§ 16.08.012. Amendments to the International Building Code.

The following amendments, deletions or additions to the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code are adopted by reference as fully as though copied into said Dwelling Code and thereby made a part of the Dwelling Code.

A.

The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Sections 101 through 116.5 in their entirety.

B.

Section 201 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Section 201.5 to Section 201:

201.5 Interchangeability with The International Codes. The International Property Maintenance Code shall be construed to mean the Property Standards Code of the Metropolitan Government. The International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall be construed to mean the Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of the Metropolitan Government. The ICC Electrical Code shall be construed to mean the National Electrical Code.

C.

Section 202 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following new definitions:

BED AND BREAKFAST HOMESTAY — means a private home, inn, or other unique residential facility located in a structure of historical significance as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 68-14-503(3) offering bed and breakfast accommodations and one (1) daily meal and having less than four (4) guest rooms furnished for pay, with guests staying not more than fourteen (14) days, and where the innkeeper resides on the premises or property, or immediately adjacent to it. Guest rooms shall be established and maintained distinct and separate from the innkeeper's quarters.

BREEZEWAY — a covered connector between two buildings or structures, open at each end but less than 50 percent open, located at, above, or below grade level, that may be used as a means of egress from a building or structure.

BOARD — shall mean the Metropolitan Board of Fire and Building Code Appeals.

CODE OFFICIAL - shall mean the Director of the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration, his deputy or duly authorized representative.

DIRECTOR — shall mean the Director of the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration, his deputy or duly authorized representative.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE REPAIRS — shall be defined as repairs to an existing building or structure, including but not limited to exterior and interior painting, papering, glazing of windows and doors, floor finishing, minor repairs to chimneys, stairs, porches, underpinning, and repairs to an existing roof not to exceed 33 percent of the roof area.

TEMPORARY — shall mean not more than 90 calendar days.

D.

Section 202 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting the definition of "Building Official" and substituting the following definition to Section 202:

BUILDING OFFICIAL — shall mean the Director of the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration, his deputy or duly authorized representative.

E.

Section 310.5, R-3 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following to the Section 310.5:

Bed and breakfast home stays R3.

F.

Section 501.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 501.2 and substituting the following:

501.2. Premises Identification. All buildings and structures within Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County shall have approved address numbers posted in accordance with following:

1.

Residences are to have their numbers at least three (3) inches in size, on a contrasting background, and in a position to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. The numbers may be attached to the residence or the mailbox, if the mailbox is next to the street.

2.

Numbers posted on the outside of nonresidential buildings must be six inches, or larger, on a contrasting background, and in a position to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the premises. Numbers posted on interior doors or spaces (such as a lease space in a mall) must be at least three inches in size.

3.

Multifamily buildings shall have their numbers displayed to be plainly visible and legible, on a contrasting background, and a minimum size of six inches in height. Identifying numbers, at least three inches in height shall also be posted on or at the doors of individual dwelling units.

G.

Sections 907.2.10.1.1 through 907.2.10.1.4 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code are hereby amended by deleting Sections 907.2.10.1.1 through 907.2.10.1.4 and substituting the following:

907.2.10.1.1 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1. Single-or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1, regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations:

1.

On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.

2.

In each room used for sleeping purposes.

3.

In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements, garages and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.

Exception: Heat detectors may be substituted for smoke detectors installed in cellars and attached garages.

907.2.10.1.2 Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R. Where an addition, alteration or repair to an individual dwelling unit or guestroom in Group R requires a permit, smoke alarms shall be installed within that individual dwelling unit or guestroom in accordance with this section. Where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in an existing Group R, smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with this section.

Exception: Repairs to the exterior surfaces of occupancies in Group R are exempt from the requirements of this section.

H.

The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Sections 1612.1 through 1612.5 in their entirety.

I.

Section 2902.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 2902.2 and substituting the following:

2902.2 Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. Sections 2902.2.1 and 2902.2.2 identify criteria whereby family or assisted-use facilities or single-stall facilities shall not be required to be identified for exclusive use by either sex.

Exceptions:

1.

Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling units and sleeping units.

2.

Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total gross square footages in the following occupancies.

Table 403.2 Occupancies with one bathroom for both sexes
Occupancy	Gross sq. foot
Business	1,500
Education	1,500
Factory	3,000
Mercantile	2,000
Pools	1,000
Restaurants	1,000

 

Exception: Any business that dispenses gasoline or diesel oil to the public shall have separate bathroom facilities for each sex.

J.

Section 2902.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 2902.2.1 it in its entirety and substituting the following new Section 2902.2.1, new Section 2902.2.2 and new Section 2902.2.3.

2902.2.1 Family or assisted-use toilet facilities serving as separate facilities. Where a building or tenant space requires a separate toilet facility for each sex and each toilet facility is required to have only one water closet, two family or assisted-use toilet facilities shall be permitted to serve as the required separate facilities. Family or assisted-use toilet facilities shall not be required to be identified for exclusive use by either sex and shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this code.

2902.2.2 Single-stall facilities. Where toilet facilities have only one water closet, those facilities shall not be required to be identified for exclusive use by either sex.

2902.2.3 Lavatories. In toilet rooms, the required lavatory shall be located in the same room as the required water closet.

Exception. Educational occupancies

K.

Section 2902.4 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 2902.4 and substituting the following:

2902.4 Signage. Required public facilities shall be designated by a legible sign, either for each sex, or as a unisex, two family or assisted-use toilet facility, depending upon requirements herein. Signs shall be readily visible and located near the entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply with Section 1110.

2902.4.1 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the public facilities shall be posted in accordance with Section 3107. Such signage shall be located in a corridor or aisle, at the entrance to the facilities for customers and visitors.

L.

Chapter 29 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section, 2902.6 as follows:

2902.6 Location of employee toilet facilities in occupancies other than assembly or mercantile. Access to toilet facilities in occupancies other than mercantile and assembly occupancies shall be from within the employees' regular working area. Employee facilities shall be either separate facilities or combined employee and public customer facilities. Minimum employee facilities are 1 water closet, 1 lavatory and 1 drinking fountain.

EXCEPTION:

1.

Facilities required for employees in storage structures or kiosks, that are located in adjacent structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall be a maximum travel distance of 500 feet (152 m) from the employees' regular working area.

2.

In education occupancies, the maximum travel distance to bathrooms shall be 300 ft and the facilities shall be located on the same floor level.

2902.6.1 Travel distance. The required toilet facilities in occupancies other than assembly or mercantile shall be located not more than one story above or below the employee's regular working area and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet (152 m).

EXCEPTION: The location and maximum travel distances to the required employee toilet facilities in factory and industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required in Section 2902.4.1, provided the location and maximum travel distances are approved by the code official.

M.

Chapter 29 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 2902.7.

2902.7 Public facilities. Customers, patrons and visitors shall be provided with public toilet facilities in structures and tenant spaces intended for public utilization. Public toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with public toilet facilities and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet (152 m). The path of travel to the public facilities shall not pass through a stock room or similar room.

N.

Section 2902.3.3 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of Section 2902.3.3:

Restaurants other than food tenants in the food court shall have the required facilities installed within their tenant space.

O.

Section 2902.6.4.5 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 2902.6.4.5 as follows:

2902.6.4.5 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male or female water closets are required. In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets required for the assembly or mercantile occupancy shall be used to determine the unisex toilet room requirement. In recreational facilities where separate-sex bathing rooms are provided, an accessible unisex bathing room shall be provided.

P.

Section 3103 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 3103 and substituting the following:

3103 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

3103.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to structures erected for a period of 90 days or less. Tents and other membrane structures erected for a period of 90 days or less shall comply with the Metropolitan Fire Code. Those erected for a longer period of time shall comply with applicable sections of this code.

EXCEPTION: Provisions of the Metropolitan Fire Code shall apply to tents and membrane structures erected for a period of 90 days or less.

3103.1.1 Permit required. Temporary structures that cover an area in excess of 120 square feet (11.16 m2), including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance which are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of ten or more persons, shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the building official.

Q.

Section 3109.4.1.8 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 3109.4.1.8 in its entirety.

R.

Section 3202.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 3202.2 and substituting the following:

3202.2 Encroachments above grade and below 8 feet in height. Encroachments into the public right-of-way above grade and below 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall be prohibited. Doors and windows shall not open or project into the public right-of-way above grade and below 8 feet in height.

3202.2.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way sidewalk to the lowest part of any awning, canopies, marquees and signs, shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) minimum.

S.

Section 3202.3.1 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 3202.3.1 and substituting the following:

3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Chapter 16. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet (4572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building.

3202.3.1.1 SUPPORT. Fixed awnings, marquees, signs or canopies shall be entirely supported from the building.

T.

Section 3202.4 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 3202.4 and substituting the following:

3202.4 Temporary encroachments. Where allowed by the local authority having jurisdiction, vestibules and storm enclosures shall not be erected for a period of time exceeding 90 days in any one year and shall not encroach more than 3 feet (914 mm) nor more than one-fourth of the width of the sidewalk beyond the street lot line. Temporary entrance awnings shall be erected with a minimum clearance of 8 feet (2438 mm) to the lowest portion of the hood or awning where supported on removable steel or other approved noncombustible support from the building.

U.

The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Sections 3406.1 through 3406.5 in their entirety.

V.

The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Sections 3412.1 through 3412.9.1 in their entirety.

W.

Section D101.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by deleting Section D101.2 and substituting the following:

D101.2 The Fire District shall include such territory or portion thereof as established by the official Fire Zone Map of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.

(Amdt. 2 to Ord. BL2016-238 § 3, 2016; Ord. BL2016-238 §§ 3, 4, 2016; Ord. BL2015-1145 § 7, 2015; Amdt. 1 to Ord. BL2010-622 § 1; Ord. BL2010-622 § 1, 2010; Ord. BL2007-1390 § 7, 2007; Ord. BL2002-1142 § 14, 2002; Ord. BL2001-703 § 10, 2001; Ord. 98-1445 §§ 24—44, 1998; Ord. 96-562 §§ 3—8, 1996; Ord. 95-1542 § 2, 1995; Ord. 95-1487 §§ 4—19, 1995; Ord. 94-1113 §§ 3 and 4, 1994; Ord. 92-118 § 3, 1992)