2017-026 - Amending Section 7-16 and 7-18 of Article II Building Code, Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations ....

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Section 1020.1 Construction shall be amended by adding Exception 6 to read as follows: 1020.1 Construction. ... Exceptions: 6. In group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire - resistive construction within a single tenant space when the space is eauipped with approved automatic smoke - detection within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate self - annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided. Section 1029.1.1.1, Spaces under grandstands and bleachers shall be deleted in its entirety. Section 1101.1 Scope, shall be amended by adding the following exception to read as follows: follows: 1101.1 Scope: ... Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be incompliance with the requirements of this chapter. Section 1203. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows: 1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is less than 5 air changes or less per hour when tested with a blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section 402.4.1.2 of the International Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403 of the International Mechanical Code. Table 1505. 1, Minimum Roof Covering Classification For Types of Construction shall be amended to delete footnote c in its entirety and to replace footnote b to read as follows: b. Non - classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non -rated non - combustible roof coverings. s. [delete] Section 1505.7, Special purpose roofs, shall be deleted in its entirety. Section 1511. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows, with the text of the Exception to remain unchanged: 1511.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1. {Text of the Exceptions remain unchanged.} Section 1704.2, Special inspections and tests, is amended to read as follows: 1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the Building Official for construction as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner's authorized agent, or the registered design professional in responsible charge, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved 13 2015 IBC Amendments