CHAPTER 3-18: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH 2018 REVISIONS
SECTIONS:
3-18-1: ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH 2018 REVISIONS:
3-18-1 ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH 2018 REVISIONS:
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known as the "International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition," as published by the International Code Council. Said document is hereby amended and adopted as the "International Energy Conservation Code with 2018 Revisions" for the City of Prescott for regulating and governing energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems; providing procedures for enforcement thereof; providing the severability of each and all conditions and terms of the "International Energy Conservation Code with 2018 Revisions" are hereby referred to, adopted, and made as part hereof as set forth herein, excepting such portions as are herein deleted, modified or amended. (Ord. 4682-0925, 12-09-08, eff. 01-08-09; Ord. 4906-1444, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1669, 6-11-2019)
3-18-2 AMENDMENTS:
That certain document entitled the “International Energy Conservation Code with 2018 Revisions,” which document amends and supersedes certain designated sections of the “2012 International Energy Conservation Code” and was made a public record by Resolution No. 2019-1701, is hereby adopted by this reference and amends and replaces the existing chapter and Sections 3-18-1 and 3-18-2 of the Prescott City Code.
COMMERCIAL CHAPTER 1 [CE] – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION C101 – SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION C101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
C101.1 Title. This Code shall be known as the "International Energy Conservation Code with 2018 Revisions", hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
SECTION C101.2 Scope shall have an added section 101.2.1 to read as follows:
C101.2.1 City of Prescott Administrative Building Code as adopted and as may be amended.
SECTION C102 – ALTERNATE MATERIALS – METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN OR INSULATIONG SYSTEMS.
SECTION C102.1 General is hereby amended by adding section C102.1.2 as follows:
C102.1.2. Pre-approved Energy Efficiency Programs or design standards:
1. U.S. Green Building Council LEED
2. Energy Star
3. U.S. Department of Energy Res-Check
4. U.S. Department of Energy Comm-Check
5. Manual J Table 1a or 1b, current edition
6. ASRAE design for Prescott airport, current edition
SECTION C103, 105 – 109 is hereby deleted and replaced with the requirements of the City of Prescott Administrative Building Code as adopted and as may be amended from time to time.
CHAPTER 2 [CE] – DEFINITIONS
SECTION C201 – GENERAL
SECTION C201.3 – Terms defined in other codes, is hereby amended as follows:
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code or the City of Prescott Administrative Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
SECTION C201.4 – Terms not defined, is hereby amended as follows:
C201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this Chapter, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. The current edition of Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.
CHAPTER 3 [CE] – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION C301 – GENERAL
TABLE C301.1 is amended as follows
Arizona, City of Prescott, Zone 4B
SECTION C402 – BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION C402.4.1.2.3 Building test is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
SECTION C402.4.1.2.3 Building test. Blower door testing must be conducted by a certified and approved installer and must have a passing result at the Combo Final inspection. This section will be in full compliance by January 1, 2020. Certification for tester/installer must be on file with the jurisdiction.
SECTION C402.4.7 Vestibules is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
SECTION C402.4.7 Vestibules 7. Doors that have an air curtain with a velocity of not less than 6.56 feet per second at the floor that have been tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCE 220 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Manual or automatic controls shall be provided that will operate the air curtain with the opening and closing of the door. Air curtains and their controls shall comply with section C408.2.3.
SECTION C403 BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
SECTION C403.2.7 DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SEALING is hereby amended with an additional paragraph added at the end of section as follows:
SECTION C403.2.7 DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SEALING. Duct testing must be conducted by a certified and approved installer or approved by the engineer of record for the system. Duct testing must have a passing certification by Combo Final. This section will be in full compliance by January 1, 2020. Certification for tester/installer must be on file with the jurisdiction.
RESIDENTIAL CHAPTER 1 [RE] – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION R101 – SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION R101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. This Code shall be known as the "International Energy Conservation Code with 2018 Revisions", hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
SECTION R101.2 Scope shall have an added section 101.2.1 to read as follows:
R101.2.1 City of Prescott Administrative Building Code as adopted and as may be amended.
SECTION R102 – ALTERNATE MATERIALS – METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN OR INSULATION SYSTEMS.
SECTION R102.1 General is hereby amended by adding section C102.1.2 as follows:
R102.1.2. Pre-approved Energy Efficiency Programs or design standards:
1. U.S. Green Building Council LEED
2. Energy Star
3. U.S. Department of Energy Res-Check
4. U.S. Department of Energy Comm-Check
5. Manual J Table 1a or 1b, current edition
6. ASRAE design for Prescott airport, current edition
SECTION R103, 105 – 109 is hereby deleted and replaced with the requirements of the City of Prescott Administrative Building Code as adopted and as may be amended from time to time.
CHAPTER 2 [RE] – DEFINITIONS
SECTION R201 – GENERAL
SECTION R201.3 – Terms defined in other codes, is hereby amended as follows:
R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code or The City of Prescott Administrative Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
SECTION R201.4 – Terms not defined, is hereby amended as follows:
R201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this Chapter, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. The current edition of Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.
CHAPTER 3 [RE] – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION R301 – GENERAL
TABLE R301.1 is amended as follows:
Arizona, City of Prescott, Zone 4B
SECTION R402 – BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
SECTION R402.4.1.1 TESTING is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
SECTION R402.4.1.1 Testing. Blower door testing must be conducted by a certified and approved installer and must have a passing result at the Combo Final inspection. This section will be in full compliance by January 1, 2020. Certification for tester/installer must be on file with the jurisdiction.
SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
SECTION R403.2.2 SEALING is hereby amended with an additional paragraph added at the end of section as follows:
SECTION R403.2.2 SEALING. Duct testing must be conducted by a certified and approved installer or approved by the engineer of record for the system. Duct testing must have a passing certification by Combo Final. This section will be in full compliance by January 1, 2020. Certification for tester/installer must be on file with the jurisdiction. (Ord. 4682-0925, 12-09-2008, eff. 01-08-2009; Ord. 4906-1444, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1669, 6-11-2019)
3-18-3 PENALTIES:
(A) PENALTY – CRIMINAL: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-3-1, by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the City judge. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense.
(B) PENALTY – CIVIL: Upon conviction any person who violates any provision of this chapter thereof may be punished as provided in Sections 1-3-1 and 1-3-2 and subject to a civil penalty. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense. (Ord. 4682-0925, 12-09-2008, eff. 01-08-2009; Ord. 4906-1444, 9-23-2014; Ord. 2019-1669, 6-11-2019)