2012 Code Update Training Changes to Administrative Provisions and Related Codes Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development

101.6 Order of Precedence Revision provides clarity  Chapter 1  supersede any conflicting provisions of Chapters  supersede any conflicting provisions of referenced codes and standards  State amendments  supersede any conflicting provisions of Chapters 2 – 35  supersede any conflicting provisions of the codes and standards 2

108.2 Exemptions from Permit  Flag poles 30 feet or less  Construction work deemed minor by Building Official  Fences of any height unless:  Required for pedestrian safety as provided for by Section 3306, or  Used for the barrier for a swimming pool  Temporary residential (R3 and R5) ramps 30” or less in height 3

Section – Exemptions from Permit  Concrete or masonry walls not exceed six feet in height  Ornamental columns do not contribute to the height  Retaining walls  Supporting less than three feet of unbalanced fill  One story detached accessory structures  256 square feet (23.78 m 2 )  Replacement Well pumps 4

Section Notice of Defective Work  Allows correction notices communicated electronically  Reasonably calculated to get to the permit holder. 5

2012 Code Update Training INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development 6

Application & Compliance (13VAC ) Intermodal freight and personal temporary storage containers are not covered by the IBSR 7

2012 Code Update Training VIRGINIA BUILDING CODE Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development

Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Chapter 2: Definitions New terms added: 9

703.7 Fire resistance assembly marking Only required when there is concealed floor, roof or ceiling space Only required when there is concealed floor, roof or ceiling space Also required whenever protected openings or penetrations are required Also required whenever protected openings or penetrations are required Marking required 10

ICC A117.1 (2009) Ensure latest version of reference is used (2009) Ensure latest version of reference is used (2009) 11

2012 IECC and 2012 IBC Chapter 13 New for 2012: Commercial Energy provisions are only located in IECC Chapter 4 [CE] 12

CHAPTER 34: EXISTING STRUCTURES 13

Virginia Rehabilitation Code 2012 Code Change Training Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development 14

2012 VRC Overview VRC = Virginia Rehabilitation Code; Not Virginia Residential code VRC = Virginia Rehabilitation Code; Not Virginia Residential code Now a mandatory document for rehabilitation, reconstruction, alteration, repair, and change of occupancy of existing buildings Now a mandatory document for rehabilitation, reconstruction, alteration, repair, and change of occupancy of existing buildings Except R5 – optional Except R5 – optional I2 and I3 must follow VCC I2 and I3 must follow VCC Admin provision previously found in the VCC are now located in the VRC Admin provision previously found in the VCC are now located in the VRC 15

2012 Code Update Training Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development 2012 IECC Commercial & Residential Buildings

2012 IECC and 2012 IRC Chapter 11 New for 2012: Residential Energy provisions are located in IRC Chapter 11 and IECC Chapter 4 [RE] Sections in IRC Chapter 11 are subsequently numbered with the corresponding IECC section Commercial Energy provisions are only located in IECC Chapter 4 [CE] 17

IRC Chapter 11/IECC 2012 IRC N1103/IECC R403 N (R ) Programmable Thermostat The thermostat controlling the primary heating and cooling system must meet the requirements of this section. 18

IRC Chapter 11/IECC 2012 IRC N1104/IECC R404 N (R404.1) A minimum of 50% of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high-efficacy. N (R404.1) A minimum of 50% of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high-efficacy. Amended by Virginia to remain at 50% vs. 75%. 19

2012 Code Update Training VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development

R Drainage Window wells shall be designed for: Proper drainage by connecting to the building’s foundation drainage system Proper drainage by connecting to the building’s foundation drainage system or by an approved alternative method or by an approved alternative method 21

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R314.1 Smoke Detection and Notification Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required when there is a wireless interconnection Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required when there is a wireless interconnection 24

R315.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems A household CO detection system is now allowed A household CO detection system is now allowed 25

R Attics # ½” thick cellulose insulation has been added to the list of ignition barriers 1 ½” thick cellulose insulation has been added to the list of ignition barriers 26

Tables R (1) and R (2) Spans for Southern Pine floor joists have been reduced Spans for Southern Pine floor joists have been reduced 27

R502.6 Bearing Joist, beam, or girder bearing on masonry or concrete shall be direct, or a sill plate of 2-inch- minimum (51 mm) nominal thickness shall be provided under the joist, beam or girder. The sill plate shall provide a minimum nominal bearing area of 48 square inches ( square mm) Joist, beam, or girder bearing on masonry or concrete shall be direct, or a sill plate of 2-inch- minimum (51 mm) nominal thickness shall be provided under the joist, beam or girder. The sill plate shall provide a minimum nominal bearing area of 48 square inches ( square mm) 28

R507 Decks Section has been relocated from R502 – numerous changes and additions Spans for deck joists and beams have been reduced to reflect wet service 29

Chapter 8 Span Tables – Roof-Ceiling Construction Changes made to ceiling joist and rafter span tables to reflect revisions to Southern Pine strength values Changes made to ceiling joist and rafter span tables to reflect revisions to Southern Pine strength values 30

R Roof Uplift Resistance Option to use nails if conditions are met Option to use nails if conditions are met 31

2012 Code Update Training 2012 IPC and IRC Plumbing Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development 32

312.2 and P Drainage and Vent Air Test IPC and IRC add plastic piping shall not be tested using air. 33

403.2 Separate Facilities 34 Exception 3: Separate facilities in mercantile occupancies are not required in which the maximum occupant load is 100 or fewer Separate facilities in mercantile occupancies are not required in which the maximum occupant load is 100 or fewer

Family or Assisted - Use Toilet Serving as Separate Facilities New section allows 2-family/assisted-use toilet facilities to serve as separate facilities in a building where separate facilities are required to have one water closet for each sex 35

504.7 and P Required Pan The IPC and IRC clarify that only storage tank type water heaters require a pan 36

P Water Heaters Installed in Garages 37 IRC exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for appliances that are listed as flammable vapor ignition-resistant Elevation of the ignition source is not required for appliances that are listed as flammable vapor ignition-resistant

903.5 and P Location of Vent Terminal IPC and IRC change from 2 feet to 3 feet of an opening from other openings unless above the top of such opening. 38

ICC/A Bathtubs ICC/A Bathtubs Controls Clarifies that the controls shall be between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub Clarifies that the controls shall be between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub

Bathtub Controls Offset from Centerline 40

2012 Code Update Training Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development 2011 NEC 2012 IRC

NEC (A) (7) Sinks Clarifies that a receptacle within 6’ of the outside edge of any sink shall have GFCI protection. Kitchen sinks are covered in 210.8(A)(6) 42

NEC 210(B) &IRC E Arc Fault in Dwelling Units USBC amendment deletes expansion for rooms other than bedrooms for 1 and 2 family only 43

NEC (C) (5)& IRC E Countertop Receptacles Listed receptacle assemblies may be installed in the counter top Gives designers and architects an avenue to achieve code compliance 44

NEC (E) (3) & IRC E Balconies, Decks, and Porches Receptacles for all Balconies, decks and porches Receptacle shall be located within the Balcony, deck or porch Receptacle placement to be no higher than 6 foot 6 inches 45

NEC (G) & IRC E Accessory Buildings Accessory Buildings with power shall require a receptacle This receptacle shall be GFCI protected 46

NEC & IRC E Raceway Seals Raceway seals required at outside underground raceways entering a building Sealed with compound like Duct Seal 47

NEC (C) & IRC E Bonding Jumper Connections New section Clarifies what can be used to make a bonding jumper (building steel, rebar conductor etc.) that connects to the grounding electrode(s) 48

NEC (C) & IRC Ceiling Fan Outlets Listed Ceiling Fan box required when a spare separately switched conductor is present in the box Listed Ceiling Fan box required when a spare separately switched conductor is present in the box 49

NEC 404.2(C) & IRC E Switches for Lighting Loads Switch boxes shall have a neutral conductor in each box Exceptions are: unfinished wall on back side of box, or box is fed by a raceway 50

NEC 406.4(D) (5) Receptacle Replacement USBC administrative provisions apply for replacement USBC administrative provisions apply for replacement 51

NEC & IRC Tamper Resistant Receptacles Tamper Resistant Receptacles not required in the following areas: Above 5’6” from floor Receptacles part of a luminaire Single receptacle for an appliance or duplex for two appliances For replacement non-grounding receptacles 52

NEC & IRC Clothes Closet Luminaires LED lighting may be installed in a closet LED follows the same spacing rules as incandescent lighting 53

2012 Code Update Training Virginia Mechanical Code Virginia Residential Code 54 Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy Department of Housing and Community Development

301.16/M Flood Hazard For structures located in flood hazard areas, mechanical systems, equipment and appliances shall be located at or above the elevation required by Section 1612 of the International Building Code. For structures located in flood hazard areas, mechanical systems, equipment and appliances shall be located at or above the elevation required by Section 1612 of the International Building Code. 55

USBC M Makeup Air Required IRC requirement for kitchen exhaust hood systems to provide makeup air, if exhausting over 400 cf/m changed to allow 600 cf/m under certain conditions (outlined in exceptions) IRC requirement for kitchen exhaust hood systems to provide makeup air, if exhausting over 400 cf/m changed to allow 600 cf/m under certain conditions (outlined in exceptions) 56

603.9/M Joints, Seams, and Connections Unlisted duct tape is no longer permitted as a sealant on any duct Unlisted duct tape is no longer permitted as a sealant on any duct 57 Unlisted Listed