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 409. 1, Conformance, shall be amended to read as follows: 409.1, Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. Exception: Moved historic buildings need not be brought into compliance with the exception of new construction features required as the result of such movement, including but not limited to foundations and /or other structural elements. Section 410.1, Scope, shall be amended to read as follows: 410.1 Scope. The provisions of Sections 410.1 through 410.9 apply to maintenance, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings. 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 410.4.2, Complete change of occupancy, shall be amended to add Item 7. to read as follows: 410.4.2 Complete change of occupancy. .. . 7. At least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 11 of the International Building Code. {The remainder of the Section including the Exception remains unchanged.} Section 602.3, Glazing in hazardous locations, shall be amended to read as follows: 602.3 Glazing in hazardous locations. Replacement glazing in hazardous locations shall comply with the safety glazing requirements of the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code. or International Residential Code as applicable. Exception: Glass block walls, louvered windows, and jalousies repaired with like materials. Section 607. 1, Material, shall be amended to read as follows: 607.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repairshall be allowed to be repaired or replaced with like material, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70. Section 702.6, Materials and methods, shall be amended to read as follows: 702.6 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and methods requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code. and International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, detail of installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element, component, or system in the building. Section 802. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows: 802.1 General. Alteration of buildings classified as special use and occupancy as described in Chapter 4 of the International Building Code shall comply with the requirements of Section 801.1 and the scoping provisions of Chapter 1 where applicable. Section 803.5.1, Minimum requirement, shall be amended to read as follows: 803.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of 2 2015 IEBC Amendments