(b) The provisions of this subcode shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, or increase in size of detached one-or two-family dwellings, or single family townhouses, of Group R-5 not more than three stories in height. For this purpose, a townhouse shall be as defined in Section 202 of the International Residential Code: "A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides."

     (c) The following chapters or sections of the IRC/2006 shall be modified as follows:

     1.  Chapter 1, General Administration, shall be deleted in its entirety. In addition, any referenced section of Chapter 1 shall be deleted throughout the code and "the administrative provisions of the Uniform Construction Code (5:23)" shall be inserted.

     2.  Chapter 2, Definitions, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  The definition of "Additions" shall be deleted.

     ii.  The definition of "Alteration" shall be deleted.

     iii.  The definition of "Approved" shall be deleted and the following shall be inserted: "Approved refers to approval by the building subcode official or other authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the regulations."

     iv.  In the definition of "Approved Agency," "or other authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code" shall be inserted after "Official."

     v. The definitions of "Building" shall be deleted and the definition at 5:23-3.14(b)2iv shall be inserted.

     vi.  The definition of "Building, Existing" shall be deleted.

     vii.  The definition of "Building Line" shall be deleted.

     viii.  The definition of "Building Official" shall be deleted and the definition at 5:23-3.14(b)2vi shall be inserted.

     ix.  The definition of "Existing Installations" shall be deleted.

     x.  The definition of "Jurisdiction" shall be deleted.

     xi.  The definition of "Manufactured Home" shall be deleted.

     xii.  The definition of "Owner" shall be deleted and the definition at 5:23-3.14(b)2viii shall be inserted.

     xiii.  The definition of "Permit" shall be deleted.

     xiv.  The definition of "Person" shall be deleted.

     xv.  In the definition of "Potable Water," "public health authority having jurisdiction" shall be deleted and "Public Health Drinking Water Standards or the regulations" shall be inserted.

     xvi.  The definition of "Repair" shall be deleted.

     xvii.  The definition of "Structure" shall be deleted.

     3.  Chapter 3, Building Planning, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  Add new Section R300 as follows:

     "R300 Height and Area Limitations. Buildings of VB, unprotected wood framed construction, as that term is defined in Section 602 of the building subcode, shall be not more than two stories, not more than 35 feet in height, and not more than 4,800 square feet in area per floor. For the purpose of applying this section, a habitable attic shall not constitute a story. A habitable attic shall be an attic that has a stairway as a means of access and egress and in which the ceiling area at a height of seven feet above the attic floor is not more than one-third the area of the next floor below.

     R300.1 Increases in Height. The building shall be not more than three stories and not more than 55 feet in height where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 or 13R and where the system is monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.

     R300.2 Increases in area. The area of a building may be increased as provided in Sections R300.2.1 and Section R300.2.2 below.

     R300.2.1 The area limitation shall be permitted to be increased 200 percent for one-and two-story buildings and 100 percent for buildings more than two stories in height where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 13.

     R300.2.2 The area limitation shall be permitted to be increased two percent for each one percent of excess frontage where a building has more than 25 percent of the building perimeter fronting on a street or other unoccupied space. The unoccupied space shall be on the same lot or dedicated for public use, shall be not less than 30 feet in width, and shall have access from a street by a posted fire lane that is not less than 18 feet in width.

     R300.3 Buildings of VA construction. Buildings of VA, protected wood framed construction, as that term is defined in Section 602 of the building subcode, shall be not more than three stories, not more than 40 feet in height, and not more than 10,200 square feet in area per floor.

     R300.3.1 Buildings of VA construction greater than three stories in height shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the building subcode.

     R300.3.2 Buildings of VA construction shall be permitted to be increased in area in accordance with R300.2.

     R300.4 Buildings of other types of construction: The height and area limits allowable for buildings of construction type VA shall apply to other construction types, as they are defined in Section 602 of the building subcode, provided that the fire ratings of building elements meet or exceed the requirements for type VA in Tables 601 and 602 of the building subcode.

     ii.  In Section R301.2.1.2, Protection of openings, in the first sentence, "and glass doors" shall be inserted after "Windows." In addition, in the exception, "in one-and two-story buildings" shall be deleted from the first sentence.

     iii.  Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, shall be amended as follows:

     iv.  Section R301.2.2, Seismic provisions, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following shall be inserted: "Detached one- and two-family dwellings and attached single-family townhouses are exempt from the seismic requirements of this code." In addition, the exception shall be deleted in its entirety.

     v. Section R303.6, Stairway illumination, and Section R303.6.1, Light activation, shall be deleted in their entirety.

     vi.  Section R303.8, Required heating, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     vii.  In Section R307.1, Space required, "Figure R307.1" shall be deleted and "Figure 7.3.2 of the plumbing subcode, entitled "Minimum Fixture Clearances" shall be inserted. In addition, Figure R307.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.

     viii.  Section R309.2, Separation required, shall be deleted and the following shall be inserted: "Private garages located beneath rooms shall have walls, partitions, floors and ceilings separating the garage from the adjacent interior spaces constructed with not less than a one-hour fire resistance rating (see N.J.U.C.C. FTO-13). Attached private garages shall be completely separated from the adjacent interior spaces and the attic area by means of 1/2-inch gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side."

     ix.  In Section R310.1, Emergency escape and rescue required, "Basements and" shall be deleted. The sentence shall start with "Every." In addition, in the third sentence, "but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement" shall be deleted. Finally, the exception shall be deleted in its entirety.

     x.  In Section R311.4.3, Landings at doors, in Exception 2 and Exception 3, "7 3/4 inches (196 mm)" shall be deleted and "8 1/4 inches (210 mm)" shall be inserted.

     xi.  In Section R311.5.3.1, Riser height, in the first sentence, "7 3/4 inches (196 mm)" shall be deleted and "8 1/4 inches (210 mm)" shall be inserted.

     xii.  In Section 311.5.3.2, Tread depth, in the first sentence, "10 inches (254 mm)" shall be deleted and "9 inches ( 229 mm)" shall be inserted. In addition, in the fourth sentence, "10 inches (254 mm)" shall be deleted and "9 inches ( 229 mm)" shall be inserted.

     xiii.  In Section R311.5.6.1, Height, "34 inches (864 mm)" shall be deleted and "30 inches (762 mm)" shall be inserted.

     xiv.  In Section 311.5.6.3, Handrail grip size, Item 1 shall be deleted in its entirety and Section R315.2 of the 2000 edition of the International Residential Code shall be inserted as follows:

     "Type 1. The handgrip portion of Type 1 handrails shall have a circular cross section of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum to 2 5/8 inches (67 mm) maximum. Other handrail shapes that provide an equivalent grasping surface are permissible. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)."

     xv.  Section R311.5.7, Illumination, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xvi.  Section R313.2.1, Alterations, repairs and additions, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xvii.  In Section R313.3, Power source, "Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in buildings without commercial power or in buildings that undergo alterations, repairs, or additions regulated by Section R313.1.1" shall be deleted.

     xviii.  In Section R311.6.3.1, Height, "34 inches (864 mm)" shall be deleted and "30 inches (762 mm)" shall be inserted.

     xix.  In Section R317.1, Dwelling unit separation, in Exception 1, "13R, or 13D" shall be inserted after "NFPA 13."

     xx.  In Section R317.2, Townhouses, in the second sentence of the exception, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and " the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     xxi.  In Section R318.1, Moisture control, in Exception 3, "in climate zones 1 through 4 in Table N1101.2" shall be deleted and "HDD 4500-4999 and HDD 5000-5499 in accordance with the energy subcode (5:23-3.18) shall be inserted.

     xxii.  Section R321.1, Site address, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xxiii.  Section R322, Accessibility, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xxiv.  Section R323, Elevators and platform lifts, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xxv.  In Section R324.1, General, "as established by Table R301.2(1)" shall be deleted. Additionally, in the exception "as established by Table R301.2(1)" shall be deleted.

     xxvi.  In Section R324.1.5, Protection of mechanical and electrical systems, the second sentence shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xxvii.  In Section R324.1.6, Protection of water supply and sanitary sewage systems, in the first and second sentences, "and replacement" shall be deleted. Also, in the second sentence, "the plumbing provisions of this code and Chapter 3 of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     xxviii.  In Section R324.1.8, Manufactured housing, in the first sentence, "or replacement" and "and the anchor and tie-down requirements of Section AE604 and AE605 of Appendix E shall apply" shall be deleted.

     xxix.  Section R324.3.6, Construction Documents, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xxx.  New Section R325 entitled, "Carbon Monoxide Alarms," shall be inserted as follows:

     "R325 Carbon monoxide alarms. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in the immediate vicinity of each sleeping area in any dwelling unit if the dwelling unit contains a fuel-burning appliance or has an attached garage. An "open parking structure," as defined in the building subcode, shall not be deemed to be an attached garage.

     Carbon monoxide alarms shall be manufactured, listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section and NFPA 720. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be battery operated, hard-wired or of the plug-in type."

     4.  Chapter 4, Foundations, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Table R401.4.1, Presumptive Load Bearing Values of Foundation Materials, "12,000; 4,000; 3,000; 2,000; and 1,500" shall be deleted and "12,000; 6,000; 5,000; 3,000; and 2,000" shall be inserted.

     ii.  Section R403.1.4, Minimum depth, shall have the following exceptions added:

     "Exceptions:

     1.  Accessory garden-type utility sheds and similar structures that are 100 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height and does not contain a water, gas, oil or sewer connection. These structures shall be of sufficient weight to remain in place or shall be anchored to the ground.

     2.  Accessory garden-type utility sheds and similar structures that are greater than 100 square feet, but not more than 200 square feet in area, and 10 feet or less in height, provided the shed is dimensionally stable without the foundation system and does not contain a water, gas, oil or sewer connection. A shed shall be considered dimensionally stable if it is provided with a floor system that is tied to the walls of the structure such that it reacts to loads as a unit. These structures shall be of sufficient weight to remain in place or shall be anchored to the ground."

     iii.  In Section 403.1.4.1, Frost protection, the exception shall be deleted and the following shall be inserted in its place:

     Exception: Free standing buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:

     1.  Buildings and other structures that represent a low hazard to human life in the event of failure, including but not limited to, agricultural buildings, temporary buildings and minor storage facilities.

     2.  Area of 600 square feet (56 m[2]) or less for light framed construction, or 400 square feet (37 m[2]) or less for other than light-framed construction; and

     3.  Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.

     iv.  In Section R403.3.3, Drainage, "Table R405.1" shall be deleted and "Table R406.1" shall be inserted.

     v. In Section R404.1, Concrete and masonry foundation walls, the second sentence shall be deleted. Also, the second paragraph shall be deleted in its entirely. Tables R404.1(1), Top Reactions and Prescriptive Support for Foundation Walls, R404.1(2), Maximum Plate Anchor-Bolt Spacing for Supporting Foundation Walls, and R404.1(3), Maximum Aspect Ratio, L/W for Unbalanced Foundations, shall be deleted in their entirely.

     vi.  In Section R404.4, Insulating concrete form foundation walls, the second sentence shall be deleted.

     vii.  In Table R404.1.1(1), Note B; Table R404.1.1(2), Note D; Table R404.1.1(3), Note D; Table R404.1.1(4), Note D; Table R404.1.1(5), Note A; Table R404.4(1), Note F; Table R404.4(2), Note G; Table R404.4(3), Note G; Table R404.4(4), Note H; and Table R404.4(5), Note H, "Table R405.1" shall be deleted and "Table R406.1" shall be inserted.

     viii.  Sections R405, Foundation Drainage with the exception of Table R405.1, and R406, Foundation Waterproofing and Dampproofing, shall be deleted and the text of Section 1807, Dampproofing and Waterproofing from the International Building Code (IBC)/2006 shall be inserted as follows:

     "R406.1 Where required. Walls or portions thereof that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade shall be waterproofed and dampproofed in accordance with this section, with the exception of those spaces containing groups other than residential and institutional where such omission is not detrimental to the building or occupancy.

     R406.1.1 Story above grade. Where a basement is considered a story above grade and the finished ground level adjacent to the basement wall is below the basement floor elevation for 25 percent or more of the perimeter, the floor and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance with Section R406.2 and a foundation drain shall be installed in accordance with Section R406.4.1. The foundation drain shall be installed around the portion of the perimeter where the basement floor is below ground level. The provisions of Sections R406.3 and R406.4.1 shall not apply in this case.

     R406.1.2 Underfloor space. The finished ground level of an underfloor space such as a crawl space shall not be located below the bottom of the footings. Where there is evidence that the ground water table rises to within six inches (152 mm) of the ground level at the outside building perimeter or where there is evidence that the surface water does not readily drain from the building site, the ground level of the underfloor space shall be as high as the outside finished ground level, unless an approved drainage system is provided. The provisions of Sections R406.2, R406.3 and R406.4 shall not apply in this case.

     R406.1.2.1 Floor hazard areas. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas as established in Section R327, the finished ground level of an underfloor space such as a crawl space shall be equal to or higher than the outside finished ground level.

     Exception: Under-floor spaces that meet the requirements of FEMA/FIA-TB-11.R406.1.3 Groundwater control. Where the groundwater table is lowered and maintained at an elevation not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the bottom of the lowest floor, the floor and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance with Section R406.2. The design of the system to lower the groundwater table shall be based on accepted principles of engineering that shall consider, but not necessarily be limited to, permeability of the soil, rate at which water enters the drainage system, rated capacity of pumps, head against which pumps are to pump; and the rated capacity of the disposal area of the system.

     R406.2 Dampproofing required. Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur, floors and walls for other than wood foundation systems shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section. Wood foundation systems shall be constructed in accordance with AFPA TR7.

     R406.2.1 Floors. Dampproofing materials for floors shall be installed between the floor and the base course required by Section R406.4.1, except where a separate floor is provided above a concrete slab.

     Where installed beneath the slab, dampproofing shall consist of not less than six-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm) polyethylene with joints lapped not less than six inches (152 mm), or other approved methods or materials. Where permitted to be installed on top of the slab, dampproofing shall consist of mopped-on bitumen, not less than four-mil (0.004 inch; 0.102 mm) polyethylene, or other approved methods or materials. Joints in the membrane shall be lapped and sealed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

     R406.2.2 Walls. Dampproofing materials for walls shall be installed on the exterior surface of the wall, and shall extend from the top of the footing to above ground level.

     Dampproofing shall consist of a bituminous material, three pounds per square yard (16N/m[2]) of acrylic modified cement, 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) coat of surface-bonding mortar complying with ASTM C 887, any of the materials permitted for waterproofing by Section R406.3.2, or other approved methods or materials.

     R406.2.2.1 Surface preparation of walls. Prior to application of dampproofing materials on concrete walls, holes and recesses resulting from the removal of form ties shall be sealed with a bituminous material or other approved methods or materials. Unit masonry walls shall be parged on the exterior surface below ground level with not less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) of Portland cement mortar. The parging shall be coved at the footing.

     Exception: Parging of unit masonry walls is not required where a material is approved for direct application to the masonry.

     R406.3 Waterproofing required. Where the groundwater investigation indicates that a hydrostatic pressure condition exists, and the design does not include a groundwater control system as described in Section R406.1.3, walls and floors shall be waterproofed in accordance with this section.

     R406.3.1 Floors. Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete, designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected.

     Waterproofing shall be accomplished by placing a membrane of rubberized asphalt, butyl rubber, or not less than six-mil polyvinyl chloride with joints lapped not less than six inches (152 mm) or other approved materials under the slab. Joints in the membrane shall be lapped and sealed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

     R406.3.2 Walls. Walls required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete or masonry and shall be designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures and other lateral loads to which the walls will be subjected.

     Waterproofing shall be applied from the bottom of the wall to not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the maximum elevation of the ground water table. The remainder of the wall shall be dampproofed in accordance with Section R406.2.2. Waterproofing shall consist of two-ply hot-mopped felts, not less than six-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm) polyvinyl chloride, 40-mil (0.040 inch; 1.02 mm) polymer-modified asphalt, six-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm) polyethylene or other approved methods or materials capable of bridging nonstructural cracks. Joints in the membrane shall be lapped and sealed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

     R406.3.2.1 Surface preparation of walls. Prior to the application of waterproofing materials on concrete or masonry walls, the walls shall be prepared in accordance with Section R406.2.2.1.

     R406.3.3 Joints and penetrations. Joints in walls and floors, joints between the wall and floor, and penetrations of the wall and floor shall be made watertight utilizing approved methods and materials.

     R406.4 Subsoil drainage system. Where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not exist, dampproofing shall be provided and a base shall be installed under the floor and a drain installed around the foundation perimeter. A subsoil drainage system designed and constructed in accordance with Section R406.1.3 shall be deemed adequate for lowering the groundwater table.

     R406.4.1 Floor base course. Floors of basements, except as provided for in Section R406.1.1, shall be placed over a floor base course not less than four inches (102 mm) in thickness that consists of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than 10 percent of material that passes through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve.

     Exception: Where a site is located in well-drained gravel or sand/gravel mixture soils, a dedicated drainage system is not required.

     R406.4.2 Foundation drain. A drain shall be placed around the perimeter of a foundation that consists of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than 10 percent material that passes through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve. The drain shall extend a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the outside edge of the footing. The thickness shall be such that the bottom of the drain is not higher than the bottom of the base under the floor, and that the top of the drain is not less than six inches (152 mm) above the top of the footing. The top of the drain shall be covered with an approved filter membrane material. Where a drain tile or perforated pipe is used, the invert of the pipe or tile shall not be higher than the floor elevation. The top of joints or the top of perforations shall be protected with an approved filter membrane material. The pipe or tile shall be placed on not less than two inches (51 mm) of gravel or crushed stone complying with Section R406.4 and shall be covered with not less than six inches (152 mm) of the same material.

     R406.4.3 Drainage discharge. The floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with the plumbing subcode.

     Exception: Where a site is located in well-drained gravel or sand/gravel mixture soils, a dedicated drainage system is not required."

     ix.  At Section R407.3, Structural requirements, in the exception, delete the phrase "In Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C" at the beginning of the sentence.

     x.  In Section R408.3, Unvented crawl space, in Condition 2.1 and Condition 2.2, "Section N1102.2.8" shall be deleted and "the energy subcode (5:23-3.18)" shall be inserted.

     5.  Chapter 5, Floors, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section R502.11.4, entitled "Truss Design Drawings," the second sentence shall be amended to insert "and truss layout drawings" after "Truss design drawings."

     ii.  New Section R502.11.5, entitled "Truss Identification," shall be inserted as follows: "Each truss shall be labeled or otherwise indelibly marked at the factory with the individual truss number as assigned in the truss layout plan. The indelible marking or label shall be located on the bottom chord of the truss, inside the bearing points. When indelible markings are used, each digit shall be not less than one inch high. When labels are used, the label shall be a minimum of five inches by three inches and shall be affixed to the truss by a truss plate. Labels shall remain affixed to the truss."

     iii.  In Section R506.2.2, Base, in the exception, "Table R405.1" shall be deleted and "Table R406.1" shall be inserted.

     6.  Chapter 6, Wall Construction, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Figure R602.6.1, Notching and Bored Hole Limitations for Exterior Walls and Bearing Walls, "eight-16 penny nails" shall be deleted and "three-8d nails" shall be inserted.

     ii.  In Section R602.6.1, Drilling and notching of top plate, "eight-16d nails" shall be deleted and "three-8d" nails shall be inserted.

     iii.  Section R606.1.1, Professional registration not required, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     iv.  In Section R611.1, General, the second sentence shall be deleted.

     7.  Chapter 8, Roof-Ceiling Construction, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section R802.10.1, entitled "Truss Design Drawings," the third sentence shall be amended to insert "and truss layout drawings" after "Truss design drawings."

     ii.  New Section 802.10.6, entitled "Truss Identification," shall be inserted as follows: "Each truss shall be labeled or otherwise indelibly marked at the factory with the individual truss number as assigned in the truss layout plan. The indelible marking or label shall be located on the bottom chord of the truss, inside the bearing points. When indelible markings are used, each digit shall be not less than one inch high. When labels are used, the label shall be a minimum of five inches by three inches and shall be affixed to the truss by a truss plate. Labels shall remain affixed to the truss."

     iii.  In Section R806.4, Condition attic assemblies, in Condition 2, the exception shall be deleted. In addition, Condition 3 shall be deleted. Finally, in Condition 4, "In Zones 3 through 8 as defined in Section N1101.2" shall be deleted and Condition 4 shall be renumbered as Condition 3.

     iv.  In Section R808.1, Combustible insulation, in the second paragraph, "Section N1102.4.3" shall be deleted and "the energy subcode,5:23-3.18" shall be inserted.

     8.  Chapter 9, Roof Assemblies, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section 903.4,1, Overflow drains and scuppers, in the last sentence, "International Plumbing Code" shall be deleted and "plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted in its place.

     ii.  In Sections 905.2.7.1, 905.4.3.1, 905.5.3.1, 905.6.3.1, 905.7.3.1 and 905.8.3.1 in the first sentence, delete "In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a back-up of water as designated in table R301.2(1)", and "In areas where the average daily temperature in January is 250F (-40C) or less," shall be inserted.

     9.  Chapter 10, Chimneys and Fireplaces, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section R1001.11, Fireplace clearance, Exception 3, "12 inches" shall be deleted and "six inches" shall be inserted.

     ii.  In Section R1003.18, Chimney clearances, Exception 3, "12 inches" shall be deleted and "six inches" shall be inserted.

     iii.  In Figure R1003.18, Clearance from Combustibles, "12 IN." shall be deleted and "6 IN." shall be inserted.

     10.  Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     11.  Chapter 12, Mechanical Administration, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  Section M1202, Existing mechanical systems, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     12.  Chapter 13, General Mechanical System Requirements, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M1305.1.3.1, Electrical requirements, "Chapter 38" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     ii.  In Section M1305.1.4.3, Electrical requirements, "Chapter 38" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     iii.  Section M1307.4, Hydrogen generating and refueling operations, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following shall be inserted:

     M1307.4 Hydrogen generating and refueling operations. The installation of hydrogen fuel cell systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the International Fire Code, the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code.

     iv.  In Section 1307.5, Electrical appliances, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted at the end of the sentence.

     v. Add new Section M1307.6 as follows:

     M1307.6 Safety devices and controls. Oil burners, other than oil stoves with integral tanks, shall be provided with means for manually stopping the flow of oil to the burner. Such device or devices shall be placed in a readily accessible location a minimum of 10 feet from the burner. For electrically driven equipment, an identified switch in the burner supply circuit shall be provided at the entrance to the room or area where the appliance is located or, for equipment located in basements, the switch is required to be located at the top of stairs leading to the basement. An identifiable valve in the oil supply line, operable from a location a minimum of 10 feet from the burner, shall be used for other than electrically driven or controlled equipment.

     13.  Chapter 14, Heating and Cooling Equipment, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  Chapter M1401.3, Sizing, "When provided," shall be inserted at the beginning of the sentence.

     ii.  In Section M1405.1, General, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     iii.  In Section M1406.1, General, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     iv.  In Section M1406.2, Clearances, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     v. In Section M1407.1, General, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     vi.  In Section M1411.3, Condensate disposal, in the first sentence, "in accordance with the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted after "disposal."

     vii.  Section M1411.3.2, Drain pipe materials and sizes, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     viii.  In Section M1413.2, Protection of potable water, "Section P2902" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     14.  Chapter 18, Chimney and Vents, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M1801.3.2, Flue passageways, in the first sentence, "free of obstructions and combustible deposits" shall be deleted and "inspected in accordance with the chimney certification program as provided for in 5:23-2.20(d)" shall be inserted.

     15.  Chapter 20, Boilers/Water Heaters, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M2004.1, General, "Chapter 28" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     ii.  In Section M2005.3, Electric water heaters, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     16.  Chapter 21, Hydronic Piping, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M2101.2, System drain down, "Chapters 25 through 32" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     ii.  In Section M2101.3, Protection of potable water, "Section P2902" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     17.  Chapter 22, Special Piping and Storage Systems shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M2201.2, Above-ground tanks, in the first sentence, "above ground or" shall be deleted. Additionally, in the first sentence, "residential" shall be inserted before "building."

     18.  Chapter 23, Solar Systems, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section M2301.5, Backflow protection, "Section P2902" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     19.  Chapter 24, Fuel Gas, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  In Section G2402.3, Terms defined in other codes, "ICC Electrical Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code, and International Plumbing Code" shall be deleted and "electrical, building, fire protection, and plumbing subcodes" shall be inserted.

     ii.  Section G2403, entitled "General Definitions" shall be amended as follows:

     (1) The definition of "approved" shall be deleted.

     (2) The definition of "code" shall be deleted.

     (3) The definition of "code official" shall be deleted and the following shall be inserted: "For the purpose of this subcode, the term 'code official' shall mean the appropriate subcode official as required by 5:23-3.4."

     iii.  In Section G2404.3, Listed and labeled, in the first sentence, "Section R104.11" shall be deleted and "5:23-3.7" shall be inserted. In addition, the last sentence shall be deleted.

     iv.  Section G2404.5, Repair, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     v. In Section G2408.1, General, the second paragraph shall be deleted in its entirety.

     vi.  In Section G2410.2, Connections, "Chapters 33 through 42" shall be deleted and "the Electrical subcode (5:23-3.16)" shall be inserted.

     vii.  Section G2412.2, Liquefied petroleum gas storage, shall be amended as follows: Notwithstanding the provisions contained in NFPA 58, the installation of LP-Gas containers on roofs of buildings shall be strictly prohibited.

     viii.  Section G2412.3, Modifications to existing system, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     ix.  Add new Section G2412.9 as follows:

     G2412.9 (401.9) Protection from vehicle impact. Gas meters, related regulators and piping that are installed indoors or outdoors and are subject to vehicle impact shall be protected by barriers meeting the requirements of Section 312 of the International Fire Code. For the purpose of applying this provision, "subject to vehicle impact" shall mean located within three feet of any garage door opening, driveway or designated parking area and not separated by a building wall from the space where a vehicle may be operated.

     (1) Exception: If verification of the installation of an excess flow valve is provided by the gas utility, vehicle impact barriers shall not be required.

     x.  Section G2414.3, Other materials, shall be deleted in its entirety.

     xi.  In Section G2425.15.2, Flue passageways, in the first sentence, "free of obstructions and combustible deposits" shall be deleted and "inspected in accordance with the chimney certification program as provided for in 5:23-2.20(d)" shall be inserted.

     xii.  In Section G2427.5.5, Inspection of chimneys, "examined to ascertain that it is clear and free of obstructions" shall be deleted and "inspected in accordance with the chimney certification program as provided for in 5:23-2.20(d)" shall be inserted.

     xiii.  In Section G2448.1.1, Installation requirements, "this code" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     xiv.  In Section G2448.2, Water heaters utilized for space heating, "this code" shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

     20.  Chapters 25 through 32 shall be deleted in their entirety. Plumbing requirements under the scope of this subcode shall be regulated by the plumbing subcode.

     21.  Chapters 33 through 42 shall be deleted in their entirety. Electrical requirements under the scope of this subcode shall be regulated by the electrical subcode.

     22.  Chapter 43, Referenced standards, shall be amended as follows:

     i.  Under the subheading, NFPA, "NFPA 13D-02, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes; and NFPA 13R-02, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height" shall be inserted.

     23.  The Appendices shall be amended as follows:

     i.  Appendix A, Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping; Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents; and Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems are informative and are not part of the one- and two-family dwelling subcode.

     ii.  Appendix D, Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation: Appendix E, Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings: and Appendix F, Radon Control Methods, are deleted in their entirety.

     iii.  In Appendix G, Section AG105.1, Application, "subject to this code" shall be inserted at the end of the first sentence.

     iv.  Appendix G, Swimming pools, Spas and hot tubs, shall be adopted as part of this subcode and Section AG105.2, Outdoor swimming pool, Provision 9 shall be deleted in its entirety. In the same section, under Provision 10, Item 10.1 shall be deleted. In addition, Item 10.2 shall be renumbered as 10.1 and the last sentence shall be deleted. Also, Section AG105.3, Indoor swimming pool, "Item 9" shall be deleted and "Items 1 through 7" shall be inserted. Lastly, Section AG106, Entrapment protection for swimming pool and spa suction outlets, shall be deleted and "See 5:23-3.15, plumbing subcode." shall be inserted under the title.

     v. Appendix H, Patio Covers, and Appendix K, Sound Transmission, shall be adopted as part of this subcode.

     vi.  Appendix I, Private Sewage Disposal; Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures; Appendix L, Permit Fees; Appendix M, Home Day Care - R-3 Occupancy; Appendix N, Venting Methods; Appendix O, Gray Water Recycling Systems; Appendix P, Sprinkling; and Appendix Q, ICC International Residential Code Electrical Provisions/National Electrical Code Cross-Reference shall be deleted in their entirety.

HISTORY:

     New Rule, R.1985 d.324, effective July 1, 1985.

     See: 17 N.J.R. 861(c), 17 N.J.R. 1646(a).

     Amended by R.1987 d.374, effective September 21, 1987.

     See: 19 N.J.R. 1024(a), 19 N.J.R. 1720(b).

     Model subcode revisions.

     Amended by R.1988 d.388, effective August 1, 1988.

     See: 20 N.J.R. 1130(a), 20 N.J.R. 2073(b).

     Added (c).

     Amended by R.1990 d.253, effective May 21, 1990.

     See: 22 N.J.R. 909(b), 22 N.J.R. 1554(a).

     References to 1989 Supplement added; (b)1ii(5), 2, 4, 8 and 9 amended; (b)5, 6 and 7 added; (c) deleted; Table R-201.2 added.

     Amended by R.1991 d.571, effective November 18, 1991.

     See: 23 N.J.R. 2619(a), 23 N.J.R. 3444(b).

     Added new (c).

     Amended by R.1992 d.208, effective May 18, 1992.

     See: 24 N.J.R. 680(a), 24 N.J.R. 1879(a).

     Code provisions applicable to flood hazard zones clarified.

     Amended by R.1993 d.662, effective December 20, 1993.

     See: 25 N.J.R. 3891(a), 25 N.J.R. 5918(a).

     Amended by R.1998 d.332, effective July 6, 1998.

     See: 30 N.J.R. 1377(a), 30 N.J.R. 2421(b).

     Rewrote the section.

     Amended by R.2000 d.166, effective April 17, 2000.

     See: 31 N.J.R. 4151(a), 32 N.J.R. 1376(a).

     In (c)4, substituted "more pressure than would be exerted by backfill" for "lateral pressure from soils" following "subject to" in ii, and substituted "drainage" for "designated disposal" preceding "system" and added "according to the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils" at the end of iii; and inserted (c)9iv.

     Amended by R.2001 d.369, effective October 15, 2001.

     See: 33 N.J.R. 2365(a), 33 N.J.R. 3674(a).

     In (b), inserted "that are" following "type 5B construction", "no more" preceding "than 4,800 square feet", and substituted "seven feet" for "7 1/3 feet (2,235 mm.)".

     Amended by R.2003 d.187, effective May 5, 2003.

     See: 34 N.J.R. 4248(a), 35 N.J.R. 1939(c).

     Rewrote the section.

     Amended by R.2003 d.420, effective November 3, 2003.

     See: 34 N.J.R. 4248(a), 35 N.J.R. 5073(a).

     Rewrote (c).

     Amended by R.2005 d.403, effective November 21, 2005.

     See: 37 N.J.R. 2753(a), 37 N.J.R. 4399(b).

     Rewrote (c).

     Amended by R.2006 d.28, effective January 17, 2006.

     See: 37 N.J.R. 2750(a), 38 N.J.R. 485(b).

     Rewrote (c)15.

     Administrative correction.

     See: 38 N.J.R. 926(a).

     Amended by R.2006 d.75, effective February 21, 2006.

     See: 37 N.J.R. 3110(a), 38 N.J.R. 1183(a).

     Added (c)10; recodified former (c)10-15 as (c)11-16.

     Administrative correction.

     See: 38 N.J.R. 1827(b).

     Amended by R.2007 d.65, effective February 20, 2007.

     See: 38 N.J.R. 3348(a), 39 N.J.R. 633(a).

     Rewrote (a) and (c).

     Amended by R.2007, d.384, effective December 17, 2007.

     See: 39 N.J.R. 2684(a), 39 N.J.R. 5211(a).

     Added new (c)17; and recodified existing (c)17 through (c)22 as (c)18 through (c)23.

     Amended by R.2008 d.84, effective April 7, 2008.

     See: 39 N.J.R. 5144(a), 40 N.J.R. 1827(a).

     Deleted former (c)3xviii; recodified former (c)3xix through (c)3xxxi as (c)3xviii through (c)3xxx; in the introductory paragraph of (c)4, inserted a comma following "Foundations"; and in (c)4iii, added the second sentence.

     Administrative correction.

     See: 40 N.J.R. 1829(a).

     Amended by R.2009 d.48, effective February 2, 2009.

     See: 40 N.J.R. 5319(a), 41 N.J.R. 733(b).

     In (c)3xxvii, inserted the final sentence; recodified the former second occurrence of (c)3xxiii as (c)3xxviii; added new (c)4iii; recodified former (c)4iii and (c)4iv as (c)4iv and (c)4v; added new (c)4vi; recodified former (c)4v through (c)4vii as (c)4vii through (c)4ix; added (c)5iii; in (c)8i, inserted "(5:23-3.15)"; in (c)9iii, deleted "Figure R1003.11 and" following "In"; added new (c)19ix; recodified former (c)19ix through (c)19xiii as (c)19x through (c)19xiv; and rewrote (c)23iv.

     Amended by R.2009 d.126, effective April 20, 2009.

     See: 41 N.J.R. 16(a), 41 N.J.R. 1725(a).

     Added new (c)4ii; and recodified former (c)4ii through (c)4ix as (c)4iii through (c)4x.

Chapter Notes