2015 International Building Code - NCDOI

1 2015 International Building code 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS North Carolina Building code Council Building code Chapters 1-15 Ad-Hoc Committee Dan Austin NC Department of Insurance Administrative Building Raleigh, NC 27603 Betsy Bailey Carolinas Association of General Contractors 6115 Park South Drive, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28210 Robbie Davis Turn-Key Contractors 5998 Dortches Boulevard Rocky Mount NC 27804 Wayne Hamilton Asheville Fire Service PO Box 7148 Asheville NC 28802 Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson Consulting, Inc.

2 225 Red Hill Lane New Hill, NC 27562 Carl P. Martin NC Department of Insurance Administrative Building Raleigh, NC 27603 Robbie M. Pate (Retired) 3620 Joyner Rd. Elm City, NC 27822 Daniel Priest Priest Architecture PO Box 5295 Charlotte NC 28299 Bryan Robinson City of Raleigh One Exchange Plaza Raleigh, NC 27602 Dan Tingen Tingen Construction Company, Inc. 2015 International Building code 2 8411-101 Garvey Drive Raleigh, NC 27616 2015 International Building code 3 CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION [A] Title.

3 These regulations shall be known as the North Carolina Building code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as this code . as adopted by the North Carolina Building code Council on [DATE OF ADOPTION] to be effective [DATE OF ADOPTION]. References to the International code shall mean North Carolina Codes. The North Carolina amendments to the International code are underlined. [A] Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every Building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

4 Exceptions: If any of the following apply the Building or structure is exempt from the provisions of this code : 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with the International Residential code . 2. Farm buildings located outside of the buildings rules jurisdiction of any municipality. Exception: All buildings used for sleeping purposes shall conform to the provisions of the technical codes.

5 3. The design construction, location, installation or operation of equipment for storing, handling and transporting liquefied petroleum gases for fuel purposes up to the outlet of the first stage pressure regulator, anhydrous ammonia or other liquid fertilizer. 4. The design construction, location, installation or operation of equipment or facilities of a public utility, as defined in NC 62-3, or electric or telephone membership corporation, including without limitation poles, towers and other structures supporting electric or communication lines from the distribution network up to the meter location. Note: All buildings owned and operated by a public utility or an electric or telephone membership corporation shall meet the provisions of this code .

6 5. The Storage and Handling of Hazardous Chemicals Right to Know Act, Article 18 of Chapter 95 of the North Carolina General Statutes. [A] Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted or referenced in this code . [A] Property maintenance. Deleted. The provisions of the International Property Maintenance code shall apply to existing 2015 International Building code 4 structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.

7 Requirements of other State agencies, occupational licensing boards or commissions. The North Carolina State Building Codes do not include all additional requirements for buildings and structures that may be imposed by other State agencies, occupational licensing boards and commissions. It shall be the responsibility of a permit holder, registered design professional, contractor or occupational licensing holder to determine whether any additional requirements exist. [A] Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as otherwise specifically provided in this code , the International Existing Building code , the International Property Maintenance code or the International Fire code .

8 [A] Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any Building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as otherwise specifically provided in this code , the International Fire code or International Property Maintenance code , or as is deemed necessary by the Building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF Building SAFETY Deleted. See the North Carolina Administrative code and Policies. [A] Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building official.

9 [A] Appointment. The Building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. [A] Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy Building official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the Building official. For the maintenance of existing properties, see the International Property Maintenance code . SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF Building OFFICIAL Deleted.

10 See the North Carolina Administrative code and Policies. [A] General. The Building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code . The Building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such 2015 International Building code 5 interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code . Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code .