HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLARK APTS MULT DOCS 2 - 03-00021 - American Manor Apartments - RemodelJ. D. Hancock
City Attorney
City of Rexburg
30 South 2nd West
P. 0. Box 427
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208) 356-5493
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MADISON
MAGISTRATES DIVISION
STATE OF IDAHO, )
Plaintiff, )
VS. )
STEVEN CLARK, )
Defendant. )
Case No.
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
PERSONALLY APPEARED before me this day of
October, 1990, Gordon Tychsen, Rexburg City Fire Inspector, of
Rexburg, in the County of Madison, who being duly sworn,
complains and says:
COUNT I.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
remove combustible material from around hot gas vent pipe on
the top floor in the attic in Apartment 6-A of the Cottages
Apartments located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in
violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.222 as adopted
by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section
41-253, a misdemeanor.
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT -1-
COUNT II.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
remove combustible material from around hot gas vent pipe on
the top floor in the attic in Apartment 7-A of the Cottages
Apartments located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in
violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.222 as adopted
by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section
41-253, a misdemeanor.
COUNT III.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
remove combustible material from around hot gas vent pipe on
the top floor in the attic in Apartment 8-A of the Cottages
Apartments located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in
violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.222 as adopted
by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section
41-253, a misdemeanor.
COUNT IV.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
remove combustible material from around hot gas vent pipe on
the top floor in the attic in Apartment 9-A of the Cottages
Apartments located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in
violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.222 as adopted
by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section
41-253, a misdemeanor.
COUNT V.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
remove combustible material from around hot gas vent pipe on
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT -2-
the top floor in the attic in Apartment 10-A of the Cottages
Apartments located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in
violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.222 as adopted
by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section
41-253, a misdemeanor.
COUNT VI.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
have a one -inch clearance with a metal collar in all
apartments of the Cottages Apartments located at 151 South
First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in violation of the Uniform Fire
Code, Section 11.404, paragraph D, as adopted by Rexburg City
Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section 41-253, a
misdemeanor.
COUNT VII.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
properly vent all heating equipment of the Cottages Apartments
located at 151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in violation
of the Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.404, paragraph C, as
adopted by Rexburg City Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code,
Section 41-253, a misdemeanor.
COUNT VIII.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
seal the electrical chase of the Cottages Apartments located at
151 South First East, Rexburg, Idaho, in violation of the
Uniform Fire Code, Section 11.401, as adopted by Rexburg City
Ordinance No. 689 and also Idaho Code, Section 41-253, a
misdemeanor.
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT -3-
COUNT IX.
That Steven Clark of 625 South 5000 West, Rexburg,
Idaho, on or about the 15th day of October, 1990, in the City
of Rexburg, County of Madison, State of Idaho, did fail to
have portable fire extinguishers installed in each apartment of
the Cottages Apartments located at 151 South First East,
Rexburg, Idaho, in violation of the Uniform Fire Code, Section
10.315, paragraph F, as adopted by Rexburg City Ordinance No.
689 and also Idaho Code, Section 41-253, a misdemeanor.
All of which is contrary to the form, force and
effect of the statute and ordinances in such cases made and
provided and against the peace and dignity of the state of
Idaho. Said complainant therefore prays that a summons be
issued to the said Steven Clark and that he may be dealt with
according to the law.
c- n
GordonG ychsen
Rexburg City Fire Inspector
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 9� day of
October, 1990.
Brent J. Moss, Magistrate
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT -4-
October 15, 1990
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FOR THE COTTAGES
NO LABELING
Apartment Number:
6-A No panel cover on fan light over tub
Outlet bed loose - Northwest
Outlet North wall doesn't work
7-A No cover on kitchen outlet
Only one circuit in kitchen
Southwest bedroom outlet doubled up
Closet transformer exposed
Wiring laying next to chimney
8-A Oulets not covered properly in kitchen
Exhaust fans missing in all bathrooms
9-A Doorbell transformer and wire exposed
Switch covers in bathroom not flush with wall
Bathroom fan does not work
Ceiling light box exposed in bathroom
Panel spaces not covered in panel
10-A Doorbell transformer hanging and wires exposed
Panel spaces exposed in panel box
Outlets not covered properly
No cover plates on switch
6-B Switch cover missing in kitchen
Only one kitchen circuit
Panel breaker spaces not covered
Outlet cover missing northwest bedroom
Bare wires exposed over kitchen cabinet sink
7-B Southwest bedroom outlet hanging, and no cover
Doorbell transformer hanging, wires exposed in
closet
8-B Kitchen outlet not covered properly
Only one kitchen circuit
No bath fans
Doorbell transformer and wires exposed
9-B Cover missing on outlet
Doorbell transformers and wires exposed
Outlets not covered properly (some)
10-B Switch cover missing
Missing outlet covers
Doorbell transformer and wires exposed
Panel breaker spaces coverings missing
6-C Panel breaker spaces not covered
No outlet covers
Loose, bare wires hanging down in furnace room
Bath fan cover not on properly
One circuit in the kitchen other than
refrigerator circuit
7-C No bath fan
Panel breaker spaces covered with cardboard
Northeast bedroom - recepticle don't work
8-C Dishwasher wire exposed
No ceiling fan cover
Panel breaker spaces missing, no coverings
Heater panel covering missing (wire exposed)
9-C Kitchen outlets not fastened down properly
Light does not cover ceiling box
Bedroom switch (?)
Electric cover does not cover boxes (switches and
outlets)
Panel breaker spaces open
Bath ceiling fan cover does not cover the hole
10-C Unit not completed
Outside: Looks like number 6-3 wire partially buried, is not
direct burial cable. (?)
General Notes:
1. All exterior exposed metal and wood should be painted.
UBC Sec. 2720
2. Many electrical outlet boxes need either large plates or
fill holes around boxes. UBC Sec. 307 (a)
3. Grind rough, sharp edges on steel railing.
4. Complete siding. UBC Sec. 307 (a)
5. Paint all exterior door casings UBC Sec. 307 (a)
6. Need to anchor all steel supports of overhang to concrete
base and bolt all support plates. UBC Sec. 2712 (h)
7. Cover underside of overhang and stair landings
8. Install exterior grills or weather heads to all bathroom
fan exhausts. UBC Sec. 1205 (c)
*9. Strip enterior parking lot and driving lanes.
*10. Complete south parking lot and entrance drive.
*11. Complete area drain in south parking lot.
12. Should have base board in all apartments.
UBC Sec. 307 (a)
**13. Has broken curb off on 2nd South for access to the
apartments. Should be replaced with a cut out curb.
* Items numbered 9,10, and 11 are from the Planning and
Zoning Ordinance # 478 of the City of Rexburg, Section 46 (c)
** Item number 13 is from the Planning and Zoning
Ordinance # 478 if the City of Rexburg, Section 10
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NILE L. BOYLE
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ROSE BAGLEY
RICHARDRHORNER
TRF URER&FIN"CVL OFFM
Applewood Apts
c/o Steve Clark
625 South 5000 West
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
STATE OF IDAHO
March 8, 1996
Re: Building Inspection Results
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P.O. BOX 280
12 NORTH CENTER STREET
REXBURG, IDAHO 83440
PHONE (208) 359-3020
FAX (208) 359-3022
As a result of the recent visit by the U.B.C. Appeals Board to your property known as
Applewood Apartments, the City of Rexburg has been made aware of possible problems in your
structures that go beyond the items identified in the February 9, 1996 letter from the City
Engineer.
The cumulative effect of the items brought to the City's attention by the U.B.C. Board,
and the items in the February 9th letter, leaves the City with no choice but to formally request,
that you obtain an evaluation, and advice from an independent source as to the structural and
mechanical integrity of the various buildings located on your property.
As has been discussed in the past, the City of Rexburg has an obligation to issue
occupancy permits to only those structures which are safe for habitation, and if it cannot be
determined that your structures fall within this category, it is possible that your occupancy permit
could be rescinded.
On behalf of the City of Rexburg, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and
your representatives, and discuss the findings of an independent architect or structural engineer
with respect to your property. If you have questions concerning what is being asked of you,
please don't hesitate to contact me during regular business hours at 359-3020 ext. 316.
Sincerely,
Stephen P.
Rexburg City Attorney
cc: Joe Laird, City Engineer
Nile L. Boyle, Mayor
Page
Item #
Descri t.
Response
Proposed Action
Final Action
1
1
headroom
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct height
1
2
crossbrace
Not code
None
1
3A
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct rise
1
3B
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct run
1
3C
1conc.pile
Safety, will fix
Remove concrete
1
4
draincover
Safety, will fix
Secure in place
1
5
back
lFixed Temporarily trench
Weighing long term fix
1
6
elect.wires
Covered with dirt
Done
2
7
3story
Ruled in 1990 as 2 1/2
None
story, City required an
engineers examination
(done by John Meyer of
Idaho Falls) and ruled that
e were not a 3 story
building.
3
8
ASW
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
3
9
Draftstop
Built per Building
Will add necessary draft
3 `�
Inspector Requirements at
stop.
that time.
4
10
ovrhngs at
Built per Building
None
elks
Inspector Requirements at
hat time.
4
11
boiler room
Done with exception of
Will tape Joints for 1 hr
I I
tape in some units
separation.
4
12
smoke det.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
4
13
heating
All heating units
None
functioning properly at this
time (20 below on day of
inspection.)
4
14
1 hr firewall
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
5
15
smoke det.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
5
16
4" sphere
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
6
1
landing
Safety, will fix
R&R with appropriate
dimensions.
6
2
egress
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
hat time.
6
3
Iandin
See 6-1
7
4
egress
See 6-2
7
5
ASW
ISee 3-8
8
6
draftstop Added draft stop Done
requested
8
7
1 set stairs Built per Building None
Inspector Requirements at
that time, also more than
10 other approved student
housing with similar
situation.
8
8
old stairs Redoing all stairs on first Will conform to codes.
units.
9
9
1 hr Built per Building None
firewall Inspector Requirements at
that time.
9
10
boiler room See 4-11
9
11
smoke del. See 4-12
9
12
heating See 4-13
9
13
1 hr firewall See 4-14
10
14
Ismoke det. See 4-12
10
15
4" sphere See 5-16
11
1
landin See 6-1
11
2
e ress See 6-2
11
3
landing See 6-1
12
4
hdroom/ rdApproved when built Will add guardrail
I
12
5
egress See 6-2
12
6
hdroom/ rdSee 12-4
12
7
e ress See 6-2
12
8
smoke det. Battery was dead, (smoke Done
detectors are checked
once a week
13
9
ASW See 3-8
13
10
Draftstop Done see 8-6
13
11
1 set stairs See 8-7
13
12
old stairs See 8-8
14
13
1 hr firewall ISee 9-9
14
14
boiler room See 4-11
14
15
smoke det. See 4-12
15
16
heatin See 4-13
15
17
1 hr firewall See 4-14
15
18
smoke det. See 5-15
15
19
4" sphere See 5-16
18
1
egress See 6-2
18
2
egress See 6-2
18
3 iearess
See 6-2
18
4 Iheadroom
jApproved when built None
18
5
draftstop Done see 8-6
18
6
1 set stairs See 8-7
19
7
old stairs See 8-8
19
8
1 set stairs See 8-7
19
9
1 hr See 4-14
firewall
19
10
boiler room See 4-11
19
11
smoke det. See 5-15
20
12
heating See 4-13
20
13
1hrfirewall See 9-9
20
14
smoke det. See 5-15
20
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
21
16
sloe
Safety
ill fix
21
17
frid a
Safety
ill move
22
1
egress
See 6-2
22
2
draftstop
Done see 8-6
22
3
1 set stairs
See 8-7
22
4
old stairs
See 8-8
23
5
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
23
6
beam
Safety
ill fix
23
7
1hr&fireblk
Done
23
8
1hr&fireblk
jDone
23
9
smoke det.
See 5-15
24
10
heating
See 4-13
24
11
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
24
12
smoke det.
See 5-15
24
13
4" sphere
See 5-16
25
14
sloe
See 21-16
26
1
hd/str/In a
Approved when built
26
2
1 hr/loun a
Approved when built
27
3
entire bldg
According to Joe code
states 50% of building
must be damaged to have
o bring up to all new
codes, this building is less
than 20%
Bring burned apt. up to
new codes leave rest per
old code.
27
4
draftstop
Done see 8-6
27
5
1 set stairs
See 8-7
27
6
old stairs
See 8-8
28
7
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
28
8
1hr/loun a
See 26-2
28
9
boiler room
See 4-11
28
10
smoke det.
See 5-15
28
11
heating
See 4-13
29
12
back
Done
Working on permanent
fix
_
29
13
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
29
14
smoke det.
lSee 5-15
29
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
30
901
address
Will add
30
902
fire road
Currently exists, students
were not parked properly.
Seeking stronger
punishments for lack of
varking compliance.
_
30
903
hydrants
Built per city requirements
at that time.
No other complexes have
fire hydrants.
30
8504
outlets
A few broken or missing
cover lates
Done
30
1002
fire ext.
No issue
Maintained as required.
30
1007
smoke det.
Built as per city
re uirements at that time.
None
30
1202
a ress/stor
storage eliminated
Done
31
1103
storage
Ineed more organization
tin process
31
1103
storage
no combustibles in boiler
Done
32
elec.
romex
safety
ill run throw h conduit
32
elec.
light
safety
ill secure to bid3
32
elec.
romex
safety
ill secure to foists
32
elec.
-box
safety
done
33
elec.
fluor
safety
done
33
elec.
cove late
safety
done
33
elec.
Panel
safety
done
33
elec.
Iromex
safety
ill secure %
33
elec.
Ifluor
Isafety
will around
34
elec.
labeling
safet
ill complete labeling8 -
34
elec.
GFI
83 NEC states not
necessa
None
34
elec.
Ifficture
safety
ill secure to ceilin
34
elec.
wet room
Approved by state
inspectors at time of
construction.
None
34
elec.
GFI
See above
34-GFI
34
elec.
wet room
See above
34 -wet room
35
elec.
open panel
safety
done
35
elec.
GFI
See above
34-GFI
35
elec.
wet room
See above
34 -wet room
35
elec.
GFI
See above
34-GFI
35
elec.
Wet room
See above
34 -wet room
35
elec.
Ifixt. box
safety
ill add box
35
elec.
et room
See above
34 -wet room
35
elec.
Icloset fbd.
safety
ill chap a out E
36
elec,
Wet room
See above
34 -wet room
36
elec.
IGFI
ISee above
34-GFI
36
elec.
Hight flicker Isafety
will fix
36
elec.
Ilabelina
ISee 34-labelin
36
elec.
Wet room
Isee above
34 -wet room
36
elec.
JGIFI
Isee above
34-GFI
37
elec.
Iromex
safety
done
37
elec.
cover late
safety
done
37
elec.
romex
safety
done
37
elec.
'-box
safety
done
37
elec.
GFI
See above
34-GFI
37
elec.
wet room
See above
34 -wet room
37
elec.
GFI
See above
34-GFI
37
elec.
wet room
See above
34 -wet room
Page
Item #
Descri t.
Response
Proposed Action
Final Action
1
1
headroom
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct height
1
2
crossbrace
Not code
None
1
3A
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct rise
1
3B
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct run
1
3C
lconc.pile
Safety, will fix
Remove concrete
1
4
draincover
Safety, will fix
Secure in place
1
5
back
Fixed Temporarily trench
Weighing Iona term fix
1
6
elect.wires
lCovered with dirt
Done
2
7
3story
Ruled in 1990 as 2 1/2
None
story, City required an
engineers examination
(done by John Meyer of
Idaho Falls) and ruled that
e were not a 3 story
building.
3
8
ASW
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
3
9
Draflslop
Built per Building
Will add necessary draft
3...�
Inspector Requirements at
stop. (no a".r, (jo--)
that time.
47
10
lovrhngs at
Built per Building
None
alk s
Inspector Requirements at
hat time.
4
11
boiler room
Done with exception of
Will tape joints for 1 hr
I
tape in some units
separation.
4
12
smoke det.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
4
13
heating
All heating units
None
functioning properly at this
time (20 below on day of
inspection.)
4
14
1 hr firewall
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
5
15
smoke det.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
5
16
4" sphere
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
6
1
landing
Safety, will fix
R&R with appropriate
`3
dimensions.'
6
2
egress
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
6
3
landing
See 6-1
7
4
egress ISee
6-2
7
5
ASW
See 3-8
8
6
draftslop Added draft stop
requested
Done
8
7
1 set stairs Built per Building
Inspector Requirements at
that time, also more than
10 other approved student
housing with similar
situation.
None
8
S
old stairs Redoing all stairs on first
units.
Will conform to codes.
9
9
1 hr Built per Building
firewall Inspector Requirements at
that time.
None
9
10
boiler room See 4-11
9
11
smoke det. See 4-12
9
12
heatin See 4-13
9
13
1 hr firewall See 4-14
10
14
smoke det. See 4-12
10
15
4" sphere See 5-16
11
1
landin See 6-1
11
2
e ress See 6-2
11
3
landing See 6-1
12
4
hdroom/ rd Approved when built
Will add guardrail I
12
5
e ress See 6-2
12
6
hdroom/ rd See 12-4
12
7
egress See 6-2
12
8
smoke det. Battery was dead, (smoke
detectors are checked
once a week
Done
13
9
ASW See 3-8
13
10
Draftstop Done see 8-6
13
11
1 set stairs See 8-7
13
12
old stairs See 8-8
14
13
1 hr firewall See 9-9
14
14
boiler room See 4-11
14
15
smoke det. See 4-12
15
16
lheatina See 4-13
15
17
11 hr firewall See 4-14
15
18
Ismoke det. ISee 5-15
15
19
4" sphere See 5-16
18
1
egress See 6-2
18
2
egress See 6-2
18
3
egress See 6-2
18
4
headroom Approved when built
None
18
5
draftstop Done see 8-6
18
6
1 set stairs See 8-7
19
7
old stairs See 8-8
19
8
1 set stairs See 8.7
19
9
1 hr See 4-14
firewall
19
10boiler
room See 4-11
19
11
smoke det. See 5-15
20
12
heatin See 4-13
20
13
1 hr firewall See 9-9
20
14
smoke det. See 5-15
20
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
21
16
sloe
Safety
ill fix
21
17
frid a
Safety
ill move
22
1
egress
See 6-2
22
2
draftstop
Done see 8-6
22
3
1 set stairs
See 8-7
22
4
old stairs
See 8-8
23
5
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
23
6
beam
Safety
ill fix
23
7
1hr&fireblk
Done
23
8
1hr&fireblk
Done
23
9
smoke det.
See 5-15
24
10
heating
See 4-13
24
11
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
24
12
smoke det.
See 5-15
24
13
4" s here
See 5-16
25
14
sloe
See 21-16
26
1
hd/str/In a
Approved when built
26
2
1hr/lounge
Approved when built
27
3
entire bldg
According to Joe code
states 50% of building
must be damaged to have
o bring up to all new
codes, this building is less
than 20%
Bring burned apt. up to
new codes leave rest per
old code.
27
4
draftstoD
Done see 8-6
27
5
1 set stairs
See 8-7
27
6
old stairs
See 8-8
28
7
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
28
8
1hr/loun a
See 26-2
28
9
boiler room
See 4-11
28
10
smoke det.
See 5-15
28
11
heatin
See 4-13
29
12
back
Done
Working on permanent
fix
29
13
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
29
14
smoke det.
See 5-15
29
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
30
901
address
Will add
30
902
fire road
Currently exists, students
ere not parked properly.
Seeking stronger
punishments for lack of
parking compliance.
#
30
903
hydrants
Built per city requirements
at that time.
No other complexes have
fire hydrants.
30
8504
outlets
A few broken or missing
cover plates
Done
30
1002
fire ext.
No issue
Maintained as required.
30
1007
smoke det.
Built as per city
requirements at that time.
None
30
1202
a ress/stor
storage eliminated
Done
31
11103
storage
need more organization
In process
31
1103
storage
no combustibles in boiler
Done
32
elec.
romex
safety
ill nm through conduit f ^
32
elec.
light
safety
ill secure to bldg3
32
elec.
romex
safety
ill secure to 'oists
32
elec.
-box
safety
done
33
elec.
fluor
safety
done
33
elec.
cove late safety
done
33
elec.
panel
safety
done
33
elec.
romex
safety
ill secure
33
elec.
fluor
safety
ill around
34
elec.
labeling
safety
ill complete labeling
34
elec.
GFI
'63 NEC states not
-necessary
None
34
elec.
fixture
safety
ill secure to calling
34
elec.
wet room
pproved by stale
inspectors at time of
construction.
None
34
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
34
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
open panel
safety
done
35
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
35
elec.
Wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
35
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
fixt. box
safety
ill add box
35
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
closet fixt.
safety
ill change out
36
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
36
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
36
elec.
light flicker
safety
ill fix -,
36
elec.
Ilabelina
ISee(34-labeling)
36
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
36
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
romex
safety
done
37
elec.
cover late
safety
done
37
elec.
romex
safety
done
37
elec.
'-box
safety
done
37
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
Wet room
lSee above 34 -wet room
37
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
Page
Item #
Descri t.
Response
Proposed Action
Final Action
1
1
headroom
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct height
1
2
crossbrace
Not code
None
1
3A
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct rise
1
3B
stair
New Const., will fix
R&R with correct run
1
3C
conc. ile
Safety, will fix
Remove concrete
1
4
draincover
Safety, will fix
Secure in place
' <
1
5
back
Fixed Temporarily trench
Weighing Iona term fix
1
6
elect.wires
Covered with dirt
Done
2
7
3story
Ruled in 1990 as 2 1/2
None
story, City required an
engineers examination
(done by John Meyer of
Idaho Falls) and ruled that
e were not a 3 story
building.
3
8
ASW
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
3
9
Draftstop
Built per Building
Will add necessary draft
<�
Inspector Requirements at
stop. (rt r(c q,<<n°l
that time.
4
10
lovrhngs atBuilt
per Building
None
WKSInspector
Requirements at
hal time.
4
11
boiler room
Done with exception of
Will tape joints for 1 hr
I
tape in some units
4
12
smoke det.
_separation.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
4
13
heating
All heating units
None
functioning properly at this
time (20 below on day of
inspection.)
4
14
1 hr firewall
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
5
15
smoke det.
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
that time.
5
16
4" sphere
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements
and UBC requirements at
hat time.
6
1
landing
Safety, will fix
R&R with appropriate
dimensions.
6
2
egress
Built per Building
None
Inspector Requirements at
that time.
6
3
landing
See 6-1
7
4e
ress
See B-2
7
5
SW
See 3-8
8
6
draftstop Added draft slop
requested
Done
8
7
1 set stairs Built per Building
Inspector Requirements at
that time, also more than
10 other approved student
housing with similar
situation.
None
8
8
old stairs Redoing all stairs on first
units.
Will conform to codes. _
9
9
1 hr Built per Building
firewall Inspector Requirements at
that time.
None
9
10
boiler room See 4-11
9
11
smoke det. See 4-12
9
12
heatin See 4-13
9
13
1 hr firewall See 4-14
10
14
smoke det. See 4-12
10
15
4" sphere See 5-16
11
1
landin See 6-1
11
2
e ress See 6-2
11
3
landin See 6-1
12
4
hdroom/ rd roved when built
Will add guardrail
12
5
e cess See 6-2
12
6
hdroom/ rd See 12-4
12
7
e ress See 6-2
12
8
smoke det. Battery was dead, (smoke
detectors are checked
once a week
Done
13
9
ASW See 3-8
13
10
Draftstop Done see 8-6
13
11
1 set stairs See 8-7
13
12
lold stairs See 8-8
14
13
11 hr firewall See 9-9
14
14
lboiler room See 4-11
14
15
Ismoke det. See 4-12
15
16
See 4-13
15
17
ll See 4-14
15
18
t. See 5-15
15
19
See 5-16
Ze
18
1
See 6-2
18
2
See 6-2
18
3
See 6-2
18
4
roved when built
None
18
5
draftsto Done see 8-6
18
6
irs See 8-7
19
7
See 8-8
19
8
irs See 8-7
19
9
See 4-14
IheatinSee
19
10
m See 4-11
19
11
et. See 5-15
20
12
See 4-13
20
13
1 hr firewall See 9-9
20
14
smoke det. See5-15
20
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
21
16
sloe
Safety
ill fix
21
17
fridge
Safety
ill move
22
1
egress
See 6-2
22
2
draftstop
Done see 8-6
22
3
1 set stairs
See 8-7
22
4
old stairs
See 8-6
23
5
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
23
6
lbeam
Safety
ill fix
23
7
11hr&fireblk
Done
23
8
1hr&fireblk
Done
23
9
smoke det.
See 5-15
24
10
heating
See 4-13
24
11
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
24
12
smoke det.
see 5-15
24
13
4" sphere
See 5-16
25
14
sloe
See 21-16
26
1
hd/str/In a
A proved when built
26
2
1hr/loun a
Approved when built
27
3
entire bldg
According to Joe code
states 50% of building
must be damaged to have
o bring up to all new
codes, this building is less
han 20%
Bring bumed apt, up to
new codes leave rest per
old code.
27
4
1draftstop
Done see 8-6
27
5
1 set stairs
See 8-7
27
6
old stairs
See 8-8
28
7
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
28
8
1hr/loun a
See 26-2
28
9
boiler room
See 4-11
28
10
smoke det.
See 5-15
28
11
heatin
See 4-13
29
12
back
Done
Working on permanent
fix
29
13
1 hr
firewall
See 4-14
29
14
smoke det.
See 5-15
29
15
4" sphere
See 5-16
30
901
address
Will add
30
902
fire road
Currently exists, students
ere not parked properly.
Seeking stronger
punishments for lack of
parking compliance.
30
903
hydrants
Built per city requirements
at that time.
No other complexes have
fire hydrants.
30
8504
outlets
A few broken or missing
cover plates
Done
30
1002
fire ext.
No Issue
Maintained as required.
30
1007
smoke det.
.requirements
Built as per city
at that time.
None
30
1202
a ress/stor
storage eliminated
Done
31
1103
storage Ineed
more o anization
In process
31
1103
Stora a
no combustibles in boiler
Done
32
eleC.
romex
safety
ill run through conduit
32
elec.
light
safety
ill secure to bld 3
32
elec.
romex
safety
ill secure to loists
32
elec.
'-box
safety
done
33
elec.
fluor
safety
done
33
elec.
cove late
safety
done
33
elec.
panel
safety
done
33
elec.
Iromex
safety
ill secure 7-
33
elec.
Fluor
safety
ill ground
34
elec.
labeling
safety
ill complete labeling
34
elec.
GFI
'63 NEC states not
necessary
None
34
elec.
fixture
safety
ill secure to ceilin
34
elec.
wet room
Approved by state
inspectors at time of
construction.
None
34
elec.
GFI
ISee above 34-GFI
34
elec.
1wet room
ISee above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
open panel
safety
done
35
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
35
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
35
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
fixt. box
safety
ill add box
35
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
35
elec.
closet fixt.
safety
ill chan a out 4
36
elec.
Iwet room
See above 34 -wet room
36
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
36
elec.
fl ht flicker safety
ill fix
36
elec.
Ilabelina
See(34-labeling)
36
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
36
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
romex
safety
done
37
elec.
coverplatesIsafety
done
37
elec.
romex
safety
done
37
elec.
-box
safety
done
37
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
37
elec.
GFI
See above 34-GFI
37
elec.
wet room
See above 34 -wet room
CITY OF REXBURG UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
February 20, 1996
Mr. Stephen Clark, et al.
625 S 5000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
RE: Building Inspection Appeal for Applewood Apartments
Dear Mr. Clark, et al.:
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The Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals, duly established by action of the Rexburg City
Council, has met to consider your appeal over the Building Inspection Report of the Applewood
Apartment located at 151 S 1st E in Rexburg.
We have considered the Building Inspector's reports of February 9, 1996 for buildings 1A, 1B,
1C, 2, 3, and 4 in accordance with our authority as we understand it from the Code and have
made the following determinations:
1) The Building Official's reports appear to be in compliance with applicable provisions of the
Uniform Building Code and the inspections were not completed in an arbitrary nor
capricious manner.
2) Previous actions by the Building Inspector(s), the inspection process, the issuance of
permits, and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy do not absolve the building
owner(s) of the responsibilities to meet all applicable provisions of the Code. Specifically,
Section 307(f) gives specific authority to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy
issued under the provision of the Code whenever "...it is determined that the building or
structure, or portion thereof, is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any provisions
of this (UBC) code".
If further information is required, please advise.
Sincerely,
CITY OF REXBURG UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Charles Cartmill
Ted Hill
John Watson
cc: City of Rexburg
Winston Dyer
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Steve Clark
Route ill Box 230A
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
Dear Mr. Clark:
12 NORTH CENTER ST. PHONE 12081 3593020
RE%BURG. IDAHO 83440
October 15, 1986
Chuck Frost, Chairman of Planning & Zoning, Nile Brown,
Building Inspector, and Gordon Tychsen, Fire Inspector
have recently inspected your parking area at your
apartments on South 1st East. Their recommendations
were: (1) You must have a 20 foot Driveway which is
kept clear at all times for a Fire Lane; (2) You
must warn your students that they can't park on the street
or in your driveway. They also should not block any of
the neighbor's driveways. On November 1 their cars
will be towed away if they park on the street overnight.
(3) You will not be allowed to build anymore apartments
until you come to the Planning & Zoning with a Plot
Plan and show adequate parking for your apartments.
If you would like to discuss this further please attend
the Planning & Zoning meeting on October 22, 1986, at
7:30 P. M.
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Mr. Steve Clark
Applewood Apartments
151 So. 1st. East St.
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
Dear Mr. Clark,
V/ 2(exlmlry
STATE OF IDAHO
P.O. BOX 280
12 NORTH CENTER STREET
REXBURG, IDAHO 83440
PHONE (208) 359-3020
FAX (208) 359-3022
February 9, 1996
Enclosed herewith are evaluations of the Applewood Apartment buildings. There are separate
evaluations from: (1) State Electrical Inspector for Electrical Code Items, (2) City Fire Marshall
regarding Fire Code Items, and (3) City Building Official for Uniform Building Code Items.
These evaluations cover the four main apartment building. These buildings are shown on the
enclosed map as Building 1-A, 1-B, & 1-C, Building 2, Building 3, and Building 4 which is the
building that just had the fire. The two houses were not inspected or evaluated.
It is our understanding that you want to bring these apartment buildings up to the various code
standards. As soon as you have had a chance to read this material, we would like to meet with
you to learn of your schedule for these improvements. There are a number of safety problems
pointed out in these evaluations and we would like to see them eliminated as soon as possible.
Very truly yours,
Joseph A. Laird, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
151 SO. 1ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO. 1A -- APTS. NUMBERS 101 to 105, 201 to 205 & 301 to 305.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Apartment # -305 - Headroom at stairs near this apartment is too low. Slopes across the
the walkway with headrooms of 5'-9" to 6-8". Sec. 3306 (o) states that stairway headroom shall
be not lelss than 6-8".
2. -- The tall sets of columns holding up the stairways need at least one set of cross -bracing to
give the supporting structure the necessary sway bracing.
3. --The walkway (at point where stairs come up from the lower level) has wooden tie steps.
The measured rise and run values do not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8".
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
There is also a large roc k or mound of concrete embedded within the concrete sidewalk at this
point that creats a tripping hazard . This rock or mound of concrete needs to be moved out of
the way and a level piece of sidewalk installed in it's place
4. -- Storm drainage runoff at this east end of the main driveway is also a continuing problem.
The metal plates and channels put across the sidewald are frequently out of their proper position
and create a tripping problem for pedestrians using the sidewalk.
5 -- .Storm drainage runoff is also still a problem all along the north side of Buildings IA., 1B and
1-C where the storm drainage runoff from your buildings and property runs across the sidewalk
just on the north side of your north fenceline , frequently causing silt deposition problems and/or
icing problems in the winter. This storm drainage runoff is also eroding away the topsoil
adjacent to your north building foundation footing which could cause settlement problems for this
building.
6. -- On the north side of this building, we found that the main electrical line going from the
power pole over to the building electrical metering and distribution facilities was just lying on top
of the ground with no earth cover over it. It is very lucky that no one has come in contact with
it as they could have been electrocuted.
7.-- Number of Stories and Size of Building - Sec. 408 provides a definition for GRADE
(Adjacent Ground Level) and Sec. 420 provides a definition for First Story. Considering these
definitions, this building does not have a basement. It has a First Floor, a Second Floor and a
Third Floor.
The area of the First Floor is approximately 4332 sq. ft. The area of the Second Floor is
approximately 4897sq. ft. The area of the Third Floor is also approximately 4897 sq. ft.
Sec. 1202 (b) states that: Group R, Division 1 Occupancies more than two stories in height or
having more than 3000 square feet of floor area above the first story shall be of not less than
one-hour fire -resistive construction throughout, except as provided in Section 1705 (b) 2.
Sec. 1705 (b) 2 covers interior partitions.
As this building is "more than two stories in height', it therefore has to be of one-hour fire -
resistive construction throughout. This means that all exterior walls, all interior bearing
walls, and all floor/ceiling assemblies within the entire building have to be of one-hour fire -
resistive construction standards. This means that both sides of all of these referenced walls and
ceilings have to be covered with at least one 5/8" layer of gypsum wallboard.
/ Sec. 1211 states that: A manual and automatic approved fire alarm system shall be installed
in apartment houses that are three or more stories in height or contain more than 15 dwelling units
----in accordance with the Fire Code.
Sec. 3802 (h) states that: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every
apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units,
As an alternate to the above, you could choose to construct a retaining wall (located at least 5 ft.
away from the building) along the north side of the building and raise the ground level all along
this north side to such an elevation that the bottom floor would qualify as a "basement". Under
this scenario, the requirement for a fire alarm system and a fire sprinkler system would be
eliminated. The Second Floor would still be over 3000 Sq. ft. so you would have to construct
an Area Separation Wall at some interior location (say between Apts. 103,203 & 303 and Apts
104,204&304.) See discussion in the following Item # 8 on Area Separation Walls. Also
note the following described requirements for one-hour fire walls separating apartment units (Item
# 14) and one hour fire walls required along the exterior wall fronting on the three exterior exit
balconies(Item # 10).
Or, as indicated above, you could add extra gypsum wallboard as required to make the building
one-hour fire -resistive throughout
8. -- Area Separation Walls - There should be a 2 -hour Area Separation Wall on the east end of
this building and somewhere near the center of the building. Area Separation Walls are a very
critical component of the fire protection system as they separate or divide a large building down
into "smaller buildings". They are designed to help prevent the spread of fire from one of these
"smaller buildings" to another. In this case, the required 2 -hour Area Separation Wall consists
of five parts:
A. The 2 -hour area separation wall(ASW) itself, which basically consists of 2 layers of 5/8 inch,
type X, gypsum wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing;
B. The walls and eves on either end of the area separation wall (ASW) which have to meet 1 -hr.
fire -resistive standards for 5 ft. either side of the area separation wall;
C. When the trusses are parallel with the area separation wall(ASW), all roof framing within 5 ft.
of the ASW must be encapsulated within a 1 -hr. fire -resistive shield (in this case, possibly, 2 layers
of type X gypsum wallboard along the bottom chord of the trusses over to the nearest truss 5 ft.
or more from the ASW, and then up, along and covering the entire face of the truss up to the
bottom of the roof sheathing);
D.There can be no openings in the roof within 5 ft. of the ASW; and
E. The entire building is provided with not less than a Class B roofing.
The above description basically sets forth what is required in Sec.505(e) 2 and Sec. 505(e) 3,
Exception 2 (1985 UBC) for Sec 505 (f) 3 and 505 (0 4, Exception 2, in 1991 UBC].
There are also other possible alternatives set forth in Sec. 505 that could be considered.
The ASW at the east end of this building does not meet the requirements of Sec. 505.
The west end of Apartments 106 & 206 only have one layer of 1/2" gypsum wallboard, while the
east ends of Apartments 105, 205 & 305 have two layers of 5/8" gypsum wallboard. The walls
and eves within 5 ft. of the ASW do not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. The attic truss
protection does not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. We did not check for openings within 5
ft. of the ASW or the type of roofing material that was on the buildings. This ASW does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 505 (e) 5 -Buildings of Different Heights in the 1985 UBC [Sec.
505 (f) 6 in the 1991 UBC] either. In accordance with Sec. 505 (e) 5. the 2 hr. ASW must be
extended up to a point 30 inches above the lower roof lever, provided the exterior wall for a
height of 10 feet above the lower roof is of one-hour fire -resistive construction with openings
protected by assemblies having a three -fourths -hour fire -protection rating.
The second required Area Separation Wall could be located at any of the 2 hr. fire -resistive walls
between the apartments. As indicated above, the rest of the ASW features, i.e. side wall
treatment, attic truss treatment, roof type and exclusion of roof openings would all have to be
adequately addressed at which ever secondary location is chosen.
9. -- The attic area did have draft stops (two layers of 5/8" thick gypsum wallboard) in line with
the walls separating tenant spaces from each other and from other uses " as is required in Sec.
2516 (f) 4 B (ii). (pg. 204 of 1985 UBC) However some of these drafts stops did not go clear
Pe. 3. Bldg. 1-A
up to the underside of the roof sheathing as is required in the code. These draft stops need to be
extended up to the bottom of the roof sheathing.
10. -- That portion of the exterior front building wall adjacent to the 1 st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd
floor exterior exit balcony and that portion of the roof above these exterior exit balconies were
not, but should have been, constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g)
which states that: " Walls of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group R, Division
1 Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -
resistive construction and the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -
resistive floor or roof system."
11. -- Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply
boiler in Division 1 Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a
one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement pertains to both walls and
floor/ceilings. Note: This separation requirement does not apply for such rooms with
equipment serving only one dwelling unit.
12. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new construction, required smoke detectors
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source."
Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into the building wiring system when
they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with Sec. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
13. -- Sec. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms.
In these as in many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters
were being used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if
the thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing
the required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so
they meet the code requirements.
14. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction."
All walls and ceilings within this building were found to be covered with 1/2" gypsum
wallboard.except for the 2hr. Area Separation Walls which had 2 layers of 5/8 " gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 framing.
Pg. 4, Bldg. I-
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms ).
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
15. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
16. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: "
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Joseph A. Laird, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
Pg.5, Bldg. 1-A
2-9-96
Date
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
151 SO. 1ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO. IB -- APTS. NUMBERS 106, 107, 206, & 207.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISPED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1985, 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Apartment # 106 - The landing in front of the main doorway is 4 1/2 inches lower than the
sill of the doorway. Sec. 3304 (h) states that: "Regardless of occupant load, there shall be a
floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall not be more than 1 inch lower
than the threshold of the doorway."
The measured length of the landing in the direction of travel (outward from the door to the first
step) is 36 inches. Sec. 3304 (i) states that: "Landings shall have a length measured in the
direction of travel of not less than 44 inches."
The measured stairway headroom is 6'- 8" which is adequate.
Measured stairway risers: One riser @ 8 3/4" and three risers @ 7 1/2" each.
Measured stairway runs: Two @ 9 5/8" & one @ 9 1/8 ".
These measured rise and run values do not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states
that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8"
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
2. -- Apartment # 106 - Bedroom window is 3' 10" x 2' 10" horizontal slider with 30" x 32" =
5.11 sq. ft. of openable area which does not meet net area of 5.7 sq.ft. required by UBC Sec.
1204.
3. -- Apartment # 107 - The landing in front of the main doorway is 4 1/2 inches lower than the
sill of the doorway. Sec. 3304 (h) states that: "Regardless of occupant load, there shall be a
floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall not be more than 1 inch lower
than the threshold of the doorway."
The measured length of the landing in the direction of travel (outward from the door to the first
step) is 27 inches. Sec. 3304 (i) states that: "Landings shall have a length measured in the
direction of travel of not less than 44 inches."
The measured stairway headroom is 6-2". Required headroom is 6'- 6" in Sec. 3306 (p) of the
1985 UBC. Required headroom is 6'- 8" in 1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC
Measured stairway risers: One @ 6 1/2", one @6", one @ 7 1/2 & two @ 8".
Measured stairway runs: Two @ 9 3/4", one @ 8 1/2" & one @ 11"
These measured rise and run values do not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states
that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8".
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
4.-- Apartment # 206 - Bedroom windows ( 3' 10" x 2' 10" with 30" x 32" = 5.11 sq. ft. openable
area) do not meet the requirements for escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec.
1204.
5. -- Area Separation Walls - There should be 2 -hour Area Separation Walls on both the east
and west ends of this building. Area Separation Walls are a very critical component of the fire
protection system as they separate or divide a large building down into "smaller buildings".
They are designed to help prevent the spread of fire from one of these "smaller buildings" to
another. In this case, the required 2 -hour Area Separation Wall consists of five parts:
A. The 2 -hour area separation wall(ASW) itself, which basically consists of 2 layers of 5/8 inch,
type X, gypsum wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing;
B. The walls and eves on either end of the area separation wall (ASW) which have to meet 1 -hr.
fire -resistive standards for 5 ft. either side of the area separation wall;
C. When the trusses are parallel with the area separation wall(ASW), all roof framing within 5 ft.
of the ASW must be encapsulated within a 1 -hr. fire -resistive shield (in this case, possibly, 2 layers
of type X gypsum wallboard along the bottom chord of the trusses over to the nearest truss 5 ft.
or more from the ASW, and then up, along and covering the entire face of the truss up to the
bottom of the roof sheathing);
D.There can be no openings in the roof within 5 ft. of the ASW; and
E. The entire building is provided with not less than a Class B roofing.
The above description basically sets forth what is required in Sec.505(e) 2 and Sec. 505(e) 3,
Exception 2 (1985 UBC) [or Sec 505 (f) 3 and 505 (f) 4, Exception 2, in 1991 UBC].
There are also other possible alternatives set forth in Sec. 505 that could be considered.
The ASWs at either end of this building do not meet the requirements of Sec. 505.
The east end of Apartments 107 & 207 only have one layer of 1/2 gypsum wallboard, while the
west ends of Apartments 108 & 208 have two layers of 5/8" gypsum wallboard. The walls and
APINARIIIIII-Iffm
eves within 5 ft. of the ASW do not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. The attic truss
protection does not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. We did not check for openings within 5
ft. of the ASW or the type of roofing material that was on the buildings. This ASW does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 505 (e) 5 -Buildings of Different Heights in the 1985 UBC [Sec.
505 (1) 6 in the 1991 UBC] either.
The west end of Apartments 106 & 206 only have one layer of 1/2" gypsum wallboard, while the
east ends of Apartments 105, 205 & 305 have two layers of 5/8" gypsum wallboard. The walls
and eves within 5 ft. of the ASW do not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. The attic truss
protection does not meet ]-hr. fire -resistive standards. We did not check for openings within 5
ft. of the ASW or the type of roofing material that was on the buildings. This ASW does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 505 (e) 5 -Buildings of Different Heights in the 1985 UBC [Sec.
505 (f) 6 in the 1991 UBC] either.
6. -- The attic area did not have draft stops " in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses " as is required in Sec. 2516 (f) 4 B (ii). (pg. 204 of 1985 UBC)
7. -- The 2nd story (Apartments 206 & 207) has an occupant load of 12. Sec. 3303 (a),
Exception 2 states that: "Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to
only one common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10." The occupant load of
12 for this story is larger than the allowed occupant load of 10. Therefore a second stairway is
required from the 2nd story exterior exit balcony.
8. -- Main stairway to 2nd story apartments. Speaking generally regarding all the main
stairway units, the tread rise was usually around 7 1/2 inches with the top rise usually being 9 to
10 inches in height. The tread run was found to be usually around 10 to 10 1/2 inches; however
some tread runs were as small as 8 3/4 inches. These measured rise and run values do not meet
the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inch.
B. - The run shall be not less than i 1 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
The interior edge of the stairway runner is approximately 8 inches from the side of the building.
This leaves a potentially dangerous gap between stair and building where someone could fall and
be injured. A guardrail is required along this interior edge of the stairway to bring it into
conformance with Sec. 1711.
The wire mesh stairway treads seem to be breaking loose from the perimeter bracing and need to
be rewelded, replaced or repaired in some other manner so that they are safe and capable of
carrying the required load set forth in Table 16A of the UBC , namely that: "Individual stair
treads shall be designed to support a 300 pound concentrated load placed in a position which
would cause maximim stress." Maintenance needs to be accomplished as is required in
Sec.104 (d).
9. -- That portion of the exterior building wall adjacent to the 2nd floor exterior exit balcony and
that portion of the roof above the exterior exit balcony were not, but should have been,
constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g) which states that: " Walls
of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group It, Division 1 Occupancy having an
occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and
the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system."
J 10. -- Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply
boiler in Division I Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a
one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement pertains to both walls and
floor/ceilings.
11. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new constriction, required smoke detectors
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source."
Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into the building wiring system when
they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with Sec. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
12. -- Sec. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms.
In these as in many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters
were being used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if
the thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing
the required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so
they meet the code requirements.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
13. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction."
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms or storage rooms as
was required in the 1985 UBC.)
All walls and ceilings within this building were found to be covered with 1/2" gypsum wallboard.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
14. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
15. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: "
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
2-9-96
Joseph A. Laird, P.E. Date.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
Pg. 5, Bldg. 1-B
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
151 SO. 1 ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO. i C — APTS. NUMBERS 108, 109, 208, & 209.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1985, 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Apartment # 109 - The landing in front of the main doorway is 4 1/2 inches lower than the
sill of the doorway. Sec. 3304 (h) states that: "Regardless of occupant load, there shall be a
floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall not be more than 1 inch lower
than the threshold of the doorway."
The measured length of the landing in the direction of travel (outward from the door to the first
step) is 24 1/2 inches. Sec. 3304 (i) states that: "Landings shall have a length measured in the
direction of travel of not less than 44 inches."
The measured stairway headroom is 6-2 1/2". Required headroom is 6- 6" in Sec. 3306 (p) of
the 1985 UBC. Required headroom is 6'- 8" in 1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC
Measured stairway risers: Top riser @ 5 1/2" and other risers @ 6 1/2" each.
Measured stairway runs: Two @ 10 1/2", one @ 12" & one @ 10"
These measured rise and run values do not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states
that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8".
B. - The run shall be not less than I 1 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
2. -- Apartment # 109 - Bedroom windows are 5'8" x 2'8" horizontal slider = 6.25 sq. ft. of
openable area, which meet code requirements for area, width and height. However the bottom
of the sill is 50 " above the floor which is more than the 44" maximum floor- to- sill height
allowed by UBC Sec. 1204.
3. -- Apartment # 108 - The landing in front of the main doorway is 6 1/2 inches lower than the
sill of the doorway. Sec. 3304 (h) states that: "Regardless of occupant load, there shall be a
floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall not be more than 1 inch lower
than the threshold of the doorway."
The measured length of the landing in the direction of travel (outward from the door to the first
step) is 32 inches. Sec. 3304 (i) states that: "Landings shall have a length measured in the
direction of travel of not less than 44 inches."
The measured stairway headroom is 6'-1 1/2". Required headroom is 6'- 6" in Sec. 3306 (p) of
the 1985 UBC. Required headroom is 6'- 8" in 1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC
Measured stairway risers: 2 risers @ 6 1/2" each and 2 risers @ 7 1/2' each.
Measured stairway runs: One @ 9", one @ 10" & one @ 11"
These measured rise and run values do not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states
that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8"
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
4.-- Apartment # 108 - Interior stairs between living room and bedrooms. Stairs going up to one
bedroom are 34 to 36 inches in width with 5'-10" of headroom at the top of the stairs. Stairs
going down to two bedrooms are 32 "wide and have headrooms of 5'-8" and 6'-1". There is no
guardrail separating the upper stairs from the lower stairs.
Required headroom is 6'- 6" in Sec. 3306 (p) of the 1985 UBC. Required headroom is 6'- 8" in
1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC. Required stairway width is T- 0" as set forth in Sec. 3306 (b) .
Sec. 1711 requires a guardrail along stairs whenever there is more than a 30 inch difference in
elevation between two different levels.
5.-- Apartment # 208 - Bedroom windows ( 28" x 19" = 3.69 sq. ft. openable area) do not meet
the requirements for escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec. 1204.
6.-- Apartment # 208 - Interior stairs between living room and bedrooms. Stairs go up to two
bedrooms and down to one bedroom. Stairs are 34 " wide and have headrooms of 6-0" and
6-8". There is no guardrail separating the upper stairs from the lower stairs.
Required headroom is 6'- 6" in Sec. 3306 (p) of the 1985 UBC. Required headroom is 6'- 8" in
1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC. Required stairway width is Y- 0" as set forth in Sec. 3306 (b) .
Sec. 1711 requires a guardrail along stairs whenever there is more than a 30 inch difference in
elevation between two different levels.
7. -- Apartment # 209 - Bedroom windows (22" x 30" = 4.58 sq.ft. openable area) do not meet
the requirements for escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec. 1204.
8. -- Apartment # 209 - Kitchen smoke detector not working.
Pe 2 Bldg 1- C
9. -- Area Separation Walls - There should be a 2 -hour Area Separation Walls on the west end
of this building. Area Separation Walls are a very critical component of the fire protection
system as they separate or divide a large building down into "smaller buildings". They are
designed to help prevent the spread of fire from one of these "smaller buildings" to another. In
this case, the required 2 -hour Area Separation Wall consists of five parts:
A. The 2 -hour area separation wall(ASW) itself, which basically consists of 2 layers of 5/8 inch,
type X, gypsum wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing;
B. The walls and eves on either end of the area separation wall (ASW) which have to meet 1 -hr.
fire -resistive standards for 5 ft. either side of the area separation wall;
C. When the trusses are parallel with the area separation wall(ASW), all roof framing within 5 ft.
of the ASW must be encapsulated within a 1 -hr. fire -resistive shield (in this case, possibly, 2 layers
of type X gypsum wallboard along the bottom chord of the trusses over to the nearest truss 5 ft.
or more from the ASW, and then up, along and covering the entire face of the truss up to the
bottom of the roof sheathing);
D.There can be no openings in the roof within 5 ft. of the ASW; and
E. The entire building is provided with not less than a Class B roofing.
The above description basically sets forth what is required in Sec.505(e) 2 and Sec. 505(e) 3,
Exception 2 (1985 UBC) [or Sec 505 (f) 3 and 505 (f) 4, Exception 2, in 1991 UBC].
There are also other possible alternatives set forth in Sec. 505 that could be considered.
The ASW at the west end of this building does not meet the requirements of Sec. 505.
The east end of Apartments 107 & 207 only have one layer of 1/2" gypsum wallboard, while the
west ends of Apartments 108 & 208 have two layers of 5/8" gypsum wallboard. The walls and
eves within 5 ft. of the ASW do not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. The attic truss
protection does not meet 1 -hr. fire -resistive standards. We did not check for openings within 5
ft. of the ASW or the type of roofing material that was on the buildings. This ASW does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 505 (e) 5 -Buildings of Different Heights in the 1985 UBC [Sec.
505 (f) 6 in the 1991 UBC] either.
10. -- The attic area did not have draft stops " in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses " as is required in Sec. 2516 (f) 4 B (ii). (pg. 204 of 1985 UBC)
11. — The 2nd story (Apartments 208 & 209) has an occupant load of 12. Sec. 3303 (a),
Exception 2 states that: "Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to
only one common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10." The occupant load of
12 for this story is larger than the allowed occupant load of 10. Therefore a second stairway is
required from the 2nd story exterior exit balcony.
12. -- Main stairway to 2nd story apartments. Speaking generally regarding all the main
stairway units, the tread rise was usually around 7 1/2 incites with the top rise usually being 9 to
10 inches in height. The tread run was found to be usually around 10 to 10 1/2 inches;
however some tread runs were as small as 8 3/4 inches. These measured rise and run values do
not meet the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inch.
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
The interior edge of the stairway runner is approximately 7 1/2 inches from the side of the
building. This leaves a potentially dangerous gap between stair and building where someone
could fall and be injured. A guardrail is required along this interior edge of the stairway to bring
it into conformance with Sec. 1711.
The wire mesh stairway treads seem to be breaking loose from the perimeter bracing and need to
be rewelded, replaced or repaired in some other manner so that they are safe and capable of
carrying the required load set forth in Table 16A of the UBC , namely that: "Individual stair
treads shall be designed to support a 300 pound concentrated load placed in a position which
would cause maximim stress." Maintenance needs to be accomplished as is required in
Sec. 104 (d).
13. -- That portion of the exterior building wall adjacent to the 2nd floor exterior exit balcony and
that portion of the roof above the exterior exit balcony were not, but should have been,
constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g) which states that: " Walls
of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group R, Division 1 Occupancy having an
occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and
the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system."
14. -- Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply
boiler in Division 1 Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a
one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement pertains to both walls and
floor/ceilings.
15. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new construction, required smoke detectors
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source."
Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into the building wiring system when
they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with Sec. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
16. -- Sec. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms.
In these as in many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters
were being used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if
the thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing
the required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so
they meet the code requirements.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
17. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction."
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms or storage rooms as
was required in the 1985 UBC.)
Apartment # 208 had 5/8" gypsum wallboad on the east apartment wall and 1/2" gypsum
wallboard on the ceiling. The west wall of Apartments 108 and 208 had 2 layers of 5/8" gypsum
wallboad . The rest of the gypsum wall boards in the apartments were 1/2" thick.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
18. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
19. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: "
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
WT -1 AN M
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ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Date: 2-9-96
Joseph A. Laird, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
151 SO. 1ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO.2 — APTS. NUMBERS 110, 111,112, 210, & 211.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1985, 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Apartment # 110 -Bedroom windows ( 4'8" x 1'8") do not meet the requirements for
escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec. 1204.
2. -- Apartment # 111 - Bedroom windows (4'0" x 2'6") do not meet the requirements for escape
or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec. 1204.
3.-- Apartment # 210 - Bedroom windows (2'8" x2'10" H.S., 4'0" x 2'8" H.S. & 3'8" x
3'4"H.S.) do not meet the requirements for escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC
Sec. 1204.
4. -- Apartment # 110 - Stairway between 1 st floor living area and 2nd floor bedrooms.
Measured stairway head room is 5' 10" at 1 st floor entryway to winding stairway. Measured
stairway headroom at top of stairway is 6' V. Required headroom is 6' 6" in Sec 3306 (p) of the
1985 UBC. Required headroom is 68" in 1988, 1991, & 1994 UBC.
Measured width of stairway is 2'- 4 1/2" at 1st floor entryway to winding stairway. Required
stairway width is T- 0" as set forth in Sec. 3306 (b) .
Measured rise = 7 I/2 inch and run = 8 1/2 inch. Required rise = 8 -inch maximum and run =9 -
inch minimum in Sec. 3306 (c), Exception 1.
Measurements were not made to determine whether or not the stairs met the requirements of Sec
3306 (d) Winding Stairways or Section 3306 (f) Spiral Stairways.
5. -- The attic area did not have draft stops " in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses " as is required in Sec. 2516 (f) 4 B (ii). (pg. 204 of 1985 UBC)
6. -- The 2nd story (Apartments 210 & 211) has an occupant load of 12. Sec. 3303 (a),
Exception 2 states that: "Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to
only one common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10." The occupant load of
12 for this story is larger than the allowed occupant load of 10. Therefore a second stairway is
required from the 2nd story exterior exit balcony.
7. -- Main stairway to 2nd story apartments. Speaking generally regarding all the main
stairway units, the tread rise was usually around 7 1/2 inches with the top rise usually being 9 to
10 inches in height. The tread run was found to be usually around 10 to 10 1/2 inches; however
some tread runs were as small as 8 3/4 inches. These measured rise and run values do not meet
the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inch.
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
The interior edge of the stairway runner is approximately 5 inches from the side of the building.
This leaves a potentially dangerous gap between stair and building where someone could fall and
be injured. A guardrail is required along this interior edge of the stairway to bring it into
conformance with Sec. 1711.
The wire mesh stairway treads seem to be breaking loose from the perimeter bracing and need to
be rewelded, replaced or repaired in some other manner so that they are safe and capable of
carrying the required load set forth in Table 16A of the UBC , namely that: "Individual stair
treads shall be designed to support a 300 pound concentrated load placed in a position which
would cause maximim stress." Maintenance needs to be accomplished as is required in
Sec.104 (d).
8. -- That portion of the exterior building wall adjacent to the 2nd floor exterior exit balcony and
that portion of the roof above the exterior exit balcony were not, but should have been,
constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g) which states that: " Walls
of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group R, Division 1 Occupancy having an
occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and
the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system."
9. -- See. 1202(b) -- Storage and laundry rooms--- shall be separated from the rest of the building
by not less than one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations. This requirement pertains to both
walls and floor/ceilings.
10. -- Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply
boiler in Division 1 Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a
one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement pertains to both walls and
floor/ceilings.
11. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new construction, required smoke detectors
shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source."
Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into the building wiring system when
they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with See. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
12. -- Sec. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms.
In these as in many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters
were being used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if
the thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing
the required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so
they meet the code requirements.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
13. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction."
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms or storage rooms as
was required in the 1985 UBC.)
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
14. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
15. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: "
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
PQ. 3- Bldg. 2.
GENERAL SAFETY ITEMS
16. -- The slope of the walkway approach to Apt. # 110 is very steep and could be a hazard,
especially under icy conditions.
17. -- A refrigerator stored outside of the building was set so close to the building that it would
block egress from the lower story bedroom windows.
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Date 2-9-96
Joseph A. Laird, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
w!x,=!jrir!AR
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
151 SO. I ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO.3 -- APTS. NUMBERS 113, 114, 212 & 213.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1985, 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Apartment # 213 -Bedroom windows (4'0" x 1'8") do not meet the requirements for
escape or rescue windows as set forth in UBC Sec. 1204.
The covered walkway area south of Apartment # 213 must be kept free of stored couches, beds,
refrigerators, etc. as this area serves as the escape route from the bedroom escape -rescue
windows. If the east end of the area is going to be used for enclosed storage, it's walls and
ceiling will have to have a 1 -hour fire -resistive rating as set forth in Table 5A and Sec. 310.2.2
of the 1994 UBC.
2. -- The attic area did not have draft stops " in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses "( such as storage room from dwelling units) as is required in Sec.
2516 (f) 4 B (ii). (pg. 204 of 1985 UBC)
An attic access opening will need to be added above Apt. 212 after the attic draft stops are in
place. Minimum opening size is 22 inches by 30 inches. [See Sec. 3205 (a)] Additional roof
vents may be needed after the attic area is compartmentalized by the required draft stops.
3. -- The 2nd story (Apartments 212 & 213) has an occupant load of 12. Sec. 3303 (a),
Exception 2 states that: "Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to
only one common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10." The occupant load of
12 for this story is larger than the allowed occupant load of 10. Therefore a second stairway is
required from the 2nd story exterior exit balcony.
4. -- Main stairway to 2nd story apartments. Speaking generally regarding all the main
stairway units, the tread rise was usually around 7 1/2 inches with the top rise usually being 9 to
10 inches in height. The tread run was found to be usually around 10 to 10 1/2 inches; however
some tread runs were as small as 8 3/4 inches. These measured rise and run values do not meet
the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inch.
B. - The run shall be not less than 1 I inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
The interior edge of the stairway runner is approximately 7 inches from the side of the building.
This leaves a potentially dangerous gap between stair and building where someone could fall and
be injured. A guardrail is required along this interior edge of the stairway to bring it into
conformance with Sec. 1711.
The wire mesh stairway treads seem to be breaking loose from the perimeter bracing and need to
be rewelded, replaced or repaired in some other manner so that they are safe and capable of
carrying the required load set forth in Table 16A of the UBC , namely that: "Individual stair
treads shall be designed to support a 300 pound concentrated load placed in a position which
would cause maximim stress." Maintenance needs to be accomplished as is required in
Sec. 104 (d).
5. -- That portion of the exterior building wall adjacent to the 2nd floor exterior exit balcony and
that portion of the roof above the exterior exit balcony were not, but should have been,
constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g) which states that: " Walls
of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group It, Division 1 Occupancy having an
occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and
the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system."
6. -- The double 2 x 6 beam supporting the exterior exit balcony showed excessive deflection and
should be checked to see if it needs to have stronger beam members or more closely spaced
support columns.
7. -- The 2nd story storage room does not have the required 1 -hour fire -resistive walls. (See
Sec. 1202(b) which states that: " Storage and laundry rooms--- shall be separated from the rest of
the building by not less than one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations. " This requirement
pertains to both walls and floor/ceilings.) There was no fire -blocking at the rafter tie-in
between the storage room and the adjacent apartment unit. The exhaust vent going from the
heating unit through the floor and ceiling did not have the required 1" clearance between it and
the adjacent floor and ceiling materials.
8. -- The 1 at story furnace room/storage room does not have the required 1 -hour fire -resistive
walls and floor/ceiling above it. (See Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central
heating plant or hot-water supply boiler in Division 1 Occupancies shall be separated from the rest
of the building by not less than a one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement
pertains to both walls and floor/ceilings.) There were some open drain lines that needed to be
plugged -off.
9. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new construction, required smoke
detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served
from a commercial source." Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into
the building wiring system when they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with Sec. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
10. -- See. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms.
The thermometer in one of these dwellings indicated a room temperature of 60 degrees F. In
these as in many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters were
being used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if the
thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing the
required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so they
meet the code requirements.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
11. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction."
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms or storage rooms as
was required in the 1985 UBC.)
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
12. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
13. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: "
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
GENERAL SAFETY ITEMS:
14. -- The steeply sloped concrete area immediately north of the sidewalk near the stair landing is
very steep and poses a dangerous slipping problem during icy weather.
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Date: 2-9-96
Joseph A. Laird, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
Pe, 4. Bldg. 3
STEVE CLARK APARTMENTS
IS 1 SO. I ST. EAST ST.
BLDG. NO.4 -- APTS. NUMBERS 115, 116, 214, & 215.
AT THE JOINT REQUEST OF STEVE CLARK, RICKS COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF
REXBURG, THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND APARTMENTS WERE INSPECTED FOR
ANY SAFETY VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. THIS
INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1985, 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
1. -- Stairways to laundry room and lounge/TV room do not meet code requirements. Headroom
is as low as 5'4". Stair tread rise of 9". Stair tread run too narrow. Sec. 3304 (h)
required that: "Regardless of occupant load, there shall be a floor or landing on each side of a
door. The floor or landing shall not be more than I inch lower than the threshold of the
doorway." Therefore the doorway/stair arrangement will need to be greatly revised to meet the
requirements for a landing on both sides of the doorway, for stairway width, stairway headroom
and stairway tread rise and nm.
Sec. 3306 (b) requires a stairway width of not less than 36 inches.
See Sec. 3306 (c) for stairway tread rise and run dimensions.
See Sec. 3306 (o) for stairway headroom.
See Sec. 3304 (i) for floor level at doors.
See Sec. 3304 0) for required landing width and length. Landing length measured in the
direction of travel shall not be less than 44 inches.
2. -- The laundry room and the lounge/TV room are both Group B, Division 2 type occupancies.
With a 9 ft. distance to property line on the south and a 10 ft. distance to the existing building on
the east, both the south and east exterior walls of these rooms have to have a 1 hr. fire -resistive
rating.
The lounge/TV room had 5/8 " gypsum wallboard on the walls and 1/2" gypsum wallboard on the
ceiling. 5/8" gypsum wallboard will have to be installed on the dwelling unit side of the wall to
give this wall the required Ihr. fire -resistive rating. Where the existing 1/2" gypsum wallboard is
still useable, it can be covered by a second layer of 1/2" gypsum wallboard, type X, to provide the
equvalent 5/8" thickness necessary for the required I hr. fire rating.
The laundry room had 5/8" gypsum wallboad on the south, west and north walls and the ceiling.
Gypsum wallboard thickness was not measured on the east side. The exterior side of the south
wall had 5/8" gypsum wallboard covered with 1/2" wood siding. The dwelling unit side of the
common wall will also have to be covered with 5/8" gypsum wallboard, type X, to provide the
required Ihr. fire rating.
There was no indication on the existing doors and windows that they were fire -rated facilities.
Any openings within the south and east walls have to have a three-fourths hour fire -protection
rating. Therefore the doors on the east side (referenced above in No. 1) will have to have a 3/4
hr. fire protection rating. The windows on the south will also have to have a 3/4 hr. fire -
protection rating. (See Table 5A of UBC for wall and window protection requirements). See
Sec. 4304 (e) "Penetrations" for pipes penetrating the exterior wall and the firestopping required
around such pipe penetrations.
3. -- This building was damaged so extensively by the fire that it will need to be reconstructed so
it meets the 94 UBC requirements. Plans will need to be submitted showing how this work will
be accomplished. The following referenced items identify some of the corrections that will need
to be addressed.
4. -- The attic area does not have draft stops " in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses "(i.e. draft stops required above the common wall ling between the
lounge/TV room and the adjacent dwelling unit). See Sec. 2516 (1) 4 B (ii), pg. 204 of 1985
UBC and Sec. 708.3.1.2.1 of the 1994 UBC.
Attic access openings will need to be added above the apartments and lounge/TV room after the
attic draft stops are installed. Minimum opening size is 22inches by 30 inches.(See Sec. 1505.1 of
1994 UBC) Additional roof vents may be needed after the attic area is compartmentalized by
the required draft stops.
5. -- The 2nd story (Apartments 214 & 215) has an occupant load of 12. Sec. 3303 (a),
Exception 2 states that: "Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to
only one common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10." The occupant load of
12 for this story is larger than the allowed occupant load of 10. Therefore a second stairway is
required from the 2nd story exterior exit balcony. (See Sec. 1003.1, Exception 2 , pg 174 in
1994 UBC)
6. -- Main stairway to 2nd story apartments. Speaking generally regarding all the main
stairway units, the tread rise was usually around 7 1/2 inches with the top rise usually being 9 to
10 inches in height. The tread run was found to be usually around 10 to 10 1/2 inches; however
some tread runs were as small as 8 3/4 inches. These measured rise and run values do not meet
the requirements of Sec. 3306 (c) which states that:
A. - The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 inches nor greater than 7 inches.
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inch.
B. - The run shall be not less than 11 inches. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
The interior edge of the stairway runner is approximately 2 inches from the side of the building
Pe.. 2 _Bldg # 4.
This is probably not a large enough opening to require a guardrail, but it should be covered or
closed up in some manner so it is not a hazard of any sort.
The wire mesh stairway treads seem to be breaking loose from the perimeter bracing and need to
be rewelded, replaced or repaired in some other manner so that they are safe and capable of
carrying the required load set forth in Table 16A of the UBC , namely that: "Individual stair
treads shall be designed to support a 300 pound concentrated load placed in a position which
would cause maximim stress." Maintenance needs to be accomplished as is required in
Sec. 104 (d).
7. -- That portion of the exterior building wall adjacent to the 2nd floor exterior exit balcony and
that portion of the roof above the exterior exit balcony were not, but should have been,
constructed to one-hour fire -resistive standards. See Sec. 3305 (g) which states that: " Walls
of corridors and exterior exit balconies serving a Group It, Division 1 Occupancy having an
occupant load of 10 or more --- shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and
the ceilings shall be not less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system."
(See Sec. 1005.7 - "Construction" in the 1994 UBC)
8. -- Sec. 1202(b) -- Storage and laundry rooms--- shall be separated from the rest of the building
by not less than one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations. This requirement pertains to both
walls and floor/ceilings. (See Sec. 310.2.2 in 1994 UBC)
9. -- Sec. 1213 -- Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler
in Division 1 Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a one-
hour fire -resistive occupancy separation. This requirement pertains to both walls and
floor/ceilings. (See Sec. 302.5 in 1994 UBC)
10. -- Throughout the apartment complex, some smoke detectors were battery operated and some
were hardwired. Section 1210 (a) 3 states that: "In new construction, required smoke
detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served
from a commercial source."
Therefore, all smoke detectors should have been hard -wired into the building wiring system when
they were originally installed.
Some smoke detectors were not located in accordance with Sec. 1210 (a) 4. ( Also see Fire
Marshal's comments)
11. -- Sec. 1211. -- Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all
habitable rooms. (See Sec. 310.11 - "Heating" in the 1994 UBC)
In many of the other dwelling units, the stove oven and/ or portable electric heaters were being
used to increase the temperature in the apartments. This review did not determine if the
thermostats were not working properly or if the heating system was not capable of providing the
required heat; whatever the reason, the heating facilities need to be repaired or upgraded so they
meet the code requirements.
12. -- The ground area between the south side of the building and the adjacent property to the
south is being eroded away by storm drainage runoff. This erosion is undermining the building
footing and needs to be corrected. Storm drainage cannot go onto the neighbor's property
without his consent.
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE 1988, 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
13. -- SEC. 1202 (b) -- "Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be
of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction." (See Sec. 310.2.2 in the 1994 UBC)
One-hour fire -resistive construction usually consists of one layer of 5/8 inch, Type X, gypsum
wallboard on each side of the 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall framing and 1 layer of 5/8 inch, Type X gypsum
wallboard on the bottom of the floor/ceiling assembly. The walls and ceilings throughout the
building appear to be of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard; therefore additional layers of gypsum
wallboard are required over the existing "walls and floors separating dwelling units " or "walls
and floors separating dwelling units from other uses." (such as furnace rooms or storage rooms as
was required in the 1985 UBC.)
THE FOLLOWING LISTED ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE 1991 & 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
14. -- Smoke Detectors. Sec. 1210 (a) 4 (or Sec. 310.9.1.4 in 94 UBC) now states that: " In
dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area."
15. -- Guardrail opening dimensions. Sec. 1712 (a) (or Sec. 509.3 in 94 UBC) now states that: '
Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 inches
in diameter cannot pass through."
NOTE: THIS INSPECTION WAS GENERALLY LIMITED TO ITEMS IN PLAIN AND
FULL VIEW OF THE INSPECTOR. ATTICS WERE INSPECTED FROM THE ATTIC
ACCESS OPENING. GYPSUM WALLBOAD THICKNESSES WERE MEASURED AT
ELECTRICAL OUTLET FIXTURES AND LIGHT FIXTURES OR WHERE OPENINGS IN
THE EXTERIOR SIDING MADE THE GYPSUM WALLBOAD VISIBLE AND
MEASUREABLE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ASCERTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
SOUNDNESS OF THE BUILDINGS OR RELATED FACILITIES. THIS INSPECTION
AND REPORT DO NOT PROFESS TO HAVE COVERED ALL OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED
IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Joseph A. Laird, P. E.
CITY ENGINEER & BUILDING OFFICIAL
pg.4, Bldg.4
2-9-96
Date
U
23-A UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
TABLE NO.23-A—UNIFORM AND CONCENTRATFn i nanc
USEOROCCUPANCY
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
UNIFORM
LOAM
CONCEN-
MATED
LOAD
I. Access fluor systems
Office use
50
20002
Computer use
100
20002
2. Annorics
150
0
3. Assembly areas5 mrd
auditoriums and
balcuuics therewith
Fixed seating areas
50
0
Movable scaling and
other areas
too
0
Stage areas and
enclosed platforms
125
0
4. Cornices, marquees and
residential balconies
60
0
5. Exit facilities'
too
05
6. Garages
-
General storage and/or repair
100
6
Private or pleasure -type
motor vehicle storage
50
6
7. Hospitals
Wards and rooms
40
10002
8. Libraries
Reading rooms
60
10002
Stack rooms
125
15002
9. Manufacturing
Light
75
20002
Heavy
_
125
30002
10. Offices
50
20002
11, Printing plants
Press rooms
150
25002
Composing and lino) pe rooms
100
20002
12. RcsidenliaF
40
05
13. Rest moms"
14. Reviewing stands,
grandstands and
bleachers
100
0
15. Roof deck
Same as area served or for the
type of occupancy
accommodated
16. Schools
Classrooms
40
10002
17. Sidewalks and
driveways
_
Public access
250
6
18. Storage
Light
125
Heavy
250
19. Stores
—
Retail
75
20002
Wholesale
100
30002
1985 EDITION
23-A
ISee Section 2306 for live load reductions.
2See Section 2304 (c), first paragraph, for area of load application.
aAssembly areas include such occupancies as dance halls, drill rooms, gymnasiums, playgrounds,
plazas, terraces and similar occupancies which are generally accessible to the public.
4Exit facilities shall include such uses as corridors serving an occupant load of 10 or more persons,
exterior exit balconies, stairways, fire escapes and similar uses.
slndividual stair treads shall be designed to support a 300 -pound concentrated load placed in a position
which would cause maximum stress. Stair stringers may be designed for the uniform load set forth in
the table.
6See Section 2304(c), second paragraph, for concentrated loads.
211esidential occupancies include private dwellings, apartments and hotel guest rooms.
6Rest room loads shall be not less than the load for the occupancy with which they are associated, but need
not exceed 50 pounds per square foot.
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structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate
egress in compliance with the provisions of this code or will obstruct existing
exits; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will other-
wise create conditions dangerous to human life. Any building so altered, which
involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not exceed the height, number of
stories and area permitted for new buildings. Any building plus new additions
shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area specified for new build-
ings. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure
when such existing building or structure is not in full compliance with the
provisions of this code except when such addition or alteration will result in the
existing building or structure being no more hazardous based on life safety, fire
safety and sanitation, than before such additions or alterations are undertaken.
[See also Section 911 (c) for Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. ]
Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which are nonstruc-
tural and do not adversely affect any structural member or any part of the building
or structure having required fire resistance may be made with the same materials
of which the building or structure is constructed. The installation or replacement
of glass shall be as required for new installations.
(c) Existing Installations. Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of
this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or
occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such
continued use is not dangerous to life.
Any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall
comply with the provisions of Sections 307 and 502 of this code.
For existing buildings, see Appendix Chapter 1.
(d) Maintenance. All buildings and structures, both existing and new, and all
parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or
safeguards which are required by this code shall be maintained in conformance
with the code edition under which installed. The owner or his designated agent
shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. To determine
compliance with this subsection, the building official may cause any structure to
be reinspected.
(e) Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings. Buildings or structures
moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code
for new buildings or structures.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous struc-
tures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in
conjunction with construction work may be erected by special permit from the
building official for a limited period of time. Such buildings or structures need not
comply with the type of construction or fire -resistive time periods required by this
code. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the
expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
(f) Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the
preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building or structure
may be made without conformance to all the requirements of this code when
authorized by the building official, provided:
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may be further reduced to one hour where the area of such Group S, Division 3 Occupancy does not exceed
3,000 square feet (279 m'-).
3. 1n the one-hour occupancy separation between Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies, the sepa-
ration may be limited to the installation of materials approved for one-hour fire -resistive construction on the
garage side and a self-closing, tight -fitting solid -wood door 13/8 inches (35 man in thickness, or a self-closing,
tight -fitting door having a fire -protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with
Part 11 of U.B.C. Standard 7-2, which is a part of this code, is permitted in lieu of a one-hour fire assembly.
Fire dampers need not be installed in air ducts passing through the wall, Floor or ceiling separating a Group
R, Division 3 Occupancy from a Group U Occupancy, provided such ducts within the Group U Occupancy
are constructed of steel having a thickness not less than 0.019 inch (0.48 mm) (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage)
and have no openings into the Group U Occupancy. -
4. Group H, Division 2 and Group H, Division 3 Occupancies need not be separated from Group 11, Divi-
sion 7 Occupancies when such occupancies also comply with the requirements for a Group H, Division 7 Oc-
cupancy.
302.5 Heating Equipment Room Occupancy Separation. In Groups A; B; E; F; I; M; R, Divi-
sion l; and S Occupancies, rooms containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boil- i
er shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a one-hour occupancy separation.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. In Groups A, B, E, F, 1, M and S Occupancies, boilers, central heating plants or hot-
water supply boilers where the largest piece of fuel equipment does not exceed 400,000 Btu per hour (117.2
kW) input
2. In Group R, Division I Occupancies, a separation need not be provided for such rooms with equipment
serving only one dwelling unit.
In Group E Occupancies, when the opening for a heater or equipment room is protected by a pair
of fire doors, the inactive leaf shall be normally secured in the closed position and shall be openable
only by the use of a tool. An astragal shall be provided and the active leaf shall be self-closing.
In Group H Occupancies, rooms containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply
boiler shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than a two-hour occupancy separa-
tion. In Divisions l and 2, there shall be no openings in such occupancy separation except for neces-
sary ducts and piping.
For opening in exterior walls of equipment rooms in Groups A, E or I Occupancies, see Section
303.8.
302.6 Water Closet Room Separation. A room in which a water closet is located shall be sepa-
rated from food preparation or storage rooms by a tight -fitting door.
SECTION 303 — REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A OCCUPANCIES
303.1 General.
303.1.1 Group A Occupancies defined. Group A Occupancies include the use of a building or
structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of 50 or more persons for purposes such as –
civic, social or religious functions, recreation, education or instruction, food or drink consumption,
or awaiting transportation. A room or space used for assembly purposes by less than 50 persons and —
accessory to another occupancy shall be included as a part of that major occupancy. Assembly occu-
pancies shall include the following:
Division 1. A building or portion of a building having an assembly room with an occupant load of
1,000 or more and a legitimate stage.
Division 2. A building or portion of a building having an assembly room with an occupant load of
less than 1,000 and a legitimate stage.
Division 2.1. A building or portion of a building having an assembly room with an occupant load
of 300 or more without a legitimate stage, including such buildings used for educational purposes
and not classed as Group B or E Occupancies.
Division 3. A building orportion of a building having an assembly room with an occupant load of
less than 300 without a legitimate stage, including such buildings used foreducational purposes and
not classed as Group B or E Occupancies.
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SECTION 310 — REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCIES
310.1 Group R Occupancies Defined. Group R Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. 1lotels and apartment houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwellings and lodging houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
For occupancy separations, see Table 3-13.
A complete code for construction of detached one- and two-family dwellings is in Appendix
Chapter 3, Division 111, of this code. When adopted, as set forth in Section 101.3, it will take prece-
dence over the other requirements set forth in Chapter 35 of this code.
310.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area.
310.2.1 General. Buildings or parts of buildings classed it) Group R because Of the use orcharac-
ter of the occupancy shall be limited to the types of construction set forth in Table 5-B and shall not
exceed, in area or height, the limits specified in Sections 504, 505 and 506.
310.2.2 Special provisions. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building, or
guest rooms in Group R, Division l hotel occupancies, shall not be of less than one-hour fire-resis-
live construction.
Group R, Division I Occupancies more than two stories in height or having more than 3,000
square feet (279 m2) of floor area above the first story shall not be of less than one-hour fire -resistive
construction throughout except as provided in Section 601.5.2.2.
Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division I Occupancies that are used in com-
mon by tenants shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour fire-resis-
live occupancy separation.
For Group R, Division I Occupancies with a Group S, Division 3 parking garage in the basement
or first story, see Section 311.2.2.
For attic space partitions and craft stops, see Section 708.
310.3 Location on Property. For fire -resistive protection of exterior walls and openings, as de-
termined by location on property, see Section 503 mut Chapter 6.
310.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escapes. Exits shall be provided as specified
in Chapter 10. (See also Section 1013 for exit markings.)
Access to, and egress from, buildings required to be accessible shall be provided as specified in
Chapter 11.
Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least
one operable window or door approved for emergency escape or rescue which shall open directly
into a public street, public alley, yard or exit court. The emergency dooror window shall be operable
from the inside to provide it full, clear opening without the use of separate tools.
EXCEPTION: The window or door may open into an atrium complying with Section 402 provided the
window or door opens onto an exit balcony and the dwelling unit or guest room has an exit which does not
Opel] into the atrium.
Escape or rescue windows shall have a minimum net clear openable area of 5.7 square feel (0.53
1112). The minimum net clear openable height dimension shall be 24 inches (6 10 nun). The mini -
muni netclearopenublewidth dimension shall be20inches (508nun). When windows are provided i
as a means of escape or rescue, they shall have a finished sill height not more than 44 inches (1118
nun) above the floor.
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4. The unit shall be provided wish a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and
bathtub or shower.
310.8 Shaft and Exit Enclosures. Exits shall be enclosed as specified in Chapter 10.
Elevator shafts, vent shafts, dumbwaiter shafts, clothes chutes and other vertical openings shall
be enclosed and the enclosure shall be as specified in Section 711.
In nonsprinklered Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, corridors serving an occupant load of 10 or
more shall be separated from corridors and other areas on adjacent floors by not less than approved
fixed wired glass set in steel frames or by 20 -minute smoke- and draft -control assemblies which are
automatic closing by smoke detection.
310.9 Smoke Detectors and Sprinkler Systems.
310.9.1 Smoke detectors.
310.9.1.1 General. Dwelling units, congregate residences and hotel or lodging house guest
rooms that are used for sleeping put -poses shall be provided with smoke detectors. Detectors shall be
installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's instructions.
310.9.1.2 Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R Occupancies. When the valuation of an
addition, alteration or repair to a Group R Occupancy exceeds $1,000 and a permit is required, or
when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, smoke
detectors shall be installed in accordance with Sections 310.9.1.3, 310.9.1.4 and 310.9.1.5 of this
section,
EXCEPTION: Repairs to the exterior surfaces of a Group R Occupancy are exempt from the require-
ments of this section.
310.9.1.3 Power source. In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their pri-
mary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and
shall be equipped with a battery backup. The detector shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. _
Wiring shall be permanent and without it disconnecting switch other than those required for over -
current protection. Smoke detectors may be solely battery operated when installed in existing
buildings; or in buildings without commercial power; or in buildings which undergo alterations,
repairs or additions regulated by Section 310.9.1.2.
310.9.1.4 Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each
sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate
sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one story and in dwellings with basements, a
detector shall be installed on each story and in the basement. In dwelling units where a story or base-
ment is split into two or more levels, the smoke detector shall be installed on the upper level, except
that when the lower level contains a sleeping area, a detector shall be installed on each level. When
sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in
close proximity to the stairway. In dwelling units where the ceiling height of a room open to the
hallway serving the bedrooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches (6 10 mm) or more, smoke
detectors shall be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors shall sound an alarm
audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located.
310.9.1.5 Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate residences and hotels. In efficien-
cy dwelling units, hotel suites and in hotel and congregate residence sleeping rooms, detectors shall
be located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or each sleeping room. When sleeping rooms
within an efficiency dwelling unit or hotel suite are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at
the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. When actuated, the detector shall
sound all alarm audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit or congregate residence, hotel
suite, or sleeping room in which it is located.
310.9.2 Sprinkler and standpipe systems. When required by Section 904.2.1 or other provi-
sions of this code, automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be designed and installed as —
specified in Chapter 9.
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310.10 Fire Alarm Systems. Group R, Division I Occupancies shall be provided with an ap-
proved manual and automatic fire alarm system in apartment houses three or more stories in height
or containing 16 or more dwelling units, in hotels three or more stories in height or containing 20 or
more guest rooms and in congregate residences three or more stories in height or having an occu-
pant load of 20 or more. A fire alarm and connnunication system shall be provided in Group R,
Division t Occupancies located in a high-rise building.
EXCEPTIONS: I. A manual fire alarm system need not be provided in buildings not over two stories in
height when all individual dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other
and public or common areas by at least one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations and each individual
dwelling unit or guest room has an exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard.
2. A separate fire alarm system need not be provided in buildings which are protected throughout by an
approved supervised fire sprinkler system having a local alarm to notify all occupants.
The local alarm shall provide ,in alarm signal with a sound pressure level of 15 dBA above the F
F
average ambient sound level in every occupied space within the building. The minimum sound F
pressure level shall be 70 dBA. The maximum sound pressure level for audible alarm -indicating F
appliances shall not exceed 110 dBA at the minimum hearing distance from the audible appliance. I F
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate buildings. F
310.11 heating. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate residences shall be provided with
heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70°F. (21'C.) at a point 3 feet (914
nun) above the floor in all habitable rooms.
310.12 Special Hazards. Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the requirements of
Chapter 31 and the Mechanical Code.
The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids in Division I Occupancies
shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
In Division I Occupancies, doors leading into rooms in which Class I flammable liquids are
stored or used shall be protected by a fire assembly having a one-hour fire -protection rating. Such
fire assembly shall be self-closing and shall be posted with a sign on each side of the door in 1 -inch
(25.4 nun) block letters stating: FIRE DOOR—KEEP CLOSED.
SECTION 311 — REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP S OCCUPANCIES
311.1 Group S Occupancies Defined. Group S Occupancies shall include the use of a building or
structure, or a portion thereof, for storage not classified as a hazardous occupancy. Storage occu-
pancies shall include the following:
Division 1. Moderate hazard storage occupancies shall include buildings or portions of buildings
used for storage of combustible materials that are not classified as a Group S, Division 2 or as a
Group H Occupancy.
Division 2. Low -hazard storage occupancies shall include buildings, structures, or portions
thereof, used for storage of noncombustible materials, such as products on wood pallets or in paper
cartons with or without single -thickness divisions, or in paper wrappings and shall include ice
plants, power plants and pumping plants. Such products may have a negligible amount of plastic
trim such as knobs, handles or film wrapping. Low -hazard storage occupancies shall include, but
are not limited to, storage of the following items:
1. Beer or wine (in metal, glass or ceramic containers).
2. Cement in bags.
3. Cold storage and creameries.
4. Dairy products in nonwax-coated paper containers.
5. Dry -cell batteries.
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' I
FAMILY is an individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage
or a group of not more than five persons (excluding servants) who need not be
related by blood or marriage living together in a dwelling unit.
FIRE ASSEMBLY. See Section 4306 (b).
FIRE CODE is the Uniform Fire Code promulgated jointly by the Western Fire
Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
FIRE RESISTANCE or FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION is con-
struction to resist the spread of fire, details of which are specified in this code.
FIRE -RETARDANT TREATED WOOD is lumber or plywood impregnated
with chemicals and which, when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No.
42-1 for a period of 30 minutes, shall have a flame spread of not over 25 and show
no evidence of progressive combustion. Materials which may be exposed to the
weather shall maintain this fire -retardant classification when tested in accordance
with the rain and weathering tests of U.B.C. Standard No. 32-7.
All materials shall bear identification showing the fire performance rating
thereof and, if intended for exterior use, shall be further identified to indicate
suitability for exposure to the weather. Such identifications shall be issued by an
approved agency having a service for inspection of materials at the factory.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. See Fire Code.
FLOOR AREA is the area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a
building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area of a
building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be _
the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
FOOTING is that portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and
transmits loads directly to the soil or the piles.
FRONT OF LOT is the front boundary line of a lot bordering on the street and,
in the case of a corner lot, may be either frontage.
G
See. 408. GARAGE is a building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle
containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in its tank is stored, repaired
or kept.
GARAGE, PRIVATE, is a building or a portion of a building, not more than
1000 square feet in area, in which only motor vehicles used by the tenants of the
building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept. (See Section 1101.)
GARAGE, PUBLIC, is any garage other than a private garage.
GRADE (Adjacent Ground Elevation) is the lowest point of elevation of the
finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the
building and the property line or, when the property line is more than 5 feet from
the building, between the building and a line 5 feet from the building.
GRADE (Lumber) is the classification of lumber in regard to strength and
utility.
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greater than 75 when tested in the thickness intended for use by U. B.C. Standard
No. 52-2. Approved plastics shall be classified as either CCI or CC2, in accord-
ance with U.B.C. Standard No. 52-4.
PLATFORM. See Chapter 39.
PLUMBING CODE is the Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as adopted by
this jurisdiction.
PUBLIC WAY. See Section 3301 (b).
Q
See. 418. No definitions.
R
Sec. 419. REPAIR is the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing
building for the purpose of its maintenance.
S
€ Sec. 420. SERVICE CORRIDOR is a fully enclosed passage used for trans-
porting HPM and for purposes other than required exiting.
SHAFT is a vertical opening through a building for elevators, dumbwaiters,
mechanical equipment or similar purposes.
SHALL, as used in this code, is mandatory.
SMOKE DETECTOR is an approved detector which senses visible or invisi-
ble particles of combustion. The detector shall bear a label or other identification
issued by an approved testing agency having a service for inspection of materials
and workmanship at the factory during fabrication and assembly.
_> STAGE See Chapter 39.
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story _
shall be that portion of a building included between the tipper surface of the
topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly
above a usable or unused under -floor space is more than 6 feet above grade as
defined herein for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter or is more than 12
feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such usable or unused under -floor
space shall be considered as a story.
STORY, FIRST, is the lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as
defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level
shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not more than 4 feet
below grade, as defined herein, for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter, or
not more than 8 feet below grade, as defined herein, at any point.
STREET is any thoroughfare or public way not less than 16 feet in width which
has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of
any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined
together in some definite manner.
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2. A point one third the distance from an assumed vertical plane located
where fire -resistive protection of openings is first required due to location
on property, whichever is the least restrictive.
When openings in exterior walls are required to be protected due to distance
from property line, the sum of the area of such openings shall not exceed 50
percent of the total area of the wall in each story.
(c) Buildings on Same Property and Buildings Containing Courts. For the
purposes of determining the required wall and opening protection and roof -
covering requirements, buildings on the same property and court walls of build-
ings over one story in height shall be assumed to have a property line between
them.
EXCEPTION: In court walls where opening protection is required such protec-
tion may be omitted, provided (1) not more than two levels open into the court, (2)
the aggregate areaof the building including the court is within the allowable area and
(3) the building is not classified as a Group I Occupancy.
When a new building is to be erected on the same property as an existing
building, the location of the assumed property line with relation to the existing
building shall be such that the exterior wall and opening protection of the existing
building meet the criteria as set forth in Table No. 5-A and Part IV.
EXCEPTION: Two or more buildings on the same property may be considered
as portions of one building if the aggregate area of such buildings is within the limits
specified in Section 505 for a single building.
When the buildings so considered house different occupancies or are of different
types of construction, the area shall be that allowed for the most restricted occupancy
or construction.
Allowable Floor Areas
Sec. 505. (a) One-story Areas. The area of a one-story building shall not
exceed the limits set forth in Table No. 5-C except as provided in Section 506.
(b) Areas of Buildings Over One Story. The total combined floor area for
multistory buildings may be twice that permitted by Table No. 5-C for one-story
buildings, and the floor area of any single story shall not exceed that permitted for
a one-story building.
(c) Mezzanines. Unless considered as a separate story, the floor area of all
mezzanines shall be included in calculating the allowable floor arca of the stories
in which the mezzanines are located.
(d) Basements. A basement need not be included in the total allowable area,
provided such basement does not exceed the area permitted for a one-story
building.
(e) Area Separation Walls. Each portion of a building separated by one or
more area separation walls may be considered a separate building, provided the
area separation walls meet the following requirements:
1. Area separation walls shall be not less than four-hour fire -resistive construc-
tion in Types I, II -FR., III and IV buildings and two-hour fire -resistive construc-
tion in Types II One-hour, II -N or V buildings. The total width of all openings in
such walls shall not exceed 25 percent of the length of the wall in each story. All
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openings shall be protected by afire assembly having a three-hour fire -protection
rating in four-hour fire -resistive walls and one and one -half-hour fire -protection
rating in two-hour fire -resistive walls.
2. Area separation walls shall extend to the outer edges of horizontal projecting
elements such as balconies, roof overhangs, canopies, marquees or architectural
projections.
EXCEPTION: When horizontal projecting elements do not contain concealed
spaces, the area separation wall may terminate at the exterior wall.
When the horizontal projecting elements contain concealed spaces, the area
separation wall need only extend through the concealed space to the outer edges of
the projecting elements.
The exterior walls and the projecting elements above shall be of not less than one-
hour fire -resistive construction for a distance not less than the depth of the projecting
elements on both sides of the area separation wall. Openings within such widths shall
be protected by fire assemblies having a fire -protection rating of not less than three-
fourths hour.
3. Area separation walls shall extend from the foundation to a point at least 30
inches above the roof.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab, provided the roof -ceiling assembly is of al least two-
hour fire -resistive construction.
2. Two-hour area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the roof
sheathing, deck or slab, provided: ,.
A. Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the walls, such training
and elements supporting such framing shall be of not less than one -hoar fire -
resistive construction for a width of not less than 5 feel on each side of the wall.
B. Where roof -ceiling framing elements are perpendicular to the wall, the entire
span of such framing and elements supporting such framing shall be of not less
than one-hour fire -resistive construction.
C. Openings in the roof shall not be located within 5 feet of the area separation wall.
D. The entire building shall be provided with a fire -retardant roof covering or
special purpose roof complying with Section 3203 (g).
3. Two-hour area separation walls may terminate at roofs of entirely noncombusti-
ble construction.
4. Parapets of area separation walls shall have noncombustible faces for the
uppermost 18 inches, including counterflashing and coping materials.
5. Where an area separation wall separates portions of a building having
different heights, such wall may terminate at a point 30 inches above the lower
roof level, provided the exterior wall for a height of 10 feet above the lower roof is
of one-hour fire -resistive construction with openings protected by assemblies
having a three -fourths -hour fire -protection rating.
EXCEPTION: The area separation wall may terminate at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab of the lower roof, provided:
A. Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the wall, such framing
and elements supporting such framing shall be of not less than one-hour fire -
resistive construction for a width of 10 feet along the wall at the lower roof.
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than the basic area permitted in the occupancy by Table No. 5-C for such minor
uses, for the purpose of determining allowable area, the major use of the building
shall determine the occupancy classification, provided the uses are separated as
specified in Section 503 (d).
(d) Mezzanines. Unless considered as a separate story, the floorarea of all mez-
zanines shall be included in calculating the allowable floor area of the stories in
which the mezzanines are located.
(e) Basements. A basement need not be included in the total allowable area, pro-
vided such basement does not exceed the area permitted for a one-story building.
(f) Area Separation Walls. 1. General. Each portion of a building separated by
one or more area separation walls which comply with the provisions of this subsec- i>s
to
tion maybe considered a separate building. The extent and location of such area :•`•,`
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separation walls shall provided a complete separation. f:
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When an area separation wall also separates occupancies that are required to be
separated by an occupancy separation, the most restrictive requirements of each
separation shall apply.
2. Fire -resistance. Area separation walls shall not be of less than four-hour
fire -resistive construction in Types 1, II-F.R., III and IV buildings and two-hour
fire -resistive construction in Type II One-hour, II -N or V buildings. The total width
of all openings in such walls shall not exceed 25 percent of the length of the wall in
each story. All openings shall be protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour
fire -protection rating in four-hour fire -resistive walls and one- and one -half-hour
fire -protection rating in two-hour fire -resistive walls.
3. Extensions beyond exterior walls. Area separation walls shall extend to the
outer edges of horizontal projecting elements such as balconies, roof overhangs,
canopies, marquees or architectural projections.
EXCEPTION: When horizontal projecting elements do not contain concealed
spaces, the area separation will may terminate at the exterior wall.
When the horizontal projecting elements contain concealed spaces, the area sepa-
ration wall need only extend through the concealed space to the outer edges of the
projecting elements.
The exterior walls and the projecting elements above shall not be of less than
one-hour fire -resistive construction for a distance not less than the depth of the proj-
ecting elements on both sides of the area separation wall. Openings within such
widths shall be protected by fire assemblies having a fire -protection rating of not less
than three-fourths hour.
4. Terminaling. Area separation walls shall extend from the foundation to a
point at least 30 inches above the roof.
EXCEPTIONS: I. Area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab, provided the roof -ceiling assembly is of at least two-
.-. hour fire -resistive construction.
2. Two-hour area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the roof
sheathing, deck or slab, provided:
A. Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the walls, such fram-
ing and elements supporting such framing shall not be of less than one-hour
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fire -resistive construction for a width of not less than 5 feet on each side of
the wall.
B. Where roof -ceiling training elements are perpendicular to the wall, the entire
span of such framing and elements supporting such framing shall not be of 1.
less than one-hour fire -resistive construction. %
C. Openings in the roof shall not be located within 5 feet of the area separation
wall.
` D. The entire building shall be provided with not less than a Class B roofing.
Y.
3. Two-hour area separation walls may terminate at the underside of noncombus-
tible roof sheathing, deck or slab of roofs of noncombustible construcfion provided:
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A. Openings in the roof are not located within 5 feet of the area separation wall.
si B. The entire building is provided with not less than a Class B roofing.
5. Parapet faces. Parapets of area separation walls shall have noncombustible
faces for the uppermost 18 inches, including counterflashing and coping materials.
6. Buildings of different heights. Where an area separation wall separates por-
tions of a building having different heights, such wall may terminate at a point 30
inches above the lower roof level, provided the exterior wall for a height of 10 feet
above the lower roof is of one-hour fire -resistive construction with openings pro-
tected by assemblies having a three -fourths -hour fire -protection rating.
EXCEPTION: The area separation wall may tenninale at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab of the lower roof, provided:
A. Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the wall, such framing
and elements supporting such framing shall not be of less than one-hour
fire -resistive construction for a width of 10 feet along the wall at the lower
roof. —'
B. Where the lower roof -ceiling framing elements are perpendicular to the wall,
the entire span of such framing and elements supporting such framing shall
not be of less than one-hour fire -resistive construction.
C. Openings in the lower roof shall not be located within 10 feet of the area sepa-
ration wall.
See Chapters 6 through 12 for special occupancy provisions.
Allowable Area Increases
Sec. 506. (a) General. The floorareas specified in Section 505 may be increased
by one of the following:
1. Separation on two sides. Where public ways or yards more than 20 feet in
width extend along and adjoin two sides of the building, floor areas may be in-
creased at a rate of 0/4 percent for each foot by which the minimum width exceeds
20 feet, but the increase shall not exceed 50 percent.
2. Separation on three sides. Where public ways or yards more than 20 feet in
width extend along and adjoin three sides of the building, floor areas may be in-
creased at a rate of 21/2 percent for each foot by which the minimum width exceeds
20 feet, but the increase shall not exceed 100 percent.
3. Separation on all sides. Where public ways or yards more than 20 feet in
width extend on all sides of a building and adjoin the entire perimeter, floor areas
may be increased at a rate of 5 percent for each foot by which the minimum ex -
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than the basic area permitted in the occupancy by Table No. 5-C for such minor
uses, for the purpose of determining allowable area, the major use of the building
shall determine the occupancy classification, provided the uses are separated as
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specified in Section 503 (d).
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(d) Mezzanines. Unless considered as a separate story, the floor area of all mez-
zanines shall be included in calculating the allowable floor area of the stories in
which the mezzanines are located.
(e) Basements. A basement need notbe included in the total allowablearea, pro-
vided such basement does not exceed the area permitted for a one-story building.
(f) Area Separation Walls. 1.General. Each portion of a building separated by
one or more area separation walls which comply with the provisions of this subsec-
tion may be considered a separate building. The extent and location of such area
separation walls shall provided a complete separation.
When an area separation wall also separates occupancies that are required to be
separated by an occupancy separation, the most restrictive requirements of each
separation shall apply.
2. Fire -resistance. Area separation walls shall not be of less than four -hoar
fire -resistive construction in Types 1, II-F.R., III and IV buildings and two-hour
fire -resistive construction in Type 11 One-hour, 11-N or V buildings. The total width
of all openings in such walls shall not exceed 25 percent of the length of the wall in
each story. All openings shall be protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour
fire -protection rating in four-hour fire -resistive walls and one- and one -half-hour
fire -protection rating in two-hour fire -resistive walls.
3. Extensions beyond exterior walls. Area separation walls shall extend to the
outer edges of horizontal projecting elements such as balconies, roof overhangs,
canopies, marquees or architectural projections.
EXCEPTION: When horizontal projecting elements do not contain concealed
- spaces, the area separation wall may terminate at the exterior wall
When the horizontal projecting elements contain concealed spaces, the area sepa-
ration wall need only extend through the concealed space to the outer edges of the
projecting elements.
The exterior walls and the projecting elements above shall not be of less than
one-hour fire -resistive construction for a distance not less than the depth of the proj-
ecting elements on both sides of the area separation wall. Openings within such
widths shall be protected by fire assemblies having a lire -protection rating of not less
than three-fourths hour.
4. Terminating. Area separation walls shall extend from the foundation to a
point at least 30 inches above the roof.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab, provided the roof -ceiling assembly is of at least two-
hour fire -resistive construction.
2. Two-hour area separation walls may terminate at the underside of the roof
sheathing, deck or slab, provided:
A. Where the roof -ceiling framing elements are parallel to the walls, such fram-
ing and elements supporting such framing shall not be of less than one-hour
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EXCEPTION: Guardrails need not be provided at the following locations:
I. On the loading side of loading docks.
2. On the auditorium side of a stage, raised platforms and other raised floor areas such as runways, ramps
I and side stages used for entertainment or presentation. Along the side of an elevated walking surface when
used for the normal functioning of special lighting or for access and use of other special equipment. At vertical
openings in the performance area of stages.
3. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.
509.2 Height. The top of guardrails shall not be less than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height.
t EXCEPTIONS: 1. The top of guardrails for Group R, Division 3 and Group M, Division I Occupancies
and interior guardrails within individual dwelling units, Group R, Division 3 congregate residences and guest
rooms of Group R, Division I Occupancies may be 36 inches (914 nun) in height.
2. The lop of guardrails on it balcony immediately in front of the first row of fixed seals and which are not
at the end of an aisle may be 26 inches (660 mm) in height.
3. The lop of guardrails forstairways, exclusive of their landings, may have it height as specified in Section
1006.9 for handrails. i
509.3 Openings. Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental patient such that
a sphere 4 inches (102 min) in diameter cannot pass through.
EXCEPTIONS: L The open space between the intermediate rails or ornamental pattern of guardrails in
areas of commercial and industrial -type occupancies which are not accessible to the public may be such that
a sphere 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter cannot pass Through.
2. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom element of a guardrail at the open side of
a stairway may be of such size that a sphere 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter cannot pass through.
For guardrail requirements at grandstands, bleachers or other elevated seating facilities, see Sec-
tion 1021.5.7.
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Walls having parallel or staggered studs I'm sound -transmission control shall have fire blocks of
mineral fiber or glass fiber or other approved nonrigid materials.
708.3 Draft Stops.
708.3.1 Where required. Draftstopping shall be provided in the locations set forth in this section.
708.3.1.1 Floor -ceiling assemblies.
708.3.1.1.1 Single-family dwellings. When there is usable space above and below the concealed
space of a floor -ceiling assembly in a single-family dwelling, draft stops shall be installed so that J
the area of the concealed space does not exceed 1,000 square feel (93 1112). Draftstopping shall di-
vide the concealed space into approximately equal areas.
708.3.1.1.2 Two or more dwellingun its and hotels. Draft stops shall be installed in floor -ceiling
assemblies of buildings having more than one dwelling unit and in hotels. Such draft stops shall be
in line with walls separating individual dwelling units and guest rooms from each other and from
other areas.
708.3.1.1.3 Other uses. Draft stops shall be installed in floor -ceiling assemblies of buildings or
portions of buildings used for other than dwelling or hotel occupancies so that the area of the con-
cealed space does not exceed 1,000 square feet (93 m2) and so that the horizontal dimension be-
tween stops does not exceed 60 feet (18 288 mm).
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed within the concealed space, the area
between draft stops may be 3,000 square feet (279 m2) and the horizontal dimension may be 100 feel (30 480
Mill).
708.3.1.2 Attics.
708.3.1.2.1 Two or more dwelling units and hotels. Draft stops shall be installed in the attics,
mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls and similar concealed spaces of buildings con-
taining more than one dwelling unit and in hotels. Such draft stops shall be above and in line with the
walls separating individual dwelling units and guest rooms from each other and from other uses.
EXCEPTIONS: I. Draft stops may be omitted along one of the corridor walls, provided draft stops at
walls separating individual dwelling units and guest rooms from each other and from other uses, extend to the
remaining corridor draft slop.
2. Where approved sprinklers are installed, draastopping cony be as specified in the exception to Section
708.3.1.2.2 below.
708.3.1.2.2 Other uses. Draft stops shall be installed in attics, mansards, overhangs, false fronts
set out from walls and similar concealed spaces of buildings having uses other than dwellings or
hotels so that the area between draft stops does not exceed 3,000 square feet (279 1112) and the great-
est horizontal dimension does not exceed 60 feet (18 288 nun).
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed, the area between draft stops may be
9,000 square feet (836 m2) and the greatest horizontal dimension nuty be 100 feel (30 480 mm).
708.3.1.3 Draft stow construction. Draftstopping materials shall not be less than 1/2 -inch (12.7
mm) gypsum board, /g -inch (9.5 mill) wood structural panel, 3/8 -inch (9.5 mm) Type 2-M particle-
board or other approved materials adequately supported.
Openings in the partitions shall be protected by self-closing doors with automatic latches con-
structed as required for the partitions.
Ventilation of concealed roof spaces shall be maintained in accordance with Section 1505.
708.4 Draft Stops or Fire Blocks in Other Locations. Fireblocking of veneer on nonconhbus-
tible walls shall be in accordance with Section 708.2.1, Item 1, above.
For fireblocking ceilings applied against noncombustible construction, see Section 803, hent I.
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The occupant load for buildings or areas containing two or more occupancies shall be determined
by adding the occupmn loads of the various use areas as computed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of this section.
1002.1.3 Fixed sealing. For areas having fixed seats and aisles, the occupant load shall be deter-
mined by the number of fixed seats installed therein. The required width of aisles serving fixed seats
shall not be used for any other purpose.
For areas having fixed benches or pews, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of
seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 ntm)'of length of pew or bench.
Where booths are used in dining areas, the occupant load shall be based on one person foreach 24
inches (6 10 nun) of booth length or major portion thereof.
1002.1.4 Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. The occupant load for reviewing
stands, grandstands and bleachers shall be calculated in accordance with this section and the specif-
ic requirements contained in Section 1021.
1002.2 Maximum Occupant Load.
1002.2.1 Assembly occupancies. The maximum occupant load for assembly occupancies shall
not exceed the occupant load determined in accordance with Section 1002.1.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the building official, the occupant load for an assembly occupancy may
be increased provided the maximum occupant load served does not exceed the capacity of the exit system for
such increased number of persons. The building official may require an aisle, seating or fixed equipment dia-
grain to substantiate such an increase, and may require that such diagram be posted.
1002.2.2 Other occupancies. For other than assembly occupancies, an occupant load greater
than that determined in accordance with Section 1002.1 is permitted; however, the exit system shall
comply with the provisions of this chapter for such increased number of persons.
1002.3 PostingofRoornCapacity. Anyioomhavinganoccupanlloa(lof50ortnoiewherefixerl
seats are not installed, and which is used for assembly propose, shall have the capacity of the room
posted in a conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the room. Such signs
shall be maintained legible by the owner or the owner's authorized agent and shall indicate the num-
ber of occupants permitted for each room use.
1002.4 Revised Occupant Load. After a building is occupied, any change in use or increase in
occupant load shall comply with this chapter. See Section 3405.
SECTION 1003 — EXITS REQUIRED
1003.1 Numberof Exits. Every buildingorusable porlion lhcieofshalIhave itleast one exit, not
less than two exits where required by Table 10-A and additional exits as required by this section.
For purposes of this section, basements and occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as re-
quired for stories.
EXCEPTION: Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3 Occupancies may have one exit if such occupied
areas are less than 500 square feet (46.45 in I and are located no higher than immediately above the second
story.
Floors complying with the provisions for mezzanines as specified in Section 506, Exception 3,
shall be provided with exits as specified therein.
Occupants on stories above the first and in basements shall have access to not less than two sepa-
1 rate exits from the story or basement.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Second stories having an occupant load less than 10 cony be provided with only one
exit.
2. Two or more dwelling units on the second story or in a basement may have access u> only one common
exit when the total occupant load served by that exit (Ines not exceed 10.
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access is not required, such dimension shall not exceed I inch (25 mm). Landings shall be level
except for exterior landings, which may have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units hori-
zontal (2% slope).
EXCEPTIONS: I. In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies and within individual units of '
Group R, Division I Occupancies:
1.1 A door may open at the top step of an interior Right of stairs, provided the door does not swing over
the top step.
1.2 A door may open at a landing that is not more than 8 inches (203 mm) lower than the floor level,
provided the door does not swing over the landing.
1.3 Screen doors and storm doors may swing over stairs, steps or landings.
2. Doors serving building equipment rooms which are not normally occupied.
1004.10 Landings at Doors. Landings shall have a width not less than the width of the stairway or
the width of the door, whichever is the greater. Doors in the fully open position shall not reduce a
required dimension by more than 7 inches (178 mm). When a landing serves an occupant load of 50
or more, doors in any position shall not reduce the landing dimension to less than one half its re-
quired width. Landings shall have a length measured in the direction of travel of not less than 44
inches (1l l8 mm).
EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies and within individual units of Group '
R, Division I Occupancies, such length need not exceed 36 inches (914 nun).
A landing which has no adjoining door shall comply with Section 1006.7.
1004.11 Door Identification. Glass doors shall conform to the requirements specified in Section
2406.
Exit doors shall be marked so that they are readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction.
1004.12 Additional Doors. When additional doors are provided for egress purposes, they shall
conform to all provisions of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: Approved revolving doors having leaves which will collapse under opposing pressures
may be used in exit situations, provided:
I. Such doors have a minimum width of 6 feel 6 inches (1981 nun).
2. At least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving door.
3. The revolving door shall not be considered to provide any exit width.
SECTION 1005 — CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES
1005.1 General. This section shall apply to every corridor serving as a required exit for an occu-
pant load of 10 or more except that Section 1005.2 shall apply to all corridors. For the purpose of this
section, the term "corridor" shall include exterior exit balconies and covered or enclosed walk- I
ways, tunnels and malls. Partitions, rails, counters and similar space dividers not over 5 feet 9 inches
(1753 mm) in height above the floor shall not be construed to form corridors.
Exit corridors shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms.
EXCEPTION: Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for corridors shall not be con-
strued as intervening rooms.
Corridors which are located within an accessible route of travel shall also comply with Chapter
II.
For Group I Occupancies see Section 1019.3.
1005.2 Width. The minimum corridor width shall be determined as specified in Section 1003.2,
but shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Corridors serving an oc-
cupant load of 49 or less shall not be less than 36 inches (914 nun) in width. For special requirements
for Groups E and I Occupancies, see Sections 1017 and 1019.
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1005.3 Height. Corridors and exterior exit balconies shall have a clear height of not less than
7 feet (2134 min) measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
1005.4 Projections. The required width of corridors shall be unobstructed.
EXCEPTION: I landrails and doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than
7 inches (178 film). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one half. Other
nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features may project into the required width 11/2
inches (38 mm) on each side.
1005.5 Access to Exits. When more than one exit is required, they shall be so arranged that it is l
possible to go in either direction from any point in a corridor to a separate exit, except fordead ends
not exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm) in length.
1005.6 Changesin Elevation. When a corridor or exterior exit balcony is accessible tothe handi-
capped, changes in elevation of the floor shall be made by means of a ramp, except as provided for
doors by Section 1004.9.
1005.7 Construction. Walls of corridors serving a Group R, Division l or Group I Occupancy
having an occupant load of 10 or more and walls of corridors serving other occupancies having all
occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction and the
ceilings shall not be less than that required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system.
EXCEPTIONS: I. One-story buildings housing Group S, Division 2 Occupancies.
2. Corridors more than 30 feel (9144 mal) in width where occupancies served by such corridors have at
least one exit independent from the corridor. (See Chapter 4 for covered malls.)
3. Exterior sides of exterior exit balconies.
4. In Group 1, Division 3 Occupancies such as jails, prisons, reformatories and similar buildings with
open -barred cells forming corridor walls, the corridors and cell doors need not be fire resistive. -
5. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive construction within office spaces having an
occupant load of 100 or less when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic -
sprinkler system throughout and an automatic smoke -detection system installed willti n the corridor.The actua-
lion of any detector shall activate almms audible in all areas served by the corridor.
6. In other than Type I or 11 construction, exterior exit balcony roof assemblies may be of heavy-liniber
construction without concealed spaces.
7. Within office spaces occupied by a single tenant, partial height partitions which form corridors and
which do not exceed 6 feet (1829 nun) in height need not be fire resistive, provided they are constructed in
accordance with Section 601.5 and are not more than three fourths of the floor -lo -ceiling height
8. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive construction within office spaces having an occu-
pant load of 100or less when the building in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system throughout. _
When the ceiling of the entire story is an element of a one-hour fire -resistive flooror roof system,
the corridor walls may terminate at the ceiling. When the room -side fire -resistive membrane of the
corridor wall is carried through to the underside of a fire -resistive floor or roof above, the corridor
side of the ceiling may be protected by the use of ceiling materials as required for one-hour floor or
roof system construction or the corridor ceiling may be of the same construction as the corridor
walls.
Ceilings of noncombustible construction may be suspended below the fire -resistive ceiling.
For wall and ceiling finish requirements, see Table 8-B.
For restrictions on the use of corridors to convey air, see Chapter 10 of the Mechanical Code.
1005.8 Openings.
1005.8.1 Doors. When corridor walls are required to be of one-hour fire -resistive construction by
Section 1005.7, every interior door opening shall be protected by a tight -fitting smoke- and
draft -control assembly having a fire -protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in
accordance with U.Q.C. Standard 7-2. Said doors shall not have louvers. The door and frame shall
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Chapter 12
REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCIES
Group R Occupancies Defined
Sec. 1201. Group R Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Hotels and apartment houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwellings and lodging houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
For occupancy separations, see Table No. 5-B.
A complete code forconstruction of detached one- and two-family dwellings is
in Appendix Chapter 12 of this code. When adopted, as set forth in Section 103, it
will take precedence over the requirements set forth in Parts 1 through X and Chap-
ter 60 of this code.
Construction, Height and Allowable Area
Sec. 1202. (a) General. Buildings or parts of buildings classed in Group R be-
cause of the use or character of the occupancy shall be limited to the types of con-
struction set forth in Tables Nos. 5-C and 5-D and shall not exceed, in area or
height, the limits specified in Sections 505, 506 and 507.
(b) Special Provisions. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same
building shall not be of less than one-hour fire -resistive construction.
GroupR,Division 1 Occupancies more than two stories inheightorhavingmore
than 3,000 square feet of floor area above the first story shall not be of less than
one-hour fire -resistive construction throughout except as provided in Section 1705
(b) 2.
Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division 1 Occupancies that
are used in common by tenants shall be separated from the rest of the building by
not less than one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation.
For Group R, Division 1 Occupancies with a Group B, Division I parkinggarage
in the basement or first floor, see Section 702 (b) I.
For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 2516 (f).
Location on Property
Sec. 1203. For fire -resistive protection of exterior walls and openings, as deter-
mined by location on property, see Section 504 and Part IV.
Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escapes
Sec. 1204. Exits shall be provided as specified in Chapter 33. (See also Section
3317 for special requirements and Section 3314 for exit markings.)
Access to, and egress from, buildings required to be accessible shall be provided "
as specified in Chapter 31.
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Chapter 12
REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCIES
Group R Occupancies Defined
Sec. 1201. GroupR Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Hotels andd'ap�artmerit houses"
Convents and monasteries (each accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwellings and lodging houses.
For occupancy separations, see Table No. 5-B.
A complete code for construction of detached one- and two-family dwellings is
in Appendix Chapter 12 of this code. When adopted, as set forth in Section 103, it
will take precedence over the requirements set forth in Parts I through X and
Chapter 60 of this code.
Construction, Height and Allowable Area
Sec. 1202. (a) General. Buildings or parts of buildings classed in Group R
because of the use or character of the occupancy shall be limited to the types of
construction set forth in Tables No. 5-C and No. 5-D and shall not exceed, in area
or height, the limits specified in Sections 505, 506 and 507.
(b) Special Provisions. Group R, Division I Occupancies more than two
stories in height or having more than 3000 square feet of floor area above the first
story shall be not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction throughout except
as provided in Section 1705 (b) 2.
Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division I Occupancies that
are used in common by tenants shall be separated from the rest of the building by
not less than one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation.
Every apartment house three stories or more in height or containing more than
15 dwelling units and every hotel three stories or more in height or containing 20
or more guest rooms shall have an approved fire alarm system as specified in the
Fire Code. F
EXCEPTION: An alarm system need not be installed in buildings not over two p
stories in height when all individual dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl
spaces are separated from each other and from public or common areas by at least F
one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations and each individual dwelling unit has
an exit direct to a yard or public way. F
For Group R, Division I Occupancies with a Group B, Division I parking
garage in the basement or first floor, see Section 702 (a).
For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 2516 (f).
Location on Property
Sec. 1203. For fire -resistive protection of exterior walls and openings, as
determined by location on property, see Section 504 and Part IV.
Exits and Emergency Escapes
Sec. 1204. Stairs, exits and smokeproof enclosures shall be as specified in
Chapter 33.
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Every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable
window or exterior door approved for emergency escape or rescue. The units shall
be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of
separate tools.
All escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms shall havp.p minimum net
clear opening of 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear opening height dimen-
sion shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be
20 inches. Where windows are provided as a means of escape or rescue they shall
have a finished sill height not more than 44 inches above the floor.
Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices may be installed on an emergency escape
or rescue windows or doors, provided:
1. Such devices are equipped with approved release mechanisms which are
openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or
effort; and
2. The building is equipped with smoke detectors installed in accordance with
Section 1210.
Light, Ventilation and Sanitation
Sec. 1205. (a) Light and Ventilation. All guest rooms, dormitories and
habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall be provided with natural light by
means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than one tenth of the floor
area of such rooms with a minimum of 10 square feet. All bathrooms, water closet
compartments, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be provided with natural
ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than one
twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 11/2 square feet.
All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall
be provided with natural ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with
an area of not less than one twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a
minimum of 5 square feet.
In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, a mechanical
ventilating system may be provided. Such system shall be capable of providing
two air changes per hour in all guest rooms, dormitories, habitable rooms and in
public corridors. One fifth of the air supply shall be taken from the outside. In
bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar rooms a
mechanical ventilation system connected directly to the outside, capable of '—
providing five air changes per hour, shall be provided.
For the purpose of determining light and ventilation requirements, any room
may be considered as a portion of an adjoining room when one half of the area of
the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less
than one tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is
greater.
Required exterior openings for natural light and ventilation shall open directly
onto a street or public alley or a yard or court located on the same lot as the
building.
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In nonsprinklered Group R, Division I Occupancies, corridors serving an occu-
pant load of 10 or more shall be separated from corridors and other areas on adja-
cent floors by not less than approved fixed wired glass set in steel frames or by
20 -minute smoke- and draft -control assemblies which are automatic closing by
smoke detection.
Smoke Detectors and Sprinkler Systems
Sec. 1210. (a) Smoke Detectors. I. General. Dwelling units, congregate resi-
dences and hotel or lodging house guest rooms that are used for sleeping purposes
shall be provided with smoke detectors. Detectors shall be installed in accordance
with the approved manufacturer's instructions.
2. Additions, alterationsor repairs to Group R Occupancies. When the valu-
ation of an addition, alteration or repair to a Group R Occupancy exceeds $1,000
and a permit is required, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created
in existing Group R Occupancies, smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance
with Subsections 3, 4 and 5 of this section.
3. Power source. In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive
their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. The detector shall
emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Smoke
detectors may be solely battery operated when installed in existing buildings; or in
buildings without commercial power; or in buildings which undergo alterations,
repairs or additions regulated by Subsection 2 of this section.
4. Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a detector shall be in-
stalled in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area
giving access to each separate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than
one story and in dwellings with basements, a detector shall be installed on each
story and in the basement. In dwelling units where a story or basement is split into
two or more levels, the smoke detector shall be installed on the upper level, except
that when the lower level contains a sleeping area, a detector shall be installed on
each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper level, thedetector shall be placed
at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. In dwelling units
where the ceiling height of a room open to the hallway serving the bedrooms ex-
ceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches or more, smoke detectors shall be instal led in
the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all
sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located.
5. Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate residences and hotels. In
efficiency dwelling units, hotel suites and in hotel and congregate residence sleep-
ing rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wal I of the main room or each
sleeping room. When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwelling unit or hotel
suite are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper
level in close proximity to the stairway. When actuated, the detector shall sound an
alarm audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping
room in which it is located.
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sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of
the ceiling directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located in accordance
with approved manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detector shall
provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room.
When the valuation of an addition or repair to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy
exceeds $1,000.00, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in
existing Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided
with smoke detectors located as required for new Group R, Division 3 Occupan-
cies.
In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their primary
power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial
source. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than
those required for overcurrent protection. Smoke detectors may be battery oper-
ated when installed in existing buildings, or in buildings without commercial
power, or in buildings which undergo alterations, repairs oradditions regulated by
the second paragraph of this section.
A smoke detector shall be installed in the basement of dwelling units having a
stairway which opens from the basement into the dwelling. Such detector shall be
connected to a sounding device or other detector to provide an alarm which will be
audible in the sleeping area.
(b) Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When required by other provisions of
this code, automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be installed as speci-
fied in Chapter 38.
Heating
Sec. 1211. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70°F. at a point 3 feet
above the floor in all habitable rooms.
Special Hazards
Sec. 1212. Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the requirements
of Chapter 37 and the Mechanical Code.
The storage and handling of gasoline, fuel oil or other flammable liquids in
Division 1 Occupancies shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
In Division 1 Occupancies, doors leading into rooms in which Class I flamma-
ble liquids are stored or used shall be protected by a fire assembly having a one-
hour fire -protection rating. Such fire assembly shall be self-closing and shall be
posted with a sign on each side of the door in 1 -inch block letters stating: FIRE
DOOR—KEEP CLOSED.
Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler
in Division I Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not
less than a one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation.
EXCEPTION: A separation shall not be required for such rooms with equipment
serving only one dwelling unit.
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(b) Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems. When required by other provisions of
this code, automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be installed as speci-
fied in Chapter 38.
Fire Alarm Systems
Sec. 1211. Group R, Division I Occupancies shall be provided with an approved
manual and automatic fire alarm system in apartment houses three or more stories
in height or containing 16 or more dwelling units, in hotels three or more stories in
height or containing 20 or more guest rooms and in congregate residences three or
more stories in height or having an occupant load of 20 or more. A fire alarm and
communication system shall be provided in Group R, Division 1 Occupancies lo-
cated in a high-rise building.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. A manual fire alarm system need not be provided in build-
ings not over two stories in height when all individual dwelling units and contiguous
attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by
at least one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separations and each individual dwelling
unit or guest room has an exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard.
2. A separate fire alarm system need not be provided in buildings which are pro-
tected throughout by an approved supervised fire sprinkler system having a local
alarm to notify all occupants.
Heating
See. 1212. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate residences shall be pro-
vided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 700F.
at a point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms.
Special Hazards
Sec. 1213. Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the requirements
of Chapter 37 and the Mechanical Code.
The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids in Division
1 Occupancies shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
In Division 1 Occupancies, doors leading into rooms in which Class I flammable
liquids are stored or used shall be protected by a fire assembly having a one-hour
fire -protection rating. Such fire assembly shall be self-closing and shall be posted
with a sign on each side of the door in I -inch block letters stating: FIRE DOOR—
KEEP CLOSED.
Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler
in Division I Occupancies shall be separated from the rest of the building by not
less than a one-hour fire -resistive occupancy separation.
EXCEPTION: A separation shall not be required for such rooms with equip-
ment serving only one dwelling unit.
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Projections from walls of Type 1I1, IV or V construction may be of noncombus-
tible or combustible materials.
Combustible projections located where openings are not permitted or where
protection of openings is required shall be of one-hour fire -resistive or heavy
timber construction conforming to Section 2106.
Projections shall not extend more than 12 inches into the areas where openings
are prohibited.
For projections extending over public property, see Chapter 45.
For combustible ornamentation, see Section 1705 (d).
Guardrails
Sec. 1711. All unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and glazed sides of
landings and ramps, balconies or porches v}fh,alrri{prn 3- 0 jttcltes abnnuG
de or floor _belowwa--n,d Goofs,used-forofher than service -of the-buildi_ng.sha(l_b
rolt,�s1_by a guar4rat�1 Guardrails shall be not less than 42 inches in height.
Open guardrail and stair railings shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental
pattern such that a sphere 6 inches in diameter cannot pass through. The height of
stair railings on open sides may be as specified in Section 3306 0) in lieu of
providing a guardrail. Ramps shall, in addition, have handrails when required by
Section 3307,
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Guardrails need not be provided on the loading side of
loading docks.
2. Guardrails for Group R, Division 3 and Group M, Division I Occupancies may
be 36 inches in height.
3. Interior guardrails within individual dwelling units or guest rooms of Group R,
Division I Occupancies may be 36 inches in height.
4. The open space between the intermediate rails or ornamental pattern of guard-
rails in areas of commercial and industrial -type occupancies which are not accessible
to the public may be increased such that a 12 -inch -diameter sphere cannot pass
through.
5. Guardrails on a balcony immediately in front of the first row of fixed seats and
which are not at the end of an aisle may be 26 inches in height.
6. Guardrails need not be provided on the auditorium side of a stage or enclosed
platform.
EpAguPlastIc Insulation
Sec. 1712. (a) General. The provisions of this section shall govern the require-
ments and uses of foam plastic in buildings and structures. For trim, see Section
1705 (e).
Except where otherwise noted in this section, all foam plastics used in building
construction shall have a flame -spread rating of not more than 75 and shall have a
smoke -developed rating of not more than 450 when tested in the maximum
thickness intended for use in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No. 42-1. All
packages and containers of foam plastic and foam plastic ingredients shall bear the
label of an approved agency showing either the flame -spread rating and smoke -
developed rating of the product at the thickness tested or the use for which the
product has been listed. The interior of the building shall be separated from the
foam plastic by an approved thermal barrier having an index of 15 when tested in
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(iv) The entire building shall be provided with not less than a Class B roof cov-
ering.
(b) Construction. Parapets shall have the same degree of fire resistance re-
quired for the wall upon which they are erected, and on any side adjacent to a roof
surface, shall have noncombustible faces for the uppermost 18 inches, including
counterflashing and coping materials. The height of the parapet shall not be less
than 30 inches above the point where the roof surface and the wall intersect. Where
the roof slopes toward a parapet at slopes greater than 2:12, the parapet shall extend
to the same height as any portion of the roof that is within the distance where protec-
tion of wall openings would be required, but in no case shall the height be less than
30 inches.
Projections
See. 1711. Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar architectur-
al appendages extending beyond the floor area as defined in Section 407 shall con-
form to the requirements of this section. (See Sections 3305 and 3306 for additional
requirements applicable to exterior exit balconies and stairways.)
Projections from walls of Type I or II construction shall be of noncombustible
materials.
Projections from walls of Type III, IV or V construction may be of noncombus-
tible or combustible materials.
Combustible projections located where openings are not permitted or where
protection of openings is required shall be of one-hour fire -resistive or heavy -tim-
ber construction conforming to Section 2106.
N For projections extending over public property, see Chapter 45.
For combustible ornamentation, see Section 1705 (d).
For fire -resistive requirements, see Section 504 (b).
Guardrails and Vehicle Barriers
Sec. 1712. (a) Guardrails. Unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and
glazed sides of stairways, landings and ramps, balconies or porches, which are
more than 30 inches above grade or floor below, and roofs used for other than ser-
vice of the building shall be protected by a guardrail.
EXCEPTION: Guardrails need not be provided at the following locations:
A. On the loading side of loading docks.
B. On the auditorium side of a stage or enclosed platform.
C. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.
The top of guardrails shall not be less than 42 inches in height.
EXCEPTIONS: I. The top of guardrails for Group R, Division 3 and Group K
Division I Occupancies and interior guardrails within individual dwelling units,
Group R, Division 3 congregate residences and guest rooms of Group R, Division 1
Occupancies may be 36 inches in height.
2. The top of guardrails on a balcony immediately in front of the first row of fixed
seats and which are not at the end of an aisle may be 26 inches in height.
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(iii) Other uses. Draft stops shall be installed in floor -ceiling assemblies of
buildings or portions of buildings used for other than dwelling or hotel occupan-
cies so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 1,000 square feet and
so that the horizontal dimension between stops does not exceed 60 feet.
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed within the
concealed space, the area between draft stops may be 3,000 square feet and the
horizontal dimension maybe 100 feet.
B. Attics. (i) Single-family dwellings. None required.
(ii) Av.gocmore,dwelling unitsandhotelg, Draft stops shall be installed in the
attics, mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls and similar concealed
spaces of buildings containing more than one dwelling unit and in hotels. Such
draft stops shall be above and in line with the walls separating tenant spaces from
each other and from other uses.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Draft stops may be omitted along one of the corridor walls,
provided draft stops at tenant separation walls extend to the remaining corridor draft
stop. .
2. Where approved sprinklers are installed, draftstopping may be as specified in
the exception to Item (iii) below.
(iii) Qjhel;,usm Draft stops shall be installed in attics, mansards, overhangs,
false fronts set out from walls and similar concealed spaces of buildings having
uses other than dwellings or hotels so that the area between draft stops does not
exceed 3,000 square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension does not exceed 60
feet.
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed the area be-
tween draft stops may be 9,000 square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension
maybe 100 feet.
5. Draft stop construction. Draftstopping materials shall be not less than 1/2 -
inch gypsum board, 3/8 -inch plywood or other approved materials adequately
supported.
Openings in the partitions shall be protected by self-closing doors with auto-
matic latches constructed as required for the partitions.
Ventilation of concealed roof spaces shall be maintained in accordance with
Section 3205.
6. Draft or fire stops in other locations. Firestopping of veneer on noncom-
bustible walls shall be in accordance with Item No. 2 A above.
For firestopping of wood floors on masonry or concrete floors, see Sections
1804 and 1904.
For firestopping ceilings applied against noncombustible construction, see
Section 4203, Item No. 1.
For firestopping penetrations in walls required to have protected openings, see
Section 4304 (e).
For firestopping penetrations through floors, see Section 4305 (a).
(g) Exterior Wall Coverings. 1. General. Exterior wood stud walls shall be
covered on the outside with the materials and in the manner specified in this
section or elsewhere in this code. Studs or sheathing shall be covered on the
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Roof Insulation
3204-3206
Sec. 3204. The use of combustible roof insulation shall be permitted, provided
it is covered with approved roof covering applied directly thereto. For foam
plastic, see Section 1712.
Insulation shall be of a rigid type suitable for application of a roof covering.
Where fire -retardant roof coverings are required, insulations shall be a type
approved for the type of deck and the built-up roofing applied.
Where built-up roofing is to be applied, vapor barriers shall be installed
between the deck and the insulation where the average January temperature is
below 45T or where excessive moisture conditions are anticipated within the
building.
AtSed, 3205. a) Access. An attic access
opening Aall be provided in the ceiling
of the top floor of buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction. The
opening shall be located in a corridor or hallway of buildings of three or more
stories in height and readily accessible in buildings of any height.
The opening shall be not less than 22 inches by 30 inches.
Thirty -inch minimum clear head room shall be provided above the access
opening.
Attics with a maximum vertical clear height of less than 30 inches need not be
provided with access openings.
(b) Draft Stops. Attics, mansards, overhangs and other concealed roof spaces
formed of combustible construction shall be draft stopped as specified in Section
2516 (f).
(c) Ventilation. Where determined necessary by the building official due to
atmospheric or climatic conditions, enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces
formed where ceilings are applied direct to the underside of roof rafters shall have
cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against
the entrance of rain and snow. The net free ventilating area shall be not less than
1/150of the area of the space ventilated, except that the area may be 1/3oo, provided
at least 50 percent of the required ventilating area is provided by ventilators
located in the upper portion of the space to be ventilated at least 3 feet above eave
or cornice vents with the balance of the required ventilation provided by eavepr
cornice vents. The openings shall be covered with corrosion -resistant metal mesh
with mesh openings of 'Minch in dimension.
Smoke and Heat Venting
Sec. 3206. (a) When Required. Smoke and heat vents shall be installed in
accordance with the provisions of this section as follows:
1. In single -story Group B, Divisions 2 and 4 Occupancies having over 50,000
square feet in undivided area.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Office buildings and retail sales areas.
2. Group B, Division 4 Occupancies used for bulk frozen food storage when the
building is protected by a complete automatic sprinkler system.
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The maximum occupant load for an assembly use shall not exceed the occupant
load as determined in accordance with Section 3302 (a).
EXCEPTION: The occupant load for an assembly building or portion thereof
may be increased, when approved by the building official, if all the requirements of
this code are met for such increased number of persons. The building official may
require an approved aisle, seating or fixed equipment diagram to substantiate such an
increase, and may require that such diagram be posted.
„ ( (c)sipg oltil�pQKn trORy. Any room having an occupant load of 50 or
ore where fixed seats are not installed, and which is used for classroom,
C l F f CS assembly or similar purpose, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a
jl4t ` conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the room. Such
signs shall be maintained legible by the owner or his authorized agent and shall
indicate the number of occupants permitted for each room use.
(d) Revised Occupant Load. After a building is occupied, any change in use or
increase in occupant load shall comply with this chapter. See Section 502.
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Sec. 3303. (a) Number of Exits. Every building or usable portion thereof shall
have at least one exit, not less than two exits where required by Table No. 33-A ;
and additional exits as required by this subsection. -
For purposes of this section, basements and occupied roofs shall be provided
with exits as required for stories.
Floors complying with the provisions for mezzanines as specified in Section
1716 shall be provided with exits as specified therein.
The second story shall be provided with not less than two exits when the
occupant load is 10 or more.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Except as provided in Table No. 33-A, only one exit need be
provided from the second story within an individual dwelling unit. Refer to Section
1204 for emergency escape or rescue requirements from sleeping rooms.
2. Two or more dwelling units on the second story may have access to only one
common exit when the total occupant load does not exceed 10.
Occupants on floors above the second story and in basements shall havgyccess
to not less than two separate exits from the floor or basement.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Floors and basements used exclusively for service of the
building may have one exit. For the purposes of this exception, storage rooms,
laundry rooms, maintenance offices and similar uses shall not be considered as
providing service to the building.
2. Basements within an individual dwelling unit having an occupant load of less
than 10 may have one exit.
3. Storage rooms, laundry rooms and maintenance offices not exceeding 300
square feet in floor area may be provided with only one exit.
4. Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3 Occupancies may have one exit if such
occupied areas are less than 500 square feet located no higher than immediately
above the second story.
For special requirements see the following sections: Group A, Sections 3317
and 3318; Group E, Section 3319; Group H, Section 3320; Group I, Seciion 3321;
Rooms Containing Fuel -fired Equipment and Cellulose Nitrate Handling Rooms,
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3. Doors swinging toward flow of traffic shall not be permitted for use by
untrained pedestrian traffic unless actuating devices start to function at least 8 feet I I
inches beyond door in open position and guide rails extend 6 feet 5 inches beyond
door in open position.
Clearances for guide rails shall be as follows:
I. Six inches maximum between rails and leading edge of door at the closest
point in its arc of travel.
2. Six inches maximum between rails and the door in open position.
3. Two inches minimum between rail at hinge side and door in open position.
4. Two inches maximum between freestanding rails andjamb or other adjacent
surface.
(h) Floor Level at Door Regardless Regardless of the occupant load, there shall be a
an ing
floor or onch easide of a door. When access for the physically handi-
capped is required by Section 3301 (e), the floor or landing shall be not more than
1/2 inch lower than the threshold of the doorway. When such access is not required,
such dimension shall not exceed I inch.
EXCEPTIONS: 1, In Groups R, Division 3 and M Occupancies and within
individual units of Group R, Division I Occupancies:
A. A door may open at the top step of a flight of stairs, provided the door does not —
swing over the top step.
B. A door may open at a landing that is not more than 71/2 inches lower than the floor
level, provided the door does not swing over the landing.
C. Screen doors and storm doors may swing over stairs, steps or landings.
2. Doors serving building equipment rooms which are not normally occupied.
(i) .r_ ings atI)oors, Landings shall have a width not less than the width of
the stairway or the width of the door, whichever is the greater. Doors in the fully
open position shall not reduce a required dimension by more than 7 inches. When
a landing serves an occupant load of 50 or more, doors in any position shall not
reduce the landing dimension to less than one half its required width. Landings
shall have a length treasured in the direction of travel of not less than 44 inches. —
EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3 and M Occupancies and within individual
units of Group R, Division I Occupancies, such length need not exceed 36 inches.
A landing which has no adjoining door shall comply with Section 3306 (g).
Q) Door Identification. Glass doors shall conform to the requirements speci-
fied in Section 5406.
Exit doors shall be so marked that they are readily distinguishable from the
adjacent construction.
(k) Additional Doors. When additional doors are provided for egress pur-
poses, they shall conform to all provisions of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: Approved revolving doors having leaves which will collapse
under opposing pressures may be used in exit situations, provided:
1. Such doors have a minimum width of 6 feet 6 inches.
2. Al least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving door.
3. The revolving door shall not be considered to provide any exit width.
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Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies
Sec. 3305. (a) General. This section shall apply to every corridor serving as a
required exit for an occupant load of 10 or more except as provided in Subsection
(b) for Group R, Divisions 1 and 3 Occupancies. For the purposes of the section,
the term "corridor" shall include "exterior exit balconies" and any covered or
enclosed exit passageway, including walkways, tunnels and malls. Partitions,
rails, counters and similar space dividers not over 5 feet 9 inches in height above
the floor shalt not be construed to form corridors.
Exit corridors shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms.
EXCEPTION: Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for
corridors shall not be construed as intervening rooms.
(b ►d►dth. Every corridor serving an occi.ant 1 ad of, 1100 ,o,,r,,� g,�shall be not
I than 44,nches in width. Regardless o the occupant Woad, corridors in Group
R, Division 3 Occupancies and within dwelling units in Group R, Division 1
Occupancies shall have a %ewmuLw�f36,g. For special requirements
for Groups E and I Occupancies,see Sections 3319 and 3321.
(c) Height. Corridors and exterior exit balconies shall have a clear height of not
less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
(d) Projections. The required width of corridors shall be unobstructed.
EXCEPTION: Handrails and doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the
required width by more than 7 inches. Doors in any position shall not reduce the
required width by more than one half. Other nonstructural projections such as trim
and similar decorative features may project into the required width 11/2 inches on
each side.
(e) Access to Exits When more than one exit is required, they shall be so
arranged ttha tt is possible to go in either direction from any point in a corridor to a
separate exit, except for dead ends not exceeding 20 feet in length.
(f) Changes in Elevation. When a corridor or exterior exit balcony is accessi-
ble to the handicapped, changes in elevation of the floor shall be made by means
of a ramp, except as provided for doors by Section 3304 (h).
(g) Construction. Walls of corridors serving a Group R, Division I or Group I
Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or more and walls of corridors serving
other occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than
one-hour fire -resistive construction and the ceilings shall be not less than that
required for a one-hour fire -resistive floor or roof system.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. One-story buildings housing Group B, Division 4 Occupan-
cies.
2. Corridors more than 30 feet in width where occupancies served by such +1
corridors have at least one exit independent from the corridor. (See Appendix
Chapter 7, Division 1, for covered malls.)
3. Exterior sides of exterior exit balconies.
4. In Group 1, Division 3 Occupancies such as jails, prisons, reformatories and
similar buildings with open -barred cells forming corridor walls, the corridors and
cell doors need not be fire resistive.
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1905 EDITION
3306
Stairways
See. 3306. (a) General. Every stairway having two or more risers serving any
building or portion thereof shall conform to the requirements of this section.
EXCEPTION: Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from
the requirements of this section.
(b) Width. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or more shall be not less
than 44 inches in width. Stairways serving an occupant load of 49 or less shall be
not less than 36 inches in width.
Handrails may project into the required width a distance of 31/2 inches from ,N
each side of a stairway. Stringers and other projections such as trim and similar
decorative features may project into the required width 11/2 inches on each side.
4,RI!n:The rise of every step in a stairway shall be not less than 4 }
inches nor greater than 7 inches. Except as permited in Subsections (d) and (f), the R
run shall be not less than l I inches as measured horizontally between the vertical f
planes of the furthermost projection of adjacent treads. Except as permitted in
Subsections (d), (e) and (f), the largest tread run within any flight of stairs shall
not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. The greatest riser height within any
flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10 and
stairways to unoccupied roofs may be constructed with an 8 -inch maximum rise and
9 -inch minimum run.
2. Where the bottom or top riser adjoins a sloping public way, walk or driveway
having an established grade and serving as a landing, a variation in height of the '^
bottom or top riser of not more than 3 inches in every 3 feet of stairway width is
permitted.
(d) Winding Stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and in private
stairways in Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, winders may be used if the
required width of run is provided at a point not more than 12 inches from the side
of the stairway where the treads are the narrower, but in no case shall any width of
run be less than 6 inches at any point.
(e) Circular Stairways. Circular stairways may be used as an exit, provided
the minimum width of run is not less than 10 inches and the smaller radius is not
less than twice the width of the stairway. The largest tread width or riser height
within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch.
(f) Spiral Stairways. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and in private
stairways within individual units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, spiral
stairways may be installed. Such stairways may be used for required exits when
the area served is limited to 400 square feet.
The tread must provide a clear walking area measuring at least 26 inches from
the outer edge of the supporting column to the inner edge of the handrail. A run of
at least 71/2 inches is to be provided at a point 12 inches from where the tread is the
narrowest. The rise must be sufficient to provide 6 -foot 6 -inch headroom. The
rise shall not exceed 91/2 inches.
(g) Landings. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction
of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed 44
563
1985 EDITION 3306-3307
Except when enclosed usable space under stairs is prohibited by Section 3309
(f), the walls and soffits of the enclosed space shall be protected on the enclosed
side as required for one-hour fire -resistive construction.
All required interior stairways which extend to the top floor in any building four
or more stories in height shall have, at the highest point of the stair shaft, an
approved hatch openable to the exterior not less than 16 square feet in area with a
minimum dimension of 2 feet.
EXCEPTION: The hatch need not be provided on smokeproof enclosures or on
stairways that extend to the roof with an opening onto that roof.
(n) Exterior Stairway Construction. Exterior stairways shall be of noncom-
bustible material except that on Types III and IV buildings not exceeding two
stories in height, and on Type V buildings, they may be of wood not less thati 2
inches in nominal thickness.
Exterior stairways shall not project into yards where protection of openings is
required.
Enclosed usable space under stairs shall have the walls and soffits protected on
the enclosed side as required for one-hour fire -resistive construction.
(o) Stairway to Roof. In every building four or more stories in height, one
stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope greater than 4
in 12. See Subsection 3306 (m) for roof hatch requirements.
(liLLIegAroom.Every stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less
than 6 feet V in diePs. Such clearances shall be measured vertically from a plane
parallel and tangent to the stairway tread nosings to the soffit above at all points.
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(q) Stairway Numbering System. An approved sign shall be located at each F
floor level landing in all enclosed stairways of buildings four or more stories in
height. The sign shall indicate the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom F
of the stairway and the identification of the stairway The sign shall be located
approximately 5 feet above the floor landing in a position which is readily visible
when the door is in the open or closed position. Signs shall comply with require-
ments of U.B.C. Standard No. 33-2. F
Ramos
Sec. 3307. (a) General. Ramps used as exits shall conform to the provisions of
this section.
(b) Width. The width of ramps shall be as required for stairways.
(c) Slope. The slope of ramps required by Table No. 33-A shall be not steeper
than l vertical to 12 horizontal. The slope of other ramps shall not be steeper than
1 vertical to 8 horizontal.
When provided with fixed seating, the main floor of the assembly room of a
Group A, Division 1, 2, 2.1 or 3 Occupancy may have a slope not steeper than I
vertical to 5 horizontal.
(d) Landings. Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 vertical to 15 horizontal
shall have landings at the top and bottom, and at least one intermediate landing
shall be provided for each 5 feet of rise. Top landings and intermediate landings
shall have a dimension measured in the direction of ramp run of not less than 5
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�• r' 4304-4305 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
assigned fire -resistive rating will be the shortest duration obtained from the two
tests conducted in conformance with U.B.C. Standard No. 43-1. When evidence
is furnished to show that the wall was tested with the least fire -resistive side
exposed to the furnace, the building official may not require that the wall be
subjected to tests from the opposite side.
(e) Penetrations. Penetrations in walls requiring protected openings shall be
fire -stopped. Firestopping shall be an approved material securely installed and
capable of maintaining its integrity when subjected to test temperatures pre-
scribed in U.B.C. Standard No. 43-1 for the specific wall or partition.
Openings in walls and partitions shall be protected as specified in Section
4306. Where fire -rated walls and partitions require protected openings, the „
following penetrations into or through such construction are permitted:
1. Copper or ferrous pipes or conduits may penetrate the walls or partitions,
provided firestopping is provided in accordance with the first paragraph of this
section.
2. Openings for steel electrical outlet boxes not exceeding 16 square inches in
area, provided the area of such openings does not aggregate more than 100 square
inches for any 100 square feet of wall or partition area. Outlet boxes on opposite
sides of walls orpartitions shall be separated by a horizontal distance of 24 inches.
3. Where walls are penetrated by other materials or where larger openings are
required than permitted in Item No. 2 above, they shall be qualified by tests
conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 4302 (b).
Floor -Ceilings or Roof -Ceilings
Sec. 4305. (a) General. Fire -resistive floor -ceiling or roof -ceiling construc-
tion systems shall be assumed to have the fire -resistance ratings set forth in Table
No. 43-C. Penetrations in floors and ceilings requiring protected openings shall
be fire -stopped. Firestopping shall be of an approved material, securely installed
and capable of maintaining its integrity when subjected to the time -temperature
curve of U.B.C. Standard No. 43-1 for the specific floor -ceiling or roof -ceiling
construction.
EXCEP'T'ION: Where penetrations are protected as shaft enclosures as required
in Section 1706.
When materials are incorporated into an otherwise fire -resistive assembly
which may change the capacity for heat dissipation, fire test results or other
substantiating data shall be made available to the building official to show that the
required fire -resistive time period is not reduced.
(b) Floors. Fire -resistive floors shall be continuous and all openings for me-
chanical and electrical equipment shall be enclosed as specified in Section 1706.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Occasional pipes, conduits, sleeves and electrical outlets of
copper, sheet steel or ferrous construction may be installed within or through fire -
resistive floorsystems, provided such installations do not unduly impair the required
fire resistance of the assembly.
2. The provisions of this section shall not apply when such openings are in —'
accordance with the results of tests conducted pursuant to the provisions of Section
4302 (b).
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REXBURG MADISON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 280
26 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208) 359-3010
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT:
An inspection of the Applewood Apartments located at 151 South 1st
East in Rexburg, Idaho was conducted on this date and that as
nearly as could be determined, was found to be in compliance with
the Uniform Fire Code and ordinances of the City of Rexburg that
are presently in effect, with the following exceptions:
Sec. 901.4.4 Post address on the front of the building.
Sec. 903 Water supply needs t0 be_fiUure_C1 and iy_ rants installer_
within the complex_ asregui_red.
egress window. Some balconies onit, have one way_off_
Sec_ 1103.3.2.1 Storage shall be orderly__in Storage ,1_eas, General
housecleaning needs to be done in these areas.
t,ible materialsshal_1not_hesl;uredin boiler
Note: This inspection was necessarily limited to items and areas in plain and full view of the
inspector. This inspection cannot ensure or verify the compliance of the items or areas that are
destructed from the inspector's view by construction or access. The City of Rexburg can accept no
responsibility for verification of code compliance in such areas. Such verification becomes the sole
responsibility and liability of the property owner. persons preformitng corrective action should
contact the Rexburg Madison County Fire Department at (20i�) 359-3010 for specifics or questions
regarding these requiremaits. Any observable deficiencies which are a distinct hazard to life and/or
property are subject to criminal enforcemenr if they are not remedied immediately.
Dee Owens
Fire Inspector
February 2, 1996
Date
REXBURG MADISON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 280
26 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208) 359-3010
Fire Extinguishers Inspection and Maintenance
Fire extinguishers require an inspeeii.on eves 30clays. If
circumstances require it may need to be more frequent.
Inspection shall include at least the following items: (a)
Located in designated place. (b) No obstruction to access or
visibility. (c) Operating instructions on nameplate legible and
facing outward. (d) Seals and tamper indicators not broken or
missing. (e) Determine fullness by weighing or "hefting." (f)
Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or
clogged nozzle. (g) Pressure gage reading or i.ntlicator-in the
operable range or position. Any problems need to be corrected
immediately or a replacement extinguisher provided until it can
be.
Fire extinguishers require ma int enance_not mo re.than__one __.�ear
apart. Maintenance shall include a through examination of the
three basic elements of an extinguisher: (a) Mechanical parts,
(b) extinguishing agent, and (c) expelling means. Stored
pressure extinguishers require a hydrostatic test every 12 years
and need to be emptied every six years and subjected to
maintenance procedures.
The owner could preform the inspection procedure with proper
training.
I would recommend that you have an outside source preform the
maintenance of your extinguishers.
REXBURC MADISON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
• P.O. Box 280
26 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208) 359-3010
Smoke Detectors and Locations
Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the
approved manufacture's instructions. The 1994 UBC states in Sec.
310.9.1.4 Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a
detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point
centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each
separate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one
story and in the dwellings with basements, a det.rctor shall be
installed on each story and in the l:asernent. Iu dwelI ing ui its
where a story or basement is split into two or more levels, the
smoke detector shall be installed on the upper level, except that
when the lower level contains the sleeping area, a detector shall
be installed on each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper
level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper
level in close proximity to the stairway. In dwelling units
where the ceiling height of a room open to the hallway serving
the bedrooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches or more,
smoke detectors shall be installed in the hallway and in the
adjacent room. Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all
sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they a;:e located.
Some of your smoke detectors are very poorly located, I would
recommend that you relocate them using the UBC section to provide
better warning. Avoid the dead air spaces that we discussed (six
inches clown or out). The smoke detectors need to be tested at
least monthly. Ycu should use a test smoke and not just tl,e test
button. Batteries need to be replaced yearly.
I realize that the smoke detectors were not required in the
sleeping rooms at the time of constriction but would recommend
that you install them if possible.
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PHILIP E. BATT
Gavonyr
Stare of Idaho
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
PocA-ml-1-0 AREA OITICE
February 6, 1996
Stephen E. Clark
625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
Dear Mr. Clark:
611 Wll�n, sane 4C
P.O. Box 4969
Pooet6110, ID 83206-4969
(208) 238-6086 FAX (206) 236-6227
After reviewing and inspecting the apartments located at 151 S. First E. in Rexburg, I found that a
good portion of the electrical installation was inadequate and in poor workmanship. I was only
able to see the finished product and have no idea of what lies behind the walls. In any case, the
requested inspections indicate a large amount of redundancy and repeat violations (please see
enclosed findings).
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (208) 359-3025.
Sincerely,
Scott Richter
Electrical Inspector
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Enclosures
c: Terry L. Coumerilh
Equal Opporruniry Employer
Tib: REXBURG
FED -06-'06 TUE 14:54 ID:
TEL NO:
EF -411 STATE OF IDAHO
2/20/02R DEPARTHENT 0# LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
27T NORTH SIXTH - STATEHOUSE MAIL
Bow, ID 53720•G000
(208) 334.2183
NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS:625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER:
REo1)ESTED. INSPECTION FINDINGS
APPLICANT;
NAME, Stephen E. Clark
"136 F01
ADDRESS: 625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
TYPE OF BUILDING: Student Apartments
LOCATION OF BUILDING: 151 S. First E. , Rexburg, ID 83440
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THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND UAS FOUND TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD WITH THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS:
N)C REFERENCE ! FINDINGS
336-]-0-b i jam.
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Outside_ i
Addition I
336-15 i Romex riot secured along framing members.
Scott Richter
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
2/6/06
DATE
TO: RE x -MI_ RG
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EF•411 STATE OF IDAHO
2/20/92R DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
27? NORTH SIATN • STATEHOUSE MAIL
BOISE. 10 83720.6000
(208) 714.218.3
NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDREss:625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER:
REOVE$TED INSPECTION FINDIw9s
`4pPi1 CANT:
NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS: 625 S. 5000 W. E
ex urg,
TYPE OFBUILOINO: Student Anartmenis
LOCATION OF BUILDING: 151 2. First & . Rexburg. ID 83440
THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD WITH THF MINIMum
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOVS:
Laundry Room 1 Surface mounted fluorescent fixture over dryer #4 hanging on
410_-15-a _ I On One side not Rf�rllrpri +n rail ins.
370-25 ` 1 Behind dryer #15 and washer #8 outlet has no Inver nlw+u
Scott Richter
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
AA
2/6/96
DALE
TUE 14:45 ID: TEL NO: Pb_j
ET 411 STATE OF IDAHO
2/20/92R DEPARTMENT Of LABOR ANO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELeCTAICAL Div)sIDN
277 NORTH SIXTH • STATEHOUSE MAIL
BOISE, IO 83720-6000
(208) 334-2183
PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME; Stephen E. Clark
AoDREss; 625 S. 50.0 w
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER,
REQUESfED INspecyiny FiwDiNGs
APPLICANT:
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NAME, Stephen E. Clark
ADDRessf25 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
TYPE OF BUILDING;tit11fient Abartm Pnts
Low ION OFBUILDINB- bur' ID 83440
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THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS SEEN INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD WITH THE MINIMUM
REOUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS.
NEC REFERENCE ' Unit
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Unit 114 I
Panel labeling circuit not Complete,
Scott Richter
.LECTRICAL INSPECTOR
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2/6/96
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IEL NO:
EF -611 STATE OF IDAHO
2/20/02R DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
277 NORTH SIXTH - STATEHOUSE MAIL
BOISE, ID 83720.6000
(Z0a) 334.2193
PROPERTY QWNER:
NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS: 625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER:
REDOE5TED INSPECtIQN FINDINGS . I " 1.
APPLICANT:
NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS: 625 S. 5000 W.
ex urg, 11) bJ44U
H136 P03
TYPE OF BUILDING: Student Apartments
LOCATION Of BUILDING: 151 S. First E., Rexburg, ID 83440
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THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD WITH THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT A$ FOLLOWS:
110=12-a In panel there are open splices not closed.
210-8-a_ f In bathroom opposite vanity, outlets not GFIC protected.
410-4 In shower room, light fixture not approved for damp location.
Unit 211
GFIC protected.
4
11/0111:1
410-4 Shower room fixture not apnrnvPd for damn lo.ation
410 -R -r Tight i x lrP in rin ata not agproyed
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,Scott Richter 2/6/96
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR DACE
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T0: REXBURG
FEEL -06-'96 TUE 14:52 ID: TEL NO: 14135 P02
IF -411 STATE OF IDAHO
2/20/92* DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
271 NORTH SIXTH - STATEHOUSE MAIL
Boise, ID 83720.6000
(208) 334.2183
RUVISYEO INsPectioN FINOIN6S
PROPERTY OWNER_: APPLICANT:
NAME: Stephen E. Clark NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS:_
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER:
ADDRESSAi2e.5 S. 5000 W,
Rexburg, ID 83440
TYPE OFBUILDINQ: Student Apartments
LOCATION Of BUILDING: 151 S. First E., Rexburg, ID 83440
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THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OESCRIIIED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND UAS FOUND TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD NIMH THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS:
for
tion.
zLu-rs-a-t ' Outlets opposite vanity are not GFIC protected in bathroom
90-4 ; In living room veil
fixture flickers.
unus
in panel
Scott Richter 2/6/96
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR DATE
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FEU -06-196 TUE 14:56 ID: TEL N0: "136 PO4
EF•411 STATE Of IDAHO
2/20/928 DEPARTMENT OFI-IRDR AMO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
277 NORTH SIXTH • STATEHOUSE MAIL
BOISE, IO 827206000
(208) 33L•2183
REOUESTEO INSPECTS FINDINGS
ROPERTY OWNER: APPLICANT:
NAME; Stephen E. Clark NAME: Stephen E. Clark
ADDRESS: 625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, ID 83440
PERMIT NUMBER:
ADDRESS. 625 S. 5000 W.
Rexburg, 115 83440
Type OFBUILDIwG:Student Apartments
LOCATION Of BUILDING: 151 S. First E., Rexburg, ID 83440
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THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND WASFOUNO TO BE ESSENTIALLY IN ACCORD WITH THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AT TME TIME OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS.
300-4
300-15-b Romex in npilin+�Emnlira_d with no box.
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location.
210-8-a-1 .: In bathroora opposite vanity, outlets not GFIC protected.
410-4 In shower room, light fixture not approved for damp location.
Scott Richter 2/6/96
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR DATE
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