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2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm) o.c. , stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 16 in (483 <br />mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation. <br />fThe Exception remains unchanged.} <br />Section R902.1, Roofing covering materials, shall be amended to read as follows: <br />R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 <br />and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed in ante designated by la __ ° 9 +heiF use OF <br />when the euge of the roof is less than 3 feet f lot li . Class A, B and C roofing required by this <br />section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. (text unchanged) <br />2. (text unchanged) <br />3. (text unchanged) <br />4. (text unchanged} <br />5. Non - classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one -story detached accessory structures <br />used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area does <br />not exceed (area defined by jurisdiction). <br />Chapter 11 [RE] — ENERGY EFFICIENCY is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: <br />CHAPTER 11 [RE] ENERGY EFFICIENCY <br />N1101.1 Scope. This chapter regulates the energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings <br />regulated by this code. <br />N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by meeting the requirements of the residential <br />provisions of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. <br />Section M1305.1.3; Appliances in attics, shall be amended to read as follows: <br />M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and a <br />clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the larges appliance, but not less <br />than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) long <br />measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway <br />shall have continuous solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep <br />and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the appliance where access is required. <br />The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 <br />mm), or larger and large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance <br />shall berated as a floor as approved by the building official Asa minimum, for access to the attic space <br />Provide one of the following: <br />1. A permanent stair. <br />2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kq) capacity, <br />3. An access door from an upper floor level. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance can be <br />serviced and removed through the required opening. <br />4 2015 IRC Amendments <br />