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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-11 OrdinanceItem Number: 10.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT March 11, 2025 Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 1, Building Code, by adopting the International Building Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix K, and the International Residential Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix BE and Appendix BO, and providing for certain amendments thereof and adopting section 103.6(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Electrical Code) and section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Iowa City, Iowa. Prepared By: Susan Dulek, First Ass't. City Attorney Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector Danielle Sitzman, Development Services Coordinator Fiscal Impact: none Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: Board of Appeals recommended approval at its Feb. 7, 2025 meeting Attachments: Memo to Board of Appeals 2/7/25 Board of Appeals draft minutes Ordinance Executive Summary: State law requires a public hearing for the adoption of a model code. Staff is recommending adoption of the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) along with local amendments. A description of the notable changes are included in a memorandum from Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector, to the Board of Appeals dated January 27, 2025. A copy of the ordinance, the IBC, and the IRC are on file in the City Clerk's office. CITY OFIOWA CITY Date: January 27, 2025 To: Iowa City Board of Appeals MEMORANDUM From: Tim Hennes, Senior Building Inspector Re: Notable Changes Contained in the 2024 Edition of Building Codes. Following are significant changes made by local amendments and notable changes between the 2021 codes and the 2024 codes. Building Codes The majority of amendments to the building codes are for clarification of a code requirement, to reflect local practices that have evolved from previous building codes and their amendments and to remain consistent with the Fire Code as amended. Following are notable changes or proposed new amendments: Section R302.5.1: Delete the requirement that requires house to garage doors to have self -closing devices. Comment: The amendment to delete the requirement maintains current requirements. The amendment does not prohibit someone from installing such device. Section R302.13: Delete the requirement to protect the underside of floor/ceiling assemblies in unfinished basements. Comment: This amendment eliminates the requirement to drywall the ceiling or sprinkle an unfinished basement ceiling. The amendment to delete the requirement maintains current requirements. The amendment does not prohibit someone from installing such protection. Section R321.2 (IRC) & 1015.8 (IBC): Maintains the requirement to install guards on operable windows that are located less than 24" above the floor and more than 72" above the finish surface on the exterior of the building. Comment: The code requirement is to install guards on all operable windows that meet specified location criteria. The window manufacturing industry has adapted to this code requirement and offer windows with opening limit devices meeting the code standard. This requirement is consistent with surrounding jurisdictions. This requirement was previously deleted from the code. Section R309: Delete the requirement to install a fire sprinkling system in one- and two-family dwelling and townhouses. Comment: This amendment eliminates the requirement for structures regulated by the IRC have an automatic fire suppression system installed. The amendment to delete the requirement maintains current requirements. The amendment does not prohibit the installation of a automatic fire suppression system. Section R310.4: Maintain the requirement to interconnect smoke alarms when a home is being altered, repaired or an addition is added. Comment: This amendment maintains the requirement for smoke alarms to be interconnected when a home is being altered, repaired or an addition is added. The smoke detector industry has adapted to this code provision by manufacturing smoke detectors that interconnect wirelessly. This requirement was previously deleted from the code. Section R320.3: Add section to include seven provisions to implement universal design features that provide accessibility, usability and visit -ability for all. Comment: The amendment applies only to new dwelling units and is not required for existing structures for repairs, alterations, change of occupancy or additions unless the square footage of the addition is more than 25% of the existing structure, then, the addition must comply. The amendment maintains current requirements. The minimum usability requirements are as follows: 1. Step -less Entrance: At least one entrance must be designed to provide a step -less entry. 2. Interior doors: At least one bedroom and one bathroom, if either are provided, and all other passage doorway header widths, on the level served by the designed step -less entrance, must be framed to accommodate a minimum 38" clear rough opening. The framing for the doorway width opening may be reduced to accommodate any door size. 3. Sanitation facilities: There must be at least one bathroom containing a water closet (toilet) and lavatory (sink) on the level of the dwelling to be accessed by the designed step -less entrance. The room shall have a minimum thirty inches (30") by forty-eight inches (48") clear floor space at the water closet and lavatory. 4. Wall Reinforcement: A bathroom must be provided with wood blocking installed within wall framing to support grab bars as needed. 5. Decks: All exterior decks surfaces adjacent to the level served by the designed step -less entrance must be built within four inches (4") of the dwelling units finish floor level. 6. Switch and outlet requirements- All wall switches, controlling light fixtures, _Ta_ns`,_a1l temperature control devices and all receptacles shall be located in an area between fifteen (15) and forty-eight (48) inches above finished floor. 7. Electrical panel requirements- : Electrical panels on the level of the dwelling to --F-accessed by the designed step -less entrance shall be located so that the individual circuit breakers are located between 15" and 54 " above the floor 2 Section R328: Delete Section R328 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. Comment: This section was moved to the body of the code from the appendix in the previous code cycle. Deleting it results in no change of enforcement for pools, spas and hot tubs. They are still regulated by the electrical and zoning code. Section 903.3.5: To be consistent with the Fire Code add a requirement for backflow preventors on fire suppression systems to have a detector (water meter) installed unless the fire code official approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. Comment: The public drinking water system is regulated by Federal, State, and Local rules. The Federal and State requirements are the purview of the Iowa DNR who inspects drinking water systems at least every three years. These inspections include review of backflow prevention. The Iowa City system has known older "grandfathered" systems not in compliance with existing code. These systems present a risk to the public's drinking water system due to their potential to backflow harmful contaminates. (See Waterville, ME AFFF injection into the drinking water system May 23,2023 and IDNR Sanitary Surveys) Additionally, these systems are unmetered. Inspection of facilities has found unauthorized connection points for garden hoses and other devices. Detector backflow preventors will allow for annual recording of water use on the fire lines to prevent unauthorized use with a relatively low unit cost increase (-r$200) versus requiring a large diameter fire -rated water meter. This section will ensure new installations have a detector backflow preventor and to work with "grandfathered" systems on a case -by -case basis to bring their system into compliance. Section 913.6: To be consistent with the Fire Code add a requirement that new and existing fire pumps be installed or retrofitted with devices that will prevent contamination of the City's water system when the pump is activated in an emergency event. Comment: Like the 903.3.5 discussion, this section is the result of Iowa DNR inspection requirements and noted deficiencies, as well as real -world situations that cause public drinking water system to sustain less than 20 psi system -wide due to private fire main break supplied by large fire pumps. The result if left uncorrected, will be a significant deficiency, public notice, and a legal requirement to make a change. This section will ensure new installations have suction pressure sustaining devices and to work with "grandfathered" systems on a case -by -case basis to bring their system into compliance. Adoption of Appendices (IRC and IBC) Appendix BE (IRC) — Radon Control Methods: Amend the code provision to remove the requirement for testing for radon prior to moving into a house. The amendment does not prohibit testing prior to occupancy. Comment: We are in a region known to have high levels of radon gas and this code provision requires a passive radon system in new homes and additions to existing homes. A pipe installed from below the basement floor up through the roof will serve as a passive radon system and has the capability of becoming an active system with the addition of a fan. Appendix BO (IRC): Existing Buildings and Structures: 3 Adopt Appendix BO Comment: The purpose of these provisions is to encourage the continued use or reuse of legally existing buildings and structures. These provisions are intended to permit work in existing buildings that is consistent with the purpose of this code. Appendix K (IBC) — Administrative Provisions: Adopt Appendix K Comment: These provisions are intended to be a tool for jurisdictions to implement and enforce the National Electrical Code while using administrative provisions that are consistent with the International Code Council family of codes. This will allow us to reference the State Electrical Code without needing a separate ordinance to lay out our administrative provisions. Existing Building Code (multifamily and commercial) Adopted by reference: Section 102.6 in the International Building Code directs us to the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for existing structures. Comment: The IEBC allows and encourages the use and reuse of existing buildings while requiring reasonable upgrades and improvements for alterations, repairs, additions, occupancy change, historic and relocated buildings. Energy Code Adopt by reference the State Energy Code: Comment: The State of Iowa adopted the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Referencing the state energy code provides consistency for designers and builders. Accessibility Code Adopted by reference the State Accessibility Code: Comment: The State of Iowa Accessibility Code is based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act. Adopting the state accessibility codes by reference provides consistency for designers and builders. Plumbing and Mechanical Codes Adopt by reference the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: Comment: Iowa Code Section 105.4 requires local jurisdictions to adopt the State Plumbing and Mechanical Code. Adopting the state plumbing and mechanical codes by reference provides consistency for designers and builders. Electrical Code Adopt by reference the State Electrical Code: Comment: Iowa Electrical Code applies to all electrical installations across the state and cities cannot adopt or enforce an electrical code less restrictive than the State Electric Code. Adopting the State Electrical Code by reference provides consistency for designers and builders. cc: Tracy Hightshoe, Director, Neighborhood and Development Services 4 Danielle Sitzman, Coordinator, Development Services DRAFT MINUTES IOWA CITYBOARD OFAPPEALS FEBRUARY 7, 2025 — 8:OOAM EMMA J HARVAT HALL, CITYHALL 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Martin, Thomas McInerney, GT Karr MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrea French STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Stan Laverman (Sr. Housing Inspector), Tim Hennes (Sr. Building Inspector), Troy Roth (Fire Marshal) OTHERS PRESENT: Eric Schmitt RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: By a vote of 3-0 the Board recommends to Council the adoption of the 2024 Building Codes as amended. By a vote of 3-0 the Board recommends to Council the adoption of the 2024 Fire Codes as amended. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:OOAM. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes MOTION: McInerney moved to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals meeting. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: Motion passed 3-0 HEAR VARIANCE REQUEST FOR A HOUSING CODE PROVISION: (3042 Muscatine Ave. and 913 Willow St.) Eric Schmitt (Midstates Development) doing business as Autumn Park has these two properties and are requesting variance requests from 17-5-1 BP regarding a deadbolt. Schmitt stated Midstate recently, within the last three years, did install new doors which are currently within HUD regulations and they did attach a copy of those regulations and the INSPIRE (National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate). He stated adding deadbolts would damage the doors under the HUD standards, which would potentially require replacement of all 64 doors and be a significant expense. The property is already secured as there are locks to get into the main property and of course the regular lock to get into each dwelling unit. To add deadbolts, if they could even do that and stay within HUD standards, the cheapest quote they were able to get stated the cost would be $16,000 to update all 64 units. Schmitt stated they are requesting a variance due to the difficulty and expensive hardship and that the units are already secured from the outside. They feel it's within the spirit of the code for variance to be granted. Martin noted they had just replaced the doors recently, within three years. Schmitt confirmed that yes within the last three years all 64 doors were put in and they're all fire rated per the HUD standards. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 2 of 6 Martin asked if this is a new item in the code for 2024, that each door has to have a deadbolt. Hennes replied it is a housing code violation. Karr asked about damaging the door by adding a hole to the door. Schmitt explained that because these are all rent controlled units, it's not feasible to raise rent to recover this significant expense of replacing all these doors and to install a deadbolt to the existing doors would void the warranty for the fire code doors that are HUD approved. Hennes noted they have seen situations like this before and if it's a rated door the company that's rating it will allow alterations with approval from them. Hennes asked if the $16,000 just for adding locks or replacement of all the doors. Schmitt stated that was the contractor quote for adding locks and didn't include certifying the doors remain fire rated. The quote for $64,000 was for replacing all the doors. Laverman stated the housing code was changed in 2018 and this was part of a broader look at some code issues. In Iowa City they get a lot of requests to make secured buildings, and that's one of the things that they have resisted because they've seen issues with secured buildings and the main door being locked, it's a pain for delivery drivers and such. So the City's response was to put that level of security at the unit door and they've found that it's been pretty successful. With those doors being replaced in the last three years, Laverman appreciated Midstate looking up the HUD regulations to know what they needed, however this should have also had a building permit, and at that time City staff would have been happy to share what the requirement was. He noted they are also getting complaints from residents of the property who feel that they're getting broken into. Laverman acknowledged the intent of the code change was to provide security at that unit level but over the last few years this building has changed, as well as the clientele who are living there, previously this was a 55 and older building and it's no longer 55 and older, so there is an ask by residents of the building to have greater security. Karr asked if there is a record of the number of tenants that have asked for that or have there been police reports documented. Laverman stated police calls are all over the place, they can be medical calls and all other things. He showed a picture of the front door with the trespass notices noting that's also them trying to be accountable and to keep only registered tenants in there, but that's also a sign that maybe they need to move to that level of security to the doors. Laverman explained the city of Iowa City rental inspections issues the rental permit and is the governing body but they also have HUD Department officials that are going to do inspections on this and that is a separate inspector from HUD. Karr asked who has the ultimate jurisdiction if there is a conflict as far as inspections. Laverman stated they to be in compliance with the Iowa City housing code. Hennes noted HUD standards do not prohibit deadbolts, they do not require them, but they do not prohibit. Laverman stated the Inspire standard is new and certain states have modified codes to require deadbolts but at a federal level it is not required. Martin asked about the four criteria that have to be met for variances and if they have to meet all four or just any one of the four. Dulek replied all four. McInerney stated the four criteria are (1) that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out a strict letter of any notice or order, (2) due to the arbitrary particular circumstances presented, the effect of the application of the provisions would be arbitrary in the specific case, (3) an extension would not constitute an appropriate remedy for the practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in its arbitrary effect and, (4) such variances in harmony with the general purpose intent of this chapter in securing the public's health, safety and general welfare. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 3 of 6 McInerney noted criteria one stated it might be a practical difficulty but not unnecessary, he also highlighted arbitrary and stated number four talks about safety and there's a factor that a deadbolt is safety and synonymous with a with a secure door. Martin understands there's a practical difficulty and it's not an insignificant amount of money to meet this but are there particular circumstances here where this would be arbitrary, it seems like it's kind of an across the board thing in general. McInerney stated it's been presented as a claim that there's been issues in that location and neighborhood. Martin agreed it understandable having 64 or 32 people in a building that is not a totally secure. McInerney is struggling to see how this variance is arbitrary to safety, and it's an enhancement to the code that is a local jurisdiction. He also noted it's been in the code for six years. Karr doesn't think they can meet all four of criteria, number one as a landlord he would want the deadbolt there and wouldn't want a variance to have the liability issue if something bad happens, he would want to know that they at least tried everything. He noted it's also a reality of this is why codes are complicated and why building permits are needed, to find out what is needed before the work is done. From a practical manner he has a hard time justifying that all four of these are met. Karr stated regarding voiding the fire rating they could contact the door manufacturer and might get a pass on that and not have to go the $64,000 door replacement route. Bottom line is all four of these criteria are not met, safety trumps all of this and that's why there is a code. MOTION: McInerney moved to deny a variance for this specific case. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: 3-0 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES: Hennes presented that every three years the code goes through a new cycle and they are to that point where they're looking at the 2024 Edition of the Building Code. Hennes prepared a memo in the agenda packet identifying some of the main points which he will review. The first one is R302.5.1 which is a requirement for the house to garage door be self -closing, the change is that they have eliminated that requirement as it has led to a lot of callbacks, and this change doesn't require them to not do it, they can still do it. R302.13 is a requirement that the under -floors of unfinished basements must be drywalled and this takes that out with the exception of square footage for the mechanical room, but now someone can have an unfinished basement without a drywalled ceiling. R321.2 maintains a requirement to install guards on windows. This was put in the code several cycles ago the requirement is if a window distance is less than 24 inches to the floor that there is limiting opening, limiting devices on it or a guard in front of it. This requirement is being reestablished as the window manufacturers have now had time to adjust to that requirement and are now manufacturing windows with opening limited devices on them. R309 is the requirement to delete fire sprinkling systems in the International Residential Code. Hennes explained that some jurisdictions do require that over a certain number of townhouses fire sprinkling systems are necessary, but this will kept it out of the IRC completely because the IRC regulates single family, two-family dwellings and townhouse construction. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 4 of 6 R310.4 is the requirement to not need to interconnect smoke detectors, unless someone was removing the ceilings and had access to that. But now with technology and wireless connections in the smoke and fire alarm industry the City felt it important to put the requirement of interconnected smoke detectors back in the code. R320.3 is the requirement for universal design standards that was put in back in the early 2000s and there were eight items. Item number eight, which required an outlet for garage door openers was removed as they haven't seen a house built yet that does not have an outlet for a garage door opener, but the other seven standards remain. R328 is regarding swimming pool and spas. The City regulates swimming pool and spas through the National Electrical Code and the zoning code, which requires fences, so it's not needed to be enforced in this section. Hennes moved onto Chapter Nine and noted that chapter is where the building code and the fire code sync up. These next two items are new and are regarding the public drinking water systems to help regulate and make sure that the system stays safe with back flow prevention. This consists of having a device put on the meter to get an annual recording of water use on the fire lines. The other item is fire pumps, currently when they run these fire pumps they're draining back into the line and not siphoning the system into a potable water system so 913.6 will require existing fire pumps be retrofitted with devices to prevent this water contamination. Hennes next moved on to the adoption of the appendices, the first is to adopt a radon control method, currently many homebuilders are already using the passive system for radon, this appendix is just to mandate it as it isn't enforceable unless adopted. Hennes checked with central Iowa jurisdictions, and most of eastern Iowa does the passive system for radon. He noted Iowa is a heavy radon state. McInerney noted when he had his house built it was under this code and then he found out that he had 16 times the radon levels that was permitted still in his house and had to add the fan to get it gone. Hennes confirmed that's exactly why they wanted it adopted, it's less expensive to do it at the time of the build. Karr had two quick questions regarding the window requirement, one is how is that going to be enforced when it's a window retrofit and it's not necessarily being inspected. Hennes said that would be address in the next item, appendix BO, which is existing buildings and structures and that does talk about egress windows and things like that. Karr noted it also pertains to the fire and smoke and they don't always require building permits so there's nothing that would trigger that interaction. How do they get everybody to actually meet the code if they're not inspecting it. Hennes acknowledged that's a good point and that they don't have a mechanism. He did note however that contractors are good about calling and asking about requirements on egress and stuff. By adopting appendix BO, the existing building does allow leniency in some of the retro fits with existing windows and again this only applies for windows that are below 24 inches. Karr's other question was on the R310.4 and when will they be pulling the building permit. Hennes stated again they would only be able to enforce that when a building permit is required so if someone is putting a new deck on the outside, they don't go into the existing house, and the only time the building code or the residential code, goes into an existing structure and requires something outside the footprint of the work being done is smoke detectors. Hennes moved on to the adoption of Appendix K of the International Building Code to allow jurisdictions to implement and enforce the National Electrical Code while using administrative Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 5 of 6 provisions that are consistent with the International Code Council family of codes. This will allow them to reference the State Electrical Code without needing a separate ordinance to lay out administrative provisions. He explained the existing building code was adopted by reference and specifically says if they're doing an existing building they shall review and enforce to the existing building code. The energy code is a State mandate, and they are limited to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. The Accessibility Code is based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act. Since Hennes has been with the City they have been allowing designers to just worry about the federal and the state, which they are obligated to enforce to anyway and don't complicate it with anything local. The plumbing and mechanical codes are also regulated by the State but the City does have an administrative provision which allows the Board of Appeals the issuance of permits and things like that, which is the same with the electrical code they aren't together because it's two different divisions in the State code. Hennes stated that is all on the building side, if the Board would like to make a motion to adopt the changes. MOTION: Karr moved to recommend to Council the adoption of the 2024 Building Codes as amended. Seconded by McInerney. VOTE: 3-0 Roth stated that the fire code is updated every three years and its Iowa City's desire to keep the fire code and the building code on the same version. Chapter nine of the building code is almost identical to chapter 10 of the fire code so if they don't keep them on the same version, it could cause differing rules. Roth noted this addition to the 2024 the changes are minimal, and he would just highlight some of the things that stood out to him. First, the scooters and micro mobility devices are prolific in town and obviously, Iowa City supports those less engines running more electrical but to date it was never addressed in the fire code so this new section regulates the use and re -charging of micromobility devices in apartment complexes and businesses. 903,3.1.2 is a modification to the NFPA 13R in that apartment complexes that are four stories tall or less are allowed to have the residential version of the sprinkler system which is much less cost than the full version of the sprinkler system. This modification also deletes the height requirement for sprinklers and just go with the new stories' requirement. Roth stated long ago schools weren't sprinklered and they required a standpipe on stages with a hose because of the extreme flammability of the large curtain. 905.3.4 deletes that because schools now have to be sprinklered. 903.3.5 is one of items Hennes discussed, it is a local amendment that all sprinkler systems have back flow prevention. Roth explained when the fire truck comes up and hooks to the building, the pressure that they put into the building will overpower the municipal system so to prevent PFAS and bad particles from the fire truck from going backwards into the potable system, they all have backflow prevention. Additionally, the Water Department is concerned that there could be hidden leaks in the sprinkler system and sprinkled water is not metered. This then puts a back flow preventer that allows a meter to be put in and doesn't restrict the flow of the fire water. The City has no intention of charging for fire water, this is just to help detect systems that have a chronic leak that's hidden. Roth reviewed 913.6 noting it was another item Hennes already discussed, Roth explained they have some large manufacturing plants that have their underground loop after the fire pump, so they have the ability of 3500 plus gallons per minute, and if that that fire line breaks underground there's no back pressure. If one sprinkler head went off, it would be minimal, but if the fire line underground Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 6 of 6 breaks there is the possibility of 3700 gallon a minute which instantly takes the City's system down and then they'd be under a boil order. The NFPA does allow certain devices that will make certain that these large facilities can't pull the municipal system too low and cause harm to the municipal system. This is a community risk reduction effort and the City is getting pressure from the DNR to take steps to better protect the potable system. Roth explained Appendix O is a new appendix and interesting, it's catching up to what's happening all over the US already. With valet trash service they have to have an approved container so this addition allows renters to place a small trash can in the hallway for up to six hours. The cans are emptied and then the empty cans can only remain in the hallways for 12 hours. The fire department, in discussions with the building department and housing department, decided that they're going to try it and allow appendix O into the fire code. McInerney had a question, Section 307.1.2 states hours of operation for outdoor burning allowed by this code is permitted between the hours of 7am and 11 pm, is that just fire pits. Roth confirmed it is just the fire pits, burning of leaves, burning of grass, burning of wood, or waste of any kind is prohibited. The City does support prairie grass burning but they need to come to him and get a permit for that. Hennes noted Roth brings up two good examples of why he thinks it's important that they update the code every three years. He remembers going to code update classes or seminars on the power micro mobility devices and in bigger cities where people are relying on the E bikes and everything they're putting up racks now for all their batteries in mechanical rooms and this is gives the City the opportunity to think about how they should deal with that. The other one is the valet trash, that is an example of society moving forward and the code being three years behind. Both are examples of how the code adapts to society. Martin does question if the micro mobility devices is for commercial buildings or residential as well. Roth explained the fire code is only for commercial buildings, and everything else residential the fire code only applies to the exterior wall and can dictate the water supply. MOTION: McInerney moved to recommend to Council the adoption of the 2024 Fire Codes as amended. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: 3-0 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Karr moved to adjourn meeting. Seconded by McInerney. VOTE: Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:45am. Chairperson, Board of Appeals Date Prepared by: Danielle Sitzman, Building Official, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Ordinance No. 25- Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 1, Building Code, by adopting the International Building Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix K, and the International Residential Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix BE and Appendix BO, and providing for certain amendments thereof and adopting section 103.6(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Electrical Code) and section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Iowa City, Iowa. Whereas, the current building code is the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), and the City should adopt the 2024 editions of those codes; and Whereas, for purposes of uniformity throughout the State, the State Code requires all local jurisdictions to adopt the State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; and Whereas, the Fuel Gas Code is contained in the State Plumbing Code; and Whereas, for uniformity in greater Johnson County area, the City should adopt the State Electrical Code; and Whereas, the purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Iowa City, Iowa. Now, therefore be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Rantinn I 1. Sections 17-1, 17-2, 17-3 and 17-4 of the Iowa City Code are hereby repealed and the following new Sections 17-1, 17-2, 17-3 and 17-4 are enacted in lieu thereof. 17-1-1: Codes adopted: Subject to the following amendments, the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) including Appendix K, electrical administrative process, and 2024 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix BE, radon control methods, and Appendix BO, Existing Buildings and Structures, are adopted. Additionally, the City further adopts, Section 103.6(1)(a) of the Iowa Code (the Iowa State Electrical Code), Section 105.4(1)(a) of the Iowa Code (the Iowa State Mechanical Code and the Iowa State Plumbing Code). Collectively, they shall be known as the Iowa City Building Code or the Building Code. Interpretations of the Building Official may be guided by publications of the International Code Council, Inc., or the International Existing Building Code. 17-1-2: Interpretation of Building Code provisions: The provisions of this Code shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Iowa City. 17-1-3: Amendments to code: The following sections of the 2024edition of the International Building Code and 2024 edition of the International Residential Code are amended as follows: Ordinance No. Page 2 Section R101.1 of the IRC and 101.1 IBC. Delete Section R101.1 of the IRC and 101.1 of the I BC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R101.1/101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Iowa City, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Section R105.2 of the IRC and 105.2 of the IBC. Amend Section R105.2 of the IRC and 105.2 of the IBC by adding the following exemptions to Building: R105.2/105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A permit shall not be required for the following: Building 14. For structures regulated by the IRC the reapplication of shingles provided The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Note: Applying solid sheathing over space sheathing is exempt from a permit.. 15. For structures regulated by the IRC reapplication of siding provided: The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 16. For structures regulated by the IRC replacing windows provided: a. Replacement window(s) is in compliance with Appendix BO. b. The structure is not in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 17. For structures regulated by the IRC replacing exterior doors, including garage doors, provided: a. Replacement door(s) is in compliance with Appendix BO. b. Doors are not street facing doors i n a structure located in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or are not an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Note: screen and storm doors do not require a permit regardless of the location. 18. The removal of any portion of a building (i.e. porch, porch railing, decorative brackets and trim, dormers, chimneys, etc.) provided the structure is not located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Section 105.8 of the IBC and R105.10 of the IRC. Add two new Sections 105.8 and 105.8.1 to the IBC and R105.10 and R105.10.1 to the IRC as follows: 105.8(IBC) R105.10(IRC) Demolition permits required. A demolition permit shall be required as follows: 1. For the removal of any building or structure. 2. For the removal of any portion of a building (i.e. porch, porch railing, decorative brackets and trim, dormers, chimneys, etc.) that is located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay Zone, or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 105.8.1(IBC) and R105.10.1 Requirements. 1. The applicant for any demolition permit shall state on the application the proposed disposal plans for all demolition materials. 2. No demolition permit shall be issued until seven (7) working days after the date an application has been properly filed and said demolition permit shall not be effective until applicant has posted the premises to be demolished with a notice to be provided by the City and as directed by the City. Exceptions: 1. Accessory buildings as defined in the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance provided they are not located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay Zone or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 2. Dangerous buildings. Section 105.9 of the IBC and R105.11 of the IRC. Add two new Sections 105.9 to the IBC and R105.11 to the IRC as follows: 105.9 (IBC) and R105.11 (IRC) Permittee: 2 Ordinance No. Page 3 1. An electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit may be issued to any person holding a valid master license for the respective trade as described in Section 17-11-1 of the Iowa City Code, or to any company who employs a duly licensed master in the respective trade on a full-time basis who supervises the work of the apprentice and or journeymen during the company's normal business hours. 2. Homeowners of owner occupied, detached single family dwellings qualifying for the homestead tax exemption may acquire an electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permits for their residence and accessory structures (not an apartment or rental unit or apartment building), not to include electrical dwelling service upgrade or replacement. Owner occupied means the dwelling is the owner's principal residence. Section R108.3 of the IRC and Section 109.3 of the IBC. Delete Section R108.3 of the IRC and Section 109.3 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.3 (IRC) 109.3 (IBC) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 106 and the value of the proposed building or work exceeds fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), a plan review fee shall be paid before the permit may be issued. Should the project be abandoned and the permit not issued after the plan review has been started, the plan review fee shall still be due and payable. The plan review fee shall be as set forth by resolution of City Council. Section R108. 5 of the IRC and Section 109.6 of the IBC: Delete Section R108.5 in the IRC and Section 109.6 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.5 (IRC) 109.6 IBC Refunds: The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of fee payment. Section R108.6 of the IRC and Section 109.4 of the IBC. Delete Section 108.6 of the IRC and Section 109.4 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R108.6 (IRC) 109.4 (IBC) Work commencing before permit issuance: Any person who commences work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee equal to the amount of the permit fee if a permit were issued. This fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is issued. This fee is in addition to the required permit fee. The payment of such fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law. Only the Building Official may reduce this fee when it is demonstrated that an emergency existed that required the work to be done without a permit. Section R108.7 of the IRC and Section 109.7 of the IBC. Add two new Sections R108.7 to the IRC and 109.7 to the IBC as follows: R108.7 (IRC) and 109.7 (IBC) Reinspection Fees: A re -inspection fee may be accessed for each inspection or reinspection when such work or portion of such work for which the inspection was scheduled is not complete or when corrections cited are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when plans necessary to complete the inspection are not readily available to the inspector, access is not provided on the date for which the inspection was scheduled, or when there are deviations from plans requiring additional plan review. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a project is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this code, but as a method to control the practice of scheduling inspections before the project is ready for scheduled inspections. Section R112 of the IRC and Section 113 of the IBC. Delete Section R112 of the IRC and Section 113 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R112 (IRC) and 113 (IBC) Appeals: See Title 17 Chapter 12 Appeals in the City Code. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving 3 Ordinance No Page 4 equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Chief Electrical Inspector. A building inspector who either is the authority having jurisdiction or is designated by the authority having jurisdiction and is responsible for administering the requirements of this code. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Electrical Inspector. A building inspector authorized to perform electrical inspections. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definition as follows: Emergency Communications Center. Shall mean the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. Section 202 of the IBC and IRC. Modify definition as follows: Habitable space: Add a sentence to the end of the definition of habitable space or room to read as follows: Basement areas finished to a degree to encourage their use as anything other than storage or mechanical rooms shall be considered habitable space. Section R202 of the IRC. Delete definition of Accessory Structure and insert in lieu thereof the following: Accessory Structure. See Title 14 Chapter 9 Article A Zoning Definitions in the City Code. 4 Ordinance No. Page 5 Table R301.2 (1) of the IRC Modify by inserting data in the table as follows: TABLE R301.2 - CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground Snow Wind Design Seismic Design Subject to Damage From Ice -Barrier Underlayment Flood Air Freezing Mean Annual Topographic Load Effects, Category Frost Required Hazards Index Temp Speed Special Wind Weathering Line Termite (mph) Region, or Depth Windborne Debris Zone NFIP 34 109 No A Severe 42" Moderate Yes 5/22/77 2000 50°F Heavy FIRM 2/16/07 MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA Indoor Altitude Coincident Winter Indoor Winter Design Outdoor Winter Heating Temperature Elevation Correction Wet Bulb Design Dry -Bulb Temperature Design Dry -Bulb Difference Factor Relative Temperature Humidity 661' N/A 76' 39% 70' -6° 76' Indoor Daily Summer Summer Summer Indoor Summer Design Outdoor Summer Cooling Temperature Latitude Range Design Dry -Bulb Temperature Design Dry -Bulb Difference Gains Relative Temperature Humidity 41' M 53° 50% 75° 89° 14' Section R302.5.1 of the IRC. Modify Section R302.5.1 of the IRC by deleting the last sentence. Section R302.13 of the IRC. Delete Section R302.13 of the IRC entirely. Section 305.2.3 of the IBC. Delete Section 305.2.3 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 305.2.3 Eight or Fewer Children in a Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having eight or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code. Exception: Day care facilities that provide custodial care for 16 or fewer persons for less than 24-hours per day in a single-family dwelling, and where registered with the State of Iowa Department of Human Services as child development homes on or before January 1, 2017, are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. Section R306 of the IRC. Delete section R306 of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R306. See Title 14 Chapter 5J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code. 5 Ordinance No. Page 6 R306.1 Flood Resistive Materials. Building materials and installation methods used for flooring and interior and exterior walls and wall coverings below the elevation required in Title 14 Chapter 5J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code shall be flood damage -resistant materials that conform to the provisions of FEMA TB-2. Section R309 of the IRC: Delete Section R309 of the IRC entirely. Section 310.4.1 of the IBC. Delete Section 310.4.1 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 310.4.1 Care Facilities Within A Dwelling Unit. Care facilities within a dwelling unit shall be in accordance with section 305.2.3. Section R316 of the IRC. Delete Section R316 of the IRC entirely Section R319.6 Exception 3 of the IRC. Delete Section 319.6 Exception 3 of the IRC entirely. Section R319.7 of the IRC. Delete Section R310.7 in the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: R319.7 Alterations or repairs of basements in structures built after May 10, 1989. An emergency escape and rescue opening is not required where existing basements undergo alterations or repairs. Alterations or repairs in structures built prior to May 10, 1989 shall conform R319.5 and Appendix BO Section B0102.6 Replacement windows. Exception: New sleeping rooms created in an existing basement shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section R310.1 though R310.6 Section R322.4of the IRC. Add Section R322.4 in the IRC as follows: R322.4 Accessibility for projects other than those mentioned in Section R322.1 through R322.3. R 322.4.1 Scope. The provisions of this section are enacted to implement universal design features that provide accessibility, usability and visit -ability for all. R322.4.2 Definition. Public funds shall mean funding or assistance from the City of Iowa City or any agent thereof through any of the following means: 1. a building contract or similar contractual agreement involving a City -funded program or fund; 2. any real estate received by the owner through a subsidy, lease, or donation by the City or its agents; 3. preferential tax treatment, bond assistance, mortgage assistance, or similar financial advantages from the City or its agents; 4. disbursement of federal or state construction funds including a Community Development Block Grant; or 5. a City contract to provide funding or a financial benefit for housing. R322.4.3 Applicability. The amendment applies to new one- and two-family dwellings and is not required for new townhouses, accessory dwelling units or existing structures for repairs, alterations, change of occupancy or additions unless the square footage of the addition is more than 25% of the existing structure, then, the addition must comply. Exception: Applies to new townhouses constructed using public funds. The minimum usability requirements are as follows: 1. Step -less entrance: At least one building entrance must be designed, without encroaching into any required parking space, that complies with the Iowa City Building Code standard for an accessible entrance on an accessible route served by a ramp in accordance with section R318.8 or a no -step entrance. The accessible route must extend from a vehicular drop- off, or parking to a building entrance. The entry door must have a minimum net clear opening of thirty-two inches (32"). If public funds are used the step -less entrance must be provided. Exception: The building official may waive this requirement based upon the determination that strict compliance is financially or environmentally impractical. 2. Interior doors: At least one bedroom and one bathroom (if either are provided) and all other passage doorway header widths, on the level served by the designed step -less entrance, must be 11 Ordinance No. Page 7 framed to accommodate a minimum 38" clear rough opening. The framing for the doorway width opening may be reduced to accommodate any door size Exception: 1.If public funds are used the minimum door clear opening shall be thirty-two inches (32") when the door is open ninety degrees (90), measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop. 2.Doors serving closets twenty-four inches (24") or less in depth need not be framed to 38" clear opening width. Note: A 34" door hung in the standard manner provides an -acceptable 32" opening. 3. Sanitation facilities: There must be at least one bathroom containing a water closet (toilet) and lavatory (sink) on the level of the dwelling to be accessed by the designed step -less entrance. The room shall have a minimum thirty inches (30") by forty-eight inches (48") clear floor space at the water closet and lavatory. The clear floor space can be shared by both fixtures. The plans must show a shower, bathtub or combination tub/shower can be provided within the room or an adjoining room without removing part of the concrete floor to provide necessary plumbing to the future plumbing fixture(s). If public funds are used a shower, bathtub or combination tub/shower shall be provided within the room. Exceptions: The building official may waive this requirement based on the determination that strict compliance is financially impractical. 4. Wall reinforcement: A bathroom must be provided with wood blocking installed within wall framing to support grab bars as needed. The wood blocking, when measured to the center, will be located between thirty-three inches (33") and thirty-six inches (36") above the finished floor. The wood blocking must be in all walls adjacent to and behind a toilet. Exception: Backing is not required behind pre -manufactured showers and bathtubs. 5. Decks: All exterior decks surfaces adjacent to the level served by the designed step -less entrance must be built within four inches (4") of the dwellings finish floor level. Note: At grade patios are exempt from this requirement. 6. Switch and outlet requirements: All wall switches, controlling light fixtures, fans, all temperature control devices and all receptacles shall be located in an area between fifteen (15) and forty-eight (48) inches above finished floor. The height will be determined by measuring from the finished floor to the center of the device. When the control or receptacle placement is prohibited by the height of the window or design feature, alternative locations may be approved by the building official. 7. Electrical panel requirements: Electrical panels on the level of the dwelling to be accessed by the designed step -less entrance shall be located so that the individual circuit breakers are located between 15" and 54 " above the floor. Section R328 of the IRC. Delete Section R328 of the IRC entirely. Section R403.1.4.1 of the IRC. Modify by deleting all exceptions and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Exceptions: 1. One story detached accessory buildings of wood or steel frame construction not used for human occupancy and not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area may be constructed using slab on grade construction as follows. The slab shall be three and one-half inches thick, poured monolithically with thickened perimeter footings extending twelve inches (12") below finish grade and be twelve inches (12") wide at the base. The top of the foundation shall not be less than six inches (6") above finish grade. Reinforcement of the slab, including the thickened portion, shall be minimum 6x6-10/10 welded wire mesh, #4 deformed reinforcing bars at twenty-four inches (24") on center each way or fiber mesh reinforced concrete. 2. Freestanding accessory structures not used for human occupancy and not exceeding six hundred (600) square feet in floor area or less and an eave height of ten (10) feet or less above grade may Ordinance No. Page 8 be constructed on wood plate or skids. Section 403.5.6 of the IBC: Add a new Section 403.5.6 as follows: 403.5.6 Emergency escape and rescue. Emergency escape and rescue openings specified in Section 1031 are not required. Section R404.1.1 of the IRC: Amend Section R404.1.1 of the IRC by adding an Exception after number 2 as follows - Exception: Foundation walls with unbalanced lateral forces created by finish grade, i.e. walkout basements which are exempt from the Iowa Architectural Act shall be designed by a licensed structural engineer or constructed in accordance with the Table R404.1.1(5) and diagram as follows: Table R401.1.1(5) CB = Corner Bars 5 = Span of Wall T : Thickness D = 4' Offset D 5 I" Minimum Inside Face of Wall to edge of reinforcing m TT J , 8' & 12'Foundation Walls 1I ProvWe comer bars to match horzontaI foundation wall reinforcing Into wall 2' T Span Wall Thickness Horizontal Corner Bar S Reinforcing (CB) 10'or less 8" e4 @ 12" 2'-0" 10'to 12' S. e5 @ 12" 2'-6" 12'to 14' 8" e6 @ 12" T- 0" 14'to 16, 12' e5 @ 12" 2'-6" 16' to 16' 12' e6 @ 14' 3' - 0" 18' to 20' 1 12" L e6 @ 12" 1 T- 0" See Schedule for HoflzonlBl Reinioroing Vertical 44 O.C. Typircingcal 30" O.C. Typical t4 Reinforcing Oow Frost Wall & Footing (Walkout) Notes: 1. Corner Bars are required In addition to horizontal reinforcing 2. All Corner Bar reinforcing splices shall be lapped a minimum of 24". 3. If span (5) is greater than 16', the minimum dimension of (D) shall be 6. it Section 502.1 of the IBC (F). Delete Section 502.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: 502.1 New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Numbers shall be sized as specified in Table 502.1. Measurements to determine the minimum number size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premises is addressed. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Table 502.1 N Ordinance No. Page 9 Minimum Address Size 1,b,c,d Distance from the centerline of the Public Way (ft) Minimum Height (in) Minimum Stroke Width (in) Less than 100 4 1 /2 100 199 6 3/4 200 299 8 1 For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase 1/2 a) Exterior suite identification, minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be inch. b) Interior suite identification, minimum height shall be 3 inches and stroke width shall be inch. c) Measurements to determine the minimum number or letter size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premise is addressed. d) Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the Code Official. Section R507.10.2 of the IRC. Delete Section 507.10.2 entirely. Section R807.1 of the IRC. Modify by adding a sentence at the end of the second paragraph as follows: The opening shall not be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location. Section 902.1.3 of the IBC. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have a supervised room temperature sensor. Section 902.1.4 of the IBC. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Emergency lighting shall be provided in the fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room. Section 903.3.5 of the IBC (F). Delete Section 903.5 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.3.5 Water Supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code. The backflow preventor shall include a detector (water meter) unless the fire code official approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuation based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official. Section 903.3.5.1 of the IBC (F).Delete Section 903.5.1 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.3.5.1 A single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system water supply. If the city water provider requires a single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system supply, then the water supply shall be split outside of the building and shall have a shutoff provided for the domestic service after the split outside of the building. The total domestic demand is required to be added to the fire W Ordinance Page 10 sprinkler demand Section 903.3.5.2 of the IBC (F). Delete section 903.3.5.2 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.3.5.2 Water supply safety margin. The fire sprinkler system hydraulically calculated demand per NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R including required hose stream allowances, and domestic water demand if required by section 903.3.5.1, must be a minimum 10%, but not less than 5 psi below the water supply flow test curve, the flow test must have been conducted within 90 days of fire sprinkler plan submittal to the city and third party reviewer (if applicable) or as deemed current and approved by the local water jurisdiction. The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10% but not less than 5 psi above the most demanding hydraulically calculated pressure. Section 903.4.1 of the IBC (F). Delete exception number 5 without substitution. Section 903.4.3 of the IBC(F). Delete the section 903.4.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 903.4.3 Alarms. An approved weatherproof horn/strobe device shall be mounted directly above the fire department connection between seven (7) and ten (10) feet in height above grade. The water -flow alarm device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Approved and supervised audible visual notification appliances shall be installed on each level of the interior of the building as required by the fire code official and NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one -and two-family dwellings. Section 903.5.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 905.1 to read as follows: Section 903.5.1 Inspector's test valve. An inspector's test valve is required at the most remote location in each fire sprinkler system or tenant/floor control valve space, for use at the acceptance test and to remove air from the system after maintenance work is done on the system. Section 903.5.2 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 903.5.2 to read as follows: Section 903.5.2 Forward Flow Testing. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with an external outlet to perform forward flow testing as required by NFPA 25. Control valve shall be supervised. The outlet shall be signed as testing and have male threads. Section 903.6 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 903.6 to the IBC to read as follows: 903.6 Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Except by approval of the Fire Code Official, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi -story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than 6 feet from floor. Section 903.7 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 903.7 to the IBC to read as follows: Section 903.7 Drains. As required by the Fire Code Official, all drains and testing piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be piped to the exterior of the building. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one -and two-family dwellings. Section 904.14.5 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 904.14.5 to the IBC to read as follows: Section 904.14.5 System Annunciation. Automatic fire extinguishing systems installed with 10 Ordinance No. Page 11 commercial cooking systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notifications device to warn of system discharge. The horn/strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Code Official, which will be typically in the kitchen. Section 904.16 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 904.16 to the IBC to read as follows: 904.16 Ventilation Operations. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Section 905.1.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 905.1.1 to the IBC to read as follows: 905.1.1 Delete all references to Class II standpipe systems and replace with Class III standpipe systems. Section 905.3.8 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 905.3.8 to read as follows: 905.3.8 Additional Standpipe Systems: Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the fire code official. Section 905.4 of the IBC (F). Amend section 905.4 by deleting #1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate landings between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Section 906.1 of the IBC (F). Delete the exception without substitution. Section 906.1 Item 1 of the IBC (F). Delete the exceptions without substitution. Section 906.3 of the IBC (F). Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 2A-10 B C Section 907.1.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4 to read as follows 907.1.4 Fire alarm control panels and Fire alarm annunciator panels. Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with section 907.1.4.1 through 907.1.4.5. Section 907.1.4.1 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.1 to read as follows: 907.1.4.1 Fire Alarm Panel Height: Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the Fire Code Official. Section 907.1.4.2 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 901.1.4.2 to read as follows: 901.1.4.2 Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings: Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible - alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment. Section 907.1.4.3 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.3 to read as follows: 907.1.4.3 Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by 11 Ordinance No. Page 12 approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm. Section 907.1.4.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.4 to read as follows: 907.1.4.4 Password/PIN Protection Prohibited: Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited. Section 907.1.4.5 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.1.4.5 to read as follows: 907.1.4.5 Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: The fire code official can require the addition of fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building. These panels shall meet the requirements of Sections 907.1.4 and 907.2. Section 907.2 of the IBC (F). Delete section 907.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.2 Where required - new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water -flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. Exceptions: 1) The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2) The manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. The manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. 3) Multi -tenant buildings required to have a manual/automatic fire alarms system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space. 4) Visual notification appliances are not required within self -storage units. Section 907.2.1.3 of the IBC [F]. Add a new section 907.2.1.3 to read as follows: Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components. Section 907.2.9.1 [F] Delete exception 2 without substitution. Section 907.2.11.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.2.11.2 by adding a fourth location requirement as follows: 4. Supervised smoke alarms shall be installed in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in Groups R-2, R - 3, R-4 and 1-1 occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of the end of the corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each thirty (30) feet of corridor length or spaced as allowed by the code. 12 Ordinance No. Page 13 Section 907.2.13.2 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.2.13.2 without substitution. Section 907.4.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.4.2 by adding a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the fire code official is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes. Section 907.6.3 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.6.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alphanumeric address description showing location, type of device, and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, as appropriate. Alphanumeric descriptions and locations shall be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of an alarm condition as specified by the fire code official. Exception: 1. Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification. Section 907.6.4 of the IBC (F). Modify 907.6.4 by deleting the exception and inserting in lieu thereof the following exception: Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Section 907.6.4.3 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.6.4.3 to read as follows: Section 907.6.4.3 Zone and address location labeling. Fire alarm and/or annunciator panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building if no display is present. Section 907.6.6 of the IBC (F). Delete 907.6.6 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarms required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the Fire Code Official, an approved UL listed Central Station service in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification to the emergency communications center. Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the fire code official. Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for: 1. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11. 2. Smoke detectors in Group 1-3 occupancies. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings 4. Fire alarm systems in one- and two-family dwellings Section 907.7.4 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 907.7.4 to read as follows: 13 Ordinance No. Page 14 907.7.4 Device/Zone Map. An easily readable fire alarm device and/ or zone map of the building shall be permanently mounted in or near the fire alarm control panel and documentation cabinet showing the location of all initiating devices when required by the fire code official. Section 907.9 of the IBC (F). Add a new Section 907.9 as follows: 907.9 Approved hold open devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and /or sprinkler system, all approved hold open devices shall release upon activation of the fire alarm and/or sprinkler water -flow activation. Section 912.4.1 of the IBC (F). Delete the section 912.4.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Section 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Locking fire department connection caps approved by the fire department are required for all new construction that have a water -based fire protection system and existing structures that have a water -based fire protection system shall be required immediately after conducting the five-year obstruction and maintenance testing, or if one or more of the fire department caps are missing. Section 912.7 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 912.7 to read as follows: 907.7 Fire Department Connection Height. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s) and not more than 3 feet from the top of the cap(s) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Deviation from this height may be granted by the Code Official for just cause. Section 912.8 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 912.8 to read as follows: 912.8 Size. Minimum fire department connection size shall be 2'V inch National Standard Thread siamese connection. Section 913.6 of the IBC (F). Add a new section 913.6 to read as follows: 913.6 Control device. All fire pumps shall be provided with a control device to maintain supply suction pressure greater than 20 psi. Suction pressure sustaining devices may include a discharge side suction pressure sustaining valve, a pump drive control system responsive to suction pressure (i.e. a VFD with pressure transducer), or a tank with associated fill circuit. Devices must be fire rated and installed per NFPA and utility standards. This section is retroactive and applicable to existing fire pumps. Plans to update existing systems or exceptions to the requirement will be at the discretion of the fire code official in consultation with the water supply utility. Section 1011.3 of the IBC. Modify 1011.3 by adding a third exception as follows: Exception: 3. Stairs within individual dwelling units of residential Group R occupancies that existed prior to 8/28/02 (adoption of the 2000 IRC) are permitted a 78-inch (6'-6") headroom clearance. Section 1023.4 of the IBC, Modify 1023.4 by adding a fourth unnumbered paragraph as follows: Fire door assemblies that provide access to a non -pressurized interior exit of R-2 occupancies shall also be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector. Section 1030.2 of the IBC (F). Modify 1030.2 by adding a new exception as follows: EXCEPTION: 1)The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accommodates not less than two-thirds of the total occupant load Section 1031.2 of the IBC. Modify 1031.2 by deleting the exceptions and inserting in lieu thereof the 14 Ordinance No. Page 15 following: EXCEPTIONS: 1. The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404 provided the balcony provides access to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping room has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium. 2. All group R-2 occupancies other than hotels and motels and buildings regulated by Section 403 must be provided with emergency escape & rescue openings, regardless of what Tables 1006.3.4(1) and 1006.3.4(2) allow 3. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way. 4. Sleeping rooms in fire stations where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1. Section 1031.7 of the IBC. Add a new Section 1031.7 to read as follows: 1030.7. Emergency escape windows under decks, porches and cantilevers shall be fully openable and provide a path not less than 36 inches in height and 36 inches in width to a yard or court. Chapter 11 of the IRC. Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, Section N1101. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of building regulated by this code shall be as required by 661-303 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Chapter 11 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 11 Accessibility, Section 1101. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by 661-302 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Section 1209.2 of the IBC. Modify 1209.2 by adding a second unnumbered paragraph as follows: The opening shall be located in a corridor, hallway, or other readily accessible location. The opening shall not be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location. Attics with a maximum vertical height of less than thirty inches need not be provided with access openings. Chapter 13 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 13 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency, Section 1301. Energy efficiency for the design and construction of building regulated by this code shall be as required by 661-303 of the Iowa State Administrative Code. Section 1612.2 of the IBC. Delete 1612.2 of the IBC and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1612.2 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7, ASCE 24 and Title 14, Chapter 5 Article J Flood Plain Management Standards in the City Code. Section 1612.3 of the IBC. Amend 1612.3 by inserting: Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa Date: February 16, 2007 Section 1705.18 of the IBC. Delete 1705.18 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 1705.18 Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. In high-rise buildings, in buildings assigned a Risk Category III or IV, or Group R occupancies over 3 stories in height, special inspections for through penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire-resistant joint systems and perimeter fire containment systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2, 715.3.1 and 715.4 shall be in accordance with Section 1705.18.1 or 1705.18.2. 15 Ordinance No. Page 16 Part V Mechanical, Chapters 12 through 23 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part V Mechanical Chapters 12 through 23 inclusive and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part V Mechanical, Chapter 12 Section M1201 GENERAL M1201.1 Mechanical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Mechanical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Mechanical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Part VI Fuel Gas, Chapter 24 of the IRC. Delete Part VI Fuel Gas Chapter 24 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VI Fuel Gas, Chapter 24 G2401 GENERAL G2401.1 Fuel Gas systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Part VII Plumbing, Chapters 25 through 33 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VII Plumbing Chapters 25 through 33 inclusive and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VII Plumbing, Chapter 25 P2501 GENERAL P2501.1 Plumbing systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Chapter 27 of the IBC. Amend Section 2701 by deleting and insert in lieu thereof the following: 2701 GENERAL 2701.1 Electrical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Electrical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Electrical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended and Appendix K as amended. Chapter 28 of the IBC. Delete chapter 28 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems 2801.1 Mechanical systems shall comply the Iowa State Mechanical Code with the following amendments: Administrative Provisions. The Mechanical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. 2801.2 Commercial Kitchen Hood Exhaust Termination: In addition to the code requirements for commercial kitchen hood exhaust termination locations, the following shall apply: 1. For new construction, change in occupancy or change in use, that requires a new commercial kitchen hood or revisions to an existing commercial kitchen hood, the new or existing commercial kitchen hood exhaust duct shall terminate as follows: Above the roof level without passing through an exterior wall; or 2. Through an alley facing exterior wall provided the termination is above the roof level; or 3. To an alley right of way per 3202.3.2 of the International Building Code. Chapter 29 of the IBC. Delete Chapter 29 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 16 Ordinance No. Page 17 Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems 2901.1 Plumbing systems shall comply with the Iowa State Plumbing Code. Administrative Provisions. The Plumbing Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended. Section 3002.4 of the IBC. Delete 3002.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. In buildings four or more stories above, or four or more stories below, grade plane, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches (610 mm by 2134 mm) with not less than 5-inch (127 mm) radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame. Part VIII Electrical, Chapters 34 through 43 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VIII Electrical Chapters 34 through 43 inclusive of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following: Part VIII Electrical, Chapter 34 E3401 GENERAL E3401.1 Electrical systems shall comply with the Iowa State Electrical Code. Administrative Provisions. The Electrical Code shall be administered in accordance with administrative provisions in chapter 1 of this code as amended and Appendix K of the IBC as amended. Appendix K of the IBC. Section K103.2 of the IBC. Work exempt from permit. Delete K103.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: K103.2 Work exempt from permit. See section 105.2 in both the IRC and IBC. Section K106.5 of the IBC. Add a new Section K106. 5 as follows: K106. 5 Energy Connections; An electrical system or equipment regulated by this code for which a permit is required shall not be connected to a source of energy or power until approved by the building official. Section K106.6 of the IBC. Add a new Section K106. 6 as follows: K106. 6 Temporary Energy Connections. The building official may authorize the temporary connection of the electrical system or equipment to the source of energy or power for the purpose of testing the equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. Appendix BE of the IRC. Delete BE104 of the IRC entirely. Appendix BO of the IRC. Section B0102.6 of the IRC. Delete B0102.6 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0102.6 Replacement windows and doors. Regardless of the category of work, where an existing window or door, including the sash and glazed portion, or safety glazing is replaced, the replacement window, door or safety glazing shall comply with the requirements of Sections B0102.6.1 through B0102.6.3, as applicable. Section B0102.6.1 of the IRC. Delete B0102.6.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0102.6.1 Energy efficiency. Replacement windows or doors shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 11. Section B0105.8.1 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following: 17 Ordinance No. Page 18 B0105.8.1 Stair width. Existing basement and attic stairs and handrails not otherwise being altered or modified shall be permitted to maintain their current clear width at, above and below existing handrails. Section B0105.8.2 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0105.8.2 Stair headroom. Headroom height on existing basement or attic stairs being altered or modified shall not be reduced below the existing stairway or attic finished headroom. Existing basement or attic stairs not otherwise being altered shall be permitted to maintain the current finished headroom. Section B0105.8.3 of the IRC. Delete B0105.8.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following: B0105.8.3 Stair landing. Landings serving existing basement or attic stairs being altered or modified shall not be reduced below the existing stairway landing depth and width. Existing basement or attic stairs not otherwise being altered shall be permitted to maintain the current landing depth and width. 17-1-4: Penalties for violations: Violation of this chapter shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty as provided for in subsection 1-4-2D of the City Code. Section 11. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 111. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of , 2025. Mayor Approved by City Attorney's (Sue Dulek — 0 /26/2025) Attest: City Clerk 18 Ordinance No. Page 19 It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Weilein First Consideration March 11, 2025 Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Moe, Harmsen, Salih, Teague NAYS: None ABSENT: None Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published 19 Item Number: 10.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT March 11, 2025 Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, life safety risks, or health hazards. Prepared By: Susan Dulek, First Ass't. City Attorney Reviewed By: Troy Roth, Fire Marshal Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: none Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: Board of Appeals recommended approval at its 2/2/25 meeting Attachments: Memo to Board of Appeals 2/7/25 Board of Appeals draft minutes Ordinance Executive Summary: State law requires a public hearing on the adoption of a model code. Staff is recommending adoption of the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) along with local amendments. A description of the notable changes are included in a memorandum from Troy Roth, Fire Marshal, to the Board of Appeals dated January 28, 2025. A copy of the ordinance and the IFC are on file in the City Clerk's office. Iowa City Fire Department 410 E. Washington Street — Iowa City, IA 52240-1821 Phone:319.356.5260 www.icgov.org Memorandum Date: January 28, 2025 To: Board of Appeals From: Troy Roth, Fire Marshal Re: Notable changes to the 2024 International Fire Code local amendments The fire department presents for your review, notable changes to the 2024 International Fire Code. 322 NEW SECTION. Powered Micromobility Devices. — Devices such as a battery powered scooter had not previously been addressed. This new section regulates the use and re -charging of micromobility devices. 903.3.1.2 MODIFICATION. NFPA 13R Sprinkler Installations. The 2021 code allowed four story R-2's to be 13R. However, the height requirement of Item 2 of this section often limited the qualification to three stories. This modification changes R-2 qualification for 13R to the roof eave no more than 45' above lowest level of fire department access. This is meant to allow more four-story R-2's to qualify for NFPA 13R installations. 905.3.4 DELETION. Standpipes on Stages — Stages over 1,000 sq ft or ceiling height of 50' are sprinklered. This change deletes the requirement for standpipes on stages. 903.3.5 LOCAL AMMENDMENT. Adds a requirement for backflow preventors on fire suppression systems to have a detector (water meter) installed unless the fire code official approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. Comment: The public drinking water system is regulated by Federal, State, and Local rules. The Federal and State requirements are the purview of the Iowa DNR who inspects drinking water systems at least every three years. These inspections include review of backflow prevention. The Iowa City system has known older "grandfathered" systems not in compliance with existing code. These systems present a risk to the public's drinking water system due to their potential to backflow harmful contaminates. (See Waterville, ME AFFF injection into the drinking water system May 23,2023 and IDNR Sanitary Surveys) Additionally, these systems are unmetered. Inspection of facilities has found unauthorized connection points for garden hoses and other devices. Detector backflow preventors will allow for annual recording of water use on the fire lines to prevent unauthorized use with a relatively low unit cost increase (—$200) versus requiring a large diameter fire -rated water meter. This section will ensure new installations have a detector backflow preventor and to work with "grandfathered" systems on a case -by -case basis to bring their system into compliance. 913.6 LOCAL AMMENDMENT. Adds a requirement that new and existing fire pumps be installed or retrofitted with devices that will prevent contamination of the City's water system when the pump is activated in an emergency event. Comment: Like the 903.3.5 discussion, this section is the result of Iowa DNR inspection requirements and noted deficiencies, as well as real -world situations that cause public drinking water system to sustain less than 20 psi system -wide due to private fire main break supplied by large fire pumps. The result if left uncorrected, will be a significant deficiency, public notice, and a legal requirement to make a change. This section will ensure new installations have suction pressure sustaining devices and to work with "grandfathered" systems on a case -by -case basis to bring their system into compliance. Appendix O ADDITION — Vallet Trash and Recycling Collection in Group R-2 Occupancies. Appendix O now allows valet trash service in apartment buildings. This addition allows renters to place a small trash can in the hallway for up to six hours. The cans are emptied. The empty can only remain for 12 hours. DRAFT MINUTES IOWA CITYBOARD OFAPPEALS FEBRUARY 7, 2025 — 8:OOAM EMMA J HARVAT HALL, CITYHALL 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Martin, Thomas McInerney, GT Karr MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrea French STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Stan Laverman (Sr. Housing Inspector), Tim Hennes (Sr. Building Inspector), Troy Roth (Fire Marshal) OTHERS PRESENT: Eric Schmitt RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: By a vote of 3-0 the Board recommends to Council the adoption of the 2024 Building Codes as amended. By a vote of 3-0 the Board recommends to Council the adoption of the 2024 Fire Codes as amended. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:OOAM. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes MOTION: McInerney moved to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals meeting. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: Motion passed 3-0 HEAR VARIANCE REQUEST FOR A HOUSING CODE PROVISION: (3042 Muscatine Ave. and 913 Willow St.) Eric Schmitt (Midstates Development) doing business as Autumn Park has these two properties and are requesting variance requests from 17-5-1 BP regarding a deadbolt. Schmitt stated Midstate recently, within the last three years, did install new doors which are currently within HUD regulations and they did attach a copy of those regulations and the INSPIRE (National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate). He stated adding deadbolts would damage the doors under the HUD standards, which would potentially require replacement of all 64 doors and be a significant expense. The property is already secured as there are locks to get into the main property and of course the regular lock to get into each dwelling unit. To add deadbolts, if they could even do that and stay within HUD standards, the cheapest quote they were able to get stated the cost would be $16,000 to update all 64 units. Schmitt stated they are requesting a variance due to the difficulty and expensive hardship and that the units are already secured from the outside. They feel it's within the spirit of the code for variance to be granted. Martin noted they had just replaced the doors recently, within three years. Schmitt confirmed that yes within the last three years all 64 doors were put in and they're all fire rated per the HUD standards. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 2 of 6 Martin asked if this is a new item in the code for 2024, that each door has to have a deadbolt. Hennes replied it is a housing code violation. Karr asked about damaging the door by adding a hole to the door. Schmitt explained that because these are all rent controlled units, it's not feasible to raise rent to recover this significant expense of replacing all these doors and to install a deadbolt to the existing doors would void the warranty for the fire code doors that are HUD approved. Hennes noted they have seen situations like this before and if it's a rated door the company that's rating it will allow alterations with approval from them. Hennes asked if the $16,000 just for adding locks or replacement of all the doors. Schmitt stated that was the contractor quote for adding locks and didn't include certifying the doors remain fire rated. The quote for $64,000 was for replacing all the doors. Laverman stated the housing code was changed in 2018 and this was part of a broader look at some code issues. In Iowa City they get a lot of requests to make secured buildings, and that's one of the things that they have resisted because they've seen issues with secured buildings and the main door being locked, it's a pain for delivery drivers and such. So the City's response was to put that level of security at the unit door and they've found that it's been pretty successful. With those doors being replaced in the last three years, Laverman appreciated Midstate looking up the HUD regulations to know what they needed, however this should have also had a building permit, and at that time City staff would have been happy to share what the requirement was. He noted they are also getting complaints from residents of the property who feel that they're getting broken into. Laverman acknowledged the intent of the code change was to provide security at that unit level but over the last few years this building has changed, as well as the clientele who are living there, previously this was a 55 and older building and it's no longer 55 and older, so there is an ask by residents of the building to have greater security. Karr asked if there is a record of the number of tenants that have asked for that or have there been police reports documented. Laverman stated police calls are all over the place, they can be medical calls and all other things. He showed a picture of the front door with the trespass notices noting that's also them trying to be accountable and to keep only registered tenants in there, but that's also a sign that maybe they need to move to that level of security to the doors. Laverman explained the city of Iowa City rental inspections issues the rental permit and is the governing body but they also have HUD Department officials that are going to do inspections on this and that is a separate inspector from HUD. Karr asked who has the ultimate jurisdiction if there is a conflict as far as inspections. Laverman stated they to be in compliance with the Iowa City housing code. Hennes noted HUD standards do not prohibit deadbolts, they do not require them, but they do not prohibit. Laverman stated the Inspire standard is new and certain states have modified codes to require deadbolts but at a federal level it is not required. Martin asked about the four criteria that have to be met for variances and if they have to meet all four or just any one of the four. Dulek replied all four. McInerney stated the four criteria are (1) that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out a strict letter of any notice or order, (2) due to the arbitrary particular circumstances presented, the effect of the application of the provisions would be arbitrary in the specific case, (3) an extension would not constitute an appropriate remedy for the practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in its arbitrary effect and, (4) such variances in harmony with the general purpose intent of this chapter in securing the public's health, safety and general welfare. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 3 of 6 McInerney noted criteria one stated it might be a practical difficulty but not unnecessary, he also highlighted arbitrary and stated number four talks about safety and there's a factor that a deadbolt is safety and synonymous with a with a secure door. Martin understands there's a practical difficulty and it's not an insignificant amount of money to meet this but are there particular circumstances here where this would be arbitrary, it seems like it's kind of an across the board thing in general. McInerney stated it's been presented as a claim that there's been issues in that location and neighborhood. Martin agreed it understandable having 64 or 32 people in a building that is not a totally secure. McInerney is struggling to see how this variance is arbitrary to safety, and it's an enhancement to the code that is a local jurisdiction. He also noted it's been in the code for six years. Karr doesn't think they can meet all four of criteria, number one as a landlord he would want the deadbolt there and wouldn't want a variance to have the liability issue if something bad happens, he would want to know that they at least tried everything. He noted it's also a reality of this is why codes are complicated and why building permits are needed, to find out what is needed before the work is done. From a practical manner he has a hard time justifying that all four of these are met. Karr stated regarding voiding the fire rating they could contact the door manufacturer and might get a pass on that and not have to go the $64,000 door replacement route. Bottom line is all four of these criteria are not met, safety trumps all of this and that's why there is a code. MOTION: McInerney moved to deny a variance for this specific case. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: 3-0 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES: Hennes presented that every three years the code goes through a new cycle and they are to that point where they're looking at the 2024 Edition of the Building Code. Hennes prepared a memo in the agenda packet identifying some of the main points which he will review. The first one is R302.5.1 which is a requirement for the house to garage door be self -closing, the change is that they have eliminated that requirement as it has led to a lot of callbacks, and this change doesn't require them to not do it, they can still do it. R302.13 is a requirement that the under -floors of unfinished basements must be drywalled and this takes that out with the exception of square footage for the mechanical room, but now someone can have an unfinished basement without a drywalled ceiling. R321.2 maintains a requirement to install guards on windows. This was put in the code several cycles ago the requirement is if a window distance is less than 24 inches to the floor that there is limiting opening, limiting devices on it or a guard in front of it. This requirement is being reestablished as the window manufacturers have now had time to adjust to that requirement and are now manufacturing windows with opening limited devices on them. R309 is the requirement to delete fire sprinkling systems in the International Residential Code. Hennes explained that some jurisdictions do require that over a certain number of townhouses fire sprinkling systems are necessary, but this will kept it out of the IRC completely because the IRC regulates single family, two-family dwellings and townhouse construction. Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 4 of 6 R310.4 is the requirement to not need to interconnect smoke detectors, unless someone was removing the ceilings and had access to that. But now with technology and wireless connections in the smoke and fire alarm industry the City felt it important to put the requirement of interconnected smoke detectors back in the code. R320.3 is the requirement for universal design standards that was put in back in the early 2000s and there were eight items. Item number eight, which required an outlet for garage door openers was removed as they haven't seen a house built yet that does not have an outlet for a garage door opener, but the other seven standards remain. R328 is regarding swimming pool and spas. The City regulates swimming pool and spas through the National Electrical Code and the zoning code, which requires fences, so it's not needed to be enforced in this section. Hennes moved onto Chapter Nine and noted that chapter is where the building code and the fire code sync up. These next two items are new and are regarding the public drinking water systems to help regulate and make sure that the system stays safe with back flow prevention. This consists of having a device put on the meter to get an annual recording of water use on the fire lines. The other item is fire pumps, currently when they run these fire pumps they're draining back into the line and not siphoning the system into a potable water system so 913.6 will require existing fire pumps be retrofitted with devices to prevent this water contamination. Hennes next moved on to the adoption of the appendices, the first is to adopt a radon control method, currently many homebuilders are already using the passive system for radon, this appendix is just to mandate it as it isn't enforceable unless adopted. Hennes checked with central Iowa jurisdictions, and most of eastern Iowa does the passive system for radon. He noted Iowa is a heavy radon state. McInerney noted when he had his house built it was under this code and then he found out that he had 16 times the radon levels that was permitted still in his house and had to add the fan to get it gone. Hennes confirmed that's exactly why they wanted it adopted, it's less expensive to do it at the time of the build. Karr had two quick questions regarding the window requirement, one is how is that going to be enforced when it's a window retrofit and it's not necessarily being inspected. Hennes said that would be address in the next item, appendix BO, which is existing buildings and structures and that does talk about egress windows and things like that. Karr noted it also pertains to the fire and smoke and they don't always require building permits so there's nothing that would trigger that interaction. How do they get everybody to actually meet the code if they're not inspecting it. Hennes acknowledged that's a good point and that they don't have a mechanism. He did note however that contractors are good about calling and asking about requirements on egress and stuff. By adopting appendix BO, the existing building does allow leniency in some of the retro fits with existing windows and again this only applies for windows that are below 24 inches. Karr's other question was on the R310.4 and when will they be pulling the building permit. Hennes stated again they would only be able to enforce that when a building permit is required so if someone is putting a new deck on the outside, they don't go into the existing house, and the only time the building code or the residential code, goes into an existing structure and requires something outside the footprint of the work being done is smoke detectors. Hennes moved on to the adoption of Appendix K of the International Building Code to allow jurisdictions to implement and enforce the National Electrical Code while using administrative Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 5 of 6 provisions that are consistent with the International Code Council family of codes. This will allow them to reference the State Electrical Code without needing a separate ordinance to lay out administrative provisions. He explained the existing building code was adopted by reference and specifically says if they're doing an existing building they shall review and enforce to the existing building code. The energy code is a State mandate, and they are limited to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. The Accessibility Code is based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act. Since Hennes has been with the City they have been allowing designers to just worry about the federal and the state, which they are obligated to enforce to anyway and don't complicate it with anything local. The plumbing and mechanical codes are also regulated by the State but the City does have an administrative provision which allows the Board of Appeals the issuance of permits and things like that, which is the same with the electrical code they aren't together because it's two different divisions in the State code. Hennes stated that is all on the building side, if the Board would like to make a motion to adopt the changes. MOTION: Karr moved to recommend to Council the adoption of the 2024 Building Codes as amended. Seconded by McInerney. VOTE: 3-0 Roth stated that the fire code is updated every three years and its Iowa City's desire to keep the fire code and the building code on the same version. Chapter nine of the building code is almost identical to chapter 10 of the fire code so if they don't keep them on the same version, it could cause differing rules. Roth noted this addition to the 2024 the changes are minimal, and he would just highlight some of the things that stood out to him. First, the scooters and micro mobility devices are prolific in town and obviously, Iowa City supports those less engines running more electrical but to date it was never addressed in the fire code so this new section regulates the use and re -charging of micromobility devices in apartment complexes and businesses. 903,3.1.2 is a modification to the NFPA 13R in that apartment complexes that are four stories tall or less are allowed to have the residential version of the sprinkler system which is much less cost than the full version of the sprinkler system. This modification also deletes the height requirement for sprinklers and just go with the new stories' requirement. Roth stated long ago schools weren't sprinklered and they required a standpipe on stages with a hose because of the extreme flammability of the large curtain. 905.3.4 deletes that because schools now have to be sprinklered. 903.3.5 is one of items Hennes discussed, it is a local amendment that all sprinkler systems have back flow prevention. Roth explained when the fire truck comes up and hooks to the building, the pressure that they put into the building will overpower the municipal system so to prevent PFAS and bad particles from the fire truck from going backwards into the potable system, they all have backflow prevention. Additionally, the Water Department is concerned that there could be hidden leaks in the sprinkler system and sprinkled water is not metered. This then puts a back flow preventer that allows a meter to be put in and doesn't restrict the flow of the fire water. The City has no intention of charging for fire water, this is just to help detect systems that have a chronic leak that's hidden. Roth reviewed 913.6 noting it was another item Hennes already discussed, Roth explained they have some large manufacturing plants that have their underground loop after the fire pump, so they have the ability of 3500 plus gallons per minute, and if that that fire line breaks underground there's no back pressure. If one sprinkler head went off, it would be minimal, but if the fire line underground Board of Appeals January 15, 2025 Page 6 of 6 breaks there is the possibility of 3700 gallon a minute which instantly takes the City's system down and then they'd be under a boil order. The NFPA does allow certain devices that will make certain that these large facilities can't pull the municipal system too low and cause harm to the municipal system. This is a community risk reduction effort and the City is getting pressure from the DNR to take steps to better protect the potable system. Roth explained Appendix O is a new appendix and interesting, it's catching up to what's happening all over the US already. With valet trash service they have to have an approved container so this addition allows renters to place a small trash can in the hallway for up to six hours. The cans are emptied and then the empty cans can only remain in the hallways for 12 hours. The fire department, in discussions with the building department and housing department, decided that they're going to try it and allow appendix O into the fire code. McInerney had a question, Section 307.1.2 states hours of operation for outdoor burning allowed by this code is permitted between the hours of 7am and 11 pm, is that just fire pits. Roth confirmed it is just the fire pits, burning of leaves, burning of grass, burning of wood, or waste of any kind is prohibited. The City does support prairie grass burning but they need to come to him and get a permit for that. Hennes noted Roth brings up two good examples of why he thinks it's important that they update the code every three years. He remembers going to code update classes or seminars on the power micro mobility devices and in bigger cities where people are relying on the E bikes and everything they're putting up racks now for all their batteries in mechanical rooms and this is gives the City the opportunity to think about how they should deal with that. The other one is the valet trash, that is an example of society moving forward and the code being three years behind. Both are examples of how the code adapts to society. Martin does question if the micro mobility devices is for commercial buildings or residential as well. Roth explained the fire code is only for commercial buildings, and everything else residential the fire code only applies to the exterior wall and can dictate the water supply. MOTION: McInerney moved to recommend to Council the adoption of the 2024 Fire Codes as amended. Seconded by Karr. VOTE: 3-0 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Karr moved to adjourn meeting. Seconded by McInerney. VOTE: Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:45am. Chairperson, Board of Appeals Date Prepared by: Troy Roth, Fire Marshal, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Ordinance No. 25- Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, life safety risks, or health hazards. Wherefore, the Iowa City Fire Code codified in Title 7, Chapter 1 of the Iowa City Code consists of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code along with local amendments; and Whereas, the International Code Council publishes updated codes every three years, and it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code along with local amendments. Now, therefore be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendments. 1. Title 7, Section 1, entitled, "Fire Code Adopted," is hereby deleted and the following new Section 1 is inserted in lieu thereof: That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2024 edition, including errata and Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, N and O as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Iowa City, in the State of Iowa regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, providing for the issuance of permits and each, and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, prescribed in the following sections of this ordinance. 2. Title 7, Section 2, entitled "Amendments to Fire Code," is deleted in its entirety and the following new Section 2 is inserted in lieu thereof: That the following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1 Insert: Iowa City, Iowa Section 103.1 Insert: Iowa City Fire Department Section 104.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this Code. Section 104.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Chief may appoint and designate such members of the Fire Department as fire/police investigators upon being certified Ordinance No. Page 2 by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Fire/police investigators shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this Code, including full powers of arrest to effectuate their duties of enforcing city ordinances and state statutes. Notwithstanding his/her status as a peace officer, a fire/police investigator shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Iowa City Fire Department for all purposes and shall perform such functions as the Fire Chief shall assign. Section 104.12 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official is authorized to order an operation or use stopped, or the evacuation of any premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a fire, life safety or health hazard. Section 105.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Application for an operational permit shall be submitted with all required information not less than 14 days prior to the event requiring a permit. Section 105.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official at their discretion shall send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Code Official shall choose the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until the review fees have been paid. Section 105.6 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The Fire Code Official at their discretion may send plans for operational permits requests to an outside agency for review. The Fire Code Official shall designate the plans review agency. The applicant shall pay all fees associated with the plan review directly to the outside agency. The permit shall not be issued until all fees have been paid. Section 112. Delete in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof: See Title 17, Chapter 12 of this Code. Section 113.4 Delete the section and replace with: Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction, as prescribed in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 114.4. Delete the section and replace with: Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition and shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction, as prescribed in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code. Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: Crowd Manager. Crowd Manager is responsible for safe crowd movement during daily activities and special events, means of egress, assisting venue occupants, and overseeing emergency response and evacuation plans. Section 202 Add a new definition to read as follows: Emergency Communications Center. The Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center. (JCJECC) Ordinance No. Page 3 Section 202 Add a sentence to the end of Fire Lane definition to read as follows: See City Code 9-1-1 for additional rules and regulations. Section 307 See also 6-6 of this Code. Section 307.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Hours of operation. Outdoor burning allowed by code is permitted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM or as permitted and approved by the fire code official. Section 308.3 Add number 4: Outdoor assembly spaces are allowed to be provided with natural gas fueled fire pit appliances complying with the applicable adopted codes and manufacturer's listing. Section 401.9 Add a new section to read as follows: Building evacuation. Upon activation of the building fire alarm system or upon notification by other means of detecting and reporting unwanted fire, all building occupants shall promptly evacuate the building. Building employees and tenants shall implement the appropriate emergency plan and procedures. Exception: When the emergency evacuation plan, as approved by the fire code official, does not require the immediate total evacuation of the building. Table 405.3 Fire and Evacuation Drill Frequency and Participation. Amend Table 405.3 by adding a footnote d to Group E Occupancy as follows: d. Group E occupancies shall conduct fire and evacuation drills in accordance with State of Iowa requirements. Section 505.1. Delete Section 505.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following: 505.1 New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not spelled out. Numbers shall be sized as specified in Table 505.1. Measurements to determine the minimum number size shall be measured from the approved address location to the center line of the street for which the premises is addressed. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Table 505.1 Minimum Address Size a,b,c,d Distance from the centerline of the Public Way (ft) Minimum Height (in) Minimum Stroke Width (in) Less than 100 4 1/2 100 199 6 3/4 200 299 8 1 For each additional 100 Increase 2 Increase 1/2 a) Exterior suite identification, minimum height shall be 4 inches and stroke width shall be '/2 inch. b) Interior suite identification, minimum height shall be 3 inches and stroke width shall be inch. c) Measurements to determine the minimum number or letter size shall be measured from the approved Ordinance No. Page 4 address location to the center line of the street for which the premise is addressed. d) Minimum height and minimum stroke may be increased by the Fire Code Official. Section 505.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Addresses for Buildings under Construction. Upon permit issuance, all new commercial and residential buildings under construction shall have plainly visible addresses from the street. Additional address signage may be required at the discretion of the code official. Section 506.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: An approved key box shall be installed in an approved location on all new construction. Section 507.3 Delete the section and replace with: Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings shall be determined by "Appendix B" of this code. Section 507.5.1 Delete exceptions 1 & 2. Section 507.5.1.1 Delete the section and replace with: Fire Sprinkler System & Standpipe System Support. A fire hydrant shall be located no more than 100 feet from a fire sprinkler or standpipe system connection on hard surface, located on the same side of the fire department access road, easily accessible by fire apparatus, and meeting the approval of the Fire Code Official. Exception: The location of the fire hydrant may be modified by approval of the Fire Code Official. Section 507.5.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Hydrant Installation Section 507.5.7.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant outlet direction: All fire hydrants shall be positioned so that the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection is facing the street or driveway accessible to fire department apparatus or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.2 Fire hydrants threads: All new fire hydrants within the limits of the city of Iowa City shall have National Standard Threads (NST) on the two and one-half (2 1/2) inch connections and the four and one-half (4 1/2) inch connection will have a Storz connection as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.3 Flow: The minimum flow requirements for a water main serving a fire hydrant is the rate of water flow, at a residual pressure of twenty pounds per square inch (20psi) and for a specified duration, as specified in appendix B of this code or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 507.5.7.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire hydrant height: Fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of sixteen (16) inches from the nominal ground level to the center of the lowest water outlet or as specified and required by the local water jurisdiction. Section 510.1 Delete exception 1 & 4. Section 604.8. Add a new section to read as follows: Elevator equipment signage. New and existing buildings with an elevator shall have an approved, visible sign located next to the elevator key box stating the location of the elevator equipment room and elevator power shut- off. Ordinance No. Page 5 Section 604.6.1 Delete section and replace with: Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved elevator key box in an approved location by the Fire Code Official for immediate use by the fire department. Section 606.4 Delete the last sentence and replace with: Movement of new and existing cooking appliances with caster(s) under a Type 1 hood shall be limited by an approved floor mounted restraining device and flexible gas connector installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturer's instructions. Section 606.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Required separation. All deep -fat fryers shall be installed with at least 16- inch space between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment. Where a steel or tempered glass baffle plate is installed at a minimum 8-inch height between the fryer and surface flames to the adjacent appliance, the requirement for a 16-inch space shall not apply. Section 606.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan Requirement. New and existing Type I hood kitchen hood exhaust/up blast fans shall be installed with listed hinges, weatherproof electrical cable, a hold open retainer for servicing and cleaning and grease containment. Section 803.16 Add a new section to read as follows: Maintenance. The interior finish of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions of original approval. Any change to the interior finish that is regulated by the provisions of this code or the building code shall be made in accordance with all applicable requirements. Section 807.5.2.1 Delete exception 2. Section 807.5.5.1 Delete exception 2. Section 901.2 (a) Add a new section to read as follows: Water based fire protection systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department for water -based fire protection systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Iowa City Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies [NICET] Level III certification for Automatic Sprinkler System Layout OR be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 901.2 (b) Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm systems. Working plans submitted to the fire department by a qualified person for fire alarm systems shall be stamped and approved by a qualified person to be in compliance with applicable NFPA standards and the Iowa City Fire Code. Any changes to the working plans shall be approved by a qualified person. A qualified person shall have a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies [NICET] Level III certification for Fire Alarm Systems OR be a licensed engineer with experience in life safety system design. Other qualifications may be approved by the Fire Code official. Section 901.4.7.3. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room shall have a supervised room temperature sensor. Ordinance No. Page 6 Section 901.4.7.4. Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Emergency lighting shall be provided in the fire pump room or automatic sprinkler riser room. Section 901.6.3.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Inspection record submission. Contractors who perform installation, inspection, testing, and/or maintenance services on fire and life safety systems are required to electronically submit all installation and compliant & non- compliant inspection reports to the Fire Department via a method approved by the Fire Code Official within 30 calendar days of the installation/inspection date. Reports submitted after 30 calendar days may incur late fees. Section 901.7 Add a section to the end of the section to read as follows: A person assigned to fire watch must walk through the building at least once every 30 minutes checking for fire or smoke. A fire watch must be continued until the fire alarm system and/ or fire protection system has been restored to normal operating condition or by approval of the Fire Code Official, the building has been evacuated and secured. A competent adult familiar with the building must conduct the fire watch. If a fire is discovered, 911 shall be called immediately and the building evacuated. Section 903.3.5 Delete the section and replace with: Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code. The backflow preventor shall include a detector (water meter) unless the Fire Code Official approves an exception in consultation with the water supply utility. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuation based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 903.3.5.1 Delete this section and replace with: A single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system water supply. If the city water provider requires a single domestic and automatic fire sprinkler system supply, then the water supply shall be split outside of the building and shall have a shutoff provided for the domestic service after the split outside of the building. The total domestic demand is required to be added to the fire sprinkler demand. Section 903.3.5.2 Delete this section and replace with: Water supply safety margin. The fire sprinkler system hydraulically calculated demand per NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R including required hose stream allowances, and domestic water demand if required by section 903.3.5.1, must be a minimum 10%, but not less than 5 psi below the water supply flow test curve, the flow test must have been conducted within 90 days of fire sprinkler plan submittal to the city and third party reviewer (if applicable) or as deemed current and approved by the local water jurisdiction. The base of riser psi at the time of acceptance test shall also be 10% but not less than 5 psi above the most demanding hydraulically calculated pressure. Section 903.4.1 Delete exception number 5 without substitution. Section 903.4.3 Delete the section and replace with: Alarms. An approved weatherproof horn/strobe device shall be mounted directly above the fire department connection between seven (7) and ten (10) feet in height above grade. The water -flow alarm device shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Approved and supervised audible visual notification appliances shall be installed on each level of the interior of the building as required by the Fire Code Official and Ordinance No. Page 7 NFPA 72. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Section 903.5.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Inspector's test valve. An inspector's test valve is required at the most remote location in each fire sprinkler system or tenant/floor control valve space, for use at the acceptance test and to remove air from the system after maintenance work is done on the system. Section 903.5.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Forward Flow Testing. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with an external outlet to perform forward flow testing as required by NFPA 25. Control valve shall be supervised. The outlet shall be signed as testing and have male threads. Section 903.6 Add a new section to read as follows: Zones. Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Except by approval of the Fire Code Official, all control and drain valves shall be located in the sprinkler riser room or in the stairwell of a multi -story building provided with standpipes, mounted no higher than 6 feet from floor. Section 903.7 Add a new section to read as follows: Drains. As required by the Fire Code Official, all drains and test piping serving automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be pipped to the exterior of the building. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Section 904.14.6 Add a new section to read as follows: System Annunciation. Commercial cooking automatic fire extinguishing systems installed in buildings that do not have a fire alarm system, shall be connected to an approved audible and visible emergency notification device to warn of system discharge. The horn/strobe and signage shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Code Official, typically in the kitchen. Section 904.16 Add a new section to read as follows: Ventilation Operation. The ventilation system shall shut down the make-up air to the hood and continue to exhaust upon activation of the hood fire extinguishing system. Section 905.1.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Delete all references to Class II standpipe systems and replace with Class III standpipe systems. Section 905.3.8 Add a new section to read as follows: Additional Standpipe Systems: Additional standpipe systems may be added to new buildings or structures as deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official. Section 905.4 Requirement #1 Delete the section and replace with: In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. Section 906.1 Item 1. Delete exceptions 1, 2 & 3. Section 906.1 Delete exception. Ordinance No. Page 8 Section 906.3 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum rating of any required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 2-A, 10-B C. Section 907.1.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire alarm control panels and Fire alarm annunciator panels. Installation of fire alarm control panels and fire alarm annunciator panels shall be installed in accordance with section 907.1.4.1 through 907.1.4.5. Section 907.1.4.1 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Panel Height: Installation of fire alarm panels shall not exceed 6 feet in height measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Exception: Panel height may be altered by the Fire Code Official. Section 907.1.4.2 Add a new section to read as follows: Number of Fire Alarm Control Panels in Buildings: Only one listed fire alarm control panel shall be allowed per building and shall lock in the alarm until the system is reset and shall not be canceled by the operation of an audible — alarm silencing switch. This control panel shall only receive alarm signals from fire protection equipment. Section 907.1.4.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Combination Fire/Security Alarm System Panels. A listed combination fire/security alarm system panel that meets all the requirements of this code and amendments may be permitted by approval of the fire code official. The fire/security panel shall be capable of providing a signal that can differentiate between the fire and security alarm. Section 907.1.4.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Password/PIN Protection Prohibited: Fire alarm control panels and/or fire alarm annunciator panels that require a password/PIN to silence an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal and/or to reset an alarm/supervisory/trouble signal shall be prohibited. Section 907.1.4.5 Add a new section to read as follows: Fire Alarm Annunciator Panels: The Fire Code Official can require the addition of fire alarm annunciator panels based on the size of building and access to the building. These panels shall meet the requirements of Sections 907.1.4 and 907.2. Section 907.2 Delete the section and replace with: Where required - new buildings and structures. An approved and addressable manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with 907.5 unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm system employing automatic fire detectors or water -flow devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. Exceptions: 1) The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service. 2) The manual fire alarm box is required for Group R-2 occupancies to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. The manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. Ordinance No. Page 9 3) Multi -tenant buildings required to have a manual/automatic fire alarms system shall install one manual pull station per tenant space. 4) Visual notification appliances are not required within self -storage units. Section 907.2.1.3 Add a new section to read as follows: Group A Occupancies. In Group A occupancies, the activation of the fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, shall automatically shut down or stop music, sound systems, conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions and initiate illumination of all the means of exit egress components. Section 907.2.9.1 Delete exception 2 without substitution. Section 907.2.11.2 Modify by adding a fourth location requirement as follows: 4. Supervised smoke detectors shall be installed in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and 1-1 occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of the end of the corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each thirty (30) feet of corridor length or spaced as allowed by the code. Section 907.2.13.2 Delete the section without substitution. Section 907.4.2 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Where in the opinion of the Fire Code Official manual fire alarm boxes may be used to cause false fire alarms, the Fire Code Official is authorized to modify the requirements for manual fire alarm boxes. Section 907.6.3 Delete this section and replace with: Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device with an alphanumeric address description showing location, type of device, and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, as appropriate. Alphanumeric descriptions and locations shall be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of an alarm condition as specified by the fire code official. Exception: 1. Special initiation devices that do not support individual device identification. Section 907.6.4 Modify by deleting the exception and inserting in lieu thereof: Exception: Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area permitted by NFPA 13 and shall provide a sprinkler control valve and waterflow device for each normally occupied floor. Section 907.6.4.3 Add a section to read as follows: Zone and address location labeling. Fire alarm and/or annunciator panels shall have all zones and address points plainly and permanently labeled as to their location on the outside of the panel or on an easily readable map of the building, if no display is present. Section 907.6.6 Delete the section and replace with: Monitoring. Fire alarms required by this chapter, the International Building Code, or the Fire Code Official, an approved UL listed Central Station service in accordance with NFPA 72 shall monitor fire alarm systems to provide for the immediate and automatic notification to the emergency communications center. Each initiating device shall report an address point and an alpha/numeric descriptor showing location, type of device and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Alpha/numeric descriptor shall be required to be reported to the emergency communications center upon activation of alarm conditions as specified by the fire code official. Ordinance No. Page 10 Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for: 1. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11. 2. Smoke detectors in Group 1-3 occupancies. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings 4. Fire alarm systems in one- and two-family dwellings Section 907.7.4 Add a new section to read as follows: Device/Zone Map. An easily readable fire alarm device and/ or zone map of the building shall be permanently mounted in or near the fire alarm control panel and documentation cabinet showing the location of all initiating devices when required by the fire code official. Section 907.11 Add a new section to read as follows: Approved hold open devices. When installed in buildings that have a fire alarm system and/or sprinkler system, all approved hold open devices shall release upon activation of a fire alarm and/or sprinkler water -flow activation. Section 912.4.1 Delete the section and replace with: Locking fire department connection caps. Locking fire department connection caps approved by the Fire Department are required for all new construction that have a water -based fire protection system and existing structures that have a water -based fire protection system shall be required immediately after conducting the five-year obstruction and maintenance testing, or if one or more of the fire department caps are missing. Section 912.8 Add a section to read as follows: Fire Department Connection Height. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 18 inches from the bottom of the cap(s) and not more than 3 feet from the top of the cap(s) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Deviation from this height may be granted by the Fire Code Official for just cause. Section 912.9 Add a section to read as follows: Size. Minimum fire department connection (FDC) size shall be 2'/2" National Standard Thread Siamese connection. Section 913.6 Add a section to read as follows: All fire pumps shall be provided with a control device to maintain supply suction pressure greater than 20 psi. Suction pressure sustaining devices may include a discharge side suction pressure sustaining valve, a pump drive control system responsive to suction pressure (i.e. a VFD with pressure transducer), or a tank with associated fill circuit. Devices must be fire rated and installed per NFPA and utility standards. This section is retroactive and applicable to existing fire pumps. Plans to update existing systems or exceptions to the requirement will be at the discretion of the Fire Code Official in consultation with the water supply utility. Section 1023.4 Modify 1023.4 by adding a fourth unnumbered paragraph as follows: Fire door assemblies that provide access to a non -pressurized interior exit of R-2 occupancies shall also be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector. Section 1030.2 Add a second exception as follows: Exception: The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accommodates not less than two-thirds of the total occupant load. Section 1031.2 Modify 1031.2 by deleting the exceptions and inserting in lieu thereof the following: EXCEPTIONS: Ordinance No. Page 11 1. The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404 provided the balcony provides access to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping room has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium. 2. All group R-2 occupancies other than hotels, motels and buildings regulated by Section 403 must be provided with emergency escape & rescue openings, regardless of what Tables 1006.3.4(1) and 1006.3.4(2) allow 3. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way. 4. Sleeping rooms in fire stations where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1. Section 1103.11 Add a new section to read as follows: Existing fire alarm systems monitoring requirements. Existing fire alarms systems that are currently not monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station shall become monitored within 1 year from receiving notice in accordance with section 907.6.6. Section 1103.12 Add a new section to read as follows: Existing sprinkler systems monitoring requirements. Existing sprinkler systems shall have all valves controlling the sprinkler system and water flow electrically supervised and monitored by an approved UL listed Central Station in accordance with sections 903.4 and 903.4.1 within 1 year from receiving notice. Section 5003.5 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Signs shall also comply with the requirements of the Iowa Right to Know law. Section 5704.2.9 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: For aboveground storage tanks of 276 gallons capacity or more, the minimum distance between such aboveground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary must be at least 100 feet. If the aboveground tank is located in an approved vault, the minimum separation distance from a Residential Zone boundary may be reduced to no less than 50 feet. Section 5704.2.11.1 Add a #4 to the end of the section to read as follows: 4. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between underground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary. Section 5704.2.13.2.4 Add a section to read as follows: Existing above -ground tank hazards. Existing above -ground tank installations, even if previously approved, that are determined to constitute a hazard by the fire code official, shall not be continued in service. Unsafe tanks shall be removed as required by the fire code official and in accordance with this code. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2024 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows: Section 5704.2.9.6.1. The storage of Class I and Class 11 liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. Exception: Zones CI-1, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Code Official. Ordinance No. Page 12 Section 5706.2.4.4. The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above -ground tanks is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. Exception: Zones CI-1, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Chief. Section 6104.2. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited in the entire City of Iowa City, Iowa. Exception: Zones CI-1, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, ORP, P and/or as approved by the Fire Chief. Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of , 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by: City Attorney' �Ic�e (Sue Dulek — 02/26/2025) Ordinance No. Page 13 It was moved by and seconded by read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Weilein First Consideration March 11, Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, NAYS: None ABSENT: None Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published that the Ordinance as 2025 Bergus, Moe, Harmsen, Salih, Teague Item Number: 10.h. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT March 11, 2025 Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 11, entitled "Parking for People with Physical Disabilities," to define the required access aisle as a part of the parking space. (First Consideration) Prepared By: Sarah Walz, Associate Transportation Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Geoff Fruin, City Manager Susan Dulek, First Ass't. City Attorney Fiscal Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: N/A Attachments: Ordinance Executive Summary: ADA-accessible parking spaces include specific features, such as access aisles leading to curb ramps, that make it easier for people with disabilities to travel between their parking space and adjacent buildings and sidewalks. The proposed change in the code is to clarify that the access aisle is an essential part of the accessible parking space. This will allow parking enforcement to ticket vehicles that park in or otherwise block the marked accessible aisle associated with a space designated for people with physical disabilities and those penalties would apply. Background / Analysis: This ordinance makes clear that the access aisle for an ADA-accessible parking space is considered part of the parking space so that vehicles parked in the access aisle may be ticketed and subject to fines associated with accessible spaces. Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Assoc. Transp. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240;319/356-5239 Ordinance No. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 11, entitled "Parking for People with Physical Disabilities," to define the required access aisle as a part of the parking space. Whereas, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law, enacted in 1990, that guarantees individuals with disabilities the same rights, access, and opportunities as those without disabilities; and Whereas, ADA-accessible parking spaces are designated within the public right-of-way and in parking areas to allow access for persons with disabilities to both public and private facilities; and Whereas, ADA-accessible parking spaces include specific features such as access aisles and curb ramps, which make it easier for people with disabilities to maneuver between the street or parking lot and adjacent uses; and Whereas, Section 321 L.1(7) of the Iowa Code, as amended, defines persons with disabilities parking space as "a parking space, including the access aisle, designated for use by only motor vehicles displaying a persons with disabilities parking permit...."; and Whereas, it is in the public interest to enforce the parking regulations in a manner that ensures these spaces remain clear and accessible to people with disabilities; and Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendment 1. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 11, entitled "Parking for People with Physical Disabilities," Subsection B, is hereby amended by adding the underscore text as follows: No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any parking space designated and signed as reserved for the use of persons with physical disabilities, unless the vehicle displays an identification device issued pursuant to the code of Iowa, as amended. _A marked access aisle leading to any parking space designated and reserved for the use of persons with physical disabilities shall be considered part of the parking space. Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. Page 2 Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Passed and approved this day of 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by / G City Attorney's Off e (Sue Dulek — 03/05/2025) Ordinance No. Page It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Weilein First Consideration March 11, 2025 Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Moe, Harmsen, Salih, Teague NAYS: None ABSENT: None Second Consideration _ Vote for passage: Date published