Building Code Regulations

PUBLISHING DETAILS Revised under the authority of the Law Revision Act (2020 Revision). The Building Code Regulations, 1995 made the 11th August, 1995 consolidated with Law 56 of 2020 passed 7th December, 2020 and with the — Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 1996 made the 13th August, 1996 Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 made the 5th July, 2002 Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 made the 22nd March, 2005 Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 made the 2nd October, 2012 Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 made the 6th December, 2016 Building Code (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 made the 9th February, 2021. Consolidated and revised this 31st day of December, 2021. Note (not forming part of these Regulations): This revision replaces the 2021 Revision which should now be discarded. Regulation 2A. 3A. AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL AND GAS CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRED PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TEST INTERVALS FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS Regulation 1 Citation These regulations may be cited as the Building Code Regulations (2022 Revision). In these regulations — “adopted Code” means a Code that applies in the Cayman Islands by virtue of regulation 3(a) to (h); “authority having jurisdiction” means the Building Official or any other staff member of the Department of Planning to whom the Building Official has delegated all or any part of the Building Official’s authority under these “Building Official” means the Director of Planning and anyone to whom the Director has delegated all or any part of the Director’s authority under these “duplex” means two dwelling units one above the other or side by side having a common wall; and “fire code official” means the Building Official or any other staff member of the Department of Planning to whom the Building Official has delegated all or any part of the Building Official’s authority under these Regulations; Regulation 2A 2A. Submission of plans 2A. All plans submitted for a permit shall be drawn to an imperial scale that allows plan details to be viewed with sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and character of the work to the satisfaction of the Director. Application of ICC Codes to the Cayman Islands To the extent that they are consistent with the Act and with the other laws of the Islands and subject to the exceptions, adaptation and modifications set out in Schedules 1 to 8, the provisions of the following Codes, as adopted and revised by the International Code Council (ICC) in the United States of America, shall apply as part of the law of the Islands in relation to the matters and things specified in the case of each — (a) the 2009 International Building Code and the 2009 International Residential Code (hereinafter referred to as the Cayman Islands Building Code and the Cayman Islands Residential Code) in relation to the use, occupancy, design and construction of buildings and the provision of plant, machinery, apparatus and other fittings in or in connection with buildings; (b) the 2009 International Plumbing Code (to be known as the Cayman Islands Plumbing Code), in relation to every plumbing installation, including the alteration, repairing or replacement thereof, and to plumbing equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances except where covered in the Cayman Islands Residential Code; (c) the 2009 International Mechanical Code (to be known as the Cayman Islands Mechanical Code), in relation to the installation of mechanical systems including the alteration, repair and replacement thereof and to appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, including ventilation, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other mechanical systems; (d) the International Fuel Gas Code 2009 (to be known as the Cayman Islands Fuel and Gas Code), in relation to the installation, operation, alteration, repairing and replacement of gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories; (e) the ICC-600 2008 relating to standards for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions, specifically prescriptive methods to provide wind resistant designs and construction details for residential buildings sited in high wind regions, with wind climates of 100 to 150 mph., being a supplement to the Cayman Islands Residential Code; (f) the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014 ed. as amended, in relation to safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards; Regulation 3A (g) the following American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Codes, as amended — (i) Safety Code for Elevators and. Escalators ASME A17.1/CSA B44- 2007, including Table 3001.7 as amended by Schedule 7; (ii) Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (Includes Requirements for Electric and Hydraulic Elevators and Escalators) ASME A17.3-2008; and (iii) Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts ASME A18.1.- 2005; (h) the 2009 International Fire Code, in relation to the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises; and (i) the 2015 International Swimming Pool and SPA Code (ISPC), as amended, in relation to the design, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and aquatic facilities. 3A. Application of Cayman Islands Building Code and Residential Code 3A. (1) The Cayman Islands Building Code applies to all buildings and structures in areas where it is adopted except those covered by the Cayman Islands (2) Those buildings and structures not covered in the Cayman Islands Building Code shall be regulated by the Cayman Islands Residential Code. The Electricity Act (2008 Revision) and, to the extent that it is consistent with such law, this Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, and to the alteration, and replacement thereof, and to electrical fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. Standards for single family residences (1) All single family residences shall be constructed to meet the structural requirements of the ICC-600 (2008) Standards for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions. (2) All other aspects of construction shall comply with the Code. Amendments to adopted codes An amendment by the International Code Council, the National Fire Protection Association or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to any of the adopted Codes shall take effect on publication in the Gazette. Regulation 8 General penalty

A person who contravenes these regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars. Penalty for wilful obstruction

A person who wilfully obstructs a person acting in the execution of these regulations or of an order made or issued under these regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars. Stop notices

(1) Upon notice from the Building Official, any work on a building or structure to which these regulations or adopted Codes apply that is being done contrary to these regulations or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. (2) Any notice given under subregulation (1) or regulation 13 shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, to that owner’s agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed: Provided that, where an emergency exists, the Building Official shall not be required to give written notice prior to stopping the work. Work done in contravention of Regulations or Codes

(1) If any work to which the Regulations or adopted Codes apply is carried out in a dangerous or unsafe manner or in contravention of the Regulations or an adopted Code, the Building Official may, without prejudice to any right the Official may have to take proceedings under any other regulation, by notice, require the owner of the building or structure, in respect of which the work is being carried out, to do one or more of the following — (a) immediately cease such work; (b) restrain or remove any non-compliant work or unsafe conditions; (c) effect such remediation or alterations as are necessary to comply with the adopted Code and Regulations; (d) if life, health and or safety risks cannot be abated through the implementation of conditions (a) to (c), pull down or remove the noncompliant work; Regulation 13A (e) recover from the person who commissioned or carried out the work the expenses incurred in implementing any of conditions (b) to (d). (2) Subject to paragraph (3), a person who fails to comply with a notice served under paragraph (1) and any person who continues any work on the building to which the notice relates or on its mechanical, plumbing or building services system in contravention of such notice commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for 6 months, or to both. (3) A person does not commit an offence under paragraph (2) by performing work as directed by the Building Official or the owner of the building or structure to remove non-compliant work or unsafe conditions. (4) If an offence by a person referred to in paragraph (2) continues for more than seven days, the Building Official may issue a second notice under paragraph (1) and any person who fails to comply with that notice or who continues work in contravention of it as described in paragraph (2), commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for 6 months, or to both. 13A. Proceedings to correct or abate contravening work 13A. (1) If a person served with a notice under regulation 13(4) fails to comply with it promptly, the Building Official shall cause legal proceedings to be instituted — (a) to restrain, correct or abate any contravention of the Regulations or adopted Codes; or (b) to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure to which the notice relates. (2) The Summary Court may, on application by the Building Official under this regulation — (a) authorise the Department of Planning — (i) to restrain, correct or abate any contravention of the Regulations or adopted Codes by removal of the non-compliant work or unsafe condition; or (ii) to remove or terminate the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in contravention of this regulation; and (b) order the recovery of expenses reasonably incurred under paragraph (2)(a) from the owner of the building or structure or the person who carried out the work. Regulation 13B 13B. Penalty for contravention of the Regulations or adopted Code 13B. Any person who erects, constructs, alters, repairs, removes, demolishes or utilises a mechanical system, or causes the same to be done, in contravention of these Regulations or an adopted Code commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for 6 months, or to both. 13C. Proceedings by the Attorney General 13C. The commencement of a prosecution under regulation 13 or 13B does not preclude the Attorney General from instituting legal proceedings — (a) to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a contravention of the Regulations or an adopted Code; (b) to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises; or (c) to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilisation of any mechanical, plumbing, electrical or building system in, on or about any premises. Right of entry

(1) Any person duly authorised by the Building Official may, at any reasonable time, after having given reasonable notice to the owner of that person’s intention so to do, enter any land or building for the purposes of — (a) making any inspection in accordance with these regulations; (b) ascertaining whether or not there has been a breach of these regulations; (c) preventing any infringement of these regulations; or (d) carrying out any other powers or duties vested in that person under these regulations requiring such entry. (2) Any such entry may be made at any time if the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that an immediate danger exists. 14A. Identification 14A. The Building Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting buildings, structures or premises in the performance of the Official’s duties under these regulations and produce it when requested to do so by the owner or occupier of the building, structure or premises. Immunity

Neither the Cabinet, nor the Building Official, nor any person charged with the enforcement of these Regulations or the adopted Codes is liable in damages for anything done or omitted to be done in the discharge of their respective functions and duties required by law, while acting in good faith and without malice. AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE Building Code affected Exception, adaptation or modification Delete the words “International Building Code of [NAME OF Building Code,”. 101.2 Scope In the Exception, delete the word “International” and substitute the words “Cayman Islands”. 101.4 Referenced Codes Delete the words “through 101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere” and substitute the words “and 101.4.2 are for reference only and not adopted in the Cayman Islands. Other codes referenced”. 101.4.1 Gas 101.4.2 101.4.3 101.4.4 Property Maintenance Renumber Section101.4.5 Fire Prevention Renumber as section 101.4.1. Renumber Section 101.4.6 Energy Renumber as section 101.4.2. 101.5 Adopted Codes “101.5 Adopted Codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.5.1 through 101.5.4 and referenced elsewhere in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.” 101.5.1 Gas “101.5.1 Gas. The International Fuel and Gas Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Fuel and Gas Code as amended and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this Code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.” 101.5.2 “101.5.2 Mechanical. The International Mechanical Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Mechanical Code as amended and shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other mechanical systems.” 101.5.3 “101.5.3 Plumbing. The International Plumbing Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Plumbing Code as amended and shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.” 101.5.4 “101.5.4 Residential. Any reference to the International Residential Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Residential Code as amended. When uses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, such uses must comply with the provisions of the Cayman Islands Residential Code for that specific occupancy before exercising the option of using the International Residential Code.” 101.5.5 “101.5.5 Electrical. Any reference to NFPA 70 or Appendix K shall mean the National Electrical Code as amended and adopted.” 101.5.6 Elevator Code “101.5.6 Elevator Code. While the Elevator Code is the adopted standard, amendments based on extracts from the ASME A17.1, ASME A17.3, ASME A18.1, and Chapter 30 of the International Building Code shall also be referenced.” 102.2 Other laws words “Cayman Islands laws and regulations”. 102.4.1 Amendments “102.4.1 Amendments. Whenever amendments have been adopted for a referenced code or standard, each reference to said code or standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well.” 102.6 Existing Structures Delete the words “International Property Maintenance Code” and substitute the words “Cayman Islands Building Code”. 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency Delete section 103.1 and substitute the following section - “103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Any reference to the “Department of Building Safety” shall mean the Department of Planning, which shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Code, as specified under the duties and powers of the Building Official. This code may be enforced by other code enforcement divisions in the Cayman Islands but authority shall be retained by the Director of Planning.” 103.2 Appointment and substitute the words “Building Official presiding over the authority having jurisdiction.”. 103.3 Deputies Delete the words “For the maintenance of existing properties, see the International Property Maintenance Code.”. 104.1.1 Other interpretations “104.1.1 Other interpretations. Any provision or local amendment marked in this Code as [F] shall be under the primary interpretation authority of the Building Official. Any provision marked in the Fire Code or local amendment as [B], [FG], [M] or [P] shall be under the primary interpretation authority of the Building Official.” 104.7 Delete the words “Building Official” and substitute the words 104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers “104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The Building Official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the jurisdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this Code or other pertinent law.” 105.1.1 Annual 105.1.2 Annual Permit Records 105.2 Work Insert the following after the word “receptacles” (under the heading Electrical) - exempt from permits “Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements. Nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.”. 105.3.2 Time limitation of “The Building Official may also grant an extension of time, for a period of 180 days, in any case where the extension is 105.5 Expiration “The Building Official may also grant an extension of time, for a period of 180 days, in any case where the extension is 105.7 Placement of Permit Delete the words “or copy”. 105.7.1 Responsibility “105.7.1 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, to which this Code is applicable, to comply with this Code.” 107.1 General Delete the words “where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed” and substitute the words “in accordance with the requirements of this Code and the Cayman Islands Residential Code and where required by the laws and regulations governing the Cayman Islands or as required by the Building Official.”. 107.2.1 Information on Insert the words “drawn to scale,” immediately before the word “dimensioned”. 107.2.2 Fire system shop drawings Delete section 107.2.2 and substitute the following - “107.2.2 Fire protection system shop drawings. Shop drawings, calculations and manufacturers’ specifications for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, to indicate conformity with this Code and the construction documents and shall be approved by that authority prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9. All fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems shall require the engineer or contractor on record to submit to the authority having jurisdiction the form ‘letter of acceptance’ upon completion and installation of such systems.” 107.2.6 Manufacturer’s “107.2.6 Manufacturers’ Manufacturers’ installation instructions, as required by this Code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.” 107.3.2 Previous Approvals 109.1 Payment of Fees Insert before the full stop the words “, in accordance with the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) Fee Schedules”. 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees Delete the words “applicable governing authority” and substitute the words “Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) Fee Schedules”. 109.3 Building Valuations 109.4 Work commencing before permit Delete the words “shall be subject to a fee established by the Building Official that shall be in addition to the required permit fees” and substitute the words “commits an offence under the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) or the Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) and shall be subject to a fine and or after-the-fact fees as required by law”. 109.6 Refunds 109.6 Administrative Hold “109.6 Administrative Hold. Any administrative discrepancy including but not limited to, delinquency in payments, returned cheques, failure to pay for re-inspection, investigation or registration fees, and failure to keep any registration, insurance or bond up-to-date, may result in a hold being placed on the issuance of permits and performance of inspections of existing permits until the administrative discrepancy is corrected. For the purpose of this section, the term “up-to-date” shall mean that whenever any registration, insurance or bond is required by these or any other regulations in order to obtain a permit under this Code, the registration, insurance or bond shall be maintained current and in effect.” 110.1.1 Permit Card “110.1.1 Permit Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have made available the permit card such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the Building Official.” 110.3.7 Energy Efficiency Inspections 310.3 Fire Department Vehicle Access “310.3 Fire Department Vehicle Access. All RI and R2 occupancies three (3) or more stories in height shall provide open space of at least twenty (20) feet wide along three (3) sides of the Building.” 503 General Building Height and Area Limitations Amend Table 503 Allowable Building Heights and Areas - (a) by deleting the word “ UL” under A for TYPE 1, and substituting the number “130”; (b) by deleting the number “160” under B for TYPE 1 and substituting the number “130”; (c) by adding the superscript “e” at the end of the words “TYPE 1”; and (d) by inserting the following footnote after Footnote “d.” - “e. No building or buildings shall exceed 130 feet in height or 10 stories.”. (See amended Table 503 in Part 2 of this Schedule). Insert Section [F] 901.5.1 Onsite Water Supply “[F] 901.5.1 On-site Water Supply. An on-site supply of water equal to the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand or standpipe whichever is greater shall be provided for a minimum duration of 45 minutes.” [F] 903.2.7 Group M Delete item 4 and substitute the following: “4. Group M occupancy exceeding 5,000 square feet (464m2) is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses.”. [F] 903.2.8 Group R Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in a building with a — (a) Group R3 fire area not exceeding three (3) stories above grade plane; or (b) Group R2 fire area consisting of eight (8) or fewer units not exceeding two (2) stories and not being part of a mixed-use occupancy that complies with the following conditions — (i) dwelling units separated by a minimum of a two (2) hour fire-resistance-rated wall and floor assembly constructed in accordance with section 709 (except section 709.4 –Exception - 5 which shall not apply); (ii) type I, II, or III construction with a one (1) hour fire barrier between dwelling units and a combustible roof structure; and (iii) two (2) remote egress stairs from the second floor. [F] 904.2 Where Delete the words “fire code official” and substitute the words “Building Official”. 1101.2.1 Type A and Type B units “1101.2.1 Type A and Type B units. Type A and Type B units per ANSI 117.1 chapter 10 are not adopted.” 1107.6 Group R Delete section 1107.6 and substitute the following section - “1107.6 Group R. Accessible units, shall be provided in Group R occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.6.1 and 1107.6.4.”. 1107.6.1 Group R-1 Delete section 1107.6.1 and substitute the following section - “1107.6.1 Group R-1. Accessible units shall be provided in Group R-1 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.6.1.1.”. 1107.6.4 Group R-4 Delete section 1107.6.1 and substitute the following section - “1107.6.4 Group R-4. Accessible units shall be provided in Group R-1 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.6.4.1.”. 1107.6.1.2 Type B units 1107.6.4.2 Type B units 1107.6.2 Group R-2 1107.6.3 Group R-3 1107.7 General exceptions Chapter 15 1507.2.3 Delete section 1507.2.3 and substitute the following section - “1507.2.3 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet and shall comply with ASTM 1507.3.3 Delete 1507.2.1 and substitute the following section - “1507.3.3 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be selfadhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet and shall 1507.6.3 Delete section 1507.6.3 and substitute the following section - “1507.6.3 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be selfadhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet and shall 1507.7.3 Delete section 1507.7.3 and substitute the following section - “1507.7.3 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be selfadhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet and shall 1508.8.3 Delete section 1508.3 and substitute the following section - “1507.8.3 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be selfadhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet and shall Chapter 16 1608 Snow Loads in Section 1609 Basic Wind Speed Delete all Basic Wind Speed Figures and substitute Figure 1609 Basic Wind Speed (3 sec gust) Cayman Islands Map from Part 2 of the Schedule. in Section 1611.1 Design rain loads Delete all 100 Year, 1 Hour Rainfall figures and substitute Figure 1611.1 100 year 1 Hour Rainfall (inches) Cayman Islands Map from Part 2 of the Schedule. 1612.2 In the definition of “Flood Hazard Area Subject to High Velocity Wave Action” delete the words “Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or other” and in the definition of “Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)” delete the words “the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has” and substitute the word “are”. 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas 1613.5 Seismic ground motion values Chapter 23 2304.11.6 Delete the words “geographical areas” and substitute the words “the Cayman Islands”. Replace Table 2308.10.2 Ceiling Joist Spans for Common Lumber Delete Table 2308.10.2 2 Ceiling Joist Spans For Common Lumber Species and substitute Tables 2308.10.2 (1) and (2) Ceiling Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of Replace Table 2308.10.3 Rafter Spans for common lumber Delete Table 2308.10.3 Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species and substitute Tables 2308.10.3(1) and (2) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of the Schedule. Chapter 26 Replace Figure 2603.8 Infestation Probability Map Delete Figure 2603.8 Termite Infestation Probability Map and substitute Figure 2603.8 Cayman Islands Termite Infestation Probability Map from Part 2 of the Schedule. Chapter 30 3001.7 Periodic inspection frequency “3001.7 Periodic inspection frequency. All existing elevator installations shall be inspected at intervals as indicated on Table 3001.7.” Chapter 34 3412.2 Applicability A Employee qualifications B Board of appeals D Fire districts E Supplementary requirements G Flood resistant J Grading K Administrative provisions TABLE 503 ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREASa Building height limitations shown in feet above grade plane. Story limitations shown as stories above grade plane. Building area limitations shown in square feet, as determined by the definition of "Area, building," per story TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE I e TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV TYPE V A B A B A B HT A B GROUP HEIGHT (FEET) STORIES (S) AREA (A) For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2 A = building area per story, S = stories above grade plane, UL = Unlimited, NP = Not permitted. a. See the following sections for general exceptions to Table 503:

Section 507, Unlimited area buildings. b. For open parking structures, see Section 406.3. c. For private garages, see Section 406.1. d. See Section 415.5 for limitations. e. No building or buildings shall exceed 130 feet in height nor 10 stories AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE Provision of the Code affected Under the section “Adoption”, delete the words “and in the sample ordinance” and the sentence following those words. Insert the words “the Cayman Islands” before the words “Mechanical Code” and delete the words “of [NAME OF JURISDICTION]”. 102.10 Other Laws words “Cayman Islands laws or regulations”. 103.1 General “103.1 General. Any reference to the “Department of Mechanical Inspection” shall mean the Department of Planning, which shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Code, as specified under the duties and powers of the Building Official. This code may be enforced by other code enforcement divisions in the Cayman Islands but authority shall be retained by the Director of Planning.” 103.2 Appointment and substitute the words “Director of Planning, presiding over the authority having jurisdiction”. Delete Section 103.4 Liability Delete Section 104.4 Right of Entry Delete Section 104.5 Identification Delete Section 104.6 Notices and Orders 104.7 Department 106.4 Permit Delete the words “and ordinances”. Delete the words “in Section 106.5” and substitute the words “the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Amend 106.4.1 Delete the words “stamped “APPROVED”” and substitute the 106.4.3 Expiration Delete the word “one-half”. 106.4.4 Extensions Delete the words “one half the amount required for a new permit for such work” and substitute the words “as stipulated in the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and 106.4.6 Retention of Amend 106.5 Fees Delete the words “Section 106.5.2” and substitute the words “the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Amend 106.5.1 Work commencing before Permit Issuance Delete the words “100 percent of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fees” and substitute the words “the fees set out in the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision)”. Delete 106.5.2 Fee Delete 106.5.3 Fee Delete 108.1 Unlawful Acts Delete Section 108.3 Prosecution of Delete Section 108.4 Violation penalties Delete Section 108.5 Stop Work orders Delete 108.6 Abatement of Delete Section 109 Means of Appeal Delete Appendix A Combustion Air Openings and Chimney Connector Pass throughs Delete Appendix B Recommended Permit Fee Schedule AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Code Delete the words “International Plumbing Code of [NAME OF Plumbing Code,”. 104.4 Right of Entry 104.5 Identification 104.6 Notices and Orders 104.7 106.5 Permit Delete the words “and ordinances”. Delete the words “in Section 106.6” and substitute the words “the and Act and 106.5.1 Delete the words “stamped “APPROVED”” and substitute the 106.5.3 Expiration Delete the word “one-half”. 106.5.4 Extensions Delete the words “one half the amount required for a new permit for such work” and substitute the words “as stipulated in the and Act and 106.5.6 Retention of Amend 106.6 Fees Delete the words “Section 106.6.2” and substitute the words “the and Act and Amend 106.6 .1 Work commencing before Permit Delete the words “100 percent of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fees.” and substitute the words “the fees as stated in the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Delete 106.6.2 Fee Schedule Delete 106.6.3 Fee Refunds Delete 108.4 penalties Delete 108.5 Stop Work Orders 109 Means of Appeal 305.6 Freezing 305.6.1 Sewer depth 305.9 Protection of Insert the words “parking lots” after the word “driveways”. Delete the words “in an approved manner” and substitute the following words - components of system “by - (a) burying the crown of pipe a minimum of twelve inches (12”) below grade in accordance with section 306.3 Backfilling; or (b) in situations where it is not possible to bury the pipe, protecting the pipe with a sleeve as per Section 305.5 and covering it in a minimum of two inches of concrete”. 305.10 Minimum piping cover “305.10 Minimum piping cover. All piping shall be continuously supported on earth free from hard debris. The crown of the piping shall have six inches (6”) minimum clean tamped earth cover or the pipe shall be continuously sleeved as per section 305.5”. 312.5 Water supply system test Delete the words “the working pressure of the system; or, for piping systems other than plastic, by an air test of not less than 50 psi (344 kPa)” and substitute the words “100 psi (688 kPa), or, where applicable at the discretion of the Building Official by an air test of not less than 100 psi (688 kPa)”. Delete the words “15 minutes” and substitute the words “24 hours”. [M] 314.2.1 Condensate Disposal Delete the words “outlet to an approved place of disposal” and substitute the words “outlet to the sanitary or public sewer or to an approved place of disposal, as approved by the sewage authority or the Water Authority as applicable”. 412.3 Size of Floor Drains Insert at the end of the section the following - “Exception: Floor drains shall be provided in all public restrooms. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less than three inches (3”)(76 mm) in diameter and shall have trap primers.”. 608.6.1 Private water supplies “608.6.1 Private water supplies. Where cross connections between private and public sources of water are utilised, an approved back flow preventer shall be required at the water service pipe on the customer side of the water meter, in addition to the backflow preventer required by the public utility.” Amend Table 608.17.1 Distance from contamination to private water supplies and Delete the distance value for “seepage pits” and substitute “100”. Delete the distance value “septic tanks” and substitute “50”. Insert under the heading in alphabetical order under the heading “Source of Contamination” the words “effluent disposal well” and “storm water disposal wells” and insert a distance value of “100” for each. pump suction lines (See Table 608.17.1 Distance From Contamination to Private Water Supplies and Pump Suction Lines in Part 2 of the 608.17.3 Depth 608.17.9 Cisterns used for potable water supply “608.17.9 Cisterns used for potable water supply. The cistern shall be constructed in such a manner to provide safeguards from contamination. In the event the bottom of the cistern is 12” or higher above the local groundwater table, the inside of the cistern shall be single rendered with approved waterproof material. In the event the bottom of the cistern is less than 12” above the local groundwater table, the inside and outside shall be double rendered with approved waterproof material. Installation of any part of the building drain and building sewer anywhere above the cistern or within 12” of the vertical sides or the bottom of the cistern is prohibited. The outlet, overflow and manhole of the cistern shall be located at least 12” above ground level and shall have adequate protection from the ingress of floodwater, storm water and any other items that render the water unsuitable for potable use.” 610.1 General Delete the words “New or repaired potable water systems” and substitute the words “New, modified or repaired potable water systems for educational occupancies, food establishments and medical facilities”. Delete the words “that prescribed by the health authority or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method,”. 701.5 Damage to drainage system or public sewer Insert at the end of the section the following sentence - “The disposal of hazardous materials not covered in Section 1003 shall be prohibited in accordance with section 48 of the current revision of the Water Authority Act.”. 904.1 Roof extension Delete the words “7 feet (2134 mm)” and substitute the words“7 feet, 6 inches (2286.5 mm)”. 917.1 General Insert before the full stop the words “and shall be designed and listed for corrosive or coastal environments”. Chapter 10 1003.3.1 Delete the words “and automatic grease removal devices” from the section title and the section. Delete the words “or automatic grease removal devices”. Delete the word “wok” and substitute the word “work”. 1003.3.3 devices not Delete the words “and automatic grease removal devices” in the section title. Delete the words “or an automatic grease removal device”. 1003.3.4 Article I. Delete section 1003.3.4 and substitute the following “1003.3.4 Grease interceptors. Grease interceptors shall be water-tight tanks designed and constructed to withstand anticipated loads. Grease interceptors shall have not less than two compartments and a minimum volume of 600 US gallons. The design and dimensions shall be in accordance with Figure 1003.3.4. Access covers shall be watertight to prevent infiltration of storm water.” Insert Figure 1003.3.4 Commercial Insert Figure 1003.3.4 Commercial Grease Interceptor from Part 2 of this Schedule. 1003.3.4.1 capacity Delete section 1003.3.4.1 and substitute the following section - “1003.3.4.1 Grease Interceptor sizing. Grease interceptors shall be sized by the Water Authority. Exception: Indoor under-sink or in-floor grease interceptors are permitted in buildings constructed before 2001 or where approved by the code official. Indoor grease interceptors shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.3 and Sections 1003.3.4.2 through 1003.3.4.4.” 1003.3.4.2 Rate of flow controls Delete section 1003.3.4.2 and substitute the following section - “1003.3.4.2 Indoor grease Interceptors Indoor grease interceptors shall be sized in accordance with PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3 Appendix A, or ASME A1 12.14.4. Indoor grease interceptors shall be designed and tested in accordance with PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3 or ASME A112.14.4. Indoor grease interceptors shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s 1003.3.4.3 Indoor grease capacity “1003.3.4.3 Indoor grease interceptor capacity. Indoor grease interceptors shall have the grease retention capacity indicated in Table 1003.3.4.3 for the flow-through rates indicated.” 1003.3.4.4 Rate of flow controls “1003.3.4.4 Rate of flow controls. Indoor grease interceptors shall be equipped with devices to control the rate of water flow so that the water flow does not exceed the rated flow. The flowcontrol device shall be vented and terminate not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood rim level or be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.” 1003.3.5 Removal 1003.4 Oil separators Insert the word “oil” after the words “pits,”. Delete the words “the building drainage system or other point of disposal” and substitute the words “an effluent disposal well.”. Delete the last sentence of the Section containing the Exception. 1003.4.1 Separation of liquids Delete the word “receptacle” and substitute the word “separator”. 1003.4.2.1 General Design Requirements “1003.4.2.1 General design. For general design of conventional oil separators, see figure 1003.4.2.1.” Insert Figure 1003.4.2.1 and footnotes from Part 2 of the 1003.4.2.1.1 Manufactured coalescing oil separators “1003.4.2.1.1 Manufactured coalescing oil separators. Manufactured coalescing oil separators will be approved based on review of manufacturer’s design guidelines for the proposed 1101.2 Where required Delete the words “, or a combined sewer system,” . 1103 Traps 1104.2 Combining storm with sanitary drainage 1108 Combined Sanitary and Storm System Appendix A Permit Fee Appendix B Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities Appendix D Degree Day and Design Temperatures TABLE 608.17.1 DISTANCE FROM CONTAMINATION TO PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES AND PUMP SUCTION LINES SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DISTANCE (feet) Barnyard Farm silo Pasture Pumphouse floor drain of cast iron draining to ground surface Seepage pits Septic tank Sewer Subsurface disposal fields Subsurface pits Storm water disposal wells Effluent disposal well For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. Figure 1003.3.4 Figure 3(1611.1) Notes: 1. Separators shall be designed with inlet, outlet and baffle devices to distribute flow and retain oil and grit in the compartments. 2. Length to width ratio 2:1 3. Width to depth ratio 2:1 4. Depth a minimum of 2.5 feet

Access covers shall be watertight to prevent infiltration of storm water. AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL AND GAS CODE Fuel and Gas Code Under the section “Adoption”, delete the words “and in the sample ordinance” and the sentence following those words. Delete the words “Fuel and Gas Code of [NAME OF Fuel and Gas Code”. 102.10 Other laws words “Cayman Islands laws or regulations”. 103.1 General “103.1 General. Any reference to the “Department of Inspection” shall mean the Department of Planning, which shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Code, as specified under the duties and powers of the code official. This code may be enforced by other code enforcement divisions in the Cayman Islands but authority shall be retained by the Director of 103.2 Appointment and substitute the words “Director of Planning, presiding over the authority having jurisdiction”. 104.7 106.3.1 Delete the words “state law” and substitute the words “these codes or Cayman Islands laws and regulations”. Insert the words “, dimensioned” immediately after the word “scale”. 106.5.1 Delete the word “stamped “APPROVED”” and substitute the R106.3.2 Timeline of “The Building Official may also grant an extension of time, for a period of 180 days, in any case where the extension is R106.5.3 Expiration of “R106.5.3 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorised by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorised on the site by such permits suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Department of Planning is authorised to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Exception: An extension of time, for a further period of 180 days, may be allowed for the permit in any case where the extension is necessary due to the occurrence of a national disaster.” R106.5.6 Retention of 106.5.8 Posting of permit Delete the words “or a copy”. 106.6 Payment of fees Delete the words “in section 106.6.2” and substitute the words “under the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) Fee Schedules”. 106.6.1 106.6. Fee Delete the words “as indicated in the following schedule. [JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]” and substitute “in accordance with the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) Fee Schedules”. 106.6.3 Fee AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE Provision of the 2009 Under the section “Adoption”, delete the words “and in the sample ordinance” and the sentence following those words. Insert at the end of the Preface the following charts from Part 2 of the Schedule - “Residential Construction Requirements and the relevant ICC 600 Section Table 1”; “Residential Construction Requirements and the relevant ICC 600 Section Table 2”; and “Code Reference Chart for the International Residential Code”. Amend Section R101.1 Title Delete the words “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]” and substitute the words “the Cayman Islands Building Code,”. Insert Section R101.4 Adopted Codes “101.5 Adopted Codes. The other codes listed in Sections R101.4.1 through R101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.” Insert Section R101.4.1 Gas “R101.4.1 Gas. The International Fuel and Gas Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Fuel and Gas Code as amended and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this Code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.” Insert Section R101.4.2 “R101.4.2 Mechanical. The International Mechanical Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Mechanical Code as amended and shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.” Insert Section R101.4.3 “R101.4.3 Plumbing. The International Plumbing Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Plumbing Code as amended shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.” Insert Section R101.4.4 “R101.4.4 Any reference to the International Residential Code shall mean the Cayman Islands Residential Code as amended. When uses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, such uses must comply with the provisions of this Code for that specific occupancy before exercising the option of using the International Residential Code.” Insert Section R101.4.5 “R101.4.5 Electrical. Any reference to NFPA 70 or Appendix K shall mean the National Electrical Code as amended and adopted.” Insert Section R101.4.6 Elevator Code “R101.4.6 Elevator Code. While the Elevator Code is the adopted standard, amendments based on extracts from the ASME A17.1, ASME A18.1, and Chapter 30 of the International Building Code shall also be referenced.” Amend Section R102.2 Other laws Delete the words “local, state or federal law” and substitute the words “Cayman Islands laws or Insert Section R102.4.1 Amendments “R102.4.1 Amendments. Whenever amendments have been adopted for the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well.” Amend Section R102.7 Existing Structures Delete the words “International Property Maintenance Code” and substitute the words “The Cayman Islands Building Code.”. Delete Section R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency “R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Any reference to the “Department of Building Safety” shall mean the Department of Planning, which shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Code, as specified under the duties and powers of the Building Official. This code may be enforced by other code enforcement divisions in the Cayman Islands but authority shall be retained by the Director of Planning.” Amend Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit Delete the words “or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction” and substitute the words “or any Cayman Islands Laws and Regulations.”. Amend Section R105.3 Application for a permit Delete the words “department of building safety” and substitute the words “Department of Planning”. Amend Section R105.3.2 Time limit of Application Insert the following sentence after the word “demonstrated” - “The Building Official may also grant an extension of time, for a period of 180 days, in any case where the extension is necessary due to the occurrence of a national disaster.”. Amend Section R105.4 Validity of a permit Delete the words “ordinance of the jurisdiction and ordinances of this jurisdiction” and substitute the words “laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands”. Replace Section R105.5 Expiration of Permit Delete section R105.5 and substitute the following “R105.5 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorised by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorised on the site by such permits is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorised to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Exception: An extension of time, for a further period of 180 days, may be allowed for the permit in any case where the extension is necessary due to the occurrence of a national disaster.” Amend Section 105.6 Suspension or Revocation Delete the words “ordinance or regulation” and substitute the words “laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands”. Amend Section R105.7 Placement of Permit Delete the words “or copy”. Amend Section R106.1 Submittal Documents Delete the words “statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed” and substitute the words “where required by the laws and regulations of the Amend Section R106.1.1 Information on Construction Documents Insert the words “drawn to scale, dimensioned and” immediately before the word “drawn”. Amend Section R106.5 Retention of construction Delete the words “code official for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of completion of the permitted work or as required by state or local laws” and substitute the words “Department of Planning as required by the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Insert Section R107.5 Tents, canopies and other membrane structures “R107.5 Tents, canopies and other membrane structures. Tents, canopies and other membrane structures shall be regulated by the International Fire Code.” Amend Section R108.2 Schedule Fees Delete the words “applicable governing authority” and substitute the words “Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) and Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) Fee Schedules.”. Delete Section R108.3 Building Permit Valuations Delete Section R108.5 Amend Section R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance Delete the words “shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required permit fees” and substitute the words “commits an offence under the Development and Planning Act (2021 Revision) or the Development and Planning Regulations (2022 Revision) and shall be subject to a fine and or after-the-fact fees as required by law”. Amend TABLE R301.2 Delete the following words - “Ground snow load”; “weathering”; “frost line depth”; “winter design temperature”; “ ice barrier underlayment”; “air freezing index”; “mean annual temperature”. Delete footnotes a through k to the Table and substitute the following - “a. The finish floor level should be at least five feet (5’) above mean sea level, [i.e. two feet (2’) above mean sea level] or as otherwise determined by the Central Planning Authority.”. R301.2(2) Seismic Design Categories Sites Class D Delete all Figures R301.2(2) Seismic Design Categories Sites Class D and substitute Figure 301.2.2(2) Cayman Islands:Seismic Design Category from Part 2 of the Delete Figure R301.2(3) Weathering Probability Map for Concrete Replace all Figures R301.2(4) Basic Wind Speed for 50-Year Mean Recurrence Interval Delete all Figures R301.2(4) Basic Wind Speed for 50Year Mean Recurrence Interval and footnotes and substitute Figure 301.2(4) Cayman Islands Basic Wind Speeds for 50-Year Recurrence Interval from Part 2 of this Schedule and the following footnotes - “For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour at 33 feet above ground for Exposure category. b. Linear interpolation between wind contours is permitted. c. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area. d. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.”. Delete Figure 301.2.5(5) Ground Snow Loads, pg, for the United States Replace Figure R301.2(6)Termite Infestation Probability Map Delete Figure R301.2(6) Termite Infestation Probability Map and substitute Figure R301.2(6) Cayman Islands Termite Infestation Probability from Part 2 of the Amend Section R302.2 Townhouses Delete the words “1-hour fire-resistance-rated” and substitute the words “2-hour fire resistance-rated”. Amend Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems Delete the words “be installed in townhouses” and substitute the words “, when installed in townhouses, be installed in accordance with section R313.1.1”. Delete the last sentence beginning with the word “Exception”. Amend Section R313.1.1 Design and installation Insert the words “NFPA 13D or” after the words “in accordance with”. Replace Section R313.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems Delete section R313.2 and substitute the following – “R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems When installed in one- and two-family dwellings, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with section R313.2.1.” Amend Section R313.2.1 Design and Installation Delete the words “P2904 and NFPA 13D” and substitute the words “NFPA 13D or P2904”. Amend Section R315.1 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Insert the words “and Liquefied Petroleum Gas” after the word “Monoxide”. Insert Section R315.1.2 Carbon Monoxide Alarms “R315.1.2 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Where fuel burning appliances are located within the dwelling unit, carbon monoxide alarms complying with UL2034 shall be installed in accordance with this Code and the manufacture’s installation instructions. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm shall be permitted.” Insert Section R315.4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Alarms “R315.4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Alarms LPG leak detection alarms shall be provided in all areas where fuel fired appliances are installed or where LPG supply lines are provided to the kitchen area. LPG leak detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 1484 and shall be installed in accordance with this Code and the manufacturer's installation instructions.” Delete Section R319.1 Site Address Delete Section R320 Delete Section R321.3 Delete Section R322.1 General Delete Section R322.1.1 Alternative Provisions Delete Section R322.1.4 Establishing the design flood elevation R322.1.4.1 Determination of design flood Elevations Delete Section R322.2 Flood Hazard Areas (including A zones) Delete Section R322.3 Coastal high-hazard areas (including V zones) Amend Section R403.1.4 Minimum depth Delete the words “Sections R403.1.4.1 through” immediately after the words “conform to” and substitute the word “Section”. R403.1.4.1 Frost Replace Tables 502.3.1.(1) and (2) Floor Joist Spans for common Lumber Species Delete Tables 502.3.1(1) and (2) Floor Joist Spans for common Lumber and substitute Table R502.3.1.(1) Floor Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of the Schedule. Chapter 8 Replace Table R802.4.(1) Ceiling Joist Spans for Delete Table R802.4.(1) Ceiling Joist Spans for common Lumber Species and substitute Table R802.4.(1) Ceiling Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of Replace Table R802.4.(2) Ceiling Joist Spans for Delete Table R802.4.(2) Ceiling Joist Spans for common Lumber Species and substitute Table R802.4.(2) Ceiling Joist Spans for common Lumber Species from Part 2 of Replace Table R802.5.1 (1) Rafter Spans for Delete Table R802.5.1(1) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species and substitute Table R802.5.1 (1) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of the Replace Table R802.5.1 (2) Rafter Spans for Delete Table R802.5.1(2) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species and substitute Table R802.5.1 (2) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species from Part 2 of the Delete Tables R802.5.1 (3) to R802.5.1 (8) Rafter Spans for Common Lumber Species - Ground Snow loads R905.2.7.1 Ice barrier . R905.4.3.1 Ice barrier R905.5.3.1 Ice barrier R905.6.3.1 Ice barrier R905.8.3.1 Ice barrier Delete Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency Chapter 15 M1502.4.4.1 Specified Length Delete the words “25 feet (7620 mm)” and substitute the words “35 feet (10668 mm)”. Chapter 24 G2406.2(303.3) Prohibited locations Insert the following at the end of the Section - “6. Liquefied Petroleum (LPG) appliances shall not be installed in unventilated spaces that would cause ponding or retention of gas.”. Chapter 34 Delete Chapter 34 General Requirements Appendix D Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Delete Appendix F Radon Control Methods Appendix I Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Delete Appendix J Patio Covers Delete Appendix K Sound Transmission Delete Appendix L Permit Fees Delete Appendix N Venting Methods Delete Appendix O Gray Water Recycling Systems Delete Appendix Q ICC International Electrical Provisions/ National Electrical Code Cross Reference RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND THE RELEVANT ICC 600 SECTION TABLE 1 Masonry Block 201-202 206-207 Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Concrete Flat Panel Walls Light-Frame Wood 301-304 305 & Light-frame Cold-formed Steel 301-304 305 & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND THE RELEVANT ICC 600 SECTION TABLE 2 References: 2008 ICC- 600 Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) 2001 AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) 2007 AISI S230 Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Prescriptive Method for One and Two Family Dwellings (AISI S230) 2005 AF&PA Joists and Rafters Span Tables (download gratis from awc.org) 150mph, SDC D2 Caribbean Basin Builder’s Guide based on the 2001 WFCM (download for free from awc.org) Masonry Block ICF and Concrete Flat Panel Walls Wood CFS Foundation Sec 203 IRC Ch 4 Wall Sec 205 Sec 209 WFCM Floor Sec 204 WFCM Roof 206/207 AF&PA Span Tables IRC Table R503.2.1.1(1) IRC Table R602.3(1) IRC Ch 8 & 9 WFCM or WFCM Fenestration Exterior Wall Covering ICC-600 Appendix C contains design checklists which may assist in determining the appropriate code reference for prescribing a given element. Notes- For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. See Table R301.2.1 b. See Table R301.2.1 c. See Table R301.2.1 d. See Figures R301.2(2), R301.2(4), and R301.2(6). TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Wind Design Seismic Subject to Damage from Termitesa Flood Design Hazardsd Speed (mph)b Topographic Categoryc effects N/A Very Heavy Per CPA 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 (ft. - in.) SS 12-6 16-6 21-0 25-7 12-6 16-6 21-0 25-7 12-0 15-10 20-3 24-8 12-0 15-7 19-0 22-0 11-10 15-7 19-10 23-0 11-6 14-7 17-9 20-7 9-8 12-4 15-0 17-5 8-8 11-0 13-5 15-7 SS 11-10 15-7 19-10 24-2 11-10 15-7 19-10 24-2 11-7 15-3 19-5 23-7 11-7 15-2 18-6 21-6 11-0 14-6 18-6 22-6 11-0 14-4 17-6 20-4 9-8 12-4 15-0 17-5 8-8 11-0 13-5 15-7 SS 12-3 16-2 20-8 25-1 12-3 16-2 20-8 25-1 11-10 15-7 19-10 24-2 11-10 15-7 18-7 22-0 11-3 14-11 18-1 21-4 10-9 13-8 16-2 19-1 9-2 11-6 14-0 16-6 8-2 10-3 12-6 14-9 SS 11-7 15-3 19-5 23-7 11-7 15-3 12-6 23-7 11-3 14-11 19-0 23-0 11-3 14-7 17-9 20-7 11-3 14-11 19-0 23-0 11-3 14-7 17-9 20-7 9-8 12-4 15-0 17-5 8-8 11-0 13-5 15-7 SS 11-4 15-0 19-1 23-3 11-4 15-0 19-1 23-0 10-11 14-5 18-5 21-4 10-8 13-6 16-5 19-1 10-9 14-1 17-2 19-11 9-11 12-7 15-5 17-10 8-5 10-8 13-0 15-1 7-6 9-6 11-8 13-6 SS 10-9 14-2 18-0 21-11 10-9 14-2 18-0 21-11 10-6 13-10 17-8 20-9 10-4 13-1 16-0 18-7 10-0 13-2 16-10 19-8 9-10 12-5 15-2 17-7 8-5 10-8 13-0 15-1 7-6 9-6 11-8 13-6 SS 11-2 14-8 18-9 22-10 11-2 14-8 18-9 22-10 10-9 14-2 18-0 21-4 10-9 13-9 16-1 19-1 10-3 13-3 15-8 18-6 9-4 11-10 14-0 16-6 7-11 10-10 12-1 14-4 7-1 8-11 10-10 12-10 SS 10-6 13-10 17-8 21-6 10-6 13-10 17-8 21-4 10-3 13-6 17-2 19-11 9-11 12-7 15-5 17-10 10-3 13-6 17-2 19-11 9-11 12-7 15-5 17-10 8-5 10-8 13-0 15-1 7-6 9-6 11-8 13-6 TABLE R502.3.1(1) FLOOR JOIST SPANS FOR COMMON LUMBER SPECIES (Residential Sleeping Areas, Live Load = 30 psf, L/^ = 360) JOIST SPACING (inches) SPECIES AND GRADE DEAD LOAD = 10 Dsf DEAD LOAD = 20 Dsf Maximum floor joist spans 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 (ft. - in.) Douglas FiSS 10-8 14-1 18-0 21-10 10-8 14-1 18-0 21-0 Douglas Fi#1 10-4 13-7 16-9 19-6 9-8 12-4 15-0 17-5 Douglas Fi#2 10-1 12-10 15-8 18-3 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 Douglas Fi#3 7-8 9-9 11-10 13-9 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 SS 10-1 13-4 17-0 20-8 10-1 13-4 17-0 20-7 9-10 13-0 16-4 19-0 9-6 12-0 14-8 17-0 9-5 12-5 15-6 17-1 8-11 11-4 13-10 16-1 7-8 9-9 11-10 13-9 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 Southern SS 10-6 13-10 17-8 21-6 10-6 13-10 17-8 21-6 Southern #1 10-1 13-4 16-5 19-6 9-11 12-7 14-8 17-5 Southern #2 9-6 21-1 14-4 16-10 8-6 10-10 12-10 15-1 Southern #3 7-3 9-1 11-0 13-1 6-5 8-2 9-10 11-8 Spruce-PinSS 9-10 13-0 16-7 20-2 9-10 13-0 16-7 19-6 Spruce-Pin#1 9-8 12-9 15-8 18-3 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 Spruce-Pin#2 9-8 12-9 15-8 18-3 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 Spruce-Pin#3 7-8 9-9 11-10 13-9 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 Douglas FiSS 9-11 13-1 16-8 20-3 9-11 13-1 16-2 18-9 Douglas Fi#1 9-7 12-4 15-0 17-5 8-8 11-0 13-5 15-7 Douglas Fi#2 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 8-1 10-3 12-7 14-7 Douglas Fi#3 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 6-2 7-9 9-6 11-0 SS 9-4 12-4 15-9 19-2 9-4 12-4 15-9 18-5 9-2 12-0 14-8 17-0 8-6 10-9 13-1 15-2 8-9 11-4 13-10 16-1 8-0 10-2 12-5 14-4 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 6-2 7-9 9-6 11-0 Southern SS 9-9 12-10 16-5 19-11 9-9 12-10 16-5 19-8 Southern #1 9-4 12-4 14-8 17-5 8-10 11-3 13-1 15-7 Southern #2 8-6 10-10 12-10 15-1 7-7 9-8 11-5 13-6 Southern #3 6-5 8-2 9-10 11-8 5-9 7-3 8-10 10-5 Spruce-PinSS 9-2 12-1 15-5 18-9 9-2 12-1 15-0 17-5 Spruce-Pin#1 8-11 11-6 14-1 16-3 8-1 10-3 12-7 14-7 Spruce-Pin#2 8-11 11-6 14-1 16-3 8-1 10-3 12-7 14-7 Spruce-Pin#3 6-10 8-8 10-7 12-4 6-2 7-9 9-6 11-0 Check sources for availability of lumber in lengths greater than 20 feet for SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 47.8 N/m^2 19.2 TABLE R502.3.1(1) FLOOR JOIST SPANS FOR COMMON LUMBER SPECIES (Residential Sleeping Areas, Live Load = 30 psf, L/^ = 360) JOIST SPACING (inches) SPECIES AND GRADE DEAD LOAD = 10 Dsf DEAD LOAD = 20 Dsf Maximum floor joist spans AMENDMENTS TO THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Provision of the 2014 National Electrical Code Article 100 Delete the definition of “Qualified person” and substitute the following - ““Qualified person” means an electrical engineer or electrician licensed under the Electricity Act (2008 REQUIRED PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TEST INTERVALS FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS Amendments to the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Provision of the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Exception, adaptation or modification Delete section 101.1 - Title Delete section 102.9 - Other laws Delete section 103 - Department of Building Safety Delete section 104 - Duties and Powers of the Code Official Delete section 105 - Permits Delete section 107 - Violations Delete section 108 - Means of Appeal Amend section 305.2 - Outdoor swimming pools and spas Insert after the words “swimming pools,” the words “not associated with a house or duplex or hotel that provides a pool access management plan approved by the Director,”. Publication in consolidated and revised form authorised by the Cabinet this 11th day of January, 2022. 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