[Ord. No. 8487, 1-14-2019]
The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, G, H, and K 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 Florissant, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 505.070 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 8487, 1-14-2019]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of the International
Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, G,
H, and K as published by the International Code Council, Inc., are
hereby amended by additions, insertions, deletions and amendments
so that such Sections and Subsections shall read as follows:
1.
Section 101.1 Title (Amended). These provisions
shall be known as the "Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
of the City of Florissant" and shall be cited as such and will be
referred to herein as "this code."
2.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit (Amended).
Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed
to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation
of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building.
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(Deleted)
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2.
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(Amended) Fence repairs if total linear feet of repair is twenty-five
percent (25%) or less than the total cumulative fence length on the
parcel.
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3.
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(Amended) Retaining walls that are not over two (2) feet in
height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
unless supporting a surcharge load.
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4.
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(Unchanged from code text)
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(Amended) Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30)
inches above grade and not over any basement or story above. However,
any excavation in a public right-of-way requires an approval and/or
excavation permit from the City of Florissant.
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(Amended) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops
and similar finish work, unless it interferes with another required
system, component, safety condition or requirement.
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7.
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(Amended) Swimming pools that are less than twenty-four (24)
inches deep. (See International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted.)
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8.
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(Amended) Swings, playground equipment and other recreational
structures or equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family
dwellings.
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(Unchanged from code text)
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10.
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(Deleted)
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11.
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(Added) Removal and installation of exterior coverings, provided
the work does not interfere with other required systems or components.
All newly installed exterior coverings and roofing materials must
match the existing in appearance and color, texture and profile so
as not to promote visual blight and shall be constructed in a workmanlike
manner.
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(Added) Reroofing, provided the scope of work does not include
installation of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of roof decking.
All applicable code sections still apply and may be enforced if found
to be installed contrary to this code. All newly installed exterior
coverings and roofing materials must match the existing in appearance
and color, texture and profile so as not to promote visual blight
and shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner.
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Electrical. (Unchanged from code text)
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Gas. (Unchanged from code text)
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Mechanical. (Unchanged from code text)
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Plumbing. (Unchanged from code text)
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(Added) Installation of fixtures if water supply valve does
not fall within the scope of work.
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4.
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(Added) Installation, modification or replacement of under-sink
tailpiece, trap or drain if not concealed behind finished surfaces.
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3.
Section 105.2.1 Emergency repairs (Amended). Where
equipment or system replacements and/or repairs must be performed
in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted
within forty-eight (48) working hours of said repair or replacement.
4.
Section 105.3.3 Integrated permits (Added). The
Code Official shall be permitted to issue integrated building, plumbing,
electrical and/or mechanical permits on a single permit application.
The integrated permit primary applicant shall be responsible for providing
the Department of Public Works copies of the plumbing, electrical
and/or mechanical permit form with the name, signature and license
number of the appropriate subcontractor. Any change in the identity
of the named subcontractor after issuance of the permit shall result
in the assessment of a transfer or revision fee in the amount specified
in this code.
5.
Section 105.7 Placement of permit (Amended). The
building permit authorization card and stamped approved plans shall
be kept on the construction site until completion of the work. The
authorization card shall be placed in a window visible from the street
upon which the structure or structures face or located on the exterior
of the structure facing the street in a clear waterproof container.
6.
Section 112.1 General (Deleted and replaced). In
order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations
made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation
of this code, The Board of Appeals shall be the Planning and Zoning
Commission as established by the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Florissant in Section 11.1. The building official shall be an ex officio
member of the board when hearing building code appeals but shall not
have a vote on any matter before the board.
7.
Section R113.4 Violation penalties (Amended). Any person, firm, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity who shall violate any provision of this code shall be subject to the penalties of Section 100.080 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Florissant.
8.
Section 113.5 Method of Service (Added). Such notice
shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner, owner's
agent or upon the person responsible for the structure if a copy thereof
is:
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Delivered personally by leaving the notice with a responsible
party of suitable age and discretion;
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Delivered by regular mail, certified mail, first class mail,
registered mail, courier service, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, or any similar
service with delivery confirmation, to the most recent known address
or the mailing address according to the real estate property records
of St. Louis County, Missouri.
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A copy thereof may be posted in a conspicuous place in or about
the structure affected by such notice.
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9.
Table R301.2(1) (Amended to have the following
values inserted):
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Ground Snow Load - twenty (20) pounds per square foot.
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Wind Speeds - one hundred fifteen (115) miles per hour.
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Topographic Effects - No.
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Special Wind Region - No.
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Wind-Borne Debris Zone - No.
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Seismic Design Category - C.
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Weathering - Severe.
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Front In Line Depth - thirty (30) inches.
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Termite - Moderate to heavy.
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Winter Design Temperature - five degrees Fahrenheit (5°
F.).
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Ice Shield Underlayment Required - Yes, at valleys and eaves.
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Flood Hazard - See Chapter 415 of the Florissant Code of Ordinances.
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Air Freezing Index - one thousand five hundred (1,500).
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Mean Annual Temperature - fifty-three and three-tenths degrees
Fahrenheit (53.3° F.).
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10.
Section 312.1.5 Retaining wall protection (Added).
Guards shall be provided where retaining walls with differences in
grade level on either side of the wall in excess of thirty (30) inches
are located closer than two (2) feet to a walk, path, parking lot
or driveway on the high side of the retaining wall.
11.
Section 313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic
fire systems (Amended). Any builder of single-family dwellings
or residences or multifamily dwellings of four (4) or fewer units
shall offer, in writing, to any purchaser the option to install or
equip such dwellings or residences with a fire sprinkler system at
the purchaser's cost in accord with the requirements of State
of Missouri law, Section 67.281, RSMo., Supp. 2009.
12.
Section 327 FENCES WALLS AND SCREENS (Added).
13.
Section 327.1 Fences general (Added). All fences,
walls and screens must be constructed in accordance with the Zoning
Code of the City of Florissant. It shall be unlawful to erect any
division, fence or screen, in whole or in part, of cloth, canvas or
similar non-durable material.
14.
Section 327.2 Finished side (Added). The finished
side of fences shall face all neighboring properties, including streets
and alleys, so as to prohibit the view of fence posts and support
rails from adjoining properties.
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Exception: In cases where both sides of a fence
are intended to be finished, i.e., shadowbox or basket weave construction,
etc.
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15.
Section 401.1 Application (Amended). The provisions
of this Chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation
and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions
of this Chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood
hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions
of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed
in accordance with AWC PWF.
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Exceptions.
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The provisions of this Chapter shall be permitted to be used
for wood foundations only in the following situations:
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In buildings that have not more than two (2) floors and a roof.
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Where interior basement and foundation walls are constructed
at intervals not exceeding fifty (50) feet (15,240 mm).
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Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2 shall be
designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
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(Added) The provisions of this Chapter shall not be required
for detached accessory structure foundations under two hundred (200)
square feet.
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16.
Section 2603.5.1 Sewer depth (Amended). Building
sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be not
less than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) below finished grade at the
point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall not be less
than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) below grade at any point.
