§ 10-32. Amendments.

The code adopted by this article is amended as provided in this section (the section identifiers contained within these amendments conform to the 2018 International Building Code):

Section [A] 101.1 Title.

Delete "[NAME OF JURISDICTION"] and insert "Knox County, Tennessee" in its place.

Section [A] 101.2.1 Appendices.

Insert "The following Appendices are specifically included in the adoption. All others are excluded.

Appendix A Employee Qualifications

Appendix B Board of Appeals

Appendix C Group U - Agricultural Buildings

Appendix E Supplementary Accessibility Requirements

Appendix F Rodent Proofing

Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction

Appendix H Signs

Appendix I Patio Covers

Appendix J Grading

Appendix K Administrative Provisions"

Section [A] 101.4.3 Plumbing.

Delete "International Private Sewage Disposal Code" and replace with "Knox County Health Department".

Section [A] 102.4.1 Conflicts.

Between the words "code" and "and" insert ", 2018 NFPA 101,". Delete "provisions of this code" and insert "most restrictive".

Section [A] 104.4 Inspections.

Add a new section as follows: " Section 104.4.1 Re-inspections. As deemed necessary by the code official, the owner/occupant of a facility found in violation of the adopted building codes and/or NFPA 101 shall contact the inspector responsible for identifying the building code and/or NFPA 101 violations to schedule the required re-inspection of the facility within the time frame specified by the inspector. The facility shall not be in compliance until all violations noted have been corrected and a re-inspection has been completed."

Section [A] 105.1 Required.

Insert the words "or tenancy" after the word "occupancy".

Insert a new section as follows:

" [A] 105.1.3 Documentation prerequisite to issuance of a demolition permit.

Before a permit for the demolition of any building may be issued the following documentation must be submitted:

1.

Minimum three inch by five inch black and white photographs of all sides and any interesting details or features inside or outside of the structure and negatives of such photographs. Digital photographs shall be an acceptable alternate.

2.

Any and all historical documents regarding the building that may be located by the applicant.

3.

The completed historical and architectural information sheet describing the structure, including unusual features such as doors, trims, windows, mantles, stairways, decorative plaster, ceilings, etc."

Section [A] 110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation.

At the end of the section insert "Compliance with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works requirements regarding building in flood hazard areas shall be deemed to comply with this section."

Section 202 Definitions.

After the definition for TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AREA, add a new definition as follows: TENANCY. Possession of real property under title or right.

Section [A] 714.3 Installation details.

Add a new section as follows: " Section 714.3.1 Installation requirements. The Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau Fire Stop Certificate of Completion form 714.3.1(1) or a functional equivalent must be completed by the fire-stopping installer prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion."

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Insert a new form as follows:

"Form 714.3.1(1)

	KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FIRE-STOP SYSTEM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
	PROJECT NAME: _____			PERMIT NUMBER: _____
	ADDRESS: _____			DATE: _____
	GENERAL CONTRACTOR: _____
LISTED AND TESTED FIRE STOP SYSTEMS SPECIFIED FOR THIS PRODUCT
ELECTRICAL	PLUMBING	SPRINKLER	MECHANICAL	ALARM SYSTEM	CONSTRUCTION GAP/JOINTS
CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE MATERIALS AND METHODS SPECIFIED BY THE AFOREMENTIONED LISTED AND TESTED FIRESTOP SYSTEM DESIGNS WERE USED FOR ALL TRADE RELATED FIRESTOP SYSTEMS AT THIS PROJECT. ANY FIRESTOP SYSTEM CHANGES REQUIRE A REVISION TO THIS FORM BE SUBMITTED.
ELECTRICAL	PLUMBING	SPRINKLER	MECHANICAL	ALARM SYSTEM	CONSTRUCTION GAP/JOINTS
Company Name	Company Name	Company Name	Company Name	Company Name	Company Name
Responsible Person (print)	Responsible Person (print)	Responsible Person (print)	Responsible Person (print)	Responsible Person (print)	Responsible Person (print)
Signature	Signature	Signature	Signature	Signature	Signature
Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date

 

Section [F] 907.1.1 Construction documents.

At the end of the section insert:

"Included shall be 1. A point to point wiring diagram for all devices and 2. A riser diagram showing the zones for all devices connected to the control panel."

Section [F] 907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more.

Replace "1000 or more" with "more than 300" in the title and in the code section.

Section [F] 907.2.10.1 Group R-1.

Insert "4. In each garage or storage area with a six foot or wider door to the outside."

Section [F] 907.2.10.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and I-1.

Insert "4. In each private garage or storage area with a six foot or wider door to the outside."

Section 1004.5 Areas without fixed seating.

Insert " fire code official or" just prior to " building official" in both occurrences.

Section 1004.5.1 Increased occupant load.

Insert " fire code official or" just prior to " building official" in both occurrences.

Section 1004.7 Outdoor areas.

Insert " fire code official or" just prior to " building official".

Section 1015.2 Where required.

Delete the first sentence and replace with "Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces or ground surfaces including mezzanines, equipment platforms, stairs, ramps, landings, retaining walls and any other locations that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side."

Section 1030.2 Minimum size.

Delete the Exception subsection in its entirety.

Section 1612.3. Establishment of flood hazard areas.

Delete the text of this section in its entirety and replace with "Flood hazard areas shall be determined in accordance with the regulations enforced by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works."

Section [P] 2901.1 Scope.

Change " International Private Sewage Disposal Code " to "requirements of the Knox County Health Department"

Appendix B: Board of Appeals

Insert in the title the word "CONSTRUCTION" between the words "OF" and "APPEALS".

Section B101.2 Membership of the board.

Delete the words "of appeals" in the first sentence.

Delete the words "chief appointing authority" and replace with the words "county legislative body" in the first sentence.

Insert "One for seven years; one for six years;" after the number "1."

Delete the word "five" and replace with the word "seven" in item number 2.

Insert the words "and fire code official " after " building official " in the last sentence.

Section B101.2.1 Alternate members.

Delete Section B101.2.1 in its entirety.

Section B101.2.2 Qualifications.

Delete the words "of appeals" in the first sentence.

Delete the word "five" and replace with the word "seven" in the first sentence.

After the word "disciplines" insert "or as determined by the building official and the fire code official "

Section B101.2.6 Secretary.

Delete the words "chief administrative officer" and replace with the words "building official" in the first and second sentences.

Section B101.3.1 Open Hearing.

Insert the words ", the fire code official " after " building official " in the last sentence.

Section B101.3.3 Postponed Hearing.

Delete the word "five" and replace with the word "seven".

Section B101.4 Board decision.

Insert the words "and/or the fire code official " after " building official ".

Insert the word "majority" after the word "concurring" and delete "of two-thirds of its members"

Section B101.4.1 Resolution.

Insert the words "and fire code official " after " building official " in the last sentence.

Section B101.4.2 Administration.

Insert the words "and/or the fire code official " after " building official ".

Section G102.2 Establishment or flood hazard areas.

Delete "on [INSERT DATE]

Section H101.2 Signs exempt from permits.

Delete Section H101.2 in its entirety.

Section J101.1 Scope.

Immediately after the word "chapter" insert "and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works"

Section K103.1 Exception:

At the end of the section insert "Compliance with the State of Tennessee electrical inspectors permitting and inspection requirements shall be deemed to comply with the regulations contained herein."

Section K104.1 Information on construction documents.

At the end of the section insert "Cover Sheet For Plans Submission form K104.1 shall be filled out."

Section K104.1 Cover Sheet For Plans Submission.

Insert "

Form K104.1
COVER SHEET FOR PLANS SUBMISSIONS

PROJECT NAME: _____

PROJECT ADDRESS: _____

PROJECT DESCRIPTION (scope of Work): _____

FIRE DISTRICT: _____
PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: (Registered Arch. or Engineer in Responsible Charge)
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ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: List all names and pertinent information for each registrant (architect, engineers, and landscape architect) involved in the project. Include each engineering discipline represented in the project (civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural).

Name _____

Company Name _____

Phone (including area code) ___________ office _____ fax

E-Mail Address _____

Tennessee License Number _____

Design Codes/Edition _____

Accessibility Code Edition Used _____

Type of Construction _____

Occupancy Group(s) _____

Number of Stories (excluding basement unless educational or assembly occupancy) _____

Height of Building from Average Grade _____

Building Area Per Story_______Existing_______Proposed _____

Occupant Load Per Floor _____

Required Exit Width Per Floor _____

Number of Parking Spaces Required       Proposed       Handicapped       Van _____

Fire Protection hourly ratings for all structural components and separation of hazards components required by the applicable building code.

___________Columns___________Beams _____ Walls

___________Floor/Ceiling ___________Roof/Ceiling _____ Roof Covering

___________Corridors ___________Shaft Enclosures _____ Stair Enclosure

___________Tenant Separations _____ Occupancy Separations

Sprinkler System Type:___________Standpipe System: _____

Fire/Smoke Alarm System: _____

Abbreviations Used and Meaning: _____

WATER SUPPLY DATA (FROM NEAREST HYDRANT TO SITE)
Provide the following flow test data on the plans for hydrant(s) used to meet the 400 feet or less hose lay requirement in accordance with Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
Show flow test data next to the hydrant tested. Flow test must have been conducted within the last six months from start of design process.

Static pressure___________psi  Residual pressure _____ psi (20 psi minimum)

Flow___________gpm (500 gpm minimum)

TN Department of Environment and Conservation Rules and Regulations 1200-5-1-17 paragraph 18.

Party responsible for taking test (name and address) _____

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Date test taken:___________ Time test taken: _____ am/pm

Elevation of test hydrant: _____

General Notes:

♦ Identify use of rooms and spaces

♦ Show area increase calculations

♦ Show wall ratings on structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection drawings

♦ Provide design live load values on plans for wind, snow, roof, floor, stairs, guard and hand railings, and seismic

♦ Identify any exceptions/appeals/equivalencies and authority granting approval."

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Section K106.1. General.

Delete the word "shall" and insert the word "may" in its place.

( Ord. No. O-18-10-101, § 2(Exh. I), 11-19-18 )