§ 10-53. Amendments to the ICC International Building Code, 2015 Edition.

The following provisions of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition (IBC), as amended and revised by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC), are added, deleted or amended to read as follows:

IBC Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

101.1 Title - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows: These provisions shall be known and may be cited as the 'Building Code of the City of Stillwater' or as the 'Stillwater Building Code.'

103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows: The building safety division of the development services department is here created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official.

103.2 Appointment - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows: The chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction shall be the city manager.

103.3 Deputies - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows: The city manager shall appoint all employees within the building safety division and such employees shall have the powers as established by the city manager and/or as delegated by the building official.

109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 109.2 is amended to read as follows: Permit fees shall be established by resolution of the city council, no portion of which shall be refundable.

109.6 Refunds - Stillwater Deleted. Section 109.6 is intentionally deleted from the International Building Code, 2015 Edition.

113 through 113.3 Board of Appeals - Stillwater Deleted. Sections 113 through 113.3 are intentionally deleted from the International Building Code, 2015 Edition. Appeals from an order, decision or determination of the building official shall be to the Building Trades Board and governed by Chapter 10, Article II of the Stillwater City Code; provided that the Building Trades Board shall have no authority to wave the requirements of this code.

114.4 Violation Penalties - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 114.4 is amended to read as follows: Any person violating any provision of this article, or any provision of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, as amended by the City of Stillwater and as subsequently adopted by reference as part of the Stillwater City Code shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class C offense.

115 Stop Work Orders - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 115 is amended to read as follows: Upon notice from the building official, work on any building or structure that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing to the owner of the property, or the owner's agent, or to the person performing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person, firm or corporation who shall continue any work in or about the structure 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 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class C offense.

IBC Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems

901.8 Pump and Riser Room Size - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 901.8 is amended to read as follows: Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer with sufficient working room around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire resistance-rated assembly. Fire Pump and automatic sprinkler riser room shall be provided with a 36-inch door or doors. The unobstructed passageway shall be large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

IBC Chapter 10 Means of Egress

1008.2 Illumination Required - Stillwater Amendatory. Section 1008.2 is amended to read as follows: The means of egress serving a room or space shall be illuminated at all times that the room or space is occupied. Where an exit is provided, exit signage shall be illuminated at all times with a battery back-up serving the room or space.

Exceptions:

1.

Occupancies in Group U.

2.

Aisle accessways in Group A.

3.

Dwelling units and sleeping units in Groups R-1, R-2 and R-3.

4.

Temporary and tent structures that are or remain unenclosed while open for business.

( Ord. No. 3414, § 4, 9-10-2018 )