The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendixes E, F, H, J, K, M, N, O, Q, R, S and T, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.040 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6933 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendices
E, F, H, J, K, M, N, O, Q, R, S, and T as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions, insertions, deletions
and changes so that such Sections and Subsections shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION R101 TITLE, SCOPE AND PURPOSE).
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Residential Code of the City of University City, Missouri,
and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this
code."
2.
(SECTION R103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
SAFETY).
R103.1 Enforcement agency. The term "Department
of Building Safety" whenever employed herein shall be construed to
mean the Department of Planning & Development of the City of University
City, Missouri. The term "Building Official" shall be construed to
mean the Building Commissioner of the City of University City, Missouri
or the duly authorized representative of the Building Commissioner.
3.
(SECTION R105 PERMITS).
R105.1 Required. University City Building Code
Section 105.1 shall define when a permit is required for this code.
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. University City
Building Code Section 105.2 shall define work exempt from permit.
R105.3.3 Rejected application. Rejected applications
will be held on file for sixty (60) days after the date of rejection.
If the required information or corrections are not received within
this period of time, the application shall be deemed to have been
abandoned.
R105.8 Coordination with other jurisdictions. Where
a building, structure, or premises is constructed partially outside
the City limits, the Building Official shall be authorized to enter
into agreements with the adjoining code jurisdictions to avoid duplication
of permits, inspections and fees.
R105.10 Homeowner permits. Permits may be issued
to homeowners complying with the following requirements:
R105.10.1 Electrical homeowner permits. A permit
may be issued to the owner or to a member of the owner's immediate
family (defined as a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, parent, or
child of the subject person) for the repair or modification (including
the installation of additional fixtures, outlets and circuits) of
an existing electrical system on the premises of a detached single-family
dwelling, including accessory structures where the applicant meets
all of the following requirements:
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The dwelling shall be designed and used solely for living purposes.
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The dwelling shall be legally occupied by the permit applicant.
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The permit applicant shall personally perform all required work.
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The permit applicant is registered with the City of University
City as a homeowner contractor.
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Exception: A homeowner's permit shall not
be issued for installing equipment on the service side of the main
breaker (including the installation of the main panel), generators
directly tied to the building power, solar photovoltaic systems directly
tied to the building power or any feeder circuit over sixty (60) amps.
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R105.10.2 Plumbing homeowner permits. A permit
shall be issued to the owner or to a member of the owner's immediate
family (defined as a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, parent, or
child of the subject person) for the repair or modification (including
the installation of additional fixtures) of an existing plumbing or
drainage system on the premises of a detached single-family dwelling,
including accessory structures where the applicant meets all of the
following requirements:
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The dwelling shall be designed and used solely for living purposes.
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The dwelling shall be legally occupied by the permit applicant.
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The permit applicant shall personally perform all required work.
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The permit applicant is registered with the City of University
City as a homeowner contractor.
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Exception: A homeowner's permit shall not
be issued for the installation or repair of sewer laterals or building
drains, the installation or repair of the water service from the main
to the point where it enters the main structure, or the installation
of any gray-water system.
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R105.10.3 Owner work knowledge. Prior to the issuance
of a permit under this Section, the Building Official shall determine
that the request for a permit complies with the foregoing provisions
and that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and ability to
perform the proposed work in accordance with code requirements.
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R105.10.4 Work compliance. The permit may be revoked
by the Building Official if it is determined that work under the permit
is not being properly performed or that the application or applicant
did not comply or no longer complies with this Section. Upon such
revocation, the property owner may be required by the Code Official
to proceed immediately to procure a licensed electrician/plumber to
correct or complete the work.
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R105.10.5 Modification of this code. This Section
does not authorize a waiver or modification of any provision of this
code relating to the materials design, installation or practice of
electrical work, or to the preparation and approval of plans, or to
required fees for permits, inspections or re-inspections.
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4.
(SECTION R106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS).
R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents,
special inspection and structural observation programs, and other
data shall be submitted in one (1) or more sets with each application
for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered
design professional where required by the Statutes of the jurisdiction
in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions
exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction
documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Exception: Construction documents otherwise meeting
the requirements of this Section which are submitted for a project,
the details of which otherwise conform to the requirements of this
code, but whose documented estimated cost does not exceed twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00), need not have a design professional's
stamp affixed. The issuance of a permit based on such documents does
not relieve their originator from otherwise complying with applicable
State laws concerning professional practice by unlicensed individuals.
When the documented project cost estimate exceeds twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00), or where special conditions exist, the Building
Official will require the submittal of construction documents prepared
by a registered design professional, as indicated by his or her stamp
and signature or their authorized facsimiles appearing on each document
in accordance with applicable State laws.
R106.6 Grading and drainage. The site plan shall
provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with site grading
and storm water drainage provisions of this code and of applicable
ordinances for the control, drainage and discharge of storm water.
R106.7 Visits to site. When so directed by the
Building Official or when required by the special inspection provisions
of this code, the registered design professional shall make visits
to the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of the construction
components requiring controlled materials; or to determine whether
the work is proceeding in accordance with the construction of documents
approved for the building permit. The registered design professional
shall periodically submit reports to the Code Official showing the
results of such periodic visits.
5.
(SECTION R108 FEES).
R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees shall be required
in accordance with the Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing,
Energy Conservation, or other applicable code.
R108.6 Surcharge for work started without a permit. In case any work for which a permit is required by this code is
substantially started or proceeded without first obtaining said permit,
the total normal fees applicable shall be increased by an amount equal
to the permit fee; except that the surcharge amount shall not be less
than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) nor more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) for each permit.
6.
(SECTION R109 INSPECTIONS).
R109.1.5.1 Extra inspections. In addition to the
inspections normally provided, the Building Official shall require
that additional inspections or reinspection's be conducted due
to non-compliance with code requirements or due to work which is not
ready for inspection or not accessible for inspection at the time
of a scheduled inspection. Fees for such additional inspections shall
be assessed and paid prior to scheduling the next inspection.
R109.2 Inspection agencies. The Building Official
is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided
such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualification and reliability.
All such reports must be received by the Department of Planning &
Development within seventy-two (72) hours of the inspection or as
approved by the Building Official. All fees and costs related to the
performance of special inspections services shall be the responsibility
of the owner.
R109.2.1 Third-party inspections. All third-party
inspections shall be in accordance with Section 110.4.1 of the Building
Code of University City.
7.
(SECTION R112 BOARD OF APPEALS).
R112.1 General. University City Building Code Section 113 shall be applicable for all appeals involving this code.
R112.2 Limitations on authority. Delete in its
entirety.
R112.3 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
R112.4 Administration. Delete in its entirety.
8.
(SECTION R113 VIOLATIONS).
R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, move, construct, alter, remove, demolish or repair a structure in a manner that is not in compliance with an approved plan or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining the permit therefore, or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop-work order, except such work as that person has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition; or any owner or tenant of a building or premises, or any other person, who takes part or assists in any violation of this code or who has charge of any building, premises, or part thereof in which such violation shall exist, shall upon conviction thereof be subject to the penalties provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after a notice is served shall be deemed a separate offense.
9.
(SECTION R190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
R190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
under the scope of this code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations, other than homeowner
contractors, are for a term of one (1) year and may be renewed per
year thereafter.
R190.1.1 Homeowner contractor registration. Registration
as a homeowner contractor shall be valid for a period of two (2) years.
R190.1.2 Homeowner contractor renewal. Renewal
of homeowner registrations shall be granted only where authorized
by the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner is not required
to authorize renewal where the history of work completed by the homeowner
contractor has not historically met the requirements of the code.
R190.1.2 Homeowner contractor competence. The Building
Commissioner is authorized to determine competence of the homeowner
contractor applicant and to determine whether a registration shall
be issued based on the findings. Methods of determining competence,
include, but are not limited to, testing, interviewing, and previous
project history.
R190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by the Section 109 of Building Code of University City.
R190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written
notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of
any violation of this code, including, but not limited to, applying
for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary
to Code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit,
failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing
unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite.
R190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
R190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
R190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
R190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
R190.4 Use of registrant's name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his
or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of
obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the
registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner
their St. Louis County license number, expiration date, the business
and mailing address, the name under which such business is conducted,
and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner of any
change.
R190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with Code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
10.
(SECTION R191 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
LICENSE).
R191.1 Application for plumbing permit. All contractors
applying for permits to perform plumbing work governed by the scope
of this code shall be licensed and bonded by St. Louis County as a
master plumber, and the contractor shall be registered by the City
of University City.
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Work, repairs or installations that are specifically exempt
from permit requirements.
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Work performed under a homeowner's permit as indicated
in Section R105.91.
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Installation or replacement of domestic water heaters.
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The installation, maintenance, extension or repair of processed
drain systems, or piping, drains, drainage systems, or facilities
for mechanical manufacturing, industrial processing refrigeration,
heating, air conditioning, sprinkler or sprinkler system purposes,
or parts, materials, devices or appurtenances in connection therewith
or for the utilization or operation thereof, provided, however, final
connection of any such system or line to a water line containing potable
water or to a drainage line containing any form of human waste shall
be done by a licensed person as stated herein.
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R191.2 Application for plumbing permit for drain laying. All contractors applying for permits to perform drain laying work
governed by the scope of this code shall be licensed and bonded by
St. Louis County as a master drainlayer, and the contractor shall
be registered by the City of University City.
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Work, repairs or installations that are specifically exempt
from permit requirements.
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Work performed under a homeowner's permit as indicated
in Section R105.91.
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Installation or replacement of domestic water heaters.
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The installation, maintenance, extension or repair of processed
drain systems, or piping, drains, drainage systems, or facilities
for mechanical manufacturing, industrial processing refrigeration,
heating, air conditioning, sprinkler or sprinkler system purposes,
or parts, materials, devices or appurtenances in connection therewith
or for the utilization or operation thereof, provided, however, final
connection of any such system or line to a water line containing potable
water or to a drainage line containing any form of human waste shall
be done by a licensed person as stated herein.
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R191.3 Licensed contractors required to perform plumbing
and drain laying. No person who is not a licensed master plumber,
a licensed journeyman, or a registered plumber apprentice working
under the direction of a licensed master plumber shall engage in or
perform any plumbing work with the exception of repairs which involve
only the working parts of a faucet or valve; the clearance of stoppages;
the installation of domestic water heaters; or the installation, maintenance,
extension or repair of processed drains, processed drain facilities,
processed drain systems, or piping, drains, drainage systems, or facilities
for mechanical manufacturing, industrial processing, refrigeration,
heating, air conditioning, sprinkler or sprinkling system purposes,
or parts, materials, devices or appurtenances in connection therewith
or for the utilization or operation thereof; provided, however, final
connection of any such system or line to a drainage line containing
any form of human waste shall be done by a licensed person as stated
herein. No person who is not a licensed master drainlayer shall engage
in the business of drain laying.
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R191.4 Work by firms or corporations. Any firm
or corporation engaged in the business of plumbing shall employ a
master plumber, registered as herein provided, as a responsible official
and permit applicant. Any firm or corporation engaged in the business
of drain laying shall employ a master drainlayer, registered as herein
provided, as a responsible official and permit applicant.
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11.
(SECTION R192 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSE).
R192.1 Application for electrical permit. All contractors
applying for permits to perform electrical work governed by the scope
of this code shall be licensed and bonded by St. Louis County as a
master electrician, and the contractor shall be registered by the
City of University City.
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from permit requirements.
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Work performed under a homeowner's permit as indicated
in Section R105.91.
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R192.2 Licensed contractors required to perform electrical
installations. No person who is not a licensed master electrician,
a licensed journeyman, or a registered electrician apprentice working
under the direction of a licensed master electrician shall engage
in or perform any electrical work with the exception of work that
does not require a permit and low voltage installations in existing
buildings.
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R192.3 Work by firms or corporations. Any firm
or corporation engaged in the business of electrical contracting shall
employ a master electrician, registered as herein provided, as a responsible
official and permit applicant.
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12.
(CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING) —
(SECTION R301 DESIGN CRITERIA).
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TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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GROUND SNOW LOAD
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20 PSF
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90 MPH
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NO
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30
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MODERATE TO HEAVY
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CONTACT PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
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13.
(SECTION R302 FIRE-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION).
R302.2 Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be considered
a separate building and shall be separated by fire-resistance rated
wall assemblies meeting the requirements of Section R302.1 for exterior
walls.
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Where the entire adjoining units are sprinklered in accordance
with Section R313, a common one-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly
in accordance with Section R302.2.90 may be utilized.
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Where any adjoining unit or a portion thereof is not sprinklered
in accordance with Section R313, a common two-hour fire-resistance-rated
wall assembly in accordance with Section R302.2.90 may be utilized.
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R302.2.15 Special separations. In accordance with
the Exception on Section R302.2, fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies
shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 if such walls
do not contain 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 installations
shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations
of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.
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14.
(SECTION R309 GARAGES AND CARPORTS).
R309.5 Fire sprinklers. Where applicable by section
R313.90, private garages shall be protected by fire sprinklers where
the garage wall has been designed based on Table R302.1(2), Footnote
a. Sprinklers in garages shall be connected to an automatic sprinkler
system that complies with Section P2904. Garage sprinklers shall be
residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide
a density of 0.05 gpm/ft2. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions
with respect to sprinkler placement.
15.
(SECTION R310 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND
RESCUE OPENINGS).
R310.90 Alterations and additions. All unfinished
areas and reconfigured spaces converted to sleeping rooms and unfinished
basement spaces being converted to habitable space shall have emergency
escape and rescue openings.
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Unfinished basement spaces being converted to habitable space
other than sleeping rooms when 1) smoke detectors installed in accordance
with the Residential Code, in addition to those required by applicable
Codes, are installed in each room/space of the basement, and 2) the
stairway to the basement is protected by a minimum five-eighths (5/8)
inch type X drywall completely encasing the stairs.
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The area being finished is completely covered by a sprinkler
system complying with Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
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(SECTION R311 MEANS OF EGRESS).
R311.2 Egress door. At least two (2) egress doors
shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be
side-hinged and shall provide a minimum clear width of thirty-two
(32) inches (813 mm) when measured between the face of the door and
the stop, with the door open ninety degree (90°) (1.57 rad). The
minimum clear height of the door opening shall not be less than seventy-eight
(78) inches (1,981 mm) in height measured from the top of the threshold
to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply
with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable
from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge
or effort.
17.
(SECTION R312 GUARDS AND WINDOW FALL
PROTECTION).
R312.3 Guard design. Guards shall not have an ornamental
pattern that would provide a ladder effect.
18.
(SECTION R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS).
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed
in townhouses where applicable to Section R313.3.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing
townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler
system installed.
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed
in one- and two-family dwellings where applicable to Section R313.3.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing
one- and two-family dwellings that do not have an automatic residential
fire sprinkler system installed.
R313.3 Mandatory option. A builder of single-family
dwellings or residences or multi-unit dwellings of four (4) or fewer
units shall offer to any purchaser on or before the time of entering
into the purchase contract the option, at the purchaser's cost,
to install or equip fire sprinklers in the dwelling, residence or
unit. No purchaser of such a single-family dwelling, residence, or
multi-unit dwelling shall be denied the right to choose or decline
to install a fire sprinkler system in such dwelling or residence being
purchased.
19.
(SECTION R322 FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION).
R322.90 Certified elevations. Any building to be constructed in a flood hazard zone, other than alterations or additions to existing one- or two-family dwellings, shall have the lowest habitable floor certified as required by Chapter 410 of the Municipal Code by a Registered Engineer or licensed Land Surveyor who is licensed in the State of Missouri, before approval of the required foundation inspection shall be given.
20.
(SECTION R328 CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS).
R328.1 Temporary construction fencing. Construction
fencing shall be installed as applicable with Section 3315 of the
Building Code of University City.
21.
(SECTION R329 CONSTRUCTION SITE SANITARY
FACILITIES).
R329.1 Construction site sanitary facilities. Any
new construction, additions, alterations, and/or construction-like
activities shall require job-site toilet facilities. These activities
shall include, but shall not be limited to, all new construction,
remodeling, long-term excavation, long-term demolition, additions,
etc.
R329.2 General. All portable toilets installed
must comply with ANSI Z4.3. Job-site toilets must be available at
the start of the project. The Building Official will notify the contractor
if a portable toilet is required for the project during the plan review
process.
R329.3 Location. All portable toilets must be located
within the confines of the construction site.
R329.4 Maintenance. Facilities must be maintained
in a sanitary condition during the course of the project and in accordance
with ANSI Z4.3.
R329.5 Removal. All portable toilets must be removed
prior to the final inspection.
22.
(SECTION R403 FOOTINGS).
R403.1.4.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise
protected from frost, foundation and other permanent supports of buildings
and structures shall be protected from frost by one (1) or more of
the following methods:
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Extended below the frost line of thirty (30) inches below grade.
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Constructed in accordance with ASCE 32; or
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Erected on solid rock.
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Free standing structures of less than 125 square feet in area,
less than 10 feet in height, and more than 5 feet from other structures.
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Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with
footings that extend below the frost line. Deck footings closer than
5'-0" to a structure must bear at the same elevation as the footing
of the adjacent structure.
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23.
(SECTION P2503 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS).
P2503.1.1 Existing building sewers and drains. When
seventy-five percent (75%) of a plumbing waste system has been replaced,
a licensed plumbing contractor shall submit a narrated video of the
entire building drain and sewer to the Code Official in the Department
of Planning & Development for review. If the sewer is not obstructed
and is not in danger of collapse, it shall be approved for continued
use.
P2503.6 Shower liner test. Delete in its entirety.
24.
(SECTION P3390 STORMWATER).
P3304.1 Residential storm water. In addition to
the requirements of this Chapter, storm drainage from residential
properties governed by this code shall comply as applicable to the
storm drainage provisions of Chapter 11 of the Plumbing Code of University
City.
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(SECTION E3901 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS).
E3901.12 HVAC outlet. A 125-volt, single-phase,
15- or 20- ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an
accessible location for the servicing of heating, air-conditioning
and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle shall be located on the
same level and within twenty-five (25) feet (7,620 mm) of the heating,
air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet
shall not be connected to the load side of the HVAC equipment disconnecting
means.
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A receptacle outlet shall not be required for the servicing
of evaporative coolers.
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Replacement of existing mechanical equipment with like equipment
not requiring re-wiring that is either in the basement or at grade
on the exterior shall not require the installation of the HVAC outlet.
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