§ 5-202. Adoption of the Existing Building Code.

(a)

Pursuant to 59 O.S. § 1000.23, the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including modifications by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission as set forth in Title 748, Chapter 20, Subchapter 7 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code; more specifically Sections 8, effective September 15, 2017; hereinafter referred to as "IEBC," is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Norman for regulating repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of all existing buildings and structures, including historic buildings, with the same force and effect as if fully set out in this section with amendments thereto as prescribed in this section.

(b)

The Existing Building Code shall not become effective until at least three (3) copies, including modifications prescribed in this section, have been filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(c)

The following sections of the IEBC are hereby amended, added, deleted, or substituted as noted:

(1)

101.1 Title [Amended]. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Norman, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

(2)

SECTION 103 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION [Substitute]

(3)

103.1 Creation of enforcement agency [Amended]. The Development Services Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official .

(4)

104.2.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas [Deleted]. IEBC Section 104.2.1 is hereby deleted in favor of the provisions of Section 22-429.1 of the Code of the City of Norman.

(5)

104.10.1 Flood hazard areas [Amended]. For existing buildings located in flood hazard areas for which repairs, alterations and additions constitute substantial improvement , the code official shall not grant modifications to any provisions required in flood hazard areas as established by Section 1612.3 of the International Building Code or Section R322 of the International Residential Code without the prior issuance of a Flood Plain Permit by the City of Norman Flood Plain Committee.

(6)

105.1.1 Annual permit [Deleted]. IEBC Section 105.1.1 is hereby deleted without substitution.

(7)

105.1.2 Annual permit records [Deleted]. IEBC Section 105.1.2 is hereby deleted without substitution.

(8)

109.3.3 Lowest floor elevation [Amended]. For additions and substantial improvements to existing buildings in flood hazard areas , the documentation of elevations required in Section 22-429.1 of the Code of the City of Norman shall be submitted to the Flood Plain Administrator prior to the final inspection.

(9)

SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS [Deleted]. IEBC Section 112 is hereby deleted in favor of the provisions of Section 4-1601 of the Code of the City of Norman.

(10)

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS [Amended]. IEBC Section 202 is adopted as published, provided that the following definition is hereby added to read as follows:

DIAPER CHANGING TABLE [Added]. A safe, sanitary and permanent affixed station, deck table, surface or similar amenity specifically set aside for changing a diaper. The diaper changing table shall have safety straps or other appropriate restraint to secure a baby or young child age 3 1/2 or under. The diaper changing table shall meet ASTM F2285-04(2016) (Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use) or shall be a permanent installed counter.

(11)

702.7 Diaper changing table [Added]. Where the work area contains alterations or repairs in a toilet room that involves the removal and/or replacement of at least 50 percent of the water closets, a diaper changing table shall be provided in accordance with Section 1211 of the International Building Code . Where the alteration or repair affects only a male or female toilet room, the requirements of Section 1211 of the International Building Code shall apply to only that toilet room. A diaper changing table installed in accordance with Section 705.1.15 shall be deemed to comply with this section.

Exceptions:

1.

No additional diaper changing tables are required where both male and female occupants have access to at least one diaper changing table.

2.

The diaper changing table may be located in the accessible toilet compartment where it is technically infeasible to maintain compliance with ICCA A117.1 .

(12)

705.1.15 Diaper changing table [Added]. Where it is technically infeasible to alter existing toilet rooms to install an accessible diaper changing table in accordance with Section 1211 of the International Building Code , a single room, available to male and female occupants, containing an accessible diaper changing table may be provided and located on the same level as the existing toilet rooms. This room may be an accessible family or assisted-use toilet room constructed in accordance with Section 1109.2.1 of the International Building Code , or any other room as allowed in Section 1211.3.2 of the International Building Code .

(13)

705.2 Alterations affecting an area containing a primary function [Amended]. Where an alteration affects the accessibility to a, or contains an area of, primary function , the route to the primary function area shall be accessible. The accessible route to the primary function area shall include toilet facilities, drinking fountains and diaper changing tables serving the area of primary function.

Exceptions:

1.

The costs of providing the accessible route are not required to exceed 20 percent of the costs of the alterations affecting the area of primary function .

2.

This provision does not apply to alterations limited solely to windows, hardware, operating controls, electrical outlets and signs.

3.

This provision does not apply to alterations limited solely to mechanical systems, electrical systems, installation or alteration of fire protection systems and abatement of hazardous materials.

4.

This provision does not apply to alterations undertaken for the primary purpose of increasing the accessibility of a facility .

5.

This provision does not apply to altered areas limited to Type B dwelling and sleeping units.

(14)

1012.1.5 Diaper changing table [Added]. Diaper changing tables shall be provided in accordance with Section 702.7 in existing buildings or tenant spaces that undergo alterations in conjunction with a change of group or occupancy.

(15)

1107.1 Diaper changing table [Added]. Diaper changing tables shall be provided in accordance with Section 1211 of the International Building Code in toilet rooms located in an addition to a building. Where alterations of the existing building or tenant space are performed in conjunction with the addition, diaper changing tables shall be provided in accordance with Section 702.7.

Exception: No additional diaper changing tables are required where both male and female occupants have access to at least one diaper changing table .

(16)

CHAPTER 16 REFERENCED STANDARDS [Amended]. IEBC Chapter 16 Referenced Standards is hereby amended to include the following substitution:

[Substitute] "IECC-15" with "IECC-06"

[Substitute] "NFPA 13R-13 with "NFPA 13R-16"

[Substitute] "NFPA 72-13 with "NFPA 72-16"

(Ord. No. 0-1718-16, § 2; Ord. No. 0-1819-32, § 2)