• 2009 International Building Code
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2015 International Existing Building Code
• 2015 International Fire Code (excluding Chapter 4) • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
Illinois adopts the 2015 edition of the IECC. State-funded facilities must comply with ASHRAE 90.1 per 20 ILCS 3105/10.09-5. Privately funded commercial buildings must comply with IECC per 20 ILCS 3125. The 2015 editions of both the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 went into effect on January 1, 2016. Illinois substitutes procedures for some of the administrative requirements in the codes and adds a few modifications to the IECC related to existing buildings.
In addition, the Illinois State Board of Education has adopted the 2015 IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC for Pre-K thru 12 public Education Facilities (other than vehicular), but do not apply to Chicago. The Illinois Department of Health has adopted the IBC for hospitals where local codes do not apply.
Iowa: Iowa’s State Building Code is found in Chapter 301 of the Iowa Administrative Code. The Iowa State Building Code applies to state-owned buildings, state financed buildings in jurisdictions without an adopted and enforced building code, Board of Regents’ facilities, modular and manufactured homes and commercial buildings, and school-owned structures in jurisdictions without an adopted and enforced building code. Iowa recently updated its State Building Code, with changes that went into effect on May 18, 2016. The following lists the adopted editions, along with a description of modifications, if any, that Iowa adopts to each edition.
• 2015 International Building Code, including modifications to replace language from IBC section 907.2.3 related to fire alarm systems in educational facilities, and to modify requirements related to bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, and grandstands among other modifications.
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, with a few modifications to adapt the rule to administrative requirements specific to Iowa.
• 2015 International Existing Building Code, with modifications deleting many of the administrative requirements found in chapter 1, along with sections related to accessibility requirements.
• Iowa exempts cabins located in rural areas without a sufficient water supply from automatic fire sprinkler requirements in the 2015 International Building Code. Iowa’s exemption applies to cabins that are no more than 750 square feet, one story with no basement, has fire and smoke alarm systems, and has sleeping areas that are separated from fuel-fired heating equipment or other fuel-fired appliances.
Michigan
Michigan’s construction codes are organized under the Michigan Construction Code Commission General Administrative Rules (R 408.30101 - 408.31194). Michigan is currently in the process of updating its building, rehabilitation, mechanical, and commercial energy codes to incorporate the 2015 editions of the model building codes, but currently adopts the following building codes:
• 2012 International Building Code, which is adopted under the Michigan Building Code (Construction Code- R 408.30401 – 408.30499).
• 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, which is adopted under the Michigan Uniform Energy Code (Construction Code-R-408.30801-408.30873).
• 2012 International Existing Buildings Code, which is adopted under the Michigan Rehabilitation Code (Construction Code-R408.30551-408.30577)
• 2012 International Mechanical Code, which is adopted under the Michigan Mechanical Code.
Michigan modifies their adoption of the model building codes. For example, according to R 408.30401 of Michigan’s construction code, the state’s adoption of 2012 edition of the International Building Code includes “appendices F, G, and H, except for sections 104.8, 109.2 to 109.6, 114.3, 415.8.2.2 to 415.8.2.9, 415.8.3 Table 1608.2, 2902 to 2902.5, Table 2902.1, 3006.5, the definition of “agricultural building” in section 202, the definition of "recreational vehicle" in Appendix G, and, IECC-2012, IEBC-2012, IMC-2012, IPC-2012, IPSDC-2012, NFPA 70-2011, listed in chapter 35, govern the construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and structures, and, with exceptions noted, the international building code is adopted by reference in these rules.”
Michigan’s proposed rulemaking effort would further exclude 903.2.8.3.1, 903.2.8.3.2 and 903.2.8.4 from their adoption of the 2015 International Building Code. Michigan also proposes accepting the 2015 IECC, except for sections C107.2 to C107.5, C108.2 to C108.4, C301.2, C301.3, C302, C401.2.1 to C408.3.2, C502.2 to C502.2.6.2, C503.2 to C503.6 and they propose accepting the 2013 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA standard including appendices A, B, C, D, and G, and except for sections 8.4.2, 8.4.3 to 8.4.3.2.
Minnesota
Minnesota has a statewide building code as authorized by Chapter 326B of the Minnesota statutes. The building code is organized and adopts model building codes as follows: • Minn. Rule 1300 –Minnesota Building Code Administration - These provisions include administrative procedures and typically replaces chapter one of the model building codes.
• 2012 International Building Code (Minn. Rule 1305-Minnesota Building Code) - The Minnesota Building Code incorporates the 2012 International Building Code, with amendments. Minnesota has adopted chapters 2 through 33 and 35. They have adopted amendments to chapters 11 related to accessibility requirements and chapter 30 related to elevators into Minn. Rule 1341 and 1307. They have also deleted seismic and earthquake provisions of the IBC. Other modifications include changes to certain occupancy classifications, rules related to malls, revisions to automatic sprinkler requirements, and modifications to duct construction and installation requirements, among others.
• 2012 International Existing Building Code (Minn. Rule 1311-Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings) - The Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings incorporates the 2012 International Existing Building Code, with amendments that do not adopt certain provisions related to accessibility requirements in existing buildings.
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (Minn. Rule 1323-Commercial Energy Code) –The Minnesota Commercial Energy Code incorporates the commercial provisions only of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments that include modifications to building envelope requirements related to insulation requirements for roof placement, air barrier construction, stairway and shaft vents, and outdoor air intakes and exhausts, among others; building mechanical systems; exhaust air energy recovery requirements including modifications to piping insulation and allowable fan motor horsepower requirements, among others. Minnesota adopts C408 related to building commissioning, with exemptions for certain mechanical systems.
• 2012 International Mechanical Code (Minn. Rule 1346-Minnesota Mechanical Code) - The Minnesota Mechanical Code incorporates the 2012 International Mechanical Code, chapters 2 through 15 as amended and the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, chapters 2 through 8 as amended. The Mechanical Code contains numerous modifications to the IMC and IFGC including modifications related to enclosed parking garages, domestic kitchen exhaust appliances, hazardous exhaust systems, duct construction, and installation, among others.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
This proposed rule was developed in consultation with the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Council. The Commercial Building Code Council is authorized and created under s. 15.407, Stats. The council’s duties are outlined in s. 101.023, Stats., which states: “The…commercial building code council shall review the rules relating to constructing, altering, adding to, repairing, and maintaining public buildings and buildings that are places of employment. The council shall consider and make recommendations to the department pertaining to these rules and any other matters related to constructing, altering, adding to, repairing, and maintaining public buildings and buildings that are places of employment. In preparing rules under this chapter that relate to public buildings and to buildings that are places of employment, the department shall consult with the commercial building code council.”
Beginning in March 2015, the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Council held monthly meetings to comprehensively review significant changes adopted in updated versions of the model building codes and other standards incorporated by reference in the rule. The council and the department also reviewed costs associated with updated requirements and commercial building requirements in other states.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The proposed rules were posted for a period of 30 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect small businesses, local government units, and individuals. Comments were received from three national energy associations recommending the adoption of the 2015 International Codes (ICC) in their entirety without amendments. They suggested that the model codes would decrease the economic impact for building owners and tenants over time. These comments did not affect the department’s analysis of the economic impact of the proposed rules.
With assistance of the members of Commercial Building Code Advisory Committee, the department carefully reviewed the changes in the 2015 model building codes that are anticipated to increase costs or add restrictive requirements. The Department adopted nearly 95% of the 2015 model building codes, which will allow flexibility for owners and designers and minimize the fiscal impact of the new changes contained in the 2015 model building codes.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules effect small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. See the attached Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document for additional information. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Kirsten.Reader@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Mindy Allen, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone (608) 261-4463; email at DSPSadminrules@wisconsin.gov. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
The deadline for comments was February 2, 2017.
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SECTION 1.
SPS 303.03 (2) (a) is amended to read:
