Chapter 15.05
BUILDING CODES ADOPTED
Sections:
15.05.030 Additional smoke detectors required.
For state law as to authority of town to regulate building construction, see WS, 1977, 15-1-103. For state law as to authority of town to adopt national building, etc., codes by reference, see WS, 1977, 15-1-119. For state law as to effect of additions or amendments by promulgating bodies, see WS, 1977, 15-1-119. For state law requiring filing of copy with clerk, see WS, 1977, 15-1-119.
15.05.010 International codes, Wyoming Outdoor Advertising Act, etc. – Adoption, amendments, additions and deletions.
(a) The following international codes, supplements, and amendments thereto are hereby adopted by reference as provided by W.S § 15-1-119 (Lexis/Nexis 2017 as amended), except those portions of such codes as amended, modified, added, or deleted below and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the town.
(b) The following international codes, 2021 Editions, are hereby adopted by reference as if the same were fully set forth herein:
(1) 2021 International Building Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 103.1. Insert: [Building Department].
c. Section 105.2. Building:
i. #2, #3, #8, #9, #11, #12. Delete in their entirety.
d. Section 105.2. Electrical:
i. #2. Delete in its entirety.
e. Section 420.4. First sentence to read: “Group R occupancies, not regulated under the provisions of the IRC, shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8.”
f. Section 903.2.8. Sentence to read: “Excluding those regulated under the provisions of the IRC, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.”
g. Section 1612.3. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
h. Section 1612.3. Insert: [April 16, 1979].
(2) 2021 International Residential Code.
a. Section R101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section R105.2. Building:
i. #2. Delete in its entirety.
ii. #5. Sentence to read: “Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and are not part of an accessible route.”
iii. #7. Sentence to read: “Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.”
c. Section R105.2. Electrical:
i. #4. Delete in its entirety.
d. Table R301.2. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD |
WIND DESIGN |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP |
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED |
FLOOD HAZARDS |
AIR FREEZING INDEX |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Speed (mph) |
Topographic effects |
Special wind region |
Wind-borne debris zone |
Weathering |
Frost line depth |
Termite |
|||||||
|
25 LB |
115 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
B |
SEVERE |
42" |
SLIGHT TO MODERATE |
-3 |
YES |
VARIES* |
979 |
48.7 |
* Flood Hazards vary – Verify with the FEMA Flood Hazard Map (fema.gov).
e. Section R313. Is voluntary for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
f. Chapter 11. Is voluntary for energy efficiency with the minimum design requirements listed herein:
i. Fenestration U-factor – 0.32.
ii. Skylight U-factor – 0.55.
iii. Glazed Fenestration SHGC – 0.40.
iv. Ceiling R-value – 49.
v. Wood Frame Wall R-value – 20 or 13+5ci or 0+15ci.
vi. Floor R-value – 30.
vii. Basement Wall R-value – 19 or 15ci or 13+5ci.
viii. Crawl Space R-value – 19 or 15ci or 13+5ci.
• ci = continuous insulation
g. Section P2603.5.1. Insert in both locations: [42 inches].
h. Section P2904. Is voluntary for the design and installation of residential fire sprinkler systems.
(3) 2021 International Existing Building Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 103.1. Insert: [Building Department].
c. Section 105.2. Building:
i. #3, #5. Delete in their entirety.
d. Section 105.2. Electrical:
i. #2. Delete in its entirety.
(4) 2021 International Fire Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 103.1. Insert: [Building Department].
c. Section 112.4. Insert: [Misdemeanor, $750.00, 30 days].
d. Section 903.2.8. Sentence to read: “Excluding those regulated under the provisions of the IRC, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.”
(5) 2021 International Mechanical Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 103.1. Insert: [Building Department].
c. Section 115.4. Insert: [Misdemeanor, $750.00, 30 days].
(6) 2021 International Plumbing Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 103.1. Insert: [Building Department].
c. Section 115.4. Insert: [Misdemeanor, $750.00, 30 days].
d. Section 305.4.1. Insert in both locations: [42 inches].
e. Section 903.1.1. Insert: [18 inches].
(7) 2021 International Fuel Gas Code.
a. Section 101.1. Insert: [Town of Wheatland].
b. Section 115.4. Insert: [Misdemeanor, $750.00, 30 days].
(c) All permit fees are those fees set forth in the Wheatland building permit fee schedule.
(d) The town does hereby establish and create a fire district as required by the codes adopted herein. The fire district boundaries are shown on a map, a copy which is available to the public at the Wheatland Town Hall. The fire district map shall be marked as “Fire District Map, Ordinance No. 712.”
(e) Wyoming Outdoor Advertising Act, specifically excluding WS, 1977, 24-10-106(j)(i) and (ii), 24-10-107(c) and (3), 24-10-110; amending § 24-10-103(a)(iv) to read as follows:
“Commission” means the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Wheatland; and amending § 24-10-107(a) and 24-10-109(b) to replace the word “commission” with “Town of Wheatland Building Inspector”.
(f) Wyoming State Highway Department rules and regulations entitled Outdoor Advertising, Chapter XVI, adopted in accordance with WS, 1977, 24-10-105, as amended, dated December 27, 1985; amending Section 2(c) to read as follows:
“Commission” means the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Wheatland”;
(g) Subsections (d) and (e) of this section shall apply to the area within the town of Wheatland town limits, which is within 500 feet of Interstate 25. [Ord. 837, 2022; Ord. 827, 2020; Ord. 816, 2018; Ord. 784, 2015; Ord. 779, 2014; Ord. 768, 2012; Ord. 757, 2011; Ord. 608, 1992. 1996 Code § 7-107.]
15.05.020 International codes, Wyoming Outdoor Advertising Act, etc. – Filing and availability of codes and amendments.
At least one copy of each code adopted by WMC 15.05.010 and any ordinance providing for amendments, modifications, additions or deletions in such codes adopted by the town council shall be maintained on file in the office of the town clerk where they shall be available for public inspection during the normal office hours of the town clerk. One copy of each ordinance amending or modifying such code shall be kept with each copy of such code and made available for public inspection at the same time as and in the same manner as such code. [Ord. 635 § 3, 1995; Ord. 462 § 2, 1977. 1996 Code § 7-108.]
15.05.030 Additional smoke detectors required.
(a) In addition to the smoke detectors required by the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the town of Wheatland, an additional smoke detector shall be placed in each furnace room, or if the furnace is not located in a separate room, then the smoke detector will be adjacent to the furnace location.
(b) The smoke detector shall be operated by electricity, with a battery backup.
(c) This additional smoke detector shall be required for all new construction, and shall apply to any and all remodeling that exceeds $1,000. [Ord. 674 §§ 1 – 3, 1999.]