.1.
roof drains shall comply with the requirements of Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension
this section. of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow
through the primary system shall not be
1503.4.2.1 Strainers. Roof drains shall have considered when sizing the secondary roof
strainers extending not less than 4 inches (102 drain system.
mm) above the surface of the roof immediately
adjacent to the roof drain. Strainers shall have
an available inlet area, above roof level, of not SECTION 1507
less than one and one-half times the area of the REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS
conductor or leader to which the drain is
connected. Create a new section as follows:

1503.4.2.2 Flat decks. Roof drain strainers for 1507.4.5 Snow and ice guards. Structures with
use on sun decks, parking decks and similar roofs constructed of metal panels with slopes equal
areas that are normally serviced and to or greater than four units vertical in twelve units
maintained shall comply with Section 1503.4.1 horizontal (33% or 4:12 slope) shall be provided
or shall be of the flat surface type, installed level with permanently attached guards sufficient to
with the deck, with an available inlet area not prevent large ice or snow slides.
less than two times the area of the conductor or
leader to which the drain is connected.

1503.4.2.3 Drain Flashings. The connection

between roofs and roof drains which pass
through the roof and into the interior of the
building shall be made water tight by the use of
approved flashing material.

1503.4.3 Secondary (emergency) roof drains.

Secondary roof drains shall comply with the
requirements of this section in addition to the
requirements of Section 1503.4.1 and 1503.4.2.

1503.4.3.1 Secondary (emergency) roof

drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drains or
scuppers shall be provided where the roof
perimeter construction extends above the roof
in such a manner that water will be entrapped if
the primary drains allow buildup for any reason.

1503.4.3.2 Separate systems required.

Secondary roof drain systems shall have piping
and point of discharge separate from the
primary system. Discharge shall be above
grade in a location which would normally be
observed by the building occupants or
maintenance personnel.
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 CHAPTER 16
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
shall be 0.7. When using these alternative load
SECTION 1602 combinations to evaluate sliding, overturning and
DEFINITIONS AND NOTATIONS soil bearing at the soil-structure interface, the
reduction of foundation overturning from Section
RATIONAL ANALYSIS. Alternative analytical 12.13.4 in ASCE 7 shall not be used. When using
calculations, experimental data, or reference citations these alternative basic load combinations for
that have been approved for use by the building proportioning foundations for loadings, which
official. include seismic loads, the vertical seismic load
effect, Ev, in Equation 12.4-4 of ASCE 7 is
SECTION 1601 permitted to be taken equal to zero.
GENERAL

1601.2 Certificate of compliance. Design

compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and
Chapter 18 shall be satisfied when certification of an
architect or engineer registered in Kentucky to that
affect is placed on the drawings submitted to the code Revise Equation 16-20 as follows:
official, unless the code official shall notify the designer
that a specific code violation exists. (change effective D+L+S+ aE (Formula 16-20)
07/29/2009)
Revise Equation 16-21 as follows:
SECTION 1604
GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 0.9D+ aE (Formula 16-21)

1604.3 Serviceability. Structural systems and Add Equation 16-21a as follows:

members thereof shall be designed to have adequate
stiffness to limit deflections and lateral drift. See 0.9D+ ωW (Formula 16-21a)
section 12.12.1 of ASCE 7 for drift limits applicable to
earthquake loading. The maximum story drift for wind
loading shall be 0.005 time the story height, unless SECTION 1608
structural and architectural elements have been SNOW LOADS
designed to account for larger displacements.
1608.2 Ground snow loads. The ground snow loads
to be used in determining the design snow loads for
SECTION 1605 roofs shall be determined in accordance with Table
LOAD COMBINATIONS 1608.2. Site-specific case studies shall be made in
areas designated “CS” in Figure 1608.2. Ground snow
1605.3.2 Alternative basic load combinations. In loads for sites at elevations above the limits indicated
lieu of the basic load combinations specified in in the Table 1608.2 notes shall be approved. Ground
Section 1605.3.1, structures and portions thereof snow load determination for such sites shall be based
shall be permitted to be designed for the most on an extreme value statistical analysis of data
critical effects resulting from the following available in the vicinity of the site using a value with a
combinations. When using these alternative basic 2-percent annual probability of being exceeded (50-
load combinations that include wind or seismic year mean recurrence interval).
loads, allowable stresses are permitted to be
increased or load combinations reduced where
permitted by the material chapter of this code or
the referenced standards. For load combinations
that include the counteracting effects of dead and
wind loads, only two-thirds of the minimum dead
load likely to be in place during a design wind
event shall be used. Where wind loads are
calculated in accordance with Chapter 6 of ASCE
7, the coefficient ω in the following equations shall
be taken as 1.3. For other wind loads, ω shall be
taken as 1. For horizontal diaphragms and non-
loadbearing structural elements the coefficient ω
shall be taken as 0.9, otherwise the coefficient ω
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Add the following new Table for applicable loading
determination:
TABLE 1608.2
DESIGN ENVIRONMENTAL LOADS FOR KENTUCKY COUNTIES
ICE LOADS SPECTRAL RESPONSE
GROUND NOMINAL ICE CONCURRENT ACCELERATION COEFFICIENTS
SNOW LOAD, THICKNESS, t WIND SPEED, (percent)i
COUNTY pg (psf)a (in)b Vc, (MPH)c SSd SS,0e S1d S1,0e
Adair 15 0.75 30 24.3 22.9 10.5 9.9
Allen 15 0.75 30 42.6 32.3 15.2 12.8
Anderson 15 0.75 30 21.9 21.7 9.5 9.0
Ballard 15 1.00 30 337.7 187.3 129.5 60.0
Barren 15 0.75 30 30.0 25.7 12.1 10.9
Bath 15 0.75 30 25.4 24.3 8.4 8.1
Bell 15g 0.50h 30 42.3 33.1 10.7 9.7
Boone 20 0.75 40 26.0 17.6 9.8 7.7
Bourbon 15 0.75 30 24.9 22.7 8.5 8.5
Boyd 20 0.75 30 20.5 19.2 7.4 7.1
Boyle 15 0.75 30 22.1 22.0 9.6 9.1
Bracken 20 0.75 30 22.5 19.7 7.9 7.7
Breathitt 15 0.75 30 26.5 23.7 8.9 8.2
Breckenridge 15 0.75 30 39.4 30.1 14.0 11.8
Bullitt 15 0.75 30 27.1 22.6 10.9 9.7
Butler 15 0.75 30 46.0 33.8 15.8 13.0
Caldwell 15 0.75 30 95.7 74.1 26.2 22.0
Calloway 15 1.00 30 121.8 81.9 33.0 23.2
Campbell 20 0.75 40 19.4 17.8 7.8 7.5
Carlisle 15 1.00 30 326.0 150.0 95.5 49.9
Carroll 20 0.75 30 20.4 19.3 8.9 8.4
Carter 20 0.75 30 23.2 20.1 7.8 7.3
Casey 15 0.75 30 22.7 21.9 9.7 9.3
Christian 15 0.75 30 76.2 53.7 22.4 17.6
Clark 15 0.75 30 25.0 23.4 8.8 8.6
Clay 15 0.75 30 33.7 25.8 9.7 9.0
Clinton 15 0.75 30 24.6 23.8 10.3 10.0
Crittenden 15 1.00 30 108.4 79.2 29.5 22.9
Cumberland 15 0.75 30 24.9 23.5 10.7 10.1
Daviess 15 0.75 30 61.5 43.1 18.7 14.8
Edmonson 15 0.75 30 35.4 29.0 13.3 11.8
Elliott 15 0.75 30 23.2 21.2 7.9 7.5
Estill 15 0.75 30 24.6 24.6 8.6 8.5
Fayette 15 0.75 30 23.9 23.3 8.7 8.6
Fleming 15 0.75 30 25.0 23.1 8.2 7.8
Floyd 20 0.50h 30 27.4 22.5 8.6 7.9
Franklin 15 0.75 30 21.5 21.0 9.1 8.7
Fulton 15 1.00 30 335.1 138.2 129.1 36.8
Gallatin 20 0.75 30 19.7 18.7 8.4 8.1
Garrard 15 0.75 30 23.0 22.1 9.0 9.0
Grant 20 0.75 30 21.3 19.1 8.3 8.0
Graves 15 1.00 30 182.5 104.2 60.0 28.0
Grayson 15 0.75 30 39.7 28.6 14.3 11.6
Green 15 0.75 30 25.2 23.2 10.8 10.1
Greenup 20 0.75 30 21.1 18.6 7.4 6.9
Hancock 15 0.75 30 47.0 38.5 15.5 13.7
Hardin 15 0.75 30 32.0 24.8 12.4 10.5
Harlan 20f 0.50h 30 40.9 31.7 10.4 9.4
Harrison 15 0.75 30 23.4 21.2 8.4 8.1
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 ICE LOADS SPECTRAL RESPONSE
GROUND NOMINAL ICE CONCURRENT ACCELERATION COEFFICIENTS
SNOW LOAD, THICKNESS, t WIND SPEED, (percent)i
COUNTY pg (psf)a (in)b Vc, (MPH)c SSd SS,0e S1d S1,0e
Hart 15 0.75 30 30.4 24.8 12.1 10.6
Henderson 15 0.75 30 79.7 56.3 22.4 17.5
Henry 20 0.75 30 21.4 20.0 9.2 8.6
Hickman 15 1.00 30 251.3 135.2 64.5 36.1
Hopkins 15 0.75 30 81.8 57.7 23.4 18.2
Jackson 15 0.75 30 26.2 23.6 9.1 8.9
Jefferson 15 0.75 30 27.2 22.2 11.0 9.6
Jessamine 15 0.75 30 22.7 22.2 8.9 8.9
Johnson 15 0.75 30 23.1 21.8 8.0 7.7
Kenton 20 0.75 40 22.6 19.3 8.8 7.9
Knott 20 0.50h 30 28.7 24.5 8.9 8.4
Knox 15 0.75 30 37.5 29.3 10.3 9.5
Larue 15 0.75 30 27.1 23.5 11.2 10.2
Laurel 15 0.75 30 29.8 24.5 9.6 9.1
Lawrence 15 0.75 30 27.9 21.7 8.7 7.7
Lee 15 0.75 30 25.0 24.6 8.7 8.5
Leslie 20 0.50h 30 35.2 26.8 9.8 8.9
Letcher 20f 0.50h 30 33.1 27.5 9.5 8.7
Lewis 20 0.75 30 23.7 19.2 7.9 7.0
Lincoln 15 0.75 30 23.1 22.8 9.5 9.2
Livingston 15 1.00 30 150.0 103.0 43.9 28.0
Logan 15 0.75 30 48.5 36.7 16.4 13.9
Lyon 15 1.00 30 107.3 82.9 29.2 23.6
McCracken 15 1.00 30 281.3 138.3 87.5 37.3
McCreary 15 0.75 30 34.1 25.7 10.3 9.7
McLean 15 0.75 30 65.7 49.3 19.7 16.3
Madison 15 0.75 30 23.8 23.2 8.8 8.8
Magoffin 15 0.75 30 24.8 22.5 8.4 7.9
Marion 15 0.75 30 23.8 22.2 10.3 9.7
Marshall 15 1.00 30 140.5 92.6 37.9 25.4
Martin 20 0.50h 30 23.8 22.2 10.3 9.7
Mason 20 0.75 30 23.9 20.8 8.0 7.6
Meade 15 0.75 30 34.6 27.7 12.7 11.1
Menifee 15 0.75 30 25.3 24.2 8.4 8.1
Mercer 15 0.75 30 22.1 21.9 9.5 9.0
Metcalfe 15 0.75 30 25.9 24.1 11.0 10.4
Monroe 15 0.75 30 27.7 24.6 11.5 10.5
Montgomery 15 0.75 30 25.4 24.9 8.6 8.4
Morgan 15 0.75 30 23.8 22.1 8.3 7.8
Muhlenberg 15 0.75 30 61.6 44.5 19.2 15.5
Nelson 15 0.75 30 25.4 21.9 10.6 9.5
Nicholas 15 0.75 30 25.3 23.3 8.4 8.2
Ohio 15 0.75 30 52.3 37.5 17.1 13.7
Oldham 15 0.75 30 23.3 21.1 9.9 9.1
Owen 20 0.75 30 21.2 19.4 8.4 8.2
Owsley 15 0.75 30 27.4 24.5 9.0 8.8
Pendleton 20 0.75 30 21.9 19.3 8.0 7.6
Perry 20 0.50h 30 32.1 25.3 9.4 8.6
Pike 20f 0.75h 30 27.7 23.3 8.7 8.0
Powell 15 0.75 30 25.0 24.6 8.6 8.5
Pulaski 15 0.75 30 26.6 23.2 9.7 9.6
Robertson 15 0.75 30 24.1 22.0 8.2 7.9
Rockcastle 15 0.75 30 25.1 22.8 9.4 9.1
Rowan 15 0.75 30 25.1 23.2 8.2 7.8
Russell 15 0.75 30 23.6 22.9 9.9 9.7
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 ICE LOADS SPECTRAL RESPONSE
GROUND NOMINAL ICE CONCURRENT ACCELERATION COEFFICIENTS
SNOW LOAD, THICKNESS, t WIND SPEED, (percent)i
COUNTY pg (psf)a (in)b Vc, (MPH)c SSd SS,0e S1d S1,0e
Scott 15 0.75 30 23.2 21.1 8.6 8.3
Shelby 15 0.75 30 22.5 21.1 9.6 8.9
Simpson 15 0.75 30 38.2 32.3 14.3 12.8
Spencer 15 0.75 30 23.4 21.8 10.0 9.3
Taylor 15 0.75 30 24.3 22.7 10.5 9.9
Todd 15 0.75 30 55.7 45.3 18.0 15.8
Trigg 15 0.75 30 98.9 69.4 26.9 20.9
Trimble 20 0.75 30 21.4 20.2 9.3 8.8
Union 15 1.00 30 91.2 75.1 25.1 21.8
Warren 15 0.75 30 38.5 29.6 14.3 12.0
Washington 15 0.75 30 22.9 21.9 10.0 9.5
Wayne 15 0.75 30 26.6 23.5 10.0 9.8
Webster 15 0.75 30 85.1 60.6 24.0 18.7
Whitley 15 0.75 30 39.3 27.2 10.5 9.6
Wolfe 15 0.75 30 24.5 24.4 8.5 8.3
Woodford 15 0.75 30 22.3 21.9 8.8 8.8

2
For SI: 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kN/m ; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 mile per hour (MPH) = 0.444 meters
per second.

a. Listed values of ground snow load, pg, shall be used in accordance to Section 1608.2 of this code.
b. Listed values of nominal ice thickness, t, shall be used in accordance to Section 1614 of this code. Ice loads shall
be evaluated separately from snow load.
c. Listed values of concurrent wind speed, Vc, shall be used in accordance to Section 1614 of this code. Concurrent
wind speeds shall be used only in conjunction with ice loads. For other wind load conditions Section 1609.3 of this
code shall apply.
d. Listed values of spectral response coefficients, SS and S1, shall be used in accordance to Section 1613.5.1 of this
code.
e. Listed values of minimum spectral response coefficients, SS,0 and S1,0, are the minimum values that can be used
by an approved means of rational analysis in accordance to the limitations in Section 1613.5.1.1 of this code. In
the absence of substantiating data by means of analysis, the maximum values of SS and S1 shall be used for that
county.
f. Ground snow loads above 2500 feet (762 m) in this county shall be based on site-specific case studies or by other
approved means of approved rational analysis.
g. Ground snow loads above 2600 feet (792.48 m) in this county shall be based on site-specific case studies or by
other approved means of approved rational analysis.
h. Nominal ice thicknesses in mountainous regions may vary significantly. Ice thicknesses shall be verified with local
meteorological data for ice loads.
i. The long-period transition period, TL, used in ASCE 7 shall be 12 sec for all Kentucky counties.

SECTION 1609
WIND LOADS assumed to act normal to the surface
considered. Buildings having a mean roof height
1609.1.1 Determination of wind loads. Wind not exceeding the least horizontal dimension or
loads on every building or structure shall be 60 feet (18 288 mm), whichever is less, that do
determined in accordance with Chapter 6 of not meet the conditions of ASCE7-05, Section
ASCE 7. The type of opening protection 6.5.1, may be designed in accordance to the
required, the basic wind speed and the exposure ASCE7-05 Method 2 without the limitations
category for a site is permitted to be determined specified in Section 6.5.2 of ASCE 7-98,
in accordance with Section 1609 or ASCE 7. provided that windward and side wall pressures
Wind shall be assumed to come from any are increased for the following conditions:
horizontal direction and wind pressures shall be

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 1. Inside faces of plan penetrations (cul-de- 16-37 and 16-38, respectively: For Occupancy
sacs) open to the windward side; and Categories I and II, Ss need not exceed 1.5
courtyards having an along-wind (150%) and S1 need not exceed 0.6 for irregular
dimension greater than 2 times the cross- structures.
wind dimension shall be increased 5 Sms = FaSs (Equation 16-37)
percent (0.05).
2. Inside faces of re-entrant corners shall be Sm1 = FvS1 (Equation 16-38)
increased 10 percent (0.10).
Where:
Alternatively, the building official may waive wind Fa = Site coefficient defined in Table 1613.5.3(1)
tunnel tests when the design can be substantiated Fv = Site coefficient defined in Table 1613.5.3(2)
by dynamic or modal analysis. Ss = The mapped spectral accelerations for short
periods as determined in Section 1613.5.1
Exceptions: S1 = The mapped spectral accelerations for a
1. Subject to the limitations of Section 1-second period as determined in Section
1609.1.1.1, the provisions of SBCCI 1613.5.1.
SSTD 10 shall be permitted for applicable
Group R-2 and R-3 buildings. 1613.5.6 Determination of seismic design
2. Subject to the limitations of Section category. Occupancy Category III structures
1609.1.1.1, the residential structures located where the mapped spectral response
using the provisions of the AF&PA acceleration parameter at 1-second period, S1, is
WFCM. greater than or equal to 0.75 shall be assigned to
Seismic Design Category E. Occupancy Category
3. Designs using NAAMMFP 1001. IV structures located where the mapped spectral
4. Designs using TIA/EIA-222 for antenna- response acceleration parameter at 1-second
supporting structures and antennas. period, S1, is greater than or equal to 0.75 shall be
assigned to Seismic Design Category F. All other
1609.3 Basic wind speed. The basic wind speed for structures shall be assigned to a seismic design
the determination of the wind loads shall be 90 miles category based on their occupancy category and
per hour (40 meters per second) when using the the design spectral response acceleration
provisions of ASCE7-05. coefficients, SDS and SD1, determined in
accordance with Section 1613.5.4 or the site-
SECTION 1613 specific procedures of ASCE 7. Each building and
EARTHQUAKE LOADS structure shall be assigned to the more severe
seismic design category in accordance with Table
1613.5.1 Mapped acceleration parameters. The 1613.5.6(1) or 1613.5.6(2), irrespective of the
parameters SS and S1 shall be determined from the fundamental period of vibration of the structure, T.
0.2 and 1-second spectral response accelerations
shown Table 1608.2. Documented electronic data 1613.5.6.1 Alternative seismic design
values for Ss (0.2 sec spectral acceleration, 2% category determination. The seismic design
probability of exceedance in 50 years) and Sl (1.0 category is permitted to be determined from
sec spectral acceleration, 2% probability of Table 1613.5.6(1) alone when all of the
exceedance in 50 years) obtained through the following apply:
2002 US Geological Survey National Seismic
Hazard Mapping Project database, or other means 1. In each of the two orthogonal directions,
of approved rational analysis may be used instead the approximate fundamental period of the
of the table. In no case will the calculated values structure, Ta, each of the two orthogonal
be less than Ss,0 for Ss, or S1,0 for S1 in that directions determined in accordance with
county. Where S1 is less than or equal to 0.04 and Section 12.8.2.1 of ASCE 7, is less than
SS is less than or equal to 0.15, the structure is 0.8 Ts determined in accordance with
permitted to be assigned to Seismic Design Section 11.4.5 of ASCE 7.
Category A.
2. In each of the two orthogonal directions,
1613.5.3 Site coefficients and adjusted the fundamental period of the structure
maximum considered earthquake spectral used to calculate the story drift is less than
response acceleration parameters. The T s.
maximum considered earthquake spectoral
response acceleration for short periods, Sms, 3. Equation 12.8-2 of ASCE 7 is used to
and at 1-second period, Sm1, adjusted for site determine the seismic response
class effects shall be determined by Equations coefficient, Cs.

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 4. The diaphragms are rigid as defined in
Section 12.3.1 in ASCE 7 of for
diaphragms that are flexible, the distance
between vertical elements of the seismic-
force-resisting system does not exceed 40
feet (12 192 mm).

Create a new section as follows:

SECTION 1614
ICE LOADS

1614.1 General. Open structures, as defined by

Section 6.2 of ASCE 7-05, and not having a weather-
tight roof system shall be designed for ice loads in
accordance to ASCE 7-05, Chapter 10 and
commentary. The values for nominal ice thickness, t
and concurrent wind speed, Vc shall be taken from
Table 1608.2.

1614.2 Load Combinations. Load combinations that

include ice loads shall be in accordance to Sections
2.3.4 or 2.4.3 of ASCE 7-05.

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 CHAPTER 17
STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Add the following definitions to section 1702 of the
IBC: SECTION 1704
SECTION 1702 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
DEFINITIONS
1704.1 General. Special inspections are required for
1702.1 General. The following words and terms shall, all buildings and structures that require the services of
for the purpose of this chapter and as used elsewhere a registered design professional per Section 106,
in this code, have the meanings shown herein. Section 122 and Table 122.1. Where application is
made for construction as described in this section, the
Approved Agency. An established and qualified owner or the registered design professional in
person, firm or corporation regularly engaged in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent, shall
conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, employ one or more special inspectors, as defined in
when such qualified person, firm or corporation has 1702, to provide inspections during construction on the
been approved by the building official or the registered types of work listed under Section 1704. These
design professional in responsible charge, pursuant to inspections are in addition to the inspections specified
Chapter 17 of this code. in section 109.

Approved Fabricator. An established and qualified Exceptions:

person, firm or corporation approved by the building
official or the registered design professional in 1. Special inspections are not required for
responsible charge, pursuant to Chapter 17 of this work for which a design professional is not
code. required by Section 122.1.

Lateral Force Resisting System. The structural 2. Special inspections are not required for
elements designed to resist effects of lateral forces, building components unless the design
such as the Main Wind–Force Resisting System and involves the practice of professional
the Seismic Force Resisting System. engineering or architecture as defined by
applicable state statues and regulations
Pier Foundation. A structural foundation member with governing the professional registration and
large cross-sectional area compared to its length. certification of engineers or architects.

Pile Foundation. A structural foundation member with 3. Unless otherwise required by the building
small cross-sectional area compared to its length. official, special inspections are not required
for occupancies in Group R-3 as applicable
Qualified Certification Authority. A nationally in Section 101.2 and occupancies in Group
recognized organization, with the capability to observe, U that are accessory to a residential
assess, document and monitor the professional, occupancy including, but not limited to,
technical and production activities of the fabricator or those listed in Section 312.1.
special inspector.
4. Unless otherwise required by the building
Seismic Force Resisting System. The structural official, special inspections are not required
elements and structural systems designed to resist for buildings assigned to Category I per
earthquake-induced force and deformation effects. Table 1604.5.

Special Inspector. A qualified person, firm or 1704.1.1 Statement of Special Inspections.

corporation who can demonstrate competence, At the time of application for permit, the permit
experience and education, to the satisfaction of the applicant shall submit a statement of special
building official and design professional in responsible inspections prepared by the registered design
charge, for inspection of the particular type of professional(s) in responsible charge in
construction or operation requiring special accordance with Section 106.1, as a condition
inspection(s). for permit issuance. This statement shall be in
accordance with Section 1705, and shall be
included on the drawings submitted for permit.
The exceptions are deleted.

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 1704.1.2 Report Requirement. Special to submit a detailed procedure for material
inspectors shall keep records of inspections. control that demonstrates the fabricator’s
The special inspector shall furnish inspection ability to maintain suitable records and
reports to the registered design professional in procedures such that, at any time during the
responsible charge. Reports shall indicate that fabrication process, the material
work inspected was done in conformance to specification, grade and mill test reports for
the approved construction documents. the main stress-carrying elements are
Discrepancies shall be brought to the capable of being determined.
immediate attention of the contractor for
correction. If the discrepancies are not 2. The special inspector need not be
corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought continuously present during welding of the
to the attention of the building official and to following items, provided the materials,
the registered design professional in welding procedures and qualifications of
responsible charge prior to the completion of welders are verified prior to the start of the
that phase of work. Discrepancies that are work; periodic inspections are made of the
not corrected may be grounds for denial of the work in progress; and visual inspection of all
certificate of occupancy. A final report welds is made prior to completion or prior to
documenting completion of all required special shipment of shop welding.
inspections and correction of any
discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be 2.1 Single-pass fillet welds not
submitted to the building official by the exceeding 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) in
registered design professional in responsible size.
charge prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy by the building official. This final 2.2 Floor and roof deck welding.
report shall not be considered a certification by
the registered design professional for any 2.3 Welded shear studs when used for
special inspections, tests or structural structural diaphragm.
observations performed by others not under
the direct supervision of the registered design 2.4 Welded sheet steel for cold-formed
professional. steel framing members such as
studs and joist.
1704.2.2 Fabricator approval. Special
inspections required by this code are not 2.5 Welding of stairs and railing
required where the work is done on the systems.
premises of a fabricator registered and
approved to perform such work without special 1704.3.3.1 General. While the work is in
inspection. Approval shall be based upon progress, the special inspector shall determine
review of the fabricator’s written procedural that the requirements for bolts, nuts, washers,
and quality control manuals and periodic weld filler and paint; bolted parts and
auditing of fabrication practices by qualified installation and tightening in such standards
certification authority. At completion of are met. For bolts requiring pretensioning, the
fabrication, the approved fabricator shall special inspector shall observe the
submit a certificate of compliance to the preinstallation testing and calibration
registered design professional in responsible procedures when such procedures when such
charge stating that the work was performed in procedures are required by the installation
accordance with the approved construction method or by project plans or specifications;
documents. determine that all plies of connected materials
have been drawn together and properly
1704.3 Steel construction. The special inspections snugged and monitor the installation of bolts to
for steel elements of buildings and structures shall be s verify that the selected procedure for
required by Section 1704.3 and Table 1704.3. installation is properly used to tighten bolts.
For joints required to be tightened only to the
Exceptions: snug-tight condition, the special inspector need
only verify that the connected material have
1. Special inspections of the steel fabrication been drawn tighter and properly snugged.
process shall not be required where the
fabricator does not perform any welding, 1704.4 Concrete construction. The special
thermal cutting or heating operation of any inspections and verifications for concrete
kind as part of the fabrication process. In construction shall be as required by this section
such cases, the fabricator shall be required and Table 1704.4 for all buildings and structures
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 designated to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or Section 1705 for submittal by the permit applicant (see
F and for any structure, of any size, assigned to Section 1704.1.1). The statement of special
Category III or IV per Table 1604.5. inspections shall be included on the drawings
submitted for permit.
Exception: Special inspections shall not be
required for the following when designated to 1705.2 Content of statement of special inspections.
Seismic Design Category A or B: The statement of special inspections shall identify the
following:
1. Isolated spread concrete footing of
buildings three stories or less in height that 1. The materials, systems, components and
are fully supported on earth or rock. work required to have special inspection or
2. Continuous concrete footing supporting testing by the building official or by the
walls of buildings three stories or less in registered design professional responsible
height that are fully supported on earth or for each portion of the work.
rock where:
2. The type and extent of each special
2.1 The footings support walls of light- inspection.
frame construction;
3. The type and extent of each test.
2.2 The footings are designed in
accordance with table 1 805.4.2; or 4. Additional requirements for special
inspection or testing for seismic resistance
3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported as specified in Section 1705.3, 1707 or
directly on the ground, including 1708.
prestressed slabs on grade, where the
effective prestress in the concrete is less 5. For each type of special inspection,
than 150 psi (1.03 MPa). identification as to whether it will be continuous
special inspection or periodic special
4. Concrete foundation walls constructed in inspection.
accordance with Table 1805.5(5).
1705.3 Seismic resistance. The statement of special
5. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, inspections shall include seismic requirements for the
on grade. following cases:

1704.6.1 High-load diaphragms and shear 1. The seismic-force-resisting systems in

walls. High-load diaphragms and shear walls structures assigned to Seismic Design
designed in accordance with Table 2306.3.2 Category C, D, E of F in accordance with
and Table 2306.4.1, respectively, shall be Section 1613.
installed with special inspections as indicated
in Section 1704.1. The special inspector shall 2. Designated seismic systems in structures
inspect the wood structural panel sheathing to assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or
ascertain whether it is of the grade and F.
thickness shown on the approved building
plans. Additionally, the special inspector must 3. The following additional systems and
verify the nominal size of framing members at components in structures assigned to Seismic
adjoining panel edges, the nail or staple Design Category C:
diameter and length, the number of fastener
lines, the number, size and fastening of hold- 3.1 Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning
downs and that the spacing between fasteners (HVAC) ductwork containing hazardous
in each line and at edge margins agrees with materials and anchorage of such ductwork.
the approved building plans.
3.2 Piping systems and mechanical units
containing flammable, combustible or highly
SECTION 1705 toxic materials.
STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
3.3 Anchorage of electrical equipment used for
1705.1 General. Where special inspection or testing is emergency or standby power systems.
required by Section 1704, 1707 or 1708, the registered
design professional in responsible charge shall prepare
a statement of special inspections in accordance with

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4. The following additional systems and 3.1 Torsional irregularity.
components in structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category D: 3.2 Nonparallel systems.

4.1 Systems required for Seismic Design 3.3 Stiffness irregularity-extreme soft story
Category C. and soft story.

4.2 Exterior wall panels and their anchorage. 3.4 Discontinuity in capacity-weak story.

4.3 Suspended ceiling systems and their 1706.1 Contractor responsibility. Each
anchorage. contractor responsible for the construction of a
main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system,
4.4 Access floors and their anchorage. designated seismic system or a wind-or seismic-
resisting component listed in the statement of
4.5 Steel storage racks and their anchorage, special inspections shall submit a written statement
where the importance factor is equal to 1.5 in of responsibility to the building official and the
accordance with Section 15.5.3 of ASCE 7. owner or registered design professional in
responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent,
5. The following additional systems and prior to the commencement of work on the system
components in structures assigned to Seismic or component. The contractor’s statement of
Design Category E or F: responsibility shall contain the following:

5.1 Systems required for Seismic Design 1. Acknowledgment of awareness of the

Categories C and D. special requirements contained in the
statement of special inspections;
5.2 Electrical equipment.
2. Acknowledgment that control will be
Exception: Seismic requirements are permitted to exercised to obtain conformance with the
be excluded from the statement of special construction documents approved by the
inspections for structures designed and building official;
constructed in accordance with the following:
3. Procedures for exercising control within the
1. The structure consists of conventional contractor’s organization, the method and
light-frame construction per Section 2308; frequency of reporting and the distribution of
the design spectral response acceleration the reports; and
at short periods, SDS, as determined in
Section 1613.5.4, does not exceed 0.5g; 4. Identification and qualifications of the
and the height of the structure does not person(s) exercising such control and their
exceed two stories or 25 feet (7620 mm) position(s) in the organization.
above grade plane; or
1707.3 Structural wood: Delete the Exception in its
2. The structure is constructed using a entirety.
reinforced masonry structural system or
reinforced concrete structural system; the 1707.7 Architectural components. Periodic special
design spectral response acceleration at inspection is required during the erection and fastening
short periods, Sds, as determined in of exterior cladding, interior and exterior nonbearing
Section 1613.5.4, does not exceed 0.5g; walls and interior and exterior veneer in structures
and the height of the structure does not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E of F.
exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) above grade
plane; or Exceptions:

3. Detached one-or two-family dwellings not 1. Special inspection is not required of

exceeding two stories in height, and architectural components in structures 25
having a total area not greater than 4,000 (7620 mm) feet or less in height.
square feet per residential unit, provided
the structure does not have any of the 2. special inspection is not required for
following plan or vertical irregularities in cladding and veneer weighing 5 psf (24.5
2
accordance with Section 12.3.2 of ASCE N/m ) or less.
7:

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 3. Special inspection is not required for
interior nonbearing walls weighing 15 psf
2
(73.5 N/m ) or less.

SECTION 1709
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS

1709.2 Structural observations for seismic

resistance. Structural observations shall be provided
for those structures included in Seismic Design
Category D, E, or F, as determined in Section 1613,
where one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. The structure is classified as Occupancy

Category III of IV in accordance with
Section 1604.5.

2. The height of the structure is greater than

50 feet (15 240 mm) above the base.

3. The structure is assigned to Seismic

Design Category E, is classified as
Occupancy Category I or II in accordance
with Section 1604.5 and is greater than
two stories in height.

4. When so designated by the registered

design professional in responsible charge
of the design.

5. When such observation is specifically

required by the building official.

1709.3 Structural observations for wind

requirements. Delete this section in it entirety:

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 CHAPTER 18
SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
SECTION 1801
GENERAL Exception: Free-standing buildings meeting all
of the following conditions shall not be required
1801.1.1 Certificate of compliance. Design to be protected:
compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
Chapter 16 shall be satisfied when certification of an 1. Classified in Occupancy Category 1, in
architect or engineer registered in Kentucky to that accordance with Section 1604.4;
affect is placed on the drawings submitted to the code 2. Area of 600 square feet (56 m2) or less
official, unless the code official shall notify the designer for light-frame construction or 400 square
that a specific code violation exists. feet (37 m2) or less for other than light-
frame construction; or
3. Eave height of 10 feet (3048) or less.
SECTION 1805
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
SECTION 1806
1805.2 Depth of Footings. The minimum depth of RETAINING WALLS
footings below undisturbed ground surface, except as 1806.2 Guards. Where retaining walls with
excluded in Section 1805.2.1, shall be 24 inches (610 differences in grade level on each side of the wall in
mm). (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008) excess of 4 feet are located closer than 2 feet (610
mm) to a walk, path, parking lot or driveway on the
1805.2.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise high side, such retaining walls shall be provided with
protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other guards that are constructed in accordance with Section
permanent supports of building and structures shall be 1013.0. (EFFECTIVE 02-01-2008)
protected by one or more of the following methods:

1. Extending below the frost line as identified in

Table 1805.2.1.
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erecting on solid rock.

Table 1805.2.1. Create a new table to read as follows:

TABLE 1805.2.1
MINIMUM FROST PROTECTION DEPTH FOR KENTUCKY

Frost Depth Frost Depth Frost Depth

County County County
df (in) df (in) df (in)

Bell 27 Johnson 30 Magoffin 30

Boone 30 Kenton 30 Martin 33
Breathitt 30 Knott 33 Owsley 27
Campbell 30 Knox 27 Perry 30
Clay 27 Lawrence 27 Pike 33
Floyd 33 Leslie 30 All other
KY 24
Harlan 30 Letcher 33 counties
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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 Chapter 21
Masonry
SECTION 2113
MASONRY CHIMNEYS

Sections 2113.11.1.2 and 2113.15 of the International

Building Code is amended as follows:

2113.11.1.2 Gas appliances. Flue lining systems for

gas appliances shall be in accordance with the NFPA
54, National Fuel Gas Code. (effective date May 7,
2010)

2113.15 Flue area (appliance). Chimney flues shall

not be smaller in area than the area of the connector
from the appliance. Chimney flues connected to more
than one appliance shall not be less than the area of
the largest connector plus 50 percent of the areas of
additional chimney connectors.

Exceptions:
1. Chimney flues serving oil-fired appliances
sized in accordance with NFPA 31.
2. Chimney flues serving gas-fired appliances
sized in accordance with the NFPA 54,
National Fuel Gas Code. (effective date
May 7, 2010)

CHAPTER 22
STEEL
SECTION 2208
STEEL STORAGE RACKS

Section 2208.1 Storage racks. The design, testing

and utilization of industrial steel storage racks shall be
in accordance with the RMI Specification for the
Design, testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel
Storage Racks. Racks in the scope of this
specification include industrial pallet racks, movable
shelf racks and stacker racks and does not apply to
other types of racks, such as drive-in and drive-through
racks, cantilever racks, portable racks or rack
buildings. Where required, the seismic design of
storage racks shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Section 15.5.3 of ASCE 7, or in locations
where the steel storage racks are in public areas, the
provisions of FEMA 460, Seismic Considerations for
Steel Storage Racks Located in Areas Accessible to
the Public.

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 CHAPTER 23
WOOD

2308.10.4.1 Ceiling joist and rafter connections.

Ceiling joists and rafters shall be nailed to each other
and the assembly shall be nailed to the top wall plate in
accordance with Tables 2304.9 and 2308.10.1 and the
rafter shall be fastened to the top plate by the use of
approved connectors having a resistance to uplift of
not less than 175 pounds (79.45 kg) and shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications. Ceiling joists shall be continuous or
securely hoined where they meet over interior
partitions and fastened to adhacent rafters in
accordance with Tables 23010.4.1 and 2304.9.1 to
provide a continuous rafter tie across the building
where such joists are parallel to the rafters. Ceiling
joists shall have a bearing surface of not less than 1 ½
inches (38 mm) on the top plate of each end.

Where ceiling joists ar not parallel to rafters, an

equivalent rafter tie shall be installed in a manner to
provide a continuous tie across the building, at a
spacing of not more than 4 feet (1219mm) o.c. The
connections shall be in accordance with Tables
2308.10.4.1 and 2304.9.1. or connections of equivalent
capacities shall be provided. Where ceiling joists or
rafter ties are not provided at the top of the rafter
support walls, the ridge formed by these rafters shall
also be supported by a girder conforming to Section
2308.4

Rafter ties shall be spaced not more than 4 feet (1219

mm) o.c. Rafter tie connections shall be based on the
equivalent farfter spacing in Table 2308.10.4.1. Where
rafter ties are spaced at 32 inches (813 mm) o.c., the
number of 16d common nails shall be two times the
number specified for rafters spaced 24 inches (610
mm) o.c. with a minimum of 6-16d common nails
where no snow loads are indicated. Rafter/ceiling joist
connections and rafter/tie connections shall be of
sufficient size and number to prevent splitting from
nailing. (change effective 07/29/2009)

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 CHAPTER 27
ELECTRICAL

[F] SECTION 2702

2701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
control the design and construction of all new
installations of electrical conductors, equipment and
systems in buildings or structures; and all alterations to [F] 2702.1 Installation. Emergency and standby
existing wiring systems therein to ensure safety. All power systems shall be installed in accordance with
such installations shall conform to the provisions of the the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA 110 and
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as referenced in NFPA 111.
Chapter 35 of this code. Tentative Interim
Amendments issued to and accepted by the [F] 2702.3 Maintenance. Emergency and standby
department shall be permitted to be used for power systems shall be maintained and tested in
interpretations of the NFPA 70. accordance with the Kentucky Standards of Safety as
referenced in Chapter 35 of this code.
[F] 2701.2 Exceptions. Electrical wiring shall not be
installed in a building or structure, nor shall an
alteration of an existing electrical wiring system be Create new Sections as follows:
made, until a permit has been issued therefore as
required in Section 2703, except as provided for in SECTION 2703
Sections 2701.2.1 through 2701.2.3.” PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
[F] 2701.2.1 Public service agencies. The
2703.1 General. Electrical wiring or equipment shall
provisions of this code shall not apply to
not be installed within or on any building, structure or
installations for electric supply or communication premises, nor shall any alteration be made in any such
agencies in the generation, transmission or existing installation, without first securing approval and
distribution of electricity, or the operation of signals,
a permit from the code official except as provided for in
or the transmission of intelligence, or to
Section 2703.2. It shall be unlawful to use or allow the
installations located within or on buildings or
use of, or to supply current for, an electrical system in
premises occupied exclusively by such agency, or
a building or structure, unless the required certificate of
on public thoroughfares. inspection and permit have been issued by the code
official.
[F] 2701.2.2 Railway utilities. The provisions of
this code shall not apply to installations or 2703.2 Exemptions. A permit shall not be required for
equipment which are employed by a railway utility in
the execution and use of the classes of work specified
the exercise of said railway utility's function as a
in Sections 2703.2.1 through 2703.2.4.
public carrier, and which are located outdoors or in
buildings occupied exclusively for that purpose. 2703.2.1 Repairs and maintenance. A permit
shall not be required for minor repair work,
[F] 2701.2.3 Radio and television transmitting
including the replacement of lamps or the
stations. The provisions of this code shall not apply
connection of approved portable electrical
to electrical equipment used for radio and television
equipment to approved permanently installed
transmissions, except equipment and wiring for receptacles.
power supply and the installations of towers and
antennas, whether erected on buildings or on the 2703.2.2 Public service agencies. A permit shall
ground.”
not be required for the installation, alteration or
repair of electrical equipment for the operation of
[F] 2701.3 Electrical inspections: Inspections
communications and signals or the transmission of
conducted to determine compliance with National intelligence by wire by public service agencies,
Electrical Code (NFPA 70), shall be conducted by
except as provided in Chapter 9 for fire alarm
certified inspectors in accordance with Kentucky
systems.
Administrative Regulations 815 KAR 35:015.”
2703.2.3 Power companies. A permit shall not be
[F] 2701.4 Electrical machinery: Electrical required for the installation, alteration or repair of
machinery shall comply with NFPA 79. electrical equipment of a power or public service

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 company for its use in the generation,
transmission, distribution or metering of electricity.

2703.2.4 Temporary testing systems. A permit

shall not be required for the installation of any
temporary system required for the testing or
servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

SECTION 2704
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

2704.1 During installation. During the installation of

electric systems and equipment, the certified electrical
inspector shall make inspections to insure compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, except as provided
for in Section 2703.

2704.2 Concealing work. Work in connection with an

electric system shall not be covered or concealed until
such work has been inspected and permission to
conceal such work has been approved.

2704.3 Final inspection and test. On completion of

the work, the certified electrical inspector shall inspect
the work and cause tests to be made of the operation
of the entire system to insure compliance with all
requirements.

SECTION 2705
TEMPORARY USE

2705.1 Permission. The certified electrical inspector is

authorized to give temporary permission for a
reasonable time to supply and use current in part of an
electric installation before such installation has been
fully completed and the final certificate of approval has
been issued. The part covered by the temporary
certificate shall comply with all of the requirements
specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the
National Electrical Code as referenced in Chapter 35 of
this code.

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 CHAPTER 28
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 2801
GENERAL

2801.1 Scope. Mechanical appliances, equipment and

systems shall be constructed, installed and maintained
in accordance with the International Mechanical Code
and the NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code. Masonry
chimneys, fireplaces and barbecues shall comply with
the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 21 of
this code. (effective date May 7, 2010)

Exception: Mechanical ventilating systems may

be designed in accordance with the provisions of
ASHRAE 62 listed in Chapter 35.

2801.2 Boilers. All boilers, pressure vessels and

associated pressure piping shall meet the standards
for construction, installation and inspection as set forth
in Title 815, Chapter 15, Kentucky Administrative
Regulations in KRS 236.

2801.3 Unfired pressure vessels. All unfired

pressure vessels shall meet the standards set forth in
Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code listed in chapter 35.

2801.4 Design of mechanical systems. The code

official shall allow the use of the actual occupant load
in lieu of Table 1004.1.1 in the design of mechanical
ventilating systems. This applies to the mechanical
code and ASHRAE 62 Standard listed in Chapter 35 of
this code.”

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 CHAPTER 29
PLUMBING SYSTEMS

The following will replace chapter 29 of the IBC in its

entirety:

SECTION 2901
GENERAL

2901.1 Kentucky State Plumbing Code. The

provisions of this chapter and the Kentucky State
Plumbing Code shall govern the erection, installation,
alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement addition to,
use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and
systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be
constructed, installed and maintained in accordance
with the Kentucky State Plumbing code, including all
fees and licensing requirements. Private Sewage
disposal systems shall conform to 902 KAR 10:081
and 10:085.

SECTION 2902
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES

2902.1 Minimum Fixture Requirements. In a building

accommodating males and females, it shall be
presumed that the occupants will be equally divided
between males and females, unless otherwise denoted.
Each building shall have the minimum fixture
requirements established by 815 KAR 20:191.

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 CHAPTER 30
ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS

SECTION 3001
GENERAL Exception: The access door shall not be required
for hoistways with multiple elevators, provided the
3001.2 Referenced Standards: Except as otherwise governors are accessible from a minimum of two
provided for in this code, the design, construction, elevator tops. (Delete effect. 02/01/2011)
installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of
elevators and conveying systems and their 3002.9.1 Stop switch: A stop switch conforming
components shall conform to ASME A17.1 with the to the requirements of ASME A17.1, 1996 Edition,
exception of rules 6.1.3.3.9 and 8.11.1.1.2; ASME Rule 210.2(e), shall be provided for a governor
A17.2; ASME A17.3 with the exception of rule 5.1.11; located inside a single hoistway. The stop switch
ASME A17.4; ASME A17.5; ASME A17.6; ASME shall be located adjacent to the lock jamb side of
Q18.1 with the exception of rules 10.1.2.1 and the access door and inside the hoistway. For
10.1.2.2; ASME; ASME B20.1, and ASCE 24 for hoistways with multiple elevators, the access door
construction in flood hazard areas established in will not be required as long as the governors can
Section 1612.3, (EFFECTIVE 02/01/2011) be accessible from at least two car tops.
(Delete effect. 02/01/2011)
3001.2.1 Personnel and material hoists shall be
designed utilizing an approved method that [F] SECTION 3003
accounts for the conditions imposed during the EMERGENCY OPREATIONS
intended operation of the hoist device. The design
shall include, but is not limited to, anticipated 3003.2 Fire-fighters’ Emergency Operation.
loads, structural stability, impact, vibration, Elevators shall be provided with Phase I emergency
stresses and seismic restraint. The design shall recall operation and Phase II emergency in-car
account for the construction, installation, operation operation in accordance with ASME A17.1 and A17.3.
and inspection of the hoist tower, car, machinery
and control equipment, guide members and
hoisting mechanism. Additionally, the design of SECTION 3006
personnel hoists shall include provisions for field- MACHINE ROOMS
testing and maintenance that will demonstrate that
the hoist device functions in accordance with the 3006.4 Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces.
design. Field tests shall be conducted upon the Elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces shall
completion of an installation or following a major be enclosed with construction having a fire resistance
alteration of a personnel hoist. rating not less than the required rating of the hoistway
enclosure served by the machinery. Openings shall be
protected with assemblies having a fire resistance
SECTION 3002 rating not less than that required for the hoistway
HOISTWAY ENCLOSURES enclosure doors. Machine rooms that are not located
adjacent to elevator shafts shall be enclosed with
3002.9 Access to hoistway machinery spaces. construction having a fire resistance rating of not less
Where a governor is located in the top of a single than 1-hour.
hoistway, a permanent, fixed, noncombustible, vertical
ladder shall be provided for access from building floors 3006.4.1 Machine roomless elevators:
to the hoistway machinery spaces containing Machine room enclosures for elevators with drive
governors. The access ladder shall be located on the systems located inside the hoistway shall be of
outside of the hoistway. Where complete bodily entry adequate size to maintain all electrical and working
is not necessary for maintenance, testing, and clearances in front of the controllers and related
inspection of components, the access openings in electrical equipment as required by NFPA 70.
elevator hoistway enclosures shall be of adequate size Measurements shall be conducted inside the
and located to permit the required maintenance, enclosure and the door openings to machine room
testing, inspection, and shall have a minimum clear enclosures shall not be considered as part of the
opening width and height of 2 feet (610 mm) and be required clear space. (Delete effect. 02/01/2011)
provided with doors which shall be kept closed and
locked. Keys to unlock the access doors to governors Create new sections as follows:
located in the top of the hoistways shall be kept on the
premises in a location readily accessible to authorized SECTION 3007
personnel, but inaccessible to the general public. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PERMITS
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3007.1 Application: The application for a permit shall which is hereafter installed, relocated or altered, to
be accompanied by construction documents in permit limited use by the person designated therein
sufficient detail and indicating the location of the during the period of such installation, relocation or
machinery room and equipment to be installed, alteration. Such certificate shall be signed by the state
relocated or altered; and all supporting structural elevator inspector shall bear the dates of issue, and
members, including foundations. The construction shall designate the class of service allowed.
documents shall indicate all materials to be used and
all loads to be supported or conveyed. 3008.3.1 Tests and minimum safeguards
required: A construction use permit shall not be
3007.2 Permits: Equipment or devices subject to the issued for an elevator until such elevator has
provisions of this code shall not be constructed, satisfactorily passed tests for rated load, car and
installed, relocated or altered unless a permit has been counterweight safety, and terminal stopping
received from the state elevator inspector before the devices. Permanent or temporary guards and
work is commenced. A copy of such permit shall be enclosures shall be installed on the car, around the
kept at the construction site at all times while the work hoistway and at the landing entrances. Equipment
is in progress. other than elevators shall be tested and protectives
shall be provided as deemed necessary by the
3007.3 Identification of equipment: In buildings code official to ensure safe operation for the limited
containing more than one elevator or device and where service specified.
such devices are subject to periodic inspections, each
such elevator or device shall be identified by a serial 3008.3.2 Special conditions: Automatic and
number, in figures not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high, continuous-pressure operation elevators shall not
attached to, painted, stenciled or otherwise registered be placed in temporary operation from the landing
on the crosshead of the elevator car and on the motor pushbuttons unless the door-locking device and
or machine; and on devices other than elevators, on interlocks required by ASME A17.l listed in Chapter
the motor or machine. After such devices have been so 35 are installed and operative. Where the car is
designated, the serial numbers shall not be changed, operable only from the inside, landing entrance
except where approved by the state elevator inspector guards shall be provided with locks that are
and all correspondence in regard to such device shall releasable from the hoistway side only.
refer to said number.
3008.3.3 Time limitation: Construction use
SECTION 3008 permits shall be issued for periods of not more
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE than 90 days. The state elevator inspector is
authorized to renew the construction use permits
3008.1 General: The operation of all equipment for additional periods of not more than 90 days
governed by the provisions of this chapter and each.
hereafter installed, relocated or altered shall be
unlawful by persons other than the installer thereof 3008.4 Posting certificates of compliance: The
until such equipment has been inspected and tested as owner or lessee shall post the last-issued certificate of
herein required and a final or limited certificate of compliance in a conspicuous place on the elevator,
compliance has been issued therefore by the state available to the state elevator inspector.
elevator inspector.
SECTION 3009
3008.2 Final certificate of compliance: The state POWER ELEVATOR OPERATION
elevator inspector shall issue a final certificate of
compliance for each unit of equipment which has 3009.1 Designated operator: Every power elevator,
satisfactorily met all of the inspections and tests except automatic and continuous-pressure operation
required by this chapter. Such final certificate shall types and sidewalk elevators, shall be in the charge of
bear the signature of the person who made the a competent designated operator.
inspection and tests, and shall designate the rated load
and speed, the date of the acceptance tests and 3009.2 Emergency operation: All elevators shall
inspections, and the name of the state elevator conform to the requirements of ASME A 17.1 and
inspector who made or witnessed such tests and ASME A17.3 listed in Chapter 35. (effect. 02/01/2011)
inspections. The final certificate shall also include the
necessary space for inserting the name of the person 3009.2.1 Smoke detectors: Smoke detectors shall
who made the periodic inspection and witnessed the be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and
periodic and maintenance tests and the date of the ASME A17.l and ASME A17.3 listed in Chapter 35.
periodic inspection and the maintenance test. (effect. 02/01/2011)
3009.2.2 Activation: The emergency operation
3008.3 Construction use permit. The state elevator shall be activated by smoke detectors installed in
inspector is authorized to issue a construction use accordance with ASME Al7.l, NFPA 72, and ASME
permit for any equipment covered by this chapter, A17.3 listed in Chapter 35. (effect. 02/01/2011)
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 3009.2.3 Automatic sprinklers: Where an MAINTENANCE AND ACCIDENTS
automatic sprinkler is installed in elevator
hoistways or elevator equipment rooms, means 3011.2 Contractor responsibility: The person
shall be provided to automatically disconnect the installing any device covered by this chapter shall
main line power supply to the affected elevator make all acceptance tests and shall be responsible for
upon or prior to the application of water from the care and safe operation of such equipment during
sprinklers located in the machine room or elevator its construction and until temporarily or finally accepted
hoistway. This means shall be independent of the by the building owner or the owner’s legal agent.
elevator control and shall not be self-resetting. The
activation of sprinklers outside of the hoistway or 3011.3 Maintenance items: All operating and
machine room shall not disconnect the main line electrical parts and accessory equipment or devices
power supply. Smoke detectors shall not be used subject to this chapter shall be maintained in a safe
to activate sprinklers in these spaces or to operating condition. The maintenance of all equipment
disconnect the main line power supply. covered by this chapter shall conform to ASME A17.1,
ASME B20, or ANSI AlO.5 listed in Chapter 35.
Exception #1: NFPA 13, Chapter 8, Rule
8.14.5.5: The sprinkler required at the top of 3011.4 Incidents reported and recorded: The owner
the elevator hoistway by 8.14.5.4 shall not be of the building shall immediately notify the state
required where the hoistway for passenger elevator inspector of every incident involving personal
elevators is noncombustible and the car injury, and each incident where passenger(s) is
enclosure materials meet the requirements of removed or assisted from a stalled elevator by
ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and maintenance or emergency personnel or damage to
Escalators. apparatus on, about or in connection with any
equipment covered by this chapter, and shall afford the
Exception #2: KBC, Rule 903.3.1.1.1: In state elevator inspector every facility for investigating
elevator machine rooms fully enclosed with 2 such incident. When an incident involves the failure,
hour fire-resistance-rated construction and breakage, malfunction, damage or destruction of any
where signs are posted on the entry door and part of the apparatus or mechanism, it shall be
within the room to prohibit storage of any kind, unlawful to use such device until after an examination
the sprinkler shall not be required. by the state elevator inspector is made and approval of
the equipment for continued use is granted. It shall be
3009.3 Accessible elevators: See Chapter 11 for the duty of the state elevator inspector to make a
buildings and facilities required to be accessible to prompt examination into the cause of the incident and
persons with physical disabilities. to enter a full and complete report thereof in the
records of the state elevator inspector’s office. Such
records shall be open for public inspection at all
SECTION 3010 reasonable hours.”
STAIRWAY CHAIR-LIFTS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
3011.5 Removal of damaged parts: It shall be
3010.1 General: Inclined stairway chairlifts and unlawful to remove from the premises any part of the
inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts shall conform to damaged construction, malfunctioning, or operating
the requirements of ASME A18.1 listed in Chapter 35. mechanism of elevators, or other equipment subject to
the provisions of this chapter, until permission to do so
SECTION 3011 has been granted by the state elevator inspector.

3011.1 Owner responsibility: The owner or the

owner’s legal agent for the building in which the
equipment is located shall be responsible for the care,
maintenance and safe operation of all equipment
covered by this chapter after the installation thereof
and acceptance by such owner or agent. The owner or
legal agent shall make or cause to be made all periodic
tests and inspections, and shall maintain all equipment
in a safe operating condition, as required by this
chapter.

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 CHAPTER 31 has a heater to melt falling snow.
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Delete section 3109 of the 2006 IBC in its entirety
SECTION 3107 and replace with the following:
SIGNS
Delete this section in its entirety. SECTION 3109
SECTION 3108 SWIMMING POOLS
RADIO AND TELEVISION TOWERS
3109.1 General. Swimming and bathing pools shall
conform to the requirements of this section, provided
3108.6 Radio and television antennas on buildings, that these regulations shall not be applicable to any
permits not required. A building permit is not required such pool less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep or
for roof installation of antennal structures not more having a surface area less than 250 square feet (23.25
than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height for private radio or m2), except where such pools are permanently
television reception. Such a structure shall not be equipped with a water-recirculating system or involve
erected so as to injure the roof covering, and when structural materials. For the purpose of this code, pools
removed from the roof, the roof covering shall be are classified as private swimming pools or public
repaired to maintain weather and water tightness. The swimming pools, as defined in Section 3109.2.
installation of any antennal structure mounted on the Materials and constructions used in swimming pools
roof of a building shall not be erected nearer to the lot shall comply with the applicable requirements of this
line than the total height of the antennal structure code.
above the roof, nor shall such structure be erected
near electric power lines or encroach upon any street
3109.2 Definitions. The following words and terms
or other public space.
shall, for the purposes of this section and as used
3108.7 Radio and television antennas on buildings, elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown
permits required. Approval shall be secured for all herein.
roof-mounted antennal structures more than 12 feet
BARRIER. A fence, a wall, a building wall, or
(3658mm) in height above the roof. The application
shall be accompanied by detailed drawings of the combination thereof, which completely surrounds
structure and methods of anchorage. All connections the swimming pool and obstructs access to the
to the roof structure shall be properly flashed to swimming pool.
maintain water tightness. The design and materials of
HOT TUB. See definition of private swimming pool.
construction shall comply with the requirements of
Section 3108.3 for character, quality and minimum
IN-GROUND POOL. See definition of private
dimension.
swimming pool.
3108.8 Dish antennas. An antenna consisting of a
radiation element which transmits or receives POWER SAFETY COVER. A pool cover, which is
radiation signals generated as electrical, light or placed over the water area, and is opened and
sound energy, and supported by a structure with or closed with a motorized mechanism, activated by a
without a reflective component to the radiating dish, control switch.
usually in a circular shape with a parabolic curve
design constructed of a solid or open mesh surface, PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL. Any structure that
shall be known as a dish antenna. contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep and
which is used, or intended to be used, for
3108.8.1 Permits. The approval of the code swimming or recreational bathing in connection
official shall be secured for all dish antennal with an occupancy in Use Group R-3 and which is
structures more than 2 feet (610mm) in diameter available only to the family and guests of the
erected on the roof of or attached to any building householder. This includes swimming pools
or structure. A permit is not required for dish constructed below grade on site, but not those
antennas not more than 2 feet (610mm) in assembled above grade on site.
diameter erected and maintained on the roof of
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR. Any
any building.
private swimming pool that is totally contained
within a private structure and surrounded on all
3108.8.2 Structural provisions. Dish antennas four sides by walls of said structure.
larger than 2 feet (610mm) in diameter shall be
subject to the structural provisions of Sections PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR. Any
1608, 1609 and 3108.4. The snow load provisions private swimming pool that is not an indoor pool.
of Section 1608 shall not apply where the antenna
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 PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. Any swimming pool the specific rules of the jurisdiction in which the pool is
constructed below grade on site, which is not a located.
private swimming pool.
3109.5 Structural design: The pool structure shall be
SPA. See definition of private swimming pool. engineered and designed to withstand the expected
forces to which the pool will be subjected.
3109.3 Permits, pool occupant load calculations
and construction documents. A swimming pool or 3109.5.1 Wall slopes: To a depth up to 2 feet 9
appurtenances thereto shall not be constructed, inches (838 mm) from the top, the wall slope shall
installed, enlarged or altered until construction not be more than one unit horizontal in five units
documents have been submitted and a permit has vertical (1:5).
been obtained from the code official having jurisdiction
in accordance with Sections 117.1 and 118.1 of this 3109.5.2 Floor slopes: The slope of the floor on
code. The occupant load calculations of Section the shallow side of the transition point shall not
3109.3.1 shall be used for the purpose of determining exceed one unit vertical to seven units horizontal
the jurisdiction and design professional seal (1:7). For public pools greater than 1,200 square
2
requirements. The approval of all city, county and state feet (111.6 m ), the slope of the floor on the
authorities having jurisdiction over swimming pools shallow side of the transition point shall not exceed
shall be obtained before applying to the code official for one unit vertical to ten units horizontal (1:10). The
a permit. Certified copies of these approvals shall be transition point between shallow and deep water
filed as part of the supporting data for the permit shall not be more than 5 feet (1524 mm) deep.
application.
3109.5.3 Walkways: All public swimming pools
3109.3.1 Pool occupant load calculations. The shall have walkways not less than 4 feet (1219
occupant load of the swimming pool, mm) in width extending entirely around the pool.
appurtenances and accessory structures shall be Curbs or sidewalks around any swimming pool
computed at a rate of one occupant per unit of shall have a slip-resistant surface for a width of not
area as prescribed by this section. less than 1 foot (305 mm) at the edge of the pool,
and shall be so arranged as to prevent return of
Table 3109.3.1 surface water to the pool.
POOL OCCUPANT LOAD
3109.5.4 Steps and ladders. At least one means
of egress shall be provided from private pools.
Net area in square feet Public pools shall provide ladders or other means
Occupancy
Per occupant of egress at both sides of the diving section and at
Nonswimmer area 10 least one means of egress at the shallow section;
(5 feet or less water depth) or at least one means of egress in the deep
Swimmer area 24 section and the shallow section if diving boards are
(Greater than 5 feet of water depth
Note: Subtract 300 square feet for not provided. Treads of steps and ladders shall
each diving area. have slip-resistant surfaces and handrails on both
Bathhouse & sunbather area 25 sides, except that handrails are not required where
(In excess of 8 feet wide deck) there are not more than four steps or where the
steps extend the full width of the side or end of the
3109.3.2 Construction documents. Construction pool. Treads and risers of the pool steps shall
documents shall accurately show dimensions and conform to the following:
construction of the pool and appurtenances and
properly established distances to lot lines, 1. Step treads shall have a minimum
buildings, walks and fences, as well as details of unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches
the water supply system, drainage and water (254 mm) and a minimum unobstructed
disposal systems, and all appurtenances surface area of 240 square inches
2
pertaining to the swimming pool. Detailed (0.15m ).
construction documents of structures, vertical 2. Risers shall have a maximum uniform
elevations and sections through the pool showing height of 12 inches (305mm) as measured
depth shall be included. at the centerline of the tread. The height
3109.4 Locations. Private swimming pools shall not of the bottom riser shall not vary more than
encroach on any front or side yard required by this plus or minus 2 inches (51mm) from the
code or by the governing zoning law, unless in uniform riser height.
accordance with specific rules of the jurisdiction in
which the pool is located. A wall of a swimming pool 3109.6 Water supply: All swimming pools shall be
shall not be located less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from provided with a potable water supply, free of cross
any rear or side property line or 10 feet (3048 mm) connections with the pool or its equipment.
from any street property line, unless in accordance with
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 3109.6.1 Water treatment: Public swimming Exception. The following shall be exempt from
pools are regulated by the Cabinet for Health the provisions of this section:
Services, Department of Public Health, for
purposes of water distribution and treatment 1. A spa or hot tub with an approved safety
systems and the proper operation and cover.
maintenance of all pool facilities (see 902 KAR
10:120, Kentucky Public Swimming and Bathing 2. Fixtures that are drained after each use.
Facilities Regulation). Private swimming pools shall
be designed and installed so that there is a pool 3109.9.2 Approved barriers. Barriers shall be
water turnover at least once every 18 hours, Filters designed so as to prevent uninvited persons from
shall not filter water at a rate in excess of 5 gallons intruding into the pool area. Enclosures shall be
2
per minute per square foot (205L/min/m ) of designed to withstand a horizontal concentrated
surface area. The pool owner shall be instructed in force load of 200 pounds (896 mm) applied on a 1-
2
the care of maintenance of the pool by the supplier square-foot (0.093 m ) area at any point of the
or builder, including treatment with high-test fence enclosure. Compliance with the following
calcium hypochlorite (dry chlorine), sodium criteria shall constitute a safe barrier:
hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) or equally effective
germicide and algicide and the importance of 1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48
proper pH (alkalinity and acidity) control. inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on
the side of the barrier, which faces away
3109.7 Appurtenant structures: All appurtenant from the swimming pool. The maximum
structures, installations and equipment, such as vertical clearance between the grade and the
showers, dressing rooms, equipment houses or other bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102
buildings and structures, including plumbing, heating mm) measured on the side of the barrier,
and air conditioning systems, shall comply with all which faces away from the swimming pool.
applicable requirements of this code. (effective date May 7, 2010)

3109.7.1 Accessories: All swimming pool 2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the
accessories shall be designed, constructed and passage of a 4-inch (102-mm) diameter
installed so as not to be a safety hazard. sphere.
Installations or structures for diving purposes shall
be properly anchored to insure stability. 3. Solid barriers shall not contain indentations
or protrusions except for normal construction
3109.8 Equipment installations: Pumps, filters and tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
other mechanical and electrical equipment for public
swimming pools shall be enclosed in such a manner as 4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal
to provide access only to authorized persons and not and vertical members and the distance
to bathers. Construction and drainage shall be between the tops of the horizontal members
arranged to avoid the entrance and accumulation of is less than 24 inches (610mm), the
water in the vicinity of electrical equipment. horizontal members shall be located on the
swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing
3109.8.1 Protection of heating equipment: Gas between vertical members shall not exceed
appliances located in rooms or spaces where 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. (Where there
corrosive or flammable chemicals are present shall are decorative cutouts within vertical
be protected in accordance with the NFPA 54 members, spacing within the cutouts shall
National Fuel Gas Code. (effective date may7, not exceed 1 ¾ inches (44mm) in width.
2010) (effective date may 7, 2010)

Exception: When intermediate horizontal

3109.9 Enclosures for public and private swimming members are located 34 inches (864mm) or
pools. Public and private swimming pools shall be more above grade, the spacing between
provided with an enclosure surrounding the pool area. vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches
The enclosure shall meet the provisions of Sections (102mm) in width. (effective date May 7,
3109.9.1 through 3109.9.3. 2010)

3109.9.1 Enclosure. The enclosure shall extend 5. Where the barrier is composed of
not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) above the ground. horizontal and vertical members and the
All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with distance between the tops of the horizontal
the latches placed at least 4 feet (1219 mm) above members is more than 24 inches (610mm) or
the ground. more, spacing between vertical members
shall not exceed 4 inches (102mm). Where
there are decorative cutouts within vertical
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 members, spacing within the cutouts shall 3109.10 Diving boards: Minimum water depths and
not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. distances for diving hoppers for pools, based on board
(effective date May 7, 2010) height above water, shall comply with Table 3109.10(1)
for public pools and Table 3109.10(2) for private pools.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences
shall be 2 ¼ inches (75mm) square unless The maximum slope permitted between point D2 and
the fence is provided with slats fastened at the transition point shall not exceed one unit vertical to
the top or the bottom which reduce the three units horizontal (1:3) in private and public pools.
openings to not less than 1 ¾ inches D1 is the point directly under the end of the diving
(44mm). (effective date may 7, 2010) boards D2 is the point at which the floor begins to slope
upwards to the transition point (see Figure 3109.10).
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal
members, such as a lattice fence, the Figure 3109.10
maximum opening formed by the diagonal MINIMUM WATER DEPTHS AND DISTANCES
members shall be not more than 1.75 inches BASED ON BOARD HEIGHT FOR PUBLIC AND
(44 mm). PRIVATE POOLS
3109.9.3 Private swimming pool enclosures.

1. An indoor private pool enclosure may consist

of the walls of the house including any
entrance and exit doors, screens or glass
separations designed for the purpose of
preventing uninvited persons from entering the
pool.
2. An exterior private pool enclosure may
surround the pool area only or it may surround
a larger area if the barrier prevents uninvited
persons from entering the pool.

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 Table 3109.10(1)
MINIMUM WATER DEPTHS AND DISTANCES BASED ON BOARD
HEIGHT FOR PRIVATE POOLS
Board Height Minimum deptha Distancea Minimum
at D1 directly Between deptha at
under end D1 and D2 D2
of board

2’2” (2/3 meter) 7’0” 8’0” 8’6”

2’6” (3/4 meter) 7’6” 9’0” 9’0”
1 meter 8’6” 10’0” 10’0”
3 meter 11’0” 10’0” 12’0”
Note a. 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

Table 3109.10(2)
MINIMUM WATER DEPTHS AND DISTANCES BASED ON BOARD
HEIGHT FOR PRIVATE POOLS
Minimum deptha Distancea Minimum
at D1 directly Between deptha at
under end D1 and D2 D2
Board Height of board

1’8 (1/2 meter) 6’0” 7’0” 7’6”

2’2” (2/3 meter) 6’10” 7’6” 8’0”
2’6” (3/4 meter) 7’5” 8’0” 8’0”
3’4” (1 meter) 8’6” 9’0” 9’0”

Note a. 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

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 CHAPTER 33
SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 3305
SANITARY

3305.1 IBC Facilities required. Sanitary facilities

shall be provided during construction, remodeling or
demolition activities in accordance with the Kentucky
State Plumbing Code.

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 CHAPTER 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
provisions in 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to
existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are

SECTION 3401
GENERAL

3401.2 Maintenance. Building and structures, and

parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and
sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U.
required by this code shall be maintained in These provisions shall not apply to buildings with
conformance with the code edition under which occupancies in Group H or I.
installed. The owner or the owner’s designated agent
shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings
and structures. The requirements of this chapter shall
not provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire
protection and safety systems and devices in existing
structures.

3401.3 Compliance with other codes. Alterations,

repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to
existing structures shall comply with the provisions for
alterations, repairs additions and changes of
occupancy in the International Fire Code, NFPA 54
National Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical
Code, Kentucky Plumbing Code, International
Residential Code and NFPA 70. (effective date May 7,
2010)

3403.1 Existing buildings or structures. Additions

or alterations to any building or structure shall comply
with the requirements of the code for new construction.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an
existing building or structure that will cause the existing
building or structure to be in violation of any provisions
of this code. An existing building plus additions shall
comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter
5. Portions of the structure not altered and not
affected by the alteration are not required to comply
with the code requirements for a new structure. If a
fire wall separates the existing portion from the
addition, both buildings shall comply with the height
and area provisions of Chapter 5 as separate
buildings.

3407.1 Historic buildings. The restoration or

renovation of a building on a federal, state or local
historic register solely to return the building to its
original design shall not require the remainder of the
building to comply with this code, except for alterations
or changes of occupancy governed by Section 3403 or
3406.

3410.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to

August 15, 1982, in which there is work involving
additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall
be made to conform to the requirements of this
section or the provisions of 3403 through 3407. The

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 CHAPTER 35
REFERENCED STANDARDS

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration

and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Standard Referenced
Reference in code
Number Title section number
ASHRAE 62.1 – 2007
(change eff. 07/29/09) Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality………………………………………………………………………………...2802.2.2

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME Three Park Avenue
New York, NY
Standard Referenced
Reference in code
Number Title section number

A17.1 2007/CSA B44-07 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators………………………………………………………………,1007.4, 1607.8.1, 3001.4,
and Addendas 3002.5, 3002.8.1, 3003.2, 3009.2, 3009.2.1, 3009.2.2, 3009.2.3, 3011.3, 3409.8.2
(effective 02-01-2012)
A17.2-2007 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks …………………………………………………………3001.2
(effective 02-01-2012)
A17.3-2008 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators……………………….…………………..……………………….…….3001.2
(effective 02-01-2012)
A17.4-1999 Guide for Emergency Personnel……………………………………………….……………………………………………….3001.2

A17.5-2004 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment………… ……………………….………….………………… ………………3001.2

(effective 02-01-2012)
A17.6-2010 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensations and Governor Systems (as deirected by ASME A1.1-2010)……3001.2
(effective 02-01-2012)

A18.1-2008 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts ………………….……. 1109.7, 2702.6, 3001.2, 3010.1, 3409.8.3

A112.18.19.8M-1987 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and
Whirlpool Bathing Appliances…………………………………………………………….…………………3109.5.1

A112.19.17-2002 Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and
Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub and Wading Pool………………………………………….3109.5.2

B16.18-2001 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings………………..…….…………………………………….……………..909.13.1

.
B16.22-2001 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings…………………………….……….…………………909.13.1

B20.1-2009 Safety Standards for Conveyors and related Equipment……………………………….………..…………………3001.2, 3005.3

(effective 02-01-2012)
B31.3-2002 Process Piping………………………………………………………………………….…………….………………………..415.8.6.1

KY
CODES
Standard Referenced
Reference in code
Number Section
Title number
FEMA 460, 9/2005 Federal Emergency Management Assistance……………………………………………………………………………..….2208.1

KPC-06 Kentucky State Plumbing Code…………….………….….……..…101.4.4, 201.3, 415.6.4, 717.5, 903.3.5, 912.5, 1206.3.3, 1503.4,
.. 1807.4.3, 2901.1, 3305.1, 3401.3

KSOS Kentucky Standards of Safety ……….………………………….…….………………………815 KAR 10:060, 101.5, 202, 3410.3.2

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 International Code Council
ICC 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600
Falls Church, VA 22041
Standard Referenced
Reference in code
Number Section
Title number
ICC/ANSI A117.1-03 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ................................................................................................. 406.2.2, 907.9.1 .4, 1007.
1010.1, 1010.6.5, 1010.9, 1011.3, 1101.2, 1102.1, 1103.2.14, 1106.7,
1107.2, 1108.2.2, 1109.1, 1109.2, 1109.2.1.1, 1109.2.2, 1109.3,
1109.4, 1109.8, 3001.3, 3409.6, 3409.8.2, 3409.8.3
ICC 300-02
ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands ............................................... 1025.1.1,3401.1 007.
IECC-09
International Energy Conservation Code® ...........................................................................101.4.7,1203.3.2, 1301.1.1, 1403.2 007.
(Effective 3-6-2011 with
mandatory compliance
ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands .... 101.4.6, 102.6, 201.3, 307.1, 307.1.1, 307.2 007.
beginning 6-1-2011)
404.2, 406.5.1, 406.6.1, 410.3.6, 411.1, 412.4.1, 413.1, 414.1.1, 414.1.2,
IFC-06
414.1.2.1, 414.2, 414.2.5, Table 414.2.5 (1), Table 414.2.5(2), 414.3, 414.5, 414.5.1,
Table 414.5.1, 414.5.2, 414.5.4, 414.5.5, 414.6, 415.1, 415.2, 415.3, 415.3.1, Table 415.3.1,
Table 415.3.2, 415.6, 415.6.1, 415.6.1.4, 415.6.2, 415.6.2.3, 415.6.2.5, 415.6.2.7, 415.6.2.8,
415.6.2.9, 415.6.3, 415.6.3.3.3, 415.6.3.5, 415.6.4, 415.7, 415.8.1, 415.8.2.7, 415.8.5.1, 415.8.7.2,
415.8.9.3, 415.8.10.1, 416.1, 420.1, 420.7, 704.8.2, 706.1, 901.2, 901.3, 901.5, 901.6.2, 903.2.6.1,
903.2.11, Table 903.2.13, 903.5, 904.2.1, 905.1, 905.3.6, 906.1, 907.2.5, 907.2.12.2, 907.2.14,
907.2.16, 907.14, 907.19, 909.20, 910.2.2, Table 910.3, 1001.3, 1203.4.2, 1203.5, 2702.1, 2702.2.9,
2702.2.11, 2702.2.12, 2702.2.13, 2702.3, 3102.1, 3103.1, 3309.2, 3401.3, 3410.3.2, 3410.6.8.1, 3410.6.14, 3410.6.14.1

International Mechanical Code® ..................................101.4.3, 201.3, 307.1, Table 307.1(1), 406.4.2, 406.6.3, 406.6.5, 409.6, 007.
412.4.6, 414.1.2, 414.3, 415.6.1.4, 415.6.2, 415.6.2.8, 415.6.3, 415.6.4, 415.8.11.1
IMC-06
416.3, 420.5, 603.1, 707.2, 716.2.2, 716.5.4, 716.6.1, 716.6.2, 716.6.3, 717.5, 719.1, 719.7, 903.2.12.1,
904.2.1, 904.11, 908.6, 909.1, 909.10.2, 1015.5, 1017.4.1, 1203.1, 1203.2.1, 1203.4.2,
1203.4.2.1, 1203.5, 1209.3, 2304.5, 2801.1, 3004.3.1, 3401.3, 3410.6.7.1, 3410.6.8, 3410.6.8.1

Test Standard for Determining Wind Resistance of Concrete or Clay Roof Tiles .......................................... 1715.2.1, 1715.2.2 007.
SBCCI SSTD 11-97

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy MA 02269-9101
Standard Referenced
Reference in code
Number Title section
number

11-02 Low Expansion Foam……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..…904.7

12-00 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems……………………………..……………………………………………….………904.8,904.11

12A-04 Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems……………………………………………………………………………….…..…………904.9

13-02 Installation of Sprinkler Systems……………...…..................................707.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.2, 904.11,

905.3.4, 907.8, 3104.5, 3104.9
13D-02
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes……………903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1

13R-02 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height………………903.3.1.2,
903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4

14-03 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems..…………………………….……………………….…….905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.8

16-03 Installation Foam-water Sprinkler and Foam-water Spray Systems..………………....…………………………………904.7, 904.11

17-02 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems………………………………………………………………………..………………904.6, 904.11

17A.02 Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems.…………………………………………………….…………………...……………904.5, 904.11

24-02 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances..……………..……………….……..…………….. 913.1, 913.2

30-03 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code……………………………………….…………………………………………..…….415.3

31.01 Installation of Oil-burning Equipment..……………………………………………………………………………………………..2113.15

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32-00 Dry Cleaning Plants………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….415.6.4

40-01 Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film..………………………………………………………………………………….….409.1

54-09 National Fuel Gas Code….………………………101.4.2, 201.3, Table 307.1(1), 2113.11.1.2, 2113.15, 2801.1, 3109.8.1, 3401.3
Effective 02/01/2011
58-04 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.. ...………………………………….……………...…………………… …. ….. …………..……415.6.3

61.99 Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agriculture and Food Product Facilities.………………………………………….415.6.1

70-2011 National Electric Code…………………………..101.4.1, 107.3, 414.5.4, 415.8.2.8.1, 904.3.1, 907.5, 909.11, 909.12.1, 909.16.3,
Effective 02/01/2011 . 1205.4.1, 1405.10.4, 2701.1, 3401.3

72-02 National Fire Alarm Code..…………………………………………………………………….901.6, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.1.1

907.2.10, 907.2.10.4, 907.2.11.2, 907.2.11.3, 907.2.12.2.3, 907.2.12.3, 907.4, 907.5,
907.9.2, 907.10, 907.14, 907.16, 907.17, 911.1, 3006.5

80-99 Fire Doors and Fire Windows….……………………...…………508.2.2.1, 715.4, 715.4.5, 715.4.6.1, 715.4.7.2, 715.5, 1008.1.3.3

85-04 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code…..……………….………………………………………………………………..415.6.1

(Note: NFPA 8503 has been incorporated into NFPA 85)

90A-99 Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems…………………………………...……………………………………..1203.6

90B-99 Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems….……………………………………………………………...1203.6

92B-05 Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces...……….……………………………………………………….909.8

101-00 Life Safety Code….…….…………..…...………………………………………………..……......115.1, 115.2, 304.1, 407.1, 1025.6.2

105-03 Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies.……………………………………………..405.4.2, 715.4.3.1, 909.20.4.1

110-02 Emergency and Standby Power Systems….……………………………………………………………………………………….2702.1

111-01 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems.…………..…………………………………………..……2702.1

120-99 Coal Preparation Plants.…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….416.6.1

211-03 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-burning Appliances…………………………………………………………….…2112.5

230-03 Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage…..……………………………………………………………………………………..507.3

252-03 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies..………………………………….715.3, 715.4.1, 715.4.2, 715.4.3, 715.4.4.1

253-00 Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radian
Heat Energy Source…………………………………………………………………..……402.11.1, 406.6.4, 421.7.1, 804.2, 804.3

257-00 Standard for Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies……….…………………………715.3, 715.4.3.2, 715.5, 715.5.1,
715.5.2, 715.5.8.1

259-04 Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials……………………………………………………………2603.4.1.10, 2603.5.3

265-02 Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile
Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls….………………………………………………….………..….803.6.2, 803.6.2.1

268-01 Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant
Heat Energy Source……………………………………………………………………..1406.2.1, 1406.2.1.1, 1406.2.1.2, 2603.5.7

285-98 Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior
Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components…………………………………...1407.10.4, 2603.5.5

286-00 Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior
Finish to Room Fire Growth...………………………………………….402.15.4, 803.2, 803.2.1, 803.5, 803.6.3, 2603.4, 2603.9

288-01 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies in Fire-resistance-rated
Floor Systems.………………………………………………………………………………………………………….711.8, 712.4.1.5

303-00 Fire Protection Standards for Marinas and Boatyards..………………………………………………………………………..…905.3.7

409-01 Aircraft Hangars..…………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….412.2.6, 412.4.5

418-01 Standard for Heliports..…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………...…412.5.5

651-98 Machining and Finishing of Aluminum and the Production and Handling of Aluminum Powders..………………………….415.6.1

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654-00 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of
Combustible Particulate Solids.…………………………………………………………………………………………………..415.6.1

655-01 Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions……………………………………………………………………..………..………....415.6.1

664.02 Prevention of Fires Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities.....…………………………………………415.6.1

701.99 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-propagation of Textiles and Films…………..,……………………….402.11.1, 410.3.6,
801.1.2, 806.1, 806.1.2, 806.2, 3102.3, 3102.3.1, 3102.6.1.1, 3105.4

704.01 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response..…………………….414.7.2, 415.2

484-02 Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts..………….……………………………………………………………...415.6.1

520-99 Subterranean Spaces..……………..……………………………………………………………………………………202, 405.1, 423.3

1124-03 Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles..…………………………………………..415.3.1

2001-04 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.…………………………………………………………………………………………..904.10

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