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 Annapolis
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
 Chapter 17.12. BUILDING CODE

  § 17.12.010. International Building Code adopted.  

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  • A.

    The International Building Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted as the Building Code of the City of Annapolis with the following amendments:

    1.

    Section 101.1 of the International Building Code is amended to insert "City of Annapolis" in the space indicated.

    2.

    Sections 103.1, 103.2, 103.3 of the International Building Code adopted in Section 17.12.010 are deleted and the following is substituted:

    Section 103 Administration.

    103.1 General. The Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code. The director of the Department, or the director's designee, shall be the Building Official referred to in this code.

    3.

    Strike Section 105.2 of the International Building Code adopted in Section 17.12.010 and substitute with the following:

    105.2 Work exempt from permit. All work shall require a permit(s), except as may be exempted by Section 17.12.022(A).

    4.

    In Table 503, for Construction Types III, IV, and V, both Groups A and B (other than detached accessory or uninhabitable structures), add the following footnotes (C—E):

    C.

    Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13, 13D, or 13R as referenced by the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission adopted from time to time under authority of State law.

    D.

    In all existing uses when an attic space has been previously altered or when an attic space is to be altered for occupiable or habitable space, the attic floor shall be considered a story. The attic shall be considered a story when the attic has a fixed stair down to the story below.

    E.

    Any existing building altered shall not exceed the height and area limitations for new buildings specified in Table 503 unless approved otherwise by the Code Official.

    5.

    Insert the following footnote to Table 601, Fire Resistance Ratings Requirements for Building Elements:

    h.

    Unless otherwise approved by the Code Official, for all types of construction, new and existing that are altered, and which are not subject to the installation of or upgrades to fire sprinkler systems in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.20 of this title, provide a minimum of one hour separation for walls, from foundation to underside of roof sheathing and for ceilings that have a floor assembly over.

    6.

    Add the following footnotes to Table 602:

    j.

    The table also applies to all existing uses that are proposed to be altered.

    k.

    Where a discrepancy exists or where the required fire separation distance is not provided, the Code Official may require that a certified site drawing be submitted indicating the correct distance.

    l.

    For clarification - the fire separation distance is measured from the wall opening to the abutting property line.

    7.

    Strike Section 903.1 and substitute the following: "Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this Section and Chapter 17.20 of the Code of the City of Annapolis."

    8.

    At the end of Section 1101.1, after "disabled persons", insert "All existing buildings or facilities that are to be altered shall follow the requirements set forth by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, MD Accessibility Code, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities. The required ADAAG form shall be submitted at the time of permit submission identifying the applicant's assessment of the required Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades.

    9.

    In Section 905.2, after "NFPA 14." insert "Standpipe systems, subject to the approval of the Fire Department, may be of the dry type without a permanent water supply."

    10.

    Strike Section 3107.1. and substitute the following: "Signs shall comply with Chapter 17.60 of the Code of the City of Annapolis."

    11.

    In Section 3305.1, delete the reference to "International Plumbing Code" and substitute "Chapter 17.28, Plumbing Code of the City of Annapolis."

    12.

    Strike Section 115.3 Unlawful Continuance and substitute the following:

    Section 115.3 Unlawful Continuance. A person who ignores, defaces or removes a stop work order, unsafe order or an unfit order issued by the Code Official is guilty of a municipal infraction and is subject to a fine as established by the City Council. All fines must be paid in full before the order will be lifted and any work can continue.

    13.

    Strike Section 1029.1, Exception 1, and add the following to the end of the section paragraph:

    In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of the International Building Code and the City Code, the more stringent shall govern. A copy of the International Building Code is on file in the Department of Planning and Zoning.

    14.

    Strike Section 202 - "Building Official" and substitute the following:

    Building Official. The Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee.

    (Ord. O-30-08 Amended § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. O-3-07 Reconsidered Amended § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. O-34-06 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. O-28-04 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-54-95 § 1 (part): Ord. O-53-87 § 1 (part): prior code § 6-4)

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-23-12, § I, 7-23-2012; Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016; Ord. No. O-50-16 Amended, § I, 2-13-2017)