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PART I - IEBC: [A] 101.2; IPC: [A] 101.1 PART II - IECC: C101.1
PART III - IECC: R101.1 PART IV - IRC: R101.2

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Proponent : Edward Kulik, representing Building Code Action Committee (BCAC@iccsafe.org); David Collins, representing ICC Sustainability Energy and High Performance Code Action Committee (SEHPCAC@iccsafe.org); Janine Snyder, ICC Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC@iccsafe.org)

THE FOLLOWING CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL WAS DEEMED TO BE EDITORIAL BY THE CODE CORRELATION COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 8, 2016 MEETING.
2015 International Existing Building Code
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Codeof [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as "this code."
[A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of the this codeInternational Existing Building Code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, additionto and relocation of existing buildings.

2015 International Plumbing Code
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Codeof [NAME OF JURISDICTION]hereinafter referred to as "this code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. This code shall regulate nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems.  The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment,  fuel-gas-fired water heaters  and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

Exception:Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2015 International Energy Conservation Code
Revise as follows:
C101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
C101.2 Scope. This code applies to commercialbuildingsand the buildings' sites and associated systems and equipment.

R101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
R101.2 Scope. This code applies to residential buildingsand the building sites and associated systems and equipment.

2015 International Residential Code
Revise as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

Exceptions:
Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One-  and Two-FamilyDwellingsthis code. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the International Building Code where constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings underthis code shall conform to Section P2904.
Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the this codeInternational Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings where equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904.
Reason: The intent of this proposal is for consistency in language throughout Chapter 1 of all the codes.  The IPC and Energy Code include "international" in the name of the code in Section 101.1. The other I-codes refer only to the generic name of  the code, such as Building Code. This  more generic reference allow s jurisdictions to adopt the codes and give it their ow n name if preferred; New Jersey Building Code for example. Regarding additional changes to IRC and IEBC - Once "this code" is established in the Section 101.1, the name is not repeated in the follow ing sections for scope except w ithin the IRC and the IEBC.
This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building Code Action Committee (BCAC), the ICC Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC) and the ICC Sustainability Energy and High Performance Code Action Committee (SEHPCAC). BCAC w as established by the ICC Board of Directors to pursue opportunities to improve and enhance assigned International Codes or portions thereof. In 2014 and 2015 the BCAC has held 5 open meetings. In addition, there w ere numerous Working Group meetings and conference calls for the current code development cycle, w hich included members of  the committee as w ell as any interested party to discuss and debate the proposed changes. Related documentation and reports are posted on the BCAC w ebsite at: BCAC
The PMGCAC w as established by the ICC Board of Directors to pursue opportunities to improve and enhance assigned International Codes or portions thereof. This includes both the technical aspects of the codes and the code content in terms of scope and application of referenced standards. The PMGCAC has held one open meeting and multiple conference calls w hich included members of the PMGCAC. Interested parties also participated in all conference calls to discuss and debate the proposed changes.
The SEHPCAC w as established by the ICC Board of Directors to pursue opportunities to improve and enhance International Codes w ith regard to sustainability, energy and high performance as it relates to the built environment

included, but not limited to, how these criteria relate to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). In 2015, the SEHPCAC has held three tw o- or three-day open meetings and 25 w orkgroup calls, w hich included members of the SEHPCAC as w ell as any interested parties, to discuss and debate proposed changes and public comments.

Cost Im pact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No increase in cost as this is an editorial change for consistency w ith other I-codes.

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Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 1, Florida Building Code, Building, shall govern the administration and enforcement of this code.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code Florida Building Code, Existing Building, shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings.
Exception: For the purpose of public educational facilities and state licensed facilities, see Chapter 4, Special Occupancy, of the Florida Building Code, Building.

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of [NAME OF JURISDICTION] Florida Building Code, Residential, and shall be cited as such and will be
referred to herein as “this code.”

R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings Florida Building Code, Residential, shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one– and two–family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

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