Activity 3.1.2 Land Use and Development Regulations

1. Identify the Building Code that applies in Noblesville by reviewing Section 154.04 Adoption of Rules by Reference in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances.

Indiana Building Code

2. Visit the Indiana Association of Building Officials website at http://www.iabo.com/ and follow the link to Current Codes. On which model code is the current Indiana Building Code based?

2006 International Building Code

3. Using the International Building Code, find the Use and Occupancy classification of the proposed new Keystone Building.

A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A

4. Using the International Building Code, describe each of the four types of construction. Based on the existing structure, under which of these types of construction could the Keystone Building fall? See section 503.1.

Types I and II. Types I and II construction are those types of construction in which the building elements listed in Table 601 are of noncombustible materials, except as permitted in Section 603 and elsewhere in this code.

Type III. Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.

Type IV. Type IV construction (Heavy Timber, HT) is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces. The details of Type IV construction shall comply with the provisions of this section. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies with a 2-hour rating or less. Minimum solid sawn nominal dimensions are required for structures built using Type IV construction (HT). For glued-laminated members the equivalent net finished width and depths corresponding to the minimum nominal width and depths of solid sawn lumber are required as specified in Table 602.4.

Type V. Type V construction is that type of construction in which the structural elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code.

The keystone building will most likely fall in type IV

5. Compare the allowable Building Heights and Areas (IBC 2009 Table 503) for the Keystone Library using different construction types. What is the least restrictive construction type that can be used for the Keystone Library? Is a fire-protective layer required over the structural elements? Note: The letter A indicates that the structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover (sheetrock, spray on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.

The least restrictive contruction type that can be used in type V-A because it can be built out of anything. No fire protective layer is required.

6. What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the Keystone Building? Justify your answer.

A variety of materials would be acceptable due to the fact that the outside is made of brick, and also the fact that it has steel supports. I personally would choose wood and drywall because it is inexpensive and easy.

7. Use the IBC to determine the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1004) for the Keystone Building assuming a second floor is added per the Keystone Library Renovation Preliminary Building plans (see Revit file). For now, conservatively assume that the second floor is entirely stacks and that the first floor is entirely reading rooms. In addition, because there is currently no plan to include an outside stairway to the roof, assume that the occupants of the green roof must exit through the 2^nd floor. The building inspector has determined, based on the planned use of the green roof as additional reading area, that the occupant load for the green roof may be based on the requirements for reading rooms.

Reading Room-178
Stacks-47

8. The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC 2009 Section 1005) for the Keystone Building including the second floor.

47 inches is the minimum width of egress for the building.

9. What is the minimum number of exits required for the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1021)?

4 exits is the minumum number required in accordance to the occupant load.

10. Read IBC 2009 Section 1021.2. Is it permissible to have only a single exit from the ground floor? From the second floor? Justify your answers.

Only one exit shall be required from Group R-3 occupancy buildings or from stories of other buildings as indicated in Table 1021.2. Occupancies shall be permitted to have a single exit in buildings otherwise required to have more than one exit if the areas served by the single exit do not exceed the limitations of Table 1021.2. Mixed occupancies shall be permitted to be served by single exits provided each individual occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of Table 1021.2 for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1004.1. Basements with a single exit shall not be located more than one story below grade plane.

The answers to the following questions should be researched in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances and the Noblesville Zoning Map.

11. In which zoning designation does the Keystone building property lie? (Refer to the Keystone Library Site Location Map to help locate the site on the zoning map.)

Planned Business

12. Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a section number from the code.

The purpose of the PB District is to encourage well-planned business uses, particularly with respect to unified design, safe ingress-egress, adequate and properly located parking and service facilities and convenient and safe pedestrian accessibility. Shopping centers are good examples of types of uses in the PB District. The PB District is also designed to service the motoring public through such uses as motels, restaurants, or service stations. The PB District shall only be permitted along or at the intersection of major arterials as specified by the Thoroughfare Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan.

Found in 159.107

13. What is the minimum lot size within this designation? Does the Keystone Property meet this requirement? Document your answer with a section number of the code.

20,000 sq. ft. found on chart in 159.107
The keystone Property does meet the lot size requirement.

14. What is the maximum building height according to the Noblesville ordinance?

3 stories or 35 ft.

15. Read Section 159.120 of the Noblesville Code of Ordinances. Record any information that is important to the redevelopment of the Keystone building.

A.) Allowable Use of Land and Building.
(B) Property Access. Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be located on a lot with frontage and access on a street, and provide for safe and convenient access, fire protection, and required off-street parking, except as otherwise provided in § 159.107(C).
(C) Number of Buildings Per Lot. Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a lot unless otherwise specified for planned developments. In no case shall there be more than one principal building used for residential purposes, and its accessory buildings, located on one lot, except as otherwise provided in this chapter for a mobile home park or planned development. If two or more principal non-residential buildings are located on a lot, the space between such buildings shall be as established by the yard setback requirements of the district in which the use is located.

16. Is the Use proposed in Keystone Building Project permitted on this property? Document your answer.

The use proposed in the Keystone Building Project is permitted on this property. 159.120 section A defines the uses.

17. When developing a property, when is landscaping and screening required?

Landscaping and Screening. Landscaping and/or screening may be required in the following situations:

(1) Interior parking lot islands;
(2) Perimeter parking lot buffering;
(3) Buffering for non-residential uses abutting residential uses;
(4) Surrounding outdoor storage and waste disposal areas;

Essential Questions 2.3

1.     How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?

By knowing the needs of your client, you can create a design that has the important features your client needs, if affordable. If you know your budget and you can use energy star rated appliances to save energey and protect the environment.

 

2.     What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?

Hand Produced plans can be a lot quicker because you dont have to add all the base material details that are required in the software programs. An advantage of using the 3D software however, is that your drawings will be more accurately dimensioned and, due to the 3D imaging you can produce an image of your final product.

 

3.     Why are organizations such as LEED important?

Organizations such as LEED are important because they keep our buildings and projects more enviromentally friendly.

 

4.     When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?

The availability of public utilities impact the design because it can control where the house is built, how the house is positioned, and the placement of water heaters/softeners in order to allow specific pipes and lines to efficiantly get through the building.

 

5.     What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?

Options for wastewater management depend on the location of your home. If you live in the country, a septic tank is the common method. If living in a more urban area a public sewer system is ususally available.

 

6.     What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?

Some important considerations when designing a plumbing system would be to keep the water heater near the majority of plumbing fixtures that use hot water. Also, you should try to keep the warm water pipes away from the exterior of the home to prevent cold air from reaching them and freezing them in the winter. Finally, the sewer main and the water main should be seperated enough so that if the sewer main were to be comprimised, the water main would not be affected.

7.     Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?

A designer should know about the different types of lighting and their applications so that they can provide the most efficient design to conserve energy. By knowing about the advantages of the most effecient window placements, the designer could make the home need much less artificial lighting during the daytime.

 

8.     What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?

Some important considerations when designing an electrical system is the placement of outlets and the placement of switches and how they connect with eachother.

 

9.     What information is important when documenting the design of a building?

Having accurate dimmensioning, good use of annotation, and a key to identify marks. These help the client or whoever is looking at the design to get a clear picture of what you are going to make.