CITY OF OMAHA PUBLIC NOTICES 1/22/20
CITY OF OMAHA
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on January 14, 2020 and passed and approved the ordinances entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 42105
AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and Nebraska State Probation District 4J (Juvenile) in the amount of five thousand, eight hundred and thirty-four dollars ($5,834); and (2) to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Award #2018-GP-BX-0012, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); to work directly with the District of Nebraska, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force and law enforcement agencies to conduct proactive home visits with serious, violent juvenile offenders in the target area involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; providing for payment from a specific account; and, providing for the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. That, as recommended by the Mayor, the agreement between the City of Omaha and Nebraska State Probation District 4J (Juvenile) in the amount of five thousand, eight hundred and thirty-four dollars ($5,834), budgeted from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods, Grant Award #2018-GP-BX- 0012, to work directly with the District of Nebraska, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force and law enforcement agencies to conduct proactive home visits with serious, violent juvenile offenders in the target area, is hereby approved. Section 2. That, the agreement extends from November 5, 2019 to September 30, 2021, commencing upon approval of this ordinance. In conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, total expenditures as outlined in the attached agreement, from such grant funds and involving appropriations of more than one year, are hereby approved· and that the Finance Director is authorized to make payment in accordance therewith. Section 3. There is no match with this grant. Section 4. That, this Ordinance, being administrative and not legislative in character, shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon passage.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42106
AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Office FY 2019 Highway Safety Programs, Grant Contract Award Number 402-20-40, in the amount of one hundred sixteen thousand, five hundred ninety-three dollars ($116,593), during the project period extending from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; to expand training and awareness to law enforcement officers, target high crash locations, increase knowledge of Provisional Operator Permit (POP) restrictions, and increase enforcement of safety related violations; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; and, providing for the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. That, as recommended by the Mayor, the acceptance of and disbursement from the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Office FY 2019 Highway Safety Programs, Grant Contract Award Number 402-20-40, in the amount of one hundred sixteen thousand, five hundred ninety-three dollars ($116,593), during the project period extending from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; to expand training and awareness to law enforcement officers, target high crash locations, increase knowledge of Provisional Operator Permit (POP) restrictions, and increase enforcement of safety related violations, is hereby approved. Section 2. A copy of such grant award and special conditions, grant program narrative, and the budget/budget narrative proposal are attached and by this reference made a part hereof. Section 3. That, the grant period extends from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020’, commencing upon approval of this ordinance. In conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, approval of this Ordinance, involving appropriations of more than one year from receipts of grant funds and expenditures, is hereby authorized. Section 4. That, the Omaha Police Department has committed $78,457.00 to the project through the Omaha Police Department general fund. Section 5. That, this Ordinance, being administrative and not legislative in character, shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon passage.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42107
AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant, Award #B-19-MC-31-0002, in the amount of four million, five hundred ninety-six thousand, six hundred seventy dollars ($4,596,670), FY 2019 HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Award #M19-DC310203 in the amount of two million, one hundred twenty-seven thousand, four hundred sixty-three dollars ($2,127,463), and FY 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant, Award #E-19-MC-31-0002, in the amount of four hundred four thousand, eight hundred thirty-eight dollars ($404,838) ; to address the priority needs and goals identified in the Omaha -Council Bluffs Five-Year Consolidated Plan; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; and, providing for the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. That, as recommended by the Mayor, the acceptance of and disbursement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public Housing Investments Public and Indian Housing, FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant, Award #B-19-MC-31-0002, in the amount of four million, five hundred ninety-six thousand, six hundred seventy dollars ($4,596,670), FY 2019 HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Award #M19- DC310203 in the amount of two million, one hundred twenty-seven thousand, four hundred sixty-three dollars ($2,127,463), and FY 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant, Award #E-19-MC- 31-0002, in the amount of four hundred four thousand, eight hundred thirty-eight dollars ($404,838); to address the priority needs and goals identified in the Omaha -Council Bluffs Five-Year Consolidated Plan, is hereby approved. Section 2. A copy of such Assistance Award/Amendment, Terms and Conditions, transmittal letter, and Omaha -Council Bluffs Five-Year Consolidated Plan: 2019 -2023, is attached and by this reference made a part hereof. Section 3. That, in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, approval of this Ordinance, involving appropriations of more than one year from receipts of grant funds and expenditures, is hereby authorized. Section 4. That, this Ordinance, being administrative and not legislative in character, shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon passage.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42108
AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of appropriating, for the use of the City of Omaha, certain hereinafter described vacant and improved property at 1502 California, located within the Builder’s District at NoDo Redevelopment Plan Area, an area generally bounded by Cuming Street on the north, 14th Street on the east, Cass and Burt Streets generally on the south and 22nd Street on the west, for acquisition, relocation as appropriate, and subsequent use as a site for implementing the Builder’s District at NoDo Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law; provided that in the event the specified parcel cannot be obtained by negotiation, proceedings in eminent domain be undertaken and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. That it is proper and necessary, pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law, to appropriate vacant and improved property generally located in an area bounded by Cuming Street on the north, 14th Street on the east, Cass and Burt Streets on the south and 22nd Street on the west, as outlined on the attached map, and that this vacant and improved property is necessary for such purpose are in Douglas County, Nebraska and are more particularly described as follows:
1502 California.
LOTS 6, 7, AND 8, ALL IN BLOCK 9, IN THE ORIGINAL CITY OF OMAHA, AS SURVEYED AND LITHOGRAPHED IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
Section 2. That the City of Omaha is authorized, empowered and directed to negotiate, through either employees of the City of Omaha or through persons employed therefor or through any combination thereof, with the owner of the above described property for the acquisition of said property by the City of Omaha for the aforesaid purposes, as provided and allowed for pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law. Upon failure to agree to negotiation with the owner of any of the above described property for the acquisition thereof by the City of Omaha, the City is authorized, empowered, and directed, through the Law Department, to proceed forthwith to acquire such property not obtained by negotiation, by proceedings in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, including the Nebraska Community Development Law, under the power of eminent domain. Any notice or notices in the name of the City of Omaha required to be given the owners or other persons having any interest in and to any of the above described property may be given by the Law Department of the City of Omaha. Section 3. That this Ordinance, being not legislative in character, shall take effect upon the date of its passage in accord with section 2.12 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42103
AN ORDINANCE to amend Omaha Municipal Code Secs. 48-111 through 48-119 to adopt the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That the Omaha Municipal Code Sections 48-111 through 48-119 –are hereby amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 12. -PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 48-111. -Property maintenance code adopted.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 2018 Edition, Chapters 2 through 8 inclusive, is hereby adopted and shall be considered the property maintenance code for the city. Three copies of the International Property Maintenance Code are to be retained on file with the city clerk. The International Property Maintenance Code and this chapter 48 of the Omaha Municipal Code shall be in effect within the limits of the city and its three-mile jurisdiction beyond city limits.
Sec. 48-112. -Amendments.
The 2006 2018 International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended in the following respects:
(a) Chapter 2, Section 202, “ General definitions. “ Add the following definitions for the following terms, which for the purposes of this code shall be effective and take precedence over any contrary definitions for such terms:
BOARD: The “board” referred to in this code shall mean the building board of review established pursuant to section 43-51, except when another board is specifically identified.
BUILDING CODE: The building code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 43 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
ELECTRICAL CODE: The electrical code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 44 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
FIRE CODE: The fire code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 46 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
FUEL GAS CODE: The fuel gas code for this jurisdiction shall be NFPA 54 as adopted in Chapter 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
ICC ELECTRICAL CODE: Wherever reference is made to the ICC Electrical Code it shall mean “Electrical Code.” See definition for “Electrical Code.”
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Building Code it shall mean Chapter 43 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Energy Conservation Code it shall mean the code by that name as adopted in Chapter 43 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Fire Code it shall mean “Fire Code.” See definition for “Fire Code.”
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Fuel Code is shall mean “Fuel Gas Code.” See definition for “Fuel Gas Code.”
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Mechanical Code it shall mean “Mechanical Code.” See definition for “Mechanical Code.”
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Plumbing Code it shall mean “Plumbing Code.” See definition for “Plumbing Code.”
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Property Maintenance Code it shall mean “Property Maintenance Code.” See definition for “Property Maintenance Code.”
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Residential Code it shall mean the code by that name as adopted in Chapter 43 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
MECHANICAL CODE: The mechanical code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 49 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
PLUMBING CODE: The plumbing code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 49 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: The property maintenance code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 48 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
(b} Chapter 3. Section 302.4 Weeds. For the heights left blank therein. insert “12-inches”.
(bc) Chapter 3, Section 304.14, “ Insect screens. “ For the dates left blank therein, insert “from May 1 to October 1.”
(cd) Chapter 6, Section 602.3, “Heat supply.” For the dates left blank therein, insert “from October 1 to May 1.”
(de) Chapter 6, Section 602.4, “Occupiable work spaces.” For the dates left blank therein, insert “from October 1 to May 1.”
Secs. 48-113-48-119. – Reserved
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and take effect July 1, 2020.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42109
AN ORDINANCE providing for the designation of an enhanced employment area; the levy of a general business occupation tax as requested by the property owners of 215 and 303 South 18181 and 18120 Harney Streets; providing for the administration, imposition and collection of such occupation tax; specifying the use of such occupation tax revenue; and related matters. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Section 1. Findings and Determinations. Pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law, Nebraska Revised Statutes§§ 18-2101 et. Seq., as amended (the “Act”}, and specifically Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2142.04 , Chapter 19, Article XVII of the Omaha Municipal Code (“General Enhanced Employment Tax”) provides for the establishment of an enhanced employment area for the purpose of paying all or any part of the total costs and expenses of the authorized work within an enhanced employment area. The City is authorized to levy and collect a general business occupation tax upon businesses and users of space within an enhanced employment area for the purpose of paying for all or any part of the total costs and expenses for the “Authorized Work” of a development project, as allowed by the Act and defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2142.04 and the General Enhanced Employment Tax, within such enhanced employment area. The City Council hereby designates the property legally described and illustrated in Exhibit “A” (attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference) as an “enhanced employment area” as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2103(22), as amended (the “Enhanced Employment Area”), as allowed by the Act and the General Enhanced Employment Tax. Pursuant to the authority granted by Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2142.04, as amended, and the General Enhanced Employment Tax, and at the request of the property owner owning all property within the Enhanced Employment Area, the City Council determines that it is necessary, desirable, advisable and in the best interest of the City that the City be empowered to levy a general business occupation tax within the Enhanced Employment Area for the purposes set forth in the Act and Chapter 19-901(b) of the Omaha Municipal Code. The City Council further determines that based upon written undertakings provided by the property owner and the developer, the new investment in the enhanced Employment Area satisfies the employment requirements of the Act. Section 2. Occupation Tax Imposed: Collection of Occupation Tax. Commencing upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a Business located within the Enhanced Employment Area, and in each calendar month thereafter until the expiration of the Tax Period, as defined in the Development Agreement, there shall be imposed a general business occupation tax upon each and every person operating a business within the Enhanced Employment Area (the “Occupation Tax”). The amount of such Occupation Tax shall be based upon the following business uses taking place within the Enhanced Employment Area:
1. 3% of gross room revenues of all hotel businesses located in the Enhanced Employment Area;
2. 3% of food and beverage sales of all restaurants located in the Enhanced Employment Area;
3. 3% of banquet sales or services for businesses located in the Enhanced Employment Area;
4. 3% of parking sales in the Enhanced Employment Area
Such Occupation Tax shall be imposed upon the gross receipts resulting from the sale, lease, or rental of any products, rooms, units, or services within the Enhanced Employment Area, as indicated for the business uses listed above, except that such tax shall not be imposed upon any transaction which is subject to tax under Sections 53-160, 66-489, 66-489.02, 66- 4,140, 66-4,145, 66-4,146, 77-2602 or 77-4008, or which is exempt from tax under Section 77- 2704.24 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, as amended. The amount of the Occupation Tax shall at all times be subject to such applicable rules and regulations imposed by the State of Nebraska Department of Revenue regarding the use and imposition of the general business occupation tax authorized by Section 18-2142.04 of the Act. The person engaged in operating a business subject to the Occupation Tax may include the tax on or for the selling price, services rendered, charges incurred, rates, or other consideration received on a bill, statement, receipt, or other similar invoice to the purchaser, but each person engaged in a business shall remain liable for the Occupation Tax imposed by this Ordinance. Section 3. Tax Cumulative. The levy of the Occupation Tax under this Ordinance is in addition to all other fees, taxes, excises and licenses levied and imposed under any contract or any other ordinances of the City, in addition to any fee, tax, excise or license imposed by the State of Nebraska or the federal government. Payment of the Occupation Tax imposed by this Ordinance shall not relieve the person paying the same from payment of any other tax now or hereafter imposed by contract or ordinance, including those imposed for any business or occupation in which he or she may participate, unless otherwise specified therein. The Occupation Tax imposed by this Ordinance shall be cumulative, except where otherwise specifically provided. Section 4. Use of Revenue. The Occupation Tax imposed by this Ordinance, less any administrative expense, shall be used to fund any expenditure that is lawfully authorized to be made under the Act and this Ordinance in connection with the development project located within the Enhanced Employment Area. Section 5. Sunset Provision. The Occupation Tax imposed by this Ordinance shall terminate and collection of the tax shall cease no later than the earlier of twenty (20) years from the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a Business in the Enhanced Employment Area or upon payment in full of all Authorized Work to be incurred and indebtedness issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 18-2142.04, for which such occupation tax receipts have been pledged. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and take effect fifteen (15) days from and after the date of its passage.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 6-1
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42110
AN ORDINANCE approving a Development Agreement for Occupation Tax in an Enhanced Employment Area by and between the City of Omaha and Village Pointe Lodging LLC and Anant Partners LLC, and its successors or assigns, for a project site located at 215 South 18161 Street, 303 South 181’1 Street, and 18120 Harney Street, authorizing the use of up to $3,600,000.00, plus accrued interest in occupation tax revenues generated by the development located in an enhanced employment area, as shown in Exhibit “A”, as properly authorized and designated by the Omaha City Council; and providing for an effective date. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Development Agreement for Occupation Tax in an Enhanced Employment Area between the City of Omaha and Village Pointe Lodging LLC and Anant Partners LLC, to authorize the use of up to $3,600,000.00, plus accrued interest, to offset authorized work, as allowed by the Community Redevelopment Law through the use of general business occupation tax revenues generated by such development and any other documents in connection with the Development Agreement necessary or appropriate to consummate the duties, obligations and loans, as set forth therein. Section 2. Said Development Agreement contains obligations undertaken pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law in Sections 18-2147 through 18-2150. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and take effect fifteen (15) days from and after the date of its passage.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 6-1
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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ORDINANCE NO. 42104
AN ORDINANCE to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 43-121 to adopt the 2018 International Residential Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA: AN ORDINANCE to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 43-121 to adopt the 2018 International Residential Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That the Omaha Municipal Code Sections 43-121 – is here hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE
DIVISION 1. – ADOPTED
Sec. 43-121. - Building codes adopted.
The following codes are hereby adopted and shall be considered the building codes for the city:
1. The International Building Code, 2012 edition, chapters 2-12, 14-26, 32, 34 and 35 inclusive;
2. Appendix C, Group U Agriculture Buildings;
3. Appendix E, Supplemental Accessibility Requirements;
4. The International Residential Code, 2006 2018 edition, Chapters 2-23 inclusive, and Chapter 43 of the Omaha Municipal Code;
5. Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures.
5. 6. Appendix K, “Sound Transmission”, of the International Residential Code, 2006 2018 edition; and
7. Appendix Q, “Tiny Houses”, of the International Residential Code, 2018 edition; and; and
6 8. Appendix S, “Strawbale Construction”, 2018 edition; and
9. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition.
Specifically not adopted are Chapter 1 and Appendix Chapters A, B, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M of the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Also not adopted are Chapters 1 and 24-42 inclusive and Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P, and Q R and T of the International Residential Code, 2006 2018 edition.
The International Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. The International Building Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, enlargement, replacement or repair of all other buildings and structures, and any new construction required as a result of moving any other building.
Sections of these codes are modified, amended or deleted elsewhere in this article. One copy of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code and the International Energy Conservation Code are to be retained on file with the city clerk. These codes shall be in effect within the limits of the city and its three-mile jurisdictional limits.
State Law reference— Adoption of standard codes, R.R.S. 1943, § 18-132.
Secs. 43-122—43-125. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. AMENDMENTS
Sec. 43-126. - 2012 International Building Code.
The International Building Code is hereby amended, altered, modified and changed in the following respects:
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Section 202, Definitions. Add the following definitions:
ELECTRICAL CODE: The electrical code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 44 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
FIRE CODE: The fire code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 46 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
FUEL GAS CODE: The fuel gas code for this jurisdiction shall be NFPA 54 as adopted in Chapter 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
ICC ELECTRICAL CODE: Wherever reference is made to the ICC Electrical Code it shall mean “Electrical Code”. See definition for “Electrical Code”.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: Whenever reference is made to the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted and amended by this jurisdiction.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Fire Code it shall mean “Fire Code”. See definition for “Fire Code”.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Fuel Gas Code it shall mean NFPA 54, as adopted in Chapter 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code. See definition for “Fuel Gas Code”.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Mechanical Code it shall mean “Mechanical Code”. See definition for “Mechanical Code”.
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Plumbing Code it shall mean “Plumbing Code”. See definition for “Plumbing Code”.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Wherever reference is made to the International Property Maintenance Code it shall mean “Property Maintenance Code”. See definition for “Property Maintenance Code”.
MECHANICAL CODE: The mechanical code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
PLUMBING CODE: The plumbing code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 49 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: The property maintenance code for this jurisdiction shall be Chapter 48 of the Omaha Municipal Code and all codes adopted therein.
Page 92
Section 423, Storm shelters.
Add the three new subsections in their entirety:
Section 423.1.2, Application. Storm shelters shall be provided for all multi-family residential uses, mobile home residential uses, daycare services (limited), daycare services (general), primary educational facilities and secondary educational facilities. Detached storm shelters shall be located no more than 600 feet from any dwelling unit and/or occupied area served and on the same parcel.
Exception: In-home daycare services provided that the home has a below grade basement readily available to provide shelter from a storm.
Section 423.1.3, Residential uses. For residential use types, the storm shelter size shall be computed for each unit as follows:
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Efficiency and one-bedroom |
10 sq. ft. |
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Two-bedroom |
15 sq. ft. |
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Three-bedroom |
20 sq. ft. |
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Four-bedroom |
25 sq. ft. |
Section 423.1.4, Accessible route. Shelters shall be provided with an accessible route in accordance with ICC A117.1 and IBC Section 1104.5.
Page 104
Add the following to Table 509 Incidental Uses.
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ROOM OR AREA |
SEPARATION AND/OR |
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Storage rooms over 100 square feet |
1 hour or provide automatic fire-extinguishing system |
Page 290
Section 1109.2, Toilet and bathing facilities.
Exceptions:
Page 298
Section 1209, Access To Unoccupied Spaces. Add a new subsection to read as follows:
Section 1209.4, Service and Maintenance. Unless otherwise required by this code, access to normally unoccupied spaces for the purposes of building or equipment service or maintenance is permitted to be a fixed ladder or alternating tread device.
Section 1210, Toilet and bathroom requirements, Delete this section and replace with:
Section 1210.1, Restrooms shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
Page 301
Section 1301.1.1. Criteria. Add the following sentence to read as follows:
Exception: Single family dwellings, two family dwellings and townhomes with a window to wall ratio greater than 15% must conform to the State of Nebraska energy code.
Page 315
Add a new subsection as follows:
Section 1503.4.4, Rain Water. When roofs are sloped to drain over the edge, scuppers or gutters and downspouts, adequately sized, pitched and supported, shall be installed to conduct rain water to ground level. Rain water shall be discharged at least three feet away from the building foundation in a direction parallel to the adjoining property line when the discharge point is within 20 feet of the adjoining property line.
Page 319
Table 1507.2.9.2, Valley Lining Material. In the Gage column, for Galvanized steel, delete the number 26, and replace it with 28.
Page 331
Add a new subsection as follows:
Section 1509.8.6, Occupied Roofs. Any roof top decks, patios, platforms or similar structures, intended for human occupancy shall be of a construction type consistent with, and not less in fire-resistance rating than required for the building to which it is attached. Occupied roofs shall be considered a separate and independent story, and shall be provided with all fire protection systems required for the building to which it is attached. All occupied roofs shall be considered an assembly occupancy and shall not exceed the limits of Table 503 for height and number of stories above grade plane for an assembly occupancy.
Exception: Private roof top decks less than 735 square feet that are accessed from within an individual dwelling or sleeping unit and are intended and designed for the sole use of the owner or tenant.
All such structures intended for human occupancy shall have guard rails that comply with Section 1013, regardless of their height above the plane of the roof.
Page 344
Add a new section to read as follows:
Section 1607.12.5 Top level of parking garages. Where top levels of parking garages are exposed to snow loading, the structural design of the top level structural elements shall be based upon a specific snow storage or removal plan. The snow removal plan shall be included in the construction documents that are submitted for building permits, and shall include provisions for snow removal, temporary storage in specific areas, maximum snow heights, and other parameters to clearly indicate to the building official and building owner the necessary means of snow removal.
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Table 1607.1. Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads and Minimum Concentrated Live Loads
Add the following sentence to footnote “a” to read as follows:
Access to floors designed for passenger cars only shall be restricted by an appropriate overhead barrier located not more than 7’-6” above the floor at the point of entry.
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Section 1607.11.2.1 Flat, pitched and curved roofs. 1607.12.2.1 Ordinary roofs, awnings and canopies.
Delete (Equation 16-27 26) in its entirety and replace it with: L r = 25 psf
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Section 1609.1 Applications. Add the following sentences to read as follows:
Buildings, structures, and parts thereof intended for use as a tornado shelter shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 55-787 of the Omaha Municipal Code. The design shall follow provisions given in the ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters, ICC 500-2008. Unless otherwise approved by the building official, the design wind speed shall be 250 mph. Exterior wall types, roof assemblies, doors, and other perimeter elements shall meet the projectile impact requirements as required in ICC 500, by reference to FEMA 361, or by other testing approved by the building official.
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Table 1610.1 Soil Lateral Load. Change the values for Active pressure and At-rest pressure to read as follows:
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DESCRIPTION OF |
UNIFIED SOIL |
DESIGN LATERAL SOIL LOAD |
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Active pressure |
At-rest pressure |
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Well-graded, clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes |
GW |
30 |
60 |
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Poorly graded clean gravels; gravel-sand mixes |
GP |
30 |
60 |
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Silty gravels, poorly graded gravel-sand mixes |
GM |
45 |
60 |
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Clayey gravels, poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes |
GC |
45 |
60 |
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Well-graded, clean sands; gravelly sand mixes |
SW |
30 |
60 |
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Poorly graded clean sands; sand-gravel mixes |
SP |
30 |
60 |
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Silty sands, poorly graded sand-silt mixes |
SM |
45 |
60 |
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Sand-silt clay mix with plastic fines |
SM-SC |
45 |
60 |
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Clayey sands, poorly graded sand-clay mixes |
SC |
45 |
60 |
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Inorganic silts and clayey silts |
ML |
45 |
60 |
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Mixture of inorganic silt and clay |
ML-CL |
45 |
60 |
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Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity |
CL |
45 |
60 |
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Organic silts and silt clays, low plasticity |
OL |
Note b |
Note b |
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Inorganic clayey silts, elastic silts |
MH |
Note b |
Note b |
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Inorganic clays of high plasticity |
CH |
Note b |
Note b |
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Organic clays and silty clays |
OH |
Note b |
Note b |
Page 380
Section 1704.2: Special Inspections. Add first paragraph to read as follows:
Testing and special inspections shall be performed in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications, the approved Statement of Special Inspections, and the building code. The Special Inspection and Testing Services do not supersede or replace the inspections performed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) nor other observations required by the building code. Contractor shall coordinate work to be performed with the AHJ and the special inspector and testing agencies.
Section 1704.2.1: Special Inspector Qualifications. Add paragraphs to read as follows:
Qualification for special inspectors and testing technicians for any material or work performed shall meet the respective qualification(s) listed below, or as otherwise approved by the building official. Multiple qualifications and/or personnel may be required. Personnel may alternatively qualify by holding a current Registered Civil or Structural Engineer License and having at least three years’ relevant and verifiable experience. No matter how the qualification is met, the Prime Special Inspection and Testing agency for the project shall submit to the building official documentation confirming the qualifications have been met for each applicable individual performing special inspection and/or testing services. Qualifications for personnel performing special inspections and testing for structural steel and steel construction other than structural steel (e.g., metal deck) shall be in accordance with Chapter N of ANSI/AISC 360-10:
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Alternatively, for welding special inspections and testing, personnel may be qualified as an ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector or for bolting special inspections and testing, personnel may be qualified as ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector.
Qualifications for personnel performing special inspections and testing for structural concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 311.7-14: Inspection Services Specifications for Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction. An ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector must also carry the applicable ACI Concrete Inspector or Technician qualification.
For masonry construction special inspections and testing, personnel shall be qualified as an ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector.
For construction on soils and/or deep foundations special inspections and testing, personnel shall be qualified as an ICC Soils Special Inspector.
For fire protection construction special inspections and testing, personnel shall be qualified as an ICC SprayApplied Fire Proofing Special Inspector.
For Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems (EIFS) construction special inspections and testing, personnel shall be qualified as an Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AECI) Certified EIFS Inspector.
For nonstructural components special inspections and testing, personnel shall be qualified as any type of ICC Special Inspector.
Page 381
Section 1704.2.5.2 Fabricator approval. Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
The following are considered approved fabricators:
Steel fabricators holding an appropriate certificate from the American Institute of Steel Construction,
Steel Joist Manufacturers holding membership in the Steel Joist Institute,
Precast/Prestressed Concrete suppliers holding membership in the Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) together with plant certification in the appropriate products group and categories in the PCI Plant Certification Program.
The steel fabricator is required to be a current AISC-Certified Fabricator.
The steel erector is required to be a current AISC-Certified Erector.
The precast erector is required to be a current PCI-Certified Erector.
Page 393
Section 1803 Geotechnical Investigations.
Page 393
Add a new section to read as follows:
Section 1803.5.3.1 Collapsible soils. Portions of the Omaha Metropolitan Area are underlain by low-unit weight soils that can collapse when saturated. Additional studies shall be made to evaluate the presence and extent of collapse-susceptible soils and to assess the effects of any collapsible soils identified at the site on the performance of the structure.
Section 1808.1 General. Add the following to the end of this section:
Footings shall be constructed of concrete.
Page 407
Section 1809.5 Frost protection. Delete this section and the exceptions in their entirety and replace them with:
Except where erected on solid rock or otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers, and other permanent supports of buildings and structures larger than 750 square feet in area or 10 feet in height shall extend below the established frost line. The established frost line shall be 3 feet below the exterior grade for heated structures, and 3.5 feet for unheated structures.
Exceptions:
1. The bottom surface of footings for unattached garages and unattached storage buildings of wood or metal not more than 750 square feet in area shall not be less than 1 foot below grade.
2. The bottom surface of foundations that bear on rock surfaces is not required to be below the established frost line provided the rock does not have seams or cracks or contain disintegrated material that could serve as reservoirs for water which could be subject to freezing.
3. The support of buildings by posts embedded in the earth shall be designed as specified in Section 1808. Wood posts or poles embedded in soil or concrete shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative.
Page 407-408
Section 1809.8 Plain concrete footings. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section 1809.9 Masonry-unit footings. Delete this section, and all subsections to this section in their entirety.
Section 1809.2 1809.12 Timber footings. Delete this section in its entirety.
Pages 545—550
Chapter 29, Plumbing Systems. Delete this chapter in its entirety and change to read as follows: Plumbing systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
Page 526
Section 3004.2, Location of vents. Change to read as follows: Vents shall be located below the floor or floors at the top of the hoistway and shall open either directly to the outer air or through noncombustible ducts to the outer air. Noncombustible ducts shall be permitted to pass through the elevator machine room, when approved by the State Office of Elevator Safety. Holes in the machine room floors for the passage of ropes, cables or other moving elevator equipment shall be limited so as not to provide greater than 2 inches (51 mm) of clearance on all sides.
Page 560
Section 3109.1, General. Change to read as follows: Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 54 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
Page 569
Section 3401.3, Compliance with other codes. Change to read as follows: Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to existing structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy of all applicable codes adopted and enforced
(Ord. No. 33582, § 1(43-126), 6-27-95; Ord. No. 34029, § 2, 10-29-96; Ord. No. 34122, § 2, 2-25-97; Ord. No. 35988, § 18, 7-9-02; Ord. No. 38005, § 7, 2-12-08; Ord. No. 41512, § 18, 7-10-18)
Sec. 43-127. 2006 2018 International Residential Code.
The 2006 International Residential Code is hereby amended, altered, modified and changed in the following respects:
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Section R202, Definitions. Change the definition of Dwelling to read: Dwelling. Any building that contains one dwelling unit used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or that is occupied for living purposes.
Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definition: Foundation wall height. The total distance from the top of the footing to the top of the foundation wall.
Page 18
Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definition: Sleeping Room. Any room in the house that is greater than 70 sq. ft., has built-in closet space and typically could be used as a bedroom. This does not include rooms used exclusively for cooking, eating, family living or gathering and excludes bathrooms, toilet rooms, halls, storage, utility and workshop space and all unconditioned space.
Page 19
Section R202, Definitions. Change the definition of Townhouse to read:
Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of two or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides. and with separate egress directly to the exterior from each dwelling unit. Dwelling units within a building with a common egress shall be apartments and regulated by the International Building Code (IBC).
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***FIGURES AND DIAGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK***
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Add the following information to Table R301.2(1)
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GROUND SNOW LOAD |
WIND |
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SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
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SPEED |
Topographic effects |
Special wind regionl |
Windborne debris zone |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY |
Weathering |
Frost Line Depth |
Termite |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP |
ICE |
FLOOD HAZARDS |
AIR FREEZING INDEX |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP |
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25 |
115 |
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A |
Severe |
42 |
M-H |
-3° |
Yes |
1971 |
1680 |
51.2° |
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MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn |
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Elevation |
Latitude |
Winter |
Summer cooling |
Altitude |
Indoor design |
Design |
Heating temperature difference |
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Cooling |
Wind velocity heating |
Wind velocity cooling |
Coincident wet bulb |
Daily |
Winter |
Summer |
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Change the footnotes as follow:
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic ultimate wind speed map (Figure R301.2(5)A). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
Page 46
Table R301.5, Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads. Change the table to read: Sleeping rooms 40
Section R302.2.2 Common walls. Change the paragraph to read as follows: Common walls separating townhouses shall be assigned a fire-resistance rating in accordance with Item 1 or 2. The common wall shared by two townhouses shall be constructed without plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical, cable and telephone installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Municipal Code and shall be installed in raceways and metallic outlet boxes. Penetrations of the membrane of common walls for electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.
Section R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Delete exception 1 in its entirety.
Section R303.8, Exterior stairway illumination. Revise to read as follows: Exterior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the top of the stairway. Exterior stairways providing access to a basement from the outdoor grade level shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the bottom of the stairway.
Page 48
Section R305.1, Minimum height. Add the following paragraph after exception 4: The building official shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this section where pre-existing conditions will not allow the requirements to be met.
Page 49
Section R307.1, Space Required. Change to read as follows: Fixtures shall be spaced as per Chapter 49 of the Omaha Plumbing Code.
Page 49
Figure R307.1, Minimum Fixture Clearances. Delete Figure R307.1 Minimum Fixture Clearances, in its entirety.
Section 309.5, Fire sprinklers. Delete section in its entirety.
Section R310.1, Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Delete exception 2 in its entirety.
Section R310.6 Alterations or repairs of existing basements. Revise section to read as follows: An emergency escape and rescue opening is required where existing basements undergo alterations or repairs.
Exception: New sleeping rooms created in an existing basement shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section R310.1.
Section R311.3.1 Floor elevations at the required egress doors. Revise the exception to read as follows: The landing or floor on the exterior side shall be not more than 7-3/4” (196 mm) below the top of the interior finish floor provided that the door does not swing over the landing or floor.
Section R311.3.2 Floor elevations at other exterior doors. Revise section to read as follows: Doors other than the required egress door shall be provided with landings or floors not more than 7-3/4” (196 mm) below the top of the finish floor.
Exception: A top landing is not required where a stairway of not more than three risers is located on the exterior side of the door, provided that the door does not swing over the stairway.
Page 53
Section R311.4.3, Landings at doors. Change exception 1 to read:
1. Where a stairway of three or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of a door, other than the required exit door, a landing is not required for the exterior side of the door provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing over the stairway.
Page 53
Section R311.4.3, Landings at doors. Change exception 2 to read:
2. The exterior landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7¾ inches (196 mm) below the top of the finished floor, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing over the landing.
Page 53
Section R311.4.3, Landings at doors. Change exception 3 to read:
3. The height of floors at exterior doors other than the exit door required by Section R311.4.1 shall not be more than 7¾ inches (196 mm) lower than the top of the finished floor.
Page 54
Section R311.5.2 R311.7.2, Headroom. Add the following as a second paragraph exception 3: The building official shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this section where pre-existing conditions will not allow the requirements to be met.
Page 54
Section, R311.5.3.1, Riser height. Add an exception to this section to read as follows:
Exception: The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) for a period of one year from the adoption date of this code.
Page 54
Section R311.5.3.2, Tread depth. Add an exception to this section to read as follows:
Exception: The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm) for a period of one year from the adoption date of this code.
Section R311.7.5.1 Risers. At last sentence revise 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere to be 6-1/2 inch diameter (165 mm) sphere.
Page 54
Section R311.5.3.3, Profile. Change to read as follows: The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater than 9/16 inch (14 mm). A nosing not less than ¾ inch (19 mm) but not more than 1¼ inch (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 ″ (9.5 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed ½ inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 6½ inch diameter (165 mm) sphere.
Section R311.5.6.2 R311.7.8.4 Continuity. Add exception 3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Handrails for stairways shall be permitted to have no more than a 4” break (102 mm) due to wall offsets and other ornamental features.
Section R312.2 Window fall protection. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete this section and replace with: One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses may be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with P2904, NFPA 13, 13R or 13 D. Such dwelling units shall have firewalls, openings and projections designed and protected in accordance with R302.
Page 58
Section R317.1, Two-family dwellings. Delete exception #1 in its entirety.
Page 58
Section R317.2, Townhouses. Change the exception to read as follows: Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. . Electrical, cable, and telephone installations are permitted, but shall be installed in raceways and metallic outlet boxes. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R317.3. The fire-resistance rating of the common wall may be reduced to not less than 1-hour provided the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, the common wall does not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents, and electrical, cable, and telephone installations are installed in raceways and metallic outlet boxes.
Page 60
Section R318.1, Moisture control. Add an exception #4 to read as follows: Exception 4. Exterior bathroom walls.
Page 60
Section R319.1, R317.1 Location required. Change location #2 to read as follows: All wood framing members, sills or plates that rest on concrete or masonry exterior walls.
Page 60
Section R319.1.1, R317.1.1 Field treatment. Delete this section in its entirety.
Page 61
Section R319.1.4, R317.1.4 Wood columns. Delete both all exceptions and replace with: Exception: Interior columns, either exposed or enclosed within the framing cavity, provided such columns are separated from any concrete or masonry by approved wood of natural decay resistance, or approved pressure-preservative treated wood.
Page 61
Section R320.1.2, R318.1.2 Field treatment. Delete this section in its entirety.
Page 63
Section R324.2.1, Elevation requirements. Change requirement 1 to read as follows: 1. Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floors elevated to a level 1 foot minimum above the design flood elevation.
Page 63
Section R324.2.1, Elevation requirements. Change requirement 3 to read as follows:
3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to a level 1 foot minimum above the design flood elevation.
Section R326, Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R402.1, Wood foundations. Delete this section and all subsections in their entirety.
Page 68
Change to read as follows:
R403.1, General. Revise section to read as follows: All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous concrete footings, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character or the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill. Concrete footing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R403 or in accordance with ACI 332.
R403.1.1, Minimum size. Minimum sizes for concrete and masonry footings shall be as set forth in Table R403.1 and Figure R403.1(1). The footing width, W, shall be based on the load-bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R401.4.1. Spread footings shall be at least 8 inches (203 mm) thick. Footing projections, P, shall be at least 2 inches (51 mm) and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. The size of footings supporting piers and columns shall be based on the tributary load and allowable soil pressure in accordance with Table R 401.4.1. Footings for wood foundations shall be in accordance with the details set forth in Section R403.3, and Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3).
R403.1.1 Minimum size. Revise section to read as follows:The minimum width, W, and thickness, T, for concrete footings shall be in accordance with Tables R403.1(1) through R403.1(3) and Figure R403.1(1). The footing width shall be based on the load-bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R401.4.1. Spread footings shall be at least 8 inches (203 mm) thick. Footing projections, P, shall be not less than 2 inches (51mm) and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. Footing thickness and projection for fireplaces shall be in accordance with Section R1001.2. The size of footings supporting piers and columns shall be based on the tributary load and allowable soil pressure in accordance with Table R401.4.1. Footings for precast foundations shall be in accordance with the details set forth in Section R403.4, Table R403.4, and Figure R403.4(2).
Page 69
Delete Figure R403.1(1), R403.1(2) and R403.1(3) in its their entirety, and replace it with Figure R403.1(1) MINIMUM FOOTING AND FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (amended) as amended.
***FIGURES AND DIAGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK***
FIGURE R403.1(1) MINIMUM FOOTING AND FOUNDATION WALL REQUIREMENTS
(AMENDED)
GENERAL NOTES
1. Footings shall comply with Table R403.1, but shall not be less than twice the foundation wall thickness.
2. Anchor bolt spacing 6’ o.c. max. or the same as the rebar spacing, whichever is less, and 12” from each end of the sill.
3. Anchor bolts shall be 1/2” diameter, with 3/16”x 2” washers. Bolts shall be imbedded min. 7” into concrete and 15” into masonry.
4. Foundations shall extend not less than 12” below the top of the floor slab.
5. Footing sizes are based on an assumed soil bearing pressure of 1,500 lbs./sq. ft. Footings on soil with a lower allowable soil pressure shall be designed in accordance with good engineering practice, and a soils engineer’s recommendations.
Page 70
Figure R403.1(2) delete all references to gravel footings and replace with, Footings shall comply with Section R403.
Page 71
Figure R403.1(3) delete all references to gravel footings and replace with, Footings shall comply with Section R403.
R403.1.4.1, Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods:
1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2(1);
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erected on solid rock.
Exceptions:
1. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 750 square feet (70 m 2 ) or less, of light-framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be required.
2. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less, of other than light-framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be required.
3. Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend below the frost line.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.
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Change to read as follows:
R403.2, Footings for wood foundations. Footings for wood foundations shall be in accordance with Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Delete this section in its entirety.
Delete Section R403.3 Frost protected shallow foundations in its entirety.
Page 74
Delete Table R403.3 R403.3(1) in its entirety.
Delete Figure R403.3(1) in its entirety.
Page 76
Delete Figure R403.3(3) in its entirety.
Page 77
Delete Sections R403.3.1, R403.3.1.1, R403.3.1.2, R403.3.2, R403.3.3, and R403.3.4 in their entirety.
Delete Figure R403.3(4) in its entirety.
Delete Section R403.4.1 in its entirety.
Delete Table R403.4 in its entirety.
Delete Figure R403.4(1) in its entirety.
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Delete Table R404.1(1) in its Tables R404.1.1(1), R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3), and R404.1.1(4) in their entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1) as amended. Basement Foundation Wall Design and Figure R404.1(2) Foundation Wall to Floor System Attachment.
Delete conditions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Section R404.1 and replace with:
2. Floor joists and blocking shall be connected to the sill plate at the top of the wall by the prescriptive method called out in Figure 404.1.2.
3. The sill plate shall be connected to the top of the foundation wall in accordance with Table R404.1(1) All anchor bolts shall be ASTM A307. The nut on each bolt shall be torqued to a minimum of 35 pound feet.
4. Anchor bolt spacing shall be no greater than the spacing of the rebar specified in Table R404.1.1 plus additional bolts as required by Section R403.1.6.
5. The floor shall be blocked perpendicular to the floor joists as shown in Figure R404.1.2.
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Delete Table R404.1(2) in its entirety, and replace it with Figure R404.1(2) as amended.
R404.1.3.3.7.2 Location of reinforcement in wall. Revise section to read as follows:The center of vertical reinforcement in basement walls shall be located per Table R404.1(1). The center of the steel shall not vary from the specified location by more than the greater of 10 percent of the wall thickness and 3/8 inch (10 mm). Horizontal and vertical reinforcement shall be located in foundation walls to provide the minimum cover required by Section R404.1.3.3.7.4.
Delete Section R404.1.8 Rubble stone masonry in its entirety.
Delete Section R404.2 Wood foundation walls, and subsections R404.2.1, R404.2.2, R404.2.3, R404.2.4, R404.2.5 and R404.2.6 in their entirety.
Figure R404.1(2)
Delete Section R404.1.1 in its entirety.
Delete Section R404.1.2 in its entirety.
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Add a footnote to Table R404.1(3) to read as follows:
a. For the purposes of this chapter, use the column labeled GW, GP, SW and SP soils.
Page 81
Delete Table R404.1.1(1) in its entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1)
Page 82
Delete Table R404.1.1(2) in its entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1)
Page 83
Delete Table R404.1.1(3) in its entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1)
Page 84
Delete Table R404.1.1(4) in its entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1)
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Delete Table R404.1.1(5) Tables R404.1.2(2), R404.1.2(3), R404.1.2(4), R404.1.2(5), R404.1.2(6), R404.1.2(7), R404.1.2(8) and R404.1.2(9) in its their entirety, and replace it with Table R404.1(1) Basement Foundation Wall Design as amended.
This table is based on a design, which would subject the foundation walls to a soil pressure that would be exerted by soil having an equivalent fluid weight of 35 pounds per cubic foot. In order to use this table the bottom of the foundation wall must be retained by a concrete slab with a minimum thickness of 3½” and the top of the wall must be restrained as defined in the footnotes of this table.
TABLE R404.1(1) BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL DESIGN (AMENDED)
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Wall |
Distance of Wall to Ground Surface |
Wall |
Unsupported Vertical Wall Span |
Required |
Required |
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Masonry or Concrete |
6” or more |
8” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 40” |
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8’ 0” or less |
#5 @ 48” |
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10” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 48” |
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8’ 0” or less |
#5 @ 56” |
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|
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12” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 56” |
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|
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8’ 0” or less |
#5 @ 64” |
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|
|
16” or more |
8” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 48” |
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|
|
|
|
8’ 0” or less |
#5 @ 56” |
|
|
|
|
10” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 64” |
|
|
|
|
12” |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 64” |
|
|
|
24” or more |
8” or more |
8’ 8” or less |
#5 @ 64” |
|
|
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48” or more |
8” or more |
8’ 8” or less |
None required |
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1. This table applies to hollow unit masonry or to solid concrete walls.
2. This table is only applicable where the exterior grade is above the basement slab on one or more sides of the basement. The distance in column (2) is to be measured from the top of the masonry or concrete wall down to the finish grade after final grading.
3. The thicknesses given are nominal. Actual masonry thickness may be 3/8 “ less than nominal.
4. This table applies only to walls which span vertically between levels at which resistance to inward movement is provided by a minimum 3½” thick concrete floor slab at the bottom and an anchoring system as defined in Section R404.1 and shown in Figure R404.1.1 at the top.
5. All reinforcing steel utilized based on this table shall be grade 60 and shall be placed not more than 1½” from the inside face of the wall.
6. Masonry walls must comply with Section R609 R606.
7. Walls which do not fall within the limitations of this table, shall be designed by a registered engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska.
8. Anchor bolts shall be 5/8 “ ½” diameter with a 3/16 “ × 2” galvanized washer and nut. Bolts shall be imbedded minimum 7” into concrete and 15” into masonry.
9. Centerline of vertical reinforcing bar shall be located 2” from the inside face of concrete form.
Section R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. Delete the exception.
Section R405.1.1 Precast concrete foundation. Delete “that rest on crushed stone footings” from the first sentence.
Section R405.2 Wood foundations. Delete this section and subsections R405.2.1, R405.2.2 and R405.2.3 in their entirety.
Section R406.3 Dampproofing for wood foundations. Delete this section and subsections R406.3.1, R406.3.2, R406.3.3 and R406.3.4 in their entirety.
Section R408.6 Finished grade. Revise “bottom of the footings” to read “top of the footings” in the first sentence.
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Change to read as follows:
R502.6.2 Joist framing. Revise section to read as follows: Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall be supported by approved framing anchors
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Section R506.2.2 Base. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R507.2.1 Wood materials. Revise to read as follows: Wood materials shall be No. 2 grade or better lumber, preservative-treated in accordance with Section R317, or approved, naturally durable lumber, and termite protected where required in accordance with Section R318. Where design in accordance with Section R301 is provided, wood structural members shall be designed using the wet service factor defined in AWC NDS. All preservative-treated wood products in contact with the ground shall be labeled for such usage.
Section R507.3.1 Minimum size. Revise to read as follows: The minimum size of concrete footings shall be in accordance with Table R507.3.1, and allowable soil-bearing pressure of 1500 pounds per square foot.
Delete Table R507.3.1 in its entirety and replace with Table R507.3.1 Minimum Footing Sizes for Decks.
TABLE R507.3.1 MINIMUM FOOTING SIZES FOR DECKS
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FOOTING DEPTH |
FOOTING DIAMETER ALLOWED (1500 psf soil-bearing pressure) |
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8” DIAM |
10” DIAM |
12” DIAM |
14” DIAM |
16” DIAM |
18” DIAM |
20” DIAM |
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42” |
<941 lbs |
<1340 lbs |
<1805 lbs |
<2334 lbs |
<2930 lbs |
<3591 lbs |
<4316 lbs |
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48” |
<1481 lbs |
<2071 lbs |
<2747 lbs |
<3509 lbs |
<4360 lbs |
<5298 lbs |
<6323 lbs |
Section R507.5 Deck Beams. Revise third sentence to read as follows: Beams shall be permitted to cantilever a maximum of 24-inches (610mm) unless designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska.
Table R507.5 Deck Beam Span Lengths. Revise footnote g to read as follows: Beam cantilevers are limited to 24-inches (610 mm) unless designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska.
Section R601.2 Requirements. Add second paragraph as follows: Braced wall lines, braced panels and bracing method must be clearly shown on plans at time of submittal.
Figure R602.3(1) Typical Wall, Floor and Roof Framing. Delete balloon framing at floor joist/wall and monolithic slab-on-grade foundation from drawing.
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Change to read as follows:
R602.6 Drilling and notching-studs. Revise section to read as follows: Drilling and notching of studs shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Notching. Any stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Studs in nonbearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed 40 percent of a single stud width. All studs in exterior walls or bearing partitions that are notched more than 10 percent shall be doubled.
2. Drilling. Any stud may be bored or drilled, provided that the diameter of the resulting hole is no more than 60 percent of the stud width, the edge of the hole is no more than 5/8 inch (16 mm) to the edge of the stud, and the hole is not located in the same section as a cut or notch. Studs located in exterior walls or bearing partitions drilled over 40 percent and up to 60 percent shall also be doubled with no more than two successive doubled studs bored. See Figures R602.6(1) and R602.6(2).
Exception: Use of approved stud shoes is permitted when they are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Add footnote a to Figure R602.10.6.2, figure R602.10.6.3 and figure R602.10.6.4:
1. The use of steel headers must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska, and the structural engineer’s report shall be on site for the framing inspection.
Delete Table 608.5.4(2) in its entirety.
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Section R613.2, Window sills. Delete this section in its entirety.
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Table R702.3.5, Minimum Thickness and Application of Gypsum Board. Change footnote (d) to read as follows.
d. Three-eighths-inch-thick single-ply gypsum board shall not be used on a ceiling where a water-based textured finish is to be applied, or where it will be required to support insulation above a ceiling. On ceiling applications to receive a water-based texture material, either hand or spray applied, the gypsum board shall be applied perpendicular to framing. When applying a water-based texture material, the minimum gypsum board thickness shall be ½ inch.
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Section R703.7.4.2, Air Space. Change to read as follows: The veneer shall be separated from the sheathing by an air space of a minimum of a nominal ½ inch (13 mm) but not more than 4½ inches (114 mm).
Section R802.3 Ridge. Revise 1 inch (25mm) to be 2-inches (51 mm)
Table R802.5.2 Rafter/Ceiling Joist Heel Joint Connections. For purposes of this table, use the column for a ground snow load of 30 psf.
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Table R802.11 Required Strength of Truss or Rafter Connections to Resist Wind Uplift Forces.
Add footnote G i to read as follows:
g. i. Wind uplift calculations, prepared by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska, shall be provided at the time of the framing inspection, for all structures built without uplift connections as prescribed by this table.
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Add a second paragraph to section R903.4 as follows:
Section R903.4, Roof Drainage. Revise section to read as follows: Unless roofs are sloped to drain over roof edges, roof drains shall be installed at each low point of the roof. Where required for roof drainage, scuppers shall be placed level with the roof surface in a wall or parapet. The scupper shall be located as determined by the roof slope and contributing area.
When roofs are sloped to drain over the edge, scuppers or gutters and downspouts, adequately sized, pitched and supported, shall be installed to conduct rain water to ground level. Rainwater shall be discharged at least three feet away from the building foundation in a direction parallel to the adjoining property line when the discharge point is within 20 feet of the adjoining property line.
Exception: Structures with no sub-grade spaces.
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Section R905.2.5, Fasteners. Change to read as follows: Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper roofing nails, minimum 12 gage [0.105 inch (3 mm)] shank with a minimum 3/8 -inch (10 mm) diameter head, ASTM F 1667, or if approved by the manufacturer, corrosion-resistant staples, minimum 16 gage 15/16 -inch crown width, of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of ¾ inch (19 mm) into the roof sheathing. Where the roof sheathing is less than ¾ inch (19 mm) thick, the fasteners shall penetrate through the sheathing. Fasteners shall comply with ASTM F 1667.
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Table R905.2.8.2, Valley Lining Material. In the Gage column, for Galvanized steel, delete the number 26, and replace it with 28.
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Section R905.2.8.4, Sidewall flashing. Change to read as follows: Flashing against a vertical sidewall shall be corrosion-resistant metal of minimum 28 gage.
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Section R905.3.8, Flashing. Change the first sentence to read as follows: At the juncture of roof vertical surfaces, flashing and counterflashing shall be provided in accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer’s installation instructions and, where of metal, shall not be less than 0.018 inches (0.4 mm) (No. 28 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion-resistant metal.
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Section R905.7.6, Valley flashing. Change the first sentence to read as follows: Roof flashing shall be not less than No. 28 gage [(0.018 inches (0.4 mm)] corrosion-resistant sheet metal and shall extend 10 inches (254 mm) from the centerline each way for roofs having slopes less than 12 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (100-percent slope), and 7 inches (178 mm) from the centerline each way for slopes of 12 units vertical in 12 units horizontal and greater.
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Section R905.8.8, Valley flashing. Change the first section to read as follows: Roof flashing shall not be less than No. 28 gage [(0.018 inches (0.4 mm)] corrosion-resistant sheet metal and shall extend at least 11 inches (279 mm) from the centerline each way.
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Section R907.3, Re-covering versus replacement. Change condition 2 to read as follows:
2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, wood shingle, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile.
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Section R907.4, Roof Recovering. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R908.3.1 Roof recover. Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R908.3.1.1 Roof recover not allowed. Revise to read as follows: A roof recover is not allowed.
Section R908.4 Roof recovering. Delete this section in its entirety.
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Section R1006.2, Exterior air intake. Change to read as follows: The exterior air intake shall be capable of supplying all combustion air from the exterior of the dwelling or from spaces within the dwelling ventilated with outside air such as non-mechanically ventilated crawl or attic spaces. The exterior air intake shall not be located within the garage or basement of the dwelling. The exterior air intake shall be covered with a corrosion-resistant screen of ¼-inch (6 mm) mesh.
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Section N1102.2, Compliance. Add the following exception after this section:
Exception: Single family dwellings, two family dwellings and townhomes with a window to wall ratio greater than 15% must conform to the State of Nebraska energy code.
Section N1101.5 (R103.2) Information on construction documents. Revise section to read as follows: Construction documents shall be provided as required in the Omaha Municipal Code. Where the REScheck is submitted, it shall be considered part of the construction documents and is required to be signed and dated.
Section N1101.12 (R303.3) Maintenance information. Delete the second and third sentences from this section.
Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5) Building Cavities (Mandatory). Revise section to read as follows: Exterior building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums. Interior framing cavities only may be used for return air ducts or plenums.
Section N1103.5.1.1 ((R403.5.1.1) Circulation systems. Revise section to read as follows: Heated water circulation systems shall be provided with a circulation pump. The system return pipe shall be a dedicated return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Thermosyphon circulation systems shall be prohibited. Controls for circulating hot water system pumps shall start the pump based on the identification of a demand for hot water within the occupancy. The controls may automatically turn off the pump when the water in the circulation loop is at the desired temperature and when there is no demand for hot water.
Section N1103.6 (R403.6) Mechanical ventilation (Mandatory). Revise reference to mechanical section M1507 to be M1505.
Delete Section N1103.8 (R403.8) Systems serving multiple dwelling units (Mandatory) in its entirety.
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M1201.2, Applications. Revise section to read as follows: The administrative provisions of this chapter shall also apply to the mechanical requirements of Chapters 13 through 24.
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M1301.1, Scope. Revise section to read as follows: The provisions of this chapter shall govern the installation of mechanical systems not specifically covered in other chapters applicable to mechanical systems. Installations of mechanical appliances, equipment and systems not addressed by this code shall comply with the applicable provisions of the International Mechanical Code and the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54).
M1302.1, Listed and labeled. Revise section to read as follows: Appliances regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled for the application in which they are installed and used. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. Alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method, or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code.
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M1308.3, Foundations and supports. Foundations and supports for outdoor mechanical systems shall be raised at least 2 inches (51 mm) above the finished grade, and shall also conform to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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M1403.1, Heat pumps. The minimum unobstructed total area of the outside and return air ducts or openings to a heat pump shall be not less than 6 square inches per 1,000 Btu/h (13208 mm 2 /kW) output rating or as indicated by the conditions of the listing of the heat pump. Electric heat pumps shall conform to UL 1995. INSERT
Exception: The total area of the supply air ducts and outdoor and return air ducts shall not be required to be larger than the minimum size required by the heat pump manufacturer’s installations instructions.
M1403.2, Foundations and supports. Foundations and supports for outdoor unit of a heat pump shall be raised at least 2 inches (51 mm) above the ground to permit free drainage of defrost water, and shall also conform to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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M1501.1, Outdoor discharge. Add Exception 2 Change to read as follows: The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged to the outdoors. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl space.
Exceptions:
1. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans that discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics shall be permitted.
2. Bathroom exhaust fans may be ducted through an exterior soffit, provided that the exhaust duct discharges through a dedicated soffit vent to the exterior.
M1502.2 M1502.3, Duct termination. Revise section to read as follows: Exhaust ducts shall terminate on the outside of the building. Exhaust duct terminations shall be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer’s installation instructions. Exhaust duct terminations shall be equipment with a backdraft damper. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination.
M1502.6, Duct length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.8 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
Exceptions:
1. Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer’ installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer’s installation instructions.
2. Where large-radius 45-degree (0.8 rad) and 90-degree (1.6 rad) bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be required.
3. The maximum length of an exhaust duct may be increased by use of a boost fan listed for clothes dryer exhaust. The boost fan and clothes dryer must be interlocked to prevent clothes dryer operation if the boost fan is not in operation.
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M1801.1, Venting required. Revise section to read as follows: Fuel-burning appliances shall be vented to the outdoors in accordance with their listing and label and manufacturer’s installation instructions except appliances listed and labeled for un-vented use. Venting systems shall consist of approved chimneys or vents, or venting assemblies that are integral parts of labeled appliances. Gas-fired appliances shall be vented in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) nationally recognized fuel gas code for that appliance.
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M1902.2, Installation: Revise section to read as follows: Sauna heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, Nebraska Boiler Act, ASME Section 4, and the authority having jurisdiction.
M1904.1, Installation: Revise section to read as follows: Gaseous hydrogen systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section M1307.4 and M1903.1 and the National Fuel Gas Code, (NFPA 54), NFPA 58, the International Fire Code and the International Building Code.
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M2001.1, Installation: Revise section to read as follows: In addition to the requirements of this code, the installation of boilers shall conform to the Nebraska Boiler Act, ASME Section 4, the authority having jurisdiction and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The manufacturer’s rating data, the nameplate and operating instructions of a permanent type shall be attached to the boilers. Boilers shall have all controls set, adjusted and tested by the installer. A complete control diagram together with complete boiler operation instructions shall be furnished by the installer. Solid-and liquid-fuel-burning boilers shall be provided with combustion air as required by Chapter 17.
M2001.2, Clearance: Revise section to read as follows: Boilers shall be installed in accordance with their listing and label, Nebraska Boiler Act, and the authority having jurisdiction.
M2001.3, Valves. Every boiler or modular boiler shall have a shutoff valve in the supply and return piping. For multiple boiler or multiple modular boiler installations, each boiler or modular boiler shall have individual shutoff valves in the supply and return piping. Delete the exception in its entirety.
M2002.1, Safety controls. Revise section to read as follows: Electrical and mechanical operating and safety controls for boilers shall be listed and labeled for the purpose and condition of their use and operation.
M2002.4, Pressure-relief valve. Revise section to read as follows: Boilers shall be equipped with pressure relief valves with minimum rated capacities for the equipment served. Pressure-relief valves shall be set no greater than the maximum rating of the boiler. Discharge shall be piped to drains by gravity to within 3 inches (76 mm) of the floor or to an approved plumbing fixture.
M2002.5, Boiler low water cutoff. All steam and hot water boilers shall be protected with . The low-water cutoff shall automatically stop the combustion operation of the appliance when the water level drops below the lowest safe water level as established by the manufacturer.
Section M2004.1 General. Delete this section in its entirety.
M2005.1, General: Revise section to read as follows: Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, the Omaha Plumbing Code, and the requirements of this code. Water heaters with inputs of 200,000 BTU’s and greater must comply with the Nebraska Boiler Act and the authority having jurisdiction. Water heaters installed in an attic shall conform to requirements in Chapter 24. Domestic electric water heaters shall conform to UL 174 or UL1453, and NFPA 70. Commercial electric water heaters shall conform to UL1453 and NFPA 70. Oiled-fired water heaters shall conform to UL 732 and NFPA 31.
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M2005.3, Electric water heaters. Revise section to read as follows: Electric water heaters shall also be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
M2006.1, General: Revise section to read as follows: Pool and spa heaters shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, ASME Section 4, the Nebraska Boiler Act, and the authority having jurisdiction. Oil-fired pool heaters shall be tested in accordance with UL 726 and NFPA 31. Electric pool and spa heaters shall conform to UL1261, and NFPA 70.
M2006.2, Clearances: Revise section to read as follows: In no case shall the clearances interfere with combustion air, draft hood or flue terminal relief, or accessibility for servicing, or as required by the Nebraska Boiler Act, and the authority having jurisdiction.
M2006.3 Add Section M2006.4, Pressure and Temperature-limiting devices: Pool heaters shall have temperature limiting controls and pressure relief valves.
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M2101.1, General: Revise section to read as follows: Hydronic piping shall conform to Table M2101.1 as amended by this section. Approved piping, valves, fittings and connections shall be installed in accordance with the installations instructions. Pipe and fittings shall be rated for use at the operating temperature and pressure of the hydronic system. Chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (CPVC) pipe, tubing and fittings, Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe, tubing and fittings, Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/ cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pipe, tubing and fittings, Polybutylene (PB) pipe, tubing and fittings, Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing and fittings and Polyproplylene (PP) pipe, tubing and fittings will not be permitted for above ground use in a hydronic heating or cooling system. Used pipe, fittings, valves or other materials shall be free of foreign materials
M2101.2, System drain down. Revise section to read as follows: Hydronic piping systems shall be installed to permit draining of the system. When the system drains to the plumbing drainage system, the installation shall conform to the requirements of the Omaha Plumbing Code
M2101.3, Protection of potable water. Revise section to read as follows: The potable water system shall be protected from backflow in accordance with the provisions of the Omaha Plumbing Code and Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD).
M2101.4, Pipe penetrations: Opening through concrete or masonry building elements shall be sleeved or protected from contact with building materials.
M2101.10, Tests: Revise section to read as follows: Hydronic piping shall be tested hydrostatically at a pressure of not less then 100 pounds per square inch (psi) (690kPa) for a duration of not less than 30 minutes.
M2103.4 and M2104.3 Add Section M2103.5 Termination and Section M2104.5, Termination. (Insert) Final termination of all embedded piping systems is required to terminate to listed and labeled equipment or to a piping manifold. The maximum length from piping system entering the structure to equipment or manifold is 48 inches (1219 mm).
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M2105.1, Testing: The assembled loop system shall be pressure tested with water at 100 psi (690kPa) for 30 minutes with no observed leaks before connection (header) trenches are backfilled.
M2105.28 Testing. Revise section to read as follows: Before connection header trenches are backfilled, the assembled loop system shall be pressure tested with water at 100 psi (689 kPa) for 30 minutes without observed leaks.
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Delete the text of Chapter 22 in its entirety and insert:
Chapter 22 Fuel Oil Piping and Storage Systems
The design, installation, construction and repair of fuel oil piping and storage systems must comply with the requirements of NFPA 30, 30A, and 31, 37, Title 159 (State of Nebraska), Omaha Municipal Code, the International Fire Code and the International Building Code.
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M2301.5, Backflow protection. Revise section to read as follows: Connections from the potable water supply to the solar systems shall comply with the Omaha Plumbing Code and Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD).
Sec. 43-128. - 2006 International Energy Conservation Code.
The 2006 International Energy Conservation Code is hereby amended, altered, modified and changed in the following respects:
Amend Section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code applies to residential and commercial buildings.
Exception: Industrial and commercial processes/uses not designed for or affecting human comfort or human use of the building. This exception shall be limited to the specific energy system(s) that is (are) directly affected by said process or use.
The code official may allow exemptions from the requirements of this code for valid reasons.
Amend Section 101.4.4 to read as follows:
101.4.4 Change in occupancy or use. Buildings undergoing a change in occupancy or use that would result in an increase in demand for either fossil fuel or electrical energy shall comply with this code. In determining the extent of required work to be done, consideration shall be given to the affect each energy system has on other energy systems of the building. The energy systems of a building are the building envelope, building mechanical, service water heating and electrical power and lighting systems.
Amend Section 202 by adding the following definitions:
Gross exterior wall area. The normal projection of all above grade exterior walls enclosing conditioned space including basement walls with an average below grade wall area which is less than 50% of the total opaque and non-opaque area of that enclosing side.
ICC Electrical Code. Whenever reference is made in this code to the ICC Electrical Code, it shall mean Chapter 44 of the Omaha Municipal Code and NFPA 70 - National Electric Code as adopted by the City.
International Fuel Gas Code. Whenever reference is made in this code to the International Fuel Gas Code, it shall mean NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code as adopted by the City.
International Plumbing Code. Whenever reference is made in this code to the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean Chapter 49 - Plumbing of the Omaha Municipal Code.
Window area. The rough opening of all fenestration in walls above grade.
Amend Section 401.2 to read as follows:
401.2 Compliance. Projects with window area exceeding 15% of the gross exterior wall area shall be designed using ResCheck 3.6 Release 2. Other projects shall comply with Sections 401, 402.4, 402.5, 402.6, 403, 403.7, 505.1, 505.2, 505.3, 505.4, 505.6, 505.7 (referred to as the mandatory provisions) and either:
1. Sections 402.1 through 402.3 (prescriptive); or
2. Section 404 (performance).
Amend Section 402.4.1 to read as follows:
402.4.1 Building thermal envelope. The building thermal envelope shall be durably sealed to limit infiltration. The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction. The following shall be caulked, gasketed, weatherstripped or otherwise sealed with an air barrier material, suitable film or solid material:
1. All joints, seams and penetrations.
2. Site-built windows, doors and skylights.
3. Openings between window and door assemblies and their respective jambs and framing.
4. Utility penetrations.
5. Dropped ceilings, soffits or chases adjacent to the thermal envelope.
6. Exterior walls, knee walls and ceilings.
7. Floors, walls and ceilings separating a garage from conditioned spaces.
8. Behind tubs, showers and fireplaces on exterior walls.
9. Common walls between dwelling units.
10. Chases for plumbing stacks and furnace flues.
11. All rim joist areas.
12. Cantilevered floors.
13. Attic hatches.
14. Other sources of infiltration.
Amend Section 403.7 to read as follows:
403.7 Service Water Heating. Service water heating shall comply with Section 504 of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code.
Amend Section 404.1 to read as follows:
404.1 Scope. This section establishes criteria for compliance using simulated energy performance analysis. Such analysis shall include heating, cooling, service water heating and electrical power and lighting energy only.
Amend Section 404.2 to read as follows:
404.2 Mandatory requirements. Compliance with this Section requires that the criteria of Sections 401, 402.4, 402.5, 402.6, 403 and 405, 505.1, 505.2, 505.3, 505.4, 505.6, and 505.7 be met.
Add a new Section 405 to read as follows:
SECTION 405
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING
405.1 Electrical energy consumption. In residential buildings having individual dwelling units, provisions shall be made to determine the electrical energy consumed by each tenant by separately metering individual dwelling units.
405.2 Lighting power budget. The lighting system shall meet the applicable provisions of Section 505.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and the dwelling portion of Group R-2 and R-4 residential buildings.
Amend Section 503.2.9 to read as follows:
503.2.9 HVAC system completion. Upon request of the code official, the design professional shall provide evidence of system completion in accordance with Section 503.2.9.1 through 503.2.9.3.
Secs. 43-129, 43-130. - Reserved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and take effect July 1, 2020.
First Reading December 17, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 7, 2020; Third Reading and Vote January 14, 2020
PASSED: January 14, 2020: 7-0
City of Omaha
Jean Stothert, Mayor
Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk
1-22-20
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