HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 04-16-2019 Adoption of 2018 Building Codes2018 BUILDING CODE ADOPTION PROCESSDAVID SPURLOCK, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
2018 BUILDING CODES
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCILThe International Codes®, or I‐Codes®, published by ICC, provide minimum safeguards for people at home, at school and in the workplace. The I‐Codes are a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes.•International Building Code (IBC)•International Existing Building Code (IEBC)•International Fire Code (IFC)•International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)•International Mechanical Code (IMC)•International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)•International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)•International Plumbing Code (IPC)•International Residential Code (IRC)•International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)•2017 National Electric Code (NEC)CODE EDITIONS TO BE ADOPTED11 books, approximately 4,000 pages
Major Points•2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)•New Code, Integrated into I‐Code Suite•Town has its own pool code prior to this edition•Region is moving away from Pima County Pool code to ISPSC•2018 International Fire Code (IFC)•Historically adopted NWFD amendments “AS‐IS”•Caused jurisdictional issues, conflicts and confusion•TOM has multiple fire districts within Town Limits, plus non‐district areas.•Adopt 2018 IFC with TOM amendments•NWFD is coordinating their amendments to match TOM amendments•Council Study Session January 8, 2019•Present Adoption Ordinance to Council
Why adopt 2018 Code Set•Keep up to date with building construction technology•Keep up to date Clarity and interpretation of code application•Flexibility for small business and tenants•Flexibility for existing buildings•Regional consistency