HomeMy WebLinkAbout5571-08.24.2020Prepared by Kelley Felchle, Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703,
(319) 291-4323.
ORDINANCE NO. 5571
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WATERLOO
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION
SIX, OF CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE, TITLE 9, BUILDING
REGULATIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Section 6, Changing Stations, of Chapter 1 Building Code, Title 9,
Building Regulations, is enacted as follows:
9-1-6: CHANGING STATIONS:
A. REQUIREMENT. Each publicly available and accessible restroom serving International
Building Code Group A and Group M occupancy type areas, hospitals, and city owned
buildings, shall be equipped with a minimum of one safe, sanitary, and convenient baby
changing station under the following circumstances:
1. New building: all new buildings providing areas with the occupancy types specified,
hospitals, and city owned buildings;
2. Existing building: all buildings providing areas with the occupancy types specified,
hospitals, and all city owned buildings; and any of the following changes made:
a. A new restroom is built;
b. The square footage of an existing restroom is increased by 50 square feet or more;
c. The number of fixtures of an existing restroom is increased.
B. EXCEPTIONS. The requirement to provide baby changing stations does not apply to a
restroom that contains clear and visible signage indicating where an alternative restroom
and/or a designated area approved by the Building Official with a baby changing station
is located within the same building and on the same floor.
C. DEFINITION. Baby Changing Station: Means a baby changing station, deck, table, or
similar amenity that is intended for use by the public for the purpose of changing diapers
on children weighing up to 50 pounds.
D. APPEALS. Appeals to this requirement can be submitted to the Building Official.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: August 17, 2020
PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: August 17, 2020
WAIVED 2nd CONSIDERATION: August 24, 2020
WAIVED 3rd CONSIDERATION: August 24, 2020
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of August 2020.
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Quentin Hart, Mayor
Ordinance No. 5571
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ATTEST:
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk