Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.

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  • (1) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9, an exception is added as follows: "Exception: Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
  • (2) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, "Exception:" is deleted and replaced with "Exceptions: 1."
  • (3) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, a new exception 2 is added as follows: "2. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill may have one lock below 34 inches in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
  • (4) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.4, a new number 7 is added as follows: " 7. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
  • (5) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.5, a new exception 6 is added as follows: "6. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
  • (6) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.6, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. Group E occupancies may have a second lock on classrooms for purposes of a lockdown or lockdown drill, if:
    5.1 The application of the lock is approved by the code official.
    5.2 The unlatching of any door or leaf does not require more than two operations.
    5.3 The lock can be released from the opposite side of the door on which it is installed.
    5.4 The lock is only applied during lockdown or during a lockdown drill.
    5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq."
  • (7) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.7, a new number 9 is added as follows: " 9. The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type IIIB, IV, and V construction."
  • (8) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: " 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
  • (9) In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new exception 5 is added as follows: " 5. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
  • (10) In IBC, Section 1013.5, the words ", including when the building may not be fully occupied" are added at the end of the sentence.
  • (11)IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.
  • (12) In IBC, Section 1029.15, exception 2 is deleted.
  • (13) In IBC, Section 1207.4, subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two."




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