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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental Info.RANCH AT ROARING FORK Exterior Stair Repairs: Building 1, Units A-F CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION User note: Code change proposals to this chapter will be considered by the Administrative. Code Development Committee during the 2016 (Group B) Code Development Cycle. See explanation on page iv. PART 1—SCOPE AND APPLICATION SECTION 101 GENERAL [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as "this code." [A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replace- ment, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, main- tenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a sepa- rate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with the International Residential Code. [A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. [A] 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, ade- quate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. [A] 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sec- tions 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. [A] 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accesso- ries as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories. [A] 101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the Interna- tional Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical sys- tems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cool- ing, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinera- tors and other energy-related systems. [A] 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the Interna- tional Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alter- ation, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provi- sions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. [A] 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and struc- tures. [A] 101.4.5 Fire prevention. The provisions of the Inter- national Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, han- dling or use of structures, materials or devices; from con- ditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the con- struction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm sys- tems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. [A] 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters gov- erning the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. [A] 101.4.7 Existing buildings. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to mat- ters governing the repair, alteration, change of occu- pancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings. SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY [A] 102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a gen- eral requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. [A] 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® 1