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 Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017)
 Title 13. Public Safety.
 Part 13.1. Division of Alaska State Troopers.
 Chapter 13.50. Codes and Standards.

  Section 13.50.020. Building code.  

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  • The International Building Code (I.B.C.), Chapters 1 - 12, 14 - 28, and 30 - 35, and Appendix C (2009 Edition) are adopted by reference to regulate all occupancies and buildings, except that the I.B.C. is revised by deleting all the references to the "ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70" and replacing them with "Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time" and the I.B.C. is revised by deleting all the references to the "International Fuel Gas Code" and "International Plumbing Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of February 23, 2011 and as amended from time to time". Additionally the I.B.C. is changed with the following revisions:  
		(1) Chapter 1 of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting Sections 101.4.5, 101.4.6, 103, 104.4, 104.6, 104.8, 105.4, 107.5, 109.2, 109.4, 109.5, and 110 - 115; is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Property Maintenance Code"; is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Residential Code"; and is revised by deleting the reference to the "International Energy Conservation Code";  
		(2) Chapter 1, Section 101.2 (Scope) of the I.B.C., the last sentence of the exception is revised by adding "as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080";  
		(3) Chapter 1, Section 104.2 (Applications and permits) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the words "and permits" from the heading, and the section is revised to read: "The building official shall receive applications and review construction documents for the on-site erection, alteration, demolition, and moving of buildings and structures and, at the agency's discretion, will inspect the premises to enforce compliance with the provisions of this code. Construction occurring out of state or manufactured off-site must have a plan review completed before being placed on its foundation and all plan review deficiencies corrected before occupancy of the facility.";  
		(4) Chapter 1, Section 105 (Permits) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the title and replacing it with "Application for Plan Review";  
		(5) Chapter 1, Section 105 (Permits) of the I.B.C., is revised by replacing the word "permit" wherever it occurs with the words "plan review";  
		(6) Chapter 1, Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit) of the I.B.C., item 2 is revised to read: "2. Fences." and, adding a new item 14 to read: "14. Buildings classified as a Group U Occupancy, other than those in Appendix L, that are not offered for use by persons other than the property owner or the owner's employees, not open to the public, and not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.7(1) and 307.7(2). This exemption includes buildings in which the public has no access, such as farm, dairy operations, or greenhouse operations.";  
		(7) Chapter 1, Section 105.3 (Application for permit) of the I.B.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "To obtain a plan review approval, the applicant must first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the code enforcement agency."; and refer to Appendix M for voluntary review of Centers for Medicare and Medical Services, Medicaid and Medicare Building requirements;  
		(8) Chapter 1, Section 107 (Submittal Documents) of the I.B.C., is revised by replacing the word "permit" wherever it occurs, with the words "plan review";  
		(9) Chapter 1, Section 107.2.2 (Fire protection system shop drawings) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding the sentence "A copy of the approved stamped plans are to be retained on site." at the end of the section;  
		(10) Chapter 1, Section 107.3.1 (Approval of construction documents) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "One set of bound construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official.";  
		(11) Chapter 1, Section 109 (Fees) of the I.B.C., is revised by replacing the word "permit" wherever it occurs, with the words "plan review";  
		(12) Chapter 1, Section 109.3 (Building permit valuations) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Building plan review valuations. The applicant for a plan review involving an addition to an existing structure or a remodel of an existing structure shall provide an estimated building construction value at the time of application. The valuation shall include the total value of work, including materials and labor for which the plan review is being issued. The total value of work must include the electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and permanent systems, including fire protection systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the building official shall deny the plan review, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates that meet the approval of the building official. The building official shall set the final building construction valuation.  
The valuation for all new construction not involving remodel work or additions to existing structures must be based on the Valuation Schedule established in 13 AAC 50.027.";  
		(13) Chapter 2, Section 201.3 (Terms defined in other codes) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new definition; Portable Mancamps - A mancamp that is on a skid and wheels as a single unit and pulled by a vehicle without separating.  
		(14) Chapter 2, Section 201.3 (Terms defined in other codes) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new definition; Relocatable Mancamps - A mancamp that is disassembled and loaded on a trailer to relocate.  
		(15) Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a definition to read: "BUILDING, EXISTING, is a building that  
			(A) was erected before December 5, 1956; or  
			(B) was erected before the adoption of the 2009 International Building Code, 2009  International Fire Code, 2009  International Mechanical Code, and the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, and complies with the building code regulations in effect at the time of construction.";  
		(16) Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Day care) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision, or personal care services for more than five children older than two and one-half years of age, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.";  
		(17) Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Day care) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new exception to read: "Exception: Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of this regulation (Group E occupancy), except for smoke detectors and alarms as described in Section 907.2.10, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section 422, means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1026, in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in the  International Fire Code, including children related to the staff.";  
		(18) Chapter 3, Section 308.2 (Group I-1) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to read: "Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations must comply with Section 426.";  
		(19) Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Group I-2) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new last sentence to read: "A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons, including persons related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group R-3.";  
		(20) Chapter 3, Section 308.3.1 (Child care facility) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children of two and one-half years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as Group I-2.";  
		(21) Chapter 3, Section 308.5 (Group I-4, day care facilities) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding to the first sentence to read: "including persons related to the staff.";  
		(22) Chapter 3, Section 308.5.1 (Adult Care Facilities) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the exception;  
		(23) Chapter 3, Section 310.1 (Residential Group R) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new paragraph between the first and second paragraphs to read: "For facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situations, see Section 426.";  
		(24) Chapter 3, Section 310.1 (Residential Group R-4) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence to the end of the first paragraph to read: "Foster Homes: Once a provider takes in six or more (non-related) children, the occupancy is defined as an R-4, otherwise the occupancy is R-3.";  
		(25) Chapter 4, Section 406.1.4 (Separation) of the I.B.C., paragraph 1 is revised by deleting "1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board" and replacing it with "5/8 inch (15.88 mm) Type X gypsum board";  
		(26) Chapter 4, Section 412.4.1 (Exterior walls) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting "30 feet (9144 mm)" and replacing it with "20 feet (6,098 mm)";  
		(27) Chapter 4 (Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding new Section 424 (Special Security Requirements for Elevated Buildings), Section 425 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms), and Section 426 (Occupants Needing Special Assistance) (Group I-1 and R-4) to read:  
SECTION 424  
SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATED BUILDINGS  
424.1 All elevated buildings with the lower floor level above grade and open on the sides must be fenced around the building exterior or have skirting below the exterior walls to prevent unauthorized access, if a building is higher than two foot to the underside of floor framing.  
Exceptions:  
1. Normally unoccupied buildings;  
2. Buildings of F, H, S, and U occupancies;  
3. All occupancies within an industrial area that is secured and there is no public access.  
SECTION 425  
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS  
425.1 (Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms) The provisions of this section shall apply to Groups I-1, I-2, and all R occupancies. At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on each floor level. If a floor level contains bedrooms or sleeping rooms, at least one detector shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area, outside of the bedrooms or sleeping rooms. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall be installed in accordance with their listing. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all sleeping rooms, even if the intervening doors are closed.  
Exceptions:  
1. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required in dwelling units and structures that have all the following:  
A. no combustion appliances;  
B. no attached garage; and  
C. no vehicle parking within 25 feet of any direct air intake opening.  
2. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are not required if all combustion equipment is located within a mechanical room separated from the rest of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. If the structure has an attached and enclosed parking garage, the garage shall be ventilated by an approved automatic carbon monoxide exhaust system designed in accordance with the 2009 I.M.C. 
425.2 Interconnection. In new construction, all carbon monoxide detectors and alarms located within a single dwelling unit shall be interconnected in such a manner that actuation of one alarm shall activate all of the alarms within the individual dwelling unit.  
425.3 Power source. In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent protection. In existing construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms may be powered by battery or a cord-and-plug with battery backup.  
SECTION 426  
OCCUPANTS NEEDING PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE  
426.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all Groups I-1 and R-4 occupancies where the occupants need physical assistance from staff or others to respond to emergencies.  
426.2 Definitions. In this section,  
"Evacuation Capability" means the ability of occupants, residents, and staff as a group either to evacuate a building or to relocate from the point of occupancy to a point of safety;  
"Point of Safety" means a location that (a) is exterior to and away from a building; or (b) is within a building of any type construction protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system and that is either (1) within an exit enclosure meeting the requirements of Section 1020; or (2) within another portion of the building that is separated by smoke partitions meeting the requirements of Section 710, with not less than a one-half hour fire resistance rating, and the portion of the building has access to a means of escape or exit that conforms to the requirements of this code and does not require return to the area of the fire."  
426.3 Fire Drills and Evacuation Capability Determination. The initial determination of evacuation capability will be determined by a fire drill conducted by a fire code official or by an employee of the Department of Health and Social Services responsible for licensing the facility. Changes to the evacuation capability will be made by a fire code official, based on a record of fire drills conducted by the facility staff. The drills will be conducted six times a year on a bimonthly basis, with at least two drills conducted during the night when residents are sleeping. Records must indicate the time taken to reach a point of safety, date and time of the drill, location of simulated fire origin, escape paths used, and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills.  
426.4 Evacuation Capability and Fire Protection Requirements. Fire protection requirements of a facility under this section are as follows:  
426.4.1 Prompt Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of three minutes or less indicates prompt evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining prompt evacuation capability, the requirements of the code for Groups I-1 or R-4 occupancies must be followed.  
426.4.2 Slow Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of more than three but less than 14 minutes indicates slow evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining slow evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) an automatic smoke detection system, using addressable smoke detectors, designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and N.F.P.A. 72; and (b) an automatic sprinkler system, with quick-response or residential sprinklers, installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.2 ( N.F.P.A. 13R (Sprinkler Systems)).  
426.4.3 Impractical Evacuation Capability. Evacuation capability of 14 minutes or more indicates impractical evacuation capability. In facilities maintaining impractical evacuation capability, the facility must be protected by (a) the protections for a facility with slow evacuation capability under Section 426.4.2; (b) one-half hour fire-resistive construction throughout the facility; and (c) direct egress from sleeping rooms for occupants needing evacuation assistance either (i) to the exterior at grade level, to an exterior porch or landing by a three foot six inch wide door; or (ii) if the sleeping rooms are separated from the rest of the building by smoke partitions installed in accordance with Section 710, by egress windows conforming to the provisions of Section 1026.  
		(28) Chapter 5, (General Building Heights and Areas) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new Section 501.3 to read: "501.3 Location on property. Buildings must adjoin or have access to a permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards by this section must be permanently maintained.";  
		(29) Chapter 5, Section 504 (Building Height) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new Section 504.4 to read: "504.4 Day care facilities. Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (Group R-3) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and accommodating up to a total of 12 children of any age may use the second story of the building without providing an automatic sprinkler system, or complying with Table 508.4, Table 602, and the Type VA requirements set out in Table 503, if all other applicable legal provisions for a Group E Occupancy are met.";  
		(30) Chapter 5, Table 508.2.5 (Incidental Accessory Occupancies) of the I.B.C., is revised by changing the wording in the first block under the left column to read: "Furnace rooms in Group E, I, and R-1, R-2, and R-4 occupancies regardless of Btu input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input";  
		(31) Chapter 6, Table 602 (Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls based on Fire Separation Distance) add footnote h to read: Combination shops related to an educational facility shall be considered an F-1 occupancy and shall be separated from the E occupancy according to this table.  
		(32) Chapter 6, Section 603.1.3 (Electrical) adds Section 603.1.3.1 to read: Electrical weatherheads should be installed on the gable ends when a metal roof is installed.  
		(33) Chapter 7, Section 705.2 (Projections) is revised by adding to item 2 at the end of the first sentence "or fire separation distance in the absence of a lot line";  
		(34) Chapter 7, Section 717.4.2 (Groups R-1 and R-2) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Draftstopping must be provided in attics, mansards, overhangs, or other concealed roof spaces of Group R-2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all Group R-1 buildings. The intervening space between any two draftstops or walls must be designed for adequate cross ventilation as described in Section 1203.2. Draftstopping must be installed above, and in line with, tenant and dwelling separation walls that do not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing above.";  
		(35) Chapter 7, Section 717.4.2 (Groups R-1 and R-2) Exception 3 of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Draftstopping in attic spaces of Groups R-1 and R-2 occupancies that do not exceed four stories in height may be installed so that the area between draftstops that extends from the ceiling to the roof does not exceed 3,000 square feet, and the greatest horizontal dimension does not exceed 60 feet. The draftstops do not have to be located directly above or in line with walls separating tenant spaces, unless part of construction required by other provisions of this code. Adequate cross ventilation must be provided in accordance with Section 1203.2.";  
		(36) Chapter 8, Section 804.4.1 (Minimum Critical Radiant Flux) of the I.B.C., is revised by requiring I-1, I-2, and I-3's shall utilize class I floor coverings;  
		(37) Chapter 8, Section 806.1 (General requirements) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding "or treated by a method approved by the fire code official." at the end of the fourth paragraph;  
		(38) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Group E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.  
Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.  
An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.  
Home day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building official.";  
		(39) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.2";  
		(40) Chapter 9 of the I.B.C.is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.1 to read: "903.2.8.1 Group R-1. (Health Clinics with Transient Quarters) may utilize a 13R sprinkler system throughout the building. A fire barrier may be utilized to separate the building and utilize a 13D. In addition, rental cabins with potable water with stays less than 30 days will be considered R-1's and will be required to follow this section.";  
		(41) Chapter 9 of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new Section 903.2.8.2 to read: "903.2.8.2 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2 fire area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units or 16 sleep rooms.";  
		(42) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read: "903.3.1.1.2 Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms. When the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in N.F.P.A. 13, (Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time; and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.";  
Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:  
		(1) separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C.Section 3006.4;  
		(2) smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72, and adopted by reference;  
		(3) notification of alarm activation is received at a constantly monitored location; and  
		(4) fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.;  
		(43) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to read: "903.3.1.1.3 (Inspectors Test Valve). A test valve will be installed at the remote area in both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use floor control valves the inspector test valve may be collocated. It can be installed to the exterior or to an interior drain.";  
		(44) Chapter 9, Section 903.3.6 (Hose threads) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting "the fire code official" and replacing it with "AS 18.70.084";  
		(45) Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the exception in number 1;  
		(46) Chapter 9, Section 907.1.2 (Fire alarm shop drawings) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding the following required fire alarm shop drawings for plan review;  
14. System riser diagrams;  
15. fire system designer stamp, signature, date.;  
		(47) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1 (Group A) of the I.B.C., is revised to replace the exception to read: "A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more.";  
		(48) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the exception;  
		(49) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 3;  
		(50) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes within a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2, and deleting exception 3.";  
		(51) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4 (Group F) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the exception;  
		(52) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the  I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 1;  
		(53) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7 (Group M) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(54) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(55) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(56) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1 (Manual Fire Alarm System) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(57) Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11 (Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "When a plan review is required for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11.";  
		(58) Chapter 9, Section 907.7.2 (Record of completion) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new sentence to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate verifying completion in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72, as adopted by reference, must be forwarded by the firm conducting the test to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred jurisdiction having authority within 30 days of the completion of the installation.";  
		(59) Chapter 9, Section 907.8 (Inspection, testing, and maintenance) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a new section to read: "907.8.1 (Mancamp Relocations) On each portable or relocatable camp move, a licensed or certified electrician can disconnect and reconnect the fire alarm system, and a licensed or certified plumber can disconnect and reconnect the suppression system. The mancamp must be certified by an appropriate fire system permit holder to provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is ready for operation. System certification documentation is to be retained on site and available for review upon request. Annual requirements are still required by the code as referenced by 13 AAC 50.025.";  
		(60) Chapter 9, Section 910.1 (General) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exception 2;  
		(61) Chapter 10, Section 1009.1 (Stairway width) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception 5: Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of section 1009.";  
		(62) Chapter 10, Section 1009.6.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence: "In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stairs in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.";  
		(63) Chapter 10, Section 1010.7.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence: "In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings that are part of exterior ramps in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.";  
		(64) Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2 (Three or more exits or exit access doorways) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding an exception to read: "Where access to three or more exits is required, the separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.";  
		(65) Chapter 10, Table 1018.1 (Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a note to read: "R-2 Occupancies shall be permitted to have a one-hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system when the corridor  
1. serves any occupant load greater than 10;  
2. serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or more sleep rooms; and  
3. is less than three stories in height.";  
		(66) Chapter 10, Section 1019.1 (General) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence to read: "Exterior exit balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of egress.";  
		(67) Chapter 10, Section 1021.1 (Exits from stories) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding an exception to read: "Exception 6: Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R-3 occupancies, used exclusively for the service of the building, may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged as described in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building.";  
		(68) Chapter 10, Section 1029.1 (General) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting exceptions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7;  
		(69) Chapter 11, Section 1101.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the first sentence and adding sentences at the end of the section to read: "Compliance review by the division of fire and life safety is limited to the review of the accessible route, means of egress requirements of the code, and at least one accessible toilet room along the accessible route. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other provisions within this code for accessibility of persons with physical disabilities is the exclusive responsibility of the owner of the structure or design professional of record. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a structure from the office of the state coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act at 10th Floor, State Office Building, Juneau, Alaska 99801; telephone (907) 465-6929.";  
		(70) Chapter 16, Section 1601.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "This chapter is adopted as design criteria for the structural safety of buildings constructed under this code. Review for conformance with this criterion is not performed by the division of fire and life safety. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter, other provisions in this code for structural design, the Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction ordinances, and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under C.F.R. 44, Parts 59 - 60 is the exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design professional of record. Information on approaches and grants for mitigating natural hazards in construction, including seismic hazards, are available through the State of Alaska, division of homeland security and emergency management, at http://www.ready.alaska.gov.";  
		(71) Chapter 17, Section 1701.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "The provisions of this chapter are adopted as criteria to guide the owner and the registered design professional in meeting the tests and special inspections necessary to assure conformance with the applicable standards adopted under this code. Tests and inspections required by this code are not performed by the division of fire and life safety, but are the responsibility of the building owner or design professional of record. The findings of these tests and inspections must be kept for the life of the building.";  
		(72) Chapter 31, Section 3103.1 (Temporary Structures) of the I.B.C., the first sentence is revised to read: "The provisions of this section apply in deferred jurisdictions as allowed under 13 AAC 50.075 only, for structures other than tents and membrane structures, erected for a period of less than 180 days.";  
		(73) Chapter 31, Section 3103.2 (Construction Documents) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a second sentence: "Structures of less than 300 square feet in floor area that are designed for the specific purpose of providing an enclosure for non-hazardous equipment, and not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2) are not required to be sealed by a registered design professional.";  
		(74) Chapter 31 of the I.B.C. is revised by deleting Section 3107 (Signs) and Section 3109 (Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices);  
		(75) Chapter 34, Section 3401.3 of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Compliance with other codes. Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures must comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in the International Fire Code (2009   Edition) as adopted by reference; the International Mechanical Code as adopted by reference.";  
		(76) Chapter 34, Section 3401.5 (Alternative Compliance) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting the reference to "International Existing Building Code";  
		(77) Chapter 34, Section 3403.2 (Flood hazard areas) of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "This Section 3403 is adopted as criteria to guide the owner or the registered design professional of record. Plans are not reviewed by the division of fire and life safety for compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this section, Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction ordinances, and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under 44 C.F.R. Parts 59 - 60, revised as of October 1, 2011, is the exclusive responsibility of the owner or the registered design professional of record.";  
		(78) Chapter 34, Section 3408 (Change of Occupancy) of the I.B.C., is revised by deleting Section 3408.2 (Certificate of occupancy);  
		(79) Chapter 34, Section 3411.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C., is revised by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read: "This Section 3411 is adopted as a guidance for accessibility.";  
		(80) Chapter 34, Section 3412.2 of the I.B.C., is revised to read: "Applicability. Structures meeting the definition of "existing structure" under Section 202 of this code in which there is work involving additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy must conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 - 3407 of this code.";  
		(81) Chapter 35 (Referenced Standards) of the I.B.C. is revised by changing or adding the referenced standards from the publication date listed to the following edition, and the standards are adopted by reference:  
N.F.P.A. 10-2010 Portable Fire Extinguishers;  
N.F.P.A. 13-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems ;  
N.F.P.A. 13D-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes;  
N.F.P.A. 13R-2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height;  
N.F.P.A. 14-2010 Standpipe and Hose System;  
N.F.P.A. 20-2010 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection;  
N.F.P.A. 72-2010 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code;  
N.F.P.A. 750-2010 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems; 
		(82) Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding APPENDIX L as follows:  
"APPENDIX L OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING BUILDINGS"  
L101 General. These provisions have been established to provide engineering methods for the design and construction of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings in this state.  
L102 Scope. These standards augment and are used in conjunction with the respective requirements of the 2009 International Building Code (I.B.C.), International Mechanical Code (I.M.C.), International Fire Code (I.F.C.), and International Fuel Gas Code (I.F.G.C.) as the minimum requirements for occupancies (F, H, S, and U) when designing and constructing hydrocarbon (facilities that are directly connected with the transport or processing of oil and gas or by-products) buildings in this state. These standards apply to industrial occupancies attached to H-2 buildings such as the following: control rooms, offices, break rooms, warehouses, generator enclosures, vehicle storage, and others as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.  
L102.2 Small unoccupied remote dedicated structures, shelters, and enclosures, such as a wellhead shelter (any item that is put over the top of the wellhead that totally encloses the wellhead), communications shelters (unoccupied buildings with no hazardous vapors, gases, or products open to the atmosphere within the structure and that is utilized solely for the housing of wires and their components), pigging enclosures, meter building, and shut-down valve enclosures may be classified as a Group U occupancy if the following conditions are met:  
1. The building is less than 1,000 square feet;  
2. The contents of the building include only meters, valves, or pipe work;  
3. The building is not normally occupied more than once during a 12-hour period;  
4. If the building exceeds 300 square feet, the building has at least two exits;  
5. "Remote" means a location that is secured and has limited or no public access and where no other occupied non-oil and gas related buildings or structures are located within one-half mile of a flare or emergency process safety blow down exhaust termination;  
6. "Dedicated" means housing only equipment associated with a single activity such as metering or pigging.  
L102.3 Structures that meet the requirements of Section L102.2 must neither require conformance with I.B.C. Section 1604.4 nor a professional engineer's registration number or seal on plans if all of the following conditions exist:  
1. The building is less than 300 square feet;  
2. The building is pre-manufactured;  
3. The pre-manufactured building is based on the manufacturer's experience or the building has been load tested for the site location conditions.  
L102.4 Factory fabricated structures of less than 400 square feet in area, singularly or aggregate, that are designed for the specific purpose of providing an enclosure for non-hazardous equipment and not containing hazardous materials in excess of those found in I.B.C. Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2) are exempt from plan review in accordance with I.B.C. 105.2. Any structure shall not be occupied for any reason other than maintenance and service of equipment housed within the structure.  
L103 Hydrocarbon processing buildings are considered special industrial occupancies as defined in I.B.C. 503.1.1 and are exempt from the height and area limitations of I.B.C. Table 503.  
L103.1 Module separation. Elevated pipe ways extending from a building need not be considered projections of the building.  
L103.2.1 Building extensions and service area platforms. Building extensions of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings into the yard, include landings, platforms, stairs, vessels, vessel enclosures, tanks, and exhaust or intake hoods. Clear and unobstructed access for fire fighting is to be no less than 40 feet. Bridging between buildings must be designed to allow access and operation for firefighting.  
L104 Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails. Stairs, landings, handrails, and guardrails must meet the minimum requirements of 8 AAC 61, as amended as of October 6, 2002 and as amended from time to time; these regulations supersede the respective requirements of the I.B.C. 
L104.1 Landings, floor level at doors. Floors or landings may be more than one inch lower than the threshold of doorways if an attempt is made to minimize the drop through the use of ramps at interior doorways as described in Section 1008.1.6 of the I.B.C. 
L104.2 Industrial areas that are fenced or guarded and not open to the public in group B, F, H, R-1, R-2, or S occupancies, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails, or other construction must not permit a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) to pass through any opening.  
L105 Construction specifics. The construction of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings must comply with Appendix L105.1 - L105.3 of this Code.  
L105.1 Fire walls. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 705 of the I.B.C., the wall must comply with that section. If the fire wall does not extend to the ground, the structural supports for the wall must rest upon, and be completely supported by the pilings.  
L105.2 Tank support fireproofing. Fire proofing requirements for steel tank supports, as described in Section 3404.2.9.2.3 of the I.F.C. as adopted by reference, may be waived by the authority having jurisdiction when justified, based on the remoteness of the facility and lack of public access, or analytical or empirical results indicating that sufficient heat could be transmitted to the permafrost to cause foundation settlement.  
L105.2.1 Tank venting and relief requirements for tanks and pressure vessels storing class 1B or 1C liquids described in Sections 3404.2.7.3.6 and 3404.2.7.4 of the I.F.C. (2009 Edition) may be satisfied by the use of properly sized open vents without flame arrestors. When open vents are utilized, the open vents must be configured to minimize the accumulation of snow and ice.  
L105.2.2 Bulk Transfer and Process Transfer Locations. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations must be conducted in approved locations. Tank vehicle transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings and above-ground tanks by a minimum distance of five feet (1524 mm) for Class I, II, and III liquids measured from the nearest position of any tank loading valve and meet the following requirements:  
1. Adherence to an approved written company policy for transfer of flammable and combustible liquids;  
2. Tank capacity of either the truck or tank must not exceed 15,000 gallons;  
3. Tank vehicle must be located a minimum of 20 feet from tank connections, and a minimum distance of 25 feet from tank or building during transfer operations;  
4. Tank fill connections must not be utilized to transfer liquids to tank vehicles.  
L105.4 Electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead shelters. Thermal barrier requirements as described in Section 2603.4 of the I.B.C. are not required for fiberglass or metal sheeting used for construction of electrical or communication equipment shelters and wellhead shelters if the following conditions are met:  
1. The area of an individual shelter may not exceed 1,000 square feet;  
2. Separation between individual shelters must be a minimum of six feet;  
3. Each wellhead shelter shall only enclose one wellhead;  
4. The electrical or communication shelter or wellhead shelter must normally be unoccupied. It is understood that operators need to spend approximately 10 minutes per day taking readings in wellhead shelters and that maintenance is infrequently required. The most extensive maintenance is well wireline work. This work may extend to a week per well and occur once every several years per well. Most of this work is accomplished from outside the wellhead shelter. All maintenance is strictly controlled with a permit system;  
5. With the exception of wellhead shelters, separation between individual shelters shall be a minimum of six feet.  
L106 Fire suppression. The provisions in Sections L106.1 - L106.3 establish the standards for fire suppression at Oil and Gas Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings.  
L106.1 Fire Extinguishing System. An automatic sprinkler system as specified in I.B.C. Section 903.2.5.1 or alternative automatic fire extinguishing system need not be provided in Group H-2 occupancy compressor modules, dehydration modules, metering modules and heater/separator modules if the following conditions are met:  
1. The module under consideration primarily handles natural gas and its by-products;  
2. The module is located within a secured site with controlled access;  
3. The module is normally unoccupied;  
4. Significant quantities of Class I or Class II liquids are not present;  
5. The aggregate module area under consideration is less than 1,500 square feet;  
6. Module construction features panelized type exterior walls that will provide for venting in the event of over pressurization;  
7. Combustible gas detection is provided;  
8. A mechanical ventilation system capable of providing the following is provided:  
i. Minimum four air changes per hour operating continuously;  
ii. Minimum 12 air changes an hour upon detection of combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 20 percent Lower Explosive Limit (LEL);  
9. Upon detection of combustible or flammable vapors in excess of 40 percent LEL process safety management features are automatically initiated to reduce or eliminate the fuel load;  
10. Module location complies with I.B.C. section 705.3.  
L106.2 Alternate Automatic Fire-Extinguishing (AAFE). Automatic activation for gas detection (inerting or suppression agent) in areas of Hydrocarbon Processing Buildings where (1) both fire and explosion hazards exist, (2) both fire and gas detection systems are (interconnected or independently, or both) installed, (3) the fire and gas detection devices alarm at a continuously staffed control room and trained operators can quickly respond to the fire and gas alarms following specific fire and gas alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal, the following (AAFE) operating activation mode is acceptable: Automatic activation of the (AAFE) system upon gas detection coupled with manual activation of the same (AAFE) system on fire detection is approved.  
L106.3 Manual activation of total flooding fire suppression systems. In areas where (1) the only hazard is fire, not explosion, (2) fire detection devices alarm at continuously staffed control rooms, (3) trained operators can quickly respond to the fire alarms following specific fire alarm response procedures, and (4) collateral fire damage is likely to be minimal, manual activation of the total flooding fire suppression agent is acceptable. These areas also include continuously staffed control rooms.  
L106.4 Platform width. In buildings protected with fire sprinkler systems, any platform that exceeds four feet in width or length is considered an obstruction for the purposes of the installation of sprinkler systems under Section 903.3.1.1 of the I.B.C.".  
		(83) Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix M as follows:   
"APPENDIX M: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) VOLUNTARY REVIEW FOR CERTIFICATION OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID"  
M101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix apply to all facilities where a provider or supplier has voluntarily applied for certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid program meeting the requirements of and approved by CMS as specified in 42 C.F.R. The survey forms noted in this appendix are used for all life safety compliance surveys (initial and recertification) of facilities subject to survey and certification inspections for Medicare and Medicaid certification. This includes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs) whether freestanding, distinct parts, or dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded (ICFs/MR), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and psychiatric and general hospitals, including validation surveys of accredited facilities. These survey forms also apply to complaint investigations.  
M101.2 Purpose. Certification is a recommendation made by the state survey agency on the compliance of providers and suppliers with the conditions of participation, requirements for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs) whether freestanding, distinct parts, or dually certified, intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded (ICFs/MR), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), inpatient hospice facilities, program for all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) facilities, critical access hospitals (CAH), and psychiatric and general hospitals. In order to safeguard the health, welfare, and safety of individuals served within a facility, it is imperative that a facility not only attain substantial compliance in each area of identified deficiencies, but that it maintainemain in continuous compliance. The provisions established in this appendix provide the minimum standards for new facilities which voluntarily seek certification or accreditation in the Medicare and Medicaid program. These minimum standards do exceed some of the minimum occupancy requirements established within the body of this code which are necessary to meet the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as specified in 42 C.F.R.  
SECTION M102  
DEFINITIONS AND EQUIVALENCIES  
M102.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix chapter, the terms, phrases, and words listed in this section and their derivatives shall have the following meanings:  
		(1) "accredited provider or supplier" means a provider or supplier that has voluntarily applied for and has been accredited by a national accreditation program meeting the requirements of an approved program by CMS in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Section 488.5 or Section 488.6.  
		(2) "CMS" means the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which was formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), and is the federal agency responsible for administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs.  
M102.1 Construction type equivalencies. For the purposes of this appendix chapter, Table M102.2 shall be utilized for cross referencing the various construction types for use in the applicable CMS forms which are in the terms of the NFPA 220, entitled, "Standard on Types of Building Construction".  
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SECTION M103  
APPLICATION FORMS  
M103.1 Application. The following forms shall be used to verify substantial compliance with regards to life safety for the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  
1. Form CMS-2786M entitled "Worksheet for Rating Residents".  
2. Form CMS-2786R entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT 2000 CODE - HEALTH CARE Medicare - Medicaid".  
3. Form CMS-2786S entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT SHORT FORM Medicare - Medicaid".  
4. Form CMS-2786T entitled "FIRE/SMOKE ZONE* EVALUATION WORKSHEET FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES".  
5. Form CMS-2786U entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS (ASC) & END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) MEDICARE".  
6. Form CMS-2786V entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded - SMALL".  
7. Form CMS-2786W entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded - LARGE".  
8. Form CMS-2786X entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded - APARTMENT HOUSE".  
9. Form CMS-2786Y entitled "FIRE SAFETY SURVEY REPORT - 2000 LIFE SAFETY CODE Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded - SMALL FSES".  
		(84) Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix N as follows:   
"APPENDIX N REPAIRS TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY THE OCCURRENCE OF A NATURAL DISASTER"  
N101 Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a defined level of repair for buildings or structures damaged by a natural disaster in jurisdictions where the governor has declared a formal condition of disaster emergency under AS 26.23  by proclamation.  
N102 General. Required repair levels must be based on the ratio of the estimated value of the repairs required to restore the structural members to their pre-disaster condition to the estimated replacement value of the building or structure.  
N103 Structural repairs. When the ratio described in Section N102 does not exceed 10 percent, as determined by design professionals who are professional architects or professional engineers who meet the requirements of AS 08.48,  buildings and other structures, except essential facilities included as Category III buildings and structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a minimum, be restored to their pre-disaster condition. When the ratio described in Section N102 is greater than 10 percent but less than 50 percent, buildings and other structures, except essential facilities included as Category III buildings and other structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must have the damaged structural members, including all critical ties and connections associated with the damaged structural members, all structural members supported by the damaged member, and all structural members supporting the damaged members repaired and strengthened to bring them into compliance with the force levels and connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to those essential facilities when the ratio described in Section M102 is less than 30 percent.  
Exception: For buildings or structures with rigid diaphragms where the above-required repair and strengthening increases the rigidity of the resisting members, the entire lateral force-resisting system of the building or structure must be investigated.  
When, in the opinion of the building official, an unsafe or adverse condition has been created as a result of the increase in rigidity, the condition must be corrected. When the ratio described in Section N102 is greater than 50 percent, buildings and other structures, except essential facilities included as Category III buildings and other structures in Table 1604.5 of this code, must, at a minimum, have the entire building or other structure strengthened to comply with the force level and connection requirements of this code. These requirements apply to essential facilities when the ratio described in Section N102 is greater than or equal to 30 percent.  
N104 Nonstructural repairs to light fixtures and suspended ceilings. Under all ratios calculated under M102, when light fixtures and the suspension systems of a suspended acoustical ceiling are damaged, the damaged light fixtures and suspension systems must be repaired to fully comply with the requirements of Section 808.1.1 of this code. Undamaged light fixtures and suspension systems must have the additional support and bracing that is required in Section 803.9.1 of this code.;  
		(85) Appendix of the I.B.C. is revised by adding a new Appendix O as follows:  
"APPENDIX O FIRE SPRINKLER INCENTIVE RESIDENTIAL SAFETY STAR PROGRAM"  
O101 Purpose. The purpose of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star Program is to reward those who are proactive and install residential fire sprinklers in single family residences and residences with not more than two dwelling units. In concert with the insurance industry and city government, this program provides graduated rate and property tax reductions for residential sprinkler coverage. The division of fire and life safety has established this program to rate residences based on the sprinkler coverage in the home and identifies who can install and maintain these systems.  
O102 The types of residential sprinkler systems that may be installed to qualify for this program will consist of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13R, 13D, and 750 fine water mist systems and International Residential Code P2904 constant flow systems.  
O103 There are four ratings of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star Program.  
O103.1 Platinum - Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per NFPA 13R.  
O103.2 Gold - Complete automatic fire sprinkler system as per NFPA 13D or International Residential Code P2904.  
O103.3 Silver - Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per NFPA 13R to cover major sources of fire hazards only covering items such as attached garages, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and kitchens.  
O103.4 Bronze - Partial automatic fire sprinkler system as per NFPA 13D or International Residential Code P2904 to cover major sources of fire hazards only covering items such as attached garages, laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and kitchens.  
O104 Fine water mist systems installed to NFPA 750 may be considered an equal to the respective categories listed in O103.1 and O103.3.  
O105 System design is to be accomplished by a person holding the proper permit as referenced in 13 AAC 50.035 or by the automatic fire suppression system manufacturer.  
O106 System installation can be accomplished by the homeowner, but the system must be certified complete and operational by a person who holds a permit under 13 AAC 50.035. A professional automatic fire suppression system installer who holds a permit under 13 AAC 50.035 may install NFPA 13R, 13D, and 750 systems. A plumber who holds an endorsement from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, division of corporation, business and professional licensing, may install International Residential Code P2904 systems.  
O107 It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the automatic fire suppression system is inspected and any maintenance required by the manufacturer or ordinance of the local government occur as stated and conducted as specified by 13 AAC 50.035.  
O108 To participate in the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Residential Safety Star Program, an applicant must complete an application as provided by the division of fire and life safety and submit an approved design and certification from the installer that the system was installed and is working per the particular NFPA standard employed by the homeowner. In turn, the division of fire and life safety will issue the appropriate certificate. The owner will then be able to apply for the incentives provided by the insurance agency and local fire protection property tax exceptions as allowed by law.

Authorities

18.70.080

Notes


Authority
AS 18.70.080 Editor's note: Copies of the International Building Code, 2009 Edition (I.B.C.) may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478; telephone: (888) 422-7233; or at www.iccsafe.org.
History
Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 2/21/71, Register 37; am 6/15/79, Register 71; am 1/14/81, Register 77; am 8/2/86, Register 99; am 10/28/90, Register 116; am 6/10/93, Register 126; am 3/7/96, Register 136; am 8/31/96, Register 139; am 3/27/99, Register 149; am 9/15/2001, Register 159; am 8/27/2004, Register 171; am 9/12/2007, Register 183; am 11/16/2012, Register 204