INTRODUCTION

 

The information in this document provides guidance to users of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code) and the Energy Conservation Construction Code (Energy Code) concerning the intentions and application of these codes.  As with any project having the broad scope of the Uniform Code and Energy Code revisions, editorial and technical corrections that should have been incorporated into the codes were not caught early enough for them to have been included in the rule making actions and subsequent publication of the referenced documents.  While the documents referenced in Title 19 NYCRR are the applicable regulations, and contain the legally enforceable requirements for construction, fire prevention, energy conservation and maintenance of buildings and structures, the information provided herein is necessary to a more complete understanding of the intent and purpose of the codes.

 

The attached information can be classified into three categories, as follows:

 

Published ICC Errata.  The International Code Council periodically publishes errata to the International Codes.  It was intended to incorporate all of these corrections into the Codes of New York State, but in some cases they were inadvertently omitted during proofreading.

 

Unpublished Corrections to the ICC Codes.  During the course of post-publication review, additional typographical and other errors were discovered in those portions of the International Codes that became the basis of the Uniform Code and Energy Code.  In addition to being published in this document, they have also been forwarded to appropriate ICC staff.

 

Uniform Code and Energy Code Clarifications.  In adapting the International Codes for use by the State of New York, certain sections, tables and figures were deleted and certain new text was added.  These changes were intended to remove information not applicable within New York State, conform with statutory requirements of the Uniform Code Act and other legislation, and incorporate New York initiatives into the code.  Unfortunately, a small number of editorial and cross-referencing errors were published in the documents referenced in Title 19.

 

It is the intention of the Department of State to recommend that the Code Council incorporate these changes into the Uniform Code and the Energy Code by rule making actions at an appropriate time.  However, the published codes currently referenced in Title 19 NYCRR 1220 et. seq. remain the legally enforceable regulations until such time as that process has been completed.

 


RESIDENTIAL CODE CLARIFICATIONS

 

R102.5           R102.5  Appendices.  Revise to delete Appendix D, Recommended Practice for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation.

 

Appendix D was not included in code adoption.

 

R301.2.2.1.1   R301.2.2.1.1  Alternate determination of seismic design category.  Revise the 8th line:  A... SDS, for a site can shall be ...@

 

Revise for consistency with code format.

 

R301.2.2.2      R301.2.2.2  Determination of seismic design category.  Revise next to last line:  A... values in Tables R602.10.3 R602.10.1 and R603.7.@

 

Typographical error.

 

R301.2.2.6      R301.2.2.6  Height limitation in Seismic design category D1 and D2.  Revise 4th line:  A... Table R602.10.3 R602.10.1.  Cold-formed ...@

 

Typographical error.

 

R317.1           R317.1  Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms.  In exception no. 3, revise 2nd line:  A... basements and cellars but not ...@

 

By definition, basements include spaces that have been regulated as cellars.

 

R327.1.8        R327.1.8  Manufactured housing.  Revise 6th line:  A... located in identified flood ways floodways as established ...@

 

Typographical error.

 

R403.1.4        R403.1.4 Minimum depth.  Revise last line:  A... 12 inches (350 305 mm) below  ...@

 

Conversion error.

 

R408.1           R408.1  Ventilation.  Revise 3rd line:  A... occupied by a basement or cellar) shall be ...@

 

By definition, basements include spaces that have been regulated as cellars.

 

R503.2.1.1      Table R503.2.1.1(1).  In the row for 48/24 span rating sheathing, change the second column:  A23/32, 3/48 3/4.@

 

Typographical error.

 

R602.10.11     Table R602.10.11  Adjustment of Bracing Amounts ... Wall Line Spacing.  In 2nd column heading, change reference:  ... Table R602.10.3 R602.10.1.

 

Typographical error.

 

R802.5           Table 802.5.1(8)  Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species.  Revise the 3rd line of the title:  A... ceiling not attached to rafters, L/Δ=240)@

 

Typographical error..

 

R1003.1         Figure R1003.1  Fireplace and Chimney Details.  In figure at left, ABrick firebox and chimney, revise the small section, ADetail with wood material@ by deleting purge and inserting parge.

 

Typographical error.

 

AG105.2(6)    AG105.2(6)  Outdoor swimming pool.  Revise 2nd line:  A... shall be a 1.25 2.25 inch (32 57 mm) square ...@

 

Correlate with Building Code.

 

AJ102.5          AJ102.5  Flood Hazard areas.  Revise 3rd line:  A... subject to the provisions of R105.3.1.1 R301.2.4.

 

The referenced administrative requirements have been deleted from the NYS code.

 

 

Errata to the 2000 IRC, fifth printing, February 2002:

 

Table 2903.7  Minimum Size of Water Meters ... :  change last word in title from VALVES to VALUES

 

P3201.5  Prohibited trap designs.  Revise item 3:  A>S= traps except as permitted under Section P3102.3.@

 

 

Errata to the 2000 IRC, fourth printing, December 2001:

 

R314.9  Bulkhead enclosure stairways.  Revise 6th line:  A... adjacent to the stairway does not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) and the grade level opening to the stairway is covered by a bulkhead ...@

 

Figure R603.8.1.4(2)  Strap and Blocking Diaphragm ... :  in small diagram, change A43 mil blkg@ to A43 mil by@

 

 

Errata to the 2000 IRC, third printing, June 2001:

 

Chapter 43, referenced standards.

 

CSA:  change A257.3M-92 to CAN/CSA A257.3M-92

 

 

BUILDING CODE CLARIFICATIONS

 

202                202  Definitions. 

 

BOUNDARY ELEMENTS.  See Sections 1602.1 and 1613.1.

 

This term is defined in Section 1613.1 only.

 

307.1             Table 307.7(1)  Maximum Allowable Quantity ... Posing a Physical Hazard.  Revise row entitled AExplosives.@

 

 

Explosives

 

Division 1.1

 

Division 1.2

Division 1.3

Division 1.4

Division 1.4G

Division 1.5

Division 1.6

 

H-1

 

H-1

H-1 or H-2

H-3

H-3

H-1

H-1

 

1c,g

 

1c,g

5e,g

50e, g

125d,e,m

1e,g

1d,e,g

 

(1)c, g

 

(1)c, g

(5)e,g

(50)e,g

N/A

(1)e,g

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

0.25 3 g

3 g

1g

50g

N/A

3 g

N/A

 

(0.25)

(3) g

(3) g

(1)g

(50)g

N/A

(3) g

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

0.25g

3 g

3 g

1g

N/A

N/A

3 g

N/A

 

(0.25) (3)g

(3)g

(1)g

N/A

N/A

3 g

N/A

m.  For gallons of liquid, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with Section 2703.1.2 of the Fire Code of NYS.

 

Revised for consistency with 2001 Supplement to the Fire Code.

 

307.1             Table 307.7(2)  Maximum Allowable Quantity ... Posing a Health Hazard.  In row for corrosives, revise entries for storage/gas cubic feet and use-closed systems/gas cubic feet to:  810f, g

 

Copied from ICC errata to IFC, second printing, November 2000.

 

312.1             312.1  General.  Revise list of Group U occupancies to delete agricultural buildings.

 

Section 101.2, Exception no. 2 exempts agricultural buildings from the Building Code.

 

708.1(5)         708.1  General.  Revise 1st line of Item 5:  AWalls separating sleeping accommodations units in occupancies ...@

 

Revise for consistency in terminology.

 

902.1             902.1  Definitions.  Add new definition:  ATIRES, BULK STORAGE OF.  Storage of tires where the area available for storage exceeds 20,000 cubic feet (566 m3).@

 

Copied from ICC errata to IFC, first printing, December 1999.

 

907.2.10.1.2   907.2.10.1.2  Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1.  Revise 2nd line of exception no. 3:  A... including basements and cellars but not ...@

 

By definition, basements include spaces that have been regulated as cellars.

 

1003.2.4         1003.2.4  Ceiling height.  Add Exception no. 6:

 

A6.          Corridor ceilings in accordance with Section 1207.2.@

 

Revise for consistency with Section 1207.2.

 

1003.2.13.3    1003.2.13.3  Elevators.  Revise 4th line:  A... requirements of Section 211 2.27 of ASME A17.1 ...@

 

The referenced edition of ASME A17.1 has revised section numbering.

 

1003.2.13.7.1  1003.2.13.7.1  Openness.  Revise 1st line:  AThe exterior area of refuge  rescue assistance shall ...@

 

Initiative of ICC Code Correlation Committee.

 

1202.3            1202.3  Under-floor ventilation.  Revise 3rd line:  A... occupied by a basement or cellar shall be ...@

 

By definition, basements include spaces that have been regulated as cellars.

 

1615.1            1615.1  General procedure for determining maximum considered earthquake and design spectral response accelerations.  Revise 4th line of 2nd paragraph:  A... Figures 1615(1) through 1615(10) 1615(2).  Where a site ...@

 

Figures were deleted.

 

1802.6            1802.6  Reports.  Revise items 7 and 9:

 

7.            Pile and pier foundation information in accordance with Section 1807.2.1 1808.2.1.

 

9.            Compacted fill material properties and testing in accordance with Section 1803.4 1803.5.

 

Revise for consistency with ICC 2001 supplement, items S18-00 and S46-00, respectively.

 

1615.1.2         Table 1615.1.2(1)  Values of Site Coefficient Fa as a Function of Site Class.  In second row of table heading, change SS#0.50 to SS=0.50, SS#0.75 to SS=0.75, SS#1.00 to SS=1.00, and SS#1.25 to SS$1.25.

 

Table 1615.1.2(2)  Values of Site Coefficient FV as a Function of Site Class.  In second row of table heading change SS#0.1 to S1#0.1, S1#0.2 to S1=0.2, S1#0.3 to S1=0.3, S1#0.4 to S1=0.4, and S1#0.5 to S1$0.5.

 

Typographical error.

 

2304.11.2.6    2304.11.2.6  Posts or columns.  Revise exception no. 1 in 2nd line:  A... located in basements or cellars, supported by ...@

 

By definition, basements include spaces that have been regulated as cellars.

 

2306.3.1         Table 2306.3.1  Recommended Shear (Pounds per Foot) for Wood Structural Diaphragms.  Revise 2nd line of footnote a:  A... multiply value by 0.82 for species with specific gravity of 0.42 or greater, or 0.65 for all other species.  (3) For nails find shear value from table above for nail size for actual grade and multiply value by the following adjustment ...@

 

Typographical error.

 

2902.1            Table 2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilities.  In row 8, Storage occupancies, in the 7th column (drinking fountains), delete see Section 411 of the Plumbing Code of New York State and insert 1 per 1,000.  In the 8th column (bath or shower), delete 1 per 100 and insert (see Section 411 of the Plumbing Code of New York State).

 

Typographical error.

 

3001.4            3001.4  Change in use.  Revise 3rd line:  A...shall comply with Part XII  Sections 8.6 and 8.7 of ASME A17.1.@

 

The referenced edition of ASME A17.1 has revised section numbering.

 

3109.4            3109.4  Residential swimming pools.  Delete exception:  AA swimming pool with a power safety cover or a spa with a safety cover complying with ASTM F 1346.@

 

Revise for consistency with section 3109.4.1.8(2).

 

Ch. 35            ASME:  ASME A17.1-00, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators - with A17.1a-97 and A17.1b-98 and A17.1c-99 Addenda

 

Addenda were incorporated into the 2000 edition of the standard.

 

EWA:  EWS X445-97, Glulam in Residential Construction - Southern Edition  2306.1

 

Referenced standard omitted in NYS printing.

 

K702.2.3        K702.2.3  Single exit buildings.  Revise 2nd line of Item 1:  A... Section 1005.2.2 of the Fire Building Code.@

 

Section 1005 originates in the Building Code.

 

K702.4.1        K702.4.1  Exit access doorways.  Revise 2nd line of Item 1:  A... Table 1004.2.1 of the Fire Building Code.@

 

Revise 2nd line of exception no. 3 of Item 2:  A... Section 1004.2.3.2 of the Fire Building Code of I-2 occupancies.@

 

Section 1005 originates in the Building Code.

 

K704.1           K704.1  General.  Revise 3rd line:  A... Section 704 of the Fire Building Code.@

By reference to Chapter K6 in K701.2, section K601.3 requires newly constructed elements to conform to requirements of the Building Code.

 

K704.2           K704.2  Existing vertical openings.  Revise 4th line of Exceptions 2.2.1 and 3.3.2:  A... requirements of Section 1002.1 1009 of the Building  ...@

 

Typographical error.

 

K802.3.3        K802.3.3  Fire Barriers.  Revise 5th line:  A... Section K302.3 302.3 (Mixed Occupancies) of the Building ...@

 

Typographical error.

 

 

ICC Errata to the 2000 IBC, third printing (updated March 29, 2002);  the following were not printed in the BCNYS:

 

311.3  Low-hazard storage, Group S-2.  Revise 7th line:  A... include, but are only not limited to ...@

 

506.1  General.  Revise If:  AArea increase due to frontage (percent) as calculated ...@

 

506.2  Frontage increase.  Revise If:  AArea increase due to frontage (percent).

 

506.3  Automatic sprinkler system increase.  Revise 5th line:  A... 200 percent (Is = 200 percent) for multi-story ... and 300 percent (Is = 300 percent) for single-story ...@

 

Table 601  Fire-resistance Requirements ... Elements.  At requirement for roof construction under Type IIB, delete the reference to note Ac.@

 

Table 719.1(2) Rated Fire-resistance Periods ... Partitions.  In Items 12-1.3 and 12-1.4, delete reference to note Af.@  In note Af,@ change reference from AItem 6" to AItem 3.@

 

Table 1505.1  Minimum Roof ... Construction.  In last line of note Ac,@ change reference from A1505.6" to A1505.7.@

 

1509.2.1  Type of construction.  Revise 8th line of Exception 1:  A... 20 feet (6096 mm) or greater shall be ...@  Revise 7th line of Exception 2:  A... of over 20 feet (6096 mm) or greater from a ...@

 

1605.4  Special seismic load combinations.  Revise 5th and 7th lines:  A... resist the forces due to calculated using Formula 16-19 ... forces and those calculated using Formula 16-20 ...@

 

Table 1607.1  Minimum Uniformly ... Live Loads.  In item 24, delete Aand canopies.@

 

1607.4  Concentrated loads.  In 3rd line change referenced section from A1607.2" to A1607.3.@

 

Table 1609.1.4  Windborne Debris ... Structural Panels.  In heading for the 3rd column, change symbol after A2 feet@ from A#@ to A<.@

 

Table 1609.6.2.1(2)  Component and ... Exposure B.  For roof >10 to 30 degrees, Zone 3, Wind Area 20, Wind Speed 130, change load from A-53.5" to A-53.3.@

 

1617.4.1.1  Calculation of seismic response coefficient.  In definitions following Equation 16-38, revise S1:  AThe mapped maximum considered ...@

 

Table 1904.4.1  Maximum Chloride ... Reinforcement.  In 2nd column heading, change chemical symbol for chlorine from ACL@ to ACl.@

 

2109.1.1  Limitations.  Revise 3rd line of item 2:  A... 110 mph ( 145 km/h  48.4 m/s).@

 

2110.1.1  Limitations.  Revise 3rd line and 9th line:  A... fire separation assemblies barriers or fire ... used in fire separation assemblies barriers that are ...@  Revise 3rd line of Exception 2:  A... protectives in fire separation assemblies barriers or in fire ...@

 

Table 2304.6.1  Minimum Thickness fo Wall Sheathing.  In row for fiberboard, change minimum thickness from A12 inch= to A2 inch.@

 

2306.1  Allowable stress design.  At referenced standard ATPI 1,@ delete referenced year A1995.@

 

Table 2306.4.1  Allowable Shear ... Seismic Loading.  Add reference to note Af@ at the following locations:

 

structural 1 sheathing, 7/16 nominal panel thickness, 13/8 fastener penetration, panel applied over gypsum sheathing, 3 inch edge spacing, 550;

 

sheathing, plywood siding, 3/8 nominal panel thickness, 13/8 fastener penetration, panels applied direct to framing with 8d galvanized casing nails, 3 inch edge spacing, 310.

 

Delete reference to note Af@ at the following locations:

 

structural 1 sheathing, 15/32 nominal panel thickness, 13/8 fastener penetration, panels applied direct to framing, 3 inch edge spacing, 550;

 

sheathing, plywood siding, 15/32 nominal panel thickness, 13/8 fastener penetration, panels applied direct to framing, 3 inch edge spacing, 490.

 

Revise note Ac@:  A3/8 panel thickness or siding with a span rating of 16 inches o.c. is ...@

 

2308.2  Limitations.  Revise item 4 and exception:  AWind speeds shall not exceed 100 mph (161 km/hr 44 m/s).

 

Exception:  wind speeds shall not exceed 110 mph (177 km/hr 48.4 m/s) 3-second ...@

 

Table 2308.9.5  Header and Girder Spans ... Bearing Walls.  Revise 3rd line of table  heading:  A(Maximum header spans ...)@

 

Change header spans and number of jack studs required for A4-2x8" headers, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEADERS

SUPPORTING

 

 

 

 

 

SIZE

 

GROUND SNOW LOAD (psf)e

 

30

 

50

 

Building Widthc (feet)

 

20

 

28

 

36

 

20

 

28

 

36

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Span

 

NJd

 

Roof & Ceiling

 

4-2x8

 

7-0

9-2

 

1

 

6-1

8-4

 

2

1

 

5-5

7-8

 

2

1

 

6-1

8-4

 

2

1

 

5-3

7-5