See Article 1, 6-101, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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The “International Building Code, 2018 Edition”, published by the International Code Council, Inc., and all amendments, supplements and appendices thereto, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out herein save and except certain parts, sections or portions thereof specifically referred to and omitted there from or as amended or modified herein.  The “Standard Code” or “Building Code” hereinafter referred to in this section is the “International Building Code, 2018 Edition”, of the International Code Council Inc., 500 New Jersey Avenue NW 6th Floor Washington DC 20001, and is hereby incorporated by reference as the Building Code of the City of Ottawa, Kansas.

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See Article 1, 6-102, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-103, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-104, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-105, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-106, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-107, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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See Article 1, 6-108, in Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code.

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The following are the revisions to the International Building Code adopted in Section 6-202 of the Municipal Code.

Section 101.1 Title. 

These regulations shall be known as the International Building Code of the City of Ottawa, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. 

The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage systems and all aspects of a medical gas systems.  The provisions of the City of Ottawa's Private Sewage Disposal Code Article VII shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.

Section 103 Community Development Department.

Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency.  The official in charge of enforcement of this code shall be known as the Chief Building Official.

Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit.  Exemptions 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:

1.    One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11mm2).  Delete this exemption.

2.    Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.  Delete this exemption.

3.    Oil derricks.  Delete this exemption.

4.    Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

5.    Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2;1.

6.    Sidewalks and driveways, (wholly constructed on private property), not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7.    Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

8.    Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9.    Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.

10.  Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.  Delete this exemption.

11.  Swings and any other playground equipment.

12.  Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

13.  Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.

14.  Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.  Delete this exemption.

15.  Any building or structure used exclusively as an agricultural building within the City limits of Ottawa shall meet provisions of the 2018 International Building Code and other applicable codes as adopted and require permits.  Add this item to work exempt from permit.

16.  Fences used exclusively for an agricultural use including the use of barbwire.  Add this item to work exempt from permit.

Section 105.3 Application for permit.  To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Community Development Department for that purpose.  Such application shall:

1.    Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2.    Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

3.    Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4.    Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 107.

5.    State the valuation of the proposed work.

6.    Be signed by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

7.    Give such other data and information as required by the Chief Building Official.

Section 113 Means of Appeal.  Delete this section in its entirety.

Chapter 11 – Accessibility – Add the following:

Accessibility shall be based on the 2010 ADA Standards issued by the US Department of Justice, also regulated by IBC and reference standards.

Section 3401.3 Compliance.  Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy or relocation, respectively, in the International Building Code, the International Residential Code for One- And Two- Family Dwellings, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the National Electrical Code, the City of Ottawa Private Sewage Disposal Code, Article VII, NFPA 70 and the International Fire Code (as adopted in Chapter 9).  Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall take precedence.

Section 3412.2 Applicability.  Structures existing prior to November 7, 1979, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to comply with the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3409.  The provisions in Sections 3412.2.1 through 3412.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U.  These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I.

Appendix A, Employee Qualifications.  Delete this appendix in its entirety.

Appendix B, Board of Appeals.  Delete this appendix in its entirety.

Appendix D, Fire Districts.  Delete this appendix in its entirety.

Appendix M, Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard.  Delete this appendix in its entirety.

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