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A. That certain document entitled and known as “The International Building Code, 2018 Edition,” published by the International Code Council, together with appendages thereto, is hereby adopted as the building code of the city of Maricopa and made a part of this chapter the same as though said code was specifically set forth in full herein, with changes and amendments to the code as set forth in subsection (B) of this section. An electronic copy of said code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and kept available for public use and inspection.

B. Amendments to the Building Code.

1. Amend Section 101.1 Title by adding the following in the insert: City of Maricopa.

2. Amend Section 105.2 Annual permit records by adding Item 14 as follows:

14. Roof covering provided no structural alterations would be required by this code due to additional loads.

3. Amend Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees as follows:

109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Building permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the City of Maricopa Development Services and Fire/Medical Fee Schedule as approved by City Council. For electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the City of Maricopa Development Services and Fire/Medical Fee Schedule as approved by City Council.

4. Amend 308.5 through 5.4.

Replace five with ten.

5. Amend 310.5 Residential Group R-4.

Replace five with ten.

6. Amend Section 310.5 Residential Group R-3 by revising the last item of the list of R-3 occupancies to read as follows:

Congregate living facilities with 10 or fewer persons. Where these facilities occur in a single-family home, shall be permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.

7. Amend Section 2304.12 General Construction Requirements Termite Protection by adding new paragraphs after the last sentence as follows:

Within the perimeter of the foundation of any building which requires a building permit, the base course of all fill which is used to support a concrete slab shall be treated against termite infestation. The soil treatment shall be applied by a duly licensed applicator in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission.

Termite retardant chemicals shall be applied prior to placing the concrete. If the soil has been treated and the fill is disturbed prior to pouring the slab, or if the concrete is not poured within the time limit specified for the chemical used, the soil must be retreated according to the same standards. If a concrete slab has been poured prior to pre-treatment, the site must be treated in accordance with the rules and regulations references herein above.

EXCEPTION: Buildings accessory to Group R, Division 3 and buildings with floors and walls built of metal, masonry, concrete or other non-wood product. Certification of such soil treatment shall be furnished to the Building Official when requested and shall include the name of the applicator, state license number, chemical used, time and location of application and length of warranty.

8. Amend [P] Section 2902 Table 2902.1 by adding footnote F.

Within individual B or M occupancy tenant suites ADA accessible bottled water dispenser may substitute for a drinking fountain when the occupant load is 50 or less.

9. Amend [P] Section 2902.2 Separate Facilities by revising the following exception:

2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 30 or less.

10. Amend Section 3001.1 General Scope by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph as follows:

See Article 12, Chapter 2, Title 23, Arizona Revised Statutes for additional requirements.

[Code 2004 § 7-1-4-1; Ord. 19-15 § 2; Ord. 18-08 § 1; Res. 18-23.]