Amendments and additions to Chapter 33 of IFC

(1) IFC, Chapter 33, Section 3307.1, Required access, is rewritten as follows: "3307.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided as described in Chapter 5 of this code to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30,480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions." (2) IFC, Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.1, is rewritten as follows: "3307.1.1.1 Temporary road requirements. Temporary roads shall be constructed with a minimum of site specific required structural fill for permanent roads and road base, or other approved material complying with local standards. 3307.1.1.2 Reports. Compaction reports may be required. An engineer's review and certification of a temporary fire department access road is not required. 3307.1.1.3 Local jurisdictions. If an improvement completion assurance has been posted in accordance with Section 10-9a-604.5, a local jurisdiction may not require permanent roads, or asphalt or concrete on temporary roads, before final approval of the structure served by the road. 3307.1.1.4 Maintenance. Temporary roads shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. 3307.1.1.5 Time line. Temporary or permanent fire department access roads shall be functional before construction above the foundation begins and before an appreciable amount of combustible construction materials are on site." (3) Notwithstanding IFC 3311.3.1, a temporary road that meets the requirements of Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, and any local regulation adopted in accordance with Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, may be constructed.